Name _______________________________________
B1 Unit test 4A
1 Answer the questions about connected speech.
1 When a word ends with a vowel sound and the next
word begins with a consonant, we sometimes add a
/w/ or /j/ sound to link the words. True or false?
2  Listen to the following phrases/sentences and
decide which two have a /w/ sound added to them.
a The show is going to end now.
b Come inside.
c So has he.
d So do they.
e Go upstairs.
3 Listen to the following phrases and decide which
two have a /j/ sound added to them.
a We hope so.
b We are busy.
c He never does that.
d the funny story
e me and my friend
2 points for each correct answer 10
2  Jack has left a voicemail message for his
colleague. Listen to the message and write the
missing words.
Hi, Andrew. It’s Jack. I just wanted to let you know
that my train’s a bit late this morning. Don’t worry,
though – I’m on my way! But I don’t want
1
____________________ you both to be late for the
appointment, so could you go ahead to Mr Blackwell’s
office? I think that’s 2____________________ thing to
do. When you get to the offices,
3
____________________ and wait in the reception
area. I’ll come straight there. I think I’ll be there at
about twenty 4____________________. Text me if
there’s a problem. See 5____________________ about
half an hour. Bye.
2 points for each correct answer 10
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3 Complete the text about Marta with phrases in
the box. There are three extra phrases that you
don’t need.
passed her exams got married
started her own business moved house
spent some time abroad had a baby
lived with her partner changed career
Marta studied economics at university in her
hometown in Poland, and when she left in 2008, she
1
____________________. She returned to Poland in
2009, and 2____________________ in the capital city,
Warsaw. Not long after that, she met a wonderful man
called Wojtek and they soon became a couple. Marta
3
____________________ for a few years and they
4
____________________ in 2012. A year later, they
5
____________________, a little girl called Kasia.
2 points for each correct answer 10
4 Complete the diary entry. Use one word in each
space.
I can’t wait for Saturday! I’m travelling to Budapest to
catch up with my friend Reka. She’s Hungarian, and
we met many years 1__________ while we were both
working for a large software company in Australia. I
haven’t seen her for about fifteen years. We
2
__________ communicating again on Facebook
3
__________ month, and I learnt that she only lives an
hour away from Debrecen – the town where I live
now. That’s why I love 4__________ internet! We’re
having lunch together at one o’clock, and then in the
5
__________, we’re going to a concert.
2 points for each correct answer 10
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5 Complete the sentences using the correct form of 7 Read the dialogue between two friends. Put the
the verb in brackets. Use be going to or the words in italics in the correct order to complete
present continuous. the dialogue.

1 I ____________________ my boss at three o’clock Igor Hi, Eva! How are things?
to discuss plans for next year. (meet)
Eva I’m fine.
2 Vlad ____________________ his dentist later
1
today. (see) Igor you / doing / are / anything
3 ____________________ a tweet about the concert ____________________ tomorrow?
to everyone later? (you send) Eva Tomorrow? No … Why?
4 We ____________________ pizza and salad for
dinner tonight. (have) Igor Well, a few of us are going ice skating.
2
5 I ____________________ that new film about fancy / you / joining / do
China at the weekend. (download) ____________________ us?
6 We ____________________ our new barbecue at Eva That’d be awesome! I used to go ice skating
our party tomorrow. (use) all the time when I lived in Sweden!
7 Kazumi ____________________ at the end of
Igor Cool. You’re probably really good at it, then!
June. (get married)
8 Everyone ____________________ football after Eva Well, I wouldn’t win any medals!
work. Why don’t you join us? (play) Igor So, let’s decide when we should meet you.
9 Stefan ____________________ some new furniture 3
any / the morning / is / for / you / good
for his apartment when he moves in. (buy) ____________________?
10 Jacek and Anya ____________________ drinking
coffee. (give up) Eva Yes, that’s fine.
4
Igor we / shall / meet ____________________ at
1 point for each correct answer 10 the ice rink at 11?
6 Match 1–5 to a–e to make complete sentences. 5
Eva meet / we / could ____________________
There is one ending that you don’t need. at the station instead? I’m not sure where the
ice rink is.
1 I thought I would be late for my interview, ___
2 I get really annoyed sometimes ___ Igor Of course!
3 I was wondering where you got your tablet ___ Eva Great. I’m really looking forward to it!
4 My friends love sending texts, ___
5 I got a very good grade for my essay, ___ 2 points for each correct answer 10

a so I’m in a good mood today.

