Progress Test 1 (Units 1-2)

C o m p l e t e e a c h s e n t e n c e w i t h t w o t o five
w o r d s , including the w o r d in bold.

1 Computers more and more efficient. 20 She's never baked a cake before.
A are becoming B become C is becoming first It's
2 Paul to Tina when I saw him. baked a cake.
A is talking B was talking C talks 21 When did you order the book?
since How long
3 Richard very hard at the moment. ordered the book?
A is working B works C has worked 22 I've never heard such a funny story.
4 Sam to school every day. ever It's the funniest
A was walking B is walking C walks heard.
23 I haven't eaten fish for a few months.
5 We to Austria last winter.
time The last
A have gone B went C go
was a few months ago.
6 The bank by the time I got there. 24 When did he start his training course?
A closes B closed C had closed ago How long
7 Tina while Bob was watering the plants. his training course?
25 She started learning Japanese six months ago.
A cooked B was cooking C has been cooking
been She
8 I Italian for three years now. for six months.
A learn B am learning 26 They haven't finished playing the game yet.
C have been learning still They the game.
9 Jason Amanda since he was five years old. 27 We didn't start eating until all the people had arrived,
A has known B knows C have known before We waited until all the people
eating.
10 They for three hours when they stopped for
28 When did you last see Christopher?
a rest.
since How long is it
A have been driving B had been driving Christopher?
C were driving
11 World War II broke in 1939.
A out B up C down Put the verbs in b r a c k e t s into the
12 The River Amazon into the Atlantic Ocean. correct tense.
A is flowing B flows C flowed
29 Sam and Fred (often/go)
13 Dad to work by the time I woke up.
fishing together.
A is going B has already gone
30 The team (practise) every day.
C had already gone
31 We (play) on the beach
14 My cousin works a law firm. when it started to rain.
A to B on C for 32 She (take) the exam last year.
15 Fay every day for the last six months. 33 Mr Johnson (open) a
A exercises B is exercising new shop in the village next month.
C has been exercising 34 By the time I arrived, the lesson
(already/start).
16 They often on holiday abroad when they 35 I'm lost. I (drive)
were single. around here for an hour.
A went B go C have gone 36 They (stand) on
17 It's hard to concentrate your work when the platform for an hour when the train came.
there is a lot of noise. 37 They (show) a new
A in B on C to comedy at the cinema this week.
38 Lilian (seldom/be) late for work.
18 They in that house for five years.
39 The mechanic (repair)
A have lived B are living C live
my car at the moment.
19 Mary to Singapore at 3:00 tomorrow morning. 40 My parents (just/move)
A flies B was flying C is flying to a beautiful house in the country.

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 Progress Test 2 (Units 3-4)
Choose the correct answer. Put the verbs in b r a c k e t s into the
c o r r e c t infinitive form o r t h e - i n g form.

1 'What are your plans for the summer?' 15 They managed (open) the door.
'I with my cousins in the country.' 16 The boys were too tired (play) football.
A will have stayed B will stay 17 You must (listen) carefully.
C am going to stay 18 I fancy (go) to a nightclub later tonight.
2 'Did you see Jason yesterday?' 19 (walk) is a good form of exercise.
'No, but I him this evening.' 20 I went to the post office (buy) some
A will probably see B will have seen stamps.
C will have been seeing 21 Penny mentioned (go) to the cinema
at the weekend.
3 'Are you ready to go?'
22 You had better (phone) your parents now.
'Yes. I in a few minutes.'
23 There's no point in (complain) about it.
A will be leaving B am leaving C will leave
24 They ran outside only (find) that
4 'What are you thinking about?' the car had gone.
'My holiday. This time next week I in the 25 I haven't decided where (put) the
Seychelles.' picture yet.
A will be relaxing B will relax C am relaxing 26 They usually go (shop) on Fridays.
5 'I would like for a picnic tomorrow.' 27 She advised us (speak) to the boss.
'That's a good idea.' 28 Joe went to work without (have)
A going B go C to go breakfast this morning.
6 'Please knock before the room.' 29 He wants to know how (build) a wall.
'I will.' 30 My parents let me (have) a party for
A to enter B entering C enter my friends.
31 They are glad (be) home again.
7 'You had better your homework before dinner.'
32 Jim would like (start) his own business.
'Okay. I've almost finished it.'
A finish B to finish C finishing
8 'Where have you been?' C o m p l e t e e a c h s e n t e n c e w i t h t w o t o five
'I went to the bank some money.' words, including the word in bold.
A getting B to get C get
9 'How long has Sarah worked for that company?' 33 Playing football near the road is dangerous.
'She there for two years by the end of this to It is
month.' football near the road.
A has been working B will work 34 This coat is too small for me to wear.
C will have been working enough This coat
10 'I saw the lightning the tree last night.' for me to wear.
'Yes, it was a terrible storm, wasn't it?' 35 The exercise is so difficult that I can't do it.
too The exercise is to do.
A hitting B to hit C hit
36 The man made us tidy the garden.
11 Tm exhausted.' made We
'You'll soon get used to long hours.' the garden by the man.
A have worked B working C work 37 Talking is not allowed during the exam.
12 'The children's party finishes at 6 o'clock.' talk Nobody
'Okay. I them up on my way home.' during the exam.
A will be picking B will pick C pick 38 The house needs tidying.
tidied The house needs
13 'I listen the radio every morning.'
39 Saving some money for the future is useful.
'Do you? I read the newspaper.'
to It is
A in B at C to
some money for the future.
14 'How do I get to the ice-rink from here?' 40 The teacher made them do the exercise again,
'Get a number 7 bus. It will take you there.' made They the
A on B from C in exercise again by the teacher.

