Intermediate Quick Check Test 7A

4 Underline the correct alternati ve.

Grammar 1 I’ve been thinking with / about the idea for ages.
1 Write sentences using the present perfect 2 They get on well because they have so much
simple or continuous. If both are possible, use on / in common.
the continuous. 3 Young doctors have to put in / for long hours at
1 She / work / in Japan / for six years. the hospital.
She’s been working in Japan for six years. 4 The magazine article p icks up with / on the need
2 I / not see her / since July. for more public support.
. 5 Unfortunately, he’s never had a talent for / in
3 What / you / do / all mo rning? making friends easily.
? 6 Do you have access to / with the internet at home?
4 He / not meet / my parents / before. 5
. 5 Complete the words in the sentences.
5 How long / you / know them for? 1 She has great abili t y as a dancer.
? 2 They take after their parents. They have a great
6 We / learn / Russian / for two years. apt_ _ _ _ _ for sport.
. 3 She’s an ex_ _ _ _ in European history and is very
gif_ _ _ at making the subject entertaining.
10 4 He’s hope_ _ _ _ at maths, but he’s a really
2 Complete the sentences with the words in the tal_ _ _ _ _ musician.
box. 5

can could (x2) able (x2) manage Pronunciation

1 Can you play the guitar very well? 6 Underline the main stress in the words.
2 He read when he was four years old. ability opportunity achiever attention
3 Did she to speak to the boss in the end? talented aptitude gifted access useless
4 They weren’t to co me because her flight skilful natural
was cancelled.
5 you hear what they were saying fro m the 5
back of the class?
6 Were they to get in touch with you by Functions
email? 7 Complete the opi nions with one word in each
10 gap.
Vocabulary 1 A: For me, experience is more important than
qualifications.
3 Put the letters in order to complete the B: I say I agree you.
sentences. 2I th ink this is the best solution. me
1 I need to practise (rasecpti) my Spanish more give you examp le. Bob’s got an MA in
often. philosophy and is unemployed. Julie did a
2 The main problem is that he doesn’t hairdresser’s apprenticeship and has got her own
(eevebli) in h imself. shop!
3 The team is getting (tbeert) at wo rking 3 I don’t think Richard is sleeping properly.
together. reason I this that he doesn’t pay
4 I don’t think they’ve ever had the attention when you talk to him.
(nypopoitrtu) to travel abroad. 4 I don’t really want to go to Carlo’s restaurant. For
5 I’m sure he’ll do well in his career. He’s always thing, the pasta isn’t fresh, and
been a high (ierevcah). another, it’s overpriced.
6 If the co mpany could (ucfso) more on 10
its aims, it would be mo re profitable.
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 7B

4 Underline the correct alternati ve.

Grammar 1 I’ve been thinking with / about the idea for ages.
1 Write sentences using the present perfect 2 Unfortunately, she’s never had a talent for / of
simple or continuous. If both are possible, use cooking.
the continuous. 3 Do they have access to / with computers at
1 She / work / in Japan / for six years. school?
She’s been working in Japan for six years. 4 He has a lot on / in common with h is team-mates
2 How long / he / live there? and they get on well.
? 5 Young business people have to put in / for long
3 I / not see him / for three months. hours at the office these days.
. 6 The programme picked up with / on the need for
4 They / study karate / since 2009. more investment in research.
. 5
5 What / you / do / all week? 5 Complete the words in the sentences.
? 1 She has great abili t y as a dancer.
6 She / not meet / my friends / before. 2 He’s an ex_ _ _ _ in Italian art and is also very
. gif_ _ _ at painting.
3 They’re use_ _ _ _ at studying, but they’re really
10 tal_ _ _ _ _ sportsmen.
4 They’re like me. They have a great
2 Complete the sentences with the words in the apt_ _ _ _ _ for doing nothing all day!
box. 5