b because I decided to get the train.
c because I’m thinking of buying a new one.
d but luckily I got there just in time.
e so I get lots of them every day.
f when my colleagues don’t do their work properly.

2 points for each correct answer 10

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8 Read the notices on a university noticeboard. D

Choose the correct heading 1–5 for each notice.
Group X Concert – 24 May
There are two notices that you don’t need.
The coach leaves from the car park on Tuesday at 6.30.
1 This activity takes place once a week for a limited
Limited number of seats left
time. ___
2 You can go here if you’re a beginner. ___ No entry to coach without a concert ticket
3 It’s important to arrive at this place on time. ___ To book your place, email carla@coachseat.com
4 You can buy something at a good price from this
person. ___ E
5 You must show something if you want to use this.
Asian Film Evening
___
A Come and watch Bollywood Bonanza this Wednesday
@ 20.00 at The New Theatre
University Basketball Team Training Session
Free admission and a selection of Indian snacks are
Where: Cavendish Hall provided
When: Thursday 6th May One night only!
Time: 7 p.m.
F
We’re going to choose the team for the next match, so
Musical instruments for sale
don’t be late!
Selection of second-hand violins and guitars
B
Going cheap for a quick sale
Japanese Language Classes
Contact: Jan Mortier, Room 152, C Block
New Time: 6.30 every Tuesday and Thursday
Tel: 079399 251 251
Intermediate Class: Room D520
G
Advanced Class: Room D521
Fancy learning to dance?
Beginner’s Class: cancelled until further notice
Classes every Monday night at 8 p.m. in Woodward
C Hall
University Film Club Choose from Spanish Flamenco Dancing or Egyptian
Help needed every Wednesday evening until June to Belly Dancing
set up room for Film Club meeting All levels welcome
Maximum 1 hour No special clothes necessary
No pay, but as many free films as you want!
2 points for each correct answer 10
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9 Complete the text with the correct form of the
verb in brackets. Use the infinitive with to or the
-ing form.
Will Scott is a scientist who lives in London. He loves
his job and enjoys 1__________ (work) in the
laboratory with his colleagues. At the moment, Will’s
doing some research and he hopes 2__________
(develop) some medicine to help people with heart
problems. In fact, his dream is 3__________ (see) a
world where everyone has a healthy heart. Will spent
some time at a hospital in Miami in the US last year
and he plans 4__________ (go) back there later this
year. He’d like 5__________ (move) to Miami one day
because he likes 6__________ (be) in the sun, but his
girlfriend, Laura, can’t imagine 7__________ (live)
anywhere apart from London. They’ve decided
8
__________ (stay) where they are for now because
Laura needs 9__________ (complete) her studies, and
she’s agreed 10__________ (think) about going abroad
when she has some work experience.
1 point for each correct answer 10
10 Complete the sentences with a, b or c.
1 I prefer to ____________________ online. It’s
more up to date.
a deal with emails b read the news
c log on
2 A Do you ____________________?
B No, but I’m going to start using Twitter soon.
a use social media b do online banking
c download films
3 When I get up, I ____________________, check
my emails and then my Facebook page.
a chat online b log on
c use social media
4 Nowadays, many people ____________________.
It’s great because you don’t even have to leave
home for that!
a deal with emails b do research
c do online banking
5 I miss my boyfriend when he’s away on business,
but we ____________________ all the time.
a do research b chat online
c download apps

2 points for each correct answer 10

Unit test 4A total 100

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