Cumulative Test 1–5 B

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences and questions. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 James _______________ (buy) a new CD last weekend.
2 We _______________ (do) our homework when Dan arrived.
3 Don’t run on that icy pavement – you _______________ (fall) and hurt yourself!

4 My sister _______________ (not see) the documentary on TV last night.

5 I _______________ (give) you some money if you don’t have enough to pay for the tickets.
6 My friends and I _______________ (meet) the teacher at 3 p.m. to discuss our class project.
7 You look tired – sit down and I _______________ (make) you a cup of tea.
8 Grandad phoned while we _______________ (have) dinner.

9 If we _______________ (not have) enough milk, will you get some later?
10 Dan wants to get a job in finance, so he _______________ (study) maths when he goes to university.

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Choose the correct answers to complete the dialogue.

1
Jen ___ you like to come to my house and watch a film after school?
2
Bella OK, but I ___ be home late because it's a school day tomorrow. Have you got a lot of DVDs, then?
3
Jen No, I haven’t got ___ DVDs. Do you know Benny and June’s Holiday? My sister bought it a few days ago.
That’s ___ film in the world − it isn't funny at all!
4
Bella
5
Jen Oh dear! Well, why don’t we go to a DVD shop and buy something ___ than that after school?
6
Bella Good idea! There’s a DVD shop ___ the road from here.
7
Jen I haven’t got much money though. Have you got ___ ?
8
Bella No, but if I ask my brother. ___ me some money.
Great. But I think it’s ___ late to ask him right now − look at the time!
9
Jen
10
Bella Yes. The bell ___ in a minute. See you after the next class.

1 a Would b Should c Must

2 a needn’t b have to c mustn’t
3 a much b many c some
4 a the bad b the worse c the worst
5 a best b better c good
6 a inside b through c down
7 a any b a few c a lot of
8 a He gave b He gives c He’ll give
9 a enough b too c more
10 a rang b is going to ring c is ringing

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 1–5 B

Vocabulary
3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 We worked for a few hours and then made / took a break.
2 I was upset / delighted yesterday because I broke my bedroom mirror.
3 I’m probably / definitely going to come to the concert with you tonight – I bought a ticket this morning.
4 That meal at Angela’s house was very delicious / tasty.

5 Dan fell over yesterday and injured / sprained himself.

6 We shouldn't walk around the desert / volcano because smoke is coming out of it.
7 I didn’t like the last scene / ending in the film – it was really boring.
8 What are we doing this afternoon? We need to have / make a decision.
9 A lot of shops are closing down / dying out in the centre of town because no one is shopping there any more.

10 Gina is going to join / send the basketball team next year.

Mark: ___ / 10

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

anxious challenging gripping proud windy

1 My parents were very __________________ of me when I scored a goal in the football match.

2 You’re looking at your mobile phone again! Are you __________________ about something?
3 This book is __________________ − I can’t put it down!
4 It was very __________________ last night – the big tree at the end of our garden fell down!
5 I don’t like doing easy things, so I want a __________________ job when I leave university.

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 When I climbed the mountain, it felt like a great __________________ (achieve).

2 We have to do a lot of __________________ (prepare) before our camping trip in the forest.
3 Kayaking across the lake was __________________ (exhaust).
4 I've read your essay, but it isn’t very clear – you need to __________________ (write) it.
5 Gemma was very __________________ (surprise) when we gave her the flowers.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 1–5 B

Use of English
6 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Kirsty You can see everyone who went on last year’s class trip on both of these photos. ____________
Shall we choose one for the webpage?
2
James I’m quite fancy using this photo -it’s got everyone in it. And it’s really nice with the ____________
Eiffel Tower in the background.
3
Kirsty To me, we all looking as if we’re feeling bored. Look at our expressions! ____________
4
James I’d prefer use this photo of the class on the river Seine. ____________
5
Kirsty Yes, but it’s got the photographer’s finger to the top right corner! ____________
6
James Oh, why frustrating! ____________
7
Kirsty Even we’re not all smiling in the first photo, I still think it’s the best picture. ____________
8
James I’m still not keen in it. We need something that’s going to make students want to go ____________
next year.
9
Kirsty Shall we to settle on the photo of the boat trip then? I’ve got an app that can edit photos. ____________
I can work on it tonight and cut the corner off the picture.
10
James That’s sounds great. Thanks for doing that! ____________

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  10 Listen to five people talking about recent experiences. Match the speakers (1–5) with the
statements (A–F). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ had a very frightening experience.
B Speaker ___ was surprised to get a job.
C Speaker ___ helped to save a friend.
D Speaker ___ had to rescue their things.

E Speaker ___ did a well-paid job.

F Speaker ___ feels better about something now.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 1–5 B

Reading
8 Read the text. Match sentences A–G with gaps 1–5. There are two extra sentences.

Storm chasers
North America is famous for its wide open spaces, and this landscape can cause some very
exciting weather. In fact, the USA has more tornadoes than any other country – there are about
1,200 every year in a part of the country called 'Tornado Alley'. This is in the centre, from North
1
Dakota in the north to Texas and Louisiana in the south. ___ They are just normal people, but
their favourite activity is following storms and getting as close as possible to a tornado! We call
2
these people 'storm chasers', and it’s quite easy to become a storm chaser these days. ___

Gabe Matthews is a storm chaser, and he follows the weather as often as possible. ‘Seeing a
powerful tornado is an amazing experience,’ says Gabe, 'but it isn't easy to be in the right place at
3
the right time. My friends and I need to do a lot of work to find a tornado and get to it. ___ Then
we have to wait for ages before we see the weather changing. But when that starts to happen, it’s
so exciting.’
Many people become storm chasers because they like the danger. But Gabe is always very
careful. He tries to get close to the centre of the tornado, but not too close. 'Once I saw cars flying
4
through the air,' says Gabe, 'and a big American truck! ___ You don’t want those cars to hit you!’
Another reason people chase storms is to film them. A news channel recently used one of Gabe’s
films. ‘That film was exciting because it was a strong storm and it caused a lot of damage. It was
great to get it on TV.’ However, Gabe was even prouder of something else that he did. ‘My friends
5
and I heard screams when we were filming. ___ They couldn’t get out, so they were very relieved
when we rescued them. It was great to help people like that.’
Perhaps you have to be a little crazy to be a storm chaser. Certainly, some people say that storm
chasers just want to do something thrilling, But they’re often the first on the scene, giving
important information to the rescue services. So actually they often save lives.

A When we know that a big tornado is coming, we have to drive a long way.

B All you need is a mobile phone, a good car and GPS.

C He wasn’t very happy when he had to go to hospital.
D The weather is changing in all parts of the world.
E That was really exciting, but we watched it from far enough away.
F It’s also in this area that there are hundreds of people studying the weather.
G We followed the sound and found some people inside a building.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 Something amazing happened to you this morning (e.g. you won a competition, you got good exam
results, you found some money, etc.). Write a forum post with the title The Best Day Ever. Follow the
instructions below.
• Say what you were doing this morning, before the event happened.
• Describe what happened.
• Say how it made you feel.
• Encourage other forum users to write about similar experiences.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 1–5 B

Cumulative Test 1–9 A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Maira __________________ (meet) me at the theatre tonight.
2 If Jamie doesn’t study hard, he __________________ (not pass) his exams.
3 My older brother __________________ (not go) to bed until after midnight last night.

4 We __________________ (never / visit) Greece, but we would like to.

5 If I lived in Mexico, I __________________ (learn) Spanish very quickly.
6 My friends __________________ (eat) all the pizza when we arrived, so we were starving.
7 I__________________ (not do) my homework when my mum came into my room, so she was really cross!
8 Dad probably __________________ (not come) with us to the restaurant tonight – he isn't feeling very well.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 My parents can’t stand to listen / listening to loud music.

2 Has there been much / many crime in this area in the last year?
3 I like that actor, but his last thriller was worse / worst than all of his other films.
4 Has Thomas been / gone to school? Dad wanted to give him a lift.
5 I haven’t had a chocolate bar since / for last month.

Mark: ___ / 5

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. Use 1−3 words.
1 You can wear a smart dress to the party, but it isn't necessary.
You _______________________ wear a smart dress to the party.
2 It isn't warm enough to have a picnic outside today.
It’s _______________________ to have a picnic outside today.
3 ‘I hate my new haircut,’ said Sally.
Sally said that _______________________ her new haircut.
4 The school hasn’t given us our exam results yet.
We _______________________ our exam results yet.
5 This car isn’t as powerful as Grandma’s car.
Grandma’s car is _______________________ this one.
6 The match finished before we arrived.
When we arrived, the match _______________________ .
7 We'll send an email about the school trip to your parents tomorrow.
Your parents _______________________ an email about the school trip tomorrow.

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There are two extra words.

architect arsonist art gallery desert greengrocer's news bulletin shower smuggler
waiter wood

1 This shop only sells fruit and vegetables. __________________

2 This person designs houses and other buildings. __________________
3 We use this word for rain when it isn’t very heavy and it stops quickly. __________________

4 This TV programme tells you about events in the world. __________________

5 It never rains in this place, and no plants grow. __________________
6 People go here to look at famous paintings. __________________
7 This criminal likes to burn things. __________________
8 This material comes from trees, and it is used to make paper. __________________

Mark: ___ / 8

5 Make compound nouns with a word from A and a word from B. Complete the sentences with the
compound nouns. Be careful of the spelling: some compounds are single words and others are not.

A bag fossil greenhouse part chewing dental

B gas fuels gum drop records time

1 After the fire, the police discovered who the victim was by examining his __________________ .

2 CO 2 is a __________________ , so it causes global warming.

3 My sister is going to get a __________________ job while she’s at university.
4 The policeman was pleased when he found the __________________ in the car – it was an important clue.
5 You should take your luggage to the __________________ when you get to the airport.
6 I don’t think we should burn __________________ any more – it’s bad for the environment.

Mark: ___ / 6

6 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 When we reached the top of the mountain, everyone was exhausted / exhausting.

2 I was fury / furious with you yesterday. I needed my computer, but you had it!
3 My friend is very loyal / disloyal – she always supports me.
4 We think your story is believable / unbelievable – it could never happen!
5 When I sprained my wrist, the doctor at the hospital gave me an examination / examine.

6 My sister is really overpaid / underpaid, so she's asked her boss for more money.

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

Use of English
7 Rewrite the sentences. Include the words in brackets.
1 That’s something to look forward to.
____________________________________________________ (exciting)
2 He seems to be bigger than the tree in this photo.
____________________________________________________ (it looks)

3 She hates yoga.

____________________________________________________ (can’t)
4 The subject of both photos is life under the sea.
____________________________________________________ (theme)
5 You can see a crime in both photos

____________________________________________________ (show)
6 I lost my receipt. However, they gave me a refund.
____________________________________________________ (even though)
7 Tell me the problem with it.
____________________________________________________ (wrong / ?)
8 Moreover, it’s a violent crime.

____________________________________________________ (what)
9 To sum up, schools need to offer a wider range of subjects.
____________________________________________________ (conclusion)
10 Why don’t we take our bikes?
____________________________________________________ (always)

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  12 Listen to an interview about a competition for young inventors. Are the statements true (T) or
false (F)?
1 Only teenagers over 14 years old can enter the competition this year. ___

2 Their inventions have to be for something completely new. ___

3 People are allowed to send in a model of their invention. ___
4 Real adult inventors will choose their favourite designs. ___
5 Dave advises people to design something that will sell for a lot of money. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

Reading
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

On top of the world

In January 2015, Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell climbed to the top of the Dawn Wall of
El Capitan – a famous mountain in Yosemite National Park, USA. This is often described as
the world’s most difficult rock climb. It took Jorgeson and Caldwell eighteen days to climb the
900 metres to the top! During this time, they hung tents off the rock, and ate and slept in them.
The Dawn Wall is so difficult because there is nothing big for climbers to hold onto. Jorgeson
and Caldwell had to climb by holding tiny pieces of rocks with the ends of their fingers. They
used ropes to protect themselves from falling, but not to help them climb.
Kevin Jorgeson nearly didn't finish the climb. He found one part of the Dawn Wall extremely
difficult. It took him seven days to do this part, and he fell eleven times. His fingers were
damaged too, so he had to wait for them to get better before he could continue. But in the
end, both men finished the climb together. It was an amazing achievement.
Only two weeks later, an ice climber called Will Gadd became the first person to climb a
frozen part of the Niagara Falls. These falls, on the Niagara River between America and
Canada, are the biggest waterfalls in North America. They are made of three separate
waterfalls, and Gadd climbed the Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side. In winter, a part of
these 50.9 metre falls freezes, and Gadd wanted to climb up the ice. But it was an extremely
difficult climb. The ice was very thick in some places, but not in other places. And because
only a part of the waterfall was frozen, a lot of water fell past Gadd as he climbed. Gadd knew
that if he fell, he would probably die − but he got to the top.
But why do people want to do dangerous climbs like these? 'Dangerous situations are very
exciting,' says climber Terrence Jones. 'They make you feel alive.' Humans have always
looked for challenges, but many of the old challenges – like climbing Mount Everest – aren’t
exciting enough for some climbers because so many people have already done them.
‘Climbers like Caldwell and Gadd want to achieve more than anyone else,’ says Jones, ‘so
that the world will read about them in the papers and see them on TV.’
One day people will complete all of the difficult climbs on Earth, so what will climbers do then?
‘I don’t know,’ says Jones. ‘But perhaps one day far in the future people won’t climb on Earth.
There are still mountains to climb on Mars!’ This may never happen, of course, but one thing
is certain: the search for adventure will not stop.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

1 Why was the Dawn Wall difficult to climb?
a It was higher than the climbers thought.
b The climbers couldn’t sleep.
c The rocks were difficult for climbers to hold.

d It took a very long time to finish.

2 Jorgeson had to stop climbing for a while because
a he was really tired.
b he was anxious.
c he often slipped.

d he had an injury.
3 What does the text say about Will Gadd's climb?
a Nobody had climbed that section of the falls before him.
b He climbed the highest part of the Niagara Falls.
c It was the most dangerous climb in the world.
d Nobody had climbed on ice in Canada before.

4 Terence suggests that Gadd and Caldwell climb

a to become famous.
b to write about their experiences.
c to make TV programmes.
d to show people how difficult climbing is.

5 In this article, the writer

a encourages people to go on adventures.
b discusses people who do difficult things.
c describes why he likes doing dangerous climbs.
d predicts the future of climbing.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

Writing
10 Read the job advert below and write an application letter. Do not include names, addresses, subject
line or date. Say:
• why you are writing, and where you saw the advert.
• which job you would prefer, and why.
• what work experience you have.
• when you can start.

Staff wanted
Work with children aged 7–12 in summer camps in the USA
Jobs available:

 sports coaches (for football, tennis or swimming)

 kitchen staff (cooks and waiters)
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to:

Al Spencer, Mega Camps, Pennsylvania 31450, USA

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Cumulative Test 1–9 A

Cumulative Test 1–9 B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 The concert __________________ (not finish) until 10 p.m. last night.
2 We __________________ (watch) a film when you phoned.
3 If I won £1,000,0000, I __________________ (get) a fast car for my dad.

4 Sally __________________ (meet) her friends outside the cinema at 3 p.m.

5 I __________________ (never / eat) a better pizza than this one − it's amazing!
6 Sheila and Diane were very late, so the lesson __________________ (start) when they got to the classroom.
7 Don't worry − I __________________ (help) you with your homework.
8 If Emma gets a part in the play, my sisters and I __________________ (buy) tickets to see it.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 We haven’t played tennis since / for ages.

2 I don’t mind to clean / cleaning the kitchen for Mum this afternoon.
3 John hasn’t got much / many money at the moment, but he’s going to pay me for the ticket next week.
4 I haven’t been / gone to Bermuda. What's it like?
5 Maria is the better / best student in the maths class.

Mark: ___ / 5

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. Use 1−3 words.
1 It's a good idea to wear a helmet when you ride a bike, but it isn't compulsory.
You __________________ wear a helmet when you ride a bike, but it's a good idea.
2 I can't buy that phone because it isn't cheap enough.
I can't buy that phone because _______________________ expensive.
3 Dan said ‘I don’t know Rachel's email address.’
Dan said that he _______________________ Rachel's email address.
4 A robber has taken a gold necklace from the bank.
A gold necklace _______________________ from the bank.
5 Your house is bigger than our house.
Our house isn't _______________________ your house.
6 Lottie arrived at the cinema five minutes before I got there.
When I got to the cinema, Lottie _______________________ five minutes earlier.
7 We won’t ask you any questions until you have read the information.
You _______________________ any questions until you have read the information.

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There are two extra words.

cardboard documentary estate agent's lawyer lightning paramedic rubber ruins

shoplifter volcano

1 You need to go here if you want to buy or sell a house. __________________

2 This person comes to help you when you have just had an accident. __________________
3 We see this when there's a storm. It is caused by electricity. __________________

4 People watch this programme to learn facts about something. __________________

5 This is like a mountain, but it could erupt at any moment. __________________
6 These were buildings, but they were destroyed. Now only a part of them is left. __________________
7 This person takes things from places like supermarkets and doesn't pay for them. __________________
8 Boxes are usually made of this material. __________________

Mark: ___ / 8

5 Make compound nouns with a word from A and a word from B. Complete the sentences with the
compound nouns. Be careful of the spelling: some compounds are single words and others are not.

A ice seat boarding sun murder renewable

B burn pass caps investigation energy belt

1 It was very hot in Dubai and my dad got bad __________________ on his face.

2 I lost my __________________ at the airport, so I couldn't get onto the plane.

3 In the future, __________________ like solar power will be used more, and we won't burn fossil fuels.
4 You must wear a __________________ when you’re travelling in a car.
5 After the police found the dead body, they started a __________________ .
6 My teacher told us that the polar __________________ are melting because of global warming.

Mark: ___ / 6

6 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 We can't eat this food − it's disgusted / disgusting!

2 Does this say ‘Thompson’? I can’t read it because your handwriting is illegible / legible.
3 My mum was very dissatisfied / satisfied with the hotel – she said it was perfect.
4 Tom owned up / down to taking the money from the kitchen table.
5 My ankle was really painless / painful when I broke it. It hurt a lot!

6 Robert needs to take some time off work to relax / relaxation.

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

Use of English
7 Rewrite the sentences. Include the words in brackets.
1 You must be feeling fed up that you can’t do anything about it.
____________________________________________________ (frustrating)
2 It looks like she’s flying through the air!
____________________________________________________ (seems to)

3 I don’t like outdoor sports much.

____________________________________________________ (fan)
4 Unlike the first photo, the second photo is in black and white.
____________________________________________________ (contrast)
5 Both photos show people in the snow.

____________________________________________________ (there are)

6 He’s not keen on sport. Nevertheless he goes swimming every week.
____________________________________________________ (although)
7 There’s a problem with it.
____________________________________________________ (something)
8 I agree with half of what you say.

____________________________________________________ (some)
9 To sum up, schools need to offer a wider range of subjects.
____________________________________________________ (all)
10 I don’t really like that idea.
____________________________________________________ (keen)

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  12 Listen to an interview about a competition for young inventors. Are the statements true (T) or
false (F)?
1 Children aged 8–13 years old can enter the competition this year. ___

2 Inventions can be original ideas or ways to make an old product better. ___
3 When people first enter the competition, they don’t have to build their inventions. ___
4 There will be TV programme about the competition. ___
5 Dave’s favourite recent invention is the 3D printer. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

Reading
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

On top of the world

In January 2015, Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell climbed to the top of the Dawn Wall of
El Capitan − a famous mountain in Yosemite National Park, USA. This is often described as
the world’s most difficult rock climb. It took Jorgeson and Caldwell eighteen days to climb the
900 metres to the top! During this time, they hung tents off the rock, and ate and slept in them.
The Dawn Wall is so difficult because there is nothing big for climbers to hold onto. Jorgeson
and Caldwell had to climb by holding tiny pieces of rocks with the ends of their fingers. They
used ropes to protect themselves from falling, but not to help them climb.
Kevin Jorgeson nearly didn't finish the climb. He found one part of the Dawn Wall extremely
difficult. It took him seven days to do this part, and he fell eleven times. His fingers were
damaged too, so he had to wait for them to get better before he could continue. But in the
end, both men finished the climb together. It was an amazing achievement.
Only two weeks later, an ice climber called Will Gadd became the first person to climb a
frozen part of the Niagara Falls. These falls, on the Niagara River between America and
Canada, are the biggest waterfalls in North America. They are made of three separate
waterfalls, and Gadd climbed the Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side. In winter, a part of
these 50.9 metre falls freezes, and Gadd wanted to climb up the ice. But it was an extremely
difficult climb. The ice was very thick in some places, but not in other places. And because
only a part of the waterfall was frozen, a lot of water fell past Gadd as he climbed. Gadd knew
that if he fell, he would probably die− but he got to the top.
But why do people want to do dangerous climbs like these? 'Dangerous situations are very
exciting,' says climber Terrence Jones. 'They make you feel alive.' Humans have always
looked for challenges, but many of the old challenges – like climbing Mount Everest – aren’t
exciting enough for some climbers because so many people have already done them.
‘Climbers like Caldwell and Gadd want to achieve more than anyone else,’ says Jones, ‘so
that the world will read about them in the papers and see them on TV.’
One day people will complete all of the difficult climbs on Earth, so what will climbers do then?
‘I don’t know,’ says Jones. ‘But perhaps one day far in the future people won’t climb on Earth.
There are still mountains to climb on Mars!’ This may never happen, of course, but one thing
is certain: the search for adventure will not stop.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

1 What is true about the climb of the Dawn Wall?
a The climbers couldn't sleep until they finished.
b The climbers completed it at the same time.
c Both climbers found it quite easy.

d Ropes helped both men to climb.

2 The writer says that Will Gadd’s climb was difficult because …
a he got wet.
b it was in three parts.
c the ice was different in different places.

d it was extremely cold.

3 Terrence Jones thinks that people do dangerous climbs because …
a they feel lucky to be alive.
b they want to die.
c they like the excitement.
d they aren’t afraid of anything.

4 He suggests that in the future, some people …

a will find more challenging climbs on Earth.
b may climb on other planets.
c will be more interested in space travel.
d won’t want to climb mountains any more.

5 What title would be best for this article?

a Reaching the top of a mountain
b How to do an impossible climb
c Some climbers love a challenge
d My most difficult climb

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

Writing
10 Read the job advert below and write an application letter. Do not include names, addresses, subject
line or date. Say:
• why you are writing, and where you saw the advert.
• which job you would prefer, and why.
• what work experience you have.
• when you can start.

Staff wanted
Work with children aged 7–12 in summer camps in the USA
Jobs available:

 sports coaches (for football, tennis or swimming)

 kitchen staff (cooks and waiters)
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to:

Al Spencer, Mega Camps, Pennsylvania 31450, USA

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Cumulative Test 1–9 B

Cumulative Test 6–9 A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences and questions. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If we __________________ (win) the lottery, we __________________ (be) rich.
2 Frank got on the plane after he __________________ (show) the flight attendant his boarding pass.
3 Tom __________________ (go) to the Czech Republic in 2010.

4 They sent the man to prison because he __________________ (steal) money from a bank.
5 My grandad said that he __________________ (give up) smoking in 1978.
6 Jim bought a solar-powered radio after his battery-powered one __________________ (break).
7 If I met the Queen of England, I __________________ (give) her some flowers.
8 Abdullah ___________ never ___________ (see) snow because he lives in Saudi Arabia.

9 If my family __________________ (have) a private plane, we __________________ (travel) around the world.
10 ___________ you ever ___________ (visit) America?

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Write 1−3 words.
1 My friends and I arrived here three months ago.
My friends and I have been here _______________________ three months.
2 They won’t post the names of the competition winners on the school website until next week.
The names of the competition winners _______________________ on the school website until next week.
3 Jenny said, ‘I found a great music website yesterday.’
Jenny said that she _______________________ a great music website the day before.
4 They've sold all the tickets for Friday's concert.
All the tickets for Friday's concert _______________________ .
5 Angela and Maria said, ‘We can't do our homework.’
Angela and Maria said that they _______________________ their homework.
6 Kelly went to Greece.
Kelly has _______________________ to Greece.
7 They give us an English test every Monday.
We _______________________ an English test every Monday.
8 We can't buy the tickets because they're so expensive.
We would buy the tickets if _______________________ so expensive.
9 They don’t allow animals in this hotel room.
Animals _______________________ in this hotel room.
10 They boys said, ‘We're going to London on Friday!’
The boys said that they _______________________ to London that Friday.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 6–9 A

Vocabulary
3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 We went to an aquarium / a water park yesterday and took lots of photos of the amazing fish.
2 Shoplifters / Burglars got into our house and stole some money and a computer.
3 Mum went to the greengrocer’s / garden centre and bought lots of fruit.
4 Not many people visit this area − it's very touristy / remote.

5 My grandma prefers an aisle / a window seat on a plane because she likes to get up and walk around.
6 I’m going to book a double / single room at the hotel because I’m travelling alone.
7 The murderer killed / damaged the victim and took some money.
8 This big box is made of wood / cardboard so it isn't very heavy.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the compound nouns with the words below. There is one extra word.

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1 Take that chewing _______________________ out of your mouth.

2 I didn’t know where to go in Shanghai because I didn’t have a travel _______________________ to look at.

3 Someone killed a famous journalist yesterday. The police have started a murder _______________________ .
4 We couldn’t understand the letter because it was written in a secret _______________________ .
5 The hotel room was very expensive because it was high _______________________ .
6 I didn’t have enough money to buy a train _______________________ so I had to travel to London by bus.

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Circle the correct prepositions.
1 Do you fancy __________________ (buy) a very economical car? This car runs with / on biofuel.
2 We decided __________________ (stay) on the west coast of Scotland. We travelled there on / by coach from
Glasgow.
3 Mum offered __________________ (pay) for a new computer for my brother Jake. So he opted for / with this one.
4 Jason promised __________________ (pass) the football at / to me often during the match, but he didn't.
5 Mark spends a lot of time __________________ (care) for / about his grandma because she’s sick.
6 Dave suggested __________________ (go) to a restaurant called Gino’s tonight, but I haven’t heard from / of it. Is it
good?

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 6–9 A

Use of English
6 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

as finally honest reason refund shall sure what why wrong

1
Camilla ____________ we sign up for that nighttime photography course? First we learn about the theory. Then we
2
practise with the cameras in college. ____________ we get to go out at night and take photographs in the
dark.
3
Jason I’m not ____________ about that. There’s a problem with my new digital camera.
4
Camilla What’s ____________ with it?
5
Jason Well, I can’t get it to work properly. And I lost my receipt so I can’t get a ____________.
6
Camilla To be ____________, you aren’t really very confident with technology. You might just need some lessons!
Jason Hey, thanks very much!
7 8
Camilla No, listen. The ____________ I say that is because you hate gadgets and ____________ is more, you
never bother to read the instruction manuals. Perhaps it’s not even broken.
9
Jason ____________ I see it, if a gadget isn’t easy to use, then it’s not a great gadget!
10
Camilla Look, ____________ don’t you come along to the class with me and ask the photography teacher to have
a look?

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  11 Listen to a woman giving travel advice and choose the correct answers (a–c).
1 Fiona is

a a tourist guide.
b a travel writer.
c a radio presenter.
2 Fiona says that in places like Bulgaria, tourists should
a ask people in the street about changing money.
b make sure that they change all their currency.

c never change money outside a bank.

3 If you feel unsafe in a dark place, Fiona thinks you should
a stay where you are and be quiet.
b go towards a busier place.
c phone a taxi at once.

4 To avoid crime on holiday, Fiona says you should

a do some research about where you’re going.
b make sure that people know you’re a tourist.
c only ask rich people for directions.
5 Fiona says that when tourists buy things abroad
a they expect to spend a lot of money.

b they don’t realise how much things cost.

c they forget that they will pay for them later.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 6–9 A

Reading
8 Read the texts. Match the writers (Katie, Ben, Gareth and Davina) with the questions (1–5). There is
one extra question.

Young entrepreneurs
How do you become a successful entrepreneur while you’re still at school? Four young people
explain how they did it.

Katie Bradley, 14 The chef

I’ve always eaten cakes, but when I learned to make them I realised how unhealthy many of
them were. So I wanted to find a way to make healthy cakes, without much sugar. Instead of
lots of sugar, I used more fruit and healthy kinds of low-sugar chocolate. The results were
amazing – they were delicious, and also good for you. My mum encouraged me to start selling
them at our local market, and I came up with the name ‘Katie’s cakes’. I was surprised at how
popular they were! Now I’ve been contacted by a big supermarket. They’re keen to sell my
products, so I’m really excited!

Ben Stewart, 15 The blogger

I love writing, so one day my teacher suggested I started a blog. But there are lots of blogs on
the internet, and I wanted my blog to be different. Then I had a great idea. I'm really interested
in shopping, and I also know more about money than most teenagers: you know, how to earn
it and how to save it. So I started a shopping and money blog for teenagers. I give people
advice about shopping − and if they have money problems, I tell them the best thing to do. I
started the website a year ago, and it's grown and grown. Thousands of people visit my blog
now, and I make money from adverts on the blog. I’ve had lots of great messages from people
too. One person said that I had changed their life. That’s awesome!

Gareth Jones, 13 The website designer

I’ve had a computer since I was six years old, so I’ve grown up with I.T. I use websites all the
time to help me with my homework. But in the past I often couldn’t find the answers to simple
questions very quickly. I realised that many teenagers were probably having the same
problem. So I came up with an idea for a new website. It's designed to help people with their
homework, and it's already become very popular. It's for young people and written by young
people too. It doesn’t cost anything to use the website, but I have advertisements on there so
I’m making a lot of money. It’s brilliant!

Davina Richards, 16 The online seller

When I was twelve years old, I wanted to go on a school trip. But my mum said that she
wouldn’t pay for it − I could only go on the trip if I paid for it myself. So I needed to sell
something and make money. My mum showed me how to use eBay, and I looked through my
old CDs, books and gadgets and decided which ones to sell. I made £100 in the first few days,
and after that I couldn’t stop. Now I’ve got an online shop. I buy things to sell in my shop, and
my friends and I make things to sell online too.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 6–9 A

Which person …

1 had an idea because they were having trouble with something? __________________
2 had problems with money? __________________
3 started by selling some of his/her old things? __________________

4 gives free advice to people? . __________________

5 made something in a different way? __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 Think of a gadget that you bought in the past. Follow the instructions below and write a blog post.
• Describe the gadget and what you use it for.
• Mention where and when you bought it.
• Say how often you use this gadget.
• Recommend it to your friends.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Cumulative Test 6–9 A

Cumulative Test 6–9 B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences and questions. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If I had a problem at school, __________________ (you / help) me?
2 After Gavin __________________ (finish) his homework, he went out.
3 ___________ you ___________ (see) the new Bond film yet? It’s amazing!

