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Virginia Evans

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Contents

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

2 ................................................................................... p. 7

3 ................................................................................... p. 9

4 ................................................................................... p. 11

5 ................................................................................... p. 13

6 ................................................................................... p. 15

7 ................................................................................... p. 17

8 ................................................................................... p. 19

9 ................................................................................... p. 21

10 ................................................................................. p. 23

Key to Progress Tests................................................................................. p. 25

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Progress Test 1 (Unit 1)

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)

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1 Fill in the missing words. Write only one word ineach gap.

1 Even though the bedrooms in our new flat are small thekitchen is ............................ and comfortable.

2 Put your ........................... clothes in the laundry basket.3 Is there ............................ heating in your house?4 I’m not coming to the concert because I’m ........................

of money.5 They’ve rented a ............................ furnished flat in the

city centre.6 Do you think this outfit is suitable ............................ a

wedding reception?7 Why were you absent ............................ school yesterday?8 Who does this jacket ............................ to?9 There’s a garage as ............................ as a cellar in their

house.10 Have you ever ............................ to a football match?11 It’s not that easy to set ........................ your own business.12 It’s a month ............................ we last visited grandma.13 How long ago ............................ you join the yoga class?14 I don’t believe you’re ............................ waiting for the

plumber to come!15 He has been suffering ........................... terrible headaches

lately.16 He accused me ............................ being inconsiderate.17 This house .......................... back lots of memories for me.18 Have we paid last month’s fuel ............................?19 If you turn right at the junction, you’ll find the library

............................ the left.20 Has Carlo finished cleaning his room ............................ ?

1 Kevin is probably the most ................. person I’ve evermet. He is always in such a good mood.A aggressive B cheerful C anxious

2 Stop being so anxious and worried ................ everything.A of B for C about

3 We usually take the children to the park ............... a week.A twice B often C sometimes

4 She’s ................. sailed in a yacht.A never B only C lately

5 This shirt ................. very soft. What’s it made of?A is feeling B has felt C feels

6 Large country houses really ................. to me. I find themvery practical.A appeal B are appealing C have appealed

7 Neil ................. to the bank, but he won’t be long.A has gone B has been C has been going

8 Go along Kensington Street and then ................. left at the stop sign.A pass B cross C turn

9 The owners have decided to ................... the old castleinto a guesthouse.A change B redecorate C convert

10 According to an eye witness, the fire broke .................early in the morning. A into B out C up

2 Circle the correct item.

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5 Complete the exchanges.

1 A: ................................................................... the rent?B: It’s í380 a month.

2 A: You look exhausted. ................................................?B: Well, I’ve been working in the garden all morning.

3 A: ......................................... a microwave oven before?B: No, I haven’t. Is it difficult?

4 A: Good morning sir. ....................................................?B: Yes, please. I’d like to enquire about the house for rent

in Fulton.5 A: Excuse me, ................................................................

the library?B: Of course. Go down Mill Street. The library is next to

the cinema.

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4 Fill in the correct word derived from the words inbold.

1 The department store had a new................................... system installed.

2 ..................................., there have been anumber of burglaries in our neighbourhoodrecently.

3 Never leave anything ...................................in your car at night.

4 Our new air-conditioner cost ú350 includingthe ................................... .

5 Aspirin is usually very ...................................for minor headaches.

SECUREFORTUNE

VALUE

INSTALLEFFECT

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3 Complete the second sentence using the word inbold. Use two to five words including the wordgiven. Do not change the word given.

1 He started working here one month ago.has He .................................................................

here for one month.2 The band is releasing their first song next week.

bringing The band .......................................................their first song next week.

3 Is this your first visit to our city?ever Have ..............................................................

our city before?4 The hairdresser at the corner cuts my sister’s hair.

has My sister ........................................................the hairdresser at the corner.

5 A burglar stole some things from our house while we wereat a concert.broke Someone .......................................................

and stole some things while we were at aconcert.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 Dan was ............... by the news of the stock market crash. A excited B shocked C nervous

2 Susan and Moira have ............... taste in clothes.A strong B interested C similar

3 She has been playing tennis ............... she was four yearsold.A before B since C after

4 I ............... waiting for you for two hours!A have been B has been C had been

5 Jim is tall with ............... hair, a broad nose and glasses.A crooked B spiky C pointed

6 Billy ............... with musicians every day.A is practised B practises C is practising

7 My mother's brother's daughter is my ............... .A niece B aunt C cousin

8 Nothing bothers her. She's very ............... .A easy-going B impatient C nervous

9 Tolkien is ............... as the author of ‘The Hobbit’.A knowing B known C knowed

10 Dr Dawson is a very ............... person in our town.A influential B known C visible


1 Sandy is in her early .......................... . She's just turnedfourteen today.

2 Jim .......................... up early in the morning.3 My uncle's son is my .......................... .4 Jason never pays attention in class. He always has his

.......................... in the clouds.5 I went on holiday with my parents this year for my mother’s

.......................... .6 Bob was taking a shower ...................... the doorbell rang.7 Our teacher made us learn the speech by ....................... .8 She has been living in that flat .......................... five years.9 Donna .......................... to play volleyball when she was

young, but now she plays basketball.10 Did you hear about Jill? She was dismissed ........................

her job yesterday.11 Lisa has been .......................... in traffic for over an hour.12 I can't come with you. I haven't finished my homework

.......................... .13 You can ........................ on Jim. He’s a very reliable person.14 I don't go skiing very often. I go once in a ..........................

moon.15 We had .......................... looking for a flat for ages when

we finally found one.16 Cindy is my ......................... . She's my brother's daughter.17 Roy hasn't recovered .......................... his illness yet.18 Cory had .......................... been to China before.19 Even though they are sisters, they are as different as

.......................... and cheese.20 Have you .......................... been to Paris?

