Life, Intermediate, Unit 4 Test

Vocabulary
1 Use the word given in CAPITAL LETTERS at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the
gap in the same sentence. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 __Electricians__________ earn a good salary because they are in demand. ELECTRIC
1 I have a ____________ job. I earn more than most people my age. PAY
2 You need to complete the ____________ form and enclose your CV. APPLY
3 Mining is a very ____________ job. DANGER
4 Annie is hoping to get a ____________ to the position of regional sales manager. PROMOTE
5 After finding out that I didn’t like working as an accountant, I decided to ____________ TRAIN
as a teacher.
6 It’s a ____________ job. That’s why so many people have nervous breakdowns. STRESS
7 Apply for health ____________ before going on holiday. INSURE
8 I love my new job – it’s really ____________. ENJOY
9 You shouldn’t take your job for ____________. You should always work hard and responsibly. GRANT
10 Cynthia has three children, so she works ____________. She starts and finishes work at different
TIME
times each day.
(10 points)

2 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example
at the beginning (0).
When my boss asked me into her office, I had no idea I was about to lose my (0) ____________ . OK, so,
I had been off (1) ____________ because of stress quite a lot in the last few weeks, and I had once
complained (in the office – in a loud voice) that I was (2) ____________ paid and should be given a pay
(3) ____________ , but, to be fair, and in my defence, my annual (4) ____________ was quite low, and I
had always been hard-working – in fact, I had (5) ____________ home with me most evenings
throughout that summer. In the office, my boss seemed nervous. She asked if I was happy to work (6)
____________ hours, and I said yes. In fact, I said that I was happy to work (7) ____________ and to
stay late in the evenings. She asked if I had considered (8) ____________ to university and (9)
____________ a degree instead of working in a job that didn’t suit me. It was then that I realized she
wanted me to leave. In the end, she said my work wasn’t good enough and I left. Now I have decided to
(10) ____________ my exams (I failed them at school!) and get good enough grades to study something
I’m really interested in.

0 A work B job C profession D working

1 A profession B working C work D job
2 A bad B badly C short D shortly
3 A gift B up C lift D rise
4 A money B salary C earn D making
5 A put job B put work C taken work D taken job
6 A long B big C wide D heavy
7 A more time B overtime C long time D extra time
8 A taking B applying C getting D training
9 A becoming B going C making D getting
10 A retake B rerun C return D retrain
(10 points)

Grammar
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and four words, including the word
given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 October the fifth marks the beginning of the new term.
ON
The new term _ begins on the ______ fifth of October.
1 We plan to open a restaurant in the city centre.
GOING
We ____________ a restaurant in the city centre.
2 I’m sure we’ll get there on time.
DEFINITELY
We ____________ there on time.
3 I don’t think Jason will enjoy the play.
PROBABLY
Jason ____________ the play.
4 Perhaps Karen will get the job.
MAY
Karen ____________ the job.
5 Perhaps I won’t go to college after all.
MIGHT
I ____________ to college after all.
6 We’ve arranged to meet David at three.
ARE
We ____________ David at three.
7 I refuse to pay – it’s definitely too much.
CERTAINLY
That’s too much, so I ____________ for it.
8 I expect us to leave soon.
PROBABLY
We ____________ leave soon.
9 Sally intends to do a course in engineering one day.
IS
One day, Sally ____________ an engineering course.
10 Do you intend to write to Phil?
TO
Are ____________ write to Phil?
(10 points)

Grammar
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and four words, including the word
given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 October the fifth marks the beginning of the new term.
ON
The new term begins on the______ fifth of October.
1 We plan to open a restaurant in the city centre.
GOING
We ____________ a restaurant in the city centre.
2 I’m sure we’ll get there on time.
DEFINITELY
We ____________ there on time.
3 I don’t think Jason will enjoy the play.
PROBABLY
Jason ____________ the play.
4 Perhaps Karen will get the job.
MAY
Karen ____________ the job.
5 Perhaps I won’t go to college after all.
MIGHT
I ____________ to college after all.
6 We’ve arranged to meet David at three.
ARE
We ____________ David at three.
7 I refuse to pay – it’s definitely too much.
CERTAINLY
That’s too much, so I ____________ for it.
8 I expect us to leave soon.
PROBABLY
We ____________ leave soon.
9 Sally intends to do a course in engineering one day.
IS
One day, Sally ____________ an engineering course.
10 Do you intend to write to Phil?
TO
Are ____________ write to Phil?
(10 points)

