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Unit 3 Test A

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Grammar 1

/8 Put the words in the correct places in the sentences. never

ever

for

since

just

yet

1 Have you been to a big city in South America? 2 I’ve known Sally we were at school together in Juniper Village in 1995. 3 I’m afraid I haven’t looked at your assignment, but I will this evening.

Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. 1 Sorry I’m late. I’ve helped/been helping Jim with his history homework. 2 I’ve worked/been working in the garden. That’s why I’m so tired! 3 I’ve bought/been buying some fresh fish and some tomatoes. We can have them for dinner. 4 Janet’s learned/been learning to drive for two years and she still hasn’t passed her test. 5 Which CDs have you listened/been listening to recently? 6 Please stay for lunch. I’ve made/been making enough sandwiches for four people.

Complete the sentences with the present perfect or simple past form of the verbs given. 1 I __________ (not visit) New York, but I’d love to go one day soon. 2 __________ you __________ (have) that headache for a long time? You need to go to the doctor about it. 3 I had a great time in France. We __________ (go) to some fantastic restaurants. 4 Where __________ you __________ (be)? Your clothes are really dirty! 5 We __________ (live) here for over 10 years and we __________ never __________ (think) about moving. 6 Where __________ you __________ (stay) when you __________ (be) in London earlier this year?

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/6 Vocabulary 4

Complete the sentences with the correct words. 1 The new statue has been put up in a s__________ in the city centre. 2 It’s good to live in a d__________ h__________ because you don’t get much noise from the neighbours. 3 We live in the s__________ and can commute to the city centre in about 15 minutes. 4 A lot of older people prefer to live in a b__________ so that they don’t have to climb the stairs. 5 Southampton used to be the most important p__________ in England, with boats from all over the world. 6 Living in a s__________ is OK if the lift is working properly!

4 Sorry – I’ve arrived and I’m a little out of breath!

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5 My dad’s worked in the city centre three months and he’s really enjoying it. 6 I’ve seen a James Bond film. Can you lend me one of your DVDs?

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Replace the words in italics with the correct extreme adjective. 1 We didn’t buy the house because the kitchen was very small.

3 Winchester is a very old city and has a lot of museums. 4 Helen invited 100 people to her birthday party. It wasn’t a problem because she has a very big house!

5 The new film was popular and the cinema was very full.

6 After driving through the country roads in the rain, the car was very dirty.

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Complete the sentences with these words. quiet busy lively

crowded

dirty

Reading 7

2 We had to wear thick coats and scarves on the walk, as it was very cold.

historic

1 I don’t like shopping on Saturdays because the shops are too __________. 2 __________ towns usually have a lot of old buildings and statues to look at. 3 Too many cars can make the buildings in city centres very __________. 4 There’s a __________ atmosphere in the little cafés by the port on Friday nights. 5 The people in the tourist information centre are always __________ in July and August. 6 After midnight, the streets in our village are very __________. It’s very peaceful.

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Read the article from which the paragraph titles have been taken out. Choose the correct title A–E to fill the gaps. The future of city centres (1) ___ For many of us, getting around a city has become a great deal easier over the last few years. There had been a need for many years to try to ease the traffic jams that have contributed to both drivers’ frustration and air pollution. Changing travelling habits for thousands of people is not an easy thing to do, but in many places it has been successful and today, in many big cities, too much traffic in the centre has almost become a thing of the past. There are several reasons for this. (2) ___ One is the increased use of charges for drivers using the roads in city centres. This is certainly not always a popular idea among motorists who need to travel into the centres by car every day, but it has reduced the traffic going through the centres significantly and this can only be a good thing for pedestrians and air quality in those areas. Taxi and bus drivers are also very happy with the move, as it gives them much more freedom to travel through previously busy streets. (3) ___ Another way of decreasing traffic in the centre of cities has been the introduction of pedestrianised zones where traffic, apart from essential vehicles, are completely banned. We are used to seeing some pedestrianised streets, but now whole areas are becoming no-car zones and this has allowed the culture of street cafés and outdoor sellers to flourish. The air in these places is fresher and the continual noise of traffic is absent. (4) ___ To enable commuters and visitors to access the town and city centres, you will often find a system of park and ride schemes, where travellers leave their cars outside the town and are brought in by special buses or coaches. Additionally, a large amount of money has been spent on improving other forms of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home. Large cities have seen extensions to their underground systems and more efficient bus services. (5) ___

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Some commuters have swapped their cars for bicycles! Not only is it good for their health, it is also good for the environment. Councils have put money into creating separate cycle lanes to encourage this practice and give greater safety to cyclists.

A B C D E

Get fit while travelling Recent success A better service Not for everyone Good for business

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Listen to the dialogue and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). 1 The girl has been staying in a town she knows very well.

