UPSTREAM INTERMEDIATE B2

FINAL TEST

Name:__________ Mark:_______
Date:___________

PHRASAL VERBS (Give the definition for each phrasal verb)

Break Bring Take

1. in 2. 3. up 1.out 3.up
2.back 1.after 2. up 3. off
down

1.________________________ 1._______________________ 1.______________________

2.________________________ 2.______________________ 2.______________________

3.________________________ 3.______________________ 3.______________________

Come Get

1. 2. down 2. along 3.
3. into 1. over
across with with through

1.__________________________ 1.___________________________

2.__________________________ 2.__________________________

3.__________________________ 3.__________________________
 IDIOMS/FIXED PHRASES (Put the idioms in the box into the correct place)

once in a blue moon as good as gold make end meet the lion’s share safe and sound
get something off one’s chest keep it under hat full of beans on the ropes play it by ear

1. I will tell my secret if you ___________________________________________.

2. She returned home ________________________________________________.
3. I go to the cinema _________________________________________________.
4. We’ll just have to ______________________ until we get something sorted out.
5. I love to look after my little sister. She is _______________________________.
6. I earn a lot, but _______________________________________ goes for taxes.
7. Tell me what’s wrong. You will feel better if you _________________________.
8. After drinking two cups of coffee I was ________________________________.
9. I have trouble ___________________________________now that I am jobless.
10. Because of the COVID-19 many companies are _________________________.

PREPOSITION(Choose the correct preposition and then make sentences)

TENSES

Choose the correct tense for each sentence !

1 Lola looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it she screamed – was screaming – had
. screamed - screams
2 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I
go – went – had gone – have gone
to the library.
3 By the time I go to bed tonight I my work for the will finish – have finished – will have
day finished - finish
4 was growing up – had grown up –
Mark Twain up in a small town in Mississippi.
grew up – has grown up
5 When my parents tomorrow, they will see our will arrive – arrive – will have arrived –
new baby for the first time. arrived
6 Until you learn how to take a break, you your haven’t improved – aren’t improving –
ability to speak English. don’t improve – won’t improve
7 My grandfather in an airplane before, so this is his never flies – had never flown – has
first time. never flown – never flew
8 have been living – am living – had
I in this city since I was a small child.
been living – lived
9 While I TV last night a small mouse ran across the watched – have watched – watch –
room. was watching
10 Jane isn’t here yet. I since noon but there is no have waited – am writing – wait –
sign of her. have been waiting
11 By the time my brother finally graduated from high school, he attended – was attending – had
seven different schools. attended – had been attending
12 On June 20th I returned home. I for almost two was away -have been away – am away
years. – had been away
13 were already dancing – already
When I got to the party, many people . danced – had already danced – have
already danced.
14 Before I started the car, all of the passengers their will buckle – will have buckled – had
seat belts. buckled – buckle
15 Right now we a heat wave. It’s been so hot for have – have had – have been having –
almost a week. are having
16 When I go and see the doctor this afternoon I him
will ask – asked – will have asked – ask
to take a look at my throat.
17 I sent you the money almost a week ago but I still hadn’t received – didn’t receive –
any confirmation. haven’t received – am not receiving
18 After they the race the celebrations began. won – have won -win – had won
19 Our football team a football match until last never wins – has never won – had
season, when the new coach came. never won – never won
20 I all the questions correctly since I began the had answered – have been answering
course. – have answered – answered
WORD FORMATION (Use the words in capitals to form words that fit in the text below)

1. The businessman spent over $50 million dollars to make the hotel the
most in the country (LUXURY).
2. The restaurant on High Street is a great place to eat (SUPPOSE).
3. The police have a plot to overtake the government (COVER).
4. He hasn't come yet. I'm getting a bit (PATIENT).
5. Are you sure the kitchen has been cleaned ? There is an smell coming from
that direction (PLEASANT).
6. If you have any problems go and ask the caretaker. He is very and will do
whatever you ask (HELP).
7. What ? - You paid $30 for the breakfast. They have certainly you. You
should go back to complain (CHARGE).
8. Finding a cure for cancer will be one of the great breakthroughs of the
century (MEDICINE).
9. Jane is my half-sister because we have mothers. (DIFFER)
10. Politicians should spend some time living with the on the streets. Then
they'll view the city's problems differently. (HOME)
11. If you enter the factory make sure you have clothing on, otherwise
you might get hurt. (PROTECT)
12. Buying and selling old furniture can be a very method of
business. (PROFIT)
13. There is no proof that there might be life on other planets. (SCIENCE)
14. Have you seen my handbag? It seems to have . (APPEAR)
15. The babies were put up for after their mother had decided not to keep
them. (ADOPT)
16. Men have more of a to put on weight than women. (TEND)
17. The whole scandal began after a small between the department
bosses. (AGREE)
18. The doctor told her that she is becoming thin. She has to start eating
! (DANGER)
19. I think I was sacked and have decided to bring the firm to court. (FAIR)
20. Jimmy had a very difficult . He was brought up by his
stepfather. (CHILD)
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS
(Use the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the
word in bold in ANY way. You must use a minimum of TWO and a maximum of FIVE words for each
space.)

1. Many people think Steve stole the money.

believed
Steve the money.

2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm.
blown
The two ancient trees the storm.

3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer.

too
The computer to buy.

4. "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the doctor said.
take
The Doctor advised a new hobby.

5. I could never have passed that exam without your help.

you
I could never have passed that exam me.

6. We paid some people to landscape the garden for us last year.

had
We last year.

7."How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne

suggested
Ann to the cinema.
8. My advice to you is to talk to your parents.
would
If talk to my parents.

9. Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box.

have
Barry didn't to lift the box

10. They started the company in 1997.

set
The company 1997

11. I think Jean really likes Simon.

keen
Jean Simon.

12. I was made responsible for foreign sales.

charge
They put foreign sales.

13. What a shame. They ate all the food.

wish
I all the food.

14. Please don't smoke in this room.

rather
I'd in this room.

15. I didn't answer the phone, even though I knew it was my husband calling.
despite
I didn't answer the phone husband.