PROGRESS TEST 1
1 “Lucy, is that you? - great to see you!” “_________” A Yes, long time no see! B How about you?
C It was really nice to meet you. D Thanks a lot.
2 “Nice to meet you.” “_________” A How nice of you. B That sounds nice too. C Nice to meet you, too. D That's very nice.
3 “Where are you living these days?” “_________” A About six months ago. B Not far from here. C Let’s go. D. Wow, the bus is coming
4 “My name's Gary, by the way.” “_________” A That’s fine. B What a lovely surprise! C Hi – nice to meet you.
D. That’s exactly what I want.
5 “It’s great to see you again.” “_________” A How boring. B We must meet up again soon. C How are you? D. How nice of you.
6 “We really must go.” “_________”
A OK – I’ll give you a call next week. B OK – how lovely. C OK – and you? D Ok, Thanks a lot.
7 “Say hello to your brother for me.” “_________”
A Yes, and see you again soon. B That sounds great. C Nice to meet him. D How are you?
8 “Long time no see! How are you?” “_________” A I’m John, by the way. B Nice to meet you too.
C Robert, what a lovely surprise! Please phone me tonight.
9 Richard thinks it’s alright to end a relationship by text but I think it’s ............ . A lovely B awful C brilliant D gorgeous
10 The restaurant serves great food but unfortunately it’s in an ............ building. A ugly B excellent C attractive D perfect
11 My grandmother gets ............ upset if I don’t phone her every week. A always B usually C pretty D occasionally
12 Leila’s friends often text her when they’re on holiday but they ............ send her postcards. A rarely B fairly C ever D absolutely
13 The weather was ............ when the new students had their picnic in the park. A delicious B serious C perfect D strange
14 You should put this photo in your blog because you look ............ in your wedding dress. A light B gorgeous C fair D silly
15 My neighbour ............ loves getting letters from her grandchildren. A exactly B particularly C nearly D frequently
16 I ............ use social media to say 'Happy birthday' to my friends because it’s the best way. A usually B never C slowly D absolutely
Questions 17-24 Read the sentences about travel and holidays. What are the missing words? The first letter is
already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word.
17 I don't want to play football in the snow – what a s _ _ _ _ idea!
18 I h _ _ _ _ _ e _ _ _ get birthday cards these days – I just get text messages.
19 Be polite, not r _ _ _ , when you speak to your boss.
20 If people don't communicate, it can cause s _ _ _ _ _ _ problems such as arguments.
21 Tom is planning to cook a really d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ meal when his girlfriend's parents come to dinner.
22 Lena is f _ _ _ _ _ good at writing academic essays – she doesn't find it too difficult.
23 Jack's parents worry about him so he a _ _ _ _ _ a_ _ _ _ _ calls them at the weekend.
24 Our teacher a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hates lazy students!
Questions 25-32 Read the young woman's blog about herself and her apartment. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space Sharing an apartment
My name's Claudia and I'm from Brazil. I'm living in London for a few months. Five mornings a week I go to a
language school and six evenings a week I (25) ………… as a waitress in a Brazilian restaurant. The restaurant
cook, Ben, (26) ………… the staff a delicious meal every evening after we (27) ………… work. I'm renting a
nice apartment with two bedrooms but it's too expensive for me to live there by myself. My brother's with me at
the moment but he (28) ………… for a long time because he has to go back to Brazil soon. Now I am looking
for the right person to share my apartment. Are you interested in sharing the apartment with me? If you think
you might be, send me your answers to these questions: What type of work or study (29) ………… ? When (30)
………… to London? (31) ………… you drive a car? We need to clean the apartment ourselves. (32) …………
that worry you? If I like your answers, we can meet, get to know each other and talk some more about the apartment. 25 A works B work C working 29 A you do B do you C do you do 26 A is giving B give C gives
30 A did you come B you did come C you came
27 A finish B are finishing C is finishing 31 A Does B Are C Can
28 A doesn’t stay B don’t stay C isn’t staying 32 A Do B Does C Is
Questions 33-40 Here are some sentences about everyday life. For each question, complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 I think it's a great party – how about you?
