Upper Intermediate Quick Check Test 5A

Grammar 4 Match1–6 with a)–f) and write the compound

nouns.
1 Complete the sentences with a/an, the or no 1 break d a) look breakthrough
article (–). 2 bottle b) pull
1 We see them about twice a year. 3 trade c) back
2 I support charities for elderly. 4 ring d) through
3 highest mountain in world, 5 out e) top
Mount Everest, is in Himalayas. 6 draw f) off
4 He went travelling around Asia for 5
year after he left university.
5 Mercury is closest planet to 5 Underline the correct alternative.
Sun. 1 What’s the safest make / brand of car?
6 Where are children? Have they been 2 Sports celebrities who promote / enhance products
playing in garden? earn millions.
7 city of Seville is situated on 3 The cleverest logo / slogan I remember was ‘Go to
River Guadalquivir in Spain. work on an Egg’.
8 I think his father was in prison for two 4 Multi-million dollar advertising makes /
years for fraud. campaigns are often seen as unethical.
10 5 Commercials influence / endorse our choices more
than we realise.
6 My brother still sings 1970s logos / jingles.
2 Cross out the alternative that is not possible. 5
1 If you ask her, she might / would / ’ll go.
2 Would you work abroad if you got / could get / ’ll
get a job? Pronunciation
3 Provided / As long as / On condition that you
6 Match the words 1–6 with their stress patterns
book three weeks in advance, there shouldn’t / won’t
a)–f).
/ will be a problem.
1 obscure c a) Ooo
4 If you were to win / would win / won the
2 dreadful b) oOo
competition, what would you do next?
3 detrimental c) oO
5 They won’t / might not / wouldn’t catch the 8.35
4 advertise d) Oo
train unless they leave now.
5 predictable e) ooOo
6 If she gets lost, she should / ’ll / ’d ask someone
6 commercials f) oOoo
for directions.
5
7 If you go to the sales today, you can / ’ll /
wouldn’t get some great reductions.
8 I might go / ’d go / went to the gym every day if I Functions
had the time.
9 If / Suppose / As long as he asked her out, what 7 Complete the conversation with the words from
would / did / should she do? the box.
feel could doesn’t brilliant would with
10
of go between that’s you
A: How do you 1 feel about having an activity
Vocabulary holiday this year?
3 Put the letters in brackets in the correct order. B: That’s a 2 idea! It 3 be great if
4
1 It (nmesfotrard) transformed our lives. we have a yoga holiday in Greece.
2 If you always read the same newspaper, it can A: That 5 really grab me. I was thinking
6
(oitrdts) your world view. horse riding or sailing.
3 The washing machine (outinievodsrel) B: I think 7 a bit unrealistic. We are over-
housework in the 1960s. 60s! I’d 8 for something in 9 .
4 We don’t know if computer games will (gmadae) A: OK, how does this idea strike 10 ?
children in the future. There’s a place in Turkey that does yoga, painting
5 Pre-prepared food had a (nefibaleci) and sailing.
effect for busy people but it had a (entaltderim) B: Great! Let’s go 11 that.
effect on health. 10

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 Upper Intermediate Quick Check Test 5B

