Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4A

3 Select the correct alternatives.

Listening
1 Track 3 Listen to six conversations and select the 1 He doesn’t win earn
correct answers: a), b) or c). a very big salary

1 Barbara invites Mike c . 2 She gossips complains

about her boss so much, she ought to get another
to the cinema to a concert for a picnic
work job.
a) b) c)
3 Can you give me a
2 John has to send the job application . head hand
with this report? I’m working
tomorrow on Friday on Monday against for
a) b) c)
the clock.
3 Alice’s grandmother used to be very good at dancing 4 I think I put my
.
foot arm
the twist salsa rock ’n roll in it when I said her flat was really
a) b) c) exhausted tiny.
5 Indian food is not usually my cup of
4 Frank would be a good manager because he’s .
coffee tea,
competitive indecisive hard-working
but this curry is absolutely
a) b) c)
delicious awful.
5 Dave will probably catch the train at . 6 He didn’t forget leave
10a.m. 8.35a.m. 9.15a.m. his homework at home for once. His mum
a) b) c) reminded remembered
6 When is Kate’s birthday? ____ him to take it.
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24th May 25th May 26th May
a) b) c) 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first. Use the word in capitals.
10 1 It isn’t necessary for me to get up early tomorrow.
HAVE
Vocabulary and Grammar I don’t have to get up early tomorrow .
2 That pizza won’t be enough for six people. GOING
2 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the
That pizza .
word in capitals.
3 Tim used to play outside every day when he was
1 Avatar in 3D was the most successful film of the
younger. WOULD
year in 2009. SUCCESS
Tim .
2 These instructions are hopeless. They’re to
4 You should wear a suit for the interview. OUGHT
understand. POSSIBLE
You .
3 He’s travelled a lot and tells stories about
5 He probably won’t travel much in his new job.
his adventures. FASCINATE
UNLIKELY
4 Can we light the fire, please? It’s in here.
He .
FREEZE
6 We hope the business will start making money in
5 He’ll find it hard to work in the banking business. It’s
about six months’ time. NEAR
a world. COMPETE
We hope the business
6 Sophie can never make up her mind about things.
.
She’s so . DECIDE
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 Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4A

