1 Choose the correct answers. (6 points) It’s possible that Sally could have / must have met him before. 1 Paul looks exhausted. He can’t have had / may have had an easy morning. 2 There’s the parcel! It must have delivered / must have been delivered while we were out. 3 She could have / might have telephoned me but I suppose she didn’t want to. 4 A Why is her finger bandaged? B She might have cut / might have been cutting it while she was preparing the salad. 5 A Why didn’t he tell her? B He shouldn’t have / couldn’t have seen her, I suppose. 6 She called to cancel the visit so it looks like I wasted my time yesterday. I needn’t have cleaned / didn’t need to clean the flat at all. 2 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter of each word is given. (4 points) If we leave before seven then the chances are we’ll get home before dark 1 I was worried at first but speaking to the doctor has really put my m_________ at ease. 2 I wasn’t prepared for the meeting at all but I managed to b_________ my way through it. 3 If I don’t get to g_________ with this problem soon we’ll be in big trouble. 4 A Where is my book? B You must have put it somewhere, it didn’t just move of its own a_________. 3 Match the beginnings (1–4) and the endings (a–e) to make full sentences. (4 points) It’s so difficult, I can’t make d 1 I’m racking 2 Where was I? I’ve completely lost 3 My mind went 4 Just take a the thread of what I was saying. b a wild stab at it. You might be right. c blank and I had no idea whatsoever. d head nor tail of it. e my brains but it’s no good. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. (6 points) As far as we know, Mr Smith is believed to have left (believe/leave) by plane yesterday. 1 According to the latest theories, the burglars _________________ (think/get in) through an open window on the first floor. 2 The plane _________________ (report/crash) because of an engine failure; however we now know this is not true. 3 The climate _________________ (believe/ change) many times throughout history. 4 Ancient humans _________________ (claim/ know) many uses of plants as medicine. 5 A statement from the Prime Minister _________________ (expect/make) about the situation in the next few days. 6 The conditions _________________ (say/be) very bad at the time of the accident. 5 Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There is one extra word that you do not need. (6 points) charismatic innovative astute witty conversationalist outspoken strong-willed manipulative She knows what to say to get the reaction she wants. She’s very manipulative. 1 I met Sam but he’s not exactly a good ____________. We barely spoke a word. 2 He seems able to make any situation work for him. I wish I was as ____________. 3 Please don’t bring up politics! He’s very ____________ on certain issues and might cause offence. 4 You should have seen the audience! I’ve never seen such a ____________ speaker. 5 I don’t care how difficult it is, Paul will do it. He’s incredibly ____________. 6 It was hilarious talking to Dave last night. I had no idea he is so ____________. 6 Choose the correct answers. (4 points) Let’s come / move / head on, shall we? 1 The trouble / fall / accident is, we don’t have enough money. 2 There’s a hook / hitch / block here, I’m afraid. 3 Just to go back to the issue / idea / point you made earlier… 4 It is a problem but I’m sure we’ll get across / over / round it somehow.