4 I couldn’t buy the laptop because I __________________ (not save) up enough money.
5 Max __________________ (try) bungee jumping when he went to New Zealand, and he loved it.
6 If nobody needed money, the world __________________ (be) a better place.
7 Lily said that she __________________ (travel) to Greece in 2012.
8 I bought a new MP3 player after my old one __________________ (stop) working.

9 We ___________ never ___________ (go) to Italy. Is it nice?

10 If everyone in the world __________________ (speak) the same language, it would be easier to talk to people.

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Write 1−3 words.
1 We started having French lessons in June.
We've had French lessons _______________________ June.
2 Scientists in France have designed a new type of robot.
A new type of robot _______________________ by scientists in France.
3 Jake said, ‘Everyone in the school is excited about the match.'
Jake said that everyone in the school _______________________ about the match.
4 We used recycled paper to make these boxes.
Recycled paper _______________________ to make these boxes.
5 Sharon said, ‘I can’t wait to go on holiday to Paris.’
Sharon said that she _______________________ to go on holiday to Paris.
6 Dad went to the supermarket earlier and he hasn't come home yet.
Dad _______________________ to the supermarket.
7 Mark said, ‘I saw a robbery last week.’
Mark said that he _______________________ a robbery the week before.
8 I won't watch the film because it starts at 11 p.m.
If the film didn't start at 11pm, I_______________________ it.
9 They will build a new library in our town.
A new library _______________________ in our town.
10 Matt said, ‘It's going to rain on Wednesday.’
Matt said that it _______________________ that Wednesday.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 6–9 B

Vocabulary
3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The art gallery was too crowded / impressive, so I couldn’t see the paintings very well.
2 Last night a smuggler / an arsonist set fire to an empty house on Walford Road.
3 A luxury hotel is too expensive / romantic for us to stay in.
4 It was hard to get to the hotel because it was so peaceful / remote.

5 We don't like travelling in the high / low season because nobody is there and many hotels are closed.
6 The burglar broke / stole the window to get into the house.
7 My favourite necklace is made of aluminium / gold. It was very expensive.
8 Someone tried to rob / mug the bank in town last week, but the police caught him.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the compound nouns with the words below. There is one extra word.

pack prints investigation car code site glasses

1 We wanted to read the message, but it was written in a secret _______________________ .

2 It's very sunny in Turkey at this time of year, so don’t forget to pack your sun_______________________ .

3 I’ve got a water bottle and a jumper in my back_______________________ .

4 My mum drives an open-top _______________________ .
5 Do you know a good camp_______________________ near the coast?
6 The criminal’s finger_______________________ were all over the house.

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Circle the correct prepositions.
1 Jenny came up on / with a great idea for the party and we offered __________________ (help) her organise it.

2 No, I don’t mind __________________ (go) with / on a boat trip when we’re in Croatia.
3 I failed __________________ (remember) the meeting yesterday. I was thinking of / on other things and I completely
forgot about it.
4 You can’t expect __________________ (win) an argument with Gary. He’s very stubborn and doesn’t agree with / on
anything you say.
5 Gavin says that he doesn’t care about / to money, but he keeps on __________________ (do) his job, and he earns
lots of money!
6 I’m fed up with __________________ (play) tennis with you. You always shout to / at me when I do something wrong.

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 6–9 B

Use of English
6 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

furthermore how keen opinion receipt tell then think why wrong

1
Sarah ____________ don’t we sign up for that nighttime photography course? First we learn about the
2
theory. ____________ we practise with the cameras in college before we go out at night and take
photographs in the dark.
3 4
Becky I’m not very ____________ on that idea. There’s something ____________ with my new digital camera. I
5
can’t get it to work properly. And I lost my ____________, so I can’t exchange it.
6
Sarah Oh come on! I don’t ____________ that it’s broken. It’s probably just because you’re not very confident with
technology. You might just need some lessons!
Becky Hey, thanks very much!
7 8
Sarah No, listen. I’ll ____________ you why I think that. You hate gadgets and ____________, you never bother
to read the instruction manuals.
9
Becky In my ____________, if a gadget isn’t easy to use, then it’s not a great gadget!
10
Sarah ____________ about coming along to the class with me and asking the photography teacher to have a
look?

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  11 Listen to a woman giving travel advice and choose the correct answers (a–c).
1 Fiona writes

a articles for a website.

b books about travel.
c articles for a newspaper.
2 Fiona says that it’s OK to go to remote places
a in the daytime.
b with other people.
c if you’re in a taxi
3 Fiona says that travel guides contain useful information about
a which places are dangerous.
b the best local restaurants.
c the safest transport to use.

4 Fiona says that using a credit card

a is safer than using cash.
b is cheaper than using cash.
c is more difficult when you’re abroad.
5 Fiona says you can go camping outside a campsite if
a you are next to the sea.

b you’ve been to the area before.

c you don’t have anywhere to stay.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 6–9 B

Reading
8 Read the texts. Match the writers (Katie, Ben, Gareth and Davina) with the questions (1–5). There is
one extra question.

Young entrepreneurs
How do you become a successful entrepreneur while you’re still at school? Four young people
explain how they did it.

Katie Bradley, 14 The chef

I’ve always eaten cakes, but when I learned to make them I realised how unhealthy many of
them were. So I wanted to find a way to make healthy cakes, without much sugar. Instead of
lots of sugar, I used more fruit and healthy kinds of low-sugar chocolate. The results were
amazing – they were delicious, and also good for you. My mum encouraged me to start selling
them at our local market, and I came up with the name ‘Katie’s cakes’. I was surprised at how
popular they were! Now I’ve been contacted by a big supermarket. They’re keen to sell my
products, so I’m really excited!

Ben Stewart, 15 The blogger

I love writing, so one day my teacher suggested I started a blog. But there are lots of blogs on
the internet, and I wanted my blog to be different. Then I had a great idea. I'm really interested
in shopping, and I also know more about money than most teenagers: you know, how to earn
it and how to save it. So I started a shopping and money blog for teenagers. I give people
advice about shopping − and if they have money problems, I tell them the best thing to do. I
started the website a year ago, and it's grown and grown. Thousands of people visit my blog
now, and I make money from adverts on the blog. I’ve had lots of great messages from people
too. One person said that I had changed their life. That’s awesome!

Gareth Jones, 13 The website designer

I’ve had a computer since I was six years old, so I’ve grown up with IT. I use websites all the
time to help me with my homework. But in the past I often couldn’t find the answers to simple
questions very quickly. I realised that many teenagers were probably having the same
problem. So I came up with an idea for a new website. It's designed to help people with their
homework, and it's already become very popular. It's for young people and written by young
people too. It doesn’t cost anything to use the website, but I have advertisements on there so
I’m making a lot of money. It’s brilliant!

Davina Richards, 16 The online seller

When I was twelve years old, I wanted to go on a school trip. But my mum said that she
wouldn’t pay for it − I could only go on the trip if I paid for it myself. So I needed to sell
something and make money. My mum showed me how to use eBay, and I looked through my
old CDs, books and gadgets and decided which ones to sell. I made £100 in the first few days,
and after that I couldn’t stop. Now I’ve got an online shop. I buy things to sell in my shop, and
my friends and I make things to sell online too.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 6–9 B

Which person …

1 started a business because they needed money? __________________

2 helps people to find information when they need it? __________________
3 started their business after learning IT at school? __________________

4 was contacted by a big company? __________________

5 is pleased that they have helped people? __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 Think of a gadget that you bought in the past. Follow the instructions below and write a blog post.
• Describe the gadget and what you use it for.
• Mention where and when you bought it.
• Say how often you use this gadget.
• Recommend it to your friends.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Cumulative Test 6–9 B

Cumulative Test 1–5 A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences and questions. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Sandy _______________ (play) basketball with her friends last Saturday.
2 We _______________ (watch) a film on TV when we heard a noise.
3 If Martin _______________ (not know) about the party, will you tell him about it?

4 Ruth _______________ (study) hard next weekend because she wants to do well in the exam.
5 Your room is a mess, but we _______________ (help) you to tidy it.
6 I _______________ (be) really anxious when I was waiting for my exam results.
7 Davina and Harry ________________ (marry) at the end of this month – here’s the invitation.
8 Mum made breakfast for everyone while we _______________ (sleep).

9 Kelly _______________ (not forget) your birthday − she always remembers things like that.
10 You look really tired! I _______________ (carry) that bag for you.

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Choose the correct answers to complete the dialogue.

1
Sam I don’t think we ___ eat in this restaurant – it looks dirty!
2
John I agree, and there aren’t ___ people inside.
3
Sam It isn’t ___ place in town, either.
4
John No. I think there are ___ restaurants than this near the river.
5
Sam But that’s quite far away, and we haven’t got ___ time.
6
John It’s OK. Mum says we ___ be home early because it’s the weekend.
7
Sam OK, but why don’t we walk ___ the city centre first and see if there’s anywhere nice to eat there?
8
John Good idea! It’s not as ___ as the river.
9
Sam Come on then! If we don’t hurry, ___ . I’m starving!
Me too − I’m
10
John ___ hungry to think!

1 a would b should c must

2 a many b much c some
3 a the cheap b the cheaper c the cheapest
4 a good b better c best
5 a a few b a little c a lot of
6 a needn’t b have to c mustn’t
7 a inside b down c through
8 a far b further c furthest
9 a I died b I die c I’ll die
10 a enough b too c more

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Cumulative Test 1–5 A

Vocabulary
3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Dave didn’t tell / give the truth about his exam results.
2 It was a terrible journey in bad weather, so we were proud / relieved when we got home.
3 I’ll probably / definitely give Mum a DVD for her birthday, but I’m not sure.
4 After the long walk, my grandmother was very tired / exhausted.

5 Maria cut her hand and it hurt / bled all over the floor.
6 Tom lives near a lake / hill so he goes fishing every day.
7 The writer won a prize for the character / script of his latest film at the film festival.
8 Elliot spends too much time playing video games – it causes / expresses concern for his parents.
9 Dad wants to be healthier, so he's going to give up / give off having sugar in his tea and coffee.

10 The computer company offered / joined Mum a job last week.

Mark: ___ / 10

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

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1 I don’t like it when you're __________________ because you shout at me.

2 Lucy isn’t a strong swimmer so she only swims in __________________ water.

3 The directions to Megan's house are very __________________ − I don’t know where we are on this map!
4 The pavement is very __________________ because it was freezing cold last night.
5 Your job is very __________________ – don’t you get bored of doing the same thing all the time?

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 We need to provide some __________________ (entertain) for the people at the party.

2 It was a very big volcanic __________________ (erupt), and it lasted for days.
3 Sam has no __________________ (motivate), so he never does his homework.
4 My name isn’t Eda – it’s Eva. You've __________________ (spell) it.

5 A burger with bananas – that’s __________________ (disgust)!

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Cumulative Test 1–5 A

Use of English
6 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Clare OK, let’s have a look at these photos then. How about these two? Both of photos ____________
show the class on the trip last year.
Ben I quite fancy using this photo. It’s got everyone in it. And it’s really nice with the Eiffel
2
Tower at the background. ____________
3
Clare To me, we all look as if we’re feeling boring. Look at our expressions! ____________
4
Ben I’d rather to use this photo of the class on the river Seine. ____________
5
Clare Yes, but it’s got the photographer’s finger on the bottom left corner! ____________
6
Ben Oh, what frustrating! ____________
7
Clare Though even we’re not all smiling in the first photo, I still think it’s the best picture. ____________
8
Ben I still not keen on it. We need something that’s going to make students want to ____________
go next year.
9
Clare Shall we settle to the photo of the boat trip then? I’ve got an app that can edit photos. ____________
I can work on it tonight and cut the corner off the picture.
10
Ben That sound great. Thanks for doing that! ____________

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  10 Listen to five people talking about recent experiences. Match the speakers (1–5) with the
statements (A–F). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ was in a dangerous situation.
B Speaker ___ is going to earn money from a sport.
C Speaker ___ listened to the advice of a family member.
D Speaker ___ was disappointed because he/she didn't see someone.

E Speaker ___ was happy to go home.

F Speaker ___ played a game in the water.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Cumulative Test 1–5 A

Reading
8 Read the text. Match sentences A–G with gaps 1–5. There are two extra sentences.

Storm chasers
North America is famous for its wide open spaces, and this landscape can cause some very
exciting weather. In fact, the USA has more tornadoes than any other country – there are about
1
1,200 every year in a part of the country called 'Tornado Alley'. ___ It's also in this area that there
are hundreds of people studying the weather. They are just normal people, but their favourite
activity is following storms and getting as close as possible to a tornado! We call these people
'storm chasers', and it’s quite easy to become a storm chaser these days. All you need is a mobile
phone, a good car and GPS.
Gabe Matthews is a storm chaser, and he follows the weather as often as possible. ‘Seeing a
powerful tornado is an amazing experience,’ says Gabe, 'but it isn't easy to be in the right place at
2
the right time. ___ When we know that a big tornado is coming, we have to drive a long way.
Then we have to wait for ages before we see the weather changing. But when that starts to
happen, it’s so exciting.’

Many people become storm chasers because they like the danger. But Gabe is always very
3
careful. ___ 'Once I saw cars flying through the air,' says Gabe, 'and a big American truck! That
was really exciting, but we watched it from far enough away. You don’t want those cars to hit you!’
Another reason people chase storms is to film them. A news channel recently used one of Gabe’s
films. ‘That film was exciting because it was a strong storm and it caused a lot of damage. It was
4
great to get it on TV.’ ___ ‘My friends and I heard screams when we were filming. We followed
the sound and found some people inside a building. They couldn’t get out, so they were very
relieved when we rescued them. It was great to help people like that.’
Perhaps you have to be a little crazy to be a storm chaser. Certainly, some people say that storm
5
chasers just want to do something thrilling. ___ So actually, they often save lives.

A Once, Gabe had to go to hospital because he got too close.

B However, Gabe was even prouder of something else that he did.

C More people are interested in the weather in other countries.
D This is in the centre, from North Dakota in the north to Texas and Louisiana in the south.
E But they’re often the first on the scene, giving important information to the rescue services.
F He tries to get close to the centre of the tornado, but not too close.
G My friends and I need to do a lot of work to find a tornado and get to it.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 Something amazing happened to you this morning (e.g. you won a competition, you got good exam
results, you found some money, etc.). Write a forum post with the title The Best Day Ever. Follow the
instructions below.
• Say what you were doing this morning, before the event happened.
• Describe what happened.
• Say how it made you feel.
• Encourage other forum users to write about similar experiences.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Cumulative Test 1–5 A

Unit 8 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Complete the reported speech. Use the correct form of the verb and add pronouns if necessary.
1 ‘A lot of people visit my home town to see the unusual buildings.’

He said that a lot of people _______________________ his home town to see the unusual buildings.

2 ‘We saw a strange woman near the school gate at 9:30.’

The children said that _______________________ a strange woman near the school gate at 9.30.

3 ‘We haven’t caught the arsonist yet.’

The police told the reporters that _______________________ the arsonist yet.

4 ‘I can help you to find the stolen money.’

Matthew told the men that _______________________ to find the stolen money.

5 ‘The woman has green eyes and long, brown hair.’

Mark said that the woman _______________________ green eyes and long, brown hair.

6 ‘No one knows the secret code.’

The detective said that no one _______________________ the secret code.

7 ‘I will move to a new office in July.’

The detective said that _______________________ to a new office in July.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech.

1 Eyewitness (he): ‘I haven’t seen anything unusual this morning.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Police officer: ‘We arrested the suspect a week ago.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
3 Reporter: ‘The police need more witnesses to contact them.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Robber (she): ‘I’m climbing in through the window because I’ve forgotten my key.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Detective: ‘The attack happened outside the restaurant, just after midnight.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
6 Criminals: ‘The prison warden can’t keep us in prison forever.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
7 Victim (he): ‘I will wait here until the police arrive.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Progress Test A

3 Read the dialogue. Then complete the summary.
Mary I heard about the robbery at the jewellery shop yesterday.

Ruby So did I! I can’t believe that they stole so many diamonds!

Mary And no one saw anything.
Ruby Because the CCTV cameras aren’t working …
Mary Oh dear! The police are interviewing some of the staff tonight.
Ruby Maybe one of them took the diamonds.
Mary It’s not impossible. The shop isn’t doing very well and the manager was out of the country at the time.

Mary said that she had heard about the robbery at the jewellery shop the
1 2
day ________________ . Ruby said that she ________________ believe that the robbers
had stolen so many diamonds. Mary told her that there were no witnesses. Ruby said that it
3
was because the CCTV cameras ________________ . Mary said that the
4 5
police ________________ interviewing some of the staff ________________ night. She
6
also said that the manager ________________ out of the country at the time.

Mark: ___ / 6

Vocabulary
4 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 When the police caught the s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ at the airport, he was carrying a suitcase full of cigarettes.
2 The m_ _ _ _ _ _ _ killed several people before he was caught.
3 After the earthquake, l_ _ _ _ _ _ took things from shops without paying for them.

4 The robber was wearing a b_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ so that nobody knew his identity.

5 The shop manager caught the Hollywood actress s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in an expensive clothes shop.
6 The two v_ _ _ _ _ _ caused damage to the building by throwing paint all over the walls.
7 I left my handbag on my desk at work yesterday and I think a t_ _ _ _ has taken it.
8 The police believe that the fire at the school was a_ _ _ _ .
9 The mugger s_ _ _ _ the woman’s handbag from her when she was walking across the platform.
10 The drug d_ _ _ _ _ was caught with 5 kg of drugs in his car.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 8 Progress Test A

5 Complete the texts with the correct form of the verbs and nouns below. There are two extra words.

Verbs break into patrol search study

Nouns arrest damage fingerprint fire gum investigation suspect witness

Murder
1
Police have launched an __________________ after they found a body in the river last night.
2
Police officers are currently __________________ CCTV footage of the path next to the
3
river, as well as __________________ a house for clues. They believe that this may be a
4
murder. They have interviewed several __________________ who were with the victim that
5
day, but haven’t made any __________________ yet.
6
They are appealing for more __________________ , so if you saw anything suspicious or
have any information about the crime, contact them on 0808-1570980.

Burglary
Many people living in Bristol city centre phoned 999 to report burglaries last night. The police
believe that a number of burglars are watching houses to see when people go out for the
7
evening. They then __________________ the houses through an open window or door.
These burglars are taking expensive items like televisions and computers and then trying to
8
sell them on eBay. Police have taken __________________ at the properties and they
9
are __________________ the area so that people living there feel safer at night. They also
10
found some chewing __________________ which they believe belonged to one of the
burglars. They have sent this to a laboratory. They would like anyone with information to
contact them on 0808-1570994.

Mark: ___ / 10

Use of English
6 Complete the dialogue with one word in each gap.
Sam Did you read about that woman who ended up in prison because she’d stolen toys to give her children at
Christmas?
1
Helen I don’t think __________ sounds fair. There are men who commit violent crimes who don’t end up in prison.
2
Sam In __________ opinion, I don’t think anyone should go to prison for shoplifting. It isn’t that serious and it
doesn’t hurt anybody.
3
Helen I’m __________ sure, really. If you steal from a small shop, then you are hurting those shop owners.
4
Furthermore, prices __________ have to go up too, so it affects everyone like that.
5
Sam I suppose it’s true __________ say that, but it’s not like mugging someone. It’s not a violent crime and it
isn’t frightening for the people in the shop.
6
Helen I agree, but to be __________, you need to send people to prison to prevent other people from thinking it’s
ok.
7 8
Sam No, I __________ believe that. Shoplifters are often the poorest people in society. What is __________,
they are often single mothers. They don’t have a choice sometimes.
9
Helen As I __________ it, people always have a choice between right and wrong.
10
Sam I agree to some __________, but I still think the punishment is too strict.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 8 Progress Test A

Listening
7  8 Listen to an interview with a crime writer and choose the correct answers.
1 Carol started to write about crime when
a she worked as a police officer.
b one of her relatives robbed a bank.
c someone she knew committed a crime.

2 Carol prefers to research her books by

a talking to people involved in crime.
b reading books about criminals.
c looking for information on the internet.
3 Carol wants to understand what a criminal is like so she can write realistic

a main characters.
b crimes.
c victims.
4 Carol was scared of one criminal she met because
a of something that he said.
b he had bought her a drink.

c she looked like his last victim.

5 Carol says that her books
a don’t take long to write.
b don’t take ages to read.
c aren’t popular enough.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 8 Progress Test A

Reading
8 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Once, when I was teaching English to children in Cambridge, I died while eating my dinner.
The children were eleven to fourteen years old and there were about one hundred and twenty
of them in the large hall of a boarding school. We were all eating ice cream when I made
strange noises and fell forward onto my plate.
This was not some unusual way of teaching the children about crime, but a murder mystery
game. It was a bit like a play in the theatre, but the whole school was involved. All of the
teachers were either victims or suspects and all of the children were detectives trying to find
out who the murderer was. The children knew the situation was serious as many teachers
were ‘dying’, so they were all very excited!
Lying next to my ice cream, I loved being a ‘victim’. However, I had to remember not to smile
as the teachers dragged me across the floor to get rid of my ‘dead body’ so the students knew
I was really ‘dead’. This was just the start of my murder mystery career!
Soon after that, one of my friends bought a murder mystery game and invited me and several
other friends to a dinner party. We all had to dress up as different characters. The story was
that one of our close friends had been murdered and we were all suspects. We had to tell the
other characters important information and question people about the information they gave.
Then, at the end of the evening, we tried to work out who had done it. I wasn’t very good at
the police investigation part, but I loved playing a part and the excitement of knowing that one
of the people in the room was a ‘murderer’.

Now I run my own company – Murder Mystery Occasions. I organise murder mystery parties
in restaurants or historic buildings. Usually I hire a private room so that the ‘murder’ doesn’t
upset other guests. Castles are particularly popular with my guests because they’re so
atmospheric, so I use them if they’re available. I write the scripts and employ actors to be
some of the key characters. People pay to come along and join in with the fun while having a
wonderful dinner. The murder usually happens somewhere between the starter and the main
course and there is always a lot of excitement when the police arrive to take fingerprints and
interview key suspects. People tell me that’s the best part. Then, at the end of the evening,
there is a prize for the table that guesses who is the murderer, but everybody who comes
along seems to enjoy the drama. So, you could say I’ve made a good, honest career out
of murder!

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 8 Progress Test A

1 When the writer was eating her dessert, she
a became ill.
b had an accident.
c did some acting.

d made a mess.
2 The writer tried not to smile because
a she didn’t want the students to think she was enjoying herself.
b she was trying to look like she wasn’t alive.
c she wasn’t sure who was watching her.

d she knew the situation wasn’t funny.

3 At her first murder mystery party, the writer enjoyed
a asking the other guests about themselves.
b deciding who the murderer was.
c being a different character.
d telling people her story.

4 The writer’s company organises murder mysteries in castles because

a they are always available.
b guests like them the most.
c they have lots of space.
d the rooms are so interesting.

5 What title would be best for this article?

a My love of murder mystery
b Different ways to die
c In search of a criminal
d A life of crime

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 You recently went to a dangerous part of town to take some photos. While you were there, you saw a
crime. Your friend Brian is planning to go to the same place at the weekend. Write an email to Brian
and include the following:
• Describe the area and explain why it’s dangerous.
• Describe the crime you saw taking place
• Say how you / other people reacted.
• Tell your friend how he / she can avoid crime in this area.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Unit 8 Progress Test A

Unit 8 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Complete the reported speech. Use the correct form of the verb and add pronouns if necessary.
1 ‘I heard a loud scream just after midnight.’

Maya said that _______________________ a loud scream just after midnight.

2 ‘On Monday, we went to the shops at the usual time.’

Mr and Mrs Smith said that, on Monday, _______________________ to the shops at the usual time.

3 ‘I will give you the rest of the money on Friday.’

Anita told me that _______________________ the rest of the money on Friday.

4 ‘There aren’t any problems with drugs in that part of town.’

The estate agent told us that there _______________________ any problems with drugs in that part of
town.

5 ‘The police have taken fingerprints from every man in the area.’

James said that the police _______________________ fingerprints from every man in the area.

6 ‘I’m getting on the train in five minutes.’

Dad said that _______________________ the train in five minutes.

7 ‘We can identify the victim using CCTV.'

The detectives said that _______________________ the victim using CCTV.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech.

1 Reporter: ‘Cybercrime is becoming a big problem in our country.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Victim (she): ‘I can’t leave the flat now because the building is on fire!’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
3 Police officer: ‘We have already launched an investigation.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Prison warden: ‘A dangerous criminal escaped from prison yesterday.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Eyewitness (he): ‘I don’t feel safe walking around here at night.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
6 Shoplifter (he): ‘I will never steal from the local supermarket again.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________
7 Victim: ‘The police need to do more to prevent crime in the area.’
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Progress Test B

3 Read the dialogue. Then complete the summary.
Mary I saw the fire at the factory last night!

Ruby Me too! I can’t believe that it took so long for the firefighters to arrive!
Mary The police think someone set fire to the factory on purpose.
Ruby Really? It’s a shame there aren’t any CCTV cameras there.
Mary The owner closed the factory down for the summer to save money.
Ruby I heard that some people lost their jobs.
Mary I hope not. Anyway, the police are interviewing some suspects later today, so let’s see what happens.

1
Mary told Ruby that she had seen the fire at the factory the night ________________ . Ruby
2
said that she ________________ believe that it had taken so long for the firefighters to
3
arrive. Mary ________________ her that the police thought someone had set fire to the
factory on purpose. Ruby said that it was a shame there weren’t any CCTV cameras there.
4
Mary said that the owner ________________ closed the factory down for the summer to
5
save money. She also said that the police ________________ interviewing some suspects
6
later ________________ day.

Mark: ___ / 6

Vocabulary
4 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 The r_ _ _ _ _ was wearing a balaclava so that nobody knew his identity.
2 The police thought the man was s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ drugs, so they searched his car.

3 The murderer k_ _ _ _ _ several people before he was caught.

4 There was a lot of l_ _ _ _ _ _ from shops after the earthquake.
5 The mother said her baby had put the sweets in her bag when she was arrested for s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
6 The police caught two v_ _ _ _ _ _ damaging the school property.
7 When I couldn’t find my mobile phone, I realised there was a t_ _ _ _ in the office.
8 An a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ started the fire at the shopping centre.

9 The m_ _ _ _ _ snatched the woman’s handbag when she was walking across the platform.
10 The woman caught the b _ _ _ _ _ _ as he was climbing in through the window.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 8 Progress Test B

5 Complete the texts with the correct form of the verbs and nouns below. There are two extra words.

Verbs appeal arrest interview launch make witness

Nouns area balaclava culprit damage footage house

Murder
1
Police have __________________ an investigation after they found a body in the river last
2
night. Police officers are currently studying CCTV __________________ of the path next to
3
the river, as well as searching a __________________ for clues. They believe that this may
4
be a murder. They have __________________ several suspects who were with the victim
5
that day, but haven’t __________________ any arrests yet.
6
They are __________________ for more witnesses, so if you saw anything suspicious or
have any information about the crime, contact them on 0808-1570994.

Vandalism
People living in the small village of Leek Wootton were scared to go out yesterday evening as
7
a group of teenagers wearing __________________ vandalised cars outside people’s
8
houses and did lots of __________________ to houses and gardens. Several people phoned
9
999 to report the crime and police arrived to patrol the __________________ later in the
evening. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them so that they can identify
10
the __________________ .

Mark: ___ / 10

Use of English
6 Complete the dialogue with one word in each gap.
Fiona Did you read about that woman who ended up in prison because she’d stolen toys to give her children at
Christmas?
1
Joelle That isn’t fair, __________ my opinion. There are men who commit violent crimes who don’t end up in
prison.
2
Fiona As I __________ it, noone should go to prison for shoplifting. It isn’t that serious and it doesn’t hurt
anybody.
3
Joelle I don’t think __________ true, really. If you steal from a small shop, then you’re hurting those shop owners.
4
Prices will have __________ go up too, so it affects everyone like that.
5
Fiona I agree to some __________, but it’s not like mugging someone. It’s not a violent crime and what
6
is __________, it isn’t frightening for the people in the shop.
7
Joelle I’m __________ sure. You need to send people to prison to prevent other people from thinking it’s ok.
8
Fiona I __________ believe that. Shoplifters are often the poorest people in society. They don’t have a choice
sometimes.
9
Joelle To __________ honest, I think people always have a choice between right and wrong.
10
Fiona I suppose it’s true to say that, __________ I still think the punishment is too strict.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 8 Progress Test B

Listening
7  8 Listen to an interview with a crime writer and choose the correct answers.
1 Carol is interested in how criminals
a start a life of crime.
b feel about their crimes.
c treat their families.

2 Carol thinks that meeting people involved in crime

a isn’t as good as reading books about them.
b helps her to understand the crimes better.
c is the easiest way to do research.
3 Carol says that everyone

a has something good about them.

b could easily become a criminal.
c becomes kinder around nature.
4 Drinking coffee with a criminal felt dangerous to Carol because
a he did that before he murdered his victims.
b he murdered people after they finished their drinks.

c his last two victims had worked in a café.

5 Carol says that her success
a happened very quickly.
b probably won’t last for ever.
c encourages her to think of new stories.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 8 Progress Test B

Reading
8 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Once, when I was teaching English to children in Cambridge, I died while eating my dinner.
The children were eleven to fourteen years old and there were about one hundred and twenty
of them in the large hall of a boarding school. We were all eating ice cream when I made
strange noises and fell forward onto my plate.
This was not some unusual way of teaching the children about crime, but a murder mystery
game. It was a bit like a play in the theatre, but the whole school was involved. All of the
teachers were either victims or suspects and all of the children were detectives trying to find
out who the murderer was. The children knew the situation was serious as many teachers
were ‘dying’, so they were all very excited!
Lying next to my ice cream, I loved being a ‘victim’. However, I had to remember not to smile
as the teachers dragged me across the floor to get rid of my ‘dead body’ so the students knew
I was really ‘dead’. This was just the start of my murder mystery career!
Soon after that, one of my friends bought a murder mystery game and invited me and several
other friends to a dinner party. We all had to dress up as different characters. The story was
that one of our close friends had been murdered and we were all suspects. We had to tell the
other characters important information and question people about the information they gave.
Then, at the end of the evening, we tried to work out who had done it. I wasn’t very good at
the police investigation part, but I loved playing a part and the excitement of knowing that one
of the people in the room was a ‘murderer’.

