Unit 8 1A

Grammar
1 Report the underlined sentences in the dialogues. Change pronouns where necessary.
Lisa 1
You’ve got a really nice mobile, Gary.
Gary Thanks. 2I’ve had it since my birthday. 3I really like my new phone.
Lisa said Gary 1_______________________________________________ .
Gary told her 2_______________________________________________ .
And he said 3_______________________________________________ .

Mel 4
My parents are taking me to Paris on Monday.
Max Cool. 5You must put some photos of Paris on Instagram.
Mel told Max 4_______________________________________________ .
Max said 5_______________________________________________ .

Mark:
___ / 5

2 Report the statements. Change pronouns and phrases for time and place where necessary.
3 We’ll call you tomorrow.
Mark and Fran told us _______________________________________________ .
4 I’m going to have my birthday party here next week.
Tessa said _______________________________________________ .
5 I dropped my phone and broke it yesterday.
Josh told me _______________________________________________ .
6 We can’t help you with your homework now.
The girls told John _______________________________________________ .
7 My sister is getting married next weekend.
Matt said _______________________________________________ .

Mark:
___ / 5

Oxford Solutions Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Short Test 1A

Vocabulary
8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs and phrases below.
leave listen to not recharge put top up

1 Kelly wasn’t at home when I called, so we ________________ her a message.

2 When Mum is travelling for her job, she often phones the office and ________________ her voicemail.
3 Jake went into a shop and ________________ the credit on his mobile.
4 I ________________ my phone last night, so the battery is very low.
5 I’m going to ________________ you on the loudspeaker, so everyone can hear what you’re saying.

Mark:
___ / 5

9 Match the parts of the sentences.

1 The phone rang for ages, but 
2 The line is really bad. It’s 
3 Sorry I’m not at home at the moment, but leave 
4 When you get on the plane, you must 
5 I tried to apologise to Matt, but he 

10 starting to break up.

11 remember to switch off your mobile phone.
12 hung up on me.
13 nobody picked it up.
14 your number, and I’ll get back to you.

Mark:
___ / 5

Total: ___ /
20

Oxford Solutions Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 8 Short Test 1A