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Contents
Progress Test 1a (Units 1-3) ....................................................................................................... p. 5
1b (Units 1-3) ...................................................................................................... p. 7
2a (Units 4-6) ....................................................................................................... p. 9
2b (Units 4-6) ...................................................................................................... p. 11
3a (Units 7-9) ....................................................................................................... p. 13
3b (Units 7-9) ...................................................................................................... p. 15
4a (Units 10-12) .................................................................................................. p. 17
4b (Units 10-12) .................................................................................................. p. 19
5a (Units 13-15) .................................................................................................. p. 21
5b (Units 13-15) .................................................................................................. p. 23
6a (Units 16-18) .................................................................................................. p. 25
6b (Units 16-18) .................................................................................................. p. 27
Key to Progress Tests ...................................................................................................................... p. 29

Progress Test 1a (Units 1-3)
NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.

1 Once the fireworks ............ the crowd cheered. 11 The nation was inspired to ............ against their
A transcended C transited aggressors during the revolution.
B ventured D commenced A repel C arrest
B cleanse D avert
2 Sugar is ............ more quickly in hot water than cold.
A dispersed C evaporated 12 The ............ mood at the memorial service was somber.
B dissolved D vaporized A widespread C overall
B broad D thorough
3 Infectious diseases are ............ directly from person to
person. 13 The coroner performed a forensic autopsy to ............ the
A transpired C transmitted identity of the deceased.
B transplanted D transposed A assign C attribute
B allocate D ascertain
4 It was ............ for the speaker to shout at the audience.
A irrelevant C inessential 14 It is said that the auto industry will produce only zero
B inappropriate D impertinent ............ vehicles in the future.
A emission C effusion
5 The body builder ............ his muscles while posing for a
B diffusion D radiation
press shoot.
A contorted C contracted 15 Thousands of people remain in urgent need in the ............
B conflated D contended of the hurricane.
A backlash C response
6 The guests ............ the cocktail hour appetizers served at
B aftermath D repercussion
the banquet.
A ingested C assimilated 16 The pedestrian had a ............ escape when a speeding car
B devoured D absorbed almost hit her.
A narrow C modest
7 It’s always difficult finding a parking ........... downtown.
B minimal D minimalist
A opening C vacancy
B blank D space 17 The women’s group ............ for equal rights.
A prompted C agitated
8 Tipping is considered ............ in certain countries.
B elicited D produced
A a defamation C a denouncement
B a slander D an insult 18 The newspaper was sued for publishing articles ............
defamatory information.
9 The appeals court ............ a lower court ruling.
A attaining C containing
A revoked C overturned
B retaining D obtaining
B annulled D canceled
19 It is ............ for couples to exchange rings at a wedding
10 The corporation was ............ into two components after
ceremony.
the takeover.
A residual C recurring
A divided C divagated
B customary D habitual
B deflected D directed
20 Trees help prevent soil from ............ .
A gliding C wearing
B eroding D corroding
Score:
2 × 20 40
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Progress Test 1a
Grammar

1 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour. 11 “Have you read all the books of the trilogy?”
A is about to be landing C is to landing “Yes, and the second book is ............ interesting than the
B will have been landing D will be landing other two.”
A far more C further
2 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby!
B by far D far too
A will be having C is to having
B is going to have D is on the verge to have 12 Jack ............ about his own problems.
A talks rarely C is rarely talking
3 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointment
B rarely is talking D rarely talks
with the specialist.
A will be waiting C will have been waiting 13 Jamie ............ terrible. She needs to see a doctor.
B am waiting D will wait A is looking C has looked
B will be looking D looks
4 Working with famous musicians ............ the most thrilling
experience in the world. 14 ............ is to design clothes.
A were C are A What Emily does C What does Emily do
B has to be D have been B Emily does what she D What does Emily
5 The number of crimes in the city ............ on the rise this 15 Joe ............ snowboarding every weekend this winter if he
year. could, but now he’s too busy.
A is C there are A used to be going C was used to go
B are D there is B was going D would go
6 The selection committee ............ appoint a new chief of 16 John spent the ............ afternoon working on his research
staff, but has not done so yet. project.
A has been meaning to C has supposed to A all C whole
B is supposed D didn’t mean to B only D most
7 The longer the customer waited to get served ............ she 17 Being a lawyer can be ............ a stressful job.
became. A rather C quite
A the most angry C the angrier B fairly D pretty
B the angry D the angriest
18 The online conference is ............ any minute now.
8 The ballet performers were dancing ............ . A about for a start C to be started
A more elegantly C a lot elegant B about to start D bound to have started
B most elegantly D much elegantly
19 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.
9 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer. A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’s
A like C the same as B twelve hours of D twelve hours
B as D similar as
20 The woman is wearing a colorful ............ scarf.
10 Mortgages are becoming ............ more difficult to obtain. A silk C as silk
A all the all C the all B mostly silky D with silk
B all D all the
Score:
2 × 20 40
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Progress Test 1b (Units 1-3)
NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 The corporation was ............ into two components after 11 Thousands of people remain in urgent need in the ............
the takeover. of the hurricane.
A divided C divagated A backlash C response
B deflected D directed B aftermath D repercussion
2 Infectious diseases are ............ directly from person to 12 The ............ mood at the memorial service was somber.
person. A widespread C overall
A transpired C transmitted B broad D thorough
B transplanted D transposed
13 It was ............ for the speaker to shout at the audience.
3 The guests ............ the cocktail hour appetizers served at A irrelevant C inessential
the banquet. B inappropriate D impertinent
A ingested C assimilated
14 The coroner performed a forensic autopsy to ............ the
B devoured D absorbed
identity of the deceased.
4 The body builder ............ his muscles while posing for a A assign C attribute
press shoot. B allocate D ascertain
A contorted C contracted
15 It’s always difficult finding a parking ............ downtown.
B conflated D contended
A opening C vacancy
5 Once the fireworks ............ the crowd cheered. B blank D space
A transcended C transited
16 It is said that the auto industry will produce only zero
B ventured D commenced
............ vehicles in the future.
6 Tipping is considered ............ in certain countries. A emission C effusion
A a defamation C a denouncement B diffusion D radiation
B a slander D an insult
17 It is ............ for couples to exchange rings at a wedding
7 Sugar is ............ more quickly in hot water than cold. ceremony.
A dispersed C evaporated A residual C recurring
B dissolved D vaporized B customary D habitual
8 The appeals court ............ a lower court ruling. 18 The pedestrian had a ............ escape when a speeding car
A revoked C overturned almost hit her.
B annulled D canceled A narrow C modest
B minimal D minimalist
9 The women’s group ............ for equal rights.
A prompted C agitated 19 Trees help prevent soil from ............ .
B elicited D produced A gliding C wearing
B eroding D corroding
10 The nation was inspired to ............ against their
aggressors during the revolution. 20 The newspaper was sued for publishing articles ............
A repel C arrest defamatory information.
B cleanse D avert A attaining C containing
B retaining D obtaining
Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 1b
Grammar

