Vocabulary and Grammar Test Unit 5 Test A

Name: ___________________________________________

Vocabulary
1 Match the phrasal verbs (1–9) to the definitions (A–I).
1 add on A to keep
2 cheer on B to start
3 cling on to C to give encouragement by shouting
4 throw on D to continue
5 keep on E to connect something to another thing
6 move on F to dress yourself quickly
7 switch on G to encourage an action
8 urge on H to survive
9 live on I to change and develop

Mark: ___ / 9

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 You must ___________________ (sure) that you have your passport before going to the airport.
2 Can we ___________________ (trust) her with the arrangements for the party?
3 Black Rhinos are one of the most ___________________ (danger) species in the world.
4 Local government should ___________________ (power) local people.
5 Audio books ___________________ (able) people with sight problems to enjoy literature.
6 Shakespeare’s first play was ___________________ (title) Henry VI.
7 There were some photos ___________________ (close) with her letter.
8 The teacher needed to ___________________ (large) the writing on the projector.
9 You should ___________________ (courage) children by giving them lots of praise.

Mark: ___ / 9

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3 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.
there’s no point in pointed out from my point of view on the point of the point is
at some point up to a point take your point
1 I ________________________, but I still think it’s a bad idea to ban mobile phones in school.
2 ________________________ soon many endangered species will become extinct.
3 ________________________ going to the gym if you eat cake when you get home.
4 He ________________________ that the government had promised to protect the environment.
5 ________________________, schools should do more to support students with disabilities.
6 They were ________________________ opening the library when the fire started.
7 I agree with you ________________________, but I still think my idea is better.
8 ________________________ that students learn how to do the experiment safely.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Match the words below to the words in bold with a similar meaning.
touching abuse riveting transcend quirky expressive perceptive protagonist
intricate preface
1 The author discusses other writers in the introduction to her book. _________________
2 It was a moving film about a boy who looks after his sick mother. _________________
3 The novel was too complex and I didn’t completely understand the story. _________________
4 Helen had a really unusual sense of humour. _________________
5 The main character in the novel is a young woman from Scotland. _________________
6 The music was meaningful and full of joy. _________________
7 The historian wrote a very insightful book about the war. _________________
8 The documentary shows pets suffering cruel treatment from their owners. _________________
9 He was able to rise above his life of poverty to become a musician. _________________
10 This TV programme is gripping. I can’t stop watching it. _________________

Mark: ___ / 10

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Grammar
5 Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs below.
shouldn’t mustn’t must have to should don’t have to had better
1 You __________________ make a list of new vocabulary that you find.
2 You __________________ eat school meals. You can bring sandwiches if you want.
3 I __________________ remember to take that book back to the library. I keep forgetting.
4 You __________________ pass an English exam before you can attend the university.
5 Matt __________________ use a dictionary all the time. It won’t help him to improve.
6 Students __________________ use their mobiles in class, otherwise they will be removed.
7 You __________________ go to bed early. The exam is tomorrow morning.

Mark: ___ / 7

6 Complete the sentences with the past forms of the modals and the verbs in brackets.
1 She ___________________________ (ought to / rehearse) before the concert.
2 You ___________________________ (need not / arrive) so early. The film hasn’t started yet.
3 The bus came immediately, so we ___________________________ (not have to / wait).
4 You ___________________________ (should not / forget) the map. Now we’re completely lost!
5 I ___________________________ (have to / read) the email about five times to understand it.
6 The chef ___________________________ (should / add) more salt. There wasn’t enough.
7 I ___________________________ (not need to / tell) him because he already knew.
8 Stewart ___________________________ (need to / study) hard to pass the exam.

Mark: ___ / 8

7 Circle the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1 I like being able to / can walk to school in the morning.
2 Steve can / will able to help me with my homework tonight.
3 She could / was able smell something delicious coming from the kitchen.
4 My little sister wants to can / be able to swim twenty-five metres.
5 I succeeded in / managed to jumping from a plane in a parachute.
6 The visitors in the zoo enjoyed could / being able to watch the baby pandas.
7 He pretended to could / be able to speak Korean, but we knew he couldn’t.
8 Rachel succeeded in / managed to find cheap tickets on the internet.
9 We waited a long time, but finally we could / were able to build a new house.

Mark: ___ / 9
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60

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Vocabulary and Grammar Test Unit 5 Test B
Name: ___________________________________________

Vocabulary
1 Match the phrasal verbs (1–9) to the definitions (A–I).
1 urge on A to keep
2 move on B to continue
3 add on C to shout and encourage someone or something
4 cheer on D to start
5 switch on E to change and develop
6 cling on to F to get dressed rapidly
7 throw on G to give encouragement
8 live on H to join two things together
9 keep on I to survive

Mark: ___ / 9

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 The Mountain Gorilla is ___________________ (danger) by human activity.
2 The first Harry Potter book is ___________________ (title) The Philosopher’s Stone.
3 Education and literacy are vital in order to ___________________ (power) women.
4 Chris had to ___________________ (large) the text on his computer screen.
5 Should I ___________________ (trust) him with taking care of my dog?
6 Online dictionaries ___________________ (able) learners to hear the pronunciation of words.
7 The teacher wanted to ___________________ (sure) that everyone finished the homework.
8 Her uncle would always ___________________ (close) some money in her birthday cards.
9 Don’t ___________________ (courage) his bad behaviour!

