Life, Pre-Intermediate, Unit 3 Test

Vocabulary
1 Complete the text with the verbs in the box. There is an example at the beginning (0).
book drop get off get on go by go on miss pay pick stop take
It isn’t easy to get to the volcano. You have to (0) __go by_____ taxi, then by train, then by bus, and,
finally, you have to (1) ____________ foot. Ask the taxi driver to come early in the morning to (2)
____________ you up from your hotel and (3) ____________ you off at the train station. Make sure you
leave early – you don’t want to (4) ____________ the train. And make sure you (5) ____________ your
train ticket online before you go because the train is often full. (6) ____________ the train to the end of
the line, then (7) ____________ the bus that goes up into the mountains. Make sure you have money
with you because you have to (8) ____________ the fare on the bus. Ask the bus driver to (9)
____________ when you see the lake. Then (10) ____________ the bus and walk up the path to the
right of the lake. It’s a three kilometre walk to the volcano.
(10 points)

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 My uncle drives a lorry / train. Every week, he drives hundreds of kilometres along motorways from
Poland to Portugal.
1 It takes four days for the ship to commute / cross the ocean.
2 The roads round here are very busy during the rush hour / period.
3 The government wants to stop carbon emissions / produces.
4 Sorry I’m late. There’s a traffic limit / jam in the city centre. The cars aren’t moving.
5 The buses to town are traditional / frequent – they come every ten minutes.
6 Although there’s only one bus a day, it’s very punctual / convenient for me because it stops near my
house.
7 The new trains are very comfortable / traditional. The seats are big and there’s a lot of leg room.
8 The train is slow but reliable / punctual. It never breaks down – you know you will get to your
destination.
9 When you’re in London, go / take the underground. It’s the quickest way to travel.
10 When you buy a ticket, ask for a receipt / change. It proves that you have paid.
(10 points)
Grammar
3 Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
0 It’s one of the ____________ expensive holiday resorts in the country.
A lot B much C most D more
1 The road isn’t as long ____________ some people think.
A as B than C that D for
2 The new cruise ship is ____________ any built before.
A big as B biggest than C bigger than D as big
3 This is one of ____________ traffic jams I can remember.
A the badder B as bad as C the worst D worse than
4 Today is ____________ than yesterday.
A sunnier B the sunnier C the sunniest D sunny
5 I prefer the train because it’s ____________ .
A reliable than B more reliable C as reliable as D far reliable
6 Which one is ____________ ?
A tastier B more tasty C tasty as D tastier than
7 We want to find the ____________ restaurant.
A near B nearly C nearer D nearest
8 Bikes ____________ cars.
A are slower than B are as slow C are the slowest D aren’t slowly
9 This is the ____________ of my life.
A good day B better day C best day D as better day as
10 We aren’t all ____________ as Tom.
A clever B the cleverest C cleverer D as clever
(10 points)
4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use two to four
words including the word provided in CAPITALS. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 No hotel in the world is more expensive than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
MOST
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai __is the most expensive____ hotel in the world.
1 No man is faster than Usain Bolt.
WORLD’S
Usain Bolt is ____________ man.
2 Joe lives near the centre but Kerry’s house is further away.
CENTRE
Kerry’s house is further from ____________ Joe’s.
3 Jenny isn’t as good at maths as her sister.
THAN
Jenny’s sister is ____________ Jenny.
4 No singer in the school is as bad as Jack.
THE
Jack is ____________ in the school.
5 Taking the train is safer than going by car.
ISN’T
Going by car ____________ as taking the train.
6 David is older than his brother but not by much.
LITTLE
David is ____________ his brother.
7 Taking the bus into town is much more convenient than taking the train.
LOT
Taking the train into town is ____________ than taking the bus.
8 In my opinion, team sports are more exciting than individual sports.
AS
I think individual sports ____________ as team sports.
9 The Hotel Grand isn’t quite as expensive as the Hotel Luxe.
BIT
The Hotel Luxe is ____________ than the Hotel Grand.
10 The students in Class A aren’t as lazy as the students in Class F.
ARE
The students in Class F ____________ the students in Class A.
(10 points)