5 Choose the correct answers to complete the Reading

sentences: a) or b).
1 She a to start work next Monday. 7 Read the messages and notices and select the
a) ’s going b) will correct answers: a), b) or c).
2 You carry liquids through airport security. David – your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed. Are
a) don’t have to b) mustn’t you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let Mr Bates’
3 I don’t know why she doesn’t travel any more. She secretary know before 12.30.
love going to Asia. 1 The meeting will take place b .
a) used to b) would a) at 2.30
4 Business to improve in the long term. b) later, if David is free
a) won’t b) is unlikely c) before 12.30
5 You really to see them more often. DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEMS ON DISPLAY.
a) ought b) must BROKEN GOODS WILL HAVE TO BE PAID
6 We’ll probably move a week or two. FOR.
a) by b) in
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2 a) You don’t have to
6 Choose the correct answers to complete the text: pay for items you break.
a), b), c) or d).
b) You mustn’t touch the items.
Fly me to the moon!
c) You can touch the broken items on
Where 1 c billionaires going for their holidays
nowadays? Instead of taking luxury cruises or renting display.
private islands, very wealthy people are now quite Sara, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It’s
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choose a trip into space. Space travel companies tonight not tomorrow! If you can’t come, call Mark.
3
Space Adventures and Virgin Galactic 4 He’ll buy your ticket. Chris
now offering a range of space travel experiences,
including a trip to the far side 5 Moon. People who 3 What should Sara do?
choose this trip will take a seven-day flight and travel at
speeds of 17,000 miles an hour. They 6 the Earth a) Tell Mark if she doesn’t want the ticket.
from 250,000 miles away. However, it isn’t enough just b) Call Chris if she can go to the concert.
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a billionaire. You also have to be fit enough to c) Call Mark and tell him the concert is
travel in a spaceship. Candidates for the trip 8 to tomorrow.
train for four months with experienced astronauts
9 Wanted: experienced dog walker (18+) for three dogs.
they are allowed to fly. But why 10 have to
Mon–Fri: 10–11a.m. and 4–5p.m. and occasional
be a billionaire to go to the moon? Because it 11
weekends. Good references required.
100 million US dollars.
4 To apply for the job, you .
1 a) will b) do c) are d) is
a) must have three dogs
2 a) likely b) to c) going to d) likely to
b) don’t have to provide references
3 a) as b) such as c) such d) such like
c) must be over 18 and free at weekends
4 a) are b) will c) are going to d) could
5 a) in a b) of c) of the d) in the Hi George,
6 a) probably see b) will see c) are seeing Going to cinema at 7. Won’t be home until 10. Please
d) do see put dinner in the oven at 9.30. Mandy xx
7 a) be b) been c) to being d) to be 5 a) Mandy won’t be home for dinner.
8 a) will have b) must c) should d) ought b) Mandy wants to eat when she gets home.
9 a) then b) after c) before d) when c) George is meeting Mandy
10 a) you b) do you c) are you d) you will at the cinema.
11 a) cost b) is costing c) will cost d) has cost
10 1st X1 Hockey team – St Kit’s vs Harlington
Saturday – 14.30
The bus leaves at 11.30 prompt.
Bring spare socks and sweatshirts.
Lunch will be provided by St Kit’s at 1p.m.
6 The hockey players .
a) have to take extra clothes and boots
b) don’t have to take food
c) will start the match at 1 o’clock
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Speaking Writing
8 Complete the second sentence so that it means the 10 Write down six more words that can be left out of
same as the first. Use the words in the box. these messages. Contracted forms count as one
word.
things Why don’t we tell me say 1
what you mean is I think we should I’m going to the theatre at 7.30. I’m
1 The way I see it, we don’t have a choice. Do you want to come?
The way I see things , we don’t have a choice. Call me. Sue xxx
2 Can you repeat the last part?
Can you the last part again? 2
3 So you’re saying you don’t love me any more? Tammy, I’m sorry I can’t come
So you don’t love me any more? out for dinner tonight.
4 I suggest we focus on one thing at a time. I’ve got to go to music practice.
focus on one thing at a time. I hope you enjoy the meal.
5 How about if we ask the bank for a loan? I’ll see you later.
we ask the bank for a loan? Martin
6 Do you mean to say that I’m fired?
Do you mean to that I’m fired? 5
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11 Write a covering letter for the job in the
9 Complete the conversation with sentences advertisement. Use the prompts to help you.
a)–f). Write 100–120 words.
A: First of all, I suggest we discuss Nick’s proposal for
the new restaurant Cabin crew wanted for spaceships
B: 1 c Space tourism company requires cabin crew for monthly
A: But didn’t you say that the decision about the trips to the Moon. Applicants should be between 21–26
restaurant was a priority? years old, cheerful, sociable and in good health. They
B: 2 must be free to travel when required. Training will be
A: What exactly do you mean? Why? provided, but experience of working in tourism or
B: 3 catering would be an advantage.
A: I’m not sure I agree, actually. I really feel it’s a very Apply to: Michael Thomas at Space Travel Inc.
good business opportunity. We should discuss it
again with Nick.
Dear Mr Thomas,
B: 4 I am writing to you
A: What?! When?
B: 5
A: So you mean to say you made the decision without
telling me? I thought we were working together! I
resign!
B: 6 I am 25

a) Last night.
b) It’s too late. I told him we weren’t interested in
working with him any more.
c) No, let’s talk about that later. We’ve got more
important things to talk about. If you require
d) That’s fine by me.
e) Did I? Well, I‘ve changed my mind.
f) Well, the way I see it, a restaurant would be too
much work. And it’s a big risk.
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Yours ,

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