Test B1+(II term)

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.

I thought the painting was beautiful and I had to buy it.

SUCH

It was ……………………………………………………………………… I had to buy it.

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.

My advice is to do lots of revision.

WERE

If ……………………………………………………………………… do lots of revision.

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.

When did you buy your new phone?’ asked Sally.

Sally asked me ……………………………………………………………………… new phone.

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.

We arrived in Paris three months ago.

BEEN

We ……………………………………………………………………… three months.

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.

I’m sad that I didn’t meet my aunt when she was in England.

WISH

I ……………………………………………………………………… my aunt when she was in England.

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 When we              [were getting, got]   off the train, it was raining hard.

2 I                    [have opened, have been opening]   the window because it’s getting really hot in here.

3 Who do you think                [is going to be, will be]   better for the job? Pete or Sally?

4 You          [have to, ought to]  go home if you’re feeling tired.

5 By the time Mike arrived, we               [have finished, had finished] have finished/had finished the meal.

Complete the text with these words. There are two extra words.

In the speaking exam, the examiner asked me how long I had (1) …        [been, done, gone, have, hadn't, which, who] ………………studying English. I told him that I had started when I was a child, but I (2) …        [been, done, gone, have, hadn't, which, who] ………… been studying at this school for three years. I also told him that I had been to the UK on holiday a few times. He said that my accent was very good, (3)        [been, done, gone, have, hadn't, which, who] ……………………… is very good to know! Perhaps I ought to have (4) ……        [been, done, have, gone, which, hadn't, who] ……… again last year when Mum suggested it. He said that his advice to me would be to try and practise as much as possible after the exam. If only my brother (5) …        [been, done, gone, have, hadn't, which, who]  moved from London, I could have gone to stay with him.  

Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

1 The new student, Leona, is very …   [A, B, C] …and comes out with us quite often at weekends.

A shy  B selfish  C sociable

2 My grandfather is quite …   [A, B, C]  now, but he still goes out for long walks with us.  

A handsome   B elderly    C arrogant

3 I’m ashamed to say that I don’t always warm …   [A, B, C]  before exercising.

A up     B at   C through

4 I can’t ……   [A, B, C] ………………… tickets for the concert this week because I’ve just bought a new laptop.  

A afford   B borrow   C earn

5 Yuki has a lovely positive personality. He's always ……   [A, B, C] ………………… and smiling.  

A patient     B lazy    C cheerful

Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to complete the text.

I think that we are almost ready (1) …   [A, B, C] … the party. I have put the food out on the main table in the kitchen. There are some salads, sandwiches and pies, just (2) ……   [A, B, C] … really, but I think there will be enough.
I threw the bread away in the end because it was
(3) …   [A, B, C] ……  – nobody could eat it!

I’ve selected some music for the evening. I just hope that the music system doesn’t break (4) ………   [A, B, C] ……………… like it did last time. And I cleaned up in the kitchen as well because it was (5) …………   [A, B, C] …………… after all the cooking.

1 A of   B for   C to

2   A plates     B main courses   C snacks

3 A cold    B raw   C stale

4 A up   B down   C off

5 A filthy    B boiling   C lively