Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)

Listening Grammar
1 Recording 9 Listen and underline the correct 4 Correct the mistake in each sentence.
answer, a), b) or c).
1 How many much does this coat cost?
1 Julie’s new salary will be c . 2 What time did he getting the train tomorrow?
a) €40,000 b) €18,000 c) €80,000 3 She seemed enjoying the meal.
2 At first, Luke thinks Julie’s new job is in . 4 They are meet us at the cinema at 7p.m.
a) Thornbury b) Paris c) Bristol 5 He must stop to risk his health in that stressful job.
3 Julie has to move to Paris because . 6 Were he collect stamps when he was at school?
a) she’ll travel all over France 7 I am wanting to go to sleep now. I’m so tired.
b) her new office will be there 8 She has lived in Chile from she was a child.
c) of the children’s school 9 I haven’t to work late today so I’m going out.
4 Luke is worried about the children going to school 10 Kate watches the news at the moment.
in Paris because . 11 We hardly go ever on holiday these days.
a) they don’t have any friends there
b) they might find it too expensive. 10
c) they don’t speak French
5 Julie thinks their parents will come to visit them in
5 Complete the sentences using the words in
Paris because .
CAPITALS.
a) they can drive there
b) it’s not a long flight from England 1 My parents were eating when I arrived.
c) they have never been there before LUNCH
6 Julie suggests that Luke . My parents were having lunch when I arrived .
a) could talk to his French work colleague 2 She hates making decisions.
b) could work from home in Paris STAND
c) could stay at home and study French She .
3 We haven’t eaten out since July.
5 WEEKS
We .
4 Matt’s going to phone me later.
2 Recording 10 Listen to the phone conversation
PROMISE
and complete the notes.
Matt .
5 I quite like working under pressure.
Apollo Travel MIND
I don’t .
Name of customer: 1 Robert Travis. 6 You can’t make mistakes in the exam.
Destination: Corfu MUST
Dates: 2 to 30th September You .
Name of hotel: 3
Dinner included: 4 Yes/No 5
Deposit: € 5
Flight arrives at: 6 p.m. 6 Make questions using the prompts.
1 you / go / to the library / yesterday?
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Did you go to the library yesterday?
2 Where / they / get / know / each other?

3 Recording 10 Listen again and write true (T) or 3 When / you / last / go / to the beach?
false (F).
4 Why / you / study / English / at the moment?
1 Robert is going on holiday to Greece. T
2 He has booked a single room with
5 we / meet / Victoria and Tim / at 8p.m. tonight?
a bathroom.
3 Robert prefers to eat out in the evening.
6 Who / win / the match / last weekend?
4 His holiday will cost a total of €835.
5 Robert is flying from Bristol Airport.
6 He will receive the tickets when he has
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 Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)

Vocabulary Function
7 Match verbs 1–8 with phrases a)–h). 10 Match 1–6 with a)–f).
1 go d a) a uniform 1 Where exactly do you come from? c
2 risk b) well with someone 2 Could I speak to Mrs Chang, please?
3 wear c) in love 3 Why don’t we go and see the Damian
4 chat d) for a walk Hirst exhibition?
5 check e) your life 4 I’m having problems sleeping at
6 fall f) a joke the moment.
7 get on g) to other people 5 So it’s straight on and second right?
8 tell h) train times 6 How long have you had a sore back?

7 a) No, straight on and second left.

b) No, thanks. I can’t stand modern art!
c) Coro. It’s on the north coast of Venezuela.
8 Complete the sentences with the correct form
d) Who’s calling?
of the verbs in the box.
e) Since I played tennis last week.
ask break do eat out feel have f) I think you should drink less coffee and cola.
make meet visit watch
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1 We often eat out with friends at the weekend.