can could (x2) able (x2) manage Pronunciation

1 Can you play the guitar very well? 6 Underline the main stress in the words.
2 you see the band from the back of the
stadium last night? ability talented aptitude g ifted access
3 Was she to get in touch with you in the useless opportunity achiever attention skilful
end? natural
4 He speak English and French when he was 5
three years old.
5 Did he to speak to the teacher after class? Functions
6 We weren’t to go because we missed the
train. 7 Complete the opini ons wi th one word in each
10 gap.
1 A: For me, experience is more important than
Vocabulary qualifications.
B: I must I with you.
3 Put the letters in order to complete the
2 In v iew, face-to-face learning is more
sentences.
efficient. For , you can get your questions
1 I need to practise (rasecpti) my Spanish more
answered immediately.
often.
3 I don’t really want to go the cinema. one
2 If we could (ufsoc) more on our aims,
thing, I don’t like co medies, and for , it’s
we’d get much better results.
raining!
3 Josh doesn’t have a natural (elttna) fo r
4 I’m worried about Bob. The I say this is
football, but he works (dhra) at it.
he looks so stressed.
4 I don’t think they ever had the
5 I do this is the best solution. me g ive
(nypopoitrtu) to go to university.
you an examp le. Jack’s got a PhD and can’t find a
5 I’m sure she’ll be very good at the job. She’s
job. Dan i did an apprenticeship and works fu ll
always been a high (ierevcah).
time!
5
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 8A

4 Put the letters in order to complete the

Grammar sentences.
1 Underline the correct alternati ve. 1 I find wikis (siikw) very useful when I’m
1 I love –– / the cats, but I wouldn’t like to have a / looking for factual info rmation.
the dog. 2 I think they met on a (tigdna) site.
2 A / An city I’d really like to visit is the / –– 3 I’ve become very interested in photography since
Prague. I started using a photo (gsrihan) site.
3 The secret of a healthy life is to walk plenty of / a 4 Which (chsare) engine do you prefer to
lot and eat a little bit / much of everything. use?
4 Is that a / the girl who lives in the / a flat next to 5 Many people find social (rgntkwineo)
yours? sites very time consuming.
5 I’ve read too much / several of his books, but not 6 Since I created a personal (aog mehep),
all / any of them. my business has improved.
6 His problem is that he eats too much / many cakes 5
and not enough / none vegetables. 5 Match the compound nouns.
10 1 sports c a) street
2 Complete the sentences with a rel ati ve 2 traffic b) shopping
pronoun. Use that where possible. 3 duty-free c) centre
1 He doesn’t get enough exercise, which 4 one-way d) jam
explains why he’s always tired. 5 terraced e) shop
2 That’s the shopping centre we buy all 6 window f) house
our clothes. 5
3 People use the internet for more than Pronunciation
three hours a day can get quite stressed.
4 That was the mo ment he asked me to 6 Underline the main stress in the words.
marry h im.
5 Is that the woman daughter got married homepage corporate personal d isturb
last week? detached nuisance networking industrial
6 One of my brothers, lives in Scotland, estate terraced
has invited us to his new house this weekend. 5
10
Functions
Vocabulary
7 Match sentences 1–6 with responses a)–f).
3 Complete the sentences with the words in the 1 Is this a bad time? b
box. Use each word once. 2 Did I do something wrong?
got along on mind nosy nuisance 3 What should I do if they give me a
present?
1 We’ve got to know quite a few people 4 Sorry about that. I didn’t realise you
since we moved to the village. were on the phone.
2 The noise of the cars at night gets my 5 Is it OK if I help myself?
nerves. 6 Do I need to take flo wers?
3 I get with most of the people at work
except one wo man wants to know a) If I were you, I’d smile and thank them.
everything I do. b) Can you come back in half an hour?
4 She was only trying to be friendly, but he told her c) No, you’d better not. It’s considered a bit rude.
to her o wn business. d) Yes, you should – but not yellow ones.
5 The buses only go to town every hour, wh ich is a e) Don’t worry about it. We can sort it out.
bit of a when you’re in a hurry. f) It’s OK. Co me in and take a seat.
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 Intermediate Quick Check Test 8B

