Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation 4
Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation 4
Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation 4
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4 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A Intermediate
GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 3 Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete
can, could, or be able to. the sentences.
Example: We were so hungry we couldn’t wait for
embarrassed / embarrassing bored / boring
dinner, so we ordered pizza. frightened / frightening tired / tiring
1 I ________ swim when I was five. My dad taught me. depressed / depressing
2 We’re very sorry but we ________ attend the
Example: The match was really boring. There weren’t
wedding. We’ll be on holiday.
any goals.
3 Would you like ________ play a musical instrument?
1 It was so ________when my mobile rang during the
4 He opened his present before his birthday because
play.
he ________ wait!
2 That’s possibly the most ________ film I’ve ever
5 After living here for four months, I ________
seen. Nothing happened.
understand a lot of Greek now.
3 I was very ________ when the door suddenly opened
6 ________ you lend me a pen, please? I’ve forgotten
on its own.
mine.
4 It rained every day on my holiday. I couldn’t do
7 I’ve never ________ sing well, but my brother has a
anything and was so _______.
beautiful voice.
5 Why is travelling so ________ when most of the time
8 I ________ read this menu without my glasses. Can
you’re just sitting down?
you read it to me, please?
6 I find most horror films too ________ so I keep my
9 We’re free tonight, so we’ll ________ come and help
eyes closed half the time.
you if you like.
7 I’m not surprised Ian’s ________! He’s just lost his
10 My sister ________ ride a horse since she was four!
job, and his dog’s just died.
10 8 She was so ________ when she called him by the
wrong name!
2 Complete the sentences with have to, don’t have to, 9 We’re incredibly _______. We’ve spent all day
must, mustn’t, should, or shouldn’t. sightseeing in London.
Example: We’ll have to leave early tomorrow morning. 10 I find it ________ that most people don’t really care
about climate change.
1 I always ________ stand up on the train because
10
there are no seats.
2 You really ________ eat in class, but I’ll let you do it
this time.
3 Where do you think we ________ stay in London? In
a hotel or a B&B?
4 There’s a lot of rubbish in that lake. You ________
swim in it!
5 You ________ pay to get into that museum – it’s free.
6 We ________ leave early in the morning if we want
to get home before dark.
7 It’s a great film. You really ________ go and see it.
8 Great! It’s a holiday tomorrow – we ________ go to
work.
9 You ________ drive on the right in Europe (except in
the UK).
10 Do we ________ get up early tomorrow?
10
Grammar total 20
Vocabulary total 20
Example: Many people text or email ____ they talk on Reading total 15
the phone.
A as often as ■ B less than ■
C more than ■
✓
1 We are making _____ landline calls these days.
A 5% fewer ■ B 10% fewer ■
C 10% more ■
WRITING
Write an email to a friend explaining the social rules
in your country (140–180 words). Answer the
questions.
• Who and how much do you have to tip?
• When must you say ‘thank you’ / ‘sorry’ / ‘please’, etc.
• What should I take for the host if I am invited for
dinner?
• What else should I know about what to do / not to do in
your country?
Writing total 10
LISTENING SPEAKING
1 Listen to the conversation about playing a musical 1 Make questions and ask your partner.
instrument. Who said the following? Write I (Ian) 1 ever try / learn anything frustrating? What?
or K (Kate) or N (Neither). 2 What language / you like / able / speak? Why?
1 I found it difficult to produce sounds when I 3 see a disappointing film? Why / disappointing?
started. ____ 4 Who / most interesting person / you know?
2 My teacher wasn’t impressed by the sound I 5 prefer / send text messages or talk on mobile? Why?
made. ____
Now answer your partner’s questions.
3 I used to play in a band when I was a teenager. ____
4 I’m going to join an orchestra. ____ 2 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree
5 Some of the musicians I play with are fantastic. ____ or disagree. Give reasons.
‘The world is becoming ruder. People should be more
5 polite.’
2 Listen to five conversations. Tick (✓) A, B, or C. 3 Listen to your partner talking about
communication. Do you agree with him / her?
1 You should say ‘Don’t worry’ if _____.
A the other person is apologizing ■ Speaking total 15
B the other person hasn’t hurt you ■
C you walk into someone ■ Listening and Speaking total 25
2 If you’re having dinner at someone’s house _____.
A you shouldn’t take a present ■
B you must be punctual ■
C you can take a present ■
3 Helen says you don’t have to leave a tip _____.
A at the hairdresser’s ■ B in a taxi ■
C if it’s part of the bill ■
4 Rick _____.
A wants Janet to ring back ■
B decides to ring back the next day ■
C makes an appointment to see Janet ■
5 Liam hasn’t replied to _____.
A an email ■ B a Facebook message ■
C a text ■
5
Listening total 10
1 You ________ really drink coffee in here, but I’ll let Grammar total 20
you do it just for today.