Mark: ___ / 9

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3 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.
take your point at some point from my point of view there’s no point in up to a point
on the point of the point is pointed out
1 _________________________, it’s easier to read the news online than buy a newspaper.
2 Whether it’s now or later, _________________________ you’re going to have to apologize.
3 In his article the journalist _________________________ the problems facing the government.
4 Lily was _________________________ winning the race when she tripped and fell.
5 I enjoyed the film _________________________, but the ending was very predictable.
6 _________________________ buying big novels, as I never have time to read them.
7 You may prefer to work alone, but today _________________________ to practise teamwork.
8 I _________________________, but I think you are simplifying the problem.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Match the words below to the words in bold with a similar meaning.
expressive preface intricate quirky perceptive abuse transcend protagonists
touching riveting
1 The physicist gave a complex explanation of his research. _________________
2 She wore strange clothes and people often stared at her. _________________
3 Shakespeare was insightful about human feelings and behaviour. _________________
4 This novel is gripping. I can’t put it down! _________________
5 I didn’t think the principal characters in the film were very interesting. _________________
6 Art helps us to go beyond our everyday lives and use our imagination. _________________
7 The film was so moving that I cried at the end. _________________
8 The author talks about his short stories in the first few pages of the book. _________________
9 Natalia plays the piano in a unique and meaningful way. _________________
10 The play shows the harmful treatment suffered by the men. _________________

Mark: ___ / 10

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Grammar
5 Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs below.
don’t have to had better mustn’t has to must should shouldn’t
1 I __________________ buy a smart suit to wear to my interview.
2 We __________________ take photos inside the church. It’s forbidden.
3 You __________________ make a note of words that you find difficult to spell.
4 They __________________ buy the tickets now if they want to get seats for the ballet.
5 Chris __________________ meet the deadline or he will fail the course.
6 Students __________________ go on the foreign visit, but it is recommended.
7 You __________________ drink a lot of coffee every day.

Mark: ___ / 7

6 Complete the sentences with the past forms of the modals and the verbs in brackets.
1 He ____________________________ (ought to / go) to see the doctor straightaway.
2 The guests ____________________________ (need to / show) their invitations to the party.
3 She ____________________________ (should not / make) those comments about Sarah.
4 We ____________________________ (have to / take off) our shoes before we entered.
5 He was glad that he ____________________________ (not have to / retake) the exam.
6 Scott ____________________________ (need not / worry) about the test, as he passed easily.
7 They thought the teacher ____________________________ (should / help) them more.
8 We ____________________________ (not need to / complain). The service was very good.

Mark: ___ / 8

7 Circle the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1 We enjoyed could / being able to hear our favourite singer at the festival.
2 The children succeeded in / managed to climb the tree in the garden.
3 Sue can / will be able to meet you at the train station after school.
4 The cyclists hoped to be able to / could finish the race without injury.
5 After a successful campaign we could / were able to build a new hospital.
6 He loves being able to / can surf when he stays at your house by the sea.
7 The government succeeded in / managed to banning smoking in public places.
8 From my bedroom window I could / was able to see the sunrise.
9 I want to can / be able to take the test before I go on holiday.

Mark: ___ / 9
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60

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Skills Test Unit 5 Test A
1 Complete the sentences (1–5) with the words below. Then match the sentences to the
correct responses (A–E) to make dialogues.
go decide should doesn’t hoping
1 I was __________ I could join you in the meeting. ___
2 We don’t have to _________ right now. ___
3 Don’t you think you _________ try and guess the meaning? ___
4 _________ it make more sense to make a rough copy first? ___
5 Which one shall we _________ for? ___
A I suppose so, but using a dictionary’s much easier.
B I’d prefer to read the second one. It looks more interesting.
C Of course, you’re always welcome.
D OK. Let’s sleep on it, then.
E It does, yes. I was just being impatient.

2  Listen to a brother and sister, Jenny and Steve, discussing a birthday present for their
mother. Circle the correct answer.
1 At the beginning of the conversation, Steve’s general attitude to the suitability of an e-reader for
their mother is positive / indifferent / negative.
2 The two people finally decide to buy the present Jenny suggested / take more time to think
about the present / buy something different.

3  Listen again. Circle the correct answer (a–d).

1 Jenny thinks her mother will
a still be able to shop in bookshops.
b enjoy not having to shop for books.
c soon forget about going to bookshops.
d soon forget about the disadvantages of e-books.
2 When their parents go on holiday,
a their father likes to read as well.
b they usually stay in a luxurious hotel.
c their father tends to carry the bags.
d the majority of their mother’s luggage is books.
3 Jenny can easily imagine her mother
a reading her e-reader by the pool.
b taking photos by the pool.
c creating an online library.
d going to the local libraries.

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4 Steve doubts his mother will
a remember to charge her e-reader.
b be able to see the screen clearly.
c like vouchers for an e-reader.
d like the books available for the e-reader.
5 Jenny thinks Steve is
a joking.
b old-fashioned.
c being stubborn.
d repeating himself.
6 A problem with an e-reader is that
a their mother’s friends will want to borrow it.
b it is much more delicate than a book.
c e-books are more expensive than books.
d you can drop an e-reader more easily than a book.
7 Jenny thought
a her brother’s idea was better at first.
b they were about to have an argument.
c they ought to have had this discussion earlier.
d she would be unable to get her brother to agree.
8 Steve is worried because
a he is not sure the present will keep its value.
b he is certain that his mother won’t use the present.
c he wants it to be the best present she’s ever been given.
d he doesn’t usually spend so much on his mother’s birthday gift.