4 Match 1–6 with a)–f) and write the compound

Grammar nouns.
1 Complete the sentences with a/an, the or no 1 break f a) look breakthrough
article (–). 2 out b) cap
1 We see them about twice a year. 3 down c) off
2 city of Paris is situated on 4 bottle d) pull
River Seine in France. 5 trade e) side
3 Where’s cat? Is it in garden? 6 ring f) through
4 I’m in hospital for big operation. 5
5 They support charities for poor and 5 Underline the correct alternative.
underprivileged. 1 What’s the safest make / brand of car?
6 He’s been working seven days week for 2 Advertisements influence / endorse our choices
last six months. He’s going to have more than we realise.
heart attack if he’s not careful. 3 I can’t bear people singing logos / jingles.
7 We travelled around America for 4 Sports celebrities earn millions from promoting /
year after we left school. enhancing famous brands.
8 Neptune is furthest planet from 5 The most memorable logo / slogan I ever heard
Sun. was ‘Go to work on an Egg’.
10 6 Which campaign / make of toothpaste do you use?
5
2 Cross out the alternative that is not possible.
1 If you ask her, she might / would / ’ll go.
Pronunciation
2 If you get lost, you should / can / ’d ask someone
for directions. 6 Match the words 1–6 with their stress patterns
3 He won’t / might not / wouldn’t get there in time a)–f).
unless he leaves now. 1 obscure e a) Ooo
4 I could go / ’d go / went swimming more often if I 2 predictable b) ooOo
didn’t work so hard. 3 commercials c) oOoo
5 If you go to the sales early, you can / ’ll / couldn’t 4 altered d) oOo
get some great reductions. 5 detrimental e) oO
6 If / Suppose / As long as he didn’t pass his exam, 6 advertise f) Oo
what would / did / should he do? 5
7 Would they move to the USA if they got / could
get / ’ll get a visa? Functions
8 Provided / As long as / On condition you reserve a 7 Complete the conversation with the words from
table a week in advance, there shouldn’t / won’t / the box.
will be a problem.
9 If you were to get / ’d get / got the job, when feel thinking too go strike let’s
would you start? that’s be between does grab
10
A: How do you 1 feel about having an activity
Vocabulary holiday this year?
B: 2 a brilliant idea! It would
3 Put the letters in brackets in the correct order. 3
great to have a yoga holiday in
1 It (nmesfotrard) transformed our lives. Greece.
2 Computer games might (gmadae) people A: That doesn’t really 4 me. I was
in future. 5
of horse riding or sailing.
3 The mobile phone (treadle) our world
B: Oh, that’s 6 energetic! I’d
forever. 7
for something in 8 .
4 Digital technology has (outinievodsrel)
A: OK, how 9 this idea 10
our experience of music and TV.
you? There’s a place in Turkey that offers yoga,
5 Computers have (dheeannc) our ability
painting, sailing and windsurfing.
to keep in touch with each other.
B: Great! 11 go with that.
6 The fridge had a (cinefalbei) effect on
10
how people did their shopping.
5
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 Upper Intermediate Quick Check Test 6A

Grammar 4 Match sentences 1–6 with a)–f).

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the word in brackets.
1 When I was at school, girls had to wear a
uniform with a shirt and tie. (have)
2 The best thing about living alone is that you
be sociable. (not oblige)
3 They make their beds every morning but
they didn’t. (suppose)
4I cook dinner tonight because I have to
work late. (not able)
5 He couldn’t speak French but he
communicate with sign language. (manage)
6 Parents make their children clean their
own bedrooms to earn their pocket money. (ought)
1 I avoid cynical people. a
2 He’s not ready to live alone.
3 I have mixed feelings about age discrimination.
4 He’s had his ups and downs this year.
5 They’re all dreading the exam result.
6 She wants to do a gap year in Asia.
a) They make me feel gloomy.
b) Now he’s looking on the bright side.
c) However, I’m full of optimism about it.
d) I hope she has the maturity for it.
e) After all, young people do need jobs.
f) He’s very immature for his age.
5

10 5 Complete with the correct verb in the correct

form.
1 She’s too young to own a mobile.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 2 I’m not old enough to a scooter.
the verbs in the box. 3 He’s a part-time job.
finish relax sail find give leave see 4 She’s not allowed to make up.
5 He’s only eighteen and four credit cards.
1 By next weekend we’ll have finished our exams 6 You should your ears pierced.
and we’ll be relaxing on the beach! 5
2 In twenty years’ time, I hope I’ll a good
job in the city. Pronunciation
3 Do you think you’ll up smoking by 6 Underline the stressed syllable in each word.
then? 1 argue
4 Will you Harry later? 2 appreciation
5 By this time tomorrow the ship will and 3 reaction
they’ll around the world. 4 optimism
5 immaturity
10 6 discrimination
5

Vocabulary Functions
3 Write the noun form of the verbs using -ion, 7 Compete the sentences with the phrases in the
-ence, -ment or -ice. box.
1 react reaction
2 practise Don’t you Clearly Don’t you agree (x2)
3 argue Isn’t it Anyone can
4 interfere
1 Don’t you think young people should pay for
5 advise
their university courses?
6 prefer
2 see that we’re not going to save the
7 oblige
planet by recycling newspapers.
8 discuss
3 teachers should be paid more?
9 impress
4 obvious that she likes him?
10 involve
5 the government needs to ban under-21s
11 encourage
from buying alcohol.
6 that people don’t respect the elderly any
5
more?
10

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 Upper Intermediate Quick Check Test 6B

Grammar 4 Match sentences 1–6 with a)–f).

