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Short Test Unit 9 Test 1A

Unit 9 Test 1A
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Read the sentences and cross out as many words as possible to create correct colloquial
omissions.
1 ‘Hi Dave! Was your weekend OK?’ ‘The weather wasn’t great.’
2 ‘Do you need some help with that?’ ‘Yes, please, if you don’t mind helping.’
3 ‘Are you alright?’ ‘I’m just very late for school. I missed the bus.’
4 ‘Have you got visitors?’ ‘My Mum’s cousin is visiting from Australia.’
5 ‘How’s Amanda feeling?’ ‘She’s not great. She’s got a cold, I think.’

Mark __/5

2 Rewrite the sentences using verb + noun phrases that include the words in brackets.
1 I think you need to talk to Zoe about your argument. (have)
________________________________________________________
2 Leona hinted that her birthday was coming up. (drop)
_________________________________________________________
3 I asked Malcolm to call me about the party. (give)
_________________________________________________________
4 Mum’s gone upstairs to rest. (have)
_________________________________________________________
5 I’ve decided to study Art at university. (make)
_________________________________________________________

Mark __/5

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Short Test Unit 9 Test 1A

Vocabulary
3 Complete the sentences with expressions including the words below.
breathe strict juicy keep word
1 I shouldn’t really repeat this, because Macy told me in the _____________________, but did
you know she’s dumped Greg?
2 Well, I’d like to _______________ wraps for as long as possible, until we’re absolutely sure.
3 Don’t get angry with me! I haven’t ______________________ about it to anybody.
4 OK. This goes no further, because if _______________ that the president is in hospital people
will get very worried.
5 Oooh! I’ve just heard some _________________ from Angelina. Just wait until I tell you!

Mark __/5

4 Choose the correct answer.


1 The ____________ reason for her trip was a scientific conference, but I suspect she has a
secret agenda.
A obscure B indiscreet C ostensible D innate
2 It’s a completely ______________ painting. I don’t know why anyone would buy it.
A impudent B nondescript C ruthless D prodigious
3 My brother has a seemingly ______________ ability to mimic accents and voices. He’s just
always been able to do it.
A innate B scandalised C grimy D resourceful
4 He looked around the small, _______________ little hotel room and suddenly felt awfully
homesick.
A outraged B rousing C dingy D juicy
5 The newspaper printed all kinds of ___________________ stories about the actor, and had to
pay a fortune in damages.
A scandalised B flimsy C propaganda D scandalous

Mark ___/5
Total ___/20

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Short Test Unit 9 Test 2A

Unit 9 Test 2A
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets.
1 Thank you for your entry. The competition results _______________________ as soon as the
judges have made their decision. (announce)
2 Careful! Don’t sit there – that bench ____________________________. (just / paint)
3 There’s been a theft at the college, and all the lockers ___________________________ at the
moment. (search)
4 These club meetings are so boring! The same topics ________________________ every single
time! (discuss)
5 Have you heard the news? The old library building ___________________ and turned into a
shopping centre. The plans are on display at the Town Hall. (knocked down)

Mark __/5

2 Rewrite these sentences in a suitable passive form. Use the words below and a suitable
adverb.
report believe accept say consider
1 Many people now realise that the man was wrongly accused.
It ________________________________________________________.
2 The newspapers often report that knife crime is increasing.
Knife crime ________________________________________________________.
3 Many people all over the world think that he is a genius.
He _________________________________________________________.
4 People frequently remark that this is one of the prettiest villages in the country.
This ________________________________________________________.
5 Local residents have a strong conviction that the spring water has healing properties.
The spring water _______________________________________________.

Mark __/5

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Short Test Unit 9 Test 2A

Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct answer.
1 Why don’t you ask Uncle Larry for a loan? He’s __________ in money.
A rolling B made C running D splashed
2 I think the seriousness of the situation only __________ on me when the police arrived.
A took B landed C dawned D gained
3 Well, you know they say that money ____________ but wealth whispers!
A shouts B speaks C says D talks
4 What I think is dangerous, is when speculation comes __________ as the truth.
A wrapped B packaged C posted D labelled
5 The public ____________ for gossip and scandal encouraged the worst excesses of journalism.
A diet B fuel C hungry D appetite

Mark __/5

Everyday English
4 Complete the dialogue by writing one word in each gap.
A Look at this photo. Do you think it’s real?

B Well, this part looks very air-brushed, which 1_________ me to think that it’s been modified.
A Yes, I agree. And the people around aren’t reacting at all, which would 2___________ to the fact
that it’s been photo-shopped.
B I think you’re right. In fact, I’d 3__________ the elephant has just been copied and pasted. For
that reason, I 4____________ that the whole thing is a fake.
A Hmmm, it’s such an obvious fake, though. I 5___________ it that we are supposed to notice,
and it’s intended as a sort of joke.
B I suppose so.

Mark __/5
Total: ___/20

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