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TEST 7A

  (Unit 7) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

:   ................................................................................................  DATE: ..................................... 

CLASS

: .................................................................................................  MARK: –––––– 

 

100 

(Time

: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary 

 
 1  Underline the odd one out. 
 

  1  wavy – slim – well-built – overweight 

  2  wife – son – aunt – niece             

  3  elderly – young – plump – middle-aged 

  4  bald – curly – overweight – straight 

  5  grandpa – brother – father – daughter 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 2  Fill in: toweringheavytraditionaltouristenvironmentallyuniqueamateurlongpetrified

musical

 

  1  There are many popular …………………. 

attractions in my city. 

  2  My cousin is playing the guitar in a(n) 

…………………. performance at the theatre 

tonight. 

  3  The new building makes its own electricity 

so it is …………………. friendly. 

  4  My brother is a(n) …………………. 

geologist. He loves studying rocks in his 

spare time. 

  5  This …………………. park is the only one of 

its kind in the country. 

  6  There is always …………………. traffic in 

the morning when I drive to work. 

  7  …………………. wood is actually wood that 

has turned into stone. 

  8  Many people follow the ways of their 

ancestors and live a …………………. 

lifestyle. 

  9  My dad works in one of the ……………….. 

skyscrapers in the City of London. 

10  They have to travel …………………. 

distances to find grazing land for their cattle. 

Marks

: ____

 5

×1       5

 

 

Marks

: ____

10

×0.5     5

 

 

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  (Module 1)

 

 

 

TEST 7A

  (Unit 7) 

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 3  Underline the correct item.  
 

  1 Pat 

borrowed/lent her new skirt to her 

sister. 

  2  I’m afraid you can’t change the shirt without 

receipt/recipe, madam.  

  3  To get to the gym you need to turn/pass 

left. 

  4  This flat is very expensive/cheap – I don’t 

know if I can afford it. 

  5  John prefers to eat plain/fancy food so he 

would rather stay at home than go to a 

restaurant.

 

 

 

 

 

Grammar 

 
 4  Put the 

adjectives

 in brackets in the 

compa ative/superlative

 form. 

 

  1 Daniel 

is .....................................................  

.........................................  (slim) than Rob. 

  2  Mary’s house isn’t as ..................................  

.................................................. (big) mine. 

  3  Jack lives in one of .....................................  

................................................ (expensive) 

neighbourhoods in London. 

  4  Tricia found asking for directions  ...............  

.........................................................  (easy) 

than using a map. 

  5 Bob 

is ................................................. (tall) 

............................................  person I know. 

  6 Poppy 

is ...................................................... 

................  (good) at baking than Georgina. 

  7  The theatre is much  .................................... 

............................. (old) than the aquarium. 

  8  The skyscraper is as  ................................... 

...................................... (high) a mountain! 

  9 Carly 

has ..................................................... 

................................  (long) hair than all the  

other girls in the class. 

10  It would actually be  ..................................... 

........................................... (fast) to walk to  

the bank than to take the car. 

 

Marks

: ____

 5

×1         5

 

 

 
 

Marks

: ____

10

×1       10

 
 

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TEST 1

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TEST 7A

  (Unit 7) 

 5  Underline the correct item. 
 

  1  We took the bus to the museum because it 

was enough/too far to walk. 

  2  Maria hasn’t got enough/too money to buy 

a house.  

  3  The restaurant was really/very great and 

the food was delicious. 

  4  The tour round the museum was too/very 

interesting.  

  5  The concert hall wasn’t large enough/really 

for everyone who wanted to see the show. 

 

 

 
 6  Fill in: who

whose

 or which

 

  1  That’s the lady ……………….. works in the 

post office.  

  2  That’s the boy ……………….. dad owns the 

pet shop. 

  3  He is the man …………….. lives next to me. 

  4  The flat ……………….. my sister bought is 

near the museum. 

  5  That’s the cake ……………….. I ordered 

from the bakery. 

