Test 6 B.

Units 13 - 15

Grammar .

1 Read the sentences and choose the correct word

for each space. [6 marks]

Is there somewhere I can get a sandwich?

a) nowhere b) everywhere c) somewhere

d) nothing

1 There is …………………… for children to play.

a) everywhere b) nothing c) nowhere

d) everything

2 There was ……………………. to put in a sandwich so

I ate bread.

a) nobody b) nowhere c) everything

d) nothing

3 The cinema was very crowded - …………….. was there.

a) everyone b) somebody c) no one

d) something

4 I will write down ……………. you say so I can remember it.

a) nothing b) something c) everything

d) everywhere

5 I waited for an hour but …………………… came.

a) everyone b) somebody c) nothing

d) no one

6 I think there is …………………….. at the door.

a) nowhere b) no one c) somebody

d) everyone

2 Complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [6 marks]

If I saw (see) a large dog, I `d run (run) away.

1 He ………………. (buy) a motorbike if he …………… (win) some money.

2 If a friend …………… (lost) their money, I ……………………

(give) them some.

3 If I …………… (be) you, I …………….. (earn) some money at the weekend.

4 If I …………….. (not have) a sister, I …………….. (not have to) share my bedroom.

5 If someone …………… (say) that to me, I ……………… (be) angry.

6 What ………….. she ……………. (say) if she …………..

(know) about the accident?

[Total 80 marks]

3 Complete the sentences. Use the

verbs in brackets in the past perfect

or the past simple form. [6 marks]

They had been (go) to the Eden Project

before they went (go) to the beach.

1 He …………….. (not know) my phone number because I ……………. (forget) to tell him.

2 He ……………. (be) early because his

mother ……………… (wake) him.

3 She …………… (speak) to him before he

……………… (go) home.

4 She ……………….. (telephone) the police because she …………. (see) an accident.

5 They …………….. (fly) to the USA when they ………….. (get) enough money.

6 We …………….. (arrive) at the cinema

late so the film …………………… (start).

4 Complete the sentences with

too much, too many or not enough. [6 marks]

There weren`t enough books for all the students.

1 There are ………………… buses to the

centre of town so they are always very crowded.

2 There were ……………… students in the class

so we shared chairs or sat on the floor.

3 There were only three people at the party - that's ……………………. !

4 There's ……………….. information in this

book - I have to go to the library for some more.

5 There's …………………… milk in my tea.

Can I have another one?

6 This food is terrible. I think I've paid ………………… for it.

6B .

5 Read what Nick's mother said to Nick.

Rewrite her words as reported speech. [6 marks]

`Phone me at the end of the party.'(want)

She wanted Nick to phone her at the end

of the party. .

1 'Can you tidy your bedroom?' (ask)

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2 'Can you wash-up, please?' (want)

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3 'Don't take money from my bag.' (tell)

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4 'Please buy some bread.' (ask)

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5 'Tell me what your teacher said.' (ask)

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6 'You must be here at 6.00.' (tell)

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Vocabulary .

6 Circle the correct personality adjective

in each sentence. [5 marks]

She always gives expensive presents to her family and friends. She's generous / mean.

1 'Is New York in Italy?' 'That's a sensible / stupid question!'

2 You need friends who are loyal/loud because they will always help you.

3 He's very sensitive / practical so be careful what you say to him.

4 Builders and drivers have practical / serious jobs.

5 She never shouts - she's so easy-going / quick-tempered.

6 She doesn't say very much, she's loud / quiet.

7 People who are lighthearted / quick-tempered are nice to be with.

7 Circle the odd-one-out. [7 marks]

classical reliable quiet serious

1 aggressive partner bossy emotional

2 jazz shy pop folk

3 outgoing sensitive loud sociable

4 amazed chatted bored excited

5 president prime minister band VIP

6 reggae charity heavy metal techno

7 shy quick-tempered claim serious

8 Put the word asked or told in the correct place in each sentence. [6 marks]

asked

She /\ where I had been.

1 He her about her surfing holiday in Australia.

2 Mum me to be quiet.

3 She if she could have some water.

4 She me for my telephone number.

5 The head teacher us all to work harder.

6 The taxi driver where we wanted to go.

Communication .

9 Write second conditional questions

and write true answers. [4 marks]

travel anywhere

If you could travel anywhere in the world,

where would you go to? .

I'd go to Australia. ..

1 have anything ................................................... ..........................................................................

..........................................................................

2 learn any musical instrument ........................... ..........................................................................

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3 marry anyone ....................................................

..........................................................................

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4 live anywhere ...................................................

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6B .

10 Asking for and giving advice. Write

the dialogue. [4 marks]

A Problem: you've been invited to two parties on Saturday:

I've been invited to two parties on Saturday. .

B Advice: go to both: (1) If ……………………………...

…………………………………………………………..

A Explain: in different towns: (2) I can't .………………

…………………………………………………………...

B Advice: go to the one nearest home:

(3) Well, why …………………………………………….

……………………………………….…………………...

A Agree: (4) That's ……………….….…………………. …………………………………………..………………...

11 Tick the two sentences from

an informal conversation. [0.5 each = 2 marks]

1 It was very nice to see you again. □

2 Thank you for a lovely lunch. □

3 Thanks for suggesting it. □

4 That was a great film! □

Reading .

12 Read the article opposite and answer

the questions. [10 marks]

a) Choosee the correct answers.

1 This is …

a) a news story. b) an interview.

c) a film script.

2 There is an article about a rock star …

a) every year. b) once a week.

c) sometimes.

b) Put these events in Liam Nichols' life in the

correct order.

may go to university □

got some drums □

had piano lessons □

met Jim □

may tour Europe □

went to primary school □

c) Write short answers.

1 Is Liam Nichols outgoing? ……………………… .

2 Did Liam have piano lessons? ……………………… .

3 Is he very serious? ………………………

4 Does he like being a rock star? ……………………… .

5 Do lots of people like Liam? ……………………… .

Writing .

13 In your notebook, answer the

questions about yourself. You can

write true or imaginary answers. [10 marks]

• What's the first thing you can remember?

• Who was your best friend at primary school?

• What's your favourite hobby and when did you become interested in it?

• And what about the future? What are your personal and professional dreams?

Snapshot Pre-Intermediate - Test 6B

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