Progress_test Intermediate Level_IELTS

(taken from Mindset Lv 2 unit 1-4)

A. Vocabulary: 10 (10 pts)

No Questions Unit Skills

1 “spending much more than is necessary 1 the man-made buildings

or wise” is the definition of environment vocabulary
a. substandard
b. extravagant
c. parsimonious
d. lavish

2 “a small house or cottage that is either 1 the man-made buildings

single-story or has a second story built environment vocabulary
into a sloping roof” is the definition of
a. multistory
b. condo
c. bungalow
d. townhome

3. “float like a butterfly” is the definition of 2 leisure and sports

a. grace and agility recreation vocabulary
b. inspire and full of passion
c. tender and humble
d. nimble and active

4 “the ability to continue trying to do 2 leisure and sports

something, although it is very difficult” recreation vocabulary
is the definition of
a. reluctance
b. determination
c. sluggish
d. plodding

5 Those words below are the similar word 3 the news and news
for ‘popular’, except for media vocabulary
a. voguish
b. commercial
c. well-known
d. obscure

6 Those words below are the similar word 3 the news and news
for ‘reveal’, except for media vocabulary
a. uncover
b. divulge
c. conceal
d. vouchsafe
 7 Those words below are the similar word 3 the news and news
for ‘important’, except for media vocabulary
a. predominant
b. irrelevant
c. indispensable
d. paramount

Number 8-10
Match the words with the picture below
Options:
a. bridge
b. north
c. church
d. pond
e. east
f. west
g. residential area
h. farm
i. skyscraper
j. river
k. fields
l. hills
m. motorway
n. south
o. stadium
p. windmill

8 What is the best option for the picture 4 travel and maps
number 1? transport vocabulary
(o. stadium)

9 What is the best option for the picture 4 travel and maps
number 2? transport vocabulary
(p. windmill)

10 What is the best option for the picture 4 travel and maps
number 3? transport vocabulary
(g. skyscraper)

B. Grammar: 10 (10 pts)

No Questions Unit Skills

Number 1-2
Complete the sentences using the word in brackets and the correct form of the
present continuous or the present simple.

1 Currently, my mum _______ (work) 1 the man-made Present simple and

in the study. is working environment present continuous
2 What is that going to be? They 1 the man-made Present simple and
_______ (build) a new environment present continuous
accommodation
block for students. are building

Number 3-6
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of an adjective
or adverb from these words:
cold, far, gracefully, interesting, often, old, slow, successful, well

3 In the triathlon he swam much 2 leisure and Comparatives

_______ than he cycled. slower/ recreation
more slowly

4 In the ski-jumping event, participants 2 leisure and Comparatives

were required to go much recreation
_______ than ever before. further/
farther

5 Generally, countries with a _______ 2 leisure and Comparatives

climate are ______ in the Winter recreation
Olympics. colder; more successful

6 Spectators found this ice-hockey 2 leisure and Comparatives

game ….. than the last one. more recreation
interesting

Number 7-8
Complete these headlines with the verb in brackets in one of these passive forms.
past simple, present continuous, present perfect, present simple

7 Holidays _____ (ruin) by air strikes. 3 the news and past simple, present
are ruined (present perfect) media continuous, present
perfect, present
simple

8 The launch of London's night tube 3 the news and past simple, present
_______ (delay) until further notice. media continuous, present
has been delayed (present perfect) / is perfect, present
delayed (present simple) simple

Number 9-10
Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets in the correct form of either the
present perfect simple, past simple, or present perfect continuous

9 I'm so tired. I ______ (travel) all day. 4 travel and transport present perfect
have/ 've been travelling simple, past simple,
or present perfect
continuous
 10 I ________ (get up) early this 4 travel and transport present perfect
morning to avoid the crowds. simple, past simple,
got up or present perfect
continuous

C. Reading: 10 (10 pts)

No Questions Unit Skills

Complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage
for each answer.
The text is for number 1-2
Although the inside of the house is very European, the outside is very Californian, with
palm trees and water. Hearst loved trees and 70,000 were planted on the property during his
lifetime. The castle was also home to the world's largest private zoo, holding animals from
every continent. Although the zoo is now closed, zebras can still be seen on the hillside.

1 Hearst took animals from _______ 1 the man-made answer the questions
for his private zoo. environment with no more than
(every continent) two words

2 Although the zoo is now closed, 1 the man-made answer the questions
______ still walk about the hillside. environment with no more than
(zebra) two words

The text is for number 3-5. Choose TWO letters, A-D.

Serena Williams has dominated women’s professional tennis since the late 1990s, when she
and her sister, Venus, became global tennis superstars. Serena in particular has become
known for her determination, powerful game, and unique fashion sense.
Serena was born on 26 September 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. When she was just a baby,
her family moved to California, and it was there she started playing tennis at the age of
four. She was coached by her father, Richard Williams, until she was 12. Although Mr
Williams was determined that his daughters would succeed in the tennis world, he was also
focused on
giving them a good education.
In fact, whilst they were training to be tennis stars, he also took responsibility for their
home-schooling.
Serena is so successful on the tennis court because of her rapid movement, speed of thought
and powerful shots. Indeed, whilst she was playing a match in the 2013 Australian Open,
Serena hit a serve* at a speed of just under 207 km per hour, the third fastest recorded
among female players. This powerful serve helps put her opponents under pressure from
the very start of the game.
During her career, she has won 56 singles championships, 22 doubles championships and
was a good medalist at the 2000, 2008, and 2012 Olympics.