What ……………………………………….. think of the party? I think it's great.
34 I watch a lot of TV every evening – how about you?
How much TV ……………………………………….. every evening? – I watch a lot. 35 Katia hates birthday cake.
Katia ……………………………………….. reallylike birthday cake.
36 Is English the only language you speak?
……………………………………….. any other languages than English?
37 Mum needs help in the kitchen, so Magda and John are there with her.
Magda and John ……………………………………….. helping Mum in the kitchen
38 Do you know how many people Anna invited to her party?
How many people ……………………………………….. to her party – do you know?
39 Jack's terrible at singing but what about dancing?
Jack can't sing but how well……………………………………….. he dance?
40 Roger's taking photos with his phone, not speaking on it.
Roger ……………………………………….. speaking on his phone – he's taking photos with it
Key 1A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 B 16 A 17 (s)illy 18 (h)ardly (e)ver 19
(r)ude 20 (s)erious 21 (d)elicious 22 (f)airly 23 (a)lmost (a)lways 24 (a)bsolutely 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 C 29 C 30
A 31 C 32 B 33 do you 34 do you watch 35 does not / doesn’t 36 Do you speak / Can you speak 37 are 38 did
Anna invite / did she invite 39 can / does 40 is not / isn’t PROGRESS TEST 2
1 “What time is the next train to Madrid?” “___________” A Every 30 minutes. B At 15.27.
C There’s a new one over there. We don't accept credit card.
2 “Is there anything else I can help you with? ” “___________”
A It’s just round the corner.
B Actually, there is one more thing.
C It was great to see you again. D Yes, how can I help you?
3 “Sorry, just one more thing. ” “___________” A Yes, that’s right. B Yes, of course. C Yes, I can. D You can buy the ticket here.
4 “How much is a ticket? ” “___________”
A Well, when do you want to travel?
B You can buy one at the ticket office. C Where can I buy a ticket? D Is anyone sitting here?
5 “Can I pay by card? ” “___________” A Yes, sure. B Yes, you’re right. C Yes, it is. D I see
6 “Excuse me, how often do the buses to the airport leave? ” “___________” A From stop number 12. B It’s just over there. C Every 20 minutes.
D You can buy the ticket online.
7 “How can I help you? ” “___________”
A Thanks for your help, you’re very kind.
B That’s great news, really great.
C Where’s the bus station, please? D Yes, of course.
8 “What time's the next train to Manchester? ” “___________” A It’s in ten minutes.
B It’s one and a half hours. C This is platform eight D Tonight
9 I want to ............ on holiday for two weeks in September, maybe to Thailand. A go out B go away C go over D go through
10 There was snow at the airport so there were long ............ for flights. A lifts B breaks C delays D hours
11 It’s always a good idea to ............ your accommodation before you go on holiday. A order B book C ask D stay
12 Adam never takes a suitcase on holiday – he just puts some things in a small ............ . A backpack B pocket C luggage D. guidebook
13 What a terrible journey – our car ............ twice and we were six hours late. A took off B checked in C broke down D. hitchhiked
14 Flying makes me nervous so I close my eyes when the plane takes off and ............ . A finishes B hits C lands D boards
15 Guests who are leaving the hotel must ............ before 10.00. A check out B check into C check up D check in
16 Sorry I’m late – I ............ my train. A lost B missed C arrived D got on
Questions 17-24 Read the sentences about travel and holidays. What are the missing words? The first letter is
already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word.
17 Passengers at Gate 22 can b _ _ _ _ the plane to Amsterdam in ten minutes.
18 Jules decided to hitchhike in South America because he wanted to have an exciting a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
19 How much money did you e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at the bank before you went to the USA last year?
20 Do I need a v _ _ _ or just a passport to visit your country?
21 To remember my holidays, I always buy a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , like a picture, from everywhere I visit.