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1 A: .................................................................................?B: He is short with hazel eyes and a moustache.

2 A: Mary, .................................................. Larry Barrows.B: It's nice to meet you Mr Barrows.

3 A: I'm having a barbecue on Sunday. ..............................................................................................................?

B: I'd love to. What time?4 A: John failed his test.

B: That’s ...................................................................... .5 A: Are you coming with us to the cinema tonight?

B: I'm .......................................................................... .I have to finish this essay.

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1 The whole family came to the university toattend my ...................................ceremony.

2 My ................................... is very friendlywith all the workers. .

3 The ................................... of the peoplein underdeveloped countries live belowthe poverty level.

4 ................................... speaking, I’d muchrather go to the cinema than watch a DVDat home.

5 The company is having ..............................problems and may have to borrow moneyfrom the bank.

GRADUATE

EMPLOY

MAJOR

PERSON

FINANCE

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1 First, I took out some money from the bank and then Iwent shopping.had I went shopping after ....................................

............................................ out of the bank.2 When was the last time you saw him?

ago How long ......................................................him last?

3 The suspect claimed he had nothing to do with the crime.involved The suspect claimed that ...............................

...................................................... the crime.4 The new film is going to be in the cinemas next week.

coming The new film .................................................next week.

5 She couldn’t decide what to study at university.make She was unable to .........................................

................. about what to study at university.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 Don’t forget to pack an .......................... repellent for themosquitos.

2 It was freezing .......................... yesterday.3 Their cottage .......................... back to the 17th century.4 I wonder .......................... Karen will be at the ceremony

tomorrow.5 This time next week, they .......................... be skiing in the

Alps.6 She will ....................... finished the painting by Monday.7 Anne has lost her ........................ . She can’t travel abroad

until she gets it replaced.8 The snow-capped .......................... in the Rockies are

breathtaking.9 Andy loves luxury. He enjoys the finer ...................... in life.

10 The hotel is .......................... in one of the loveliest partsof Barbados.

11 There is a wide .......................... of things to do at thissports club.

12 The party is going to be .......................... in the Nortons’backyard.

13 Be careful in .......................... areas because there mightbe pickpockets about.

14 I would love to go to the beach today. It’s ..........................hot. It feels like it’s 100ÆC.

15 They have just arrived at the campsite and are ...................up their tents.

16 It’s cold and wet in Madrid with a ........................ of 10oC.17 We couldn’t go any further because the car had ................

out of gas.18 On the 1st of May people pick flowers and make wreaths

to .......................... the beginning of spring.19 Take your keys in .......................... you come back late.20 If you’re off work tomorrow, .......................... advantage

of the good weather and spend the day at the beach.

1 It was a good deal because breakfast was ................ in theprice.A included B self-contained C booked

2 There is ................. to do and see here.A many B plenty C too much

3 I’m ................. about the times the buses leave.A familiar B sure C known

4 The area has got many ................. beaches.A unspoilt B narrow C rocky

5 There was a power ................. last night.A trouble B break C cut

6 The cloudy skies will have cleared ................. thisafternoon.A by B since C after

7 There was an ................. list of people for the hiking trip.A extended B extensive C exaggerated

8 Do ................. your coat before going out. It’s very cold.A on B up with C up

9 Leave a phone number so that we can get in .................with you in an emergency.A open B touch C view

10 Do you know when he ................. back?A will be B has been C is


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1 A: Is Mary coming with us?B: I don’t ..................................................................... .

2 A: ........................................................... going to cost?B: Including the insurance, it will cost í180.

3 A: Hi Sally!B: Hi Bob. I ............................................... you for ages.

4 A: There’s a good film on at the Filmhouse tonight at10:30 pm. Would you like to go?

B: I’d .................................................. I’m afraid I can’t. I feel so tired that I think I’ll have an early night.

5 A: ............................................... your passport, please?B: Of course. Here you are.

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1 The city council has voted to .......................the old hotel in the city centre.

2 One way to visit foreign countries and savemoney is by booking a ..............................holiday.

3 After finishing university, she spent a yeartravelling ................................ throughoutEurope.

4 We bought some traditional ....................souvenirs before leaving the island.

5 My last holiday was ...................................and I will certainly revisit that place soon.

STORE

PACK

EXTEND

HAND

FORGET

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1 If he doesn’t get into university, he will get a job.unless He will get a job ............................................

into university.2 Take your ID because they might ask you for it.

case Take your ID ..................................................you for it.

