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Progress Test 1a ................................................................................. p. 5

1b ................................................................................. p. 7

2a ................................................................................. p. 9

2b ................................................................................. p. 11

3a ................................................................................. p. 13

3b ................................................................................. p. 15

4a ................................................................................. p. 17

4b ................................................................................. p. 19

5a ................................................................................. p. 21

5b ................................................................................. p. 23

6a ................................................................................. p. 25

6b ................................................................................. p. 27

Key to Progress Tests............................................................................. p. 29

Contents



NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct item.

1 Star Trek was a science-fiction TV series in which aspaceship ............ into unknown galaxies.A transcended C initiatedB ventured D commenced

2 As water in rivers, lakes and seas ............ it rises as gasin the atmosphere.A disperses C evaporatesB dissolves D vaporizes

3 Acid rain ............ the erosion of marble statues andmonuments.A exasperates C deterioratesB exacerbates D alleviates

4 The student’s comment was ............ to the professor’slecture.A irrelevant C inessentialB inappropriate D impertinent

5 Trees help to prevent soil from ............ .A gliding C wearingB eroding D corroding

6 The workers organized a strike because they felt theywere being ............ by their employer.A manipulated C conqueredB utilized D exploited

7 Wind power is just one of many sources of ........... energy.A stationary C sustainableB continuous D permanent

8 The movie star is taking legal action against the tabloidnewspaper for ............ of character.A defamation C denouncementB slander D insult

9 The doctor’s license was ............ for malpractice.A revoked C retractedB annulled D canceled

10 While in meetings, all my boss’s calls are ............ to hisanswering machine.A distracted C divertedB deflected D switched

11 Firefighting planes and helicopters were going to andfro in a desperate attempt to ............ a serious disaster.A assert C declineB cleanse D avert

12 There is ............ concern about survival of plant andanimal species that live in forests.A widespread C overallB ample D thorough

13 There was ............ pressure for the U.S. Secretary ofEnergy to resign after the disaster.A furious C intenseB rigorous D violent

14 Despite the perils it entails, ............ of nuclear energypoint out its cost-effectiveness.A emissions C adversariesB counterparts D advocates

15 Some people do not realize the ............ of crash diets.A backlash C sequelsB aftermath D repercussions

16 The bus was running late, so Ben ............ a taxi.A invited C acclaimedB hailed D waved

17 The increase in the cost of living has ............ many stay-at-home moms to return to work.A prompted C provokedB elicited D produced

18 Charles has ............ to treat his friends unfairly.A a partiality C a tendencyB a liability D a hindrance

19 Bobby told his therapist about the ............ nightmare hehad been having the last month.A chronic C recurringB customary D habitual

20 Patrick felt that something was ............ with the victim’sstory and decided to investigate.A invalid C mistakenB incorrect D amiss

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Progress Test 1a (Module 1)


Progress Test 1a

Grammar

2 Circle the correct answer.

1 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour from now.A is about to be landing C is to landingB will have been landing D will be landing

2 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby!A will be having C is to havingB is going to have D is on the verge to have

3 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointmentwith the specialist.A will be waiting C will have been waitingB am waiting D will wait

4 Universal remote controls, unlike earlier models, ............easier to access multiple devices simultaneously.A they make it C they are making itB they make them D make it

5 If neither option ............ available, you may contact theHuman Resources office.A is C isn’tB are D aren’t

6 It is projected that 80% of the world’s population............ in urban centers by the year 2070.A will be residingB would be residingC would have been residingD will have been residing

7 The bigger the sale, ............ the salary you get.A the most high C the higherB the high D the highest

8 I was ............ to receive your letter.A more delighted C a lot delightedB most delighted D much delighted

9 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer.A like C sameB as D similar

10 No matter how ............ she tries, she can never pleaseher mother.A hardly C hardB more hard D more hardly

11 He is ............ teacher we have ever had.A far the best C by far the bestB far better D by far better

12 I ............ want to speak to them again!A don’t never C will everB did never D don’t ever

13 “I’m afraid Mrs. Adams is running a little late.”“That’s OK; I ............ wait.”A might as well C would preferB had better to D could well

14 She never went back to that town; ............ her humiliation.A was so C so wasB such was D was such

15 Dan ............ hour after hour skateboarding when hewas a teenager.A used to be spending C was used to spendB was spending D would spend

16 “The boss put Lynn in charge of the PersonnelDepartment.”“I don’t think she’s ............ the job.A up with C up toB in for D in to

17 “Do you need any help with those grocery bags?”“............ to ask! Thank you!”A How kind of you C How kind are youB What kind of you D What kind are you

18 If you have any problems ..........., don’t hesitate to call me.A whichever C howeverB if ever D whatsoever

19 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’sB twelve hours of D twelve hours

20 The government is committed ............ terrorism.A they fight C to fightB for fighting D to fighting

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Vocabulary


1 While in meetings, all my boss’s calls are ............ to hisanswering machine.A distracted C divertedB deflected D switched

2 Acid rain ............ the erosion of marble statues andmonuments.A exasperates C deterioratesB exacerbates D alleviates

3 The workers organized a strike because they felt theywere being ............ by their employer.A manipulated C conqueredB utilized D exploited

4 Patrick felt that something was ............ with the victim’sstory and decided to investigate.A invalid C mistakenB incorrect D amiss

5 Star Trek was a science-fiction TV series in which aspaceship ............ into unknown galaxies.A transcended C initiatedB ventured D commenced

6 The movie star is taking legal action against the tabloidnewspaper for ............ of character.A defamation C denouncementB slander D insult

7 As water in rivers, lakes and seas ............ it rises as gasin the atmosphere.A disperses C evaporatesB dissolves D vaporizes

8 The doctor’s license was ............ for malpractice.A revoked C retractedB annulled D canceled

9 The increase in the cost of living has ............ many stay-at-home moms to return to work.A prompted C provokedB elicited D produced

10 Firefighting planes and helicopters were going to andfro in a desperate attempt to ............ a serious disaster.A assert C declineB cleanse D avert

11 Some people do not realize the ............ of crash diets.A backlash C sequelsB aftermath D repercussions

12 There is ............ concern about the survival of plant andanimal species that live in forests.A widespread C overallB ample D thorough

13 The student’s comment was ............ to the professor’slecture.A irrelevant C inessentialB inappropriate D impertinent

14 There was ............ pressure for the U.S. Secretary ofEnergy to resign after the disaster.A furious C intenseB rigorous D violent

15 Wind power is just one of many sources of ........... energy.A stationary C sustainableB continuous D permanent

16 Despite the perils it entails, ............ of nuclear energypoint out its cost-effectiveness.A emissions C adversariesB counterparts D advocates

17 Bobby told his therapist about the ............ nightmare hehad been having the last month.A chronic C recurringB customary D habitual

