Short test Unit 2 Test 1/2B

Unit 1 Test 1B
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous form
of the verbs in brackets.
1 You _________ my biscuits! There are hardly any left! (eat)
2 She _________ Japanese in her spare time all this year. (learn)
3 ________ James _______ a prize for his painting? (win)
4 ____________ to see your dentist yet? (go)
5 They are thinking of getting married, but it seems they ___________ definitely yet. (not decide)
6 They ___________ much since they got the dog. (not travel)
7 The flower-beds are so neat and tidy! _________ you _________ all day? (garden)
8 I can't believe he ________ all the coffee! (drink)
9 Our English teacher ________ a new book for the last three weeks. I really like it! (use)
10 I _________ you for absolutely ages. How are you all? ( not see)

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Vocabulary
2 Choose the best synonym for the adjectives below:
1 amiable a clever b active c good-natured d relaxed
2 unconventional a funny b exceptional c curious d eccentric
3 vain a self-important b dishonest c boring d ill-natured
4 grumpy a bad-tempered b self-reliant c disloyal d nervous
5 irritable a tired b moody c mean d disrespectful

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3 Complete the sentences with appropriate words to form compound adjectives.

1 We entered the _________ -lit room and using a torch, tried to find the lost keys.
2 All the able- _______ adults helped with the evacuation of the flooded hospital.
3 This blender is such a great _______-saving gadget. Most things take less than a minute!
4 I love the smell of freshly- ________ bread.
5 These shoes are well- ________ and a bit scruffy, but they're the most comfortable ones I have.

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 Short test Unit 2 Test 1/2B

Unit 1 Test 2B
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct verb patterns using the words in brackets.
1 She refused _________ (pay) the bill because the food had been terrible.
2 I can’t stand _________ (get up) early in the morning.
3 We all agreed _________ (not tell) Barney about his surprise party.
4 Since we changed teachers, I haven't enjoyed __________ (learn) English.
5 Don't force _________ (she, eat) it if she really doesn’t like it.
6 I don't think I'll ever finish _______ (write) this book.
7 George suggest ________ (we, go) in his car.
8 The lift never seems to work. I wish the landlord would get __________ (it, repair).
9 The neighbours said they couldn't remember _______ (see) him drive the car away.
10 I'm fed up of _________ (pay) garage bills, I'll fix it myself next time.

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Vocabulary
2 Complete the gaps using the prepositions and prepositional phrases below. There is one
extra preposition or prepositional phrase you don't need.
regarding together with beyond considering because of aside from
1 Send us your application form _________ a cheque and we’ll confirm your place as soon as
possible.
2 That jacket is really nice _________ how cheap it was.
3 I had to talk to the builder _________ the final bill.
4 I’m flying to Thailand on Saturday, but ___________ that my plans are totally flexible.
5 I don't have any savings _________ a small amount I've put aside for university studies.

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Everyday English
3 Complete the sentences by writing a single word in each gap.
1 I’d say ___________ they are going to the beach.
2 I __________ they are moving house.
3 I should__________ they are good friends.
4 In my ___________ it is better to admit when you’ve made a mistake.
5 By and ___________ , it shouldn’t be a problem.

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