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SUCCES PRE-INTERMEDIATE - INTERMEDIATE PLACEMENT TEST

Circle the correct answers: a, b, c or d as in the example 0.

0 What are you ________ about?

a) think b) thought c) thinking d) to think

1 My friends ______ on the computer.

a) often chat b) chat often c) are often chatting d) are chatting often

2 At the moment we _____ our clothes.

a) wash b) are wash c) washing d) are washing

3 What’s that noise? _______ again?

a) She is shouting b) She shouts c) Is she shouting d) Does she shout

4 That’s right. I_____ with you.

a) agree b) am agree c) am agreeing d) agreeing

5 My brother is really _____________. He can’t sit quietly for two minutes!

a) modest b) lively c) arrogant d) generous

6 They are coming this afternoon. ____________?

a) They are b) Do they c) Are they d) Will they

7 My brother’s got a job at the bank. ____________?

a) Is he b) Has he c) He has d) Does he

8 I’m __________ a teacher when I finish my studies.

a) being b) going to c) going to be d) be

9 He’s usually friendly but now he ____ to be alone.

a) want b) wants c) is wanting d) does want

10 I must go. I _____ Sara for lunch.

a) meet b) meeting c) ‘m meeting d) ‘m meet

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11 Could you tell me where _____?

a) is the telephone b) the telephone is

c) the telephone d) does the telephone

12 Could you tell me what time ____________?

a) the concert starts b) is the concert starting

c) the concert does start d) does the concert start

13 We’re going to cross America ___ foot.

a) by b) to c) on d) at

14 Yesterday I ___ really ill.

a) feel b) fall c) fell d) felt

15 I ___ about the problem for a long time but I didn’t know what to do.

a) think b) thank c) thought d) taught

16 Why ______ me from the station last night?

a) didn’t you telephone b) you didn’t telephone

c) you don’t telephone d) don’t you telephone

17 He _______want to come with us yesterday.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) don’t d) not

18 ______ you the letter last week?

a) Does John give b) Did John give c) John did give d) John gave

19 I _______ to be quiet but now I’m not.

a) use b) did c) was d) used

20 They ______ to like us but now they do.

a) didn’t use b) used c) didn’t used d) didn’t

21 Where _______ to go on holidays?

a) did you b) did you used c) you used d) did you use

22 Did you find ________ who took your coat?

a) out b) up c) in d) about


23 What makes you feel really ________?

a) annoy b) annoys c) annoyed d) annoying

24 He’s always very ______ to listen to.

a) interesting b) interest c) interested d) interests

25 What _____ when the accident happened?

a) he was doing b) was he doingc) he did d) he did

26 I was walking along when I ________ a strange noise.

a) hear b) was hearing c) was heard d) heard

27 They went on holiday in June. ________, they came home in September.

a) After b) End c) Finally d) Last

28 The red car is ___ than the blue car.

a) faster b) more fast c) more faster d) the fastest

29 John is ____ than Paul.

a) lazy b) lazier c) as lazy d) too lazy

30 This is the ______ film at the cinema.

a) better b) good c) great d) best

31 Cheryl is the _______ girl in my class.

a) beautiful b) more beautiful c) beauty d) most beautiful

32 He’s not as ________ I thought.

a) intelligent as b) intelligent than c) intelligent like d) intelligent what

33 These big windows make this room really ___________.

a) spacious b) tiny c) bright d) cosy

34 The soup was _______ cold.

a) to b) enough c) too d) two

35 This room isn’t ______ for our meeting.

a) big enough b) too big c) to big d) enough big


36 This is the shop ______ sells cheap clothes.

a) who b) where c) which d) what

37 Who’s that man _____ was talking to you?

a) whose b) who c) what d) which

38 We haven’t got a garage so we keep the car in the ____.

a) attic b) drive c) porch d) hedge

39 There’s the man _____ dog bit me.

a) whose b) who c) which d) what

40 There _____ fruit on the table.

a) is a b) are some c) is any d) is some

41 _____ eggs in this cake?

