Unit 1 Test Upper intermediate Straightforward

I started collecting butterflies when I was about six years old. (1) _______________ it was just something to do in the summer when I stayed with my aunt.

• To begin with

• passion

• keen on

• After a while

My aunt lived near some fields and she had a (2) _______________ for walking there.

• To begin with

• passion

• keen on

• After a while

I was quite (3) _______________ nature and my aunt suggested I take up a hobby connected to my interest in it.

• To begin with

• passion

• keen on

• After a while

(4) _______________ I became

(5) _______________ collecting different butterflies.

• After a while,To begin with

• After a while, passion

• After a while, keen on

• After a while, obsessed with

I bought books and spent lots of money on special equipment. Well, (6) _______________ and now my collection is (7) _______________ quite a lot of money.

• one thing led to another , worth

• worth ,got the bug for

Anyway, at least I (8) _______________ something that isn’t dangerous, well unless you’re a butterfly!

• one thing led to another

• got the bug for

• worth

Replace the words or phrases in italics in the sentences with a word or phrase

I was interested in model trains as a child.

• had a thing about

• Finally

• subsequently

• a good thing

Replace the words or phrases in italics in the sentences with a word or phrase

After a long time he’s found something he enjoys. I don’t think he realized how much fun it could be.

• had a thing about

• Finally

• subsequently

• a good thing

Replace the words or phrases in italics in the sentences with a word or phrase

It started as a hobby but later on he became an aficionado.

• had a thing about

• Finally

• subsequently

• a good thing

Replace the words or phrases in italics in the sentences with a word or phrase

It’s fortunate that you have the same hobby as your girlfriend.

• had a thing about

• Finally

• subsequently

• a good thing