Unit 8 Test
Complete the text with the words and phrases from the box. Be careful! There are three
extra words or phrases.
a bug going round deathbed fitness freak go down with something good shape
high temperature melodramatic
at deaths door run-down stiff muscles
throbbing headache
My brother is such a (1) _______. The only time he has (2) _______ is after hes been down the gym for hours.
Hes in really (3) _______ and he says hes never been ill. Then, last week he started complaining that he was (4)
_______. He said he had a really (5) _______ and a (6) _______. I knew there was (7) _______ but I also knew
my brother was being (8) _______. I mean, whos ever died from a cold?!
B
Match the sentences in column A 916 with the sentences in column B ah to make ten
mini-dialogues.
A.
(9) Whats wrong?
(10) Im sorry, I just dont feel very well.
(11) Please dont sniff.
(12) Ive got an upset stomach.
(13) I cant believe how lazy you are.
(14) So am I OK, doctor?
(15) How long have you had that hacking cough?
(16) Why dont you talk to him?
B.
(a) I dont want to tell him because hell probably fly off the handle.
(b) About a week and I feel really run-down.
(c) I guess it must be the fish you ate last night.
(d) Im sorry, but Ive got a runny nose.
(e) I think Im going down with something.
(f) Why dont you go to bed and rest?
(g) Are you calling me a couch potato?
(h) Yes, youre in great shape. Im going to give you a clean bill of health.
C Complete the conversations with the phrasal verbs in the box.
telling off
1.
sort out
put up with
put up to
put off
get back to
Leah: Im not sure how you can (17) _______ him. Hes always complaining and it must really annoy
you.
Maria-Elena:
He does, but I love him.
2
Chris:
Im sorry, theres someone knocking at the door. Can I (18) _______ you later?
Dave:
Sure, my number is 020 343 5467.
3
Elsie:
You really shouldnt (19) ____ it ____ any longer. If you dont tell him soon hell find out from
someone else.
Georgia:
OK. What do you think I should do?
Elsie:
I think you need to sit down with him and (20) ____ it ____ straight away.
4
Artur:
Im blaming you.
Sasha:
Me?
Artur:
Yes. I know you (21) ____ him ____ it. He wouldnt do it without you encouraging him.
5
Boy:
Im really angry.
Mum:
Why?
Boy:
Youre always (22) ____ me ____ in front of my friends.
D Tick the sentence, a or b, that has the same meaning as the first sentence.
(23) He probably just made a mistake.
a) He might have made a mistake.
b) He must have made a mistake.
(24) Im sure youve been to the doctors.
a) You may have been to the doctors.
b) You must have been to the doctors.
(25) He certainly would have told you to wear warm clothes.
a) He may have told you to wear warm clothes.
b) He must have told you to wear warm clothes.
(26) Its unlikely youll still be ill next week.
a) You could be ill next week.
b) You cant be ill next week.
(27) Im sorry, but its impossible for that to be true.
a) That could be true.
b) That cant be true.
E Choose the correct words to complete the conversations.
1
Sue:
Have you seen Gordana today?
Dora:
No, but she was ill yesterday. She (28) must / cant be at home.
2
Alex:
My head feels really hot.
Pete:
You (29) might / must have a temperature.
3
Graham:
Look at this rash. What do you think it is?
Louise:
I dont know. Have you got a temperature?
Graham:
No.
Louise:
Well, it (30) could / cant be too serious.
4
Jay:
Ive been sniffing all day.
Amy:
Have you got a sore throat?
Jay:
Yes, I have.
Amy:
Well, you (31) may / cant have a cold.
5
Sanjay:
I didnt sleep at all last night.
Chandra:
Really? You (32) might / must be tired.
6
Rick:
Whats wrong?
Leon:
Ive hurt my back.
Rick:
Well then, you (33) mustnt / dont have to lift that. Its much too heavy.
F Choose the correct meaning for the sentences.
(34) We can take a coffee break when we want.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
(35) You dont need to come in at nine oclock.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
(36) You mustnt be late for your appointment.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
(37) Youll have to take the medicine for another two weeks.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
(38) You arent allowed to drink alcohol when youre taking this medicine.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
(39) Excuse me sir, I have to ask you to breathe in here.
a) permission
b) obligation
c) lack of obligation
d) prohibition
G Choose the correct phrases to complete the text.
When I hurt my back my doctor gave me a list of things I (40) could / didnt have to do. He told me I (41)
mustnt / was allowed to go swimming, but that I (42) had to / couldnt stay in the pool for more than thirty
minutes. He told me that I (43) had to / wasnt allowed to do some stretching exercises every day and that I (44)
need to / wasnt allowed to sit in the same place for too long. Now that Im better I (45) wont have to / must worry
about things as much, but I should still be careful. After all, I dont want to hurt myself again, so I really (46) must
/ could take care of myself.
H Complete the conversation with the expressions in the box.
anyway, as I was saying
come to think of it
talking of
as for
Sally:
Hows your cold?
Jacky:
Oh, its fine. I just stayed in bed for a couple of days.
Sally:
Are you coming back to work tomorrow?
Jacky:
Yes, (47) _______ work, has anything interesting happened since Ive been off?
Sally:
Not really.
Jacky:
Oh?
Sally:
(48) _______ work was fairly boring without you there.
Jacky:
Youre just saying that to make me happy.
Sally:
No, honestly. When youre not there Ive got nobody to chat to.
Jacky:
What about Betty and Harriet?
Sally:
Are you joking? Betty only wants to talk about her boyfriend and (49) _______ Harriet
Jacky:
OK, OK.
Sally:
(50) __________its really boring at work without you, so when are you coming back?
Jacky:
Next week, I hope.
Sally:
Great!
