Final Test Pre- Intermediate Level
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Questions and Answers
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Listen to the people talking about where they live. Complete the sentences with the correct speaker, A, B, C, D or E. There is one extra sentence you do not need.
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Writing 9 Your American friend is coming with you to a special family occasion. Write him/her an email to tell him/her what to expect. - Say that you are happy he/she can come to the event and tell him/her when and where it is. - Briefly explain who will be there and what will happen. - Recommend what to wear/not to wear and explain why. - Mention one other custom or tradition that he/she should be aware of.
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1 Choose the correct answers. 1 I try to avoid ______ lunch in the school cafeteria. The food is awful.
- A.
Eat
- B.
To eat
- C.
Eating
- D.
Eaten
Correct Answer
C. EatingExplanation
The correct answer is "eating" because it is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence. The phrase "try to avoid" indicates that the speaker wants to not do something, in this case, eating lunch in the school cafeteria. "Eating" is the gerund form of the verb and functions as a noun in this sentence.Rate this question:
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2 There have been ______ burglaries in this area recently.
- A.
Much
- B.
Any
- C.
A little
- D.
A few
Correct Answer
D. A fewExplanation
The phrase "a few" is the correct answer because it indicates a small number of burglaries in the area. This implies that there have been some incidents, but not a large or alarming amount. The other options, such as "much" and "any," suggest a larger quantity or a lack of burglaries, which does not align with the context of the sentence. "A little" is also incorrect because it is used to describe uncountable nouns, whereas "burglaries" is countable.Rate this question:
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Many tourists who come to Britain visit ______ capital city because London is so famous.
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A
- B.
-
- C.
The
- D.
At
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
Many tourists who come to Britain visit the capital city because London is so famous. The word "the" is used before "capital city" to indicate that it is a specific capital city being referred to, in this case, London.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jamie is not as intelligent ______ his brother.
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Than
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Of
- C.
As
- D.
To
Correct Answer
C. AsExplanation
This sentence is comparing Jamie's intelligence to that of his brother. The word "as" is used to show that Jamie's intelligence is not at the same level as his brother's.Rate this question:
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This is ______ entertaining film I have ever seen.
- A.
The most
- B.
The more
- C.
The better
- D.
Too
Correct Answer
A. The mostExplanation
In this sentence, the phrase "the most" is used to compare the level of entertainment of the film to any other film the speaker has seen. It implies that out of all the films the speaker has watched, this one is the most entertaining. This phrase is commonly used to express the superlative degree of an adjective, indicating the highest or greatest level of a certain quality. In this case, it emphasizes the high level of entertainment provided by the film.Rate this question:
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- 8.
‘Has Dad ______ to the supermarket?’ ‘Yes, we’ve run out of bread.’
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Went
- B.
Gone
- C.
Been
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
B. GoneExplanation
The correct answer is "gone". In the question, the speaker is asking if Dad has gone to the supermarket. The response indicates that they have run out of bread, implying that Dad has gone to the supermarket to buy more. "Gone" is the past participle of the verb "go" and is used to indicate movement away from the current location.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Listen! Someone __________ the violin upstairs. Can you hear it?(play)
Correct Answer
is playingExplanation
The correct answer is "is playing." This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment. Therefore, the verb "play" needs to be in the present continuous form, which is "is playing."Rate this question:
- 10.
The Berlin Wall _______________ (come) down in 1989.
Correct Answer
cameExplanation
The correct answer is "came" because it is the past tense form of the verb "come." In this context, it is referring to the action of the Berlin Wall falling down in 1989.Rate this question:
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My brother played a practical joke on me while I _______________ (sleep).
Correct Answer
was sleepingExplanation
The correct answer is "was sleeping" because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of playing a practical joke happened while the speaker was in the state of sleeping. Using the past continuous tense "was sleeping" indicates that the action was ongoing at a specific point in the past.Rate this question:
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I hope to see Jane this weekend. I _______________ (not see) her since last Christmas!
Correct Answer
haven't seenExplanation
The correct answer is "haven't seen". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed. In this case, the speaker is saying that they have not seen Jane since last Christmas, indicating that they have not had any recent encounters with her.Rate this question:
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In the future, the energy people use in their homes _______________ (not come) from oil.