9 Read the text. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 Few people can write in a way that makes people want to continue reading. ___
2 A unique story is the key to being a successful author. ___
3 There should be a number of main characters in a novel. ___
4 It’s best to imagine the reader of your novel when you’re writing it. ___
5 Most books are left unread for a long time. ___
6 There shouldn’t be too much humour in a detective novel. ___
7 Bookshops frequently display novels under the wrong genre. ___
8 Readers often respond well to descriptions which appeal to the five senses. ___
9 It’s easy to find a publisher once you have finished writing your novel. ___
10 Once you have published your first novel, you will often receive money to write the next. ___

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Reading
How to write a best-seller
If you believe what they say, everyone has a book in them. This may be true, but it doesn’t mean
everyone’s a good storyteller. Not everyone can write in a sophisticated way that will capture the
imagination of the reader and make them want to carry on reading. Most wannabe-writers find it hard
to cling on to their dream of becoming an author, as it often brings them limited financial reward.
The point is, not many people can write in the same way or achieve the success of someone like
J.K.Rowling. So, what do you have to consider if you want to pen a best-seller?
The first thing to do is tell a good story. A touching, riveting story with an intricate plot will have the
readers wanting more. I have to point out here that you don’t have to concoct a truly original plot.
People love a tried and tested storyline. A lot of Shakespeare’s plays were derived from traditional
stories which were told at the time he was writing. And it should have a hero or heroine who you can
follow throughout the book and who goes on a character-building or life-changing journey – and
comes out the better for it on the other side.
Secondly, it’s a good idea to know your audience. You should easily be able to picture your reader,
and when or where they’re going to be reading your novel. Are you writing for men or women,
teenagers or older people? Is your book going to be something they take on holiday as a light read or
something they read religiously before switching off the light at night? Is it going to be one of those
few unlucky books that stands on their bookshelf for aeons without being read, or something they
gladly lend to others and encourage their colleagues to read?
Thirdly, your novel ought to fit into a recognized genre. If you’re writing a crime novel, ensure it
meets the expectations of your audience. Of course you can have romance and comedy in the story,
up to a point, but these should be secondary to the main genre chosen. Confusion over genre will lead
to disappointment and will leave the bookshop wondering which category to put it in.
Lastly, consider how you are actually going to write the novel. There are a number of methods to
think about. Show how your character feels through their actions, not by telling the reader. It’s much
better to write about someone’s hands shaking rather than simply stating, ‘He felt nervous’. In
addition, you’ll succeed in grabbing the audience’s attention if your tale refers to smell, touch, sound,
taste or sight. Also, through using natural, direct speech, you will ensure that the reader feels close to
the action.
These are just a few key points. When you have managed to actually finish your book, there’s still a
long way to go. Many an author has been rejected by numerous publishing companies before they get
their lucky break. Finding a publisher is hard, and if they do publish your book, it’s unlikely that they
will entrust you with a large sum of money for your second novel on the strength of your first. The
main message is: work hard and never give up. It will all be worth it when you see your name on the
cover of a book.

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Writing
4 Choose an interesting film you have watched and write a review.

Follow the plan:

Paragraph 1: Write an introduction, giving the name of the film, the names of the director and
actors, and a brief summary of where and when the film is set.
Paragraph 2: Summarize the plot and include information about the main characters and themes.

Paragraph 3: Give your opinion and say what you particularly liked and / or disliked about the film.
Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion, summarizing your opinion and giving a recommendation.

Challenge!
5 Complete the text with the correct words (a–d).
Reading by touch
Over 200 years ago, a French schoolboy called Louis Braille came up with a sophisticated system
that 1________ blind people like himself to read.
His family 2________ afford for him to go to a specialist school, but a rich landowner saw his
potential and ensured that he attended the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris. Living away
from home must have been difficult for the ten-year-old, but he was 3________ by his thirst for
knowledge.
At some point in 1821, he was introduced to ‘night writing’, a system of raised dots on paper which
was used by soldiers who 4________ to communicate without detection. He loved the idea 5________
to a point, but the soldiers’ system was too complex. He 6________ to simplify the code and
succeeded in creating a more useable system of six raised dots with sixty-three combinations. He
went on to teach it to as many people as possible.
Louis died aged just forty-three, but his memory 7________ on through Braille, the code he created.
In 1952, a century after his death, the French government finally did what, in my opinion, it
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________ have done many years earlier: it formally recognized Louis’ achievement. In a touching
tribute, his ashes were moved to the Panthéon in Paris, the resting place of all of France’s national
heroes.
1 a enclosed b entrusted c enabled d enlarged
2 a couldn’t b mustn’t c didn’t have to d shouldn’t
3 a cheered on b urged on c carried on d kept on
4 a must b didn’t have to c ought d needed
5 a up b as c next d at
6 a stopped b bothered c will be able d managed
7 a stays b remains c comes d lives
8 a must b can’t c should d had better

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Skills Test Unit 5 Test B
1 Complete the sentences (1–5) with the words below. Then match the sentences to the
correct responses (A–E) to make dialogues.
make tell decide agree wouldn’t
1 Could you __________ me what sorts of books you like? ___
2 Surely you have to __________ that the book was better. ___
3 Can we __________ a quick decision? ___
4 __________ it be better to contact the author? ___
5 What shall we __________ on? ___
A I’d rather have time to think about it, to be honest.
B That’s a great idea. I’ll see if we can get an email address.
C I read crime novels most of the time.
D Well, I enjoyed the film, but I guess you’re right.
E I don’t really have a preference. It’s up to you.

2  Listen to a brother and sister, Jenny and Steve, discussing a birthday present for their
mother. Circle the correct answer.
1 Jenny thinks her mother’s reaction to the e-reader will be positive / indifferent / negative.
2 At the end of the conversation, Jenny gives up trying to convince Steve / suggests another
idea completely / manages to persuade Steve.

3  Listen again. Circle the correct answer (a–d).

1 A big advantage of an e-reader for their mother would be
a the ability to make the text bigger.
b that the screen is bigger than most books.
c the fact that it comes in different sizes.
d being able to change the style of the letters.
2 According to Jenny, taking an e-reader on holiday means
a you don’t damage your books while you are away.
b you don’t need to borrow books before you go away.
c you can easily carry the books because they aren’t heavy.
d you aren’t limited by how many books you can take.
3 When Jenny went on holiday last year, she
a didn’t have a wide selection of books to read.
b took a picture of her mother by the swimming pool.
c went to the local library to have a look at the books.
d was able to read a lot of books because of her e-reader.

