This document contains an English language practice test with multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises focused on vocabulary, grammar, and verb tenses. The test covers matching synonyms, replacing words in context, completing a passage with missing expressions, choosing the correct verb form, and rewriting sentences using different time expressions. The questions require understanding of word meanings, grammatical rules, and modifying sentences based on when actions occurred.

1. Name Mark1 Unit Test Level 1
Vocabulary
1 Match the words and expressions in A with their synonyms in B. (6 x 2 = 12 points)
A B
1. set off …… a. meeting
2. hostile …… b. state of knowing about
3. encounter …… c. place to stay
4. awareness …… d. return
5. accommodation …… e. start a journey
6. turn back …… f. unfriendly
2 Replace the words in bold with the words and expressions below. (7 x 3 = 21 points)
go abroad • hire • isolated • goal • steep • gave up • peaceful
1. St Martin’s village is a quiet, relaxing place for a holiday. …………...
2. At the airport, I will pay for the use of a car. …………...
3. The cottage is by itself, far from the other houses in the village. …………...
4. The mountain seemed to go straight up, so it was difficult to climb. …………...
5. His plan is to collect £1 million for charity. …………...
6. I want to travel to another country for my holiday. …………..
7. I tried to speak to Janet, but eventually I stopped trying. …………..
3 Complete the passage with the words and expressions below. (8 x 2 = 16 points)
routes • hostile • local • guided tours • souvenirs • make a reservation
travel arrangements • landmark
Most people agree that prisons are unpleasant, 1.
…………………… places. In Melbourne, Australia,
a historic prison called The Old Gaol is a well-known 2.
…………………… . These days, the prison is
a museum and is a popular stop on many 3.
…………………… of the city. Scary night-time tours are
also available, but you need to 4.
…………………… for these tours as tickets are limited. The prison is
easy to get to as it’s on many 5.
…………………… tram and bus 6.
…………………… . The Old Gaol
has got a great café, as well as a gift shop where you can buy 7.
…………………… of your visit. If you
are planning to visit Melbourne, include The Old Gaol in your 8.
…………………… !
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2. 1 Unit Test Level 1
Grammar
4 Choose the correct answer. (6 x 3 = 18 points)
1. Brad leaves / is leaving work at the same time every day.
2. Naomi and Jane act / are acting in the school play this year.
3. Doesn’t he make / Isn’t he making a sandwich to take on the train?
4. Do you often go / Are you often going to the park?
5. I’m not going / I don’t go to Manchester tomorrow.
6. Don’t the politicians agree / Aren’t the politicians agreeing about this issue?
5 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple, Present Continuous,
Past Simple or Past Continuous. (6 x 3 = 18 points)
1. We couldn’t go to the concert last night, but we …………………… (watch) it on television.
2. Meg …………………… (enjoy) the party last night.
3. Ruth …………………… (drive) when I saw her yesterday.
4. Wait a second! I …………………… (change) my profile on Facebook.
5. I’m surprised that you …………………… (drink) tea today; you usually drink coffee.
6. Who …………………… Jeff …………………… (speak) to while we were waiting in the car?
6 Rewrite the sentences using the time expression given. (5 x 3 = 15 points)
1. He doesn’t eat a hamburger for lunch every day. (today)
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2. Karen is working late tonight. (every night)
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3. Janice always sings in the bath. (at the moment)
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4. The scientists usually test their theories. (last year)
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5. She doesn’t visit us on Sundays. (never)
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