Review (Units 1–3): Language Test A

Grammar
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verbs in brackets.
1 When I            (arrive) at the venue,
the play            (start) and my friends
(think) of going ahead without me.
2 He has been competing for many years and
felt his efforts needed            encourage me to play the game because she
(recognise). Eventually he ended up
(win) a medal only            (find out)
later it was the bronze.
3 One thing that has enabled me           
(succeed) as a writer is keeping an ideas
book. Everyone should consider           
(keep) one. The more you write them down,
the            (creative) you become.
When I was at primary school I (4) would /
used to love playing games and my favourite
was a spelling game. My grandmother gave
me the game and taught me how (5) play / to
play it when I was five. I liked it straightaway
because I kept (6) to win / winning. I
practised thinking out loud while I (7) was
spelling / spelled the words and won a
plastic coin every time I did it correctly. I
made me so happy, it was (8) as if / like I
was winning a real coin. My mother used to
saw it (9) as / like a chance to teach me
reading as well. Happy memories!
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___/9

Task 2

Choose the correct words to complete the

text. Sometimes both options are
possible.

Do you have memories that you wish you

could play back?

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Task 1

Complete the sentences with a suitable Task 2

word or phrase.
Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
10 As            as she’s concerned, the
really embarrassing incident didn’t happen.
She has tried really hard to            out 13 She is talented            web designing
the memory of everyone laughing at her, and has revamped our social media pages.
but whenever she hears that song it
14 I have contacted the council several times
her of what she did.
about the issue and I am thoroughly fed up
11 This competition is not for the            their excuses.
-hearted. You have to fight fiercely
15 He says he is still weighing            the
otherwise your opponents will be able to
pros and cons of the options we have given
get the            of you and when it
him.
comes to the finals you have to           
to the occasion. 16 He seemed to think he could show up for
training            will.
12 I was really impressed by the story of the
homeless man who            his life 17 The workshop is for those who want to get
around. He joined a theatre workshop and published, but are not            the know
the skills he developed made a massive
. I can’t praise him            for his 18 His suggestion about the community
determination. project didn’t go            very well.

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Use of English
Task 1

Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in
the same line.

The Trust Scheme

Do you know of a successful project that has had a great impact in your community?

Do you know someone who has created an (19)            volunteering project in INSPIRE

your community? This award gives an opportunity to nominate a person or a project that

they think deserves to be (20)            . For many, making time for volunteering is a
RECOGNISE

near (21)            . It can be (22)            easy to lose sight of something that
POSSIBLE, ASTONISH

you really want to do because other things take priority. That’s why it’s important to

appreciate people for (23)            to projects that do something great for the COMMIT

community. If you know someone who has (24)            spent endless hours SELF

supporting a good cause or managed a (25)            project that has changed your TRIUMPH

community, please take time to make a nomination. The shortlisted (26)           
NOMINATE

will be invited to the award ceremony at the National museum.

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Task 2

Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence
using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

27 As a result of playing his latest video game, Ben was late for his training.

BEEN

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 Ben was late for his training because                      latest video game.

28 There weren’t any tickets left when John arrived at the cinema.

GONE

All the tickets                      got to the cinema.

29 It looks like the team building workshop has moved to Saturday.

APPEARS

The team building workshop                      to Saturday.

30 First Kate identified the issue, and then she found some solutions.

WENT

After identifying the issue, Kate                      some solutions.

31 I think Ben hates his neighbourhood from the way he speaks about it.

IF

Ben speaks about his neighbourhood                      .

32 We all agreed that the company would host the charity event.

IN

We                      that the company would host the charity event.

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Total: ___/50

Answer Key
Review (Units 1–3)
Language Test A
Grammar

1 arrived, had started, had been thinking

2 to be recognised, winning, to find out

3 to succeed, keeping, more creative

Task 2

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4 used to

5 to play

6 winning

7 spelled/spelling

8 as if

9 as

Vocabulary

Task 1

10 far, block, reminds

11 faint, better, rise

12 turned, difference, enough

Task 2

13 at

14 with

15 up

16 at

17 in

18 down

Use of English

Task 1

19 inspirational/inspiring

20 recognised

21 impossibility

22 astonishingly

23 committing

24 selflessly

25 triumphant

26 nominees

Task 2

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(2 points for each correct part.)

