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Exit test Units 1–12 Upper-Intermediate FOURTH EDITION

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of

the verb in brackets. 4 Very
y
of the people in my class have heard
1 I’m convinced we ’ll all pass (all, pass) the exam at the of Hawking before.
end of the year. a little
2 She’s not used to (call) by her b a
married name yet. little c
few
3 (you, eat) my biscuits? There are only
d a few
a couple of them left.
5 Nobody’s seen Mike
4 People under 18 (not allow) to
enter the bar. . a a week
b for last week
5 How come they (get) lost
c since last
yesterday? They have sat nav in their car.
week d a week
6 In the cinema, I soon realized I ago
(see) the film once before.
6 If you in my position, would you do the same
7 (finish) dinner, we all helped with for me?
the washing-up.
a are
8 ‘Can I come in?’ ‘I’d rather (you, b were
wait) in the lounge.’ c had
9 He was tired and dirty because he d had been
(garden) outside. 7 bedrooms are furnished in a different
10 If we (not skip) revising beforehand, style. a Each
we (know) the answers in the test b Every
last week. c All the
11 I (not suppose) you’re free to d The whole
come with me right now? 8 I really have no idea what for

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b does he do
2 Choose the correct option. c does
he d he
1 Since we moved to a new neighbourhood, I
do
the bus to school every day.
9 Who was man I saw you speaking to yesterday
a take
morning?
b ’ve been
taking c used to a this
take b a
d ’m taking c any
d that
2 We’ll just keep it a secret until they
10 If only we the wrong turning an hour
out. a find
ago! a don’t take
b ’ll find
c ’re finding b didn’t take
d found c hadn’t taken
d weren’t
3 All my life I’ve always wanted to to
taken
fly. a can
11 Last night I met someone changed my life
b could
c able forever. a which
d be able b that
c who
d –

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12 ‘Look! That’s our teacher, Mr Furst, over there.’ b don’t think she’s
‘It c ’m not thinking she’s d
be him. He died last year.’ ’m thinking she isn’t
a mustn’t
b doesn’t have
to c shouldn’t
d can’t
13 you pass me that box, please?
a Will
b Shall
c Might
d May
14 ‘We went to Kylie’s party last night.’ ‘Did you?
like?’ a How was it
b What was it
c What it
was d How it
was
15 Everything that I at the moment is right here
in this room.
a own
b ’m
owning c ’m
owned d
’ve owned
16 The boss gave us an extra day off, was really nice
of him.
a what
b which
c that
d it
17 In my childhood, a monument where
the supermarket is now.
a used to stand
b would stand
c used to
standing d has
been standing
18 ‘Here! I’ve got you a sandwich.’ ‘You
bothered. I’m not hungry at all.’
a mustn’t
have b didn’t
have to c
needn’t have d
wouldn’t have
19 I usually like the way Jen dresses but I dressed
for the occasion today.
a think she isn’t

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20 I get up at six every morning when I was at

primary school.
a didn’t
must b
mustn’t
c hadn’t to
d didn’t have to
21 You’ve made hardly mistakes in this
exercise. a no
b none
c a
ny
d
som
e

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3 Choose the correct option. Put a tick (✓) at the end

of the line if both options are correct.
1 My family would / used to spend our holidays in
Devon when I was a kid. ✓
2 How come / about you don’t like sugar in your coffee?

3 Bruce always tells / ’s always telling stupid

jokes at parties.
4 When I was younger, I wasn’t let / allowed to
stay out until midnight.
5 If I was / were his friend, I’d tell him exactly
what I thought about him.
6 When you move to another country, you’re
likely / bound to feel homesick now and
then.
7 She offers me home-made cake every / each time I
visit her.
8 We had to stay up all night, but we succeeded /
managed
to finish it all on time.
9 I stood up, felt / feeling dizzy all of a sudden.
10 Jess was reading / had read a thriller on the plane but
she fell asleep in the middle of the story.
11 As a teenager, I played / was playing volleyball
for five years.
12 Have you been / got used to your new school yet?

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4 Use the correct form of put, make, take, do, or get 6 If you wanted to up your own
with an item from the list to make an expression to business, you would need to take out a loan.
complete the sentences. There are two extra items in
7 Sheila applied for the manager’s job, but the company
the list.
her down because she didn’t have the

a big thing out of it in

business
touch into account
for granted
me a it
favour
easy
take it or leave it ourour
meeting
own thing
with aon
break
a brave face responsibility

experience.
1 This is the best deal I can offer you. It’s up to you to 8 I’m not sure I’d be able to do my car if
take it or leave it. it ever broke down.
2 We’ve been working for hours now, and I think we 9 The others weren’t able to go, so Carl decided to set
alone.
10 If public transport were free, we could do
with those expensive security gates on the
underground.
11 I’ve been meaning to ring you, but I haven’t got
could really . to it yet.
3 Often you only realize how many things you 3 The robbers made with the stolen money
when you lose them. without getting caught.
4 I’m afraid I won’t be able to 4 I don’t really know what my students get
today. Can we reschedule? to when I’m not in the classroom.
5 If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to 5 Mum was all put when she found out I’d
. used her credit card.
6 Naturally, I was scared before my therapy, but I
and decided to go through with it.
7 Could you and pick up my
package from the post office on your way home?
8 Our expenses need to be
when you’re calculating profitability.
9 My doctor told me to avoid stress and try to
for a while.
10 We don’t want to join the company Christmas
party, we instead later next week.
11 Although it was your mistake, you
and worked hard to put things right.