Correct Answer
won't come, will not comeExplanation
In the future, the energy people use in their homes will not come from oil. The use of "won't come" and "will not come" indicates that oil will not be the source of energy for homes in the future. This suggests that alternative sources of energy, such as renewable energy, will be utilized instead.Rate this question:
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Ice cubes melt if you _______________ (put) them in warm water.
Correct Answer
putExplanation
When ice cubes are put in warm water, they melt.Rate this question:
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If you listen to your MP3 player so loud, you _______________ (damage) your ears.
Correct Answer
will damage, 'll damageExplanation
If you listen to your MP3 player so loud, it means you are exposing your ears to high levels of sound. This can result in damage to your ears, specifically to the delicate structures responsible for hearing. The use of "will damage" and "'ll damage" in the answer indicates that this is a future consequence of listening to the MP3 player at a loud volume.Rate this question:
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TASK 3 Rewrite the sentences. 1 I have made plans to go to the cinema with Toby on Friday. I am ___________________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
going to go to the cinema with Toby on FridayExplanation
The sentence "I am going to go to the cinema with Toby on Friday" is a rewritten version of the original sentence "I have made plans to go to the cinema with Toby on Friday." It maintains the same meaning but uses the future form "am going to go" to indicate the speaker's intention or plan to go to the cinema with Toby on Friday.Rate this question:
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2 It isn’t necessary to give that book back. You ___________________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
needn't to give that book backExplanation
The correct answer is "needn't give that book back." This is because the phrase "needn't" is a contraction of "need not," indicating that it is not necessary to perform the action of giving the book back. The use of "to" after "needn't" is incorrect, as it is redundant and not grammatically correct.Rate this question:
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3 People don’t switch their lights off, so they waste energy. If people ________________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
switched their lights off they wouldn't waste energyExplanation
The given answer suggests that if people switched their lights off, they wouldn't waste energy. This implies that the reason for wasting energy is the failure to switch off lights. By switching off the lights when not in use, people can conserve energy and reduce wastage.Rate this question:
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4 I like dogs a lot, but I don’t have one. I wish __________________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
I had a dogExplanation
The statement "I wish I had a dog" is a wish or desire expressed by the person. Since they like dogs a lot but do not currently have one, they are expressing their longing or desire to have a dog.Rate this question:
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5 Monica left the café and I arrived a minute later. When I arrived ___________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
at the cafe Monica had already leftExplanation
The given answer is correct because it states that when the speaker arrived at the cafe, Monica had already left. This implies that Monica left before the speaker arrived, which aligns with the information given in the original statement.Rate this question:
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6 ‘I can’t see my car,’ said Diana. Diana said _______________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
she couldn’t see her carExplanation
The given explanation is a direct rephrasing of the original statement made by Diana. It accurately captures the meaning conveyed by Diana when she said "I can't see my car."Rate this question:
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7 They will send the invitations tomorrow. The invitations ____________________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
will be sent tomorrowExplanation
The correct answer is "will be sent tomorrow" because the sentence is in the future tense and the subject "they" is the one performing the action of sending the invitations. In passive voice, the subject of the sentence becomes the receiver of the action, so the invitations will be sent by "them" tomorrow.Rate this question:
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4 Read the notice and complete the words. School trip to France The school exchange trip is to a small 1 v_ _ _ _ge________. There is a 2 b_ _ _ _’s________ selling bread and snacks, and a newsagent’s for things like 3 n_ _ _p_ _ _ _s________ and magazines, but there isn’t a 4 c_ _ _ _ _ _’s________, so please make sure you take any medicine you need with you. Students will stay with French families. Be 5 p_ _ _ _e________ and 6 q_ _e_________, and help around the house. Remember: in France it is normal to greet someone by 7 k_ _ _ing________ them on the cheek. Please make sure you have a French 8 d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _y________ with you so that you can look up words you don’t know. The village is near the sea, so there will be a chance to do water sports like 9 s_ _f_ _ _________ and 10 r_ _ing________. Please bring suitable clothes and shoes.