2 They first on a train to London. 11 Complete the conversation with the words in
3 Lisa her leg when she went skiing. the box.
4 He has taken antibiotics for nearly a week and
much better now. back together can’t stand days ago
5I a sore throat since the weekend. don’t look getting on known you
6 Alan doesn’t seem to like people for seeing her started thinks
directions when he’s lost. to her welcome
7 you ever the Maldives? I hear
it’s a beautiful place to go to. A: Hi, Nic. You 1 don't look very happy. What’s
8 Sorry, but I need a phone call. wrong?
9 How often you business with B: Oh, hi, Liz. Nothing.
American companies? A: Come on, Nic. I’ve 2 since we were
six. I can see there’s something wrong.
8 B: Yeah, well … it’s Jo. I’m not 3
anymore.
A: What? I thought you two were 4 so
9 Complete the sentences with the correct form well.
of the word in CAPITALS. B: We were. But then we 5 arguing a
1 He’s always late. He isn’t a very good employee . few 6 .
EMPLOY A: About what?
2 It’s never too late to learn how to play a B: I don’t know – little things really. And my rugby.
instrument. She 7 it.
MUSIC A: How often do you play?
3 Your daughter gave a very good in B: Every Saturday – and we train three nights a
the school play. week.
PERFORM A: Ah, now I understand! She 8 that
4 He wants a personal because he rugby’s more important to you than she is.
doesn’t have time to go to the gym. B: I suppose so.
TRAIN A: Do you want to get 9 ?
5 You’re so keen on computers, you should be an IT B: Yes! I really miss her. What should I do?
. A: You should talk 10 . Tell her that
CONSULT rugby is very important to you – but that she’s
6 I always wanted to be a when I grew more important.
up. B: You’re right, Liz. Thanks.
SCIENCE A: You’re 11 , Nic. Good luck!

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 Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)

Reading
13 Read the poster and the message. Then
12 Complete the article with sentences a)–f). complete the notes.
How to look after yourself. Hexagon Theatre, Reading
Exercise regularly. James Bailey 14–15 October, 8p.m.
Exercise is essential for good health. It gives you Book early. Call 010777 390390
energy and helps your body work better. It also Admission: £22 and £28
helps you feel happier because of the chemicals
created when you exercise. 1 b
Eat healthily. Hi Adam and Jo,
A healthy diet makes your body stronger and will Just off to the airport to catch the flight to Rome. I’ll
give you more energy. You will be healthier if you be back on the 12th. Can you do me a favour? I
eat a variety of food which is good for you, such as forgot to buy tickets for the comedy show yesterday
fruits and vegetables. 2 – I had so much to do. Please get two tickets for the
Be careful in the sun. 14th – the more expensive ones. I hope you’ll also
Enjoy the sun safely and take care of your skin. come with me! James Bailey is so funny – you’ll
Wear clothing that covers you, use a good sun cream love him! The phone number is on the fridge in the
and don’t stay out in the sun too long. 3 kitchen. I’ll pay you when I get back – promise!
Keep your brain active. Chris xxx
Exercise your mind by reading more and doing
crosswords or Sudoku puzzles. Keep your brain Name of theatre: 1 Hexagon
active and try to learn to do something new or be Type of show: 2
creative. 4 Time: 3
Build good relationships. Number of tickets: 4
It’s important to have friends you can talk to and Price of each ticket: 5
have a laugh with. Make time to be social and go Date wanted: 6 June
out and have fun. 5
Drink lots of water. 5
Your body has to have at least two litres of water a
day. Drinking more water will help you feel
healthier and more active. 6

a) Spend time with people who are interested in you

and who make you feel happy.
b) It will also help you sleep better because your
body will feel more tired after working out.
c) Too much of it risks damaging your skin.
d) It’s especially important in hot weather.
e) Avoid junk food and cut down on anything which
contains caffeine, salt or sugar.
f) Try learning how to play a musical instrument!

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 Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)

Writing
14 Underline the correct alternative.
I want to be healthy 1 so/because I do regular
exercise. I’m 2 also/extremely very careful about
what I eat 3 but/so I don’t eat junk food 4 and/or
fatty food. 5 Unfortunately/Finally, I do sometimes
drink wine 6 because/but I never drink fizzy drinks. I
try to eat oily fish twice a week 7 but/and I eat
vegetables every day.

15 Write a competition entry about your most

memorable holiday. Use the questions below
to help you. Write 75–100 words.
When?
Where?
Who with?
Why was it memorable?

I’ll never forget

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Total: 100

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