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Straightforward Unit Test 3

This document is a vocabulary, grammar, and functional language test for an intermediate English class. It contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions testing a student's knowledge of topics like prepositions, modals, and polite requests. The test covers 50 questions testing vocabulary, grammar structures, and common phrases used in daily interactions.
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Straightforward Unit Test 3

This document is a vocabulary, grammar, and functional language test for an intermediate English class. It contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions testing a student's knowledge of topics like prepositions, modals, and polite requests. The test covers 50 questions testing vocabulary, grammar structures, and common phrases used in daily interactions.
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Straightforward Intermediate Unit Test 3

Name _______________________ Score _____________

Vocabulary
A Complete the text with words from the box.

semi-detached rent suburbs quite noisy loads of space


apartment block flat convenient a long way a bit dull

When I was a kid, I lived in the (1) _______________ with my parents. In some ways it was
a great place to live. There were plenty of places to play and there was (2) _______________. Most of
the houses were either detached or (3) _______________. But, I guess, as a kid I did find it
(4) _____________ and it was (5) _______________ from any shops and other facilities.
Now I live in an (6) _______________ in the city centre. It’s a great place to live. It’s
(7) _______________ for the shops, cinema and nightclubs and, although it’s (8) _______________ it
really doesn’t bother me because then I can play my music as much as I want. At the moment
I only (9) _______________ the (10) _______________, but I’m saving up so that I can buy
my own place next year.

B Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

I often find it difficult to (11) go up / wake up in the morning, especially if I forget to (12) make / set
my alarm clock.
My grandfather usually has (13) a nap / sleepy in the afternoon. In fact, it’s quite normal for him to
(14) fall / feel asleep in front of the TV.
When I drink coffee I don’t feel (15) asleep / sleepy, but I often (16) go / fall to sleep after drinking
beer.
Last night I (17) was / got a really good night’s sleep. It was great because I (18) am / get quite a light
sleeper and often wake up during the night.
I hate having to (19) do / make the bed in the morning, but if I don’t, my mother shouts at me.

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Grammar
C Complete the conversations with the correct word(s).

Conversation 1
Marsha: Hey, Cindy! Do you want to come to my house after school?
Cindy: Sorry, I (20) can / can’t because I (21) have to / don’t have to stay at home.
Marsha: That’s a pity because I want to have a party.
Cindy: Are you (22) allowed / let to have a party?
Marsha: No, I’m not, but as long as my parents don’t find out there won’t be any problems!

Conversation 2
Neighbour: Excuse me! Can you turn the music down, please?
Marsha: No, I (23) mustn’t / don’t have to.
Neighbour: Well, you (24) must / mustn’t. It’s much too loud.
Marsha: Well, you can’t (25) make / allow me turn it down.
Neighbour: Yes, I can. If you don’t, I’ll tell your parents. I know you (26) don’t have to / aren’t
allowed to have parties when they are away.

D Use the keywords to complete the second sentence so that it means the same
as the first sentence.

(27) No smoking!
allowed to
You ______________________________________________________________________________

(28) You have to be home by ten.


must
You ______________________________________________________________________________

(29) My mother allows me to stay out late.


let
My mother _________________________________________________________________________

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(30) It’s not necessary to phone.
have to
You ______________________________________________________________________________

(31) It’s illegal to park here.


mustn’t
You ______________________________________________________________________________

E Look carefully at the words in italics. Choose the correct meaning a, b, or c for
32–38.

(32) You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(33) You can use the telephone whenever you want.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(34) I’m sorry but I have to do some housework.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(35) You mustn’t smoke inside the building.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(36) You don’t need to take any flowers.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(37) Pets are not allowed in the hotel rooms.


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

(38) Are you allowed to go out tonight?


a) Permission b) Prohibition c) Obligation d) Lack of obligation

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Functional language
F Choose the correct word or phrase, a, b, or c to complete 39–43.

(39) _______________ pass me the salt, please?


a) Could you b) Do you mind c) Is it OK if I

(40) _______________ use your bathroom?


a) Can you b) Do you mind c) Is it OK if I

(41) _______________ helping me with this, please?


a) Can you b) Do you mind c) Is it OK if I

(42) _______________ have some more fish, please? It is delicious.


a) Could you possibly b) Would you mind c) Do you think I could

(43) _______________ having white wine rather than red?


a) Could you possibly b) Would you mind c) Do you think I could

G Complete the conversation with words and phrases from the box.

could you possibly do you mind if I do you mind


is it OK not at all of course sure

Alan: Hi Marge, Jerry. Please come in.


Jerry: Thanks. Wow! What a lovely place.
Alan: Sorry, (44) _______________ take your shoes off before you come in?
Jerry Yes, (45) _______________.
Alan: Let’s go through to the living room.
Marge: Hi Silvia, how are you?
Silvia: Hi Marge! I’m fine, thanks. What would you like to drink?
Marge: (46) _______________ have a small gin and tonic?
Silvia: No, (47) _______________ not. And for you Jerry?
Jerry: (48) _______________ if I have a whiskey?
Silvia: No problem, but (49) _______________ having it without ice? I don’t want to go all the way
to the kitchen right now.
Jerry: No, (50) _______________.

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