18 The bus was running late, so Ben ............ a taxi.A invited C acclaimedB hailed D waved

19 Trees help to prevent soil from ............ .A gliding C wearingB eroding D corroding

20 Charles has ............ to treat his friends unfairly.A a partiality C a tendencyB a liability D a hindrance

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Progress Test 1b (Module 1)

NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)

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Grammar


1 The government is committed ............ terrorism.A they fight C to fightB for fighting D to fighting

2 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer.A like C sameB as D similar

3 If you have any problems ............, don’t hesitate to callme.A whichever C howeverB if ever D whatsoever

4 I was ............ to receive your letter.A more delighted C a lot delightedB most delighted D much delighted

5 “The boss put Lynn in charge of the PersonnelDepartment.”“I don’t think she’s ............ the job.A up with C up toB in for D in to

6 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour from now.A is about to be landing C is to landingB will have been landing D will be landing

7 It is projected that 80% of the world’s population............ in urban centers by the year 2070.A will be residingB would be residingC would have been residingD will have been residing

8 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’sB twelve hours of D twelve hours

9 If neither option ............ available, you may contact theHuman Resources office.A is C isn’tB are D aren’t

10 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby!A will be having C is to havingB is going to have D is on the verge to have

11 No matter how ............ she tries, she can never pleaseher mother.A hardly C hardB more hard D more hardly

12 Dan ............ hour after hour skateboarding when hewas a teenager.A used to be spending C was used to spendB was spending D would spend

13 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointmentwith the specialist.A will be waitingB am waitingC will have been waitingD will wait

14 He is ............ teacher we have ever had.A far the best C by far the bestB far better D by far better

15 The bigger the sale, ............ the salary you get.A the most high C the higherB the high D the highest

16 She never went back to that town; ............ herhumiliation.A was so C so wasB such was D was such

17 Universal remote controls, unlike earlier models, ............easier to access multiple devices simultaneously.A they make it C they are making itB they make them D make it

18 “I’m afraid Mrs. Adams is running a little late.”“That’s OK; I ............ wait.”A might as well C would preferB had better to D could well

19 “Do you need any help with those grocery bags?”“............ to ask! Thank you!”A How kind of you C How kind are youB What kind of you D What kind are you

20 I ............ want to speak to them again!A don’t never C will everB did never D don’t ever

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Progress Test 1b



Vocabulary


1 Sam would ............ have eaten a large lunch, but todayhe only had a sandwich.A commonly C ordinarilyB habitually D customarily

2 She always ............ her doctor’s advice.A fends off C shrugs offB bounces off D wards off

3 The company was aware of the ............ problems of thenew food product and took steps to avoid them.A presumable C promisingB reasonable D potential

4 The doctor told Cindy to ............ from eating seafood.A abide C abstainB abort D absorb

5 The president ............ the legislative bill passed byCongress.A vacated C vetoedB invalidated D inveighed

6 Vaccinations are given to children and the elderly to............ the flu.A hold off C fight offB fend off D ward off

7 Simone wanted to make ............ with her estrangedhusband.A corrections C repairsB restore D amends

8 My brother had ............ feeling that something wasgoing to happen moments before his accident.A a miraculous C an astoundingB an uncanny D an unearthly

9 The committee’s vote was ............ and the policy wasput in effect immediately.A harmonious C commonB united D unanimous

10 The new law ............ on people’s freedom of speech.A disobeys C violatesB transgresses D infringes

11 Out of 46 chromosomes in the human cell, half are............ from the mother, and half from the father.A donated C grantedB inherited D accessed

12 Cloning has many moral ............ .A presumptions C suggestionsB propositions D implications

13 The nurse ............ the pain relief by injection.A administered C consolidatedB implemented D transmitted

14 The police took the ............ items back to the station.A pounded C confiscatedB sequestered D removed

15 The investigators examined the crime scene ............,but found no clues.A particularly C fastidiouslyB punctiliously D meticulously

16 Betty was so fed up with her working conditions andwas on the ............ of quitting.A border C vergeB limit D margin

17 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensurethe children feel safe.A conformity C tangentB correspondence D tandem

18 Our television program ............ after the news bulletin.A rekindled C revisitedB resumed D resolved

19 Todd had trouble ............ tasks to his workers after hewas promoted to general manager.A governing C delegatingB leading D administrating

20 John didn’t get a ............ of sleep last night and was ina bad mood all day.A wink C flickerB flash D blink

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Grammar


1 “The documents appear ........... because I can’t findthem.”“Could you have left them at home?”A misplacedB to have been misplacedC to be misplacingD to have been misplacing

2 “So what did your lawyer say?”“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have anextremely strong case.”A to not take C not to takingB not taking D not to take

3 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotesconsumer awareness.A we inform C our informingB if we are informing D the informing of

4 This research program isn’t ............ the previous one.A comprehensive asB as comprehensive thanC more comprehensive asD as comprehensive as

5 Contrary to popular belief, exercise ............ to benefitthe joints rather than harm them.A it is likely C is likelyB likely is D likely it is

6 Was ............ Harrison in New York?A not it Carey that met C it Carey that metB Carey that met D Carey the one met

7 It is predicted that many ............ countries will face waterscarcity and widespread famine in the near future.A overdeveloped C redevelopedB developing D underdeveloping

8 “Should I hang out the laundry?”“Well, ............ it’s about to rain, I’d wait a bit.”A owing to C seeing thatB because of D due to

9 As the train pulled out, I could see ............ goodbye totheir loved ones.A people who waving C people was wavingB people waving D people who wave

10 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation,notified the principal.A not knowing C not knownB not to know D who not knowing

11 “I can dye your hair if you want.”“Thanks, but I’d rather ............ by a professionalhairdresser.”A have it done C have done itB do it D to do it

12 ............ away for so long, I really miss my mom’s home-cooked meals.A Having been C Had I beenB To have been D Had been

13 I don’t think Stan is ............ to handle the position ofsenior editor.A too qualified C qualified enoughB very qualified D enough qualified

14 The organization believes ............ creative artistswithout censure.A in supporting C to supportingB to support D they support in

15 Her case study of malaria in Southeast Asia is very............ .A exhaustion C exhaustiveB exhausted D exhausting

16 “Have some more ice cream.”“Thanks, but I’ve had ............ already.”A beyond C more thanB plenty D enough than

17 The experiences of the participants in the study weresimilar ............ many ways.A by C toB in D as

18 “Can you wash the car, please?”“Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”A say C haveB get D let

19 It’s an innovative concept, but it doesn’t fall ............ ourproposal.A in with C out withB off D for

20 I’ve applied to that college, but I have ............ be accepted.A and yet C as yetB yet D yet to

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Progress Test 2a

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Vocabulary


1 Simone wanted to make ............ with her estrangedhusband.A corrections C repairsB restore D amends

2 The doctor told Cindy to ............ from eating seafood.A abide C abstainB abort D absorb

3 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensure thechildren feel safe.A conformity C tangentB correspondence D tandem