2 Where do you think we ________ stay in London VOCABULARY
– in Kensington or Paddington?
3 You ________ pay to park here during the day – it’s 3 Complete the word in the sentences.
free. Example: I didn’t hang up. I dropped my mobile and it
4 We ________ leave early tomorrow if we want to get broke.
back before it gets dark. 1 I’m trying to call Sally, but her line’s been e________
5 It’s a wonderful film. You really ________ go and see for half an hour.
it. 2 He’s in a meeting right now. Can you call b________
6 You ________ drive on the right in Europe (except this afternoon?
the UK). 3 I sent you a t________ message earlier – didn’t you
7 Do we ________ bring our dictionaries to the get it?
lesson? 4 When you’re in a cinema, you must sw________ off
8 It’s a holiday tomorrow, so we ________ go to your mobile.
school. 5 I’m sorry. I think you’ve d_________ the wrong
9 You ________ swim in the sea here. There was a number.
shark attack last week. 6 Sorry, this mobile’s new. I really need to choose a
10 We usually ________ stand up on the bus because new r________ for it.
there are no seats. 7 I like i________ messaging. It’s quick but you have
time to think of a reply.
10
8 My phone was on v________ mode, so I felt it in my
pocket when you called.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
can, could, or be able to. 9 What scr________ do you have for the display on
your phone?
Example: We were so hungry we couldn’t wait for
10 Hi, I phoned you but the line was busy. Send me a
dinner, so we ordered pizza.
m________ when you’re free.
1 I’ve lived in France for a year, so I ________ 10
understand a lot of French now.
2 She opened her birthday present the day before. She
________ wait!
3 We aren’t busy tonight, so we’ll ________ come and
help if you want.
4 I’ve never ________write well, but my sister has
beautiful handwriting.
5 We ________ attend the wedding because we’ll be
on holiday.
6 My brother ________ play the piano since he was
four!
7 I ________ swim when I was very young, because we
lived near the sea.
8 Would you like ________ play the guitar in a band?
Vocabulary total 20
WRITING
Write an email to a friend explaining the social rules
in your country (140–180 words). Answer the
questions.
• Who and how much do you have to tip?
• When must you say ‘thank you’ / ‘sorry’ / ‘please’, etc?
• What should I take for the host if I am invited for
dinner?
• What else should I know about what to do / not to do in
your country?
Writing total 10
LISTENING SPEAKING
1 Listen to the conversation about playing a musical 1 Answer your partner’s questions.
instrument. Who said the following? Write I (Ian)
Now make questions and ask your partner.
or K (Kate) or N (Neither).
1 ever / forget / switch off / mobile / quiet place? What
1 My teacher is pleased with my progress. ____
happened?
2 I didn’t like practising. ____ 2 Who / you / have long phone conversations with?
3 I’ve decided to take up a new instrument. ____ 3 anything / like / able to do better? What?
4 My mother didn’t want me to stop playing. ____ 4 What / most frightening experience / ever have?
5 I’m not worried about joining the new band. ____ 5 ever / make / embarrassing mistakes / English?
5
What?
Listening total 10
GRAMMAR 5 1 foreign
2 listen
1 1 could / was able to 3 doubt
2 can’t / won’t be able to 4 island
3 to be able to 5 whole
4 couldn’t
5 can 6 1 Ja|pa|nese
6 Can / Could 2 di|sa|ppoin|ted
7 been able to 3 em|ba|rra|ssing
8 can’t 4 fru|stra|ting
9 be able to 5 dis|ho|nest
10 has been able to
2 1 A
2 C
3 C
4 B
5 B
SPEAKING
Interactive communication and oral production:
The student communicates effectively with his / her
partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
where necessary initiating conversation, and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
task successfully. (5 marks)
Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The student’s intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)
GRAMMAR 5 1 em|ba|rra|ssing
2 fru|stra|ting
1 1 shouldn’t 3 dis|ho|nest
2 should 4 di|sa|ppoin|ted
3 don’t have to 5 Ja|pa|nese
4 ’ll have to
5 should / must 6 1 listen
6 must / have to 2 foreign
7 have to 3 island
8 don’t have to 4 whole
9 mustn’t 5 doubt
10 have to
2 1 A
2 C
3 B
4 C
5 A
SPEAKING
Interactive communication and oral production:
The student communicates effectively with his / her
partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
where necessary initiating conversation, and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
task successfully. (5 marks)
Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The student’s intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)