Zeynep Dzhudan123

Straightforward Upper Intermediate Unit 1 test
Name __ZeynepDzhugdan, Appled Linguistics (English and Deutsch),

I course, Faculty number: 19300421005_____________________
Score ______/50_
Vocabulary
A Complete the text with the words and phrases in the box.
after a while got the bug for keen on obsessed with passion one thing led to another to
begin with worth
I started collecting butterflies when I was about six years old. (1) To begin with it was just something to
do in the summer when I stayed with my aunt. My aunt lived near some fields and she had a (2) passion
for walking there. I was quite (3) keen on nature and my aunt suggested I take up a hobby connected to
my interest in it. (4) After a while I became
(5) obsessed with collecting different butterflies. I bought books and spent lots of money on special
equipment. Well, (6) one thing led to another and now my collection is (7) worth quite a lot of money.
Anyway, at least I (8) got the bug for something that isn’t dangerous, well unless you’re a butterfly!
B Replace the words or phrases in italics in the sentences with a word or phrase
from the box.
a good thing a taste finally had a thing about initially subsequently the in-thing
(9) I had a thing about model trains as a child.

(10) Finally he’s found something he enjoys. I don’t think he realized how much fun it could be.
(11) It started as a hobby but subsequently he became an aficionado.
(12)It’a good thing that you have the same hobby as your girlfriend.
(13) Paintballing is the in-thing now.
(14)Initially, I thought he was crazy, but later on I realized we could make a lot of money.
(15) When did you get a taste for travelling to unusual places?
C Complete the sentences with the best phrase or word, a, b or c.
(16) I find playing rugby a good way to let off steam after a hard week at work.
a) hang around b) let off steam c) draw a line
(17) I’ve been collecting film memorabilia for a long time.

a) antique b) autograph c) memorabilia
(18) Why does Robert always get carried away when we’re paintballing? Doesn’t he realize it’s only a
game?
a) get carried away b) go through your mind c) make something up
(19) For me the exciting part is tracking down the items. Sometimes it takes days to find what I’m
looking for.
a) taking up b) make something up c) tracking down
(20) Whatever you do, don’t make something up when you apply for the job. It’s much better just to tell
the truth.
a) take up something b) make something up c) let off steam
Grammar
D Match the tenses in the box to the verb forms in the sentences 21–26.
past continuous past perfect past simple present continuous present perfect continuous present
simple
(21) I don’t collect anything unusual, just sea shells. Present simple
(22) I’m looking for one very special shell to finish my collection. Present continuous
(23) I’ve been collecting stamps for more than twenty years. Present perfect continuous
(24) I started my collection when I went on holiday to Turkey. Past simple
(25) I was walking along the beach when I saw a beautiful shell. Past continuous
(26) I hadn’t noticed how beautiful shells were before. Past perfect
E Tick the correct question or sentence, a or b.
(27)
a) How long have you been collecting stamps? +
b) How long you been collecting stamps?
(28)
a) Do you an aficionado?
b) Are you an aficionado? +
(29)
a) I know about paintballing before.
b) I didn’t know about paintballing before. +
(30)
a) Who introduced you to the sport? +
b) Who did introduce you to the sport?
(31)
a) What I like most about it is that I get a good workout. +
b) I like most about it is that I get a good workout.
(32)
a) I find it very difficult to enjoy. +
b) What I find it very difficult to enjoy.
F Complete the interview with the correct auxiliaries.
Interviewer: Today I am interviewing Scott Mackenzie. Scott (33) ______is_________ always been
crazy about snowboarding. When (34) ________did_______ your obsession start?
Scott: I was on a skiing holiday with some friends in Italy and I saw a man snowboarding, so I
tried it. Once you (35) ______have_________ started it’s very difficult to stop.
Interviewer: Is it dangerous?
Scott: No, not really. You just need to be sensible. I (36) _______had________ watched people
doing it before and it didn’t look particularly dangerous.
Interviewer: And, apart from a snowboard, (37) _______do________you need any special equipment?
Scott: Well, you need warm clothes and good gloves, but nothing more than for skiing.
Interviewer: I guess you like doing other dangerous sports, (38) _____aren’t__________ you?
Scott: Not really. Snowboarding is enough for me.
Functional language
G Complete the phrases with the words in the box.
not joking know afraid really knowledge
(39) You must be __joking____!

(40) Not ___really___.
(41) Certainly __not____.
(42) I’m _afraid_____ not.
(43) Not that I __know____.
(44) Not to my _knowledge_____.
H Complete the dialogue with the words and phrases in the box.
not kidding think so I know exactly way
Josh: Hi Greg, what’s that?

Greg: It’s an autograph of Gwyneth Paltrow.
Josh: Wow! Is it yours?
Greg: Not (45) ___exactly____________.
Josh: What do you mean? Either it is, or it isn’t.
Greg: Well, I’m thinking of buying it.
Josh: No (46) _____way__________! Have you got enough money?
Greg: No, I don’t (47) ____think so___________.
Josh: Well, how much is it?
Greg: The guy who’s selling it wants £500.
Josh: Are you (48) ______kidding_________?
Greg: No, he says it’s unusual to get her autograph, so it’s worth a lot.
Josh: He would say that.
Greg: Would you be interested in buying it with me?
Josh: Definitely (49) _____not__________. I’m not crazy.
Greg: What? And you think I am?
Josh: Well, not as far as (50) ____I know___________. But if you pay £500 for that
then you
definitely are.

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Straightforward Upper Intermediate Unit 1 test

Name __ZeynepDzhugdan, Appled Linguistics (English and Deutsch),

(9) I had a thing about model trains as a child.

(17) I’ve been collecting film memorabilia for a long time.

not joking know afraid really knowledge

(39) You must be joking__!

not kidding think so I know exactly way

Josh: Hi Greg, what’s that?

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