Snapshot Pre-Intermediate – Test 6B

Test 6 B.Units 13 - 15

Grammar .1 Read the sentences and choose the correct word for each space. [6 marks] Is there somewhere I can get a sandwich?

a) nowhere b) everywhere c) somewhere d) nothing

1 There is …………………… for children to play. a) everywhere b) nothing c) nowhere d) everything

2 There was ……………………. to put in a sandwich so I ate bread. a) nobody b) nowhere c) everything d) nothing

3 The cinema was very crowded - …………….. was there. a) everyone b) somebody c) no one d) something

4 I will write down ……………. you say so I can remember it. a) nothing b) something c) everything d) everywhere

5 I waited for an hour but …………………… came. a) everyone b) somebody c) nothing d) no one

6 I think there is …………………….. at the door. a) nowhere b) no one c) somebody d) everyone

2 Complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [6 marks] If I saw (see) a large dog, I ‘d run (run) away. 1 He ………………. (buy) a motorbike if he …………… (win)

some money. 2 If a friend …………… (lost) their money, I ……………………

(give) them some. 3 If I …………… (be) you, I …………….. (earn) some money at

the weekend. 4 If I …………….. (not have) a sister, I …………….. (not have to)

share my bedroom. 5 If someone …………… (say) that to me, I ……………… (be)

angry. 6 What ………….. she ……………. (say) if she …………..

(know) about the accident?

[Total 80 marks]

3 Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets in the past perfect or the past simple form. [6 marks]

They had been (go) to the Eden Project

before they went (go) to the beach.

1 He …………….. (not know) my phone number

because I ……………. (forget) to tell him.

2 He ……………. (be) early because his

mother ……………… (wake) him.

3 She …………… (speak) to him before he

……………… (go) home.

4 She ……………….. (telephone) the police because

she …………. (see) an accident.

5 They …………….. (fly) to the USA when they

………….. (get) enough money.

6 We …………….. (arrive) at the cinema

late so the film …………………… (start).

4 Complete the sentences with too much, too many or not enough. [6 marks]

There weren‘t enough books for all the students.

1 There are ………………… buses to the

centre of town so they are always very crowded.

2 There were ……………… students in the class

so we shared chairs or sat on the floor.

3 There were only three people at the party - that's

……………………. !

4 There's ……………….. information in this

book - I have to go to the library for some more.

5 There's …………………… milk in my tea.

Can I have another one?

6 This food is terrible. I think I've paid

………………… for it.

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Snapshot Pre-Intermediate – Test 6B5 Read what Nick's mother said to Nick. Rewrite her words as reported speech. [6 marks]

‘Phone me at the end of the party.’(want)

She wanted Nick to phone her at the end of the party. .

1 'Can you tidy your bedroom?' (ask)

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2 'Can you wash-up, please?' (want)

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3 'Don't take money from my bag.' (tell)

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4 'Please buy some bread.' (ask)

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5 'Tell me what your teacher said.' (ask)

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6 'You must be here at 6.00.' (tell)

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Vocabulary .

6 Circle the correct personality adjective in each sentence. [5 marks]

She always gives expensive presents to her family and

friends. She's generous / mean.

1 'Is New York in Italy?' 'That's a sensible / stupid question!'

2 You need friends who are loyal/loud because they will

always help you.

3 He's very sensitive / practical so be careful what you say to

him.

4 Builders and drivers have practical / serious jobs.

5 She never shouts - she's so easy-going / quick-tempered.

6 She doesn't say very much, she's loud / quiet.

7 People who are lighthearted / quick-tempered are nice to be

with.

7 Circle the odd-one-out. [7 marks]

classical reliable quiet serious

1 aggressive partner bossy emotional

2 jazz shy pop folk

3 outgoing sensitive loud sociable

4 amazed chatted bored excited

5 president prime minister band VIP

6 reggae charity heavy metal techno

7 shy quick-tempered claim serious

8 Put the word asked or told in the correct place in each sentence. [6 marks]

asked

She /\ where I had been.

1 He her about her surfing holiday in Australia.

2 Mum me to be quiet.

3 She if she could have some water.

4 She me for my telephone number.

5 The head teacher us all to work harder.

6 The taxi driver where we wanted to go.

Communication . 9 Write second conditional questions and write true answers. [4 marks]

travel anywhere

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go to? .

I’d go to Australia. . .

1 have

anything ................................................... ....................

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2 learn any musical

instrument ........................... ........................................

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3 marry anyone ....................................................

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4 live anywhere ...................................................

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6B .10 Asking for and giving advice. Write the dialogue. [4 marks]

A Problem: you've been invited to two parties on Saturday: I’ve been invited to two parties on Saturday. .

B Advice: go to both: (1) If ……………………………...…………………………………………………………..

A Explain: in different towns: (2) I can’t . …………………………………………………………………………...

B Advice: go to the one nearest home: (3) Well, why …………………………………………….……………………………………….…………………...

A Agree: (4) That’s ……………….….…………………. …………………………………………..………………...

11 Tick the two sentences from an informal conversation. [0.5 each = 2 marks]

1 It was very nice to see you again. □2 Thank you for a lovely lunch. □3 Thanks for suggesting it. □4 That was a great film! □ Reading . 12 Read the article opposite and answer the questions. [10 marks]

a) Choosee the correct answers. 1 This is …

a) a news story. b) an interview. c) a film script.

2 There is an article about a rock star …a) every year. b) once a week. c) sometimes.

b) Put these events in Liam Nichols' life in the correct order.

may go to university □got some drums □had piano lessons □met Jim □may tour Europe □went to primary school □

c) Write short answers. 1 Is Liam Nichols outgoing? ………………………

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2 Did Liam have piano lessons? ………………………

3 Is he very serious? ………………………

4 Does he like being a rock star?

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5 Do lots of people like Liam? ………………………

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Writing .13 In your notebook, answer the questions about yourself. You can write true or imaginary answers. [10 marks]

• What's the first thing you can remember?

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Snapshot Pre-Intermediate – Test 6B• Who was your best friend at primary school?

• What's your favourite hobby and when did you become interested

in it?

• And what about the future? What are your personal and

professional dreams?

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