Advanced Plus Unit test 5

Grammar 2 Mum loves going around art galleries, browsing

for bargains.
1 Complete the noun phrases using the correct
form of the words in brackets and add any Going                                                                      
words where necessary.
3 I think some films are too violent.
1 I went to (organise/class/focus/rapid/weigh/lose)
Some                                                                       
an organised class focussing on rapid weight loss.
4 People like that are hard to get on with.
2 It’s (late/series/films/based/LeCarre’s/books)
They                                                                        
                                                                                 
5 Can you recall when you first heard his name?
3 They are (little/know/but/international/renown)
His                                                                          
                                                                                 
6 Is that house where Donna lives?
4 It has (add/sugar/high/fat/content)
That                                                                        
5 It’s aimed at people (try/be/better/prepare/
retirement)                                                                7 Bikes like that are hard to find these days.

6 The school offers (nurture/environment/focus/ They                                                                        

creativity)                                                                
8 I don’t know when I’m going to see her again.
7 (public/critic) ended the (propose/build/plan)
When                                                                      
                                                                                 
9 My sister’s happy at university now.
8 It’s (increase/important/source/renew/energy)
She                                                                          
                                                                                 
10 Starting a school has been my long-term plan.
9 It’s a (change/market/offer/potential/huge/profit)
It                                                                             
                                                                                 
11 What keeps me happy is running.
10 Winds (gust/120 kilometres/hour) are forecast.
Running                                                                  
                                                                                 

11 (Cut/edge/pilot/study/conduct/America) aided the

process.                                                                     10

10

2 Rewrite the sentences using fronting, with a

header or tail.
1 Jordan’s a smart guy, isn’t he?

He’s a smart guy, that Jordan.                                

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Vocabulary 2 The problem with me is that I can never really

stick to things long-term. What’s the best way to
3 Complete the sentences using one word or s           a practical fitness regime?
phrase from box A and one from box B.
A 3 I know that you’re incredibly busy, but there are
few things you could i           into your daily
enhance long low magic short trigger routine which would help.

4 She’s lost an incredible amount of weight recently.

B We’re concerned she may have an eating d          .

5 The campaign was based on the idea of promoting

bullet grade posture response suffering
staffed
1 Clare swears that yoga has changed the way she
lives. She reckons it’s some kind of magic bullet
which will drastically improve anyone’s well-
being.
natural beauty, but looks can be d          – the
majority of the images used had been photo-
shopped.
6 Changing your diet to ensure you get a good
balance of essential nutrients could deliver a
whole h           of benefits – give it a go.

2 Following a prolonged disagreement with the

pilot’s union, the airline found itself worryingly
5
over the busiest travel period.

3 I’d suggest getting one of those standing desks if

you’re having back problems. They’re supposed to
your                 as well as keeping you more active.

4 I know that he can be fairly cantankerous, and I’m

just about used to his outbursts at work, but I
really feel for his                                 wife and
kids.

5 The scent of the flower is said to                 a

of disgust in most people, but attracts pollinating
insects.

6 She’s felt unwell most of this week, so we’ve kept

her off school. The symptoms are nothing too
serious though, just a cough and a                
fever.

4 Complete the words in the sentences.

1 I wouldn’t be so harsh as to call him lazy, but he
doesn’t exactly exert himself, does he?

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5 Choose the correct answer, a), b), c) or d). 4 It’s said to improve vitality and concentration, but
I’ve been taking it for weeks and I’m yet to see
1 Since I flew back from the States I’ve felt a bit
any t                      results.
strange. As if everything is    c    of sync. I guess
it’s just jet-lag. 5 I don’t think you need to go overboard and
completely change your way of life. It’s just a
a) in b) on c) out d) up
question of r                         the balance a bit
2 People are still wearing trousers like that? I more.
thought they’d gone            of fashion years ago.
6 If you ask me, what they need is to get out a bit
a) into b) onto c) out d) with more. A long walk in the countryside would be
the perfect p                   for their stress.
3 For this campaign to stand any chance           
success we need the backing of local communities
and businesses.
5

a) at b) in c) of d) on

4 She’s really enjoying reading at the moment. It’s

so nice to see her, head down, engrossed            a
book.

a) at b) in c) on d) with

5 I wouldn’t say that I’m the most ardent

consumerist out there, but if possible I like to keep
with the latest trends.

a) on b) out c) over d) up

6 There are some studies which indicate that

drinking a cup of green tea daily can enhance your
capacity            recall details accurately.

a) to b) on c) in d) with

6 Complete the words in the sentences.

1 I’d be inclined to choose one of the more basic
units as they are fairly low m a i n t e n a n c e and
cheaper to run in the long-term.

2 It was a particularly vicious report which had the

sole aim of d                            people’s ideas of
how trustworthy he actually was.

3 She’s got very distinctive bone structure which

makes her very p                            – there’s
something the camera loves about the contours of
her face.

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Function A: So, can I take it that we can now move on to the

next point?
7 Complete the conversations with phrases a)–
m). There are two options you do not need. B: Actually, I 10           a few words, if I may? I’ve
1 made a few notes. I talked to Paul about it
earlier. Now, what 11           ? Ah, yes, will we be
A: So, the gym called, and they want to know
doing anything about the parking problem?
whether I’m interested in extending my
membership. Seemingly, if I sign up this month
I’ll get the first month at a reduced rate …
a) was I saying
B: Oh, before     f      there’s an invoice from the
1
b) I was saying
plumber here – can’t believe how much it costs
to get a boiler repaired! Things are going to be a c) getting back to
bit tight this month …
d) just want to add
A: Right, well as 2           it looks like I could save a
bit of money on my gym membership … e) I said

2 f) I forget

A: I can’t stand the way that these fashion g) reminds me of

magazines constantly push unrealistic
expectations. Who looks like that in real life? h) the same way about

B: Yeah, I feel 3           websites – some of those i) meant to say

models are unhealthily thin.
j) speaking at
A: Oh,            websites, have you seen the latest
4
k) what was I
story online about Kim?
l) should mention
B: Funny you 5           that – I was reading about it
earlier. Doesn’t she look awful? m) talking of
3 10

A: There’s this theory that as long as you have a

Total: 50
balanced diet, if you skip breakfast you …

B: Oh, hang on, I 6           we’re out of milk. Can

you pick some up later?

A: OK, but 7           what I was saying, this theory

reckons that missing a meal can actually have a
positive effect on your energy levels.

B: That 8           something my mum would say,

‘most important meal of the day, breakfast’.

A: Like 9           it’s about missing breakfast …

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