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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8A

PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman

Listening

1 Track 7 Listen to six recordings. Are

statements1–6 true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman never gets a paper during the week.

F

2 The man watches the news every day.

3 The boy doesn’t have a television in his bedroom.

4 The woman enjoys reading about the superstars.

5 The man won some money on a quiz show.

6 The woman gets out of bed in the mornings

feeling groggy.

10

Pronunciation

2 Track 8 Listen and complete the sentences

using contractions where applicable.

1 I would never have bought those shoes if I’d

known how expensive they were.

2 We to the cinema if back in

time.

3 Even if the truth I believed

you.

4 He passed his driving test even if

loads more lessons.

5 What would you if you at that

meeting?

6 It easy for Jack to admit that he

dishonest.

5

Vocabulary and Grammar

3 Complete the words.

1 I watched a really interesting d o c u m e n t a r y

about ancient Egypt yesterday.

2 Which newspaper has the highest

r in your country?

3 Big Brother was the first of the r shows

on TV, wasn’t it?

4 I only read the gardening and property

s in the Sunday paper.

5 There have been so many s of Top Gear

that I’ve lost count.

6 I can’t understand why you watch that s .

It’s not funny, it’s awful!

5

4 Correct the two mistakes in each sentence.

1 As soon as the alarming clock goes off, I’m

wide wake .

alarm awake

2 I must apologise on taking so long to put to a

decision. I know you have been waiting for some

time.

3 Rob refused borrowing my computer without to

ask.

4 I had lent you the money if you have asked me

sooner.

5 I’ve put Martin down so much times recently and

he never offers to tidy up when he stays.

6 I feel light and breezy many of the time. But I find

it hard to get up on cold mornings.

10

5 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 ‘Let me buy you lunch, Hannah.’ OFFERED

Jack offered to buy lunch for Hannah.

2 Unfortunately negotiations have failed once again.

DOWN

Unfortunately, .

3 So what happened at the end of the film? TURN

So how ?

4 ‘I’m sorry I forgot Sam’s birthday.’ FOR

Paul Sam’s birthday.

5 ‘I’m sure Phil has taken my mobile phone.’

ACCUSED

Lucy .

6 I really don’t like to stay at home all day when the

weather’s good. STAND

I .

10



6 Underline the correct alternative.

1 What’s the origin of the expression ‘once in a

green / blue moon’?

2 I decided to cut the meeting short / down because

we weren’t getting anywhere.

3 I’d rather not going / go out this evening if you

don’t mind.

4 I’ll make my decision after I’ve weighed up / on

the pros and cons.

5 It turns out / on that Jack has known Julia for

years!

6 I promise / insist to help you with your packing.

5

7 Choose the correct answers to complete the

text: a), b), c) or d).

People talk a lot about the effect of TV on kids, but

what about the rest of us? If you 1 a to ask

2

people how much time they spend 3 television

each week, I suspect you 4 be shocked. In

5 households, the television is on a good deal

of the time, 6 often no one will be watching.

Take my neighbours for example. As soon as they

get up, they turn the television 7 . They’ll

watch the news over breakfast and perhaps one of

the morning chat shows. In the afternoon it’ll be

time for a 8 opera or two, followed by an

episode of the latest 9 show. They would

never admit 10

being addicted but I wonder

how they would manage 11

someone took their

television away for a few days. And to be honest, if

someone took my TV away, so would I!

1 a) were b) will c) are d) have

2 a) few b) a most c) the most d) most

3 a) to watch b) watching

c) by watching d) for watching

4 a) will b) should c) would d) can

5 a) much b) few c) many d) lots

6 a) despite b) although c) however d) in spite

7 a) up b) down c) off d) on

8 a) soap b) soup c) soapy d) soppy

9 a) real b) current c) reality d) chatty

10 a) to b) on c) for d) with

11 a) when b) whether c) unless d) if

10

Speaking

8 Complete the conversation. Use the prompts in

brackets.

A: (you / got / minute) 1 Have you got a minute ?

B: Sorry?

A: (There / something / I / mean) 2 to talk to you

about.

B: (What / up) 3 ?

A: Well, look, (I / not want / you / get / wrong idea) 4 but ...

B: But what?

A: (It / just) 5 you always leave

the kitchen dirty. It’s quite selfish. Do you know

what I mean?

B: Sorry. (I / not / think / it / be) 6 so upsetting.

5

9 Complete the conversation with the words in

the box.

That’s so way really (x2) one

remind on thing did so

A: I’m

1 so upset that the concert has sold out.

Why didn’t you remind me to get tickets?

B: But I did 2 you. I sent you a text.

