Listening

1 Track 3 Listen to six conversations and tick the correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 Barbara invites Mike      .

to the cinema to a concert for a picnic

a)       b)       c)     

2 John has to send the job application      .

tomorrow on Friday on Monday

a)       b)       c)      

3 Alice's grandmother used to be very good at dancing      .

the twist salsa rock 'n roll

a)       b)       c)      

4 Frank would be a good manager because he's      .

competitive indecisive hard-working

a)       b)       c)      

5 Dave will probably catch the train at      .

10a.m. 8.35a.m. 9.15a.m.

a)       b)       c)      

6 When is Kate's birthday?

24th May 25th May 26th May

a)       b)       c)      

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Pronunciation

2 Track 4 Listen and write the words in the correct column according to the stress.

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compliment
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Vocabulary and Grammar

3 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the word in capitals.

1 Avatar in 3D was the most    successful    film of the year in 2009. SUCCESS

2 These instructions are hopeless. They're                 to understand. POSSIBLE

3 He's travelled a lot and tells                 stories about his adventures. FASCINATE

4 Can we light the fire, please? It's                 in here. FREEZE

5 He'll find it hard to work in the banking business. It's a                 world. COMPETE

6 Sophie can never make up her mind about things. She's so                . DECIDE

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4 Underline the correct alternatives.

1 He doesn't win / earn a very big salary.

2 She gossips / complains about her boss so much, she ought to get another work / job.

3 Can you give me a head / hand with this report? I'm working against / for the clock.

4 I think I put my foot / arm in it when I said her flat was really exhausted / tiny.

5 Indian food is not usually my cup of coffee / tea, but this curry is absolutely delicious / awful.

6 He didn't forget / leave his homework at home for once. His mum reminded / remembered him to take it.

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5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 It isn't necessary for me to get up early tomorrow. HAVE

I        don't have to get up early tomorrow       .

2 That pizza won't be enough for six people. GOING

That pizza                                                            .

3 Tim used to play outside every day when he was younger. WOULD

Tim                                                                       .

4 You should wear a suit for the interview. OUGHT

You                                                                      .

5 He probably won't travel much in his new job. UNLIKELY

He                                                                         .

6 We hope the business will start making money in about six months' time. NEAR

We hope the business                                         
                                                                              .

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6 Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences: a) or b).

1 She     a      to start work next Monday.

a) 's going b) will

2 You            carry liquids through airport security.

a) don't have to b) mustn't

3 I don't know why she doesn't travel any more. She            love going to Asia.

a) used to b) would

4 Business            to improve in the long term.

a) won't b) is unlikely

5 You really            to see them more often.

a) ought b) must

6 We'll probably move            a week or two.

a) by b) in

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7 Choose the correct answers to complete the text: a), b), c) or d).

Fly me to the moon!

Where ¹  c   billionaires going for their holidays nowadays? Instead of taking luxury cruises or renting private islands, very wealthy people are now quite ²           choose a trip into space. Space travel companies ³           Space Adventures and Virgin Galactic ⁴           now offering a range of space travel experiences, including a trip to the far side ⁵           Moon. People who choose this trip will take a seven-day flight and travel at speeds of 17,000 miles an hour. They ⁶           the Earth from 250,000 miles away. However, it isn't enough just ⁷           a billionaire. You also have to be fit enough to travel in a spaceship. Candidates for the trip ⁸           to train for four months with experienced astronauts ⁹           they are allowed to fly. But why ¹⁰           have to be a billionaire to go to the moon? Because it ¹¹           100 million US dollars.

1 a) will b) do c) are d) is

2 a) likely b) to c) going to d) likely to

3 a) as b) such as c) such d) such like

4 a) are b) will c) are going to d) could

5 a) in a b) of c) of the d) in the

6 a) probably see b) will see c) are seeing

d) do see

7 a) be b) been c) to being d) to be

8 a) will have b) must c) should d) ought

9 a) then b) after c) before d) when

10 a) you b) do you c) are you d) you will

11 a) cost b) is costing c) will cost d) has cost

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Reading

8 Read the messages and notices and underline the correct answers: a), b) or c).

David - your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed. Are you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let Mr Bates' secretary know before 12.30.

