Insight Intermediate Unit Test 1 A

A Grammar: Present simple and present continuous

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 Ajay (think) that the holiday with his friends will be a lot of fun.
2 It (get) cold. I need to put on a sweater.
3 The blue whale (be) the biggest animal on the planet. It’s much bigger than the elephant.
4 Beth and Esra (go) to the cinema later to see a new action movie.
5 You (study) really hard at the moment. You should take a break!
6 We sometimes (listen) to music together after school.
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B Grammar: Verbs + gerund or infinitive

Read the sentence and choose the correct answer.
1 You should avoid at around six o’clock because the roads are really busy then.
A ☐ driving B ☐ drive C ☐ to drive

2 We must to her about our holiday plans.

A ☐ to talk B ☐ talking C ☐ talk

3 They didn’t expect home so late in the evening.

A ☐ get B ☐ to get C ☐ getting

4 I suggest a big breakfast in the morning. We have a busy day after that.
A ☐ to eat B ☐ eat C ☐ eating

5 Why did you decide your dance classes?

A ☐ stop B ☐ to stop C ☐ stopping

6 We could a movie at the cinema this evening.

A ☐ see B ☐ seeing C ☐ to see

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C Grammar: Present simple and present continuous

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 What (you / do) after school on Fridays?
2 I (not / go) to the shop tomorrow morning.
3 Why (you / like) this music so much?
4 She (not / enjoy) the party very much right now.
5 Usually, he (not / sleep) very well the night before a holiday.
6 Who (they / talk) to at the moment?
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D Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary
Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences. There are three words
you do not need.

elegant plain pale-skinned short-sighted ugly broad-shouldered sun-tanned

slim blue-eyed

1 My sister worked outside all summer, so now her face is really .

2 I love your new dress. Styles like that are so !
3 That jacket is too small for Oscar because he is and tall.
4 Dave is very and needs to wear glasses all the time.
5 I don’t think I’m enough to fit into those trousers!
6 Emily is , so she has to protect herself in the summer.
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E Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences. There are three words
you do not need.

easy-going sensitive shy emotional arrogant stubborn determined modest

lazy

1 Claire is too to change her opinion, even when she knows she’s wrong.
2 Don’t be ! You need to work harder or you’ll never finish your work.
3 He’s really . He never gets stressed.
4 Ben is , so he doesn’t like talking to new people.
5 She is a very tennis player so it will be hard for anyone to stop her winning.
6 Dana shouldn’t be so , telling us how clever she is.
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F Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Match the adjectives with their definitions. There are three extra definitions you do not
need.
1 second-hand A made to be different from everything else
2 innovative B made to look stylish and in fashion
3 vintage C made by a famous person or company
4 retro D liked by everyone and well-reviewed
5 designer E produced now, but designed in an older style
6 chic F already owned by someone else before
G cheap and produced in large quantities
H made in the past and of good quality
I created in a new style or with new ideas
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G Reading: Inferring meaning
Read the text and write a one- or two-word answer. Use only words from the text.

The four personality types

Find out whether you are A, B, C or D!
Psychologists carrying out research into the way people act agree that there
are four basic personality types: A, B, C and D. Describing people in this way
helps bring understanding into personal and work relationships, and it’s
useful in recruitment: employers want to employ the right workers.
People with Type A personality like independence and prefer to be in control
of their lives. They make good leaders because they’re passionate about their
work, and really believe in what they do. They’re ambitious, and comfortable
with taking risks.
People with Type B personality are full of energy. They love being around
people and are often spontaneous, suddenly deciding to do things. They’re
light-hearted and don’t like to take life too seriously. They want everyone to
like them and worry about not seeming successful.
Type C people are logical people who think things through in a sensible
manner. They’re interested in detail and they make sure what they say is
accurate, as they don’t enjoy making mistakes. They find it difficult to deal
with emotional people.
People who are Type D like an easier pace of life. They prefer to slow down
and don’t mind doing tasks that are repetitive. This allows them to develop
excellent skills in their chosen work as they do the same things again and
again. They don’t like rules to change, as they like sticking to what they
know.
There is also a Type X personality. People with this personality are a
combination of the other types. This may mean that in some situations
they’re like one type and in another situation they’re like another type. Some
Type Xs have characteristics from all four personality types! This makes it
difficult to predict their behaviour, but it doesn’t cause problems for them.

1 The word in the text means scientists who are interested in the study of behaviour.
2 The word means being free to make your own choices.
3 The word means cheerful and without worries.
4 The word means correct and true in every detail.
5 The word in the text means the speed at which someone or something moves or
happens.
6 The word means typical features or qualities of people’s personalities.
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H Listening: Understanding key information

Listen to a fashion expert talking to a radio presenter about the clothes we wear.
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1 What does Emma wear when she goes out?
A ☐ Clothing that makes her look good
B ☐ Clothing that is comfortable
C ☐ Similar clothing to her friends

2 What does David say about a job interview?

A ☐ A person’s attitude is more important than their clothes.
B ☐ It’s important to wear the right uniform.
C ☐ He would wear formal clothes.

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 3 What do the speakers say about uniforms?
A ☐ They can help some workers stay safe on the job.
B ☐ They are necessary to show what job a person has.
C ☐ They help workers feel their jobs are useful.

4 What is Emma’s main point about the colours people wear?

A ☐ Some colours are more fashionable than others.
B ☐ They reflect a person’s personality.
C ☐ Different colours are suitable for different jobs.

5 What does Emma compare a fashion designer to?

A ☐ A business person
B ☐ An artist
C ☐ A model

6 What is the main point of the discussion?

A ☐ We should only wear clothes that we feel good in.
B ☐ What we wear is important in business.
C ☐ The clothes we wear affect our connection with others.

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I Speaking: Speculating
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the
words given. Use between two and five words in your answer and do not use contractions.
1 I think she’s a basketball player because she’s very tall.
(looks)
She a basketball player because she’s very tall.
2 Was the student you met last night friendly?
(seem)
Did the student you friendly?
3 Perhaps she was working last night because she looks tired.
(if)
She was working last night.
4 Max plays volleyball well enough to be in the national team.
(could)
Max in the national team because he plays volleyball so well.
5 I think he’s a teacher because he’s brilliant at maths.
(might)
He a teacher because he’s brilliant at maths.
6 I didn’t think our teacher would be so young.
(looks)
Our teacher I expected.
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J Writing: Selecting vocabulary for the context
Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences from an informal email.
There are three options you do not need.

See you soon we are not going We’re going Love from there can’t Hi, how’s I
am I’m so

1 everything? I hope you’re well.

2 Wow, that’s fantastic news! I wait to share it with everyone.
3 to the cinema tonight. Do you want to come?
4 angry with him for sending the message. Why did he do that?
5 Hi . Do you fancy coming out for a pizza tonight?
6 Anyway, I’ve got a lot of work to do, so I’d better finish.
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