TEST 1 (Module 1)

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CLASS .. MARK ______
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(Time 50 minutes)

Vocabulary

A Underline the correct item.

1 Dont let what he said get you down/boss
you around. Hes just a bully.
2 We couldnt get a word in all night, as Mike
got by/took over the conversation.
3 Dont tell Sue you dont like her dress. She
reacts/avoids badly to criticism.
4 Ben took the opportunity/skill to talk to the
new student when he saw her in the
cafeteria.
5 It was a lovely gesture/insult to give Maria
roses on her birthday. Im sure she
appreciated it.
6 Peter suggested we join our favourite bands
fan club and we all shook/nodded
enthusiastically in agreement.
7 I saw John talking to the new girl in class.
He was slightly/probably introducing
himself.
8 Mary got offended/frustrated by the unkind
remark her classmate made.
9 You should apologise for your harmless/
unacceptable behaviour. It was very rude to
talk to your teacher like that.
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B Choose the correct item.

10 Terry is so ......, that he talked to almost 13 I told her to be ......, but she insisted on
everyone at the wedding. opening the gift before her birthday party.
A sociable B shy C sensitive A reliable B patient C selfish

11 If you want to be a good friend, you should 14 You cant change Jasons mind. You know
always be ...... with others. how ...... he is!
A jealous B rude C honest A stubborn B polite C flexible

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A friendly B optimistic C affectionate

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C Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.
15 Anne .................................... (always/call)
me late at night. Its so annoying!
16 .......................................... (you/think) that
its a good idea to share your secrets with
people you don't know very well?
17 ................................................. (Alex/join)
us for dinner tonight or does he have to
work late again?
18 Pat and Natalie ............................... (meet)
at the bus stop every day to catch the same
bus to school.
19 Tom .................................................. (buy)
his son a bicycle for his birthday next week.
D Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the ing form or the
infinitive.
25 Paul is frustrated because his parents never
let him .................................. (stay) up late.
26 Youd better start ........................................
(get) ready now, if you don't want to be late
for the school dance.
27 John is a very private person and usually
avoids ............................................... (talk)
about himself.
28 I don't think that Stewart is talented enough
................................................... (become)
a professional singer.
29 Hes considering .............................. (take)
a box of chocolates to Sues dinner party
tonight.
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20 Jamie .................................... (never/offer)
yellow flowers as a gift, as he believes that
they bring bad luck.
21 Look! The kids ................................. (have)
a great time chatting with their friends on the
beach. Lets join them!
22 Cindy ..........................................................
(sometimes/bite) her nails when she is in a
stressful situation.
23 John ................................................... (try)
to get his teachers attention, because he
needs her help.
24 Hurry up! Our flight .....................................
(leave) at 7:00 and its 6:30 already!
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30 Are you interested in ..................................
(watch) the new Indiana Jones film?
31 Lisa made her brother ................................
(promise) that he wouldnt make fun of her
new hairstyle.
32 Would you prefer ........................................
(celebrate) your birthday at a restaurant, or
have a quiet dinner at home?
33 I don't mind ................................................
(write) out all the party invitations for you.
Just tell me when you want them by.
34 Im expecting ............................... (receive)
a letter from my pen friend this week.
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Everyday English

E Match the sentences to form exchanges.

35 Have you got any brothers or sisters? ........ A She turns 20 next week.
36 How old is Janie? ........ B Yes, I moved in next door last week.
37 I have to go now. ........ C No, Im an only child.
38 Hello, my name is Maria. ........ D OK. See you later.
39 Are you new here? ........ E Nice to meet you.

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Reading

F Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter
A, B or C.

e.g.
To: Linda A Adam has a geography test on Tuesday.
From: Adam
B Linda wants to study at the gym.
Re: geography book
C Adam wants to borrow Lindas book.
Hi, Linda. I need my geography book
back. Big test on Tuesday! Can you bring
it with you to the gym tomorrow?
Thanks!

A New cards are available at the bank.

40 Stolen or lost credit cards should be reported
B Your new card will be posted within five days.
to the bank as soon as possible. Replacements
C You must inform the bank to get a new card.
will be sent within five working days.

41 Note A Carrie can phone Terry on holiday.

Carrie Phone Terry today! He B Carrie was not at home last night.
called twice last night and hes going C Carrie tried to call Terry last night.
on holiday tomorrow!

Theatre Trip
42 A The play lasts five hours.
All those interested should inform Mr
Forester before Thursday. Tickets are limited. B You can buy tickets on the coach.
Coach leaves on Sat. at 6:30pm. Returns at C Not everyone will be able to go.
11:30 pm.

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43 NO PARKING A You cannot park here at the weekend.

B You can park here after 6:00 pm on weekdays.
C You cannot park before 8:00 am.
MON FRI 8:00 am 6:00 pm

Just a quick note to say thank you for a great

44 A Annie cooked a great meal last night.
meal last night. Next time, youll have to
come over to my place! B Annie went to a restaurant last night.
Annie C Annie went to her friends house last night.

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Writing

G A friend of yours has just got married. Write a short message to your friend
congratulating him on his marriage. (35-45 words)

You may use the ideas below to help you.

drop you a line sorry couldnt make it business trip honeymoon

Hi ...................,
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Regards,
...................

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Listening

H You will hear Stephanie Miller talking about customs in some parts of the world.
For questions 45-50, put a tick ( ) in the correct box.

45 Stephanie says that most Australians dislike A being given nicknames.

B smoking inside the house.
C shaking hands with someone.

46 What should you do at an Australian barbecue? A take your own food

B offer to cook the meal
C wash the dishes

47 What should you not do in Holland? A send an odd number of roses

B send roses to someones house
C send thirteen red roses

48 What is a good gift in Holland? A chocolates

B knives
C scissors

49 In India, Namaste is said A only by older people.

B as a greeting.
C as an invitation.

50 When you visit a house in India, you should A put your shoes under a table.
B leave your shoes outside.
C take a gift of food or drink.

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