4 Out of 46 chromosomes in the human cell, half are............ from the mother, and half from the father.A donated C grantedB inherited D accessed

5 Todd had trouble ............ tasks to his workers after hewas promoted to general manager.A governing C delegatingB leading D administrating

6 My brother had ............ feeling that something wasgoing to happen moments before his accident.A a miraculous C an astoundingB an uncanny D an unearthly

7 She always ............ her doctor’s advice.A fends off C shrugs offB bounces off D wards off

8 Sam would ............ have eaten a large lunch, but todayhe only had a sandwich.A commonly C ordinarilyB habitually D customarily

9 The new law ............ on people’s freedom of speech.A disobeys C violatesB transgresses D infringes

10 Our television program ............ after the news bulletin.A rekindled C revisitedB resumed D resolved

11 John didn’t get a ............ of sleep last night and was ina bad mood all day.A wink C flickerB flash D blink

12 The nurse ............ the pain relief by injection.A administered C consolidatedB implemented D transmitted

13 The company was aware of the ............ problems of thenew food product and took steps to avoid them.A presumable C promisingB reasonable D potential

14 The investigators examined the crime scene ............,but found no clues.A particularly C fastidiouslyB punctiliously D meticulously

15 Vaccinations are given to children and the elderly to............ the flu.A hold off C fight offB fend off D ward off

16 Betty was so fed up with her working conditions andwas on the ............ of quitting.A border C vergeB limit D margin

17 Cloning has many moral ............ .A presumptions C suggestionsB propositions D implications

18 The committee’s vote was ............ and the policy wasput in effect immediately.A harmonious C commonB united D unanimous

19 The police took the ............ items back to the station.A pounded C confiscatedB sequestered D removed

20 The president ............ the legislative bill passed byCongress.A vacated C vetoedB invalidated D inveighed

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Progress Test 2b


Grammar


1 Was ............ Harrison in New York?A not it Carey that met C it Carey that metB Carey that met D Carey the one met

2 I don’t think Stan is ............ to handle the position ofsenior editor.A too qualified C qualified enoughB very qualified D enough qualified

3 It’s an innovative concept, but it doesn’t fall ............ ourproposal.A in with C out withB off D for

4 Contrary to popular belief, exercise ............ to benefitthe joints rather than harm them.A it is likely C is likelyB likely is D likely it is

5 “Can you wash the car, please?”“Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”A say C haveB get D let

6 “So what did your lawyer say?”“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have anextremely strong case.”A to not take C not to takingB not taking D not to take

7 The organization believes ............ creative artistswithout censure.A in supporting C to supportingB to support D they support in

8 “The documents appear ........ because I can’t find them.”“Could you have left them at home?”A misplacedB to have been misplacedC to be misplacingD to have been misplacing

9 This research program isn’t ............ the previous one.A comprehensive asB as comprehensive thanC more comprehensive asD as comprehensive as

10 I’ve applied to that college, but I have ............ beaccepted.A and yet C as yetB yet D yet to

11 It is predicted that many ............ countries will facewater scarcity and widespread famine in the nearfuture.A overdeveloped C redevelopedB developing D underdeveloping

12 The experiences of the participants in the study weresimilar ............ many ways.A by C toB in D as

13 Her case study of malaria in Southeast Asia is very............ .A exhaustion C exhaustiveB exhausted D exhausting

14 “Have some more ice cream.”“Thanks, but I’ve had ............ already.”A beyond C more thanB plenty D enough than

15 “I can dye your hair if you want.”“Thanks, but I’d rather ............ by a professionalhairdresser.”A have it done C have done itB do it D to do it

16 “Should I hang out the laundry?”“Well, ............ it’s about to rain, I’d wait a bit.”A owing to C seeing thatB because of D due to

17 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotesconsumer awareness.A we inform C our informingB if we are informing D the informing of

18 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation,notified the principal.A not knowing C not knownB not to know D who not knowing

19 As the train pulled out, I could see ............ goodbye totheir loved ones.A people who waving C people was wavingB people waving D people who wave

20 ............ away for so long, I really miss my mom’s home-cooked meals.A Having been C Had I beenB To have been D Had been

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)

Vocabulary


1 It will take us some time to put this into digital format,so please ............ us.A tinker with C toy withB bear with D fiddle with

2 I couldn’t ............ the three-hour lecture on digitalcataloging; it was so tedious.A assure C endureB ensure D insure

3 The gloomy book ............ a world in which robots ruledthe world.A depicted C visualizedB envisaged D pictured

4 There was no ............ of truth to Brian’s story.A nut C grainB wheat D seed

5 Brian failed to pay his rent and was ............ from hisapartment.A expelled C evictedB removed D banished

6 With her new job, her son’s illness and her familyproblems, Meg was at the end of her ............ .A tie B rope C chain D cord

7 Larry was tired of ............ jobs in cleaning and decidedto return to school.A basic C menialB official D routine

8 The victim had to ............ against her assailant in court.A attest C certifyB swear D testify

9 The soldiers returned to their camp to ............ theirsupplies.A refill C reloadB restock D replenish

10 The underground society held their ............ meetings indifferent locations each week.A concealed C convertedB clandestine D conspicuous

11 With the advancement in technology, many devicesused in the past have become ............ .A obsolete C extinctB bygone D disused

12 The systems analyst is finally ............ the financialrewards of his efforts.A plowing C reapingB sowing D harvesting

13 Due to the ............ nature of consumer electronicstrends, the company chose to conduct more research.A unstoppable C unpredictableB unbreakable D untraceable

14 The scientist spent years ............ his theory on orbits.A upgrading C fulfillingB accomplishing D perfecting

15 ............ the gap between finding a habitable planet andactually establishing settlements is a laborious task.A Providing C BridgingB Traversing D Reconciling

16 The employees were asked to ............ the premisesbecause there was a bomb threat.A quit C vacateB depart D resign

17 The new billboard ............ their view of the park.A obscured C buriedB covered D masked

18 After a hectic week, Lila’s ............ is her country home.A shelter B haven C shrine D temple

19 As the business partners’ views and goals ............ withthe years, they were forced to dissolve the business.A diverged C dividedB deviated D digressed

20 He allowed his work to take ............ over hisrelationship and his girlfriend ended up leaving him.A precedence C superiorityB penchant D supremacy

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Grammar


1 ............ in Montreal, Canada, Brian is fluent in bothFrench and English.A Having been educated C EducatingB Had been educated D Having educated

2 All dissertations, ............ next week, should be in CD-ROM format.A submitting C to be submittedB are submitted D will be submitted

3 Cynthia loves ............ brightly-colored flowers.A to given C to be givenB to being given D given

4 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists.A recently foundB recently was foundC recently has been foundD was recently found

5 These chocolates were made ............ fresh cream.A by C withB from D in

6 The gorgeous little girl looked ............ an angel.A as C exactlyB just D like

7 Despite ............ and social impact, Henry often feelsdespondent.A of his affluence C being affluenceB his affluence D of affluence

