TEST. UNIT 5

1 Vocabulary. Fill in the gaps with ONE word. 1) Although the technician was already overworked, he took on the additional work without complaint.2) Cookery shows break the mould with lively young chefs revealing the cherished tricks of their trade and provoking thousands of us to be more adventurous with our groceries.3) He is doing experimental work in the field of genetics.4) It was an interesting exhibition, but there was too much to take in at once.5) In spite of his injury, Richard will play in Saturday’s game.6) I can’t make out which one is you in this photograph. How long ago was it taken?7) I know it’s hard to stop smoking, but you’ll feel better in the long run.8) In order to ensure our company’s continued success we have to move with the times.9) Jamie wants to speak to me in private.10) My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.11) We were in limbo for weeks while the jury tried to make a decision in the case..12) When in a foreign country, you should always keep in mind that you are only a visitor.13) Which songs from the last year will stand the test of time?14) You’ll have to speak to Mr Green in person if you have a complaint.15) You´re blinding me with science with all that technological language. Just tell me in simple terms how to connect to the Internet. 2 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.1) .......... powered vehicles are quieter, cleaner and more economical to run than those powered by fossil fuels. Sun Sunlight Solar Sunray 2) Due to a slight technical .......... the concert will be starting half an hour late. catch drop hitch spill 3) How much was the initial .......... for the new equipment? outlook outcome outlay outbreak 4) During the war, the government .......... all news reports before they were published diagnosed examined treated vetted 5) How much was the initial .......... for the new equipment? outbreak outcome outlook outlay 6) I find the idea of experimenting on animals .......... . disagreeing distasteful objectionable objective 7) I prefer sugar in my coffee, thanks. I find .......... sweeteners leave a bitter aftertaste. artificial man-made take technical 8) In .......... we’d like you to leave. brief fast quick speed 9) It’s no good wishing to be younger – you can’t .......... the clock back. reinvent stand take turn 10) Keep everything on a flash drive. That way, if the computer .......... you won’t lose all your work. crashes smashes sticks stumps 11) Leo is .......... his keep by doing some chores around the house. creating earning making working 12) My sister always tries to ......... me by buying bigger and better things, outdistance outdo outgrow outrun 13) Read through the contract, and if you wish to ......... any changes, let me know. do have hold make 14) The area is well served by a wide range of fast food ........... ranging from burger bars to Indian takeaways. channels means openings outlets 15) The development of .......... technology has revolutionised industry. inform information informational informative 16) The first time I saw the Mona Lisa, I stood ........... until the security guard moved me along. confined reflected reserved transfixed 17) The guide book .......... up images of deserted beaches and blue lagoons. brought called conjured evoked 18) The hurricane is going to wreak .......... when it lands on the east coast. chaos damage destruction havoc 19) The Labour Party is divided into two broad ........... on the issue of the euro: those who want to enter the monetary union and those who do not. barracks camps regiments teams 20) The locals are locked in a bitter.......... with the government over the ownership of the land. battle feud fight warfare 21) The perfume was ........... of spring. evocative nostalgic provocative suggesting 22) The shop staff were ............. trained to deal with customer complaints. considerably highly supremely vastly 23) The traffic............. in the city gets worse during the summer. blockage congestion obstruction stoppage 24) They have extended the ......... for applications until the end of June. closure deadline end date finish 25) Urban ............. is causing the city to expand into the once peaceful surrounding countryside. congestion consumerism junk sprawl 26) Following his advice will do you a lot of ............ . advantage benefit gain good 3 Complete the sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. 1) The new sofa was bigger than the old one, so they had to rearrange the rest of the furniture. ARRANGE 2) He was dressed so shabbily that they wouldn’t let him in the restaurant. SHABBY3) If left unchecked, corrosion will eventually weaken the pipeline. CHECK 4) The first manned spacecraft ever to leave Earth orbit was Apollo 8. MAN5) Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. ENDURE6) Mistakes are an essential part of education. ESSENCE7) The child’s behaviour at the restaurant was unacceptable. BEHAVE8) The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future. WISE9) He tried to simplify the story for the younger audience. SIMPLE10) The scientist’s exploration of the jungle floor resulted in the discovery of a new kind of frog. EXPLORE11) She was cooking a meal while simultaneously holding a business meeting via her mobile phone. SIMULTANEOUS12) The worst job I had was working on an assembly line screwing caps on ketchup bottles. ASSEMBLE13) To win the game five-nil was a remarkable result for the home team. REMARK14) We need to rely more on wave power, wind power and other renewable sources of energy. NEW15) We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train. CONVENIENT 4 Choose the correct future forms to complete the sentences.1) By the time you arrive, I'll ........... working for two hours. have been be 2) Jack .......... a dinner party next Saturday is having will have 3) .......... at 9 tomorrow evening. I'll be studying I'll have studied 4) John hasn't eaten. - Don't worry .......... him a sandwich. I'll make I'm going to make 5) Look at those clouds! It ..........! is going to rain will rain 6) Oh no! I've broken the vase. What .........? am I going to say will I say 7) Peter .......... fifty next Friday. is is going to be 8) The train .......... at 11:45. leaves is leaving 9) Unless he arrives soon, we .......... to the party. won't go aren't go 10) We'll go out for dinner when he .......... in. gets will get 5. Use the verbs in brackets in the correct future tenses to complete the sentences. 1) Ann starts her new school tomorrow. We all hope she will enjoy (enjoy) it.2) Are we very late? No, the concert starts (start) at 7.30.3) Are you ready to order, sir? I will have (have) the mixed salad followed by the fish.4) Have you told your parents the news? They will be (be) delighted!5) How old is Sam? He will be (be) 19 in April.6) I will help (help) you with your homework, if you like.7) It looks like there are going to be (be) lots of people at the festival.8) Listen! There's someone at the door. I will open (open) the door for you.9) Look at the clouds - it is going to rain (rain) in a few minutes.10) Mark and I are having (have) lunch together tomorrow.11) On Sunday at 8 o'clock I am meeting (meet) my friend.12)Our plane leaves (leave) at 6.00 tomorrow morning.13) The phone is ringing. I will answer (answer) it.14) This time next month I will have been working (work) for the company for exactly 25 years.15) Wait! I will drive (drive) you to the station.16) We have got a lot to do before the trip, so it is going to be (be) a busy week.17) We have invited a lot of people, so it is going to be (be) rather crowded.18) What are your plans for the weekend? I am going to finish (finish) my project. Submit your work. When you have reached the end of the test, you are asked first to hand inyour work.A window opens at the bottom asking you to confirm hand in work.Once you click confirm hand in work, a green message will appear at the top of the worksheet:Assignment completed!