3 I’ll write to you the moment I settle into my new house.soon I’ll write to you ..............................................

into my new house.4 You shouldn’t eat so many sweets.

cut You should try to ...........................................sweets.

5 I’d really like to have a snack right now.do I could ...........................................................

a snack right now.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)




1 It was very kind of you to .......................... me a hand withthe dishes.

2 Did you ............................... to lock the back door beforeleaving?

3 Wind and solar power are alternative .......................... ofenergy.

4 I wonder .......................... he didn’t come to work today.5 Is Martha old .......................... to drive a car?6 Changing weather patterns are one of the possible effects

of .......................... warming.7 I had ....................... go to bed early tonight because I’m tired.8 They aren’t ......................... to preparing their own meals.9 If it weren’t for the ozone ............................. , the earth’s

surface wouldn’t be protected from the sun’s rays.10 We arrived at the airport ................................ to find that

we had left our passports at home.11 Tom will make a perfect rescue worker because he never

.......................... heart and he never gives up.12 Does the use of aerosol sprays contribute ..........................

an increase in air pollution?13 People used to be friendlier in the past ..........................

they are now.14 ................................... rain is caused by exhaust fumes

and gases released by cars and factories.15 He is .......................... far the best football player the

country has seen in years.16 We are looking ............................ to our summer holidays.17 To .......................... you the truth, I’d rather have a glass

of lemonade.18 This must be the ............................. interesting book I’ve

ever read. I keep falling asleep.19 We would be more than happy to provide you

............................ all the information you need.20 Could you please .................................. making so much

noise? I’m trying to finish my report.

1 The students are all eager ................. with the clean-upcampaign.A helping B to help C help

2 I wish I weren’t this hopeless ................. problem solving.A at B on C for

3 This curry is ................. spicy for me to eat.A very B enough C too

4 One day you’ll regret ................. environmentally-friendlyproducts.A not to use B not using C not use

5 The recycling scheme seems ................. successful.A to have been B to have C to being

6 Do you fancy ................. for a ride?A to go B go C going

7 According to the estate agent, property prices in this areawill soon ................. sky high.A fly B go C move

8 The factory owners were made ................. a huge fine forpolluting the river.A to pay B paying C pay

9 Wind power ................. a solution to energy problems.A suggests B gives C offers

10 She’s exhausted, she’s been on the ................. all day.A travel B go C hold

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1 A: .................................................................................?B: Actually the airport is a three-hour drive from here.

2 A: .............................................................. out tonight?B: Oh … well … I don’t know.

3 A: .................................................................................?B: To be honest I’d rather not have pizza.

4 A: .................................................................................?B: Sure. Anthony Ferguson. And my phone number is

3344898.5 A: Alan, could I have .....................................................,

please?B: Of course. Is anything the matter?

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1 Organisations such as Greenpeace and WWFare actively involved in the ........................of the environment and wildlife.

2 Many ................................... decorationsare used to decorate the streets duringcarnival time.

3 There is an amazing ...................................of fish in the coral reefs around tropicalislands.

4 The sea level has risen ................................in the last ten years.

5 The temperature is ...................................high for this time of year.

PROTECT

COLOUR

VARY

CONSIDER

SURPRISE

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1 Mary is too young to join the team.old Mary ..............................................................

join the team.2 I feel my health has improved since I started regular

exercise.much I have been ....................................................

since I started regular exercise.3 In my opinion, a dog is more intelligent than a cat.

as In my opinion, a cat .......................................a dog.

4 The thief managed to escape with the money.got The thief ........................................................

the money.5 I can’t believe I was so foolish to let him trick me like that.

fell I can’t believe I ..............................................like that.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 Stop shouting, .......................... you?2 .......................... you mind closing the door please?3 I don’t think Tony’s particularly fond ..........................

classical music.4 I’ve got a .......................... headache. The pain’s terrible.5 Ian hasn’t .......................... from the shock yet.6 My brother’s a very .......................... person, he likes going

to parties.7 Tom should have .......................... more careful.8 My computer .......................... to be serviced so I took it

to the computer repair shop.9 .......................... it be OK if I left at 12.00?

10 Let’s order a takeaway, .......................... we?11 Why is Susan limping? Has she ......................... her ankle?12 How old .......................... she be next month?13 I needn’t .......................... gone to the supermarket. Fred

had already done the shopping.14 How many times a day should we ..................... our teeth?15 Passengers ......................... remain seated during take-off.16 People who travel by boat or aeroplane for the first time

may suffer from .......................... sickness.17 My back .......................... when I sit still for a long time.

Do you think I should see a doctor?18 When is Professor Brown .......................... to publish his

new book?19 We .......................... been to Spain twice this year.20 John’s got a .......................... nose and he’s sneezing.