1 The selection committee ............ appoint a new chief of 11 ............ is to design clothes.
staff, but has not done so yet. A What Emily does C What does Emily do
A has been meaning to C has supposed to B Emily does what she D What does Emily
B is supposed D didn’t mean to
12 The woman is wearing a colorful ............ scarf.
2 Mortgages are becoming ............ more difficult to obtain. A silk C as silk
A all the all C the all B mostly silky D with silk
B all D all the
13 The online conference is ............ any minute now.
3 Jamie ............ terrible. She needs to see a doctor. A about for a start C to be started
A is looking C has looked B about to start D bound to have started
B will be looking D looks
14 John spent the ............ afternoon working on his research
4 Being a lawyer can be ............ a stressful job. project.
A rather C quite A all C whole
B fairly D pretty B only D most
5 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer. 15 Jack ............ about his own problems.
A like C the same as A talks rarely C is rarely talking
B as D similar as B rarely is talking D rarely talks
6 The longer the customer waited to get served ............ she 16 The number of crimes in the city ............ on the rise this
became. year.
A the most angry C the angrier A is C there are
B the angry D the angriest B are D there is
7 Joe ............ snowboarding every weekend this winter if he 17 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.
could, but now he’s too busy. A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’s
A used to be going C was used to go B twelve hours of D twelve hours
B was going D would go
18 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointment
8 Working with famous musicians ............ the most thrilling with the specialist.
experience in the world. A will be waiting C will have been waiting
A were C are B am waiting D will wait
B has to be D have been
19 The ballet performers were dancing ............ .
9 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby! A more elegantly C a lot elegant
A will be having C is to having B most elegantly D much elegantly
B is going to have D is on the verge to have
20 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour.
10 “Have you read all the books of the trilogy?” A is about to be landing C is to landing
“Yes, and the second book is ............ interesting than the B will have been landing D will be landing
other two.”
A far more C further Score:
B by far D far too 2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 Erica was let go because she was ............ late for work. 11 The college admissions committee ............ her permission
A commonly C ordinarily to take a gap year.
B habitually D casually A donated C granted
B inherited D accessed
2 The couple is going to _____on buying a house until the
prices drop. 12 The buyer made an attractive ............ to purchase the
A fend off C push off property.
B hold off D ward off A presumption C suggestion
B proposition D implication
3 The university had a ceremony to honor its most ............
students. 13 No one else is of James’ caliber, he is an ............ member
A encouraging C promising of staff.
B auspicious D potential A indispensable C undeniable
B unquestionable D indisputable
4 It’s not a great job offer, ............ , but there is potential for
promotion and development. 14 The jury was ............ so as not to be influenced by public
A admittedly C marginally opinion.
B reputedly D ostensibly A repossessed C confiscated
B sequestered D expropriated
5 Sara ............ her apartment after her lease expired.
A vacated C vetoed 15 No one knows ............ how much the CEO of the
B invalidated D inveighed company earns.
A precisely C industriously
6 The driver had a head-on collision, but luckily suffered
B punctiliously D meticulously
only ............ injuries.
A trivial C immaterial 16 Coach Moore told the players to ............ the comments
B minor D minute made by the fans of the opposing team.
A cut off C shrug off
7 The student made a few last-minute ............ in blue ink
B cast off D shut off
before handing in his essay.
A amends C apologies 17 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensure the
B excuses D corrections children feel safe.
A sync C tangent
8 Sue had to get up at ............ hour to catch the first train.
B correspondence D tandem
A a warm C an astounding
B an uncanny D an unearthly 18 Although he was considered to be ............ , he managed
to defeat the champion.
9 The temperature in the supermarket must be ............ to
A an intruder C an invader
keep perishable food fresh.
B a violator D an outsider
A unified C uniform
B united D unanimous 19 The peaceful protest was ............ by bursts of violence.
A collapsed C impaired
10 The police investigation has been ............ by a lack of
B marred D decayed
forensic evidence.
A infringed C violated 20 The employees were expected to ............ by the
B transgressed D hindered company’s rules.
A abide C abstain Score:
B abort D abate 2 × 20 40

Progress Test 2a
Grammar

1 “The documents appear ........... . I can’t find them 10 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation, notified
anywhere.” the principal.
“Could you have left them at home?” A not knowing C not known
A misplaced B not to know D who is not on the know
B to have been misplaced
11 You should seriously consider ........... your servers.
C to be misplacing
A upgrading C upgrade
D to have been misplacing
B to upgrade D for upgrading
2 “So what did your lawyer say?”
12 “I tried to reach you this morning, but there was no reply.”
“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have an
“I ............ on my research project.”
extremely strong case.”
A had worked C used to work
A to not take C not to be taking
B was working D was going to work
B not taking D not to take
13 Visitors aren’t allowed ............ this area without special
3 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotes
permission.
consumer awareness.
A to be entering C for entering
A we inform C our informing
B to enter D to have entered
B if we are informing D the informed
14 The vending machine ............ when too many coins are
4 ............ the housework, she set out to cook dinner.
inserted into the slot.
A Having finished C Had she finished
A will malfunction often C often malfunctions
B Her having D She had finished
B malfunctions often D is often malfunctioning
5 She didn’t want to go mountain climbing because she was
15 All flights were canceled ............ the snowstorm.
afraid ______ herself.
A given that C in view of
A to hurt C to be hurt
B the reason for D on account of
B to be hurting D of hurting
16 ............ your own business can be a challenge.
6 We noticed smoke ............ out of the building and
A To be starting C Starting
immediately called the fire department.
B Being started D To start
A to come C come
B coming D to be coming 17 I would just as ............ go without lunch than eat junk
food.
7 ............ buy that antique vase?
A soon C sooner
A Where did ever you C Where did you ever
B soonest D soon so
B Did you ever D Wherever did you
18 He arranged ............ to the bank manager for a loan.
8 “Is that your grandfather jogging?”
A to see and to talk C seeing and talking
“Yes, ............ he’s seventy, he is remarkably fit.”
B to see and talk D see and talk
A as a result of C considering that
B since D due to 19 New banking apps ............ possible for people to pay their
bills online.
9 The ............ for next month is canceled.
A make them C are making
A seminar which planned C seminar which plan
B have been made D have made it
B seminar was planning D seminar planned
20 Our daily routine can become ............ at times.
A overwhelm C overwhelming
B overwhelmed D overwhelmingly
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 The student made a few last-minute ............ in blue ink 11 It’s not a great job offer, ............, but there is potential for
before handing in his essay. promotion and development.
A corrections C apologies A admittedly C marginally
B excuses D amends B reputedly D ostensibly
2 The employees were expected to ............ by the 12 No one else is of James’ caliber, he is an ............ member
company’s rules. of staff.
A abide C abstain A indispensable C undeniable
B abort D abate B unquestionable D indisputable
3 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensure the 13 The university had a ceremony to honor its most ............
children feel safe. students.
A sync C tangent A encouraging C promising
B correspondence D tandem B auspicious D potential
4 The college admissions committee ............ her permission 14 No one knows ............ how much the CEO of the
to take a gap year. company earns.
A donated C granted A precisely C industriously
B inherited D accessed B punctiliously D meticulously
5 The temperature in the supermarket must be ............ to 15 The driver had a head-on collision, but luckily suffered
keep perishable food fresh. only ............ injuries.
A unified C uniform A trivial C immaterial
B united D unanimous B minor D minute
6 Sue had to get up at ............ hour to catch the first train. 16 Coach Moore told the players to ............ the comments
A a warm C an astounding made by the fans of the opposing team.
B an uncanny D an unearthly A cut off C shrug off
B cast off D shut off
7 The couple is going to ............ on buying a house until the
prices drop. 17 The buyer made an attractive ............ to purchase the
A fend off C push off property.
B hold off D ward off A presumption C suggestion
B proposition D implication
8 Erica was let go because she was ............ late for work.
A commonly C ordinarily 18 The peaceful protest was ............ by bursts of violence.
B habitually D casually A collapsed C impaired
B marred D decayed
9 The police investigation has been ............ by a lack of
forensic evidence. 19 The jury was ............ so as not to be influenced by public
A hindered C violated opinion.
B transgressed D infringed A repossessed C confiscated
B sequestered D expropriated
10 Although he was considered to be ............ , he managed
to defeat the champion. 20 Sara ............ her apartment after her lease expired.
A an intruder C an invader A vacated C vetoed
B a violator D an outsider B invalidated D inveighed Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 2b
Grammar

