Vocabulary and Grammar Test Unit 9 Test A

Name: ___________________________________________

Vocabulary
1 Match the words and phrases (1–8) to the definitions (A–H).
1 murmur reassurances A result in failure
2 sink B be a potential success
3 launch with a fanfare C make someone up-to-date
4 bring up to speed D made for a specific purpose
5 groan-inducing E the characteristics of a person
6 dedicated F speak softly to calm someone down
7 hallmarks G creating a negative reaction
8 have legs H get attention for something new

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2 Complete the sentences with the correct words below.

keypad tech start-up earbuds cord early adopters emerging technologies headset
handset
1 Charlie was on the train, listening to music with __________________.
2 I’m giving a presentation on augmented-reality glasses at the __________________ conference.
3 The teacher fell over when she tripped on the computer __________________.
4 My mobile phone has a large __________________ that’s comfortable to use.
5 The __________________ I use for video conferencing is broken.
6 My sister and her friends are __________________. They have all the latest gadgets before
they are fashionable.
7 He was 21 years old when he began his first __________________.
8 This __________________ is really basic. It can make phone calls, but that’s all.

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3 Complete the sentences with the words below.
1 Schools are put under ______________ to buy the most up-to-date technology.
a age b pressure c scrutiny
2 Ben looks pale and tired. He’s been quite under ______________ at the moment.
a his belt b the radar c the weather
3 Many schools still need to get online bullying under ______________.
a age b pressure c control
4 She has got two years’ experience under ______________ working at a tech start-up.
a the weather b control c her belt
5 His parents didn’t let him watch the film because he was under ______________.
a age b pressure c attack
6 We can ______________ to the high-quality service at the shop.
a testify b suggest c demonstrate
7 The school is ______________ the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets in class.
a testifying b assessing c suggesting

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4 Complete the sentences with the correct words below.

hard hardly close closely high highly late lately
1 It was __________ at night when he finally completed the video game.
2 The young entrepreneur worked __________ to make the business a success.
3 The Burj Khalifa building in Dubai is 830 metres __________.
4 He’s looking __________ at the handset to find out what the problem is.
5 Amanda lives __________ to a coffee shop and goes there every day.
6 The company is __________ respected for its ethical values.
7 I __________ use my laptop any more. I prefer my tablet.
8 My wrists have been hurting __________ thanks to all the text messages I’ve been sending.

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5 Complete the sentences with the correct words below.
fragile lightweight exhorbitant convenient cutting-edge
1 It’s more or less the same as the previous model, but the price is __________!
2 I’m afraid to keep it in my pocket. If I sit on it, I might break it. It’s so __________.
3 Although the screen is bigger, the phone is made from a __________ metal, so overall, it weighs
less.
4 I really liked my old laptop, but in my job, it’s important to be seen to be adopting __________
technology.
5 It’s so __________ to be able to access the internet and all of my contacts from my smartphone.

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Grammar
6 Complete the sentences in reported speech.
1 ‘I can’t get used to having a smartphone.’
She said ____________________________________________________________________.
2 ‘We must work quickly to complete the project.’
Tom said ____________________________________________________________________.
3 ‘Did you see my photos on Facebook?’
She asked me ________________________________________________________________.
4 ‘Who is your best friend at school?’
He asked me _________________________________________________________________.

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7 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 The police told that they drive / them to drive more slowly.
2 She criticized him that he was always / for always being late.
3 The shop manager refused giving / to give me a refund.
4 He reminded the tourists to take care / taking care of their wallets.
5 He admitted to speak / speaking on his mobile phone while cycling.
6 My friend insisted that she would pay / to pay for the meal.
7 The teacher warned the students against copying / to copy each other’s work.
8 My mum reminded me to take / that I take my book back to the library.

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8 Write the reported sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1 ‘Do you want to go to the party?’ (He / invited / me)
____________________________________________________________________________
2 ‘I’m sorry that I broke his phone.’ (She / apologized for)
____________________________________________________________________________
3 ‘You should buy a new laptop.’ (They / recommended)
____________________________________________________________________________
4 ‘I’m an innovative designer.’ (He / boasted about)
____________________________________________________________________________
5 ‘We’re not going to do the online survey.’ (They / refused)
____________________________________________________________________________
6 ‘There’s no way I took her phone.’ (He / denied)
____________________________________________________________________________
7 ‘You must move your bike.’ (The policeman / ordered / me)
____________________________________________________________________________
8 ‘I’ll take the children to the British Museum on Sunday.’ (He / promised)
____________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 8
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60