Short test 5A (Unit 5)

Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the correct
missing words. Use the correct word
form.
1 Being an a_________ can be stressful when
the numbers don’t add up.
2 My sister b_________ the neighbour’s two
small children twice a week.
3 U_________ is very low in my country. Nearly
everybody has a job.
4 My husband is going to be p_________! His
boss is very satisfied with his work.
5 I might not get the job. There were two other
c_________ at the interview.
Mark: ___ / 5
2 Circle the correct word in each sentence.
1 My grandmother gave out / back / up playing
tennis when she was too old for exercising.
2 My father wasn’t happy in his last job, so he
quit and now he’s retired / unemployed / in
charge of.
3 Mr Hardy is a teacher / director / coach for a
basketball team in Barcelona.
4 When you are invited to a job interview, you
should bring your CV / contract / salary.
5 The teacher’s opportunity / attitude / attention
towards children is very positive.
Mark: ___ / 5
Grammar
4 Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verb in brackets (past simple,
present perfect simple or continuous).
John Jenny, ¹__________________ (you /
think) about our summer holiday yet?
Jenny Not really. We ²__________________
(go) to Crete last year. What about Cyprus?
³__________________ (you / ever / be) there?
John Not yet, but one of my colleagues
⁴__________________ (visit) it six months ago,
so I can ask him for details …
Jenny Great! I ⁵__________________ (not / fly)
anywhere since our last holiday!
Mark: ___ / 5
5 Circle the correct word in each sentence.
1 I don’t have many / much free time on
weekdays, because I work long hours.
2 Just few / a few people learn Latin now.
3 Hardly some / any people buy CDs.
4 I’ve little / a little money on me, so I’ll pay.
5 I’d like any / some sugar in my tea.
Mark: ___ / 5
6 Complete the sentences with the correct
words (A–D).
1 Kevin hasn’t been to London ___.
A ever B yet C since D already

3 Complete the sentences with the 2 I’m not thirsty, I’ve ___ had some juice.
appropriate prepositions in the correct A yet B since C for D just
place.
3 I can’t find ___ cheese in the fridge.
1 We have to complain the manager of the
restaurant. The food was terrible. A some Ba C any D little

2 My friend is very generous. She gives the 4 Why are ___ the shops closed?
things she doesn’t need any more.
A many B few C any D all
3 The hotel Ritz looks for a new receptionist. I’d
5 Jenny met Kevin ___ year.
like to apply this job.
A last B ago C since D for
4 My brother lost his job last week, so he is work
now. Mark: ___ / 5
5 This week my dad is work, because he is ill.
TOTAL: ___ /
Mark: ___ / 5 30

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Short test 5B (Unit 5)
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the correct
missing words. Use the correct word form.
1 Being a v_________ is very hard when the
animals can’t be saved.
2 Every summer I have a t_________ job in my
uncle’s company.
3 My father’s business is not very big, there are
just four e_________.
4 Our teacher is very s_________. There are no
exceptions to the rules.
5 My actual job is b_________. I have to find a
new one, because I need more money.
Mark: ___ / 5
Grammar
4 Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verb in brackets (past simple,
present perfect simple or continuous).
John Jenny, ¹__________________ (you / see)
the new film with Meryl Streep yet?
Jenny Iron Lady? No, I haven’t. I
²__________________ (read) books about
Margaret Thatcher since I was ten.
³__________________ (it / be) good?
John Excellent. I ⁴__________________ (not /
hear) anybody saying anything bad about it …
Jenny Great, let’s go see it! I
5
__________________ (not / can) go to the cinema
yesterday, but today I can.

2 Circle the correct word in each sentence. Mark: ___ / 5

1 My mum’s job is mostly outdoor / office-based / 5 Choose the correct word in each sentence.
offered. She is a gardener.
1 How much / many money do you earn?
2 My husband wants to sign / promote / quit his
2 You need a few / few good friends to rely on.
job and look for a new one.
3 There’s hardly some / any tea left.
3 I got some work interview / experience / time
when I worked for that company last year. 4 Would you like any / some coffee?

4 Babysitting is not just about taking orders / 5 Hurry! There’s only a little / little time!
telling stories / dealing with customers. You have
Mark: ___ / 5
to prepare meals for children as well.
5 Sue has always loved cakes. No wonder she 6 Complete the sentences with the correct
became a baker / waitress / receptionist. words (A–D).
1 Steven last did the washing-up ages ___.
Mark: ___ / 5
A ago B yet C since D already
3 Complete the sentences with the
appropriate prepositions in the correct 2 He’s read ___ books by JK Rowling.
place. A already B any C a little D a lot of
1 We have to complain our hotel room. The
3 I can’t find ___ milk in the fridge.
bathroom is so dirty!
A some Ba C any D little
2 The CD I bought is scratched! I will give it to the
shop and get a refund. 4 I don’t have ___ information about it.

3 That restaurant is looking for a new waitress. I’d A many B much C some D an
like to apply the job. 5 It’s been a long time ___ I played the piano.
4 I’d like to become a doctor and have a career A already B yet C since D for
healthcare.
Mark: ___ / 5
5 Please pay attention what I am saying!

Mark: ___ / 5 TOTAL ___ / 30

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