A: Well that’s not 3 helpful, is it? You

know I hardly ever use my mobile.

B: 4 absolutely ridiculous! You’re the

5 who’s always texting.

A: No I’m not!

B: How 6 earth can you say that? Let’s

just take a look, shall we?

A: Ah … hmm … oh, I’m 7 sorry. It

seems you really 8 send me a text after

all.

B: Well, no harm done. The good 9 is

the band’s doing an extra night and there are still

tickets available. So there’s no 10

we’re

going to miss out.

A: Brilliant – that’s 11

great news – so

what are we waiting for? Let’s go!

10



Reading

10 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g) below.

There is one extra sentence you do not need.

Hi Jude

I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long

time – I can’t tell you what I’ve been through in the

last few months. You might remember that I was

thinking of applying to be on Big Brother (I can’t

imagine what possessed me!), well it all went ahead. 1 a I couldn’t believe it. What had started out as a

bit of a joke, turned out to be my worst nightmare.

Before I knew where I was, it was too late to pull

out.

As soon as I set foot in the Big Brother house, I

knew that I’d made the biggest mistake of my life. 2 It was really difficult. You know how it is –

the producers are really only interested in getting

good viewing figures. They deliberately chose

participants who were going to be controversial.

So there I was, a forty-year-old (normally sane)

woman on national television, sharing her every

waking moment with my new family and wishing I

could be anywhere else. 3 . It was hard work, I

can tell you. Some of them were very hard to like!

To be honest though, one of the worst things about

the whole experience was sleep – or lack of it. 4 . As you know I’m never at my most alert

late at night so I started to feel quite groggy after a

few days of sleep deprivation.

To cut a long story short, I was voted out after the

first week – probably because the viewers thought I

was too boring. 5 I didn’t say or do anything

outrageous so what was the point of being there?

Do you know, I still have nightmares about it all and

just hope things will get back to normal soon. Next

time I have a crazy idea, please just do something to

stop me! 6 . Perhaps there is something in me

that does rather enjoy being the centre of attention

after all!

Love

Clare

a) I sent in my application, went through various

interview stages and to my surprise, I was accepted

on to the show.

b) Well, I suppose I was.

c) Imagine being stuck in a house together with

complete strangers for twenty-four hours a day,

seven days a week.

d) Most of my fellow inmates were night owls and

would stay up until the early hours just messing

around.

e) Actually, I didn’t even like any of the other

participants.

f) However, I decided to give it a go and try to get

on with everyone.

g) Meanwhile, I’ve been asked to write about my

mad media week for the local paper.

15

Writing


1 Some people have no interest in current affairs

however / while others love to learn.

2 While / Despite some readers enjoy sensationalist

journalism, there are those who do not.

3 Although / However celebrity scandals can be

damaging initially, most stars recover quite quickly.

4 I don’t have time to read a daily paper. Despite /

However, I do listen to the radio.

5 Jana refused to sell her story although / despite

being offered a lot of money.

6 A lot of people would like to be famous however /

although they know the drawbacks.

5

12 Write an informal article: How to reduce the

stress in your life. Write 120–180 words on a

separate sheet of paper.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8B


Listening

1 Track 7 Listen to six recordings. Are statements

1–6 true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman reads two papers at the weekend. T

2 The man admits it’s important to know what’s

going on.

3 The boy enjoys watching comedies.

4 The woman reads a broadsheet for news.

5 The man was very confident on the show.

6 The woman has always watched television late at

night.

10

Pronunciation

2 Track 8 Listen and complete the sentences

using contractions if necessary.

1 I would never have bought those shoes if I’d

known how expensive they were.

2 We to the cinema if

back in time.

3 Even if the truth I

believed you.

4 He passed his driving test even if

loads more lessons.

5 What would you if you

at that meeting?

6 It easy for Jack to admit that he

dishonest.

5

Vocabulary and Grammar

3 Complete the words.

1 I watched a really interesting d o c u m e n t a r y

about ancient Egypt yesterday.

2 Most people talk about the characters in TV

s o as if they know them personally!

3 I only read the sport and financial

s in the weekend paper.

4 Tabloids tend to have higher r

than broadsheets.

5 Who wants to be a Millionaire? is a phenomenally

successful q show.

6 The BBC is well-known for historical c

dramas such as Pride and Prejudice and Cranford.

5

4 Correct the two mistakes in each sentence.

1 As soon as the alarming clock goes off, I’m

wide wake .

alarm awake

2 Don’t agree for taking off your decision. There’s

plenty of time and you need to be sure.

3 Very little people are bright and windy first thing

in the morning.

4 I hadn’t have been so angry if you would have told

the truth.

