Straightforward Advanced Unit Test 8
Name _______________________ Score ______/50_
Vocabulary
A Complete the text with the words from the box. Each word can only be used once. There are five extra words.
attitude easily easy high highly immediate lacks light lightly
loud loudly nature near sense streak tendency types
When people first meet Bob and Rob Wilson they don't find it (1) _______ to tell them apart. It's not just their appearance that causes problems, but also their personalities. Both seem to have a very bubbly (2) _______ and a relaxed (3) _______ to life. They both laugh out (4) _______ a lot and have a wonderful (5) _______ of fun. And yet, their (6) _______ family say they are as different as chalk and cheese, and don't understand how people so (7) _______ confuse them. They point to the fact that when going on holiday Bob always travels (8) _______, while Rob has a (9) _______ to fuss and pack far too much. Apparently, although Rob might appear laid-back, in fact he (10) _______ confidence and is quite nervous. Bob has a very competitive (11) _______ and always wants to win, while Rob never wants to upset anyone. So as they say, first impressions can be (12) _______ deceiving.
B Complete each sentence with an appropriate adverb. In each case the first letter has been given.
(13) He's h_______ motivated to succeed.
(14) You don't need to tiptoe around, I'm w_______ awake.
(15) You have such h_______ expectations of him. I'm sure he tries his best.
(16) I watch a lot of films, but m_______ thrillers.
(17) He's trying really h_______ to learn English, but he finds it quite difficult.
(18) I haven't seen you much l_______. Where have you been?
(19) I'm so tired. I had h_______ any sleep at all last night.
C Replace the underlined words and phrases with a similar word or phrase from the box.
breakups build a good rapport extended family immediate family on friendly terms with stormy
(20) It's important to develop a strong link with the people you work with.
(21) Are you close to your neighbours?
(22) I get on really well with my uncles, aunts and cousins.
(23) My wife and daughter are the most important thing to me in the world.
(24) They have quite a difficult relationship. They are always arguing.
(25) Unfortunately, marriage splits are quite common nowadays.
Grammar
D Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.
(26) Last Saturday we held a dinner party and our friends turned up with an expensive bottle of wine / wine bottle, which we drank.
(27) What have you done with the keys of the car / car keys?
(28) After our three day's journey / three day journey I was really exhausted.
(29) We'll go by plane as it's only a flight of an hour / an hour's flight.
(30) Are those your children's books / childrens books?
(31) He's an average height man / a man of average height.
(32) Who are you going to vote for in next months / month's election?
E Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.
Matt: What's up with you?
Rick: (33) Amazingly / Amazed enough I'm in love.
Matt: Again?
Rick: It's not a joke.
Matt: So, who is the unlucky lady?
Rick: Sandra, she's over there by the bar.
Matt: But (34) surely / sensibly she's married?
Rick: (35) No, incredibly / naturally she isn't.
Matt: So (36) incredibly / naturally you've asked her out.
Rick: No, you must be joking!
Matt: Well, go on! What are you waiting for?
Rick: OK, I guess I've only got my pride to lose.
Matt: So, what did she say?
Rick: She said `Yes' much to my (37) disappointment / amazement.
Matt: So, when's your first date?
Rick: Date?
Matt: Yeah!
Rick: (38) Funnily / Certainly enough I forgot to ask.
Matt: Oh you idiot! Go back and ask her and this time get her phone number.
F Complete the text with the words and phrases from the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once.
admittedly anyway for one thing on balance plus to be perfectly honest
I enjoy living on my own, and (39) _______, I don't think I'd have it any other way. (40) _______, I can make a mess if I want and the only person it affects is me. (41) _______, if I feel like being lazy or not cooking then it's up to me. (42) _______ sometimes things are difficult and it would be good to have someone there, but there's always the phone. So (43) _______, I'm happy being single. (44) _______, I can always change my mind later if I choose.
G Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.
(45) _______ you're not going to see him again? Not after what happened last time!
a) Certainly b) Surely c) Unbelievably
(46) Being the oldest child is far from easy. _______, I would argue that it is much easier being the youngest.
a) Another thing b) Anyway c) In fact
(47) It's raining again! _______ we'll have to call off the barbeque.
a) Wisely b) Regret c) Regrettably
(48) _______, appearance is important.
a) Let's be honest b) At least c) Even so
(49) I'm sure you're happy living alone. _______, I really can't imagine anyone wanting to marry you!
a) At least b) Mind you c) Generally speaking
(50) _______ enough, that's the third time someone's asked me that.
a) Curiously b) Surely c) Surprise
Straightforward Advanced Unit Test 8 p4