Speakout Advanced Unit Test 1 PDF

Advanced Unit test 1 10 Grammar 1 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous form of the verbs in the box. study grow have listen meet pay play think get wait wonder 1 I ’m thinking of calling my dau...

Advanced Unit test 1 10 Grammar 1 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous form of the verbs in the box. study grow have listen meet pay play think get wait wonder 1 I ’m thinking of calling my daughter Alice because it was my grandmother’s name. 2 These days it _______ easier and easier to change your name. 3 She __________all morning. She’s got an exam tomorrow. 4 Ah, there you are! I for you to arrive. 5 I’m sorry, I attention just then. Could you repeat the question, please? 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 Our neighbours always loud music late at night. It’s so inconsiderate. 9 You , have you? I said that we need to take the car in for a service. 10 Sam a bath at the moment. He’s only just got in from his night shift. 11 I if I could borrow your car on Sunday. It’s just that there aren’t any buses then. 10 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1 Emma would start crying whenever she didn’t get her own way. (would/start) 2 I ________as much sleep as I used to (not tend/need) 3 I __________her birthday (keep/forget). 4 My parents were always very strict and they _______me out late at night (would / let) 5 Lou _____ always jokes. (be/tell) 6 When I was a first-year student, I to do my homework. (forever/forget) 7 You know what Sarah’s like! She. (tendency/exaggerate) 8 Jim mistakes with grammar. (prone/make) 9 Jan at all tidy but now she’s got her own flat, it’s spotless! (not use/be) 10 On this occasion I Dan’s story. It does sound plausible. (incline/believe) 11 As ,I about work when I’m at home. (rule/not talk) 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 b headlines that would instantly attract the attention of readers. a) iconic b) revealing c) photographic 2 The image of the exhausted soldiers was frighteningly ________. a) iconic b) striking c) provocative 3 He found the portraits of the boys on the beach _________ of his childhood memories a) evocative b) revealing c) iconic 4 I found her work shocking. It’s too ________ a) photographic b) iconic c) provocative 5 Dorothea Lange took some of the most _______ pictures of 1930s New York, that are a truly landmark of the capital city. a) iconic b) inspiring c) provocative 6 The close-up ___________ the beauty of the model, doesn’t it? a) reveals b) provokes c) captures 5 4 Complete the personality adjectives in the sentences. 1 Jane’s son Harry is very inquisitive and always wants to know what’s going on. 2 My mother is completely n________. She worries about the most ridiculous things. 3 He has wonderfully original ideas. He’s i to work with. 4 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! 5 I’m quite a s___________ person so I love having a weekend with no social engagements. 6 Si’s extremely c and applies himself to everything he does. He’s always methodical and meticulous when it comes to reports. 5 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 Match 1–6 with a)–h). There are two options you do not need. 1 A: I 1 d 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 put my c A: Well, I’d 2 that now he’s with Suzanne, 2 Sarah literally became a household he’s not going to feel so passionately about 3 Charlotte told me she was named playing a bit of five-a-side with the boys on a 4 I think June said her maiden Friday night. 5 After ten years in the industry, she’s made 2 A: If I had 3 guess, I’d 4 Warner is 6 Although my given going to beat Linden. B: Oh, I don’t know. It 5 though Linden is a) name was Crayford before she married Pete and getting his second wind. I’ve seen him like changed it to Bracey. before. What he does is he gives his opponent b).up to the family name and reputation that 6 he’s done for and then suddenly takes preceded her. over the game! c) name forward for captain of our local cricket A: Are you sure? It 7 that he’s exhausted. team. And he’s limping too! d) name only as she had no real political power or 3 A: What’s that weird sound in the garden? authority.. B: I 8 could be some sort of bird but I’m not e) name overnight after appearing on a popular sure. It could be a cat, or even a fox! reality TV show. A: Mmm… I 9 what we’ll see if we keep f) after her great-grandmother, who was an watching. Do you want to stay up for a while? incredibly strong and determined woman It could be kind of exciting! g) name is Christine, everyone calls me by my 4 A: You look 10. Are you alright there, middle name: Emily. darling? h) a big name for herself in Hollywood. It’s well B: Erm … I can’t seem to find my phone. I’m deserved – she’s a very talented actor 11 I left it in my jacket pocket but it’s not there now. That’s very odd. 5 B: Well, I tell you what. If I call your phone, 6 Complete the sentences with one word in each perhaps we’ll hear it ring … gap. a) a bit puzzled 1 I had no idea Maggie was such an amazing singer. b) to make a She’s a dark horse. c) guess it 2 Jenny is always so entertaining to have around as d) reckon she’s typically the and soul of the party. e) something knowing 3 Jan is very set in her so don’t expect her to f) seems to me change now. g) looks as 4 My brother’s always felt like the black of h) hazard a guess the family because he didn’t go to university. i) pretty sure 5 I generally try to ignore Chris, as he can be a real j) wonder in the neck when you’re trying to concentrate on k) the impression your work. l) makes me 6 Dan’s been a mechanic for over thirty years now – m) say that you could say he’s an old at repairing cars. 10 5 Total: 50 PHOTOCOPIABLE © Pearson Education Limited 2016