Unit tests

into a nearby builders yard. Both boys were

Unit test 10 arrested but Jamies friend had been injured in the
1 Complete with the correct form of the verbs in crash 8 as / so he was taken to the hospital.
brackets. (6 marks) Both boys appeared in court some weeks later.
1 I dont remember what the thief looked like. I 9 While / Since admitting their crime, they said they
wish I (pay) more attention at the time. had only done it for fun. The judge decided to give
2 I wish you (stop) interrupting me. them a caution 10 on account of / so their age.
3 I find it difficulty to remember jokes. I wish I
4 Choose the correct alternative. (10 marks)
(have) your good memory.
4 My car was stolen last night. If only I 1 He travelled on the train without a ticket but
(not leave) it out on the road. there was no inspector, so he got it.
5 Im too short to be a policeman. If only I a out of b away with c round to
(be) taller. 2 As he was sorry for his actions, the judge let
6 I wish I (help) you but I dont know him with just a warning.
anything about this. a in b down c off
3 The police officer her with theft and
2 Rewrite the following sentences using the took her to the police station.
words in bold. Use between two and five words a convicted b arrested c charged
including the word given. (6 marks) 4 He parked illegally so paid a .
a fine b fee c fare
1 Im sorry now that I cheated in my exam. regret
5 When I look my life, there are so
I now in my exam.
many things that I wish I hadnt done.
2 It was wrong of him to lie to his parents. should
a back on b up to c out of
He to his parents.
6 Hes a(n) conman so dont believe
3 The jury decided that he had committed the
those stories hes telling you!
robbery. found
a eminent b celebrity c notorious
The jury of robbery.
7 He pretended to be an expert on art, but we
4 The best thing would have been to confess to
werent taken by him.
the crime. should
a in b out c off
You to the crime.
8 After all the promises you made, I feel really let
5 Id like you to be more honest with me. wish
by your behaviour.
I more honest with me.
a out b down c off
6 Marks lawyer said that he was sorry for the
9 During the , several witnesses said
crime. committed
that they recognised him as the robber.
Marks lawyer said that he wished
a process b experience c trial
the crime.
10 I believe that most criminals should be punished
much more
3 Choose the correct linking words in the
a horribly b densely c harshly
following article. (10 marks)
TEENAGER STEALS FIRE ENGINE 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form
Jamie Thorp, 16 has been found guilty of theft of the word in bold. (8 marks)
1 because / so he stole a fire engine. 1 She was that her son had been
Jamie worked in the fire station at weekends, shoplifting until the police phoned. AWARE
washing the fire engines, 2 in order to / due to earn 2 In some countries it is to buy alcohol
some extra pocket money. 3 However / if you are under sixteen. LEGAL
Consequently, one day he thought it would be fun 3 Prison is not a suitable for young
to take out an engine for a ride. criminals. PUNISH
One evening, he stole the keys to one of the 4 He was unable to join the police force because
engines. Then the next day, he phoned the station of a previous for theft. CONVICT
on an emergency call 4 so that / in case all the fire 5 Hacking into Internet sites is not
officers would be out. He went to the station with fun, it is a crime. HARM
a friend and took out one of the engines. His 6 He seemed to be a office
driving was 5 so / such good that no one suspected worker but he was leading a double life as a
that he wasnt a qualified fireman. fraudster. RESPECT
After a while, his friend asked to have a go. 7 I am sorry to tell you that this is not a genuine
6 However / As a result, he wasnt as good at twenty pound note but a . FORGE
driving as Jamie, and soon lost control of the 8 As soon as the telephone is repaired, someone
vehicle. 7 Nevertheless / As a result, he crashed it again. Its terrible! VANDAL

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