Unit 5 Short Test 1B

Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
1 We had only just begun opening our presents when there was a knock at the door. (Hardly)
_________________________________________________________________________
2 The shopping centre won’t be closed under any circumstances. (Under no circumstances)
_________________________________________________________________________
3 They haven’t tried to make such an expensive movie as this before. (Never)
_________________________________________________________________________
4 Fiona Watson took part in an international singing contest just the once. (Only once)
_________________________________________________________________________
5 We aren’t going to see our cousins until the New Year. (Not until)
_________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the negative form of the auxiliary verbs below. Use each verb at least once
to form negative questions, infinitives and -ing forms.
be did do would

Patrick I’m thinking of visiting my cousins in the summer.

1
James But ___________ they live in Australia?
Patrick Well, yes, that’s right, but I can afford the flight. What about you? 2___________ you fly to Canada last year
to visit your aunt?
James Well, yes, but that was because she was getting married. And you were invited too! Remember?
Patrick Of course I do. I was disappointed 3___________ able to go. I couldn’t go because I had broken my leg.
4
I’ll never forget ___________ able to go because of that stupid leg.
5
James Actually, I’d love to go to Australia. ___________ it be good if we both went next summer?
Patrick Absolutely! I’ll look into the prices of flights for you.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Short Test 1B

Vocabulary
3 Replace the words in italics with the correct form of the words or phrases below. Add the missing
word in each phrase when necessary. There are two extra phrases.
adore be close ___ be ___ the same wavelength as envy have nothing ___ common with look ___ on
trust

1 Jill has little respect for her cousins. She thinks they are not as clever or sensible as she is.
Jill __________________________________ her cousins.
2 Tracey knows exactly what her best friend Clara is thinking.
Tracey __________________________________ Clara.
3 I don’t share any interests with Harry. He loves sport and I like music and fashion.
I __________________________________ Harry.
4 We both know that we can depend on Mark. He is always honest, keeps secrets and will always be there to help.
We both __________________________________ Mark.
5 Amy has the same feelings and interests as her sister. They help each other when they have problems.
Amy __________________________________ her sister.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1 I felt ___ when Dan told me how good he thought I was at science. But I didn’t really believe him – I knew he just
wanted to copy my homework!
a nagged b lectured c flattered
2 On the way home, some boys ___ me in the street. They shouted rude things, and I felt very upset.
a insulted b praised c warned
3 The head of English ___ our class for working hard, and doing well in the exams.
a flattered b nagged c praised
4 In school assembly yesterday, the head teacher ___ the whole school about using their mobile phones for personal
reasons in class. It was so boring. She just talked on and on.
a offended b teased c lectured
5 My sister was ___ for not cleaning her room. I’m not surprised. She never tidies anything, and Mum and Dad
get so annoyed.
a told off b insulted c complimented

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Upper-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 5 Short Test 1B