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Unit test 7A Upper Intermediate

1 Match sentences 1–8 with the meanings of the modal B I think you (7)              to keep an open
verbs a–j. There are two extra meanings. mind. I mean, at least the people you meet at
the restaurant (8)              tell you about
1 He could sing like a bird, but then his voice
themselves face to face. People on dating sites
broke and that was it.
(9)              be presenting themselves entirely
2 In most European countries, you mustn’t honestly.
turn right at a red light.
1 point for each correct answer 8
3 She must be really rich to be driving that
Maserati.
3 Choose the correct modals or phrases.
4 Will any of you help me with this exercise
here? The homework’s too hard. 1 I think you had better / are bound to / might give up
chocolate if you want to lose weight.
5 I’m not here to tell you what you should or
shouldn’t do. 2 ‘Where’s Paul?’ ‘He had to / ’s allowed to / must be
working late tonight.’
6 May I park my car here, do you think?
3 Could / Why don’t / Will I borrow your dictionary
7 That sounds awful! Can you actually play or for a moment, do you think?
are you just messing about?
4 You don’t need to / ’re not able to / mustn’t use that
8 You must pay for your ticket before you door. Look, it says ‘No Exit’!
drive out of the garage.
5 It’s getting late. I promise to / ’d better / can phone
home to let my family know where I am.
a present ability
6 I’m really not sure what it is I’m likely / supposed /
b advice bound to be doing right now.
c present obligation 7 Have you permitted / managed / bound to get
d permission through to Mr Forest at all?
e probability 8 I asked Sue to tell me Jack’s phone number but she
f unwillingness managed / bound / refused to.
g willingness 9 My biggest regret is that I may not / can’t / might
h past ability not play any musical instruments.
i past obligation 10 They asked us to work on Sunday as well, but
there’s no way that we will / need to / ought to.
j prohibition
11 Although Carl stayed up all night, he didn’t manage /
1 point for each correct answer 8 succeed / require in finishing everything on time.
12 As I child, I couldn’t / might not / shouldn’t really
2 Complete the conversation with the words in the box. swim very well.
could ​can will won’t should 13 Do you really must / ought / have to sing that awful
shouldn’t might might not ought song all day?
A Oh, look. There’s a single’s night at that lovely Thai 1 point for each correct answer 12
restaurant on Mill Street next Friday.
B That’s a great idea. You (1) should      go.
4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first, using the word in brackets. Don’t
A I (2)              . I’m not sure. I bet there change this word. Write between two and four words.
(3)              be anyone I like.
1 You must wear a helmet when you ride a
B You don’t know that. You (4)              meet motorbike. (required)
the woman of your dreams. And at least you know
the food (5)              be good. You are required to        wear a helmet
when you ride a motorbike.
A That’s true! But (6)              I concentrate on
my online dating profile? So many relationships 2 They said they wouldn’t leave the building.
start online now. (refused)
They the building.
3 Can you make the meeting next week? (to)
Will you be make
the meeting next week?

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Unit test 7A Upper Intermediate

