CAMBRIDGE GLOBAL ENGLISH 9: END OF UNIT 1 TEST
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End of Unit 1 test
Vocabulary 1
Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the sentences below.
Write the correct word or phrase in each sentence. There is one extra word or phrase that you do not
need to use.
discuss sharing get into trouble distracts
encourage tell you off explaining interrupt
concentrate chat supposed compare
Example:
0 I love it when the teacher gives us time to …………..
discuss our ideas with classmates.
1 You need to listen carefully when the teacher is …………………………
explaining how to do an activity.
sharing
2 Some experts think that ………………………… your ideas with someone else helps you learn.
3 We are allowed to talk about work in class but not to …………………………
chat about other things.
4 I find it very hard to …………………………
concentrate on my work if there’s lots of noise in the classroom.
5 It’s very rude to …………………………
interrupt someone while they’re talking.
6 All students are …………………………
supposed to behave well while they are in school.
7 If you do something bad at school, the teacher will probably …………………………
tell you off .
distracts
8 I can’t listen to music when I’m doing homework because it really ………………………… me.
9 I often …………………………
compare my answers with another student’s work to see if they are the same.
10 You will …………………………
get into trouble if you are late for school or for a class.
[Total: 10 marks]
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Grammar 1
Make the -ing form of the verbs in the box and use them to complete the sentences.
speak go read have do sit
Example:
0 I really enjoy………………
speaking with my classmates about our work in lessons.
11 I don’t mind ………………..
doing homework, as long as it doesn’t take too long!
12 I learn more by ………………..
reading about something than listening to information about it.
13 I don’t like ………………..
sitting next to Samuel in class because he never stops talking!
Having
14 ……………….. several breaks during the school day is a really good idea.
15 I walked to school this morning instead of ………………..
going on the bus.
[Total: 5 marks]
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Grammar 2
There is one mistake in each of the sentences below. Correct the sentences by crossing out the
incorrect word and writing the correct one in the space given.
Example:
0 My dad check if I have any homework every day after school. …………
checks .
16 When are you go on holiday this year? ………………..
go -> going
17 I doesn’t get homework every day – maybe three or four times a week. ………………..
doesn't -> don't
study -> studying
18 We are study the areas of shapes in maths at the moment. ………………..
19 They has PE lessons twice a week so need to remember to take their PE kit to
school. ………………..
has -> have
20 My brother and I are always lose our PE socks, so Mum has to buy us new ones every
few weeks. ………………..
losing
[Total: 5 marks]
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Vocabulary 2
Read the sentences about character and behaviour.
For each question, circle the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example:
0 Someone who is ………… finds it difficult to do what someone tells them.
A rude B patient C disobedient.
21 If you are a ………. person, you like looking after other people.
A caring B fun C defiant
22 My mum is very ………., so she really loves things like painting and writing poetry.
A responsible B gracious C creative
23 A ………. person is someone who is kind and helpful.
A uncaring B considerate C responsible
24 My grandparents are really ………., so always help other people when they can.
A defiant B kind C rebellious
25 Don’t be so ……….! It’s a bit rude to say things like that!
A respectful B civil C cheeky
26 Someone who is ………. is good at accepting delays and problems without becoming upset
or annoyed.
A patient B cheeky C caring
27 My sister is so ………. – she always remembers to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
A bad-mannered B ambitious C polite
28 One of my cousins is very ………. – he’s often in trouble at school because he doesn’t follow
the rules.
A considerate B rebellious C cheeky
29 A ………. person behaves in a grown-up way and tries to do what’s best in every situation.
A responsible B defiant C disrespectful
30 Someone who is ………. is very enjoyable to be with and entertains everyone who spends
time with them.
A polite B civil C fun
[Total: 10 marks]
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Grammar 3
Use a word from the box to complete the present passive sentences. There are four extra words that
you do not need to use.
are not is for tell
does thought to told thinks
Example:
0 Children …………
are sometimes asked to tidy up their bedrooms.
told
31 We are often ……………….. that teenagers are rude and disrespectful.
32 Every student ………………..
is expected to follow the rules whilst at school.
33 Teenagers are often ………………..
though to be very impatient.
34 Many teenagers are encouraged ………………..
to talk about their problems.
35 We’re afraid that glass is ………………..
not recycled at this centre.
[Total: 5 marks]
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Grammar 4
Complete the second sentence using the present continuous passive so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence.
Example:
Someone is interviewing my favourite singer on TV!
My favourite singer …………………………
is being interviewed on TV!
36 A construction company is building a new football stadium near my house.
A new football stadium …………………………………………..
is being built near my house.
37 My aunt is designing the costumes for our school play.
are being designed
The costumes for our school play ………………………………………….. by my aunt.
38 A famous artist is giving a talk at our school today.
A talk …………………………………………..
is being given at our school today by a famous artist.
39 Teenagers everywhere are using homework apps on their phones.
Homework apps on phones …………………………………………..
are being used by teenagers everywhere.
40 Someone is repairing this website so please try again later.
is being repaired
Please try again later because this website ………………………………………….. .
[Total: 5 marks]
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