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Lifestyle Pre-Intermediate Test A – Unit 2

1 Complete the verbs in these sentences to make collocations with back.
0 I’m in a lesson at the moment. I’ll __ phone__ you back after it finishes.
1 I need to _p________ the documents back in the desk.
2 Can I _c________ you back this afternoon? I’m in a meeting.
3 I think we’re lost. Why don’t we _g________ back to the main road and ask for directions.
4 I have to go out now, but I’ll _b_________ back after lunch.
5 The food is cold so _s________ it back.
6 I look forward to hearing from you. _W_________ back soon.
7 Can you _b________ me back a sandwich when you go to the café?
8 This is lovely place to visit. I will definitely _c_________ back here.

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2 Complete these conversations with an appropriate word. There may be more than one
possible answer.
0 A: Do we have a meeting this afternoon?

B: I’ll ___check____ the diary.

1 A: My bank card isn’t working.
B: Don’t worry. I’ll _________ you some money.

2 A: I’m going to be late for work.

B: I’ll __________ you a lift.
3 A: I can’t find my keys.
B: I’ll __________ you look for them.
4 A: Your sister phoned today.
B: Thanks. I’ll __________ her back later.
5 A: It’s getting very hot in here.
B: I’ll __________ the window.
6 A: Do you have any books on marketing?
B: I’ll __________ a look and see what there is.
7 A: This coffee is cold.
B: Sorry about that. I’ll __________ you another cup.
8 A: I’d like to speak to your boss.
B: I’ll just __________ him for you.

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3 Choose the correct word in each sentence.
0 If you make / have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

1 The company is expecting to do / make a profit of over $100,000 this year.

2 I’m sorry to trouble you, but could you tell / say me where the police station is.
3 Are you waiting to / for the next train?
4 Don’t mind / mention it. Of course I’ll come and pick you up.
5 Feel free to call / calling me at any time.
6 They’re really looking forward to visit / visiting us in May.
7 It is very kind of you to give / drive me a lift home.
8 He’s expecting / expects to receive his results this afternoon.

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4 Put the expressions in the box in the correct column in the table.

0 Are you free to talk?

5 I’m sorry, but I’m in a meeting.
1 Is this a good time to call?
6 Is it important?
2 I’m sorry, but I’m busy right now.
7 Are you busy?
3 Have you got a minute?
8 Sorry, but it’s not a good time.
4 Can I call you back?

Expressions to stop people interrupting Expressions to check it’s OK to interrupt

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5 Complete this email with the words and phrases in the box.

Thanks look email meeting helps out of the home attaching free

Dear Lee
Thanks for the last 0_email_. Just a quick message to say I’m going to be 1 ________________
office tomorrow. I have a 2_______________ with our contacts at Priors in the morning, but I
will be working at 3_____________ after that.

I’m 4______________ the figures for the latest proposal. Can you 5______________ at them
and check they match the information you have? We need to finalize this proposal by the end of
the week, so please make this your priority. Feel 6_____________ to call me any time after
lunch. We can discuss any comments you may have then. I hope this 7_____________.
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____________ a lot for all your help.

Robert

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