UNIT 5: Language Test A
Grammar 12 Apologies – I forgot (bring) my
football kit with me.
Task 1
13 Remember (get) some sponsors for
Choose the correct words to complete the
your charity swim.
sentences.
14 I tried (drink) an energy drink every
day but it didn’t make me feel any more energetic!
1 Dad’s arranged visit / to visit the Wimbledon Lawn
15 I think we should stop now (put on)
Tennis Museum next month.
our wet weather clothes.
2 I’m so glad you encouraged me to take / taking up
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snowboarding.
3 Sami goes for a fifteen-minute walk every weekend
so as maintaining / to maintain her fitness.
4 It’s difficult to get / get up at 5 a.m. on a dark
winter’s morning to go out running.
5 I’m not good at staying hydrated, but Mum makes me
drink / to drink six glasses of water a day.
6 It’s true that take / taking part is more important than
winning.
7 Joe’s tennis coach insists on him to have / having
one day of rest every week.
8 How did you feel when the PE instructor suggested
doing / to do a cross-country run?
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Task 2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
9 On the way to the dance studio, we stopped
(talk) to some friends.
10 Do you remember (tell) me about the
basketball match last night?
11 Millie doesn’t regret (book) a place on
the skiing course.
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Vocabulary 23 Dad keeps his golf on his office desk
so he can look at it every day.
Task 1
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Complete the sentences with these words.
athlete championship coordination opponent
spectator teammate teamwork trophy Task 2
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word
only.
16 Ted was disappointed about losing, but he knew his
was a much better player.
17 In multi-player games like football and basketball,
My sporting life …
is really important.
In my dreams I see myself as a top athlete, working
18 If you’re serious about becoming an ,
(24) every day and touring the world to
you’ll need to train for hours every day.
(25) off my impressive sports skills.
19 I’m hopeless at all ball games because my hand- I imagine a life where I take (26) world
eye isn’t good! class competitors and win every time. My coach can
(27) on me to stay at the top of my
20 In tennis doubles, it’s not uncommon for a player’s game, performing like a champion. I never turn (28)
brother or sister to be their . a challenge and in every championship I enter, I (29)
out all the competition with ease. However, that’s in my
21 Do you enjoy being a at the dreams. In reality, life isn’t quite like that and, despite
swimming galas or would you rather be taking part? my good intentions, I haven’t got (30) to
joining a gym yet.
22 Finally, after twenty-four matches, my team won the
and we all got a medal.
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Use of English
Task 1
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 two and five words, including the word given.
31 I prefer saving my money to spending it.
RATHER
I than spend it.
32 The physiotherapist said Mum ought to get a personal trainer.
BETTER
The physiotherapist said Mum a personal trainer.
33 In my opinion, you should work on your self-confidence, starting now.
TIME
In my opinion, on your self-confidence.
34 I’m sorry I entered the abseiling event last week!
REGRET
I the abseiling event last week!
35 James hasn’t gone to the gym for five years.
STOPPED
James five years ago.
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Task 2
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.
Get fit!
Whilst we can’t all be professional athletes, with a bit of (36) , ENCOURAGE
we can all improve our fitness surprisingly quickly. So, if you’re someone
who feels some (37) when you watch sport and see the top-class FRUSTRATE
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(38) of the competitors, why not do something about it? PERFORM
The first step is actually making the (39) to make a few changes to DECIDE
your habits and patterns of (40) . We’re talking here about a few BEHAVE
simple and (41) ideas which will make a difference. EXPENSE
For example, use the stairs instead of taking the lift, get off the bus one
stop earlier. I’m a (42) , but I’m sure these things are changes REAL
most of us can make, and the results can exceed your (43) . EXPECT
You will notice a difference very quickly. Try not to be too (44) , – PATIENT
your body needs to adjust over time, but you’ll see definite (45) before long. IMPROVE
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