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Module 9 Test
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
1 For questions 1–12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
A CLIMBING LEGEND
(1) _____ ago, Chris Bonington was an avid climber and (2) _____ . In his time, he conquered countless peaks
and ranges and became (3) _____ knowledgeable on areas such as the Himalayas and the Andes. Many would
now say he was something of a (4) _____ . When asked whether the (5) _____ had ever made him sick or
played (6) _____ with his breathing, he’d simply replied that, after initially feeling a bit (7) _____ and
(8) _____ , he’d just pushed on until he became accustomed to it. He was not the type of person to be beaten.
Giving up and returning to base before completing a climb was, in his mind, simply (9) _____ the question. If
asked what single ability a good mountaineer should have, he would say that being able to think (10) _____
one’s feet was far more important than having a (11) _____ IQ. After all, he explained, you never knew what
lay ahead apart from an (12) _____ view of the landscape below on reaching the summit. That was if clouds and
fog permitted it.
1
A Planets ago
B Many moons
C A blue moon
D A lot of moons
2
A developer
B seeker
C explorer
D searcher
3
A vastly
B highly
C deeply
D notably
4
A mentor
B guide
C counsel
D veteran
5
A altitude
B loftiness
C height
D clime
6
A havoc
B disorder
C damage
D attack
7
A far-out
B zoned in
C spaced out
D mixed-up
8
A precocious
B all at sea
C dense
D disorientated
9
A far from
B out of
C far out of
D out from
10
A about
B over
C on
D under
11
A high
B great
C flying
D bold
12
A estimable
B accomplished
C excellent
D admirable
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2 For questions 1–10, complete the text with the correct prepositions.
Being born in the countryside, my brother and I were always really interested (1) _____ exploring the local area.
Fortunately for us, our parents never objected (2) _____ us disappearing into the woods for the day, although
they did advise us (3) _____ playing near the river and always insisted (4) _____ us being home for tea. I was
my brother’s unshakeable shadow and, whenever he and his friends went out to play, I always insisted
(5) _____ joining them. We always got excited (6) _____ the prospect of coming across a wild deer or boar.
I was never really nervous (7) _____ such creatures and had no real fear (8) _____ them like other friends at
school. I guess I had become accustomed (9) _____ their behaviour and knew they were far more afraid of us
than we were of them so saw no point (10) _____ worrying about their alleged dangers.
½ mark for each correct answer.
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3 For questions 1–8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.
1
‘I should have invited her to the party.’
NOT
He ___________________________ to the party.
2
‘It’s true. I’ve just failed my driving test.’
ADMITTED
___________________________ failed her driving test.
3
‘The reason why I’m learning French is because I have a French boyfriend.’
EXPLAINED
She ___________________________ French because she had a French boyfriend.
4
‘I think it would be a good idea to book the tickets tomorrow.’
BOOKED
He suggested ___________________________ day.
5
‘Call me the moment you get home.’
GOT
He insisted I ___________________________ home.
6
‘Don’t use my mobile to make long-distance calls, Mark.’
OBJECTED
___________________________ her mobile to make long-distance calls.
7
‘It was me. I crashed the car last night.’
CRASHED
He admitted to ___________________________ before.
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8
‘I spend three hours a day commuting and I’m fed up of it.’
HAVING
He complained ___________________________ for three hours a day.
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