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The document contains a short grammar and vocabulary test with multiple choice questions. In the grammar section, students are asked to combine sentences using participle clauses. The vocabulary questions test understanding of words related to personal finance such as tightening one's belt, comfortably off, and dirt cheap. The test also includes filling in blanks with correct verb forms and identifying brand-related nouns associated with the marketing of Mars bars.

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Unit 9 Short Test 2A Overview

The document contains a short grammar and vocabulary test with multiple choice questions. In the grammar section, students are asked to combine sentences using participle clauses. The vocabulary questions test understanding of words related to personal finance such as tightening one's belt, comfortably off, and dirt cheap. The test also includes filling in blanks with correct verb forms and identifying brand-related nouns associated with the marketing of Mars bars.

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Unit 9 Short Test 2A

Grammar
1 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence. Use participle clauses.
1 There were nine students outside. They were waiting to see the head teacher.
There were _______________________________________________________ .
2 I was injured. That’s why I couldn’t play in the match.
__________________________________ , I couldn’t __________________________________ .
3 Amanda lived in London for a year. Then she moved back to Los Angeles.
__________________________________ , Amanda moved __________________________________ .
4 We visited an old castle. It was built a thousand years ago.
We visited _________________________________________________________ .
5 If you give Adam a chance, he will do well.
__________________________________ , Adam __________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs below. If necessary, make the
verbs negative.
board feel go lose watch

1 On __________________ the train, we were asked for our tickets.


2 While __________________ the film, Jerry fell asleep.
3 Although __________________ very well, Thomas went to school.
4 Before __________________ to bed, Susie brushed her teeth.
5 Since __________________ my wallet, I have had to get new credit and debit cards.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1 You’re spending more than you have. If you don’t want to get into debt, you’ll have to tighten your ___________ .
2 Andrew’s parents both have good jobs and they live in a big house. They are very comfortably ___________ .
3 I bought this phone second hand. It didn’t cost much. In fact, it was dirt ___________ .
4 If you buy clothes in up-market department stores, you’ll end up paying through the ___________ .
5 Amy earns very little and has lots of bills. It’s hard to make ends ___________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Short Test 2A


4 Complete the text with the nouns below. Make them plural if necessary. There are three extra nouns.
brand commercial consumer endorsement jingle launch logo slogan

Mars bars
The Mars bar consists of chocolate, nougat and caramel. It is one of the world’s most popular
1 2
___________ of chocolate bar. Believe it or not, the ___________ of the Mars bar as a new
3
product took place in the 1930s. It has a distinctive ___________ – the word Mars is written
in very rounded, red letters on a black background. In English-speaking countries, you can
often see 4___________ on TV targeted at people of all ages. In Australia, the most famous
5
___________ used to sell the product, which people often saw on posters and in magazines,
was: ‘Pleasure you can’t measure’.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 9 Short Test 2A

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