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Unit 1: Grammar and vocabulary test B LEVEL 2

Vocabulary B Check (✓) the correct sentence in each pair.

A Choose the best ending for the sentences. If you
0 a  buy a printer, I’ll throw in some ink
Choose A, B, or C. for free. ✓
0 If you drop something off, you My purchases came to $110 with thrown in.
b 

A let it fall to the ground.

Our
8 a  house has been up for grabs for
B leave it at a place.
over a year, but we don’t have a buyer yet.
C reduce the amount of it.
I’d quite like these chairs, if they’re up for grabs.
b 

1 Second-hand goods
Here
9 a  are some tips on how you can consume
A have faults which make them cheaper.
less energy.
B are made abroad.
We can consume energy by remembering
b 
C have been owned by someone else.
to turn the lights off.
2 In factory farming,
10 Would you be able to drop me off at
a 
A animal products are made in factories. the station?
B animals are kept in a small area. I really ought to drop off going to the shops
b 
C animals are kept in natural conditions. so often.

3 If a lifestyle is unsustainable, 11 The products are stored in a sweatshop

a 
A it costs too much to continue. next to the store.
B people do not enjoy it at all. I don’t want to buy clothes that have
b 
C there aren’t enough resources to continue been made in a sweatshop.
it forever.
12 I’ve worn these shoes several times,
a 
4 If something is up for grabs, it but they’re still in good condition.
A is available to be taken. You should only buy the car if it has condition.
b 

B is small enough to hold in your hand.

13 I’m foraging for a dress to wear to Julia’s party.
a 
C needs to be dealt with quickly.
We spent the morning foraging for mushrooms.
b 

5 A piece of equipment that is in good working order

14 We barter eggs for vegetables from
a 
A is always reliable.
our neighbors.
B is working well at the present time.
How much do you barter your cauliflowers for?
b 
C is in the correct position.

15 Cheap imports are threatening our livelihood.

a 
6 A dumpster is a container for
If I pass my exams, I’m hoping for a livelihood
b 
A throwing away large items.
in medicine.
B growing vegetables.
C storing products in a factory.

7 Sustainable energy
A helps us to have a luxurious lifestyle.
B comes from sources that never run out.
C is created from coal and oil.

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C Complete these words used to talk about E Choose the correct option to complete the
consumerism. sentences.
0 to use something such as energy, fuel, or goods 0 The seller described both items as being “in perfect
c o n s u m e condition / state.”

16 to exchange goods or services for other goods 26 If you’re after a TV, there are two or three up for
or services grabs / takes on Freecycle at the moment.
b
27 Let’s say thirty dollars for the bike and I’ll throw /
17 the keeping of animals in a small area for business hand in a basket too.
f   f
28 The computer is five years old but still in good
18 not capable of continuing for a long time without working order / function.
harming the environment
29 I could load the bike in the car and drop / throw
u
it off at the weekend, if you like.
19 to search for the food that you need from trees,
30 You can pick up second- / used- hand furniture
bushes, etc.
pretty cheaply if you’re not too fussy about its
f appearance.

20 capable of continuing for a long time without

harming the environment Score / 30
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Grammar
D Complete the sentences using the correct
form of the words in the box. A Use the correct form of the words in the
box to complete the negative questions.
dumpster  ​order  ​livelihood  ​grabs  ​
condition  ​sweatshop should (x2)  ​
would  ​could  ​
do  ​will  ​
have  ​be  

0 It’s a well-used item but it’s still in good working 0 Shouldn’t we help her with those bags?
order .
1 I know you’re busy until 6, but you
21 A lot of clothing that is in perfectly good join us afterwards?
currently ends up in landfill sites.
2 you live in Japan when you were
22 I see there’s a woman’s bike up for younger?
on the Freecycle website
if you’re interested. 3 you prefer to travel by taxi?

23 I don’t want to wear clothing that’s been made in 4 your mom be angry if we’re late?
by ten-year-olds.
5 we met before?
24 Small farmers will lose their
if companies like these come in and buy up the land. 6 You look really ill. you see a doctor?

25 A lot of perfectly edible food is being thrown into 7 I recognize that painting. it by Manet?
quite needlessly.

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B Complete the adverbial phrases and write C Correct the sentences that have mistakes.
how, how often, when, where, or why to show Check (✓) the correct sentences. There is at
what kinds of information they provide. least one correct sentence.

0 All the food was laid out
where
8 The whole family eats together
the weekend.
on the table. 0 We went a couple of weeks ago to Rome.
A couple of weeks ago, we went to Rome. /
We went to Rome a couple of weeks ago.
16 Every then and now, I start a new hobby.

9 I make most of my own clothes, but I do buy them 17 Take a leaflet with you and then you can
now and then. read it at your convenience.

10 We all enjoy a bit of luxury time to time. 18 The mixture is made with adding a cup of
milk to the eggs.

11 The café was closed down reasons

of hygiene. 19 He’s been for some time taking piano lessons.

12 the future, nobody will use cash anymore. 20 Most people acquire second-hand goods
for reasons of economy.

13 We often look for food restaurant

trash bins. 21 From time to time, I still think of her and cry.

14 We save money growing all our 22 Jason learned English with reading the subtitles
own vegetables. on the television.

15 I gave up my credit card stop myself 23 Leave those forms for the time being and
spending so much money. I’ll deal with them later.

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D Write negative questions to complete

these exchanges using the words and phrases
in parentheses. Then say how the negative
questions are used. (Sometimes two answers
are possible.)
A to confirm a belief
B to show surprise
C to express an opinion
D to make a suggestion

Isn’t
0 A:  that Lena’s brother ?
(be Lena’s brother) A
B: Yes, it must be. He looks just like her.

24 A: If you’re thinking of canceling the party,

?
(speak to Jamie first)
B: I guess so. I’ll call him this evening to discuss it.

25 A:  ?
(be the most fantastic concert)
B: It was—I’ve never been to a better gig.

26 A:  ?
(ever eat Japanese food)
B: 
No, never. I’ve never liked the idea of eating
raw fish.

27 A:  ?
I’m sure I remember you speaking to her.
(meet Jo at Simon’s party)
B: 
Ah, yes, you’re right—I have met Jo.

28 A:  ?
(go to Mexico last year)
B: 
Yes, in fact we’ve been there a few times.

29 A: If
you’re getting up at four o’clock tomorrow
morning, ?
(go to bed early tonight)
B: 
Yeah, I suppose so.

30 A:  ?
(be Paula’s husband)
B: Yes, I think it is.

Score / 30

Total score / 60

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