Final Exam

Intermediate 5
Grammar and Vocabulary
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Student’s Name: Teacher’s Name

Date:

GRAMMAR
A. Complete the sentences below using the verbs in brackets in the correct Present
tense.
1. Robin (take) his break at the moment.
2. Jane (eat) fruit for breakfast every day, but today she

(have) plain coffee.

3. The bus (come) late every morning.
4. Laura (work) in Milan this week.
5. Lyn (have) a flamenco class on Mondays.
6. I (not understand) why I never (get)
enough sleep.
7. Excuse me, (you / use) this chair?
8. Can you see if Debbie (play) in the back garden?
9. (you / think) we can meet earlier? My sister
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(come) tonight.
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given.
1. Germany is not as hot as Italy during August. much
Italy Germany during August.
2. The Bristol Hotel is cheaper than the Intercontinental. not
The Intercontinental is the Bristol
Hotel.
3. There is no one better than Geoff at chess in the class. best
Geoff in the class at chess.
4. When the weather becomes hotter, we should drink more water. the
The more water we should drink.
5. I thought my sister would do better in the race. well
My sister didn’t in the race as I
had
thought.
6. Christina is not taller than her sister Joanna. as
Christina is her sister Joanna.
7. As I continue studying, I am more confident about the exam. study
The confident I become about

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8. The cottage was cheaper than we had expected.
less
The cottage was we had expected.

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C. Choose the correct option.
1. Do you still drink milk every day?
a. any b. a lot of
2. If you use the tube, it will save you a lot of getting to the airport.
a. time b. times
3. My doctor advised me against drinking at night.
a. so many coffees b. so much coffee
4. I am sorry I won’t be able to have dinner with you. I have a lot of .
a. works b. work
5. I don’t think I can make five sandwiches. We have very bread.
a. little b. a few
6. The hotel had many guests that there was not a single room
available.
a. too b. so
7. Jean grew up on a farm and had to feed the every day.
a. chicken b. chickens
8. The police at the scene of the crime in seconds.
a. was b. were
9. There are a lot of things I about him.
a. dislike b. am disliking
10. This weekend I some friends.
a. am visiting b. visit score 20

E. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in
brackets.
1. While I (drive) home from work the other day, I
(see) a fox run across the road.
2. While Henry (study) for his degree, he
(have) a part-time job in a coffee shop.
3. When Sarah (be) eighteen, she
(win) a local beauty contest.
4. My father (advise) me to get some work experience over the summer.
5. I (think) about chocolate when Peter

(walk) through the door with a box of chocolates for me!

6. Eric (sit) in the park reading his book when a strange man
(come) up to him.
7. We (buy) a new computer in the sales last week.
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F. Read the sentences below and circle the correct answer.

1. By the time I had completed / completed my degree, I had been finding / had found a good
job.
2. James had already finished / had been finishing painting the house by the time Jenny had
arrived / arrived home.
3. The man had been standing / stood at the edge of the pier for hours before he had seen / saw
the shark.
4. After Rachel had left work, she realised that she had been forgetting / had forgotten to switch
off her computer.
5. For the past five years, the scientists at the university have been searching / had searched for a
way to reduce global warming.
6. As Brian and Adam had played / had been playing golf all afternoon they decided / had decide
to stop and have something to eat.
7. Although the manager had already explained / been explaining the new procedures to the
team, score 14
they still didn’t understand what they had to do.

G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given.
1. A few years ago, I did the gardening every weekend. used
A few years ago, I the gardening every weekend.
2. My grandparents had arranged to go to the concert, but there were no tickets available. going
My grandparents to the concert, but there were no
tickets
available.
3. As a young girl, Celia spent her free time reading books. would
As a young girl, Celia reading books.
4. I would go jogging every afternoon before I got a second job. to
I jogging every afternoon before I got a second job.
5. Elizabeth didn’t always want to be a writer; when she was a little girl she wanted to be an actress.
not
Elizabeth to want to be a writer; when she was a little
girl
she wanted to be an actress.
6. Matt had worked for the company for 10 years and then he decided to open his own. working
Matt the company for 10 years and then he decided to
open his own.
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7. Philip finished reading his novel and then called Natalie. already
Before calling Natalie, Philip Basic 03 his novel.

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A. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences.

