Key Links B1 — Test — Module 3

Vocabulary A Choose the correct option. 1. Don’t run down the stairs so fast. Take your time / care! 2. Did Andy discuss / mention anything to you about his new neighbour? 3. I always wear a hat at the beach to protect / prevent myself from the sun. 4. You finished all the milk, and now there isn’t any left for me! How rude / selfish! You only think of yourself! 5. Please reply / request to my email by Wednesday. 6. I wanted to tell / say thank you to Andrea for all the help that she gave me, so I bought her some flowers. 7. My favourite childhood knowledge / memory is sledging in the park with my father one winter when it snowed. 8. When they were teenagers, Bill and Max were best friends, but they grew apart / away when they went to different universities. 9. I depend / trust my sister more than anyone, and that is why I tell her everything. 10. I’m writing an article on the subject / interest of free-time activities for my blog.

• Select the first option in each pair

• Select the second option in each pair

Vocabulary B Complete the sentences with one word only. 1. George decided to ______ advantage of the opportunity to try lots of different sports at the sports camp. 2. I get ______ well with Olivia because we have lots in common. 3. I’m so excited about the competition tomorrow that I can’t concentrate ______ anything else! 4. Let’s meet at the café on Pike Street on Saturday and catch ______. 5. I didn’t do it! I’m ______ you the truth.

Vocabulary C Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. POSSIBLE / CORRECT / PLEASANT / EXPENSIVE / COMFORTABLE 1. It will be very challenging to organise the event in just two weeks, but not ______. 2. The way you’ve spelt my name is ______. It’s A-I-D-A-N, not A-D-E-N. 3. Our camping trip ended up being a(n) ______ experience because it rained the whole time. 4. This is a great smartphone, but I can’t spend that much. I’m looking for something ______. 5. My white jeans were short and ______, so I gave them to my sister. They look perfect on her.

Communication Choose the correct response. There is one extra response which you do not need to use. 1. Could you email me that fruit cake recipe when you get home? 2. I apologise for the way I behaved yesterday. There’s no excuse. 3. Why not visit the Space Museum with me tomorrow? It’ll be fun. 4. How did you feel when you won the talent competition?

• a. It wasn’t my fault.

• b. I didn’t expect it, but I was delighted, of course!

• c. Don’t worry about it. Everything is already forgotten.

• d. That sounds awesome! What time?

• e. Absolutely. Actually, I can do it now.

Grammar A Choose the correct option. 1. Fred has worked out / has been working out all morning. 2. The biscuits have only been in the oven for / since four minutes, so they’re not ready yet. 3. Did you see / Have you seen the new cooking programme last night? 4. That was the best Italian restaurant I have ever been / gone to. 5. When have you first met / did you first meet Henry? 6. Unfortunately, I’ve travelled abroad only once so far / yet. 7. My English-speaking skills have improved a lot for / since last year. 8. I didn’t know that you owned a motorbike, Dennis! How long have you had / did you have it?

• Select the first option in each pair

• Select the second option in each pair

Grammar B Complete the dialogues with the Present Perfect Simple or the Present Perfect Progressive of the words in brackets. Dialogue 1 A: So, (1) ______ you ______ (invite) Max to the barbecue yet? B: No. I (2) ______ (work) on an important project for university all week and I just forgot. A: Well, I (3) ______ (already / speak) to Jim and Roger. They’re both free and would love to (3) come! B: I know Jim, but who’s Roger? A: A friend from the sailing club I go to. We (4) ______ (not be) friends for very long, but he’s really easy-going. Dialogue 2 A: Hi, Anna! B: Hello, Susan! I’m sorry I’m late. I couldn’t find the café. A: Don’t worry! I (5) ______ (not wait) for long. I ______ (just / order) a cup of hot chocolate, though. What would you like? B: The same, thanks! So, how are you? We (7) ______ (not see) each other for so long! I have to say, you look great! A: Thanks. I’m really into aerobics. I (8) ______ (take) aerobics classes since last summer, and I’m eating better too. B: Good for you!

Grammar C Complete the dialogues with all, both, neither, none or either. 1. A: So, which microwave do you think we should buy? The white one or the black one? B: Hmm… I actually really like ______ colours, so ______ is OK with me. 2. A: Did you text Jenny and Sally about going bowling at the weekend? B: Yes, but ______ of them has replied yet! 3. A: How many people did the hotel manager interview for that receptionist job? B: Six, I think. I heard that ______ of them were experienced, but ______ of them got the job! I have no idea why!