Life Vision Poland Pre-intermediate Unit Test 8 B

A Grammar: Past perfect simple

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 When we arrived late at the cinema, the film (start) already.
2 Max realized he (not / bring) his trainers when he arrived at the gym.
3 Before I got a job in the restaurant, I (work) in a coffee shop.
4 They couldn’t get the books they needed because the library (close) early.
5 Emma’s interview didn’t go well because she (not / prepare) for it.
6 I was hungry because I (not / have) time to eat lunch.
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B Grammar: Reported statements

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the
words given. Use between two and five words and do not use contractions.
1 ‘I’m working in a restaurant,’ Oscar said.
(working)
Oscar said he in a restaurant.
2 ‘The shop opened in 2015,’ they said.
(opened)
They said the shop in 2015.
3 ‘I usually earn more money in the holidays,’ Tom said.
(usually)
Tom said he more money in the holidays.
4 ‘Emily didn’t get the job in the bookshop,’ I said.
(got)
I said Emily the job in the bookshop.
5 ‘I’m not enjoying this meal,’ I said.
(enjoying)
I said I the meal.
6 ‘You sometimes don’t arrive on time for meetings,’ Anna’s manager said.
(arrive)
Anna’s manager said she sometimes on time for meetings.
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C Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Read the text and choose the correct answers.
I work as a 1 in our local bookshop every Saturday. It’s quite 2 because there are only
three of us there from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it can be very busy. We have to 3 and help
them to find the books they want. I don’t have 4 at all because it’s only a 5 job on
Saturdays. But I like the other people and I enjoy 6 with them.

1 A ☐ customer B ☐ lifeguard C ☐ shop assistant

2 A ☐ tiring B ☐ creative C ☐ flexible

3 A ☐ work to deadlines B ☐ serve customers C ☐ sell handmade goods

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 4 A ☐ shop assistants B ☐ flexible working hours C ☐ handmade goods

5 A ☐ nine to five B ☐ full-time C ☐ part-time

6 A ☐ working long hours B ☐ working in a team C ☐ working from home

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D Vocabulary: Recognizing phrasal verbs

Match the phrasal verbs with the definitions. There are two extra definitions that you do not
need to use.
1 get on with A finish something
2 carry out B end a phone conversation
3 hand over C complete a task
4 hang up D change to a later time or date
5 hear from E make progress
6 put off F arrive without saying something
G give something officially to another person
H receive a message from
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E Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Choose the correct words from the box to complete the text. There are two words you do
not need to use.

remote sandy wildlife reliable leader snorkelling rough caretaker

This summer we need four fit and 1 activity instructors and a team
2
leader to work for us at our holiday camp in the north of Scotland. Activity
instructors will teach 3 and other watersports. Our camp is on the coast. We have
4
beaches and fascinating 5 that you can watch in your free time but be
prepared! The location of the camp is very beautiful, but it’s also very 6 .
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F Reading: Identifying text purpose

Read the texts and choose the correct answer.

Hi Pete! I’ve just walked past the

art gallery and they’ve got a new
exhibition. It’s Picasso, and he’s
my favourite artist. Shall we go
on Saturday afternoon? It could
be fun. Richard
1 Why did Richard write the text message to Pete?
A ☐
To describe something interesting he saw
B ☐
To ask him a question about his favourite artist
C ☐
To suggest something they could do at the weekend

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 Riverwater Golf Club
We encourage wild animals to live in and around
the golf club. Please be careful if you come into
contact with them and do not try to touch or
feed them.

2 What is the purpose of the notice?

A ☐ To complain about golfers who get close to the animals
B ☐ To warn golfers that the animals might be dangerous
C ☐ To explain which animals golfers shouldn’t touch

To: Mariam
From: Esra
Subject: School play

Hi there! Just to ask you about our play again. We need some more actors. Why don’t you come
and try it? I know you’d be really good.

3 Why did Esra write the email to Mariam?

A ☐ To persuade her to appear in the school play
B ☐ To suggest something to do in her free time
C ☐ To give her advice about where to learn how to act

Priya
You left the bathroom in a mess this morning.
I’ve left it so that you can see. Please tidy up
after you have a shower. If you need more time,
get up earlier!
Mum

4 Why did Mum write the note to Priya?

A ☐ To complain about how Priya left the bathroom when she went to school
B ☐ To describe what the bathroom looked like this morning
C ☐ To encourage Priya to get up earlier in the morning

What’s new in town?

We have two fantastic new restaurants. Berlanga offers amazing rice dishes and excellent
service, while Yatai Market lets you experience the fun and colours of a busy Asian street
market.

5 What is the purpose of the review?

A ☐ To give advice to people on where they should eat
B ☐ To suggest which of two restaurants people should eat at
C ☐ To compare and contrast two restaurants

www.traveltasmania.oup.uk
The warmest months in Tasmania are from December to February, but they’re also the most
popular. The best season to visit is from March to May when you can see the leaves changing
colour.

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 6 What is the purpose of the blog?
A ☐ To compare and contrast the seasons in Tasmania
B ☐ To give advice on when to visit Tasmania
C ☐ To encourage people to go to Tasmania at any time of the year

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G Listening: Using visual clues

Listen to the presentation. Match the photos to the dates.
A 1976
B 1979
C 1985
D 1991
E 2001
1 2 3
F 2007

4 5 6

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H Speaking: Paraphrasing unknown words

Match the definitions with the words.
1 It’s a kind of door. A fridge
2 It’s a sort of picture. B store
3 It’s a thing which you use for keeping food cold. C lift
4 It’s a thing which you use to go to the top floor. D gate
5 It’s a shop. E mirror
6 It’s a thing which you use to see your face. F poster
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I Writing: Selecting vocabulary for the context
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the
words given. Use between two and five words and do not use contractions.
1 Last year I worked as a maths tutor for children.
(experience)
I have as a maths tutor for children.
2 I’m sure I’ll be great at this job.
(confident)
I am able to use my skills in this job.
3 She wants to take part in the race.
(compete)
She wants to the race.
4 ‘I finally gave up my job’.
(had)
She said she up her job.
5 I taught children to climb.
(responsible)
I was children to climb.
6 I like doing challenging things which are new.
(keen)
I am .
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J Writing: Mediation
You have 30 minutes to read the text and write an email. Write 120 words or more.
Imagine that you have seen this job advert on the internet. Your friend is interested in history and they
are looking for a summer job. Write an email to your friend and:
• tell them about the job, the pay and the hours
• tell them what sort of person they are looking for
• suggest that your friend apply for the job and tell them how to do that.

Summer Job Opportunity

Are you interested in history? Are you free in July and August? Why not consider a
summer job as a tour guide at Tynewood Castle?
We are looking for four summer tour guides to work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday -
Sunday, showing visitors around the castle.
§ Are you friendly and helpful?
§ Do you like being on your feet all day?
§ Are you happy to wear a uniform?
Yes? Then we’d like to hear from you!
People who are applying do not need to know everything about the castle already! We
will give you two days of training before you start.
Come and earn £12 an hour. Meet new people and develop new skills!
Interested? Call Claire Evans on 07700 944536.

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