Test 7 Module 7 Traveller

VOCABULARY
A. Complete the text with the words in the box.

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It took me a while to find a suitable job but I think I have found what I was looking for. I saw an ad in yesterdays
newspaper. There is this (1) that is looking for a(n) (2)
manager. I think I have the necessary skills for this position and I have decided to (3)
for it. I am computer (4) and Im (5) in two languages.
I have arranged an appointment with the manager on Monday and all I need to have with me is my
(6) and some letters of (7) . The only problem is that I
havent got much previous work (8) but I have a good feeling about this interview.

B. Choose a, b or c. SCORE 8

1. I went to the bank to make a .

a. brochure b. work c. deposit
2. Luckily, Max has a today and he is going to relax.
a. bonus b. certificate c. day off
3. My mother attended a cookery because she loves cooking.
a. career b. course c. construction
4. Can you please me to lock the door before we leave?
a. remind b. remember c. refuse
5. Did you know that Alice got last month?
a. swallowed b. fired c. criticised
6. Her is 2000 euros a month! Not bad.
a. degree b. fee c. salary
7. Sarah didnt know that most banks charge .
a. commission b. staff c. exchange
8. The company organises a(n) trip for its employees.
a. intermediate b. disgusting c. annual
9. The carried the injured fireman to the ambulance.
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a. paramedics b. journalists c. lifeguards

10. Paul owns a furniture and he makes a lot of money.
a. organisation b. factory c. piece

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 COMMUNIC AT ION
Complete the dialogue with the sentences a-e. There is one extra sentence which you will
Traveller
not need to use.
Adam James! Youre finally here! (1) Ive been waiting here for
hours.
a. What an experience, man!
James Sorry, mate. I had arranged a job interview for today.
b. I was so stressed that I forgot our Adam A job interview? Why didnt you call me?
appointment. James (2)
c. You called her, didnt you? Adam Dont worry about it. So, how did it go?
d. Didnt it go as you expected it? James (3)
e. What took you so long? Adam What do you mean? (4)
James It was awful! I dont want to talk about it.
Adam OK, then. Lets go have a cup of coffee.
James Great idea!
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GRAMMAR
A. Complete the dialogues with the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. A: What time Jane (come) to the cinema yesterday?
B: She (be) late, as usual. The film (already / start) by the time she
(get) there.
2. A: Last night (be) a nightmare!
B: Why? What happened?
A: I had forgotten to switch off the lights at my place and when I (return) home, I
(think) that someone (break) into my house. So,
I (call) the police.
B: How embarrassing! What you (say) to the police?
A: Oops! Sorry!
3. A: you (have) a good time at the dance the other day?
B: We (not go) because nobody (invite) us.
4. A: Simon (look) very tired yesterday.
B: I know. It was because he (not sleep) well the past two days.

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B. Choose a, b or c.
1. you want to come to the theatre with us tonight?
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a. Wont b. Cant c. Dont
2. a delicious apple pie! Can I have one more piece?
a. What b. So c. How
3. Brandon never talks about .
a. he b. himself c. his
4. She runs fast that shell definitely win the race.
a. so b. such c. how
5. Children, be careful! You might hurt .
a. yourselves b. you c. yourself
6. A: Thanks for your help, John.
B: No problem. that what friends are for?
a. Is b. Isnt c. Wasnt
7. lovely Belinda looks in that dress tonight!
a. How b. What c. So
8. This is a difficult problem that nobody knows what to do about it.
a. how b. so c. such

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C. Complete the dialogues with question tags.

1. A: Its really hot today! What shall we do?
B: Lets go to the beach, ?
2. A: Timothy apologised to Harriet, ?
B: Yes, I think he did, last night.
3. A: Tidy your room, ?
B: OK, Mum, Ill do it now.
4. A: I am your best friend, ?
B: Certainly, but you dont have to ask me all the time, ?
A: I suppose youre right.
5. A: Marion believes shes an excellent cook, ?
B: I think so, but she doesnt cook well, ?
A: Of course not.

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 LISTEN
Listen to three dialogues and answer the questions. Choose a, b or c.
Traveller
1. How did the man leave his last job?
a. He quit. b. He got fired. c. He was hired for only one month.
2. Whats the longest job the man has ever had?
a. lifeguard b. cook c. call center agent
3. Why doesnt the woman want to hire him?
a. Because he doesnt work very hard. b. Because he doesnt c. Because he cant swim.
have much previous
experience.
SCORE 6

READ
Read the text and write the name of the job next to each sentence.

Odd Jobs
You think you have a bad job, dont you? Read about these jobs and then you might think again about how
bad your job actually is.
A Fortune Cookie Writer sits all day typing on little pieces of paper. How boring!
A Cheese Sprayer has to spray butter or cheese on popcorn. No thanks!
A Snake Milker actually has to take the poison from snakes. Try to do it without the snake biting you. Ouch!
The job of a Furniture Tester is not that bad actually. You just have to sit on different furniture to see if its
comfortable. Thats more like it!
The job of a Dog Food Tester is pretty much what it sounds like. You have to try different kinds of dog food
to see what it tastes like. Disgusting!
Do you know what happens to the golf balls that go in the water, when youre playing golf? There are
actually Golf Ball Divers who have to go and get them out. How fun!
Now, your job isnt so bad, is it?

1. This job is quite dangerous.

2. This job has to do with getting back something which ended up in the wrong place.
3. For this job you have to work at a desk.
4. In this job you just have to sit down.
SCORE 8

WRITE
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Last summer you had a part-time job as a lifeguard. Your friend is interested in working this summer and he/she
has asked for some information about that job. Write an e-mail giving him/her information about your part-time job.
Write about the hours, the salary, the working conditions and the skills he/she might need to have.

SCORE 10

TOTAL SCORE 80

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