1 We noticed smoke ............ out of the building and 10 Our daily routine can become ............ at times.
immediately called the fire department. A overwhelm C overwhelming
A to come C come B overwhelmed D overwhelmingly
B coming D to be coming
11 ............ buy that antique vase?
2 Visitors aren’t allowed ............ this area without special A Where did ever you C Where did you ever
permission. B Did you ever D Wherever did you
A to be entering C for entering
12 I would just as ............ go without lunch than eat junk
B to enter D to have entered
food.
3 New banking apps ............ possible for people to pay their A soon C sooner
bills online. B soonest D soon so
A make them C are making
13 All flights were cancelled ............ the snowstorm.
B have been made D have made it
A given that C in view of
4 She didn’t want to go mountain climbing because she was B the reason for D on account of
afraid ______ herself.
14 ............ your own business can be a challenge.
A to hurt C to be hurt
A To be starting C Starting
B to be hurting D of hurting
B Being started D To start
5 He arranged ............ to the bank manager for a loan.
15 You should seriously consider ........... your servers.
A to see and to talk C seeing and talking
A upgrading C upgrade
B to see and talk D see and talk
B to upgrade D for upgrading
6 “So what did your lawyer say?”
16 “Is that your grandfather jogging?”
“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have an
“Yes, ............ he’s seventy, he is remarkably fit.”
extremely strong case.”
A as a result of C considering that
A to not take C not to be taking
B since D due to
B not taking D not to take
17 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotes
7 The vending machine ............ when too many coins are
consumer awareness.
inserted into the slot.
A we inform C our informing
A will malfunction often C often malfunctions
B if we are informing D the informed
B malfunctions often D is often malfunctioning
18 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation, notified
8 “The documents appear ........... because I can’t find them
the principal.
anywhere.”
A not knowing C not known
“Could you have left them at home?”
B not to know D who is not on the know
A misplaced
B to have been misplaced 19 The ............ for next month is cancelled.
C to be misplacing A seminar which planned C seminar which plan
D to have been misplacing B seminar was planning D seminar planned
9 ............ the housework, she set out to cook dinner. 20 “I tried to reach you this morning, but there was no reply.”
A Having finished C Had she finished “I ............ on my research project.”
B Her having finished D She had finished A had worked C used to work
B was working D was going to work
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 John couldn’t ............ a good excuse for his tardiness. 12 The farmer is ............ seeds in his field.
A tinker with C toy with A plowing C reaping
B bear with D come up with B sowing D harvesting
2 Many people ............ their property against damage. 13 The star basketball player was ............ on the court,
A assure C endure scoring more points than any other player.
B ensure D insure A unstoppable C unpredictable
B unbreakable D untraceable
3 The professor gave an example to ............ the theory.
A depict C sketch 14 She ............ herself with her colleagues by bringing
B illustrate D design homemade cookies to the office.
A protected C pacified
4 The ............ of the social problem is poverty.
B alleviated D ingratiated
A spore C grain
B root D seed 15 After ............ a medical expert, the patient decided to go
ahead with the operation.
5 Steven was ............ from school for cheating.
A negotiating C debating
A expelled C evicted
B traversing D consulting
B ejected D banished
16 New construction projects must be ............ with federal
6 The famous rapper wore a 24 karat gold ............ around
building codes.
his neck.
A lenient C moldable
A lace C chain
B sociable D compliant
B rope D cord
17 We must ............ this cipher to get the next clue.
7 Skydiving is a ............ experience for most people.
A apprehend C figure
A base C menial
B fathom D decode
B lineal D novel
18 A loose wire in the kitchen caused electrical ............ which
8 Jack is ............ reader of fantasy novels. He has hundreds
resulted in a fire.
of them in his bookcase.
A splashes C flicks
A a potent C a robust
B flashes D sparks
B a stark D an avid
19 The speaker ............ from her prepared speech to make a
9 Having wandered off, the hikers had to ............ their steps
joke.
to find their way back.
A diverged C divaricated
A retrace C reload
B divested D digressed
B restart D replenish
20 The bank teller tried to ............ her mistake by tracking the
10 The man was sentenced to jail for carrying a ............
missing money.
weapon.
A attest C rectify
A concealed C converted
B notify D testify
B clandestine D conspicuous
Score:
11 There are only two baseball cards left like this in existence; 2 × 20 40
their ............ makes them priceless.
A rarity C oddity
B sparsity D peculiarity

