English Unlimited b1+ test

TEST – HAYS ENGLISH 1

VOCABULARY 1.

Complete the sentences with the right word. Pay attention to the right tenses and word forms.

a. b. c.

Is Wikipedia a good place to get ___________ facts? (which can be trusted) Online biographies often contain __________ information. (not exact, correct) There have been a number of ____________ in the publishing world over the past years. (report about shocking things) It was discovered that one of Stephen Glass’s biggest articles was a __________. (something which seems real but isn’t) Later, it was found that he ____________ most of the facts. (phrasal verb, invent) The generation growing up using Facebook is more __________ to act without thinking. (having a high probability of occurring). They could grow up with an ____________ view of the world and themselves. (not realistic) They won’t learn about body language, tone of voice and _________ expressions. (related to a person’s face) Inoue Daisuke ____________ with the idea of karaoke in 1971. (phrasal verb, invent) He decided not to ___________ his idea. (protect an invention by a trademark or brand name) He ________________ selling cockroach repellent. (to earn money from something)

d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 2.

Answers the question below.

a.

Is there a TV show that you find irritating? Which one is it and why?

b.

3. a.

Are you a big fan of any writer/director/actor? Who is this person and why do you keen on him/her?

Complete the sentences below with the right verb and the right verb form.

When I first moved to the UK, I found driving on the left quite difficult. Then I gradually ________used to it. Now it’s not really a problem anymore. b. At first it was quite troublesome for her to speak French all the time, but she _____ used to it now. c. I can’t imagine how you can get used to ______________ (get up) at 5 am every day.

4.

Complete each sentences according to the instructions. (book, p.17.)

a.

emphasize that you are sure: I will ________________ see you later at the meeting.

b.

say that there’s a good chance I may _________ be off next week as my wife is due to give birth.

c.

say that there’s only a small chance I’m _______________ to see Sarah today, so you’d better ask someone else to give her the letter.

WRITING 1.

Argue about the benefits and disadvantages of smart phones. Use expressions like: there’s no harm in, there’s no point in, I reckon, I’d say, some people say…. etc.

2.

Express your opinion about the following questions. USE may, might, will, could AND a rich vocabulary!!!

a.

Why do some people enjoy posting comments after they’ve read an article, watched a video etc.?

b.

Is it important for you to buy the most up-to-date devices, iPhones, iPads etc.? Are they actually useful or only a status symbol?