1 Although I had no ................. of going to bed late, I didbecause there was a great film on TV last night.A purpose B intention C plan

2 If you always expect the best, then you’re definitely a(n)................. person.A reliable B ambitious C optimistic

3 She ................. to have apologised for her behaviour.A ought B could C might

4 If you have stomach ache, then you may have ................ .A hay fever B indigestion C insomnia

5 I prefer playing football ................. playing squash.A than B from C to

6 You have some free time, ................. you?A don’t B haven’t C do

7 He had a nasty black ................. on his leg after he fell offthe ladder.A ache B bruise C pain

8 ................. you like me to help you with your homework?A Could B May C Would

9 I do not trust people who go back on their ................. .A word B promise C talk

10 I am a better cook than Tom, ................. I?A am B aren’t C am not


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1 A: .................................................................................?B: No, I’m not very fond of canoeing. I prefer hiking.

2 A: I can’t sleep.B: If .............................................., I’d go to the doctor.

3 A: What .......................................................................?B: I’ve got a fever.

4 A: Doctor Sanders’ Office. ............................................?B: Yes. I’d like to make an appointment to see the doctor.

5 A: .................................................................................?B: Yes, a cup of tea would be lovely.

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1 You really should see a doctor about those....................... you’ve been having lately.

2 People hate working with her becauseshe’s such a ................................... .

3 I’m sorry. It wasn’t my ...............................to hurt your feelings.

4 The team is well-prepared for the matchand I am ........................ that we will win.

5 The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the................................... I have on my leg.

HEAD

PERFECTINTEND

CONFIDE

INFECT

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1 He wore his best suit for his job interview to impress theinterviewer.impression He wore his best suit for his job interview to

........................................... the interviewer.2 It was a mistake of mine to sit the exam without having

studied for it.should I ..................................................................

the exam before sitting it.3 It wasn’t necessary for you to buy bread because I had

already bought some.bought You need ....................................................

because I had already bought some.4 The police will continue to look for the missing child until

they find him.give The police will .............................................

the missing child until they find him.5 Despite having played in many films, that actress is not

well-known.although She is not a well-known actress ..................

............................................. in many films.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 The police have still not found the man who ......................the crime.

22 I had a puncture and to make matters ..........................,the car battery was flat.

33 Did you hear? Paul Simpson will .......................... awardeda medal for his bravery.

44 The old man was .......................... of his money.55 Could you please .......................... the radio on? I want to

listen to the 6 o’clock news.66 He’s the man ................................ dog we found on the

beach yesterday.77 All gang members were .......................... to two years in

prison.88 When Mark said he knew who had robbed the bank we all

laughed .......................... him.99 If you like your meals prepared fast and easy then you

need a .......................... oven.1100 When .......................... the natural history museum first

opened to the public?1111 How much were you .......................... for not stopping at

the stop sign?1122 He was accused .......................... murder.1133 The island, .......................... he was born, is located in the

south of the country.1144 Who was the exhibition organised .......................... ?1155 An eye .......................... gave the detective a detailed

account of the incident.1166 Laura is married .......................... James.1177 Your ID card is .......................... checked, sir. Please wait.1188 We have .......................... offered a 20% discount at the

computer store. Isn’t that great?1199 Can you tell me the reason .......................... you lied to

your teacher?2200 Keep in .......................... that this needs to be finished

before Monday.

1 The two ................. demanded a ransom of í150,000 inorder to release the businessman.A burglars B kidnappers C muggers

2 Don’t forget to ................. the blender in before turning iton, otherwise it won’t work.A switch B put C plug

3 The boy ................. was speaking to your daughter is thecaptain of the football team.A who B which C whose

4 Isn’t the soup delicious? It was made .................mushrooms and onions.A by B from C with

5 Professor Marcus is married ............. a well-known actress.A to B with C at

6 We ................. to complete our reports before lunchtime.A had made B were made C must be made

7 When travelling by aeroplane, keep in ................. thatyour luggage shouldn’t be more than 20 kilos.A thought B mind C reason

8 I haven’t ................. to attend the meeting. Have you?A being asked B be asked C been asked

9 He’s got two brothers, one of ................. lives in the USA.A whom B which C whose

10 If you are caught ................. on an exam, you will notreceive a grade.A deceiving B forging C cheating


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1 A: ....................................................................... , Ann?B: I’m trying to send a fax, but I can’t do it.

2 A: .................................................................................?B: David Copperfield was written by Charles Dickens.

3 A: John has been promoted to assistant editor.B: I’m sorry – I ................................................ you said.

4 A: Good morning, madam. What .......................... you?B: Good morning, officer. I want to report a burglary.

5 A: .......................................................... my bill, please?B: Certainly, sir. Your bill is being prepared now.

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1 Visitors without a pass aren’t allowed to enter thebuilding.forbidden Entrance to the building ............................

....................................... don’t have a pass.2 Everyone thinks that the famous couple is married.

thought The famous couple ......................................married.

3 The player didn’t stop running even though the refereeblew the whistle.kept The referee blew the whistle but the player

...................................................... running.4 Dan was the only student who failed the exam.

passed Everyone .....................................................Dan.

5 I liked the film so much that I saw it twice.such It .................................................................

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1 You could never depend on Rick. He’s so................................... .

2 The way people communicate changedwith the ................................... of mobilephones.

3 ................................... is a very effectiveway to reduce crime.