5 There isn’t plenty coffee left so please just have a

few.

6 Let me take you up tonight. It’s late and we’ve

still got so many to talk about.

10

5 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 ‘Let me buy you lunch, Hannah.’ OFFERED

Jack offered to buy lunch for Hannah.

2 My parents don’t like to be separated. STAND

My parents .

3 ‘I’m sorry I’m late.’ APOLOGISED

John .

4 My new car stopped working in the middle of a

busy junction. DOWN

My new car .

5 I hope everything went as you’d expected.

TURNED

I hope everything as you’d

expected.

6 ‘David’s been driving my car without asking.’

ACCUSED

Ben .

10




1 What’s the origin of the expression ‘once in a

green / blue moon’?

2 I tend to sleep / sleeping late at the weekend.

3 Tom’s tried time over / after time to get through to

his bank manager but without any luck.

4 It’s important to stick on / to your principles if you

want to be respected.

5 I want you to apologise and take on / back what

you just said.

6 Clare insisted / suggested booking tickets in

advance to avoid disappointment.

5

7 Choose the correct answers to complete the

text: a), b), c) or d).

People talk a lot about the effect of TV on kids, but

what about the rest of us? If you 1 a to ask most

people how 2 time they spend watching

television 3 week, I suspect you would

4

shocked. In many households, the television is on a

good 5 of the time, although often no one will

be watching. Take my neighbours for example. As

soon as they get 6 , they turn the television on.

They’ll watch the 7 over breakfast and perhaps

one of the morning chat shows. In the afternoon it’ll

be time for a soap 8 or two, followed by an

9 of the latest reality show. They would never

10 to being addicted but I wonder how they

11 manage if someone took their television

away for a few days. And to be honest, if someone

took my TV away, so would I!

1 a) were b) will c) are d) have

2 a) much b) many c) few d) a little

3 a) in b) during c) each d) the

4 a) being b) be c) to be d) been

5 a) number b) part c) much d) deal

6 a) on b) down c) over d) up

7 a) news b) show

c) documentary d) sitcom

8 a) show b) opera c) chat d) quiz

9 a) example b) episode

c) introduction d) item

10 a) say b) tell c) admit d) suggest

11 a) would b) will c) can d) did

10

Speaking

8 Complete the conversation. Use the prompts in

brackets.

A: (you / got / minute) 1 Have you got a minute ?

B: Sorry?

A: There’s something (I / mean / talk / you about) 2 .

B: (What / up) 3 ?

A: Well, look, I don’t want (you / get / wrong idea) 4 but ...

B: But what?

A: It’s just that you always leave the kitchen dirty.

It’s quite selfish. (you know / I mean) 5 ?

B: Sorry. (I / not / think / it / be) 6 so upsetting.

5

9 Complete the conversation with the words in

the box.

so did absolutely sorry no good

helpful the send earth that’s

A: I’m 1 so upset that the concert has sold out.

Why didn’t you remind me to get tickets?

B: But I 2 remind you. I sent you a text.

A: Well that’s not very 3 ! You know I

hardly ever use my mobile.

B: That’s 4 ridiculous! You’re

5 one who’s always texting.

A: No I’m not!

B: How on 6 can you say that? Let’s

just take a look, shall we?

A: Ah … hmm … oh, I’m so 7 . It seems

you really did 8 me a text after all.

B: Well, no harm done. The 9 thing is

the band’s doing an extra night and there are still

tickets available. So there’s 10

way

we’re going to miss out.

A: Brilliant – 11

really great news – so

what are we waiting for? Let’s go!

10



Reading

10 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g) below.

There is one extra sentence you do not need.

Hi Jude

I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long

time – I can’t tell you what I’ve been through in the

last few months. You might remember that I was

thinking of applying to be on Big Brother (I can’t

imagine what possessed me!), well it all went ahead. 1 a I couldn’t believe it. What had started out as a

bit of a joke really, turned out to be my worst

nightmare. Before I knew where I was, it was too

late to pull out.

As soon as I set foot in the Big Brother house, I

knew that I’d made the biggest mistake of my life. 2 It was really difficult. You know how it is –

the producers are really only interested in getting

good viewing figures. They deliberately chose

participants who were going to be controversial.

So there I was, a forty-year-old (normally sane)

woman on national television, sharing her every

waking moment with my new family and wishing I

could be anywhere else. 3 It was hard work, I

can tell you. Some of them were very hard to like!

To be honest though, one of the worst things about

the whole experience was sleep – or lack of it. 4 As you know I’m never at my most alert late

at night so I started to feel quite groggy after a few

days of sleep deprivation.

