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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST

B2.1/B2.2/C1.1/C1.2

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: (20 points)
Ask hundreds of people what they (do) on a certain day in August next year, or the year after,
and there (be) only one reply. Provided of course that the people you (ask) (belong) to the Elvis
Presley Fan Club. Although the King of Rock and Roll (die) nearly two decades ago, his fans
(meet) every year since then outside his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to show respect for the
singer they (love) so much. Fans like Jean Thomas, from Catford in South London. Jean (visit)
Gracelands, the house where Elvis (suffer) his fatal heart attack, twice in the past five years. 'The
first time I (borrow) the money from my Mum, as I (not work) then. But two years ago I (get)
married and since then I (work) in my husband Chris's garage. Chris and I (go) together last year,
and we (think) of spending two or three months in the USA next year. I (always want) to visit some
of the places where Elvis (perform). Like Las Vegas for example.' Jean says that Elvis (be) her
obsession ever since she (be) ten years old, and she (own) every single one of his records, good and
bad.

2. Choose ONE of the following answers: (40 points)

1. He’s not a teacher, ____? [a) doesn’t he; b) isn’t he; c) is he; d) wasn’t he]
2. How long ____ this house? [a) did you have; b) have you had; c) are you having; d) do you
have]
3. He ____ mistakes, which irritates me a lot! [a) is always making; b) always makes; c) has
always been making; d) will always make]
4. Ronald keeps ____ about his children everywhere. [a) to boast; b) boasts; c) boasting; d)
boast]
5. At first I ____ starting work so early but this has changed. [a) didn't use to; b) wouldn't; c)
didn't have to; d) wasn't used to]
6. He ____ spend a lot of money when he was 30. [a) used to; b) should; c) must; d) may]
7. My new PC, ____ I bought last week, has already broken down. [a) that; b) which; c)
whose; d) ─]
8. I'd like to see the photos ____ you took on holiday. [a) who; b) whose; c) where; d) ─]

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9. People ____from the illness find it difficult to relax. [a) suffered; b) suffering; c) who
suffering; d) were suffering]
10. You'd better take your umbrella ____ the weather gets worse. [a) in case; b) otherwise; c) so
that; d) in order to]
11. She did a course in confidence building ____ overcome her phobia. [a) so that; b) in order
to; c) although; d) in case]
12. He ____ a therapist for several years after he left school. [a) has seen; b) has been seeing; c)
saw; d) used to seeing]
13. She ____ much better since she left the hospital last week. [a) is feeling; b) feels; c) felt; d)
has been feeling]
14. He realized that he ____ his car keys in the office. [a) left; b) has left; c) had left; d) was
leaving]
15. ____ plans you might have for the weekend, you'll have to change them. [a) wherever; b)
whoever; c) whatever; d) however]
16. They ___ in London for 10 years before they decided to move away. [a) were living; b)
have been living; c) lived; d) had been living]
17. You won't pass the exam ____ you start revising immediately. [a) as long as; b) provided; c)
unless; d) if]
18. We wouldn't have missed the bus if you ____ to chat with Mary! [a) didn't stop; b) hadn't
stopped; c) don't stop; d) wouldn't have stopped]
19. I wish you ____ so much, but you didn’t listen to me! [a) didn’t drink; b) haven’t drunk; c)
hadn’t drunk; d) wouldn’t have drunk]
20. If only you ____ more time to spend with the family. [a) would have; b) have had; c) had; d)
have]
21. By the time the guests arrive, we ____ everything for the party. [a) will be preparing; b) will
have prepared; c) prepare; d) have prepared]
22. During the next meeting we ____ about future projects. [a) are talking; b) will have talked;
c) will be talking; d) talk]
23. I can't find my keys. I ____ them. [a) may lose; b) must lost; c) might have lost; d) should
have lost]
24. The police stopped us and said we ____ to enter the building. [a) can't; b) couldn't; c) didn't
allow; d) weren't allowed]
25. Admission was free so we ____ any tickets. [a) needn't buy; b) mustn't buy; c) didn't need to
buy; d) mustn't have bought]
26. I'm not sure if you're aware ____ the risk. [a) of; b) to; c) at; d) in]
27. ____ the weather was horrible, we decided to go out for a short walk. [a) even though; b)
however; c) in spite of; d) despite]
28. His father asked Dan where ____ all day. [a) had he been; b) was he; c) he had been; d) he
has been]
29. She advised him ___ sun cream. [a) putting; b) put on; c) to putting on; d) to put on]
30. They live on ___ Grosvenor Street. [a) the; b) a; c) -; d) an]
31. She was afraid of crossing ___ Carpathians. [a) -; b) the; c) an; d) a]

