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Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)
Listening
1 Recording 9 Listen and underline the 2 Recording 10 Listen to the phone
correct answer, a), b) or c). conversation and complete the notes.
1 Julie’s new salary will be c .
a) €40,000 b) €18,000 c) €80,000

Apollo Travel
2 At first, Luke thinks Julie’s new job is in
.
Name of customer: 1 Robert Travis.
a) Thornbury b) Paris c) Bristol
Destination: Corfu
3 Julie has to move to Paris because
. Dates: 2 to 30th September
a) she’ll travel all over France Name of hotel: 3
b) her new office will be there Dinner included: 4 Yes/No
c) of the children’s school Deposit: € 5
4 Luke is worried about the children going Flight arrives at: 6 p.m.
to school in Paris because .
a) they don’t have any friends there
b) they might find it too expensive.
c) they don’t speak French

3 Recording 10 Listen again and write
5 Julie thinks their parents will come to true (T) or false (F).
visit them in Paris because . 1 Robert is going on holiday to Greece.
T
a) they can drive there
2 He has booked a single room with
b) it’s not a long flight from England
a bathroom.
c) they have never been there before
3 Robert prefers to eat out in the evening.
6 Julie suggests that Luke .
a) could talk to his French work colleague 4 His holiday will cost a total of €835.

b) could work from home in Paris
5 Robert is flying from Bristol Airport.
c) could stay at home and study French
6 He will receive the tickets when he has

paid the deposit.
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Grammar
4 Correct the mistake in each sentence.
1 How many much does this coat cost?
2 What time did he getting the train

tomorrow?
3 She seemed enjoying the meal.
4 They are meet us at the cinema at 7p.m.
5 He must stop to risk his health in that

stressful job.
6 Were he collect stamps when he was at

school?
7 I am wanting to go to sleep now. I’m so

tired.
8 She has lived in Chile from she was a

child.
9 I haven’t to work late today so I’m going

out.
10 Kate watches the news at the moment.
11 We hardly go ever on holiday these

days.
5 Complete the sentences using the words

in CAPITALS.
1 My parents were eating when I arrived.
LUNCH
My parents were having lunch when I

arrived .
2 She hates making decisions.
STAND

She 4 Why / you / study / English / at the
. moment?
3 We haven’t eaten out since July.

WEEKS
5 we / meet / Victoria and Tim / at 8p.m.
We tonight?
.

4 Matt’s going to phone me later.
PROMISE 6 Who / win / the match / last weekend?
Matt
.
5 I quite like working under pressure.
MIND
I don’t
.
6 You can’t make mistakes in the exam.
MUST
You
.
6 Make questions using the prompts.

1 you / go / to the library / yesterday?
Did you go to the library yesterday?
2 Where / they / get / know / each other?

3 When / you / last / go / to the beach?


Vocabulary 7 you ever the
Maldives? I hear it’s a beautiful place to
7 Match verbs 1–8 with phrases a)–h).
go to.
1 go d a) a uniform
8 Sorry, but I need a phone
2 risk b) well with someone call.
3 wear c) in love 9 How often you
business with American companies?
4 chat d) for a walk
5 check e) your life
6 fall f) a joke
7 get on g) to other people 9 Complete the sentences with the

correct form of the word in
8 tell h) train times
CAPITALS.
1 He’s always late. He isn’t a very good
employee .
EMPLOY
8 Complete the sentences with the
correct form of the verbs in the box. 2 It’s never too late to learn how to play a
instrument.
ask break do eat out feel
have make meet visit watch MUSIC
3 Your daughter gave a very good

1 We often eat out with friends at the in the school play.
weekend.
PERFORM
2 They first on a train to
London. 4 He wants a personal
because he doesn’t have time to go to the
3 Lisa her leg when she went gym.
skiing.
TRAIN
4 He has taken antibiotics for nearly a week
and much better now. 5 You’re so keen on computers, you should
be an IT .
5 I a sore throat since the
weekend. CONSULT
6 Alan doesn’t seem to like 6 I always wanted to be a

people for directions when he’s lost. when I grew up.
SCIENCE

Function
10 Match 1–6 with a)–f).
1 Where exactly do you come from? c
2 Could I speak to Mrs Chang, please?

3 Why don’t we go and see the Damian

Hirst exhibition?
4 I’m having problems sleeping at

the moment.
5 So it’s straight on and second right?

6 How long have you had a sore back?

a) No, straight on and second left.
b) No, thanks. I can’t stand modern art!
c) Coro. It’s on the north coast of

Venezuela.
d) Who’s calling?
e) Since I played tennis last week.
f) I think you should drink less coffee and

cola.
11 Complete the conversation with the

words in the box.
back together can’t stand days ago
don’t look getting on known you
seeing her started thinks
to her welcome

1
A: Hi, Nic. You don't look very happy.
What’s wrong?
B: Oh, hi, Liz. Nothing.
A: Come on, Nic. I’ve 2

since we were six. I can see there’s
something wrong.
B: Yeah, well … it’s Jo. I’m not 3

anymore.
A: What? I thought you two were 4

so well.
B: We were. But then we 5

arguing a few 6 .
A: About what?
B: I don’t know – little things really. And

my rugby. She 7 it.
A: How often do you play?
B: Every Saturday – and we train three

nights a week.
A: Ah, now I understand! She 8

that rugby’s more important to you than
she is.
B: I suppose so.
A: Do you want to get 9 ?
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, Liz. Thanks.
A: You’re 11 , Nic. Good

luck!