4 The doctors say that his condition is................................... getting better.

5 The authorities of most countries rely on................................... cards as a meansof recognition.

RELY

INTRODUCE

PREVENT

STEADY

IDENTITY

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CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 I’m going to the .............................. to get some bread.Would you like me to get you anything?

2 George looks great today. His new suit fits him like a.......................... .

3 Who .......................... you the truth?4 Tom .......................... me if I could lend him my CD player.5 Why have you suddenly become so obsessed .....................

antique furniture?6 When did you ..................... your living room redecorated?7 My sister promised to look .......................... the children

while we’re away.8 I don’t think it would be proper to wear ..........................

clothes to the wedding reception.9 In our .......................... department today, you’ll find

recycled envelopes and note pads for only í1.10 Mary .......................... her ears pierced last month.11 Can you please .......................... me what time it is?12 I think I’ve put on some weight. These jeans are too

.......................... . They used to be loose.13 Look .......................... any unknown words in the

dictionary.14 The minister thanked his staff and said he was grateful

.......................... them for their dedication.15 James received lots of birthday .......................... with

wishes this year. 16 They told us they .......................... take the 10 o’clock bus

to Aberdeen.17 I need a pair of black high-heeled .......................... to

match my evening dress.18 There’s a button .......................... from your shirt. Have

you lost it?19 I cannot afford a long holiday because I’m on a

.......................... budget.20 Grandma was really pleased .......................... the present

we got her, wasn’t she?

1 If I were you, I’d take more ...................... in my work.A confidence B pride C dedication

2 The zip is ......................, so don’t put anything in the bag.A uneven B loose C broken

3 Is it true that the school committee is going to look...................... the problem of attendance?A into B over C up

4 Didn’t Ann say that she would ...................... you a handwith the packing?A give B gave C be given

5 Mr Thompson is a rather ...................... old man who’s notfond of sudden changes.A ambitious B sentimental C conservative

6 Jane ...................... her hair trimmed. Doesn’t it lookgreat?A will have B has had C could have

7 What washing ...................... do you use?A powder B spray C cleaner

8 They asked me if I ...................... ever been there before.A have B have had C had

9 I’d like to apologise for letting you ...................... . Ipromise it won’t happen again.A down B off C in

10 The salesman ...................... me if I could sign the receipt.A said B asked C told


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1 Swimming alone in unknown waters canbe very ................................... .

2 In Britain, you must make an ..................to a university to be accepted.

3 If we leave valuable things in the car, wegive passers-by the .................................to steal them.

4 This piece of jewellery .......................belonged to my great grandmother.

5 The ................................... of using acredit card is that your payments add upmore to the money you spend.

DANGERAPPLY

TEMPT

ACTUAL

ADVANTAGE

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1 A: ..................................................................................hair cut?

B: I have my hair cut three times a year.2 A: ..................................................................................

camping before?B: No, I haven’t, but I’d love to go.

3 A: .................................................................................?B: He asked me if I could call the manager.

4 A: ..................................................................................themselves?

B: No, they had their house painted by a professional.5 A: Would ......................................................................,

madam?B: Yes, I’d like two loaves of brown bread, please.


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1 “Do you know where they sell newspapers?” he asked me.I He asked me if ...........................................

newspapers.2 “Please don’t do that again,” said the teacher to the

student.do The teacher asked the student ...................

........................................................ again.3 My parents made me take care of my little sister.

look My parents had ...................................................my little sister.

4 That mechanic repaired my car.by I .................................................................

that mechanic.5 I found everything he said very interesting.

interested I .................................................................everything he said.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 Margaret was under the .............................. that youwouldn’t be coming in today.

2 Milk, butter and cheese are all ........................... products.3 Can you buy me a .............................. of ketchup, please?4 They .......................... up their fridge with all kinds of food

so that their guests would not have to shop for anything.5 The police .............................. after the criminals.6 Thanks .............................. his sister’s help, he managed

to move into his new flat in a week.7 Can I have a .............................. more coffee?8 I will not put up with that kind of behaviour from now

.............................. .9 Talking to someone or listening to the radio helps you

.............................. alert when you’re driving at night.10 There’s no sugar .............................. . I’m afraid we need

to buy some.11 We had so much fun when we were young. Those were

the good .............................. days.12 I’ve .............................. up my mind to give up smoking.13 In .............................. to this, I would like to mention that

the staff were very unhelpful.14 Horror films are not my .............................. of tea.15 Would you like .............................. more tea?16 Janet decided to go on a diet because she had ..................

on too much weight.17 To make .............................. worse, the bicycle you sent

me was the wrong colour.18 What shall we have as a main ..............................; fried

fish or steak?19 This salad is very rich .............................. vitamins.20 Have you ever ............................. of trying Japanese food?

