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Unit test 5A Intermediate

1 Complete the table with the missing forms of the 3 Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.
modal verbs. 1 I think grandma’s really ill. We call a doctor
Permission No permission Asking for immediately.
permission a must b can
You can do it. 1) Can I do it? 2 If there is a fire, you leave the office
You are allowed You aren’t 2) building.
to do it. allowed to do it. a  have to b  are allowed to
Obligation Prohibition Asking about 3 You make a fire in a forest in dry weather.
obligation a  don’t have to b  mustn’t
3) You mustn’t do it. Must I do it? 4 You drive on the left in Australia.
Obligation No obligation Asking about a must b should
obligation 5 My cousins play computer games on
You have to do it. 4) 5) weeknights.
a  aren’t able to b  aren’t allowed to
2 points for each correct answer 10 6 My car’s broken down. Do you think I get a
new one?
2 Match A and B to make statements and questions. a should b can
A 1 Do young men still have to  d          7 You always keep your passport with you
when you’re travelling.
2 You are not allowed to 
a should b can
3 If you ride a motorbike, you should 
8 You swim here! This beach is closed.
4 Sorry, I must 
a  don’t have to b  mustn’t
5 Are students allowed to 
9 I think this meat is bad! You eat it.
6 Before travelling abroad, you should 
a  mustn’t b  aren’t allowed to
B a wear a helmet. 10 Do you think I tell Fiona that her boyfriend
b take dogs into this part of the park. loves Gail?
c check the weather forecast for your destination. a can b should
d do military service in the UK? 11 Come on! You tell me the truth. I need
e bring food into the classroom? to know.
f go home now – it’s very late. a  must b  are allowed to
1 point for each correct answer 5 1 point for each correct answer 10

4 Complete the advice using the correct form of should

or must.
1 There’s no reason to believe him.
You shouldn’t believe him            .
2 Smoking is forbidden here.
You  .
3 It’s not a good idea to argue with your boss.
I don’t
4 It’s illegal to take sharp objects onto the plane.
Passengers
5 Wearing a seat-belt is compulsory.
Drivers
6 If you leave now, you will avoid the rush hour
traffic.
You
2 points for each correct answer 10

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Unit test 5A Intermediate

5 Complete the text with the modal verbs from the box. 7 Write the pronoun in the correct place in each
sentence.
can ​can’t  ​must ​mustn’t ​should ​shouldn’t
1 Sorry! I can’t get over this rock. (it)
To apply for the new photocard driving licence, you Sorry! I can’t get over it .
(1) must        send either your passport or birth 2 I’ve asked twice, and I don’t want to bring up the
certificate for identification. If you are planning to subject again. (it)
travel abroad within four weeks, you (2)
I’ve asked twice, and I don’t want to bring up
send us your passport. You (3) keep a
again.
photocopy of the documents that you send in. You
(4) still drive while your application is 3 He cleaned his shoes after taking off his shoes.
being processed. (them)
Please note: your photograph (5) be in He cleaned his shoes after taking off  .
colour. The department (6) accept black 4 I tried on the shirt, but it looked dreadful. (it)
and white photographs. Black and white photographs I tried on  , but it looked dreadful.
will be returned to the applicant. 5 When it comes to cooking, they take after their
1 point for each correct answer 5 grandmother. (her)
When it comes to cooking, they take after
6 Circle the correct word or phrase.  .
1 Keith brought up / in / away his children to believe 6 I told the boys to pick up their rubbish. (it)
that competition was always healthy. I told the boys to pick up  .
2 Harriet picked on / up / at the rules of chess really 7 I looked up the times for the film online. (them)
quickly.
I looked up online.
3 The journey was so long that I dropped over / out /
8 The company worked hard to get over the
off to sleep on the train.
economic crisis. (it)
4 I decided to take on / in / up tennis to improve my
The company worked hard to get over
fitness.
5 The idea took off / out / away online and soon
9 Greg tried to give up sweets, but it was difficult.
everyone was trying it.
(them)
6 They don’t get on / away / up with their neighbours.
Greg tried to give up  , but it was
7 She dropped off me / drop me off / dropped me off at difficult.
the supermarket on her way to work.
10 I never want to look after Tiddles the cat
8 We asked our friends to look after / for / at our dog again. (him)
while we were away.
I never want to look after again.
9 I hate to bring in / on / up the question of money,
11 You can fill out the form at the desk over there. (it)
but we have to discuss it.
You can fill out over there.
10 I hope I’ll get through / over / across the exam. I’ve
studied really hard. 1 point for each correct answer 10
11 When you see a new word in an English text, do
you look it up / look up it / look it in an online
dictionary straight away?
1 point for each correct answer 10

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8 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. 10 Correct the mistakes.

1 She tried on         lots of different dresses, but 1 British teenagers hadn’t to attend school in the 19th
none of them fitted well. century. didn’t have to
2 I was up to respect older people and 2 Will I open the door for you? 
to be considerate. 3 In this area, you are allowed to show your ID. 
3 I took care my neighbour’s garden last
month. 4 You can see the new superhero film. I really
4 They went their lesson notes together recommend it. 
to review the new grammar. 5 You mustn’t buy a new computer to use this
5 Our plane took late, so we were program. It works fine on older ones. 
worried about missing the connection. 6 When the noise died off, the lecture began. 
6 Turn the TV  . Can you hear a noise
outside? 7 You don’t have to allow babies to travel in the front
7 Don’t forget to up your computer seat of a car. 
before you go on holiday. 8 You’ve got do more exercise. 
8 I had problems getting the change 9 I didn’t allow to stay up late when I was young. 
in climate when I moved to Africa. But now
everything’s fine.
10 Please can you get an eye on my phone? 
9 I thought I would up some Italian,
but most people spoke English.
11 Do we must tidy up our room right now? 
10 I look like my mum, but both my brothers take
my dad.
1 point for each correct answer 10
11 Is your mobile wet? Don’t switch it
again until you’ve dried it.
TOTAL 100
1 point for each correct answer 10

9 Complete the polite requests and offers with the

correct phrase.
1 Do you think (gift-wrap) you could gift-wrap it
for me?
2 Are you OK? Is there anything (do / help)
?
3 (mind) opening the window? It’s
really hot.
4 Would you mind (I / open) the
window? It’s very stuffy.
5 (ready to order) , or shall I come
back later?
6 Do you think (try on) these jeans?
7 Do you think we (get table) on the
terrace?
8 Sorry, I (not realize) it was your chair.
9 If you want, I’ll (lift) into town later.
10 Could you (drop) at the cinema?
11 Would you mind (move / car) ? I can’t
get my car out.
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