Progress Test 3a
Grammar

1 ............ outside for years, the bike’s steel frame was 11 The office secretary had ............ emails to read that it took
starting to rust. her all day.
A Having been kept C Keeping A so lots of C such lots of
B Had been kept D Having kept B so many D lots of
2 All application forms ............ via postal service by the end 12 “Can you wash the car, please?”
of the month. “Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”
A are to send C are to be sent A say C have
B have been sent D are sending B get D let
3 The celebrity didn’t like ............ photographed all the time 13 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company ............
by the paparazzi. merge with it.
A being C to have been A apart from C let alone
B having been D it to being B besides D except for
4 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists. 14 The organization believes ............ creative artists without
A recently found C recently was found censure.
B has recently found D was recently found A in supporting C to be supporting
B to support D with supported
5 This jam is made ............ fresh strawberries and sugar.
A by C with 15 ............ what he may have said, he’s not willing to help us.
B from D for A Even though C But for of
B Although D Regardless of
6 The little boy looks ............ he’s enjoying the animated
movie. 16 When Tom’s computer crashed, ............ by a technician.
A as C exactly like A he had it repaired C he had repaired it
B just as D like B it had had repaired D it had repaired
7 The Clarks have fortified their house with security gates 17 The country is working ............ to attract more foreign
and a burglar alarm, ............ they still live in fear. investment.
A yet C moreover A more hard C hardly
B therefore D furthermore B hard D the harder
8 He is believed ............ to the police regarding the car 18 Human DNA is ............ varied than previously believed.
accident. A far C the most
A to have lied C he lied B by far D far more
B he has lied D to having been lied
19 The ............ at the podium is the guest speaker.
9 They opposed the new labor law ............ that it A man was standing C standing man
discriminates against older employees. B man who stand D man standing
A because of C on the grounds
20 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to lead the
B in view D owing to
company.
10 Jill deliberately kept quiet ............ upset her brother. A impressing C impressionable
A in order not C for not to B impressed D impressive
B so as not to D not to
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 Having wandered off, the hikers had to ............ their steps 11 The speaker ............ from her prepared speech to make a
to find their way back. joke.
A retrace C reload A diverged C divaricated
B restart D replenish B divested D digressed
2 The star basketball player was ............ on the court, 12 The professor gave an example to ............ the theory.
scoring more points than any other player. A depict C sketch
A unstoppable C unpredictable B illustrate D design
B unbreakable D untraceable
13 The famous rapper wore a 24 karat gold ............ around
3 We must ............ this cipher to get the next clue. his neck.
A apprehend C figure A lace C chain
B fathom D decode B rope D cord
4 Skydiving is a ............ experience for most people. 14 Jack is ............ reader of fantasy novels. He has hundreds
A base C menial of them in his bookcase.
B lineal D novel A a potent C a robust
B a stark D an avid
5 The man was sentenced to jail for carrying a ............
weapon. 15 There are only two baseball cards left like this in existence;
A concealed C converted their ............ makes them priceless.
B clandestine D conspicuous A rarity C oddity
B sparsity D peculiarity
6 Steven was ............ from school for cheating.
A expelled C evicted 16 The ............ of the social problem is poverty.
B ejected D banished A spore C grain
B root D seed
7 A loose wire in the kitchen caused electrical ............ which
resulted in a fire. 17 New construction projects must be ............ with federal
A splashes C flicks building codes.
B flashes D sparks A lenient C moldable
B sociable D compliant
8 The bank teller tried to ............ her mistake by tracking the
missing money. 18 The farmer is ............ seeds in his field.
A attest C rectify A plowing C reaping
B notify D testify B sowing D harvesting
9 Many people ............ their property against damage. 19 After ............ a medical expert, the patient decided to go
A assure C endure ahead with the operation.
B ensure D insure A negotiating C debating
B traversing D consulting
10 She ............ herself with her colleagues by bringing
homemade cookies to the office. 20 John couldn’t ............ a good excuse for his tardiness.
A protected C pacified A tinker with C toy with
B alleviated D ingratiated B bear with D come up with
Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 3b
Grammar

1 When Tom’s computer crashed, ............ by a technician. 11 Jill deliberately kept quiet ............ upset her brother.
A he had it repaired C he had repaired it A in order not C for not to
B it had had repaired D it had repaired B so as not to D not to
2 He is believed ............ to the police regarding the car 12 Human DNA is ............ varied than previously believed.
accident. A far C the most
A to have lied C he lied B by far D far more
B he has lied D to having been lied
13 The little boy looks ............ he’s enjoying the animated
3 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company ............ movie.
merge with it. A as C exactly like
A apart from C let alone B just as D like
B besides D except for
14 “Can you wash the car, please?”
4 They opposed the new labor law ............ that it “Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”
discriminates against older employees. A say C have
A because of C on the grounds B get D let
B in view D owing to
15 The celebrity didn’t like ............ photographed all the time
5 This jam is made ............ fresh strawberries and sugar. by the paparazzi.
A by C with A being C to have been
B from D for B having been D it to being
6 The office secretary had ............ emails to read that it took 16 The organization believes ............ creative artists without
her all day. censure.
A so lots of C such lots of A in supporting C to be supporting
B so many D lots of B to support D with supported
7 The country is working ............ to attract more foreign 17 The ............ at the podium is the guest speaker.
investment. A man was standing C standing man
A more hard C hardly B man who stand D man standing
B hard D the harder
18 ............ what he may have said, he’s not willing to help us.
8 ............ outside for years, the bike’s steel frame was A Even though C But for
starting to rust. B Although D Regardless of
A Having been kept C Keeping
19 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists.
B Had been kept D Having kept
A recently found C recently was found
9 The Clarks have fortified their house with security gates B has recently found D was recently found
and a burglar alarm, ............ they still live in fear.
20 All application forms ............ via postal service by the end
A yet C moreover
of the month.
B therefore D furthermore
A are to send C are to be sent
10 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to lead the B have been sent D are sending
company.
A impressing C impressionable
Score:
B impressed D impressive 2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 Climate change is an ............ problem which may result in 11 Anti-wrinkle creams are known to ............ aging skin.
more extreme weather in the coming years. A stimulate C rejuvenate
A invading C enveloping B accelerate D animate
B insidious D invasive
12 The ............ edition of the new PC game is more
2 Someone’s quality of life is often tied to their ............ of expensive than the standard one.
living. A ritzy C posh
A standard C criterion B opulent D deluxe
B benchmark D norm
13 Land needs to be ............ before it can be farmed.
3 The ............ wildfire lasted two days and burned many A spurted C grown
acres of land. B cultivated D sprouted
A destructive C lethal
14 The student’s sentences were ............ so his essay lacked
B mortal D virulent
cohesion.
4 The driver suffered several bone ............ after her A distorted C mangled
accident. B garbled D jumbled
A fringes C fragments
15 The media has been known to ............ stories to attract
B fractures D fractions
readers’ attention.
5 Investing large chunks of funds in the stock market is a A garnish C embellish
risky .......... . B burnish D relish
A bet C danger
16 The biker was ............ in pain after his collision with a car.
B stake D hazard
A crawling C heaving
6 The hospitalized woman seemed to be recovering, but B sliding D writhing
then she ............ and her condition deteriorated.
17 Medieval ............ wore suits of armor in battle to protect
A eclipsed C lapsed
themselves from archers.
B elapsed D relapsed
A nobles C knights
7 Her suitcase was so packed, it was ............ at the seams. B peasants D aristocrats
A overhanging C bulging
18 Jane’s face ............ after getting a skin peeling treatment.
B protruding D obtruding
A blared C glowed
8 Mia pulled an all-nighter studying for her exams and it left B glared D dared
her feeling ............ .
19 The man was arrested after allegedly ............ a fugitive in
A sluggish C static
his home.
B stagnant D still
A spawning C fostering
9 Over the years, numerous book ............ have come to the B harboring D crafting
big screen.
20 It is ............ for consumers to read product reviews before
A adjustments C amendments
shopping online.
B adaptations D alterations
A confidential C beneficial
10 The bank robbery attempt got ............ by security guards. B superficial D influential
A recoiled C toiled
Score:
B coiled D foiled 2 × 20 40