T/F

2 There is a new theatre.

T/F

3 There were some problems driving around the town.

T/F

4 She thought all the changes to the town were good.

T/F

5 Her old house was still there.

T/F

6 The girl used to study in the suburbs.

T/F

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Use of English 9

Read the diary extract. Choose the correct alternatives to complete each gap. Tuesday Well, it’s (1) ___ a busy day today. We’ve been getting ready for moving to the new house and I (2) ___ had to take all the posters off my bedroom walls and pack up all my things. The room looks so empty and sad now! We’ve been in this house for ten years, and in that time I’ve (3) ___ loads of rubbish! Earlier this afternoon I had a big clear-out of all my drawers and wardrobes. I found clothes that I haven’t worn (4) ___ years! It’s still difficult to throw them away, though. Mum (5) ___ been in a bad mood all day because the removal lorry can’t get here before two o’clock tomorrow. That doesn’t give us much time. Dad’s been clearing the garage and taking rubbish to the tip. He’s been five times (6) ___ today and he still hasn’t finished! 1 2 3 4 5 6

A be B been C being A have B am C was A collecting B collect C collected A since B during C for A have B has C was A yet B for C already

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Writing 10

You recently spent a few days in a big city. Write a letter to your English friend and tell him or her about the city. Write 100–130 words.

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Unit 3 Test B

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Grammar 1

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/6 Vocabulary 4

Put the words in the correct places in the sentences. never

ever

for

since

just

yet

1 I’ve had this bike my last birthday. 2 I’m sorry, but I haven’t finished your book.

3 I’ve finished football practice and I’m exhausted.

4 Has your mum cooked an English apple cake? They’re delicious!

Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. 1 The kitchen’s a bit messy! I’ve cooked/been cooking. 2 I’ve sent/been sending ten emails this morning and I still need to send three more. 3 Petra’s studied/been studying at university for one year and she has two more years to finish. 4 I’ve phoned/been phoning Jen and Paul and we’re going to meet in the park. 5 Where have you sat/been sitting? You’ve got some dirt on your jeans. 6 I’ve opened/been opening a window because it’s getting really hot in here.

Complete the sentences with the present perfect or simple past form of the verbs given. 1 How long __________ you __________ (have) that car? It’s fantastic! 2 We __________ (visit) my cousins while we __________ (be) in Rome last month. 3 __________ you already __________ (finish)? That was a lot of work. 4 I __________ (do) the assignment, but I __________ (not give) it in yet. 5 __________ you __________ (think) about working in London? It’s more convenient. 6 Which films __________ you __________ (see) so far this summer?

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Complete the sentences with the correct words. 1 The police say that there is more crime in i__________ c__________ areas. 2 This building was an old f__________ where they used to make tyres. 3 There’s going to be a party for the local people in the t__________ h__________ on Friday night. 4 Only taxis and buses can drive through the c__________ c__________ nowadays. 5 T__________ h__________ are quite cheap, but you can hear your neighbours on both sides! 6 We live in a f__________ on the second floor.

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5 We’ve watched an English DVD in class. I’d love to, though!

6 Have you been a student here a long time?

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Replace the words in italics with the correct extreme adjective. 1 My sister’s bedroom is very small. There’s only room for a bed! 2 There was a sale in the department store and the shop was very full. 3 We thought the weather was going to be warm on holiday, but instead it was very cold. 4 My last essay was very bad, with lots of mistakes. 5 I left my boots, which were very dirty, outside the front door. 6 At work, they made me a very big cake for my birthday.

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Complete the sentences with these words. historic quiet

dirty

noisy

crowded

busy

1 The cafeteria is usually __________ at lunchtimes, so we sit outside with our food. 2 I’m a bit __________ this afternoon, but I’ll be free about 5.30 for a coffee. 3 There was a __________ party next door last night, and we couldn’t sleep. 4 The classroom is always __________ when the students are taking a test. 5 After a football match, David’s shorts are usually very __________. 6 We’re going to visit some of the __________ buildings in the old part of the town.

