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Nef int filetest_3b
1. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B
GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of can, could, or be able to.
Example: We were so hungry we couldn’t wait for dinner, so we ordered pizza.
1 After three months living here, I ________ understand quite a lot of Russian.
2 I’m free tonight, so I’ll ________ come and help you if you like.
3 I’d love ________ play a musical instrument.
4 ________ you lend me a pen, please?
5 I’ve never ________draw well, but my sister is brilliant.
6 What does this label say? I ________ see without my glasses.
6
2 Complete the sentences with have to, don’t have to, must, mustn’t, should, or
shouldn’t.
Example: We’ll have to leave early tomorrow morning.
1 You ________ drive on the right in Europe (except in the UK).
2 You ________ talk loudly on your mobile in a restaurant. It’s bad manners.
3 You ________ pay to get into the museum – it’s free.
4 There are hungry crocodiles in that river. You ________ swim in it!
5 I need your advice. Where do you think we ________ stay in Oxford, in a hotel or a
bed and breakfast?
6 Great! It’s a holiday tomorrow – we ________ go to work.
7 It’s a great film. You ________ see it.
7
3 Complete the dialogues with must, can’t, or might.
Example: They must be out. Nobody is answering the phone.
1 ‘Look, Rose left her bag here.’
‘It ________ be Rose’s – her bag is black.’
2 ‘I passed my driving test!’
‘Congratulations! You ________ be very happy.’
3 ‘Where’s Richard?’
‘I don’t know. He ________ be in a meeting. Shall I look in his diary?’
4 ‘I’ve just run 20km. I’m training for a marathon.’
‘Really? You ________ feel exhausted.’
5 ‘I thought you ________ like to borrow this book.’
‘Oh great, thanks. I was thinking about buying it.’
6 ‘You’re getting married? You ________ be serious!’
‘You’re right. I’m just joking.’
7 ‘Daisy and Martin are on holiday in Sicily this week.’
‘They ________ be. I’ve just seen Daisy in town.’
7
Grammar total 20
2. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B
VOCABULARY
4 Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete the sentences.
embarrassed / embarrassing bored / boring
frightened / frightening tired / tiring
Example: The match was boring. There weren’t any goals.
1 I’m too ________ to spend a night alone in this house.
2 My mobile rang in the middle of the film; it was so ________! Everyone in the cinema
looked at me.
3 I’m very _______; I spent all day sightseeing and shopping in London.
4 It rained every day on my holiday. I couldn’t do anything and was really _______.
5 I fell over in the restaurant. I was so ________!
6 Studying for five hours a day is really ________.
7 It was really ________ when we saw the lion so close.
7
5 Complete the sentences with words to describe people.
Example: She has short curly hair.
1 He’s w________ because he does a lot of swimming and surfing.
2 Tony’s completely b________ now. I didn’t recognize him without hair!
3 I was a bit o________ last year, but now I’m really slim again.
4 She has very long hair; it’s s________ and dark.
5 My grandfather has a thick white b________. He looks a bit like Father Christmas!
6 I wear my hair in a p________ to keep it out of my eyes.
6
6 Complete the word in the sentences.
Example: I didn’t hang up, something happened to my mobile.
1 I sent you a t________ earlier – did you get it?
2 I’m trying to call Claire, but her line’s been e________ for half an hour; she must be
talking to her mum.
3 The person you are calling is not available at the moment. Please leave a m________
after the beep.
4 I’ve just bought a new mobile; I must choose a new ring t________.
5 I have to go to a meeting. Can you call me b________ in half an hour?
6 You must t________ off your mobile before you go into the cinema.
7 I’m sorry, I think I dialled the wrong n________.
7
Vocabulary total 20
3. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B
PRONUNCIATION
7 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: moustache
1 frustrating
2 hideous
3 research
4 depressed
5 mobile
5
8 Match the words with the same sound.
handsome beard voice mail sight engaged mobile
Example: ear beard
11 computer ________
2 train ________
3 phone ________
4 bike ________
5 boy ________
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
4. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Reading and Writing B
READING
Read the article and tick () A, B, or C.
Have you ever thought about changing your appearance? Most of us have
complained about having a bad hair day or looking hideous in a photo. But experts
say that becoming too obsessed about our appearance can be bad for our health.
