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Starting out Test A
1 Complete this description of Tom. Put one word in
4 Write these dates and numbers as you say them.
each gap.
the ninth of January /
January 9th
is
Tom from Bristol.
January the ninth
Tom 1 fifteen. His 2 is 3rd
1 1st April
May. He 3 got a brother 4
James. Tom and James 5 got a dog and
2 2,457
two cats. Tom 6 play football, but he
can t sing.
3 119
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2 Write sentences. Use the correct form of be and 4 June 23rd
a/an or the plural form of the noun.
There / fifteen / boy in my class.
5 9,270
There are fifteen boys in my class.
1 This / long film.
6 14th December
2 There / thirty / person in my class.
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5 Write these times as you say them.
3 These / small / tomato.
twenty to six
17.40 It s
1 6.15 It s
4 It / cold / day.
2 9.35 It s
3 4.00 It s
5 They / beautiful / woman.
4 21.05 It s
5 19.20 It s
6 There / ten / knife in the drawer.
6 11.45 It s
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Total 30
3 These sentences are all incorrect. Rewrite the
underlined parts.
Emma s
This is Emmas bike.
1 This book is my.
2 Maria is Johns girlfriend.
3 I like yours shoes.
4 Tom don t can play the guitar well.
5 You can speak Italian?
6 Open you a window, please.
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Starting out Test B
1 Complete this description of Jane. Put one word in 4 Write these dates and numbers as you say them.
each gap.
the ninth of January /
January 9th
is
Jane from York.
January the ninth
Jane 1 seventeen. She 2
1 561
got two sisters. She 3 play football, but
she can t swim. Her 4 is 14th June.
2 3rd October
Jane and her sisters 5 got a dog. He s
6
Toby.
3 August 12th
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4 18,601
2 Write sentences. Use the correct form of be and
a/an or the plural form of the noun.
There / fifteen / boy in my class.
5 May 30th
There are fifteen boys in my class.
1 This / short / programme.
6 6,005
2 There / eleven / player in a team. Mark 6
5 Write these times as you say them.
3 These / my / child.
twenty to six
17.40 It s
1 14.25 It s
4 It / silly / job.
2 6.45 It s
3 8.10 It s
5 They / beautiful / baby.
4 20.50 It s
5 16.15 It s
6 There / five / man in my office.
6 13.00 It s
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3 These sentences are all incorrect. Rewrite the
underlined parts.
Emma s
This is Emmas bike.
1 These CDs aren t your.
2 My sister can t to drive.
3 To close the door, please.
4 This is my fathers car.
5 These are Anthony and Ruths keys.
6 We don t have got a computer.
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Test 1A
4 I ve got two neices, but I don t see them very often.
1 Complete this description with the verbs in
brackets in the present simple.
does
She (do) the same things every day. 5 Robert s favourite subject at school is ITC.
My friend Anita
My friend Anita 1 (live) in a very small 6 We learn about acting in our Drame lessons.
flat near the centre of the city. She 2
(listen) to music a lot and she 3 (play) Mark 6
the piano, too. I 4 (not like) the same
4 Tick (') the correct sentences and rewrite the
kind of music as her. Her parents 5 (not
incorrect ones.
like) her music either and they often 6
We sometimes goes on school trips.
(tell) her to stop playing it because it drives them crazy!
We sometimes go on school trips.
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1 Do you have always French on Friday?
2 Write questions in the present simple.
2 We sometimes go other schools for games.
she / work in an office?
Does she work in an office?
3 Lessons always start at 9 am.
1 you / do / homework every day?
4 Daniel does never arrive at school late.
2 they / go to university?
5 Do you watch to TV at school?
3 they / like / ski?
6 Do you always listen to your teachers?
4 she / live near you?
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5 he / play cards with you?
5 Complete the sentences with one of these
adjectives.
6 you / like / live in this city?
privileged funny intelligent sad rich stupid
Mark 6
Dolphins are funny but they re very
intelligent
, too.
3 Tick (') if the underlined words are correct.
Rewrite them if they are incorrect.
1 I m not . I haven t got a lot of money.
How old is your granson?
2 He never smiles or laughs. He seems a bit
grandson
.
3 They live a life of luxury and are very .
1 Belinda s dauchter is now three years old.
4 He s a dog. He s running round in
circles chasing his tail.
2 I always enjoy the Science lessons at school.
5 This person is . She really makes me
laugh.
3 My aunts always buy me really good birthday
6 She goes to university so she s quite .
presents.
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Test 1B
5 I ve got about 30 cousines.
1 Complete this description with the verbs in
brackets in the present simple.
does
He (do) the same things every day. 6 Elaine likes the Mats class.
My friend Paul
My friend Paul 1 (go) to the same Mark 6
school as me, and we 2 (live) in the
4 Tick (') the correct sentences and rewrite the
same part of town. After school, he sometimes
incorrect ones.
3
(come) to my house and we
We sometimes goes on school trips.
4
(watch) TV together. My other school
We sometimes go on school trips.
friends 5 (like) playing video games but
1 Do you always have English on Friday?
Paul 6 (not like) doing that.
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2 We never argues with our teachers.
2 Write questions in the present simple.
3 Lessons always finish on 3.30 pm.
she / work in an office?
Does she work in an office?
4 Do you speak always English in lessons?
1 she / speak / English?
5 What time you usually have lunch?
2 they / live in a big flat?
6 Does your brother play in the football team?
3 you / eat fast food?
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4 you / always / watch football?
5 Complete the sentences with one of these
adjectives.
5 he / read newspapers?
horrible nice happy poor lucky beautiful
6 she / do a lot of exercise?
Dolphins are funny but they re very
intelligent
, too.
Mark 6
1 Some people say black cats are .
2 The house has got a very garden.
3 Tick (') if the underlined words are correct.
Rewrite them if they are incorrect.
3 I don t like coffee  it s !
How old is your granson?
4 They are because the school holidays
grandson
start next week.
5 He isn t a very person. He never
1 I ve got two nephews and I spend a lot of time with
smiles or says hello.
them.
6 My brother wants me to give him some money. He
says he is . I don t believe him.
2 I always enjoy the Gegraphy lessons at school.
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3 My uncels work in a local shop.
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4 History is my favourite subject at school.
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Test 2A
1 Complete this postcard with the verbs in brackets 4 Write questions and answers in the present
in the present continuous. continuous or the present simple.
 re / are visiting you / listen / to the radio?
We some friends.
Are you listening to the radio?
Hi Val,
1
I (have) a really good No, I / read this magazine.
2
time here. The sun No, I m reading this magazine.
(shine) and the place is lovely. At the moment, Sam
1 a you / always / watch / this programme?
3
and I (sit) in a beach
4
caf�. We (wait) for our
b Yes, and I / enjoy / it.
lunch to arrive. Lots of interesting people
5
(walk) by. I must stop
2 a you / work / at the moment?
6
now. The waiter (come)
with our lunch.
b No, I / not do anything.
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3 a you / enjoy your meal?
2 Complete these sentences with one of these
prepositions.
b No, I / not feel very well.
between in under next to on
on
She s working her computer.
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1 The phone is the desk.
5 Complete these sentences with places in a home.
2 There is a bed two wardrobes.
3 There are four people the beach. garden
The house has got a big with trees in it.
4 They are playing the garden.
1 My father has got a where he does
5 My CDs are in a box my bed.
his work at home.
6 Sit me, I want to talk to you.
2 George is in the making the dinner.
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3 Let s go into the and watch
television.
3 Complete these sentences with the correct piece of
4 She grows vegetables in the at the
furniture.
back of her house.
wardrobe desk sofa fridge sink
5 There is a place to put coats in the .
chest of drawers
6 We eat our dinner in the evening at a big table in
desk
She s working at her .
the .
1 You can wash your hands in that .
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2 I often lie on the and read
Total 30
magazines.
3 She s got five dresses she never wears in her
.
4 There are some cold drinks in the .
5 There s a computer and paper on the
.
6 The is full of socks and t-shirts.
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Test 2B
1 Complete this postcard with the verbs in brackets
4 Write questions and answers in the present
in the present continuous.
continuous or the present simple.
 re / are visiting
We some friends.
you / listen / to the radio?
Hi Julia,
Are you listening to the radio?
1
Helen and I (stay) in
No, I / read this magazine.
a very nice flat close to the sea. At the moment,
No, I m reading this magazine.
Helen 2 (stand) on the
1 a you / ever read / this newspaper?
balcony while I 3 (write)
to you. She 4 (look) at
b Yes, I / often look / at the job adverts.
the wonderful view and she 5
(take) some photos. I hope you
2 a you / feel / good when you go to the gym?
6
(not work) too hard!
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b No, I / sometimes get very tired.
2 Complete these sentences with one of the
prepositions.
3 a why / you / go?
between in under next to on
b I / leave because it s late.
on
She s working her computer.
1 The cat is sitting the garden.
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2 Breakfast is the table.
5 Complete these sentences with places in a home.
3 There s a small table two armchairs.
4 Put the bed the wardrobe.
garden
The house has got a big with trees in it.
5  Where are my shoes?  Look the bed!
1 Charles is asleep in his .
6 There are 20 photos the bookcase.
2 There s a shower in the .
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3 We can sit in the sunshine in the .
4 Go down the stairs and into the .
3 Complete these sentences with the correct piece of
furniture.
Then open the front door.
5 Come into the with me while I cook
wardrobe desk sofa fridge sink
the meal.
chest of drawers
6 We hardly ever use the , we usually
desk
She s working at her .
eat in the kitchen.
1 There s some ice cream in the .
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2 I keep my T-shirts in a .
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3 Wash the dishes in the in the
kitchen.
4 It s a big and four people can sit
on it.
5 His suit is hanging in the .
6 Please put those letters on my .
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Test 3A
1 Complete these sentences with the verbs in 3 A tries to make the
brackets in the past simple.
audience laugh.
sat
We (sit) on the floor and
4 A is a continuing drama
ate
our food.
about people s lives.
1 I (drink) my coffee and
5 tells you what is
(leave) the restaurant.
happening in your country and the world.
2 Nick (say) something but I
6 A is made from
(not hear) him.
animated drawings.
3 He (meet) his wife when they Mark 6
(work) for the same company.
4 Write the questions and answers in the past simple.
4 I (run) as fast as I could but I
you / spend a lot of money?
(miss) the bus.
Did you spend a lot of money?
5 She (write) an email and
Yes, I / buy lots of things.
(send) it to all her friends.
Yes, I bought lots of things.