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 4 Steve’s idea is for
a them to ask their mother what she’d prefer.
b someone else to buy a book voucher just in case.
c them to buy an e-reader and a book voucher.
d them to check which books are available for e-readers.
5 Steve thinks his mother will miss
a sharing books.
b discussing novels.
c going to a book club.
d reading with friends.
6 Jenny thinks
a they should buy their mother a case as well.
b most children can be entrusted with an e-reader.
c their mother isn’t as clumsy as her brother thinks.
d they should encourage their mother to be more careful.
7 Steve finally decides
a that there seems to be little point in buying an e-reader.
b there are more reasons for buying the e-reader than not.
c he’s happy to buy her a case so that she won’t break the e-reader.
d that he will agree to the e-reader if Jenny agrees to the book voucher.
8 Steve thinks
a there’s a chance that his mother won’t keep the e-reader.
b they should go to buy the e-reader together.
c It’s difficult to find a shop that sells e-readers.
d he always spends a lot on his mother’s present.

4 Read the text. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 It’s hard for the majority of people to make a living through writing. ___
2 Shakespeare often based his plots on well-established stories. ___
3 According to the writer, the protagonist in a novel should become a better person by the end
of it. ___
4 People read books which don’t weigh much on holiday.___
5 People rarely talk about books with people they work with. ___
6 Comedy and romance are essential ingredients of a crime novel. ___
7 It’s a good idea to describe a character through their body language. ___
8 Direct speech helps to involve the reader in what is going on in the story. ___
9 Getting a book published can be as difficult as writing it. ___
10 Determination is as important as writing skill for most novelists. ___
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Reading
How to write a best-seller
If you believe what they say, everyone has a book in them. This may be true, but it doesn’t mean
everyone’s a good storyteller. Not everyone can write in a sophisticated way that will capture the
imagination of the reader and make them want to carry on reading. Most wannabe-writers find it hard
to cling on to their dream of becoming an author, as it often brings them limited financial reward.
The point is, not many people can write in the same way or achieve the success of someone like
J.K.Rowling. So, what do you have to consider if you want to pen a best-seller?
The first thing to do is tell a good story. A touching, riveting story with an intricate plot will have the
readers wanting more. I have to point out here that you don’t have to concoct a truly original plot.
People love a tried and tested storyline. A lot of Shakespeare’s plays were derived from traditional
stories which were told at the time he was writing. And it should have a hero or heroine who you can
follow throughout the book and who goes on a character-building or life-changing journey – and
comes out the better for it on the other side.
Secondly, it’s a good idea to know your audience. You should easily be able to picture your reader,
and when or where they’re going to be reading your novel. Are you writing for men or women,
teenagers or older people? Is your book going to be something they take on holiday as a light read or
something they read religiously before switching off the light at night? Is it going to be one of those
few unlucky books that stands on their bookshelf for aeons without being read, or something they
gladly lend to others and encourage their colleagues to read?
Thirdly, your novel ought to fit into a recognized genre. If you’re writing a crime novel, ensure it
meets the expectations of your audience. Of course you can have romance and comedy in the story,
up to a point, but these should be secondary to the main genre chosen. Confusion over genre will lead
to disappointment and will leave the bookshop wondering which category to put it in.
Lastly, consider how you are actually going to write the novel. There are a number of methods to
think about. Show how your character feels through their actions, not by telling the reader. It’s much
better to write about someone’s hands shaking rather than simply stating, ‘He felt nervous’. In
addition, you’ll succeed in grabbing the audience’s attention if your tale refers to smell, touch, sound,
taste or sight. Also, through using natural, direct speech, you will ensure that the reader feels close to
the action.
These are just a few key points. When you have managed to actually finish your book, there’s still a
long way to go. Many an author has been rejected by numerous publishing companies before they get
their lucky break. Finding a publisher is hard, and if they do publish your book, it’s unlikely that they
will entrust you with a large sum of money for your second novel on the strength of your first. The
main message is: work hard and never give up. It will all be worth it when you see your name on the
cover of a book.

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Writing
5 Choose an interesting TV series you have watched and write a review.

Follow the plan:

Paragraph 1: Write an introduction, giving the name of the series, how many episodes there are,
the names of the actors and a brief summary of where and when the TV series is set.
Paragraph 2: Summarize the plot and include information about the main characters and themes.

Paragraph 3: Give your opinion and say what you particularly liked and / or disliked about the
TV series.

Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion, summarizing your opinion and giving a recommendation.

Challenge!
6 Complete the text with the correct words (a–d).
Reading by touch
Over 200 years ago, a French school boy called Louis Braille came up with a 1________ system that
enabled blind people like himself to read.
His family couldn’t afford for him to go to a specialist school, but a rich landowner saw his potential
and 2________ that he attended the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris. Living away from
home 3________ have been difficult for the ten-year-old, but he was urged on by his own thirst for
knowledge.
At 4________ point in 1821, he was introduced to ‘night writing’, a system of raised dots on paper
which was used by soldiers who needed to communicate without detection. He loved the idea up to a
point, but the soldiers’ system was too 5________ . He managed to simplify the code and 6________
in creating a more useable system of six raised dots with sixty-three combinations. He 7________ to
teach it to as many people as possible.
Louis died aged just forty-three, but his memory lives on through Braille, the code he created. In
1952, a century after his death, the French government finally did what, in my opinion, it should have
done many years earlier: it formally recognized Louis’ achievement. In a 8________ tribute, his ashes
were moved to the Panthéon in Paris, the resting place of all of France’s national heroes.
1 a ubiquitous b sophisticated c gripping d moving
2 a ensured b endangered c entitled d encouraged
3 a needs to b needn’t c can’t d must
4 a some b a c the d any
5 a meaningful b complex c perceptive d expressive
6 a pictured himself b interested c succeeded d was able
7 a went on b moved on c came on d turned on
8 a riveting b touching c intricate d continuing