4 Choose the correct options to complete the text. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Our engineering course (0) end / ends on Friday. We (1) have / are having a party for all the teachers
and students.
Kelly and I are organizing it. We (2) are making / are going to make it a great party. My best friend Adam
has already got a job – he (3) will work / is going to work for Bryant’s Engineering – but I don’t know
what I (4) do / will do.
Perhaps I (5) ’ll apply / ’m applying for jobs, or I (6) may take / ’m probably taking some time off. My
sister has planned a trip – she (7) will go / is going to Thailand. I (8) might go / will go with her, but I’m
not sure. I definitely (9) don’t go / won’t go away for too long though. I’m determined to make the most
of all the exciting opportunities there are in engineering. I (10) am having / will have a great job one day.
(10 points)

5 You are going to read an online job advertisement page. For questions 1–10, choose from the
sections (A–H). The sections may be chosen more than once. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 Speaking a foreign language may help you get this job.
1 If you tried to get this job before, don’t try again. __D__________
2 If you do well at this job, you will be paid extra. ____________
3 You don’t need to have done this type of job before. ____________
4 You won’t work in just one place. ____________
5 This place has just opened for the first time. ____________
6 You must have a qualification to do this job. ____________
7 This is a part-time job. ____________
8 To get this job you must have had a job in London before. ____________
9 You can apply for this job by phone. ____________
10 Before getting this job permanently, you must show how well you can do it. ____________
(10 points)
Reading
Today’s jobs
A
Experienced, responsible barista required for an exciting new opportunity. You will be required to train
other baristas in our many busy city centre coffee shops, and a scooter will be provided to get about
town. The role is well-paid with a pension and good benefits – will suit hard-working self-motivator with
creative ideas and good people skills. Give us a call. Our number is on the website.
Simple Coffee Company
Battersea, London
B
Full-time retail assistants needed for our newly opened Fresh Foods Supermarket in Croydon. Retail
experience preferable but not essential. We seek friendly, reliable workers prepared for long hours and
flexible about when they start and finish work. Applications in writing to our head office address.
Fresh Foods Market
Broad Green, London
C
We are hiring cleaners in North London for occasional afternoon or weekend work. Our clients are
wealthy high earners with demanding requirements so references showing you can do this job well are
required. Organized, punctual and independent employees needed who are able to meet strict
deadlines. Good conditions. Please apply by email with your mobile number.
Topp Cleaning
Finsbury Park, London
D
Hard-working apprentice kitchen assistant needed for trendy, recently reopened French restaurant. Full
training provided although we do require a catering college qualification and some restaurant or hotel
kitchen experience. Good opportunity to learn on the job, and start your career in the catering business.
Expect long hours, weekend work and a fun and lively team. A knowledge of French is an additional
advantage. Written applications only.
The City Kitchen
Westminster, London
E
We are hiring a full-time Team Leader to join our team in a busy and successful hotel and pub. If you are
passionate about hospitality and want to run your own bar in the future, apply now. Evidence of
previous work in this field required. A degree in catering management a bonus. Need to be confident
and independent and good at working under pressure. Enclose your CV with your application, giving full
details of qualifications, work experience and skills as well as your contact details. Previous applicants
need not reapply.
Queen’s Head
Tooting, London
F
Now opening on Sunday evenings for the first time, we are a historical, newly refurbished pub on
Richmond Hill with a fantastic menu. We are currently seeking great chefs to extend and improve what
we offer. This is a full-time position with benefits but subject to an initial three-month trial period.
Please apply by email with contact details and references from previous employers, as well as proof of a
diploma or degree from culinary school if you have one (not essential).
The Hill
Petersham, London
G
We are currently looking for an ambitious and friendly Restaurant Manager seeking an exciting new
challenge within a growing, independent restaurant group. Based in the heart of Camden, the current
site offers homecooked cuisine in a warm and comfortable setting. The owner is planning to open a
second site in the heart of south London with exciting plans to open a third site by the end of the year.
The role offered will be to manage the current restaurant full-time. The ideal Restaurant Manager will
have worked in an independent business serving authentic, freshly cooked food in a high-volume
London location. You will have experience in overseeing back-of house procedures including rota
management, payroll and cost budgeting alongside working with the kitchen team. Qualifications
desired but not essential. Apply by post.
Dine Out
Camden, London
H
We are looking for an experienced fast-food outlet manager in east London to join a growing company.
We are a fun and exciting brand serving fresh, quality Mexican food. The ideal candidate must have at
least three years’ management experience in restaurants or retail, excellent communication skills and a
passion for delivering great service. Previous brand experience is preferred but not essential. In return,
we will offer great training and progression, generous bonus payments dependent on performance, and
28 days annual holiday. This is a seven-day operation, so will include weekends as part of your working
week. Applications online.
Speedy Gonzales
Sands End, London.