6 I (have) breakfast and then I
1 a you / find your bag?
(go) back to bed.
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b Yes, I / find it in the hall.
2 Write questions in the past simple.
you / buy anything at the shops?
2 a you / win the game?
Did you buy anything at the shops?
1 you / enjoy the film last night?
b No, we / lose 3-0.
2 the plane / arrive on time yesterday?
3 a you / cook a meal last night?
3 be / your parents angry with you?
b No, I / eat in a restaurant.
4 you / have a holiday last year?
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5 Complete these descriptions of films with one of
5 they / visit any museums?
the adjectives.
boring sad exciting romantic scary funny
6 you / make any mistakes?
sad
It was a very story about some very
unlucky people.
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1 It had a very ending. I cried.
3 Complete these sentences with types of TV
2 It was very , and I didn t watch some
programme.
of the really horrible bits.
advertisements
There are lots of
3 It was really , with lots of action and
between programmes.
some great special effects.
1 A contains interviews
4 It was a very film. I laughed from
with famous people.
start to finish.
2 A contains a report on
5 It was a very story about a man and
an important or interesting subject.
woman who fell in love.
6 It was . Nothing interesting happened.
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Test 3B
3 The was very funny.
1 Complete these sentences with the verbs in
brackets in the past simple.
4 My brother enjoys and
sat
We (sit) on the floor and gets very interested in the lives of all the characters.
ate 5 There s a on every
our food.
week that has a lot of football.
1 I (look) for my bag, but I
6 I watched a last night
(not find) it.
because the guest was one of my favourite film stars.
2 We (do) all our work and then we
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(go) home.
3 She (be) very tired when she
4 Write the questions and answers in the past simple.
(arrive) home.
you / spend a lot of money?
4 My brother (play) the piano and my
Did you spend a lot of money?
sister (sing).
Yes, I / buy lots of things.
5 I (try) to win, but I
Yes, I bought lots of things.
(lose) the game.
1 a you / say something?
6 We (see) a very funny film, and we
(laugh) a lot.
b No, I / not speak.
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2 Write questions in the past simple.
2 a you / see Hannah yesterday?
you / buy anything at the shops?
Did you buy anything at the shops?
b No, I / not see her.
1 you / close the door?
3 a Rob / do his homework last night?
2 they / eat all the food?
b Yes, he / do all of it.
3 be / the lesson interesting?
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4 you / finish all your work?
5 Complete these descriptions of films with one of
the adjectives.
5 your parents / go with you?
boring sad exciting romantic scary funny
sad
It was a very story about some very
6 Mike / call last night?
unlucky people.
1 It had a very ending, when the two
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main characters got married.
3 Complete these sentences with types of TV
2 It was . I fell asleep in the middle.
programme.
3 It was a comedy but it wasn t .
advertisements
There are lots of
4 It was . I was frightened.
between programmes.
5 It was very because the main
1 I watch every night to
character died at the end.
find out what happened in the world that day.
6 It was an action film  very !
2 Last night I watched a very interesting
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about life in China.
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Progress Test 1A
1 Read the text and answer the questions. 2 Write a description of a member of your family.
Include:
My name is Kathy. I live in a small village and I go to
" facts about the person, using the present simple
the local school. At school, I really like Maths and
" what the person is doing, using the present continuous
English, but my favourite subject is Drama. I want to
" something that happened to the person in the past,
be an actress when I leave school. At the moment, I m
using the past simple
learning my lines for the play my class is doing at
Use vocabulary from units 1 3, for example, to describe
school. I don t see many plays because there isn t a
the person s home, job, interests, feelings or character.
theatre near my village. I also like lots of different
sports. I think that tennis is great, but I m not very
good at it. I was very happy last week because I won a
match! I work very hard at school and we get a lot of
homework  for example, last week I did a lot of
English grammar exercises and this week I m writing
about life in my village in the past. I do my homework
as soon as I get home from school  I sit at the living
room table to do it because it s difficult to study in the
bedroom. I share a bedroom with my sister and she
always says stupid things when I m trying to study!
Then I usually watch TV or listen to music. I think
soap operas are fantastic and I also watch wildlife
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documentaries. I think rap music is horrible and most
3 Circle the correct answers.
of my CDs are rock. I m looking for someone to write
to who has the same interests as me.
1 Pamela to work by bus every day.
A goes B is going C go
Question 1 Tick (') the correct box.
2 Rosa that writer s books.
1 What is the text?
A likes really B really likes C is really liking
a % an article in a school magazine
%
3 Sit my brothers.
b % a letter in a teenage magazine
%
A next B between C at
c % a report in a local newspaper
%
4 Don t talk to me now. my homework.
Questions 2 6 Answer the questions Yes or No.
A I do B I m do C I m doing
2 Is Kathy s school near her home?
5 I want to go at the weekend.
3 Does Kathy often see plays?
A dancing B to dance C to dancing
4 Does Kathy often win at tennis?
6 What a special meal for her birthday?
5 Is Kathy doing History homework
A to cook B for cooking C about cooking
this week?
7 We have Geography Tuesdays.
6 Has Kathy got her own room?
A at B on C in
8 I don t like games.
Questions 7 10 Write True or False.
A playing B play C to playing
7 Kathy does her homework at a desk.
9 What ? Did you enjoy it?
8 Kathy gets annoyed with her sister.
A was the concert like B was like the concert
9 Kathy really likes soap operas.
C the concert was like
10 Kathy hates rap music.
10 I my friends for a drink in that caf�.
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A meet often B am often meeting
C often meet
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Progress Test 1B
1 Read the text and answer the questions. 2 Write a description of a friend. Include:
" facts about the person, using the present simple
My name is Kathy. I live in a small village and I go to
" what the person is doing, using the present continuous
the local school. At school, I really like Maths and
English, but my favourite subject is Drama. I want to " something that happened to the person in the past,
be an actress when I leave school. At the moment, I m using the past simple
learning my lines for the play my class is doing at
Use vocabulary from units 1 3, for example, to describe
school. I don t see many plays because there isn t a
the person s home, job, interests, feelings or character.
theatre near my village. I also like lots of different
sports. I think that tennis is great, but I m not very
good at it. I was very happy last week because I won a
match! I work very hard at school and we get a lot of
homework  for example, last week I did a lot of
English grammar exercises and this week I m writing
about life in my village in the past. I do my homework
as soon as I get home from school  I sit at the living
room table to do it because it s difficult to study in the
bedroom. I share a bedroom with my sister and she
always says stupid things when I m trying to study!
Then I usually watch TV or listen to music. I think
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soap operas are fantastic and I also watch wildlife
documentaries. I think rap music is horrible and most
3 Circle the correct answers.
of my CDs are rock. I m looking for someone to write
1 Please be quiet. this programme.
to who has the same interests as me.
A I watch B I m watching C I m watch
Question 1 Tick (') the correct box.
2 Helen hates up early in the morning.
1 Where is the text from?
A get B getting C gets
a % a magazine for young people
%
3 Eddie a football magazine every month.
b % Kathy s school magazine
%
A reads usually B is reading usually
c % an advertisement
%
C usually reads
4 What ? Was it exciting or boring?
Questions 2 6 Write True or False.
A was the film like B was like the film
2 Kathy s school is far from her home.
C the film was like
3 Kathy often sees plays.
5 At school, we do sports Wednesdays.
4 Kathy often wins at tennis.
A at B in C on
5 Kathy is doing History homework
6 My father a lot because of his job.
this week.
A is travelling B travel C travels
6 Kathy hasn t got her own room.
7 Iris goes in the local pool.
Questions 7 10 Answer the questions Yes or No.
A swim B swimming C for swim
7 Does Kathy do her homework at
8 I their music and I ve got all their CDs.
a desk?
A like really B am really liking C really like
8 Does Kathy get annoyed with
9 The sink is the toilet and the bath.
her sister?
A between B next C at
9 Does Kathy hate soap operas?
10 What him a DVD for his birthday?
10 Does Kathy hate rap music?
A to buy B about buying C buy
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Test 4A
1 Write the questions in the past simple and use one 3 Complete the words to make countries or
of the words from the box. nationalities.
what where how when who why
I met a Bel i a n student last week.
g
1 We get a lot of Am films and TV
you / buy that shirt?
programmes in this country.
Where did you buy that shirt?
2 Some members of my family now live in
In a local clothes shop.
Fr .
1 you / go to bed so early?
3 Suzanne has a Sw boyfriend.
4 There are some beautiful mountains in
Because I was really tired.
Sc .
2 you / meet Kim?
5 They often go on holiday to Gr .
6 Clive really likes Ja food.
At a party.
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3 your flight / arrive?
4 Complete the sentences with mustn t or not have to
and the verbs in brackets.
Two hours ago.
don t have to hurry
4 you / do / Friday evening? We (hurry)  we ve got
lots of time.
I went to a concert. 1 The doctor says that Tony
5 you / learn to play the flute? (work) so hard because
it is making him ill.
My father taught me. 2 You (pay) me now 
6 you / talk to at the party? you can do it later if you like.
3 We (learn) French at
To some of my friends. school but we can if we want to.
Mark 6 4 You (smoke) in this
building  it s a No Smoking building.
2 Complete the contradictions.
5 You (eat) so much fast
I m not
You re angry. No, .
food  it s bad for you.
1 I wasn t angry with you.
6 She (do) homework
Yes, .
every evening  she only has it twice a week.
2 She s living in a big city.
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No, .
5 Write these years in the way that you say them.
3 He played very well.
two thousand and two
No, . 2002
4 The CD player doesn t work. 1 2000
Yes, . 2 1878
5 Her parents are teachers. 3 1603
No, . 4 2012
6 You didn t eat very much. 5 1800
Yes, . 6 1485
Mark 6 Mark 6
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Test 4B
1 Write the questions in the past simple and use one
3 Complete the words to make countries or
of the words from the box.
nationalities.
why what who where when how
I met a Belg i a n student last week.
1 He plays for a Sp football team.
you / buy that shirt?
2 He studied at a university in Ge .
Where did you buy that shirt?
3 He often goes to Ru on business.
In a local clothes shop.
4 She s got a lot of It friends.
1 you / get a ticket for the concert?
5 Some members of my family went to live in
Ca .
I used the Internet.
6 He works for a Ch company.
2 you / see the film?
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A week ago.
4 Complete the sentences with mustn t or not have to
and the verbs in brackets.
3 Joe / shout at you?
don t have to hurry
We (hurry)  we ve got
Because he was angry with me.
lots of time.
4 you / see in Rome?
