SO_UI_EdCrse_TestA.doc

  Upper Intermediate End of Course Test A

Listening

1 Track 14 Listen to six speakers. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman is aggressive towards Ben.   F  

2 The woman likes factual programmes.           

3 The man is older than his colleagues.           

4 The woman thinks the exhibition reflected the critics’ views.           

5 The man is embarrassed about enjoying gossip.           

6 The man looks forward to getting up every day.           

2 Track 15 What are they talking about? Listen and tick the correct answer: a), b) or c).

1 a) kidnapping           

b) stalking   ü  

c) mugging           

2 a) mugging           

b) shoplifting           

c) pickpocketing           

3 a) hacking           

b) tax evasion           

c) identity theft           

4 a) shoplifting           

b) vandalism           

c) pickpocketing           

5 a) kidnapping           

b) mugging           

c) bribery           

6 a) arson           

b) vandalism           

c) counterfeiting           

Pronunciation

3 Track 16 Underline the main stress in the words.

1 appreciate

2 obligation

3 advice

4 oblige

5 prefer

6 interference

7 appreciation

8 practise

9 encouragement

10 achievement

11 preference

Grammar and Vocabulary

4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 I saw the train pull off /   out   of the station.

2 Ian insisted on / for paying for the meal.

3 I was falsely accused for / of shoplifting.

4 Jo looks very young for / in her age.

5 We’re campaigning to save our village hall against / from property developers.

6 He blames me about / for his mistakes.

7 I can’t believe you fell for / in that old trick – you’re so gullible.

8 I’m never really on / over the ball in the morning. I need coffee to wake me up.

9 It’s important to look at / on the bright side especially when life is tough.

10 I thought Mike came across / down very well at the meeting.

11 Our neighbours’ house was broken into / in again last week.

5 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the word in capitals.

1 What’s the   width   of your table?  WIDE

2 I always enjoy reading the                 pages of the Sunday papers.  EDIT

3 I’m very impressed by Susan’s                . She’s really grown up now.  MATURE

4 What is the                 of your most popular newspaper?  READ

5 You’re under no               , but I would really appreciate your help.  OBLIGE

6 You choose. I really don’t have a            ...