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U2 Progress Tests A
U2 Progress Tests A
U2 Progress Tests A
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with one word in each gap. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
1 Hundreds of years ago, travelling by sea was __________ quicker __________ trying to make the same journey
overland.
2 Although riding a camel is nothing __________ as tiring __________ walking, it is still hard work.
3 ___________ longer the journey, __________ more supplies travellers had to take.
4 Steve and Jamie are identical twins. The only way to tell the difference between them is that Steve is __________ taller
than his brother, and his face is a __________ rounder.
5 One of __________ scariest films ever made, Hitchcock’s Psycho is a lot __________ frightening than many modern
horror films, mainly because of its terrifying shower scene.
6 The guitar isn’t __________ difficult to play as many other instruments, which is why it is one of the __________
popular to learn.
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2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives and adverbs in brackets. Add any other
necessary words.
1 Although not _________________________ (famous) as her sister Penélope, Mónica Cruz is also a talented actress.
2 _________________________ (tough) the climb, the less likely it is that the whole team will reach the top.
3 We played a lot _________________________ (well) the other team in the second half.
4 I’m just _________________________ (strong) the boys, but I’m not allowed to play in the school team.
5 The last test was nowhere _________________________ (hard) the previous one.
6 At school, we can dress _________________________ (casually) on Fridays than we do the rest of the week.
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Sorry, I didn’t mean _______________ (upset) you. Will you forgive me?
2 You’d better not _______________ (go) to school today if your stomach is hurting.
3 When Evie opened the front door, she heard people _______________ (talk) in the kitchen.
4 _______________ (do) a part-time job at weekends can be fun.
5 The government should stop people _______________ (ride) electric scooters on the pavement.
6 I’d rather _______________ (have) a salad than a pizza. It’s healthier.
7 As James looked out of the window, he saw four men _______________ (get out) of a car parked outside his house.
8 Don’t forget ___________ (call) your aunt – it’s her birthday!
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4 Match sentences 1–5 with adjectives a–g. There are two extra adjectives.
3 We live in a tiny flat, while Olivia’s got an enormous house with a swimming pool. c eager
4 I didn’t do the right thing, and I feel really bad about that now. d envious
f grateful
g miserable
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5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use an idiom that includes
the word in brackets.
1 I’ve lost my keys and I’m feeling really exasperated. I’ve looked everywhere for them. (tearing)
I’ve lost my keys and I’m ______________________________. I’ve looked everywhere for them.
2 Katie told a lie because she didn’t want to feel embarrassed in front of her friends. (face)
Katie told a lie because she didn’t want to ______________________________ in front of her friends.
3 We all felt very sad when our holiday ended. (dumps)
We all felt ______________________________ when our holiday ended.
4 Adam’s mum is going to be angry when he tells her how many exams he’s failed. (top)
Adam’s mum is going to ______________________________ when he tells her how many exams he’s failed.
5 I was absolutely thrilled when I won the painting competition. (moon)
I was ______________________________ when I won the painting competition.
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6 Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
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Use of English
Dialogue 1
Bella Can we talk about doing the shopping?
Jack Oh! _____
Bella Well, you haven’t, have you? I think it’s probably your turn now.
A You should have said something earlier.
B So, how can we resolve this?
C You must feel that I haven’t bought anything recently.
Dialogue 2
Rick We need to agree on some rules for the flat.
Diana _____
Rick I thought perhaps we could talk about when we can have visitors round.
A Can I have a word with you?
B What did you have in mind?
C I didn’t want to bring it up.
Dialogue 3
Erica What’s up, Ryan?
Ryan _____
A It’s midnight and we aren’t supposed to play loud music after 11.00 p.m.
B You must feel that I’m not helping enough.
C It’s very late and I thought perhaps we could agree on a time.
Dialogue 4
Emily Hello, Charlotte.
Charlotte Hi, Emily. _____
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Translation
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Listening
10 Listen to a conversation between a teen and his older sister. Choose the correct answers.
1 Alex believes that Marcus
A has made a big mistake.
B is in some kind of trouble.
C is about to do something he might regret.
D has stolen some money.
2 At first, Rosie doesn’t think that
A Marcus will get caught by the police.
B the ticket will ever win a big prize.
C Marcus will try to collect the prize money.
D Marcus will get away with his plan.
3 Which of the following is stated as fact, not opinion?
A If you find a lottery ticket, you can claim the prize.
B If your lottery ticket wins, you have about six months to collect the money.
C If you find a lottery ticket, you have to send it to the lottery company.
D If no one claims the prize of a lost ticket, the company gives the money to the finder.
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Reading
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12 Read the task below. Write a for and against essay (200–250 words).
‘People are increasingly looking online for solutions to their medical problems.’
Write an essay in which you offer arguments for and against using the internet in this way. Include the following
information:
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Total: ____ / / 75