1 You (post) this letter
today  it can go tomorrow.
All the famous places.
2 The teacher says that we
5 you / find her address?
(talk) in lessons.
3 You (be) so rude to
On a piece of paper.
people  it makes them angry.
6 you / tell?
4 I (forget) to pay this
bill  it s very important.
Nobody  it s a secret.
5 She (work) at
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weekends because the company is closed then.
6 You (tell) me again  I
2 Complete the contradictions.
understood you the first time.
I m not
You re angry. No, .
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1 They aren t very friendly.
5 Write these years in the way that you say them.
Yes, .
2 He earns a lot of money. sixteen fifteen
1615
No, .
1 1965
3 It wasn t a good party.
2 1066
Yes, .
3 2001
4 You talked too much.
4 1836
No, .
5 1500
5 It doesn t happen very often.
6 1905
Yes, .
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6 She didn t hear me.
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Yes, .
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Test 5A
1 Tick (') if the underlined words are correct. 4 Write sentences beginning There is / There are and
Rewrite them if they are incorrect. a/an, some or any.
some water bread on the table '
Would you like a water?
There is some bread on the table.
1 I d like some spaghettis please.
juice in the glass '
2 I bought a cheese at the supermarket. There isn t any juice in the glass.
1 eggs in the fridge '
3 I don t want any mushrooms, thank you.
2 butter in the dish '
4 Would you like a biscuit?
3 pasta in the shop '
5 I d like some juice, please.
4 apples in the bowl '
6 Please buy a bread at the shop.
5 water in the pan '
Mark 6
6 tomatoes in the bag '
2 Complete the sentences and questions with much
or many.
Mark 6
many
I don t usually eat biscuits.
1 We haven t got bread left.
5 Complete the words in this restaurant review.
2 How potatoes do we need?
I had st i l l mineral water with my meal.
3 How oranges did you buy?
As a 1 st , I chose the excellent home-
4 Jack doesn t eat fruit.
made vegetable soup. It was made from fresh
5 I don t want to have chips with this
vegetables and it was absolutely
meal.
2
d . For my main course, I chose
6 How milk would you like in your
the 3 c , and it was also very good. For
coffee?
4
p , I had a chocolate and cream cake,
Mark 6
which I do not recommend for anyone who is on a
5
d ! After the coffee, I asked for the
3 Complete the sentences with one of the words in
the box.
6
b and I can report that the restaurant is very
packet mug carton slice pot loaf
good value for money.
Mark 6
packet
He opened a of crisps.
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1 He took a of bread and put some
butter and jam on it.
2 We ate the whole of biscuits because
they were so nice.
3 I drank a big of coffee to wake me up
this morning.
4 I bought a fresh of bread at the shop.
5 I made a of coffee for them.
6 I bought a small of juice and put it in
my bag.
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Test 5B
1 Tick (') if the underlined words are correct. 4 Write sentences beginning There is / There are and
Rewrite them if they are incorrect. a/an, some or any.
some water bread on the table '
Would you like a water?
There is some bread on the table.
1 There aren t some eggs in this pudding.
juice in the glass '
2 We need some tomato for the salad. There isn t any juice in the glass.
1 coffee left in the pot '
3 Could you get some butter from the fridge?
2 bread in the house '
4 Would you like some more pastas?
3 milk in the fridge '
5 I d like a bread, please.
4 oranges in the kitchen '
6 There isn t any tea in the pot.
5 biscuits on the plate '
Mark 6
6 onions in this dish '
2 Complete the sentences and questions with much
or many.
Mark 6
many
I don t usually eat biscuits.
1 How juice would you like?
5 Complete the words in this description of
someone s eating habits.
2 Don t use mushrooms in this dish.
3 We haven t got spaghetti left. s
He drinks six mu of coffee a day.
g
4 How ice creams did she eat?
My friend Chris has some terrible eating habits. He
5 You didn t eat soup.
eats 1 j food all the time. Every meal is burgers
6 How fruit did you buy?
and chips or pizza. After a big meal like that, he always
Mark 6
has a big 2 p  a huge piece of cake or
an enormous bowl of ice cream. He never cooks at
3 Complete the sentences with one of the words in
home. He only gets 3 tfrom
the box.
local places  it costs him a lot of money. And between
packet mug carton slice pot loaf
meals, he always has 4 s , such as
packet
He opened a of crisps.
sandwiches or bars of chocolate. And of course he
1 John drank his of tea and I drank
drinks fizzy drinks, not things like
mine.
5
m water. He has a very
2 I opened a new of spaghetti.
6
unh diet and it s very bad for him.
3 I made a of tea for six people.
Mark 6
4 He only had one of toast for
Total 30
breakfast.
5 She took a of juice with her when she
went out.
6 He bought a of brown bread to make
some sandwiches.
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Test 6A
3 It s so I m staying in today. (rain)
1 Write these sentences about future arrangements.
Use the present continuous.
4 It was and we went for a walk in the
We / have a party / this weekend.
countryside. (sun)
We re having a party this weekend.
5 It s and we can hear it blowing
1 I / meet / some friends for a drink / tonight. through the trees. (wind)
6 Because it was , we decided not to
2 Barbara / go on holiday / next Friday. drive. (fog)
Mark 6
3 I / not go out / this evening.
4 The underlined parts of these sentences are all
incorrect. Rewrite them so that they are correct.
4 My parents / get a new TV / this week.
The weather is go to be good at the weekend.
is going to be
5 We / do a project at school / tomorrow.
1 On the radio they say it s raining this afternoon.
6 Tom and Julia / get married / next year.
2 Can I to borrow your pen?
Mark 6
3 I go to eat lunch in a few minutes.
2 Complete these sentences. Use going to.
4 Could you telling me where the bus station is?
I / go to the cinema / tomorrow evening.
I m going to go to the cinema
5 I help you to cook the meal.
tomorrow evening.
1 She / sing in the school concert / this evening.
6 I m going go to bed now.
2 My sister / learn to drive / next month.
Mark 6
3 We / go to London by bus / next week.
5 Complete the words.
r s
There are lots of tou i t attractions in
4 This / not be / an easy thing to do.
this place.
1 From your hotel window, you will have a sea
5 They / build a new stadium / next year.
v .
2 You can sun on the beach for the
6 I / not talk about this again.
whole week if you want to.
3 You can buy some excellent sou in
Mark 6
the local market.
4 Your hotel is in the h of the city, close to
3 Complete these sentences. Use the word in brackets
as an adjective or verb.
all the main attractions.
icy 5 This is a fan island, with
It s very cold and today. (ice)
everything you could possibly want.
1 It was when I got up this morning.
6 Have a two-day br in this exciting, modern
(cloud)
city.
2 It s not at the moment but it s very
Mark 6
cold. (snow)
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Test 6B
3 We didn t go to the beach because it was
1 Write sentences about future arrangements. Use
the present continuous.
. (cloud)
We / have a party / this weekend.
4 It was and we decided to stay
We re having a party this weekend.
indoors. (wind)
1 We / go shopping / this afternoon. 5 We sat in the garden because it was
and warm. (sun)
2 John / leave school / next year. 6 I couldn t see very well because it was
. (fog)
3 Helen / start / a new job / next week. Mark 6
4 The underlined parts of these sentences are all
4 My father / work late / today.
incorrect. Rewrite them so that they are correct.
The weather is go to be good at the weekend.
5 I / not do anything / tonight.
is going to be
1 Hurry up! We re being late.
6 Some friends / come to stay with me / next month.
2 That bag s very heavy  I m carrying it for you.
Mark 6
3 Could you to tell me the time please?
2 Complete these sentences. Use going to.
I / go to the cinema / tomorrow evening.
4 Of course we re winning the game tomorrow.
I m going to go to the cinema
tomorrow evening.
5 I ll helping you to cook the meal.
1 I / buy their new CD / on Friday.
6 I can use my mobile here?
2 It / be a nice day / today.
Mark 6
3 You / feel very tired / tomorrow.
5 Complete the words.
4 The plane / not arrive on time.
r s
There are lots of tou i t attractions in
this place.
5 Our teachers / not be happy with us.
1 Sit in a caf� all afternoon, or walk r the
streets looking at the people.
6 James / go to Italy / next month.
2 This is a won place to relax and
enjoy yourself.
Mark 6
3 Visit some of the his buildings in this
ancient city.
3 Complete these sentences. Use the word in brackets
as an adjective or verb.
4 From your hotel, you can ex the
icy whole city and find out all about it.
It s very cold and today. (ice)
1 It was and it was very cold. It was a 5 You can fly d from your local airport.
miserable day. (rain) 6 If you enjoy sight - , there is plenty
2 Is it in your part of the country? for you in this city.
Mark 6
(snow)
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Progress Test 2A
1 Read the texts (A E) and answer the questions. 2 Write a description of your town or region. Include:
" something that happened there in the past, using
A Mario s
This restaurant has got fantastic sea views and a romantic garden.
the past simple
It opened only two weeks ago, but it is already very popular. The
" what the place has got, using some, any, much or many
menu is Italian and the chef worked in a 5* hotel in Venice.
" something that is going to change, using the present
B The Pink Umbrella
continuous or going to
If you want a quick snack, this is an excellent place. On a sunny
Use vocabulary from units 4 6, for example, to
day, you can sit at a table outside, under one of the pink
describe the weather, nationalities, food or travel.
umbrellas, and watch people. If the weather is bad, there are
lots of tables inside where you can sit and chat with friends.
C The Cottage
This caf� is so popular that the owner is planning to open
another one on the other side of the city centre. It s a good
place for tourists, who can go in there when they are on their
way from one of the city s famous buildings to another.
D The Black Pot
There aren t many restaurants or caf�s in this part of the city so
this place is very popular. Two months ago, a new owner bought
the restaurant and the menu is now completely different. There
are Indian dishes, Chinese dishes and traditional dishes from
our own country.
E The Old Bank
Mark 10
So many people like this health food caf� that you often have to
wait for a long time to get a table. Because of this, the owner is
3 Circle the correct answers.
going to put tables in a big room upstairs.
1 James left school .
Question 1 Tick (') the correct box. A three months ago B ago three months
C at three months ago
1 What is the purpose of the text?
2 Who out with tonight?
a % to recommend a particular caf� or restaurant
%
A do you go B are you going C you are going
b % to give information about different caf�s and
%
3 have a drink of water, please?
restaurants
A Will I B Could I C Can I to
c % to compare different caf�s and restaurants
%
4 There aren t buses at this time of night.
Questions 2 10 Write the letter (A E).
