TEST 1 (Module 1)

NAME …………………………………………………………….……. DATE

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CLASS …………………………………………………………….……. MARK ______

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(Time 50 minutes)

Vocabulary

A Underline the correct item.

1 Don’t let what he said get you down/boss 6 Peter suggested we join
our favourite band’s
you around. He’s just a bully. fan club and we all
shook/nodded
2 We couldn’t get a word in all night, as Mike enthusiastically in
agreement.
got by/took over the conversation. 7 I saw John talking to
the new girl in class.
3 Don’t tell Sue you don’t like her dress. She He was slightly/probably
introducing
reacts/avoids badly to criticism. himself.
4 Ben took the opportunity/skill to talk to the 8 Mary got
offended/frustrated by the unkind
new student when he saw her in the remark her classmate
made.
cafeteria. 9 You should apologise for
your harmless/
5 It was a lovely gesture/insult to give Maria unacceptable behaviour.
It was very rude to
roses on her birthday. I’m sure she talk to your teacher
like that.
appreciated it.

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B Choose the correct item.

10 Terry is so ......, that he talked to almost 13 I told her to be ......,

but she insisted on
everyone at the wedding. opening the gift before
her birthday party.
A sociable B shy C sensitive A reliable B
patient C selfish

11 If you want to be a good friend, you should 14 You can’t change Jason’s
mind. You know
always be ...... with others. how ...... he is!
A jealous B rude C honest A stubborn B polite
C flexible

12 People who are ...... always expect that

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A friendly B optimistic C affectionate

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Grammar

C Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.

15 Anne .................................... (always/call) 20

Jamie .................................... (never/offer)
me late at night. It’s so annoying! yellow
flowers as a gift, as he believes that
16 .......................................... (you/think) that they
bring bad luck.
it’s a good idea to share your secrets with 21 Look! The
kids ................................. (have)
people you don't know very well? a great
time chatting with their friends on the
17 ................................................. (Alex/join) beach.
Let’s join them!
us for dinner tonight or does he have to 22
Cindy ..........................................................
work late again?
(sometimes/bite) her nails when she is in a
18 Pat and Natalie ............................... (meet) stressful
situation.
at the bus stop every day to catch the same 23
John ................................................... (try)
bus to school. to get
his teacher’s attention, because he
19 Tom .................................................. (buy) needs her
help.
his son a bicycle for his birthday next week. 24 Hurry up!
Our flight .....................................
(leave)
at 7:00 and it’s 6:30 already!

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D Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the –ing form or
the
infinitive.

25 Paul is frustrated because his parents never 30 Are you

interested in ..................................
let him .................................. (stay) up late. (watch)
the new Indiana Jones film?
26 You’d better start ........................................ 31 Lisa made
her brother ................................
(get) ready now, if you don't want to be late (promise)
that he wouldn’t make fun of her
for the school dance. new
hairstyle.
27 John is a very private person and usually 32 Would you
prefer ........................................
 avoids ............................................... (talk)
(celebrate) your birthday at a restaurant, or
about himself. have a
quiet dinner at home?
28 I don't think that Stewart is talented enough 33 I don't
mind ................................................
................................................... (become) (write)
out all the party invitations for you.
a professional singer. Just tell
me when you want them by.
29 He’s considering .............................. (take) 34 I’m
expecting ............................... (receive)
a box of chocolates to Sue’s dinner party a letter
from my pen friend this week.
tonight.

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Everyday English

E Match the sentences to form exchanges.

35 Have you got any brothers or sisters? ........ A She

turns 20 next week.
36 How old is Janie? ........ B Yes, I
moved in next door last week.
37 I have to go now. ........ C No,
I’m an only child.
38 Hello, my name is Maria. ........ D OK.
See you later.
39 Are you new here? ........ E Nice
to meet you.

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Reading

F Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter
A, B or C.

e.g.
To: Linda A Adam has a
geography test on Tuesday.
From: Adam
B Linda wants
to study at the gym.
Re: geography book
C Adam wants to
borrow Linda’s book.
Hi, Linda. I need my geography book
back. Big test on Tuesday! Can you bring
it with you to the gym tomorrow?
Thanks!

A New cards are

available at the bank.
40 Stolen or lost credit cards should be reported
B Your new card
will be posted within five days.
to the bank as soon as possible. Replacements
C You must
inform the bank to get a new card.
will be sent within five working days.

41 Note A Carrie can

phone Terry on holiday.
Carrie ― Phone Terry today! He B Carrie was
not at home last night.
called twice last night and he’s going C Carrie tried
to call Terry last night.
on holiday tomorrow!

Theatre Trip
42 A The play
lasts five hours.
All those interested should inform Mr
Forester before Thursday. Tickets are limited. B You can buy
tickets on the coach.
Coach leaves on Sat. at 6:30pm. Returns at C Not everyone
will be able to go.
11:30 pm.

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43 NO PARKING A
You cannot park here at the weekend.
B
You can park here after 6:00 pm on weekdays.
C
You cannot park before 8:00 am.
MON — FRI 8:00 am — 6:00 pm

Just a quick note to say thank you for a great

44 A
Annie cooked a great meal last night.
meal last night. Next time, you’ll have to
come over to my place! B
Annie went to a restaurant last night.
Annie C
Annie went to her friend’s house last night.

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Writing

G A friend of yours has just got married. Write a short message to your friend
congratulating him on his marriage. (35-45 words)

You may use the ideas below to help you.

• drop you a line • sorry couldn’t make it • business trip • honeymoon

Hi ...................,
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Regards,
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Listening

H You will hear Stephanie Miller talking about customs in some parts of the world.
For questions 45-50, put a tick ( ) in the correct box.

45 Stephanie says that most Australians dislike A being given nicknames.

B smoking inside the house.
C shaking hands with
someone.

46 What should you do at an Australian barbecue? A take your own food

B offer to cook the meal
C wash the dishes

47 What should you not do in Holland? A send an odd number of

roses
B send roses to someone’s
house
C send thirteen red roses

48 What is a good gift in Holland? A chocolates

B knives
C scissors

49 In India, ‘Namaste’ is said A only by older people.

B as a greeting.
C as an invitation.

50 When you visit a house in India, you should A put your shoes under a
table.
B leave your shoes outside.
C take a gift of food or
drink.

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