Unit 5 Short Test 1A

Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
1 We won’t go for a walk until it stops raining. (Only when)
_________________________________________________________________________
2 During their trip, my cousins didn’t call home at any time. (At no time)
_________________________________________________________________________
3 I haven’t seen such a long movie before. (Rarely)
_________________________________________________________________________
4 Jane organised the party and cleared everything away afterwards. (Not only)
_________________________________________________________________________
5 Paula phoned her boyfriend as soon as she got home. (No sooner)
_________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the negative form of the auxiliary verbs below. Use each verb at least once
to form negative questions, infinitives and -ing forms.
be did have would

Joanne I’m thinking of inviting Mark to my party.

1
Annie But ___________ you split up with Mark last week?
Joanne Well, yes, but he’s still a friend.
2
Annie And an ex-boyfriend! ___________ you thought about the fact that he might be upset?
3
Joanne Of course. But I’m happy I ended our relationship, you know. In fact, I regret not ___________ done it
sooner. In life, it’s important 4___________ dishonest about how you feel. And I think Mark understands
that.
5
Annie Well, maybe. But ___________ it better for you both to have time apart before you try to be friends again?
Joanne OK. You’re right. I won’t invite Mark. Perhaps I should invite Tim, his best friend, instead. He’s really nice.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Short Test 1A

Vocabulary
3 Replace the words in italics with the correct form of the words or phrases below. Add the missing
word in each phrase when necessary. There are two extra phrases.
be wary ___ envy feel sorry ___ have a lot in common ___ look ___ to not see eye ___ eye respect

1 I really admire my uncle. He’s a successful businessman, and an example I want to follow in life.
I __________________________________ my uncle.
2 My sister and I don’t agree on anything. We have such different points of view and are always arguing.
We __________________________________ on anything.
3 I share the same interests as John. We both like science fiction films and board games.
I __________________________________ John.
4 I don’t really trust Matthew. I never know what he’s going to say next, and I worry whether he’s lying or not.
I __________________________________ Matthew.
5 I have a lot of sympathy for Claire. Her grandmother died recently, and she’s feeling upset.
I __________________________________ Claire.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1 Everybody ___ me on how well I had organised the event. I was very pleased to hear such praise.
a nagged b lectured c complimented
2 In class, Jill got the teacher’s name wrong, and everybody laughed. Her classmates have been ___ Jill about it ever
since, but she doesn’t think it’s funny.
a teasing b praising c flattering
3 My mum has been ___ me to get my hair cut for days. But I don’t want to get it cut! I like it long.
a flattering b nagging c insulting
4 I felt really ___ when the sports coach said I was too lazy to be in the team. I have worked hard at my fitness and I
thought he was just being rude.
a offended b teased c flattered
5 On the school trip to the coast, the teacher ___ us about getting too close to the sea wall because it was dangerous.
a praised b insulted c warned

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 5 Short Test 1A