4 Put the letters in order to complete the

Grammar sentences.
1 Underline the correct alternati ve. 1 I find wikis (siikw) very useful when I’m
1 I love –– / the cats, but I wouldn’t like to have a / looking for factual info rmation.
the dog. 2 Which search (ienneg) do they usually
2 The / An A mazon river flows into the / –– Atlantic use?
Ocean. 3 We use (cio las) networking sites to
3 We’ve seen too much / several of his films, but make arrangements with friends.
not all / any of them. 4 Do you have a (oarsnlpe) blog?
4 The problem is that she eats too much / many 5 Have you ever posted anything on a video
chocolate and enough / no salad. (righnsa) site?
5 The secret of a healthy life is to walk plenty of / a 6 His social life has imp roved since he started using
lot and eat a little bit / much of everything. a (gtiadn) site.
6 Is that a / the couple who live in the / a house next 5
to yours? 5 Match the compound nouns.
10 1 sports c a) lights
2 Complete the sentences with a rel ati ve 2 semi-detached b) street
pronoun. Use that where possible. 3 secondary c) centre
1 He doesn’t get enough exercise, which 4 high d) estate
explains why he’s always tired. 5 traffic e) school
2 Is that the man son had a car accident 6 housing f) house
last week? 5
3 My cousins live in the USA have invited Pronunciation
us to go there for a month.
4 That’s the outdoor market we buy all 6 Underline the main stress in the words.
our fruit and vegetables.
5 Many people use the internet for mo re than three homepage detached terraced nuisance
hours a day, can cause serious stress. networking industrial corporate personal
6 In this photo, you can see the exact mo ment disturb estate
they won the match. 5
10
Functions
Vocabulary
7 Match sentences 1–6 with responses a)–f).
3 Complete the sentences with the words in the 1 Is this a bad time? b
box. Use each word once. 2 Is it OK if I make myself at ho me?
got keeps making doing nuisance disturbs 3 Do I need to take chocolates?
4 Did I do something wrong?
1 We’ve got to know quite a few people 5 What should I wear if they invite me
since we moved to the village. to dinner?
2 You shouldn’t play such loud music. It 6 My apologies. I didn’t realise you were
the neighbours. in a meet ing.
3 There isn’t a post office in the village, which is a
bit of a so metimes. a) If I were you, I’d dress up.
4 She’s very private and herself to herself. b) Can you come back in half an hour?
5 Billy’s settling in well at school and is c) No, you’d better not. Wait until they invite you to
friends with the children next door. take a seat.
6 I don’t mind favours for other people d) Yes, you should – a large bo x!
occasionally. e) No, don’t worry about it.
5 f) It’s OK. Co me in and jo in us.
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 Intermediate Tests Answer Key

Quick Check Test 7A Quick Check Test 8A

1: 2 I haven’t seen her since July. 1: 2 A, – 3 a lot, a little bit 4 the, the
3 What have you been doing all 5 several, all 6 many, not enough
morning? 2: 2 where 3 that (who) 4 when 5 whose
4 He hasn’t met my parents before. 6 who
5 How long have you known them for? 3: 2 on 3 along (‘on’ is possible, but
6 We’ve been learning Russian for two needed in 2), nosy 4 mind 5 nuisance
years. 4: 2 dating 3 sharing 4 search
2: 2 could 3 manage 4 able 5 Could 5 networking 6 homepage
6 able 5: 2d 3e 4a 5f 6b
3: 2 believe 3 better 4 opportunity 6: corporate, personal, disturb, detached,
5 achiever 6 focus nuisance, networking, industrial, estate,
4: 2 in 3 in 4 on 5 for 6 to terrac ed
5: 2 aptitude 3 expert, gifted 7: 2e 3a 4f 5c 6d
4 hopeless, talented
6: opportunity, achiever, attention,
talented, aptitude, gifted, access, Quick Check Test 8B
useless, skilful, natural
7: 1 must, with 2 do, Let, an 1: 2 The, the 3 several, all 4 much, no
3 The, say, is 4 one, for 5 a lot, a little bit 6 the, the
2: 2 whose 3 that (who) 4 where
Quick Check Test 7B 5 which 6 when
3: 2 disturbs 3 nuisance 4 keeps
1: 2 How long has he been living there? 5 making 6 doing
3 I haven’t seen him for three mont hs. 4: 2 engine 3 social 4 personal
4 They’ve been studying karate since 5 sharing 6 dating
2009. 5: 2f 3e 4b 5a 6d
5 What have you been doing all week? 6: detached, terraced, nuis ance,
6 She hasn’t met my friends before. networking, industrial, corporate,
2: 2 Could 3 able 4 could 5 manage personal, disturb, estate
6 able 7: 2c 3d 4e 5a 6f
3: 2 focus 3 talent, hard 4 opportunity
5 achiever
4: 2 for 3 to 4 in 5 in 6 on
5: 2 expert, gifted 3 useless, talented
4 aptitude
6: talented, aptitude, gifted, access,
useless, opportunity, achiever,
attention, skilful, natural
7: 1 say, agree 2 my, example
3 For, another 4 reason, that
5 think, Let

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