8 He is reported ............ the accusation regardinginvolvement in the failed coup.A to have denied C he deniedB he has denied D to having been denied

9 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to providingnew leadership in our company.A impressing C impressB impressed D impressive

10 The country is working ............ to attract more foreigninvestment.A more hard C hardlyB hard D in a hardly manner

11 The devastating economic consequences ............ if thegovernment had taken the right precautions.A must have averted C should avertB could have been averted D had to be averted

12 The marketing department is currently being divided............ five teams.A into C upB on D by

13 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company,............ merge with it.A apart from C let aloneB beside D except for

14 Had I known we were having a meeting, I ............ apresentation.A should have prepared C will have preparedB would have prepared D must have prepared

15 Never before ............ such a beautiful flower arrangement.A I have seen C haven’t I seenB I haven’t seen D have I seen

16 Mr. Matthews gives the impression ............ being self-assured and knowledgeable.A for B with C of D to

17 In the event of a bird flu epidemic, public health officialsare advising the public ............ .A to not panic C not to panicB not going to panic D not panicking

18 Strange as it ............ , I’m not the least bit hurt by histactless remark.A may seem C wasB may D is

19 You should seriously consider ............ your servers.A upgrading C upgradeB to upgrade D for upgrading

20 Unfortunately, the economy seems to be going frombad to ............ .A the worst C worstB worse D the worse

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Progress Test 3a



Vocabulary


1 The soldiers returned to their camp to .......... theirsupplies.A refill C reloadB restock D replenish

2 Due to the ............ nature of consumer electronicstrends, the company chose to conduct more research.A unstoppable C unpredictableB unbreakable D untraceable

3 The new billboard ............ their view of the park.A obscured C buriedB covered D masked

4 Larry was tired of ............ jobs in cleaning and decidedto return to school.A basic C menialB official D routine

5 The underground society held their ............ meetings indifferent locations each week.A concealed C convertedB clandestine D conspicuous

6 Brian failed to pay his rent and was ............ from hisapartment.A expelled C evictedB removed D banished

7 After a hectic week, Lila’s ............ is her country home.A shelter B haven C shrine D temple

8 The victim had to ............ against her assailant in court.A attest B swear C certify D testify

9 I couldn’t ............ the three-hour lecture on digitalcataloging; it was so tedious.A assure B ensure C endure D insure

10 The scientist spent years ............ his theory on orbits.A assure C fulfillingB accomplishing D perfecting

11 As the business partners’ views and goals ............ withthe years, they were forced to dissolve the business.A diverged C dividedB deviated D digressed

12 The gloomy book ............ a world in which robots ruledthe world.A depicted C visualizedB envisaged D pictured

13 With her new job, her son’s illness and her familyproblems, Meg was at the end of her ............ .A tie C chainB rope D cord

14 He allowed his work to take ............ over hisrelationship and his girlfriend ended up leaving him.A precedence C superiorityB penchant D supremacy

15 With the advancement in technology, many devicesused in the past have become ............ .A obsolete C extinctB bygone D disused

16 There was no ............ of truth to Brian’s story.A nut C grainB wheat D seed

17 The employees were asked to ............ the premisesbecause there was a bomb threat.A quit C vacateB depart D resign

18 The systems analyst is finally ............ the financialrewards of his efforts.A plowing C reapingB sowing D harvesting

19 ............ the gap between finding a habitable planet andactually establishing settlements is a laborious task.A Providing C BridgingB Traversing D Reconciling

20 It will take us some time to put this into digital format,so please ............ us.A tinker with C toy withB bear with D fiddle with

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Grammar


1 Mr. Matthews gives the impression ............ being self-assured and knowledgeable.A for C ofB with D to

2 He is reported ............ the accusation regardinginvolvement in the failed coup.A to have denied C he deniedB he has denied D to having been denied

3 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company,............ merge with it.A apart from C let aloneB beside D except for

4 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to providingnew leadership in our company.A impressing C impressB impressed D impressive

5 These chocolates were made ............ fresh cream.A by C withB from D in

6 The devastating economic consequences ............ if thegovernment had taken the right precautions.A must have averted C should avertB could have been averted D had to be averted

7 In the event of a bird flu epidemic, public health officialsare advising the public ............ .A to not panic C not to panicB not going to panic D not panicking

8 ............ in Montreal, Canada, Brian is fluent in bothFrench and English.A Having been educated C EducatingB Had been educated D Having educated

9 Despite ............ and social impact, Henry often feelsdespondent.A of his affluence C being affluenceB his affluence D of affluence

10 Unfortunately, the economy seems to be going frombad to ............ .A the worst C worstB worse D the worse

11 The country is working ............ to attract more foreigninvestment.A more hard C hardlyB hard D in a hardly manner

12 Strange as it ............ , I’m not the least bit hurt by histactless remark.A may seem C wasB may D is

13 The gorgeous little girl looked ............ an angel.A as C exactlyB just D like

14 The marketing department is currently being divided............ five teams.A into C upB on D by

15 Cynthia loves ............ brightly-colored flowers.A to given C to be givenB to being given D given

16 Had I known we were having a meeting, I ............ apresentation.A should have prepared C will have preparedB would have prepared D must have prepared

17 You should seriously consider ............ your servers.A upgrading C upgradeB to upgrade D for upgrading

18 Never before ............ such a beautiful flowerarrangement.A I have seen C haven’t I seenB I haven’t seen D have I seen

19 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists.A recently foundB recently was foundC recently has been foundD was recently found

20 All dissertations, ............ next week, should be in CD-ROM format.A submitting C to be submittedB are submitted D will be submitted

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Vocabulary


1 The doctors suggested ............ surgery to remove thetumor from the singer’s vocal cords.A internal C envelopingB insidious D invasive

2 The teacher suggested we take a close look at these............ essays, so we can get an idea of what is expected.A standard C criterionB benchmark D norm

3 It was not uncommon for ancient rulers to die from a............ dose of poison placed in their food.A destructive C lethalB mortal D virulent

4 Archaeologists found ............ of Italian pottery in the cave.A frames C fragmentsB fractures D fractions

5 There was a lot at .......... with the two companies merging.A wager C chanceB stake D hazard

6 The contestant lost the round because too much timehad ............ before he answered the question.A collapsed C collatedB elapsed D relapsed

7 The captain did not see the iceberg ............ andcrashed the ship into it.A projecting C bulgingB protruding D obtruding

8 Residents complained about the smell coming from the............ water.A sluggish C staleB stagnant D still

9 Mandy got a great deal on a skirt and jacket, but wascharged extra for the ............ .A adjustments C amendmentsB adaptations D alterations