A much B some C any
2 The upstairs is going to open.
5 We re having a party week.
3 You can eat food from many
A next B in next C the next
different countries there.
6 How get a ticket for the concert?
4 You can eat outside.
A do you go to B are you going to
5 It is a new restaurant. C are you going
7 I to phone Rachel tonight.
6 It is good for sight-seeing.
A mustn t forget B mustn t to forget
7 You can eat quickly there.
C don t must forget
8 The chef is very good.
8 Where that jacket?
9 The food is healthy.
A did you find B did you found C you found
10 The food was different.
9 He sat at a table and ate sandwich.
Mark 10
A some B any C a
10 a drink with your meal?
A Do you like B Would you like C Are you like
Mark 10
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Progress Test 2B
1 Read the texts (A E) and answer the questions. 2 Write a description of a place you have visited and
a place you want to visit. Include:
A Mario s
" something that happened there in the past, using
This restaurant has got fantastic sea views and a romantic garden.
the past simple
It opened only two weeks ago, but it is already very popular. The
menu is Italian and the chef worked in a 5* hotel in Venice.
" what the place has got, using some, any, much or many
B The Pink Umbrella
" a place you plan to visit in the future, using the
If you want a quick snack, this is an excellent place. On a sunny
present continuous or going to
day, you can sit at a table outside, under one of the pink
Use vocabulary from units 4 6, for example, to
umbrellas, and watch people. If the weather is bad, there are
describe the weather, nationalities, food or travel.
lots of tables inside where you can sit and chat with friends.
C The Cottage
This caf� is so popular that the owner is planning to open
another one on the other side of the city centre. It s a good
place for tourists, who can go in there when they are on their
way from one of the city s famous buildings to another.
D The Black Pot
There aren t many restaurants or caf�s in this part of the city so
this place is very popular. Two months ago, a new owner bought
the restaurant and the menu is now completely different. There
are Indian dishes, Chinese dishes and traditional dishes from
our own country.
E The Old Bank
So many people like this health food caf� that you often have to
Mark 10
wait for a long time to get a table. Because of this, the owner is
going to put tables in a big room upstairs.
3 Circle the correct answers.
1 Sharon hasn t got friends.
Question 1 Tick (') the correct box.
A many B some C much
1 Who is the information for?
2 What eat tonight?
a % local people and tourists
%
A are you going B do you go C are you going to
b % chefs
%
3 When your exams?
c % people who own restaurants
%
A took you B did you take C did you took
Questions 2 10 Write the letter (A E).
4 I want to eat bread now.
2 There is a new menu.
A some B any C a
3 It is going to open upstairs.
5 the bill now, please.
4 Some tables have got umbrellas.
A I like B I m liking C I d like
5 The chef worked in a very good hotel.
6 Where your friends tonight?
6 You can eat the local food.
A you meet B do you meet C are you meeting
7 It has a very beautiful garden.
7 You drive fast, it s dangerous.
8 There are going to be two of them.
A don t have to B mustn t C haven t to
9 It is popular with visitors to the town.
8 look at your magazine, please?
10 The owner changed the menu.
A Could I B Will I C Can I to
Mark 10
9 The programme started .
A ago five minutes B on five minutes ago
C five minutes ago
10 What are you doing afternoon?
A in this B on this C this
Mark 10
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Test 7A
3 My grandfather had a big beard that
1 Write sentences and questions. Use the past
continuous.
covered most of his face.
Why / you /work / 2 am?
4 That shirt is  the colours are really
Why were you working at 2 am?
horrible.
1 What / you / do / this time last week? 5 That dress is and you look beautiful
in it.
2 I / not listen  can you repeat that? 6 It s not a formal party, so you can wear
clothes.
3 you / wait at the bus stop / last night? Mark 6
4 Write sentences. Use the past continuous or the
4 What / he / wear at the party?
past simple form of each verb.
I / walk down the street when I / see a friend of mine.
5 We / sit on a bus / five o clock yesterday.
I was walking down the street when
I saw a friend of mine.
6 They / work hard / Friday.
1 When our friends / arrive / we / watch a
programme on TV.
Mark 6
2 At seven o clock last night I / have a shower and my
2 Are the adjectives in these sentences in the correct
order? Tick (') if they are correct and reorder
brother / play a video game.
them if they are incorrect.
'
He wore a long black coat.
3 When the phone / ring / he / pick it up
1 She s got blonde long hair.
immediately.
2 He was wearing tight blue jeans.
4 When I / see / Henry he / talk to a friend of his.
3 He s got has red long curly hair.
5 She / study to be a teacher when I / first meet her.
4 She bought a green big jumper.
6 He / wait for me when I / arrive home.
5 He was wearing baggy green shorts.
Mark 6
5 Complete the words.
6 She s got has long dark straight hair.
Do you wear p y j a m a s in bed?
Mark 6
1 He was wearing jeans and a s .
2 She put on her n and got ready for
3 Complete the sentences with one of these
adjectives. bed.
awful trendy casual bushy gorgeous tight 3 The team s colours are white shirts, black shorts and
white s .
tight
This shirt is very because it s too
4 Put on a j because it s cold today.
small for me.
5 I ve got a nice new c to keep me warm.
1 Ursula is very interested in fashion and always buys
6 He was wearing a - s with a picture of
clothes.
his favourite band on it.
2 These trousers are too for me  I can t
Mark 6
put them on.
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Test 7B
3 That shirt is very and you can see it
1 Write sentences and questions. Use the past
continuous.
from the other side of the road.
Why / you /work / 2 am?
4 This jacket is too for me when I wear
Why were you working at 2 am?
it with a big jumper.
1 James / work / eight o clock last night. 5 His hair was but it s straight now.
6 You have to wear clothes to work in
2 Some people / stand in a queue. this office.
Mark 6
3 Who / you talk to on the phone?
4 Write sentences. Use the past continuous or the
past simple form of each verb.
4 The sun / shine / yesterday afternoon.
I / walk down the street when I / see a friend of mine.
I was walking down the street when
5 Some children / play in the playground
I saw a friend of mine.
1 She / sit on the train when her mobile phone / ring.
6 Where / you / live / this time last year?
2 I / drive along the motorway when the car / break
Mark 6
down.
2 Are the adjectives in these sentences in the correct
order? Tick (') if they are correct and reorder
3 When he / arrive at the airport, we / wait for him.
them if they are incorrect.
'
He wore a long black coat.
4 When the programme / finish I / go to bed.
1 He was wearing big baggy trousers.
5 We / sit in a caf� when we / see a friend of ours.
2 She s got dark short hair.
6 This time last year, I / study for my exams and my
3 He bought a green casual shirt.
sister / work in a hospital.
4 She wore a black tight short skirt.
Mark 6
5 Complete the words.
5 He had a white curly big moustache.
Wear a warm co a t because it s very cold
6 She s got short blonde straight hair.
outside.
1 He was wearing an old pair of j .
Mark 6
2 Joan put on a j because it was cold.
3 She always wears t .
3 Complete the sentences with one of these
adjectives. 4 When he took off his s , I saw that his
smart bright trendy curly tight awful socks had holes in them.
5 He put on his p and went to bed.
tight
This shirt is very because it s too
6 The team s colours are red shirts, blue
small for me.
s and red socks.
1 He was wearing sunglasses, like the
Mark 6
film stars wear these days.
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2 That hairstyle looks  it doesn t suit
her at all.
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Test 8A
1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the 3 Write these in numbers and use the correct
same as the first sentence. symbols.
I m not as tall as him. 14.5 kg
fourteen point five kilogrammes
taller than
He is me. 1 two pounds twenty
1 Our flat is not as big as theirs. 2 twenty-six degrees Celsius
Our flat is theirs. 3 twelve euros fifty
2 Her sister is thinner than Sue. 4 sixty p
Sue is not her sister. 5 forty-three million dollars
3 My computer was not as expensive as yours. 6 eighty kilometres per hour
Mark 6
Your computer was
mine.
4 The underlined parts of these sentences are all
4 Your problems are not as bad as mine.
incorrect. Rewrite them correctly.
My problems are yours.
My country is hotter as yours.
5 His first book was more interesting than this one.
hotter than
This book is his first
1 I think he is baddest player in the team.
book.
6 This CD is not as good as their last CD.
2 His jokes are sillyer that mine.
Their last CD is this one.
Mark 6
3 That s me in middle of the photograph.
2 Complete the sentences with one of these words.
4 She ordered most expensive dish on the menu.
in front (x 2) in the middle opposite next
behind
5 I m not as funny than you.
behind
He ran slowly and was
all the others in the race.
6 This is the bigger shop in the town.
1 Tom s house is my
house on the other side of the road.
Mark 6
2 There was a table of
5 Complete these sentences with the names of shops.
the room.
bank
I went to the to take some money out.
3 I can t see the game because a very tall man is
1 She went to the and came out
sitting of me.
with a completely different hairstyle.
4 I had to wait because there were lots of people
2 I need to borrow some books from the
of me in the queue.
to do this project.
5 I spoke to the person who was sitting
3 The meat from the local is
to me on the bus.
better than the meat in the supermarket.
6 I didn t see him because he was standing
4 There s a new in the town
me.
now, and I often go for a swim there.
Mark 6
5 We arrived at the too late to
catch our train.
6 The is a small shop but it has
lots of newspapers and magazines.
Mark 6
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Test 8B
1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
3 Write these in numbers and use the correct
same as the first sentence.
symbols.
I m not as tall as him.
$2,000
two thousand dollars
taller than
He is me.
1 nine thousand and fifty
1 I was more frightened than you.
2 nineteen euros sixty
You were me.
3 two point five kilograms
2 Today the traffic is worse than it was yesterday.
4 thirty-six pounds fifty
Yesterday the traffic was not
5 fourteen degrees Celsius
it is today.
6 a hundred and fifty metres
3 His brother is not very good  and he s not as good
Mark 6
as his brother.
4 The underlined parts of these sentences are all
He s his brother.
incorrect. Rewrite them correctly.
4 My computer is not as good as yours.
My country is hotter as yours.
Your computer is mine.
hotter than
5 The film Terror Ride 2 is not as scary as Terror Ride 1.
1 This is the funnyier film of the year.
The film Terror Ride 1 is
Terror Ride 2.
2 We re not as rich that them.
6 This question is less difficult than that one.
That question is
3 She is the gooder student in the class.
this one.
