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Module 3 Test
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
1 For questions 1–10, read the sentences below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
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The writing workshop explained that developing the character of our _____ early on was the key to a
successful novel.
A star
2
D tucking away
B previously
C initially
D prior
B examining
C inspecting
D rooting around
B rectifying
C reforming
D straightening out
B ended up
C topped off
D wound up
B swish
C swagger
D chunk
When it comes to the _____ , I know I can always rely on you.
A flap
10
C covering up
With a single _____ of his sword, the rope was cut and they were free to sail away.
A dash
9
B shutting off
The three-day long festival _____ in a spectacular display of fireworks.
A culminated
8
D quota
Unless you ascertain the root of the problem, how will you succeed in _____ it?
A mending
7
C length
After _____ in the back of the car for an hour, I found my missing keys.
A ransacking
6
B chunk
Although he _____ accepted the job, he had a change of heart after reading up on the company.
A earlier
5
D protagonist
A local hotel has been found guilty of _____ incidents of food poisoning.
A holing up
4
C lead
When I went to replay the programme, I discovered that a large _____ of it had not been recorded.
A stock
3
B celebrity
B slam
C slap
D crunch
On cold winter nights, there’s nothing better than _____ up with a good book in front of the fire.
A curling
B tucking
C cuddling
D chilling
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2 For questions 1–6, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
MAKING A SOUND
Last year I decided to enrol on a sound effects course at our local art college. Whilst
initially I found the whole idea of going back to school rather (1) _______________ ,
this feeling soon passed. The course tutor was incredibly (2) _______________ , I felt,
INTIMIDATE
ACCOMMODATE
and gave us all so much encouragement. He said that when it came to producing sound
effects, a creative mind and an (3) _______________ approach was vital. In the first
INNOVATE
class we were each given a selection of everyday objects and told to produce particular
sounds. I think replicating someone (4) _______________ mud off their shoes was the
SCRAPE
most challenging. Now, whenever I watch a film and hear a (5) _______________
SQUEAK
floorboard or leaves (6) _______________ in the wind, my mind starts working out how
RUSTLE
these sounds were produced. I’m so glad I took that course.
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3 For questions 1–9, underline the correct form of the verb in italics in the sentences below.
1
I was just about / was bound / was on the point to leave the house, when the phone started ringing.
2
Although she managed to go / could have gone / should go to university, she decided it was more
practical to start an apprenticeship and then get a job.
3
After three attempts Jamie succeeded in / was finally able to / might have been able to pass his driving
test.
4
He was due to / was likely / was on the verge of saying ‘see you later’ and ruining the whole point of the
surprise party.
5
You shouldn’t / mustn’t / couldn’t have spoken to her like that. You’ve upset her.
6
It is too late. By the time we get there, the play is going to start / will have already started / is due to
start.
7
This time next week, you will be / are / will have been relaxing on a hot Caribbean beach.
8
When he was young he might / had better / could sing like an angel.
9
I’ll have helped / help / be helping you look for your car keys.
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