Listening
6 [Track 107] You will hear an interview with Giles Hall, who is organizing an event. For questions 1–
10, choose the best answer (A, B or C). There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 We are listening to
A a local radio programme.
B a programme on a sports station.
C a national radio programme.
1 Giles Hall is organizing sports courses for
A local adults and children.
B kids from across the country.
C children from schools in the town.
2 Before this year, there have been
A two previous summer sports courses.
B just one other summer of sports courses.
C no summer sports courses in the town.
3 This year the sports courses will last for
A five weeks.
B six weeks.
C seven weeks.
4 On this year’s sports courses,
A there’ll be the same opportunity to play golf as tennis.
B both cricket and basketball will be on offer to kids.
C neither rugby nor football will be included.
Giles says kids will be able to improve their sports skills because of
A the good coaches they have on the courses.
B the quality of the facilities on the courses.
C the number of supervisors they have to help.
6 Some children missed out on the courses last year because
A there was a problem with staff numbers.
B they applied for a place on the course too late.
C there wasn’t enough interest in the courses from their parents.
7 Giles seems to be
A worried that not all the places on this summer’s courses will be filled.
B concerned that some kids will leave it too late to book a place.
C keen to persuade parents to take an interest in the sports courses.
8 To book a place on the sports courses, people
A can book on the internet or by phone.
B will have to call a special phone line first.
C must go to a particular website on the internet.
9 Giles says that on the courses
A there will be the same adventure sports as last year.
B there won’t be any adventure sports this year.
C there’ll be adventure sports but no water sports.
10 Giles says that the sports courses will take place
A in the same place as last year.
B in a different place from last year.
C nearer the lake than last year.
(10 points)

Writing
7 Read the advertisement below.

RETAIL MANAGER REQUIRED

Apply to: Paula Smith, Horton’s Clothing, 2 Reed Road, Ipswich, IP7 5TT

Write a covering letter (approximately 200 words) to apply for the job in the advertisement. Make
sure you:
• say why you are writing.
• include information about: qualifications, experience, skills and personal qualities.
• use a formal style and include conventions: addresses, date, etc.
(10 points)

Speaking
8 Read the advertisement and choose one of the volunteer jobs. Then give your presentation in class.

Volunteers required
Dog walkers – Can you help elderly people in your community by taking their dog for a walk?
Tourist advisors – Can you help foreign tourists by giving them helpful advice about your city and what
to do there?
Handy people – Can you help people in your community by doing practical jobs for them?

In your presentation, include:

• what skills, personal qualities, qualifications and/ or experience you have that make you suitable for
this job.
• whether you would (or wouldn’t) like to do it and why.
(10 points)