Test 2

New Inside Out Upper-intermediate Unit 2 Test
Name _______________________ Score ______/40
Vocabulary
Language learning
1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words.
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a) Jodi is now pretty __________ in French.

b) Our German is rather __________ . We havent spoken it for years.
c) My daughter is good at languages, but my son shows no __________ for them at all.
d) Helen did a two-week __________ course in Spain. Its a really good way of learning.
e) It takes time and hard work to achieve __________ in a language.
f) I did an __________ trip to France when I was fifteen. (6 points)
Sayings
2 Underline the correct word in the sayings.
a) Charity begins at school / home / work.

b) One good show / bird / turn deserves another.
c) Home is where the sofa / food / heart is.
d) Blood / Wine / Family is thicker than water.
e) Birds of a feather fly / flock / go together. (5 points)
Grammar
Verb patterns
3 Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
At home, when I was growing up, my family always avoided (1) _________ (discuss) politics or anything likely to
provoke an arugment. We were never really encouraged (2) _________ (express) strong opinions. We were taught
(3) _________ (be) polite to each other, and stay out of trouble. Thats why, even now, I dont mind (4) _________
(say) what I think, but I would rather not have a heated argument with someone. My boyfriends family is very
different. They love talking about politics. Whenever we visit them, Im always hoping (5) _________ (spend) a nice
quiet evening over dinner, and theyre looking forward to (6) _________ (have) a big noisy argument! Last time my
boyfriends father asked me (7) _________ (give) my opinion on the latest political scandal, it made me (8)
_________ (feel) very uneasy. Luckily, as soon as I started to speak, he interrupted and didnt even allow me (9)
_________ (finish) what I was saying. I just let him (10) _________ (speak) and when he had finished (11)
_________ (speak), I agreed with everything he said!
(11 points)
Adjective structures
4 Underline the correct preposition.

a) George is hopeless for / with / at tidying. Just look at this mess!
b) As far as I can see, shes only famous of / for / about being famous.
c) I cant help feeling pessimistic with / for / about the state of the planet.
d) Why are you getting angry with / for / to them? They didnt do anything wrong.
e) Are you interested on / about / in sports at all?
f) The twins were very keen for / on / in chocolate.
g) Shes really fed up with / of / by his football obsession.
h) We were all amazed with / at / about Marks dancing. (8 points)
Useful phrases
5 Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box. There are two extra
phrases.
But help yourself to anything you need in the kitchen. Did you have a good journey?
If theres anything else you need, just let me know. Ill show you your room.
Let me introduce you to the family. Make yourself at home.
You must call me Joan.
Mrs Lee: Welcome to Magnolia cottage! (1) ____________________

Carlos: Yes, thanks. But Im a little tired.
Mrs Lee: Its a long way. (2) ____________________ You can get have a rest before dinner.
Carlos: Thanks. Do you mind if I leave my coat and shoes in the hall?
Mrs Lee: Of course not. (3) ____________________
Carlos: Thank you. What time is dinner?
Mrs Lee: We usually eat around six thirty. (4) ____________________
Carlos: Thanks, I might have a snack now. I havent eaten since lunchtime.
Mrs Lee: Of course. (5) ____________________ Now, your rooms just this way. (5 points)
Reading
6 Read the text and underline the correct words.
a) The writer was looking forward to / worried about / not interested in meeting her host family
in Spain.
b) She feels positive about / sometimes enjoys / doesnt have much experience of being a host
family.
c) To be a good host family it helps if you live in Brighton / speak many languages / are
interested in your guests.
d) Feeling part of the family / A cup of tea / Visiting the neighbourhood can help someone stop
feeling homesick.
e) The secret of being a successful host family is to understand what your guest likes / take an
interest in your guests own country / make their stay interesting and enjoyable.
Advice for host families
Ill never forget the first time I was away from home as an exchange student when I was 15. It was the first time Id
been abroad, and I felt homesick and anxious as I waited to meet my Spanish host family. But they were lovely, and
immediately made me feel at home.
Now, grown up and with a family of my own, I have become a host family for a language school in Brighton, where I
live. In the past ten years, I have shared my home with students from over twenty different countries! I have
discovered that being a host family can be enjoyable and rewarding. I have met some wonderful people, who Im
still in touch with today. Here are my tips for a successful experience.
You need to be warm, welcoming and open-minded. It helps if youre willing to learn about different cultures, too.
Remember, your student is here to experience British life, so its important to spend time sharing your life with
them. Introduce them to your friends and your neighbourhood. Take them out on local visits you would normally
make to the supermarket, the library and the shops.
Your student might be feeling homesick, so encourage them to take part in your familys everyday activities, such
as meals, watching TV together, or just chatting over a cup of tea in the kitchen. But dont expect your guest to
speak fluent English. Remember, they are coming here to learn.
You should spend time getting to know your guest. Find out about their likes and dislikes. What are they interested
in? Ask them to tell you about their own country and encourage them to see and do as much as possible while they
are staying with you. Hopefully they will go home with wonderful memories of their stay in your home.
(5 points)

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New Inside Out Upper-intermediate Unit 2 Test

Name _________________ Score /40

aptitude exchange fluent fluency immersion learning rusty linguistic

a) Jodi is now pretty __________ in French.

2 Underline the correct word in the sayings.

a) Charity begins at school / home / work.

3 Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

4 Underline the correct preposition.

Mrs Lee: Welcome to Magnolia cottage! (1) ____________________

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