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Cumulative Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Units 1–5 Test A
Name: _____________________________________________

Vocabulary
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The interviewer couldn’t see the sense / relevance / grasp of the candidate’s past experience
for the current job.
2 It was a lifeless / shrivelled / dismal day. It didn’t stop raining.
3 An aging population will become a financial profit / benefit / burden on society.
4 Residents wanted to renovate / run down / care for an empty building and turn it into a
community centre.
5 Only a handful / great deal / stacks of authors become rich from writing books.
6 James won an award for his outdated / innovative / stifling design.
7 She made a profound / remote / pointless documentary that failed to examine the real issues.
8 The critic described her novel as a never-ending / timeless / ruthless story that will still be
popular in a hundred years’ time.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 The philosopher argued that ________________ (perfect) was impossible to achieve in life.
2 Increasing numbers of children have problems with ________________ (obese).
3 When the roads are very busy the level of ________________ (aggressive) can increase.
4 My father’s ________________ (bald) began when he was forty.
5 I gave my seat on the bus to a passenger with a ________________ (disabled).
6 The Cross River Gorilla is ________________ (danger) and may become extinct.
7 Involving people in decision making can ________________ (power) them.
8 The photos were ________________ (large) for the exhibition.
9 The path ahead was not ________________ (vision) in the dark.
10 It is not ________________ (sense) to swim in a polluted river.
11 Making mistakes is a ________________ (value) way to learn.
12 The church is not ________________ (access) to people in wheelchairs.

Mark: ___ / 12

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3 Complete the sentences with the words below.
1 __________ on – try some of the cake I made!
a Come b Cheer c Keep
2 I woke up very early and __________ on my clothes.
a switched b added c threw
3 Courtney’s books were __________ out all over the desk.
a reached b spread c cleared
4 In wartime, people can quickly __________ out of food.
a wear b opt c run
5 I need to __________ out my car. There’s no room for our suitcases.
a pick b clear c point
6 The fans were __________ on the cyclists as they approached the end of the race.
a cheering b coming c clinging
7 He couldn’t __________ over the news that his poem had won the competition.
a throw b get c switch
8 I __________ your point, but I disagree that everyone should pay for healthcare.
a meet b have c take

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

commitment inevitably short-sighted selfless neglected tolerance breathtaking
compassion
1 Drivers should have more _______________ for cyclists on the road.
2 They felt _______________ for victims of the earthquake and donated money to charity.
3 We had a _______________ view from the helicopter.
4 The student didn’t have enough _______________ to the course. He turned up late and never
handed in work.
5 I wear glasses because I am _______________ and can’t see things far away.
6 The children were _______________ and not given enough food.
7 The price of food will _______________ rise in the near future.
8 Stuart was _______________ and always put other people’s needs before his own.

Mark: ___ / 8

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Grammar
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 I ___________________ (campaign) to protect sharks for over five years.
2 The doctor was puzzled because she ___________________ (never / see) a patient with a
similar problem.
3 We regret ___________________ (say) that the concert has been cancelled.
4 Look at that cat in the tree. It ___________________ (fall)!
5 This time next week you ___________________ (fly) to Australia.
6 By the time you arrive the party ___________________ (end).
7 He remembered ___________________ (feel) sick the last time he ate chicken.
8 Kelly ___________________ (use) to be optimistic until everything in her life went wrong!

Mark: ___ / 8

6 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I want to go to the / a / – new cinema that’s just opened in town.
2 From my point of view, society should provide better healthcare for the / a / – elderly.
3 I don’t drink hot chocolate because I don’t like the / a / – milk.
4 The garage is filled with too much / several / many clutter.
5 He has a few / few / little friends because he’s so self-obsessed.
6 She didn’t pass the test because he did few / hardly any / none of revision.
7 Sean is working as the / an / – accountant in the / a / – Republic of Ireland.

Mark: ___ / 8

7 Match the sentence halves.

1 I can’t imagine A play near the railway track.
2 Sam couldn’t B see the doctor again. I received a letter today.
3 He managed C do more exercise. That’s my advice.
4 I have to D playing football after he broke his foot.
5 People don’t have to E living in a hot country.
6 Children mustn’t F to crash the car twice in one week.
7 You really should G smell the flowers because of her cold.
8 He stopped H bring presents to the party, just some food.

Mark: ___ / 8
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60

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Cumulative Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Units 1–5 Test B
Name: _____________________________________________

Vocabulary
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 One of the conundrums / burdens / benefits of studying abroad is that you can learn another
language more quickly.
2 We had a lifeless / dismal / shrivelled holiday. The hotel was dirty and it rained every day.
3 The judge didn’t see the grasp / sense / relevance of the evidence to the trial.
4 The country was lucky to have a thriving / worthwhile / renovated economy.
5 Mobile phones quickly become innovative / outdated / stifling, as new models are always
being made.
6 I felt a pointless / remote / profound sense of sadness when I heard about the accident.
7 Hans Christian Andersen wrote timeless / ruthless / never-ending stories for children that are
still popular today.
8 Chris forgot to water the flowers, so now they’re dry and lifeless / shrivelled / haggard.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 There is a genetic link to ________________ (bald).
2 Independent shops are ________________ (danger) by large supermarkets.
3 Sharks are hunted because their fins are ________________ (value).
4 The beach was only ________________ (access) at certain times of day.
5 Her ________________ (obese) was caused by a medical problem.
6 You’re a brilliant cook. This cake is baked to ________________ (perfect)!
7 Knowledge can ________________ (power) people to decide for themselves.
8 It is ________________ (sense) to avoid a big meal before going to the gym.
9 Access is provided for visitors with a ________________ (disabled).
10 The professor ________________ (large) the image for the students.
11 Animals show ________________ (aggressive) when they feel under threat.
12 The north coast of Africa is ________________ (vision) from Tarifa in Spain.

