Test Units 1–3 Extension

VOCABULARY 3 Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct

preposition.
1 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. 0 care for a child, teaching him or her how to behave
bring up
account after crime novel delivery
1 manage or cope with a particular situation
do volunteer work go to the gym insurance keep fit
deal
main character order plan to was published
2 return money that you borrowed from somebody
pay
0 Free European travel insurance when you open a bank
3 turn the pages of a book quickly and look at them
account with us today.
without reading everything
1 My favourite , Lying in Wait, by Alexa
flick
Song, in 2005.
4 take something from the place it is kept, for example
2 This summer I to do something
money from a bank
to help my local community so I’m going to
get
.
5 start doing something new, such as a new hobby
3 I don’t always have time to ,
take
but I know I should do exercise every day to
. 5
4 My favourite part of the novel is when the Vocabulary total 15
Harry meets his real parents for the
first time waiting for so long. GRAMMAR
5 Free with every
when you spend over £20 for this weekend only. 1 Complete the conversation with the present simple or
5 present continuous form of the verbs below.

come have look for open phone search

2 Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
0 Sam, look at this ...: ‘Sam, can you put the rubbish out, Shop assistant: Style Shop, how can I help?
please? Thanks!’ Karen: Hello, I 0 ’m phoning about an item I’ve seen on your
A note B notice C letter website.
1 ... is doing the jobs around the house when my mum is Shop assistant: What item 1  you
sick. particularly ?
A Laziness B Helpfulness C Selfishness Karen: It’s the Breton striped T-shirt. 2 
2 The charity focuses on helping children who suffer ... you it in stock?
poverty. Shop assistant: Yes, there are two left. Would you like me
A for B of C from to put it aside for you?
3 I don’t understand the ... of my new video game. Karen: That would be great. My sister 3 
into the store this afternoon.
A instructions B catalogue C flyer
Shop assistant: Yes, certainly.
4 The fund-raising event succeeded ... raising £5 million for
Karen: One last thing. I 4  just
people affected by conflict. on the website for your opening times,
A of B to C in but I can’t find any details.
5 One ... technique I use is to lie on my bed and listen to Shop assistant: The store 5  from 9am
chill-out music. until 6pm today.
A reduction Karen: Thanks a lot. Bye.
B relaxation 5
C concentration
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2 Complete the questions and write answers using the
present perfect simple and for or since.
0 How long have you known (you / know) your best friend?
I / know / her / two years
I’ve known her for two years.
1 How long (they / live)
in their current house? they / live / 2012
2 How long (she / have)
that old copy of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?
she / have / she was a child
3 How long (he / own)
his e-book reader? he / own / three months
4 How long (you / be able)
to speak English fluently? I / be able to speak / a year
5 How long (she / be) a
student at your present school? she / be / 2010
5 C we (can) pay with a debit card.
3 Write sentences using the future continuous form of
the verbs below.
arrive deliver encourage get give welcome
A park clean-up and tree-planting morning run by
Westbury Council
At 8am on Sunday morning next week, …
0 a Council member will be welcoming people to the park.
1 volunteers at the park.
2 one of the organizers 1 My sister paid full price for the sunglasses. They weren’t
out information about the morning to the volunteers.
3 the park manager the
park clean-up equipment ready.
4 Acton Garden Centre If .
the trees for planting.
5 the other organizer taking place.
other people to get involved.
5 4 Simon failed his exam. He didn’t revise enough.
4 Complete the first conditional sentences with the
correct form of the verbs in brackets.
0 If you do some exercises every morning, it will help you
wake up. (help / do)
1 What you when
you your exams? (finish / do)
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2 If you stressed, you
to concentrate well at school. (be / not be able)
3 Who Adam with
when he to the USA? (stay / go)
4 If I regular revision breaks, I
a headache. (get / not take)
5 When Louise eating a balanced diet,
she to deal with her stress levels
better. (be able / start)
5
5 Match the parts of the second conditional sentences
and complete them.
0 I would lend (lend) John the money he needs A
1 I (not complain) about the music _
2 If my friends (behave) dishonestly, _
3 Unless the clothes (be) reduced, _
4 Kim (not lie) to someone _
5 If the shop (take) cards, _
A if I knew (know) he was trustworthy.
B I (not buy) for them.
D if it (not be) so loud.
E unless she (have) a good reason to.
F I (be) really disappointed in them.
5
6 Rewrite the sentences using the third conditional.
0 I complained to the manager. They didn’t give me a
refund.
I wouldn’t have complained to the manager if they had given
me a refund.
reduced.
My sister .
2 Helen wasn’t feeling well. She didn’t go to the party.
3 We didn‘t go to the charity event. We didn’t know it was
We .
Simon .
5 I didn’t have any spare change. I couldn’t give any money
to the man collecting for charity.
If .
5
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 READING
1 Read Olivia’s blog and answer the questions. Why…
My Life and Me
0 ... is Olivia thinking about doing yoga?
by Olivia
To deal with her stress and to relax.
‘Problems, plans and dilemmas’ is the theme of this 1 ... did her friend recommend yoga?
week’s blog. Here are my thoughts…
2 ... doesn’t Olivia tell her friend how she feels?
Stressed or chilled out?