27 he had been // playing his

28 had gone / by the time/when John

29 appears to // have moved

30 went on // to find

31 as if he // hates it

32 were all // in agreement

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Review (Units 1–3): Language Test B
Grammar
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
1 She            (work) as a film director for a few
years when she            (win) her first award,
something she            (dream) of for years.
2 I can’t stand            (train) so hard anymore
and I regret            (sign) the contract now. I
have arranged            (discuss) my situation
with my agent.
3 As you know she            (work) on a new
book and has a few more stories            (line
up). She is by far the            (talented) of the
two sisters.
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Task 2
Choose the correct words to complete the text.
Sometimes both options are possible.
Do you have any memories that you wish you
could play back?
When I was five, I spent a lot of time (4) to play /
playing the Leap Frog Spelling game with my
grandmother. That year I (5) had practised / had
been practising how to read and the game helped
me (6) show / to show my parents how much I had
learned. I was very young but I took it very seriously
(7) as if / like I was on the stage of a national spelling
competition. My mother (8) would play / was playing
the judge’s role with my younger sister sitting on her
lap clapping. We saw it (9) as / like a family game.
Happy memories!
___/6
Vocabulary
Task 1
Complete the sentences with a suitable word or
phrase.
10 My husband has            memory. Although
he            faces and remembers names, he
chooses not to store that information, so I often
have to            his memory somehow.
11 Seeing the glass            full might make you
happier, but won’t solve your problems. Sooner or
later you have to            the music. The most
important thing is, if all else            , you still
have the opportunity to play for your local team.
12 The coach said that the players had to
sacrifices for the team such as taking out
opponents. In his opinion, nothing could be taken
for            because opportunities for scoring
goals are rare and it is important to stay on top of
the            .
___/9
Task 2
Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
13 His addiction            playing computer
games is concerning.
14 In all action movies, the hero always comes
on top.
15 Holding            a job can be very difficult
while also training professionally.
16 He remained undecided            the options
offered to him.
17 She was listening very carefully to what he was
saying about winning an argument, hanging
his every word.
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come            play in the finals.

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Use of English
Task 1
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Sports Personality

We are inviting you to nominate a sportsperson whose achievements have inspired

you or you believe their actions have impacted people and communities (19)            . POSITIVE

Successful sportspeople can have an impact on the (20)            of the general sport VITAL

and activities of communities. Therefore, the award aims to recognise an (21)            EXCEPT

sportsperson whose drive and commitment has played a key role in (22)            DEFINE

athleticism or an electrifying figure whose actions have injected excitement and (23)            ENTHUSE

into community sport. There is also an award for an athlete whose (24)            and RESILIENT

determination has been exemplary. So it is time to nominate the person you think has made

an (25)            difference to people’s lives in your area. The shortlisted nominees will be CALCULATE

invited to an award ceremony where the winners will be celebrated in the best way (26)            . IMAGINE

___/8

Task 2
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

27 When she noticed I wasn’t at college, Jane called me.

HAD

Jane called me because                      at college.

28 It was interesting for them to see how he had trained for the competitions.

WAY

They were                      trained for the competitions.

29 Both of them are too young for making such an important decision.

ENOUGH

Neither                      make such an important decision.

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30 My sister doesn’t like me to ask questions when she is working.

STAND

My sister                      questions when she is working.

31 There are some charities like Shelter that take care of the homeless.

AS

Charities                      the homeless.

32 It seems that her training for the competition has been consistent.

LIKE

She                      training consistently for the competition.

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Total: ___/50

Language Test B
Grammar
Task 1

1 had been working, won, had been dreaming/had dreamed

2 training, signing, to discuss

3 is working/has been working, lined up, more talented

Task 2

4 playing

5 had been practising

6 show/to show

7 as if

8 would play

9 as

Vocabulary

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Task 1

10 selective, recognises, jog

11 half, face, fails

12 make, granted, game

Task 2

13 to

14 out

15 down

16 about

17 on/onto

18 into

Use of English
Task 1

19 positively

20 vitality

21 exceptional

22 (re)defining

23 enthusiasm

24 resilience

25 incalculable

26 imaginable

Task 2

(2 points for each correct part.)

27 she noticed // I hadn’t been

28 interested in // the way he had

29 of them is // old enough to

30 can’t stand me // asking (her)

31 such as Shelter // take care of/look after

32 looks like // she has been

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Review (Units 4–6): Language Test A
Grammar 11 He intended to say that the project could not be
saved.
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of MEANT
the verbs in brackets.
What                      the project could
not be saved.

1 This is a very good sales pitch; I think you 12 It seems that it was the lack of funds that forced the
(get) it spot on. company to abandon its new marketing strategy.

2 No one is            (discuss) the script until it WHAT

has been approved.
Owing                      lack of funds, the
3 If the show            (delay), we’d be home now. company had to abandon its new marketing
strategy.
4 Lecturers            (campaign) for equal pay for
over a month. ___/6

5 The summer sales            (finish) by this time

next week.

6 If they had taken into account customers’ purchasing

power, they            (produce) such pricy
products.

7 Perhaps I ought            (know) that the price

of oil would fall.