10 The judge granted the mother full ............ of the children.A protection C custodyB supervision D charge

11 Music has the ability to ............ our minds.A stimulate C rejuvenateB accelerate D animate

12 Our country was once ruled by a ............ .A sovereignty C supremacyB realm D monarchy

13 The earliest known ............ of Greenland date back5000 years.A inhabitants C occupantsB tenants D nationals

14 Margaret has been studying for her history exam forthree ............ days.A invasive C descriptiveB extensive D consecutive

15 Sandy ............ every moment of her summer backpackingthrough Europe.A garnished C embellishedB burnished D relished

16 The earthquake left many people ............ .A insolvent C destituteB destructive D insoluble

17 The mayor made ............ to do all he could to reducecrime in our city.A an oath C an assuranceB a pledge D a guarantee

18 The secret agent used a ............ to prevent others fromreading his messages.A cider B cipher C cycle D cynic

19 Marissa spends too much time ............ on the pastinstead of focusing on the future.A preying C regardingB deeming D dwelling

20 He was accused of ............ with police evidence andsentenced to three years in jail.A altering C tamperingB bribing D modifying

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Grammar


1 Julia was told to refrain ............ in strenuous activitiesimmediately following the surgery.A for engaging C engagingB from engaging D of engaging

2 Adrian asked me ............ .A where was the youth centerB where the youth centerC where the youth center wasD the youth center where it was

3 I ............ for that job well over a month ago.A have applied C appliedB am bound to apply D am sure to apply

4 “ ............ you hear the news? Tom got accepted intoHarvard Law School!”“Wow! That’s great!”A Don’t C Haven’tB Wouldn’t D Didn’t

5 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presentingthe lecture.A told to me C said meB told me D to me said

6 ............ we get the home loan, which area would youlike to live in?A Unless C Provided thatB So that D Despite the fact that

7 ............ the many difficulties involved, significantachievements have been made in working with faminevictims.A In spite of C WhileB Although D Nevertheless

8 Mr. Cramer has ............ Holland three times for vacation.A gone to C gone inB been to D been in

9 Brian insisted ............ to the administrator at once.A for him to speak C he speakingB he to speak D he speak

10 Women are more adversely affected by major disasters............ men.A than are C more than areB are than D are more than

11 Open the door for me, ............ ?A don’t you C will youB shall you D could you

12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of thecollege basketball teamA that he stepped down C to step downB of stepping down D stepping down

13 Olive farming in Australia dates back ............ .A in 1800s C at the 1800sB 1800s D to the 1800s

14 Their research on globalization should ............ by now.A have been completed C completingB be completing D have completed

15 The detour will not be in effect ............ the Labor Dayweekend.A during C lastingB in D of

16 You should take out a student loan ............ you feel it’sabsolutely necessary.A even though C only ifB unless D except

17 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would haveremained a well-kept secret.A Had it not been C If hadn’t beenB Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it

18 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.A more so C all the moreB some more D so much so

19 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she shouldbe.A as near C next toB nearly D near as

20 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ .A be it C it beB it is D be

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Progress Test 4a



Vocabulary


1 Marissa spends too much time ............ on the pastinstead of focusing on the future.A preying C regardingB deeming D dwelling

2 The teacher suggested we take a close look at these............ essays, so we can get an idea of what is expected.A standard C criterionB benchmark D norm

3 The doctors suggested ............ surgery to remove thetumor from the singer’s vocal cords.A internal C envelopingB insidious D invasive

4 There was a lot at .......... with the two companies merging.A wager C chanceB stake D hazard

5 Sandy ............ every moment of her summerbackpacking through Europe.A garnished C embellishedB burnished D relished

6 The captain did not see the iceberg ............ andcrashed the ship into it.A projecting C bulgingB protruding D obtruding

7 The mayor made ............ to do all he could to reducecrime in our city.A an oath C an assuranceB a pledge D a guarantee

8 Mandy got a great deal on a skirt and jacket, but wascharged extra for the ............ .A adjustments C amendmentsB adaptations D alterations

9 It was not uncommon for ancient rulers to die from a............ dose of poison placed in their food.A destructive C lethalB mortal D virulent

10 The earliest known ............ of Greenland date back5000 years.A inhabitants C occupantsB tenants D nationals

11 Margaret has been studying for her history exam forthree ............ days.A invasive C descriptiveB extensive D consecutive

12 Our country was once ruled by a ............ .A sovereignty C supremacyB realm D monarchy

13 Archaeologists found ............ of Italian pottery in the cave.A frames C fragmentsB fractures D fractions

14 Music has the ability to ............ our minds.A stimulate C rejuvenateB accelerate D animate

15 The judge granted the mother full ............ of the children.A protection C custodyB supervision D charge

16 The secret agent used a ............ to prevent others fromreading his messages.A cider C cycleB cipher D cynic

17 He was accused of ............ with police evidence andsentenced to three years in jail.A altering C tamperingB bribing D modifying

18 The earthquake left many people ............ .A insolvent C destituteB destructive D insoluble

19 Residents complained about the smell coming from the............ water.A sluggish C staleB stagnant D still

20 The contestant lost the round because too much timehad ............ before he answered the question.A collapsed C collatedB elapsed D relapsed

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Grammar


1 Brian insisted ............ to the administrator at once.A for him to speak C he speakingB he to speak D he speak

2 “ ............ you hear the news? Tom got accepted intoHarvard Law School!”“Wow! That’s great!”A Don’t C Haven’tB Wouldn’t D Didn’t

3 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she shouldbe.A as near C next toB nearly D near as

4 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presentingthe lecture.A told to me C said meB told me D to me said

5 Mr. Cramer has ............ Holland three times for vacation.A gone to C gone inB been to D been in

6 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.A more so C all the moreB some more D so much so

7 Women are more adversely affected by major disasters............ men.A than are C more than areB are than D are more than

8 ............ the many difficulties involved, significantachievements have been made in working with faminevictims.A In spite of C WhileB Although D Nevertheless

9 I ............ for that job well over a month ago.A have applied C appliedB am bound to apply D am sure to apply

10 Julia was told to refrain ............ in strenuous activitiesimmediately following the surgery.A for engaging C engagingB from engaging D of engaging

11 The detour will not be in effect ............ the Labor Dayweekend.A during C lastingB in D of

12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of thecollege basketball teamA that he stepped down C to step downB of stepping down D stepping down

13 Adrian asked me ............ .A where was the youth centerB where the youth centerC where the youth center wasD the youth center where it was

14 Their research on globalization should ............ by now.A have been completed C completingB be completing D have completed

15 ............ we get the home loan, which area would youlike to live in?A Unless C Provided thatB So that D Despite the fact that

16 You should take out a student loan ............ you feel it’sabsolutely necessary.A even though C only ifB unless D except

17 Olive farming in Australia dates back ............ .A in 1800s C at the 1800sB 1800s D to the 1800s

18 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ .A be it C it beB it is D be

19 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would haveremained a well-kept secret.A Had it not been C If hadn’t beenB Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it

