Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test A Vocabulary and grammar Listening Track Listen and underline the correct answer, a), b) or c) Freddie’s new salary will be c a) €40,000 b) €18,000 c) €80,000 Caroline thinks Freddie’s new job will be in a) England b) Rome c) Cambridge Freddie has to move to Rome because a) he’ll travel all over the world b) the European sales office is there c) the schools are better there Caroline is worried about the children going to school in Rome because a) they don’t have any friends there b) there aren’t any good schools in Rome c) they don’t speak Italian Freddie thinks their parents will come to visit them in Rome because a) they can drive there b) it’s very easy to fly from England c) they like Italian food When Caroline goes to Rome, she can a) learn Italian b) get a new job c) work online Rearrange the letters and write the last word in each group consultant trainer courier tplio pilot artist sculpture exhibition apignitn chemistry science languages tyihsor tram underground balloon pihs backache flu antibiotics slipl rugby judo snorkelling oflg 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITALS He’s always late He isn’t a very good employee EMPLOY It’s never too late to learn a instrument MUSIC Your daughter gave a very good in the school play PERFORM He wants a personal because he doesn’t have time to go to the gym TRAIN You’re so keen on computers, you should be an IT CONSULT I always wanted to be a when I grew up SCIENCE Track 10 Listen to the phone call and complete the notes Apollo Travel Name of customer: Robert Travis Destination: Corfu Dates: 15th to September Breakfast included: 3Yes/No Total price: € Fly from: airport Flight leaves at: p.m Pronunciation Track 11 Listen and pay attention to the underlined sounds Underline the word with a different sound wife science business exercise lettuce plumber brother cousin keen cricket peas niece broccoli cough onion squash salary map fashion staff daughter caught audience aunt Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c) You b hang out with those boys a) might not b) shouldn’t c) should What time he getting the train tonight? a) did b) is c) are She’s never been keen on a) fly b) to fly c) flying I heard that they got back together a) have b) has c) didn’t He wants something more interesting with his life a) to make b) doing c) to You must stop your health in that stressful job a) to risk b) risking c) to risking he collect stamps at primary school? a) Did b) Have c) Were Mark lost his job because he too much time off a) has b) was having c) was spending Don’t look up every new word in that book or you enjoy reading it a) won’t b) may c) will 10 She spent all day the most delicious meal a) to b) to cook c) cooking 11 Carl has to work late tonight so I see him a) am going to b) might not c) mustn’t PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman 10 Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test A Complete the sentences using the words in CAPITALS You can’t make mistakes in the exam MUST You mustn't make mistakes in the exam She hates making decisions STAND She I quite like working under pressure MIND I don’t We haven’t eaten out since July WEEKS We Matt’s going to phone me later PROMISE Matt My grandparents were eating when I arrived LUNCH My grandparents Make questions with the prompts Then match questions 1–6 to answers a)–f) Which director / make / the film ET? Which director made the film ET? e Where / they / get / know /each other? Who / give / her / that watch? What time / he / arrive / tomorrow? Whose book / win / the Man Booker prize / in 2008? Which subject / study / when you / be /at university? a) Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger b) At about six in the evening c) I did Computer Technology d) Her boyfriend did e) Steven Spielberg f) I think they worked in the same office Find and correct the mistakes in the questions below Then write short answers Did you saw see the Monet exhibition in Paris last year? No, I didn’t Is he going to made a speech at the conference? Yes, he Do we have to wearing a school uniform? Yes, you Have they written to you since recently? No, they Was she working as a fashion designer when you’ve seen her in Paris? Yes, she Will I to deal with customers in this job? No, you 5 10 Complete the travel advice with ONE word in each gap First, don’t forget to check your passport one month before you travel Only week, a friend of mine missed her plane to Rome because her was out of date It took two days to get a new one she had to buy another flight to meet up with her friends in Rome They having a great time while she was standing in a passport office queue! Secondly, it’s a idea to get to the airport early Passengers usually have to check in at least two before their flight The last time I travelled, I got to the airport three hours early There no queue and I got the best seat on the plane Thirdly, the aeroplane meals might not very