Mid-course test A

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Grammar 4 Complete the conversations with the correct form of

the verb.
1 Complete the conversation with the correct form of
the verb to do. 1 A Do you like water sports?
A Hello. You’re new, aren’t you? When 1    you B I don’t know. I’ve never done any. I think I’d
start working here? enjoy surfing but I     waterskiing. (not like)
B Last Monday. 2 A Let’s go to the pool tomorrow!
A And where 2    you work’? B Great idea!     you     a swimming cap?
B In the technical department. I check for computer (have to wear)
viruses. 3 A Did you see the accident?
A How often 3    you check them? B No, I     some money out of the cash
B Once a week. What are you 4    now? machine when the car crashed. (take)
A I’m playing a game. Would you like to play? 4 A You look tired. Are you OK?
B No thanks. I’ll watch you. B Yes, but I     last night. (can sleep)
A What’s your boss like? 4
B I 5    know, I’ve never met her. Why? 5 Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets.
A I think she’s just walked into the office. 1 Is this sweater big for Mike? (enough)
5 2 They’re visiting a little village in Northern France.
(lovely)
2 Write a, b, or c to complete the sentences. 3 I don’t like sports. (extreme)
1 Oh no! Someone has     my bag! 4 Have you broken your arm? (ever)
a steal  b stolen  c stealing 5 These shoes are comfortable. (quite)
2 You     park on the motorway. 6 It’s a little town. (horrible)
a  have to  b  mustn’t  c  don’t have to 6
3 January was     month last year.
a wet  b wettest  c the wettest Vocabulary
4 We     been to Mexico.
1 Match 1–6 with a–g. There is one you don’t need to
a  ’ve never  b  ’ve ever  c  has never use.
5 I think August is     month of the year. 1   I’m going on holiday next week
a bad  b worse  c the worst 2   I really like this shirt.
6 I     bought any flowers for the party. 3   Hello. Can I speak to Jo, please?
a haven’t  b didn’t  c hasn’t 4   Your lights use a lot of electricity!
7 Where are my glasses? I     see anything 5   Oh no. I haven’t got enough money.
without them. 6   Can you send me a coffee, please?
a could  b can’t  c couldn’t a Of course. What’s your room number?
b Yes, you’re right. I’ll turn them off.
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c I’ll lend you some.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the d I won’t tell anybody.
verb. e Hold on. I’ll put you through.
1 What     on TV last night? (be) f Why don’t you try it on?
g Shall I feed your cats?
2 I saw Maribel when I     to the park. (go)
3     you     tennis when it started raining? 6
(play) 2 Underline the best word.
4 Where     you     last weekend? (go) 1 I like your jumper. It’s too / enough / really nice.
5 There aren’t any clouds in the sky. I don’t think 2 My brother could play / do / use guitar when he
it’s    . (rain) was 11.
6 I     the office at 8 o’clock yesterday. (leave) 3 All our products come with a purchase / guarantee /
register.
7 I     this bag in Italy last year, I got it in France.
4 I really must pay the electricity charge / rent / bill
(not buy)
this week.
8 We     the Prado Museum twice so far this 5 Put your plate in the sink / table / bath. I’ll do the
year. (visit) washing up later.
8 6 I heard a sad / funny / frightening joke last night.
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3 Complete the conversation. Write one word in each Reading and Writing
gap.
1 Read the emails and tick True, False, or Doesn’t say.
A Can I help you?
B Yes, I’m 1    for some summer shoes. Hi Victor,
A Do you like these 2   ? I’m going to a concert on Friday by a rock group called ‘The
Ladybirds’. I think it’s your kind of music. Would you like to
B Yes, they look comfortable. 3     I try them on?
come? It’s at the Arena, starting at 9:30. We could meet at
A Of course. What 4    are you? 8:30 and go for a drink.
B 37. They’re fine. How much are they? Also, on Sunday I’m having a barbecue in the garden. Sue and
A £29.99. Paolo are coming, and maybe Leila too. Do you want to join
B OK. I’ll 5    them. us?
Best
A How would you like to pay? Antonia
B I’ll pay in 6   .
6 Hi Antonia
4 Underline the correct words in the conversations. Thanks for the invitation. I don’t think I can come to ‘The
Rob It’s raining. I think I’ll go to the bank by car. Ladybirds’. I haven’t got much money at the moment, and
I’ve seen them before anyway. They’re great – I’m sure you’ll
Ben Don’t forget to use your 1seat belt / helmet /
enjoy it.
licence. The traffic police are out today.
I’d love to come to the barbecue on Sunday though. Do you
Rob Thanks! And I’ll try and keep to the
2pavement / motorway / speed limit. mind if I bring my cousin? She’s visiting at the moment. Do
you want me to bring some food?
Ben And check the 3brakes / tyres / petrol too. One
See you Sunday!!!
looks flat to me.
Victor
Sadie Let’s go to that new shopping centre. It looks
good. 1 Antonia thinks Victor will like ‘The Ladybirds’.
Vic Great idea. Now, I wonder where I put my True   False    Doesn’t say 
4credit card / traveller’s cheque / stamps.
2 The Arena is in the centre of town.
Sadie Here it is. I 5lost / found / caught it in the True   False    Doesn’t say 
kitchen. 3 Antonia suggests meeting at 9.30.
A Hello. Can I speak to Mr Alex, please? True   False    Doesn’t say 
B I’m sorry. There’s no Mr Alex here. I think you’ve 4 Antonia invites Victor to the cinema on Sunday.
got the wrong 6name / number / line. True   False    Doesn’t say 
5 Leila can’t go on Sunday.
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True   False    Doesn’t say 
5 Complete the table with these words. 6 Victor asks for money.
blanket tap sofa pillow soap table towel True   False    Doesn’t say 
7 Victor thinks Antonia will like ‘The Ladybirds’.
bedroom bathroom living room True   False    Doesn’t say 
table 8 Victor is pleased to be invited to the barbeque.
True   False    Doesn’t say 
9 Victor’s cousin is from France.
True   False    Doesn’t say 
6 10 Victor will make a cake.
True   False    Doesn’t say 
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2 Read the information about Ushuaia and answer the 3 Read the text. Choose the best answer a, b, or c to
questions complete the sentence.

