Speakout Advanced Unit Test 1 PDF

Advanced Unit test 1 Grammar 11 1 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous form of the verbs in the box. feel grow have listen meet pay play think tidy wait wonder 1 I _____________of calling my daughte...

Advanced Unit test 1 Grammar 11 1 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous form of the verbs in the box. feel grow have listen meet pay play think tidy wait wonder 1 I _____________of calling my daughter Alice because it was my grandmother’s name. 2 Ben his room when I got home because it was a real mess. 3 It’s a shame Sally very well last night. She would’ve loved the concert. 4 Sam a bath at the moment. He’s only just got in from his night shift. 5 Our neighbours always loud music late at night. It’s so inconsiderate. 6 I don’t know who Angela tonight. She said she had plans but wouldn’t tell me more. 7 The papers say that the economy , which would be really positive news if it were true. 8 I’m sorry, I attention just then. Could you repeat the question, please? 9 You , have you? I said that we need to take the car in for a service. 10 Ah, there you are! I for you to arrive. 11 I if I could borrow your car on Sunday. It’s just that there aren’t any buses then. 11 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1 Emma __________crying whenever she didn’t get her own way. (would/start) 2 Jim his temper when tired. (prone/lose) 3 As ,I about work when I’m at home. (rule/not talk) 4 Bob in front of our house even though we’ve asked him not to. (keep/park) 5 Lou _____ always jokes. (be/tell) 6 On this occasion I Dan’s story. It does sound plausible. (incline/believe) 7 You know what Sarah’s like! She. (tendency/exaggerate) 8 It’s an odd habit but she _____ often hours ready, then decide she doesn’t feel like going out. (spend/get) 9 Jan at all tidy but now she’s got her own flat, it’s spotless! (not use/be) 10 When I was a first-year student, I to do my homework. (forever/forget) 11 Janet everything in her stride and is never daunted by any challenge. (tend/take) PHOTOCOPIABLE © Pearson Education Limited 2016  Advanced Unit test 1 3 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). 1 As a journalist she always strove to create headlines that would instantly attract the attention of readers. a) iconic b) revealing c) photographic 2 Turner’s paintings always seem to me to truly the beauty of England’s seascapes. a) caption b) capture c) capturize 3 The newspaper was taken to court for publishing some images taken when the celebrity couple were on a beach in Thailand. a) rebellious b) revealing c) revealed 4 Amsterdam will be host once more to an incredibly array of photos at this year’s exhibition of World Press photojournalists’ best work. a) striking b) iconic c) evocative 5 His poorly judged comments on women in the workplace sparked outrage and caused a national uproar. a) evocative b) inspiring c) provocative 6 The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, are a truly landmark of the capital city. a) iconic b) evocative c) judgemental 6 4 Complete the personality adjectives in the sentences. 1 Jane’s son Harry is very i_____________ and always wants to know what’s going on. 2 I wasn’t surprised when Mandy’s parents told me she was a very r teenager. She still doesn’t react well to being told what to do. 3 My sister often overreacts to things. She also becomes anxious when she can’t control situations. She really is quite n. 4 Si’s extremely c and applies himself to everything he does. He’s always methodical and meticulous when it comes to reports. 5 Nowadays a lot of people are a when it comes to politics and so when it comes to election time, they don’t bother to vote. 6 Lindsay will stubbornly refuse to change her opinion in spite of all attempts to persuade her otherwise. She’s the most o person I’ve ever met! 6 PHOTOCOPIABLE © Pearson Education Limited 2016  Advanced Unit test 1 Function Vocabulary 7 Complete the conversation with a)–m) below. There are two options you do not need. 5 Complete the sentences with necessary name- expressions 1 A: I ______Spencer’s not going to make the match tonight. 1 As no-one else seemed interested in the B: Really? Why do you say that? position, I ___________for captain of our local A: Well, I’d 2 that now he’s with Suzanne, cricket team. he’s not going to feel so passionately about 2 Sarah literally became a _________________ playing a bit of five-a-side with the boys on a overnight after appearing on a popular reality TV Friday night. show. 2 A: If I had 3 guess, I’d 4 Warner is 3 Charlotte told me she was ______________ her going to beat Linden. great-grandmother, who was an incredibly strong B: Oh, I don’t know. It 5 though Linden is and determined woman. getting his second wind. I’ve seen him like 4 I think June said her __________________was before. What he does is he gives his opponent Crayford before she married Pete and changed it to 6 he’s done for and then suddenly takes Bracey. over the game! 5 After ten years in the industry, she’s ___________ A: Are you sure? It 7 that he’s exhausted. herself in Hollywood. It’s well deserved – she’s a And he’s limping too! very talented actor. 3 A: What’s that weird sound in the garden? 6 Although my ___________ is Christine, everyone B: I 8 could be some sort of bird but I’m not calls me by my middle name: Emily. sure. It could be a cat, or even a fox! A: Mmm… I 9 what we’ll see if we keep watching. Do you want to stay up for a while? It could be kind of exciting! 6 4 A: You look 10. Are you alright there, 6 Complete the idioms in the sentences. darling? B: Erm … I can’t seem to find my phone. I’m 1 I had not the slightest idea Maggie was such an 11 I left it in my jacket pocket but it’s not amazing singer. She’s a __________. there now. That’s very odd. 2 Jenny is always so entertaining to have around as B: Well, I tell you what. If I call your phone, she’s typically ______________. perhaps we’ll hear it ring … 3 Jan has the same routine every day. She is _______ so don’t expect her to change now. a) a bit puzzled 4 He complains whenever we try to have fun/ He’s a b) to make a __________ c) guess it 5 My brother’s always felt like the _____ d) reckon family because he didn’t go to university. e) something knowing 6 I generally try to ignore Chris, as he can be a f) seems to me ____________ when you’re trying to concentrate g) looks as on your work. h) hazard a guess 7 Dan’s been a mechanic for over thirty years now – i) pretty sure you could say he’s an _____ at repairing cars. j) wonder 8 She has a lot of power in that organisation, she’s a k) the impression _________. l) makes me m) say that 11 8 Total: PHOTOCOPIABLE © Pearson Education Limited 2016