Unit 7 Short Test 1B

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with one or two words in each gap.
1 ‘I don’t like playing rugby on this hard pitch.’
Ben said that he __________________ playing rugby on __________________ hard pitch.
2 ‘I haven’t sung here before.’
Tina said that she __________________ sung __________________ before.
3 ‘We won’t go out tonight.’
They said that they __________________ out __________________ night.
4 ‘I’m not worried about the test tomorrow.’
Paul said that he __________________ worried about the test the __________________ day.
5 ‘Ben must work harder this term.’
The teacher said that Ben __________________ work harder __________________ term.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences in reported speech.

1 ‘Has the film ended yet?’
Arthur asked __________________________________ .
2 ‘What time did you get up this morning?’
Shura asked us what time __________________________________ .
3 ‘Are you tired?’
Tom asked me __________________________________ .
4 ‘How much do you earn?’
Ryan asked me __________________________________ .
5 ‘Will you help out with the housework?’
Mum asked us __________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 7 Short Test 1B

Vocabulary
3 Match the correct form of the words below with the words and phrases in italics which have a similar
meaning. There are two extra words.
cheat deceive exaggerate fib own up pass off swear

1 Graham always wins at cards by being dishonest. You should never play with him for money! __________________
2 Scott described his performance in the match in a way that made it seem more important than it was. In fact, he hadn’t
played very well at all! __________________
3 Stuart gave me false information. He said that he had taken the photo on holiday in Florida. In fact, he had
photoshopped it. He has never been to Florida! __________________
4 The shopkeeper sold watches, pretending they were designer products, when in fact they were fakes. He made us
believe they were something they were not as he sold them. __________________
5 Amy promised in court that she was not guilty of the crime. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Circle the words that cannot be used to complete the sentences.

1 Henry Smith is a very fake / devious / dishonest criminal who has cheated elderly people out of their life savings.
2 It’s hypocritical / manipulative / unethical of politicians to criticise business people for not paying taxes when they
don’t pay taxes themselves.
3 I think Kelly is a very honest / trustworthy / devious girl. She never tells a lie.
4 My boss is always dishonest / straight / direct with us. He tells us exactly what to do in a strict, clear, but fair way.
I like his style.
5 Susie is always open / unethical / truthful with her friends. They really like the fact that she is both honest and
friendly.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 7 Short Test 1B