Advanced Plus Unit test 6

Grammar 10

1 Complete the second sentence with no more Vocabulary

than five words so that it means the same as the
3 Complete the sentences with one word.
first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
1 When I first got here I felt so out of __place ,
1 The situation was tough, but they pulled through.
but fortunately there’s a strong expat community.
NEVERTHELESS
2 You know there’s no point complaining about it,
It was a tough situation; nevertheless they pulled
crowds are just part and of living in a
through.
modern city.
2 Kate has reluctantly accepted the offer.
3 It’s a huge commitment. First and you
ALBEIT
need to think about the cost.
Kate _____________ reluctantly.
4 I’m not convinced of his innocence, but he’s
3 We aren’t expecting things to be easy. But we’ll
repudiated their of wrongdoing.
succeed.
5 It’s a pretty dilapidated part of the city, but as I
IT
have so many incredible places on my ,
Difficult _____________ we’re going to succeed.
there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.
4 It’s a compelling argument, but I disagree.
6 I hadn’t even considered explaining the rules. I
MAY
just took it for that he would know what
However compelling ____________ I can’t agree.
to do.
5 She is quite adaptable but in this case she
wouldn’t move.
5
AS
_____________ she wouldn’t move in this case.
6 He may well apologise, but I won’t speak to him. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form
EVEN of the word in CAPITALS.
_____________ I won’t speak to him.
1 Although it is customary to take a gift when first
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visiting, people won’t be greatly offended if you
forget.
2 Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences CUSTOM
below. Tick () the correct sentences. 2 While for many a new life in the city provides
boundless opportunities, for some it can be a stark
1 The tour guide advised to talk to a local. and experience.
The tour guide advised talking to a local. ALIEN
2 When do you suggest to phone her? 3 She managed to get onto the course without an
interview? That’s completely of as
3 It’s going to be a disastrous party – Jamal’s far as I’m aware.
threatened not coming. HEAR
4 There’s no point pretending that there’s nothing
4 I apologise for waking you, but I need to talk. wrong. You both need to the issue
and then try to resolve it.
5 Allow me congratulations you on winning the KNOW
match. 5 I think we can all agree that what we’ve observed
today is most definitely behaviour;
6 The culprits have promised returning the stolen nobody normally acts like that.
money. TYPE
6 I feel I should apologise for behaving so
7 He assured me the drug was relatively harmless. at dinner last night – I wasn’t aware that there
were so many different rules to follow.
8 She got angry and asked me why I laughed. APPROPRIATE

9 Right now, I regret to tell her anything about it.

5
10 Transport workers are currently discussing if to
call out a strike.

11 Where do you want us standing in this photo?

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 Advanced Plus Unit test 6

5 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). Function

1 The last few games of this season have been 7 Find and correct two mistakes in each
b or break for the club – relegation would mean conversation about customs.
a financial meltdown.
a) give b) make c) take 1
A: Moving here has had its highs and lows I
2 Throughout the trial he his innocence, but suppose. I still find some things completely
sadly without convincing the jury. alienate alien, such as the way people never
a) illustrated b) maintained c) voiced really tell you things directly, you know?
3 The tradition of parading burning casks through B: I know. I’m not using used to that either. I guess
the street is unusual but not to this region. it’ll come with time.
a) expected b) peculiar c) routine 2
A: How are things working out for you here? Are
4 Really, you don’t need to worry about anything, I you getting accustom to working the long hours,
have the tickets with me safe and in my yet?
pocket. B: It’s taken a while. Listen, can I ask you
a) sound b) dry c) warm something? Is it customised for people to work
5 During her speech she comments made through their lunch breaks?
during the conference, agreeing that a minimal 3
price for the product would have a positive effect A: There are a few things you should know about
on consumer interest. dealing with these animals. Now, I know in most
a) alleged b) repudiated c) echoed cases the normal is to try to befriend them, but
these are dangerous creatures …
6 While the pace of modern life can be a bit B: Sure, I’m just surprised anyone would want to
there’s no reason to get overwhelmed by it all. get too close. I thought it’s a giving that badgers
Just learn to relax. are quite aggressive.
a) hectic b) intimidating c) no-go 4
A: Many people find it a real challenge to be used
5 to the weather here. It can be so humid during
the summer months.
6 Complete the sentences with one word. B: Oh, I’m using to that now – what really bothers
me is the smog.
1 Although there was some initial reticence on the 5
behalf of the team, slowly but surely they are A: It is accepted that students will wear their
coming round to the idea. uniforms during trips.
2 As tensions continue to mount in the region, a B: Really, that’s a bit of an alienated concept for
number of high ranking officials have made me.
statements for calm. 6
3 There’s a small park nestled amongst the high- A: I understand that there are a few different
rises of downtown. It definitely offers some customs around mealtimes. Isn’t it atypical that
from the surrounding hustle and bustle. you follow the lead of whoever is hosting?
4 While there has been a concerted effort to reduce B: You’re right in a way. The normality is to wait
car usage, and promote public transport as a viable until your host sits down, and serves themselves.
option, the roads are still thoroughly . Then the meal begins.
5 You know, once in a while something completely
out of the happens which takes you by 10
surprise.
6 What the kids did was completely unacceptable. Total: 50
We’re going to have to seriously them to
make sure it never happens again.

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