New American Inside Out Upper intermediate

Unit 7 Test
Name _______________________

Part A
Vocabulary
Word formation

1 Complete the sentences using the words in the box with the suffixes ful, less,
or ish. There are two extra words.

care child fool forget help pain self taste thought use

a) It was very __________ of you to get into a silly argument like that.
b) Mike can be a little __________ at times. He didn’t remember his dentist appointment.
c) Why haven’t doctors discovered a __________ way of giving injections?
d) Try not to be so __________ when you pour the milk. It spilled everywhere!
e) William made a pretty __________ joke at lunchtime. Everybody was shocked.
f) Shirley has always made __________ choices when it comes to men. She’s been divorced five
times.
g) This is such a __________ bag. It’s just the right size for my notebook.
h) It was so __________ of Helen to send me those flowers.
1
a) childish

b) forgetful

c) painless

d) careless

e) tasteless

f) foolish

g) useful

h) thoughtful

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Grammar
Reporting verbs

2 Underline the correct verb.

a) The man eventually admitted / confirmed / explained stealing the painting.

b) My boss mentioned / advised / suggested me to start looking for another job.
c) The actress claimed / informed / convinced that the paparazzi had been following her all day.
d) The manager is encouraging / confirming / insisting that we leave immediately.
e) My mother persuaded / suggested / informed we go on vacation together this year.
f) Kate is going to explain / announce / persuade the children to come on a walk.

2
a) admitted

b) advised

c) claimed

d) insisting

e) suggested

f) persuade

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Past modals

3 Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

a) It was necessary for them to leave immediately. (have to)

__________________________________________________
b) It was wrong of you to park there. (should)
__________________________________________________
c) We were not permitted to enter parts of the castle. (be allowed to)
__________________________________________________
d) It wasn’t necessary for you to come so early. (need)
__________________________________________________
e) They were permitted to take pictures of the movie stars. (be allowed to)
__________________________________________________
f) It was wrong of them not to bring a gift. (should)
__________________________________________________

a) They had to leave immediately.

b) You shouldn’t have parked there.

c) We weren’t allowed to enter parts of the castle.

d) You didn’t need to come so early.

e) They were allowed to take pictures of the movie stars.

f) They should have brought a gift.

Articles

4 Complete with a, an, the, or put a dash ( – ) if no article is necessary.

a) Did you see __________ man who sold us those shells on __________ beach?

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b) I’d like to buy __________ present for my sister. Can you help me?
c) People say that __________ life is beautiful.
d) Can you see __________ moon through your telescope?
e) “Do you like __________ dogs?” “No, I’m allergic to them.”
f) Every year we like to go to __________ Greece on vacation. __________ people there are so
friendly.
g) Grandpa led __________ full life, and he wasn’t afraid of __________ death.

a) the, the

b) a

c) –

d) the

e) –

f) –, The

g) a, –

Useful phrases
5 Complete the conversations with the phrases in the box. There are two extra phrases.

it’s worth it I’d recommend if I were you, it’s probably best make sure
whatever you do, you should

Jake: Emily, you’ve been to New York City, haven’t you? What should I see when I’m there?
Emily: New York City? Lucky you! Well, (1) __________ don’t miss the Statue of Liberty.
Jake: OK. I’ll have to take a boat, won’t I?
Emily: Yes, and the views of the skyline are spectacular. (2) __________ you sit on the right-hand side of
the boat. Or is it the left?
Jake: I’ll see out when I get there. What else?
Emily: Well, (3) __________ visiting the Empire State Building.
Jake: Oh, yeah. I’ve heard it’s beautiful at night.

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Emily: It is, but it’s often very busy. If you want to avoid waiting a long time for the elevator to the very
top, you can walk up the last six floors. It’s hard work, but (4) __________ .
Jake: Oh, OK.
Emily: And the Museum of Modern Art is fantastic. (5) __________ to go first thing in the morning, as it
can get very crowded. By the way, do you need somebody to come with you?

1) whatever you do,

2) Make sure

3) I’d recommend

4) it’s worth it

5) It’s probably best

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