1 Would you like ................. to drink?A anything B something C nothing

2 Don’t forget to buy a ................. of toothpaste.A packet B jar C tube

3 She refrained ............... commenting on his bad behaviour.A to B for C from

4 He can do that in no time. It will be a piece of .................for him.A bread B toast C cake

5 She’s very fit. She works ................. daily.A out B on C over

6 My new furniture ................. being delivered today.A is B are C will

7 The bread was ................., so he complained to the waiter.A tough B stale C bitter

8 Would you like your steak well done or .................?A rare B still C scrambled

9 He’s been taking care of his diet and exercising so hisenergy level is at its ................. .A peak B top C height

10 Would you like a ................. of grapes?A grain B clove C bunch


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1 A: May ..................................................................., sir?B: Yes. I’d like a steak with French fries.

2 A: What .......................................................................?B: Can I have 300 grams of Cheddar cheese, please?

3 A: Do .................................................................... else?B: No, that’s it, thanks.

4 A: We’re having a barbecue on Sunday afternoon. I hopeyou can make it.

B: Thanks, ........................................................... come.5 A: How about going to the new Chinese restaurant?

B: I’d love to come, but ............................................... .


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1 Dolphins are known to have a................................... sense of hearing.

2 More and more people are suffering from................................... in these stress-filled times.

3 Eating fruit and vegetables will make youfeel a lot more ................................... .

4 Pilots must always be ............................alert when they are flying a plane.

5 She was feeling extremely ......................about her job interview.

HEIGHT

DEPRESS

ENERGYMENTAL

ANXIETY

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1 The meeting was rescheduled for the following day.put The meeting ..............................................

for the following day.2 “Let’s order fish and chips,” said Mark.

suggested Mark ..........................................................fish and chips.

3 I know very little about what happened.much I .................................................................

about what happened.4 Our dad would think of bedtime stories to tell us when we

were little.make Our dad would ..........................................

bedtime stories to tell us when we werelittle.

5 I know almost nothing about him.hardly I .................................................................

about him.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)



1 My brother has been .............................. scuba divinglessons since he was 8 years old.

2 I don’t understand why some people bother to.............................. stamps or coins.

3 Although bungee-jumping is a high-risk ...........................,lots of people love doing it.

4 I’d rather she had .............................. more polite.5 Is it true that at .................... altitudes there’s less oxygen?6 How .............................. a game of tennis?7 If you had saved some money, you ..............................

have been able to buy those books you liked.8 His latest science-fiction novel is second to ..................... .9 With his family background it was no surprise that he

.............................. the election.10 She’d .............................. play football than basketball.11 You’ll never guess who I ran .............................. at the

post office the other day!12 After he was awarded the medal, the crowd stood up and

sang the .............................. anthem.13 He wasn’t satisfied .............................. his performance.14 You ...................... better study harder for your final exam.15 If .............................. the dog would stop barking.16 The film .............................., which I read in the

newspaper, was so good that I bought the video.17 It’s so typical .............................. John to forget his keys.18 Parachute jumping is an .............................. sport.19 You can always find Paul in the library come rain or

.............................. .20 I wish I .............................. younger.

1 Tickets for the concert will go on sale at the box...................... on Friday.A bureau B kiosk C office

2 They went to the station to ...................... Mark off.A run B see C make

3 I’d rather you ...................... more time on this project.A have spent B spend C had spent

4 We’d better ...................... the road or we’ll be late.A kick B hit C punch

5 They were shocked ...................... his lack of experience.A at B of C in

6 You had better ...................... the doctor immediately.A to call B called C call

7 If I ...................... more time, I would go jogging everymorning.A have B have had C had

8 I wish she ...................... to book tickets for theperformance. It was a great show.A hadn’t forgotten B didn’t forget C wouldn’t forget

9 If only you ...................... more determined; you wouldhave won first prize.A had been B were C have been

10 Don’t you think we should set ...................... some moneyfor a rainy day?A for B aside C off


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1 A: What time ...............................................................?B: If I were you I’d get up at 6 am.

2 A: How ........................................................................?B: I’d rather not go to the cinema to be honest.

3 A: Hello! ........................................................................Mr Milton, please?

B: Who’s speaking, please?A: My name is Terry Stevens.

4 A: ..................................................................................window?

B: No, not at all. It is a bit hot in here.5 A: Excuse me, ................................................................

where the sports centre is?B: Certainly. It’s at the end of this street next to the

library.


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1 Jogging is fun but I’d rather do a................................... sport instead.

2 The boy made a ...................................attempt to climb to the top of the hill.

3 Pele is perhaps one of the best................................... of all time.

4 He has a huge stamp .......................which he is very proud of.

5 There is a course on .......................techniques at the camp at the weekend.

COMPETECOURAGE

FOOT

COLLECT

SURVIVE

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1 I can’t go on holiday because I haven’t got any money.some If ..................................................................,

I would be able to go on holiday.2 It really bothers me every time my sister complains to my

dad.stop I wish .............................................................

to my dad.3 I think it would be better if we didn’t tell them yet.

better We’d .............................................................them yet.

4 They had very little money left.running They ..............................................................

money.5 I couldn’t play because I had hurt my ankle.

able If I hadn’t hurt my ankle ................................................. to play.

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

CLASS: ........................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)


2 Circle the correct item.1 Fill in the missing words. Write only one word ineach gap.

1 The film has fantastic special .............................. .2 The new sports .............................. offers a variety of

activities to choose from like tennis, squash, weight-lifting,aerobic and judo classes.