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 32. Two climbers are reported to ____ during the storm last night. [a) die; b) have died; c) had
died; d) died]
33. I'll need to have my car ____. [a) repairing; b) repair; c) to repair; d) repaired]
34. I only paid ₤5 for this shirt! It was a real ____. [a) buy; b) price; c) bargain; d) sale]
35. Jane is always poking her nose in other people's business. She's so ____! [a) inquisitive; b)
obedient; c) playful; d) unreliable]
36. She ____ the sack last week and is now looking for a new job. [a) did; b) made; c) took; d)
got]
37. She doesn't ____ of my decision. [a) agree; b) approve; c) accept; d) support]
38. During his stay in Indonesia he went ____ with malaria. [a) up; b) off; c) down; d) over]
39. I couldn't get in ____ with you all week! Where have you been? [a) contact; b) call; c)
touch; d) talk]
40. When the customs officers found some illegal goods hidden in the car, he was arrested for
____. [a) assault; b) mugging; c) hijacking; d) smuggling]

3. Rephrase the following sentences with the words in capitals. You should not change the
meaning in any way: (5 points)
a) She followed you home. Otherwise she couldn’t know your address. MUST
b) We played tennis two years ago. LAST
c) People say that Tom is very clever. SAID
d) I was about to leave the house, but the phone rang. ON
e) You should stay indoors in such rainy weather. BETTER

4. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences: (10 points)

a) You watch. He'd come in, sit down, drink his coffee and he wouldn't even bother to say hello.
b) Not really understood, I asked her to repeat the instructions.
c) I am not realizing what you mean!
d) I wouldn't object to go there if they want that so much.
e) The news were so bad that she burst into tears.
f) In only one single case I told her that she was wrong.
g) The tree was stricken by lightening.
h) They said that it was going to be a terrible storm tonight.
i) He neither enjoyed the holiday, nor he tried to hide it.
j) He stopped short and lied down on the grass.

5. Choose the correct alternative in italics: (5 points)

a) I think she has participated at / in / to many competitions so far.

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 b) You seem to be so indifferent to / at / from these beautiful surroundings.
c) The news came like / apparently / as a shock to him.
d) I don’t approve to / with / of your indecent behaviour.
e) He was dissatisfied by / of / with the hotel services.

READING-COMPREHENSION (10 points)

Read the following text then answer the questions:

In 1892, the Sierra Club was formed. In 1908, an area of coastal redwood trees north of San Francisco
was established as Muir Woods National Monument. In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a walking trail
from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney was dedicated in 1938. It is called the John Muir Trail.

John Muir was born in 1838 in Scotland. His family name means "moor," which is a meadow full of
flowers and animals. John loved nature from the time he was small. He also liked to climb rocky cliffs
and walls.

When John was 11 years old, his family moved to the United States and settled in Wisconsin. John was
good with tools and soon became an inventor. He first invented a model of a sawmill. Later, he
invented an alarm clock that would cause the sleeping person to be tipped out of bed when the timer
sounded.

Muir left home at an early age. He took a 1,000-mile walk south to the Gulf of Mexico in 1867and
1868. Then he sailed for San Francisco. The city was too noisy and crowded for Muir, so he headed
inland for the Sierra Nevadas.

When Muir discovered the Yosemite Valley in the Sierra Nevadas, it was as if he had come home. He
loved the mountains, the wildlife, and the trees. He climbed the mountains and even climbed trees
during thunderstorms in order to get closer to the wind. He put forth the theory in the late 1860s that
the Yosemite Valley had been formed through the action of glaciers. People ridiculed him. Not until
1930 was Muir's theory proven correct.

Muir began to write articles about the Yosemite Valley to tell readers about its beauty. His writing also
warned people that Yosemite was in danger from timber mining and sheep ranching interests. In 1901,
Theodore Roosevelt became president of the United States. He was interested in conservation. Muir
took the president through Yosemite, and Roosevelt helped get legislation passed to create Yosemite
National Park in 1906.

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Although Muir won many conservation battles, he lost a major one. He fought to save the Hetch
Hetchy Valley, which people wanted to dam in order to provide water for San Francisco. In late 1913, a
bill was signed to dam the valley. Muir died in 1914. Some people say losing the fight to protect the
valley killed Muir.

1. What happened first?

A. The Muir family moved to the United States.

B. Muir Woods was created.
C. John Muir learned to climb rocky cliffs.
D. John Muir walked to the Gulf of Mexico.
E. John Muir visited along the east coast.

2. When did Muir invent a unique form of alarm clock?

A. While the family still lived in Scotland.

B. After he sailed to San Francisco.
C. After he traveled in Yosemite.
D. While the Muir family lived in Wisconsin.
E. After he took the long walk.

3. What did John Muir do soon after he arrived in San Francisco?

A. He ran outside during an earthquake.

B. He put forth a theory about how Yosemite was formed.
C. He headed inland for the Sierra Nevadas.
D. He began to write articles about the Sierra Nevadas.
E. He wrote short stories for the local newspaper.

4. When did John Muir meet Theodore Roosevelt?

A. Between 1901 and 1906

B. Between 1838 and 1868
C. Between 1906 and 1914
D. Between 1868 and 1901
E. Between 1906 and 1907

5. What happened last?

A. John Muir died.

B. John Muir Trail was dedicated.

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C. Muir's glacial theory was proven.
D. The Sierra Club was formed.
E. John's family visited him.

WRITING (10 points): Write a formal cover letter for a job.