Ushuaia is probably the nearest city to Antarctica in the I was driving in the centre of Manchester when the accident
world. It is at the south end of Argentina, on the island of happened. It was at about eleven thirty on the evening of
Tierra del Fuego, about 3½ hours by plane from the capital Sunday February 12th, and it was raining quite hard.
Buenos Aires. I was stopped at a red light on Oxford Road, in front of the
It is in a beautiful location between the sea and the BBC building.
mountains, and over the water you can see some islands The car behind me didn’t see the red light or my car and
which are part of Chile. There is a national park next to the crashed into the back of me. I was using my seat belt, but I
city with unspoilt forests and lakes. was quite shocked and my neck was hurt, so I didn’t get out
Many visitors to Ushuaia take a boat trip out to see penguins immediately. The driver of the other car didn’t wait – I heard
and other local wildlife. You can also take a boat trip to the car reverse and then it went past and disappeared. It was
Antarctica from here, but it is very expensive. a red car but I couldn’t see the registration number.
It’s quite cold and windy in this region, even in summer. In I stayed there and rang the police. They couldn’t do anything
winter, the temperature falls below 0°C and there’s a lot of because there weren’t any witnesses. I went to the hospital
snow, and there’s a ski resort on the mountain behind the to check my neck, but fortunately it was fine. However, I
town. would like to claim insurance to pay for the repair to back of
my car.
Where is Ushuaia?  near Antarctica 
Example  Richard Day

1 What’s the name of the island Ushuaia is on? Example The accident happened in b 
      a London  b Manchester  c Oxford
2 How long does it take to get there by plane from
1 Richard was    when the accident happened.
Buenos Aires?
a cycling  b shopping  c driving
     
2 The accident happened in the   .
3 Which country can you see from Ushuaia?
a morning  b afternoon  c evening
     
3 It was   .
4 Where is the national park?
a  raining  b  raining a lot  c  raining a little bit
     
4 Richard was wearing a   .
5 What are the forests like?
a seatbelt  b cycle helmet  c sun hat
     
5 Richard’s    was hurt.
6 Which animals do people go to see from Ushuaia?
a arm  b leg  c neck
     
6 The other car didn’t stop at   .
7 What’s the problem with the boat trip to
Antarctica? a  the lights  b  the shop  c  the zebra crossing
      7 The driver of the other car took Richard   .
8 What’s the temperature like in summer? a  took Richard home  b  took Richard to the
hospital  c  drove away
     
8 Richard couldn’t see   .
9 What’s the weather like in the winter?
a  the car number  b  the driver  c  the witnesses
     
9 Richard’s neck was   .
10 What sport can you do near Ushuaia?
a cut  b burnt  c Okay
     
10 Richard wants to claim money for   .
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a  a new car  b  car repairs  c  the hospital tests
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4 Imagine you’re having a party on Saturday. Write an
email to your friends to invite them. (50–60 words).
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