Straightforward Pre-intermediate Unit Test 11
Name _______________________ Score _____________
Vocabulary
A For questions 1-5, which word or phrase does not belong in each group?
(1) a) formal b) uniform c) casual d) smart
(2) a) tie b) lipstick c) gown d) jersey
(3) a) flip flops b) trainers c) boots d) sunglasses
(4) a) bra b) skirt c) dress d) shorts
(5) a) department store b) mega-store c) changing room d) shop
B Choose the best word or phrase a, b, or c to complete 6-19.
(6) Could you work ___________ this week, Hilary?
a) bigtime b) more time c) overtime
(7) I'm having two days __________ this week. I need a break.
a) off work b) off working c) out of work
(8) The department store has _________ of MP3 players again!
a) sold up b) sold out c) sold away
(9) I tried on four pairs of trousers, but none of them _______ me.
a) went with b) fitted c) suits
(10) That cardigan _______ really well with your jeans.
a) goes b) suits c) fits
(11) These sunglasses cost just $10. What a(n) __________!
a) business b) investment c) bargain
(12) Hello. I'm looking for one of those ________ you send emails with.
a) kinds b) things c) sorts
(13) I'm saving ___________ a new computer.
a) up to buy b) up for buying c) up
(14) Penelope bought herself some new _________ yesterday.
a) underwears b) underwear c) jewelleries
(15) Has your company ever been prosecuted for __________ discrimination?
a) sexy b) sexiness c) sexual
(16) That suit fits you and ________ you really well.
a) suits b) looks c) styles
(17) I like shopping in small _________ shops.
a) chains b) specialist c) names
(18) Portobello Road in London has a lot of famous ________ shops.
a) antique b) ancient c) classical
(19) How long have you been _________ job, Mark?
a) outside a b) without c) out of a
Grammar
C Correct the mistakes in the sentences.
(20) He went to the shops for buying some trousers.
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(21) I didn't have wear a school uniform when I was young.
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(22) I'm sorry, you not allowed to wear shorts in this restaurant.
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(23) You don't have to use your mobile phone during take-off. It's against the rules.
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(24) You mustn't to take too many days off if you want to pass your exams.
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(25) She can buys those new jeans if she wants, but she must use her own money!
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(26) I bought some new underwear for take on holiday.
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(27) When I was eight years old, I must help my mother with the shopping every Saturday.
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D Complete the text with had to, didn't have to, could, couldn't, can, can't, have to, don't have to and must.
I used to work as a sales assistant in a shop that had really strict rules. First of all, we
(28) _____________ (necessary) wear a suit and tie at all times. Even in the summer when it was really hot we (29) _____________ (not possible) take them off. It wasn't fair for the men, because the women (30) _____________ (possible) wear a short skirt and a short-sleeved shirt, they
(31) _____________ (not necessary) wear a jacket. Anyway, one really hot day I (32) _____________ (not possible) open the window in the shop, so I took my jacket off. My boss was so angry with me. `You (33) _____________ (not allowed) take your jacket off in here!' he shouted. `But I
(34) _____________ (necessary),' I replied. `It's too hot to work in here.' `We (35) _____________ (not possible) have one rule for you and another rule for the others,' he said. `But the women
(36) _____________ (not necessary) wear a jacket, so why should I?' I said. Then he told me I
(37) _____________ (necessary) leave. Now I have a new job in a different shop. I like it very much because we (38) _____________ (allowed) wear whatever we like. And we (39) _____________ (allowed) open the window too if we want!
Functional language
E Complete the conversation in a clothes shop between Tessa (T), Carrie (C), and the assistant (A) with a word or phrase from the box in each space.
fit I'll take by on this buying how would really suits
wrong shape be go really shopping in size
changing room this on
T: Do you like this skirt, Carrie?
C: Yes, it's nice. Excuse me, can I try (40) ____________, please?
A: Yes, the (41) ____________ is over there. Next to the suits and jackets.
C: Thanks.
T: Hmm. It doesn't really fit you, does it?
C: No. I'm the (42) ____________ for it. My bottom's too big!
T: Rubbish!
A: Excuse me, what (43) ____________ are you?
C: I'm a 14.
A: I think that one is a 12. Let me get you another one.
T: It would (44) ____________ well with your new blue shirt.
C: Yes, and my new boots.
A: Here you are.
C: Thanks.
T: How does it (45) ____________?
C: Fine, I think.
T: Yes, it looks great. It (46) ____________ you.
C: I'll get it. (47) ____________ this skirt then, please.
A: Certainly, madam. (48) ____________ you like to pay?
C: (49) ____________ credit card, please. Oh, I love (50) ____________ for clothes!
Straightforward Pre-intermediate Unit Test 11 p4