Intermediate Plus Unit test 1

Grammar 2 Complete the text with the correct form of the

verbs in brackets.
1 Rewrite the sentences using the word given.
I 1realise (realise ) I need to slow down a bit as
1 They sell a very special kind of coffee here. people 2 (always/tell) me that I should
IS take life a bit easier. Unfortunately, at the moment
A special kind of coffee is sold here. I3 (work) harder than ever before. My
2 Studies show green tea can help you lose weight. girlfriend and I 4 (open) a new business, a
HAVE café, next month, so we have lots to keep us busy.
Studies green tea can aid weight loss. My brother 5 (help) me to decorate the
place. He 6 (work) as an interior designer,
3 Nobody told me that it was an early start. and he 7 (understand) the importance of
HAD making the place look really impressive.
I that it was an early start. My girlfriend, Lorna, does the cooking, so at the
4 Someone should look at that leaking roof. moment she 8 (spend) a lot of time
SHOULD looking at new recipes. She 9 (think) that
You at. we should try to use as many local ingredients as
possible when we open. I 10 (talk) to a
5 People first drank cocoa in South America 3,000 local producer tomorrow to see if we can get some
years ago. discounts. Lorna 11 (not believe) he’ll
WAS help us out, but I’m more positive.
Cocoa 3,000 years ago in South
America. 10
6 Art historians say that someone painted the Vocabulary
portrait in the 16th century.
WAS 3 Complete the text using one word from Box A
The portrait in the 16th century. and one from Box B.
7 People consider the Danish to be a happy Box A
nationality. keep overwhelmed pile racing
ARE struggle time
The Danish a happy nationality. Box B
around by for up x2 with
8 You have to switch off your phone during the
flight.
MUST The pace of modern life is getting ever faster, and
Phones during the flight. more and more people are finding that they
1
struggle with the demands of living a life where
9 Experts think the weather is getting worse due to we are constantly connected. But what we all need
climate change. to realise is that there is really no need to
THOUGHT 2
with every single tweet, post
The weather getting worse due to and comment. These 3 through
climate change. the course of a day, so that we often feel
4
10 Nobody can reach her at the moment. the need to respond. But
BE instead of 5 every social media
She at the moment. account you possess, trying to touch base with
‘friends’, why not make 6
11 Someone is cutting my hair this morning. yourself? You’ll probably find yourself happier in
HAVING the long run.
I this morning.
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 Intermediate Plus Unit test 1

4 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). Function

1 She’s decided to take b the family business. 6 Put the words in the correct order to make
a) after b) over c) out sentences.
2 Please don’t put your plans because of me.
a) out b) up c) off 1 prove / here / it / need / you / work / you / to
3 We’re looking to hearing about your trip. You need it to prove you work here._____________
a) into b) after c) forward 2 you / wear / almost / it / anything / with / can
4 Don’t let me keep you your work if you ____
have a deadline to meet. ____
a) from b) on c) up 3 a / for / impractical / it’s / taking / bit / holiday / on
5 My parents would always hand my old ____
clothes to my younger sister – she hated it! ____
a) over b) down c) off 4 made / poor / leather / it’s / of / quality / really
6 It’s impossible to keep with the pace these ____
runners are setting. ____
a) at b) in c) up 5 no / time / telling / sentimental / it’s / good / for /
7 They’ll have to hand control of the but / the / has / value / it
company to the bank. ____
a) out b) into c) over ____
8 Those huge multinationals are taking _____ the 6 an / item / for / any / essential / that’s / household
smaller companies; they simply can’t compete. ____
a) up b) over c) in ____
9 We’ll look what happened and let you
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know the results soon.
a) into b) onto c) over 7 Tick (✓) the correct option to complete the
10 How can you put with him? He’s so conversation, a) or b).
unpleasant.
a) off b) up c) on 1 A: I like your ring. Is it valuable?
11 Do you think you take your mother or B: No, not really but it .
your father? a) has sentimental value ✓
a) off b) forward c) after b) has a practical use
2 A: Did you end up buying that laptop?
10 B: No, when I researched it I found it .
a) was no good for streaming films
b) was too good for streaming films
5 Match 1–6 with a)–f) to complete the sentences. 3 A: What should I bring with me to the
1 I’m not sure I’d like an alternative a appointment?
2 They live a completely nomadic B: Well a valid form of identification .
3 I wish he didn’t work a) is absolutely impractical
4 Most office workers have very sedentary b) is absolutely essential
5 I find it so hard to stick to a 4 A: What an unusual piece of jewellery. Is it
6 Our eldest is such an early silver?
B: To be quite honest, I’m not sure .
a) lifestyle – I prefer doing what everyone else does. a) what it’s made of
b) bird – he tends to get up before everyone else. b) how it’s made
c) long hours – it makes our lifestyle so stressful. 5 A: What should I wear on the trip?
d) lifestyles which can affect their general health. B: Well, up in the mountains a good pair of boots
e) routine during the summer holidays. .
f) lifestyle, travelling from place to place. a) are pointless
b) are indispensable
5 6 A: Would you recommend I take a mobile?
B: Definitely, you’ll need it .
a) to keep in touch with people
b) to prove who you are

Total: 50