Progress Test 4a
Grammar

1 The dietician warned ............ down on fatty foods. 11 Let’s attend the business conference, ............?
A to cut C her to cut A would we C will we
B that she cuts D her cut B shall we D should we
2 Tom asked me ............ . 12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of the
A why was the manager upset college basketball team.
B why upset the manager was A that he stepped down C to step down
C why the manager was upset B of stepping down D having stepped down
D why the manager was upsetting
13 ............ renting a boat could they get to the other side of
3 No sooner ............ watering the plants than it started the island.
raining. A No sooner C Only by
A he finished C he had been finished B Not only D Not till
B had he finished D he had finished
14 At the end of the presentation, the speaker said he had
4 “Do you agree with the new restrictions?” Philip asked. nothing more ............ .
Philip asked me ............ I agreed with the new restrictions. A to say to C that he said
A why C whether B to be said D to say
B how D what
15 ............ her part-time job, her studies, and volunteering,
5 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presenting Sue has very little time to unwind.
the lecture. A Owing C Apart from
A told to me C said me B If it weren’t for D What with
B told me D to me said
16 We’ve put a ............ amount of time and effort into this
6 Kitesurfing is an exciting sport, ............ it can be project.
dangerous. A consider C considerable
A specifically C besides B considering D considered
B indeed D nevertheless
17 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would have
7 James appears ............ a taste for gourmet cuisine. remained a well-kept secret.
A to have acquired C to acquire A Had it not been C If it weren’t
B he had acquired D he acquired B Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it
8 Professionally ............ , that antique chest of drawers will 18 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.
look almost as good as new! A more so C all the more
A being restored C restoring B some more D so much so
B restored D having restored
19 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she should
9 I can’t believe how much ............ having lost weight. be.
A well he looks C better his looks A as near C next to
B better he looks D he is looking good B nearly D near as
10 It’s vital that she ............ workers’ compensation benefits 20 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should get
on account of her recent injury. legal advice before signing it.
A have received C receives A too good C very good
B receive D will receive B so good D good enough
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 The man was arrested after allegedly ............ a fugitive in 11 The student’s sentences were ............ so his essay lacked
his home. cohesion.
A spawning C fostering A distorted C mangled
B harboring D crafting B garbled D jumbled
2 Someone’s quality of life is often tied to their ............ of 12 The ............ edition of the new PC game is more
living. expensive than the standard one.
A standard C criterion A ritzy C posh
B benchmark D norm B opulent D deluxe
3 Climate change is an ............ problem which may result in 13 The driver suffered several bone ............ after her
more extreme weather in the coming years. accident.
A invading C enveloping A fringes C fragments
B insidious D invasive B fractures D fractions
4 Investing large chunks of funds in the stock market is a 14 Anti-wrinkle creams are known to ............ aging skin.
risky .......... . A stimulate C rejuvenate
A bet C danger B accelerate D animate
B stake D hazard
15 The bank robbery attempt got ............ by security guards.
5 The media has been known to ............ stories to attract A recoiled C toiled
readers’ attention. B coiled D foiled
A garnish C embellish
16 Jane’s face ............ after getting a skin peeling treatment.
B burnish D relish
A blared C glowed
6 Her suitcase was so packed, it was ............ at the seams. B glared D dared
A overhanging C bulging
17 It is ............ for consumers to read product reviews before
B protruding D obtruding
shopping online.
7 Medieval ............ wore suits of armor in battle to protect A confidential C beneficial
themselves from archers. B superficial D influential
A nobles C knights
18 The biker was ............ in pain after his collision with a car.
B peasants D aristocrats
A crawling C heaving
8 Over the years numerous book ............ have come to the B sliding D writhing
big screen.
19 Mia pulled an all-nighter studying for her exams and it left
A adjustments C amendments
her feeling ............ .
B adaptations D alterations
A sluggish C static
9 The ............ wildfire lasted two days and burned many B stagnant D still
acres of land.
20 The hospitalized woman seemed to be recovering, but
A destructive C lethal
then she ............ and her condition deteriorated.
B mortal D virulent
A eclipsed C lapsed
10 Land needs to be ............ before it can be farmed. B elapsed D relapsed
A spurted C grown
Score:
B cultivated D sprouted 2 × 20 40

Progress Test 4b
Grammar

1 I can’t believe how much ............ having lost weight. 11 ............ her part-time job, her studies, and volunteering,
A well he looks C better his looks Sue has very little time to unwind.
B better he looks D he is looking good A Owing C Apart from
B If it weren’t for D What with
2 “Do you agree with the new restrictions?” Philip asked.
Philip asked me ............ I agreed with the new restrictions. 12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of the
A why C whether college basketball team.
B how D what A that he stepped down C to step down
B of stepping down D having stepped down
3 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she should
be. 13 Tom asked me ............ .
A as near C next to A why was the manager upset
B nearly D near as B why upset the manager was
C why the manager was upset
4 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presenting
D why the manager was upsetting
the lecture.
A told to me C said me 14 At the end of the presentation, the speaker said he had
B told me D to me said nothing more ............ .
A to say to C that he said
5 Professionally ............ , that antique chest of drawers will
B to be said D to say
look almost as good as new!
A being restored C restoring 15 Kitesurfing is an exciting sport, ............ it can be dangerous.
B restored D having restored A specifically C besides
B indeed D nevertheless
6 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.
A more so C all the more 16 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should get
B some more D so much so legal advice before signing it.
A too good C very good
7 It’s vital that she ............ workers’ compensation benefits
B so good D good enough
on account of her recent injury.
A have received C receives 17 ............ renting a boat could they get to the other side of
B receive D will receive the island.
A No sooner C Only by
8 James appears ............ a taste for gourmet cuisine.
B Not only D Not till
A to have acquired C to acquire
B he had acquired D he acquired 18 We’ve put a ............ amount of time and effort into this
project.
9 No sooner ............ watering the plants than it started
A consider C considerable
raining.
B considering D considered
A he finished C he had been finished
B had he finished D he had finished 19 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would have
remained a well-kept secret.
10 The dietician warned ............ down on fatty foods.
A Had it not been C If it weren’t
A to cut C her to cut
B Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it
B that she cuts D her cut
20 Let’s attend the business conference, ............?
A would we C will we
B shall we D should we
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 Although the conference was interesting, many considered 11 She was certain that her coworkers were ............ to get
it to be a ............ long. her fired.
A tad C cad A scheming C elaborating
B pad D lad B fabricating D constructing
2 The cranky child let out a ............ scream. 12 She took medicine to treat her ............ cough.
A literal C finicky A perennial C persistent
B formal D shrill B permanent D pervasive
3 He has been ............ as the best player on the team. 13 My friend Michael bears a ............ resemblance to Andy
A attended C addressed Garcia.
B undertook D hailed A striking C disturbing
B stirring D distressing
4 The aid worker was such a ............ spokesperson that
everyone in the audience fed off of his energy. 14 Most people living in ............ urban areas face a lack of
A portly C dynamic economic opportunities.
B durable D stout A deficient C drained
B devoid D deprived
5 Although the restaurant has decent food, it has slow and
............ service. 15 The company’s shareholders have been growing ............
A incisive C incidental with the lack of corporate growth.
B inattentive D incredulous A hyper C twitchy
B impatient D excitable
6 A dietary ............ can lead to heart problems.
A shortage C scarcity 16 Her workout consists of a long ............ walk to burn off
B deficiency D sufficiency calories.
A brief C rapid
7 The mayor’s popularity began to ........... after the scandal.
B brisk D swift
A wither C wane
B shrivel D wilt 17 Dan’s new hybrid car has a top rating for ............
performance.
8 The celebrity resented the reporter’s ............ questions
A all-purpose C versatile
about his personal life.
B elastic D all-round
A intrusive C indigent
B interleaved D intricate 18 Rehearsals help performers ............ their acting skills.
A inflect C perfect
9 He successfully achieved his career goals because he
B project D detect
possessed a fair degree of ............ .
A tenacity C congeniality 19 The refugee sought political ............ after fleeing his
B illustration D epitome country.
A housing C asylum
10 The abandoned vessel had been ............ at sea for days
B accommodations D shelter
before the coast guard spotted it.
A dawdling C lingering 20 His impulsive behavior is ............ of his personality.
B drifting D stumbling A indicative C vindictive
B suggestive D explicative
Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 5a
Grammar

