Intermediate (Adults B1) test

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Listen to the telephone conversation between Fernanda and Josh. Then read the questions and choose the correct answers.

1. What time did Fernanda’s plane leave Mexico?
2. Why doesn’t Fernanda want to take a taxi to her hotel?
3. Why does Fernanda choose to travel using the airport bus?
4. What does Josh tell Fernanda to do?

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Listen to the podcast. Circle True or False for each statement.

1. Dean’s first computer was given to him by a friend.
2. Dean collects other objects as well as old computers.
3. Most of Dean’s computers cost over $1,000.
4. Dean wants people to see his computers when they come to his house.

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Listen to John and Katie. Then read the questions and choose the correct answers.

1. Where is Katie going?
2. What do we find out about John?
3. What does Katie say about the concert tickets?
4. Where are Katie’s concert tickets?

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Listening - Listen to Justin and Grace and then answer the questions.

1. What is a "staycation"?
2. Which of these activities does Grace think they could do?
3. What does Justin think of Grace’s suggestions?
4. What does Justin like best about the idea of the staycation?

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Complete the conversation with the words in parentheses ( ). Use the present perfect simple or the present perfect continuous.

Sarah: Morning, David! You look tired. What you(do) all morning?
David: While you (sleep), I’ve been preparing things for the party tonight. Look! I (make) three cakes.
Sarah: I can see, David. The kitchen is a disaster! And you (got) chocolate on your face!
David: Really? I know what happened. While I was preparing the chocolate, Martin called. While I was talking with him, I got chocolate all over everything!
Sarah: Can I help you with anything?
David: It’s a little late for that now. I (finish). You could put up some decorations, though!

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TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS

Many companies organize team-building events, during which coworkers spend time together away from work. Team-building activities were once seen as just a way to keep employees happy, but now most big companies consider them necessary. There are many types of weekend events, such as trying to solve a problem, playing a sport, or doing something creative. But are these events really useful for the people who take part in them?

There are advantages and disadvantages to holding team-building events. Let’s look at the advantages first. Perhaps most importantly, team-building events are fun. Often, work can be serious, and having fun with your coworkers in a more relaxed situation helps you avoid stress when you are back at work. Second, as you are working on a team, the important thing is to work together. There are no rewards for an individual person, so it is important to be helpful and concentrate on making progress as a team. If you have different opinions, you must try to find a good solution. This is an essential skill to develop if you want to be successful at work. Finally, you get to know your coworkers better, so when you go back to work on Monday morning you will understand better the kind of people they are.

Are there any disadvantages to team-building events? Some people say that because each team is trying to win the competition, they only think about winning and don’t learn anything useful for when they return to work. Also, some people don’t like spending their weekends with their coworkers; they prefer to just relax with friends and family.

So, what do you think of team-building events? Leave your opinions in the comments below.

1. Team-building events
2. What is one advantage of team-building events?
3. According to the writer, why do some people not like team-building events?
4. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

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Grammar - choose the correct answer.

Megan: Hi, John. Would you like to test my new app? It helps you organize when to do your homework.
John: I’d love to. How long apps, Megan?
Megan: Well, I after I finished college.
John: And how many apps so far?
Megan: This is my second. My first one wasn’t very good. I think this one better.
John: So, what do I have to do?
Megan: I what to do. First you need to put your personal details in. Then you enter each subject.
John: Do you think this a long time? I need to do my homework.
Megan: Well, if you on your phone, it will be much easier to do your homework! John: I hope so!

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A LONG DAY

When my dad told us we were going to see Niagara Falls, I was . It was a dream come true. We drove from New York City. It took about seven hours, and I think my dad was after driving for so long. The temperature was –5°when we arrived, and my feet and toes were ! We’d seen on the internet that it would be cold, so we’d brought lots of clothes. Also, we’d known we might get very wet, so we’d brought jackets with us too. When we reached the falls, the view was . After I had taken three photos, my dad said, "We have to go back now" I remember that my sister ate all the food in the car, so I was when we got home.

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NEW COURSES THIS SUMMER

Dear Student

This is to students that the Center for Training will be offering new courses this summer.If you are interested in a working with the public, then you might want to the People Skills course. In this course, you will learn how to into the public and be when customers have questions.Other courses are Email Communication and Presentation Skills. These courses would be very for students interested in business.

Please visit the College home page to register.

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Complete the second sentence with one word so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence

"You have worked well today,” the teacher told the class.

The teacher told the class that they worked well that day.

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Complete the second sentence with one word so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

It isn’t necessary to get a job right after you leave college.

You don’t to get a job right after you leave college.

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Complete the second sentence with one word so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

More than a million people watch the new reality show every week.

The new reality show watched by more than a million people every week.