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TEST
(NIO Upper Intermediate Unit 5)

Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________

1 Replace the words in bold with the phrases with go in the box. (6p.)
(__e ___) give it a go (__a)___) have a go on (__d ___) have a go at

(__c ___) in one go (__f ___) make a go of it (__b ___) on the go

a) Do you want to attempt this exercise with me?

b) That man never stops! Hes always very busy.
c) I cant believe you ate all that chocolate all at once.
d) Do you want to have a ride on the pony?
e) Im not sure this is going to work, but lets try it and see.
f) The situation wasnt ideal, but they decided to succeed at it because of the children.

2 Complete the text with the words in the box. There are two extra words. (8p.)
(______) best man (_____) bouquet of flowers (_____) bridesmaid

(______) church (______) confetti (______) groom

(______) reception (______) service (______) speech

(______) wedding cake

Joanna and Clive have just got married in Jamaica. It was a really great wedding. The wedding
took place in a little white (1) __ church _ near the beach. Their (2) best man was Clives best
friend, Daniel. I was the (3) bridesmaid I had to wear a very silly pink dress. After the wedding we
threw (4) confetti over the newly-weds, and Joanna threw her (5) bouquet of flowers for the
single women to catch. I caught it! For the (6) _ reception _________ , we went to a restaurant on
the beach. Daniel made a very funny (7) speech, and Joanna and Clive cut their (8) wedding cake. I
danced with Daniel. Then we watched the sun set over the ocean. It was so romantic!

3 Underline the correct verb form. (8p.)

a) When I was a child, I will / used to love playing school with my stuffed animals.
b) Its the same every morning. Shell / would get up late and miss the bus.
c) As children, we will / would always eat fish and chips with my grandparents on the beach.
d) He would / used to be a very small child. Then he grew and grew.
e) My cat will / would miaow and miaow every morning, until I get up and feed it.
f) We would / will often go for long walks in the woods when we had the dog.
g) Rob didnt use to / wouldnt like cabbage, but now he loves it.
h) These days, Granny wouldnt / wont go out much any more.

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4 Complete with the to-infinitive or a gerund form of the verbs in brackets. (8p.)
a) Did you remember to buy (buy) some milk? No, I didnt. Sorry.
b) Could you please stop tapping (tap) your foot? Its noisy.
c) I think I forgot to lock (lock) the front door. Can we go back?
d) He couldnt remember to meet (meet) her before.
e) Im trying to stop (stop) smoking at the moment.
f) At the top of the mountain they stopped to admire (admire) the view.
g) I tried to give up (give up) coffee for two weeks once, but it didnt work.
h) They will never forget meeting (meet) Elvis. It was an incredible moment.

5 Complete with the words in the box. There are two extra words. (5p.)
annoys annoying cant stand drives find nerves winds
Jane: Dont do that! Its so (1) annoying .
Kevin: What?
Jane: Hum along to the music. It drives me mad.
Kevin: OK.
Jane: And could you stop tapping your finger on the steering wheel? I find it really irritating.
Kevin: Whats the problem? Am I getting on your nerves?
Jane: Sorry. I (5) cant stand long car journeys.
Kevin: Me neither.

6 Read the text. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? (5p.)
The use of rituals and superstitions to ensure it will be all right on the night has long been a part of theatre
tradition. Many actors perform their own private rituals, such as sleeping with the script under their pillows,
or always whispering the same word before going on stage. But other superstitions are more widespread.
Perhaps one of the most well known superstitions concerns Shakespeares play, Macbeth. Many actors
wont say the name of the play inside the theatre. Instead theyll call it The Scottish play. Saying the name
of the play is supposed to bring bad luck, and curse the performance. In one episode of The Simpsons,
the Simpson family meets the famous British Shakespearean actor, Sir Ian McKellen outside a theatre.
Every time one of them says Macbeth something bad happens to McKellen. He is even struck by lightning.
Another custom is that you wont wish an actor good luck before a performance; youll say break a leg. It
is thought that saying good luck will bring bad luck. And many people who work in the theatre wont
whistle on the stage or in the dressing rooms; in fact anywhere inside the theatre. The people who do say
the name Macbeth, or break any other rules are forced to perform a cleansing ritual in which they go
outside, turn around three times, spit, swear, then knock on the door and ask to be let back in.
This belief in superstitions and rituals has its roots many centuries ago, but why do many of these beliefs
still continue today? Some experts think this is because a lot of the actors livelihood depends on luck.
But maybe its just a habit thats hard to break. Doug Hatton, an actor in Londons West End, says, the
problem becomes when you dont do the ritual, it weighs on your mind and you get nervous. Thats when
you make mistakes.

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a) People who work in the theatre are very superstitious. __T___

b) Sir Ian McKellen had bad luck in the play, Macbeth. __T___
c) Some actors think that whistling on the stage will bring bad luck. ___T__
d) If you wish an actor good luck, you have to leave the theatre. ___f__
e) Some experts think that if an actor doesnt do a ritual, they will have bad luck. ___f__

[Track 9]
7 Listen and underline the stressed words in each sentence.
a) Youre always asking me too many questions.
b) Hes forever leaving his clothes on the bedroom floor.
c) Shes always going on about her rich boyfriend.
d) They insist on bringing that horrible dog.
e) Hes always telling me how well he did at school.
(5 points)
Listening
[Track 10]
8 Listen to Caitlin and Rani talking about Indian weddings. Choose the best words to
complete the sentences.
1) Indian weddings _____ .
a) are usually for close friends and family b) can last for several days
c) are intimate affairs
2) The groom at this wedding is arriving _____ .
a) on a horse b) on an elephant c) in a carriage with his family and friends
3) The priest _____ .
a) goes round the fire seven times b) gives the bride and groom flower garlands
c) puts red powder on the brides head
4) Caitlin _____ .
a) doesnt want to give the couple a present b) doesnt want to give them cash
c) wants to give them some crockery
5) Its a good idea to wear comfortable clothes because _____ .
a) the ceremony is very long b) everyone else will be wearing them too
c) you can sit down on the floor more easily
(5 points)

ANSWER KEY

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1 e) will have walked

a) self-disciplined
b) self-conscious 6
c) accessible 1) killing
d) self-esteem 2) poor
e) enjoyable 3) awful
4) serves
2 5) blame
a) way
b) figure
c) motion
d) undo
e) charge 7
1) c
3 2) b
a) Pick it up 3) a
b) take after 4) b
c) put her off 5) b
d) worn me out
e) coming down with 8
a) sympathetic
4 b) unsympathetic
1) have finally arrived c) sympathetic
2) had already arrived d) sympathetic
3) took / had taken e) unsympathetic
4) had been raining
5) was trying 9
6) blew a) T
7) got b) F
8) spent c) T
9) didnt d) F
10) have decided e) T

5
a) have left
b) will have finished
c) be taking off
d) be doing

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