GRAMMAR
1 Choose the correct answer
1 Sentence A / B / C / D does NOT contain a phrasal verb.
A The film went on for hours.
B He rang up his girlfriend.
C They turned off the light.
D She arrived in May.
2 The meaning of a phrasal verb is always / sometimes related to the meaning of
the individual words it contains, eg:
He looked the word up in the dictionary.
She found out where he lived.
3 The objects in these sentences are in the right / wrong position:
She has given them up.
They have given up cigarettes.
4 The objects in these sentences are in the right / wrong position:
They walked the hill down.
They walked it down.
5 Each phrasal verb has only one / several meanings, eg:
He picked up the money.
He picked up a cold from his friend.
The speed of change has really picked up recently.
_____ / 5 points
VOCABULARY
2 Underline the 10 words in this list that are connected to telephones.
call back
cut off
engaged
go on
kick off
landline
line
network
pass on
pence
put through
ring up
transform
telecommunications
switch on
_____ / 10 points
FUNCTION
3 Read the telephone conversation and complete 1-10 with A, B or C.
Receptionist (1) _______________________________________________
Caller Yes, I'd like to speak to the manager please.
Receptionist Who's speaking, please?
Caller It's Jill Brown. I rang yesterday.
Receptionist Thank you, Miss Brown, (2) ___________________________
Caller Thanks.
Receptionist Oh, Miss Brown, I'm sorry (3) _________________________
Caller Oh well, it doesn't matter. Thanks.
Receptionist (4) _______________________________________________
Caller No, thanks, it's alright. I just want to speak to him. (5) ______________________________ or maybe …
Receptionist (6) _______________________________________________
Caller OK, that's a good idea.
Receptionist: (7) _______________________________________________
Caller: OK, it's Jill Brown and the number's 071 3266709.
Receptionist: (8) _______________________________________________
Caller: Could you just ask him to ring me?
Receptionist: (9) _______________________________________________
Caller: OK, right, that's all. (10) _____________________________
Receptionist: OK, goodbye.
1 A Yes
B Speaking
C Hello, can I help you?
2 A I'll just put you through.
B Wait.
C I'll connect you.
3 A he's busy
B I'm afraid his line's busy at the moment
C I can't get a line
4 A Would you like to speak to someone else?
B What's your number?
C Is he engaged?
5 A Bye.
B I'll try to put you through.
C I'll ring back later.
6 A You've been very helpful
B Would you like to leave a message?
C What do you want to say?
7 A Who are you?
B Who's speaking?
C Can I have your details?
8 A And what's the message?
B Tell me.
C Well?
9 A I'll pass your message on as soon as possible.
B I'll put you through.
C Got it.
10 A See you.
B Who's that?
C Thanks for your help.
____ / 10 points
Total : _____ / 25 points
Lesson test Inspiration 4 unit 7, lesson 3
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