Reading Your body has to have at least two litres of
water a day. Drinking more water will help
12 Complete the article with sentences
you feel healthier and more active. 6
a)–f).
a) Spend time with people who are

How to look after yourself.
interested in you and who make you feel
Exercise regularly. happy.
Exercise is essential for good health. It b) It will also help you sleep better because
gives you energy and helps your body work your body will feel more tired after
better. It also helps you feel happier working out.
because of the chemicals created when you
c) Too much of it risks damaging your skin.
exercise. 1 b
d) It’s especially important in hot weather.
Eat healthily.
e) Avoid junk food and cut down on
A healthy diet makes your body stronger
anything which contains caffeine, salt or
and will give you more energy. You will be
sugar.
healthier if you eat a variety of food which
is good for you, such as fruits and f) Try learning how to play a musical
vegetables. 2 instrument!
Be careful in the sun.
Enjoy the sun safely and take care of your

skin. Wear clothing that covers you, use a
good sun cream and don’t stay out in the
sun too long. 3
Keep your brain active.
Exercise your mind by reading more and

doing crosswords or Sudoku puzzles. Keep
your brain active and try to learn to do
something new or be creative. 4
Build good relationships.
It’s important to have friends you can talk

to and have a laugh with. Make time to be
social and go out and have fun. 5
Drink lots of water.

13 Read the poster and the message.

Then complete the notes.
Hexagon Theatre, Reading
James Bailey 14–15 October, 8p.m.
Book early. Call 010777 390390
Admission: £22 and £28
Hi Adam and Jo,
Just off to the airport to catch the flight to

Rome. I’ll be back on the 12th. Can you do
me a favour? I forgot to buy tickets for the
comedy show yesterday – I had so much to
do. Please get two tickets for the 14th – the
more expensive ones. I hope you’ll also
come with me! James Bailey is so funny –
you’ll love him! The phone number is on
the fridge in the kitchen. I’ll pay you when
I get back – promise!
Chris xxx
Name of theatre: 1 Hexagon
Type of show: 2
Time: 3
Number of tickets: 4
Price of each ticket: 5
Date wanted: 6 June


Writing

14 Underline the correct alternative.

I want to be healthy 1 so/because I do
regular exercise. I’m 2 also/extremely very
careful about what I eat 3 but/so I don’t eat
junk food 4 and/or fatty food. 5

Unfortunately/Finally, I do sometimes

drink wine 6 because/but I never drink fizzy
drinks. I try to eat oily fish twice a week 7
but/and I eat vegetables every day.

15 Write a competition entry about your
most memorable holiday. Use the

questions below to help you. Write

75–100 words.
When?

Where?

Who with?
Why was it memorable?

I’ll never forget



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Pre-intermediate Mid-course test (Units 1–6)

a) €40,000 b) €18,000 c) €80,000

a) they don’t have any friends there

b) they might find it too expensive.

c) they don’t speak French

6 He will receive the tickets when he has

2 What time did he getting the train

3 She seemed enjoying the meal.

4 They are meet us at the cinema at 7p.m.

5 He must stop to risk his health in that

6 Were he collect stamps when he was at

7 I am wanting to go to sleep now. I’m so

8 She has lived in Chile from she was a

9 I haven’t to work late today so I’m going

10 Kate watches the news at the moment.

11 We hardly go ever on holiday these

5 Complete the sentences using the words

My parents were having lunch when I

2 She hates making decisions.

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3 We haven’t eaten out since July.

6 You can’t make mistakes in the exam.

6 Make questions using the prompts.

Did you go to the library yesterday?

2 Where / they / get / know / each other?

3 When / you / last / go / to the beach?

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5 check e) your life

6 fall f) a joke

7 get on g) to other people 9 Complete the sentences with the

3 Your daughter gave a very good

6 Alan doesn’t seem to like 6 I always wanted to be a

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2 Could I speak to Mrs Chang, please?

3 Why don’t we go and see the Damian

4 I’m having problems sleeping at

5 So it’s straight on and second right?

6 How long have you had a sore back?

a) No, straight on and second left.

b) No, thanks. I can’t stand modern art!

c) Coro. It’s on the north coast of

e) Since I played tennis last week.

f) I think you should drink less coffee and

11 Complete the conversation with the

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B: Oh, hi, Liz. Nothing.

A: Come on, Nic. I’ve 2

B: Yeah, well … it’s Jo. I’m not 3

A: What? I thought you two were 4

B: We were. But then we 5

B: I don’t know – little things really. And

A: How often do you play?

B: Every Saturday – and we train three

A: Ah, now I understand! She 8

A: Do you want to get 9 ?

B: Yes! I really miss her. What should I

A: You should talk 10 .

B: You’re right, Liz. Thanks.

A: You’re 11 , Nic. Good