Mark 6
4 You re more interested as me in sport.
2 Complete these sentences with one of these words.
5 The bus station is the opposite of the caf�.
in front in the middle opposite next (x 2)
behind
6 I bought the cheapper ticket I could buy.
behind
He ran slowly and was
all the others in the race.
Mark 6
1 He was hiding a tree so
5 Complete these sentences with the names of shops.
that we couldn t see him.
bank
I went to the to take some money out.
2 They live of the town,
1 I found a small where I
where all the big shops are.
could send some emails.
3 She stood to him and
2 The sells stamps.
held his hand.
3 The bread from the is
4 The door to their flat is
better than the bread in the supermarket.
the door to our flat.
4 It s not a very expensive
5 You can t see me in this photograph because one of
and the food they cook is excellent.
my friends is of me.
5 She looked in all the
6 The sports books are to
for a new dress to wear to the party.
the hobbies books in the shop.
6 Please go to the and get
Mark 6
some vegetables.
Mark 6
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Test 9A
4 You feel very warm  I think you ve got a
1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first. Use the present perfect form of
t.
the verbs in brackets.
5 My t hurt because these shoes are too
They are now in this country. (arrive)
small.
They have arrived
in this country.
6 I ve got a s throat and a headache.
1 I can t find my keys. (lose)
Mark 6
my keys.
4 Are the underlined parts of these sentences correct
2 I know what happens in this film. (see)
or incorrect? Tick (') if they are correct and
this film before.
rewrite them if they are incorrect.
3 She got a new car yesterday. (buy)
I didn t eat anything since early this morning.
a new car.
haven t eaten
4 Your hands are dirty. (not wash)
1 Sarah hasn t gone to school last week.
your hands.
5 There is a lot of food on your plate. (not eat)
2 I haven t spoken to Peter since a few days.
very much.
6 My homework is complete. (do)
3 You should to be nicer to people.
my homework.
Mark 6
4 We had a different teacher yesterday.
2 Write the sentences. Use the present perfect and
ever, for or since.
5 I ve written the letter, but I haven t posted it.
you / cook a meal?
Have you ever cooked a meal?
6 What should I do to solve the problem?
1 this programme / be on / four o clock
Mark 6
2 I / know him / 2003
5 Complete these sentences. Use the words in
brackets to make adjectives.
3 your car / break down?
sensitive
She s a person who thinks about the
feelings of others. (sense)
4 she / be ill / three days
1 The assistant was very when I
asked my questions. (help)
5 she / not phone me / October
2 The doctor wasn t very when I
explained my problem. (sympathy)
6 you / write a letter in English?
3 I spoke to a person on the
phone and she gave me some advice. (friend)
Mark 6
4 His behaviour in class is and
the teacher gets angry with him. (annoy)
3 Complete the words.
5 He s not a very person and
You wear a scarf around your ne c k
he s always doing stupid things. (sense)
1 I can t play tennis because I ve hurt my w .
6 The nurse was very and
2 The doctor gave me some t to make
looked after me very well. (care)
me feel better.
Mark 6
3 I ve eaten too much and now my s
Total 30
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Test 9B
4 I can t move my arm very well because I ve hurt my
1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first. Use the present perfect form of
e.
the verbs in brackets.
5 I started to feel d and so I sat down.
They are now in this country. (arrive)
6 I ve walked a lot today and my legs a .
They have arrived
in this country.
Mark 6
1 Here are some sandwiches for you. (make)
4 Are the underlined parts of these sentences correct
I some sandwiches for
or incorrect? Tick (') if they are correct and
you.
rewrite them if they are incorrect.
2 I left my mobile phone at home. (not bring)
I didn t eat anything since early this morning.
my mobile phone.
haven t eaten
3 I don t know their new CD. (not hear)
1 We haven t had a holiday for two years.
their new CD.
4 He doesn t live in this country now. (leave)
2 I ve started my work but I haven t finished it.
the country.
5 I m very hungry. (not have)
3 You shouldn t play video games so much.
anything to eat.
6 Here s the bag you were looking for. (find)
4 I haven t watched this programme last week.
I your bag.
Mark 6
5 We ve lived in this area since I was very young.
2 Write the sentences. Use the present perfect and
ever, for or since.
6 What should I to do to solve this problem?
you / cook a meal?
Have you ever cooked a meal?
Mark 6
1 we / live here / 1998
5 Complete these sentences. Use the words in
brackets to make adjectives.
2 your team / win a game?
sensitive
She s a person who thinks about the
feelings of others. (sense)
3 I / not see him / a few weeks
1 The assistant was very and
didn t answer any of my questions. (friend)
4 you / do a dangerous sport?
2 She was very and told me not
to worry. (sympathy)
5 my father / work there / 10 years
3 He s a very person and often
says horrible things to people. (sense)
6 he / be a teacher / 6 years
4 She s a very person who
always wants to help others. (care)
Mark 6
5 The receptionist wasn t when I
made my complaint. (help)
3 Complete the words.
6 She was very and told me the
You wear a scarf around your ne c k.
truth in a very simple way. (straight)
1 I can t walk because I ve hurt my a .
Mark 6
2 I got some m from the doctor
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and now I feel better.
3 She fell on the ground and hurt her k .
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Progress Test 3A
1 Read these texts about rock music. Match 2 Write about changes in your life or in the place
sentences (1 10) with the texts (A I). Circle the where you live. In your answer describe:
sentence that does not match any of the texts.
" the situation in the past, using the past simple
A Rock music started in the 1960s in the USA and the UK. At
" the situation now, using the present perfect
the time, society was changing and young people were
" the past and the present, using comparative
beginning to protest about various things. They were growing
their hair and wearing their own fashions. adjectives
B Rock music developed from earlier kinds of popular music,
Use vocabulary from units 7 9, for example, to
particularly blues and rock n roll. Blues was the music of the
describe appearance or parts of a town.
black people of the USA from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Rock n roll was faster and became popular with white people
in the 1950s.
C Rock music lost popularity in the UK in the late 1970s.
Many young people thought it was becoming silly, because
some rock bands were very serious and played very long
songs. They wanted music for teenagers to be simple and
loud and about the real lives of teenagers. So they invented
punk music.
D When rock music was less popular in Britain in the 1980s,
some rock bands continued to make records and do
concerts. They remained popular in other parts of the world.
E Rock music has played a big part in my life. I still listen to
some of the records that I bought many years ago when I
Mark 10
was a student. They bring back wonderful memories for me.
F Rock music has done a lot of good for the world. For
3 Circle the correct answers.
example, special events like Live Aid in 1985 and Live 8 in
2005 have raised enormous sums of money for the hungry
1 Maths is my subject at school.
people of Africa and given publicity to their terrible situations.
A worse B worser C worst
G The great rock bands of the 1970s were a lot better than the
2 We when the rain started.
rock bands you hear today. Today s rock bands try to sound
A cycled B were cycling C have cycled
like the original bands, but they can t.
H Rock music is here to stay. When it started, people said that
3 Have any dangerous sports?
it would only be trendy for a short time, but people still love it.
A ever you done B you done ever
Young people today love it, and in the future it will continue
C you ever done
to be popular.
4 It takes me a quarter an hour to walk
I Rock music is also about money. When it started, young
people invented it for their own entertainment. But record
to school.
companies knew they could make millions of dollars from it
A to B of C in
and it has been making them money since that time.
5 Zoe me at school since last week.
1 It has been important to me.
A doesn t phone B didn t phone
2 It s very easy to play.
C hasn t phoned
3 It s not as good as it was.
6 This hat is not as nice the blue one.
4 It s big business.
A than B that C as
5 It began because of social changes.
7 At the traffic lights, go .
6 There were reasons why it became
A to straight B straight on C the straight
unfashionable in the UK.
8 I think you less and exercise more.
7 It has been helpful in some ways. A should to eat B should eat C should eating
9 We ve been friends three years.
8 Rock bands stayed popular outside the UK.
A ever B since C for
9 It s always going to be popular.
10 What s the biggest city your region?
10 It came from other styles of music.
A from B for C in
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Progress Test 3B
1 Read these texts about rock music. Match 2 Write about changes in people you know, for
sentences (1 10) with the texts (A I). Circle the example, school friends or family members. In your
sentence that does not match any of the texts. answer describe:
A Rock music started in the 1960s in the USA and the UK. At
" the situation in the past, using the past simple
the time, society was changing and young people were
" the situation now, using the present perfect
beginning to protest about various things. They were growing
" the past and the present, using comparative
their hair and wearing their own fashions.
adjectives
B Rock music developed from earlier kinds of popular music,
particularly blues and rock n roll. Blues was the music of the
Use vocabulary from units 7 9, for example, to
black people of the USA from the 1920s to the 1950s.
describe appearance or clothes.
Rock n roll was faster and became popular with white people
in the 1950s.
C Rock music lost popularity in the UK in the late 1970s.
Many young people thought it was becoming silly, because
some rock bands were very serious and played very long
songs. They wanted music for teenagers to be simple and
loud and about the real lives of teenagers. So they invented
punk music.
D When rock music was less popular in Britain in the 1980s,
some rock bands continued to make records and do
concerts. They remained popular in other parts of the world.
E Rock music has played a big part in my life. I still listen to
some of the records that I bought many years ago when I
was a student. They bring back wonderful memories for me.
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F Rock music has done a lot of good for the world. For
example, special events like Live Aid in 1985 and Live 8 in
3 Circle the correct answers.
2005 have raised enormous sums of money for the hungry
people of Africa and given publicity to their terrible situations. 1 My CD player was not as yours.
G The great rock bands of the 1970s were a lot better than the
A cheaper B cheap C as cheap
rock bands you hear today. Today s rock bands try to sound
2 You this book  it s excellent.
like the original bands, but they can t.
A should read B should reading
H Rock music is here to stay. When it started, people said that
C should to reading
it would only be trendy for a short time, but people still love it.
Young people today love it, and in the future it will continue
3 She s been a teacher last year.
to be popular.
A since B for C ever
I Rock music is also about money. When it started, young
4 I that film two weeks ago.
people invented it for their own entertainment. But record
A have seen B saw C was seeing
companies knew they could make millions of dollars from it
and it has been making them money since that time.
5 Who is the oldest person the class?
A from B in C for
1 It has been helpful in some ways.
6 This is club in the city.
2 Rock bands stayed popular outside the UK.
A best B the better C the best
3 It s always going to be popular.
7 Take the first then walk 200 metres.
4 It s very easy to play.
A right B on right C to right
5 There were reasons why it became
8 I for the bus when I hurt my leg.
unfashionable in the UK.