22 We'll get up early tomorrow so we can s _ _ o_ _ on our journey at 7 o'clock.
23 We hardly ever use a map so we sometimes g _ _ l _ _ _ when we travel to new places.
24 There was a long t _ _ _ _ _ _ j _ _ on the main road this morning because of bad weather.
Questions 25-32 Read a young man's story about a journey. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space. A lesson about luggage
Two years ago, I went from London to Barcelona in Spain by train. I (25) ………… planning to stay in Spain
for a year so I (26) ………… two big suitcases and a backpack. Why (27) ………… so much? I don't know. I
changed trains in Paris. I had to go across the city by underground to another station. When I got off the train at
my stop, I (28) ………… two suitcases, just one, and my backpack. I saw the second suitcase through the
window of the train but the train was already moving. How silly of me! The journey to Barcelona was at night
and I (29) ………… most of the way. Some people (30) ………… a noise but they didn't bother me. (31)
………… at me? I don’t know. When I woke up in the morning, my suitcase wasn't there! Now I only had my
backpack. But I was lucky – everything I needed was in it. Did I miss my suitcases? No, (32) ………… . This
journey taught me a useful lesson – now I never travel with a lot of luggage. 25 A were B am C was
28 A ‘m not carrying B wasn’t carrying C weren’t carrying 26 A packed B pack C packing 29 A were sleeping B am sleeping C slept 27 A I took B did I take C am I taking 30 A was making B is making C were
31 A Were they laughing B They were laughing C making Did they laugh 32 A didn’t I B I didn’t C I did
Questions 33-40 Here are some sentences about travel and holidays. For each question, complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 The weather was dry when the plane took off.
==>It ……………………………………….. raining when the plane took off.
34 They went to sleep before the train arrived.
==>They ……………………………………….. sleeping when the train arrived.
35 Emma didn't spend a lot of money on holiday but I did.
==>I ……………………………………….. a lot of money on holiday but Emma didn't.
36 Frank bought twenty postcards yesterday – what about Eva?
==>How many postcards……………………………………….. yesterday? Frank bought twenty.
37 Can you tell me where you went oncholiday last year?
==>Where ……………………………………….. on holiday last year?
38 The food in our hotel wasn't good.
==>We ……………………………………….. like the food in our hotel.
39 My parents felt ill but they went on the boat trip.
==>My parents went on the boat trip, although they……………………………………….. feeling well.
40 Tell me what she was doing when she lost her ticket.
==>What ……………………………………….. when she lost her ticket – tell me.
Keys 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 A 6 C 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 A 16 B 17 (b)oard 18 (a)dventure 19
(e)xchange 20 (v)isa 21 (s)ouvenir 22 (s)et (o)ut / (s)et (o)ff 23 (g)et (l)ost 24 (t)raffic (j)am 25 C 26 A 27 B 28
B 29 C 30 C 31 A 32 B 33 wasn't / was not 34 were 35 spent 36 did Eva buy 37 did you go 38 didn't / did not 39
weren't / were not 40 was she doing PROGRESS TEST 3
1 “Can I help you? ” “___________” A I don't agree with you. B I'm looking for a present. C It's half past twelve.
D Actually, there's one more thing.
2 “We'll take this one. ” “___________” A How would you like to pay? B When does it leave? C Where do you want to go? D What about this?
3 “Here's your receipt. ” “___________” A I don't mind. B What about this? C Thank you very much. D How much is that?
4 “Could you show us something else? ” “___________” A Who's next, please?
B Can you enter your PIN, please?
C Would you like a necklace, perhaps?
D You’ll have 10% off if you pay in cash.
5 “Do you have anything cheaper? ” “___________” A Mm. What about this?
B Would you like to pay later? C Here's your card. D. Here’s your receipt.
6 “Are you looking for anything in particular?” “___________” A If you like. B Something fun. C That’s all right. D Can I pay by cheque?
7 “We're looking for a present for my aunt. ” “___________” A What is it exactly? B What has she bought?
C What sort of thing does she like?
D Can you show us something else?
8 “What does it do? ” “___________”
A It tells you the weather and the time.
B It's ready for your PIN now. C It's very expensive. D That’s not good for you.