a) Is there any b) Is there an c) Are there some d) Are there any

42 There ____ houses that we can buy.

a) are a few b) is a few c) are a little d) is a little

43 There’s some cheese left but only ____.

a) a few b) one c) a little d) any

44 There are ___ cars in this town. There’s nowhere to park.

a) too much b) too many c) too fast d) too big

45 _______ time have we got left before the exam?

a) How much b) How many c) How long d) How big

46 People say that in 100 years, there _____ be any food in the world.

a) will b) is going to c) won’t d) aren’t going to

47 Excuse me, waiter. Can we have the _________, please? We want to go now.

a) price b) bill c) cost d) order

48 You _____ pass your driving test. You’re a terrible driver.

a) won’t definitely b) definitely will c) definitely won’t d) will definitely


49 If we _______ soon, we’ll be late.

a) aren’t leaving b) don’t leave c) didn’t leave d) won’t leave

50 Do you enjoy ____ fishing?

a) go b) to go c) goes d) going

51 They would like ______ a better job.

a) to find b) find c) finding d) found

52 He decided _______ to university.

a) to not go b) not going c) not to go d) not go

53 Why don’t you offer _______ us with the housework?

a) help b) to help c) helping d) helped

54 I really miss ______ near the sea.

a) live b) to live c) living d) lived

55 Do you worry when you read about people cutting

__________ the rain forests?

a) up b) down c) out d) through

56 What activities are you most keen ___ doing?

a) at b) on c) in d) of

57 I’m not really fond ___ animals.

a) on b) in c) of d) at

58 He loves arguing and trying to help the world. I think he will be a _________ when he grows up.

a) politician b) politics c) political d) politic

59 This is the first time I have ever ________ Chinese tea.

a) drink b) drank c) drunk d) drinking

60 I _______spoken to her today.

a) not b) didn’t c) wasn’t d) haven’t

61 They used to be good friends but now they have fallen

_______ with each other.

a) up b) out c) in d) down


62 Last week we ______ a film in our English lesson.

a) have watched b) had watched c) watched d) were watched

63 I don’t want to see this film. I’ve _______ seen it. I saw it last year.

a) already b) just c) yet d) ever

64 The government has been in power ____ 7 years.

a) ago b) from c) for d) since

65 We’ve been here ___ 5 o’clock.

a) ago b) since c) from d) for

66 It seems ______ me that we are lost.

a) by b) for c) to d) from

67 Every year this town ____ by over a million people.

a) visits b) is visited c) are visited d) visited

68 What’s happened? My watch _____ .

a) has stolen b) is stolen c) have been stolen d) has been stolen

69 My uncle ____ us a present when he came to stay

a) was given b) gave c) is given d) has been given

70 The car ______ by my mother.

a) was driven b) drove c) driven d) has driven

71 I got there at 7 but I was too late. They ______.

a) already left b) already were left c) have already left d) had already left

72 Yesterday, she walked to school with her friend.

She ____ her for two weeks before that.

a) hadn’t seen b) didn’t see c) wasn’t seeing d) hasn’t seen

73 We went to a restaurant and then ____ a film.

a) had seen b) have seen c) saw d) were seeing

74 I knew when I saw her that she was the most beautiful woman I ______ .

a) have ever seen b) ever see c) ever saw d) had ever seen


75 Do you think that____ meat is unhealthy?

a) – b) the c) a d) an

76 I had to go to see ____ manager at work.

a) a b) the c) an d) –

77 We have got a lot of ___ pictures on the bedroom wall.

a) the b) – c) some d) a

78 Here is the news. Last night ___ dangerous criminal escaped from prison.

a) – b) an c) a d) the

79 He ____ me that he wasn’t happy.

a) said b) says c) tells d) told

80 She ____ that she wanted to leave.

a) said b) tells c) says d) told

81 ‘I’m hungry’. He said that ______ hungry.

