5 Progress Test 60 minutes Name Score 100

1 a CD2 10 Listen to an interview with a 3 Complete the words with prefixes.

successful painter, Theresa Garrett. Choose the 1 You’re in danger of over doing the flattery. Just
correct answers.
relax and be natural.
1 When Theresa has a new exhibition she feels … 2 I don’t have much social action at work
a anxious about the public reaction. because we all work on our own.
b critical of the work she has produced. 3 The honey really acts the sourness of the
c disappointed that the paintings are finished. lemon, doesn’t it?
2 Theresa says that being a painter … 4 I was late because I estimated the time it
a is not a well-regarded job. would take to get there.
b involves making sacrifices. 5 The article included a lot of -scientific
c can be a lonely life. research which was completely unreliable.
6 David heard someone on the phone
b Listen to a conversation between two friends
talking about redundancy plans.
about going to university. Choose the correct
answers. (Tim is the second speaker.) 7 The chairs were arranged in a small
-circle facing the teacher.
3 Tim thinks that going to university …
8 We had floor central heating installed
a guarantees you a good job afterwards.
which felt very luxurious.
b enables you to meet a wide variety of people.
c allows you to find out more about yourself. 7

4 What does Tim say about the course he’s going 4 Complete the email with the correct form of the
to do? verb in brackets.
a There will be boring parts to it.
A
b It will be hard work.
c The financial aspect of it is worrying. 8 Hi Suzy
I’m so sorry I forgot 1 to reply (reply) to your
2 CD2 10 Listen to Sarah White giving a talk to
invitation. I hope you had a great party. Actually,
a group of students about her job as an airline
pilot. Fill in the missing information. I’ve had a few things on my mind. Unfortunately,
I didn’t get the grades I wanted, which meant
Sarah’s love of 1 engines 2 (not get) the university place I wanted
led her to become a pilot.
It was while Sarah was either. I really regret 3 (not study) harder
now, but I’ll never forget 4 (have) such
working as a 2
that she decided to a great time at college. I can’t believe I went
change careers. on 5 (go out) even during my exams.
Sarah combined 3 Basically, I mean 6 (go) back to college
and attending classes in this year so I can repeat the exams and hopefully
order to pass her flying go on 7 (do) better next time. Don’t forget
exams. 8 (keep) in touch, Suzy.
Sarah prefers 4 flights. Li x
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Sarah doesn’t get on the plane until 5 before

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take-off. 14
According to Sarah, the factor most likely to cause
a change of plan is 6 .
For safety reasons, the 7 that Sarah has
is different.
Sarah says that during a fl ight, 8 cannot
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5 Choose the two verbs that collocate. 8 Fill in the gaps in these conversations using
1 Ella got /achieved/ applied for a place at college. these words.
2 Jacob spent years doing/going on/gaining evening
look by got not about there
courses at the local college. saying with all mention on
3 Marta has to do/make/come to a decision about
TOM You 1 look shocked, Ann .
what to study at university soon.
ANN I can’t believe you think we shouldn’t teach
4 She gained/got/made a good insight into the
foreign languages in school.
business during her work experience. 2
TOM I’m 3 is there’s little point
5 I need time to decide/say/work out what to do. forcing people until they’re ready.
6 Our students don’t have the opportunity to do/get/ ANN Oh, well, I’m 4 you 5
take work experience. 10 that. But that’s true for everything, not just
languages.
6 Complete these work words/phrases.
SUE The food last night was brilliant.
1 ordinary, not special: r un o f the m ill
ZOE 6 to 7 the wine and
2 be very busy doing something:
the company.
be up to your e i sth 8
SUE company you mean Jack?
3 the sequence of job positions progressing upwards:
ZOE Yes. I think he’s really special, don’t you?
the c l
4 too fixed in one activity: s in a r DAN There’s no point asking John for his opinion.
5 a job where there’s no chance of progressing: He hasn’t got one.
ad -e job MAX Oh, I don’t know 9 that. I think he’s
6 do something as fast as possible, before a certain just a quiet person.
time: a the c DAN If that’s the case, why did he spend two hours
7 having a very important job: h -p telling me about his new dog?
8 having your own business: s -e MAX Ah, you’ve 10 me 11 . Maybe
9 relax and not use much energy: t it e he’s just dull. 10
10 someone who’s good at working with others: a
9 Tick the correct sentences. Change the incorrect
t p 18 ones.
7 Fill in the gaps with a reflexive pronoun. Write – 1 Wouldn’t you prefer working to work in a small
if no word is possible. company?
1 I was occupied – with the children. 2 For the work she does, Nadia feels she is

2 Do you feel at home here? underpaid. ✓

3 I didn’t buy any of the food. I made it all . 3 Rosie and I had offices next door to ourselves.

4 Did you speak to Sam or to his 4 We’re completely snowed on so we need to take

assistant? on extra staff.

5 We had to exert to make conversation 5 It was meant to be a joke – I’m sorry if I offended
with our boring neighbours. you.
6 Prepare for a big surprise! I’ve got 6 Lucy always took her cat with herself when she
something for you both! went away.
7 I like the house but not the location. 7 Adam told lies in a regular basis.
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8 Relax and you’ll feel the tension in your 8 I’ll lie on a beach this time next week. I can’t wait.
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shoulders disappearing. 9 Spending time with her Spanish charming godson

9 Did you put these shelves up ? was a real pleasure for Julia.
10 You must try and concentrate on what 10 I’ll never forget to go on that holiday with you.
we’re discussing. It was perfect.
11 Everybody really enjoyed . 11 The elections are to be on November 6th. 10
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