20 Open the door for me, ............ ?A don’t you C will youB shall you D could you

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Progress Test 4b



Vocabulary


1 His presentation on global warming was a ............confusing.A tad C cadB pad D lad

2 The travel agent promises even the most ............ travelera great time.A precise C finickyB formal D shrill

3 The politician was asked to ............ the problem thecountry was having with the hurricane victims.A attend C addressB dispatch D hail

4 The spokesman for the aid workers was a ............gentleman with a loud voice.A staunch C potentB durable D stout

5 Mr. Hobbes was a great forensic scientist with an ............mind.A incisive C incidentalB inattentive D intermittent

6 After years of eating poorly, Bob had a serious vitamin............ .A shortage C scarcityB deficiency D absence

7 The cold weather caused the flowers to ........... up and die.A wither C shrinkB shrivel D wilt

8 The tapestry was filled with ............ patterns and designs.A intrusive C indigentB intrinsic D intricate

9 Jackie O was considered to be the ............ of grace.A tenacity C congenialityB lucidity D epitome

10 Marie’s mother ............ over her while she filled out hercollege applications.A hovered C lingeredB drifted D stumbled

11 Larry’s car was ............ because he had parked in ahandicap zone.A confiscated C seizedB impounded D appraised

12 Let us hope the new project will provide a ............solution for low cost housing.A perpetual C persistentB permanent D pervasive

13 Bearing ............ resemblance to one another, Jack isoften mistaken for his sociology professor.A a striking C a disturbingB a stirring D a distressing

14 This novel was ............ of any intrigue.A defiant C destituteB devoid D deprived

15 The government ............ an agency that monitorsstores and their advertising practices.A erected C engagedB established D emphasized

16 The local hospital is small, so ............ is being built.A an annex C a unionB a fusion D an alliance

17 The mayor has asked everyone to limit their use of airconditioning in order to ............ energy.A safeguard C storeB protect D conserve

18 The teacher was taken ............ by the student’saggressiveness.A away B after C aback D apart

19 The youth hostel has a ............ bathroom on each floor.A commemorative C communalB commercial D commutable

20 The judge ............ Mr. Simpson of all charges.A acquitted C overruledB retained D appealed

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Progress Test 5a


Grammar


1 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me.A would have told C might have had toldB would be telling D should be telling

2 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office.A He should arriveB If he had arrivedC If he should have arrivedD Should he arrive

3 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’tB If you didn’t D Unless you don’t

4 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............a math tutor.A is to hire C had been hiringB were to hire D s going to hire

5 The content of this website is available to you ............you agree to the following terms.A unless C otherwiseB in case of D on condition that

6 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .A found them nowhereB were nowhere to findC not finding them anywhereD didn’t anywhere find them

7 Mr. Matthews wishes ............ about the financial situationour company is facing right away.A being informed C to informB to have been informed D to be informed

8 “You’re always daydreaming! I wish you ............ on whatI’m saying!”“I’m sorry.”A concentrate C can concentrateB would concentrate D should concentrate

9 We saw him leave just as we ............ the building thismorning.A enter C enteredB entering D would enter

10 The department in ............ she works promotes andfunds healthcare services.A which C whereB that D whom

11 Jake admitted ............ on the manager’s telephoneconversations.A to eavesdrop C of eavesdroppingB on me eavesdropping D to eavesdropping

12 The number of protesters ............ estimated at about10,000.A there are C there isB is D are

13 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should getlegal advice before signing it.A too good C very goodB so good D good enough

14 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone fromschool.A with their children having C at children havingB to their children having D for their children having

15 He will provide a written response ............ course.A with all due C in dueB due to D due

16 The multinational company hopes ............ in theforthcoming highway project.A be involved C to involveB being involved D to be involved

17 This is the first high school ............ the award threeconsecutive years.A having won C that it wonB to have won D it won

18 According to this article, the number of cell phonesworldwide is half ............ the human race.A that of C wantB so many as D too many

19 Although there are many people seeking employmentnowadays, qualified individuals are few and ............ .A away C far awayB far wide D far between

20 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately.A If it would be C Should it beB Was it D Were it

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)

Vocabulary


1 Mr. Hobbes was a great forensic scientist with an ............mind.A incisive C incidentalB inattentive D intermittent

2 The politician was asked to ............ the problem thecountry was having with the hurricane victims.A attend C addressB dispatch D hail

3 His presentation on global warming was a ............confusing.A tad B pad C cad D lad

4 This novel was ............ of any intrigue.A defiant C destituteB devoid D deprived

5 The cold weather caused the flowers to ........... up and die.A wither C shrinkB shrivel D wilt

6 Larry’s car was ............ because he had parked in ahandicap zone.A confiscated C seizedB impounded D appraised

7 The teacher was taken ............ by the student’saggressiveness.A away B after C aback D apart

8 The spokesman for the aid workers was a ............gentleman with a loud voice.A staunch C potentB durable D stout

9 The judge ............ Mr. Simpson of all charges.A acquitted C overruledB retained D appealed

10 The local hospital is small, so ............ is being built.A an annex C a unionB a fusion D an alliance

11 Let us hope the new project will provide a ............solution for low cost housing.A perpetual C persistentB permanent D pervasive

12 The travel agent promises even the most ............ travelera great time.A precise C finickyB formal D shrill

13 Marie’s mother ............ over her while she filled out hercollege applications.A hovered C lingeredB drifted D stumbled

14 The government ............ an agency that monitorsstores and their advertising practices.A erected C engagedB established D emphasized

15 Bearing ............ resemblance to one another, Jack isoften mistaken for his sociology professor.A a striking C a disturbingB a stirring D a distressing

16 The mayor has asked everyone to limit their use of airconditioning in order to ............ energy.A safeguard C storeB protect D conserve

17 The tapestry was filled with ............ patterns and designs.A intrusive C indigentB intrinsic D intricate

18 The youth hostel has a ............ bathroom on each floor.A commemorative C communalB commercial D commutable

19 Jackie O was considered to be the ............ of grace.A tenacity C congenialityB lucidity D epitome

20 After years of eating poorly, Bob had a serious vitamin............ .A shortage C scarcityB deficiency D absence

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Grammar


1 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately.A If it would be C Should it beB Was it D Were it

2 The department in ............ she works promotes andfunds healthcare services.A which C whereB that D whom

3 Although there are many people seeking employmentnowadays, qualified individuals are few and ............ .A away C far awayB far wide D far between

4 Jake admitted ............ on the manager’s telephoneconversations.A to eavesdrop C of eavesdroppingB on me eavesdropping D to eavesdropping

5 According to this article, the number of cell phonesworldwide is half ............ the human race.A that of C wantB so many as D too many

6 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone fromschool.A with their children having C at children havingB to their children having D for their children having

7 The multinational company hopes ............ in theforthcoming highway project.A be involved C to involveB being involved D to be involved

8 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should getlegal advice before signing it.A too good C very goodB so good D good enough

9 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office.A He should arriveB If he had arrivedC If he should have arrivedD Should he arrive

