Unit 4 Short Test 1B

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives and adverbs below.
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1 I’m terrible at history. I got ____________________ mark in the class for my last essay.
2 I loved the first Star Wars film, but the second one was ____________________. In fact, it was quite boring!
3 The dog got _______________ and _______________ to us, and then turned around and ran away.
4 Most films start at 7.30 p.m., but this one is very long so it starts ____________________ at 6.30 p.m.
5 Harry isn’t as ____________________ as his sister Rachel. Harry is 1.63 m and Rachel is 1.71 m.

Mark: ____
Mark: ___/ //55

2 Tick (P) the correct sentences and rewrite the incorrect sentences by changing or adding one word.
1 That’s the bigger house I’ve ever seen. It must be very expensive!
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2 You’re luckier than me — you always do really well in your exams.
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3 The popular the show is, the sooner the tickets sell out.
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4 Ben runs much faster than his brother.
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5 There will be few people at the cinema today than yesterday because it’s sunny outside.
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Mark: ____
Mark: ___/ //55

Vocabulary
3 Match definitions 1−5 with words A−F. There is one extra word.
1 You walk through this when you enter a house. £ A mansion

2 This is around a house and its garden and separates it from other homes. £ B extension
3 This place is under a house and people keep things like wine there. £ C porch

4 This is a very large house. £ D fence

5 You build this to make a house bigger. £ E thatched cottage

£ F cellar

Mark: ____
Mark: ___/ // 55

Solutions Gold Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Short Test 1B

4 Choose the correct words to complete the estate agents’ adverts.

Modern villa by the sea

This large 1contemporary / dilapidated villa was built last year and has a very modern
design. It has big windows that open onto a 2hedge / balcony along the front of the villa, and
has great views of the sea. This 3impressive / tiny home also has a beautiful garden and a
garage big enough for two family cars.

Cosy cottage in the country

This old cottage has been beautifully 4remote / restored and is now in excellent condition.
It is small but 5tiny / cosy inside, and is perfect for a young family.

Mark: ____
Mark: ___/ // 55

Total: ____
Total: ___ // 20
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Solutions Gold Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 4 Short Test 1B