Correct Answer
village
baker's
newspapers
chemist's
polite
quiet
kissing
dictionary
surfing
rowingExplanation
The notice is providing information about a school trip to France. It mentions that the trip is to a small village where there is a baker's shop selling bread and snacks, and a newsagent's shop for newspapers and magazines. However, there is no chemist's shop, so students are advised to bring any necessary medication. The students will be staying with French families and are expected to be polite and quiet, as well as help around the house. It is mentioned that in France, it is normal to greet someone by kissing them on the cheek. Students are advised to have a French dictionary with them to look up unfamiliar words. Additionally, since the village is near the sea, there will be opportunities for water sports like surfing and rowing, so suitable clothes and shoes should be brought.Rate this question:
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5 Complete the dialogue with the words/phrases below. There are five words/phrases you do not need. audience audition buskers camcorder digital radio jazz MP3 player receipt refund return shoplifter thief updates uploads wallet Boy: Hi. I’m looking for a present for my sister’s birthday. She’s really into music. Assistant:OK, what about this 1________? It receives hundreds of stations. Boy:Hmm. I think she’d prefer to record her own music. She loves 2________. She sings and she 3________ her own songs to the Internet. Assistant:Well, how about this 4________? She can save hundreds of songs and share them with her friends. Boy:That sounds great. Can I 5________ it if she doesn’t like it? Assistant:Of course. Just keep your 6________. Boy:OK, brilliant. I’ll take it. Oh no! I can’t find my 7________. Assistant: Where did you last have it? Boy:At the market. I was watching some 8________. There was probably a(n) 9________ in the 10________. Assistant: I’ll call the police.
Correct Answer
digital radio
jazz
uploads
MP3 player
return
receipt
wallet
buskers
thief
audienceExplanation
The boy is looking for a present for his sister who is into music. The assistant suggests a digital radio that can receive hundreds of stations, but the boy thinks his sister would prefer to record her own music and upload it to the internet. The assistant then suggests an MP3 player that can save and share hundreds of songs. The boy asks if he can return it if his sister doesn't like it, and the assistant says he can as long as he keeps the receipt. The boy realizes he can't find his wallet and suspects that a thief in the audience of buskers at the market stole it. The assistant offers to call the police.Rate this question:
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Use of English 6 Complete the text. Choose the correct options, A, B, C or D. Ronnie Biggs is probably one of the most famous 1________ in Britain. In August 1963, with 14 other gang members he stole 2.6 million pounds from a mail train travelling 2________Glasgow and London. This was an 3________ large amount of money at the time. However, the police caught him in September and he 4________to prison for 30 years. But Biggs only stayed in prison 5________ July 1965, when he escaped and eventually ran away to Australia with his wife and sons. They 6________ there for 3 years when the police found out that they were in the country. So Biggs had to run away again, this time to Brazil, but without his family. Biggs lived a relatively 7________ life in Brazil for over 30 years but returned, voluntarily, to the UK in 2001. The police 8________ him as soon as he got off the plane and sent him back to jail. Since then he 9________ various health problems and, as a result, he 10________ from prison in 2009. 1 A arsonists B burglars C murderers D robbers 2 A between B from C in D at 3 A absolutely B definitely C deliberately D extremely 4 A has been sent B had sent C sent D was sent 5 A for B from C since D until 6 A had been living B have lived C lived D were living 7 A enjoy B enjoyable C enjoying D enjoyment 8 A arrested B asked C flew D invited 9 A had B had had C has D has had 10 A has been released B has released C released D was released
Correct Answer
D
A
D
D
D
A
B
A
D
DExplanation
Ronnie Biggs is described as one of the most famous robbers in Britain. In 1963, he was part of a gang that stole a large amount of money from a mail train. He was caught by the police and sentenced to 30 years in prison. However, in 1965, he escaped and fled to Australia with his family. After the police discovered their whereabouts, Biggs had to run away again, this time to Brazil. He lived there for over 30 years before voluntarily returning to the UK in 2001. Upon his return, he was immediately arrested and sent back to jail. Biggs has experienced various health problems and was released from prison in 2009.Rate this question:
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