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Young Adults Intermediate Final Test

A) Language and Grammar Part.
1- Tick the correct answers.
1 If you are patient, do you get angry a)Yes, you do. b)No, you
quickly? don’t.

2 Should you eat something that is a)Yes, you should. b)No, you
poisonous? shouldn’t.
3 If something is filthy, is it very dirty?
a)Yes, it is. b)No, it
isn’t.
4 Do pilots migrate? a)Yes, they do. b)No, they
don’t.
5 Does the Earth have an atmosphere? a)Yes, it does. b)No, it
doesn't.
6 Do astronomers study rocks and caves? a)Yes, they do. b)No,
they don’t.
7 If something is essential, can you live a)Yes, you can. b)No, you
without it? can’t.

2- Circle the incorrect option.

1 Goods are often … overseas.

a) realised b) shipped c) manufactured
2 Last night’s … was fantastic.
a) ballet b) rehearsal c) lyrics
3 The children loved watching the ….
a) portrait b) cartoon c) animation
4 The actor really captured his …
a) personality b) recognition c) style
5 Cooking … can vary.
a) methods b) styles c) forces
6 We watched the bird ….
a) soar b) support c) descend
7 The plane … despite the wind.
a) took off b) landed c) flapped
8 He … his mistake.
a) assembled b) realised c) ignored

3- Complete the sentences with “TO” if necessary.

1-Students are allowed ____ use the computers at lunchtime.

2-He wanted to go parachuting, but his parents didn’t let him ____ do it.
3-He spoke at length, but we still couldn’t ____ understand his point.
 4-They agreed ____ lend her the money.
5-We will ____ land 20 minutes after our estimated arrival time.
6-I can’t wait ____ see the look on her face.
7-I forgot ____ take the meat out of the freezer.
8-In future, she hopes ____ find a better-paid job.

4- Complete the questions using question tags.

1He’s very generous, ___ ___? 5Geese fly in a formation, ____ ____?
2You’re a bit self-conscious, ___ ___? 6People should take responsibility for their actions, __ __?
3Your sister is very bossy, ___ ___? 7Silk is a kind of material, ____ ___?
4Some snakes are poisonous, ___ __? 8Bats are the only mammals that can fly, ___ __?

5- Rewrite these sentences using the present passive.

1 Workers assemble the parts in the factory.

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2 Machines harvest the crops.
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3 The warehouse stores the goods.
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4 The farmer plants the seeds every October.
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5 They fit solar panels onto new houses.
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6 They protect seagulls despite many people thinking they are pests.
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6- Read the sentences. Rewrite them if the verb is separable.

1 Please remember to turn off the computer when you have finished.
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2 He can’t log in because he’s forgotten his password and username.
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3 His outfit made him stand out in the crowd.
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4 They put together the plan which turned out to be a huge success.
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5 We called off the party because Grandma had to go to hospital.
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6 She left because she wasn’t able to fit in at her new school.
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7- Read and match the sentences.

1 I had no idea what the painting meant. a) See! I told you that you shouldn’t judge a
book by its cover.
2 The trumpets are playing too loudly. b) The animators could add a bit more
excitement to it.
 3 The cartoon is a bit boring.
4 I wish my mum was a bit trendier.
5 Look! My new jumper has got a hole in it.
6 That book was actually very good.
c) The manufacturers should insist on better
quality.
d) The conductor should tell them to lower
the volume.
e) She could at least buy some fashionable
jeans.
f) The artist should have written something
to explain it.

8-Circle the correct letter.

1- We ..............since four o´clock, but she hasn´t arrived yet.
a) are waiting b) have been waiting c) were waiting
2- I ............. to call my mother for an hour, but I still can´t reach her.
a) am trying b) have been trying c) was trying
3- She works at the supermarket, ..... she?
a) don´t b) isn´t c) doesn´t
4- Before our parents arrived, I …. the dishes.
a) had already b) am already c) have already
5- Christine had seen this movie before, ....... she?
a) hasn´t b) has c) hadn´t
6- By the time they ….. to open the door, the thief had already left.
a) were trying b) tried c) had tried
7- Every time I…. that song I want to dance.
a) Will hear b) hear c) have heard

8- We can't buy any tickets because we ….. all our money.

a) Spent b) had spent c) have spent

9- Your eyes are red. ….. ?

a) Have you been crying? b) are you crying? c) had you been crying?

10- When I was a student I ….. in Paris for a few months.

a) Had lived b) lived c) have lived

9- Circle the correct option. In some cases, both might be correct.