Now I run my own company – Murder Mystery Occasions. I organise murder mystery parties
in restaurants or historic buildings. Usually I hire a private room so that the ‘murder’ doesn’t
upset other guests. Castles are particularly popular with my guests because they’re so
atmospheric, so I use them if they’re available. I write the scripts and employ actors to be
some of the key characters. People pay to come along and join in with the fun while having a
wonderful dinner. The murder usually happens somewhere between the starter and the main
course and there is always a lot of excitement when the police arrive to take fingerprints and
interview key suspects. People tell me that’s the best part. Then, at the end of the evening,
there is a prize for the table that guesses who is the murderer, but everybody who comes
along seems to enjoy the drama. So, you could say I’ve made a good, honest career out
of murder!

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 8 Progress Test B

1 The writer wanted the students to
a take part in a play.
b pretend to be suspects.
c participate in a game.

d understand that crime is serious.

2 At her first murder mystery party, the writer enjoyed
a deciding who the murderer was.
b asking the other guests about themselves.
c being a different character.

d telling people her story.

3 The writer’s job now involves
a investigating crimes.
b creating stories.
c doing some acting.
d cooking food.

4 Which part of the murder mystery parties does the writer say her guests enjoy most?
a the police investigation
b the prize ceremony
c the murder
d the food

5 What is the writer doing in this article?

a describing why she enjoys a certain activity
b advising people about a certain crime
c encouraging people to do an activity
d advertising a party

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 You recently went to a dangerous part of town to take some photos. While you were there, you saw a
crime. Your friend Brian is planning to go to the same place at the weekend. Write an email to Brian
and include the following:
• Describe the area and explain why it’s dangerous.
• Describe the crime you saw taking place
• Say how you / other people reacted.
• Tell your friend how he / she can avoid crime in this area.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Unit 8 Progress Test B

Unit 9 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Do not include the agent.
1 Companies make boxes out of cardboard because it’s a cheap material.
Boxes .
2 Builders won’t use concrete as much in the future.
Concrete .
3 A company called Dupont developed nylon in the 1930s.
Nylon .
4 The builders have broken the glass window.
The glass window .
5 People will recycle plastic more in the future.
Plastic .
6 Someone discovered rubber many years ago in South America.
Rubber .
7 People burn wood to heat buildings.
Wood .

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Write questions using the prompts. Use the present simple, past simple, present perfect or future
passive.
1 A (when / the telephone / invent) ?
B In 1876.
2 A (which / languages / speak / in Switzerland) ?
B German, French, Italian and Romansh.
3 A (how many / astronauts / walk / on the moon) ?
B Twelve so far. Neil Armstrong was the first.
4 A (factories / replace / 3D printers / in the near future) ?
B Probably not. They aren’t as effective yet.
5 A (who / the novel / Great Expectations / write / by) ?
B By the British writer Charles Dickens. He also wrote Oliver Twist.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Progress Test A

3 Choose the correct answers.

The umbrella
1
Evidence of ancient umbrellas ___ in Egypt, Greece and China and from this, we know that
2 3
the umbrella ___ over four thousand years ago. However, the first umbrella ___ in the rain,
but in the sun.
The Chinese were the first people to make umbrellas waterproof and it is this kind of umbrella
4
that ___ by millions of people around the world today.
5 6
The design for the umbrella ___ much in thousands of years. So ___ replaced by something
more modern in the future? A Chinese inventor called Chuan Wang hopes it will. He has
7
invented a new type of umbrella. With this one, air ___ instead of nylon to keep the rain off
your head. However, at the moment, the battery only lasts for a short time so your traditional
8
umbrella ___ just yet!

1 a has found b has been found c has being found d has been find

2 a is invented b has invented c was invented d be invented

3 a isn’t used b hasn’t used c don’t be used d wasn’t used
4 a is regularly used b is used regular c regularly is used d is regular used
5 a not been changed b hasn’t be changed c hasn’t been changed d hasn’t been change
6 a will the umbrella be b has the umbrella been c will the umbrella d will be the umbrella

7 a is use b is used c has been used d uses

8 a be throw away b been thrown away c won’t be thrown away d thrown away

Mark: ___ / 8

Vocabulary
4 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 Modern bicycles are sometimes made out of a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ because it is lighter than other metals.
2 P_ _ _ _ was invented thousands of years ago as a material to write on.
3 Objects like cups, plates and vases are often made of c_ _ _ _ _ _.

4 Walls in the countryside are often built of s_ _ _ _.

5 C_ _ _ _ _ is a soft reddish-brown metal which is often used for making coins.
6 G_ _ _ is an expensive metal which is often used to make wedding rings.
7 Many shoes, boots and bags are made of l_ _ _ _ _ _.
8 S_ _ _ _ is a type of metal that is used in tall buildings and bridges to make them stronger.

Mark: ___ / 8

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 9 Progress Test A

5 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I bought this digital radio / camera last week, but I’m disappointed with the quality of the sound.

2 I don’t like the volume control / screen on my new mobile – it’s not very bright.
3 The first thing you do with most gadgets is press the on/off button / remote control.
4 Here’s the power lead / case to go with the laptop – you’ll need to plug it in to use it.
5 If you want to use a printer with your computer, you can plug it into the USB port / charger.

6 I think I need a new battery / strap for my camera – I don’t want to drop it!
7 I couldn’t live without my e-book reader / headphones – I love listening to music wherever I am.

Mark: ___ / 7

6 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.

arrangement baldness deafness discovery invention recording

1 In my opinion, the greatest ________________ of the 20th century was the mobile phone.
2 The ________________ of X-rays changed the future of medicine.
3 ________________ is a problem in my family. My father and my grandfather can’t hear.

4 She wasn’t there, but she listened to the ________________ of the interview.
5 I made an ________________ to see her at the weekend.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Rachel Hi. I bought this smartphone from here, but there has a problem with it. ____________
2
Assistant I’m sorry to hear that. When did buy it? ____________
Rachel Yesterday. From someone called Tony.
3
Assistant OK. And what’s problem with it? ____________
Rachel It keeps switching itself on and off.
4
Assistant I see. We can to repair it if you like. ____________
5
Rachel Can I have my money return, please? It’s the second time this has happened. ____________
6
Assistant I’m afraid we don’t give receipts. ____________
7
Rachel I can see the manager please? ____________
8
Assistant She’s at lunch at the moment. Have you got the refund? ____________
Rachel Yes, I paid in cash. Here it is.
9
Assistant Thank you. We can give you a new phone or a credit card. But I’m ____________
afraid we can’t give you your money back.
Rachel Well, I’m not happy about that. I keep having problems with phones from
this shop and it’s really inconvenient to keep coming back.
10
Assistant I’m terribly sorry, but there’s anything more I can do. ____________
Rachel I’m going to write to customer services. This just isn’t good enough.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 9 Progress Test A

Listening
8  9 Listen to five speakers and choose the correct answers.
1 The teacher’s main aim is to
a tell the students an interesting story.
b persuade the students to work harder.
c inform the students about their exam.

2 The girl’s main aim is to

a thank her friend for coming to her party.
b encourage her friend to celebrate her birthday.
c recommend a new restaurant in town.
3 The man’s main aim is to

a recommend a gadget to people

b warn people about using a gadget
c challenge people to stop using a gadget
4 The woman’s main aim is to
a welcome people to their new homes.
b inform people about where they are living.

c comfort people who are missing their relatives.

5 The boy’s main aim is to
a apologise for being late.
b complain about the traffic.
c enquire about public transport.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 9 Progress Test A

Reading
9 Read the forum posts. Match texts A–D with questions 1–5. One text matches with two questions.

A Dale – Bread maker

I can’t remember how many times our bread maker has been used since Mum got it at
Christmas, but it’s a lot. I was a bit worried because I read in a magazine that bread makers
are one of those gadgets that people are often given as presents, but then they never use
them. I don’t know why that is because it looks really easy to use. You just put all the
ingredients in, press a button, and a couple of hours later you have a fresh loaf of bread. It
beeps once when it’s ready! I love waking up to the smell of fresh bread each morning and
Mum says she’ll never buy a loaf of bread again, so I think it was a really successful present.

B Karen – Spider catcher

I’m a bit frightened of spiders. I don’t mind the little ones, but I don’t like the huge ones that
are as big as your hand. I don’t like killing them though, so when my friend bought me a
spider catcher, I was delighted. It’s a long stick with a kind of brush at the end that picks up
the spider without hurting it. Then you can put the spider of out the window. I don’t know
who it was invented by, but I think it’s a great idea.

C Jack – Key alarm

People say I’m a bit forgetful and they’re probably right. I often lose my keys, so when I was
given a key alarm for my birthday, I was really pleased. It’s a gadget that you attach to your
keys. Then, if you don’t know where they are, you can whistle or clap your hands and you’ll
hear the alarm. It’s very loud, and it only stops when you find your keys and press a button. It
does save a lot of time when I’m leaving the house. Before I had the alarm, it took me five to
ten minutes to find my keys. These days all I have to do is whistle and I’m ready to go. The
only bad thing about is that the batteries run out quite quickly, so I’m trying to be a bit more
careful with my keys in case the alarm’s not working.

D Elliot – Ice lolly maker

I was surprised when Mum bought me an ice lolly maker for my birthday. It seemed like a
present for a young child. But then I used it and realised that it was great. You put the ice
lolly maker in the freezer. Then, when you want to make a lolly, you just pour fruit juice into
the maker. It freezes in about ten minutes, so you don’t have to wait very long to eat the lolly.
And you can be really creative. I’ve used different fruit juices and put nuts and yoghurt in,
too. It’s perfect for a hot day – really quick and healthy, and great fun however old you are!

Which gadget does the writer say ...

1 is useful if you have a bad memory? ___

2 is something that is used every day? ___

3 is popular with adults and children? ___
4 was invented to get rid of something? ___
5 is activated by sound? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 9 Progress Test A

Writing
10 Read the task below and write a formal letter.

Your local council has decided to cancel a bus service from a village to the town centre that is
used by lots of elderly people. Write a letter of complaint about this decision, explaining why it
is bad for people who live in the village and also people in the town centre.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

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Unit 9 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Do not include the agent.
1 Companies use aluminium to make bicycles these days because it is lighter than other metals.
Aluminium .
2 People collect coins from countries around the world, particularly if they are rare.
Coins .
3 Criminals have stolen copper from many buildings in London because of its value.
Copper .
4 A miner found gold in Australia in 1851.
Gold .
5 People often give leather items as a third wedding anniversary present.
Leather items .
6 People won’t need paper to write on in the future.
Paper .
7 In the past, people built their houses with local stone.
In the past, houses .

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Write questions using the prompts. Use the present simple, past simple, present perfect or future
passive.
1 A (how many / emails / send / every day) ?
B More than 145 billion, and this number is growing every year.
2 A (why / the Great Wall of China / build) ?
B To protect the border. It is the longest man-made structure in the world!
3 A (where / the next Olympic Games / hold) ?
B Oh, I’m not sure!
4 A (who / penicillin / discover) ?
B By Alexander Fleming, in 1928.
5 A (Beijing / ever / hit / by a tsunami) _______________ ?
B Of course not! It’s too far inland.

Mark: ___ / 5

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3 Choose the correct answers.

The light bulb

1
What would we do without electric lights? In the 1800s, light bulbs ___ by different people,
2
but none of them were good enough to sell until the right material to go inside the bulb ___
3
Thomas Edison. Since then, electric lights ___ around the world by billions of people.
4 5
The original design ___ much, although more energy-efficient light bulbs ___ now in many
parts of the world. However, in some countries, people can’t afford to use electricity. This fact
6
encouraged U.S. teenager Ann Makosinski to invent a new kind of light. This light ___ by
7
electricity. It uses body heat instead. But ___ replaced by this new invention in the future?
8
Probably not, but light ___ and so this invention could definitely become popular in many
parts of the world.

1 a are developed b developed c were developed d is develop

2 a were discovered by b was discovered c was discovered by d were discovered

3 a have used b have been used c have be used d have use

4 a isn’t changed b won’t change c hasn’t been changed d hasn’t be changed
5 a will be bought b is bought c are bought d were bought
6 a isn’t powered b wasn’t powered c hasn’t powered d not powered
7 a will be the light bulb b will the light bulb be c will the light bulb d the light bulb

8 a will be always needed b always will be needed c will be needed always d will always be needed

Mark: ___ / 8

Vocabulary
4 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 Many boxes are made of c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
2 Builders use c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ to build roads.
3 All credit cards are made of p_ _ _ _ _ _ .
4 We use g_ _ _ _ to make things like windows because you can see through it.

5 S_ _ _ _ was used to make many old-fashioned houses.

6 N_ _ _ _ is a material which looks like silk, but is much cheaper.
7 W_ _ _ is a natural material that is used to make furniture and doors.
8 R_ _ _ _ _ comes from a tree and is used to make car tyres and shoes.

Mark: ___ / 8

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5 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I have to get up to switch the TV on and off because the on/off button / remote control doesn’t work.

2 The power lead / volume control on my MP3 player doesn’t work very well: the music isn’t loud enough.
3 If your phone has run out of power, why don’t you plug in the USB port / charger?
4 I’m glad that my laptop has a case / strap because it protects it when I’m travelling.
5 I bought this digital radio / camera yesterday, but I’m a bit disappointed with the quality of the photos.

6 I do a lot of travelling so I couldn’t live without my e-book reader / headphones – I never run out of books these days.
7 I think I need a new battery / screen for my laptop because this one only lasts for an hour now.

Mark: ___ / 7

6 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.

baldness deafness discovery invention movement reconstruction

1 Martin’s father and grandfather haven’t got much hair. He says that ________________ has always been a problem for
men in his family.
2 Maybe the robot was the best ________________ of the 20th century.

3 Look, it’s working. You can see the ________________ of the cursor on the screen.
4 I think the first antibiotic was the greatest medical ________________ .
5 There’s a ________________ of a dinosaur in the museum.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Jo Hi. I bought this smartphone from here but there’s something problem with it. ____________
2
Assistant I’m sorry to hear that. When did you bought it? ____________

Jo Yesterday. From someone called Tony.

3
Assistant OK. And what’s wrong of it? ____________
Jo It keeps switching itself on and off.
Assistant I see. We can repair it if you like.
4
Jo Can I to exchange it, please? It’s the second time this has happened. ____________

Assistant I’m afraid we can’t exchange that model of phone.

5
Jo Can I look to the manager please? ____________
6
Assistant She’s at lunch at the moment. Have you got the bill? ____________
Jo Yes, I paid in cash. Here it is.
7
Assistant Thank you. We can give you a receipt or a credit note. But I’m afraid we ____________
can’t give you another phone as the other models are more expensive.
8
Jo Well, I’m not being happy about that. I keep having problems with phones ____________
from this shop and it’s really inconvenient to keep coming back.
9
Assistant I’m terribly sorry, but there’s something more I can do. ____________
10
Jo I’m going to write to manager services. This just isn’t good enough. ____________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 9 Progress Test B

Listening
8  9 Listen to five speakers and choose the correct answers.
1 The teacher’s main aim is to
a give students information about their exam.
b encourage the students to work harder.
c entertain the students with a story.

2 The girl’s main aim is to

a apologise for not going to a party.
b enquire about a new restaurant in town.
c persuade her friend to celebrate her birthday.
3 The man’s main aim is to

a inform people about how to use a gadget.

b encourage people to use a gadget less.
c apologise for using a gadget too much.
4 The woman’s main aim is to
a comfort people who are missing their relatives.
b welcome people to their new homes.

c inform people about where they are living.

5 The boy’s main aim is to
a warn his friend that he’ll be late.
b ask about public transport.
c enquire about the traffic.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 9 Progress Test B

Reading
9 Read the forum posts. Match texts A–D with questions 1–5. One text matches with two questions.

A Dale – Bread maker

I can’t remember how many times our bread maker has been used since Mum got it at
Christmas, but it’s a lot. I was a bit worried because I read in a magazine that bread makers
are one of those gadgets that people are often given as presents, but then they never use
them. I don’t know why that is because it looks really easy to use. You just put all the
ingredients in, press a button, and a couple of hours later you have a fresh loaf of bread. It
beeps once when it’s ready! I love waking up to the smell of fresh bread each morning and
Mum says she’ll never buy a loaf of bread again, so I think it was a really successful present.

B Karen – Spider catcher

I’m a bit frightened of spiders. I don’t mind the little ones, but I don’t like the huge ones that
are as big as your hand. I don’t like killing them though, so when my friend bought me a
spider catcher, I was delighted. It’s a long stick with a kind of brush at the end that picks up
the spider without hurting it. Then you can put the spider of out the window. I don’t know
who it was invented by, but I think it’s a great idea.

C Jack – Key alarm

People say I’m a bit forgetful and they’re probably right. I often lose my keys, so when I was
given a key alarm for my birthday, I was really pleased. It’s a gadget that you attach to your
keys. Then, if you don’t know where they are, you can whistle or clap your hands and you’ll
hear the alarm. It’s very loud, and it only stops when you find your keys and press a button. It
does save a lot of time when I’m leaving the house. Before I had the alarm, it took me five to
ten minutes to find my keys. These days all I have to do is whistle and I’m ready to go. The
only bad thing about is that the batteries run out quite quickly, so I’m trying to be a bit more
careful with my keys in case the alarm’s not working.

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D Elliot – Ice lolly maker
I was surprised when Mum bought me an ice lolly maker for my birthday. It seemed like a
present for a young child. But then I used it and realised that it was great. You put the ice
lolly maker in the freezer. Then, when you want to make a lolly, you just pour fruit juice into
the maker. It freezes in about ten minutes, so you don’t have to wait very long to eat the lolly.
And you can be really creative. I’ve used different fruit juices and put nuts and yoghurt in,
too. It’s perfect for a hot day – really quick and healthy, and great fun however old you are!

Which gadget does the writer say ...

1 makes a noise until you switch it off? ___

2 has made a family member happy? ___

3 allows people to use their imagination? ___
4 helps people solve a problem in a gentle way? ___
5 isn’t usually a present people use very often? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 Read the task below and write a formal letter.

Your local council has decided to cancel a bus service from a village to the town centre that is
used by lots of elderly people. Write a letter of complaint about this decision, explaining why it
is bad for people who live in the village and also people in the town centre.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Unit 9 Progress Test B

Unit 1 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Complete the dialogue. Use the past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1
Sue _______________________ (you / go) to Jenny’s party last night?
2
Joe No, I _______________________ (stay) at home.
3
Sue I didn’t go either. My mum _______________________ (want) me to do my homework.
4
Joe Oh, I _______________________ (forget) to do mine! Was Jenny upset because
5
we _______________________ (not be) there?
6
Sue I don’t think so. All her other friends _______________________ (go), so she had a great time.

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Look at Peter’s diary and write sentences about the things that happened in the last four days.
Today is Friday.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

fall over / break my not go to school / go shopping / buy a lose my mobile  Tom’s birthday
arm watch DVDs all day birthday present for phone / can’t phone party!
Tom Tom

1 On Monday, Peter and .

2 On Tuesday, he so .
3 On Wednesday, he and .
4 On Thursday, he so .

Mark: ___ / 8

3 Match the answers (a–f) with the questions (1–6). Then complete the questions using the past simple
form of the verbs below. There is one extra verb.

be call do go leave play pay

1 ‘What _______________________ last weekend?’  a ‘Last Monday.’

2 ‘Where _______________________ football on Saturday?’  b ‘It was £572!’

3 ‘Who _______________________ shopping with last week?’  c ‘I went swimming.’

4 ‘What _______________________ the weather like yesterday?’  d ‘Sarah and Judy.’

5 ‘How much _______________________ for that computer?’  e ‘At the park.’

6 ‘When _______________________ your grandmother?’  f ‘It rained again!’

Mark: ___ / 6

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Vocabulary
4 Look at situations 1–10. How did the person feel in each situation? Match the adjectives below with
the situations.

anxious confused cross delighted embarrassed envious frightened proud relieved suspicious

1 My grandfather went out for a quick bike ride over three hours ago and he isn’t back yet. __________________

2 I really need a computer, and my brother just got one for his birthday. __________________
3 My friend gave me directions to her house, but the road names I see are different from the ones she gave me. I don’t
understand! __________________
4 My parents told me that I‘m not having a birthday party, but I found lots of balloons in one of the cupboards.
__________________
5 After speaking to the head teacher, I looked in a mirror and noticed that I had chocolate around my mouth.
__________________
6 I won a competition to spend the day with my favourite band! __________________
7 My mum watched me win a singing contest on TV. __________________
8 It was dark and I was alone in the house when I heard a strange, loud noise downstairs. __________________

9 My friend told me she dropped my favourite book in the bath last night. __________________
10 After three and a half hours, my grandfather returned from his bike ride. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Complete the sentences with the modifying adverbs below in the correct order from the most exciting
(question 1) to the least exciting (question 5).

a bit a little bit extremely rather very

1 I’m __________________ excited because my mum won twenty million pounds on the lottery!

2 My parents are taking me to Disneyland for my birthday and I’m __________________ excited!
3 My sister and I are meeting our cousins who live in Australia for the first time and we’re __________________ excited.
4 I’m __________________ excited because I’m playing in a football match tonight.
5 My favourite TV programme is on tonight so I’m __________________ excited.

Mark: ___ / 5

6 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 Look at this! I cut my leg and b_ _ _ all over my trousers.

2 I can’t walk on this foot because I s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ my ankle yesterday.

3 That’s hot – be careful! Don’t b_ _ _ yourself.
4 It’s difficult to write because my w_ _ _ _ really hurts.
5 Paul i_ _ _ _ _ _ his arm at the weekend so he can’t come to school today.

Mark: ___ / 5

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Use of English
7 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

amazing cool envious frustrating how kidding nightmare relief shame that

Jess I’m going on a road trip around America next summer!

1 2
Ben Really? What a ____________ thing to do. I’m so ____________!
Jess And I’m going with my grandmother!
3 4 5
Ben You’re ____________! Your grandmother? ____________ sounds like a ____________!
Jess Not at all! She’s a famous photographer. She took photos of The Beatles when she was in her twenties.
We’re going to write a blog about our trip and maybe even a book.
6
Ben That’s ____________. Did you hear that I lost my phone last week with all of the photos from the school
trip?
7
Jess Not the photos that we were going to upload to the school website? What a ____________!
Ben Don’t worry, I found it eventually …
8
Jess Phew! What a ____________! Where was it?
Ben It was on the train. But I had to spend about two hours on the phone to the company trying to find it.
9
Jess Two hours on the phone – how ____________!
10
Ben Yeah, well it’s all ok now. Anyway good luck with your road trip. ____________ exciting!

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  1 Listen to four people talking about events in the past. Match the speakers (1–4) with the
statements (A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ was embarrassed about taking a break.

B Speaker ___ was anxious about talking to someone.

C Speaker ___ was relieved to find out the truth.
D Speaker ___ was ashamed about telling a lie.
E Speaker ___ was proud of winning an award.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 1 Progress Test A

Reading
9 Read the text. Match paragraphs A–E of the text with questions 1–7. There are two extra questions.

The most dangerous journey

A How do you feel about car journeys? Do you get a bit bored, ask the driver how long it’s
going to take, and then fall asleep? Or do you get extremely anxious? This is exactly
how I felt last month, when I took a trip down the most dangerous road in the world.
B The North Yungas road in Bolivia goes from La Paz, which is a very large city to the
town of Coroico in the mountain region of the Amazon rainforest. The road is about
69 km long, but in that short distance it goes down from about 4,650 m high to 1,200 m.
Although it is only about three metres wide and there are no guard rails, cars travel in
both directions. The views are amazing, but between two and three hundred travellers
are killed every year when they drive off the side of this road. In Spanish it is called El
Camino de los Muertos – the Road of the Dead.
C When I went to visit my friend Jacqueline in La Paz, I had no idea how dangerous the
North Yungas road was. I was very excited about the trip to the Amazon rainforest that
she wanted to take me on. When we got on the bus, Jacqueline let me sit by the window
to get the best view. I didn’t feel suspicious at all.
D It was only when the journey started that I began to feel frightened. The bus drove right
to the edge of the road many times, and when I looked over, I could see the forest about
600 m below us. We drove on quickly through thick cloud – how do you know where
you’re going when you can’t see? I held on to Jacqueline’s hand. Then we drove under a
waterfall that was slowly washing the road away. I was shocked!
E When we met another car coming the other way, we drove so close to the edge of the
road that a wheel seemed to go off the edge. This happened several times and I started
thinking that we might not reach our final destination. When we finally got to Coroico, I
felt so relieved. I let go of Jacqueline’s hand and saw that it was red. I was a bit
embarrassed, but so happy that we were not on that road any more.

In which paragraph does the writer tell us ...

1 how many people die on the road? ___

2 about feelings people have when they travel? ___

3 about an injury that she had? ___

4 about dangerous weather? ___
5 that someone wanted her to see the sights? ___
6 how expensive the trip was? ___
7 that she thought she might die? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 1 Progress Test A

Writing
10 Think about an accident you had recently. Write a forum post for an internet forum called Oops!
• Say where you were and who was with you.
• Give a short description of the accident.
• Say how you felt at the time.
• Describe how other people reacted.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 1 Progress Test A

Unit 1 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Complete the dialogue. Use the past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1
Dale _______________________ (you / watch) the football on TV last night?
2
Ruby No, I _______________________ (go) to the cinema instead.
3
Dale Oh, I _______________________ (see) the new Ninja Turtles movie last week.
4
Ruby They _______________________ (not have) any tickets left for that one, and I don’t like that sort of
movie anyway.
5
Dale Well, it’s for younger kids really, and the last Turtle movie _______________________ (be) a bit
disappointing.
6
Ruby Yeah, you still _______________________ (enjoy) it though!

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Look at Jane’s diary and write sentences about the things that happened in the last four days.
Today is Friday.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

play football / sprain can't walk / stay at feel bored / ring Anna listen to music with  Anna’s birthday
my ankle home all day Anna / not do my party!
homework

1 On Monday, Jane and .

2 On Tuesday, she and .
3 On Wednesday, she so .
4 On Thursday, she but .

Mark: ___ / 8

3 Match the answers (a–f) with the questions (1–6). Then complete the questions using the past simple
form of the verbs below. There is one extra verb.

be eat give invite spend talk watch

1 ‘Where _______________________ you at 5 o’clock yesterday?’  a ‘Louise.’

2 ‘When _______________________ to your teacher about the school trip?’  b ‘£30.’

3 ‘Who _______________________ the birthday card to?’  c ‘On Friday.’

4 ‘How many people _______________________ to the party?’  d ‘I had a salad.’

5 ‘What _______________________ for dinner last night?’  e ‘At home.’

6 ‘How much money _______________________ at the shops last Saturday?’  f ‘Just ten.’

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 1 Progress Test B

Vocabulary
4 Look at situations 1–10. How did the person feel in each situation? Match the adjectives below with
the situations.

ashamed bored confused cross embarrassed envious excited frightened relieved upset

1 I copied my friend’s homework without telling her and she got in trouble with the teacher. __________________

2 The teacher didn’t choose me for the school play. I cried when I heard. __________________
3 I met my friend for coffee and she had the trainers that I really want to buy. __________________
4 I’m at the station waiting to go on holiday. My train is a little late and there’s nothing to do. __________________
5 One friend told me the party starts in an hour, but another friend said it starts in two hours. __________________

6 I’m waiting for my favourite cousin to arrive from Australia. __________________

7 My mum showed my new best friend a picture of me as a baby in the bath. __________________
8 I passed an important exam that was very difficult! __________________
9 When I woke up this morning I saw an enormous spider next to my hand. __________________
10 I want to ride my bike, but my brother left it in the park yesterday. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Complete the sentences with the modifying adverbs below in the correct order from the most exciting
(question 1) to the least exciting (question 5).

a bit a little bit extremely rather very

1 My grandparents won twenty-five million pounds on the lottery so I’m __________________ excited!
2 My uncle is taking me on holiday for my birthday and I’m __________________ excited!

3 I am __________________ excited because I’m meeting my aunt for the first time. She lives in the USA.
4 We’re __________________ excited because we’re playing in a band tonight.
5 My favourite film is on now so I’m __________________ excited.

Mark: ___ / 5

6 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 Be careful with those scissors – you don’t want to c_ _ yourself.
2 I b_ _ _ _ my ankle last year and I still can’t walk properly.

3 I have a few b_ _ _ _ _s and my arm hurts, but nothing serious.

4 I’ve got a p_ _ _ in my back and I need to lie down.
5 Ben s_ _ _ _ _ _ over on the ice yesterday and injured his leg.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 1 Progress Test B

Use of English
7 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

boring disaster exciting how joking so sounds that thing what

Simon I’m going on a road trip around America next summer!

1 2
Beth Really? How ____________! I’m ____________ envious!
Simon And I’m going with my grandmother!
3 4
Beth You’re ____________! Your grandmother? Oh no. That ____________ like a nightmare!
Simon Not at all! She’s a famous photographer. She took photos of The Beatles when she was in her twenties.
We’re going to write a blog about our trip and maybe even a book.
5 6
Beth What a cool ____________ to do. ____________ sounds great. Did you hear that I lost my phone last
week with all of the photos from the school trip?
7
Simon Not the photos that we were going to upload to the school website? What a ____________!
Beth Don’t worry, I found it eventually …
8
Simon Really? ____________ a relief! Where was it?
Beth It was on the train. But I had to stay in all night waiting for the train company to call me about it.
9
Simon You stayed in just waiting? How ____________.
10
Beth Yeah, well it’s all ok now. Anyway good luck with your road trip. ____________ amazing!

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  1 Listen to four people talking about events in the past. Match the speakers (1–4) with the
statements (A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ didn’t tell the truth about an accident.
B Speaker ___ was embarrassed about losing marks.
C Speaker ___ carried on doing something with an injury.

D Speaker ___ was worried about how his / her friend got something.
E Speaker ___ didn’t understand what he / she had to do.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 1 Progress Test B

Reading
9 Read the text. Match paragraphs A–E of the text with questions 1–7. There are two extra questions.

