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ERICAN CAMBRIDGE
ENGLISH
Level 6 - Stage 1
Stage Test
based on English in Mind Book 5

EIM BOOK 5 LEVEL 6 STAGE 1 TEST


Name: Class: Date: ________________


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1. Grammar


A Underline the correct words.

e.g. You must / cant
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be hungry after that huge pizza!
Dan might / will be watching the local news. He always does at this time.
2 You must / may have heard what happened to Paolo. Everyones talking about it.
3 Im sure Marina will / may have checked her emails.
4 William must / might just believe your story, but I wouldnt rely on it.
5 Tom wont / mustnt be at school tomorrow because hes ill.

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B Complete the sentences.

might must have may have will cant wont have

e.g. Fran might
1
know the answers to the homework she often does.
You .............................. met Phil before because hes new here.
2 Sam .............................. be at the gym so you can find him there.
3 You .............................. left your mobile phone at home if you havent got it with you.
4 J osh .............................. have a new job already. Hes only been looking for a couple of days.
5 We .............................. been here before. I honestly cant remember.

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C Underline the correct words.

e.g. We didnt think you was going to / would
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want to come with us.
I knew it was going to / wouldnt be easy to pass my driving test because I was very nervous.
2 I was going to / would call you, but it got too late.
3 I wasnt going to / wouldnt apply for the job, but I changed my mind at the last minute.
4 Steve didnt tell you because he knew you werent going to / would be upset.
5 We were going to / would go for a walk when it started to rain.

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D Rewrite the sentences using the future in the past.

e.g. Tom didnt take his driving test because he wasnt feeling confident.
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Tom was going to take his driving test, but he didnt because he wasnt feeling confident.
I intended to start learning German, but I couldnt find a good teacher.
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2 We didnt buy J ulia a wedding present because she told us not to.
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3 I didnt intend to visit J ames this year, but I unexpectedly had a week off.
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4 Martin didnt study medicine at university because his parents wanted him to study engineering.
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5 I didnt intend to tell Peter the truth, but in the end I had to.
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E Put the underlined words in the correct order.

e.g. why / What / understand / I / is / dont you lied to me.
What I dont understand is why
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you lied to me.
is / find / how / What / extraordinary / I
................................................................................ people can spend so much time on the internet.
people can spend so much time on the internet.
2 anything / is / What / before / Id / else / do
................................................................................ contact everyone in your address book.
contact everyone in your address book.
3 we / focus / how / What / on / need / is / to
................................................................................ to save the business from going bankrupt.
to save the business from going bankrupt.
4 disappointing / the / Whats / is / fact
................................................................................ that no one seems to care.
that no one seems to care
5 is / youll / know / What / never
................................................................................ just how much money weve had to borrow
recently.
just how much money weve had to borrow recently.

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F Rewrite the sentences using the information in brackets.

e.g. Sydney hosted the 2008 Olympics. (Beijing)
No, it
1
was Beijing that hosted the 2008 Olympics.
Romeo and Juliet was written by Christopher Marlowe. (Shakespeare)
No, it ................................................................................ .
2 Al Pacino stars in the Toy Story films. (Tom Hanks)
No, it ................................................................................ .
3 The lei is the currency of Bulgaria. (lev)
No, it ................................................................................ .
4 You ordered coffee with milk. (tea)
No, it ................................................................................ .
5 Dan bought a new Audi last week. (BMW)
No, it ................................................................................ .

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2. Vocabulary


A Underline the correct answer: a, b or c.

e.g. Bad things always happen to me. Its the story of my ___.
a) b) living life c) existence
1 Im not going to do anything until Ive heard Seans _____ of the story.
a) turn b) side c) piece
2 You lost your wallet again?! Thats a ____ story. You just want to borrow some money, dont you?
a) true b) sob c) likel y
3 To ___ a long story short, we ended up having to take a taxi and it cost a fortune.
a) make b) cut c) put
4 I never believe anything Carl says as hes always _____ up stories.
a) starting b) turning c) making
5 Ive told you a hundred times. No, you cant borrow my car ___ of story.
a) end b) start c) side

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B Complete the sentences.

e.g. Its the same
1
old story. Dan always promises to be on time, but he never is.
When I was a child I was good at .................... up stories to get out of trouble.
2 To cut a long story .................... , I left my mobile at home so I couldnt get in touch with anyone.
3 You forgot you had a test today? Thats a .................... story and I dont believe a word of it.
4 Being let down is the story of my .................... .
5 Do I have to repeat myself yet again? Youre not going to the party .................... of story.

