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SpeakOut Advanced Unit 3 Test

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2 Julia bought a(n) freshly-baked / hugely / organic / expensive apple pie for the picnic.

a)

hugely

b)

expensive

c)

freshly-baked

d)

organic

1)
2)
3)
4)
2.

We watched the children in / of / the / and / water / out / running the water as we sat relaxing on the beach.

a)

running

b)

in

c)

and

d)

out

e)

of

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
3.

Renovating the old building turned out to be a(n) incredibly / process / time-consuming

a)

incredibly

b)

time-consuming

c)

process

1)
2)
3)
4.

Jane always has her morning coffee in her cup / lime / favourite / coffee / green.

a)

favourite

b)

lime

c)

green

d)

favourite

e)

coffee

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
5.

The warm, rich colours from the slowly / sun / setting created a magical-looking sky.

a)

slowly

b)

setting

c)

sun

1)
2)
3)
6.

Сопоставьте следующее

a)

Tom got up to speak,

1.

at which point I decided to leave the ro

b)

We’ve got several TVs at home,

2.

none of which actually work any more.

c)

Rose has three brothers,

3.

 all of whom work as teachers.

d)

That is the man whose

4.

son is travelling around Asia at the mom

e)

Nicholas and Lorella,

5.

who both love gourmet food, now live in

7.

Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).

I’ve got two sons, both of (a)   are architects.

8.

Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).

That’s the car (a)    I saw outside our house

9.

Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).

My best friend, (a)   has just moved away, is hoping to become a travel writer.

10.

Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).

Isn’t that the lady (a)   husband has just sailed round the world single-handed?

11.

Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).

Our washing machine, (a)   we bought online last year, is incredibly quiet.

12.

2 It was hard to believe just how beautiful and ​ (a)    the island was. It was clear why it had become a thriving holiday resort.

3 At midnight the streets were ​  ​ (b)    with people celebrating the arrival of a new year.

4 By the time we arrived at the venue, it was completely and utterly ​ (c)   . I hadn’t realised the concert would finish so early.

5 Although very ​ (d)    and much in need of restoration, the old lodge was still attractive.

6 The coastline is largely  ​ (e)    due to the rugged cliffs that protect it from development.

Choose from the below words
picturesque
bustling
deserted
run-down
unspoilt
13.

Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.

The dark, ominous-looking clouds added to the d (a)    outlook from the cottage..

14.

Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.

The pantomime players wore bright, g (a)   costumes in an array of clashing colours.

15.

Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.

Jeff has a pessimistic take on life and remains g (a)    even on the brightest summer days.

16.

Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.

Once erected, they were all surprised at how r (a)    their tent actually was – it had more than enough space for them all.

17.

Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.

The fungus we are looking for is only found in damp, s (a)    places lacking sunlight.

18.

On inspection, he was shocked to find the building he’d bought at auction was totally  (a)   . It had no power, no water and no roof.
HABIT

19.

My aunt explained that the stolen locket was not only unique but was also of such sentimental value that it was completely (a)   .
REPLACE

20.

Once the full extent of the (a)   came to light, the decision was made as to who would be held responsible for the financial losses incurred.
ADMINISTRATE

21.

(a)   protests erupted around the capital the moment that the president accepted the imposition of economic austerity measures.
ESTABLISH

22.

  (a)   was always one of Uncle Oswald’s most noticeable traits. He seemed to have a natural aversion to yielding to socio-cultural norms or dictated ideologies.
CONFORM

23.

There was uproar from motorists when _____ were introduced on the country’s motorways.

a)

tolls

b)

payments

c)

taxes

24.

A ten-year, six-million-pound _____ project to improve the city has just been given the go-ahead.

a)

upgrade

b)

regeneration

c)

infrastructure

25.

In an attempt to reduce _____ during peak hours, more efficient public transport facilities are being developed.

a)

barriers

b)

congestion

c)

obstructions

26.

The _____ of old factories soon transformed a once prosperous area into a slum.

a)

emptying

b)

retirement

c)

abandonment

27.

The country’s _____ is in dire need of an upgrade if we are to effectively keep up with predicted population and economic growth.

a)

 framework

b)

foundation

c)

 infrastructure

28.

To start with, I’m going to talk briefly about our plan to extend the Arts Centre. The 2 (a)   is to transform the current Arts Centre into the biggest and best multi-arts space in the county. Our 3  ​ (b)    on the changes we wish to make to the current building and the addition of a two-storey extension at the back. What 4 ​ (c)   , essentially, is 5​ (d)   the capacity of the auditorium so that we can host larger events as well as to create a new cinema. We are also going to expand the café and roof terrace area so there is further space for people to relax and enjoy refreshments. This idea is 6 ​​ (e)   because the Arts Council has recently agreed to award us funding to the tune of £1.5 million.

Choose from the below words
main objective
proposal focuses
we plan to do
to increase
now feasible
29.

In 7 ​ (a)   , this would mean we create employment in the area, both during and after the construction phase. We will also be providing more opportunities for local artists and seeking to enhance arts-orientated education in the area. The 8​ (b)   of this economic investment 9​ (c)   we not only profit financially but also gain a social return on the money spent, through the integration of courses and events with educational establishments both locally and nationally.

So, basically, what we’re 10​ (d)   is to improve the arts facilities we currently offer so we can expand on the provision of arts, music, film and comedy in the area. Our aim is to make the centre a real hub for creativity.

Is there anything that 11​ (e)   ?

Choose from the below words
the first instance
long-term benefits
would mean
proposing to do
needs clarification