A have run B ran C was running
6 It has been important to me.
9 There is only a quarter an hour
7 It began because of social changes.
before the end of the match.
8 It s big business.
A in B from C of
9 It came from other styles of music.
10 Have in a foreign country?
10 It s not as good as it was.
A you ever lived B ever you lived
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C you lived ever
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Listening tests
Tests 1A and 1B Tests 3A and 3B
1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box. 1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box.
A The Cotswold family are A What kind of day did the people have?
a very kind. % a All of them were busy all day. %
%
%
b quite rude. % b All of them were busy at times. %
%
%
c always quiet. % c All of them had an easy day. %
%
%
B a Lucy likes everything about living on the B How do they feel about their jobs?
farm. %
%
a Two of them think their jobs are good. %
%
b Lucy thinks that some things on the farm
b They all think their jobs are great. %
%
are fun. %
%
c One of them would like to meet more
c Lucy would like to stay on the farm. %
%
people at work. %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Write T or F.
Write T or F.
A Lucy and Sally don t enjoy staying on the farm. %
%
A The first person travels because of her job. %
%
B Lucy and Sally sometimes go into town. %
%
B The second person usually works in the same
C Lucy and Sally like going to parties. % building. %
%
%
C The third person isn t very healthy. %
%
Tests 2A and 2B Tests 4A and 4B
1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box. 1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box.
A Where do most British people want to live? The recording is
a In cities and towns. % a a biography of a famous writer. %
%
%
b In terraced houses. % b a story by a famous writer. %
%
%
c In the countryside. % c about a writer s family. %
%
%
B British people are more interested in &
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Write T or F.
a a nice kitchen than the view. %
%
b a nice view than the kitchen. %
%
A William Shakespeare was younger than his
wife. %
%
c a nice garden than the kitchen. %
%
B He had two children. %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
C He lived with his wife and children his whole
Write T or F.
life. %
%
A More adults live with their family than live
D He always lived in London. %
%
alone in the UK. %
%
B Most British houses have more than one
bedroom. %
%
C Some landlords don t rent houses to people
with children. %
%
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Listening tests
Tests 5A and 5B Tests 7A and 7B
1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box. 1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box.
A a The man is going to go shopping. % A Who saw Mr Anderson?
%
b The man has been shopping. % a Mrs Jones and Mr Fenn. %
%
%
c The man is at the supermarket. % b Only Mrs Jones. %
%
%
B They are going to buy food for c Only Miss Ramsey. %
%
a the week. % c Mrs Jones and Miss Ramsey. %
%
%
b two or three days. % B Who doesn t say anything useful to the Chief
%
Inspector?
c today. %
%
a Miss Ramsey. %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
b Mr Anderson. %
%
Write T or F.
c Mr Fenn. %
%
A They eat meat for breakfast. %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
B They re vegetarians. %
%
Write T or F.
C They buy a lot of fruit. %
%
A A strange sound woke Mrs Jones up. %
%
B Mr Anderson likes Miss Ramsey. %
%
C The Chief Inspector is looking for a dog and
some jewellery. %
%
Tests 6A and 6B Tests 8A and 8B
1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box. 1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box.
A When talking about their trips, Mel, Sam A What happens when Tim goes shopping?
and Daisy mention
a The assistant doesn t help Tim. %
%
a how they are travelling. %
%
b Tim is very polite to the assistant. %
%
b where they are staying. %
%
c Tim isn t happy with the assistant. %
%
c how long they are staying. %
%
B The pair of jeans Tim buys
B Mel, Sam and Daisy mention
a aren t as big as the first ones. %
%
a where they are going to eat. %
%
b aren t as small as the first ones. %
%
b how they are going to relax. %
%
c aren t as expensive as the first ones. %
%
c when their holidays start . %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Write T or F.
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Write T or F.
A The assistant tells him where he can try on
A Mel and Daisy both like shopping. % the clothes. %
%
%
B Sam likes old buildings and monuments. % B The assistant shows him a different type of
%
jeans. %
%
C Mel, Sam and Daisy are going to relax on the
beach. % C Tim tries on three pairs of jeans. %
%
%
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Listening tests
Tests 9A and 9B
1 Listen. Tick (') the correct box.
At the beginning of the conversation
a Rocco is getting Karina a drink. %
%
b Rocco is alone. %
%
c Rocco is talking to a girl. %
%
2 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Write T or F.
A Billie thinks Karina is wearing awful clothes. %
%
B Mel still likes Rocco. %
%
C Karina is happy when Rocco talks to Mel. %
%
D Rocco doesn t want Karina to be upset. %
%
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Answer key
Starting out Test A Test 1A
1 1 is 4 called 1 1 lives 4 don t like
2 birthday 5 have 2 listens 5 don t like
3 has 6 can 3 plays 6 tell
2 1 This is a long film. 2 1 Do you do homework every day?
2 There are thirty people in my class. 2 Do they go to university?
3 These are small tomatoes. 3 Do they like skiing?
4 It s / It is a cold day. 4 Does she live near you?
5 They are / They re beautiful women. 5 Does he play cards with you?
6 There are ten knives in the drawer. 6 Do you like living in this city?
3 1 mine 4 can t play 3 1 daughter 4 nieces
2 John s 5 Can you 2 ' 5 ICT
3 your 6 Open 3 ' 6 Drama
4 1 the first of April / April the first 4 1 Do you always have French on Friday?
2 two thousand, four hundred and fifty-seven 2 We sometimes go to other schools for games.
3 a hundred and nineteen 3 '
4 the twenty-third of June / June the twenty-third 4 Daniel never arrives at school late.
5 nine thousand, two hundred and seventy 5 Do you watch TV at school?
6 the fourteenth of December / December the 6 '
fourteenth
5 1 rich 4 stupid
5 1 quarter past six 2 sad 5 funny
2 twenty-five to ten 3 privileged 6 intelligent
3 four o clock
4 five past nine
Test 1B
5 twenty past seven
6 quarter to twelve
1 1 goes 4 watch
2 live 5 like
3 comes 6 doesn t like
Starting out Test B
1 1 is 4 birthday 2 1 Does she speak English?
2 has 5 have 2 Do they live in a big flat?
3 can 6 called 3 Do you eat fast food?
4 Do you always watch football?
2 1 This is a short programme. 5 Does he read newspapers?
2 There are eleven players in a team. 6 Does she do a lot of exercise?
3 These are my children.
4 It s / It is a silly job. 3 1 ' 4 '
5 They are / They re beautiful babies. 2 Geography 5 cousins
6 There are five men in my office. 3 uncles 6 Maths
3 1 yours 4 1 '
2 can t drive 2 We never argue with our teachers.
3 Close 3 Lessons always finish at 3.30 pm.
4 father s 4 Do you always speak English in lessons?
5 Anthony and Ruth s 5 What time do you usually have lunch?
6 haven t got 6 '
4 1 five hundred and sixty-one 5 1 lucky 4 happy
2 the third of October / October the third 2 beautiful 5 nice
3 the twelfth of August / August the twelfth 3 horrible 6 poor
4 eighteen thousand, six hundred and one
5 the thirtieth of May / May the thirtieth
Test 2A
6 six thousand and five
1 1  m / am having 4  re / are waiting
5 1 twenty-five past two
2  s / is shining 5 are walking
2 quarter to seven
3 are sitting 6  s / is coming
3 ten past eight
4 ten to nine
2 1 on 4 in
5 quarter past four
2 between 5 under
6 one o clock
3 on 6 next to
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Answer key
3 1 sink 4 fridge 4 1 a Did you find your bag?
2 sofa 5 desk b Yes, I found it in the hall.
3 wardrobe 6 chest of drawers 2 a Did you win the game?
b No, we lost 3-0.
4 1 a Do you always watch this programme? 3 a Did you cook a meal last night?
b Yes, and I enjoy it. b No, I ate in a restaurant.
2 a Are you working at the moment?
b No, I m not doing anything. 5 1 sad 4 funny
3 a Are you enjoying your meal? 2 scary 5 romantic
b No, I m not feeling very well. 3 exciting 6 boring
5 1 study 4 garden
Test 3B
2 kitchen 5 hall
3 living room 6 dining room / kitchen
1 1 looked; didn t find 4 played; sang
2 did; went 5 tried; lost
3 was; arrived 6 saw; laughed
Test 2B
1 1 are staying 2 1 Did you close the door?
2  s/is standing 2 Did they eat all the food?
3  m/am writing 3 Was the lesson interesting?
4  s/is looking 4 Did you finish all your work?
5  s/is taking 5 Did your parents go with you?
6 aren t / are not working 6 Did Mike call last night?
2 1 in 4 next to 3 1 the news
2 on 5 under 2 documentary
3 between 6 on 3 comedy show / cartoon
4 soap operas
3 1 fridge 4 sofa 5 sports programme
2 chest of drawers 5 wardrobe 6 chat show
3 sink 6 desk
4 1 a Did you say something?
4 1 a Do you ever read this newspaper? b No, I didn t speak.
b Yes, I often look at the job adverts. 2 a Did you see Hannah yesterday?
2 a Do you feel good when you go to the gym? b No, I didn t see her.
b No, I sometimes get very tired. 3 a Did Rob do his homework last night?
3 a Why are you going? b Yes, he did all of it.
b I m leaving because it s late.
5 1 romantic 4 scary
5 1 bedroom 4 hall 2 boring 5 sad
2 bathroom 5 kitchen 3 funny 6 exciting
3 garden 6 dining room
Progress Test 1A
Test 3A
1 1 b 6 No
1 1 drank; left 4 ran; missed 2 Yes 7 False
2 said; didn t hear 5 wrote; sent 3 No 8 True
3 met; worked 6 had; went 4 No 9 True
5 Yes 10 True
2 1 Did you enjoy the film last night?
2 Did the plane arrive on time yesterday? 2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
3 Were your parents angry with you? " 1 mark for each of the three content points included
4 Did you have a holiday last year? and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
5 Did they visit any museums? " a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
6 Did you make any mistakes? use of tenses, etc. (maximum 3)
" a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
3 1 chat show
2 documentary
3 comedy show / cartoon 3 1 A 6 C
4 soap opera 2 B 7 B
5 The news 3 B 8 A
6 cartoon 4 C 9 A
5 A 10 C
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Answer key
3 1 Spanish 4 Italian
Progress Test 1B
2 Germany 5 Canada
1 1 a 6 True
3 Russia 6 Chinese
2 False 7 No
3 False 8 Yes
4 1 don t have to post 4 mustn t forget
4 False 9 No
2 mustn t talk 5 doesn t have to work
5 True 10 Yes
3 mustn t be 6 don t have to tell
2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
5 1 nineteen sixty-five
" 1 mark for each of the three content points included
2 ten sixty-six
and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
3 two thousand and one
" a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
4 eighteen thirty-six
use of tenses, etc. (maximum 3)
5 fifteen hundred
" a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
6 nineteen oh five
vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
Test 5A
3 1 B 6 C
2 B 7 B
1 1 spaghetti 4 '
3 C 8 C
2 some cheese 5 '
4 A 9 A
3 ' 6 some bread
5 C 10 B
2 1 much 4 much
2 many 5 many
Test 4A
3 many 6 much
1 1 Why did you go to bed so early?