Mark: ___ / 12

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3 Complete the sentences with the words below.
1 I __________ on my coat and ran out of the house.
a threw b switched c added
2 He found it hard to __________ over the news that he had failed the exam.
a get b throw c switch
3 The group promised to __________ on campaigning until the government changed its plans.
a cheer b cling c keep
4 Shops often __________ out of popular toys at Christmas.
a wear b opt c run
5 I __________ your point, but I disagree that voting should be compulsory.
a meet b have c take
6 Jan __________ her papers out across the floor and tried to organize her work.
a reached b spread c spilled
7 The library __________ out their old, damaged books.
a cleared b opted c dropped
8 Attitudes towards marriage have __________ on in the last fifty years.
a thrown b moved c pointed

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

neglected commitment inevitably breathtaking short-sighted compassion self-interest
tolerance
1 The news that the airline had lost the passengers’ baggage _______________ caused anger.
2 Some pets are _______________ and left to go hungry.
3 They had a _______________ journey through the mountains.
4 My doctor won an award for his _______________ to helping his patients.
5 We should show _______________ for those who are suffering.
6 The company director was only motivated by _______________ and not the needs of the
business.
7 Anita is so _______________ that she can’t see anything without glasses.
8 Neighbourhoods are safer when different communities have _______________ for one another.

Mark: ___ / 8

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Grammar
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 This time next week you ___________________ (come) home.
2 Brendan ___________________ (use) to be blind until he had surgery.
3 We regret ___________________ (inform) you that tickets for the festival have sold out.
4 By this time tomorrow she ___________________ (finish) her report.
5 The cleaner was shocked because she ___________________ (never / see) such a dirty house
before.
6 We ___________________ (support) this charity for over ten years.
7 He remembered ___________________ (get) lost in a supermarket when he was a child.
8 Look at the sky! There ___________________ (be) a storm any minute!

Mark: ___ / 8

6 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I want to go to the / an / – Picasso exhibition at the National Gallery.
2 She’s the / a / – nurse at the / a / – hospital near your house.
3 He had a few / few / little ideas about how to run a shop, so his business failed.
4 From my point of view the / a / – wealthy should pay higher taxes.
5 I want to study the / a / – Russian at university.
6 Anne didn’t get the job because she had few / hardly any / none of experience.
7 Her house is filled with a several / too much / many junk.

Mark: ___ / 8

7 Match the sentence halves.

1 She stopped A talk while sitting exams.
2 People don’t have to B seeing her friend after the argument.
3 I have to C go for another appointment. I had a phone call today.
4 You should probably D being able to play tennis like a professional.
5 I could E to write a novel in one month.
6 Poppy imagined F hear a noise coming from the living room.
7 She managed G wear a suit to the office.
8 Students mustn’t H talk to your brother. He looks really upset.

Mark: ___ / 8
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60

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Cumulative Skills Test Units 1–5 Test A
Name: ___________________________________________

Everyday English
1 Complete the sentences with the missing words. Use one word in each sentence.
1 I see __________ you’re coming from. It’s just that I don’t share your opinion.
2 It’s important to __________ attention to the conditions faced by those in poor housing. Let’s
start a media campaign to raise awareness.
3 I don’t think we’re going to see __________ on what colour to paint this room.
4 There’s no __________ in my mind that this is the right decision.
5 Let’s __________ on it and decide tomorrow.

Mark: ___ / 5

Listening
2  Listen to a radio host talking to Tom Monkton about his new television series. Are the
sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 Tom talks about his own problems in his new series. ___
2 The man in the first programme started eating more after a sad event in his life. ___
3 The professionals who work on the show are encouraging the man not to quit. ___
4 The radio host thinks the man could struggle to maintain his new lifestyle. ___
5 People in the show often reject suggestions that are made to them. ___
6 Filming people taking on challenges makes it harder for them to quit. ___
7 The woman’s house was so full that there was no room for her relatives. ___
8 The only area which wasn’t full of rubbish was her garden. ___
9 Hoarding can originate from wanting to do the right thing all the time. ___
10 On the show, they focus solely on the people’s problems. ___

