Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4B
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 She’ll find it hard to work with Bill and Harry. They’re so . COMPETE
3 He’ll never make up his mind what to study at university. He’s so . DECIDE
4 These instructions are terrible. They’re to understand. POSSIBLE
5 They’ve been to over thirty countries and had a life. FASCINATE
6 Can we open the windows, please? It’s in here. BOIL
4 Underline the correct alternatives.
1 He doesn’t win / earn a very big salary.
2 You’ll be in hot tea / water if you come home after 12 tonight.
3 We warned / boasted her not to work with him, but she wouldn’t hear / listen.
4 Japanese food is not usually my cup of coffee / tea, but this sushi is absolutely delicious /
awful.
5 Can you give me an arm / a hand with this project? We’re running out of / from time.
6 They remind / moan about work / job all the time so it isn’t much fun being with them.
7 Of course you’ll pass your driving test. It’s a piece of bread / cake!
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 because it’s Sunday. HAVE
I don’t have to get up early tomorrow .
2 You should dress more smartly for the interview. OUGHT
You .
3 He probably won’t go out so much when he starts his new job. LIKELY
He .
4 That apple pie won’t be enough for six people. GOING
That apple pie .
5 The company won’t make any money for at least six months. SHORT
The company .
6 We used to play outside every day when we were children. WOULD
We .
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6 Choose the correct answers to complete the
sentences: a) or b). Reading
1 She a to start work next Monday. 8 Read the messages and notices and underline
a) ’s going b) will the correct answers: a), b) or c).
2 We to visit her more often.
a) ought b) must
David – your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed.
3 He’ll change his job a year or two.
Are you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let Mr
a) by b) in
Bates’ secretary know before 12.30.
4 You try to carry that heavy bag with a
broken arm. 1 The meeting will take place .
a) should b) mustn’t a) at 2.30
5 I don’t know why he doesn’t play tennis any b) later, if David is free
more. He be very good at it. c) before 12.30
a) used to b) would
6 The economy to improve in the long Wanted: experienced baby sitter (18+) for three
term. young children. Mon–Fri: 10–12a.m. and 4–6p.m.
a) will b) is likely and occasional weekends. Good references required.
5 2 To apply for the job, you .
7 Choose the correct answers to complete the a) must have children
text: a), b), c) or d). b) don’t have to provide references
c) must be over 18 and free at weekends
Fly me to the moon!
Where1 c billionaires going for their holidays
nowadays? Instead of taking luxury cruises or 1st X1 football team – St Kit’s vs Harlington
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private islands, very wealthy people are Saturday – 14.15
now quite likely to choose a trip 3 space. The bus leaves at 11.45 prompt.
Space travel companies such as Space Adventures Bring spare socks and T-shirts.
and Virgin Galactic 4 a range of space travel Lunch will be provided by St Kit’s at 12.30.
experiences, including a trip to the far side of the 3 The football players .
moon. People who choose this trip 5 a a) have to take extra clothes and boots
seven-day flight and travel at speeds of 17,000 miles b) don’t have to take food
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hour. They’ll see the Earth from 250,000 c) will start the match at half past twelve
miles away. However, it’s 7 to be a
billionaire. You also have to be fit enough 8 Hi Sam,
in a spaceship. Candidates for the trip 9 to Going to cinema at 6. Won’t be home until 9. Please
train for four months before they are allowed to fly. put dinner in the oven at 8.30. Minnie xx
But why do you 10 be a billionaire to go to 4 a) Minnie won’t be home for dinner.
the moon? Because it 11 100 million US b) Minnie wants to eat when she gets home.
dollars. c) Sam is meeting Minnie at the cinema.
1 a) will b) do c) are d) is Sue, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It’s
2 a) sailing b) go to c) renting d) buy tonight not tomorrow! If you can’t come, call Mike.
3 a) at b) into c) out of d) up He’ll buy your ticket. Roger xx
4 a) offers b) is offering c) offering d) are now
5 What should Sue do?
offering
a) Tell Mike if she doesn’t want the ticket.
5 a) will take b) is taking c) take d) are taking
b) Call Roger if she can’t go to the concert.
6 a) a b) the c) an d) every
c) Call Mike and tell him the concert is tomorrow.
7 a) enough b) too much c) good d) not enough
8 a) to travel b) to travelling c) travel d) for to
travel PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEMS ON
9 a) has b) must c) will have d) mustn’t DISPLAY. CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE TO
10 a) must b) should c) has to d) have to PAY FOR BROKEN GOODS.
11 a) will cost b) has cost c) cost d) is costing 6 a) You don’t have to pay for items you break.
10 b) You mustn’t touch the items in case they break.
c) You can touch the broken items on display.
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Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4B
Writing
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 20
If you require
Yours ,
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