To cut a long story short, I was voted out after the

first week – probably because the viewers thought I

was too boring. 5 I didn’t say or do anything

outrageous so what was the point of being there?

Do you know, I still have nightmares about it all and

just hope things will get back to normal soon. Next

time I have a crazy idea, please just do something to

stop me! 6 Perhaps there is something in me

that does rather enjoy being the centre of attention

after all!

Love

Clare

a) I sent in my application, went through various

interview stages and to my surprise, I was accepted

on to the show.

b) Most of my fellow inmates were night owls and

would stay up until the early hours just messing

around.

c) Actually I didn’t even like any of the other

participants.

d) However, I decided to give it a go and try to get

on with everyone.

e) Well, I suppose I was.

f) Meanwhile, I’ve been asked to write about my

mad media week for the local paper.

g) Imagine being stuck in a house together with

complete strangers for twenty-four hours a day,

seven days a week.

15

Writing


1 Some people have no interest in current affairs

however / while others love to learn.

2 Despite / However not having time to read the

paper every day, I do enjoy listening to the news.

3 Jana refused to sell her story although / despite

she was offered a lot of money.

4 While / Despite some readers enjoy reading

gossip, there are those who do not.

5 However / While celebrity scandals can be

damaging initially, most stars recover quite quickly.

6 A lot of people would like to be rich and famous.

However / Although, there are many drawbacks to

fame.

5

12 Write an informal article: How to reduce the

stress in your life. Write 140–180 words on a

separate sheet of paper.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key


Progress Test Units 7–8A

1: 2T 3T 4F 5F 6T 2: 2 could have gone / you’d been 3 you’d told / wouldn’t have 4 wouldn’t have / he’d had 5 have done / ’d been 6 can’t have been / had been 3: 2 readership 3 reality 4 supplements 5 series 6 sitcom 4: 2 apologise on for / to put come 3 refused denied borrowing / without to

ask asking 4 had would have lent / have had asked 5 put Martin down up / so much many

times 6 light bright / many most 5: 2 negotiations have broken down once

again. 3 did the film turn out? 4 apologised for forgetting / having

forgotten 5 accused Phil of taking / having taken

her mobile phone 6 can’t stand staying at home all day

when the weather’s good. 6: 2 short 3 go 4 up 5 out 6 promise 7: 2d 3b 4c 5c 6b 7d 8a 9c 10a 11d 8: 2 There’s something I’ve been meaning 3 What’s up 4 I don’t want you to get the wrong idea 5 It’s just that 6 I didn’t think it would be 9: 2 remind 3 really 4 That’s 5 one 6 on

7 so 8 did 9 thing 10 way 11 really 10: 2c 3f 4d 5b 6g extra answer = e 11: 2 While 3 Although 4 However 5 despite 6 although 12: (sample answer) Do you find yourself running through the

day with never enough time to finish all the things on your to-do list? Are you the kind of person who stresses at the least sign of pressure? Well, here are some tips to help you relax and calm down.

First of all, when you wake up, take a few deep breaths and try to clear your mind. Make a list of the things that you need to do during the day – in other words, prioritise. And don’t forget that a healthy mind needs a healthy body so make sure that you eat regular meals and drink lots of water throughout the day.

One of the most important lessons I learned was that it’s ok to say ‘no’ so when you feel that you’re being asked to do too much, just practise saying ‘no’.

Start making these small changes and I’m sure you’ll soon notice the difference. So, what are you waiting for? Take a deep breath …

(165 words)

Progress Test Units 7–8B

1: 2T 3T 4T 5F 6F 2: 2 could have gone / you’d been 3 you’d told / wouldn’t have 4 wouldn’t have / he’d had 5 have done / ’d been 6 can’t have been / had been 3: 2 soap operas 3 supplements 4 readerships 5 quiz 6 costume 4: 2 agree apologise / taking putting 3 little few / windy breezy 4 hadn’t wouldn’t have/ would have had 5 plenty much / few little 6 take put / many much 5: 2 can’t stand being separated. 3 apologised for being late. 4 broke down in the middle of a busy

junction. 5 turned out 6 accused David of driving / having

driven his car without asking. 6: 2 to sleep 3 after 4 to 5 back 6 suggested 7: 2a 3c 4b 5d 6d 7a 8b 9b 10c 11a 8: 2 I’ve been meaning to talk to you about 3 What’s up 4 you to get the wrong idea 5 Do you know what I mean 6 I didn’t think it would be 9: 2 did 3 helpful 4 absolutely 5 the 6 earth 7 sorry 8 send 9 good 10 no