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C Match the two parts of the phrases and expressions.

A B
e.g. rip .... your belt
1 take .... an account
2 earn .... out a loan
3 tighten .... ends meet
4 make somebody off eg
5 open .... a living

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D Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words.

real high survive basic imagine fly

e.g. In reality
1
, theres not much we can do about global warming.
A lot of small children have an .................... friend that no one else can see.
2 The .................... of so many animals depends on human intervention.
3 When will there be commercial .................... to the moon?
4 Which is the .................... -grossing film of all time?
5 .................... , I dont think anyone will believe your story.

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3. Everyday English

A

Fill in each blank with an appropriate expression.







1. A: I've got something to tell you.
B: ____________, I am listening with open ears.

2. A: What do you like to do?
B: Well, I love reading and cooking
A: And travelling, _______________
B: Yes, exactly and Im planning one to India this month

3. A: Do you think I should participate in that singing competition?
B: I think you have a great voice; I would encourage you to _______________!

4. A: Can you tell me what you think about this place?
B: Well, _______________ I think its definitely peaceful.

5. A: You are short tempered. _________________________that.
B: I just dont know how to be so patient with others. I get annoyed very
easily.




fire away for a start I think Im right in saying
lets get going go for it I hear that



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B

Match the sentences in A with the sentences in B


A B



































A: Miss Sally, I would like to ask you
some questions regarding the classes.
B: Sure, ____________.

A: ___________! We can't stand here
all day.
B: Yes everyone, I think we should not
wait any longer.

A: She didnt even thank us. I
____________ that she is a very
selfish person.
B: Yes, I agree.

A: ___________ youll be getting
married soon.
B: Yes, I just got engaged last week.

A: Whats your impression of your job
now?
B: _______, I would say its a nice
place to work.

Lets get going
fire away
For a start
think Im right in saying
I hear


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4. Reading


A Read the email. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

Hi Anne

I feel so bad for not having written for such a long time, but so much has been going on and I just havent
had time to get to the computer to check emails, let alone write any. Anyway, how are you doing? Is
everything as you expected? I bumped into your brother the other day and he said that youd settled down
well and he was planning to visit you soon. Perhaps Ill come along as well (if youre still speaking to me after
my long silence!) :-)

Well, I guess youre wondering whats been going on. You know me, always agonising about what Im doing
and whether Ive made the right decision or not the story of my life. I know from the outside everything seems
very simple, but somehow to me it isnt. To cut a long story short, the first problem was my accommodation.
You know I decided that Id prefer to live on the university campus as I figured it would be easier to meet
people. Well, Im not like you, I really need my sleep and I need peace and quiet to study. It was crazy! There
was always a party going on somewhere in the building and obviously I couldnt complain that wouldnt have
won me any friends. So there was my first dilemma and I went to the accommodation office to see if I could
move to a private house. They told me theyd do their best to help, but in the meantime I just had to put up with
it.

After a couple of weeks I still hadnt heard anything, so I realised I would have to decide for myself. A snap
decision, but one brought about by nights of too little sleep. I know, I know, Im not exactly known for my
spontaneity. Im the one who will weigh up all the pros and cons of any given situation, but to be honest I just
couldnt stand it any longer. So, I decided there and then that I was going to give up my course. And once Id
made that decision, there was no more dithering.

I called Mum and Dad, who were great. They didnt try to make me change my mind, although I could tell
they were rather surprised. They just came to collect me and all my stuff and now Im back at home writing
out application letters. I was a bit indecisive at first, but figured that as I effectively have a gap year now, Im
going to try and get a job in Australia. I dont want to waste time staying here and Ive heard its pretty easy
to pick up work while youre travelling.

What do you think? Do you think Im mad? I hope this isnt a decision I might live to regret. Well, theres no
point and who knows what adventures Ill have when Im away. Im pretty sure I wont apply for the same
subjects again, so the year will give me time to really think about what I want to do. Old habits die hard after
all and I cant imagine I wont find some decision or other to worry about!