a) I am b) he is c) he was d) I was

82 She said that she had been to Canada. ‘I ________ to Canada’, she said.

a) had been b) have been c) was d) has been

83 ‘It will be cold tomorrow’ It said on the news that it ____ be cold tomorrow.

a) had b) would c) was d) is

84 If I ____ you, I wouldn’t watch this film.

a) were b) had been c) would be d) am

85 If you ______ here, where would you be?

a) aren’t b) wouldn’t be c) wasn’t d) weren’t

86 He wouldn’t keep coming here if you ______ invite him.

a) wouldn’t b) hadn’t c) didn’t d) don’t

87 What would you do if the school ______ tomorrow?

a) closes b) closed c) had closed d) would close


88 If you became President, what laws _____?

a) would you pass b) you would pass c) you passed d) did you pass

89 I really like this place. ____, the people are very friendly.

a) However b) On the other hand c) Although d) What’s more

90 You mustn’t _____ in the cinema.

a) to smoke b) smoking c) smoke d) smoked

91 In America, you ____ be over 21 to drink alcohol.

a) mustn’t b) don’t have to c) should d) have to

92 It’s better _______ walk through the park at night. It can be dangerous.

a) not walking b) to not walk c) not to walk d) don’t walk

93 It’s a great feeling when you ____ do anything and you can stay in bed all day!

a) don’t have to b) mustn’t c) shouldn’t d) haven’t to

94 The government have just _________ a law banning smoking in restaurants.

a) passed b) put c) done d) signed

95 How about _______ ice skating tonight?

a) we go b) to go c) we’ll go d) going

96 Everybody knows how to cook, ________they?

a) aren’t b) don’tc) doesn’t d) isn’t

97 Nobody failed their final exams, _______?

a) didn’t they b) do they c) did they d) have they

98 She ______ too much money, doesn’t she?

a) spent b) spends c) spend d) doesn’t spend

99 The police arrested a _________ last night.

a) burglary b) crime c) theft d) robber

100 We saw a brilliant film last night. It was really _________

a) amazing b) forgettable c) predictable d) dull


Success Intermediate – Upper Intermediate Placement Test

Circle the correct answers: a, b, c or d as in the example 0.

0 What _____ about my idea for the holidays?

a) do you think b) you think c) are you thinking d) you are thinking

1 More and more young people _____ our club these days.

a) join b) don’t join c) are joining d) aren’t joining

2 We _____ always on time for school on Monday.

a) are b) arrive c) come d) get

3 I don’t know how you put _____ with those people.

a) on b) out c) off d) up

4 He really thinks a lot of _____.

a) him b) his c) himself d) he

5 We have to try and understand _____ if we want to live together.

a) us b) together c) ourselves d) each other

6 I’ve got a new sweatshirt with a _____ for when it is cold.

a) top b) hood c) cover d) lid

7 How long _____ that book?

a) you have been reading b) you have read

c) have you read d) have you been reading

8 We’ve had this car since _____.

a) a long time b) at least 3 years

c) more than 6 months d) my aunt died

9 Be careful you don’t _____ that file on the computer.

a) destroy b) undo c) delete d) remove

10 If the battery is too_____, your phone won’t work.

a) low b) soft c) down d) slow

11 The thing you are looking for is made _____ plastic.

a) for b) of c) up of d) on


12 Can you help me? My phone is out of _____.

a) working b) place c) order d) time

13 I _____ along the road when I saw the card.

a) was walking b) walked c) have walked d) had walked


14 When they arrived, we _____ the game.

a) have already finished b) were already finished

c) had already finished d) already finished

15 When I opened the door, I _____ my friend.

a) was seeing b) saw c) have seen d) had seen

16 The police asked if there were any _____ who had seen the crime.

a) witnesses b) victims c) juries d) judges

17 _____ to play tennis when you were younger?