The most dangerous journey

A How do you feel about car journeys? Do you get a bit bored, ask the driver how long it’s
going to take, and then fall asleep? Or do you get extremely anxious? This is exactly
how I felt last month, when I took a trip down the most dangerous road in the world.
B The North Yungas road in Bolivia goes from La Paz, which is a very large city to the
town of Coroico in the mountain region of the Amazon rainforest. The road is about
69 km long, but in that short distance it goes down from about 4,650 m high to 1,200 m.
Although it is only about three metres wide and there are no guard rails, cars travel in
both directions. The views are amazing, but between two and three hundred travellers
are killed every year when they drive off the side of this road. In Spanish it is called El
Camino de los Muertos – the Road of the Dead.
C When I went to visit my friend Jacqueline in La Paz, I had no idea how dangerous the
North Yungas road was. I was very excited about the trip to the Amazon rainforest that
she wanted to take me on. When we got on the bus, Jacqueline let me sit by the window
to get the best view. I didn’t feel suspicious at all.
D It was only when the journey started that I began to feel frightened. The bus drove right
to the edge of the road many times, and when I looked over, I could see the forest about
600 m below us. We drove on quickly through thick cloud – how do you know where
you’re going when you can’t see? I held on to Jacqueline’s hand. Then we drove under a
waterfall that was slowly washing the road away. I was shocked!
E When we met another car coming the other way, we drove so close to the edge of the
road that a wheel seemed to go off the edge. This happened several times and I started
thinking that we might not reach our final destination. When we finally got to Coroico, I
felt so relieved. I let go of Jacqueline’s hand and saw that it was red. I was a bit
embarrassed, but so happy that we were not on that road any more.

In which paragraph does the writer tell us …

1 one good thing about the road? ___

2 about difficult weather conditions? ___

3 about traffic coming towards the bus? ___

4 that she didn’t realise the road wasn’t safe? ___
5 how long the journey took? ___
6 that she was disappointed about the trip? ___
7 about how some people feel when they travel? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 1 Progress Test B

Writing
10 Think about an accident you had recently. Write a forum post for an internet forum called Oops!
• Say where you were and who was with you.
• Give a short description of the accident.
• Say how you felt at the time.
• Describe how other people reacted.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 1 Progress Test B

Unit 2 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1 When it _______________________ (stop) raining, we _______________________ (go out) and
_______________________ (put) the kayak in the water.

2 While I _______________________ (wait) at the bus stop, I _______________________ (see) an accident.

3 Suddenly, the man _______________________ (take) the purse from the woman’s handbag and
_______________________ (run off).
4 At 5 p.m. yesterday, I _______________________ (read) a book about Captain Cook and my sister
_______________________ (watch) a film about the explorer Robert Falcon Scott.

5 I _______________________ (relax) in the sun when a cloud _______________________ (appear) in the sky.
6 When the sailor _______________________ (open) the box, he _______________________ (find) an old map inside.
7 While everyone _______________________ (argue), I _______________________ (realise) it was a good time to go.
8 As I _______________________ (leave) the party, I finally _______________________ (remember) the man’s name.
9 The man _______________________ (wear) a raincoat and _______________________ (carry) a big suitcase.

10 The girl _______________________ (run) through the forest when she _______________________ (slip) over.

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Read the text and find eight mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections. There are no mistakes in two of the lines.

1
Ann was walking along the river and was talking on her phone, __________________
2
when suddenly she noticing there was a man in the river. __________________
3
He was swimming to the side, but he was having problems. __________________
4
Quickly, Ann did jumped into the water and swam up to the man. __________________
5
But while she reached him, his head went under the water. __________________
6
Ann swam under the water, but she can’t find the man. __________________
7
A few moments later, saw the man at the side of the river. __________________
8
He was with some friends and they all laughing at her. __________________
9
At that moment, she realised that it was a silly joke. But __________________
10
shortly afterwards, two police officers arrive to talk to the men. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 2 Progress Test A

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 It was a bright day in July, but inside the Son Doong C_ _ _ it was very dark and cold.
2 It's a s_ _ _ _ climb to the top of Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, but the view is worth it.
3 Angel Falls, on the Guaja River in Venezuela, is the highest w_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the world.
4 During the day, the temperature in the Sahara d_ _ _ _ _ can reach 50°C, but at night it sometimes falls to below 0°C.

5 The beautiful White C_ _ _ _s of Dover are very high and it’s dangerous to walk too close to the edge.
6 The edges of Lake Como in Italy are s_ _ _ _ _ _ , but it’s quite deep in the middle.
7 Over 1,500 people lost their lives in the early morning of 15 April 1912 when the Titanic sank in the i_ _ waters of the
North Atlantic Ocean.
8 You can collect seashells from the s_ _ _ _ in the Maldives, but you can’t take coral pieces.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There are two extra words.

boots life jacket jet-skiing kayaking paddles poles rucksack safety harness

1 If you go hiking in the countryside, take a __________________ so that you can carry your things in it.

2 Don’t worry about falling off the climbing wall – you’ll be wearing a __________________ .
3 I don’t really like __________________ because it’s dangerous and too noisy!
4 When you go for a long walk, the most important thing is to wear comfortable __________________ .
5 If you go out to sea on a boat, it’s a good idea to wear a __________________ .
6 When I’m walking on rocky ground, my __________________ stop me from falling over.

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Replace the simple adjectives in brackets with extreme adjectives. The first letter of each extreme
adjective has been given.
1 That helmet doesn’t fit me – it’s t__________________ (very small).

2 Doing a bungee jump was t__________________ (very frightening).

3 Breaking my leg while crossing that river was a__________________ (very bad).
4 After swimming across the lake, I was e__________________ (very tired).
5 The hill we had to climb looked h__________________ (very big).
6 The countryside we were walking through was s__________________ (very beautiful).

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 2 Progress Test A

Use of English
6 Read the text and complete gaps 1–10. Circle the correct answer A, B or C.
1 2
The photo ___ a row of eight red kayaks on a river, with a teenager in each one wearing a yellow helmet. It ___ as if
3 4
they’re on an adventure holiday and I ___ they’re feeling excited about doing something on the water. There is a boy ___
5
the centre of the photo who is standing up with one foot in one kayak, and another foot in the next kayak. He ___ to be
6
trying to walk across the line of boats. Judging by his expression, I’d ___ he’s feeling quite nervous about falling in the
7 8
water. There’s a woman ___ the background standing on the bank of the river. She looks ___ she is the instructor.
9 10
She’s ___ feeling quite calm because they are all wearing life jackets. ___ the bottom right corner, I can see the end of a
paddle. It must belong to another team.
1 A looks B seems C shows
2 A shows B looks C expects

3 A judge B expect C probably

4 A in B at C on
5 A looks B shows C seems
6 A say B look C seem
7 A at B on C in
8 A like B as C for

9 A basically B must C probably

10 A In B On C At

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  2 Listen to five people talking about extreme sports. Match the speakers (1–5) with the statements
(A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ probably won’t do the activity again.
B Speaker ___ couldn’t always do their sport well.
C Speaker ___ says their sport isn’t very dangerous.
D Speaker ___ says they only do the activity with friends.
E Speaker ___ would like to do their extreme sport more often.

F Speaker ___ does the activity to forget about things.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 2 Progress Test A

Reading
8 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Climb every mountain

Stephen Venables’ love of mountains began at nine years old on a skiing trip to the Alps. ‘I
was thrilled,’ he remembers. ‘It was actually far more impressive and exciting than seeing the
Himalayas for the first time, because when you’re nine it’s all new and you don’t know what to
expect.’
From that moment, Stephen knew that he wanted to climb mountains, but he didn’t realise
then that one day he would be the first British man to climb Everest without oxygen. However,
1
his record-breaking expedition in 1988 was not an easy one. ___ After years of climbing, he
was prepared for this and he knew that the best thing he could do was wait for the weather
to change.
‘At first I tried sitting on a rock because rock is warmer than snow, but it wasn’t completely flat.
I really wanted to lie down so I decided to cut a ledge in the snow. I did sleep a bit,’ he says.
‘They always say you should stay awake but I was totally exhausted.’ Fortunately, the storm
passed, and Stephen managed to climb back down to his camp and enter the record books.
2
The Everest expedition wasn’t Stephen’s only difficult climb. ___ ‘It was very unlucky that it
happened, but I was lucky that there were five of us.’ The group included Chris Bonnington
and Stephen’s good friend Harish Kapadia. It took them twelve hours to make camp in a safe
place. Then two of the team went for help.

‘I think that was one of the most wonderful moments of my life – finally being in the tent and
3
realising that I could just lie back in my sleeping bag.’ ___ By that time, there was almost no
food left. ‘On the last day we had a boiled sweet and we used the last tea bag so many times
that it wasn’t actually changing the colour of the water.’ But luckily, the team managed to keep
going until help arrived.

1 What happened to Stephen Venables when he was nine years old?

a He was able to compare two different mountain ranges.

b He realised where he would like to live in the future.
c He decided what he wanted to do in his life.
2 What is the writer’s purpose in this article?

a To describe the best way to climb a mountain.

b To tell the story of a mountain climber.
c To explain why mountain climbing is dangerous.

Mark: ___ / 2

9 Read the text again. Match sentences A–E with gaps 1–3. There are two extra sentences.
A But Stephen didn’t know then that the rescue would take four days.
B While he was climbing Everest, he met the climber Chris Bonnington for the first time.
C In 1992, while climbing another Himalayan mountain, he fell 100 m, breaking both his legs.
D It was the second time that he needed medical attention because of his injuries.

E He was coming down from the top of the mountain when he was caught in a snowstorm.

Mark: ___ / 3

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 2 Progress Test A

Writing
10 Imagine you have seen this advertisement below in a newspaper. Write an invitation
to your English-speaking friend Sam. Remember to include:
• what the event is
• the date, the time and the place
• any instructions (what Sam should bring, wear, etc.)

EXTREME COMPETITIONS!
Do you like kayaking, paintballing, orienteering or quad biking?
Come to Denby Park Estate on 2 May.
We are holding competitions in each of these extreme sports.
Be prepared for a day full of adventure.
Arrive at 9 a.m. Stay till late!
Great prizes for the winners of each competition!

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 2 Progress Test A

Unit 2 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1 The boy _______________________ (sit) on a bench in the park _______________________ (read) a book.

2 The man _______________________ (take) my handbag while I _______________________ (sit) in the restaurant.
3 The policeman _______________________ (notice) the blood on the floor when he first _______________________
(enter) the room.
4 I _______________________ (try) to sleep when the doorbell _______________________ (ring).
5 The accident happened because the man _______________________ (drive) and _______________________ (talk)
on his mobile phone at the same time.

6 When I _______________________ (reach) the other side of the lake, I _______________________ (feel) safe.
7 While I _______________________ (do) my English exam, I _______________________ (decide) to ask for a drink.
8 I _______________________ (see) the money on the ground as I _______________________ (walk) to school.
9 They _______________________ (start) climbing very early in the morning because they _______________________
(want) to reach the top by midday.

10 I _______________________ (sprain) my ankle while I _______________________ (play) basketball.

Mark: ___ / 10

2 Read the text and find eight mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections. There are no mistakes in two of the lines.

1
The sun was shining and Tom was having a lovely time fishing, __________________
2
when suddenly he realising there was a handbag in the middle of the river. __________________
3
On the other side of the river, a woman trying to get the bag with her umbrella. __________________
4
While Tom saw the woman was having trouble, he decided to help her. __________________
5
He used his walking pole to try to get the handbag, but that not work. __________________
6
So he took off his shoes, did climbed into the river and swam across to the bag. __________________
7
Then he was threw the bag across the river to the woman. __________________
8
She caught the bag and checked that all her things was in it. __________________
9
Then she take out a ten pound note and folded it so that it looked like a boat. __________________
10
Shortly afterwards, she put the little boat on the river and it sailed across to Tom. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 2 Progress Test B

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 Nauru is a small rock island in the Pacific O_ _ _ _ , almost 4,000 km from Australia.
2 Primrose H_ _ _ in Regent’s Park is only 78 m high, but you can get a great view of London from the top!
3 When Mount Vesuvius – the v_ _ _ _ _ _ – erupted in 79 AD, it destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
4 Tower Bridge across the R_ _ _ _ Thames in London is a famous tourist attraction.

5 Some of the trees in the Black F_ _ _ _ _ are very old.

6 Parliament Street in the city of Exeter, England, is so n_ _ _ _ _ that two people can’t walk together at the same time.
7 Loch Ness in Scotland is a very d_ _ _ lake – it’s over 226 m from the surface to the bottom!
8 The Nile is 6,853 km long, but only 2.8 km w_ _ _ , from shore to shore.

Mark: ___ / 8

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There are two extra words.

boots dinghy life jacket paddles paintballing poles rope orienteering

1 I always take a long __________________ with me when l go climbing.

2 When I went kayaking, I broke my __________________ and had to use my hands to get to the edge of the river.

3 People who go kayaking usually wear a __________________ for safety.

4 Good __________________ are really important if you’re walking a long way and you want to protect your feet.
5 When I went out to sea with my friends, I dropped my hat over the side of the __________________ .
6 __________________ is a good sport to do if you like looking at maps.

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Replace the simple adjectives in brackets with extreme adjectives. The first letter of each extreme
adjective has been given.
1 Watching the BASE jumpers land safely in the valley was f__________________ (very good).
2 After we had walked 50 km across the desert, I was s__________________ (very hungry).

3 The place where we stayed when we were hiking was f__________________ (very dirty).
4 That meal we had at the Chinese restaurant last night was d__________________ (very tasty).
5 The brown bear that was walking towards us looked e__________________ (very big).
6 What we could see from the top of the mountain was a__________________ (very surprising).

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 2 Progress Test B

Use of English
6 Read the text and complete gaps 1–10. Circle the correct answer A, B or C.
1
___ the centre of the photo there is a row of eight red kayaks on a river, with a teenager in each one wearing a yellow
2 3
helmet. It ___ like an adventure holiday and they’re ___ feeling excited about doing something on the water. There is a
4 5
boy ___ the left of the photo who is standing up with one foot in one kayak, and another foot in the next kayak. It ___ as
6 7
if he’s trying to walk across the line of boats. I ___ he’s feeling quite nervous about falling in the water. ___ the
8 9
foreground there’s a woman who is standing on the bank of the river. She ___ to be the instructor. ___ by her
10
expression, she’s feeling quite calm. This is probably because they are all wearing life jackets. ___ the bottom of the
photo, I can see the end of a paddle. It must belong to another team.
1 A At B On C In
2 A shows B expects C looks

3 A probably B quite C a bit

4 A in B on C at
5 A looks B shows C expects
6 A say B expect C judge
7 A At B On C In
8 A looks B shows C seems

9 A Judging B Looking C Showing

10 A At B In C On

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  2 Listen to five people talking about extreme sports. Match the speakers (1–5) with the statements
(A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ says it wasn’t easy learning to do their sport.
B Speaker ___ doesn’t do the extreme sport as much as they want to.
C Speaker ___ thinks the activity they did was too risky.
D Speaker ___ thinks they are too old to do the activity now.
E Speaker ___ doesn’t travel far to do their sport.

F Speaker ___ learned how to do their sport a long time ago.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 2 Progress Test B

Reading
8 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Climb every mountain

Stephen Venables’ love of mountains began at nine years old on a skiing trip to the Alps. ‘I
was thrilled,’ he remembers. ‘It was actually far more impressive and exciting than seeing the
Himalayas for the first time, because when you’re nine it’s all new and you don’t know what to
expect.’
From that moment, Stephen knew that he wanted to climb mountains, but he didn’t realise
1
then that one day he would be the first British man to climb Everest without oxygen. ___ He
was coming down from the top of the mountain when he was caught in a snowstorm. After
years of climbing, he was prepared for this and he knew that the best thing he could do was
wait for the weather to change.
‘At first I tried sitting on a rock because rock is warmer than snow, but it wasn’t completely
2
flat. ___ I did sleep a bit,’ he says. ‘They always say you should stay awake, but I was totally
exhausted.’ Fortunately, the storm passed, and Stephen managed to climb back down to his
camp and enter the record books.
The Everest expedition wasn’t Stephen’s only difficult climb. In 1992, while climbing another
Himalayan mountain, he fell 100 m, breaking both his legs. ‘It was very unlucky that it
happened, but I was lucky that there were five of us.’ The group included Chris Bonnington
and Stephen’s good friend Harish Kapadia. It took them twelve hours to make camp in a safe
place. Then two of the team went for help.
‘I think that was one of the most wonderful moments of my life – finally being in the tent and
realising that I could just lie back in my sleeping bag.’ But Stephen didn’t know that the rescue
3
would take four days. ___ ‘On the last day we had a boiled sweet and we used the last tea
bag so many times that it wasn’t actually changing the colour of the water.’ But luckily, the
team managed to keep going until help arrived.

1 What did Stephen Venables do when he was caught in a snowstorm?

a He decided to sleep all day until the weather changed.
b He didn’t follow important advice.
c He climbed down the mountain.

2 What is the writer’s purpose in this article?

a To warn about the dangers of mountain climbing.
b To compare two different mountain ranges.
c To tell the story of a mountain climber.

Mark: ___ / 2

9 Read the text again. Match sentences A–E with gaps 1–3. There are two extra sentences.
A It wasn’t the first time that he needed medical attention because of his injuries.
B By that time, there was almost no food left.
C While he was climbing the mountain, he met the climber Chris Bonnington for the first time.

D However, his record-breaking expedition in 1988 was not an easy one.

E I really wanted to lie down so I decided to cut a ledge in the snow.

Mark: ___ / 3

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 2 Progress Test B

Writing
10 Imagine you have seen this advertisement below in a newspaper. Write an invitation
to your English-speaking friend Sam. Remember to include:
• what the event is
• the date, the time and the place
• any instructions (what Sam should bring, wear, etc.)

EXTREME COMPETITIONS!
Do you like kayaking, paintballing, orienteering or quad biking?
Come to Denby Park Estate on 2 May.
We are holding competitions in each of these extreme sports.
Be prepared for a day full of adventure.
Arrive at 9 a.m. Stay till late!
Great prizes for the winners of each competition!

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 2 Progress Test B

Unit 3 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 There are only a few / a little actors in that new play.
2 It doesn’t matter how much / how many action scenes there are in a film if there isn’t a good storyline.
3 I think some / any soundtracks are more interesting than the film itself.

4 Have you got much / many money with you?

5 There is much / a lot of work to do if you want to finish today.
6 There weren’t some / any people left in the building.
7 There are not much / not many sitcoms that I like.
8 Would you like some / a little new video games for your birthday?

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Read the advice for an actor on a film set. Rewrite the advice using one of the verbs in brackets.
1 It’s very important to bring some food and water with you.

‘I (must / have to) .’

2 You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the set.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

3 Don’t look at the camera when you’re acting.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

4 It’s important to learn the script.

‘I (must / mustn’t) .’

5 If you are sixteen or under, it’s compulsory to bring a parent with you.

‘I (must / have to) .’

6 It isn’t necessary to wear special clothes.

‘I (needn’t / mustn’t) .’

7 It isn’t necessary to stay on the film set after 6 p.m.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Progress Test A

3 Complete the advert with the words below.

don’t have to have to must (×2) mustn’t

1
‘Right. I __________________ eat something. Boil the water, open the packet, read the
2
instructions … Oh no, I __________________ prepare a lot of vegetables!’
Does this sound like you in the kitchen? If it does, you need READYLUNCH!

Open the packet.

3
Don’t worry – you __________________ prepare any vegetables.
Just add hot water, sit down and enjoy!
4
But remember, you __________________ tell your friends about this or they’ll all want one!
5
Go on. You really __________________ try it!

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
4 Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.
1 I watch this every day to find out what’s happening in the world. __________________
2 I don’t really like this type of film because the actors are always singing. __________________
3 I like this type of programme, especially if I know the answers to the questions. __________________
4 In this type of film, a man and a woman meet, and after some problems they fall in love at the end.
__________________

5 This is a film about events from the past; the actors always wear beautiful clothes. __________________
6 In this programme, real people perform a special skill and the audience chooses the winner. __________________

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.
1 I think thrillers are g_ _ _ _ _ _g – you never know what’s going to happen next!
2 Science fiction films usually have a lot of s_ _ _ _ _ _ e_ _ _ _ _s to make you believe you’re in a different world.

3 It doesn’t matter what kind of film it is – if the acting is c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _g, I usually love it.
4 Film producers say that you can’t make a good film from a bad s_ _ _ _t.
5 Many war films contain a lot of fighting and are too v_ _ _ _ _t for younger children to watch.
6 I really like watching horror films, especially if the c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s are very scary.

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 3 Progress Test A

6 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word

concern decisions express get grades have provide research take part in

1 The fact that children watch too much television causes _______________ for many parents.
2 Some people like to _______________ online games so that they can play with their friends.
3 Using a mobile phone can _______________ positive and negative effects on people’s lives.

4 Some _______________ are difficult to make.

5 Scientists are doing __________________ into how important it is for students to do homework.
6 Students who work hard usually get good __________________ .
7 My dad always encourages me to __________________ my opinions about what is happening in the world.
8 Eating fruit and vegetables can __________________ a lot of health benefits.

Mark: ___ / 8

Use of English
7 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Jane I’m quite fancy that new war film. Shall we go later? ____________
2
Lucy Not another war film! I rather go to watch a comedy. ____________
3
Jane We watched what you wanted the last two times! And you adore on the main actor! ____________
4
Lucy I know, but I’m not keen with violent films. ____________
5
Jane Well, I’d prefer watching a science fiction than a comedy. ____________
6
Lucy OK. Shall we settle in Star Trek? ____________
7
Jane I’m a big fan to the original Star Trek, but … ____________
8
Lucy But, you’re not really fancying on the remake. Shall we just go bowling? ____________
9
Jane That’s great idea! Let’s phone the others! ____________
10
Lucy That’s agree then. At last! Have you got Molly’s number …? ____________

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  3 Listen to five people talking about things they do in their free time. Match the speakers (1–5) with
the statements (A–F). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ isn’t happy with what they’ve got.
B Speaker ___ thinks they will continue to improve.
C Speaker ___ likes to be able to find out information quickly.

D Speaker ___ doesn’t listen to the advice of a family member.

E Speaker ___ needs to make a decision.
F Speaker ___ wants to take part in something.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 3 Progress Test A

Reading
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Do you want to be on TV or in a film? Well, if you do, then why not become an extra? Extras play a very small
part in a film or TV programme. They don’t usually speak. However, they may have to walk across the set or
stand with other extras as part of a crowd.
There are many agencies that are always looking for extras and some of them are online, so it’s easy to apply
wherever you live. You usually just need to fill in an application form and send in some photos. TV and film
directors often want extras who have a particular look. For example, they may want women with long hair for
period dramas and people who look a bit scary for horror films, so try to think about the kind of programme
that you’d like to be in when you’re choosing which photos to send.

So imagine you get a call to say a director wants you in their next film. You’re really excited, but what happens
next? Well, don’t be anxious about how you’ll look on screen, as the company will do lots of work on you when
you arrive on the set. You might have to wear your own clothes, but don’t worry about your hair and make-up
as there will be staff to make you look perfect for the role.
Now, although it all sounds really exciting, be prepared to sit around for a lot of the day, waiting until you are
needed for your scene. The time can go very slowly if you don’t have anything to do, so it’s a good idea to
take a book with you on any job that you get. Take some food and drink, too – you’ll probably get lunch, but
remember it’ll be a long day!
Most extras can earn about £90 to £110 a day. This isn’t very good for the number of hours that you need to
be available, but for the actual work that you do, it’s OK. However, people usually become an extra for the
chance to be on the big screen rather than for the money. Some people hope that it may lead to a real acting
part. This doesn’t happen very often, but there are some stories of extras becoming famous because a
director saw them on a film set. However, even if you continue to just be an extra, you might get to see one of
your favourite Hollywood actors one day, and it will definitely be something to tell all your friends about!

1 What is the best title for the article?

a What to expect as a film and TV extra

b My life as a film and TV extra
c From TV extra to film star
2 The writer suggests that you will get an ‘extra’ job if
a you have the right clothes.

b you are in the right place.

c your appearance is right.
3 The writer says that if you get a part, you may need to
a do something with your hair.
b find something to wear.

c practise doing your make-up.

4 What does the writer think is a benefit of being an extra?
a You can meet famous actors.
b You will get noticed by the film director.
c You might get jobs for your friends.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 3 Progress Test A

5 What does the writer think about the job of an extra?
a It is very popular with actors.
b It can be a bit boring.
c It is always well paid.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 You and a friend recently did a social activity together (e.g. going for a bike ride, playing basketball,
meeting for a coffee, etc.). Write an informal letter to another friend. Follow the instructions below.
• Say which activity you did and who with.
• Give your personal opinion about the activity.
• Mention what you did after the activity.
• Invite your friend to do a similar activity with you soon.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 3 Progress Test A

Unit 3 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 It only takes a few / a little time to learn the rules of this game.
2 How much / How many singing did you do at your drama club yesterday?
3 Jenny thinks that some / any films are more imaginative than the books.

4 I haven’t got much / many video games at the moment.

5 Have you got much / many homework to do this weekend?
6 Was there some / any food left in the fridge?
7 We don’t have much / many juice in the fridge, but there’s a lot of milk.
8 Hurry up! There are only many / a few tickets left.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Read the advice for people who are going to take part in a video game competition. Rewrite the advice
using one of the verbs in brackets.
1 It’s very important to practise playing the game.

‘I (must / have to) .’

2 You are not allowed to talk to other people during the competition.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

3 Don’t forget to pay £10 to enter.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

4 It’s compulsory to bring ID with you.

‘I (must / have to) .’

5 If you are sixteen or under, you are obliged to take a break every hour.

‘I (must / have to) .’

6 It isn’t necessary to bring your own headphones.

‘I (needn’t / mustn’t) .’

7 You are not allowed to use your mobile phone.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) .’

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Progress Test B

3 Complete the advert with the words below.

have to must mustn’t needn’t (×2)

‘My hair looks boring. I’d like it to be a bit more exciting ... A different colour.
1
I __________________ do something about it.’
2
Does this sound like you? If it does, you __________________ worry. Try WONDERHAIR!
3
You __________________ use it every day. Use it just once a week and you will have
amazing, interesting hair!
4
Be careful though! This product __________________ be used on children!
5
To get WONDERHAIR at the special price of £9.99, you __________________ buy it before
22 December.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
4 Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.
1 When I want to know if it’s going to be sunny, I watch this. __________________
2 I watch this type of programme if I want to learn interesting facts about something, like wildlife, for example.
__________________

3 Walt Disney was one of the first people to make this type of film, and they’re great for children. __________________
4 In this programme, you watch normal people living together and vote for who you like best. __________________
5 This programme is a story about the lives of a group of people, and you can watch several episodes every week.
__________________
6 In this programme, someone sits and talks to famous people about what they’re doing at the moment.
__________________

Mark: ___ / 6

5 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been given.
1 I like action films like the James Bond films because they usually have a strong p_ _t.
2 Sometimes there are too many things happening at the same time in a film and it gets c_ _ _ _ _ _ _g.
3 The s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _k was the best part of the film; I liked all the songs!
4 Sitcoms are funny when e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g things happen, like people talking about their friends when they’re
standing behind them.

5 I don’t like watching a film when I can guess the e_ _ _ _g.

6 Fantasy films are very i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _e but they are also unrealistic.

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 3 Progress Test B

6 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.

benefits concern doing effects express get make opinion take part in

1 Some people like to _______________ online games with their friends.

2 Some decisions are difficult to _______________ .

3 The fact that teenagers watch too much television causes _______________ for many teachers.
4 My parents always encourage me to express my _______________ about what is happening in my country.
5 Using a mobile phone can have positive and negative _______________ on people’s lives.

6 Scientists are _______________ research into how important it is for students to have regular tests.
7 Students who work hard usually _______________ excellent grades.
8 Doing lots of exercise can provide a lot of health _______________ .

Mark: ___ / 8

Use of English
7 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Seb I’m really keen for that new war film. Shall we go later? ____________
2
Toby Not another war film! I prefer to watch a comedy. ____________
3
Seb I not really fancy a comedy. And this film has your favourite actor! ____________
4
Toby I know, but I can’t stand for violent films. ____________
5
Seb Well, I rather watch a science fiction than a comedy. ____________
6
Toby Fine. Shall we settle with Star Trek? ____________
7
Seb I’m adoring the original movies, but … ____________
8
Toby But, you’re not a big fan in remakes. Shall we just go bowling? ____________
9
Seb Yes! I think it will to be more fun anyway! Let’s phone the others! ____________
10
Toby That’s a great agree! Have you got your mobile … ? ____________

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  3 Listen to five people talking about things they do in their free time. Match the speakers (1–5) with
the statements (A–F). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ is not sure what to do next.
A Speaker ___ feels that they should do more exercise.
B Speaker ___ thinks that they need to change a habit.
C Speaker ___ has entertainment wherever they are.
D Speaker ___ had help from a family member.

E Speaker ___ wants the chance to do something.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 3 Progress Test B

Reading
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Do you want to be on TV or in a film? Well, if you do, then why not become an extra? Extras play a very small
part in a film or TV programme. They don’t usually speak. However, they may have to walk across the set or
stand with other extras as part of a crowd.
There are many agencies that are always looking for extras and some of them are online, so it’s easy to apply
wherever you live. You usually just need to fill in an application form and send in some photos. TV and film
directors often want extras who have a particular look. For example, they may want women with long hair for
period dramas and people who look a bit scary for horror films, so try to think about the kind of programme
that you’d like to be in when you’re choosing which photos to send.

So imagine you get a call to say a director wants you in their next film. You’re really excited, but what happens
next? Well, don’t be anxious about how you’ll look on screen, as the company will do lots of work on you when
you arrive on the set. You might have to wear your own clothes, but don’t worry about your hair and make-up
as there will be staff to make you look perfect for the role.
Now, although it all sounds really exciting, be prepared to sit around for a lot of the day, waiting until you are
needed for your scene. The time can go very slowly if you don’t have anything to do, so it’s a good idea to
take a book with you on any job that you get. Take some food and drink, too – you’ll probably get lunch, but
remember it’ll be a long day!
Most extras can earn about £90 to £110 a day. This isn’t very good for the number of hours that you need to
be available, but for the actual work that you do, it’s OK. However, people usually become an extra for the
chance to be on the big screen rather than for the money. Some people hope that it may lead to a real acting
part. This doesn’t happen very often, but there are some stories of extras becoming famous because a
director saw them on a film set. However, even if you continue to just be an extra, you might get to see one of
your favourite Hollywood actors one day, and it will definitely be something to tell all your friends about!

1 The writer thinks you’re more likely to get a part in a film if

a you think carefully about how you look in your photos.

b you wear a lot of make-up.
c you change your appearance for each part you want.
2 The writer suggests taking a book so that
a you look more serious.

b you have some entertainment.

c you can learn about the film.
3 The writer thinks that extras
a can make a lot of money.
b earn a reasonable amount.

c never want to be rich.

