Intermediate Plus Unit test 5

Grammar 2 Complete the text with the correct form of the

verb in brackets.
1 Complete the text with the correct answer, a),
b) or c). Most people consider changing their lifestyle at
some point or another. But not many of us manage
Another incredible discovery? 1
to make (make) a huge difference to the way we
live, despite our best efforts. That’s why this year
Look at the list of best-selling travel books and I’ve decided 2 (try) something a bit
you may conclude that 1_ few __ places remain more extreme. I’m looking forward to
unexplored in this world of ours. There are so 3
(live) with as few possessions as
2
titles competing for our attention that it possible. Actually, while this might sound a
seems a 3 of the globe has been not only little unusual, it’s an area which is growing in
discovered, but documented by every aspiring popularity. I’ve agreed 4 (meet) some
writer out there! However, fortunately there are people online who have given it a go, and find
4
destinations which actually have been, out how they coped. There are a few downsides
until very recently, undiscovered gems. A city like – I think I’ll miss 5 (listen) to music, as
Rome has, over the years, been paid a I’m a big fan of it, but my online music site has
considerable 5 attention by historians. to go and I imagine 6 (put) my
One would think that only 6 places in the smartphone away is going to be hard.
world have had more archaeological exploration. Having said that, I’m keen on7 (live)
But even here, 7 interesting finds are still with a bit less. I often tend 8 (spend) a
being made. In June 2017 construction workers lot of time 9 (look) for things in my flat
discovered a large 8 of wooden beams as that I probably don’t really need if I’m honest.
they dug down beneath the city. The tunnel for I really fancy 10 (get) back to a simpler,
Rome’s new metro had managed to reveal the quieter life. But, there is one thing I promise
remains of a house, perfectly preserved, deep 11
(not/give) to anyone else – my dog!
underground. Fortunately for historians, the I’m going to need a bit of company, after all.
builders have been given 9 time to allow
for research into any sites uncovered during their
work. Without causing too 10 delay to the 10
transformation of the rail network, teams of
Vocabulary
archaeologists have been able to inspect and
catalogue the findings. Since work began, a 3 Complete the sentences with the words and
11
of major sites have been found – phrases in the box.
proving that any journey through a city like Rome
gives us a little insight into the past. canopy creatures parasites tropical disease
vegetation venomous snakes
1 a) few b) a few c) a little
2 a) much b) many c) number 1 If you’re travelling into the rainforest you have to
3 a) large number b) great deal c) bit be aware of the risk of catching a tropical disease.
4 a) little b) much c) several 2 Some of the world’s most are found
5 a) amount of b) number of c) couple of close to Australian cities, but hospitals are used to
6 a) a few b) few c) little treating people who have been bitten.
7 a) a great deal b) much c) lots of 3 Of all the found in the rainforest, the
8 a) amount b) deal c) number jaguar is the most secretive.
9 a) enough b) some c) several 4 Fortunately modern medicines are better able to
10 a) many b) much c) little deal with illnesses like malaria which are caused
11 a) couple b) few c) several by .
5 There a thousands of different plant species found
10 in the along the Amazon river.
6 High above the of trees thousands of
exotic birds fill the air.

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 Intermediate Plus Unit test 5

4 Complete each sentence with the correct Function

answer, a), b) or c). 6 Underline the correct alternative.
1 My little brother is a computer b – he’s been 1
coding his own games for years. A: Have you read this article about multinational
a junkie b nerd c bum companies who avoid paying tax?
2 Their neighbours keep having really noisy parties B: Yes, I have. I was absolutely shocked. If you
every weekend so they’re feeling a bit . 1
ask/convince me the government need to do a
a loaded b fit c hacked off lot more.
3 Jess loves to watch all those cooking programmes A: I totally agree with you, but I have the
and get ideas for new recipes. She’s a total . 2
feeling/view that nothing will happen. Big
a couch potato b foodie c telly addict businesses seem to be able to do whatever they
4 I’m really impressed by the way she gets involved want.
in new projects. She’s a real . B: I’m not so sure. I 3agree/see that times are
a go-getter b try-hard c slob changing. People just won’t accept that any
5 Her new boyfriend is really – where did she more.
meet a guy that good-looking? A: I’m not 4concerned/convinced that’s the case –
a chill b fit c loaded most people just care about their own lives …
6 Please don’t get upset by what Clare’s been doing,
she’s just a teenager. 2
a loaded b junkie c rebellious A: Did you hear about the latest plans to change the
7 I’d probably describe myself as a news –I school leaving age? It seems like it’s going to
check the latest headlines several times a day. cause a few issues.
a addict b worm c fan B: Listen, you can 5have/take it from me, it’s never
8 That guy won’t stop going on about how good he going to happen. Who’s going to support it?
is – he’s such a . A: Well, actually, I 6feel/get that it is about time the
a chatty b go-getter c try-hard education system was reformed. Standards have
9 I got a huge bonus at work this month so I’m been dropping for years.
feeling really . B: The way I 7look/see it, it’s not actually got
a chill b fit c loaded anything to do with how long kids are in
10 I know that you get worried about this sort of education. Schools need more money.
thing, but you just need to . A: It 8seemed/seems to me that’s always the
a chill b hassle c veg out argument. There must be other reasons, surely?
11 My Dad is such a book – he’s always got 3
a couple of novels on the go. A: 9If/When you ask me, most unemployed people
a buff b junkie c worm are just lazy. There are plenty of jobs out there.
B: That’s a bit hard!
10 A: Oh, I know that the economy is bad, but
5 Complete the sentences with the correct words. sometimes you just have to get on with it.
B: It seems to 10me/you that you don’t really
1 In the last election there was so much focus on understand the situation at all.
m e d i a m a n i p u l a t i o n and fake news. A: No, I’m 11absolute/absolutely convinced that
2 The charity has been tackling c people need to try harder.
p throughout the world; ensuring A: I can see you’re unlikely to change your mind.
young people can access education.
3 After the p c affected the electricity 10
supply, the local government decided to use more
renewable energy forms. Total: 50
4 There were a series of t
t earlier this year, so we saw a lot more
armed police on the streets.
5 A lot of companies have been accused of t
e , but they say that they pay their fair
share.
6 Having good s is incredibly
important – dirty water can often be the cause of
illness and disease.

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