8 This time next month we            (run) our own

business.

9 We            (have) these issues, if you had

listened in the first place.

___/9

Task 2
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a
similar meaning to the first sentence using the
word given. Do not change the word given. Use
between three and six words.

10 People who copy our products have been banned

by the company.

IMPOSED

The company                      people

who copy our products.

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Vocabulary
Task 1
Read the sentences and complete the gaps with
one word only.
13 Although she is very famous, Ann is a           
cry from your typical celebrity.
14 Kaia is the spitting            of her super model
mum.
15 As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges I
face is how to stand out from the            .
16 Unfortunately, the entire stock is going under the
hammer at the next auction at a            price.
17 There’s a difference between being generous and
being a            touch; the latter is easy prey.
18 She is selling everything apart from a few items that
hold sentimental            .
19 In some countries, people are very hospitable and
go to great            to look after their guests.
20 The way he treated me was shocking; I thought I
him through and through.
21 He thought he could get away with           
such a whopper but he was caught out in the end.
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Task 2
Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
22 This brand has always been synonymous
luxury and elegance.
23 Some fake products are so good, they’re almost
identical            the real thing.
24 He is a very famous actor and there’s nowhere he
can go            being recognised.
25 He has been hanging            several
collectible items hoping that they will be worth a
fortune in the future.
26 It is a very short and confusing advert; before the
viewer has taken            everything that
happens on screen, it is over.
27 The company has attempted to put            a
brave front despite recent media reports about how
they treat their staff.
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Use of English
Task 1
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word only.

When did it all start?

Back in my grandparents’ days, it was assumed that the key factor in marketing a product was (28)           
quality; everything was made to be durable. And just (29)            all other consumers at that time, my
grandparents valued this and, believe it or (30)            , they still own the same kitchen appliances they bought
nearly forty years ago.

But fast forward forty years, (31)            have changed and marketing has almost (32)            to do with
the product. It is the customer (33)            has become the driving force (34)            all business
strategies. Technological developments and economic growth have played a vital role in transforming all aspects of
(35)            lives including industries. The irony of it (36)            is that the goal of manufacturers is not to
make something that lasts for years to come and this is (37)            business is today.

___/10

Task 2
Read the article and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Mystery of Moriarty

We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor
Moriarty. This (38)       experience is inspired by popular Sherlock Holmes novels; one of fiction’s most beloved
characters. While (39)       the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty, you will step experience (40)      
dangers. Be prepared to get yourself into (41)       by wearing a hat, coat and other Sherlock costumes. You may
get (42)       in a murder case or be gathering intelligence to find a missing person. Whatever the mission is, you
should try to (43)       it with Dr Watson’s help. The whole thing looks (44)       simple but is quite complex in
practice, so when you are (45)       a situation, think about multiple ways it could (46)       in the end.

You will need about 3–4 hours. It will start with a (47)       at the venue. All you need is to get a group of your
friends together and show up at the venue.

38 A candid B authentic C unsettling D immersive

39 A tracking down B bringing in C covering up D holding up

40 A undeniable B unreasonable C unrealistic D unimaginable

41 A character B disguise C deception D fantasy

42 A captured out B caught up C held up D embarked upon

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43 A stay away from B come up to C get out of D watch out for

44 A deceptively B obviously C actually D visibly

45 A confronted with B brought in C taken in D put out

46 A come up B make out C turn out D give in

47 A background B briefing C discussion D narration

___/10

Total: ___/50

Answer Key
Review (Units 4–6)
Language Test A
Grammar

Task 1

1 have got/got 2 to discuss 3 hadn’t been delayed 4 have been campaigning 5 will have finished/will be finished

6 wouldn’t have produced 7 to have known 8 will be running 9 wouldn’t be having/have

Task 2

10 has imposed/a ban on 11 he meant (to say)/was that 12 to what/seems to be a

Vocabulary

Task 1

13 far 14 image 15 crowd 16 knock-down 17 soft 18 value 19 lengths 20 knew 21 telling Task 2 22 with

23 to 24 without 25 onto 26 in 27 on

Use of English

Task 1

28 its/the 29 like 30 not 31 things 32 nothing 33 who 34 behind 35 our 36 all 37 how

Task 2

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38 D 39 A 40 D 41 A 42 B 43 C 44 A 45 A 46 C 47 B

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Review (Units 4–6): Language Test B
Grammar                      the director who, in turn,
looked to me for answers.
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of 11 Our approaches to marketing are the only different
the verbs in brackets. thing.