9 Can I ............ a payment to your charity by credit card? A make B do C give D get
10 David ............ some volunteer work with children last summer. A made B gave C did D built
11 My uncle ............ most of his money away to a charity. A made B did C gave D spent
12 Alex got a large ............ from the bank to help him start his business. A money B loan C bargain D offer
13 I love that coat but I can't ............ to buy it. A lend B afford C spend D have
14 Please can you ............ me $10 until tomorrow? A pay B borrow C lend D owe
15 I ............ a note of how much money I spent when I was on holiday. A did B made C gave D set
16 How much do I ............ you for the shopping you did for me? A save B buy C owe D lent
Questions 17-24 Read the sentences about money. What are the missing words? The first letter is already there.
There is one space for each other letter in the word.
17 I don't have much money in my bank a _ _ _ _ _ _ until they pay me next week.
18 Excuse me, please can you give me d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the nearest bank?
19 The supermarket has got some very good special o _ _ _ _ _ this week.
20 My sister's a teacher, so when I started teaching too, she gave me lots of good a _ _ _ _ _.
21 I've been paid now, so I can pay you b _ _ _ the money you lent me.
22 Jana only started at her new college last week, but she has already made a few f _ _ _ _ _ _.
23 I didn't have any c _ _ _ , so I used my credit card to pay for dinner.
24 Adriana and I painted the living room at the weekend – I think we did a really g _ _ _ j _ _.
Questions 25- 32 Read the letter from a girl to her friend. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space. Dear Zuzana,
How are you? I hope you and your family are all well.
Last weekend was fantastic. I (25) ………… to visit my aunt and uncle. They live in Scotland now. (26)
………… to Scotland yet? It (27) ………… my first visit and I loved it. My uncle and aunt (28) …………
there two months ago because my uncle got a job in the Bank of Scotland. My aunt's a teacher but she (29) ………… work yet.
They have already bought a flat in the centre of Edinburgh, the capital city. They (30) ………… to pay a lot of
money for it and it's very nice. I'd love to buy my own flat but I (31) ………… enough money yet.
Do write and tell me how things are with you. I know you wanted to learn to drive. (32) ………… to have lessons? All best wishes Fiona
25 A am going B have gone C went
26 A Have you been B Did you go C You went 27 A is B was C has been
28 A have moved B are moving C moved
29 A isn’t finding B hasn’t found C doesn’t find
30 A need B have needed C needed
31 A haven’t saved B am not saving C don’t save
32 A Do you already start B Have you already started C Are you already starting
Questions 33-40 Here are some sentences about life experiences. For each question, complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 It is ten o'clock and Jack is still doing his homework.
==>It is ten o'clock and Jack …………………………….. finished his homework yet.
34 I've been too busy to go shopping so we have no food.
==>I ……………………………………….. had time to go shopping so we have no food.
35 It's only 6.45 and our visitors are here – at our front door!
==>It's only 6.45 and our visitors ……………………………………….. arrived at our front door!
36 I have bought so many things that I have no money now.
==>I ……………………………………….. all my money.
37 I love your new shoes – how much did you pay for them, Sally?
==>love your new shoes – how much ……………………………………….. cost, Sally?
38 My parents are still in Canada.
==>My parents ……………………………………….. returned from Canada yet.
39 My sister often goes to Paris, but she never stays long.
==>My sister has ……………………………………….. to Paris many times, but she never stays long.
40 We're too late – I can't believe it, but the bank is closed!
==>We're too late – I can't believe it, but the bank has ……………………………………….. closed.
Keys 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 A 6 B 7 C 8 A 9 A 10 C 11 C 12 B 13 B 14 C 15 B 16 C 17 (a)ccount 18 (d)irections 19
(o)ffers 20 (a)dvice 21 (b)ack 22 (f)riends 23 (c)ash 24 (g)ood (j)ob 25 C 26 A 27 B 28 C 29 B 30 C 31 A 32 B
33 hasn’t / has not 34 haven’t / have not 35 have already / have / already / just / have just 36 have spent / spent
37 did they 38 haven’t / have not 39 been 40 already / just PROGRESS TEST 4
1 “Shall we all go to the art gallery tomorrow?” “______________” A I know you can.