a) Would you b) You used c) Did you d) Did you use

18 I remember he _____ always fall asleep on the sofa.

a) had b) used c) would d) did

19 I think you _____ to go to bed.

a) ought b) should c) must d) can

20 What time _____ get up yesterday?

a) did you have b) must you c) did you have to d) were you having to

21 He’s very _____ and never thinks of anyone else.

a) tolerant b) selfish c) balanced d) decisive

22 Do you _____ if I smoke?

a) mind b) wonder c) matter d) upset

23 He’s so relaxed. The most laid-_____ person I know.

a) out b) down c) over d) back

24 Don’t be _____. You’ve eaten enough for one day.

a) stubborn b) greedy c) gloomy d) cheeky

25 I think your idea _____ probably work.

a) might b) won’t c) will d) is going to

26 Do you think we will still be alive _____ the end of the century?

a) in b) by c) for d) on

27 Problems with water could _____ to a new world war.

a) come b) face c) bring d) lead

28 A I’m cold. Are you? B _____ the fire on if you like.

a) I’ll put b) I’m putting c) I’m going to put d) I put

29 Did you hear about the volcanic _____ last night?


a) erupt b) eruption c) erupting d) erupted


30 The next train to Hull _____ in ten minutes.

a) will leave b) is leaving c) leaves d) is going to leave

31 If something _____ wrong, I always get the blame.

a) will go b) is going c) would go d) goes

32 I _____ surprised if Sue is late this afternoon.

a) am not b) won’t be c) wouldn’t be d) wasn’t

33 If we _____ in Spain, I’d support Sevilla.

a) live b) would live c) will live d) lived

34 The new girl is as quiet _____ a mouse.

a) as b) than c) like d) from

35 She _____ win this year. She’s much better than anyone else.

a) must have b) probably won’t c) will definitely d) is certain

36 I won’t help you _____ you promise to help me too.

a) if b) unless c) provided d) on condition

37 As soon as I _____ home, I’ll phone you.

a) will get b) got c) get d) would get

38 If we had taken a map, we _____ lost.

a) wouldn’t get b) didn’t get c) hadn’t got d) wouldn’t have got

39 What would you have done if you _____ the lottery last year?

a) won b) would have won c) had won d) would win

40 You _____ not tell anyone where you were.

a) ‘d better b) might c) ought d) best

41 If I _____ you, I’d apologise.

a) am b) were c) had been d) would be

42 I hope I’ll be able to _____ this fear of spiders.

a) overcome b) overdo c) overtake d) oversee

43 I wish I _____ so much work to do today.

a) didn’t have b) don’t have c) wouldn’t have d) haven’t got

44 If only I _____ about this place last year.

a) would know b) knew c) had known d) have known

45 They _____ to hospital in an ambulance.

a) took b) had taken c) were taken d) have taken


46 The others _____ something to eat by the kitchen staff at the moment.

a) are being given b) are giving c) were giving d) give


47 Where were you being _____ to?

a) drive b) drove c) driving d) driven

48 You should wear elbow _____ when you are climbing.

a) bags b) pads c) stops d) breaks

49 Come on, it’s time to _____ the plane.

a) board b) climb c) get into d) take off

50 Only one _____ four people enjoy flying.

a) from b) in c) of d) out

51 ‘I’m not going to lie.’ She said she _____ lie.

a) was going not to b) isn’t going to c) wasn’t going to d) is going not to

52 ‘I wasn’t there.’ He said _____ there.

a) I wasn’t b) he wasn’t c) he hadn’t been d) he hasn’t been

53 ‘We’ll do it now.’ She promised that they would do it _____.

a) now b) then c) that day d) that time

54 ‘We can go on holiday next week.’ He explained they could go on holiday _____.

a) next week b) the following week

c) the week before d) the previous week

55 He _____ out of university because it was too difficult.

a) fell b) walked c) jumped d) dropped

56 There are laws against _____ truant from school.

a) making b) playing c) going d) being

57 ‘Have you finished?’ He asked us _____ finished.

a) had we b) have we c) if we have d) if we had

58 ‘What do you think?’ She asked me what _____.

a) I thought b) I think c) did I think d) do I think

59 ‘Don’t talk with your mouth full.’ He told me _____ talk with my mouth full.

