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Gold Advanced Progress Test 4: Name: - Class
Gold Advanced Progress Test 4: Name: - Class
Gold Advanced Progress Test 4: Name: - Class
1 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form
a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
Some people find it (1) _______________ to be in an environment REASSURE
where everything stays the same for years and years. They seem to want
to hold back the march of time and it seems to inevitably happen as
people gain a sense of identity and (2) _______________ . Its not that MATURE
they are frightened of change but rather an (3) _______________ that AWARE
there are more important things in their lives than constantly changing
all their material (4) _______________ . Younger people find new POSSESS
gadgets and fashions (5) _______________ and theyve become addicted RESIST
to the (6) _______________ of new models or fashions of their favourite ANTICIPATE
products. Advertising agencies are experts in the psychology of this and
happily whip up this desire into a marketing frenzy when new products
aimed at young people are about to be launched.
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2 Complete the text. Use only one word for each gap.
Where modern interior designs (1) _______________ from older, more traditional designs
are in their clean lines and lack (2) _______________ clutter. One of the current trends in
interior design is to have lots of different colours, which dont seem to (3) _______________
at all. This may suit some people but I am opposed to having too many colours in one area
and much prefer a blank canvas of neutral colour and uncluttered lines in my rooms. John
Jacob is respected (4) _______________ his modern designs but they all incorporate
elements of more traditional features. He never feels (5) _______________ pressure from
fashion trends and always makes an effort to carve his own path in the design world. This has
now resulted in him winning a prestigious award for design.
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3 Complete the text. Use only one word for each gap.
I work for an exciting music magazine and I cant believe that I (1) _______________ have
been working there for a year at the end of this month. I (2) _______________ going to
celebrate the anniversary with my colleagues but my boss has other ideas. Hes decided to
send me to Spain that week, to do an article on a new band. As (3) _______________ I dont
know any more details about it and I am very upset about missing the planned celebrations.
The party (4) _______________ to have been at a special music venue which was very
difficult to book because its so popular, and I only got it because I have written many
positive articles about the venue and the bands that play there, so the owner did it as a favour
to me. And now, (5) _______________ to cancel is going to be very embarrassing and I will
also be liable for heavy cancellation fees as the relationship I have with the owner does not
stretch to him giving me the venue for free. My boss hasnt told me how long I
(6) _______________ be staying in Spain, which is very annoying and, in fact, I am
beginning to find it all very suspicious. When I told him about the cost of cancelling the
venue, he smiled mysteriously and told me not to worry and that he (7) _______________
pay. This behaviour is extremely unnerving as the boss isnt usually so generous, so Im now
questioning why hes being so nice. As (8) _______________ as hes not going to sack me,
itll be fine, but now Im not so sure. (9) _______________ he says to me, I cant get the idea
of losing my job out of my head!
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4 04 You will hear four short extracts in which people are talking about
personality tests. While you listen, you must complete both tasks.
Task 1
For questions 14, choose from the list (AG) why each speaker did the test.
Task 2
For questions 58, choose from the list (AG) what each speakers feelings were after
they got the results.
5 Read the texts and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the texts.
1 When doing an internet search, the writer
A was surprised by the advertisements which appeared.
B found excellent recommendations for products they wanted.
C expected to see ads which were aimed at their individual tastes.
D assumed the ads which appeared were from companies they had used in the past.
3 When a photo of the writer appeared during an internet search, the writer
A couldnt understand why they were so famous.
B decided they would like to change the Google photo.
C discovered that Google adds suitable photos to match the search.
D were surprised by the number of photos they found.
Dear Mr Connet,
I am writing to you (1) _____ , to register our concerns about the excessive noise caused by
your new recycling plant.
Before we agreed to the building of this plant so close to our properties, (2) _____ . In fact,
(3) _____ that the plant would be closed between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., (4) _____ .
However, in the first month of operation, (5) _____ and night and the plant seems to be
working all through the night. (6) _____ , which are outside the agreed contract, are only due
to teething problems.
(7) _____ a detailed response to our concerns within the next week and an explanation as to
why the plant seems to be working twenty-four hours a day. If, however, we do not hear from
you, (8) _____ but to consult our solicitors regarding this blatant breach of regulations.
Yours sincerely,
S W Byrne
Rosewood Community Association Chairperson.
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7 Talk to your teacher about some of your experiences and opinions. You should:
Your teacher will mark your presentation using the score card below. The teacher circles 1
mark if a student includes the area and 2 marks for communicating it accurately and
effectively. There is a maximum of 8 marks.
The student:
explained how they tend to deal with or avoid stress. 1 2
outlined ways in which they think governments could encourage people to 1 2
recycle more.
said if they think the clothes people wear define their personalities. 1 2
said what they think the best way is to discover someones true personality. 1 2
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