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 Progress Test 3 (Units 5 - 6 ;
Choose the correct answer. R e w r i t e t h e s e n t e n c e s i n t h e passive.

1 They have got a huge house. They be rich. 20 Did Molly paint this picture?
A needn't B can C must
21 They didn't buy that house.
2 you open the window, please?
A Shall B Can C Must
22 Sophie has made all of these cakes.
3 The new stadium last month by the mayor.
A was opened B is opened C is opening 23 Must you write those letters tonight?
4 Jim has applied a new job.
A for B to C from 24 I felt as though someone was watching me.

5 They are giving a CD with that magazine

25 Did someone send you a parcel?
this month.
A away B off C back
26 People say that he is very rich.
6 You walk on the grass in the park.
A needn't B must C mustn't 27 We won't tidy the garden this afternoon.
7 They teased Colin his new haircut.
A of B for C about 28 Cathy had bought a present for Mike.

8 Your report must by Friday evening. 29 Have you cut the grass yet?
A have finished B being finished
C be finished
9 They have given me a lift home, but they
Complete e a c h s e n t e n c e w i t h t w o t o five
did.
words, including the word in bold.
A should B needn't C must
10 The windows once a month. 30 You aren't allowed to open this envelope,
A clean B are cleaned mustn't You this envelope.
C are being cleaned 31 Perhaps Jane has gone out.
11 The fire went very quickly last night. may Jane out.
A after B out C off 32, Yesterday, we elected the new chairman.
was The new chairman
12 Tom run very fast when he was twenty.
yesterday.
A can't B could C can
33 Tom wrote the poem which won the competition,
13 The bills by Friday. by The poem which won the competition
A will have been paid B are paid Tom.
C are being paid 34 I advise you to go to bed early tonight.
14 My teeth by the dentist tomorrow. should You
A are being checked B are checked early tonight.
C will have checked 35 They will fire you if you continue to come in late,
be You
[ 15 I tidy my room today. My mother said so.
if you continue to come in late.
A can B must C have to
36 Eric doesn't like people pointing at him.
16 you help me with the cooking, please? being Eric pointed at.
A Should B Shall C Will 37 It's possible that they left early this morning,
17 I insist on my money immediately. could They
A to be refunded B be refunded this morning.
C being refunded 38 I lost my keys while I was shopping.
were My keys
18 We were surprised his reaction to the news.
while I was shopping.
A of B at C for
39 It isn't necessary for you to work late tonight,
19 The test papers now. have You late tonight.
A were handed out B are being handed out 40 She covered the cake with icing.
C is handed out with The cake icing.

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 Progress Test 4 (Units 7-8)
Choose the correct answer. Underline the correct word(s).

