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Advanced Result: Unit 1 Test

1 
Decide which of character adjectives 1–10 best describe the person required
for each job a–j.
a Older person required to take on responsible administrative position.
............. 1 independent
b We are looking for a hard-working young person who is ready to work long
2 mature
hours and do the job thoroughly. .............
c Do you enjoy working alone and making your own decisions? Then this is
3 caring
the job for you! .............
d No experience or qualifications needed. We just want you to be as excited
4 inquisitive
about outdoor pursuits as the kids you will be working with! .............
e High salary and excellent promotion prospects for a real high-flyer who is
5 decisive
looking to go far. .............
f Our company seeks someone who can make hard choices, lead a team, and
6 conscientious
stand by their opinions. .............
g Clear-thinking mathematician required. .............
7 ambitious
h If you can talk to people in difficult situations, talk to us about a career in
counselling. ............. 8 logical
i Can you put the needs of others before your own? .............
j Are you curious about the world around you? Do you want to know the 9 enthusiastic
answers to all sorts of problems? Start by finding out more about a career
with us. ............. 10 tactful
(10 marks)

2 Circle the adjective which best describes the people in 1–5.


1 a lottery winner
a careless b lucky c sensitive
2 a marriage guidance counsellor
a thick-skinned b outgoing c tactful
3 a likeable, trustworthy guy
a real b genuine c realistic
4 a liar
a unmotivated b uninterested c dishonest
5 a baby
a careless b helpless c thoughtful
(5 marks)

3 Circle the odd word out in each group a–e.


a logical practical vague rational
b thoughtful sensible considerate helpful
c genuine honest truthful thick-skinned
d creative imaginative inquisitive conscientious
e dishonest unreliable introvert trustworthy
(5 marks)

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4 Jenny has written a poem about her boyfriends. Complete 1–5 with the correct character adjectives.
The boys I love
I love my Bert And the lovely Patrick
He’s such an e………………. (1) Who’s very e……………… (4)
He likes to be the centre of attention! Gets very excited about everything!
And I love Paul And finally Cliff
He’s very t……………….. (2) Who’s very i………………….. (5)
He always buys flowers on my birthday! And is always asking questions about my
boyfriends!!
And then there’s Nigel
He’s very l………………. (3)
Always finds answers to my problems! (5 marks)

5 
Tom is in charge of the tombola at the village fete. Circle the correct word to complete each
phrase a–e, then complete gaps 1–5 in the dialogue with a–e.
a starter’s/beginner’s luck d the luck of the pick/draw
b don’t push/pull your luck e by a stroke/blow of luck
c I’m afraid you’re outside/out of luck. (5 marks)
Customer: How do I play?
Tom: Put your hand in the box and choose a ticket. If, (1) …………. you
choose a good ticket, you win. If not, you lose. It’s all about being lucky.
It’s (2) ……………. – literally!
Customer: Here goes. Ah, number 101. Is that any good?
Tom: Yes. You’ve won the second prize. A bike.
Customer: It must be (3) ……………. . I’ve never played this game before. Can I buy
another ten tickets?
Tom: Yes. But (4) ……………. . This time you probably won’t win.
Customer: OK. I’ll just buy one. Number 66. Does that win?
Tom: No. (5) ……….. . You haven’t won.
Customer: Oh, hang on. It’s upside down. 99. Does that win?
Tom: Yes, you’ve won a holiday! You’re very lucky, aren’t you?
(5 marks)

6 Circle the correct prepositions in 1–5 to complete this character reference.


I am writing (1) on/at/in behalf of Tim Smith, who has applied to be a group leader at your
youth centre. Tim gets (2) at/in/on well with young people and is used (3) for/at/to organising
sports and other activities. Moreover, when it comes (4) for/at/to making decisions, he is very
decisive. I therefore have no hesitation (5) in/on/at recommending Tim.
(5 marks)

7 
Decide which tenses are shown in bold in 1–5 below.
1 She’ll be preparing for the exam all next week. …………………..
2 I was walking into town when I saw them at the restaurant. …………………..
3 The film had already started by the time we got there. …………………..
4 My sister’s been learning Spanish since her trip there last year. …………………..
5 We’re always trying to work hard and please our teacher. …………………..
(10 marks) Total:   /50

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Advanced Result: Unit 1 Test Answer Key
1 a 2 6 1 on
b 6 2 on
c 1 3 to
d 9 4 to
e 7 5 in
f 5 (5 marks)
g 8
h 10 7 1 Future Continuous
i 3 2 Past Continuous
j 4 3 Past Perfect Simple
(10 marks) 4 Present Perfect Continuous
5 Present Continuous
2 1 b (10 marks)
2 c
3 b
4 c
5 b
(5 marks)

3 a vague
b sensible
c thick-skinned
d conscientious
e introvert
(5 marks)

4 1 extrovert
2 thoughtful
3 logical
4 enthusiastic
5 inquisitive
(5 marks)

5 a beginner’s
b push
c out
d draw
e stroke
(5 marks)

1 e
2 d
3 a
4 b
5 c
(5 marks)

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