Psychologist Sue Johnston explains:
‘Of course it’s natural for people to want to change the way they look – have a new
haircut, buy something nice to wear to a party or make a good first impression at an
interview, and many women don’t like to be seen without their make-up.
But the real problems start when people feel that there’s something they can’t
change that makes them feel unattractive. It may be sticking-out ears, an unusually-
shaped nose, or perhaps they are overweight. In serious cases this small thing can
often take over their lives completely, making them feel anxious about going out in
public and making them depressed. In 2006 we did a Body Image Survey to learn
more about how people gain confidence in themselves. Below are a few
suggestions on how to feel good about yourself.
1 Think about your skills and talents. For example, focus on success at work,
participating in sports, and friendships. Once you realize that you can achieve
your goals and have a happy, full life, appearance will seem less important. If
you do have negative feelings about your appearance, try to do something
positive like buying some new clothes or taking up a new hobby.
2 Learn to accept that you are unique. There’s no one else in the world like you
and that makes you very special. Love the unusual things about yourself. If you
hate your red hair because it’s so different, then teach yourself to think about it
as beautiful and exotic!
3 Forget about what you can’t control. There’s one simple rule: be realistic, work
on improving what you can change, and don’t spend time worrying about
anything else.
4 Stop buying fashion magazines and comparing yourself to the models. This has
a very negative effect. Remember – they don’t look that good without a personal
hairstylist, make-up artist and computer-generated photography!
5 Finally, if you still feel depressed about the way you look, consider getting
professional advice.’
Example: Sue Johnston is a psychiatrist.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
1 Everyone is becoming obsessed with how they look.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
2 If you want to make a good first impression, you must think a lot about your
appearance.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
3 Many people change their looks by having plastic surgery.
5. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Reading and Writing B
A True B False C Doesn’t say
4 Some people who feel ugly worry about being seen in public.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
5 The survey was to find out how people have solved their confidence problems.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
6 Taking up a new sport can help you to lose weight.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
7 You shouldn’t try new activities if you have negative feelings.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
8 You should enjoy what makes you look different from others.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
9 Everyone can look good with a personal hairstylist and make-up artist.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
10 If you really feel bad, you should get help from an expert.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
Reading total 10
WRITING
Imagine you stayed with friends in Canada for two weeks. They taught you to
ski. Write a letter to thank them. Include the following information: (140–180
words)
Apologize for not writing earlier and give a reason why.
Thank them for your stay and say how you feel about learning to ski.
Tell them what you’ve been doing recently.
Invite them to stay with you and suggest what you can do together when they visit.
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 20
6. Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________
3 Listening and Speaking B
LISTENING
1 Listen to Laura talking about her appearance and job. Tick () A, B, or C.
1 Laura is _____.
A slim and blonde B short and dark C tall and slim
2 Laura looks _____.
A about 34 B less than 34 C more than 34
3 When she goes out, Laura likes wearing _____.
A shorts B suits C skirts
4 Laura works _____.
A in a shop B in a hospital C in a law firm
5 Laura can’t be a _____.
A lawyer B doctor C surgeon
2 Listen to five conversations. Tick () A, B, or C.
1 At Damion’s school, students _____ wear a uniform.
A have to B mustn’t C don’t have to
2 At the meditation centre, guests _____ switch off their phones.
A should B must C don’t have to
3 When Nick goes for dinner at his friends’ house, he thinks he _____ take a bottle of wine.
A should B may C must
4 Amy’s friend thinks Amy _____ wear jeans.
A shouldn’t B doesn’t have to C must
5 Danny couldn’t dance _____.
A when he was in his twenties B before he had lessons
C three years ago
Listening total 10
SPEAKING
1 Answer your partner’s questions.
Now make questions and ask your partner.
1 prefer / send text messages or talk on mobile? Why?
2 describe something / people do / annoy you?
3 describe / photo of yourself / you don’t like? Why / not like it?
4 What / closest friend / look like?
5 What / like / able to do well?
2 Listen to your partner talking about manners. Do you agree with him / her?
3 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons.
‘It is impossible not to judge people by their appearance.’
Speaking total 20
Listening and Speaking total 30