Stressed out. School work, exams, deadlines and 3 ... does Olivia have a problem with her friend?
social life, I’m constantly worried. So I’ve decided
to try and get my life back! One relaxation idea my 4 ... is she planning to get fit?
friend suggested is yoga. I’ve watched some videos on
YouTube, it looks great. She said if I find time to slow 5 ... has her brother taken up running and cycling?
down, I will sleep better and feel more relaxed. So I’m
giving it a go. 6 ... does she say ‘I’ve been inspired to get active’?

Problems
7 ... would Olivia lie to a friend?
I really don’t know what to do guys, can you help? I
have this friend that always copies my style. If I buy
7
a pair of jeans, she’ll purchase the same ones. She’s
now got the same trainers as me and even the same 2 Read Olivia’s blog again and decide if the sentences
haircut! She has also copied my signature aviator are true, false or not mentioned. Correct the false
sunglasses. I don’t know what she would think if I sentences.
told her how I felt. What would you do? Suggestions
0 Olivia wrote about problems, plans and dilemmas in her
welcome!
last week blog.
This month, I’m planning to… Not mentioned
Do more exercise and get fit. I spend too long in front 1 Olivia is stressed out just about school.
of my computer. I’ll start yoga as you know, but I’m
also going to go to the gym with my brother. He has 2 She has already started doing yoga.

recently taken up running and cycling, he’s training for
3 She doesn’t like wearing the same clothes as other
a triathlon. He’ll be raising money for a local children’s
people.
charity. I’ve been inspired to get active. Anyone else
keeping fit? Do you have a goal? Leave a comment. 4 She has the same haircut as one of her friends.
I’d love to hear about it!
Moral dilemmas – what I would do. 5 She has never been to the gym before.
As always I ask you to post a dilemma and I tell you
what I would do. This week’s dilemma was posted 6 She is planning to take part in a triathlon.

by Alison256, she asked: If your friend bought you a
7 She would only lie to impress her friends.
birthday present you didn’t like, would you say it was

nice? 8 Her followers can read her next blog post soon.
Great question, Alison256! Well, yes, I think I would. At
the end of the day, it’s the thought that counts. I don’t
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think telling a white lie to spare someone’s feelings
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their feelings. Do you agree?
OK, guys. I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s post. I’ll
write again at the weekend. Bye!

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 LISTENING WRITING
1 12 Listen to a radio programme and answer the 1 Complete the sentences with the words or expressions
questions. below.

0 What type of novels are Tom and Holly discussing? a lot of people said that consequently
They are discussing coming-of-age novels. no one realised that so therefore what’s more
1 What was the first thing that Holly wanted the books on
her list to be?
0 She didn’t bring her receipt. Consequently she couldn’t

exchange the item.

1 The plot line of the novel was boring
2 What was the second thing that Holly wanted the books
I found it difficult to finish the book.
on her list to be?
2 On the one hand, having a credit card can be useful if

you have to pay off a large payment.

you can use it to pay for items online.
3 Which book tells a story about friendship?
3 listening to relaxing music is the

easiest way to de-stress, which is surprising as many

people in my class love music.
4 Which of Holly’s favourite books is a romantic novel?
4 exercise helped them to decrease

their stress levels, including my teacher who says she

runs every morning before school.
5 What two things does The Adventures of Huckleberry
5 The writer didn’t have any experience of war himself
Finn deal with?
the book wasn’t very realistic.

5
5
2 Write a discussion essay about a book you have
read recently in 150-175 words. Remember to
2 12 Listen again and complete the reviews.
include information about the book, your opinion,
Holly’s first favourite coming-of-age novel is 0 To Kill a a recommendation and a conclusion.
Mockingbird. It was published in 1 

. The author of the book was 2 

. It’s set in 3  .
The main themes of the novel include    4
.
5
  was published in 1847.
It was written by 6  . The
7
main character, Jane, stays  
and determined throughout the story despite having to
deal with many difficult people.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in
8
  . The story is about
9
  . The main character
in the story is 10  .

10
Listening total 15



10
Writing total 15
Speaking 10
TOTAL 100

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