TEST 7A (Unit 7)

NAME: ................................................................................................ DATE: .....................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................. MARK: ––––––
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Underline the odd one out.

1 wavy – slim – well-built – overweight 4 bald – curly – overweight – straight

2 wife – son – aunt – niece 5 grandpa – brother – father – daughter
3 elderly – young – plump – middle-aged
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2 Fill in: towering, heavy, traditional, tourist, environmentally, unique, amateur, long, petrified,
musical.

1 There are many popular …………………. 6 There is always …………………. traffic in

attractions in my city. the morning when I drive to work.
2 My cousin is playing the guitar in a(n) 7 …………………. wood is actually wood that
…………………. performance at the theatre has turned into stone.
tonight. 8 Many people follow the ways of their
3 The new building makes its own electricity ancestors and live a ………………….
so it is …………………. friendly. lifestyle.
4 My brother is a(n) …………………. 9 My dad works in one of the ………………..
geologist. He loves studying rocks in his skyscrapers in the City of London.
spare time. 10 They have to travel ………………….
5 This …………………. park is the only one of distances to find grazing land for their cattle.
its kind in the country.
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3 Underline the correct item.
1 Pat borrowed/lent her new skirt to her
sister.
2 I’m afraid you can’t change the shirt without
a receipt/recipe, madam.
3 To get to the gym you need to turn/pass
left.
Grammar
4 Put the adjectives in brackets in the comparative/superlative form.
1 Daniel is .....................................................
......................................... (slim) than Rob.
2 Mary’s house isn’t as ..................................
.................................................. (big) mine.
3 Jack lives in one of .....................................
................................................ (expensive)
neighbourhoods in London.
4 Tricia found asking for directions ...............
......................................................... (easy)
than using a map.
5 Bob is ................................................. (tall)
............................................ person I know.
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4 This flat is very expensive/cheap – I don’t
know if I can afford it.
5 John prefers to eat plain/fancy food so he
would rather stay at home than go to a
restaurant.
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6 Poppy is ......................................................
................ (good) at baking than Georgina.
7 The theatre is much ....................................
............................. (old) than the aquarium.
8 The skyscraper is as ...................................
...................................... (high) a mountain!
9 Carly has .....................................................
................................ (long) hair than all the
other girls in the class.
10 It would actually be .....................................
........................................... (fast) to walk to
the bank than to take the car.
Marks: ____
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5 Underline the correct item.

1 We took the bus to the museum because it 4 The tour round the museum was too/very
was enough/too far to walk. interesting.
2 Maria hasn’t got enough/too money to buy 5 The concert hall wasn’t large enough/really
a house. for everyone who wanted to see the show.
3 The restaurant was really/very great and
the food was delicious. Marks: ____
5×0.5 2.5

6 Fill in: who, whose or which.

1 That’s the lady ……………….. works in the 4 The flat ……………….. my sister bought is
post office. near the museum.
2 That’s the boy ……………….. dad owns the 5 That’s the cake ……………….. I ordered
pet shop. from the bakery.
3 He is the man …………….. lives next to me.
Marks: ____
5×0.5 2.5

Everyday English

7 Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate
responses by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).

1 X: How are you getting on in your new flat?

Y: ...............................................................

A That’s too bad.

B There’s a problem with the kitchen.
C I’m on the 5th floor.

2 X: ...............................................................
Y: I’m glad you like it.
A It’s very far away from the shops.
B The trouble is it’s far from work.
C It’s just what I had in mind.

3 X: What’s the problem?

Y: ...............................................................
X: That’s too bad.
A It couldn’t be better.
B It’s a quiet street. Marks: ____
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Reading
8 Read the information about the three people (1-3) and the four adverts (A-D). For
each person choose the accommodation that best suits their needs and write
the appropriate letter next to the person/people. One advert is extra and does
not match any of the people.
1 __________
Judy has been saving for three years to get a
place of her own and thinks she has enough
now to afford somewhere small. She is
looking for something in a central location
with easy access to public transport and a
park nearby to walk her dog.
2 __________
Jamie is starting a new job but doesn’t know
how long he might stay in the area. He would
like to move in somewhere straight away and
doesn’t want to have to buy any furniture.
Transport isn’t an issue as he has his own
car.
3 __________
Andy and Kim have decided to get a bigger
place which will give them more space for
their expanding family. They want to invest in
a property for the future and are searching
for something with a bit of land in a good
area for children.
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A TO RENT. 3rd floor 1 bed modern flat. Fully
furnished, this stylish accommodation
comes with all the modern conveniences
meaning that, once you move in, you will
feel right at home. The building also has
underground parking which is available for
an extra fee.
FOR SALE. This three bedroom house in
B
an extremely pleasant neighbourhood
boasts a large living room and kitchen as
well as a well-maintained garden. The
house is minutes away from a beautiful
park and one of the best schools in the
area.
C FOR SALE OR RENT. 1, 2 and 3 bed
unfurnished flats available to rent or buy.
Situated in a busy area where you can find
everything on your doorstep. Facilities
include private parking, a recreation
ground and 24 hour security surveillance.
There is a strict no pets policy in the
building.
D FOR SALE. This 1 bed flat in a new
building is ideal for first-time buyers. It is
part of a complex which includes shops, a
park and an on-site gym. The metro and
several bus stops are in walking distance
as well as a range of other services.
Marks: ____
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Listening

9 You are going to hear four people talking about their neighbourhoods. Read the
sentences below. Match the statements (A-E) to the speakers (1-4) and write the
appropriate letter (A, B, C, D or E) in the right box. You will hear the speakers
twice. One sentence is extra and does not match any of the speakers.

A It is necessary for me to travel some distance on a regular basis.

B I get bored with how quiet it is here.
C I sometimes miss the company of other people.
D People in my neighbourhood don’t seem to care about it.
E I would like to live in a place where no one knows me.

1 2 3 4
Marks: ____
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Writing

10 Write an email to your English-speaking e-friend (50-100 words) about the

neighbourhood you live in. In your email:
• describe the area
• explain how it has changed since you started living there
• state what you would like to be different

To: Tom@hotmail.co.uk
From: 2013@fastrmail.net
Subject: My neighbourhood

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Marks: ____
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