1 'Do you like my new jacket?' 15 I will have made the coffee by the time/no sooner
'Yes. It's very similar mine, actually.' you've cleared the table.
A at B with C to 16 A lot of snow fell by/during the night.
2 'Can I go to the park?' 17 She called me as soon as/until she got back.
'You can't go you have done your home- 18 He phoned to/so that ask me a question.
work.' 19 They ran in order not to/in case miss the bus.
A while B until C after 20 We took our umbrellas so that/in case it rained.
3 'I depend public transport to get to work.' 21 They will be in the meeting before/until three o'clock.
'You ought to save up and buy a car.' 22 You must be back by/until nine o'clock tonight.
A on B to C in 23 They opened the window to/for let in some fresh air.
4 'You had better to John this week.' 24 It started to rain as/during they were walking home.
'I've already written him a letter.' 25 They spoke quietly so as not to/in case disturb us.
A write B wrote C to write 26 Check your work carefully before/ago you hand it in.
27 She is training a lot so as to/so that she can win the
5 'Did you enjoy your stay in the hotel?'
competition.
'Yes. They were friendly people that we felt
28 We went to the cafe to/for a cup of coffee.
very welcome.'
A such a B so C such 29 I can't go out as long as/unless I ask my mum first.
30 I'll make dinner providing/supposing you do the
6 'If I enough time, I would visit you every day.'
washing-up.
'Don't worry. Once a week is enough.'
A have B had C have had
7 ' you are tired, I'll wash the dishes.' Rewrite the sentences using the word(s)
'Thank you.' in brackets.
A Because of B Since C Due to
8 'Paul is ill at the moment.' 31 She got up early because it was a beautiful day.
'Yes. He's suffering a very bad cold.' (since)
A of B for C from
32 Were I you, I would ask for some help, (if)
9 'I got lost on the way to the theatre.'
'If you had taken the map, you lost.'
33 She laughed because the joke was funny, (as)
A wouldn't have got B won't get
C wouldn't get
34 He was shy and, as a result, he didn't make friends
10 'Do you like your new job?'
easily, (as)
'Yes. I'm enjoying it it is very tiring.'
A whereas B even though
35 If you don't call me, I'll get the bus home, (unless)
C despite
11 'Let's have pizza for lunch.' 36 It was very cold, so they stayed indoors, (because)
'Actually, I would rather a hamburger.'
A had B to have C have
37 He was late, therefore he didn't have time for break-
12 'I can't find my history textbook.' fast, (the reason why)
'I'll help you look it.'
A for B to C after 38 He couldn't go to work because he was ill. (due to)
13 'What are you doing tonight?'
'I don't know. I can't make my mind!' 39 Had he not been late, he would have heard the
A up B out C in news, (if)
14 'Suppose you a million pounds, what would
you do with it?' 40 She was tired, so she went to bed early, (the reason
Td spend it all!' for)
A win B won C had won

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 Progress Test 5 (Units 9-10)
Choose the correct answer. Change f r o m direct into reported speech.

1 She him that she would be late. 21 Mike said to me, Tm going to a party tonight.'
A tells B said C told
2 He ran the thieves, but they got away. 22 'Are you busy right now?' Chris asked Terry.
A after B across C away
23 'Put your hand down,' the teacher said to John.
3 Excuse me, could you me the way to the
bank, please? 24 'Don't move!' the police officer said.
A tell B told C say
4 I can't decide which outfit to wear. 25 Gillian said, 'Let's go for a walk.'
A from B of C on
5 They to hit us if we didn't give them the 26 'Give me the box, please,' Alison said to the girl.
money.
A offered B threatened C suggested 27 Barbara said, 'I've booked a table at the restaurant.'

6 This is the man car was stolen last week. 28 'Why are you hiding?' the old woman asked her.
A which B who C whose
7 I good morning to him, but he ignored me. 29 Lisa said, 'Shall we go out tonight?'
A say B said C told
30 'Please, please let me go,' he said to them.
8 My pen has run ink, so I can't finish this letter.
A away B into C out of
9 If we can't find a hotel, I'm sure Bill will put us
A out B up C down Complete e a c h s e n t e n c e w i t h t w o t o five
words, including the word in bold.
10 Mark put some good ideas at today's
meeting.
31 'I feel very ill,' he said to her.
A up B back C forward
complained He very ill.
11 She was astonished the number of presents 32 The woman sold me the car. She was very helpful.
she received. who The
A about B at C with the car was very helpful.
12 He for breaking the window. 33 'I'll punish you if you misbehave again,' she told me.
A admitted B apologised C accused threatened She
if I misbehaved again.
13 The table he bought had been damaged.
34 London is the city he was brought up in.
A who B where C that
where London is
14 He asked her she had any experience in brought up.
banking. 35 'You took my best dress!' she said to her sister.
A why B that C if of She
15 The security guards prevented us entering her best dress.
the building. 36 This is Michael. His parents run a hotel.
A from B to C of whose This is Michael
a hotel.
16 She that he was always taking her things. 37 'Don't forget to take your keys,' Mum said to me.
A complained B denied C boasted reminded Mum
17 The girl lives next door wants to be a singer. my keys.
A which B who C where 38 He can't swim. This explains why he is scared of water,
18 The reason he left is that he felt ill. which He can't swim,
A why B who C when scared of water.
39 'Let's go for a walk,' he said.
19 I haven't heard Katie since she moved away. going He for a walk .
A of B to C from 40 This is the book. My friend wants to borrow it.
20 This record reminds me my youth. that This is
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 Progress Test 6 (Units 11-12)
Choose the correct answer. Underline the correct word.

