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Advanced Unit test 3

3 Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun


Grammar where necessary. If no relative pronoun is
1 Put the words in the correct order. needed, write (-).

1 I was amazed to learn than the pianist I’d been 1 Adrianna’s aim, which I’m sure is achievable,
listening to was a(n) old / year / seven girl. is to earn enough money to buy a car this year.
I was amazed to learn than the pianist I’d been 2 I’ve got two sons, both of are architects.
listening to was a seven-year-old girl. 3 That’s the car I saw outside our house.
2 Julia bought a(n) freshly-baked / hugely / organic / 4 My best friend, has just moved away, is
expensive apple pie for the picnic. hoping to become a travel writer.
Julia bought a(n) 5 Isn’t that the lady husband has just sailed
________________ apple pie for the picnic. round the world single-handed?
3 We watched the children in / of / the / and / water / 6 Our washing machine, we bought online
out / running as we sat relaxing on the beach. last year, is incredibly quiet.
We watched the children
as we sat relaxing on the beach. 5
4 Renovating the old building turned out to be a(n)
incredibly / process / time-consuming.
Renovating the old building turned out to be a(n) Vocabulary
. 4 Complete the sentences with the words in the
5 Jane always has her morning coffee in her cup / box. There is one extra word you do not need.
lime / favourite / coffee / green.
Jane always has her morning coffee in her ancient bustling deserted picturesque
. run-down tranquil unspoilt
6 The warm, rich colours from the slowly / sun /
setting created a magical-looking sky. 1 These ancient ruins date back to Roman times and
The warm, rich colours from the are a must-see if you’re into Roman history.
created a magical-looking sky. 2 It was hard to believe just how beautiful and
the island was. It was clear why it
10 had become a thriving holiday resort.
3 At midnight the streets were with
people celebrating the arrival of a new year.
2 Match 1–6 with a)–h). There are two options 4 By the time we arrived at the venue, it was
you do not need. completely and utterly . I hadn’t
1 We watched the match, f realised the concert would finish so early.
2 Tom got up to speak, 5 Although very and much in need of
3 We’ve got several TVs at home, restoration, the old lodge was still attractive.
4 Rose has three brothers, 6 The coastline is largely due to the
5 That is the man whose rugged cliffs that protect it from development.
6 Nicholas and Lorella,
5
a) on which the school had once stood.
b) all of whom work as teachers. 5 Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
c) on whom he relied whole-heartedly.
d) who both love gourmet food, now live in France. 1 I’d like a house that is light and airy , with high
e) son is travelling around Asia at the moment. ceilings, big windows and a sense of space.
f) the result of which was inevitable. 2 The dark, ominous-looking clouds added to the
g) none of which actually work any more. d outlook from the cottage.
h) at which point I decided to leave the room. 3 The pantomime players wore bright, g
costumes in an array of clashing colours.
5 4 Jeff has a pessimistic take on life and remains
g even on the brightest summer days.
5 Once erected, they were all surprised at how
r their tent actually was – it had more
than enough space for them all.
6 The fungus we are looking for is only found in
damp, s places lacking sunlight.

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Advanced Unit test 3
6 Function
8 Match gaps 1–11 in the proposal with a)–m).
5 There are two options you do not need.
To start with, I’m 1 e briefly about our plan to
7 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). extend the Arts Centre. The 2 is to transform
the current Arts Centre into the biggest and best
1 Public a , such as libraries, are struggling to find
sufficient funding. multi-arts space in the county. Our 3 on the
a) amenities b) resources c) utilities changes we wish to make to the current building and
the addition of a two-storey extension at the back.
2 There was uproar from motorists when _____
were introduced on the country’s motorways. What 4 , essentially, is 5 the capacity of
a) tolls b) payments c) taxes the auditorium so that we can host larger events as
well as to create a new cinema. We are also going to
3 A ten-year, six-million-pound _____ project to
improve the city has just been given the go-ahead. expand the café and roof terrace area so there is
a) upgrade b) regeneration c) infrastructure further space for people to relax and enjoy
refreshments. This idea is 6 because the Arts
4 In an attempt to reduce _____ during peak hours,
more efficient public transport facilities are being Council has recently agreed to award us funding to
developed. the tune of £1.5 million. In 7 , this would mean
we create employment in the area, both during and
a) barriers b) congestion c) obstructions
5 The _____ of old factories soon transformed a after the construction phase. We will also be
once prosperous area into a slum. providing more opportunities for local artists and
seeking to enhance arts-orientated education in the
a) emptying b) retirement c) abandonment
6 The country’s _____ is in dire need of an upgrade area. The 8 of this economic investment
9
if we are to effectively keep up with predicted we not only profit financially but also gain a
social return on the money spent, through the
population and economic growth.
a) framework b) foundation c) infrastructure integration of courses and events with educational
establishments both locally and nationally.
So, basically, what we’re 10 is to improve the
5
arts facilities we currently offer so we can expand
on the provision of arts, music, film and comedy in
the area. Our aim is to make the centre a real hub for
creativity.
Is there anything that 11 ?

a) now feasible
b) proposing to do
c) main objective
d) long-term benefits
e) going to talk
f) proposal focuses
g) solution will
h) to increase
i) has any questions
j) would mean
k) we plan to do
l) the first instance
m) needs clarification

10

Total: 50

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