2 Where did you meet Kim?
3 1 slice 4 loaf
3 When did your flight arrive?
2 packet 5 pot
4 What did you do on Friday evening?
3 mug 6 carton
5 How did you learn to play the flute?
6 Who did you talk to at the party?
4 1 There are some eggs in the fridge.
2 There isn t any butter in the dish.
2 1 you were 4 it does
3 There isn t any pasta in the shop.
2 she isn t 5 they aren t
4 There are some apples in the bowl.
3 he didn t 6 I did
5 There / is some water in the pan.
6 There aren t any tomatoes in the bag.
3 1 American 4 Scotland
2 France 5 Greece
5 1 starter 4 pudding
3 Swiss 6 Japanese
2 delicious 5 diet
3 chicken 6 bill
4 1 mustn t work 4 mustn t smoke
2 don t have to pay 5 mustn t eat
Test 5B
3 don t have to learn 6 doesn t have to do
1 1 any eggs 4 pasta
5 1 two thousand
2 tomatoes 5 some bread
2 eighteen seventy-eight
3 ' 6 '
3 sixteen oh three
4 twenty twelve
2 1 much 4 many
5 eighteen hundred
2 many 5 much
6 fourteen eighty-five
3 much 6 much
3 1 mug 4 slice
Test 4B
2 packet 5 carton
1 1 How did you get a ticket for the concert?
3 pot 6 loaf
2 When did you see the film?
3 Why did Joe shout at you?
4 1 There s / is some coffee left in the pot.
4 What did you see in Rome?
2 There isn t any bread in the house.
5 Where did you find her address?
3 There isn t any milk in the fridge.
6 Who did you tell?
4 There are some oranges in the kitchen.
5 There are some biscuits on the plate.
2 1 they are 4 I didn t
6 There aren t any onions in this dish.
2 he doesn t 5 it does
3 it was 6 she did
5 1 junk 4 snacks
2 pudding 5 mineral
3 takeaways 6 unhealthy
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Answer key
Test 6A Progress Test 2A
1 1 I m meeting some friends for a drink tonight. 1 1 b 6 C
2 Barbara is going on holiday next Friday. 2 E 7 B
3 I m not going out this evening. 3 D 8 A
4 My parents are getting a new TV this week. 4 B 9 E
5 We re doing a project at school tomorrow. 5 A 10 D
6 Tom and Julia are getting married next year.
2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
2 1 She s going to sing in the school concert this " 1 mark for each of the three content points included
evening. and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
2 My sister is going to learn to drive next month. " a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
3 We re going to go to London by bus next week. use of tenses, quantifiers, etc. (maximum 3)
4 This isn t / is not going to be an easy thing to do. " a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
5 They re going to build a new stadium next year. vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
6 I m not going to talk about this again.
3 1 A 6 B
3 1 cloudy 4 sunny 2 B 7 A
2 snowing 5 windy 3 B 8 A
3 raining 6 foggy 4 C 9 C
5 A 10 B
4 1 it s going to rain 4 Could you tell
2 Can I borrow 5 I ll help
Progress Test 2B
3 I m going to eat 6 I m going to go
1 1 a 6 D
5 1 view 4 heart 2 D 7 A
2 sunbathe 5 fantastic 3 E 8 C
3 souvenirs 6 break 4 B 9 C
5 A 10 D
Test 6B
2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
1 1 We re going shopping this afternoon. " 1 mark for each of the three content points included
2 John is leaving school next year. and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
3 Michael is starting a new job next week. " a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
4 My father is working late today. use of tenses, quantifiers, etc. (maximum 3)
5 I m not doing anything tonight. " a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
6 Some friends are coming to stay with me next vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
month.
3 1 A 6 C
2 1 I m going to buy their new CD on Friday. 2 C 7 B
2 It s going to be a nice day today. 3 B 8 A
3 You re going to feel very tired tomorrow. 4 A 9 C
4 The plane isn t / is not going to arrive on time. 5 C 10 C
5 Our teachers aren t / are not going to be happy with
us.
Test 7A
6 James is going to go to Italy next month.
1 1 What were you doing this time last week?
3 1 raining 4 windy 2 I wasn t listening  can you repeat that?
2 snowing 5 sunny 3 Were you waiting at the bus stop last night?
3 cloudy 6 foggy 4 What was he wearing at the party?
5 We were sitting on a bus at five o clock yesterday.
4 1 We re going to be / We ll be 6 They were working hard on Friday.
2 I ll carry
3 Could you tell 2 1 She s got long blonde hair.
4 we re going to win 2 '
5 I ll help 3 He s got long red curly hair.
6 Can I use 4 She bought a big green jumper.
5 '
5 1 round 4 explore 6 '
2 wonderful 5 direct
3 historic 6 sight-seeing 3 1 trendy 4 awful
2 tight 5 gorgeous
3 bushy 6 casual
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Answer key
4 1 When our friends arrived, we were watching a 3 1 Ł2.20 4 60p
programme on TV. 2 26� C 5 $43 million
2 At seven o clock last night I was having a shower 3 ;12.50 6 80 km/h
and my brother was playing a video game.
3 When the phone rang, he picked it up immediately. 4 1 the worst 4 the most expensive
4 When I saw Henry, he was talking to a friend of his. 2 sillier than 5 as funny as
5 She was studying to be a teacher when I first met 3 in the middle of 6 the biggest
her.
6 He was waiting for me when I arrived home.
5 1 hairdresser s 4 swimming pool
2 library 5 railway station
5 1 shirt 4 jumper / jacket 3 butcher s 6 newsagent s
2 nightie 5 coat
3 socks 6 T-shirt
Test 8B
1 1 less frightened than / not as frightened as
Test 7B
2 as bad as
1 1 James was working at eight o clock last night. 3 worse than
2 Some people were standing in a queue. 4 better than
3 Who were you talking to on the phone? 5 scarier than
4 The sun was shining yesterday afternoon. 6 more difficult than
5 Some children were playing in the playground.
6 Where were you living this time last year?
2 1 behind 4 opposite
2 in the middle 5 in front
2 1 ' 3 next 6 next
2 She s got short dark hair.
3 '
3 1 9,050 4 Ł36.50
4 She wore a short tight black skirt.
2 ;19.60 5 14� C
5 He had a big white curly moustache.
3 2.5 kg 6 150 m
6 '
4 1 the funniest 4 more interested than
3 1 trendy 4 tight
2 as rich as 5 opposite
2 awful 5 curly
3 the best 6 the cheapest
3 bright 6 smart
5 1 Internet caf� 4 restaurant
4 1 She was sitting on the train when her mobile phone
2 post office 5 clothes shops
rang.
3 baker s 6 greengrocer s
2 I was driving along the motorway when the car
broke down.
Test 9A
3 When he arrived at the airport, we were waiting for
him.
1 1 I ve / I have lost
4 When the programme finished, I went to bed.
2 I ve / I have seen
5 We were sitting in a caf� when we saw a friend of
3 She s / She has bought
ours.
4 You haven t washed
6 This time last year, I was studying for my exams and
5 You haven t eaten
my sister was working in a hospital.
6 I ve / I have done
5 1 jeans 4 shoes
2 1 This programme has been on since four o clock.
2 jumper / jacket 5 pyjamas
2 I ve / I have known him since 2003.
3 trousers 6 shorts
3 Has your car ever broken down?
4 She s / She has been ill for three days.
5 She hasn t phoned me since October.
Test 8A
6 Have you ever written a letter in English?
1 1 smaller than
2 as thin as
3 1 wrist 4 temperature
3 more expensive than
2 tablets 5 toes
4 worse than
3 stomach 6 sore
5 less interesting than / not as interesting as
6 better than
4 1 didn t go 4 '
2 for 5 '
2 1 opposite 4 in front
3 should be 6 '
2 in the middle 5 next
3 in front 6 behind
5 1 helpful 4 annoying
2 sympathetic 5 sensible
3 friendly 6 caring
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Answer key
3 1 C 6 C
Test 9B
2 A 7 A
1 1  ve / have made 4 He s / He has left
3 A 8 C
2 I haven t brought 5 I haven t had
4 B 9 C
3 I haven t heard 6  ve found / have found
5 B 10 A
2 1 We ve / We have lived here since 1998.
2 Has your team ever won a game?
3 I haven t seen him for a few weeks.
4 Have you ever done a dangerous sport?
5 My father has worked there for 10 years.
6 He s / He has been a teacher for 6 years.
3 1 ankle 4 elbow
2 medicine 5 dizzy
3 knee 6 ache
4 1 ' 4 didn t watch
2 ' 5 '
3 ' 6 should I do
5 1 unfriendly 4 caring
2 sympathetic 5 helpful
3 insensitive 6 straightforward
Progress Test 3A
1 1 E 6 C
2 No match 7 F
3 G 8 D
4 I 9 H
5 A 10 B
2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
" 1 mark for each of the three content points included
and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
" a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
use of tenses, comparatives, etc. (maximum 3)
" a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
3 1 C 6 C
2 B 7 B
3 C 8 B
4 B 9 C
5 C 10 C
Progress Test 3B
1 1 F 6 E
2 D 7 A
3 H 8 I
4 No match 9 B
5 C 10 G
2 Marks out of 10, as follows:
" 1 mark for each of the three content points included
and for using the suggested vocabulary (maximum 4)
" a mark out of 3 for grammatical accuracy  correct
use of tenses, comparatives, etc. (maximum 3)
" a mark out of 3 for use of vocabulary  appropriate
vocabulary, correct spelling, etc. (maximum 3)
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Listening tests
Tests 1A and 1B Tests 3A and 3B
1 A a B b 1 A b B b
2 A F B T C T 2 A T B T C F
1.17 1.45
Audioscript Audioscript
1 I had a fantastic day yesterday! I got up really early  about five
Lucy and Sally aren t at home in London this month. No, they re on the
thirty. I went for a swim in the sea, because we re filming in Hawaii,
farm, with the Cotswold family. And what s life like on the farm? Let s
and then I started getting ready for the day. I had a cup of coffee
find out &
with the director and we talked about the scenes for the day. Then
The girls usually get up very early  at five o clock! They feed the
I found Catherine and helped her to get ready. It took me an hour
animals and milk the cows. They love feeding the animals, but they
to do her make-up. Then I did the make-up for some other actors,
don t like getting up early & and Lucy doesn t like milking the cows!
and then I just watched the filming. When the director stopped
filming, I checked Catherine s make-up each time. I didn t have a
At seven o clock the girls cook breakfast for the family, then they wash
lot to do, so I read a book as well. I love my job! I talk to stars, and I
up. There are fifteen people in the Cotswold family, so it s very noisy in
visit beautiful places. What more can you ask for?
the kitchen!