1 Tomorrow's game is very important.' 16 My hair is/are too long. I must have it cut as soon
'I know. The team training hard at the moment.' as possible.
A were B is C was 17 My shoes is/are falling apart.
2 'I thought you didn't have any money.' 18 These scissors is/are broken.
'Actually, I found money in my jacket pocket.' 19 Claire speaks —/the Russian very well. She has been
A some B an C a studying it for six years.
3 'I don't like to rely other people.' 20 Kate's earrings is/are beautiful. They were given to
'No. It's important to be independent.' her by her sister.
A to B on C at 21 My best trousers is/are in the wash.
22 Peter hasn't been to the/— bank yet.
4 'Why have you taken a second job?'
'I need the money. I've fallen with my 23 The police is/are questioning the suspect at the
mortgage payments.' moment.
A out B for C behind 24 The stairs is/are slippery because they have just
been mopped.
5 That was a wonderful meal.'
25 Bob went to the/— Rome last month. He liked it
'Yes. I'm impressed the quality of the food
because it is an amazing city.
in this restaurant.'
26 Would you like a/— sandwich?
A about B of C by
27 A/The nearest bus stop is at the end of the street.
6 'Do you like these trousers?' 28 She has just bought a/an amazing outfit. It must
'No. I prefer the black ' have cost her a fortune.
A one B ones C an
29 I need a book about the/— animals.
7 'I don't like the shed in our garden.' 30 The/— moon is very bright tonight. You don't need to
'Why don't you it taken down?' take a torch with you.
A having B had C have
8 'Where would you like to go on holiday?'
'I would love to go to Egypt.' Rewrite the sentences using
A the B a C - 'have something done'.
9 'Your hair is too long.'
'I know. I it cut tomorrow.' 31 Jim's dog has been treated for fleas.
A will be having B am having C have
10 'John is recovering from his injuries.' 32 Sarah's clothes have been mended.
'Yes. I went to hospital to visit him yesterday.'
A a B - C the 33 Helen's wedding dress will be made by a famous
11 'Why are you so late?' designer.
'I was helping my brother to set his tent in
the garden.' 34 The Browns' new furniture is being delivered this
A out B up C back afternoon.

12 'I'm fed up my job.'

35 Tom's computer has just been repaired.
'Why don't you find something else, then?'
A of B with C for
36 Sam's teeth are checked twice a year.
13 'You are good friends with Sue, aren't you?'
'Oh, yes. We've never fallen about anything.'
37 My hair is cut every five weeks.
A out B in with C for
14 'Yellow my favourite colour.' 38 Jason's house will be painted next week.
'I prefer blue.'
A is B are C were 39 Caroline's book was published last year.
15 'I'm thinking of a new bath installed.'
'That's a good idea.' 40 Tina's car is being serviced at the moment.
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 Progress Test 7 (Units 13-14)
Put the adjectives in brackets into the
Choose the correct answer. comparative or superlative form, adding
any necessary words.