Please write and give me your news and hopefully we can get together before I leave.

Love
Clare

e.g. Clare hasnt been in touch for ages. T
1 Anne is enjoying her course. ....
2 Clare has always found it easy to make decisions. ....
3 Clare wanted to make friends. ....
4 Anne needs a lot of sleep. ....
5 Clare didnt want to make a fuss. ....
6 Clare agonised for ages about what to do. ....
7 Clares parents didnt interfere. ....
8 Initially Clare couldnt decide what to do. ....
9 Clare is already regretting her decision. ....
10 Clare believes she can change. ....

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B Read the article on money-saving tips and answer the questions.

Everyone knows how hard it can be to make ends meet when you start student life, whether you live at home
or move into your own accommodation. So weve put together some ideas which will help you to save
money and keep your budget under control. We hope you will find it helpful and of course we welcome any
ideas you may have.

A
There are certain things which we can classify as luxuries and certain things which are necessities and of
course food is something that no one can live without. As food prices continue to go up, it becomes
increasingly important to find cheaper ways to eat healthily. Most towns and villages have a market where
you can buy produce that is grown locally. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also more environmentally friendly.
Following a vegetarian diet can also save you money, but if you find it hard to live without meat, how about
restricting your intake to a couple of days a week?

B
Very few students have a full timetable so why not find yourself a part-time job? You could find work in a
local restaurant or shop or perhaps help people in the neighbourhood with chores like gardening, car
washing and housework. Of course, we wouldnt advise you to take on more than a few hours a week
otherwise your academic work will suffer, but a little money here and there will make all the difference.

C
If you are not lucky enough to have a local market, you will of course have to use the shops. Supermarkets
tend to be cheaper than independent retailers and you can benefit from the special promotions they often
have like BOGOF (buy one get one free). Alternatively, if you have time, its worth going to the shops at the
end of the day as many items will have been reduced as theyve reached their sell-by date.

D
Clothes, books and DVDs can cost a small fortune when youre having to economise, so if you want to treat
yourself, why not check out the charity shops? Stock changes daily so you never know what bargains you
might find. Alternatively, if you have stuff to get rid of, you can donate it to the cause and in that way youre
doing good while also benefitting.

E
What if youd like to make money as opposed to saving it? You can set up an eBay account and sell your
belongings online. You might think that your old CDs are worthless, but youd be surprised. For every item
up for sale there will surely be an interested buyer. We think youll be amazed at how much money you can
make. All you need is access to the internet and the world of cyber-selling can be yours.

F
Youd like to have piano lessons, but you dont have the money. You can speak French and German and
you have a driving licence or can offer babysitting. How about doing an exchange? J oin the LETS scheme
(Local Exchange Trading System) and see whos out there with talents and services to offer. No money
changes hands and both parties get what they want.

We hope weve given you some food for thought. Next week: cooking on a student budget.
e.g. Which tip requires the use of technology? E
1 Which tip recommends supporting local farmers? ....
2 Which tip suggests looking for reductions? ....
3 Which tip suggests making use of your skills? ....
4 Which tip recommends looking for second-hand goods? ....
5 Which tip recommends finding an income? ....

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C

You are going to read a newspaper article about a woman who spent last year as a
judge for the British Theatre Awards, Five sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences A-F the one which fits each gap (1-5). There is
one extra sentence which you do not need to use.


Mrs Hart amateur theatre critic

Who judges the British Theatre Awards? James Pickard finds out.

Elisabeth Hart went to the theatre in London 55 times last year. She read 55 programmes, saw 55 curtains
rise and ate an undisclosed number of ice creams. On top of that, she had to write page after page of notes
on each visit. However, she is not a professional theatre critic. She is an ordinary member of the public on
the judging panel of this years British Theatre Awards.

Mrs Hart was one of four theatre-lovers chosen to judge all new drama productions (excluding musicals) last
year. They were part of a panel that also included five professional theatre critics. Mrs Hart thinks this was
a good system. Its important to have amateurs playing a part in the decisions, she says. It stops the
awards appearing to have been fixed like some others. And if a play wins an award, the public know that its
been approved by people with no axe to grind.