Mark: ___ / 10

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Reading
Climbing Annapurna 1
Most people have heard of Everest. Not so many people have heard of Annapurna 1. Situated in the
Himalayas in Nepal, this mountain is 8,091 metres high and ranks as the tenth highest peak in the
world. The base camp for climbers is more or less half way up the mountain and it boasts some of the
most striking scenery in the world. Any trek to Annapurna is likely to start at Pokhara, the second
largest city in Nepal. The south of the city stands at an altitude of over 827 metres and rises to 1,740
metres in the north, which borders the Annapurna mountain range.
If you’re keen to become one of the 70,000 visitors who take on the challenge to reach the base camp
every year, make sure you’re prepared for what you’re getting into. We weren’t.
A friend and I decided that we would hire a porter to carry our bags, as we didn’t want the added
hindrance of shifting our stuff for ourselves on an already physically demanding trip. Binning stuff
we didn’t need before we went was purely out of compassion for the poor guy who would have to
carry it. We set off, optimistic that we would manage to get to the base camp without too many
problems.
The first thing that struck me on our eight-day trek was not so much the unclear paths, but rather how
much we went downhill only to have to go uphill again. This became a major psychological obstacle
that we would just have to overcome. This was far from my first mountaineering challenge, but I was
naïve to think that this one would be all uphill.
The second problem was altitude sickness. The guest houses along the way were a thriving oasis of
international travellers looking for a bed and a good meal in an otherwise remote and unforgiving
environment. What I didn’t know was that I wouldn’t actually be hungry. This is coming from a
person who never skips a meal. Gradually, food became more and more unappealing, and I didn’t
know why. I mean, we were walking for about eight hours a day, and all I was managing to eat was a
bowl of soup. In little over a week, I was to lose around 7 kg.
The most serious issue was the ever-present danger. You are a delicate creature in this huge mountain
range, especially as you get higher. A few times, we heard the crack of an avalanche, but thankfully
they were never close enough to cause a threat to our safety. They were often the result of snow
accumulating above us and then melting under the midday sun. Obviously, our guides ensured that
we set off early in the morning to minimize the risk, and didn’t burden us with any scary stories en
route.
Another more predictable problem was the cold. Our night spent at the base camp was in a wooden
hut, and the temperature was ˗15°C, which was fairly typical for that time of year. That wasn’t my
main concern though. My sleeping bag barely covered half my body as a result of it getting wet at the
bottom earlier in our journey. I don’t recommend that to anyone.
We dug our heels in for the final stretch. I must admit that, although we’d enjoyed it, it was a weight
off our shoulders when we succeeded in reaching our destination. Days and even months later, I felt
enormously empowered as a result of our achievement. When you’re surrounded by views of 8,000
metre peaks, you feel like you are on top of the world … Well, you actually almost are!

2
3 Read the text. Circle the correct answer (a–d).
1 Before starting their walk, the writer and her friend
a decided they wouldn’t need a porter.
b were already tired from a previous climb.
c got rid of any stuff they didn’t need to take.
d were nervous about reaching their destination.
2 The trek was hard psychologically because
a the tracks weren’t obvious.
b the writer was inexperienced.
c it would take them over a week.
d there was a lot of downhill walking.
3 The thing that scared the writer most was
a the danger posed by the heat of the sun.
b stories she had heard about the trek.
c heavy snowfall on the higher ground.
d the close proximity of the avalanches.
4 The writer advises others to
a go in a warmer season.
b get a better sleeping bag.
c not let things get wet.
d stay in a hotel.
5 On the last part of the trek, the climbers
a had aching feet.
b had a very heavy rucksack.
c had to be very determined.
d realized they hadn’t enjoyed the trek.

Mark: ___ / 10

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Writing

4 Choose ONE of the following tasks.

A - A website called ‘A Novel Idea’ wants to include five new short stories on its website to
celebrate its tenth anniversary. They are offering a prize for the best entry. Write a short story
on any topic for the competition.
B - Write a formal letter to a young people’s magazine, expressing your views on how all of
the photographs in the magazine show the models looking perfect. Describe how this makes
ordinary young people feel about themselves and suggest a solution to this problem.

Speaking

5 Think about what there is for tourists to see and do in your country. Prepare to answer the
questions below. Then work with a partner. Take turns to interview each other.
1 What do you recommend doing in your capital city? What types of accommodation are there?
What is the best way to travel around?
2 What do you recommend doing outside the capital city? What types of accommodation are
there? What is the best way to travel around?

Challenge!

6 Complete the text with the correct words (a–d).

The challenges of living abroad
Most people can see the 1________ of living abroad. There’s the opportunity to learn 2________
foreign language and to find out about the culture of the place you are living in, for a start. However,
the harsh reality is often a different story. If you go somewhere with a different language, you’ll need
to acquire a grasp of it, which might not be so easy. There’s the problem of which 3________ you
should take with you, and the issue of sorting through the clutter you have 4________ to amass when
you eventually return home after a few years.
When I lived in Japan, I experienced culture shock, which can be overwhelming when it strikes. I
5
________ get stressed about things that were different and I used to wish it could be more like my
own country. Thankfully, this feeling was short-lived, but if I’d been more 6________ about the
lifestyle before I went, I might not have felt so tense.
I’m not trying to dissuade anyone from taking the opportunity to live abroad. In fact, I’d 7________
them on enthusiastically. It’s just that if you are able to prepare well and are aware of the obstacles
you might have to 8________ , it will ensure a smoother transition from one country to another.
1 a plus b benefits c responsibility d respect
2 a the b it c a d –
3 a possessions b junk c stacks d products
4 a could b able c succeeded d managed
5 a used b use to c would d usually
6 a knowledgeable b well-known c ideal d recognizable
7 a encourage b urge c take d support
8 a benefit b penalize c overcome d commit

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Cumulative Skills Test Units 1–5 Test B
Name: ___________________________________________

Everyday English
1 Complete the sentences with the missing words. Use one word in each sentence.
1 Could you explain what you ____________? I’m not sure I understand the question.
2 It might be an ____________ to have a meeting about the project.
3 We could ____________ more on the needs of foreign visitors who are visiting the museum for
the first time and not just concentrate on our usual audience.
4 I’m totally ____________ that we can reach our target by the end of the year. I’m absolutely
certain of it.
5 Could you ____________ me know when the books are going to be delivered?

