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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

G R AM MAR 3 Underline the correct word or phrase.
1 Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets. Example: Have you finished your homework yet / just?
Example: I usually get up (get up) at 7 o’clock. 1 I’m bored. I don’t have anything / nothing to do.
1 He __________ (look for) a job when he leaves 2 This is the best / better pizza I’ve ever tasted.
university. 3 They asked us what we wanted / we did want.
2 I __________ (be) to Italy three times. 4 My brother’s most / more intelligent than me.
3 Mike __________ (live) in France, but now he lives 5 I mustn’t / don’t have to work today. It’s a holiday!
in London.
6 If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t / won’t marry
4 Our office __________ (not clean) every day. him.
5 She __________ (not go) to the party, she went 7 A tortoise moves more quickly / quicker than a
home. snail.
6 She left the cinema because she __________ (see) 8 You can / should get a new job. Your boss is
the film before. horrible.
7 Happy anniversary! How long __________ you 9 Swimming / Swim in the sea makes me feel great.
__________ (marry)? 10 You must / mustn’t study hard. You’ve got an exam.
8 Sarah __________ (cook) lunch at the moment. 11 You smoke too many / too much cigarettes.
9 They __________ (watch) TV when we arrived. 12 She said / told him she didn’t want to marry him.
10 __________ you ever __________ (see) a crocodile? 13 They might / must visit us tomorrow. It depends
11 I __________ (see) David last week. whether they fix the car.
12 I don’t think it __________ (rain) tomorrow. There 14 I don’t do enough / too exercise.
aren’t any clouds. 14
13 Paella __________ (make) with rice. Grammar total 40
14 They __________ (not listen) to the teacher right VO C AB U L ARY
now.
4 Underline the odd word out.
15 What __________ you __________ (see) when you
opened the door? Example: funny friendly kind crowded
16 When I arrived, Jack __________ (already / leave) – 1 fingers legs hands arms
the house was empty.
16 2 trousers socks shoes trainers
3 sheep chicken camel pig

2 Complete the sentences with one word. 4 husband wife uncle brother
5 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
Example: Where does Ben live? 5
1 Put ______ your coat. It’s cold outside.
2 I ______ do my homework now, I’ll do it later.
3 I went to France ______ learn French.
4 ‘Have you read the newspaper?’ ‘No, not ______.’
5 How ______ do you do exercise? Every day?
6 What ______ you do if he doesn’t ring?
7 ______ it was a cold day, she didn’t have a coat.
8 A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
9 She ran ______ of the house.
10 ‘I don’t like fish.’ ‘______ do I.’
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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

5 Complete the sentences with the correct word. 6 Write the opposite.
Example: My mum’s brother is my uncle. Example: pass fail
aunt uncle cousin 1 find __________
1 Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the 2 near __________
film.
3 dangerous __________
on in off
4 patient __________
2 They ______ a really good time on holiday.
5 borrow __________
spent did had
6 push __________
3 Ann’s really ______. She always gives me presents. 6
mean lazy generous
4 They drove ______ the tunnel. 7 Write the prepositions.
through under across Example: What music do you listen to?
5 Mike ______ me he had finished his homework. 1 How long did you wait __________ a bus today?
said told replied 2 My birthday’s __________ July.
6 My sister is my uncle’s ______. 3 The ball went __________ the wall.
niece granddaughter nephew 4 I’ll meet you tomorrow __________ work – we’ll go
7 The opposite of ‘noisy’ is ‘______’. for a pizza.
safe quiet clean 5 The boy jumped __________ the river.
8 Are you looking ______ to your holiday? 6 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
for after forward 7 I often argue __________ my brother.
9 I ______ on really well with my parents. 8 I’m going to the cinema __________ Friday.
8
do get make
10 My friend’s birthday is ______ 5th September.
8 Complete the sentences with one word.
in at on
11 He came first and ______ a great prize. Example: Write down the words.