Mrs Hart is extremely enthusiastic about the theatre. The year before last I went to over 30 plays, she says,
and they were a complete mixed bag. (1)_______ It began with an application form left on a foyer shelf by
the Society of London Theatre, which organises the awards. She filled it in, added a short theatre review,
and was selected from several hundred applicants.

They were looking for people with a very wide table in theatre, she explains. I always enjoyed acting in
plays when I was young, and as a student in London. I regularly bought cheap standing tickets for West End
productions. Being a judge was hard work, though. (2)_____ But I never got sick of it. Even the plays I
didnt like always had some redeeming qualities.

She could never sit back and relax, though, because she had to make hefty notes on everything. (3)_______
It wasnt just the actors we were judging, but also costume design, direction, lighting and script twelve
categories in all But I still enjoyed it. It felt like an enormous privilege.

In the situation there is surely a danger of the professional critics dominating the discussions. That didnt
happen at all. It was all very civilised and friendly, says Mrs Hart, We were listened to and our votes were
all equal.

Theatre critics, of course, are known for their power to make or break a play. (4)_______ I wasnt treated
differently at all, although one receptionist did optimistically describe me as looking as if I was keen to enjoy
my evening.

(5)_______ It is bursting with talent on all fronts, from playwriting to direction, and there are plenty of
innovative developments in productions. I personally think new writing should be encouraged. But overall,
theatre is definitely alive and kicking.

A Having to take this approach meant that
she couldnt let her concentration slip at
any time.

D The experience has left Mrs Hart
optimistic about the state of British
theatre.
B Regular theatre-goers usually disagree
with some of their judgements, of
course, and Mrs Hart is no exception.

E In one week alone, her duties involved
her reviewing as many as seven plays.
C Her appointment was therefore
something of a dream come true for her.

F So did management show her enormous
respect?



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5. Listening


A.
Listen to the conversation between two friends, Tom and Kate.
Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

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e.g. Tom is pleased to see Kate. T
1 Time has gone quickly since they last met up. ....
2 They havent seen each other for a year. ....
3 Toms parents were very patient with him. ....
4 He finally made a snap decision. ....
5 Kate thinks Tom made a mistake. ....
6 Kate tried to talk about the idea of travelling with her father. ....
7 Tom mulled over his options in India. ....
8 He decided to look for a job. ....
9 Kate benefitted financially from her gap year. ....
10 Tom has decided to travel again. ....

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B.
Listen to the radio interview with Matt Phillips, a tennis player.
Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

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e.g. Matt Phillips has just ____ a final.
a) b) lost won c) played
1 Which adjective best describes the match?
a) boring b) close c) easy
2 Matt _________.
a) feels delighted b) isnt surprised c) cant quite believe it
3 He puts his success down to ________.
a) talent b) perseverance c) aspiration
4 In his opinion, talent is _________.
a) cruci al b) unimportant c) secondary
5 He took up tennis to _________ his brother.
a) imitate b) impress c) beat
6 The right attitude means __________.
a) expecting mistakes b) having self-belief c) being hungry
7 In his opinion, whatever happens you have to ________.
a) blow it b) fall through c) stick at it
8 His injury kept him out of the game for _______.
a) a year b) half a year c) a couple of months
9 His ____ works on the technical aspects of his game.
a) trainer b) therapist c) coach
10 The most recent addition to his team is his ______.
a) therapist b) coach c) trainer

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6. Writing


A. Write a formal letter of complaint.

You have just been to a restaurant where you had a bad experience. Write a letter of complaint (180220
words) to the manager. You should:

explain the reason for your letter.
give details of your complaints.
outline what you expect as a result.

Remember to use formal language with the appropriate opening and closing phrases.



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7. Speaking



Students work in pairs. Give each pair the prompt cards below and ask the
students to have a discussion.


A
You have decided to get a job when you finish school, but your partner thinks its more useful to go to
university. Discuss your reasons for wanting to work. Use these prompts to help you:

money
independence
career prospects
practical skills
social life

Try to persuade your partner to change his/her mind!


B
You have decided to go to university when you finish school, but your partner thinks its more useful to get
a job. Discuss your reasons for wanting to study. Use these prompts to help you:

good qualifications
social life
staying at home
better job prospects
opportunities to study abroad

Try to persuade your partner to change his/her mind!

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