3 I never read the business ....................... in the newspaper.4 The lorry driver lost control of the vehicle and .................

............. into a tree.5 UNICEF is a non-.............................. organisation whose

aim is to help children all over the world in need.6 Her photographs have appeared on lots of magazine

.............................. .7 He .............................. up with a brilliant idea for the end-

of-the-year celebration.8 This travel ticket is .................. for two months as of today.9 This novel ............................ the story of a group of young

boys and their summer adventures in the countryside.10 The .............................. included stars such as Brad Pitt,

Julia Roberts and Andy Garcia.11 The plot has an unexpected .............................. which will

keep you sitting on the edge of your seats till the very end.12 She .............................. have been working as a secretary

for ten years by the end of the summer.13 In .............................. of the poor acting, the play received

excellent reviews.14 The book is both well-written .............................. highly

entertaining.15 The earthquake .............................. severe damage to

buildings and homes in the area.16 Neither Jill nor Patrick take .............................. their

father. They look more like their mother.17 Now, tell me what went on while I was away. I’m all

.............................. .18 All three of them applied for the job, but ...........................

of them was successful.19 That CD player .............................. my eye in the shop, so

I had to buy it.20 ................. she tried hard, she couldn’t meet her deadline.

1 They were very worried .............. her travelling alone. A for B of C about

2 The river broke its .............. and the village was flooded.A shore B banks C sides

3 We had to pay .............. the nose for these tickets for thematch.A in B through C with

4 The .............. erupted and people had to evacuate thearea.A volcano B earthquake C hurricane

5 The new James Bond film is going to be .............. atChristmas.A given B published C released

6 I think he’s capable .............. dressed on his own by now.A about getting B to get C of getting

7 The lighting and stage equipment is right up to .............. .A date B time C latest

8 And if all this isn’t .............., you will be pleased to hearthat children under 7 can enter free of charge.A much B enough C plenty

9 All the copies of her latest novel were .............. out.A bought B given C sold

10 Catherine was late in taking the books back to the library,so she had to pay a small .............. .A payment B cheque C fine

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1 The majority of young people spend a lotof their pocket money on .......................like computer games and DVDs.

2 Spending more than six hours a dayconnected to the Internet is consideredto be an ................................... .

3 There’s an .................................. numberof planets in the universe.

4 New Year’s Day is a ...................................holiday in almost every country.

5 Nowadays, almost all electronic devicesare ................................... .

ENTERTAIN

ADDICTBELIEVE

NATION

DIGIT

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1 He finally came two minutes before the meeting started.turned He finally .......................................................

two minutes before the meeting started.2 I don’t think the project will be ready by the end of the

week.will We ................................................................

the project by the end of the week.3 Next year will be his 30th year working here.

been By next year, he will ............................................................................................... 30 years.

4 Both the main unit and the monitor will not turn on.nor Neither the main unit ....................................

......................................................... turn on.5 I have decided to go to the swimming pool after work on

Fridays.take I have decided to ...........................................

.................................... after work on Fridays.

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1 A: ........................................... that Ann got promoted?B: Are you sure?

2 A: Don’t tell anyone I told you, but Jim has been fired.B: I ...................................................................... word.

3 A: How about going to the theatre tonight?B: Oh, ................................................... to. What time?

4 A: Why ..................................................... at 6 o’clock?B: That’s a bit early. Can we make it 7, instead?

5 A: Do ............................................................. call Tony?B: No, there’s no point. He isn’t interested in music.


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Key toProgress Tests

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Key to Progress Tests

◆ Progress Test 1 (Unit 1)

1 1 spacious 8 belong 15 from2 dirty 9 well 16 of3 central 10 been 17 brings4 short 11 up 18 bill5 fully 12 since 19 on6 for 13 did 20 yet7 from 14 still

2 1 B 3 A 5 C 7 A 9 C2 C 4 A 6 A 8 C 10 B

3 1 has worked/been working 2 is bringing out 3 you ever visited 4 has her hair cut by 5 broke into our house

4 1 security 3 valuable 5 effective 2 Unfortunately 4 installation

5 1 How much is 2 What have you been doing3 Have you used 4 Can I help you5 could you (please) tell me the way to


1 1 teens 8 for 15 been2 gets/wakes 9 used 16 niece3 cousin 10 from 17 from4 head 11 caught 18 never5 sake 12 yet 19 chalk6 when 13 depend 20 ever7 heart 14 blue

2 1 B 3 B 5 B 7 C 9 B2 C 4 A 6 B 8 A 10 A

3 1 I had taken some money 4 is coming out2 ago did you see 5 make up her mind3 he wasn’t/not involved in

4 1 graduation 4 Personally 2 employer 5 financial 3 majority

5 1 What does he look like 4 a pity/a shame/too bad2 this is 5 afraid I can’t3 Would you like to come


1 1 insect 11 variety/range 2 cold 12 held 3 dates 13 crowded 4 if/whether 14 boiling 5 will 15 putting/setting6 have 16 temperature7 passport 17 run8 mountains 18 celebrate9 things 19 case

