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WFMiIS B1
PART III - ENGLISH IN USE (70 points)
Name:.........................................
Score:................................/ 70p/

I.

Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to

form a word that fits the space in the same line. (10 p)

PABLO PICASSO
Pablo Picasso was born in Spain. As a child he was very ...talented
TALENT
At the age of 19, he went to Paris and experimented with(1)................
DIFFER
Styles, from sad paintings in blue, to more(2)....................ones of circuses
CHEER
in reds and pinks. Picasso very quickly became(3)..................... . He was
SUCCEED
constantly looking for new(4)......................... .
INSPIRE
He became interested in(5)..................masks, which were being shown in
AFRICA
Europe for the first time. He particularly liked the simple but(6)................
EXPRESSION
way they distorted the human face. He began to use (7)...........................
ANGLE
shapes to build up an image-this was the (8).......................of cubism. Even
though his cubist pictures are(9)...........................we still understand what
REALISM
they are supposed to be......................................
SYMBOL

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II.

Use the correct preposition. (8p)

1. This picture is falling.................the wall.
2. Theres no gate, so well have to climb................the fence.
3. I work for an organization which
campaigns..................smoking.
4. Eating too much junk food can result........people becoming
overweight.
5. It is difficult to come to terms......................failing your exams.
6. People will never be completely replaced...............computers.
7. Tom is good .............finding interesting websites.
8. We set off ........our trip to the cost on Monday.

III.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same

as the first sentence, using the words given in brackets.
(18p)
1. We hope to see you here again next year, Tom.
We............................................here again next year, Tom
(FORWARD)
2. Jane: How much experience of marketing do you have?
Jane asked............................................................................
(HAD)
3. If you dont call me, Ill get the bus home.
Ill...........................................................
(UNLESS)
4. Lets go for a walk-he said.
He..............................................................a walk
(GOING)
5. The woman sold me the car. She was very helpful.
The woman...................................................helpful.
(WHO)
6. Eric doesnt like people pointing at him.
Eric.......................................................................at.
(BEING)
7. Its possible that they left early this morning.
They.......................................................this morning.
(COULD)
8. That test was really easy.
That test......................................................................
(CAKE)
9. She started learning Japanese six months ago.

She...............................................................six months.
(BEEN)
10. I have never heard such a silly excuse.
Thats.............................................................ever heard
(THE)
11. Sue doesnt go to school. Lena doesnt either.
........................................................................ to school
(NOR)
12. I hate having to go to school on Saturdays.
I wish.................................................................on Saturdays.
(DIDNT)
IV.

Correct the errors in each of these sentences. (10 p.)

1. It is very confused to be taught in so many classrooms.
2. I saw a fantastic job advertisement last week, but I was too
scared to apply to it.
3. This question is awful difficult, isnt it?
4. If youll go out, take an umbrella.
5. John never went abroad in his life, but hes going to the US
next month.
6. I sent to you a letter. Did you get it?
7. Jane is one of those people which look calm all the time.
8. Theyve decided going to Paris on honeymoon.
9. You shouldnt to waste so much time.
10. If you want to speak to the manager, give me your name
and Ill put you across.

V.

Use the right phrasal verb. (8p)

(find out, work out, go out, settle in, put up with, make
up, give up, pick up)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Did you........................the times of the trains?

Oh no, the lights ......................again!
I.......................some Italian when I was working in Rome.
Most parents wont ....................bad behaviour from their
children.
5. Peter and Jane didnt want to move into the new flat but they
quickly...............
6. If you want to be successful, you have to..................what it is
you want and how to achieve it.
7. I dont think my uncle will ever be able to
......................smoking.

8. I cant.........................my mind which film to go and see.

VI.

Choose the correct answer. (8p)

1. John is recovering from his injuries. I went to...................hospital to

visit him yesterday.
a. a
b.0
c. the.
2. I woke up so late that I................................had time for breakfast.
a. harder
b. hard
c. hardly
3. I got lost on the way to the theatre
If you had taken the map...........................................lost.
a. wouldnt have got
b. wont get
get

c. wouldnt

4. Suppose you.....................a million pounds, what would you do with

it?
a.win
b.won
c. had won
5. Your report must......................................by Friday night.
a. have finished
b. being finished
c. be finished
6. Ann works in advertising and ........................a very high salary.
a. earns
b. wins
c. takes out
7. I am very bad at ...............................things but my friend Bob has an
amazing ability to store information.
a. remembering
b. reminding
c. forgetting
8. They ....................................for three hours when they stopped for a
rest.
a. have been driving
b. had been driving
c.
were
driving

VII. Fill each space in the following text with a suitable word or
phrase.
If you thought life was too busy, you should think again. In these days
of modern conveniences, fast living, fast food, e-mails and air travel,
we can actually cut (1)...............on work and have much more time to

relax.
The
world
is
speeding
up,
but
the
gadgets
(2).........................come with it make our lives easier. We no longer
need (3)....................time going to the supermarket: we can order our
shopping online. If you want to avoid (4)......................................in
queues, and if sitting in traffic jams (5)..............on your nerves, just
shop in the comfort of your own home. Its terrific!
If you would (6).................to explore other ways of improving your life,
why not take a look at Feng Shui? A simple rearrangement of your
house can bring you good luck, wealth and happiness.
(adapted from: Language to go,
TB:tests)

Answers:
I.

1.different, 2.cheerful, 3. successful, 4.inspiration, 5. African,

6.expressive, 7. angular, 8.beginning, 9.unrealistic, 10. Symbolising

II.
III.

1.off, 2.over, 3.against, 4.in, 5.with, 6.by, 7.at 8.on

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

We look forward to seeing you here again, Tom.

Jane asked how much experience of marketing I had.
Ill get the bus home unless you call me.
He suggested going for a walk.
The woman who sold me the car was very helpful.
Eric doesnt like being pointed at.
They could have left early this morning.
That test was a piece of cake.

9. She has been learning Japanese for six months.

10. Thats the silliest excuse I have ever heard.
11. Neither Sue nor Lena goes to school
12. I wish I didnt have to go to school on Saturdays.
IV.

1. It is very confusing to be taught in so many classrooms.

I saw a fantastic job advertisement last week, but I was too scared
to apply for it.
This question is awfully difficult, isnt it?
If you are going out, take an umbrella.
John has never been abroad in his life, but hes going to the US
next month.
I sent you a letter. Did you get it?
Jane is one of those people who look calm all the time.
Theyve decided to go to Paris on honeymoon.
You shouldnt waste so much time.
If you want to speak to the manager, give me your name and Ill put
you through.

V.

1.find out, 2. have gone out,3. picked up, 4.put up with, 5.settled in,
6.work out, 7.giveup,8.make up

VI.

1.c, 2.c, 3.a, 4.b, 5.c, 6.a, 7.a, 8.

1.down, 2.which, 3.to waste, 4.standing, 5.gets, 6.like

VII.