a) don’t b) to not c) not to d) not

60 Look at all the broken glass. There _____ an accident.

a) might be b) must be c) must have been d) might have been

61 He _____ have got lost. He’s got a map.

a) may b) could c) can’t d) mustn’t

62 We don’t know what happened exactly, but we’re sure it _____ have been an accident.


a) could not b) must not c) might not d) may not


63 They _____ so that no one would hear them.

a) yawned b) sighed c) giggled d) whispered

64 He _____ at his watch very quickly.

a) stared b) glanced c) frowned d) gazed

65 This is a really _____ room. It’s huge!

a) spacious b) cramped c) cosy d) shabby

66 Doesn’t anybody live here? No, it’s _____.

a) filthy b) uninhabited c) gloomy d) charming

67 I think _____ is the best invention ever.

a) a computer b) the computer c) computers d) computer

68 _____ we met on holiday are coming to see us soon.

a) A person b) People c) The people d) The person

69 This is a very _____ hotel. You have to wear a suit when you go to dinner.

a) posh b) vain c) flattering d) strange

70 My father started going _____ in his twenties and now he has no hair at all.

a) shaved b) bald c) bare d) cropped

71 My mum is _____ her hair cut at the moment.

a) being b) cutting c) having d) making

72 We had our photos _____ at school last week.

a) take b) took c) taking d) taken

73 I need to go to the hairdressers. My _____ is getting in my eyes.

a) fringe b) parting c) stubble d) pony tail

74 This cream says it stops you getting _____ on your face when you get old.

a) highlights b) dimples c) wrinkles d) plaits

75 Can I ask you where _____ from?

a) do you come b) are you c) you come d) did you come

76 I wonder _____ us.

a) if he likes b) does he like c) that he likes d) he likes

77 Do you know what _____ last year?

a) did he b) did he do c) he did d) he did do

78 This is the first time I’ve acted on a real _____.

a) festival b) gallery c) venue d) stage


79 The whole _____ stood up and applauded at the end of the play.

a) crowd b) spectators c) group d) audience

80 _____ on! Let me finish!

a) Wait b) Hold c) Keep d) Stay

81 I’m sorry. I didn’t _____ that. Could you say it again?

a) get b) have c) take d) do

82 The play was absolutely _____!

a) good b) interesting c) brilliant d) bad

83 I thought the film was a bit _____.

a) funny b) boring c) clever d) nice

84 _____ Liverpool and Manchester are in the north-west of England.

a) Either b) Neither c) Each of d) Both

85 Neither John _____ I are going to the wedding.

a) nor b) or c) and d) not

86 _____ my friends want to work abroad after university.

a) Every b) Most c) Any of d) All of

87 At the end of the football match, the fans ran onto the _____.

a) pitch b) course c) stadium d) court

88 The _____ gave the home team a penalty.

a) judge b) manager c) referee d) conductor

89 He was the _____ most expensive player ever.

a) club b) clubs’ c) clubs d) club’s

90 It was the _____ fault. They were being silly.

a) boys b) boy c) boys’ d) boy’s

91 Do you prefer team sports or _____ sports?

a) to make b) lonely c) individual d) single

92 You should cut _____ on sweet things. They’re unhealthy.

a) down b) out c) up d) under

93 He wanted to avoid _____ the same mistake again.

a) to make b) to making c) make d) making

94 I look forward _____ from you.

a) hear b) to hearing c) to hear d) hearing


95 I expect _____ from you soon.

a) to hear b) hearing c) hear d) to hearing

96 He let us _____ after five minutes.

a) to go b) go c) to going d) going

97 I hate these _____ stores. Every town is exactly the same.

a) chain b) linked c) team d) group

98 You can try on the trousers in the _____ room.

a) trying b) dressing c) changing d) showing

99 I’d like to _____ a complaint.

a) make b) have c) give d) do

100 Can I exchange this shirt _____ something else?

a) to b) with c) for d) from


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