TEST PAPER 1

Phrasal verbs with UP

1. To go faster and faster is the same as to ___ up.

a. shoot
b. call
c. speed
2. If a problem suddenly happens, it is the same as a problem has just ___ up.
a. lit
b. beat
c. cropped
3. To divide into groups is the same as to ___ up.
a. screw
b. split
c. beat
4. To admit you have done something wrong is the same as to ___ up.
a. own
b. dig
c. lighten
5. To fasten your coat is the same as to ___ up your coat.
a. sum
b. tighten
c. do
6. To make or create trouble is the same as to ___ up trouble.
a. try
b. stir
c. liven
7. To try to find some information or thing from the past is the same as to ___ up something.
a. try
b. hold
c. dig
8. To redo your lipstick and tidy up your hair and appearance is the same as to ___ up.
a. pull
b. freshen
c. kick
9. To make something louder is the same as to ___ up the volume.
a. turn
b. polish
c. call
10. If you hit, punch or kick someone, it's the same as to ___ up someone.
a. pull
b. bottle
c. beat
11. To finish your drink quickly because you are leaving is the same as to ___ up.
a. keep
b. kick
c. drink
 12. If you form a queue to get something, it is the same as to ___ up.
a. line
b. hold
c. call
13. To not share your feeling with anyone is the same as to ___ up your feelings.
a. bottle
b. sum
c. pile
14. To stop outside of somewhere is the same as to ___ up outside.
a. turn
b. fold
c. pull
15. To make a mistake is the same as to ___ up.
a. screw
b. hang
c. flare
16. To practice a skill you have already is the same as to ___ up a skill.
a. fold
b. kick
c. polish
17. To not be able to speak or move because of fright or worry is the same as to ___ up.
a. keep
b. freeze
c. hang
18. To support something or stop something is the same as to ___ it up.
a. hold
b. kick
c. brush
19. To appear univited is the same as to ___ up.
a. draw
b. hold
c. turn

II. Complete the first part of the phrasal verbs. Use a suitable verb.

1. Jane and I want to _____________________up smoking.

2. Could you ______________________me up at 6 o'clock?
3. We must ________________________up or we will miss the bus.
4. Can you ______________________me up at the station?
5. In many countries, the pupils have to _____________________up when the teacher enters the class-room.
6. I usually have to ______________________up at half past six.
7. I must ___________________________up my room today.
 III. Complete the first part of the phrasal verbs. Choose a verb below. Make any necessary changes.

button break set hold put pick tear eat get tidy

1. Could you ______________________me up at the airport?

2. Jane _______________________up with Tom.
3. ___________________up your coat before you go outside.
4. I'm sorry for being late. I was ______________________up.
5. Can we __________________up our tent here?
6. He was so upset that he ___________________up the letter.
7. A friend of mine has _______________________up business as a detective.
8. Mum, can I watch TV? I've ____________________up my dinner.
9. After the party, we had to ______________________up the kitchen, which was a complete mess.
10. I am so tired. I _________________________up at four and haven't had a break since.

IV. Match the idioms below with their explanations.

1. down in the dumps a. within one's range of interests / knowledge
2. keep sb in the dark b. to stop dreaming and start thinking practically
3. not be all it's cracked up to be c. depressed
4. catch sb.'s eye d. ordinary and unexciting
5. right up one's street e. to avoid (sth./sb.)
6. take things easy f. to get sb.'s attention
7. off the beaten track g. extremely pleased
8. come down to earth with a bump h. a return of energy and enthusiasm
9. in one's element i. very suntanned
10. the crack of dawn j. very happy/suited to a situation
11. get away from it all k. very early in the morning
12. run-of-the-mill l. to relax and enjoy oneself
13. as brown as a berry m. all day and all night
14. round the clock n. to keep sb. unaware of sth.
15. one's best bet o. to be not as good as people say
16. over the moon p. to take a break from work or problems
17. get into the swing of sth. q. to relax
18. steer clear of (sb. / sth.) r. isolated and quiet
19. let one's hair down s. the most appropriate choice
20. a new lease of life t. to become accustomed to sth. and start enjoying it

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V. Complete the sentences with the present simple or the present continuous:

1. Jane is away on holiday so Linda...................................................................(handle) her work.

(use: ___________________________________________________________)
2. Please be quiet, David. You..................................................................................(always/interrupt).
(use:________________________________________________)
3. British people....................................................................(drink) more and more wine.
(use:______________________________________________________________)
4. The robber...........................................(wave) his gun and everyone ...............................................(get
down) on the floor.
(use:_________________________________________________)
5. The course..........................................(start) on 10th October.
(use:____________________________)
6. They.........................................................(get) married this weekend.
(use:______________________________________________)
7. The sun................................(rise) in the east and ..................................(set) in the west.
(use:_________________________________________________)
8. You................................(sprinkle) some cheese on the pizza and then you ................................(bake) it.
(use:________________________________________)
9. I..............................................................(look for) a new job these days.
(use:______________________________________________________________________)
10. He .............................(work) in a bank.
(use:_________________________________________________)