Test 1
Grammar
1 Report the sentences beginning with Mike said … .
1 `I'll see you after class this afternoon.'
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2 `I told Shona about the party when I saw her yesterday.'
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3 I can't help at the moment because I'm too busy.'
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4 `My parents won't be arriving until later today.'
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2 Report the questions beginning with Mike asked me … .
1 `Where are you going to meet Rita?'
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2 `Do you prefer English or Italian food?'
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3 `Why did you spend so much money in London last week?'
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4 `Could you possibly lend me some money until tomorrow?'
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5 `What time shall we meet before catching the train?'
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6 `How old were you when you started learning English?'
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Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
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1 Rival gangs _________ with police outside the club last night.
2 Using hands-free mobile phones while driving will soon be _________ .
3 The Prime Minister has _________ to help those on low incomes.
4 The new advertising campaign has definitely _________ sales.
5 The police are trying to solve the _________ of the stolen lorries.
Total: ___/15
Test 2
Grammar
1 Report the statements.
1 `Yes, I threw away your old coat.'
Mum admitted ______________________________________________________
2 `Why don't we stay in and watch TV tonight?'
My friend suggested _________________________________________________
3 `Don't hand in your work late or I'll give you extra to do!'
The teacher warned _________________________________________________
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4 `I'm sorry I forgot your birthday.'
Tony apologised ____________________________________________________
5 `You must be home by 11.30.'
My dad insisted _____________________________________________________
6 `You've got engaged! That's great news!'
Jane congratulated __________________________________________________
7 `Don't forget to phone Sylvie tomorrow.'
Fran reminded ______________________________________________________
8 `Shall I help you fix your car?'
Geoff offered _______________________________________________________
9 `I haven't received my order yet.'
The customer complained _____________________________________________
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10 `Open your books and do exercise 6.'
The teacher instructed ________________________________________________
Vocabulary
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 There was good ___________ (entertain) at the hotel in the evenings.
2 Brenda isn't a very good ___________ (organise).
3 The local ___________ (reside) complained about the noise.
4 His remarks were extremely ___________ (offend).
5 Do you think it's good for children to be ___________ (competition)?
Total: ___/15
Short test Unit 5
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