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5 Complete the sentences with one word only in each gap.

1 Sorry I said you were clumsy. I take it back – you’re
not clumsy at all.
2 We don’t have explanations for a lot of events in
history, but I don’t usually into all
those conspiracy theories about them.

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6 Complete the text with a word formed from the

word in brackets.

Very few people know about the (1) amazing (amaze)

1 point for each correct answer adventure of a certain Estella Cook in Oxford. Ms Cook 10
worked in the town centre as a (2) (beauty) at a
cosmetics shop in Cornmarket. The 28th September 2007 was
a dull, rainy Friday. It promised to be a fairly (3)
(event) day – a day when
nothing interesting would happen at all. But at 10.24 a.m.
the phone rang, and a (4) (sense) male voice said:
‘Estella Cook. If you marry me, I’ll make you rich and
happy beyond your wildest dreams.’ Now, Estella Cook was
poor, lonely, and unhappy, so after only a moment’s
(5) (hesitate), she agreed to
meet the mysterious man in the Nosebag Café after
work. Estella’s first (6) (impress) made all
her suspicions disappear immediately. The man looked
simply
(7) (resist) and Estella fell in love there and
then. She knew she was foolish, but she didn’t feel guilty
about her irresponsible (8) (behave). After a
good
heart-to-heart, the man invited Estella to his home. She
knew she should have been more (9) (caution) but
she didn’t care. When they arrived at the enormous villa
in North Oxford, it took her breath away – is this really
where she was going to live? Sadly, no. Estella soon
discovered that the villa was a (10) (haunt)

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7 Choose the correct word. B I was wondering how many flats you’ve seen. /
1 The average life expectation / assumption / expectancy Which one? / You saw how many?
in Mali is 51.37 years. 7 A You must be really tired.
2 I love exploring the authentic side of cities, away B Lucky you! / You can say that again! / What a pain!
from the obvious tourist spots / flecks / points. I’m absolutely exhausted.
3 The members of the team had high hopes for 8 A I think you should leave your job now and find
the expedition, but I remained extensively / a new one.
highly / absolutely sceptical of our success. B I just couldn’t help it. / I would if I could. / I
4 After a natural disaster, a lot of people lose their wouldn’t do that if I were you.
homes and end up sleeping rough / humble / tough 9 A Carl must be about 55 now.
in the streets. B Is he, really? / Must he? / What about?
5 Celebrities often turn / get / take a bad press, but 10 A Every time I have some urgent work on
many of them use their fame to bring attention to the computer, it breaks down.
real issues in society. B Give me a break! / Typical! / What a waste of time!
6 My husband is insanely / miraculously / 11 A Have a good weekend!
painstakingly jealous. I’m not even allowed to speak B My pleasure. / Just the way I like it. /
to another man, let alone work with him. Same to you, too!
7 We were all disappointed when they decided to put the
least experienced person in responsibility / burden / 1 point for each correct answer 10
charge of the whole project.
8 In every drop of water, there is a(n) impassable 9 Translate the sentences.
/ pretentious / mindboggling number of 1 I’d love to help you but I’ve got my hands full at the
bacteria. moment.
9 The company has branches in several towns, but the
top / head / home office is in Cheltenham. 2 There’s no point in applying for the job – I
10 Karen was very excited / delighted / thrilled to find out wouldn’t stand a chance.
she’d got the dream job she’d always wanted.
3 I kind of expected it to be right in the centre of the city.
11 The band’s latest album became an overnight record
/ model / success.
4 We were just passing and we thought we’d drop in.
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6 A We saw ninety-four flats before we decided on
8 Choose the correct phrases. which one to buy.
1 A Did you hear about Mike from school becoming
a property tycoon?
B That’s a drag. / You’re kidding! / Something’s come
up.
2 A Lauren’s moved to California.
B Has she? Good for her! / I can’t wait. / Let me see.
3 A Could I have a glass of orange juice,
please? B Sure. I’ll just get that for you. /
Have a drink.
/ Bon appetit.
4 A Can I talk to you for a minute,
Jerry? B Can you? / What about? /
How long?
5 A You’ll send me an email when you arrive, right?
B I certainly will. / That’s as maybe. / How kind of

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5 I hope you don’t mind me contacting you from out

of the blue like this.

6 I’m sorry to bother you but do you happen to know

the way to the bus station?

7 We were beginning to lose hope but I always knew

you’d swing it for us.

8 Please bear with me while I look up the exact details.

9 She just doesn’t feel up to going out tonight.

10 The point I’m trying to make is that you should

grasp every moment.

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