4 What does the writer say is a benefit for extras?
a They will get noticed by the film director.
b They might meet famous actors.
c They can get jobs for their friends.

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 3 Progress Test B

5 What is the best title for the article?
a My life as a film and TV extra
b From TV extra to film star
c What to expect as a film and TV extra

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 You and a friend recently did a social activity together (e.g. going for a bike ride, playing basketball,
meeting for a coffee, etc.). Write an informal letter to another friend. Follow the instructions below.
• Say which activity you did and who with.
• Give your personal opinion about the activity.
• Mention what you did after the activity.
• Invite your friend to do a similar activity with you soon.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 3 Progress Test B

Unit 4 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Complete the comparative sentences so that they are true. Use the correct form of the adjectives
in brackets and add any other necessary words.
1 An elephant is much __________________ (big) a mouse.
2 Winter is __________________ (warm) autumn in the UK.
3 Midday is __________________ (early) than midnight.
4 A worm is __________________ (long) a snake.

5 At 3,776 m, Mount Fuji is __________________ (high) Mount Ararat, which is 5,137 m.

6 A cup of coffee is much __________________ (hot) an ice cream.
7 A car is __________________ (cheap) a bicycle.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Read the fact file and complete the sentences with the superlative form of the adjectives below.
There is one extra adjective.

FACT FILE: Did you know?

 The summit of Mount Everest: 8,848 m above sea level
2
 Vatican City: area 0.44 km
 The city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras: 3 murders per day
 The Pink Star diamond: sold for £51.7 million in 2014
 The cheetah: runs at speeds of 70–75 mph

 Jeanne Calment: aged 122 in 1997

 Plateau Station, Antarctica: average annual temperature ˗56.7°C

cold dangerous expensive fast high old powerful small

1 Mount Everest is __________________ mountain in the world.

2 Vatican City is __________________ country in the world.

3 San Pedro Sula is __________________ city in the world.

4 The Pink Star diamond is __________________ diamond in the world.
5 The cheetah is __________________ animal on the planet.
6 Jeanne Calment is __________________ person on record.
7 The Plateau Station in Antarctica is __________________ place in the world.

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Progress Test A

3 Complete the answers to the questions. Use too or enough and the word in brackets.
1 ‘Why isn’t this cake sweet?’
‘Because there isn’t _______________________ in it.’ (sugar)
2 ‘Would you like to go for a walk this afternoon?’
‘Not really, it’s _______________________ outside.’ (cold)
3 ‘Why is the garden so dry?’
‘Because there wasn’t _________________________ this summer.’ (rain)
4 ‘Do you want to go to the cinema?’
‘I can’t because it’s _________________________ and I’ve got school tomorrow.’ (late)
5 ‘Why did you turn the radio off?’
‘Because the music was _________________________ .’ (loud)
6 ‘Why don’t you wear that new coat I bought you?’
‘Because it’s not _________________________ .’ (big)

Mark: ___ / 6

Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct answers.
1 Oh no, look at those ___ ! I hope you brought your umbrella with you!
a clouds b rain c storms

2 I’m scared of ___ because of the loud sound.

a thunder b lightning c showers

3 It’s dangerous to stand under a tree if there’s a storm and you see ___ .
a hail b sunshine c lightning

4 You have to drive really slowly in ___ weather because you can’t see where you’re going.
a icy b foggy c sunny

5 I prefer a ___ to heavy rain because I know it won’t last long.

a shower b wind c snowflake

6 In the winter, I love watching ___ fall. It’s amazing that each one is different.
a showers b winds c snowflakes

7 There was a storm last night and the ___stones were so big that they damaged the car.
a frost b hail c cloud

8 Let’s go out for a walk – it’s really warm now and the ___ is shining.
a snow b sun c storm

9 When it’s ___ , it’s a good idea to wear a hat and gloves.
a cloudy b showery c frosty

10 We couldn’t get out of the house because there was so much ___ in front of the door.
a frost b mist c snow

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 4 Progress Test A

5 Read the definitions of natural disasters and write the correct words.
1 This happens when snow, ice and rocks fall quickly down the side of a mountain. __________________

2 This can happen in a place where it doesn’t rain for a long time. __________________
3 If there is too much rain in a short period of time, you might experience one of these. __________________
4 When one of these happens, buildings shake and they sometimes fall down. __________________
5 This happens in an area where there isn’t enough food for everyone to eat. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

6 Write the adjectives next to the temperatures. There is one extra adjective.

cool freezing hot mild sweltering warm

1 48°C __________________

2 35°C __________________
3 24°C __________________
4 18°C __________________
5 9°C __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Complete the description with the words below.

both but common contrast difference first second shows unlike whereas

1
______________ photos show a group of people who are all surrounding one person and looking at them.
2 3
The ______________ theme in the two photos is celebration. The first photo ______________ a very old man at the
4
centre, ______________ the second photo shows a young woman in her twenties. It must be the old man’s birthday
because he is sitting in front of a birthday cake, and the other people must be members of his family because they are all
5 6
different ages. In ______________ to the first photo, the people in the ______________ photo must be the woman’s
7
friends as they are all roughly the same age as her. In the ______________ photo the people are also wearing party
8
clothes, ______________ in the second photo they are just wearing jeans and T-shirts. Another
9
obvious ______________ is that the woman isn’t sitting down – she is walking through a door into a house. Judging by
10
the expression on her face, she wasn’t expecting to find everyone there. So, ______________ the first photo, it must be
a surprise celebration.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 4 Progress Test A

Listening
8  4 Listen to five extracts about the weather. Choose the correct answers.
1 People in England often talk about the weather because
a they don’t like talking about health.
b it gives them something to talk about.
c they are always worrying about it.

2 What caused the most damage to houses on Sunshine Island?

a the earthquake
b the tornado
c the flooding
3 What does the man say about the temperature in his garage at the moment?

a It isn't warm enough.

b It’s below zero.
c It’s quite mild.
4 What happened last night?
a Lightning struck the house.
b The wind blew a tree down.

c The rain flooded the garden.

5 What problem did the woman have on holiday?
a The temperature was too high.
b There wasn’t enough to do.
c The children weren’t very well.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 4 Progress Test A

Reading
9 Read the text. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

Singing in the rain

You wake up in the morning and there’s snow on the ground, but on the walk to school the
sun comes out and it feels like summer. You go outside at lunchtime because it’s still sunny,
but you get caught in a thunderstorm. On your way home, it’s so hot that you have to take off
your jumper. Does it sound familiar? If it does, then you probably live in the UK.
The weather in the UK is unpredictable, and this is partly because of the location of the British
Isles. Cold polar air from the north and warmer air from the Tropics, brought by the Gulf
Stream, push against each other to create the UK's changeable weather patterns.
This means that weather forecasting in the UK is a difficult job, and the people who do it can
have embarrassing moments. For example, in 1987, weather forecasters missed a huge
storm that was coming towards the UK. There was no mention of the storm during the daytime
weather forecast, but later that night, a place called Sevenoaks near London lost six of its
seven famous oak trees when the strong wind blew them down.

These days, UK weather forecasters usually know about extreme weather that is about to hit
the country, and they also try not to make unrealistic predictions about the weather. For
example, they don’t say that there’s going to be a ‘barbecue summer’ (a very hot summer
when people can cook outside all the time) or a freezing winter, because usually the opposite
happens. They now only forecast a maximum of five days, and people don’t even trust that –
they check regularly to see if a forecast is still correct.
You may think that living with this sort of weather every day makes people unhappy, but
actually it has an unexpected effect on a lot of people in the UK. They tend to get more
excited by sunshine than most people. They are likely to change into summer clothes
whenever they see the sun, whether it is August or December. They don’t mind the rain and
they’re always prepared for it, with their waterproof coats, boots and umbrellas ready by the
front door. They also know how to have a good time despite the weather. Rainy summers are
so common that people try not to let the weather spoil their fun. In fact, for some people,
particularly young children, the rain can be fun, and you may even find them singing in the
rain!

1 The UK’s position causes changes in the weather. ___

2 In 1987, forecasters warned people about a storm. ___

3 In the storm, Sevenoaks lost most of its famous trees. ___
4 UK weather forecasters make promises about the weather. ___
5 The writer says people in the UK expect rain in the summer. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 Write an article about the following statement:
‘Every person on Earth is responsible for climate change and global warming.’ Do you agree?

• Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

• Give two arguments in support of your opinion and give examples.
• Give two arguments in support of the opposing view.
• Present a counter-argument.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 4 Progress Test A

Unit 4 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Complete the comparative sentences so that they are true. Use the correct form of the adjectives
in brackets and add any other necessary words.
1 A mouse is __________________ (big) a rat.
2 Summer is __________________ (warm) spring in the UK.
3 Midnight is __________________ (early) noon.
4 A snake is __________________ (long) a worm.

5 A tiger is __________________ (dangerous) than a cat.

6 Ice is much __________________ (cold) water.
7 A bicycle is __________________ (expensive) a car.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Read the fact file and complete the sentences with the superlative form of the adjectives below.
There is one extra adjective.

FACT FILE: Did you know?

 The film Avatar: made 2,787,965,087 US dollars
 The Burj Khalifa in Dubai: 830 metres
 The blue whale: up to 190 tonnes
 The Mariana Trench, Pacific Ocean: 10.994 km from the ocean surface to the bottom
 Usain Bolt: runs at 27.44 miles per hour over 100 metres

 Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal: height 54.64 cm

 Bologna University, Italy: founded in 1088

deep fast high heavy old short successful tall

1 Avatar is __________________ film ever.

2 The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is __________________ building in the world.

3 The blue whale is __________________ animal on the planet.

4 The Mariana Trench is __________________ point in the Earth's oceans.
5 Usain Bolt is __________________ man in the world.
6 Chandra Bahadur Dangi is __________________ person on record.
7 Bologna University in Italy is __________________ university in the world.

Mark: ___ / 7

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Progress Test B

3 Complete the answers to the questions. Use too or enough and the word in brackets.
1 Why didn’t you make a cake last night? (flour)
Because there wasn’t _______________________ left.
2 Did you pass your geography exam? (difficult)
Probably not. The questions were _______________________ .
3 Can we go camping this weekend? (warm)
No, we can’t. It isn’t _______________________ for camping.
4 Would you like this desk in your bedroom? (space)
I would, but I haven’t got _______________________ .
5 Are we going by bus or by train? (slow)
I prefer the train. The bus is _______________________ .
6 Shall we climb to the top of that hill? (tired)
Not now, we walked all day and I’m _______________________ .

Mark: ___ / 6

Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct answers.
1 I love flying my kite when it’s ___ .
a icy b windy c misty

2 I don’t mind wet weather because I like watching ___ run down the window.
a clouds b raindrops c storms

3 It was very cold last night and the car windows were covered with ___ this morning.
a frost b shower c cloud

4 I often take my umbrella with me when I go out in case it ___ .

a storms b rains c shines

5 Be careful going for a walk in the winter as it’s easy to slip on ___ .
a rain b mist c ice

6 If there’s a ___ , it’s a good idea to stay indoors.

a sun b snow c storm

7 People often say that ___ makes them happy.

a sunshine b lightning c thunder

8 Children love playing out in ___ weather if they are wearing warm clothes.
a snowy b sunny c cloudy

9 It was difficult to see in the ___ , but then he noticed her walking towards him.
a wind b mist c snow

10 In the winter, I love watching ___ fall. It’s amazing that each one is different.
a showers b winds c snowflakes

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 4 Progress Test B

5 Read the definitions of natural disasters and write the correct words.
1 These often happen in places where it is very hot and there are lots of trees. _______________________

2 A violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle. _______________________
3 This happens when many people catch an illness and it is difficult to control. _______________________
4 This is a huge wave which comes in, destroys buildings and floods an area. _______________________
5 This happens when there is a lot of rain and wet earth moves down a hill or mountain. _______________________

Mark: ___ / 5

6 Write the adjectives next to the temperatures. There is one extra adjective.

below zero cold cool freezing mild sweltering

1 17°C __________________

2 11°C __________________
3 5°C __________________
4 0°C __________________
5 -3°C __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Complete the description with the words below.

both but common contrast difference first second shows unlike whereas

1
You can see one person in ______________ photos surrounded by a group of people. Celebration is
2 3
the ______________ theme in the two photos. In the ______________ photo, you can see a very old man at the
4
centre, ______________ the person in the second photo is a young woman in her twenties. The first
5
photo ______________ the old man sitting in front of a birthday cake, so it must be his birthday. The other people must
6
be members of his family because they are all different ages. ______________ the first photo, the people in the second
photo must be the woman’s friends as they are all roughly the same age as her. Also, the people in the first photo are
7 8
wearing party clothes, ______________ the people in the ______________ photo are just wearing jeans and T-shirts.
9
One big ______________ is that the woman isn’t sitting down – she is walking through a door into a house. Judging by
10
the expression on her face, she wasn’t expecting to find everyone there. So, in ______________ to the first photo, it
must be a surprise celebration.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 4 Progress Test B

Listening
8  4 Listen to five extracts about the weather. Choose the correct answers.
1 In England, people
a always complain about the rain.
b talk about the weather a lot.
c only talk about good weather.

2 What caused the most problems to businesses on Sunshine Island?

a the earthquake
b the tornado
c the flooding
3 Why isn’t Gary painting in his garage at the moment?

a It’s freezing in winter.

b The heating’s broken.
c It isn’t warm enough.
4 The man couldn’t sleep because of
a the lightning.
b the wind.

c the rain.
5 What does the woman say about the weather on holiday?
a It was what she expected.
b It wasn’t as hot as usual.
c It wasn’t very comfortable.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 4 Progress Test B

Reading
9 Read the text. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

Singing in the rain

You wake up in the morning and there’s snow on the ground, but on the walk to school the
sun comes out and it feels like summer. You go outside at lunchtime because it’s still sunny,
but you get caught in a thunderstorm. On your way home, it’s so hot that you have to take off
your jumper. Does it sound familiar? If it does, then you probably live in the UK.
The weather in the UK is unpredictable, and this is partly because of the location of the British
Isles. Cold polar air from the north and warmer air from the Tropics, brought by the Gulf
Stream, push against each other to create the UK's changeable weather patterns.
This means that weather forecasting in the UK is a difficult job, and the people who do it can
have embarrassing moments. For example, in 1987, weather forecasters missed a huge
storm that was coming towards the UK. There was no mention of the storm during the daytime
weather forecast, but later that night, a place called Sevenoaks near London lost six of its
seven famous oak trees when the strong wind blew them down.

These days, UK weather forecasters usually know about extreme weather that is about to hit
the country, and they also try not to make unrealistic predictions about the weather. For
example, they don’t say that there’s going to be a ‘barbecue summer’ (a very hot summer
when people can cook outside all the time) or a freezing winter, because usually the opposite
happens. They now only forecast a maximum of five days, and people don’t even trust that –
they check regularly to see if a forecast is still correct.
You may think that living with this sort of weather every day makes people unhappy, but
actually it has an unexpected effect on a lot of people in the UK. They tend to get more
excited by sunshine than most people. They are likely to change into summer clothes
whenever they see the sun, whether it is August or December. They don’t mind the rain and
they’re always prepared for it, with their waterproof coats, boots and umbrellas ready by the
front door. They also know how to have a good time despite the weather. Rainy summers are
so common that people try not to let the weather spoil their fun. In fact, for some people,
particularly young children, the rain can be fun, and you may even find them singing in the
rain!

1 The writer says the UK’s shape causes changes in the weather. ___

2 In 1987, UK forecasters forgot to tell people that they saw a huge storm. ___
3 After the storm, Sevenoaks only had one tree still standing. ___
4 Today, forecasters are more careful with the forecasts than they were in 1987. ___
5 Some people in the UK enjoy rainy weather. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 Write an article about the following statement:
‘Every person on Earth is responsible for climate change and global warming.’ Do you agree?

• Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

• Give two arguments in support of your opinion and give examples.
• Give two arguments in support of the opposing view.
• Present a counter-argument.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 4 Progress Test B

Unit 5 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I’m going to / I’ll play tennis tonight. I booked a court yesterday.
2 I’m not going to / I won’t be late tomorrow – I promise!
3 Oh no, look at all this homework – it’s going to / it’ll take ages to do!

4 I know you’re really tired, Mum, so I’m going to / I’ll tidy the house.
5 My sister says she’s going to / she’ll be a video game developer when she’s older.
6 Maisy and Dave are going to / will get married on 17 June.
7 My dad’s happy because he’s going to / he’ll start a new job next week.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Write first conditional sentences using the phrases below.

apply for another job be really fit buy the tickets get a degree
get in trouble with the teacher improve your English stay in bed

1 If you want to come with me to the concert next week, .

2 If I don’t do well in the interview tomorrow, .

3 If you study hard at university, .
4 If you become a sports coach, .
5 If I feel tired tomorrow, .

6 If you go to work in America, .

7 If you don’t do your homework, .

Mark: ___ / 7

3 Read the dialogue and find four mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections. There are no mistakes in two of the lines.

1
Joe This summer I’ll travel around Europe by train – Mum just bought me a ticket. __________________
2
Ben Wow. You’re lucky. Probably I’ll just stay in this country. __________________
3
Joe Are you going see your grandma this summer like you usually do? __________________
4
Ben Definitely. But I’m going to have extra maths lessons too – that’s my worst subject. __________________
5
Joe If I don’t pass my exams, I have to study this summer too. __________________
6
Ben Oh well, good luck. I hope you pass because it’s going to be a great summer! __________________

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Progress Test A

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There are two extra words.

architect cleaner dentist farm worker groundskeeper hairdresser journalist locksmith

photographer solicitor stunt performer travel agent

1 You have to be a tidy person to do this job and it isn’t very well paid. __________________
2 This person looks after people’s teeth. __________________
3 This person draws the plans for houses and other buildings. __________________

4 This person gives advice about the law and writes legal documents. __________________
5 If you want to book a holiday, you can talk to this person. __________________
6 This person helps with animals or with preparing fields and picking crops. __________________
7 This person is really good at using a camera. __________________
8 If you lose your key, this person will help you get into your house. __________________
9 This person writes for newspapers and magazines. __________________
10 This person does dangerous things in a film. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Sally is talking about the type of job that she would like. Complete the missing words and then decide
which job you think is best for her. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 I don’t like working on my own and would prefer to be part of a t_ _ _ .

2 I don’t really like working i_ _ _ _ _ _ and would prefer to be outside as much as possible.
3 I don’t mind working l_ _ _ hours.
4 Sitting down at a desk isn’t really what I want to do – I’d prefer to be on my f _ _ _ all day.
5 I don’t like doing the same thing all the time so I don’t want a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job.

6 I don’t want to do a job just for the money and I really like helping people, so I want a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job.
7 I like learning new things all the time and doing things that are difficult, so I think I need a c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job.
8 I don’t mind working with young c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , but I’d like to work with adults too.
9 I don’t mind being in s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ situations when someone is in danger and you have to think quickly.

10 The best job for Sally is

a a waiter.
b an au-pair.
c a paramedic.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 5 Progress Test A

Use of English
6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1 My brother is hard-working. He can’t find a well-paid job. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
2 The film was really gripping. She fell asleep. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________

3 She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
4 It’s a low-paid job. I love working with the animals. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
5 He’s a doctor. He’s terrible at communicating with people. (even though)

________________________________________________________________________
6 I can’t speak French. I want to work in France this summer. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
7 Liam failed his driving test. He can take it again next month. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
8 I went for two job interviews. I didn’t get a job. (although)

________________________________________________________________________
9 It takes an hour to get to school by bus. All my friends go there. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
10 My sister loves her job. She still finds it very stressful. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 5 Progress Test A

Listening
7  5 Listen to an interview about how to get a job. Are the sentences true (T) or false (T)?
1 Sue says that most people want to do a job with a high salary. ___
2 Her advice is to write your job application after doing research on the company. ___
3 She believes that all employers are only interested in your qualifications. ___
4 She says that you should prepare answers to interview questions in advance. ___

5 Her advice is to be honest in the interview. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Reading
8 Read the text. Match paragraphs A–E of the text with questions 1–7. There are two extra questions.

Mystery shopper
A Rita Adams (not her real name) has an interesting job, but she’s not allowed to tell anyone
about it in real life: ‘I’m a Mystery Shopper. That means that if I go shopping or go to a
restaurant for a meal, people think that I’m a normal customer, but actually I’m there to check
that everything’s OK.’
B Rita is paid by the company that owns the restaurant or shop. ‘Large companies want to
know what’s happening in their business, but it’s difficult for them to find out what the service
is like or if the tables are clean, because if a manager visits, everyone will make a special
effort.’ Most companies want to know what things are like for a normal customer – that’s why
Rita’s job is so important. ‘If I go to a restaurant, I’ll check the time it takes for the food to
arrive and if the table is clean. I also make sure the waiters say what they’re supposed to say.’
C Although Rita looks for things that are wrong with a place, she likes it when staff are doing
a good job. ‘I can usually find problems, but I really like it when I get good service. Sometimes
a member of staff is very good at their job and they do everything they can for me as the
customer. In my job, we call that “going the extra mile”.’
D ‘For every job I do, I have to write a report. I have to describe members of staff or write
down their names if they are wearing a badge. The company can then use my report to sort
out problems and also to give rewards to staff that are doing a good job.’
E Rita enjoys the job, but it isn’t as easy as people think: ‘I get lots of free meals, but I never
really relax when I’m working. I don’t do the reports until later, but I have to make notes or I’ll
forget things.’ And there’s one thing that she needs to be particularly careful about: ‘If staff find
out I’m a mystery shopper, I’ll lose my job. So I have to look like a normal customer. I’m quite
good at that now, but I’m always slightly anxious that one day someone will guess what I do!’

In which paragraph does the mystery shopper tell us …

1 how a mystery shopper describes good service? ___

2 what she’s going to do in the future? ___
3 what her job title means? ___

4 what companies do with the information they receive from her? ___
5 why companies employ mystery shoppers? ___
6 why she must keep her job title secret? ___
7 about one waiter who gave her excellent service? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 5 Progress Test A

Writing
9 Read the job advert below and write an application letter.

SHOP ASSISTANTS NEEDED

A busy London shoe shop is looking for hard-working, reliable staff to join the team at the
weekends. Experience of dealing with the public is an advantage.
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to The Manager, Genie Shoes, Regent Street, London.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 5 Progress Test A

Unit 5 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I just heard some great news – I’m going to / I’ll be an aunt!
2 I think we’re going to / we’ll have Miss Jones for English next year, but I’m not sure.
3 I’ll / I’m going to give you your video game back tomorrow – I promise!

4 Sorry, you can’t use the phone now. My boss is going to / will call me at 5.30.
5 What will you / are you going to do this weekend? Have you got any plans?
6 Here’s an invitation for the party I’ll / I’m going to have on 22 May. Can you come?
7 That bag looks heavy, Mum. I’ll / I’m going to help you with it.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Write first conditional sentences using the phrases below.

get really fit have no money left build one buy you a present
meet famous actors help people who are sick get any qualifications

1 If I don’t go to university, .

2 If you pass your exam, .

3 If I can’t afford to buy a house, .
4 If I buy that DVD, .
5 If I work in Hollywood, .

6 If you become a surfing instructor, .

7 If you become a paramedic, .

Mark: ___ / 7

3 Read the dialogue and find four mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections. There are no mistakes in two of the lines.

1
Dan I’m going to be a doctor when I’m older, so I need to study at university for five years. __________________
2
Liz Well, if you watch the documentary about hospitals tonight, you find out more about it. __________________
3
Dan Oh, but I need to finish my homework first. Will you help me with it? __________________
4
Liz My mum’s going pick me up in a minute, so there isn’t enough time. __________________
5
Dan Oh, I forgot: she called and probably she’ll be late because she’s at the dentist. __________________
6
Liz Oh, OK. I’m going to help you until she arrives, then! __________________

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There are two extra words.

builder cleaner engineer estate agent pilot pizza delivery man / woman police officer programmer
receptionist sales assistant travel agent waiter

1 This person is really good with computers. __________________

2 You can find this person in a hotel, welcoming people into the building. __________________
3 This person is in charge of a plane and travels all over the world. __________________

4 This person is good at fixing different types of machines. __________________

5 You talk to this person to get help in a shop. __________________
6 This person serves you in a restaurant or café. __________________
7 If you see a crime, you will need to talk to this person. __________________
8 If you need to make your house bigger, this person will be able to help. __________________
9 This person will bring food to your house. __________________
10 If you want to buy a house, this person will sell you one. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Dan is talking about the type of job that he would like. Complete the missing words and then decide
which job you think is best for him. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 I’m always making things and getting good ideas, so I think I’m a c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ person.

2 I don’t mind working in a team, but I’d prefer to work a_ _ _ _ .

3 I want to work o_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , in the middle of the countryside somewhere.
4 I get bored when I’m sitting down so I’m happier if I’m on my f_ _ _ all day.
5 I’ve got two children so I’d really like a nine-to-f_ _ _ job.

6 I don’t mind doing the same thing every day so a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job would be OK.
7 E_ _ _ _ _ _ a lot of money isn’t important to me.
8 I don’t really want to work with a_ _ _ _ _ _ , especially cows, because I’m frightened of them!
9 I’d like an active job and I don’t mind if it’s really t_ _ _ _ _ .

10 The best job for Dan is

a a sports coach.
b a gardener.
c a farm worker.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Use of English
6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1 My sister has a degree in engineering. She can’t find a well-paid job. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
2 The film was really gripping. She fell asleep. (although)
________________________________________________________________________

3 She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
4 It’s a low-paid job. It keeps me fit working outside. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
5 He’s a doctor. He’s terrible at communicating with people. (however)

________________________________________________________________________
6 I can’t speak Spanish. I still want to travel around Spain. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
7 Liam failed his driving test. He can take it again next month. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
8 She prepared for hours for the interview. She didn’t get the job. (even though)

________________________________________________________________________
9 It takes two hours to get to school by car. All my friends go there. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
10 Cycling on the roads is very stressful. It’s better than taking the bus. (however)
________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Listening
7  5 Listen to an interview about how to get a job. Are the sentences true (T) or false (T)?
1 Sue says that people on low salaries are as happy as people on high salaries. ___
2 Her advice is to send a covering letter and a CV with an application form. ___
3 She believes that you don’t need a degree if you can work well with others. ___
4 She says it’s important to think about your appearance in advance. ___

5 She believes that being unsuccessful can sometimes be a good thing. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Reading
8 Read the text. Match paragraphs A–E of the text with questions 1–7. There are two extra questions.

Mystery shopper
A Rita Adams (not her real name) has an interesting job, but she’s not allowed to tell anyone
about it in real life: ‘I’m a Mystery Shopper. That means that if I go shopping or go to a
restaurant for a meal, people think that I’m a normal customer, but actually I’m there to check
that everything’s OK.’
B Rita is paid by the company that owns the restaurant or shop. ‘Large companies want to
know what’s happening in their business, but it’s difficult for them to find out what the service
is like or if the tables are clean, because if a manager visits, everyone will make a special
effort.’ Most companies want to know what things are like for a normal customer – that’s why
Rita’s job is so important. ‘If I go to a restaurant, I’ll check the time it takes for the food to
arrive and if the table is clean. I also make sure the waiters say what they’re supposed to say.’
C Although Rita looks for things that are wrong with a place, she likes it when staff are doing
a good job. ‘I can usually find problems, but I really like it when I get good service. Sometimes
a member of staff is very good at their job and they do everything they can for me as the
customer. In my job, we call that “going the extra mile”.’
D ‘For every job I do, I have to write a report. I have to describe members of staff or write
down their names if they are wearing a badge. The company can then use my report to sort
out problems and also to give rewards to staff that are doing a good job.’
E Rita enjoys the job, but it isn’t as easy as people think: ‘I get lots of free meals, but I never
really relax when I’m working. I don’t do the reports until later, but I have to make notes or I’ll
forget things.’ And there’s one thing that she needs to be particularly careful about: ‘If staff find
out I’m a mystery shopper, I’ll lose my job. So I have to look like a normal customer. I’m quite
good at that now, but I’m always slightly anxious that one day someone will guess what I do!’

In which paragraph does the mystery shopper tell us …

1 about one waiter who gave her excellent service? ___

2 something positive that she enjoys about her job? ___
3 what her role is? ___

4 what she has to provide for the company? ___

5 why it’s difficult for companies to check their own staff? ___
6 something she’s worried could happen in the future? ___
7 what she’s going to do one day? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Writing
9 Read the job advert below and write an application letter.

SHOP ASSISTANTS NEEDED

A busy London shoe shop is looking for hard-working, reliable staff to join the team at the
weekends. Experience of dealing with the public is an advantage.
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to The Manager, Genie Shoes, Regent Street, London.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Unit 6 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I _______________________ (not watch) a film for ages.
2 Dave _______________________ (read) all the Harry Potter books.
3 Jane _______________________ (not go) to the doctor’s since last year.

4 My little sister _______________________ (walk) into town on her own yesterday.

5 I _______________________ (tell) you last week that your cousin was coming to stay.
6 _______________________ (you / ever / do) a bungee jump?
7 _______________________ (you / send) an email to Tom yesterday?
8 I _______________________ (enjoy) my summer holiday, but it was a long time ago!

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Complete the postcard with the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verbs below. There
is one extra verb.

arrive be do eat enjoy go say

Hi Ben
1
I’m having a great time in Los Angeles. We __________________ here on Friday and
2 3
we __________________ so much since then. On Saturday, we __________________ to
4
Disneyland. It was brilliant, but actually, I __________________ Universal Studios more
5
because the rides were so good. We __________________ lots of different types of food
since we got here, but the Chinese meal we had yesterday was definitely my favourite.
6
Hope the weather __________________ good in England!
See you soon!

Finlay

Mark: ___ / 6

3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 How long / When did you get here?

2 Sam’s not here – has he been / gone to the cinema?

3 Have you run / ran in an important race before?
4 Has your grandma had a cat for / since a long time?
5 Have you never / ever seen a thunderstorm in the middle of the night?

