Exit test

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

Section 1: Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct answer, a, b, c or d.

1 _____ is this bridge called?
a) Where b) How c) What d) Why
2 You need to _____ the guardrail to the top of the scaffolding.
a) adjust b) attach c) fill d) slide
3 Sam is a(n) _____ . He installs windows.
a) glazier b) plumber c) electrician d) HVAC technician
4 It’s very cold today and the paint is still _____ because of the rain.
a) dry b) soft c) wet d) liquid
5 Carpenters work with _____ .
a) wood b) metal c) concrete d) paint
6 Pull the lever _____ you.
a) to b) towards c) away from d) at
7 A container for concrete is called a _____ .
a) hand mixer b) chute c) pump d) hopper
8 We sell a wide range of electrical _____ .
a) aggregates b) mixes c) sizes d) fittings
9 The building inspector is here to _____ the new office block.
a) check b) maintain c) test d) deal with
10 All the sheeting is blowing away because of the strong _____ .
a) cloud b) lightning c) wind d) storm
11 There is a warning sign about falling objects. You must wear a _____ on your head.
a) mask b) helmet c) boot d) glove
12 People who are responsible for projects and supervise other people are called _____ .
a) clients b) staff c) managers d) assistants
13 Windows are normally _____ in shape.
a) triangular b) rectangular c) circular d) cylindrical
14 I need a _____ of tape.
a) roll b) tube c) bottle d) tin

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Section 2: Language

1 Choose the correct answer, a, b, c or d.

1 Excuse me, _____ the crane operator?
a) you be b) are you c) is you d) you are
2 How _____ raise the load?
a) you do b) are you c) do you d) you
3 Tony _____ on Saturdays.
a) works always b) always he works c) always works d) is working always
4 What time _____?
a) is b) is it c) it is d) are there
5 Sorry, I _____ late. Here is the delivery.
a) run b) will run c) is running d) am running
6 The crane operator is sitting _____ the cab. He’s lowering the boom.
a) in b) on c) behind d) under
7 This roller is _____ paint the walls.
a) used to b) used as c) used for d) use to
8 We have a problem. The ground is _____ yet.
a) dry enough b) enough dry c) not dry enough d) not enough dry
9 I _____ my ankle yesterday.
a) sprain b) am spraining c) was sprained d) sprained
10 He tripped and _____ his leg on a broken steel pipe.
a) breaks b) breaking c) broke d) breaked
11 How _____?
a) is it wide b) wide is it c) width is it d) is the width
12 ‘3.480’ is ‘three point _____’ .
a) four eight oh b) four hundred eighty c) forty-eight d) four eight nought
13 We _____ work on the superstructure at the beginning of November.
a) will to start b) will start c) starting d) go to start
14 Are you free _____ Monday morning?
a) at b) in c) on d) to
15 Is this _____ bridge in the world?
a) the long b) the longer c) longest d) the longest
16 How many _____ do you need?
a) sand b) bags c) water d) cement

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Section 3: Reading

1 Complete these emails with phrases a–g.

To: Bill Hedges
From: Kate Gibbons
Subject: Timber information
Dear Mr Hedges,
Thank you for email requesting information about our products. Goodman & Sons (1) _____
for flooring, roofing and general building work. The timber (2) _____ . Our company
(3) _____ for orders over €100. To place an order, (4) _____ attached.
Yours sincerely,
Kate Gibbons
Goodman & Sons

To: Bill Hedges

From: Kate Gibbons
Subject: Your order
Dear Mr Hedges,
Thank you for your email order (number 53839). Unfortunately, we (5) _____ to supply you
with the quantity you need – we only have four pieces. And flooring timber is out of stock
too. (6) _____ and timber in at the beginning of next week. Please call the company then to
(7) _____ .
Yours sincerely,
Kate Gibbons
Goodman & Sons

a) will organise free delivery

b) check that they are in stock
c) do not have enough plywood
d) supply a wide range of timber
e) comes in a range of sizes
f) We will get more supplies of plywood
g) please complete the order form

Section 4: Writing

1 Rewrite these sentences and questions to give the same meaning.

1 I want a drink, please.
I’d _____________________________________________________________________ .
2 Give me your drill for ten minutes.
Can _____________________________________________________________________?
3 Remember to adjust the jack.
Don’t _____________________________________________________________________ .
4 I want to go to the supervisor’s office. Which way do I go?
How _____________________________________________________________________?
5 It’s seven forty-five.
It’s _____________________________________________________________________?
6 How high is the tower?
What _____________________________________________________________________?

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Section 5: Listening

1 ► 43 Listen to Susana Ramirez and Arnold Schmidt talking about a construction project
and choose the correct words in italics.
Conversation 1
1 Susana Ramirez is talking to Arnold Schmidt about the doors / floors in Block A.
2 She thinks that GRP doors have / don’t have the same problems as steel doors.
3 Wooden doors rot / rust.
4 Arnold Schmidt is / isn’t happy with the manufacturer.
Conversation 2
5 The water supply / pressure is sometimes too low.
Conversation 3
6 They are / aren’t going to build a car park.
7 It is expensive / difficult to build multi-storey car parks.

Section 6: Speaking

1 Prepare a presentation for your teacher about yourself and the company you
work in/you are planning to work in in the future. Include the following:
About you:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain your current job or current study course.
• Explain your plans for your future career.

About the company you work in/you are planning to work in:
• Describe what your company does and the different trades in the company.
• Talk about some of the projects it works on.

Your teacher will mark your talk using the scorecard below. The teacher circles 1 mark if
a student includes the area and 2 marks for communicating it accurately and effectively.
There is a maximum of ten marks.

The student:
introduced him/herself appropriately. 1 2
explained his/her current job or study course. 1 2
explained his/her plans for the future. 1 2
described what his/her company does and the different trades in the company. 1 2
talked about some of the projects the company works on. 1 2

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