Intermediate Unit test 4

Grammar 2 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

1 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). When I was young, I never realised how my
childhood was different to those of my friends. But I
1 I b to go to bed early tonight because I’m do now. Their dads all 1 worked in the UK but mine
catching a flight to Majorca at 6.30a.m. always worked abroad. As a child, I 2 very
a) used b) have c) would happy and I didn’t mind the fact that Dad 3
2 If my boss asks why I want the day off, what always at home. In fact, I 4 use to think about
I say? Let’s face it, I don’t want him to it very much. We never 5 to see him for
know I have an interview for a new job. months but when we 6 school holidays or a
a) should b) wouldn’t c) must long weekend, my mum, my sister and I 7
3 You’re very lucky you work at weekends. I always go and stay with him. I 8 to love
usually do and it’s really not much fun! visiting him and I clearly remember all the countries
a) mustn’t b) shouldn’t c) don’t have to he worked in. As a child, I 9 a lot of countries
4 The doctor told her that she carry anything and I loved them all. Every time we went to see
heavy for three months after the operation. He Dad, it 10 be an adventure because we always
said it would be dangerous. 11
out about a new place.
a) should b) mustn’t c) didn’t have to
5 They invest in that company. It isn’t doing 10
very well at the moment and they might lose all
their money.
a) must b) shouldn’t c) don’t have to Vocabulary
6 I was really surprised when I was told I go
3 Match 1–6 with a)–f) to match the personal
for a second interview. I thought they would make
qualities with their descriptions.
their decision after the first round of interviews.
a) should b) have to c) had to 1 Christina is so competitive that she c
7 When you get to the security control in the airport, 2 Tina is very indecisive. She
you take off your shoes and belt. 3 Ben always does his best
a) has to b) have to c) shouldn’t 4 Kim is a good communicator
8 We hold another meeting so we can discuss 5 In his job, Phil needs to think outside
which employees will lose their jobs next month. the box
a) have to b) had to c) mustn’t 6 Linda loves being a risk taker
9 You enjoy your job but it helps if you do.
After all, we spend so many years of our lives a) and everyone enjoys her presentations.
working! b) and says the danger makes life exciting.
a) must b) should c) don’t have to c) always has to come first.
10 Do you think I tell him why I don’t want d) and is very hard-working.
to go out with him? Is it a good idea? e) can never make up her mind.
a) should b) had to c) don’t have to f) and creatively solve problems.
11 I lose some weight before June. I bought a
beautiful dress for Sheila and Lee’s wedding but 5
it’s a bit tight and I don’t want to be
uncomfortable.
4 Underline the correct alternative.
a) had to b) don’t have to c) must
1 Jim’s just lost his work/job.
10 2 Have you ever heard/listened a lion roar?
3 Why didn’t you remember/remind me to buy some
milk?
4 I’ve forgotten/left my wallet at home!
5 Sandra’s birthday party was great funny/fun. I
really enjoyed it!
6 If you hear/listen to the radio everyday, your
English will improve.

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 Intermediate Unit test 4

5 Complete the extreme adjectives. Function

1 Their new house has five bedrooms and three 7 Complete the conversation with the phrases in
bathrooms, and the downstairs area is absolutely the box.
enormous.
2 It’s a w place. The people are really a good idea First of all good point
friendly and the food is amazing! I know you’ll Let’s focus Let’s sum moving on
love it. not sure OK by really feel that
3 If I were you, I’d wear a warm coat. It might look way I see we need to
sunny but it’s actually f outside.
4 I’m so excited about Marielle’s dinner party next A: OK, so we’re going to decide on where to
week. She’s such a great cook and her food is open our new office. 1 First of all, I need to
always so d . decide on the location. Then we’ll discuss the
5 I’m not surprised you’re e – you’ve number of new staff we’ll need.
just run a marathon! Come and sit down and try B/C: OK.
and get your energy back. A: Right. 2 on the ideas we have for
6 The film was so a that I walked out location. Last time we discussed Cardiff and
after ten minutes. That type of movie just isn’t my Bristol, but we need to decide between them.
cup of tea. B: I3 Cardiff would be a nicer
place for our office. I know it is a smaller
5 city but it is developing fast as an area for
small businesses.
C: Hmm. I’m 4 that I agree,
6 Underline the correct alternative, a), b) or c). actually. I really feel that Bristol would be
1 After three months of being out of b , I was better. The
5
starting to feel depressed. I needed to find a job – it is that Bristol is much bigger
and soon. and will give us the most custom.
a) job b) work c) salary A: It’s also closer to the main motorways and is
2 Joel works at the company’s Paris office and is in only a few hours from London.
of a team of twenty. B: That’s a 6 .
a) work b) competition c) charge A: So, shall we say we’ll look into the office
3 My brother has his own IT company we’ve seen in Bristol?
for over ten years and is about to go international B/C: Yes, OK.
with it. A: Good. So, 7 to the next point,
a) worked b) charged c) run how many staff are we going to need?
4 He was so excited about starting his own company C: Hmm. I think to begin with we should
that he never thought his business employ fifteen people to cover our basic
might fail. needs.
a) idea b) interview c) competition B: I’m not sure that’s 8 . We talked
5 In my opinion, a high is not the most about some of our London staff moving to
important thing about a job. Job satisfaction is the new office. So, I really feel we should
more important than money. start with less.
a) charge b) salary c) leader A: I agree. I think 9 consider
6 We weren’t surprised to hear Alan got salaries. What about employing five new
by our boss last week. He always turned up late people first?
and never seemed to do much work when he was B/C: That’s 10 me.
here. A: So, are we all agreed? 11 up what
a) work b) fired c) charged we’ve decided. We’re going to open our new
office in Bristol and employ five new
5 members of staff. Is that right?
B/C: Yes, I think so. That’s right.

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Total: 50

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