1 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me. 12 Five miles ............ too far for us to walk on foot; let’s take
A would have told C might have been told the bus.
B would be telling D should be telling A is to be C it is
B is D are
2 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office.
A He should arrive C If he should have arrived 13 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ .
B If he had arrived D Should he arrive A be it C it be
B it is D is it
3 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.
A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’t 14 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone from
B If you didn’t D Unless you don’t school.
A with their children having
4 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............ a
B to their children having
math tutor.
C at their children having
A is to hire C had been hiring
D for their children having
B were to hire D is going to hire
15 ............ you start reading this critically acclaimed novel,
5 The content of this website is available to you ............ you
you won’t be able to put it down.
agree to the following terms.
A Until C Once
A unless C otherwise
B While D As
B in case of D on condition that
16 The multinational company hopes ............ in the
6 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .
forthcoming highway project.
A found them nowhere
A of being involved C to involve
B were nowhere to be found
B being involved D to be involved
C not finding them anywhere
D didn’t anywhere find them 17 This is the first high school ............ the award three
consecutive years.
7 Barbara wishes ............ about the change of work schedule.
A having won C that it won
A being notified C to notify
B to have won D it won
B to have been notified D to be notified
18 If only he ............ the job offer. He would have a
8 “Don’t get upset with John; he’s merely doing his job.”
considerable amount of money now.
“I just wish ............ stop complaining all the time.”
A was taking C take
A he’ll C he might
B had taken D would take
B he’d D he can
19 It’s advised that he ............ warm clothing on the hiking
9 He’ll start the presentation as soon as everyone ............
trip.
down.
A wears C is to wear
A sits C sat
B wear D would wear
B is to sit D will sit
20 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately.
10 The college offers online courses, many ............ include
A If it would be C Should it be
career training.
B Was it D Were it
A of who C of which
B of that D of whom Score:
2 × 20 40
11 Did you ............ on your computer by a specialist?
A have new software installed
B get to install new software
C install new software
D have installed new software

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 Although the restaurant has decent food, it has slow and 11 She took medicine to treat her ............ cough.
............ service. A perennial C persistent
A incisive C incidental B permanent D pervasive
B inattentive D incredulous
12 The cranky child let out a ............ scream.
2 He has been ............ as the best player on the team. A literal C finicky
A attended C addressed B formal D shrill
B undertook D hailed
13 The abandoned vessel had been ............ at sea for days
3 Although the conference was interesting, many considered before the coast guard spotted it.
it to be a ............ long. A dawdling C lingering
A tad C cad B drifting D stumbling
B pad D lad
14 The company’s shareholders have been growing ............
4 Most people living in ............ urban areas face a lack of with the lack of corporate growth.
economic opportunities. A hyper C twitchy
A deficient C drained B impatient D excitable
B devoid D deprived
15 My friend Michael bears a ............ resemblance to Andy
5 The mayor’s popularity began to ........... after the scandal. Garcia.
A wither C wane A striking C disturbing
B shrivel D wilt B stirring D distressing
6 She was certain that her coworkers were ............ to get 16 Dan’s new hybrid car has a top rating for ............
her fired. performance.
A scheming C elaborating A all-purpose C versatile
B fabricating D constructing B elastic D all-round
7 Rehearsals help performers ............ their acting skills. 17 The celebrity resented the reporter’s ............ questions
A inflect C perfect about his personal life.
B project D detect A intrusive C indigent
B interleaved D intricate
8 The aid worker was such a ............ spokesperson that
everyone in the audience fed off of his energy. 18 The refugee sought political ............ after fleeing his
A portly C dynamic country.
B durable D stout A housing C asylum
B accommodations D shelter
9 His impulsive behavior is ............ of his personality.
A indicative C vindictive 19 He successfully achieved his career goals because he
B suggestive D explicative possessed a fair degree of ............ .
A tenacity C congeniality
10 Her workout consists of a long ............ walk to burn off
B illustration D epitome
calories.
A brief C rapid 20 A dietary ............ can lead to heart problems.
B brisk D swift A shortage C scarcity
B deficiency D sufficiency
Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 5b
Grammar

1 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately. 11 Five miles ............ too far for us to walk on foot; let’s take
A If it would be C Should it be the bus.
B Was it D Were it A is to be C it is
B is D are
2 The college offers online courses, many ............ include
career training. 12 This is the first high school ............ the award three
A of who C of which consecutive years.
B of that D of whom A having won C that it won
B to have won D it won
3 It’s advised that he ............ warm clothing on the hiking trip.
A wears C is to wear 13 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .
B wear D would wear A found them nowhere
B were nowhere to be found
4 Did you ............ on your computer by a specialist?
C not finding them anywhere
A have new software installed
D didn’t anywhere find them
B get to install new software
C install new software 14 ............ you start reading this critically acclaimed novel,
D have installed new software you won’t be able to put it down.
A Until C Once
5 If only he ............ the job offer. He would have a
B While D As
considerable amount of money now.
A was taking C take 15 He’ll start the presentation as soon as everyone ............
B had taken D would take down.
A sits C sat
6 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone from
B is to sit D will sit
school.
A with their children having 16 Barbara wishes ............ about the change of work schedule.
B to their children having A being notified C to notify
C at their children having B to have been notified D to be notified
D for their children having
17 The content of this website is available to you ............ you
7 The multinational company hopes ............ in the agree to the following terms.
forthcoming highway project. A unless C otherwise
A of being involved C to involve B in case of D on condition that
B being involved D to be involved
18 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.
8 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ . A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’t
A be it C it be B If you didn’t D Unless you don’t
B it is D is it
19 “Don’t get upset with John; he’s merely doing his job.”
9 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office. “I just wish ............ stop complaining all the time.”
A He should arrive C If he should have arrived A he’ll C he might
B If he had arrived D Should he arrive B he’d D he can
10 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............ a 20 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me.
math tutor. A would have told C might have been told
A is to hire C had been hiring B would be telling D should be telling
B were to hire D is going to hire
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 She was knocked ......... after being thrown from a horse. 12 Hope is ......... about punctuality and is never late for work.
A oblivious C unaware A obsessive C passionate
B ignorant D unconscious B enlivened D vigorous
2 Some crops are genetically ......... to have a longer shelf 13 Some skin lesions have ......... shape and color.
life. A a sporadic C an alternating
A modified C specified B an intermittent D an irregular
B diversified D specialized
14 Sam’s job as a miner is considered hard ......... because he
3 Joe has offered to volunteer on ......... occasions. is forced to work underground.
A finite C boundless A drudgery C labor
B eternal D innumerous B chore D exertion
4 Upon ......... severe turbulence, the pilot immediately 15 Vision loss problems may be ......... with corrective eye
climbed to a smooth altitude. surgery.
A encompassing C encircling A opposing C adverse
B encountering D encasing B reversible D contrary
5 The photograph was ......... because the subject moved. 16 She’s planning to study abroad to ......... her educational
A vague C indistinct background.
B blurred D indefinite A endow C endue
B enrich D demand
6 A once shy girl, Gwen ......... into an outspoken leader
during her first year of college. 17 These shipping containers have been stockpiled for
A thrived C blossomed ......... .
B flourished D prospered A exportation C extenuation
B exploitation D extrication
7 The science class ......... a frog to learn anatomy.
A shredded C dissected 18 The old car’s paint was peeling on account of surface ......... .
B chopped D perforated A corrosion C absorption
B erosion D pollination
8 When ......... is high, the cost of living rises.
A suppression C inflation 19 The news channel invited possible ......... among their
B regression D recession viewers to submit an account of what happened in the
explosion.
9 He ......... a great deal of money on a racehorse and lost.
A eyewitnesses C bystanders
A embezzled C wagered
B spectators D observers
B emblazed D pilfered
20 As the taxi drove past him in the rain it ......... him with water.
10 She went to the dentist to whiten her ......... teeth.
A foamed C flossed
A tarnished C flecked
B spattered D sloshed
B tinted D discolored
Score:
11 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known for The 2 × 20 40
Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
A insolvent C prolific
B impoverished D lucrative