6 Has your mum been here for / since this morning?

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Progress Test A

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There is one extra word.

art gallery aquarium botanical gardens castle cathedral fountain harbour opera house ruins
safari park theme park

1 This is a place where you can see fish and other creatures that live in water. _______________
2 These are the broken parts of a building or an old town. _______________
3 This is a place where plants and trees are grown for scientific study. _______________

4 This is a big old building with thick walls built to protect people inside. _______________
5 You can find this type of water feature in parks or gardens. _______________
6 You can drive through this place and see wild animals. _______________
7 This is a place with lots of entertainment and fun things to do. _______________
8 You can see famous paintings here. _______________
9 This is a good place to go if you enjoy a particular kind of music. _______________
10 A very large church. _______________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I want to go somewhere ___ with my husband for our anniversary.
a disappointing b romantic c boring

2 I don’t want to stay anywhere too ___ because I like to be near the shops.
a remote b crowded c expensive

3 I like going to castles and other ___ buildings where I can learn about the past.
a expensive b peaceful c historic

4 When I’m on holiday, I prefer going to places where the locals go rather than ___ ones.
a spectacular b cheap c touristy

5 I live in London, which is a really noisy city, so I like to spend my holidays in ___ places.
a peaceful b busy c spectacular

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 6 Progress Test A

6 Complete Sam’s email with the words below. There are two extra words.

backpack penfriend restaurant sightseeing sunburn sunglasses travel programme

Hi there,
1
I can’t believe we’re going camping this weekend! Have you got a __________________
now? You need quite a big one because there’s a lot of stuff to take. I’ll bring my travel guide
so we can read about interesting places to visit.
The forecast for this weekend is sunny spells and showers, so we need to be prepared for
2
everything. Don’t forget your raincoat, but also pack some __________________ and
suncream.
3
I saw the campsite on a __________________ last week and it looked really good. There’s a
4
swimming pool! I have booked to stay for three nights. My __________________ has written
to tell me that he’s going too, so that’ll be fun.
5
The nearest city is Oxford. We can go there to do some __________________ and buy
some souvenirs. I’ve been there before, but there’s plenty to see and do.
Anyway, see you Friday.

Sam

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

either fancy keen let’s not plan shall sure what why

Martin What do you want to do first in Barcelona?

1
Sophie ____________ we go to Park Guell? I absolutely love Gaudi!
2
Martin I’m not ____________ about that. I think we might need to get tickets in advance.
3
Sophie ____________ about going to the Sagrada Família or for a walk along Las Ramblas?
4
Martin ____________ suggestion is fine by me. We can get the metro to Las Ramblas if you don’t want to walk all
the way there.
5
Sophie OK. ____________ don’t we have lunch in Las Ramblas after seeing the cathedral?
6 7
Martin I’m not very ____________ on eating there. It’s very touristy and expensive. ____________ just find a
small place to eat down a side street.
8 9
Sophie That’s a really good ____________. Do you ____________ going down to the beach after?
10
Martin Yes, why ____________? We can just chill out after all the sightseeing.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 6 Progress Test A

Listening
8  6 Listen to two people talking about a trip around the world. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 They decided not to fly because they wanted to learn more about the world. ____
2 The cruise ship didn’t go to the right destination. ____
3 Ella got extremely bored on the ship. ____
4 They really enjoyed the food on the ship. ____

5 Ella thought that her diary was the most useful thing she took. ____

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 6 Progress Test A

Reading
9 Read the blog posts. Match the writers (Emily, Mary, Stella and Cameron) with the sentences (1–5).
One writer matches with two sentences.

Airbnb is a great idea. People rent out rooms in their homes so that travellers can stay in a
real house rather than a hotel. There are places to stay all over the world and some are quite
unusual. When I went to Paris, I stayed in Nathalie’s spare room in her apartment. Although
the room was nothing special, it was great to stay with a real French person. She helped me
with my French and told me about some good places to go that weren’t in my travel guide.
One day, she even took me to her favourite café. So actually, instead of going to touristy
places, I did what the locals do instead.
Emily, Manchester

I’ve only been camping once, but it was such a lot of work to put the tent up that I’ve never
done it since. That’s why my son booked a weekend of glamping for us. Glamping is very
popular in the UK. It’s like camping, but without the hard work. When we arrived at the
campsite, everything was ready for us. We stayed in a Mongolian tent called a yurt. We slept
in real beds and cooked our food on a fire. We even had newspapers and fresh orange juice in
the morning. I loved it, but my son didn’t think that it was worth all that money. I understand
why he thought that, but I’ll definitely do it again.
Mary, Dublin

I have the best holidays when I go to music festivals. My favourite is called WOMAD, which
stands for World of Music and Dance. They happen all over the world, but the one I go to is in
Wiltshire in July. I love it because you can listen to music from around the world and you can
try things that you’ve never done before, too. There’s lots of great food to eat, yoga classes,
crafts and entertainment. I never get bored. Actually, I go every year, and I’ve already got my
tickets for next year because you get a discount if you buy them early.
Stella, Cardiff

One of my favourite holidays was on a canal boat on the river Thames. It was such a relaxing
holiday. You’re not allowed to travel very fast on the river, so it takes ages to get anywhere
and you have time to watch the ducks and look at other wildlife. My life is very busy, so it
was great to have some time just to look at things. You also go past some beautiful houses on
the river. I would love to do it again.
Cameron, Bristol

This writer:

1 has already planned her next trip. __________________

2 liked the holiday, although it was expensive. __________________
3 enjoyed going to places that other tourists didn’t know about. __________________

4 liked not being under time pressure. __________________

5 got some additional help with learning a language. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 6 Progress Test A

Writing
10 What is the best holiday you have ever been on? Write a blog post for a holiday blog. Include
information about:
• where you went and how you got there.
• who you went with.
• what you saw and did.
• why it was the best holiday ever.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Unit 6 Progress Test A

Unit 6 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I _______________________ (try) surfing last summer.
2 Ella _______________________ (not see) her uncle since 2005.
3 I _______________________ (write) a letter to George three years ago.

4 _______________________ (you / ever / climb) a mountain?

5 Jon _______________________ (not go) to India, but he really wants to go one day.
6 _______________________ (you / meet) the new students yesterday?
7 I _______________________ (watch) that new period drama at the weekend.
8 Mum _______________________ (give) me a new computer for my birthday last month.

Mark: ___ / 8

2 Complete the postcard with the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verbs below. There
is one extra verb.

be come decide do go jump talk

Hi Sue,
1
I'm having a fantastic time in Brazil. I __________________ here for a week and the
2
time __________________ so quickly! You know how much I wanted to do paragliding
3
before I came here. Well, I finally __________________ it on Friday! I was really anxious
4
before I went, but my paragliding pilot __________________ to me and made me feel more
5
relaxed. Then, in the afternoon, I __________________ off Pedra Bonita (a mountain 30
minutes from Copacabana). It was very peaceful in the sky. After that, my dad was so excited
6
that he __________________ to try it too. He’s paragliding now and I'm waiting for him to
land.
See you soon!

Tamsin

Mark: ___ / 6

3 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 Why is there so much food in the fridge? Has someone been / gone to the supermarket?
2 Have you ever / never seen the Trevi Fountain in Rome?
3 When / How long have you had your new phone?

4 Has he had this tablet for / since more than two years?
5 Have you come / came to the art gallery to see the painting by Damien Hirst?
6 Have they lived in this house for / since 2009?

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Progress Test B

Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There is one extra word.

harbour monument museum palace shopping district square statue temple theatre tower
water park

1 This is a place next to the sea that protects boats. _______________

2 This is a religious building. There are a lot of these buildings in India. _______________

3 This is a building which is home to a royal family. _______________

4 This is a place where you can get wet and have fun. _______________
5 This is a tall narrow building and if you climb to the top, you can see a long way. _______________
6 This is a piece of art, often made of stone or metal and found in a public place. _______________
7 This is a place where you can learn about a subject, such as history or science. _______________
8 This is an area where you go if you want to buy things. _______________
9 This is a special building or statue that was built to remember something, for example people who died in a war.
_______________

10 This place is named after its shape and it is often in the centre of a town. _______________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 Most of the museums that I visited were amazing, but this one was quite small and not very ___ .
a expensive b impressive c romantic

2 We couldn't see the Mona Lisa because the museum was so ___ .
a crowded b atmospheric c spectacular

3 We couldn't get a table by the window because the restaurant was very ___ .
a beautiful b cheap c busy

4 The mist around the castle ruins looked so ___ .

a atmospheric b touristy c historic

5 People said that the Eiffel Tower was spectacular, but I thought it was ___ .
a remote b peaceful c disappointing

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 6 Progress Test B

6 Complete Sam's email with the words below. There are two extra words.

campsite hired restaurant penfriend souvenirs suncream travel guide

Hi there,

I can't believe we're going camping this weekend! Have you got a backpack now? You need
1
quite a big one because there's plenty of stuff to take. I'll bring my __________________ so
we can read about interesting places to visit.
The forecast for this weekend is sunny spells and showers, so we need to be prepared for
everything. Don't forget your raincoat, but also pack some sunglasses
2
and __________________ .
3
I saw the __________________ on a travel programme last week and it looked really good.
4
There’s a swimming pool! I have booked to stay for three nights. My __________________
has written to tell me that he's going too, so that’ll be fun.
The nearest city is Oxford. We can go there to do some sightseeing and buy
5
some __________________ . I've been there before, but there's plenty to see and do.
Anyway, see you Friday.

Sam

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

could fancy idea let’s mind rather shall that think why

1
Josie ____________ don’t we spend the day going round Barcelona?
2 3
Chloe What a good ____________. ____________ go to Park Guell first. I absolutely love Gaudi!
4
Josie I don’t ____________ that’s a great idea because you normally need to get tickets in advance.
5
Chloe Well, do you ____________ going to the Sagrada Família or for a walk along Las Ramblas?
6
Josie I don’t ____________. Either sounds good. We can get the metro to Las Ramblas if you don’t want to walk
all the way there.
7
Chloe OK. ____________ we have lunch in Las Ramblas after seeing the cathedral?
8
Josie I don’t know. It’s really touristy and expensive there. We ____________ always just find a small place to
eat down a side street.
9
Chloe Let’s do ____________. After that, it would be nice to go shopping.
10
Josie I’d ____________ not. Let’s just chill out on the beach after all that sightseeing.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 6 Progress Test B

Listening
8  6 Listen to two people talking about a trip around the world. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 They decided not to fly because they were worried about the environment. ____
2 The ship that they travelled on didn’t stop anywhere on the journey. ____
3 Ella was well prepared for the journey on the ship. ____
4 Ella and Harry enjoyed talking to the people who worked on the ship. ____

5 Ella thought that her camping knife was the most useful thing. ____

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 6 Progress Test B

Reading
9 Read the blog posts. Match the writers (Emily, Mary, Stella and Cameron) with the sentences (1–5).
One writer matches with two sentences.

Airbnb is a great idea. People rent out rooms in their homes so that travellers can stay in a
real house rather than a hotel. There are places to stay all over the world and some are quite
unusual. When I went to Paris, I stayed in Nathalie’s spare room in her apartment. Although
the room was nothing special, it was great to stay with a real French person. She helped me
with my French and told me about some good places to go that weren’t in my travel guide.
One day, she even took me to her favourite café. So actually, instead of going to touristy
places, I did what the locals do instead.
Emily, Manchester

I’ve only been camping once, but it was such a lot of work to put the tent up that I’ve never
done it since. That’s why my son booked a weekend of glamping for us. Glamping is very
popular in the UK. It’s like camping, but without the hard work. When we arrived at the
campsite, everything was ready for us. We stayed in a Mongolian tent called a yurt. We slept
in real beds and cooked our food on a fire. We even had newspapers and fresh orange juice in
the morning. I loved it, but my son didn’t think that it was worth all that money. I understand
why he thought that, but I’ll definitely do it again.
Mary, Dublin

I have the best holidays when I go to music festivals. My favourite is called WOMAD, which
stands for World of Music and Dance. They happen all over the world, but the one I go to is in
Wiltshire in July. I love it because you can listen to music from around the world and you can
try things that you’ve never done before, too. There’s lots of great food to eat, yoga classes,
crafts and entertainment. I never get bored. Actually, I go every year, and I’ve already got my
tickets for next year because you get a discount if you buy them early.
Stella, Cardiff

One of my favourite holidays was on a canal boat on the river Thames. It was such a relaxing
holiday. You’re not allowed to travel very fast on the river, so it takes ages to get anywhere
and you have time to watch the ducks and look at other wildlife. My life is very busy, so it
was great to have some time just to look at things. You also go past some beautiful houses on
the river. I would love to do it again.
Cameron, Bristol

This writer:

1 goes on the same type of holiday regularly. __________________

2 enjoyed a holiday more because they didn’t have to do anything. __________________
3 felt they learned more about a place because of where they stayed. __________________

4 went on a holiday arranged by a family member. __________________

5 liked the slower way of life. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 6 Progress Test B

Writing
10 What is the best holiday you have ever been on? Write a blog post for a holiday blog. Include
information about:
• where you went and how you got there.
• who you went with.
• what you saw and did.
• why it was the best holiday ever.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 6 Unit 6 Progress Test B

Unit 7 Progress Test A
Grammar
1 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
1 If I __________________ (live) in Australia, 
2 I __________________ (not feel) lonely 
3 I __________________ (save) as much money as possible 
4 If I __________________ (not go) to school, 
5 I __________________ (call) her 
6 If I __________________ (eat) more fruit and vegetables, 
7 If you __________________ (know) the answer, 
8 If I __________________ (can) play a musical instrument, 
9 I __________________ (see) lions and elephants 
10 If I __________________ (be) on a reality TV show, 

A I __________________ (join) a band.

B I __________________ (not learn) anything.

C I __________________ (become) famous.
D if I __________________ (have) more friends.

E I __________________ (not tell) you!

F if I __________________ (travel) to Kenya.
G if I __________________ (find) a good job.
H I __________________ (be) healthier.
I I __________________ (go) surfing every day.
J if I __________________ (know) her phone number.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 7 Progress Test A

2 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence using the word in brackets. Change one of the verbs into
the past perfect and make any other necessary changes.
1 Tina left her credit card at home. She wanted to buy a new dress in the sale. (but)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Samantha learned to ski. Then she went on the skiing holiday. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3 Andrea’s computer broke. Then she stopped shopping online. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Gemma saved her pocket money for three months. She could buy a skateboard. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Sheila wrapped all the presents. Then the guests arrived. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6 Howard bought a lot of things in the shop. He got a free gift. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7 Helen and Mark got married. Then they went on a honeymoon to Mauritius. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
8 Anna didn’t spend much money before Christmas. She bought some new shoes in January. (so)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
9 Ben tried to repair his own bike. Then he borrowed his friend’s bike. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
10 Gavin went to university. He found a well-paid job. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Vocabulary
3 Read the definitions of shops and services and write the correct words. The first letter of each word
has been given.
1 This shop only sells fresh flowers. f________________
2 This is a shop where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. g________________

3 This shop sells clothes and other things to raise money for a good cause. c________________ s________________
4 If you want to buy or sell a house, you go to this place. e________________ a________________
5 If you don’t have a washing machine, you can go to this place to wash your clothes. l________________
6 This is a great place to have a hot drink and meet your friends for a chat. c________________ s________________
7 This shop only sells beauty products. c________________ s________________
8 In this shop, you can buy special or unusual foods from other countries. d________________

9 If you want to decorate your home, you need to buy things from this shop. D________________ s________________
10 People go to this place if they want to invest or borrow money. b________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 7 Progress Test A

4 Write the numbers and currencies in words.
1 451₹ ________________________________________________________________

2 £5,467 ________________________________________________________________
3 $3,500,000 ________________________________________________________________

4 €522,364 ________________________________________________________________
5 ¥32,975 ________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Read the dialogue and circle the correct words.

1
Steve Have you heard that there's a sale / coupon on at WP Arnold's? They're moving to a bigger building so
2
there are loads of bargains / price tags.

Ben Yeah, but I've got enough stuff to wear and I can't really afford to buy anything at the moment.
3
Steve I can lend you some money if you like. Yesterday I took back a coat that I’d bought and got a receipt /
refund, so I've got plenty of cash now.
4 5
Ben Don't worry. I'd prefer to owe / save up and spend my own money. I don't really like borrowing / lending
from friends.

Steve OK, no problem.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
6 Read the text and complete gaps 1–10. Circle the correct answer A, B or C.
1
I’m going to talk about the importance of spending more money on music in schools. ___, I’m going to talk about the role
2 3
of music in schools. ___, I’m going to discuss how playing a musical instrument is good for your brain development. ___,
I’m going to talk about how playing a musical instrument helps you to do better at school and why schools should therefore
4
pay for all students to learn an instrument. Then I’m going to ___ up the main points before taking questions.
5 6
I’d like to ___ by saying that people generally don’t think music is an important subject. The ___ I say that is because
music is not a main subject in most schools in the UK. Most children who sing or play a musical instrument do this in extra-
7
curricular clubs at the end of the school day. Parents pay for these classes and they are expensive. ___ of all, we need to
ask ourselves, is music a subject that should just be a choice for students with rich parents? Or should it be compulsory in
8
every school, as I believe it should, with schools paying for instruments for students to practise on? I’ll ___ you why I think
9
that. Many studies show us that musical children get better scores in subjects like maths. This ___ to my next point about
10
music and the brain. If you play an instrument, it helps your brain development. There are a number of reasons why I ___
this. First, ...
1 A Second B First C All in all

2 A In sum B Second C First

3 A Finally B To start C Now
4 A sum B conclusion C summarise
5 A decide B look at C start
6 A point B reason C question
7 A All B Second C First

8 A tell B say C explain

9 A summarises B moves C leads
10 A believe B tell C examine

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 7 Progress Test A

Listening
7  7 Listen to four people talking about their lifestyles and attitudes to money. Match the speakers
(1–4) with the statements (A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ would prefer not to work for too many years.

B Speaker ___ gets fresh ingredients from very close to where they live.
C Speaker ___ prefers not to buy new things.
D Speaker ___ says they aren’t very good at saving money.
E Speaker ___ sometimes doesn’t spend any money for a whole day.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 7 Progress Test A

Reading
8 Read the text. Match sentences A–G with gaps 1–5. There are two extra sentences.

Shopping habits in the UK have changed over the last sixty years, and this can be seen in the
changing appearance of any British high street – the main shopping street in a town or city. In
1
the 1950s, high streets had rows of individual shops selling different things. ___ Most people
did this every few days in order to buy fresh food. The high street was a sociable place to be.
This started to change in the 1970s with the arrival of supermarkets. They gave people the
chance to buy everything that they needed in one place. People didn’t need to go to individual
2
shops any more. ___ So this new type of shop, along with a new way of storing meat and fruit
at home, meant that instead of doing a small shop every few days, people could buy all the
food that they needed for a week, or sometimes even a month.
As supermarkets became more popular, they changed from small local shops to huge
3
superstores. ___ They took people away from the high street. They also tried to offer
customers everything that they needed, like a coffee shop, a hairdresser's and a
4
chemist's. ___ But this meant that the shops on the high street started to close down as they
lost their customers.
These days, more and more people are choosing not to go to supermarkets to do their
5
shopping. ___ People are also trying to spend less money, so a new type of discount shop
has become very popular. It may be because of this that people have stopped doing big
weekly or monthly shops. Now they go to shops more frequently to buy what they need for the
next few days. So, in many ways, people seem to be going back to the way people shopped in
the 1950s.

A The idea was to get customers to spend all their money in one place.
B Customers knew exactly where to find the things they needed in each shop.
C And because of their size, many of these supermarkets were outside town.
D People loved it because they had never had the chance to do all their shopping there before.

E At the same time, more and more people had freezers in their houses.
F There was a greengrocer's next to a butcher's next to a baker's, and people visited each place to do their shopping.
G Instead, they are using the internet to shop from home and get their shopping delivered.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 A website is offering one lucky person the chance to win £5,000 to spend in their favourite shop. To
enter the competition, you need to write an essay about the following things.
• Say what your favourite shop is and explain why.
• Choose what you would buy if you won the money.
• Say who you would take with you on the shopping trip.
• Describe your attitude to spending money.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 7 Progress Test A

Unit 7 Progress Test B
Grammar
1 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
1 I ________________ (rent) a flat with my friends 
2 If I ________________ (not have) any friends, 
3 I ________________ (be) fitter 
4 I ________________ (become) a rock star 
5 If I ________________ (study) more, 
6 If I ________________ (sleep) for longer, 
7 If I ________________ (get up) earlier, 
8 If I ________________ (know) the answer, 
9 I ________________ (buy) a new bike 
10 If I ________________ (play) the violin, 

A I ________________ (have) more energy.

B if I ________________ (have) more money.

C if I ________________ (not live) with my parents.
D if I ________________ (be) a good singer.

E I ________________ (join) an orchestra.

F I ________________ (not be) late for school every day.
G I ________________ (feel) lonely.
H I ________________ (get) better grades.
I if I ________________ (do) more sport.
J I ________________ (tell) you what it was.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 7 Progress Test B

2 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence using the word in brackets. Change one of the verbs into
the past perfect and make any other necessary changes.
1 Ahmed lost his wallet. I paid for his bus ticket. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Peter passed his driving test. Then he bought a sports car. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3 Renata bought a dress for €100. The next day, the shop had a half-price sale. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Luca collected coupons from a magazine. He got a free T-shirt. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Gene didn’t put any petrol in the car. The car didn’t start. (so)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6 Antoinette opened a bank account. Then she received a credit card in the post. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7 Harry left his cinema ticket at home. He bought a new ticket. (because)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
8 Fiona didn’t save enough money. She wanted to buy a new phone. (but)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
9 Two people gave Jim the same book for his birthday. He exchanged one for a different book. (so)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
10 Julie looked for a birthday card in the shops. Then she decided to make one herself. (after)
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Vocabulary
3 Read the definitions of shops and services and write the correct words. The first letter of each word
has been given.
1 This is a shop where you can get fresh bread and cakes. b________________

2 You go here to buy plants, seeds and flowers to put outside your house. g________________ c________________
3 This shop sells different types of meat. b________________
4 They will cook food for you at this place, but you eat the food somewhere else. t________________
5 This shop sells rings, bracelets and necklaces. j________________
6 This shop sells medicines and beauty products. c________________

7 If you have problems with your eyes and need to buy glasses, you go to this place. o________________
8 You go to this place if you want to buy stamps or send a parcel. p________________ o________________
9 If you're looking for boots or sandals, you'll find them in this shop. s________________ s________________
10 This shop sells paper, pencils and pens. s________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 7 Progress Test B

4 Write the numbers and currencies in words.
1 571₹ ________________________________________________________________

2 £9,743 ________________________________________________________________
3 $6,200,000 ________________________________________________________________

4 €845,231 ________________________________________________________________
5 ¥33,914 ________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Read the dialogue and circle the correct words.

1
Maria Hey, Eve. Have you heard that Macy's has got a bargain / special offer on at the moment? If you book an
2
appointment and take a friend, you can get two cuts for the price of one. I found a discount / coupon in a
magazine for it. Do you fancy coming with me on Friday?
3
Eve Oh, that's a great idea. Then we'll both look good for the weekend. Do you know how much it costs /
charges?

Maria I think it's £20 in total, so it's £10 each!

4
Eve Great! I think you owe / borrow me £10 from last month, so is it OK if you pay?
5
Maria Sure. I've paid for / run out of my favourite shampoo too, so I can get some more while we're there.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
6 Read the text and complete gaps 1–10. Circle the correct answer A, B or C.
1
I’m going to talk about the importance of spending more money on music in schools. I’ll begin ___ a discussion about the
2
role of music in schools. ___, I’m going to discuss how playing a musical instrument is good for your brain
3
development. ___ I’m going to talk about how playing a musical instrument helps you to do better at school and why
4
schools should therefore pay for all students to learn an instrument. Then I’ll ___ up the main points before taking
questions.
5 6
I’d like to start by ___ that people generally don’t think music is an important subject. I’ll tell you why I ___ that. Music is
not a main subject in most schools in the UK. Most children who sing or play a musical instrument do this in extra-
7
curricular clubs at the end of the school day. Parents pay for these classes and they are expensive. First ___ all, we need
to ask ourselves, is music a subject that should just be a choice for students with rich parents? Or should it be compulsory
8
in every school, as I believe it should, with schools paying for instruments for students to practise on? The ___ I say that
9
is because many studies show us that musical children get better scores in subjects like maths. Now I’d like to move ___
to my next point about music and the brain. If you play an instrument, it helps your brain development. There are a number
10
of ___ why I believe this. First, ....
1 A on B with C to

2 A Second B First C Finally

3 A Now B Finally C Second
4 A sum B conclude C summarise
5 A summarising B saying C telling
6 A examine B decide C think

7 A in B for C of
8 A point B reason C conclusion
9 A on B in C through
10 A reasons B conclusions C points

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 7 Progress Test B

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  7 Listen to four people talking about their lifestyles and attitudes to money. Match the speakers
(1–4) with the statements (A–E). There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ found some useful advice in a book.
B Speaker ___ has never borrowed money from people.
C Speaker ___ thinks more people should try to fix things.
D Speaker ___ did some research about saving money online.
E Speaker ___ wouldn’t change their behaviour if they were rich.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 7 Progress Test B

Reading
8 Read the text. Match sentences A–G with gaps 1–5. There are two extra sentences.

Shopping habits in the UK have changed over the last sixty years, and this can be seen in the
changing appearance of any British high street – the main shopping street in a town or city. In
the 1950s, high streets had rows of individual shops selling different things. There was a
greengrocer's next to a butcher's next to a baker's, and people visited each place to do their
1
shopping. ___ The high street was a sociable place to be.
2
This started to change in the 1970s with the arrival of supermarkets. ___ People didn’t need
to go to individual shops any more. At the same time, more and more people had freezers in
their houses. So this new type of shop, along with a new way of storing meat and fruit at
home, meant that instead of doing a small shop every few days, people could buy all the food
that they needed for a week, or sometimes even a month.
As supermarkets became more popular, they changed from small local shops to huge
superstores. And because of their size, many of these supermarkets were outside town. They
3
took people away from the high street. ___ The idea was to get customers to spend all their
money in one place. But this meant that the shops on the high street started to close down as
they lost their customers.
These days more and more people are choosing not to go to supermarkets to do their
shopping. Instead, they are using the internet to shop from home and get their shopping
4
delivered. ___ It may be because of this that people have stopped doing big weekly or
5
monthly shops. ___ So, in many ways, people seem to be going back to the way people
shopped in the 1950s.

A So people aren’t spending as much any more and the superstores are trying to attract more customers.
B This new type of shop encouraged customers to spend much more money.
C Most people did this every few days in order to buy fresh food.
D Now they go to shops more frequently to buy what they need for the next few days.

E People are also trying to spend less money, so a new type of discount shop has become very popular.
F They also tried to offer customers everything that they needed, like a coffee shop, a hairdresser's and a chemist's.
G They gave people the chance to buy everything that they needed in one place.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
9 A website is offering one lucky person the chance to win £5,000 to spend in their favourite shop. To
enter the competition, you need to write an essay about the following things.
• Say what your favourite shop is and explain why.
• Choose what you would buy if you won the money.
• Say who you would take with you on the shopping trip.
• Describe your attitude to spending money.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 7 Progress Test B

Unit 8 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Look at the quotes and complete the reported statements.
1 Jan: ‘I’ve seen two burglaries in the area.’ Jan said she __________________ two burglaries in the area.
2 Fred: ‘We can’t give you the money today.’ Fred said they __________________ me the money that day.
3 Paul: ‘I’ll tell you the secret code later.’ Paul said he __________________ me the secret code later.
4 Sam: ‘We can stop those vandals.’ Sam said we __________________ those vandals.
5 Ricky: ‘I won’t shoplift again.’ Ricky said he __________________ again.
6 Jess: ‘They've made a film about the robbery.’ Jess said they __________________ a film about the robbery.

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Complete the sentences with said or told.

1 The woman ___________ that she had seen a terrible crime.
2 Dad ___________ me that the man had robbed a post office in the city centre.
3 Gemma ___________ that she had been ill for a few days.
4 The woman ___________ the police that the man was wearing a balaclava.

Mark: ___ / 4

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the adjectives below. There are two extra adjectives.
cowardly dangerous helpful hopeful lucky selfish suspicious

1 A __________________ person doesn’t believe people when they are telling the truth.
2 A __________________ person often wins competitions and prizes.
3 A __________________ person always does things for other people.
4 A __________________ person thinks that life will be better in the future.
5 A __________________ person doesn’t think about other people.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Add a suffix to the words in brackets to complete the sentences. You may need to change the spelling
of the words in brackets.
1 Mobile phones were really expensive ten years ago, but today they’re more __________________ (afford).
2 A journalist for a __________________ (nation) newspaper said that crime had got worse in the last six months.
3 The burglar was __________________ (care) because he left his fingerprints all over the house.
4 The woman was very __________________ (mystery). No one knew her name or anything about her.
5 It was __________________ (fool) to vandalise the wall and write your name on it.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Short Test 2B

Unit 9 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct present simple or past simple passive form of the verbs
in brackets.
1 Last night two statues _______________________ (steal) from a museum in the city centre.
2 In the UK, more money _______________________ (spent) on the internet every year.
3 Iron _______________________ (use) to make many things during the Iron Age.
4 Gold _______________________ (find) in Wales in 74 AD.
5 Every day, English exams _______________________ (take) by thousands of people around the world.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write questions using the prompts. Use the past simple or present simple passive.
1 what / paper / make / from? __________________________________________________
2 this machine / invent / a long time ago? __________________________________________________
3 how often / you / give / exams at school? __________________________________________________
4 you / tell / to eat more fruit and vegetables at home? __________________________________________________
5 which team / the match / win / by? __________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
aluminium cardboard leather nylon rubber steel

1 Jim’s bike is made of __________________ and other light metals.

2 My new dress looks like it’s made of silk, but it’s actually made of __________________.
3 The man was wearing expensive Italian __________________ shoes.
4 The present arrived in the post in a big __________________ box.
5 A metal called __________________ is used in many buildings because it is hard and strong.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 My new radio is solar / mains powered so you can use it outside on sunny days.
2 Do you want to get / post this message on Facebook?
3 The long handle on this fork allows / prevents you to cook things without getting too close to the fire.
4 A light appears / comes on if there’s no signal.
5 The lamp has a triangular / circular base, so can easily fit into the corner of a room.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Short Test 1A

Unit 9 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct present simple or past simple passive form of the verbs
in brackets.
1 Last night five computers _______________________ (taken) from our office.
2 Copper _______________________ (use) to make many things, like parts for gadgets.
3 In the 2012 Olympics, the most medals _______________________ (win) by the United States.
4 In the UK today, many houses _______________________ (build) using stone.
5 John F Kennedy _______________________ (kill) on 22 November 1963.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write questions using the prompts. Use the past simple or present simple passive.
1 a lot of cars / produce / in this factory? __________________________________________________
2 who / America / discover / by? __________________________________________________
3 what languages / teach / in your school? __________________________________________________
4 Kelly's band / give / a prize in the competition? __________________________________________________
5 how many people / this museum / visit / by every day? __________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
ceramic concrete glass gold rubber wood

1 I was delighted when Tom gave me the ring – it was made of __________________ and it looked very expensive.
2 Is there any more __________________ to put on the fire?
3 The bridge is made of hard, grey __________________, so it looks very ugly.
4 The bottoms of these shoes are made of __________________ so they're very comfortable.
5 The architect would like to use a lot of __________________ in this building, so you can see through it.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 The gadget comes with a very useful long wheel / handle.
2 The curved seat prevents / allows you to feel comfortable.
3 The gadget is mains / solar powered, so it doesn’t matter if it isn't sunny.
4 Press this volume control and the music appears / gets quieter.
5 The remote control is curved / straight so it doesn’t stand up.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Short Test 1B

Unit 9 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the text with the correct present perfect or future passive form of the verbs in brackets.

