SECTIONAL TEST 1 Unit 6

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1. Circle the correct word(s).

a. Go ahead. Help yourself to some/any more tea.
b. I need a good number of/some bread to make my sandwiches.
c. Can I borrow a couple of/a good deal of eggs? I ve run out, and the shops are
shut.
d. Put a large number of/plenty of cream on the cake.
e. There is a great deal of/ a great number of dishes to choose from on the menu.
f. Ive only been to that restaurant a few/a little times, but I like it a lot.
g. There are much/several imported wines on the wine list.
h. Would you like to try a few/a little apple pie? I made it myself.
i. Many/much people were killed in World War II.
j. The Smiths didnt have a large number of/much luck at the casino last night.
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2. Fill in the table using the following words which describe taste.
Hot bitter creamy
sweet greasy salty sour
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
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crisps, nuts, bacon

pastries, cakes, chocolate, honey
curry, chilli Tabasco, chilli peppers
dark chocolate, olives, black coffee
chips, fried bacon, fried chicken
bad milk, lemons, pickled onions
whipped cream, yoghurt, milk

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Fill in the gaps with so or such (a/an)

a. The jumper was nice that I couldnt resist buying it.
b. There were lovely gifts for sale in the shop that I couldnt decide
what to buy.
c. Its . beautiful a ring that I dont want to take it off.
d. She gave us clear directions that we had no difficulty
locating the office.
e. Ann cooks .. well that she decided to open her own restaurant.
f. He was carrying . Heavy luggage that he could hardly walk.
g. few people had bought tickets that the play was cancelled.
h. It was rainy day that we stayed indoors.
i. There were lot of cars in the car park that I couldnt find a place
to park.
j. The kids made mess that it took me two hours to clean up.
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4. Fill in a/an or some
a. There is . ham in the fridge.
b. There is . Bunch of grapes on the table.
c. Id like coffee, please.
d. If you are hungry, eat apple.
e. Have biscuits with your tea.
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5. Put in the or a where necessary. If the sentence is already complete leave an empty
space(-).
a. When was the_ telephone invented?
b. Can you play . musical instrument?
c. Jill plays .. violin in an orchestra.
d. There was piano in the corner of the room.
e. Can you play . piano?
f. Our society is based on family.
g. Martin comes from large family.
h. When was paper first made?
i. computer has changed the way we live.
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6. Circle the correct word.
a. This game is suitable for the whole family; somebody/everybody will enjoy
playing it.
b. I havent got any/some pasta, so I cant make lasagne today.
c. There is no/some point in going to the beach when the weather is so bad.
d. There is anything/nothing typical I can do to help Sally.
e. Im so bored. Theres anything/nothing to do here.
f. The policeman asked me what had happened, but I couldnt help as I hadnt
seen anything/something.
g. Ive got some/no idea what time it is; my watch is broken.
h. Tricias parents dont let her go anywhere/somewhere without her older
brother.
i. Can I have some/none of your drink?
j. This place is full; shall we go somewhere/anywhere else?
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7. Use the words from the list to fill in the dialogue among three people who are
organising a dinner party.
Kilo, carton, bag, box, tub, loaves, bars, slices, packets
Pam: What shall I get from the supermarket, then?
Frank: Well, I need a .. of carrots for the soup Im going to make and a
couple of . of bread.
Rita: Youd better get about ten .. of ham and a of milk
because m making spaghetti carbonara for the main course. Oh, and two ..
of spaghetti. Get a .. of margarine as well.
Pam: Do you want me to get anything for dessert?
Frank: Yes, well need two . of chocolate and a of sugar. Im
going to make a chcolate cake. Youd better get a big . of chocolates as
well. Ill serve them with coffee afterwards.
Pam: Alright. Is that it? Ill see you later then.
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8. Make collocations
Room

vast

chocolate

junk

Eating

couch-potato

to do

to keep

Gourmet

balanced

heart

saturated

Fast moving

the pressures

high

side

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a .. world
. bars
A lifestyle
the body fit
in calories
food
habits
disease
. of modern life
. fat
service
no harm
A(n) .. diet
.. dishes
The majority
effects
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9. Fill in the appropriate question tag.

a. Public transport is so unreliable.
Yes, the buses are never on time, ..?
b. I like the jacket Sarahs wearing.
Yes it is very smart, ..?
c. I really enjoyed the party last night.
Yes, we all had a great time, ..?
d. Do you know how to work the photocopier?
No. You couldnt show me, ?
e. I really miss my brother.
You havent seen him for ages, .?
f. I dont feel like staying at home tonight.
Lets go to Pierros then, ?
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TOTAL 80 marks/ 56 marks minimum to pass
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