1 By the time they came, was too late to go out. 21 Belgium is one of (small)
A they B it C there countries in Europe.
2 The pillows on my bed are very 22 Call me if you need any
A soft B softly C softer (far) assistance, won't you?
23 I'm laughing because Joe has just told me
3 He wrote out a cheque £200. (funny) joke I've ever heard.
A to B of C for 24 That was by far (good)
4 Have you seen wallet? I can't find it film I've ever seen.
anywhere. 25 My sister is (young) me.
A your B my C our 26 I think rock music is much
5 She is always jealous other people. (good) pop music.
A to B of C for 27 That was (boring)
lecture we've ever been to.
6 The ball hit me in eye.
28 Julie is a lot (clever)
A my B the C one
Susan.
7 I woke up so late that I had time for break- 29 Is this dress (pretty)
fast. the other one?
A harder B hard C hardly 30 This book is far
8 David is tall as his father. (interesting) the other one.
A much B a lot C as
9 I wore the clothes I could find.
A smart B smarter C smartest C o m p l e t e e a c h s e n t e n c e w i t h t w o t o five
words, including the word in bold.
10 I'm standing the manager while she is
away.
31 James is taller than Anthony.
A up to B for C in for
as Anthony James.
11 Jane is much than her sister. 32 Kate likes chocolate. John likes chocolate, too.
A pretty B prettier C prettiest and Both
12 My house is very the post office. chocolate.
A near B nearly C nearest 33 Sam has written the same number of letters as Alan,
many Sam has written
13 , we heard a loud noise.
Alan.
A Sudden B Suddenly
34 Colin is more friendly than Steve.
C More suddenly
less Steve
14 James takes his father in looks. Colin.
A after B down C off 35 I've never heard such a silly story.
15 There is a big difference independence and the That's
selfishness. I've ever heard.
A about B of C between 36 She answered the phone nervously when it rang,
nervous She answered the phone
16 The bicycles are in the garden, where they when it rang.
left them. 37 I've never met such an independent girl.
A boys B boy's C boys'
the She's
17 She took sewing in order to keep busy. I've ever met.
A down B up C off 38 Can't you shout any louder than that?
18 He made this table loudest Is that
A herself B himself C itself you can shout?
39 As we got closer, we got more scared.
19 James is very the The closer we got,
A clever B cleverly C cleverest we got.
20 is someone at the door. 40 Sue doesn't go to school. Lee doesn't, either.
A It B He C There nor Neither Sue to school.

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 Progress Test 8 (Units 15-16)
Write questions to w h i c h the words in
Choose the correct answer. bold are the answers.

1 She's a very clever woman ? 21 Paul is riding a bicycle.

A is she B isn't she C didn't she
22 Paul is riding a bicycle.
2 The men were walking the street.
A along B towards C over
23 Stuart goes to the dentist's once a year.
3 She was very excited her birthday party.
A about B with C for 24 Jack stayed at Susan's house.
4 We all like chocolate David, who hates it.
A although B but C apart from 25 She is writing a letter to her cousin.

5 I turned the volume to hear my favourite 26 I am writing to my cousin because it's her birthday.
song.
A on B up C down 27 Katie is going to work.
6 you finished that report yet?
A Didn't B Haven't C Hasn't 28 He has been working here for a few weeks.

7 We were disappointed the hotel. It wasn't

29 That dress cost less than £30.
very nice.
A for B about C with
30 He went home by bus.
8 He was offered a job in America, but he turned it

A down B up C off
Link the sentences using the correct
9 is Claire talking to?
word(s) in brackets.
A What B Who C Whose
10 I have got an interview Monday afternoon. 31 Jack likes football. Terry likes basketball, (too/ where-
A at B on C in as)
11 Being a parent calls a lot of patience.
A in B for C out 32 Computers are very useful. You can store a lot of
information on them, (for example/whereas)
12 do you go to the cinema?
A How often B How long C How many 33 She wore a coat. It was warm outside, (and/even
13 I was conscious somebody following me. though)
A with B of C for
34 I studied hard. I wanted to pass the exam, (because/in
14 The clothes are the washing machine.
addition)
A in B at C under
15 I will call at the chemist's on my way home. 35 He locked the doors. He didn't want to be burgled,
A in B out C over (on the other hand/since)
16 You haven't seen Paul today, ?
36 I love tea. Sarah loves coffee, (too/whereas)
A have you B haven't you C did you
17 There was no connection the two robberies. 37 I had a shower. I went to bed. (but/then)
A of B with C between
18 I went to the doctor's I felt ill. 38 He didn't have much money. He bought me a present,
A due to B so C because (because/although)
19 Tony made the lunch I cut the grass.
39 Simon is tired. He is ill. (however/as well as)
A while B when C afterwards
20 Dogs are very loyal pets they can guard 40 We all had a lovely time. Peter was in a bad mood,
your property. (whereas/apart from)
A Because B What is more C Even though

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