Name _____________________________
Class ____________________________
Unit test 8B
1 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verb.
1 We’ve decided (get) to get married next summer.
2 It’s impossible (see) ________ the bridge from here.
3 Would you mind (move) ________ your car?
4 I’m not very keen on people (tell) ________ me how to behave.
5 My sister asked me (help) ________ her with her homework.
6 I’m looking forward to (meet) ________ her.
7 Mike told me (meet) ________ the teacher after class.
8 What do they like (do) ________ ?
9 Rob would like (marry) ________ Jen.
10 Who’s afraid of (fly) ________ in small planes?
11 Does he make you (feel) ________ happy?
1 point for each correct answer 10
2 Choose the correct word.
1 Mum decided / ’s finished / would like ironing my clothes.
2 We’re hoping to get / get / getting married next summer.
3 Bill is not very good at make / making / to make friends.
4 She warned us not going / to go / go swimming in the river.
5 Jake and I are planning / thinking / hoping of visiting Japan next year.
6 Can you make / hear / ask someone to ring the doorbell?
7 Babies are good at sleep / sleeping / to sleep with the lights on.
8 She ’s thinking of / doesn’t mind / ’s going to try to ask him.
9 Huw liked / enjoyed / wanted to move to Brazil.
10 I don’t enjoy / want / need tidying my room.
11 Will you let me doing / do / to do this?
1 point for each correct answer 10
3 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or infinitive of the verb.
1 They can’t stop me (do) doing what I want.
2 I’m going to stop at the newsagent’s (buy) ________ The Times.
3 Don’t forget (post) ________ those letters today. They’re urgent.
4 The kids will never forget (visit) ________ Disneyland.
5 I remember (send) ________ you a postcard. Didn’t you get it?
6 Remember (get) ________ some cash out from the bank when you’re there.
1 point for each correct answer 5
4 Choose the most likely answer.
1 I stopped to eat lunch at 12.15. Was I eating lunch at 12.30? Yes. / No.
2 I stopped working at 6 p.m. Was I working at 6.15? Yes. / No.
3 I forgot visiting the park. Did I visit the park? Yes. / No.
4 I forgot to visit the park. Did I visit the park? Yes. / No.
Name _____________________________
Class ____________________________
Unit test 8B
5 I don’t remember calling her. Did I call her? Yes. / No.
6 I didn’t remember to invite him. Did I invite him? Yes. / No.
1 point for each correct answer 5
5 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Tick the three correct sentences.
1 I find it difficult going to bed early. to go
2 They don’t mind to work late. ________
3 I’m looking forward to meeting your wife.________
4 Tim can’t stand to be corrected. ________
5 Pleased meeting you, too. ________
6 I go cycle every weekend.________
7 Remember to write when you’re in Paris. ________
8 My boss doesn’t let me to work from home. ________
9 She’s thinking of to visit his parents this weekend. ________
10 I’d like going home now. ________
11 Are you afraid of being alone at night? ________
1 point for each correct answer 10
6 Complete the answers with a reduce infinitive of the verb in the correct tense.
1 Do you want to work abroad?
Yes. I (would like) would like to.
2 I thought Sally was coming to London with us.
She felt ill, so she (not want) ________________________.
3 Can you come and visit us on Sunday?
We (would love) ________________________.
4 Did you buy the newspaper?
Sorry! I (not remember) ________________________.
5 Is she going to buy the car?
Yes, she (decide) ________________________.
6 Why did you email the Glasgow office?
Because the manager (tell) ________________________.
1 point for each correct answer 5
7 Match the words to make phrases or compound nouns.
1 body f
2 play ____
3 life ____
4 maiden ____
5 pitch ____
6 bunk ____
a black
b bed
c ground
Name _____________________________
Class ____________________________
Unit test 8B
d voyage
e boat
f language
1 point for each correct answer 5
8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a word from the box.
bite blow clap climb hug kick march
point scratch stare whistle
1 My dad promised to blow up the balloons before the party.
2 Don’t ________ me so tight – I can hardly breathe.
3 Which song do you mean? Can you ________ the tune for me?
4 Why are you ________ up and down like a soldier?
5 Can you ________ the ball to me?
6 The dog doesn’t ________ . Don’t be afraid of him.
7 My mum says I shouldn’t ________ the insect bites on my arms.
8 Sorry, I can’t ________ up there. I have a fear of heights.
9 The policeman just ________ at the sign and gave us a fine.
10 The man didn’t stop ________. He couldn’t take his eyes off me.
11 When the play finished, the audience started ________ loudly.
1 point for each correct answer 10
9 Complete the idioms with the correct body part from the box.
eye hand head knees leg tooth
1 see eye to eye
2 go straight over someone’s ____
3 have a sweet ____
4 pull someone’s ____
5 go weak at the ____
6 get out of ____
Match the definitions with the idioms 1–6.
a unable to stand because of emotions ____
b impossible for someone to understand ____
c out of control ____
d like sweet things ____
e make a joke ____
f agree 1
1 point for each correct answer 10
10 Correct the wrong word in each sentence.
1 You’re just pulling my foot. You’re not David Beckham! leg
Name _____________________________
Class ____________________________
Unit test 8B
2 My parents and I don’t look eye to eye about most things. ________
3 Hit your hands to the music and start dancing! ________
4 My parents licked up a fuss when they saw the party. ________
5 Things got out from hand when people started singing. ________
6 I’m not interested in cars. Don’t waste your air telling me about your Ferrari.
________
7 I’ve got a sweet mouth. I eat chocolate with chocolate ice-cream! ________
8 Blow that song for me. I’ve forgotten the tune. ________
9 I’ve kicked a problem trying to install the program. Can you help? ________
10 Juliet went weak at the heart when she saw Romeo. ________
11 The lesson went straight over our minds. We didn’t understand a thing. ________
1 point for each correct answer 10
11 Complete the questions with the missing words.
1 ‘What’s the rate of VAT?’ ‘15%.’
2 ‘________ tickets cost?’ ‘£59 return.’
3 ‘________ the coach leave?’ ‘It leaves at 6 p.m.’
4 ‘________ of you are travelling today?’ ‘Three. My two kids and myself.’
5 ‘________ bags are you checking in?’ ‘Just the one.’
6 ‘________ Cambridge from Heathrow airport?’ ‘More than 100 kilometres.’
7 ‘________ it weigh?’ ‘12 kilos.’
8 ‘________ are you flying to?’ ‘To Boston.’
9 ‘________ airline are you flying with?’ ‘Delta.’
10 ‘________ the train journey?’ ‘About three and a half hours.’
11 ‘________ your credit card number?’ ‘It’s 1234 5678 9876 5432.’
1 point for each correct answer 10
12 Translate the sentences into your language.
1 I’m afraid this lesson went straight over my head.
2 He was only pulling my leg when he said he was moving to Brazil.
3 I’ve got a sweet tooth – I adore chocolate.
4 Don’t waste your breath trying to explain the problem to me.
5 My parents and I don’t see eye to eye about most things.
6 I’ve hit a problem trying to fix the window.
7 When she got home late, her parents kicked up a real fuss.
8 They were well-behaved at first, then the whole discussion got out of hand.
9 How many bags are you checking in?
10 You have to pay for excess baggage.
1 point for each correct answer 10
TOTAL 100