10 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............a math tutor.A is to hire C had been hiringB were to hire D s going to hire

11 The number of protesters ............ estimated at about10,000.A there are C there isB is D are

12 This is the first high school ............ the award threeconsecutive years.A having won C that it wonB to have won D it won

13 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .A found them nowhereB were nowhere to findC not finding them anywhereD didn’t anywhere find them

14 He will provide a written response ............ course.A with all due C in dueB due to D due

15 We saw him leave just as we ............ the building thismorning.A enter C enteredB entering D would enter

16 Mr. Matthews wishes ............ about the financial situationour company is facing right away.A being informed C to informB to have been informed D to be informed

17 The content of this website is available to you ............you agree to the following terms.A unless C otherwiseB in case of D on condition that

18 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’tB If you didn’t D Unless you don’t

19 “You’re always daydreaming! I wish you ............ on whatI’m saying!”“I’m sorry.”A concentrate C can concentrateB would concentrate D should concentrate

20 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me.A would have told C might have had toldB would be telling D should be telling

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Vocabulary


1 Mike was ......... to the fact that his parrot had escapedfrom its cage.A oblivious C unawareB ignorant D subconscious

2 The veterinarian has ......... training in emergencysurgery for race horses.A modified C specifiedB diversified D specialized

3 Despite ......... efforts, John could not get a position inthe entomology department of the university.A finite C boundlessB limited D countless

4 Upon ......... a pack of wolves, the ranger stopped deadin his tracks.A encompassing C encirclingB encountering D encasing

5 The witness’s description of the thief was ......... and notmuch help to the police.A vague C indistinctB blurred D indefinite

6 Linda and Paul ......... on risk-taking adventures.A thrive C bloomB flourish D prosper

7 The lawyer ......... any paperwork that connected him tothe criminal.A shredded C slicedB chopped D hacked

8 Peter had trouble finding work because of the ......... .A deficit C inflationB collapse D recession

9 The former CEO was caught ......... the company’s money.A embezzling C wageringB cheating D pilfering

10 The scandal surrounding his marriage ......... hisreputation and cost him the elections.A tarnished C fleckedB dirtied D discolored

11 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known forThe Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.A extravagant C prolificB profuse D fertile

12 Robert advised his son not to make any .........decisions regarding his future .A lively C vigorousB hasty D rapid

13 Annie took her dog to the veterinarian because he wassuffering from ......... heartbeat.A a sporadic C an alternatingB an intermittent D an irregular

14 Martina is an extremely ......... and profilic mystery writer.A arid C untriedB adroit D novel

15 Doctors were still uncertain about the ......... effects ofthe new medication.A opposing C adverseB reversible D contrary

16 The athlete found many ......... between what he told thejournalist and what was written in the article.A controversies C disagreementsB difficulties D discrepancies

17 He was fired for his ......... of unwary customers.A exportation C extenuationB exploitation D extrication

18 His accusatory tone ......... that he believed she hadstolen the money.A hinted C undeclaredB implied D disguised

19 After he lost his vision, Gerry’s hearing became very ........ .A astute C diluteB brute D acute

20 The actress was ......... with fan mail and gifts.A intoxicated C indulgedB inundated D invaded

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)



Progress Test 6a


Grammar


1 Debbie ............ be very nervous about her driving testtomorrow.A must C canB ought D shall

2 You ............ come to the meeting if you don’t want to.A don’t have to C may notB haven’t D couldn’t

3 Despite his injuries, he ............ win the gold medal forCanada.A ought C shallB was able to D mustn’t

4 I suppose I ............ it earlier, but as of this Friday, I willbe handing in my resignation.A can’t have mentioned C should mentionB ought to have mentioned D should be mentioning

5 You ............ leave this room without permission.A are not to C to notB not to D are to not

6 The water system in the metropolitan area is in perfectcondition, so something else is likely ............ the tap water.A having contaminatedB not to contaminateC to have contaminatedD that it won’t contaminate

7 Martha ............ late last night because she was havingdinner with me.A can’t be workingB mustn’t have been workingC shouldn’t have workedD couldn’t have been working

8 I knew there was something suspicious about him! He............ to us from the very first day he worked here.A must be lying C must have been lyingB must lie D mustn’t lie

9 “Did you hear about the helicopter crash?”“Yes, unfortunately there’s ............ hope of finding anysurvivors.”A not C noneB slight D little

10 “I really need ............ sound advice.”“I’d be glad to help.”A a C littleB some D a few

11 “Did you get a chance to go swimming over theweekend?”“No, I didn’t have ............ time.”A much C plentyB many D a lot

12 Martin is thinking of going ............ in Colorado nextweekend.A to be rock climbing C to rock climbB rock climb D rock climbing

13 Jamie is ............ talented and handsome.A both C eitherB and D neither

14 Frank is actually ............ he may seem.A most intelligent thanB the most intelligent thanC more intelligent thanD the more intelligent as if

15 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to seecast in it?A will remake C were to remakeB were remaking D have remade

16 You will receive an email confirming the reservation............ the deposit has been made.A once C beforeB not until D by the time

17 It’s vital ............ prompt medical treatment.A him undergoing C he is undergoingB he will undergo D that he undergo

18 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer............ over the last 30 years.A has been a steady increaseB steadily has been increasingC has steadily increasedD steadily increasing

19 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect itscustomers from computer fraud.A obliging C obligatoryB obliged D obligation

20 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.A in general C consideredB told D into account

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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................

CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80

(Time: 20 minutes)


Vocabulary


1 The lawyer ......... any paperwork that connected him tothe criminal.A shredded C slicedB chopped D hacked

2 The actress was ......... with fan mail and gifts.A intoxicated C indulgedB inundated D invaded

3 Linda and Paul ......... on risk-taking adventures.A thrive C bloomB flourish D prosper

4 Peter had trouble finding work because of the ......... .A deficit C inflationB collapse D recession

5 Annie took her dog to the veterinarian because he wassuffering from ......... heartbeat.A a sporadic C an alternatingB an intermittent D an irregular

6 The veterinarian has ......... training in emergencysurgery for race horses.A modified C specifiedB diversified D specialized

7 The athlete found many ......... between what he told thejournalist and what was written in the article.A controversies C disagreementsB difficulties D discrepancies

8 Despite ......... efforts, John could not get a position inthe entomology department of the university.A finite C boundlessB limited D countless

9 The scandal surrounding his marriage ......... hisreputation and cost him the elections.A tarnished C fleckedB dirtied D discolored

10 Mike was ......... to the fact that his parrot had escapedfrom its cage.A oblivious C unawareB ignorant D subconscious

11 His accusatory tone ......... that he believed she hadstolen the money.A hinted C undeclaredB implied D disguised

12 Marsha is an extremely ......... and profilic mystery writer.A arid C untriedB adroit D novel

13 After he lost his vision, Gerry’s hearing became very ........ .A astute C diluteB brute D acute

14 Robert advised his son not to make any .........decisions regarding his future.A lively C vigorousB hasty D rapid

15 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known forThe Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.A extravagant C prolificB profuse D fertile