2 Yesterday was OK. I worked quite hard. I got up early and I biked to
After breakfast, the girls sometimes go to the supermarket. Or they
the office. I was at my desk at half past eight. I had five meetings
help on the farm. They like shopping and working, because they meet
and I made a lot of phone calls. I went out for lunch with a possible
lots of people. The only problem is there aren t a lot of shops, so the
investor. Then I got back to the office about three and talked to
girls can t buy any clothes! And there aren t any museums or galleries.
one of my team, because she had an interesting idea for a new
website. That s what I like about my job, talking to people and
In the afternoon Lucy and Sally cook dinner, for fifteen people again!
discussing new ideas.
The girls like cooking, but they aren t very good at it & Luckily, the
Cotswold family are very nice. They always say  Thanks, girls. This
3 I had a really hard day yesterday, but I felt good at the end of it.
is delicious!
I got up at about ten and went to the gym. I started work at one
in the afternoon. I didn t do anything for two hours  I just read
In the evening, the girls are often sad. Why? Because there are NO
the newspaper and played pool with the guys. But then we had an
parties on the farm! The girls always go to bed early. They hate it!
emergency call. There was a fire in a house. A mother and her son
were inside. We went to the house and helped the mother out. But
So, life on the farm is different to life in London. But Lucy and Sally
the son was upstairs. He couldn t get out. He was only six, and he
love the Cotswold family, and the animals.  It s great here! says Lucy.
was really scared. So I climbed into his window and got him out.
 It s different, but it s fun! So does Lucy want to go home?  Yes, she
That was fantastic. Oh, and the guys put the fire out, too, which
says.  Because there aren t any cows in London!
was good! I love my job. I feel I m doing something for people.
I saved that little boy s life. What more can you ask for?
Tests 2A and 2B
1 A a B a
Tests 4A and 4B
2 A F B T C T
1 a
1.31
2 A T B F C F D F
Audioscript
According to national statistics, around seventy per cent of people in 1.62
Audioscript
the UK own their own home. The other thirty per cent rent their home
William Shakespeare was England s most famous playwright and poet.
or live with family.
He was born in 1564, in Stratford-Upon-Avon. He went to school, but
Only about twenty per cent of people in the UK live in flats. Most
he didn t go to university. He got married in 1582. He was only
people live in houses.
eighteen, and his wife, Anne, was twenty-six. They had three children 
one in 1582, and two in 1592.
Only twenty per cent of people live in the British countryside. Cities
and towns are much more popular!
Will lived in London for many years  but his wife and children lived in
Stratford. He visited his family in Stratford only once a year. He was an
Detached houses in popular places are usually the most expensive
actor, and he wrote plays and poems. He died in 1616.
houses you can buy.
Most British people say that having a nice kitchen is more important
than a nice garden or beautiful view when choosing a home!
Tests 5A and 5B
People in Britain often live in houses with two or three bedrooms, so
most people have their own bedroom. 1 A a B b
When landlords rent out their houses, they often say no pets or 2 A T B F C F
smokers, and in some homes, you are not allowed to have children!
2 . 4
Audioscript
Man What do we need from the supermarket?
Woman Um & We need some cheese & and some bread.
Man Have we got anything for breakfast?
Woman Oh, no  we haven t. OK. We need some tomatoes & and
some sausages & and some bacon.
Man What about Sunday lunch?
Woman Let s get a chicken.
Man OK. So we need some cheese, some bread, some tomatoes,
some sausages, some bacon and a chicken. Do we need
any butter?
Woman Yes, we do. And can you get two fish for tomorrow?
Man OK. Oh, and  do you want a sandwich for lunch?
Woman No thanks & but I d love an ice cream!
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Listening tests
Mr Anderson Er, no, no, not at all. I didn t see the dog, actually. And
Tests 6A and 6B
I understand it s missing, now?
CI Bilton Yes, it is. A very serious business, Mr Anderson,
1 A b B c
dognapping and jewellery stealing.
2 A T B T C F
Mr Anderson Oh, quite, Chief Inspector. I agree. I hope you catch him!
CI Bilton Catch who, Mr Anderson? Do you know it was a man?
2 .17
Audioscript
Mr Anderson Er, no, of course not. Oh dear  I have to go now. I m
1 Hi. I m Mel. I m really excited! I m taking a city break this weekend.
playing tennis at three.
I m flying from London with my two best friends, Leila and Anna.
CI Bilton Goodbye, Mr Anderson. And thank you. That was
We re flying tonight, and we re staying in a five-star hotel! I can t
extremely helpful.
believe it. We re going to go shopping tomorrow, and have lunch on
CI Bilton Good afternoon, my dear. What s your name, please?
the beach. We re going to go sight-seeing as well  there are lots of
Miss Ramsey Er, Tabitha.
great Gaud� buildings to see, and the cathedral. And I think on
CI Bilton And your surname, please?
Sunday we re going to sunbathe &
Miss Ramsey Oh, sorry! Ramsey. I m Tabitha Ramsey.
2 Sam Hi. I m Sam.
CI Bilton And is that Miss or Mrs? Miss, I think.
Daisy And I m Daisy.
Miss Ramsey Oh yes, Chief Inspector.
Sam We re really excited, because we re taking a city break next
CI Bilton Now, where were you at midnight last Saturday?
week.
Miss Ramsey I was in the kitchen.
Daisy Yes, we re going next Monday. We re staying in a four-star
CI Bilton And what were you doing?
hotel with sea views!
Miss Ramsey I was & um & waiting for Mr Anderson. You see, we
Sam I m going to go sight-seeing every day, because I m really
were having a glass of wine at about half past eleven,
interested in the city s history.
when suddenly he said he had to go somewhere.
Daisy And I m going to go shopping every day, and eat lots of
CI Bilton A glass of wine? And then he had to go somewhere?
seafood!
So he wasn t in the kitchen at midnight?
Sam But you are going to visit the Little Mermaid statue with
Miss Ramsey No, Chief Inspector, he wasn t. He came back at about
me, aren t you?
ten past, and then we finished our wine.
Daisy Of course I am.
CI Bilton Aha. Thank you, Miss Ramsey. That s very interesting.
Tests 7A and 7B
Tests 8A and 8B
1 A c B c
1 A b B a
2 A F B T C T
2 A T B T C F
2.29
2. 38
Audioscript
Audioscript
CI Bilton Good afternoon. What s your name, please?
Assistant Can I help you?
Mrs Jones I m Mrs Jones. Mrs Anna Jones.
Tim Yes , please. Can I try these jeans on, please?
CI Bilton Nice to meet you, Mrs Jones. And what were you doing
Assistant Yes, of course. The changing rooms are over there.
at midnight last Saturday?
Tim Thanks. Oh dear. They re too big. Have you got any smaller
Mrs Jones I was in my bedroom, Chief Inspector! I was sleeping.
ones, please?
CI Bilton And did you hear anything interesting?
Assistant No, I m sorry. They re the smallest. Do you want to try
Mrs Jones Well, it s funny you say that, Chief Inspector. I didn t hear
these instead?
anything, but I saw something.
Tim OK. & Great! They fit! How much are they, please?
CI Bilton And what was that, Mrs Jones?
Assistant They re twenty pounds.
Mrs Jones I saw a man  a young man. I think it was Mr Anderson.
Tim Here you are.
CI Bilton Hrrmph. And what was he doing?
Assistant Thanks. Goodbye.
Mrs Jones It was very strange. He was giving some food to Miss
Tim Bye!
Stirling s dog. A big bowl of food. I thought it was
strange to be feeding a dog at midnight.
CI Bilton Strange, yes, very strange, Mrs Jones. Thank you. That
Tests 9A and 9B
was very helpful.
1 c
Mrs Jones Oh, not at all, Inspector.
2 A F B T C F D T
CI Bilton Good afternoon. Your name, please?
Mr Fenn George Fenn.
2.44
Audioscript
CI Bilton Excellent, Mr Fenn. Now, what were you doing at
midnight last Saturday? Billie Hi, Karina! You look great.
Mr Fenn I was in the sitting room and I was watching television. Karina Thanks! And you. Where s Max?
There was a very good film about penguins. I m Billie He s getting some water. Where s Rocco?
interested in penguins. Karina He s talking to the DJ.
CI Bilton Er, yes. Well. And did you see or hear anything strange? Billie Oh no, he isn t. Look. He s talking to Mel.
Mr Fenn Yes. One of the penguins was eating a banana! Karina What?
CI Bilton Hrrrmph. Thank you, Mr Fenn. That s all for now. Mel Rocco, darling!
Rocco What do you want, Mel?
CI Bilton Good afternoon. Can I have your name, please?
Mel Come and dance with me.
Mr Anderson I m Freddy Anderson.
Rocco Thanks, but no thanks. It s over, Mel. Karina s my girlfriend now.
CI Bilton Very good, Mr Anderson. And what were you doing at
Karina I can t believe he s talking to her!
midnight last Saturday?
Billie Wait  look  he s coming over here.
Mr Anderson I was talking to Miss Ramsey. She s a very interesting
Rocco Karina! I m sorry about Mel. I ve told her you re my girlfriend.
girl.
Karina Good.
CI Bilton Hrrmph, yes, I m sure she is. So you were with Miss
Rocco So, are you?
Ramsey. And where were you?
Karina Am I what?
Mr Anderson We were in the kitchen. We were talking, and having
Rocco My & girlfriend?
a cup of tea.
Karina Maybe. Do you want to dance with your girlfriend?
CI Bilton And, can I ask, Mr Anderson  was Miss Stirling s dog
Rocco Yes, I do.
with you?
Karina Come on, then &
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