Reading
Taking the ferry
A
Nowadays, bridges and tunnels mean that it’s easier and quicker, and often cheaper, to drive to places,
or to take the train, than it is to cross rivers or seas on a ferry. The eight-kilometre-long Oresund Bridge
links Sweden to Denmark, changing what was a long trip into what is now an easy commute. The
Channel Tunnel between England and France means that you can leave one country and arrive in the
other before you finish drinking your cappuccino. The problem is that cars and underground trains are
not as romantic as ferries. It may be faster to use modern transport options but many people still prefer
to take the ferry.
B
Having time to look at the scenery, to relax and breathe, and to feel you are moving along slowly and
naturally are just some of the reasons why travellers and commuters often prefer ferries. Urban ferry
rides, which are short and cheap, are a daily ritual for many people. In Hong Kong, for example, many
commuters choose the slow ferry over the fast underground when crossing Victoria Harbour. Enjoying
the sea breeze at sunset makes many feel much better than being in a crowded train. From the ferry,
you can see Hong Kong’s office towers in multi-coloured lights, attractive mountain tops, and the
occasional historic ship sailing by. It’s better to get home late, feeling relaxed, than to get home early,
feeling stressed.
C
In New York City, more than 100,000 people ride ferries daily, and, every day, 80,000 people use ferries
to get about Kerala in India. From the deck of the Staten Island ferry, which takes twenty-five minutes to
go from New York to Staten Island, you can see amazing skyscrapers and monuments like the Statue of
Liberty. From a ferry in Kerala, you can see kids riding bicycles and workers picking bananas and
coconuts or laying laundry out to dry.
D Taking a ferry is a great way to get a feel for the rhythms of a place and even to meet some fellow
passengers. In south-eastern Alaska, for example, the ferry system is the water highway for Alaskans.
Being on the ferry is the best way to meet the locals. People tell stories and make friends on the ferries,
and look at the scenery, thinking about why they love living in Alaska. As a visitor, it is a way to fall in
love with the place.

5 Read the article about travelling by ferry. Match the questions to the paragraphs (A–D). There is an
example at the beginning (0).
Which paragraph . . .
0 describes how many people travel to and from work in Hong Kong? __B_________
1 says that tourists get to know people from the area by taking this ferry? ____________
2 tells you how long one of the ferry journeys lasts? ____________
3 says that people like this place more after going on a ferry ride? ____________
4 describes how people feel better after a ferry ride at the end of a working day? ____________
5 describes the exact distance of a particular journey? ____________
6 says why people don’t have to take ferries anymore? ____________
7 describes two countries with very different ferry experiences? ____________
8 describes different ways of travelling from one country to another? ____________
9 says that ferries are more expensive than other types of transport? ____________
10 describes how you can see people working from this ferry? ____________
(10 points)

Listening
6 [Track 101] Listen to a customer buying a ticket at a train station. Choose the correct answer (A, B or
C). There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 Where does the customer want to go?
A Manchester
B London Euston
C London King’s Cross
1 What kind of ticket does the customer want?
A a single
B two singles
C a return
2 When does the customer want to leave?
A Thursday evening
B Tuesday morning
C Monday afternoon
3 Why is the customer making the journey?
A He’s a tourist.
B He’s visiting relatives.
C He’s on a business trip.
4 What does the ticket salesperson say about the train route?
A The trains are direct and leave regularly.
B The train journey takes about twenty minutes.
C There are two changes on the train route.
5 The first train ticket that the salesperson mentions costs over three hundred pounds. Why is it so
expensive?
A It’s a first class ticket.
B You can use it at any time of day.
C The train is already full.
6 What sort of ticket does the customer buy in the end?
A an at-peak
B an on-peak
C an off-peak
7 When does the customer decide to travel to his destination?
A before seven
B between seven and ten
C after ten
8 When will the customer arrive in Manchester?
A at eight
B before nine
C after ten
9 What does the customer say about the time he will arrive at his destination?
A It’s a good time to arrive.
B He will be late for a meeting.
C It’s too early to arrive.
10 How much does the customer pay in total for his ticket?
A £83
B £84
C £86
(10 points)

Writing
7 Follow the instructions below.
Write five sentences about two journeys you often take. For example, your journey to work and your
journey to visit family or friends. Include information about how far you travel, how long you travel for,
and how you travel. Compare the two journeys.
(10 points)

Speaking
8 Read the task below and give your presentation in class.
Prepare to describe a place you know. Talk about its appearance, what you like about it, and why people
should go there.
(10 points)