tasty so take your favourite sandwiches in case you get 10 Finally, avoid sitting by the window Then you 11 need to climb over the other passengers during the night to go to the bathroom 10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test A Reading 11 Read the article and underline the correct answer, a), b) or c) Exercise your brain Exercise is essential for good health It keeps the body young and helps the brain to grow However, physical exercise is no longer enough Scientists have discovered new ways of increasing our brain power Take their advice – you’ll think faster and you’ll be more intelligent Watch less TV When you watch television, your brain usually switches off If you must it, try to watch interesting, informative programmes to keep your brain active Don’t miss breakfast It’s the most important meal of the day Children who have fizzy drinks and sugary cereals before they go to school get lower marks on tests of memory and attention Eat baked beans for the best results! Increase your vocabulary This will help to make a good impression on those around you Try to learn five new words every day Write the words on cards and look at them three or four times during the day By the end of the year, you will know over 1,500 more words Laugh Scientists have proved that people think more creatively after they’ve watched a comedy show They feel more active and interested in life around them Learn something new Study a new language or join a drama club Doing new activities will stimulate your brain and make it more powerful If you don’t have time for this, try doing crosswords – or brushing your teeth with your other hand! 12 Read the poster and the message Then complete the notes Memorial Theatre North Street The Magnus Quartet 17–20 June 7.00p.m Book early Call 01647 639403 Admission: £15 and £10 Hi Mack, Just going to the airport to catch the flight to Shanghai I’ll be back on the 19th Can you me a favour? I forgot to buy tickets for the jazz concert yesterday – I had so much to Please get two tickets for the 20th – the more expensive ones I hope you’ll come with me! The phone number is on the fridge in the kitchen I’ll pay you when I get back – promise! Sally xxx Name of theatre: Memorial Type of music: Time: Number of tickets: Price of each ticket: Date wanted: June Scientists have discovered that we a increase our brain power a) can b) can’t c) mustn’t Watching cartoons on TV help to keep your brain active a) will b) might c) won’t Children will get better marks in tests if they have for breakfast a) cereals b) baked beans c) fizzy drinks It’s possible to learn five new words a) every week b) every day c) every year You’ll be more creative if you a) laugh b) think c) watch TV Your brain power will improve if you a) brush your teeth b) go to the theatre c) learn new things PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test A Writing Communication 13 Match sentences 1–6 with a)–f) Where exactly you come from? c I’ve got this marvellous new running machine Why don’t we go and see the Cézanne exhibition? How much time people spend eating in their lives? So it’s straight on and second right? How long have you had a sore back? a) No, straight on and second left b) No, thanks I can’t stand Impressionist paintings! c) Antalya It’s on the south coast of Turkey d) Really? So how does it work? e) Since I played tennis last week f) About 70,000 hours! 15 Join the sentences using the linking word in brackets I want to live a healthy life I regular exercise (so) I want to live a healthy life so I regular exercise I’m careful about what I eat I don’t eat junk food I don’t eat fatty food (so / or) I try to eat oily fish twice a week I eat vegetables every day (and / also) I yoga I may start playing tennis soon (and) 14 Complete with conversation with the words in the box don’t look welcome started thinks getting on can’t stand known you back together seeing her to her month ago A: Hi, Jim You don't look very happy What’s wrong? B: Oh, hi, Marcia Nothing A: Come on, Jim I’ve since we were six I can see there’s something wrong B: Yeah, well … it’s Lindsay I’m not anymore A: What? I thought you two were so well B: We were But then we arguing about a A: About what? B: I don’t know – little things really And my rugby She it A: How often you play? B: Every Saturday – and we train three nights a week A: Ah, now I understand! She that rugby’s more important than she is B: I suppose so A: Do you want to get ? B: Yes! I really miss her What should I do? A: You should talk 10 Tell her that rugby is very important to you – but that she’s more important B: You’re right, Marcia Thanks A: You’re 11 , Jim Good luck! 16 Write a story about a memorable journey/holiday that went very well or very badly Use the questions in the box to help you Write 75–100 words When? Who with? Where was it? What happened? Why was it good/bad? Why you remember it? I’ll never forget 10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman 10 Total: 100