Straightforward Upper Intermediate Unit 9 test

Name _______________________ Score ______/50_

Vocabulary
A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition, a, b or c.

(1) I’m not aware _______________ any problems between them.

a) for b) of c) with
(2) Are you familiar _______________ the Harry Potter books?
a) in b) of c) with
(3) I don’t think they were involved _______________ the armed robbery.
a) in b) to c) with
(4) You really have to be responsible _______________ your own actions.
a) for b) to c) in
(5) She’s really devoted _______________ him, isn’t she?
a) from b) to c) of
(6) How can you claim that your town is free _______________ violent crime? There was a
murder just last year!
a) from b) of c) with
(7) Most of the crime in my country is restricted _______________ big cities.
a) with b) of c) to
(8) I’m quite sympathetic _______________ your situation.
a) to b) from c) with
B Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Be careful! There are two extra
words.

vandalism murder armed robbery mugging hijacking kidnapping smuggling

(9) He was arrested and charged with _______________ after $1 million was stolen from a
bank in Manhattan. (10) Two men were accused of _______________ a plane and forcing it
to land at Dulles airport last Friday. (11) Victoria Chase, 23, was caught _______________
diamonds worth £100,000 in her suitcase. (12) There has been a decrease in violent
_______________ over the past three months with police patrolling the streets looking out
for pickpockets and other thieves. (13) There’s so much _______ taking place. For example,
there is a lot more graffiti than there used to be.

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C Complete the text with the words in the box.

courier fighter hero intent rescue thugs villains wardens witnessed

Most people don’t think of traffic (14) _______________ as heroes. In fact, usually they are
seen as (15) _______________. However, Paul Branch is most definitely a hero in his local
town of Lincoln. Paul had just finished work and was driving home when he (16)
_______________ an accident involving a motorcycle (17) _______________ and a van.
Paul immediately saw that the motorcyclist needed help so he phoned for an ambulance
before trying to (18) _______________ the van driver who was trapped in his vehicle. Paul
was so (19) _______________ on what he was doing that he didn’t notice two (20)
_______________ stealing his car. Local police have recommended Paul for an award and
one fire (21) _______________ said, ‘His actions certainly saved one life, he is a real
(22) _______________.’

Grammar
D Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct place in the sentences.

(23) Keira Knightly is a young actress. (beautiful)

____________________________________.
(24) Have you seen that fantastic black and white film with Marlene Dietrich? (old)
____________________________________.
(25) I’ve bought one of those new TVs. (Japanese)
____________________________________.
(26) She looked stunning in that Italian dress. (long / satin)
____________________________________.
(27) His leather jacket was perfect for the role. (black)
____________________________________.
(28) He’s a young actor. (Spanish / exciting)
____________________________________.
(29) We went to that new cinema near the station. (enormous)
____________________________________.

E Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

(30) It was slightly / absolutely terrifying.

(31) That was a really / completely dangerous thing to do.
(32) I found the film quite / absolutely strange.

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(33) He was a bit / really furious.
(34) I thought that was rather / totally boring.
(35) She was very / absolutely amazing in the film.
(36) I thought she was slightly / completely disappointing.

F Correct the mistakes in some of the sentences.

(37) It’s an extremely dangerous place to live.

____________________________________.
(38) I think she’s quite a wonderful actress.
____________________________________.
(39) He’s a British well-known actor.
____________________________________.
(40) They live in an extremely ugly old house.
____________________________________.
(41) It was a totally spine-chilling experience.
____________________________________.
(42) For the party she was wearing a short silk red top.
____________________________________.
(43) The party was absolutely fantastic.
____________________________________.

Functional language
G Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

(44) I decided to call her though / in spite of I knew it was late.

(45) Although / Despite I knew he was a criminal I still liked him.
(46) Although / Despite the fact I’d asked him not to call again he still did.
(47) I told her I was a disc jockey even though / despite I know nothing about music.
(48) Though / In spite of her fame, she’s a really nice person and not arrogant at all.
(49) Most people hate tax inspectors though / in spite of the fact that they’re only doing a job.
(50) Despite / Even though I was really late, he was still waiting for me.

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