B Just a moment – I'll ask Tom. C Nothing, I'm free. D Never mind.
2 “Would you like to go out for a meal at the weekend?” “______________” A Yes, how about Tuesday?
B What time shall we come round?
C Hang on, I'll just check with Anna. D Don’t worry about that.
3 “What are you doing on Friday evening?” “______________” A Sorry, how about Friday?
B Sorry, this week's really busy for me. C Sorry, I can't do Saturday. D Anytime in the morning.
4 “Are you doing anything on Friday?” “______________” A I think I'm next. B We'll take it. C I'll just check. D How about tomorrow?
5 “Would you like to come round for a meal?” “______________” A Very good. B That sounds nice. C Well, thanks. D I’m OK.
6 “I can't do Monday.” “______________” A What's the time? B Is that OK for you? C How about next week?
D The weekend’s really busy for me.
7 “Would you like us to bring anything?” “______________” A I agree with you. B No, don't worry. C Yes, that's right. D I can’t do tomorrow.
8” Is Tuesday OK for you?” “______________”
A Hang on a minute – let me see. B I'm not sure – yes, I do. C Actually, we will.
D Would you like us to bring something?
9 Some of the streets in the village are very ............ , so we can't drive to the restaurant. A high B low C narrow D huge
10 It's not a good idea to wear ............ because we're going to walk to the cinema. A long socks B trainers C high heels D tights
11 I love going to the ............ cinema in the summer because you can see the stars in the sky. A outdoor B magnificent C crowded D ancient
12 Our house is really ............ and everybody stops to take photos of it on their walks. A ordinary B quiet C pretty D normal
13 David never has time to ............ in the morning so he's growing a beard. A get a new suit B have a shave C go to the shop D get dressed
14 It's difficult to ............ when you've just walked for an hour in the rain. A have a new outfit B look your best C go to the hairdresser’s D have a shave
15 We went to a party in a ............ house and there was no space to dance. A tiny B huge C peaceful D magnificent
16 Take your ............ with you because it might be cold on the beach this evening. A sweatshirt B bracelet C tie D necklace
17 This is what you wear under your jeans, sweatshirt or other clothes. u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
18 You can wear this when you go jogging. t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
19 This is something that you can wear round the top of your trousers. b _ _ _
20 It describes a building that is hundreds of years old. a _ _ _ _ _ _
21 If a river or a road is this, it’s a long way from one side to the other. w _ _ _
22 You wear these on your feet in the summer. s _ _ _ _ _ _
23 It describes a building that is not beautiful to look at. u _ _ _
24 This word can describe a building that was built a short time ago. m _ _ _ _ _
Questions 25-32 Read the email from a woman to her friend. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space. This weekend To: Daniela From: Sophie Subject: This weekend
It's great that (25) ………… coming to visit me this weekend. Have you decided which train to catch? Let me
know and (26) ………… you at the station. Then perhaps (27) ………… dinner somewhere in the town centre and go to the cinema.
On Saturday evening there (28) ………… be a big concert in a park in the centre of town. Would you like to
go? (29) ………… get tickets for us?
Oh, and don't forget to bring flat shoes with you. I'd like to go for a long walk by the river on Sunday. It's lovely
and peaceful there. But we (30) ………… if it's wet and horrible – we'll go to the gym instead.
(31) ………… to go home on Sunday evening or Monday morning? My brother (32) ………… to do a course
in your town next week. Perhaps you can travel back there together? See you very soon! Sophie 25 A you’re B you’ll C you’re going to
28 A is going to B going to C is going
26 A I’m meeting B I’ll meet C I’m going to 29 A Have I B Am I C Shall I meet 30 A don’t go B not go C won’t go
27 A we’re having B we’re going to have C we’ll 31 A Will you B Are you going C Are you have 32 A is going B will go C goes
Questions 33- 40 Here are some sentences about people’s plans. For each question, complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 Dan offered to carry my computer for me.
==>Dan said: ' ……………………………………….. carry your computer for you?'
34 I know that John can't come to the meeting on Friday.
==>I know that John ……………………………………….. coming to the meeting on Friday.
