Intermediate Quick Check Test 1A

4 Make three more coll ocations for each verb.

Grammar Use the words in the box.
1 Complete the questions wi th the correct a course here grey angry five minutes
auxiliary verb where necessary.
for a meal the housework married
1 What did he tell you just now? me a favour after on a diet up golf
2 Who stole my bag?
3 she speak English well? 1 do exercise, your best
4 When they leaving? a course
5 you had lunch yet? 2 take photos, a holiday
6 Who co mes fro m Scotland?
7 they arrive on time last night? 3 get a degree, a job
8 What happened to your car? here
9 Who you usually depend on? 4 go mad, off coffee
10 he drunk his tea?
11 Who drank my coffee?
12 What she talking about? I dont 10
understand.
10 Pronunciation
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form 5 Underline the stressed syllable i n each word.
of the verbs in brackets. 1 pupil 7 fianc
1 Sorry I didnt answer the phone earlier. I was 2 partner 8 ancestor
sleeping. (not answer / sleep) 3 emp loyee 9 family
2 He with his parents at the mo ment 4 mentor 10 history
because he much money. (live / not 5 classmates 11 relatives
earn) 6 godfather 12 member
3 you that strange noise a few minutes
ago? It like a baby crying. (hear / sound) 5
4 Their ch ildren all tennis very well. They Functions
after their mother. (play / take)
5 We d inner at a friends house when they 6 Match questions 16 with responses a)f).
last night. (have / call) 1 Do you have any questions? c
6I much about my g randparents. They 2 What aspect of your job do you most
when I was very young. (not remember / enjoy?
die) 3 What about holidays?
10 4 Could I ask you about that?
5 There are a couple of things Id like to
Vocabulary ask about. First, can you drive?
3 Complete the sentences with six words from the 6 What do you think about working in a
box. There is one extra word you do not need. team?

side great relat ives ancestors a) Emp loyees get three weeks a year. But one thing
roots extended inherited related Id like to say is that we also offer excellent
health care.
1 I dont know much about my fathers side o f
b) Yes, I got my licence five years ago.
the family.
c) Yes, actually. I have one query.
2 She her mothers brains and her fathers
d) For me, the most important thing is for team
blue eyes.
members to be honest with each other.
3 Most of his family live in Manchester.
e) I suppose Id have to say I like the travelling best.
4 They found out that their were mostly
f) Yes, of course. Go ahead.
artists and musicians.
5 My -grandparents emigrated to Australia 10
in the 1920s.
6 We only see our at Christ mas.
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 1B

4 Make three more coll ocations for each verb.

Grammar Use the words in the box.
1 Complete the questions wi th the correct a course here on a diet up golf
auxiliary verb where necessary.
your best for a walk married photos
1 What did he tell you just now? two hours me a favour a degree mad
2 Which students co me fro m Italy?
3 they arrive late last night? 1 do exercise, the housework
4 Who ate my cakes? a course
5 What he talking about? I dont 2 take a holiday, after
understand.
6 What happened to your hair? 3 get a job, angry
7 Who stole my dictionary? here
8 she speak Spanish well? 4 go grey, off coffee
9 When they arriv ing?
10 you had breakfast yet?
11 What your decision depend on? 10
12 he fin ished his homework?
Pronunciation
10
5 Underline the stressed syllable i n each word.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form 1 pupil 7 godmother
of the verbs in brackets. 2 partner 8 ancestors
1 Sorry I didnt answer the phone earlier. I was 3 history 9 family
sleeping. (not answer / sleep) 4 mentor 10 emp loyee
2I d inner in a restaurant when she 5 classmates 11 member
last night. (have / phone) 6 relatives 12 fiance
3 They much about their grand mother.
She when they were very young. (not 5
remember / d ie) Functions
4 She with her mother at the mo ment
because she a job. (live / not have) 6 Match questions 16 with responses a)f).
5 you that noise a few minutes ago? It 1 Do you have any questions? c
like a door opening. (hear / sound) 2 Could I ask you about that?
6 Stephen the piano very well. He 3 There are a couple of things Id like
after h is father. (p lay / take) to ask about. Can you speak English?
4 What do you think about working in
10 a team?
5 What aspect of your job do you most
Vocabulary enjoy?
3 Complete the sentences with six words from the 6 What about holidays?
box. There is one extra word you do not need.
a) Emp loyees get three weeks a year. But one thing
side extended inherited roots Id like to say is that we also provide a co mpany
great relatives ancestors related car.
b) Yes, I lived in London for three years .
1 I dont know much about my fathers side o f
c) Yes, actually. I have one query.
the family.
d) For me, the most important thing is for team
2 He did so me research and discovered his family
members to be honest with each other.
has in Russia.
e) I suppose Id have to say I like working with
3 Her -grandparents emigrated to the USA
people best.
after World War I.
f) Yes, of course. Go ahead.
4 They often visit their who live in Scotland.
5 We found out that our were mostly teachers 10
and doctors like us.
6 Most of their family live in the same town. Total: 50
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 2A