1 I avoid cynical people. a
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 2 She’s upbeat about her job.
the word in brackets. 3 He wants to do a gap year abroad.
1 When I was at school, girls had to wear a 4 I’m not looking forward to this.
uniform with a shirt and tie. (have) 5 I don’t think she’s ready to get married.
2 Her boss refused her have time off to 6 His business seems to take one step forward and
go to the dentist. (let) two steps back.
3 We get there by 8 but we were late.
(suppose) a) They make me feel gloomy.
4 He couldn’t find his door key but he b) But he’s trying to look on the bright side.
get in through a window. (manage) c) She’s had her ups and downs but her career’s
5I go to the party even though I didn’t looking very promising.
want to. (oblige) d) Do you think he has the maturity for it?
6 She meet us tomorrow because she e) She’s very immature for her age.
has to babysit for her sister. (not able) f) In fact, I’m dreading it.
5
10
5 Complete with the correct verb in the correct
form.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 1 She’s too young to own a mobile.
the verbs in the box. 2 They shouldn’t up until midnight.
finish relax retire return work play 3 I wasn’t allowed to my ears pierced.
read 4 He loves his own business.
5 Are you a part-time job?
1 By next weekend we’ll have finished our exams 6 We’re not supposed to make up at school.
and we’ll be relaxing on the beach! 5
2 I definitely won’t in this awful place
by then. Pronunciation
3 She probably won’t the message yet. 6 Underline the stressed syllable in each word.
4 By 2020, he’ll and will 1 argue
golf every day. 2 allowed
5 I’ll home this afternoon so you can 3 encouragement
call me this evening. 4 argument
5 involvement
10 6 supposed
5

Vocabulary Functions
3 Write the noun form of the verbs using -ion, 7 Compete the sentences with the phrases in the
-ence, -ment or -ice. box.
1 involve involvement
2 advise Don’t you Shouldn’t Doesn’t
3 appreciate Isn’t it Don’t you agree Anyone
4 react
1 Don’t you think young people should pay for
5 interfere
their university course?
6 judge
2 the government need to change the laws
7 prefer
against age discrimination?
8 oblige
3 that children need to play outside more?
9 decide
4 can see that we can’t stop climate
10 impress
change by recycling plastic bottles.
11 achieve
5 you spend more time with your family?
6 obvious that they won’t agree?
5

10

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 Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key

Quick Check Test 5A Quick Check Test 6A

1: 2 -- / the 1: 2 aren’t obliged to
3 The / the / -- / the 3 were supposed to
4 -- / a / -- 4 won’t be able to
5 -- / the / the 5 managed to
6 the / the 6 ought to
7 The / -- / the / -- 2: 2 have found
8 -- / -- 3 have given
2: 2 ’ll get 4 be seeing (see)
3 On condition that / will 5 have left / be sailing
4 would win 3: 2 practice 3 argument 4 interference
5 wouldn’t 5 advice 6 preference 7 obligation
6 ’d 8 discussion 9 impression
7 wouldn’t 10 involvement 11 encouragement
8 went 4: 2f 3e 4b 5c 6d
9 As long as / did 5: 2 ride 3 doing (got) 4 wear 5 has 6 get
3: 2 distort 3 revolutionised 4 damage 6: 2 appreciation 3 reaction 4 optimism
5 beneficial / detrimental 5 immaturity 6 discrimination
4: 2e 3f 4b 5a 6c 7: 2 Anyone can
5: 2 promote 3 slogan 4 campaigns 3 Don’t you agree
5 influence 6 jingles 4 Isn’t it
6: 2d 3e 4a 5f 6b 5 Clearly
7: 2 brilliant 3 would 4 could 5 doesn’t 6 Don’t you agree
6 of 7 that’s 8 go 9 between 10 you
11 with
Quick Check Test 6B
1: 2 to let 3 were supposed to
Quick Check Test 5B
4 managed to 5 was obliged to
1: 2 The / -- / the / -- 6 won’t be able to
3 the / the 2: 2 be working
4 -- / a 3 have read
5 -- / the 4 have retired / be playing
6 a / the / a 5 be returning
7 -- / a / -- 3: 2 advice 3 appreciation 4 reaction
8 -- / the / the 5 interference 6 judgement
2: 2 ’d 7 preference 8 obligation 9 decision
3 wouldn’t 10 impression 11 achievement
4 went 4: 2c 3d 4f 5e 6b
5 couldn’t 5: 2 stay 3 get 4 running 5 doing (getting)
6 As long as / did 6 wear
7 ’ll get 6: 2 allowed 3 encouragement
8 On condition / will 4 argument 5 involvement 6 supposed
9 ’d get 7: 2 Doesn’t 3 Don’t you agree 4 Anyone
3: 2 damage 3 altered 4 revolutionised 5 Shouldn’t 6 Isn’t it
5 enhanced 6 beneficial
4: 2a 3e 4b 5c 6d
5: 2 influence 3 jingles 4 promoting
5 slogan 6 make
6: 2c 3d 4f 5b 6a
7: 2 That’s 3 be 4 grab 5 thinking 6 too
7 go 8 between 9 does 10 strike
11 Let’s

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