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Unit test 8A Intermediate

1 Does each sentence express an intention (I), a 3 Match each sentence with a suitable sentence from
prediction (P), or an arrangement (A)? Write I, P, exercise 2.
or A. 1 Does anyone know if Sean’s coming
1 I don’t think computers will replace human with us? 2     
teachers in schools. P        2 No, I’m going to be interviewed about space travel
2 It might rain this afternoon. on TV.
3 She’s meeting Rob for a coffee before school. 3 OK, I’ll definitely be there by then.
4 Will you be home early tonight?
4 I’m going to take up tennis – I definitely need more 5 No, I might be late, so leave the ticket for me.
exercise.
5 They may move to England next year. 6 I think he’ll do fine.
6 I’d like to take up a new hobby. 7 What are you doing later?
7 If we don’t hurry, we’ll be late. 8 Why? Is she going on holiday again?
8 I’m going shopping. Is there anything you want? 9 Don’t be so sure – it’s hard to predict the impact of
new technology.
9 The performance is starting at 7 p.m. 10 No, I’m not sure we ever will.
10 We could go away next week. We haven’t booked 11 I disagree. I think they will.
anything yet.
1 point for each correct answer 10
11 I won’t pass the exam, I’m sure.
1 point for each correct answer 10 4 Write sentences with I think/don’t think … will and
going to/not going to. Use the prompts in brackets.
2 Circle the correct future form of the verb. 1 I think they will visit Buckingham Palace . They’re
1 Sally tells me that she definitely might work / very interested in the royal family.
won’t work next week. (think f / they / visit Buckingham Palace)
2 He ’ll come / might come with us. He’ll ring on 2 . Some students
Sunday to tell me. need a bit more practice.
3 I ’m catching / ’ll catch the bus, so I might be late. (think g / everyone / pass the exam next week)
4 I don’t think people will ever live / are ever going to 3 . He’s hurt his leg.
live on another planet.
(he / going to g / run in the marathon)
5 You look very smart. Are you going / Will you go to
4 . We’re a bit late.
a job interview?
(think g / we / arrive before 9 p.m.)
6 Do you think we will ever know / are ever going to
know the truth? 5 . She is packing her
bag.
7 We haven’t decided what to do. We will go / might
go to the cinema. (she / going to f / leave)
8 You are getting / could still get to the theatre by 6 . It’s rather spicy.
eight. (think g / you / enjoy this food)
9 We may start / ’re starting the meeting at 10 a.m. 2 points for each correct answer 10
exactly.
10 If he doesn’t study, he won’t get / aren’t getting
through the exam.
11 I don’t think AI will change / won’t change our lives.
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5 Complete the conversation with the correct future 8 Complete the words with a suitable suffix.
forms of the verbs from the box. 1 Carolyn always wears colour ful        clothes. Today
be ​
come ​
do ​go ​meet ​take
she’s wearing a purple skirt.
2 Babies have to get an inject to protect them
A What (1) are you doing   this evening? from serious diseases.
B I’m not sure. I (2) Rob for a coffee at 3 Karen hasn’t found a suit flat yet.
4.30, but I may be free later. Why? 4 We should educ children about the dangers
A I (3) to Peter’s house and I need a lift. of social media.
B No problem, I (4) you. What’s 5 We’ll have to short this exercise. It’s too long.
happened to your car? 6 In heavy rain, water levels rise rapid .
A It’s being serviced. They say it (5) 7 My uncle is a care driver. He’s had many
ready on Friday. accidents.
B OK, I (6) to your place after my 8 The scientists made a predic about global
meeting with Rob. warming.
2 points for each correct answer 10 9 Astronauts train a lot to get used to
weightless .
6 Circle the opposite of the underlined adjectives. 10 His parents are worried, which is
1 Her employees think of her as a weak leader. understand in this situation.
strong / heavy / smart 11 It will definite be a cold day tomorrow.
2 My uncle is very open to new ideas. He’s extremely 1 point for each correct answer 10
closed-minded. confident / cautious / tolerant
3 I think I’m quite a careless cyclist. I don’t take risks 9 Write the name of the part of speech for the
on the road. cautious / caring / normal completed words from exercise 8.
4 Taylor is a normal teenager. only / big-headed /
unusual adjective ​adverb ​noun ​verb
5 I’ve always been outgoing, but I have a few close 1 adjective        
friends. careless / shy / selfish
2
6 The players were nervous before the big match.
3
brave / close / confident
4
1 point for each correct answer 5
5
7 Circle the adjective with the same meaning as the 6
underlined word. 7
1 It was lucky you weren’t badly injured. 8
fortunate / glad / unhappy 9
2 We need someone articulate to communicate our 10
ideas. expressive / smart / tolerant 11
3 It’s surprising that Taylor isn’t big-headed.
1 point for each correct answer 10
unusual / arrogant / self-centred
4 The footballer was selfish and only interested in his
own performance in the match. confident / big-
headed / self-centred
5 You need to be quite smart to work here.
cautious / bright / outgoing
6 The results made the scientist happy.
expressive / cool / glad
1 point for each correct answer 5

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10 Complete the words with a prefix from the box.

dis- ​il- ​im- (x 3) ​in- ​mis- ​re- (x 3) ​un-

1 I dis      agree with your opinion. You’re wrong.

2 What you’re asking is simply possible. We
can’t do it.
3 I can’t pay you in cash. It’s legal.
4 If you fail the exam once, you can take it
later.
5 Don’t be so patient. Lunch will be ready
soon.
6 Don’t throw away that envelope. You could
use it.
7 The class might finish early, but it’s likely.
8 I don’t recognize my flat. My wife’s arranged
it again.
9 You don’t have to wear a tie. It’s an formal
meeting.
10 Don’t be so polite. Say thank you.
11 You understood. I said ‘peach cake’ not
‘beefsteak’.
1 point for each correct answer 10

11 Correct the mistakes.

1 Scientists predict that we’re discovering life on
other planets. we will discover
2 When will you being here?
3 The weather forecast says it’s raining next weekend.

4 If we don’t hurry, we miss the train.

5 Where are we to meet Brad this evening?

6 We will go to Bristol on Friday – we’re not sure yet.

7 I’m writing soon, I promise.

8 We don’t forget. We’ve put it in our diaries.

9 I’ll going to see him later.

10 We’re have dinner with my parents tonight.

11 I can’t to do this evening. Sorry, I’m busy.

1 point for each correct answer 10

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