35 Zoe's plan is to study French at university.
==>Zoe is ……………………………………….. study French at university.
36 My idea is for us to start the meal with soup – what do you think?
==>What do you think? – ……………………………………….. start the meal with soup?
37 Do you know what your outfit for the wedding on Saturday is going to be?
==>What are you ……………………………………….. for the wedding on Saturday?
38 We haven't done the shopping yet – what about doing it later?
==>We haven't done the shopping yet – ……………………………………….. do it later?
39 I'm really tired so I don't want to go to the concert tonight.
==>I'm ……………………………………….. to the concert tonight because I'm really tired.
40 Thomas offered to take me to the station tomorrow.
==>'I ……………………………………….. you to the station tomorrow,' said Thomas.
Keys 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 B 8 A 9 C 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 (u)nderwear 18 (t)racksuit
19 (b)elt 20 (a)ncient 21 (w)ide 22 (s)andals 23 (u)gly 24 (m)odern 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 C 31 B 32 A
33 Shall I / Can I / Could I / May I 34 isn’t / is not / won’t be / will not be 35 Going to / planning to / intending
to 36 Shall we / shall we 37 going to wear / planning to wear / intending to wear / wearing 38 Shall we / shall
we / Could we / could we / Can we / can we 39 not going 40 ’ll take / will take / can take / could take PROGRESS TEST 5
1 “I'm not sure if I'm doing this right.” “______________”
A Don't worry about it – it's fine! B Of course, it's no problem. C Yes, maybe you could. D Ok, well if you’re sure.
2 “Shall I invite all the staff to the meeting? ” “______________” A They'd love to do it. B You're welcome. C Yes, that's a good idea.
D We’ve still got so much to do.
3 “Why don't we work in a team? We'll finish quicker. ” “______________”
A Yes, I think that's everything. B Sure, we'll take it. C OK, that would be great. D Oh, never mind.
4 “Maybe you should get another qualification. ” “______________”
A Do you think that will help me? B Do you understand it? C Do you want me to help you?
D Why don’t you tell me to do that?
5 “Do you want me to phone the vet? ” “______________”
A There's just one more thing. B That would really help. C Yes, I can do that for you. D Oh, you can’t leave here.
6 “Will you have time to buy all the food for the office party? ” “______________”
A It's no problem – I'll be all right. B Yes, that'd be great. C Okay, it doesn't matter. D Never mind.
7 “I'm sorry, but I can't work on Friday. ” “______________” A That's OK, I'm late too.
B Don't worry about it this time.
C Let's talk about the plan on Friday.
D Do you want me book somewhere for the party?
8 “Oh dear - I'm late organising tomorrow's meeting! ” “______________”
A That's OK, if you don't mind.
B Would you like me to prepare the room?
C Will you organise tomorrow's meeting? D What does it do?
9 I wouldn't like to be a ............ because they speak in front of lots of people. A plumber B politician C gardener D designer
10 Most electricians complete several years' ............ with a company before they can work alone. A training B skills C homework D degree
11 Many actors work ............ because that is when more people can go to the theatre. A long hours B at weekends C every day D during the day
12 Receptionists do an important job but they don't usually earn a good ............ . A salary B environment C money D skill
13 We took our cat to the ............ because she had a broken tooth. A dentist B farmer C vet D architect
14 Doctors and nurses make very important ............ about their patients' health. A problems B qualifications C decisions D training
15 Why doesn't the company get a ............ to help with ideas for the new reception area? A plumber B waiter C designer D scientist
16 The ............ worked hard in good and bad weather to complete our new house on time. A accountants B builders C carers D banker
17 To work as an a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and design buildings, you need to pass many exams.
18 I'm a lawyer, so I d _ _ _ with people every day.
19 Some people prefer to work in a t _ _ _ instead of working alone.
20 For certain jobs, you need a university d _ _ _ _ _ .
21 A j _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ reports the news, possibly on the radio or TV or in newspapers.