Vocabulary
Grammar
4 Underline the correct preposition.
1 Write the sentences in the correct order.
1 He always works on / by his own.
1 flown / p lane / in / I / never / a / have
2 We got there in / at five oclock on / in Saturday
I have never flown in a plane.
morn ing.
2 new / He / house / bought / just / has / a
3 Last night I watched a film by / for Peter Jackson
.
on / at TV.
3 land / Moon / did / When / first / on / the /
4 Some people in Britain go by / for a swim on / in
astronauts?
Christmas Day.
?
5 Shes always in / on a hurry, but she never arrives
4 not / left / the / yet / They / house / have
at / on time.
.
6 I didnt break it for / on purpose. I put it in the
5 met / you / ever / a / famous / Have / person?
dishwasher by / for mistake.
?
7 I bought it in Ro me at / in 1990 when I was there
6 seen / We / that / have / twice / already / film
on / by business.
.
8 We met on / by chance at / for lunchtime and
decided to go to the cinema.
10
7
2 Complete the sentences with the correct
5 Complete the words in the headlines.
narrati ve tense of the verbs in brackets.
1 Heavy rain causes serious f l o o d s
1 It was the most beautiful beach he d ever seen .
2 City destroyed by huge e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _e
(see)
3 Thousands protest in anti-war
2 As soon as he closed the door, he he
d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _n
h is house keys on the table. (remember /
4 Ten h _ _ _ _ _ _s rescued from gunman
leave)
5 Motorway c _ _ _ h kills six
3 While they for the taxi to arrive, they
6 Man a_ _ _ _ _ _d by mad dog
the doors and windows. (wait / lock)
7 Murder f_ _ _ _ _ _e back in prison
4 As she over the bridge, the car in front
8 Transport s_ _ _ _ e causes travel chaos
crashed and nearly into the river. (drive
9 Banks c_ _ _ _ _ _ e in economic crisis
/ fall)
5 By the time he to the station, the train 8
. (get / go)
6 While I the jo ke, I suddenly realised I Functions
the ending! (tell / forget)
10 6 Complete the sentences with the words in the
box.
Pronunciation
all happened next end before finally
3 Match film types 16 with stress patterns a)f). sudden anyway in knew beginning
1 fantasy c
2 docudrama 1 I was walking down the street in my new hat.
3 science fiction Then all of a , it started raining.
4 psychological thriller 2 Well, , when I went to pay the bill, I
5 period drama couldnt find my wallet.
6 action 3 In the , he found out that she was already
married!
a) Ooo Oo 4 This last year when I was on holiday.
b) Oo 5 The thing I , I woke up in hospital!
c) Ooo 6 the , I thought he was being serious
d) Oo Oo but he was only joking.
e) Oo Oo 7 So , I gave up and walked ho me.
f) ooOoo Oo 8 long, a car stopped and the driver offered to
5 help me.
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 2B

Vocabulary
Grammar
4 Underline the correct preposition.
1 Write the sentences in the correct order.
1 He always works on / by his own.
1 flown / p lane / in / I / never / a / have
2 I didnt throw it away for / on purpose. I put it in
I have never flown in a plane.
the rubbish bin by / for mistake.
2 seen / She / that / has / already / film
3 They met on / by chance at / for lunchtime and
.
decided to go for a coffee.
3 not / arrived / not / yet / The / train / has
4 She got home in / at five oclock on / in Saturday
.
morn ing.
4 spoken / you / ever / a / famous / Have / to /
5 Last night I watched a film by / for James
person?
Cameron on / at TV.
?
6 He bought it in New York at / in 2001 when he
5 walk / Moon / did / When / on / the / first /
was there on / by business.
astronauts?
7 Some people in Britain go by / for a swim on / in
?
Christmas Day.
6 new / They / car / bought / just / have / a
8 Hes always in / on a hurry, but he never arrives at
.
/ on time.
7
10
5 Complete the words in the headlines.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct
1 Heavy rain causes serious f l o o d s
narrati ve tense of the verbs in brackets.
2 Man a_ _ _ _ _ _d by mad dog
1 It was the most beautiful beach he d ever seen .
3 Armed f_ _ _ _ _ _e still on the run
(see)
4 Banks c_ _ _ _ _ _ e in economic crisis
2 By the time he to the airport, the plane
5 City destroyed by huge e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _e
. (get / go)
6 Transport s_ _ _ _ e causes travel chaos
3 While he the joke, he suddenly realised
7 Thousands protest in anti-war
he the ending! (tell / forget)
d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _n
4 As soon as she closed the door, she she
8 Ten h _ _ _ _ _ _s rescued from plane
her house keys on the table. (remember /
9 Motorway c _ _ _ h kills six
leave)
8
5 While we for the taxi to arrive, we
all the windows. (wait / lock) Functions
6 As they over the bridge, the car in front
crashed and nearly into the river. (drive 6 Complete the sentences with the words in the
/ fall) box.
10
all next finally sudden end anyway
Pronunciation before in knew happened beginning