3 According to the writer, Serena has 2 leisure and answer the questions
become so famous because ... recreation by choosing two
A she is aggressive. options
B she has a strong tennis game.
 C she is very good at fashion.
D she has self-belief.

4 During Serena's upbringing, what did 2 leisure and answer the questions
her father consider to be important? recreation by choosing two
A staying at home options
B tennis training
C her studies
D training her to be a star

5 Her tennis game is so successful 2 leisure and answer the questions

because ... recreation by choosing two
A she thinks quickly. options
B she can hit the ball hard.
C she is the third fastest player in the
world.
D her opponents are nervous of her.

This text is for number 6-8.

Read extracts taken from various news reports.
Then match the extracts with the words below.
account, cause and effect, description, opinion, reaction, summary

6 Overall, last year was a very good 3 the news and matching
year for the nation's economy. The media
unemployment rate was down, more
jobs were created, and generally
people felt they had more money to
spend.
(summary)

7 The Queen landed to a red-carpet 3 the news and matching

welcome on Tuesday, as she opened media
her visit to the USA. She was greeted
by hundreds of guests, together with
the President and his family.
(description)

8 A 60-year-old man was arrested 3 the news and matching

today, after he was caught stealing media
from his local shop. According to a
witness, he was wearing black
clothes and a mask during the
robbery.
(account)

Number 9-10
Match the paragraph with the headings below.
List of headings
I Research the culture
ii Use body language
 iii Be flexible and relax
iv The best time of day to be a tourist
v Observe daily life
vi Take photographs
vii Try to speak the language
viii Spend time with the locals

9 It is also a good idea to memorise a 4 travel and transport matching headings

few useful phrases, such as 'please'
and 'thank you'. You should not be
worried about making mistakes, but
try practising the language as much
as possible. Even if your
pronunciation is not perfect, locals
respond better to people who make
an effort. (vii)

10 Travellers often face delays and 4 travel and transport matching headings
cancellations, so it is important that
you do not allow them to ruin your
trip. Also, try not to get frustrated
when you are unable to communicate
with a native. Although you may be
tempted to shout in your mother
tongue in order to be understood, it is
more polite and often more effective
to simply use body language. You
will have a much better trip if you are
prepared for plans to change and you
are able to see the funny side if things
go wrong. (iii)

D. Writing: 1 (5 pts)

No Questions Unit Skills

1 What is the general trend of the 1 the man-made describe a line graph
line? environment
Describe the overview of this line
graph with 50 words.
E. Listening: 10 (10 pts)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TV8SHQCCDyHhlvoadJYNXoulzS9v1T6x?usp=sharing
No Questions Unit Skills

Number 1-4 Look at these notes and think about the kind of information that you will
need for each gap, e.g. an address or telephone number. Then listen to the recording
and complete the notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER.
(Mindset_L2_03.mp3)

1 Address of property __________ 1 the man-made answer the questions

(Churchill Road) environment with no more than
two words

2 Number of bedrooms __________ 1 the man-made answer the questions

(Three/3) environment with no more than
two words

3 Number of Lounges …………… 1 the man-made answer the questions

(Two/2) environment with no more than
two words

4 Access to the _________ through 1 the man-made answer the questions

sun-room door environment with no more than
(Garden) two words

Number 5-10
Listen to the last part of the message and complete the table with the pieces of
equipment. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

(Mindset_L2_06.mp3)

5 Number 1: nets 2 leisure and answer the questions

 recreation with one word only

6 Number 2: balls 2 leisure and answer the questions

recreation with one word only

7 Number 3: mats 2 leisure and answer the questions

recreation with one word only

8 Number 4: bars 2 leisure and answer the questions

recreation with one word only

9 Number 5: bats 2 leisure and answer the questions

recreation with one word only

10 Number 6: bench 2 leisure and answer the questions

recreation with one word only

F. Speaking 1 (5 pts)

No Questions Unit Skills

1 Answer these questions about 1 describe

accommodation and your home accommodation and
town. Reply with THREE hometown using
SENTENCES ONLY for each three sentences only
question.
1 Where do you come from?
2 Are there any special places that
tourists visit in your home town?
3 When is the best time of year to
visit your home town?
4 Why do you like/ don't you like
your home town?
5 Where are you living now - in a
house or an apartment?

42 questions with total score of 50

vocabulary 10 questions (10 points)
grammar 10 questions (10 points)
Reading 10 questions (10 points)
Listening 10 questions (10 points)
writing 1 question (5 points)
speaking 1 question (5 points)

Final score
(vocabulary+grammar+reading+writing+listening+speaking) x 2