11 that’s 10: 2g 3d 4b 5e 6f extra answer = c 11: 2 Despite 3 although 4 While 5 While

6 However 12: See sample answer in Test A.

Upper Intermediate Tests Audio Script


Track 7: Progress Test Units 7–8, Listening exercise 4

1

To be honest, I don’t normally buy a paper during the week because I know I

won’t have much time to read anything but the headlines and you can easily

do that when you walk past a newsagent’s. And you feel really bad spending

that money and not reading it – I mean there’s no point reading daily news the

next day, is there? The weekend’s a different matter though. I can’t think of

anything better than getting the Saturday paper. I run down to the local shop,

buy a trashy tabloid and one of the broadsheets and then I settle down to read

all the supplements except the sport. I like everything, even the cartoons and

the crossword puzzles.



2

Ever since I can remember I’ve been interested in current affairs so I always

make a point of watching at least one news or documentary programme a

day. Mind you, I have to admit that it’s a pretty depressing business. You end

up feeling so powerless after half an hour of doom and gloom. If it’s not a

financial crisis, it’ll be something environmental but then again, I suppose

good news just doesn’t sell, does it? I think it’s important to be aware of what

is going on in the world. But then again, if I’m honest, I don’t suppose my life

would be any different if I didn’t know what was going on in the world.

Perhaps I should experiment and do without the news for a week or so. I

wonder if it would make me happier …



3

I must be the only boy in my class who doesn’t have a TV or computer in their

room. At first I was really upset because I thought I was missing out on so

much but now I think it’s good to be different! I’m allowed to choose a couple

of programmes to watch after school once I’ve done my homework. I can’t

stand soap operas so I tend to avoid that kind of stuff and instead I’ll watch

quizzes and some sitcoms. It’s good to watch some of the same programmes

as your friends, because then you know what they’re talking about. But then

there are lots of other things to do with your friends too – swimming, football,

all sorts of things going on after school – as well as homework, of course!



4

I can’t understand it myself. Why is everyone so obsessed by celebrity? Who

cares who did what? I sometimes think that some of these so-called stars

deliberately do stupid or risky things just so they can get into the news. Let’s

face it, what would the tabloid journalists write about if they didn’t dig up

gossip about the rich and famous? If I want to read some serious news, I’ll

always get a ‘proper’ paper. You know you’ll find real news – not just who has

run off with who. I think that buying those gossip magazines just encourages

everyone to behave worse. I mean, it’s not the way you’d want your friends to

be, is it? And what kind of example is that for our children? It’s hard enough

raising a family today as it is, without having all this celebrity stuff getting in

the way.



5

One of the scariest things I’ve ever done was appear on television. You know

what it’s like when you’re at home and shouting the answers at the TV … well,

I figured it would be pretty easy to make a bit of money by going on a quiz

show. Man, was I wrong! Each time I was asked a question, I kept thinking of

all the millions of viewers out there and I just froze. I couldn’t answer even the

easiest of questions. The memory of it now makes me feel quite ill. It was

terrifying! And so embarrassing. Everyone must have thought I was really

thick. Perhaps if I hadn’t been quite so confident beforehand, I might have

done better. And when I watch those shows now and see someone looking

blank, I know how it feels.



6

Recently I’ve got into the really bad habit of watching television until the early

hours. I’ve always been a bit of a night owl so I don’t find it hard to stay awake

but I have to say I’m starting to suffer a bit. The problem is that all the really

interesting stuff is on quite late. I’m not sure why that is. I mean, most of us

have got to get up in the morning, haven’t we? And once you’ve started

watching, you can’t stop half-way through, can you? I mean you’d spend all

night wondering what happened in the end. I’ve got hooked on one of those

brilliant American series and when it’s finished I find it hard to wind down and

get to sleep. Luckily I don’t start work until ten so I can usually pull myself

together by then though I need several cups of coffee to get me going.



Track 8: Progress Test Units 7–8, Pronunciation exercise 4

1

I would never have bought those shoes if I’d known how expensive they were.

I would never have bought those shoes if I’d known how expensive they were.

2

We could have gone to the cinema if you’d been back in time.

We could have gone to the cinema if you’d been back in time.

3

Even if you’d told the truth I wouldn’t have believed you.

Even if you’d told the truth I wouldn’t have believed you.

4

He wouldn’t have passed his driving test even if he’d had loads more lessons.

He wouldn’t have passed his driving test even if he’d had loads more lessons.

5

What would you have done if you’d been at that meeting?

What would you have done if you’d been at that meeting?



6

It can’t have been easy for Jack to admit that he had been dishonest.

It can’t have been easy for Jack to admit that he had been dishonest.

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