In 1900 there were 1.6 billion people in the world, but today that number is over 6 billion.
1
In the last century, a lot of the world’s forests _______________________ (destroy) to
provide wood for making furniture and paper. In addition, many of the world’s seas and
2
rivers _______________________ (pollute).
Another problem today is how to provide food for the growing number of people in the world.
3
New ways of growing food _______________________ (need) very soon. Some new
4
foods _______________________ (discover) by scientists in the last few years, and in the
future we will eat more of these.
Living space will be another big problem in the future. Perhaps one day new
cities _______________________ (not build) on land any more − we will build them on or
5

under the sea!

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Three sentences contain mistakes. Tick () the correct sentences. Then circle the mistakes in the
other sentences and correct them.
1 Has your house ever be burgled? __________________________________
2 Will teachers be replace by robots one day? __________________________________
3 I’ve never been criticised by my friends before. __________________________________
4 Solar power will be used a lot more in the future. __________________________________
5 Many new cities have been builded in the last 100 years. __________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.
1 The man in the shop shouted to / at Tom when he tried to steal something.
2 Sam agreed with / to me about the film − he didn't like it either.
3 Tanya argued about / with Jason, and now they aren't speaking.
4 What do you think of / about Mum and Dad’s new car? Do you like it?
5 Helen wrote about / to her holiday on her blog when she came home.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Write prepositions to complete the sentences.

1 Ben adjusted ___________ his new school really quickly.
2 This game consists ___________ twelve cards.
3 We can’t do this project alone. We need to ask ___________ help.
4 The man was embarrassed because people were laughing ___________ him.
5 This new invention will appeal ___________ people of all ages.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Short Test 2A

Unit 9 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the text with the correct present perfect or future passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1
Since computers were invented, they _______________________ (use) by people in many
2
different ways. For example, computer-controlled robots _______________________ (give)
jobs in factories because they can do some things much faster and better than people. But
3
some people are worried about this. They think that our world _______________________
(control) by computers and robots one day.
Some robots can learn from their mistakes, and one day they may become intelligent. In the
4
future perhaps all the important decisions _______________________ (make) by robots.
5
And when that happens, people _______________________ (not need) any more!

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Three sentences contain mistakes. Tick () the correct sentences. Then circle the mistakes in the
other sentences and correct them.
1 Have you ever been persuaded to buy something useless? __________________________________
2 Will buses be use more than cars in the future? __________________________________
3 This gadget has designed by a team of scientists. __________________________________
4 Amazing new mobile phones will be developed in the next few years. __________________________________
5 A lot of the world’s forests have be destroyed in the last fifty years. __________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.
1 No, I’m not worried for / about going to the dentist’s on Friday.
2 I’ll write to / about you to let you know that everything is OK.
3 We both agreed with / about you about who the best player in the team was.
4 Amanda cared for / about her mother for six weeks after she broke her leg.
5 Have you heard of / about my cousin's new baby?

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Write prepositions to complete the sentences.

1 I’ve always dreamed ___________ going to South Africa.
2 My dad would like to take part ___________ testing new products for companies.
3 I have to do a lot of homework this weekend, and I don't know if I can cope ___________ it all.
4 Imelda searched ___________ her ticket, but she couldn’t find it anywhere.
5 Danny thought ___________ the job offer, but he decided not to accept it.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 9 Short Test 2B

Introduction Unit Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences.
1 Do you always play / Are you always playing video games after school?
2 We go / are going on holiday with our parents in August.
3 You don’t need / aren’t needing to bring any money for the school trip.
4 Why do you use / are you using my computer right now?
5 I read / ’m reading a book every night before I go to sleep.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the words in brackets. Use the present simple or present continuous.
1
Sam What _______________________ (you do) this afternoon, Ben?
2
Ben I _______________________ (play football) in the park with Joe and some of his friends.
3
Sam Oh, _______________________ (they need) another player?
4
Ben Yes, they do. _______________________ (you want) to play?
Sam Yes, please.
5
Ben Great! I _______________________ (go) round to Joe's house now. Come with me.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Match the descriptions of the people with a sport or school subject. There are two extra words.
swimming dancing drama history IT maths skateboarding

1 Maria wants to be Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. __________________

2 Ethan is really good with numbers. __________________
3 Rob likes exercising and listening to music. __________________
4 Jen has got a new computer and she wants to learn how to use it. __________________
5 Josh is reading an interesting book about the Romans. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Circle the odd words out.

1 black brown wavy fair
2 short straight long medium-length
3 jacket trousers shoes curly
4 hair hat moustache beard
5 curly wavy straight dark

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Introduction Unit Short Test 1A

Introduction Unit Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences.
1 I visit / ’m visiting my grandma this weekend.
2 What do you usually have / are you usually having for breakfast?
3 We don’t come / aren’t coming to your house tonight.
4 How often do you watch / are you watching football on TV?
5 I often go / ’m often going shopping at the weekend.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the words in brackets. Use the present simple or present continuous.
1
Ben Hi, Julie. What _______________________ (you do)?
2
Julie I _______________________ (listen) to Rihanna's new CD. What about you?
3
Ben I _______________________ (read) a book for school.
4
Julie But it’s the weekend. _______________________ (you want) to go to the cinema this afternoon?
5
Ben I can't. I _______________________ (need) to finish my school project today.
Julie Oh, OK.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Match the descriptions of the people with a sport or school subject. There are two extra words.
bowling chess geography gymnastics maths music swimming

1 Juan wants to learn about different countries. __________________

2 Daniel and his friends play a board game. __________________
3 Kim can’t play the guitar very well, but she wants to learn. __________________
4 Ella wants to have fun and do an easy sport with friends. __________________
5 Jack loves all water sports. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Circle the odd words out.

1 curly red wavy straight
2 T-shirt jacket jeans beard
3 fair black long dark
4 long short fair medium-length
5 beard moustache dark hair

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Introduction Unit Short Test 1B

Introduction Unit Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the gaps in the text with a / an, the, or no article (–).

My school
1 2
There is _____ school near my house, and I go there. We have _____ nice classroom, with
3
lots of interesting pictures on the walls. The school isn't very high-tech, but there is _____ old
4
laptop for the teacher at the front of _____ classroom.
5 6
My favourite day at school is Friday because we do _____ music in _____ morning. Then
7 8 9
we play basketball in _____ gym after _____ lunch. We have _____ really good English
10
teacher too. She went to _____ Oxford University, and she's really nice.

Mark: ___ / 10

Vocabulary
2 Match the definitions with the words below.
canteen classroom gym noticeboard playing field

1 You have your lessons here. ________________

2 People do sports in this big room. ________________
3 You can run and play sports like football here. ________________
4 You have your lunch here. ________________
5 There is information about the school on this. ________________

Mark: ___ / 5

3 Complete the words in the sentences.

1 I do my homework on my c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ because I can’t write very well with a pen.
2 My teacher writes on an i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ w_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, and we can watch videos on it too.
3 You can get information about the school from the person at r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
4 The teacher sits behind her d_ _ _ at the front of the class.
5 We read about history in our history t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Introduction Unit Short Test 2A

Introduction Unit Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the gaps in the text with a / an, the, or no article (–).

My school
1 2 3
I go to _____ really big school and I love it because it is next to _____ sea. _____ school is
about half a kilometre from my house, so I walk there every day.
4 5
We do sports in _____ school gym on Mondays and Fridays. I like _____ football the most.
6 7
We have our other lessons in _____ really nice classroom. I have _____ very good class
8
teacher. Her name is Miss Graham, and she's also my English teacher. _____ English is my
9
favourite subject. There’s _____ interactive whiteboard in our classroom. Miss Graham writes
10
on it, and she plays _____ videos on it too. We always have fun in her class.

Mark: ___ / 10

Vocabulary
2 Match the definitions with the words below.
desk hall staff room textbook whiteboard

1 The teacher writes on this in the classroom. ________________

2 All the students and teachers at the school meet here sometimes. ________________
3 You sit at this when you work in the classroom. ________________
4 The teachers do their work here before and after their classes. ________________
5 You read this in class. ________________

Mark: ___ / 5

3 Complete the words in the sentences.

1 I don't write my homework with a pen − I do it on my l_ _ _ _ _.
2 We walk down a long c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ when we go to the music room.
3 There is a lot of information about the school on the n_ _ _ _ _ b_ _ _ _.
4 We have our lunch in the school c_ _ _ _ _ _.
5 I like the g_ _ because we do sports there.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Introduction Unit Short Test 2B

Unit 1 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Your grandparents ________________ (be) delighted when they saw you last week.
2 We ________________ (spend) all our money at the shops.
3 You ________________ (buy) a really nice dress for the party.
4 I was upset when I ________________ (drop) that beautiful vase.
5 The teacher ________________ (begin) the class before I got there.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the correct past simple form of the verbs below. There is one extra verb.
be do find give leave take

Joe Hi, Sam. Are you OK? You look cross.

1
Sam I am. I ________________ my phone on the school bus.
2 3
Joe Oh, no. I ________________ that last week, but luckily the driver ________________ it.
Sam Really? That's great.
4 5
Joe Yes. He ________________ it back to me the next day. I ________________ extremely relieved. Maybe
the driver's got your phone too.
Sam I hope he has. I can ask him when we get the bus later today.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the adjectives below. There are two extra adjectives.
ashamed bored disappointed excited frightened relieved upset

1 You were very ________________ when your best friend moved to America. You cried all day.
2 Megan was ________________ of the big, angry dog.
3 My brother was ________________ when the doctor said he was OK.
4 The old man talked about the same thing for over an hour – we were very ________________.
5 Thanks for inviting me to your party next week – I’m really ________________ about it!

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I’m a little bit / extremely hungry, so can I have something small to eat, like an apple?
2 This is extremely / rather hot, but you can hold it in your hand.
3 It’s very / a bit cold outside, so wear a big coat when you go out.
4 I'm extremely / a bit tired, but I don't need to go to bed.
5 Gary is very / a little bit cross with me – he isn't speaking to me at all.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 1 Short Test 1A

Unit 1 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1 My brother was envious when I ________________ (get) a guitar for my birthday.
2 My mum’s friend ________________ (marry) her husband when she was 33 years old.
3 I was annoyed when you ________________ (take) my new bike into town.
4 Mum was upset when we ________________ (leave) our old house.
5 The boys ________________ (want) all their friends to go to the park.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with the correct past simple form of the verbs below. There is one extra verb.
answer be go have lose try

Rachel Hi, Jack. Are you OK? You look annoyed.

1 2
Jack I am. I ________________ my wallet when I ________________ into town this morning.
Rachel Oh, no. Where?
3
Jack I don't know. I ________________ it with me in the Beechwood Café, so maybe it's there.
Rachel Why don’t you phone them?
4 5
Jack I ________________ to call the café earlier, but nobody ________________ the phone.
Rachel Well, phone them again later.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the adjectives below. There are two extra adjectives.
anxious embarrassed envious proud relieved suspicious upset

1 We were ________________ when we passed the test because it was quite difficult.
2 I was ________________ when I dropped my tray of food in the canteen.
3 You were extremely ________________ when you watched that sad film last week. You cried!
4 The sports teacher was very ________________ of us when we won the match.
5 Mum was ________________ when my brother didn't come home on time.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 This is extremely / a little bit hot so be careful!
2 This writing is very / a bit small, but I can still read it.
3 Jake is extremely / a little bit tired so he's going to bed right now.
4 I'm a little bit / very hungry, so I want to eat a big meal.
5 Those shoes are a little bit / rather expensive – they're $100!

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 1 Short Test 1B

Unit 1 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences to make them negative.
1 Ben could do all of his homework yesterday. ________________________________________________
2 Dad came back from work late last night. ________________________________________________
3 We enjoyed the music at the party. ________________________________________________
4 I got a computer game for my birthday. ________________________________________________
5 Our lessons were very interesting today. ________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write questions using the words below.

1 where / you / go / yesterday afternoon ________________________________________________?
2 you and Jess / watch / anything on TV last night ________________________________________________?
3 what / you / buy / at the shops last weekend ________________________________________________?
4 what time / Matt / get up on Saturday ________________________________________________?
5 who / be / your favourite teacher last year ________________________________________________?

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Tick () the sentences which contain the correct form of the adjectives. Rewrite the adjectives which
are incorrect.
1 My friend was surprising when she found a message in a bottle. ________________
2 The teacher was annoyed when the students didn’t listen to her. ________________
3 My mum often has a very tired day at work. ________________
4 There is a lot of information on the internet, and often it’s very confusing. ________________
5 I think that learning English is very interested. ________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the note.

Hi Leila
1
I’ve got some bad news! Last night I slipped / cut on some ice outside my house, and
2 3
I tripped / sprained my ankle. Now I've got a big blood / bruise on my leg, and I can’t walk
on it for a few days − so I can't go with you and Anna to London tomorrow. My ankle
4 5
doesn’t hurt / injure too much, but I'm really disappointed / disappointing that I can't
come with you.

Jake

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 1 Short Test 2A

Unit 1 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences to make them negative.
1 Dad went to the park yesterday. ________________________________________________
2 We ate a pizza last night. ________________________________________________
3 I was very excited about the football match. ________________________________________________
4 You played tennis with Ryan on Friday. ________________________________________________
5 We could see a lot of people from our class at the party. ________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write questions using the words below.

1 what time / you / go to bed last night ______________________________________________ ?
2 which cities / you / visit / on holiday in America ______________________________________________ ?
3 you / do / your homework last night ______________________________________________ ?
4 what / your mum / get you for your birthday ______________________________________________ ?
5 who / be / your best friend in your old school ______________________________________________ ?

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Tick () the sentences which contain the correct form of the adjectives. Rewrite the adjectives which
are incorrect.
1 The teacher was satisfying when her students passed the test. ________________
2 We were very frightened when we saw the dangerous road. ________________
3 When I finished the 10 km run, I was exhausting. ________________
4 I ate some blue cheese in England, and it was disgusted. ________________
5 My mum was worried when I didn’t call her. ________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the note.

Dear Mrs Wilson

I’ve got some bad news − I can’t do the exam tomorrow. Yesterday I sprained / fell over
1

2
some wood in our garden and broke my right arm / ankle, and now I can’t write anything. It
3 4
really bleeds / hurts too, but the doctor gave me something for the pain / burn. I’m very
5
sorry, and I'm also annoyed / annoying that I can’t do the exam.

Sam

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ /20

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

Unit 2 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the text with the correct past continuous affirmative and negative forms of the verbs below.
There are two extra verbs.
buy catch enjoy feel make play swim

One day last summer something really surprising happened to us at the beach. The weather
1
was great, so lots of people _______________________ in the sea.
2
l _______________________ ice creams from a shop with my parents, and my
3
brothers _______________________ football on the beach.
4
Everyone _______________________ the lovely weather until someone suddenly shouted,
‘SHARK!’ There was a shark in the water, but luckily it didn't try to eat anyone. Perhaps
5
it _______________________ hungry!

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Look at the dialogues and complete the questions. Use the past continuous.
Joe Sorry about that – I was talking on the phone.
1
Harry What ___________ ___________ ___________ about?
Joe The party next week.

Sue My sister was watching a film last night.

2
Gina Which film ___________ ___________ ___________ ?
Sue Despicable Me 2.

Gavin Mick was at the park after school yesterday.

3
Ben What ___________ ___________ ___________ there?
Gavin I don't know.

Jen Lucy and Kate were in an Italian restaurant when I saw them.
4
Sally Really? What ___________ ___________ ___________ ?
Jen A pizza.

Ellie I arrived at the party and saw you talking to someone.

5
Ruby Oh, who ___________ ___________ ___________ to?
Ellie I don't know, but he was very good-looking.

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 2 Short Test 1A

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The sea is very shallow / deep here, so only go into the water if you’re a good swimmer.
2 The man was close to the volcano / waterfall when it erupted.
3 We can’t jump across this stream because it’s very narrow / wide.
4 Stay away from that mountain / cliff – it’s easy to fall!
5 This road is very rocky / icy in winter, so don’t trip.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. There is one extra preposition.
across behind down inside through under

1 We walked ___________ the forest in the snow – it was beautiful.

2 The mountain was very high so I didn’t look ___________ .
3 It's very hot, so let’s sit over there ___________ those trees.
4 When we went ___________ the cave, it was very dark!
5 Alice took a boat ___________ the lake because she was staying on the other side.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 2 Short Test 1A

Unit 2 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the text with the correct past continuous affirmative and negative forms of the verbs below.
There are two extra verbs.
do help look make put read try

Last weekend my family decided to go for a picnic in the park. At 9 a.m.,

1
Dad _______________________ things in the car, and my brother and
2 3
sister _______________________ for the dog. Mum _______________________ the
4
sandwiches. Everyone was busy, but I _______________________ them. In fact,
5
I _______________________ anything because I was still in bed!

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Look at the dialogues and complete the questions. Use the past continuous.
Sue My sister was busy in the kitchen all afternoon.
1
Gina What ___________ ___________ ___________ ?
Sue She was cooking the food for the party.

Jan I was at school on Saturday afternoon.

2
Ben What ___________ ___________ ___________ there at the weekend?
Jan I was practising for the school play.

Jen Mum and Dad were on a plane when they met.

3
Sally Really? Where ___________ ___________ ___________ to?
Jen They were flying to Paris!

Elliot I saw Lisa at the weekend. She was walking on the beach.
4
Ruby Oh, who ___________ ___________ ___________ with?
Elliot Two girls, but I don't know their names.

Joe Sorry I didn’t come out last night. I was writing a story.
5
Harry What ___________ ___________ ___________ a story about?
Joe It was a story about some vampires.

Mark: ___ / 5

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

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The children can go into the lake here because the water’s very deep / shallow.
2 The boat went quite close to the cave / waterfall, but we didn’t get wet.
3 It took us five hours to cross the desert / shore. I took some great photos of the sand.
4 My friend wants to climb Everest and two other high mountains / cliffs in Asia.
5 The trees in this forest are very low / tall, so I think they're really old.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. There is one extra preposition.
across along down inside through under

1 I dived ___________ the water to see the fish.

2 It was difficult to climb ___________ the steep cliff, but Gary got to the bottom.
3 I walked ___________ the door and saw all my friends.
4 That bridge goes ___________ the river.
5 We didn't go ___________ the cave because it was very dark.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 2 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Write one verb in the past simple and one in the
past continuous.
1 While I _______________________ (walk) along the beach, I _______________________ (find) some money.
2 Rick _______________________ (see) the helicopter as he _______________________ (swim) back to the shore.
3 We _______________________ (talk) to the doctor when we _______________________ (hear) gunshots.
4 As the police _______________________ (help) the man, they _______________________ (see) blood on the floor.
5 As Mike _______________________ (get dressed), he _______________________ (remember) something important.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

1
For my eighteenth birthday my mum and dad were buying / bought me a really interesting
present − a quad-biking adventure weekend. While / When the big day arrived, I was really
2

excited. It took about two hours to drive to the adventure centre, and when we arrived lots of
3 4
people were driving / drove around the centre on quad bikes. They had / were having a
brilliant time! A man helped me with my helmet, and then I did some training before our group
went out. It was great fun, but we went through a lot of streams − and my clothes got /
5

was getting very dirty!

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. You may have to change the form of the words.
explore motivate rescue achieve entertain

1 It was a great ________________ to beat the other runners in that race.

2 I'm reading an interesting book about the history of Antarctic ________________ .
3 Most people watch TV for ________________ , and not to learn anything.
4 You need a lot of ________________ if you want to be good at a sport.
5 It was difficult to ________________ the walkers from the middle of the desert.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Rewrite the sentences using the extreme adjectives below.

huge starving fantastic terrifying exhausted

1 My first BASE jump was very scary. _______________________________________

2 I can’t climb that hill because it’s very big. _______________________________________
3 Kayaking along the Danube river was very good. _______________________________________
4 The man was very tired after he finished the marathon. _______________________________________
5 Sue didn't eat any breakfast, and now she's very hungry. _______________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 2 Short Test 2A

Unit 2 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Write one verb in the past simple and one in the
past continuous.
1 While I _______________________ (search) for my keys, I _______________________ (find) the note.
2 Helen and Rob _______________________ (watch) TV when they _______________________ (hear) a loud scream.
3 While we _______________________ (go) into town, Max _______________________ (begin) to feel ill.
4 The volcano _______________________ (erupt) as people _______________________ (climb) it.
5 Dan _______________________ (ask) the teacher for help while he _______________________ (do) the maths
exercises.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

1
I went abseiling for the first time last month when / as I was on an adventure holiday in
2
Wales with some people from our school. Early in the morning, we all walked / were walking
3
to the top of a cliff near our camp. When we arrived, lots of other climbers waited /
4
were waiting there to abseil. Most of them were talking / talked nervously. I was really
frightened until I actually started / was starting to abseil − but then I really enjoyed it!
5

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. You may have to change the form of the words.
relax imagine accomplish employment prepare

1 You need to use your ________________ to write a good story.

2 It takes a lot of ________________ and planning to climb a big mountain.
3 I work very hard all week, so I need to ________________ and get some rest at the weekend.
4 The new company is going to bring a lot of ________________ to our town.
5 Walking fifty kilometres across the desert is a real ________________.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Rewrite the sentences using the extreme adjectives below.

tiny delicious awful stunning filthy

1 It's a really beautiful part of the country. ______________________________________________

2 My uncle lives on a very small island in the Pacific. ______________________________________________
3 That new school band is very bad. ______________________________________________
4 I went mountain biking, and now my clothes are very dirty. ______________________________________________
5 When Grandma cooks dinner, it's always really tasty. ______________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 3 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the email with some or any.

Hi Dean
1
Do you want to come to my house on Saturday and watch ___________ DVDs? I’ve got a lot of good science
2
fiction and comedy films. I know you like horror too, but I haven’t got ___________ new horror films.
3 4
You often buy DVDs in town, so have you got ___________ good new films? Bring ___________ with you
on Saturday, and we can watch your DVDs too. My mum says we can watch DVDs all day − and we can
5
eat ___________ pizzas too!
Anyway, email or phone me later today.

Jeremy

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 How many / much time have we got?
2 I know a few / a little actors because my mum works for a film company.
3 There is much / a lot of traffic in the city centre today.
4 We haven’t got many / much milk in the fridge.
5 There are much / a lot of trees behind my house.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The people on this talent show are terrible – it’s embarrassing / convincing!
2 The special effects in the film were really unrealistic / convincing − it looked like the actors were really in space!
3 We went to bed late last night because the thriller on TV was very gripping / moving, and we couldn’t stop watching it.
4 Documentaries are often very confusing / interesting, and you can learn a lot of amazing things.
5 My friend is very spectacular / imaginative – she writes great stories.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the film review with the words below. There are two extra words.
characters ending horror film romantic comedy scene soundtrack special effects

1
The film Billy Bob is a great ___________________, and I was laughing from beginning to end.
2
The ___________________ is great too, and now I’ve got the CD.
3
The two main ___________________ meet in a hospital. I won’t tell you the story, but
the ___________________ is fantastic. And one ___________________ was so funny − I nearly fell off my
4 5

chair!

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Short Test 1A

Unit 3 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the email with some or any.

Hi Julie
It’s the last day of the reality show Family Wars, and I'm really excited. Tonight, the families
1 2
have to play ___________ really difficult games, and they don’t get ___________ help.

I know you like watching the show too, so come to my house and watch it with me! We can
3 4
eat ___________ food while we’re watching TV too. I’ve got ___________ popcorn. Have
5
you got ___________ crisps?
Phone me later.

Karen

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 How many / much people are coming to the party?
2 There aren’t any / some chairs in the garden.
3 I need a few / a little more time to finish my school project.
4 There is much / a lot of wildlife in the park near our house.
5 Is there much / a few rubbish in your street?

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The story was really gripping / moving, and we all cried at the end.
2 It’s difficult to watch violent / unrealistic movies, with a lot of blood and guns.
3 It was really embarrassing / imaginative for the main character in the film when she fell over in front of everyone.
4 I think game shows are a bit confusing / boring because people always play the same kinds of games.
5 The thriller was really spectacular / scary, so I didn’t sleep well after I watched it.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the film review with the words below. There are two extra words.
characters plot scene science fiction soundtrack special effects thriller

1
Mars 3045 is a great ___________________ film. The story happens more than a thousand
years from now in the year 3045, so people travel around in space.
2
The ___________________ are fantastic, so you can really believe that the actors are living
3
on Mars. The main ___________________, Jenna and Blake, were also quite interesting
people. I thought the ___________________ was good too − an interesting story. But I really
4

5
didn't understand the last __________________ in the film. That wasn't a good ending at all.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Short Test 1B

Unit 3 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 We needn't / mustn’t talk in the exam.
2 I must / don't have to buy my dad a present because it's his birthday this weekend.
3 We have to / don’t have to do any school work tonight because the teacher didn't give us any homework.
4 In the UK, you needn’t / have to be seventeen or older when you learn to drive.
5 We needn't / have to tidy the house now. We can do it later.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verbs in brackets.
1 I’m not allowed to use Dad's computer. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
2 On school days we always leave our mobile phones at home. (have to)
On school days we __________________________________________________________ .
3 At my school, it’s not compulsory to wear a uniform. (have to)
At my school, we __________________________________________________________ .
4 It's important for me to revise for my exams on Saturday. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
5 We don't get up early on Sundays because it isn't necessary. (need)
We __________________________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. Add a prefix to the words where necessary.
believable dependent fair honest legible patient polite possible tidy visible

1 Matt wrote a note to me, but I can’t read it because it’s __________________ .
2 Your bedroom is a mess – it looks very __________________ .
3 Anna doesn’t mind waiting for us − she’s very __________________ .
4 In the film a man becomes __________________ , so nobody can see him.
5 This homework is really difficult – in fact, it’s __________________ !
6 Jamie is a very __________________ person – he always says 'please' and 'thank you'.
7 You gave Dan two chocolates and I only got one – that’s __________________ !
8 My cousin is twenty, and he doesn't want to live with his parents any more. He wants to be __________________ .
9 The new French teacher at school can speak five different languages − it’s __________________ !
10 Ben says he did his homework, but it isn't true. He isn't very __________________ .

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Short Test 2A

Unit 3 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Dad says we mustn’t / needn’t play loud music in the evenings.
2 You don't have to / must buy a ticket before you go into the concert.
3 You don't have to / have to keep this door closed because it’s a fire door.
4 I needn’t / have to get up early tomorrow because it's Sunday.
5 We mustn’t / don’t have to finish our projects tonight − the teacher doesn't want them tomorrow.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verbs in brackets.
1 I’m not allowed to watch TV before I finish my homework. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
2 It isn't necessary for you to help us. (need)
You __________________________________________________________ .
3 It's important to study hard this year. (must)
You __________________________________________________________ .
4 It’s not compulsory to take part in the school competition. (have to)
We __________________________________________________________ .
5 It's necessary to go to bed early on weekdays. (have to)
We __________________________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the words below. Add a prefix to the words where necessary.
correct honest legal likely loyal polite responsible safe satisfied surprising

1 Half of your answers were __________________ , so you need to work harder before the next test.
2 We were very __________________ with our hotel – it was perfect.
3 I don’t want to go across that old bridge because it looks __________________ .
4 It’s very __________________ that Jenny didn't pass the test. She's usually good at maths.
5 Ben is very __________________ − he never says ‘please’ or ‘thank you’.
6 It’s __________________ to drive a car here because this road is only for bikes.
7 Dogs are very __________________ animals – they always come back to their owners.
8 You are __________________ to get the job because you don’t have the right experience.
9 That man was __________________ . He lied to us!
10 Danielle often looks after the baby when her mum is busy. She's a very __________________ person.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 3 Short Test 2B

Unit 4 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with 1−3 words only. Use the correct comparative form of the words
in brackets.
1 My dad's little car isn't _______________________ (powerful) a Ferrari.
2 The train journey can take 75 hours − that's _______________________ (long) three days!
3 Drink milk, not cola. Milk is _______________________ (good) cola for your teeth.
4 A hail storm is _______________________ (dangerous) rain or snow, so be careful.
5 Yesterday was quite warm, but it's _______________________ (cold) today. Where’s my coat?

