Straightforward Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Test

Name _______________________ Score ______/50_

Vocabulary
A Complete the two short texts with the words in the boxes. bothered 1 I know people think Im (1) ______, they take a look at me and they cant see past the (2) ______ hair and torn clothes. Usually Im not (3) ______ by it, but sometimes its a bit of (4) ______ with the (5) ______ stares. I dont dress this way to shock people, its just that I like the (6) ______ and I want to be different from the average teenager. Of course, my mum (7) ______ when I first came home looking like (8) ______. a drag dyed got upset never-ending nuts a punk look

airhead 2

catwalk

deep-rooted

I nearly forgot

photogenic

stunning

theres bound to be

My girlfriend is one of the top models in the UK. She looks (9) ______ in whatever she wears and shes always been (10) ______. When I see her on the (11) ______ I just cant believe how lucky I am. (12) _______ some people who look at her and immediately think she must be an (13) ______, but in fact shes much cleverer than me. Oh, (14) _______, people think shes very self-assured but in fact she has a (15) ______ fear of losing her looks and becoming ugly.

B Replace the italicised words and phrases with a compound adjective from the box. are clean-shaven middle-aged second-hand short-lived easy-going worn-out well-off

(16) Come on! I know youre almost 50, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy dancing. (17) Dont worry! All teenagers have a horrible taste in clothes. It will be over very soon. (18) I prefer men who have no beard or moustache. (19) I think you should throw out these jeans, theyre really old and theyve got holes everywhere. (20) I wouldnt buy that car. Its already been used by someone else and itll only break down. (21) Wow! Is that a new car? You must be rich. (22) My new boyfriend is so relaxed and calm even my mum likes him!

Straightforward Up-Int Unit 3 Test

Grammar
C Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. (23) John had a girlfriend _____ was a model. a) that b) which c) who

(24) I used to be a punk, _____ might come as a bit of a surprise to you. a) that b) which c) who

(25) Mary, _____ boyfriend was in a Goth band, has just got married. a) that b) who c) whose

(26) The club _____ we went as teenagers has closed down. a) where b) which c) that

(27) Everyone _____ we knew was at the party. a) that b) which c) where

(28) In the 1960s, _____ hippies were the in-thing, what kind of music did your dad listen to? a) when b) what c) that

(29) Models, _____ are skinny, often suffer from Body Dysmorphia Disorder. a) that b) whose c) who

D Are the following sentences Defining (D) or Non-defining (ND) relative clauses? (30) Goths, who dress in black, usually like watching horror movies. (31) My mother is the one who gets upset with my choice in clothes. (32) Is that the leather jacket you used to wear? (33) She wears pink, which is probably the worst colour for her complexion. (34) His sister, whose boyfriend is a footballer, wants to be an actress. (35) I dont like people who think Im dumb because of the way I look. (36) Those are the shoes she wore to the party. D / ND D / ND D / ND D / ND D / ND D / ND D / ND

Straightforward Up-Int Unit 3 Test

E Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. (37) People suffer / suffering from BDD often dont realize they have the condition. (38) Clothes designed / designing for teenagers have to be really fashionable. (39) Actresses wanted / wanting to be successful often have to think about their image. (40) Middle-aged men worried / worrying about putting on weight should think about exercising more frequently. (41) Hollywood was full of paparazzi tried / trying to take photographs of all the celebrities. (42) Parents concerned / concerning about the way their children dress should just try to relax and remember what they were like when they were young. (43) I sometimes find my daughters friends can be really annoyed / annoying, especially when they are listening to loud music.

Functional language
F Choose the correct alternative to the sentences. (44) As well as / Whats more having no dress sense your taste in music is terrible. (45) He told me my clothes were old-fashioned and, as well as / whats more, he said I was ugly! (46) In addition to / In addition buying a new jacket she bought two pairs of shoes! (47) Your new boyfriend is rude, in addition to / on top of that hes dumb. (48) In addition / Besides being handsome hes also really well-off. (49) Wow! Your hair is fantastic. Whats more / In addition to those earrings really suit you. (50) Shes an airhead in addition to / on top of that being one of the most annoying people Ive ever met.

Straightforward Up-Int Unit 3 Test