Quiz 12

NAME: ...................................................... CLASS: ............

DATE: ....................................................... MARK: ............

Vocabulary
A Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the words at the end of the lines. (5 x 2 = 10)
1. The politicians that she was wrong shocked everyone. ADMIT
2. Katie has such a job that she is always exhausted. DEMAND
3. There have been a lot of about the food at that restaurant. COMPLAIN
4. She told us her story simply and without any . EXAGGERATE
5. Piercings are very fashionable, so it is not for young people to have
them. COMMON

B Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences below. Use prepositions. (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Lisa put a very interesting suggestion yesterday.
2. Everythings so expensive these days and the shop owners cant keep the prices .
3. Jimmy is trying to put his bad experience him and go on with his life.
4. Its a good idea to put some money each week you may need it one day.
5. Keep the good work, my teacher said when she gave me back my test.

C Circle the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

1. Only people with a very high can afford to stay in such a luxurious hotel.
a. money b. fund c. budget d. income
2. Terry the rounds of the shops in my area, asking for donations for the school bazaar.
a. put b. walked c. did d. had
3. Job is more important to me than earning a lot of money.
a. happiness b. satisfaction c. enjoyment d. appeal
4. This clothing shop especially for teenage boys.
a. provides b. caters c. consists d. anticipates
5. Arent you dressed too for a business meeting?
a. casually b. negatively c. properly d. appropriately

Connections B2 Photocopiable Burlington Books 1

 Quiz 1

Grammar
A Complete the text below with the correct form of the verbs given. (5 x 2 = 10)

A TEENAGE MODEL
Many girls dream of becoming models, but its not an easy life. Models have to get used to
(1) (work) very long hours and are under constant pressure to remain
thin, which can often lead to health problems.

Organisers of fashion shows often say that theyd prefer (2) (employ)
models aged 16 or older, so when 12-year-old Madison Gabriel was asked to participate in
Australias Gold Coast Fashion Week, many people disapproved. John Howard, who was
Australian prime minister at the time, said he would rather Madison (3)
(not take) part in the event. Ex-supermodel Janet Dickinson also told reporters that Madison was
too young (4) (cope) with the pressures of modelling. However, the
organisers of the fashion event felt that Madison was old enough (5)
(participate), so the career of the schoolgirl model began.

B Circle the correct words. (5 x 2 = 10)

1. Youre still getting over the flu. You had better not go out / not to go out in this cold weather.
2. I couldnt be / get used to life on a farm. Its too isolated.
3. Its about time the builders to start / started work.
4. What / How great progress youve made! We are very proud of you.
5. Gemma prefers living in the country than / to living in the city.

C Circle the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

1. There was snow on the ground that we couldnt leave the house.
a. so much b. such a lot c. very much d. too much
2. Shall we drive to Liverpool?
Actually, Id prefer the train.
a. took b. will take c. taking d. to take
3. The committee consists eight members.
a. in b. from c. on d. of
4. We decided early on our camping trip.
a. set off b. setting off c. to set off d. have set off
5. I didnt realise expensive these earrings were.
a. how b. what c. too d. so

QUIZ 12 Connections B2 Photocopiable Burlington Books 2

 Quiz 1

Key Word Transformations

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
Use between two and five words, including the word given. (10 x 4 = 40)
1. I called the doctor because Phils temperature was so high. SUCH
I wouldnt have called the doctor if Phil .................................................................... high temperature.
2. Graham speaks too quietly to give a speech. ENOUGH
Graham ..................................................................................................................... to give a speech.
3. The designer ought to get his summer collection ready. HIGH
Its ............................................................................................................ his summer collection ready.
4. Dont walk on the grass. KEEP
You had ................................................................................................................................ the grass.
5. I didnt know it was such a difficult course. HOW
I didnt know .......................................................................................................................... would be.
6. Are you accustomed to getting up at six? USED
Have you ......................................................................................................................... up at six yet?
7. I dont feel like going to the beach tomorrow. RATHER
I ........................................................................................................................ to the beach tomorrow.
8. Farmer Brown started selling eggs to restaurants a year ago. SUPPLYING
Farmer Brown .............................................................................................................. eggs for a year.
9. Id rather swim than jog at the weekends. PREFER
I ................................................................................................................................. at the weekends.
10. I dont think people should use their mobile phones in the cinema. DISAPPROVE
I ...................................................................................................... their mobile phones in the cinema.

QUIZ 12 Connections B2 Photocopiable Burlington Books 3