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Unit 1: Grammar and vocabulary test A advanced

Grammar 12 I know you’re busy until 8, but you join

A Complete the adverbial phrases and write us afterwards?
how, how often, when, where or why to show 13 you live in Africa when you were
what kinds of information they provide. younger?
0 All the food was laid out on the table. 14 you prefer to travel by taxi?
where
15 your mum be cross if we’re late?
1 the future, nobody will use cash any more.
C Correct the sentences which have

mistakes. Tick (✓) the correct sentences.
2 We often look for food restaurant bins. There is at least one correct sentence.
0 We went a couple of weeks ago to Paris.
A couple of weeks ago, we went to Paris. /
3 We save money growing all our We went to Paris a couple of weeks ago.

own vegetables.
16 Every then and now, I start a new exercise class.

4 I gave up my credit card stop myself
spending so much money. 17 Take a leaflet with you and then you can read
it at your convenience.

5 The whole family eats together
the weekend. 18 The mixture is made with adding 350 ml of
water to the flour.

6 I make most of my own clothes, but I do buy them
now and then. 19 He’s been for some time having guitar lessons.

7 We all enjoy a bit of luxury time to time. 20 Most people acquire second-hand goods for
reasons of economy.

8 The café was closed down reasons
of hygiene. 21 From time to time I still think of him and smile.

22 Carla learnt English with reading the subtitles

B Use the correct form of the words in the
on the television.
box to complete the negative questions.

should  ​would  ​could  ​do  ​will  ​
have  ​be  ​
ought
23 Leave those forms for the time being and
Oughtn’t I’ll deal with them later.
0 we help her with those bags?

9 we met before?
10 You look really ill. you see a doctor?
11 I recognise that painting. it by Picasso?

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D Write negative questions to complete these Vocabulary

exchanges using the words and phrases in A Tick (✓) the correct sentence in each pair.
brackets. Then say how the negative questions
are used. (Sometimes two answers are possible.) If you
0 a  buy a printer, I’ll throw in some ink
for free. ✓
A to confirm a belief My shopping came to £85 with thrown in.
b 
B to show surprise
C to express an opinion I’m
1 a  foraging for a dress to wear to Julia’s party.
D to make a suggestion We
b  spent the morning foraging for mushrooms.

We
2 a  barter eggs for vegetables from our
Isn’t
0 A:  that Jamie’s brother ?
neighbours.
(be Jamie’s brother) A
How much do you barter your carrots for?
b 
B: Yes, it must be. He looks just like him.
Cheap
3 a  imports are threatening our livelihood.
24 A: If you’re thinking of cancelling the party, If I pass my exams, I’m hoping for a livelihood
b 
? in medicine.
(speak to Rachel first)
B: I guess so. I’ll call her this evening to discuss it. Our
4 a  house has been up for grabs for over
a year, but we don’t have a buyer yet.
25 A:  ? I’d quite like these chairs, if they’re up for grabs.
b

(be the most fantastic concert)

Here
5 a  are some tips on how you can consume
B: It was – I’ve never been to a better gig.
less energy.
We can consume energy by remembering to
b 
26 A:  ? switch the lights off.
(ever eat Japanese food)
B: No, never. I’ve never fancied the idea of eating Would
6 a  you be able to drop me off at the station?
raw fish. I really ought to drop off going to the shops
b 
so often.
27 A:  ?
I’m sure I remember you speaking to him. The
7 a  products are stored in a sweatshop
(meet Al at Sophie’s party) next to the store.
B: Ah, yes, you’re right – I have met Al. I don’t want to buy clothes that have
b 
been made in a sweatshop.

28 A:  ? I’ve
8 a  worn these shoes several times,
(go to Crete last year) but they’re still in good condition.
B: Yes, in fact we’ve been there a few times. You should only buy the car if it has condition.
b 

29 If you’re getting up at four o’clock tomorrow

A: 
morning, ?
(get an early night tonight)
Yeah, I suppose so.
B: 

30 A:  ?
(be Patrick’s wife)
B: Yes, I think it is.

Score / 30

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B Choose the best ending for the sentences. C Complete these words used to talk about
Choose A, B or C. consumerism.
0 If you drop something off, you 0 to use something such as energy, fuel or goods
A let it fall to the ground.
c o n s u m e
B leave it at a place.
C reduce the amount of it. 16 to swap goods or services for other goods or
services
9 A piece of equipment that is in good working order b
A is always reliable.
17 the keeping of animals in a small area for business
B is working well at present.
C is in the correct position. f   f
18 not capable of continuing for a long time without
10 A skip is a container for
harming the environment
A throwing away large items.
B growing vegetables.
u
C storing products in a factory. 19 to search for the food that you need from trees,
bushes, etc.
11 Sustainable energy
f
A helps us to have a luxurious lifestyle.
B comes from sources that never run out. 20 capable of continuing for a long time without
C is created from coal and oil.
harming the environment
s
12 Second-hand goods
A have faults which make them cheaper.
D Complete the sentences using the correct
B are made abroad.
form of the words in the box.
C have been owned by someone else.

13 In factory farming, skip  ​

order  ​
livelihood  ​
grabs  ​
condition  ​
sweatshop
A animal products are made in factories.
B animals are kept in a small area. 0 It’s a well-used item but it’s still in good working
C animals are kept in natural conditions. order .

14 If a lifestyle is unsustainable, 21 A lot of furniture that is in perfectly good

A it costs too much to continue. currently ends up in landfill sites.
B people do not enjoy it at all.
22 I see there’s a kid’s bike up for
C there aren’t enough resources to continue
on the Freecycle website if you’re interested.
it forever.
23 I don’t want to wear clothing that’s been made in
15 If something is up for grabs, it
by ten-year-olds.
A is available to be taken.
B is small enough to hold in your hand. 24 Small farmers will lose their
C needs to be dealt with quickly. if companies like these come in and buy up the land.

25 A lot of perfectly edible food is being thrown into

quite needlessly.

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E Choose the correct option to complete

the sentences.
0 The seller described both items as being ‘in perfect
condition / state’.

26 If you’re after a wardrobe, there are two or three

up for grabs / takes on Freecycle at the moment.

27 Let’s say twenty pounds for the bike and I’ll throw /
hand in some lights too.

28 The printer is five years old but still in good working

order / function.

29 I could load the bike in the car and drop / throw

it off at the weekend, if you like.

30 You can pick up second- / used- hand furniture

pretty cheaply if you’re not too fussy about its
appearance.

Score / 30

Total score / 60

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