5 Quicktest

GRAMMAR

a Circle a, b or c.

Example: I need to catch ________ 11.00 bus.

a) a/an b) the c) –

1 What ________ beautiful day!

a)a/ an b)the c) –

2 John is ________ artist.

a)a/an b)the c) –

3 I study German four times ________ week.

a)a/an b)the c) –

4 Mariah have ________ breakfast at eight o’clock.

a)a/an b)the c) –

5 My sister will go to ________ theatre on Sunday.

a)a/an b)the c) –

6 See you ________ next Saturday.

a)a/an b)the c) –

7 I saw a girl with a book and ________ book was very big.

a)a/an b)the c) –

8 ________ women are very vain.

a)a/an b)the c) –

9 I’m afraid Anne is not at ________ home now.

a)a/an b)the c) –

10 Mythos is ________ best Greek restaurant here.

a)a/an b)the c) –

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VOCABULARY

a Write the nouns.

Example: Govern government

1 React ____________

2 Propose ____________

3 Happy ____________

4 Mad ____________

5 Relax ____________

6 Possible ____________

7 Move ____________

8 Organize ____________

b Put these verbs in the correct sentences.

Promote reduce increase encourage protect ban

1 Joey ____________ his friends to do sport.

2 They will ____________ the speed limit in the town to 30 km/h.

3 We think they should ____________ loud music in bars.

4 I ____________ this child because he needs to be safe.

5 You should ____________ your restaurant in order more people knows it.

6 His boss will ____________ Anne’s salary as she works very hard.

c Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

Example: I am very different from you.

1 I will apply ________ a job ________ a teacher.

2 Paul works __________ a small company.

3 Do you think ________ your future?

4 We are listening ________ pop music.

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5 I wrote a letter ________ my friend .

6 Do you usually pay ________ dinner?

7 I have asked ________ an orange and this is the only thing that I want.

8 Rachel is afraid ________ spiders and snakes.

9 He is very interested ________ cinema.

10 We should wait ________ 12.30 train.

PRONUNCIATION

a Write the words in the list in the correct column.

Daughter through laugh although enough

up horse telephone car boot

b Write the underlined words in the correct column.

1 The book is over there.

2 I think that book is the best book I have ever read.

3 Without you it is difficult for me to understand maths.

4 Our teacher says that the fourth lesson is the most difficult lesson.

5 They say that a healthy diet is very important for him.

6 I should say thanks to the thousands of people who helped me.

mother thumb

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c Write the correct pronunciation of the article the in these phrases.

Example: the book _____

1 the sunglasses _____

2 the electrician _____

3 the office _____

5 the magazine _____

6 the newspaper _____

7 the owner _____

8 the mountain _____

9 the address _____

10 the shop _____

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READING

Applying for a Job

Read the following job advertisements:

1. Needed: Full time secretary position

available. Applicants should have at least
2 years experience and be able to type
60 words a minute. No computer skills
required. Apply in person at United
Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street
3. Computer trained secretaries: Do you
have experience working with
computers? Would you like a full time
position working in an exciting new
company? If your answer is yes, give us a
call at
5. Part Time work available: We are
looking for retired adults who would like
to work part time at the weekend.
Responsibilities include answering the
telephone and giving customer's
information. For more information
contact us by calling
2. Are you looking for a part time job? We
require 3 part time shop assistants to work
during the evening. No experience required,
applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 -
76564 for more information.
4. Teacher Needed: Tommy's Kindergarten needs
2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have
appropriate licenses. For more information visit
Tommy's Kindergarten in Leicester Square No.
56
6. University positions open: The University of
Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants
to help with homework correction. Applicants
should have a degree in one of the following:
Political Science, Religion, Economics or History.
Please contact the University of Cumberland for
more information.

Comprehension Questions

Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person.

A. Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time position. She would
like to work with people and enjoys public relation work.

The best job for Jane is

B. Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics
two years ago. He would like an academic position.

The best job for Jack is

C. Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help
her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.

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The best job for Margaret is

D. Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She
is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full
time position.

The best job for Alice is

E. Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial
skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.

The best job for Peter is

F. Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license
from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young children.

The best job for Vincent is