Intermediate Unit test 1

Grammar Vocabulary
1 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). 3 Complete the words related to language.
1 What      b      she tell you just now? I hope it 1 The first time I used a foreign language outside of
wasn’t anything bad. school was when I visited France with my family.
a) has b) did c) were 2 My Spanish teacher tells us that fluency is more
2            you eaten lunch yet? If you haven’t, we important than a                     . She tells us not to
could go somewhere together. worry if we make mistakes, because we will learn
a) Did b) Have c) Do from them.
3 Who            stole my bag? I’m sure it was on this 3 Karin is b                     . She has a British father
chair just a moment ago. and a Dutch mother and she is currently working
a) - b) did c) has as a translator in English and Dutch.
4            you play the piano well or have you just 4 In addition to his m                     t                     ,
started learning? Arabic, he speaks English, French and Spanish.
a) Has b) Have c) Do 5 The s                     you need to work on most is
5            did you say you were staying? The Grand your writing. You need to improve your spelling
Hotel? and punctuation.
a) Where b) When c) What 6 A lot of students want to know slang or
6 When            they arriving? Is it today? j                     when they begin learning a
a) - b) are c) do language. They think it’s very interesting and
7            he forgotten his keys? Oh no! This isn’t the useful.
first time he’s left them at home.
a) Did b) Does c) Has 10
8 Who            you usually depend on for help?
a) do b) are c) -
4 Complete the sentences with the words in the
9 What            happened to your car? Was there an
box. There is one extra word you do not need.
accident?
a) did b) - c) was boss classmate fiancé fiancée
10            they arrive on time last night? member mentor partner
a) Has b) Did c) Had
11 Claire            economics at university when she 1 In our small company the boss and employees all
first met Jackie. work together and share an office. I think this is
a) studies b) studied c) was studying unusual.
2 How much did you say it costs to become a
10 of your local golf club?
3 My squash                      is very competitive and
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form doesn’t like it when we lose a game.
of the verbs in brackets. 4 Liane went to a school reunion last Saturday
because she wanted to meet up with an old
1 Sorry I didn’t answer the phone earlier. I was . She said it was really great to see her and she
sleeping and didn’t hear it ring. (not answer / looked exactly the same!
sleep) 5 It was lovely to meet Beth and her                      ,
2 Tim                 with his parents at the moment Charles, and to hear about their engagement. Did
because he                 a job and can’t afford to live you know that they’ve decided to get married in
on his own. (live / not have) Fiji, where they got engaged?
3            you            that strange noise a few minutes 6 At our university, all first year students have a
ago? It                 like a baby crying. (hear / sound) who helps them adapt to student life. I think this is
4 Their children all                 tennis very well now. a great idea.
They                 after their mother, who used to be
a professional player. (play / take) 5
5 Adam                 at home when I called him. His
mother said he                 a friend in hospital. (not
be / visit)
6 I                 anything about Aunt Betty now
because she                 to Canada when I was five.
(not remember / move)

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 Intermediate Unit test 1

Function
5 Match 1–6 with a)–f) to complete the interview
advice. 6 Tick the correct response, a), b) or c).

1 When you apply for a job always

make sure you send   a  1 Does the company have parking facilities?
2 It’s important to shake hands       a) Of course. 
3 Don’t forget to speak       b) No problem.
4 Employers like it when a job c) You’re welcome.
candidate shows       2 Could I ask you some questions about the training
5 Always be prepared to do       offered by the company?
6 Remember to dress       a) Go ahead.
b) I see.
a) references from previous employers. c) You’re correct.
b) clearly so that the interviewer can hear every 3 So, the company will give me study leave. Is that
word you say. right?
c) enthusiasm for the position and interest in the a) No problem.
company. b) That’s right.
d) some research on the company before you go to c) You’re welcome.
an interview. It’ll help you think of useful 4 We will expect you to work one Saturday every
questions to ask. month.
e) firmly when you first meet the interviewer as it a) Go ahead.
gives a good first impression. b) Yes, definitely.
f) smartly for an interview and to get your hair cut c) I see.
too. 5 Thank you for your time.
a) I understand.
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b) No problem.
c) That’s right.

Total: 50

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