1 The meeting will take place      .

a) at 2.30

b) later, if David is free

c) before 12.30

DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEMS ON DISPLAY. BROKEN GOODS WILL HAVE TO BE PAID FOR.

2 a) You don't have to pay for items you break.

b) You mustn't touch the items.

c) You can touch the broken items on display.

Sara, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It's tonight not tomorrow! If you can't come, call Mark. He'll buy your ticket. Chris

3 What should Sara do?

a) Tell Mark if she doesn't want the ticket.

b) Call Chris if she can go to the concert.

c) Call Mark and tell him the concert is tomorrow.

Wanted: experienced dog walker (18+) for three dogs. Mon-Fri: 10-11a.m. and 4-5p.m. and occasional weekends. Good references required.

4 To apply for the job, you      .

a) must have three dogs

b) don't have to provide references

c) must be over 18 and free at weekends

Hi George,

Going to cinema at 7. Won't be home until 10. Please put dinner in the oven at 9.30. Mandy xx

5 a) Mandy won't be home for dinner.

b) Mandy wants to eat when she gets home.

c) George is meeting Mandy at the cinema.

1st X1 Hockey team - St Kit's vs Harlington

Saturday - 14.30

The bus leaves at 11.30 prompt.

Bring spare socks and sweatshirts.

Lunch will be provided by St Kit's at 1p.m.

6 The hockey players      .

a) have to take extra clothes and boots

b) don't have to take food

c) will start the match at 1 o'clock

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Speaking

9 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the words in the box.

things Why don't we tell me say

what you mean is I think we should

1 The way I see it, we don't have a choice.

The way I see     things      , we don't have a choice.

2 Can you repeat the last part?

Can you                      the last part again?

3 So you're saying you don't love me any more?

So                      you don't love me any more?

4 I suggest we focus on one thing at a time.

                     focus on one thing at a time.

5 How about if we ask the bank for a loan?

                     we ask the bank for a loan?

6 Do you mean to say that I'm fired?

Do you mean to                      that I'm fired?

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10 Complete the conversation with sentences
a)-f).

A: First of all, I suggest we discuss Nick's proposal for the new restaurant

B: ¹    c     

A: But didn't you say that the decision about the restaurant was a priority?

B: ²          

A: What exactly do you mean? Why?

B: ³          

A: I'm not sure I agree, actually. I really feel it's a very good business opportunity. We should discuss it again with Nick.

B: ⁴          

A: What?! When?

B: ⁵          

A: So you mean to say you made the decision without telling me? I thought we were working together! I resign!

B: ⁶          

a) Last night.

b) It's too late. I told him we weren't interested in working with him any more.

c) No, let's talk about that later. We've got more important things to talk about.

d) That's fine by me.

e) Did I? Well, I`ve changed my mind.

f) Well, the way I see it, a restaurant would be too much work. And it's a big risk.

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Writing

11 Cross out six more words that can be left out of these messages. Contracted forms count as one word.

1

I'm going to the theatre at 7.30. Do you want to come? Call me. Sue xxx

2

Tammy, I'm sorry I can't come out for dinner tonight. I've got to go to music practice. I hope you enjoy the meal. I'll see you later.

Martin

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12 Write a covering letter for the job in the advertisement. Use the prompts to help you. Write 100-120 words.

Cabin crew wanted for spaceships

Space tourism company requires cabin crew for monthly trips to the Moon. Applicants should be between 21-26 years old, cheerful, sociable and in good health. They must be free to travel when required. Training will be provided, but experience of working in tourism or catering would be an advantage.

Apply to: Michael Thomas at Space Travel Inc.

Dear Mr Thomas,

I am writing to you ___________________

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

I am 25                                                                  

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

If you require                                                        

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

Yours                     ,

                                        

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Total:

100

Intermediate Progress Test Units 3-4A

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