Progress Test 6a
Grammar

1 During cross-examination, the prosecutor ............ the 11 Sandra’s obsessed with cleanliness and disinfected her
witness’ testimony by proving that his alibi was phony. house ............ .
A was able to discredit C could discredit A from the top to bottom
B had to have discredited D must have discredited B from top to bottom
C from top to the bottom
2 ............ Randy passed his exam with flying colors came as
D from the top to the bottom
no surprise.
A If only C Given 12 His new race car can reach speeds of 200 miles ............
B That D Since hour.
A one C the
3 “Mark has first-degree burns.”
B an D a
“He ............ worn protective clothing to conduct the
experiment.” 13 That ............ well be a toxic substance, but I can’t tell for
A would have C should have sure.
B must have D had better A can C must
B should D could
4 “You ............ worry; there must be a plausible explanation
for Jane’s unusual behavior.” 14 In my opinion, neither of the proposed ............ likely to
A couldn’t C shouldn’t have to appeal to the student body this year.
B needn’t D haven’t to A curricula is C curriculum is
B curricula D curriculum are
5 His sudden resignation had ............ with company policy.
A nothing to do C any doing 15 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to see cast
B anything to do D not doing in it?
A will remake C were to remake
6 The building project had to be suspended due to the
B were remaking D have remade
severe weather conditions, so I guess it ............ helped.
A must not be C wasn’t to be 16 You will receive an email confirming the reservation
B couldn’t be D can’t have been ............ the deposit has been made.
A once C not before
7 Martha ............ late last night because she was having
B not until D no sooner
dinner with me.
A can’t be working 17 It’s necessary ............ prompt medical treatment.
B mustn’t have been working A him undergoing C he is undergoing
C shouldn’t have worked B he will undergo D that he undergo
D couldn’t have been working
18 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer
8 Phil used way ............ varnish; only one coat is needed to ............ over the last 30 years.
make the wood shine. A has been a steady increase
A too many C too much B steadily has been increasing
B lots of D a lot of C has steadily increased
D steadily increasing
9 “Would you like to see U2 live? I got an extra ticket.”
“............ !” 19 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect its
A I would so C I would ever customers from computer fraud.
B I wouldn’t, would I D Would I ever A obliging C obligatory
B obliged D obligation
10 “I really need ............ sound advice.”
“I’d be glad to help.” 20 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.
A a C little A in general C considered
B some D a few B told D into account
Score:
2 × 20 40

NAME:........................................................................................................... DATE:..............................................
CLASS:.......................................................................................................... SCORE: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary

1 The science class ......... a frog to learn anatomy. 11 These shipping containers have been stockpiled for
A shredded C dissected ......... .
B chopped D perforated A exportation C extenuation
B exploitation D extrication
2 As the taxi drove past him in the rain it ......... him with
water. 12 Hope is ......... about punctuality and is never late for work.
A foamed C flossed A obsessive C passionate
B spattered D sloshed B enlivened D vigorous
3 Joe has offered to volunteer on ......... occasions. 13 A once shy girl, Gwen ......... into an outspoken leader
A finite C boundless during her first year of college.
B eternal D innumerous A thrived C blossomed
B flourished D prospered
4 When ......... is high, the cost of living rises.
A suppression C inflation 14 Sam’s job as a miner is considered hard ......... because he
B regression D recession is forced to work underground.
A drudgery C labor
5 Some skin lesions have ......... shape and color.
B chore D exertion
A a sporadic C an alternating
B an intermittent D an irregular 15 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known for The
Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
6 Some crops are genetically ......... to have a longer shelf
A insolvent C prolific
life.
B impoverished D lucrative
A modified C specified
B diversified D specialized 16 The photograph was ......... because the subject moved.
A vague C indistinct
7 She’s planning to study abroad to ......... her educational
B blurred D indefinite
background.
A endow C endue 17 He ......... a great deal of money on a racehorse and lost.
B enrich D demand A embezzled C wagered
B emblazed D pilfered
8 Vision loss problems may be ......... with corrective eye
surgery. 18 The old car’s paint was peeling on account of surface
A opposing C adverse ......... .
B reversible D contrary A corrosion C absorption
B erosion D pollination
9 She went to the dentist to whiten her ......... teeth.
A tarnished C flecked 19 The news channel invited possible ......... among their viewers
B tinted D discolored to submit an account of what happened in the explosion.
A eyewitnesses C bystanders
10 She was knocked ......... after being thrown from a horse.
B spectators D observers
A oblivious C unaware
B ignorant D unconscious 20 Upon ......... severe turbulence, the pilot immediately
climbed to a smooth altitude.
A encompassing C encircling
B encountering D encasing
Score:
2 × 20 40

