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END-of-COURSE: grammar and vocabulary test A Level 1

Grammar C For questions 11–15, choose the correct

A For questions 1–5, choose the correct answer. Choose A, B, or C.
answer. Choose A, B, or C. 11 If Peter had seen the letter, he very upset.
A would have been
1 What for dinner tonight?
B had been
A are we having
C will have been
B will we have
C are we have
12 I really regret up the piano.
A giving
2 I don’t understand is his willingness to risk B give
his life. C to give
A How
13 I’d prefer a room.
B That
A not sharing
C What
B to not share

3 Maisie is  sister. C not to share

A Joe and Tom’s 14 We want to encourage our students

B Joe and Toms’ for themselves.
C Joe’s and Tom’s A thinking
B to think
4 We didn’t succeed  her. C think
A to persuade
15 His coat is still here so he have left.
B in persuading
A can’t
C for persuading
B must

5 I imagined him to ride a horse. C may

A try
D Choose the correct option to complete the
B tried
conversation. There are three extra options.
C trying

must   ​can’t   ​to study   ​might   ​rather   ​
B Complete the sentences. Choose the prefer   ​mustn’t   ​studying
correct words and phrases.
Sandra: Where’s Oscar? Do you have any idea?
6 In spite of / However ill-health, she kept a very
positive attitude. Keith:  o, but he (16)
N have gone far
because his cell phone is here. I guess he
7 They advised us don’t / not to carry too much money (17) have stepped out to go to the
with us. store to get some milk—that’s a possibility.

8 If John had heard her speech, he had / would have Sandra: Do you know if he’s going out tonight?
been appalled. Keith:  o, but I’d (18)
N he stayed in and
helped me with my essay, to be honest.
9 She was very unhelpful. In addition to / Furthermore,
she was extremely rude. Sandra:  h, are you still writing that essay? You spend
O
your life (19) !
10 She announced that she must / had to leave early Keith:  o, I don’t! I try (20)
N for six hours
at the end of yesterday’s meeting. a day. That’s what my professors recommend.
That’s not the whole of my life!
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E For questions 21–25, choose the correct 32 We can get both David’s and Phoebe’s bikes
answer. Choose A, B, or C. in the garage.
We can get both David and Phoebe’s bikes
21 I’m really hungry! tennis all afternoon.
in the garage.
A I’ve been playing
B I’d played 33 I’d rather get there earlier, if possible.
C I’ve play I’d rather to get there earlier, if possible.

22 I’m not really interested  photography. 34 Paul is opposed to eat meat on principle.
A about Paul is opposed to eating meat on principle.
B of
C in 35 We’re going away for a few days but exactly
what we’re going, we haven’t decided.
23 Our mother was always us to clean our rooms. We’re going away for a few days but exactly
A tell where we’re going, we haven’t decided.
B told
C telling G For questions 36–40, choose the correct
answer. Choose A, B, or C.
24 Where have you been? more than an hour.
A I’ve been waiting
36 I’d heard a lot about Marie I’d never met her.
A despite
B I’m waiting
B although
C I’ve waited
C however
25 They offered him free accommodation
his salary. 37 Would you rather to him alone?
A as a result of A to speak

B besides that B speaking

C in addition to C speak

38 I’ve spent the entire day on these figures.

F Check (✓) the correct sentence in each pair.
A working
26 They specifically discuss womens’ issues B work
on the show. C for working
They specifically discuss women’s issues
on the show.  39 These are special ovens for  pizzas.
A cook
27 Oh no! I forgot to pick up the keys! B cooking
Oh no! I forgot picking up the keys! C to cook

28 She’s incapable of to think logically. 40 I hope you remembered the door.

She’s incapable of thinking logically. A to lock
B locking
29 By ten o’clock, I had finally completed the report.
C lock
By ten o’clock, I was finally completed the report.
Score / 40
30 Surely he must have tried out the restaurant
before he made the reservation.
Surely he must try out the restaurant before
he made the reservation.

31 Don’t waste your time trying to impress others!

Don’t waste your time to try to impress others!

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Vocabulary C For questions 11–15, choose the correct

A For questions 1–5, choose the correct answer. Choose A, B, or C.
answer. Choose A, B or C. 11 Most of our products are in Italy.
A generated
1 We should all have the free speech.
B personalized
A responsibility of
C manufactured
B right to
C values of
12 These people have to a few dollars a week.
A come up with
2 From early childhood, she had a strong
B afford
for fame.
C live on
A desire
B will
13 She always buys designer clothes, I get mine
C feeling
from charity shops.
A whereas
3 This wonderful shows a typical Swiss valley.
B unlike
A portrait
C in contrast
B subject
C landscape
14 Should we meet up to the plans for the party?
A go over
4 Our charity aims to provide help for  children.
B write down
A unemployed
C cross off
B worthless
C underprivileged
15 The use of knives in the ceremony is only .
A risky
5 Beijing was one of the first in China.
B philanthropic
A settlements
C symbolic
B sites
C alleys
D Complete the sentences. Choose the
B Match the sentence halves. correct words and phrases.
6 You’re risking your 16 I firmly believe that rich people have a
responsibility / will / right to give money to the poor.
7 We decided to play it
8 They’re bringing out a new 17 We still don’t have any firm proof / experiment /
theory that this causes the disease.
9 I thought I’d take
10 If you don’t accept the place now, you run the 18 A small town like this simply cannot generate /
boost / sustain three supermarkets.
a safe and buy a car that we knew was good.
b risk of losing it. 19 The annual winter fair has become a ritual /
c life by going out on a mountain in that sort tradition / heritage for this village.
of weather.
20 You can see Rebecca in the background of this
d a chance and see what happened.
picture but she’s a bit out of subject / focus / side.
e range of children’s toys.

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E For questions 21–25, choose the correct 32 They established a to promote

answer. Choose A, B, or C. education in this high-poverty region.

21 He has a about why teenagers need so 33 The old town is full of markets and winding
much sleep. .
A research
B theory 34 from war-torn neighboring
C proof countries now badly need our help.

22 His design for an electric car never really . 35 The to succeed is what gets the
A drew up runner to the finishing line.
B caught on
C brought out
G For questions 36–40, choose the correct
23 We’re hoping that our new company website will
answer. Choose A, B, or C.
more business.
A sustain 36 These old railroads are part of our .
B boost A tradition

C generate B ritual
C heritage
24 Many of these people are still living in .
A poverty 37 She’s so scary, I’d never to argue with her.
B injustice A dare
C security B risk

25 They have never experienced the of loss. C set

A thrill
38 They a fantastic idea for a new video game.
B agony
A planned out
C desire
B drew up
C came up with
F Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the nouns from the box. 39 Our shampoos are never on animals.
A tested

subject   ​thrill   ​refugee   ​alley   ​
will   ​research   ​ B experimented

foundation   ​assessment   ​
heart   ​failure C researched

26 Enjoy a perfect wedding party deep in the 40 I didn’t want to the risk of losing so
of the English countryside. much money.
A set
27 Sadly, their attempts at landing the rocket ended in B get
. C run

28 The of the painting is believed to Score / 40

be a peasant boy from the local village.
Total score / 80
29 A risk was carried out to
determine whether wildlife in the area would
be affected.

30 The charity conducts into all

aspects of cancer.

31 Nothing compares with the

of car racing.

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