4 Mr Hudson might phone later this afternoon. 6 Write echo questions to express surprise in response
(likely) to these statements.
Mr Hudson phone 1 My brother went to Siberia for his Christmas holiday.
later this afternoon. Your brother/He went where?           
5 The doctor will definitely give Rob the same advice. 2 We went to bed at three o’clock in the morning.
(bound)
The doctor Rob the
same advice. 3 He bought her a Ferrari.
6 My parents didn’t use to allow me to have my own
Internet account. (let) 4 I saw George Clooney in the street today.
My parents didn’t use to
my own Internet 5 A coffee costs four pounds in Moscow.
account.
7 There’s no need for us to hurry so much. We’ve got 6 She said she was the Queen of England.
plenty of time. (got)
We hurry so much.
We’ve got plenty of time. 7 I’ve interviewed 36 people today.
8 I think I should finish my report as soon as
possible. (better) 8 And we didn’t leave until 2 a.m.!
I think I my report
as soon as possible. 1 point for each correct answer 7
9 Sam couldn’t lock the door to her flat. (manage)
Sam the door to 7 Make a word from the prompt in brackets to complete
her flat. the sentences.
1 point for each correct answer 8
1 Most people are looking for happiness when they
decide to get married. (happy)
5 Write the missing word at the end of the line, and 2 What would you say most people your age are
indicate with v where the word should go in the looking for in a partner? (marry)
sentence. Only one word is missing in each sentence. 3 No, Heather and Arthit aren’t in a —
1 You don’t have v be old to be appreciate opera. to they’re just friends. (relate)
2 I’ve never able to figure out why people like using 4 Shriyans is a musician, but he also
Twitter. works incredibly hard to achieve his high standard.
3 You’d better tell anyone what I’ve just told you. It’s a (talent)
big secret. 5 Traditionally, the father of the bride gives his
4 Excuse me, am I permitted smoke here? to the couple, which means he agrees
that they can get engaged. (bless)
5 If you want to join our company, you ought do 6 It’s a striking painting, but it’s not a great
some research before applying. of my grandfather, who was actually
quite plump. (like)
6 I wouldn’t marry Sean I were you. He’s not to be
trusted. 7 Would you ever consider having to
improve your dating skills? (coach)
7 Sorry, I’m late already. I got to go now.
8 Gerhard Richter is a artist who is
8 It’s my own party. I hardly likely to miss it! interested in the differences between painting and
photography. (Germany)
9 If you like her so much, don’t you ask her out? 9 People’s of internet dating have
changed over recent years. (expect)
10 Darius won’t tell anyone, he? 10 ‘What makes this a bike?’ ‘It has
1 point for each correct answer 9 narrower handlebars and a different saddle.’ (lady)
11 Jackie isn’t a very person. She’s got no
rhythm at all! (music)
1 point for each correct answer 10

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8 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the underlined words 9 Circle the correct word or phrase.
with the correct form of an expression with get and 1 ‘He’s as thick as two short planks, isn’t he?’ ‘Yes, he
a word or phrase from the box. Make any other isn’t a bit / very / absolutely bright.’
necessary changes. There are two extra words in
the box. 2 What a cool phone! I bet that cost quite / rather /
pretty a bit.
across ​­at ​­better ​­in touch with ​­off 3 ‘Luke wasn’t very nice to you last night.’ ‘He was
​­old ​­on ​­out ​­over ​­round ​­round to ​ totally out of rude / breath / order.’
­started through ​­through to ​­up to 4 When my dad saw his broken laptop, he hit the
1 We’ve completed a lot of exercises in only a few planks / roof / crash.
hours. 5 ‘Are you thirsty?’ ‘Yes, I’m fed up/ I’m knackered /
We’ve got through a lot of exercises in only a few hours. my throat’s a bit dry.’
2 I’ve been so busy that I haven’t found time to pay 6 I like Karen. I’m rather fond of / I can’t stand the
the electricity bill yet. sight of / I’m not too keen on her.
7 Our neighbours are rich. They’re absolutely
loaded / well off / paid-up.
3 What exactly are you trying to say?
8 Carolina and Juha crazy / adore / madly each other.
9 Lionel loves his grandson. In fact, he worships
4 It’s been seven months since we first began. the sight of him / him pretty well / the ground he
walks on.
5 Do you have a good relationship with your brothers 10 Don’t tell anyone, but Nathan quite / lots / too right
and sisters? fancies Tahlia.
11 Goodness. I bet that handbag was loaded / cost
6 The climbers reached 5,000 metres by the end of a fortune / gorgeous is the wrong word.
the first week. 1 point for each correct answer 10

7 Are you concerned about ageing at all? 10 Correct the mistakes. There are two errors in
each item.
8 John gets nervous in meetings and finds it difficult 1 My sister seems spend most of her time trying to
to communicate his ideas. get in my nerves.
2 I really can do with something to drink. I’m
9 I’m trying to recover from the shock, but it’s really absolutely dry for a glass of water.
hard. 3 You could think you’re good at singing, but you
couldn’t be right. You need to do an audition to
find out.
10 I phoned the company several times, but I couldn’t
be connected to their customer services. 4 Were you meaning what you just said or were you
be kidding?
5 Stop getting up me! I know I have finish by 5
11 Bill had an injury and it took him ages to heal. o’clock and I will finish by 5 o’clock.
6 In some situations, you just must to swallow your
12 We tried to keep it confidential, but somehow the pride and talk over it.
information was revealed. 7 Young generations ought don’t to have a fear of the
future – we can working it out together.
13 It’s a major issue, but I’m sure we can find a way to 8 ‘Maybe I help you?’ ‘Yes. Has a red scarf been
resolve it. handed in? I must to have dropped it earlier.’
1 point for each correct answer 16
1 point for each correct answer 12
TOTAL 100

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