Mark: ___ / 5

Listening
2  Listen to a radio host talking to Tom Monkton about his new television series. Are the
sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 The show is about people who are trying to solve difficulties in their lives. ___
2 Tom warns the listeners that the programmes rarely end positively. ___
3 The people taking part in the show all have the same problem. ___
4 The man in the first show wasn’t allowed to leave his house. ___
5 The man who was overweight is continuing on the correct path to staying in shape. ___
6 Only one woman in the series decided she couldn’t complete her challenge. ___
7 The woman felt let down by her family, who had stopped visiting. ___
8 Tom has changed his opinion of hoarders since making the show. ___
9 The TV host criticizes other similar programmes he’s seen. ___
10 The show tries to show the human story behind each issue. ___

Mark: ___ / 10

1
Reading
Climbing Annapurna 1
Most people have heard of Everest. Not so many people have heard of Annapurna 1. Situated in the
Himalayas in Nepal, this mountain is 8,091 metres high and ranks as the tenth highest peak in the
world. The base camp for climbers is more or less half way up the mountain and it boasts some of the
most striking scenery in the world. Any trek to Annapurna is likely to start at Pokhara, the second
largest city in Nepal. The south of the city stands at an altitude of over 827 metres and rises to 1,740
metres in the north, which borders the Annapurna mountain range.
If you’re keen to become one of the 70,000 visitors who take on the challenge to reach the base camp
every year, make sure you’re prepared for what you’re getting into. We weren’t.
A friend and I decided that we would hire a porter to carry our bags, as we didn’t want the added
hindrance of shifting our stuff for ourselves on an already physically demanding trip. Binning stuff
we didn’t need before we went was purely out of compassion for the poor guy who would have to
carry it. We set off, optimistic that we would manage to get to the base camp without too many
problems.
The first thing that struck me on our eight-day trek was not so much the unclear paths, but rather how
much we went downhill only to have to go uphill again. This became a major psychological obstacle
that we would just have to overcome. This was far from my first mountaineering challenge, but I was
naïve to think that this one would be all uphill.
The second problem was altitude sickness. The guest houses along the way were a thriving oasis of
international travellers looking for a bed and a good meal in an otherwise remote and unforgiving
environment. What I didn’t know was that I wouldn’t actually be hungry. This is coming from a
person who never skips a meal. Gradually, food became more and more unappealing, and I didn’t
know why. I mean, we were walking for about eight hours a day, and all I was managing to eat was a
bowl of soup. In little over a week, I was to lose around 7 kg.
The most serious issue was the ever-present danger. You are a delicate creature in this huge mountain
range, especially as you get higher. A few times, we heard the crack of an avalanche, but thankfully
they were never close enough to cause a threat to our safety. They were often the result of snow
accumulating above us and then melting under the midday sun. Obviously, our guides ensured that
we set off early in the morning to minimize the risk, and didn’t burden us with any scary stories en
route.
Another more predictable problem was the cold. Our night spent at the base camp was in a wooden
hut, and the temperature was ˗15°C, which was fairly typical for that time of year. That wasn’t my
main concern though. My sleeping bag barely covered half my body as the result of it getting wet at
the bottom earlier in our journey. I don’t recommend that to anyone.
We dug in our heels for the final stretch. I must admit that, although we’d enjoyed it, it was a weight
off our shoulders when we succeeded in reaching our destination. Days and even months later, I felt
enormously empowered as a result of our achievement. When you’re surrounded by views of 8,000
metre peaks, you feel like you are on top of the world … Well, you actually almost are!

2
3 Read the text. Circle the correct answer (a–d).
1 The Annapurna base camp is
a over 8,000 metres above sea level.
b about 4,000 metres above sea level.
c almost 2,000 metres above sea level.
d just under 1,000 metres above sea level.
2 The writer lost weight because
a she didn’t have an appetite.
b the menu was limited to soup.
c the local food wasn’t very nice.
d she didn’t have much time to eat.
3 The guides on their trek
a made sure they didn’t have to get up early.
b protected them from an avalanche in their path.
c kept their own frightening experiences to themselves.
d stressed how insignificant they were in those surroundings.
4 The writer got cold because
a her sleeping bag had got wet.
b the temperature was unusually low.
c she was sleeping in a tent.
d she didn’t have any dry clothes to wear.
5 On completing the climb, the writer felt
a very powerful.
b very emotional.
c very tall.
d extremely relieved.

Mark: ___ / 10

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Writing

4 Choose ONE of the following tasks.

A - Write a description of the place where you were born for a blog. Describe the landscape,
climate and what there is to do. Explain why you would or wouldn’t recommend that people
visit.
B - Write an article for a website about five things you own that you couldn’t live without.
Describe what they are like and explain why they are so important to you.

Speaking

5 Think about why people want to have cosmetic surgery. Prepare to answer the questions
below. Then work with a partner. Take turns to interview each other.
1 What are some good reasons to change the way you look? Would you ever do it? What are
the dangers?
2 When shouldn’t you try to change your appearance? What can people do to feel better about
themselves without having cosmetic surgery?

Challenge!

6 Complete the text with the correct words (a–d).

The challenges of living abroad
Most people can see the benefits of living abroad. There’s the opportunity to learn a foreign language
and find out about the culture of 1________ place you are living in, for a start. However, the
2
________ reality is often a different story. If you go somewhere with a different language, you’ll
need to acquire a 3________ of it. There’s the problem of which possessions you should take with
you, and the issue of sorting through the 4________ you have managed to amass when you return
home after a few years.
When I lived in Japan, I experienced culture shock, which can be 5________ when it strikes. I would
get stressed about things that were different and I 6________ to wish it could be more like my own
country. Thankfully, this feeling was short-lived, but if I’d been more knowledgeable about the
lifestyle before I went, I might not have felt so tense.
I’m not trying to dissuade anyone from taking the opportunity to live abroad. In fact, I’d urge them
on enthusiastically. It’s just that if you 7________ to prepare well and are aware of the obstacles you
might have to overcome, it will 8________ a smoother transition from one country to another.
1 a the b a c some d –
2 a remote b harsh c true d abandoned
3 a respect b sense c grasp d relevance
4 a clutter b stacks c heaps d stuffs
5 a last-minute b vibrant c magnificent d overwhelming
6 a could b used c would d usually
7 a weren’t able b can c will be able d are able
8 a empower b entitle c ensure d entrust