16 The witness’s description of the thief was ......... and notmuch help to the police.A vague C indistinctB blurred D indefinite

17 The former CEO was caught ......... the company’s money.A embezzling C wageringB cheating D pilfering

18 Doctors were still uncertain about the ......... effects ofthe new medication.A opposing C adverseB reversible D contrary

19 He was fired for his ......... of unwary customers.A exportation C extenuationB exploitation D extrication

20 Upon ......... a pack of wolves, the ranger stopped deadin his tracks.A encompassing C encirclingB encountering D encasing

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Progress Test 6b


Grammar


1 The water system in the metropolitan area is in perfectcondition, so something else is likely ............ the tap water.A having contaminatedB not to contaminateC to have contaminatedD that it won’t contaminate

2 You ............ come to the meeting if you don’t want to.A don’t have to C may notB haven’t D couldn’t

3 “I really need ............ sound advice.”“I’d be glad to help.”A a C littleB some D a few

4 Despite his injuries, he ............ win the gold medal forCanada.A ought C shallB was able to D mustn’t

5 I knew there was something suspicious about him! He............ to us from the very first day he worked here.A must be lying C must have been lyingB must lie D mustn’t lie

6 You ............ leave this room without permission.A are not to C to notB not to D are to not

7 You will receive an email confirming the reservation............ the deposit has been made.A once C beforeB not until D by the time

8 Martha ............ late last night because she was havingdinner with me.A can’t be workingB mustn’t have been workingC shouldn’t have workedD couldn’t have been working

9 Frank is actually ............ he may seem.A most intelligent thanB the most intelligent thanC more intelligent thanD the more intelligent as if

10 Debbie ............ be very nervous about her driving testtomorrow.A must C canB ought D shall

11 “Did you hear about the helicopter crash?”“Yes, unfortunately there’s ............ hope of finding anysurvivors.”A not C noneB slight D little

12 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.A in general C consideredB told D into account

13 “Did you get a chance to go swimming over theweekend?”“No, I didn’t have ............ time.”A much C plentyB many D a lot

14 I suppose I ............ it earlier, but as of this Friday, I willbe handing in my resignation.A can’t have mentioned C should mentionB ought to have mentioned D should be mentioning

15 Jamie is ............ talented and handsome.A both C eitherB and D neither

16 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer............ over the last 30 years.A has been a steady increaseB steadily has been increasingC has steadily increasedD steadily increasing

17 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to seecast in it?A will remake C were to remakeB were remaking D have remade

18 Martin is thinking of going ............ in Colorado nextweekend.A to be rock climbing C to rock climbB rock climb D rock climbing

19 It’s vital ............ prompt medical treatment.A him undergoing C he is undergoingB he will undergo D that he undergo

20 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect itscustomers from computer fraud.A obliging C obligatoryB obliged D obligation

( )Marks: –––––

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Grammar1 B2 C3 C4 D

5 B6 C7 A8 B

9 D10 A11 C12 B

13 D14 A15 A16 C

17 A18 C19 D20 A

1 D2 B3 C4 C

5 B6 B7 B8 B

9 D10 C11 A12 D

13 A14 D15 D16 C

17 B18 B19 D20 C

1 C2 A3 C4 B

5 C6 B7 C8 A

9 B10 B11 B12 A

13 D14 A15 C16 B

17 A18 D19 D20 C

1 D2 C3 A4 C

5 B6 C7 B8 D

9 C10 D11 A12 A

13 B14 A15 A16 C

17 C18 C19 C20 B

1 A2 C3 C4 D

5 C6 D7 B8 A

9 B10 B11 B12 A

13 C14 B15 D16 C

17 C18 A19 A20 B

1 B2 C3 A4 C

5 C6 B7 C8 D

9 D10 B11 A12 C

13 C14 D15 C16 C

17 A18 B19 A20 A

1 C2 C3 A4 C

5 B6 D7 A8 B

9 D10 D11 B12 B

13 C14 B15 A16 C

17 C18 A19 B20 A

1 D2 C3 D4 B

5 C6 B7 C8 C

9 D10 B11 A12 A

13 D14 D15 D16 C

17 D18 D19 C20 C

1 D2 B3 D4 B

5 C6 D7 A8 A

9 A10 B11 C12 D

13 C14 C15 C16 B

17 D18 A19 A20 D

1 C2 B3 D4 D

5 B6 A7 C8 A

9 A10 D11 D12 A

13 A14 C15 C16 D

17 C18 B19 B20 C

1 B2 D3 C4 D

5 C6 C7 B8 C

9 B10 A11 A12 A

13 C14 A15 C16 B

17 B18 B19 A20 D

1 C2 C3 D4 C

5 C6 D7 D8 B

9 D10 D11 B12 D

13 A14 C15 D16 C

17 D18 B19 C20 A

1 D2 B3 C4 D

5 A6 A7 C8 B

9 B10 C11 C12 D

13 A14 B15 D16 C

17 A18 D19 A20 D

1 B2 C3 B4 A

5 B6 D7 C8 A

9 A10 C11 D12 A

13 C14 C15 D16 B

17 A18 C19 C20 D


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Grammar1 C2 A3 B4 B

5 C6 A7 A8 D

9 C10 A11 D12 C

13 A14 B15 A16 C

17 C18 D19 D20 B

1 A2 B3 A4 D

5 D6 D7 D8 D

9 A10 A11 A12 B

13 D14 B15 C16 A

17 A18 C19 B20 B

1 D2 A3 D4 D

5 A6 B7 D8 A

9 D10 B11 B12 B

13 A14 C15 C16 D

17 D18 C19 B20 A

1 A2 C3 A4 B

5 B6 B7 C8 D

9 A10 A11 B12 C

13 A14 B15 A16 D

17 D18 C19 D20 B

1 D2 D3 D4 B

5 B6 C7 A8 A

9 C10 B11 A12 B

13 C14 A15 C16 C

17 D18 A19 A20 C

1 D2 B3 D4 B

5 D6 B7 B8 D

9 C10 A11 D12 D

13 C14 A15 C16 B

17 C18 C19 B20 B

1 A2 A3 B4 B

5 A6 C7 D8 C

9 D10 B11 A12 D

13 A14 C15 C16 A

17 D18 C19 B20 C

1 A2 D3 D4 B

5 A6 A7 A8 D

9 A10 A11 C12 B

13 D14 B15 C16 D

17 B18 A19 D20 B

1 A2 D3 C4 B

5 D6 A7 D8 B

9 C10 A11 D12 B

13 A14 B15 C16 D

17 B18 A19 D20 D

1 A2 C3 C4 D

5 A6 B7 B8 D

9 D10 A11 B12 B

13 A14 B15 B16 A

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