(1) Playing / To play in an orchestra can have huge benefits. Nowadays, it’s difficult
(2) competing / to competing for a place at university and it’s important that you stand
out from the crowd. (3) Gaining / To gain work experience in a relevant area would be
one way (4) boosting / to boost your chances, but perhaps a more enjoyable way would
be (5) playing / to play in an orchestra. And (6) looking / to look good on your CV
isn’t the only benefit. Studies have shown that (7) performing /to perform with a
group of people, whether it’s (8) singing / to sing in a choir, (9) playing / to play in a
team or (10) performing / to perform in an orchestra can greatly reduce stress and
improve self-confidence.

|0-Read the pairs of sentences and complete each pair using the gerund or the
infinitive of the word in brackets.
1 (act) Are you interested in ________? He moved to America ________ in a TV show.

2 (dance) She goes to her bedroom ___________. __________ is very good for you.

3 (believe) __________ in yourself is important. It’s important _________ in yourself.

4 (download) __________ music is a popular hobby amongst teens. You can use my tablet
___________ the song.

B) Reading Part.
1- Read. Then read the statements and write T (true) or F (false).

The art of mixing When you first go into a club and hear the loud, thumping music, you
might be mistaken for believing that it all sounds the same. But the sounds that come
from different DJs are as different as the DJs themselves. Although DJs are mixing
other people’s music, there is plenty of opportunity to insert their own creativity into the
mix. Nowadays, just the style of the mixing can make DJs into recognised, and very
wealthy, musicians in their own right. Successful DJs don’t only learn the technical
aspects of mixing – they ‘feel’ the music. Most DJs would agree that training their ‘ear’
is the easy part – they can spend time listening to tracks over and over again to discover
what the performers – and indeed, the sound engineers – have created. But, like in most
other areas of life, some people are simply blessed with raw, natural talent. And, like in
most other areas of life, these lucky few will become the most successful.

1 According to the article, the writer made a mistake when he first went to a club. ____
2 The writer believes that the sounds that DJs create are all very similar. ____
3 According to the writer, a DJs personal creativity can be heard in the tracks he/she plays. ____
4 Some DJs have become famous by mixing music. ____
5 Some DJs have made a lot of money from mixing music. ____
6 The writer believes that the best DJs are the ones who listen to the most music. ____

2- Before you read. Scan the text and find the answers to these questions.

1 What is the name of the film? ____________

2 Who directed it? ____________
3 Is this his first film? ____________
4 How many films has he directed? ____________
5 What is Angelica Hernandez’s job? ____________

Have you ever dreamt of becoming an engineer? Perhaps you want to programme robots, or
build an earthquake-proof tower? A new film, which was released in cinemas last week to
coincide with Engineering Week, promotes just such ambitions. Aimed at attracting the bright
engineers of the future, Dream Big tells the stories of engineers from all around the world who
are working hard to come up with innovative ideas not only to improve people’s lives, but also
to help the planet.
Wanting to highlight the ambitious plans of engineers around the world, director Greg
MacGillivray, travelled to places such as Africa, Dubai and China, in order to find and tell the
stories of engineers who are using their skills to try to change the world. MacGillivray grew up
near the sea, and his first films were about surfing and the ocean. Over time, he began to notice
changes in the ocean due to pollution and overfishing. He felt that these issues were important
to document, so began making films about the conservation of nature. To date, he has directed
38 films covering topics from the natural world to human innovation.
Angelica Hernandez is one of the engineers featured in Dream Big. In high school, she was on a
team that won an award in an underwater robotics competition, beating a team from a university
famed for its engineering. She claims that winning that award made her feel really excited and
hopeful for her future achievements. Today, Angelica works with energy companies, promoting
energy efficiency. She loves her work, earns good money and gets to travel the world. But the
best bit, she says, is getting to solve problems and help people.
Dream Big’s mission is to highlight the positive work that engineers do and to get school-age
children excited and interested in the possibilities of engineering. In MacGillivray’s words, ‘No
matter who you are, or where you are, you can become an engineer. All you need is the creative
spirit.’

1 According to the article, this year’s Engineering Week …

a) starts next week. b) happened last week.

2 Dream Big hopes to …

a) attract future engineers. b) improve people’s lives.

3 The film is about …

a) engineers who travel. b) engineering achievements.

4 MacGillivray’s earliest films were about …

a) human innovation. b) the ocean.

5 MacGillivray spent time researching …

a) global engineering projects. b) why engineers are ambitious.

6 Angelica Hernandez won a competition when she …

a) was at school. b) was at university.

7 Nowadays, Angelica focuses on …

a) underwater robotics. b) energy efficiency.

8 MacGillivray believes that …

a) passion is more important. b) qualifications are more important
than qualifications. than passion.

C) Writing
Choose one of the three questions. Write about 100 words.
Use linking words.

1 Write an article about: which animals make the best pets? Tell us which animals
make the best pets and why”.
2 Write an article about: the best concerts ever. Write an article about the best
music concert you’ve ever seen.
3 Write an article about: some extraordinary things. Tell us what amazing thing
happened and how you felt at the end of the day.

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D) Listening Part.