10 situated 20 take

2 1 A 3 B 5 C 7 B 9 B2 B 4 A 6 A 8 C 10 A

3 1 unless he gets2 in case they ask 3 as soon as I settle 4 cut down on (eating)5 (really) do with

4 1 restore 3 extensively 5 unforgettable2 package 4 handmade

5 1 think so 4 love to but 2 How much is it 5 Can/May I see 3 haven’t seen you


1 1 give/lend 8 used 15 by2 remember 9 layer 16 forward3 sources 10 only 17 tell4 why 11 loses 18 least5 enough 12 to 19 with6 global 13 than 20 stop7 better 14 Acid

2 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 B 9 C2 A 4 B 6 C 8 A 10 B

3 1 isn’t/not old enough to 4 got away with 2 (feeling) much healthier 5 fell for his trick 3 isn’t/not as intelligent as

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4 1 protection 3 variety 5 surprisingly 2 colourful 4 considerably

5 1 How far is it from here to the airport2 Shall we go 3 Would you like some pizza4 Can I have your name and telephone number, please5 a word with you


1 1 will 11 sprained/twisted 2 Would/Do 12 will 3 of 13 have 4 splitting 14 brush 5 recovered 15 must6 sociable/outgoing 16 travel/motion7 been 17 aches/hurts8 needed /had 18 going9 Would 19 have

10 shall 20 runny

2 1 B 3 A 5 C 7 B 9 A2 C 4 B 6 A 8 C 10 B

3 1 make a(n) (good) impression on 2 should have studied for 3 not have bought any bread 4 not give up looking for 5 although she has played

4 1 headaches 3 intention 5 infection 2 perfectionist 4 confident

5 1 Do you like canoeing 4 How can I help you2 I were you 5 Would you like some tea3 ’s the matter


1 1 committed 8 at 15 witness2 worse 9 microwave 16 to3 be 10 was 17 being4 robbed 11 fined 18 been5 turn 12 of 19 why6 whose 13 where 20 mind7 sentenced 14 by

2 1 B 3 A 5 A 7 B 9 A2 C 4 C 6 B 8 C 10 C

3 1 is forbidden to visitors who2 is/are thought to be 3 kept on 4 passed the exam except (for)5 was such a good film

4 1 dangerous 4 steadily 2 introduction 5 identification/ 3 Prevention identity

5 1 What’s the problem/matter/What is it2 Who was David Copperfield written by/Who wrote

David Copperfield

3 didn’t catch/hear what 4 can I do for 5 Can I have/Could you bring me


1 1 baker’s 11 tell 2 glove 12 tight 3 told 13 up 4 asked 14 to 5 with 15 cards6 have/get 16 would7 after 17 shoes8 casual/informal 18 missing9 stationery 19 tight

10 had 20 with

2 1 B 3 A 5 C 7 A 9 A2 C 4 A 6 B 8 C 10 B

3 1 I knew where they sold 2 not to do it/that 3 me look after4 had/got my car repaired by 5 was very interested in

4 1 dangerous 4 actually 2 application 5 disadvantage 3 temptation

5 1 How often do you have/get your 2 Have you ever been 3 What did he ask you4 Did they paint the house (by)5 you like anything/something else

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1 1 impression 8 on 15 some2 dairy 9 keep/stay 16 put3 bottle 10 left 17 matters4 filled 11 old 18 course5 are 12 made 19 in6 to 13 addition 20 thought7 little/bit 14 cup

2 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 B 9 A2 C 4 C 6 A 8 A 10 C

3 1 was put off 2 suggested ordering/(that) we order 3 don’t know much4 make up 5 hardly know anything

4 1 heightened 4 mentally 2 depression 5 anxious 3 energetic

5 1 I take your order 4 I’d love to 2 would you like 5 afraid I can’t3 you want something


1 1 taking 8 none 15 only2 collect 9 won 16 review3 sport/activity 10 rather 17 of4 been 11 into 18 extreme5 high 12 national 19 shine6 about 13 with 20 were7 would/could 14 had

2 1 C 3 C 5 A 7 C 9 A2 B 4 B 6 C 8 A 10 B

3 1 I had some money 2 my sister would stop complaining 3 better not tell 4 were running out of/short of 5 I would have been able

4 1 competitive 3 footballers 5 survival 2 courageous 4 collection

5 1 should I get up2 about going to the cinema3 Could I speak to 4 Do you mind opening/if I open the 5 could you please tell me


1 1 effects 8 valid 15 caused2 centre 9 tells 16 after3 section 10 cast 17 ears4 crashed 11 twist 18 none5 profit 12 will 19 caught6 covers 13 spite 20 Although7 came 14 and

2 1 C 3 B 5 C 7 A 9 C2 B 4 A 6 C 8 B 10 C

3 1 turned up 2 will not/won’t have finished/completed/done 3 have been working here for 4 nor the monitor will 5 take up swimming

4 1 entertainment 3 unbelievable 5 digital2 addiction 4 national

5 1 Did you hear/Have you heard 2 won’t say a 3 I’d love 4 don’t we meet 5 you think we should/ought to

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