Level 3

Unit Test 9 Language Item Bank

GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in parentheses.
Example: If the store is closed, I won’t buy anything.
1 If it _______________ (be) sunny tomorrow, we _______________ (go) to the beach.
2 If you _______________ (want) to earn more money, _______________ (take) more
classes.
3 _______________ (call) this number if you _______________ (be) interested in the
job.
4 Bella _______________ (miss) the movie if she _______________ (not, come) soon.
5 If employees _______________ (speak) rudely to customers, they _______________
(lose) their jobs.
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2 Match the two parts of the sentence.

1 I’d work harder 
2 If they offered Dan the job, 
3 The company would reduce the number of employees 
4 We’d stay at that hotel 
5 If you wore a nicer suit, 
A if sales weren’t so good.
B you would make a better impression.
C if I had more time.
D he would take it.
E if it had a swimming pool.

3 Complete the conversations with the correct reflexive pronoun.

Example: A: Who cut Frank’s hair? B: He cut it himself. Can’t you tell?
1 A: Who grew these beautiful flowers?
B: I grew them __________.
2 A: What happens when you push this button?
B: The door closes __________.
3 A: Did you help Maria with the presentation?
B: No, she did it all ___________.
4 A: Can you make me a reservation for a hotel?
B: Why don’t you make it __________? Then you can choose one you like.
5 A: Do your parents have someone who cleans their house?
B: No, they usually do that _______________.
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Unit Test 9 Language Item Bank

VOCABULARY

4 Complete the word with the correct suffix. Use -ance, -ity, -ment, -ness,
-tion/ion for nouns and -able, -ant, -ent, -ful, or -ive for adjectives.
Example: I think I made a good impression in the interview.
1 My biggest weak__________ is my shyness.
2 I don’t like to answer right away. I’d rather give a thought__________ response.
3 Gerard should pay more attention to his appear__________. He often looks messy.
4 I need a job with more move__________. I have a bad back and sitting isn’t good for it.
5 You look upset. Did you get some negat__________ feedback in your meeting today?
6 The job doesn’t pay much, but you’ll get valu__________ experience.
7 Is there a possibil__________ for travel?
8 His interest in art education is understand__________. He’s always enjoyed painting.
9 How much prepara__________ do I need to do before the interview?
10 Speaking two or more languages is a very use__________ skill.
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5 Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

artistic capable confident

determined enthusiastic independent

Example: Fabio is very enthusiastic about his job. You can see his excitement.
1 Brenna is _______________ that she can do the job. She’s not worried at all.
2 Do you think I should take the painting class? I’m not very _______________.
3 You don’t need to manage Antonio. He’s quite _______________.
4 I’m sure we’ll leave on time. We are _______________ to finish by 5 p.m.
5 Lisa can do many things well. She’s a very _______________ employee.
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6 Choose the best word to complete the sentences.

Example: Will is fully / potential / unlikely qualified to teach high school.
1 A doctor is a fully / unlikely / highly skilled position that requires years of study and
training.
2 All potential / unlikely / junior candidates for the job need an interview.
3 Ted has a highly / junior / senior role in the company because he has worked there for
30 years.
4 It’s unlikely / temporary / senior I’ll get an interview because they have received so
many applications.
5 The position is only for three months but it might lead to a potential / permanent /
temporary one if I do a good job.

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Unit Test 9 Language Item Bank

REAL-WORLD ENGLISH

7 Put the conversation in the correct order.

___ Let me at least get the door then.
_1_ Do you need help with that box?
___ Perfect. Thanks!
___ Are you sure? It looks heavy.
___ Um, that’s okay, I’ve got it.
___ No, really, I’ve got it, I do. But thanks. Uh-oh.

8 Choose the correct word or words to complete the sentences.

Example: No, really / quite, I’m okay.

1 Would you like me to / want me to get that for you?
2 Are you confident / sure?
3 Let me give / giving you a hand.
4 It’s all right. I get / got it.
5 Okay, thanks. That would be great / difficult.
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