Name Class Advanced Expert Module Test VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR For questions 1–10, read the sentences below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap The writing workshop explained that developing the character of our _ early on was the key to a successful novel A star D tucking away B previously C initially D prior B examining C inspecting D rooting around B rectifying C reforming D straightening out B ended up C topped off D wound up B swish C swagger D chunk When it comes to the _ , I know I can always rely on you A flap 10 C covering up With a single _ of his sword, the rope was cut and they were free to sail away A dash B shutting off The three-day long festival _ in a spectacular display of fireworks A culminated D quota Unless you ascertain the root of the problem, how will you succeed in _ it? A mending C length After _ in the back of the car for an hour, I found my missing keys A ransacking B chunk Although he _ accepted the job, he had a change of heart after reading up on the company A earlier D protagonist A local hotel has been found guilty of _ incidents of food poisoning A holing up C lead When I went to replay the programme, I discovered that a large _ of it had not been recorded A stock B celebrity B slam C slap D crunch On cold winter nights, there’s nothing better than _ up with a good book in front of the fire A curling B tucking C cuddling D chilling 10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd For questions 1–6, read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line MAKING A SOUND Last year I decided to enrol on a sound effects course at our local art college Whilst initially I found the whole idea of going back to school rather (1) _ , this feeling soon passed The course tutor was incredibly (2) _ , I felt, INTIMIDATE ACCOMMODATE and gave us all so much encouragement He said that when it came to producing sound effects, a creative mind and an (3) _ approach was vital In the first INNOVATE class we were each given a selection of everyday objects and told to produce particular sounds I think replicating someone (4) _ mud off their shoes was the SCRAPE most challenging Now, whenever I watch a film and hear a (5) _ SQUEAK floorboard or leaves (6) _ in the wind, my mind starts working out how RUSTLE these sounds were produced I’m so glad I took that course PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd For questions 1–9, underline the correct form of the verb in italics in the sentences below I was just about / was bound / was on the point to leave the house, when the phone started ringing Although she managed to go / could have gone / should go to university, she decided it was more practical to start an apprenticeship and then get a job After three attempts Jamie succeeded in / was finally able to / might have been able to pass his driving test He was due to / was likely / was on the verge of saying ‘see you later’ and ruining the whole point of the surprise party You shouldn’t / mustn’t / couldn’t have spoken to her like that You’ve upset her It is too late By the time we get there, the play is going to start / will have already started / is due to start This time next week, you will be / are / will have been relaxing on a hot Caribbean beach When he was young he might / had better / could sing like an angel I’ll have helped / help / be helping you look for your car keys Total: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 25