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is a mistake in each sentence. Circle the mistake and correct it.
1 Sharon is more kind than Kate. __________________
2 This school project wasn’t as difficult to do with the last project. __________________
3 Dad has many books than me, so borrow one of his books to take on holiday. __________________
4 I got few marks in the test than you. __________________
5 New York is farer from Istanbul than Rome. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the verbs, adjectives and nouns to do with the weather.
1 Take an umbrella with you. It's starting to r_ _ _ .
2 It's a beautiful day. Let's sit outside in the s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
3 It’s going to s_ _ _ in the mountains today, so maybe we can go skiing later.
4 I love it when it’s m_ _ _ _ , and you can't see very far.
5 We can go kite-surfing today. It's really w_ _ _ _ outside.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the weather forecast with the words below. There are two extra words.
cool degrees hot icy showers winds thunderstorms

1 2
It was a lovely ___________ day today and the temperature was thirty-two ___________
Celsius in many parts of the country. However, this evening there will be some wet weather
3 4
with a few ___________ in the east. Tomorrow there will be strong ___________ of 70
5
kilometres per hour or more along the south coast, and there will be ___________ in Devon
and Cornwall, so be careful if you plan to go camping this weekend.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Short Test 1A

Unit 4 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with 1−3 words only. Use the correct comparative form of the words
in brackets.
1 This week's show wasn't _______________________ (interesting) the last programme. I didn't watch it all because
I was bored.
2 The new building is 500 metres tall. That's _______________________ (high) as half a kilometre!
3 Let's watch the comedy DVD and not the horror film. A horror movie is much _______________________ (frightening),
and I want to sleep tonight.
4 A dog isn't _______________________ (dangerous) a tiger, but it can still hurt you.
5 Apples and crisps are both nice. But apples are _______________________ (good) for your health.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is a mistake in each sentence. Circle the mistake and correct it.
1 Today’s news isn’t so upsetting as yesterday’s terrible news. __________________
2 I love the new Bond film because it's much exciting than the last film. __________________
3 The tsunami did littler damage than the earthquake. __________________
4 This band is worser that the other bands in the competition. __________________
5 Gemma has got much chocolate left than James, so have some of hers. __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the verbs, adjectives and nouns to do with the weather.
1 The clouds opened and the sun began to s_ _ _ _ .
2 It was a s_ _ _ _ _ night with rain and very strong winds. I didn’t sleep at all.
3 I hope we have some s_ _ _ in December because I want to go skiing.
4 It’s so cold this morning, but the trees look beautiful because of the f_ _ _ _.
5 The pavements are very i _ _ so be careful not to slip.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the weather forecast with the words below. There are two extra words.
Celsius fog sunny thunder warm wind zero

1
Temperatures were between twelve and fifteen degrees ___________ this morning, so it was
2 3
quite ___________ for March. However, this afternoon a cold ___________ will blow from
4
the east and temperatures will fall to below ___________ in the north of the country. Be
5
careful if you’re travelling on the roads this evening as there will be ___________ in many
places and it will be difficult to see the road.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Short Test 1B

Unit 4 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the superlative form of the words in brackets.
1 Land’s End in southern England is __________________ (far) place in Great Britain from John O’Groats in Scotland.
2 San Pedro Sula in Honduras was __________________ (dangerous) city in the world in 2013.
3 I think London is __________________ (good) city to visit in Britain.
4 The University of Bologna in Italy is __________________ (old) university in Europe.
5 January is usually __________________ (cold) month in New York.
6 The world's __________________ (destructive) tsunami happened near Indonesia In 2004 – it killed 230,000 people.

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first sentences. Use the
words in brackets.
1 The storm was too weak to do any damage. (powerful)
The storm __________________________________________________________ .
2 My shoes weren’t clean enough to wear in the house. (dirty)
My shoes __________________________________________________________ .
3 This football shirt isn’t cheap enough, so I can’t buy it. (expensive)
This football shirt __________________________________________________________ .
4 That bag is too heavy to lift. (light)
That bag __________________________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 4

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Burning fossil fuels causes global warming / renewable energy.
2 Soon we will give up / use up all the coal in the world, and there won't be any left.
3 Some types of bird are dying out / closing down.
4 People mustn't cut down / use up trees because it destroys the world's forests.
5 I don't want to live in a big city because there’s too much greenhouse gas / pollution.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
took off approached reached spun landed headed

1 We saw lots of black clouds and __________________ for a café before it started to rain.
2 At the station, a woman __________________ me and asked me for money.
3 We left Hong Kong at 9 p.m. and our plane __________________ in London early the next day.
4 The young girl __________________ round and round to the music, then she fell over.
5 It was a difficult journey to Scotland, so we were relieved when we __________________ our grandma's house in
Edinburgh.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Short Test 2A

Unit 4 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the superlative form of the words in brackets.
1 Mount Ararat is __________________ (high) mountain in Turkey.
2 That scientist studies climate change, and he's one of the __________________ (intelligent) people in the world.
3 Hurricane Bhola was __________________ (bad) hurricane in history. It killed over 300,000 people in Bangladesh
in 1970.
4 The year 2014 was __________________ (warm) year for a long time in the UK.
5 Italy is one of __________________ (popular) countries in the world for holidays.
6 Ebola was __________________ (devastating) epidemic in 2014.

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first sentences. Use the
words in brackets.
1 The storm wasn’t powerful enough to do any damage. (weak)
The storm __________________________________________________________ .
2 My shoes were too dirty to wear in the house. (clean)
My shoes __________________________________________________________ .
3 The football shirt is too expensive, so I can’t buy it. (cheap)
The football __________________________________________________________ .
4 That bag isn’t light enough to lift. (heavy)
That bag __________________________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 4

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 People mustn’t burn fossil fuels / greenhouse gases because it's bad for the environment.
2 The weather is hotter these days, and that is because of surface temperature / global warming.
3 Some people are not interested in looking after / giving up the environment.
4 People use too much energy today. We must all cut down / heat up and use less.
5 We used up / closed down all the food in the fridge, so we need to get some more.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
reached approached took off landed headed spun

1 The cat jumped from the tree and __________________ safely on the ground.
2 Swimming to the beach was difficult, so I was relieved when I finally __________________ it and got out of the water.
3 We were all anxious when the paraglider __________________ from the top of the mountain.
4 Tom was lost in the countryside, so he __________________ for the nearest house and asked for help.
5 The old man looked very sad so Susan __________________ him. ‘Are you OK?’ she asked.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 4 Short Test 2B

Unit 5 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Don’t forget, the customer will / is going to come back at 2 p.m.
2 You dropped your coat – I’ll / I’m going to pick it up for you.
3 Do you know what Joe wants to do after he leaves school? Will he / Is he going to go to university?
4 You don’t look well, Ben – I’ll / I’m going to get you a glass of water!
5 Gemma can’t carry that heavy bag – will you / are you going to help her, please?

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Rewrite the sentences, adding probably or definitely.

1 Gary won’t be a pilot in the future because he hates flying.
______________________________________________________________________
2 Susan is not going to wait for a table in the restaurant – she’s very impatient.
______________________________________________________________________
3 I think I’ll go to school tomorrow, but I’m not sure because I don’t feel very well.
______________________________________________________________________
4 We’re not going to go into town today because Mum can’t drive us there.
______________________________________________________________________
5 We think we'll win the football match tonight, but it depends how well the other team play.
______________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the jobs below. There is one extra job.
architect dentist locksmith police officer surfing instructor waiter

1 My dad lost his keys and we couldn’t get into our house, so we called a _______________________ .
2 An amazing _______________________ drew the plans for our new house.
3 A _______________________ earns a lot of money, but he has to look in people’s mouths all day!
4 I know you're very hungry, but the _______________________ will bring our food in a moment.
5 Sam wants to be a _______________________ because he’s good with people and he loves the water.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

1
I don’t earn much money as a farm worker. Moreover / However, my job is rewarding in
2 3
many ways. For instance / In spite of this, it’s great being outside all day. In my opinion /
Nevertheless, the best part of my job is working with all the different animals on the farm.
4
Actually, I can’t think of another job I’d like to do more. On the other hand / In other words,
5
I’ve got the right job for me and as I see it / such as, money isn’t everything.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Short Test 1A

Unit 5 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 We’ll / We’re going to see Coldplay in concert next weekend. Jon's getting the tickets tonight.
2 I’m too tired to cook dinner – will you / are you going to do it tonight?
3 Dad will / is going to go to the dentist after work today. He told me this morning.
4 Jessica won't / isn't going to invite lots of people to her party. She just wants to be with her best friends.
5 The phone’s ringing – I’ll / I’m going to get it.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Rewrite the sentences, adding probably or definitely.

1 Toby won’t become a doctor because he isn’t keen on blood.
______________________________________________________________________
2 We’re going to watch a film at school today – if we finish our project work.
______________________________________________________________________
3 Darren is going to tell the truth – he’s always very honest.
______________________________________________________________________
4 I think I’ll buy a new dress for the party, but it depends how much money I’ve got.
______________________________________________________________________
5 You aren't going to find the new Phillip Pullman book at the bookshop today. It isn’t available until next month.
______________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the jobs below. There is one extra job.
builder cleaner estate agent journalist receptionist sales assistant

1 My uncle is a _______________________ for a big newspaper, and his stories are often on the front page.
2 Sharon got a job as an _______________________ , so she visits people's houses all day.
3 This place is a mess – we have to pay for a _______________________ .
4 The _______________________ gave me 30% off the price!
5 I asked the _______________________ , and our room is available now.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

1
I’m a police officer, and so my job is often quite stressful. That's because / However, I have to deal
2 3
with the public in difficult situations nevertheless / such as car accidents. For instance /
Nevertheless, I really enjoy my job and find it very rewarding because I’m always helping
people. Such as / Moreover, it’s a very varied job − I never know what I’m going to do each day.
4

5
In my opinion / That’s because that makes it one of the best jobs in the world.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 5 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the first conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If I ______________ (become) a waiter in that new restaurant, I ______________ (be) on my feet all day.
2 It's your first day at work, so Janina ______________ (help) you if you ______________ (not know) what to do.
3 If you ______________ (not like) working outdoors, you ______________ (not enjoy) this job.
4 Ben ______________ (get) a pay rise if he ______________ (work) longer hours.
5 If Sue ______________ (not come) into the office today, ______________ (we / have) the meeting without her?

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is one mistake (1−2 words) in each sentence. Circle the mistake and correct.
1 What Jack will do if he doesn’t pass his exams? _______________________
2 If Helen will become a pilot, she will travel a lot. _______________________
3 Your boss will be surprised if you won’t do well in the interview. _______________________
4 If Mandy studies hard at university, she will gets a good degree. _______________________
5 Jan won’t call the hotel receptionist if she didn’t need anything. _______________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Correct the words in bold. Rewrite the words using one of the prefixes in brackets.
1 I’m sorry but this steak is cooked – it’s red inside. (sub / under) __________________
2 Margaret still talked to her husband after he married someone else. (post / ex) __________________
3 This homework isn’t good enough – you need to do it. (over / re) __________________
4 I heard you – I thought you said ‘festival’, but you said ‘first of all’. (semi / mis) __________________
5 Ella doesn’t like wearing black clothes – she prefers coloured ones. (multi / mis) __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the blog post with the words below. There is one extra word.
debt degree look pressure social stressed

I’ll definitely go to university if I do well in my exams. I think it’s easier to get a job if you have
1
a __________________ . I know it’s expensive at university so I’ll probably get
2 3
into __________________ when I'm there. But if I have time, I’ll __________________ for a
4
part-time job and earn some money. I’ll also try to have a good __________________ life
and make lots of friends. I know there will be lots of work too, but I’ll try not to get
5
too __________________ about it.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Short Test 2A

Unit 5 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the first conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If I ______________ (start) my new job next week, I ______________ (have) some money at the end of the month.
2 If you ______________ (not enjoy) repetitive work, you ______________ (not like) this job.
3 Sharon ______________ (get) an interview if she ______________ (send) her CV to the company today.
4 If the people in the office ______________ (not eat) all the birthday cake, ______________ (you / save) some for me?
5 The company ______________ (email) John if they ______________ (need) more sales assistants.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is one mistake (1−2 words) in each sentence. Circle the mistake and correct it.
1 What you will do if you don’t get a pay rise? _______________________
2 If I will get a good job, I will earn a lot of money. _______________________
3 Ben’s mum will be upset if he won’t go to university. _______________________
4 If Sally feels better in the morning, she comes in to work. _______________________
5 Rob won't become a sports coach if he won't be fit enough. _______________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Correct the words in bold. Rewrite the words using one of the prefixes in brackets.
1 The roads are really icy today because of the zero temperatures. (sub / ex) __________________
2 Don't value your house. You can definitely sell it for more than £50,000. (under / over) __________________
3 Mum says you’re not going out in that skirt – it’s much too short. (semi / mini) __________________
4 My dad isn’t very good at tasking – he can only do one thing at a time. (co / multi) __________________
5 I’m sorry, but this burger is cooked – it’s almost burned. (over / mis) __________________

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the blog post with the words below. There is one extra word.
earn have into join qualifications send

I’ll definitely get a job when I leave school because I think that work experience is as important
1 2
as getting __________________ . I’d like to __________________ a team in a large
company so that I can learn from people. I’m looking around for jobs now and visiting some
3
companies because I want to __________________ in applications as soon as I leave
4
school. I think I’ll go to university one day too, but I don’t want to get __________________
debt so I’m going to earn some money first. Then, when I’ve got enough money, I can go to
5
university. University is great fun, so I know I'll __________________ a good time there if I
go!

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 6 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect form of the verbs below. There is one extra
verb.
come give not go not have see show

1 I __________________ to the new museum in town. Is it good?

2 Greg __________________ me his holiday photos, and they're really interesting.
3 I can’t find my coat – _________ you _________ it?
4 We __________________ anything to eat, and we're starving!
5 Susie's really excited because they __________________ her the job!

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with for, since, or the correct present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1
Sam Hi, Jen. ___________ you ___________ (do) the English homework?
2
Jen No, I haven't. I’ve been ill ___________ the last 24 hours.
3
Sam Poor you! ___________ you ___________ (tell) the English teacher?
4
Jen No, I haven't seen her ___________ our lesson on Friday. But we've got a class this afternoon.
5
Sam Maybe you can do your homework at lunchtime, before the class. I ___________ (finish) all my
homework so I’ll help you.
Jen Cool! Thanks, Sam.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words (a, b, or c) to complete the sentences.
1 We need to take our swimming costumes if we go to the ___ .
a national park b theme park c water park
2 Very little of the building was left after the fire, but the ___ are still interesting to see.
a markets b ruins c museums
3 I want to take a photo of this ___ . Is it King Henry VIII?
a statue b tower c fountain
4 Let’s visit the ___ because I want to see that famous old ship.
a water park b harbour c fountain
5 I prefer to see animals in ___ because they are in their natural environment.
a the botanical gardens b an aquarium c a national park

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Short Test 1A

4 Complete the words in the sentences.
1 The theme park was very c_ _ _ _ _ _ – there were thousands of people there.
2 In the summer, we like to go walking in r_ _ _ _ _ places, far away from any cities or towns.
3 The Shard in London is an amazing building – it’s 309.6 metres tall so it's very i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
4 Boracay is a b_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ island in the Philippines, with white, sandy beaches and a clear blue sea.
5 My grandad lives in noisy London, so he likes to go to p_ _ _ _ _ _ _ places to relax on holiday.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 6 Short Test 1A

Unit 6 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect form of the verbs below. There is one extra
verb.
come cook go not read spend not visit

1 We __________________ the new museum. Let's go this afternoon.

2 Dad __________________ to the shops – I’m not sure when he’s coming back.
3 _________ you _________ all the food for the party?
4 Martha __________________ a book for a month.
5 I can't buy that CD because __________________ all my money this month.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the dialogue with for, since, or the correct present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1
Tom Hi Dan. ___________ you ___________ (hear) about the basketball team? They need some new players
for this term.
2
Dan Really? I haven’t played basketball ___________ last year, but maybe I'll go and talk to the sports coach.
3
Tom Great. I'm definitely going to try and get into the team. But first I need some new trainers. ___________ you
___________ (see) any in the shops?
Dan Hmm. There are some good trainers in that new shop in town, Delalio’s Sports.
4
Tom I ___________ (not go) to that shop. Where is it?
5
Dan It’s near the river on Bond Street. It's only been open ___________ a few weeks.
Tom Cool. I'll go there and have a look.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words (a, b, or c) to complete the sentences.
1 I love to visit ___ because there are so many interesting plants and trees there.
a botanical gardens b harbours c ruins
2 Joe works at the ___ so he knows a lot about fish.
a water park b theme park c aquarium
3 There are many ___ in city squares and gardens around the world.
a museums b water parks c fountains
4 There is a beautiful view from the top of the ___ .
a harbour b tower c fountain
5 Not many people are allowed to go into the ___ because the queen lives there!
a cathedral b temple c palace

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Short Test 1B

4 Complete the words in the sentences.
1 The market is too b_ _ _ at the weekends, but it’s really quiet on Mondays.
2 My dad doesn’t like going to t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ places on holiday – he prefers to discover more unusual places.
3 Tokyo is a very e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ city − everything costs a lot of money.
4 Our hotel in Portugal was very d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ − it was dirty, and there was no TV in the room.
5 A lot of people go on holiday to Paris after they get married because it's a very r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ city.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 6 Short Test 1B

Unit 6 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Oh no, I __________________ (forget) our new teacher’s name − can you remember it?
2 __________________ (you see) the Eiffel Tower yesterday?
3 Don’t wake Dad up – he __________________ (not had) enough sleep.
4 Gemma __________________ (meet) Dave in 2004.
5 I __________________ (not play) tennis all year.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write sentences about Karen's life using the prompts and the past simple or present perfect.
1 (never / see / London) .
2 (visit / Italy / twice) .
3 (go / to Brazil / in 2012) .
4 (not try / skiing) .
5 (have / kayaking lessons / last year in Canada) .

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the travel compound nouns in the sentences. Be careful of the spelling.
1 You can’t get on a plane without a ___________ pass.
2 A ___________ attendant serves food and drink on a plane.
3 I prefer to sit in a ___________ seat on a plane so I can see the view.
4 My mum only takes ___________ luggage on the plane, so she doesn’t have to wait for her bag at the airport.
5 I think waiting in the ___________ lounge at the airport is a bit boring.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 It's better to fly economy / first class because you get bigger seats and more space.
2 When you have full / half board in a hotel, the hotel gives you three meals a day.
3 I prefer going on holiday in the low / high season because it’s busier and there are more things to do.
4 Uncle Jack wants to work part / full time now, so he has more time for his hobbies.
5 If you’re staying in a hotel alone, it’s cheaper to book a single / double room.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Short Test 2A

Unit 6 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 __________________ (you stay) at this hotel before?
2 __________________ (you call) your mum yesterday?
3 I __________________ (not see) Emma for a long time.
4 We __________________ (not done) everything for the party. We still need to make a birthday cake.
5 Ella and Casper __________________ (get married) last year.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write sentences about Ben's life using the prompts and the past simple or present perfect.
1 (visit / Croatia / three times) .
2 (never / go / to Paris) .
3 (travel / to New York and Miami in 2010) .
4 (go / paragliding / last year in Scotland) .
5 (not try / surfing) .

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the travel compound nouns in the sentences. Be careful of the spelling.
1 The ___________ crew are usually really helpful if you need anything on a flight.
2 You have to go through ___________ control when you land in a different country.
3 My mum prefers an ___________ seat on a plane because it’s easier to get up and walk around.
4 You should always wear your ___________ belt when you’re sitting down on a plane.
5 Waiting to get your suitcase from the ___________ carousel can take a long time.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 My family always fly first / economy class because it’s cheaper.
2 Last time we stayed in a hotel, we had full / half board because mum doesn’t like to eat every meal in the hotel.
3 Sam always goes on holiday in the low / high season because there are fewer people and everything is cheaper.
4 My sister works part / full time so she’s very tired by the end of the week.
5 Megan and her husband stayed in a double / single room in the hotel.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 6 Short Test 2B

Unit 7 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Complete the second conditional sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If I ___________ (know) how to do these maths exercises, I ___________ (finish) my homework tonight.
2 If my brother ___________ (not be) a journalist, he ___________ (not meet) and write about famous people.
3 Jeremy ___________ (have) more money if he ___________ (work) part time.
4 My brother ___________ (not eat) at home very often if he ___________ (get) that job in the restaurant.
5 If you ___________ (buy) a better mobile phone, you ___________ (can) play lots of games on it.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write second conditional questions using the words below.

1 when / you / have / your birthday if you / can / choose / any time of year ____________________________________?
2 if you / win / a holiday to anywhere in the world / where / you / go ____________________________________?
3 if / you / can / spend a day with a famous person / who / you / meet ____________________________________?
4 what / you / do / if you / find / a wallet in the street ____________________________________?
5 how / people / travel / around the world if / there / not be / any planes ____________________________________?

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words (a, b, or c) to complete the sentences.
1 People go to a ___ if they want to send a letter abroad.
a post office b stationer's c bank
2 My dad visits the ___ when he wants to build or make something at home.
a florist's b cosmetics store c DIY store
3 The ___ on Carlton Street makes the best fresh bread in town.
a chemist’s b baker’s c butcher’s
4 All my clothes are dirty, so I need to take them to the ___.
a launderette b DIY store c takeaway
5 My brother likes to meet his friends in a ___ on the High Street.
a greengrocer’s b coffee shop c jeweller's

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
coupon discount discount code price tag receipt sale

1 I really like finding bargains in the __________________, so I’m going shopping this weekend.
2 Can you give me a 20% __________________ if I buy two dresses?
3 You have to show me your __________________ if you want a refund, so I know you bought the dress at our shop.
4 I used that paper __________________ from the magazine, and I saved £30.
5 Could you tell me how much this bag is? There’s no __________________ on it.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 7 Short Test 1A

Unit 7 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Complete the second conditional sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If my family ___________ (live) in Madrid, we ___________ (speak) Spanish every day.
2 Sarah ___________ (get) more exercise if her mum ___________ (buy) her a bike.
3 If Tom ___________ (not be) a good actor, he ___________ (not appear) in lots of Hollywood films.
4 My teacher ___________ (not give) us as much homework if we ___________ (work) harder in class.
5 You ___________ (can) do so many things if you ___________ (have) more time.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Write second conditional questions using the words below.

1 if someone / give / you / £200 / what / you / buy ____________________________________?
2 where / you / live / if you / can / live in any country ____________________________________?
3 if your best friend / move / to another town / how / you / feel ____________________________________?
4 who / you / talk / to / if you / have / a problem at school ____________________________________?
5 what / you / do / if you / are / famous ____________________________________?

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words (a, b, or c) to complete the sentences.
1 I want to buy a couple of magazines, so I’m going to the ___.
a newsagent’s b jeweller's c optician’s
2 Let’s get some plants from the ___ for Mum’s birthday.
a estate agent’s b greengrocer's c garden centre
3 Dad hurt his back, but he got something from the ___ to help with the pain.
a DIY store b chemist’s c cosmetics store
4 I’ve got some old clothes and I don't want them. I'm going to take them to the ___.
a clothes shop b launderette c charity shop
5 The best place to get fresh meat is from the ___ on Launton Road.
a baker's b butcher’s c takeaway

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
bargain coupons discount code price tag refund special offer

1 I'm sorry, but you can’t get a __________________ unless you have your receipt.
2 I like those jeans, but have you seen the __________________? They’re £195!
3 There’s a __________________ on these shoes at the moment – you can buy two pairs for the price of one.
4 My mum collects __________________ from newspapers and magazines. She’s always saving money that way.
5 I really like finding a good __________________ in the winter sale, so I’m going shopping this weekend.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 7 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Match 1–5 with a–e, then complete the sentences with the correct past perfect form of the verbs in
brackets.
1 John was smiling because a she __________________ (not find) any shoes in her size.
2 Jill was disappointed because b her daughter __________________ (pass) her driving test.
3 The woman was proud because c he __________________ (not leave) work until 11.30 p.m.
4 Kate felt scared because d he __________________ (have) some good news.
5 Gareth was very tired because e she __________________ (hear) a loud noise.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use one verb in the past simple and one in the
past perfect.
1 The film _________________ (start) when we _________________ (arrive) at the cinema because we were very late.
2 Mum _________________ (find) my homework after I _________________ (go) to school.
3 When Sharon _________________ (get) to the bus stop, she realised that the bus _________________ (leave) a few
minutes earlier.
4 After Dad _________________ (come) home from work, we _________________ (eat) dinner together.
5 When I _________________ (call) my grandma, she _________________ (not receive) my letter.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 These days people eat more fruit and vegetables because they want to be / being healthier.
2 Peter admitted to steal / stealing the last piece of my birthday cake.
3 Matt promised to tidy / tidying his bedroom last week, but he hasn't done it.
4 We really enjoyed to sleep / sleeping outside under the stars.
5 Would you mind to open / opening the window, please?

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

contract entrepreneurs investors profit salary

1 The new CEO invited all the company’s __________________ to visit the factory.
2 When I'm older, I’d like to get an interesting job with a good __________________ .
3 The two young Korean __________________ had a great idea, but they needed money to start their business.
4 In their first year, most companies don’t make much __________________ .
5 My uncle is excited because his video games company has just got a __________________ with Sony.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 7 Short Test 2A

Unit 7 Short Test 2B
Grammar
1 Match 1–5 with a–e, then complete the sentences with the correct past perfect form of the verbs in
brackets.
1 The security guard stopped the woman because a Ben __________________ (say) something rude to her.
2 Josh was pleased because b he __________________ (not eat) all day.
3 Fiona was angry because c she __________________ (win) a new car.
4 Dan was hungry because d he __________________ (find) some bargains in town.
5 Bella was delighted because e she __________________ (not pay) for her shopping.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use one verb in the past simple and one in the
past perfect.
1 After everyone _________________ (stop) talking, Gemma and Simon _________________ (cut) the wedding cake.
2 When we _________________ (get) to the shop, all the bargains _________________ (go).
3 After all the players _________________ (arrive), the football game _________________ (start).
4 When I _________________ (see) David, he _________________ (not receive) your invitation.
5 Mandy _________________ (remember) her keys after she _________________ (close) the door behind her.

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Sue pretended to be / being asleep because she didn’t want to get up.
2 My older sister always avoids to do / doing jobs around the house.
3 The child refused to finish / finishing his dinner.
4 Do you fancy to come / coming for a walk with me?
5 I didn’t agree to lend / lending Frank any more money because he owes me £30!

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below.

CEO entrepreneur funding profits salary

1 Robin had a great idea for a business, but he needed to get some __________________ from a bank first.
2 My uncle is the __________________ of a big international company.
3 The teenage __________________ said, ‘I’m going to start a business and not go to university.’
4 Sally's new job is OK, but she’d like to have a higher __________________ .
5 Our company is cutting costs so it can increase its __________________ this year.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

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

Unit 8 Short Test 1A
Grammar
1 Look at the direct speech and complete the reported speech.
1 ‘I’m not having a good evening.’ Sara said she _________________________________________ .
2 ‘I heard the new Katy Perry song.’ Simon said he _________________________________________ .
3 ‘My parents aren’t at home.’ Liam said his parents _________________________________________ .
4 ‘I’m going to bed.’ Cathy said she _________________________________________ .
5 ‘The concert starts at five.’ Rick said the concert _________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is one mistake in each reported statement. Circle the mistake and correct it in one word.
1 ‘I’m staying in a hotel tonight.’
He said he was staying in a hotel the night. _______________________
2 ‘There is a lot of crime in the area.’
Mel said there had been a lot of crime in the area. _______________________
3 ‘My brother visited last week.’
Gary said his brother had visited the week ago. _______________________
4 ‘Reece is meeting us outside the cinema.’
The girls said that Reece was meeting us outside the cinema. _______________________
5 ‘I don’t want to watch this crime documentary.’
Jenny said she didn't want to watch this crime documentary. _______________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences using a different form of the words in brackets.
1 There is often a lot of __________________ (loot) after a natural disaster, like an earthquake.
2 The __________________ (murder) will spend the rest of his life in prison.
3 A man tried to __________________ (robber) the bank on Baker Street this afternoon.
4 There are too many drug __________________ (deal) on Stapleton Road.
5 Ellen called the police when a __________________ (shoplift) tried to take something from her shop.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
an arrest culprits interview search study witnesses

1 A detective is going to __________________ the suspect about the crime.

2 The police appealed for __________________ to come forward.
3 We're going to __________________ this area until we find the victim’s wallet.
4 There have been a lot of burglaries in this street, but the police hope to identify the __________________ soon.
5 After a long investigation, the police made __________________ early this morning.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Short Test 1A

Unit 8 Short Test 1B
Grammar
1 Look at the direct speech and complete the reported speech.
1 ‘I’m watching a film.’ Ben said he _________________________________________ .
2 ‘We’re in a café.’ Rick said he and Anne _________________________________________ .
3 ‘The train leaves at ten thirty.’ Jessica said the train _________________________________________ .
4 ‘I saw the robber outside the bank.’ Paul said he _________________________________________ .
5 ‘I’m not coming to lunch.’ Ryan said he _________________________________________ .

Mark: ___ / 5

2 There is one mistake in each reported statement. Circle the mistake and correct it in one word.
1 ‘I’m going to the police station this evening.’
Rachel said she was going to the police station next evening. _______________________
2 ‘We don’t want to live here.’
Dean and Ruth said they didn't want to live here. _______________________
3 ‘There are lots of vandals outside.’
Mary said there had been lots of vandals outside. _______________________
4 ‘My friends saw the film yesterday.’
Kelly said my friends had seen the film the day before. _______________________
5 ‘I'm working hard today.’
Matt said he was working hard this day. _______________________

Mark: ___ / 5

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences using a different form of the words in brackets.
1 There is so much __________________ (shoplift) in this area.
2 An __________________ (arson) ran from the burning building before the police arrived.
3 Be careful with your money because we’ve had a lot of __________________ (thief) in this café.
4 The customs officer stopped two men when they tried to __________________ (smuggler) jewellery into the country.
5 A __________________ (mug) ran off with my aunt's phone.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.
appeal identify investigation make patrol suspect

1 My dad recognised the __________________ from the CCTV footage.

2 We are going to __________________ for witnesses to contact us about the robbery.
3 Detectives want to launch a big __________________ into the crime.
4 After last night’s burglaries, the police are going to __________________ a number of arrests today.
5 The police __________________ this area all the time.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Short Test 1B

Unit 8 Short Test 2A
Grammar
1 Look at the quotes and complete the reported statements.
1 Sarah: ‘We’ve been to Paris three times.’ Sarah said they __________________ to Paris three times.
2 John: ‘I can’t help you tonight.’ John said he __________________ me that night.
3 Pat: ‘The girls will meet you at the café.’ Pat said the girls __________________ me at the café.
4 Sue: ‘I can identify the criminal.’ Sue said she __________________ the criminal.
5 Joe: ‘The police haven't caught the robbers.’ Joe said the police __________________ the robbers.
6 Mark: ‘I won't finish all my homework.’ Mark said he __________________ all his homework.

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Complete the sentences with said or told.

1 Ruth ___________ her friend the secret code.
2 Jason ___________ that he had seen a man outside the building before the robbery.
3 Mum ___________ Dad that she had forgotten to post the letter.
4 The police ___________ that this was a murder investigation.

Mark: ___ / 4

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with the adjectives below. There are two extra adjectives.
careless cowardly foolish friendly mysterious selfish suspicious

1 A __________________ person never thinks about other people.

2 A __________________ person has a lot of secrets.
3 A __________________ person doesn’t look after things.
4 A __________________ person does stupid things.
5 A __________________ person definitely isn’t brave.

Mark: ___ / 5

4 Add a suffix to the words in brackets to complete the sentences. You may need to change the spelling
of the words in brackets.
1 I love your garden – it’s so quiet and __________________ (peace).
2 Kelly was __________________ (fury) when a thief stole her laptop in the street.
3 My mum buys a __________________ (week) newspaper because she hasn’t got time to read one every day.
4 When I broke my ankle, it was very __________________ (pain).
5 The man was __________________ (hope) that he would get his money back.

Mark: ___ / 5

Total: ___ / 20

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 8 Short Test 2A