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Reading 7

Read the article from which the paragraph titles have been taken out. Choose the correct title A–E to fill the gaps. The future of city centres (1) ___ For many of us, getting around a city has become a great deal easier over the last few years. There had been a need for many years to try to ease the traffic jams that have contributed to both drivers’ frustration and air pollution. Changing travelling habits for thousands of people is not an easy thing to do, but in many places it has been successful and today, in many big cities, too much traffic in the centre has almost become a thing of the past. There are several reasons for this. (2) ___ One is the increased use of charges for drivers using the roads in city centres. This is certainly not always a popular idea among motorists who need to travel into the centres by car every day, but it has reduced the traffic going through the centres significantly and this can only be a good thing for pedestrians and air quality in those areas. Taxi and bus drivers are also very happy with the move, as it gives them much more freedom to travel through previously busy streets. (3) ___ Another way of decreasing traffic in the centre of cities has been the introduction of pedestrianised zones where traffic, apart from essential vehicles, are completely banned. We are used to seeing some pedestrianised streets, but now whole areas are becoming no-car zones and this has allowed the culture of street cafés and outdoor sellers to flourish. The air in these places is fresher and the continual noise of traffic is absent. (4) ___ To enable commuters and visitors to access the town and city centres, you will often find a system of park and ride schemes, where travellers leave their cars outside the town and are brought in by special buses or coaches. Additionally, a large amount of money has been spent on improving other forms of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home. Large cities have seen extensions to their underground systems and more efficient bus services. (5) ___

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Some commuters have swapped their cars for bicycles! Not only is it good for their health, it is also good for the environment. Councils have put money into creating separate cycle lanes to encourage this practice and give greater safety to cyclists. A B C D E

No need for your car Past and present A benefit for public transport A safe alternative A quieter environment

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Listen to the dialogue and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). 1 The girl went to a party last Saturday.

T/F

2 The girl visited her old primary school.

T/F

3 It wasn’t possible to drive straight through the town centre.

T/F

4 There were fewer parks when she used to live there.

T/F

5 Her old house had been extended.

T/F

6 Her school used to be in the city centre.

T/F

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Use of English 9

Read the diary extract. Choose the correct alternatives to complete each gap. Tuesday Well, it’s been a busy day today. We’ve been (1) ___ ready for moving to the new house and I (2) ___ had to take all the posters off my bedroom walls and pack up all my things. The room looks so empty and sad now! We’ve been in this house (3) ___ ten years, and in that time I’ve (3) ___ loads of rubbish! Earlier this afternoon I had a big clear-out of all my drawers and wardrobes. I found clothes that I (4) ___ worn for years! It’s still difficult to throw them away, though. Mum has been in a bad mood all day because the removal lorry can’t get here before two o’clock tomorrow. That (5) ___ give us much time. Dad’s been clearing the garage and taking rubbish to the tip. He’s been five times already today and he still (6) ___ finished! 1 2 3 4 5 6

A get B got C getting A am B have C had A since B during C for A didn’t B haven’t C had A isn’t B doesn’t C can’t A hasn’t B wasn’t C has

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Writing 10

You have moved to live in a big city. Write a letter to your English friend and tell him or her about your first week in your new home. Write 100–130 words.

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Gateway B1+ Tests Unit 3 Tests Answer Keys A and B

Unit 3 Test A Key 1 1 haven’t visited / 2 Have, had / 3 went / 4 have, been / 5 have lived, have thought / 6 did, stay, were 2 1 Have you ever been to a big city in South America? / 2 I’ve known Sally since we were at school together in Juniper Village in 1995. / 3 I’m afraid I haven’t looked at your assignment yet, but I will this evening. / 4 Sorry – I’ve just arrived and I’m a little out of breath! / 5 My dad’s worked in the city centre for three months and he’s really enjoying it. / 6 I’ve never seen a James Bond film. Can you lend me one of your DVDs? 3 1 been helping / 2 been working / 3 bought / 4 been learning / 5 been listening / 6 made 4 1 square / 2 detached house / 3 suburbs / 4 bungalow / 5 port / 6 skyscraper 5 1 tiny / 2 freezing / 3 ancient / 4 enormous / 5 packed / 6 filthy 6 1 crowded / 2 Historic / 3 dirty / 4 lively / 5 busy / 6 quiet 71B/2D/3E/4C/5A 81T/2F/3T/4F/5T/6F 91B/2A/3C/4C/5B/6C

Unit 3 Test B Key 1 1 have, had / 2 visited, were / 3 Have, finished / 4 have done, haven’t given / 5 Have, thought / 6 have, seen 2 1 I’ve had this bike since my last birthday. / 2 I’m sorry, but I haven’t finished your book yet. / 3 I’ve just finished football practice and I’m exhausted. / 4 Has your mum ever cooked an English apple cake? They’re delicious! / 5 We’ve never watched an English DVD in class. I’d love to, though! / 6 Have you been a student here for a long time? 3 1 been cooking / 2 sent / 3 been studying / 4 phoned / 5 been sitting / 6 opened 4 1 inner city / 2 factory / 3 town hall / 4 city centre / 5 Terraced houses / 6 flat 5 1 tiny / 2 packed / 3 freezing / 4 dreadful / 5 filthy / 6 enormous 6 1 crowded / 2 busy / 3 noisy / 4 quiet / 5 dirty / 6 historic 71B/2C/3E/4A/5D 81F/2F/3T/4T/5F/6T 91C/2B/3C/4B/5B/6A

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