 

Marks

: ____

 5

×0.5    2.5

 

 

Everyday English 

 
 7  Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate 

responses by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).

 

  1  X: How are you getting on in your new flat? 

  Y: ...............................................................  

    A  That’s too bad. 

    B  There’s a problem with the kitchen. 

    C  I’m on the 5

th

 floor. 

 

  2 X: ...............................................................  

    Y: I’m glad you like it. 

    A  It’s very far away from the shops. 

    B  The trouble is it’s far from work. 

    C  It’s just what I had in mind. 

 

  3  X: What’s the problem? 

  Y: ...............................................................  

    X: That’s too bad. 

    A  It couldn’t be better. 

    B  It’s a quiet street. 

    C  I don’t like the area. 

Marks

: ____

 3

×5       15

 

Marks

: ____

 5

×0.5    2.5

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TEST 7A

  (Unit 7) 

Reading 

 
 8  Read the information about the three people (1-3) and the four adverts (A-D). For 

each person choose the accommodation that best suits their needs and write 
the appropriate letter next to the person/people. One advert is extra and does 
not match any of the people. 

 

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Marks

: ____

 3

×5        15

TO RENT. 3

rd

 floor 1 bed modern flat. Fully 

furnished, this stylish accommodation 

comes with all the modern conveniences 

meaning that, once you move in, you will 

feel right at home. The building also has 

underground parking which is available for 

an extra fee.  

A

                           1  __________ 

    Judy has been saving for three years to get a 

place of her own and thinks she has enough 

now to afford somewhere small. She is 

looking for something in a central location 

with easy access to public transport and a 

park nearby to walk her dog. 

FOR SALE. This three bedroom house in 

an extremely pleasant neighbourhood 

boasts a large living room and kitchen as 

well as a well-maintained garden. The 

house is minutes away from a beautiful 

park and one of the best schools in the 

area. 

B

                          2  __________ 

    Jamie is starting a new job but doesn’t know 

how long he might stay in the area. He would 

like to move in somewhere straight away and 

doesn’t want to have to buy any furniture. 

Transport isn’t an issue as he has his own 

car.  

C

FOR SALE OR RENT. 1, 2 and 3 bed 

unfurnished flats available to rent or buy. 

Situated in a busy area where you can find 

everything on your doorstep. Facilities 

include private parking, a recreation 

ground and 24 hour security surveillance. 

There is a strict no pets policy in the 

                                            3  __________ 

    Andy and Kim have decided to get a bigger 

place which will give them more space for 

their expanding family. They want to invest in 

a property for the future and are searching 

for something with a bit of land in a good 

area for children. 

building.  

D

FOR SALE. This 1 bed flat in a new 

building is ideal for first-time buyers. It is 

part of a complex which includes shops, a 

park and an on-site gym. The metro and 

several bus stops are in walking distance 

as well as a range of other services. 

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TEST 1

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TEST 7A

  (Unit 7) 

Listening 

 
 9  You are going to hear four people talking about their neighbourhoods. Read the 

sentences below. Match the statements (A-E) to the speakers (1-4) and write the 
appropriate letter (A, B, C, D or E) in the right box. You will hear the speakers 
twice. One sentence is extra and does not match any of the speakers. 

 

  A It is necessary for me to travel some distance on a regular basis. 

  B I get bored with how quiet it is here. 

    C  I sometimes miss the company of other people. 

    D  People in my neighbourhood don’t seem to care about it. 

    E  I would like to live in a place where no one knows me. 

 

1 2 3 4 

 

 

 

 

 

Marks

: ____

 5

×4       20

 

 

 

Writing 

 
10  Write an email to your English-speaking e-friend (50-100 words) about the 

neighbourhood you live in. In your email: 

   

• describe the area 

   

• explain how it has changed since you started living there 

   

• state what you would like to be different 

 

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Marks

: ____

 

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To: Tom@hotmail.co.uk 
From: 2013@fastrmail.net 
Subject: My 

neighbourhood 

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