22 John works as a shop a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in a fashionable clothes shop.
23 Lucy is good at IT and wants to work as a computer p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
24 Daniel doesn't have a boss, he's s _ _ _- e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Questions 25 – 32 Read the blog about someone's first job as a hairdresser. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space.
My first job! I've just got my first job as a hairdresser! To apply for jobs, you have (25) ………… a
qualification – I got mine last month. The job is fun but also tiring. I stand most of the day and (26) …………
only sit down for a few minutes at break times. Our customers are very important. There's a sign in our staff
room: 'EMPLOYEES (27) ………… EVER BE RUDE TO CUSTOMERS.' It's a rule! Another rule is that we
need to look nice, but we can choose our own clothes. I'm glad that we (28) ………… wear boring work
clothes. Although this (29) ………… be my perfect job, I'm happy for now. It's a great place to work so I'm
confident (30) ………… be a good start to my career. I need this experience, so I've decided that I (31)
………… change jobs for at least a year. (32) ………… be a safe career for the future? I think so – a computer
can't cut your hair ... at least, not yet! But it might be possible in the future! 25 A get B to get C got 29 A might not B do not C is not 26 A have to B mustn’t C can 30 A it is B it will C it might 27 A don’t have to B don’t C must not 31 A aren’t B don’t C won’t 28 A don’t have to B mustn’t C can’t 32 A This will B Will this C Will I
Questions 33 – 40 Here are some sentences about work and jobs. For each question, complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 You can choose to start working anytime between 8 and 10 a.m.
==>You ……………………………………….. have to start working at exactly 8 a.m.
34 Those musicians are maybe going to start a new orchestra in future.
==>Those musicians might perhaps ……………………………………….. a new orchestra in future.
35 Visitors to our company fill in a form with their details – it's a rule.
==>Visitors to our company……………………………………….. fill in a form with their details.
36 Do you think cars are definitely going to need drivers in the future?
==>……………………………………….. cars definitely need drivers in the future – what do you think?
37 It is necessary for receptionists to speak clearly on the telephone.
==>Receptionists ……………………………………….. to speak clearly on the telephone.
38 It is possible that Kate will decide to change her job.
==>Kate ……………………………………….. decide to change her job.
39 When are they allowed to take a break at work?
==>When ……………………………………….. they take a break at work?
40 Without experience, Karim is certainly not going to get an interview.
==>Without experience, Karim ……………………………………….. certainly not get an interview.
Keys: 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 A 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 A 11 B 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 C 16 B 17 (a)rchitect 18 (d)eal 19
(t)eam 20 (d)egree 21 (j)ournalist 22 (a)ssistant 23 (p)rogrammer 24 (s)elf-(e)mployed 25 B 26 C 27 C 28 A 29
A 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 don't / do not 34 start / be starting 35 need to / have to / must 36 Will 37 need / have 38
might / may / could 39 can / may 40 wil PROGRESS TEST 6
1 “Do your neighbours still play loud music every night?” “__________” A Yes, we shouldn't do that.
B Yes, do you think I should complain? C No, that's terrible. D I’m sorry to hear that.
2 “What do you think I should do about that problem? ” “__________” A I wouldn't worry about it. B I suppose so.
C I'm really sorry to hear that. D What a pity
3 “Why don't you ask your boss for a pay rise? ” “__________” A Yes, I think it is. B I think it was very good.
C I don't think I should do that.
D I think you should speak to your boss again.
4 “I'm always late for my morning classes - what should I do? ” “__________” A I'll do it for you. B I'd use two alarms. C I hope the classes are OK. D I don’t worry too much.
5 “Did you hear what happened? - Jo broke her leg snowboarding! ” “__________”
A I'm really sorry to hear that.
B I'm really sorry but I can't.
C I'm really sorry about last week. D That’s nice.
6 “I think it's a good idea for you to ask for help. ” “__________” A Yes, you will. B Can I help you? C You're right. D. What a pity!
7 “Do you think I should borrow money from my friends? ” “__________”
A I don't think that's a good idea.
B What do you think she should do?
C I'm sorry I don't think I can. D I hope so.
8 “I think you should talk to your friends about your problem.” “__________”
A No, what do you think I should do? B I suppose so. C OK, that should be right.