3 Match film types 16 with stress patterns a)f). 1 I was walking down the street in my new shoes.
1 fantasy e Then all of a , it started raining.
2 romantic co medy 2 the , I thought he was being serious
3 mystery but he was only joking.
4 science fiction 3 So , I gave up and got a taxi ho me.
5 docudrama 4 long, a car stopped and the driver offered to
6 period drama help me.
5 Well, , when I went to pay the bill, I
a) Ooo Oo couldnt find my wallet.
b) OoOo 6 This last week when I was in the shopping
c) oOo Ooo centre.
d) Oo 7 The thing I , I woke up in hospital!
e) Ooo 8 In the , she found out that he was already
f) Oo Oo married!
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 Intermediate Tests Answer Key
Quick Check Test 1A
1: 3 Does 4 are 5 Have 6 7 Did 8
/has 9 do 10 Has 11 12 is
2: 2 s living, doesnt earn 3 Did (you)
hear, sounded 4 play, take 5 were
having, called 6 dont remember, died
3: 2 inherited 3 extended 4 ancestors
5 great 6 relatives
4: 1 the housework, me a favour
2 five minutes, after, up golf 3 angry,
married 4 grey, for a meal, on a diet
5: 3 employ ee 4 ment or 5 classmates
6 godfather 7 fianc 8 ancestor 9
family 10 history
11 relatives 12 member
6: 2e 3a 4f 5b 6d
Quick Check Test 1B
1: 3 Did 4 5 is 6 7 8 Does 9 are
10 Have 11 does 12 has
2: 2 was having, phoned
3 dont remember, died
4 is living, doesnt have
5 Did (you) hear, sounded
6 plays, takes
3: 2 roots 3 great 4 relatives
5 ancestors 6 extended
4: 1 your best, me a favour
2 up golf, photos, two hours
3 married, a degree
4 on a diet, for a walk, mad
5: 3 history 4 mentor 5 classmates
6 relatives 7 godmother 8 anc estors
9 family 10 employee 11 member
12 fiance
6: 2f 3b 4d 5e 6a
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Quick Check Test 2A
1: 2 He has just bought a new house.
3 When did astronauts first land on the
Moon?
4 They have not left the house yet.
5 Have you ever met a famous person?
6 We have already seen that film twice.
2: 2 remembered, d left
3 were waiting, locked
4 was driving, fell 5 got, had gone 6
was telling, d forgotten
3: 2d/e 3d/e 4f 5a 6b
4: 2 at, on 3 by, on 4 for, on 5 in, on
6 on, by 7 in, on 8 by, at
5: 2 eart hquake 3 demonstration
4 hostages 5 crash 6 attacked
7 fugitive 8 strike 9 collapse
6: 1 sudden 2 any way 3 end
4 happened 5 next, knew
6 In, beginning 7 finally 8 Before
Quick Check Test 2B
1: 2 She has already seen that film.
3 The train has not arrived yet.
4 Have you ever spoken to a famous
person?
5 When did astronauts first walk on the
Moon?
6 Theyve (They have) just bought a
new car.
2: 2 got, had gone
3 was telling, d forgotten
4 remembered, d left
5 were waiting, locked
6 were driving, fell
3: 2c 3d 4f 5b 6a
4: 2 on, by 3 by, at 4 at, on 5 by, on
6 in, on 7 for, on 8 in, on
5: 2 attacked 3 fugitive 4 collapse
5 eart hquake 6 strike 7 demonstration
8 hostages 9 crash
6: 1 sudden 2 In, beginning 3 finally 4
Before
5 anyway 6 happened 7 next, knew
8 end