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Five-Minute Tests

1

I

Correct the errors.

1. I’m not very interesting in sports programmes.
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2.A: There’s someone at the front door.
B: OK, I go.
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3. I’m sure that programme might be fascinating.
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4. I’d rather to go out tonight.
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5. He looked angrily.
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Key:

1. I’m not very interested…
2. I’ll go.
3. I’m sure that programme would be fascinating.
(might be… – this is possible; would be… – you are sure about this)
4. I’d rather go out tonight.
5. He looked angry.

2

I

Choose the correct form in these sentences.

1. I’ll decide what to do if/when I get my exam results.
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2. My sister will lose her job if/unless the business starts to get better.
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3. My mum won’t leave the company if/unless her boss gives her a pay rise.
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4. If they offer/will offer me a good salary, I /I’ll take the job.
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5. I/I’ll leave at the end of the month if I don’t/won’t like this new job.
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Key: 1. when; 2. unless; 3. if; 4. offer, I’ll; 5. I’ll, don’t

3

I

Which noun collocates with the verb in the first column? Fill in the table.

school
a degree
university
an exam

a place
a course
a year off
a qualification

at university
an offer
a grant

 

go to

school

 

do

 

 

turn down

 

 

take

 

 

leave

school

 

get

 

 

Key:

go to

school

university

do

a degree

a course

turn down

an offer

a place at university

take

a year off

an exam

leave

school

university

get

a grant

a qualification

 

4

I

You are seventeen, and already have a place to study Computer Science at university in September. However, you have a choice. Read the possibilities in the first column and complete the table.

Possibilities

Reason in favour

Go to university this September

1.

Get a job near home for a year, then go to university next September

2. If I get a job and live at home, I’ll be able to save money. That will help me when I go to university.

Work abroad for a year and then go to university next September

3.

Key: 1. This possibility sounds attractive. If I go straight to university, I will be able to start my career with strong qualification and get a well-paid job in the computer industry; 3. I probably won’t get another chance to live abroad unless I do it now. (your own ideas)

to be continued

By Youdif Boyarskaya ,
School No. 814, Moscow