DIFFER

1 Negotiations between lecturers and the government The only point where
(go on) for several months.
                     our approaches to
2 After I            (speak) to the shop manager, I marketing.
will decide whether to keep my collection or sell it.
12 The story will always be relevant regardless of
3 If I            (lose) the receipt, I could get a when the movie is aired.
refund now; I’m so annoyed!
MATTER
4 I don’t know why she            (get) wound up
                     been aired, the story will
with every comment I make.
always be relevant.
5 He            (watch) movies for twenty-four
___/6
hours by the end of today.

6 If he hadn’t used the company for dodgy dealings,

the company            (experience) a decline in
profitability now.

7 Those who share product information using social

media            (help) companies advertise their
brand much more easily.

8 The new stock            (arrive) by this time

tomorrow.

9 If the campaign were more organised, a lot more

people            (join).

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Task 2
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a
similar meaning to the first sentence using the
word given. Do not change the word given. Use
between three and six words.

10 His comments were for the director who, in turn,

looked to me for answers.

ADDRESSED
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Vocabulary
Task 1
Read the sentences and complete the gaps with
one word only.
13 Business relationships can be a struggle if the
parties are on a            wavelength.
14 There have been so many changes that I can’t get
my            round it all.
15 That boy is a            copy of his father.
16 Door-to- door sales people always look for
prey.
17 She has such an insatiable            to
succeed; it’s inspiring.
18 The sales figures are terrible and there’s just a
chance that they will improve in the coming weeks.
19 She is approachable or at least she           
you the impression that she is.
20 He is always looking for an opportunity to
a prank on people.
21 What this company offers its employees is a prime
of what start-up businesses should do.
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Task 2
Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
22 When it comes down to marketing, our strategy
needs to be consistent            the overall
company strategy.
23 A quest            a better education is the main
reason for students pursuing their study abroad.
24 He is a very experienced producer and I was
advised not to pass            the opportunity to
work with him.
25 It is always hard to make            whether
what he says is true or not.
26 Dedicated actors put time and effort to get
character for every single role.
27 Honestly, I am not making it            ; it is
based on a character that exists in real life.
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Use of English
Task 1
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word only.

When did it all start?

Back in my grandparent’s day, fashion didn’t change so fast (28)            it does these days. I take the (29)
stance as my friend, an experienced economist, who says that it is (30)            the pace of the technology that
has affected fashion than anything else. If you look (31)            , you will be surprised at (32)           
changes in fashion happened slowly in the past.

Product marketing was rather traditional (33)            word-of-mouth and magazines, but these days everything
is immediately shared and it (34)            seem that everyone is in the know. This fast-moving fashion market
needs (35)            more than traditional ways of marketing and that’s (36)            companies are
investing massively in interacting with customers through social media. They also have to keep up with the trends and
manage (37)            products to satisfy customer demand. So does fashion need to slow down?

___/10

Task 2
Read the article and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Mystery of Moriarty

We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor
Moriarty. You will be acting as Sherlock Holmes, the (38)       private detective created by Arthur Canon Doyle.
Accompanied by Dr Watson you will (39)       Victorian London in our especially designed venue for this bespoke
game. You will be (40)       the design and all the detail that has (41)       the construction of the place.

Holme’s (42)       with Moriarty is legendary, so we have attempted to give you a taste of that. Don’t expect a (43)
progression to the game that you can (44)       easily. The same as the great character, Holmes, it will be (45)
, but fascinating. This experience will require a (46)       of imagination, a group of friends and a fully charged
mobile phone. You will be (47)       a uniquely designed experience, that’s a promise!

38 A delusional B artificial C fictional D imagined

39 A get into B step into C forge into D turn into

40 A intrigued by B encouraged with C informed by D creative with

41 A taken up B made out C gone into D flooded in

42 A interaction B association C mannerism D semblance

43 A reasoning B comprehensive C persistent D logical

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44 A get away B buy into C bring in D follow along

45 A defining B unpredictable C identical D unforseeable

46 A leap B fringe C faint D strain

47 A immersed in B down to C flooded with D fitted in

___/10

Total: ___/50

Language Test B
Grammar
Task 1

1 have been going on 2 have spoken/speak 3 hadn’t lost 4 gets 5 will have been watching

6 wouldn’t be experiencing 7 are helping 8 will have arrived 9 would have joined/would join

Task 2

10 He addressed/his comments to 11 we differ/is in 12 No matter when/the movie has

Vocabulary
Task 1

13 different 14 head 15 carbon 16 easy 17 desire 18 faint / slim 19 gives 20 play 21 example

Task 2

22 with 23 for 24 up 25 out 26 into 27 up

Use of English
Task 1

28 as 29 same 30 more 31 back 32 how 33 through 34 does/would 35 much/far 36 why 37 their

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Task 2

38 C 39 B 40 A 41 C 42 A 43 D 44 D 45 B 6 A 47 C

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