earned did won 1 You’ll have to go ______ the road, the cinema’s on
the other side.
12 I’m not ______ good at maths.
2 ______ the channel. This programme’s boring.
very incredibly bit
3 Work ______ pairs.
13 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______
it on? 4 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go
out.
take wear try
5 Let’s ______ John to dinner.
14 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______
no one was hurt. 6 Shall we ______ sightseeing tomorrow?

immediately luckily suddenly 7 Can you ______ the dog for a walk?
14 7
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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

P R O N U N C IATI O N
9 Write the words in the correct place.

again arms computer ears gym hear

heart jazz shirt skirt take used

__________
ears __________
again 1 __________
2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________

5 __________ 6 __________ 7 __________

8 __________ 9 __________ 10 __________
10

10 Underline the stressed syllable

Example: builder
1 e-mail
2 pyjamas
3 university
4 promise
5 butterfly
6 almost
7 exist
8 journey
9 prefer
10 nothing
10
Pronunciation total 20
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 100

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End-of-course Reading and Writing A

R EAD I N G 5 Alana doesn’t recommend getting water from plants.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
6 Alana says it’s always safe to eat insects.

How to Survive in the Jungle A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

7 Alana has been poisoned by a plant before.
Last week in our series ‘Life in the Jungle’ we looked at the
some of the most fascinating jungles in the world. In this week’s A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
feature, we’re looking at how to survive in the jungle. Alana 8 You shouldn’t use a lighter to make a fire in the
Harris gives us some ideas. jungle.
When you’re in the jungle, you need to leave all your
luxuries at home! That means, forget your mobile phone, A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
your favourite coffee, your chocolate bars, and your CD 9 Mosquitoes will bite you if you don’t have insect
player. When you’re in the jungle, you need only four repellent.
things – water, food, shelter, and fire. You can find all of
these easily, but you must know what to look for. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
Let’s start with water. Even though there’s a lot of 10 It’s a good idea to learn about the stars.
water in most tropical environments, you may not find it
immediately. One way to discover it is to follow animals A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
and birds, as they need liquid regularly. Insects can also be 10
a good sign, because they usually build their nests near
water. However, don’t only look for rivers. You can also
find water in plants such as vines, roots, and palm trees. 2 Answer the questions.
You can usually find a lot of food in the jungle, but you
1 What things are necessary for jungle survival?
must be happy to eat things you wouldn’t normally want
to, for example, insects. However, you need to know the __________________________________________
difference between those you can eat and those that are 2 What two places does Alana say you can get water
poisonous, so start reading about them now! For cooking from?
and for warmth, collect dry firewood, leaves, and grass.
Then make fire using dry sticks – or take a box of matches __________________________________________
or a lighter with you! 3 What does Alana say you could bring from home?
The type of shelter you need depends on the weather
and the kind of animals that are in the jungle. Malaria-
__________________________________________
carrying mosquitoes and other insects can be very 4 What do you need to learn about insects?
dangerous, so protect yourself against bites. If you don’t
__________________________________________
have any insect repellent, try putting mud on your skin.
Of course, if you’re lost in the jungle, you’ll want to get 5 What three ways does Alana suggest for finding your
home again. The sun and stars can help you find your way, way home?
so you might want to study astronomy. Alternatively, when __________________________________________
you find a river, follow it. People usually live near rivers, so 5
if you walk along the river bank, eventually you’ll find a
village. Reading total 15
WR ITI N G
Example: This is the first article in the series. Write about your most memorable holiday. Answer
A True ■ B False ■
✓ C Doesn’t say ■ the questions.
1 Alana Harris has been to the jungle several times. 1 Where did you go?
2 Where did you stay?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 3 Who did you go with?
2 She suggests taking one luxury food item. 4 What were the best moments?
5 What were the worst moments?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 6 Why is it memorable?
3 Animals can lead you to water. 10
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Reading and Writing total 25
4 Insects can survive a long time without drinking.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
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