Short Test Unit 7 Test 1B

Unit 7 Test 1B
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the adjectives in brackets.
1 ‘Who’s better at football, Phil or Peter?’ ‘Phil can run _______________ (fast) as Peter, but he
isn’t as skilful.’
2 I’m happy that he’s making friends _______________ (easy) than he used to.
3 My new boss is _______________ (attractive) man I have ever worked with.He’s very
handsome.
4 We bought _______________ (expensive) tickets we could find. They were only €5 each!
5 The traffic is moving _______________ (slow) than usual this morning.

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2 Correct the sentences.

1 The harder we tried, the most difficult it became.
_____________________________________________________________
2 The more exercise I do, the healthy I feel.
_____________________________________________________________
3 The weather is getting bad and bad.
_____________________________________________________________
4 Are you earning the less money than you used to?
_____________________________________________________________
5 House prices are rising more and more quicker.
_____________________________________________________________

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Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with back, in, on, out, up or with. Some of the words can be used
more than once.
1 Has Peter made ____________ with his girlfriend? I heard they had a big argument.
2 He’d love to chat her ____________ , but he’s too scared.
3 Are you getting ____________ OK with the other students?
4 Is Katrina going ____________ with anyone these days? She looks happy.
5 I haven’t fallen ____________ with Martin. We’re still good friends.

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4 Choose the correct answers.

1 I don’t think she’s a mystical / professional / romantic photographer. She just likes taking
pictures.
2 I wouldn’t call myself a patriotic / religious / renowned person, but I do go to church twice a
year.
3 They travelled to Machu Picchu in Peru and said that they had a mystical / patriotic /
professional experience watching the sun rise as they stood amongst the ruins.
4 My great-grandfather loves his country. He's very patriotic / religious / romantic.
5 Agatha Christie is a mystical / religious / renowned British writer, best known as the creator of
the characters Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.

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 Short Test Unit 7 Test 2B

Unit 7 Test 2B
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Complete the second conditional sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If you _______________ (not fancy) her, you _______________ (not go) red every time you
saw her!
2 I _______________ (ask) you to marry me if you _______________ (not be) already engaged.
3 If she _______________ (get) divorced, _______ you ________ (want) to marry her?
4 If your boyfriend_______________ (write) you a love poem, what _______ you ________ (say)?
5 Internet dating _________________ (not be) so popular if it _______________ (be) easier to
meet new people socially.

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2 Complete the sentences with I wish (or If only) and I’d rather.
1 _______________ my sister wasn't so pretty. All my friends fancy her.
2 ‘Shall we go out for a drink?’ ‘_______________ stay in and watch TV.’
3 I’d love to travel round the world. _______________ we didn't have to work so much!
4 _______________ you would come home earlier. You're always late!
5 ‘Can I call you later?’ ‘_______________ you didn’t. I’m very busy.’

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Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Some of the prepositions can be used
more than once.
for in of with
1 What are the chances _________ you seeing her again?
2 Have you got a date _________ anyone this weekend?
3 We didn’t take account _________ the busy roads, so we were late to the airport.
4 Did he take an interest _________ you when you first spoke to him?
5 Do they still feel an attraction _________ each other after ten years of marriage?

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Everyday English
4 Choose the correct answers.
A Which restaurant shall we go to?
B This one 1 looks / might / too crowded, although I know it's cheap. I don't mind spending a bit
more money if we find a place with good food.
A I agree. I’d prefer to go to the one next to the theatre. It’s 2 noisier / quieter / more boring than
this one too.
B Yes, but the 3 contrast / problem / whereas with that one is that it’s quite 4 trendy / formal /
expensive and I'm wearing trainers.
A Oh, I don’t know – maybe we should just 5 opt / decide / choose for a Chinese takeaway
instead!

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Total: ___/20

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