1. Julie is very quiet tonight. She had a(n) time at school today.
a. independent b. creative c. rough d. related
2. My father has married for a second time and my is from Portugal.
a. stepmother b. mother-in-law c. ex-mother d. ex-wife
3. Did you remember to pack your ? Your grandmother won’t let you wear shoes
inside her house.
a. socks b. sandals c. boots d. slippers
4. Joe lives in the suburbs and spends a lot of time as a on buses.
a. passenger b. volunteer c. participant d. benefactor
5. My friend me that he would not be late again.
a. communicated b. divided c. ignored d. assured
6. Is Terry to become a doctor, in your opinion?
a. probably b. equally c. likely d. possible
7. Chris has been to move because the neighbourhood has become very
noisy.
a. quarrelled b. resolved c. forced d. graduated
8. Are you with this computer program?
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a. awkward b. tender c. familiar d. typical

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.
get on with hang out break up dig up
freeze up come along hand down hear from

1. Kerry, we are going to the supermarket. Why don’t you with us?
2. When Sean saw Alice for the first time, he and didn’t know what to

say.
3. The antique desk has been through my mother’s side of the
family.
4. The workmen will have to the road carefully. There may be an
ancient wall below it.
5. How are you the people at work nowadays?
6. It is sad that George and Sally have after three years together.
7. Do you expect to Jack this weekend? If you do, please say ‘hi’ to

him from me.

8. I’ll be home at about 10 o’clock, Mum. I am going to with the guys
until then.

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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. A flash of struck the wing of the plane. LIGHT
2. Critics say that there is a lack of in her latest novel. CREATIVE
3. I am looking forward to a holiday in Bali. CARE
4. The bodyguard saved the President’s life. COURAGE
5. Desert use the moon and the stars to find their way. WANDER
6. The Williams family are famous for their . HOSPITABLE
7. The city’s plans include a new leisure centre. DEVELOP
8. Clive has been given a pay rise and at work.
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PROMOTE

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box.
stressed out inhabitant gossip patience
acquaintance flatmate webcam fairly
1. We bought a couple of so we can see each other when we
chat online.
2. The celebrity said that she never listened to .
3. Two of the village were reported missing after the fire.
4. Are you sure that the decision was made ?
5. Sue feels lonely and has decided to look for a(n) .
6. Nursery school teachers must have a lot of .
7. I am worried about Rob as he looks very .
8. All of my parents’ friends and were invited to the wedding. score 8

E. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Today’s is to finish all the housework. PRIOR

2. Niles owns an collection of 19th century paintings. IMPRESS

3. Shall we plan a short to the sea for next Saturday? OUT

4. Leave your bag in the changing room . LOCK

5. The new hotel by the marina is really . LUXURY

6. When are you moving your into the new flat? BELONG

7. I think the fee to the Goya exhibition is 5 euros. ADMIT

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8. We are having a new lounge added to our home.
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SPACE
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct form of words/phrases in the box.

in advance pathway feature stroll

fitness regime observation tower pastry shuttle service

1. The apartment owner wants three rents .

2. The MP3 player is one of the car’s most popular .

3. Astronauts must keep to a strict .

4. The lake is a lovely place for an evening .

5. What do you want for dessert? Ice cream or a(n) ?

6. The valley has a clearly sign-posted .

7. The prison yard is watched over by guards in a(n) .

8. The George Hotel offers its guests a free city centre score 8
G. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences.
1. There are some lovely at the ski resort to stay in.

a. chairlifts b. slopes c. courts d. chalets

2. We drove through a stretch of land with no sign of vegetation.

a. corporate b. active c. barren d. ideal

3. The bad weather has the plane from taking off.

a. attached b. prevented c. ensured d. surrendered

4. My grandfather has a(n) cottage with a magnificent view of the

mountain.

a. spacious b. inhospitable c. absolute d. pale

5. Is there a(n) swimming pool near here?

a. attached b. individual c. regular d. indoor

6. The members of the to the South Pole will carry out a number of

scientific experiments.

a. outing b. trip c. traveld. expedition

7. What is the amount you are selling your car for?

a. minimum b. optimistic c. active d. low

8. Six people were injured when a bomb near an army camp last night.

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a. went off b. packed with c. bubbled up d. brought up
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H. Circle the correct option.
1. This villa belongs to a diamond merchant / client.
2. The architect’s fare / fee is very high.
3. Motorcyclists are required by law to wear a helmet / gun.
4. What amount / altitude of money do you have to pay back to the bank every month?
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5. A thief grabbed / indicated two mobile phones from the table and quickly ran out of the café.