Language Test A

Grammar Vocabulary
Task 1 Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of Complete the sentences with the correct
the verbs in brackets. Use contractions where compound nouns. The first letter of each word is
possible. given.

1 If experts are to be believed, the world population 16 They are planning a new a
(reach) almost ten billion by the year c next to the river, with great views.
2050. 17 The w c were perfect for
2 If they hadn’t built a factory near our village, my skiing. It was cold, with blue skies and the snow
family (not move) house. was powdery, not icy.
3 If I want to go shopping, I (catch) the 18 I always try to use p t
bus from my town to Manchester. It only takes thirty when getting about the city. The bus lanes mean it’s
minutes to get there. much quicker than going by car.
4 If I had a dog, I (walk) it every day in 19 We got lost in the middle of the city because the
our local park. It’s only five minutes from my house. t s were so confusing.
5 If it rains heavily, the road near our house My dad didn’t know which way to drive so we asked
(flood) and we can’t get into the nearby someone for directions.
village. 20 There aren’t enough p s
6 If we don’t hear from the town planners about our where people my age can meet up safely.
planned house extension soon, Dad 21 My grandparents live near a small village in a pretty
(phone) them. little c c . The rooms are
7 If I lived in a village, I (learn) to drive. really small, but they are charming.
That way, I could visit my friends. 22 The recent h c means
8 If the bus hadn’t been late, I (see) the that there are many families living in overcrowded
start of the film. conditions.
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p agreed the project to build a new
Task 2 leisure complex.
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Complete the sentences with these words/phrases.
as long as if only in case on condition that Task 2
unless when wish
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word
only.
9 I wouldn’t move to the country I had to.
I much prefer living in the city. Have your say!
10 I didn’t have to share a bedroom with
my younger sister. She’s so annoying! Do you wish you had a place to hang out with other
11 I I lived near the sea. I’d walk on the young people in your town or city? Well, perhaps you
beach every day. should tell your local council. (24) a start,
12 It’s really annoying there are traffic they may know of a place where you can meet people
jams. It takes twice as long to get to school. of a similar age. In (25) , one city council
13 My dad’s company will pay for us to move to the city has asked for suggestions for a place that could be
he stays with the company for three used (26) a centre point.
years. (27) least you could do the same and
14 Can you give me your mobile number make a real (28) to the lives of others.
I need to phone you? It’s important not to have (29) of date
15 My mum is happy to move to the city ideas so find out what people your own age want first.
the house has a big garden. And you should keep them informed of progress so
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Use of English
Task 1
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word only.

An ideal park

Do you (31) there was a park for young people where you live? Well, in Boulder, Colorado, USA, people
your age were asked (32) they would like to see in city parks. Top of the list was WiFi. ‘I couldn't do my
homework (33) there was a study space with WiFi,’ said Kim. They'd also like to see more cafes
(34) that they offer a wide range of food options. Young people also wanted places (35)
they could create art, such as a graffiti wall. Also important were play spaces on (36) that they were for
all ages, not just young children. ‘I’d like to see ping-pong tables,’ and ‘It (37) be fantastic if there was a
zip wire,’ were some of the comments. They also wanted to listen to music so we showed them a park whereyoung
people could connect their own phone to a music system, hang out and dance. 'If (38) our park had one!
We’d go there all the time!' Important to this age group is safety, and they asked for lighting in (39) they
were in the park after dark. Lastly, water features were popular. ‘If we (40) those, we could play with our
younger brothers and sisters in them.’ said Kelly.

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Task 2
Read the article and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

City break: destination London

In my next school holiday, my parents are taking me on a city break to London. We’ll be staying in an apartment
(41) , which will give us more freedom than staying in a hotel. It’s close to a couple of supermarkets, which is
(42) for shopping for food. It’s also (43) to the centre as it’s near a tube station. We’re flying to Heathrow
airport from where we’ll catch the (44) train to the centre, then we’ll take a taxi to our apartment. So what will
we see? (45) a start, London is one of the best cities to visit in Europe with lots of places (46) the
Natural History Museum. We’re going to be (47) foot most of the time, though we will use the tube a lot too. We
want to go on the London Eye at night as we’ve heard the views (48) your breath away. It will be my first visit to
London so I want to see all the usual tourist (49) , like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. I also want to go to
Westfield, which is a big shopping (50) in West London.

41 A group B site C block D hall

42 A useless B imposing C handy D urban
43 A insulated B remote C high-speed D well-connected
44 A secure B express C public D tracked
45 A For B By C Of D From
46 A as B because C like D to
47 A at B in C onto D on
48 A take B have C make D lose
49 A visits B spots C signs D networks
50 A amenities B station C complex D park
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Total: ___/50