D I’m really sorry to hear that.
9 When my brother was a child, he was really ............ of big dogs. A annoyed B surprised C frightened D confused
10 When I ............ all the fun we had together as kids, I feel so happy. A forget about B think of C wait for D look for
11 We were ............ when we heard the terrible news. A shocking B shock C shocked D to be shocked
12 Susan felt very nervous when she arrived ............ the test centre. A at B to C with D for
13 I was amazed when Eva told me how much money she ............ on that car. A gave B paid C spent D. owed
14 I love being a lawyer but I have to work long hours – it's a ............ job. A frightening B disappointing C tiring D amazing
15 I ............ my doctor for advice about my health – she was very helpful! A asked B talked C listened D told
16 Was Lara really ............ when she didn't get that fantastic job? A disappointed B excited C interested D confused
17 Our week on holiday was very r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ – we loved having no worries and nothing to do!
18 Please don't worry – we can d _ _ _ w _ _ _ this problem together!
19 I was very excited – I just couldn't think or c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ o _ my work.
20 When the bill came, I didn't have enough money – it was awful; I was so e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ !
21 My boss was angry because I forgot my laptop and had to b _ _ _ _ _ one from him.
22 I get very a _ _ _ _ _ _ when people talk during a film at the cinema.
23 This map is a bit c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ – have you got a better one on your phone?
24 How do you feel when you l _ _ _ _ _ t _ these old songs?
Questions 25 – 32 Read this website page giving advice about preparing for job interviews. Choose the best
answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
Advice for people going to interviews Before you go to a job interview, it is very important (25) ………… well
for it. There are several things you can do, so what (26) ………… do first? They will probably ask you some
questions about the company to find out what you know about it, so (27) ………… at the information on their
website. Then you need to think about clothes and to decide what (28) ………… because it is important to look
good. And don’t forget to clean your shoes! Plan the journey to your interview very carefully because it is
important (29) ………… late. You might decide (30) ………… there, but leave early because there might be a
traffic jam. During the interview, you (31) ………… speak clearly and be relaxed. It is good to ask some
questions about the job but you (32) ………… ask too many. At the end of the interview you might be surprised
to find that you actually enjoyed it!
25 A prepare B to prepare C preparing
29 A not to arrive B don’t arrive C not arriving
26 A should you B you should C you shouldn’t
30 A drive B to drive C driving 27 A look B looked C looks 31 A might B should C need
28 A for wearing B to wear C can wear
32 A won’t B didn’t C shouldn’t
Questions 33 – 40 Here are some sentences about problems and advice. For each question, complete the
second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
33 Making a mistake is an easy thing to do, so be careful.
==> It is easy……………………………………….. a mistake, so be careful.
34 Is it best for me to do exercise before or after work?
==> When ……………………………………….. I do exercise – before or after work?
35 I will wait for your advice – I promise.
==> I promise ……………………………………….. for your advice.
36 It's not really a good idea to drive when you're tired.
==> You ……………………………………….. really drive when you're tired.
37 Is it a good idea to check prices online before going shopping?
==> Before going shopping, ……………………………………….. check prices online?
38 Mark gave me advice about going to the airport.
==> Mark gave me advice on how ……………………………………….. to the airport.
39 You must be on time for our meeting please.
==> Please ……………………………………….. late for our meeting.
40 I need to get some money so I'm going to the bank.
==> I'm going to the bank ……………………………………….. some money.
Keys 1B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 B 9 C 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 A 16 A 17 (r)elaxing 18 (d)eal (w)ith 19
(c)oncentrate (o)n 20 (e)mbarrassed 21 (b)orrow 22 (a)nnoyed 23 (c)onfusing 24 (l)isten (t)o 25 B 26 A 27 A 28 B 29 A 30
B 31 B 32 C 33 to make 34 should / shall 35 to wait / I will wait / I’ll wait 36 should not / shouldn’t 37 should / shouldn’t
I / we / you / one / shall I / we 38 to go / to get 39 do not be / don’t be 40 to get / to take out