Progress Test 6b
Grammar

1 The building project had to be suspended due to the 11 “Would you like to see U2 live? I got an extra ticket.”
severe weather conditions, so I guess it ............ helped. “............ !”
A must not be C wasn’t to be A I would so C I would ever
B couldn’t be D can’t have been B I wouldn’t, would I D Would I ever
2 ............ Randy passed his exam with flying colors came as 12 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.
no surprise. A in general C considered
A If only C Given B told D into account
B That D Since
13 Sandra’s obsessed with cleanliness and disinfected her
3 “I really need ............ sound advice.” house ............ .
“I’d be glad to help.” A from the top to bottom
A a C little B from top to bottom
B some D a few C from top to the bottom
D from the top to the bottom
4 “Mark has first-degree burns.”
“He ............ worn protective clothing to conduct the 14 “You ............ worry; there must be a plausible explanation
experiment.” for Jane’s unusual behavior.”
A would have C should have A couldn’t C shouldn’t have to
B must have D had better B needn’t D haven’t to
5 Phil used way ............ varnish; only one coat is needed to 15 That ............ well be a toxic substance, but I can’t tell for
make the wood shine. sure.
A too many C too much A can C must
B lots of D a lot of B should D could
6 His sudden resignation had ............ with company policy. 16 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer
A nothing to do C any doing ............ over the last 30 years.
B anything to do D not doing A has been a steady increase
B steadily has been increasing
7 You will receive an email confirming the reservation
C has steadily increased
............ the deposit has been made.
D steadily increasing
A once C not before
B not until D no sooner 17 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to see cast
in it?
8 Martha ............ late last night because she was having
A will remake C were to remake
dinner with me.
B were remaking D have remade
A can’t be working
B mustn’t have been working 18 His new race car can reach speeds of 200 miles ............
C shouldn’t have worked hour.
D couldn’t have been working A one C the
B an D a
9 In my opinion, neither of the proposed ............ likely to
appeal to the student body this year. 19 It’s necessary ............ prompt medical treatment.
A curricula is C curriculum is A him undergoing C he is undergoing
B curricula D curriculum are B he will undergo D that he undergo
10 During cross-examination, the prosecutor ............ the 20 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect its
witness’ testimony by proving that his alibi was phony. customers from computer fraud.
A was able to discredit C could discredit A obliging C obligatory
B had to have discredited D must have discredited B obliged D obligation
Score:
2 × 20 40

Key to Progress Tests
◆ Progress Test 1a ◆ Progress Test 3a

Vocabulary Vocabulary
1 D 5 C 9 C 13 D 17 C 1 D 5 A 9 A 13 A 17 D
2 B 6 B 10 A 14 A 18 C 2 D 6 C 10 A 14 D 18 D
3 C 7 D 11 A 15 B 19 B 3 B 7 D 11 A 15 D 19 D
4 B 8 D 12 C 16 A 20 B 4 B 8 D 12 B 16 D 20 C
Grammar Grammar
1 D 5 A 9 B 13 D 17 C 1 A 5 C 9 C 13 C 17 B
2 B 6 A 10 D 14 A 18 B 2 C 6 D 10 B 14 A 18 D
3 C 7 C 11 A 15 D 19 A 3 A 7 A 11 B 15 D 19 D
4 B 8 B 12 D 16 C 20 A 4 D 8 A 12 B 16 A 20 B
◆ Progress Test 1b ◆ Progress Test 3b

1 A 5 D 9 C 13 B 17 B 1 A 5 A 9 D 13 C 17 D
2 C 6 D 10 A 14 D 18 A 2 A 6 A 10 D 14 D 18 B
3 B 7 B 11 B 15 D 19 B 3 D 7 D 11 D 15 A 19 D
4 C 8 C 12 C 16 A 20 C 4 D 8 C 12 B 16 B 20 D
Grammar Grammar
1 A 5 B 9 B 13 B 17 A 1 A 5 C 9 A 13 D 17 D
2 D 6 C 10 A 14 C 18 C 2 A 6 B 10 B 14 B 18 D
3 D 7 D 11 A 15 D 19 B 3 C 7 B 11 B 15 A 19 D
4 C 8 B 12 A 16 A 20 D 4 C 8 A 12 D 16 A 20 C

1 B 5 A 9 C 13 A 17 D 1 D 5 A 9 B 13 B 17 C
2 B 6 B 10 D 14 B 18 D 2 A 6 D 10 D 14 D 18 C
3 C 7 D 11 C 15 A 19 B 3 A 7 C 11 C 15 C 19 B
4 A 8 D 12 B 16 C 20 A 4 B 8 A 12 D 16 D 20 C
Grammar Grammar
1 B 5 D 9 D 13 B 17 A 1 C 5 B 9 B 13 C 17 A
2 D 6 B 10 A 14 C 18 B 2 C 6 D 10 B 14 D 18 C
3 C 7 D 11 A 15 D 19 D 3 B 7 A 11 B 15 D 19 D
4 A 8 C 12 B 16 C 20 C 4 C 8 B 12 B 16 C 20 A

1 A 5 C 9 A 13 C 17 B 1 B 5 C 9 A 13 B 17 C
2 A 6 D 10 D 14 A 18 B 2 A 6 C 10 B 14 C 18 D
3 D 7 B 11 A 15 B 19 B 3 D 7 C 11 D 15 D 19 A
4 C 8 B 12 A 16 C 20 A 4 A 8 B 12 D 16 C 20 D
Grammar Grammar
1 B 5 B 9 A 13 D 17 C 1 B 5 B 9 B 13 C 17 C
2 B 6 D 10 C 14 C 18 A 2 C 6 C 10 C 14 D 18 C
3 D 7 C 11 D 15 A 19 D 3 D 7 B 11 D 15 D 19 A
4 D 8 B 12 A 16 C 20 B 4 B 8 A 12 B 16 A 20 B

Key to Progress Tests

1 A 5 B 9 A 13 A 17 D 1 D 5 B 9 C 13 D 17 A
2 D 6 B 10 B 14 D 18 C 2 A 6 C 10 D 14 C 18 A
3 D 7 C 11 A 15 B 19 C 3 D 7 C 11 C 15 B 19 A
4 C 8 A 12 C 16 B 20 A 4 B 8 C 12 A 16 B 20 B
Grammar Grammar
1 A 5 D 9 A 13 A 17 B 1 A 5 A 9 D 13 D 17 D
2 D 6 A 10 C 14 B 18 B 2 B 6 B 10 B 14 A 18 C
3 C 7 D 11 A 15 C 19 B 3 C 7 D 11 B 15 C 19 B
4 B 8 B 12 B 16 D 20 D 4 B 8 C 12 B 16 A 20 C

1 B 5 C 9 A 13 B 17 A 1 C 5 D 9 D 13 C 17 C
2 D 6 A 10 B 14 B 18 C 2 B 6 A 10 D 14 C 18 A
3 A 7 C 11 C 15 A 19 A 3 D 7 B 11 A 15 C 19 A
4 D 8 C 12 D 16 D 20 B 4 C 8 B 12 A 16 B 20 B
Grammar Grammar
1 D 5 B 9 D 13 A 17 D 1 B 5 C 9 A 13 B 17 C
2 C 6 B 10 B 14 C 18 C 2 B 6 A 10 A 14 B 18 B
3 B 7 D 11 B 15 A 19 B 3 B 7 A 11 D 15 D 19 D
4 A 8 A 12 B 16 D 20 A 4 C 8 D 12 C 16 C 20 B

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2a (Units 4-6) ....................................................................................................... p. 9

2b (Units 4-6) ...................................................................................................... p. 11

3a (Units 7-9) ....................................................................................................... p. 13

3b (Units 7-9) ...................................................................................................... p. 15

4a (Units 10-12) .................................................................................................. p. 17

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5b (Units 13-15) .................................................................................................. p. 23

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6b (Units 16-18) .................................................................................................. p. 27

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