Upstream ADVANCED Test Booklet Virginia Evans Express PublishingPrograss Test 1 2 3 10 Key to Progress Tests Contents 2 2310 n Progress Test 1 (uni » Choose A, 8, C or D to complete each sentence. Our main is toreduce debt by cutting costs. A objective © resolution B decision D desire ‘The decovery of penicln was a significant medical A revolution © novelty B innovation D_ breakthrough Employers are not allowed to discriminate against an applicant because of thei social oe nancial A past © history B background D> precedent Its important to project ain) image during the interview. A upbeat optimistic B positive D cheerful ‘Aspirin was used 5 a medicine as far as the sth ‘century BC. ‘A back —-B beyond behind —D__before Competitive Is an essential requirement for success in the entertairment industry A mind — B thought C spit soul The brochure stated the hotel was stated beside the sea A diet B pretse §—C right =D exact, There 6 a wide Cf options to choose from wath something to sut all tastes. A degree B variance C scale Drange “They say he nheritad hs money from a relative he hae nevar met. ‘A faramay 8 remote istent =D __ sight atte doesn't do her own washing, she her little ssstar to do it fr her A makes 8 gay Cats D puts ‘When the workload get too much for him he gave in an decided to A allot B entrust © ossion D celegate 2 3 4 6 6 ” 18 16 20 00 (Time: 50 minutes) You must complete the Businass course satistactonly before you can progress to the third year programme, A Mors B Values € Roghts —D Ethics For the of rewiring your home, hiring an alectrcan is 2 wise move A aim object B purpose intention He agreed to give me his car for the weekend on ... ‘that | helped fir yuite his essay A condition 8 tem = C rule D ckeree ‘The Bestles remain hugely popular among the... 3nd the old alike A youth © adolescents B young D teenagers “The manager realy wanted Anna to join the cormpary; he beleved she would be a valuanle to his team of sales people A addition supplement B accumulation D- aprendage Expect seminars and autarials to approximately 15% of your time at university A cover c ocony B receive D complete Some say thal success in today’s competitive workplace ‘alls for toughness and A. ruthlessness, rudeness B cruelty callousness When he learned that the assistant manager was retiring, he felt that this was an opportunity he just hed to A gab B folow Cull D seize For such an old house, it isin excelent A sate B condition C form —-D_ shape ( Maks: — ) rao “°10 cai Complete sentences with words formed from the ‘words in capitals, The new managers not bad, but he lacks the leadership and SENSITIVE Of the previous ane. The country i experiencing an era of peace and PROSPER He's not a very welkknown NoveL but | enjoy his books. Vm well aware of the fact that smoking s tomy haath, DETRIMENT Mark's to customers vit led to his finally being csmissed Lee was determined to bacome manager ‘and. his PERSIST eventually paid off Her tosunvive kent DETERMINE her alive until the rexuers found her. IF enough people volunteer for early » there! be RETIRE ro need for redundancies. “The doctor said hes cholesterol levels are high ALARM Young children are very IMPRESSION ‘and shouldn't be alloned to watch violent fms. (i ) 2x10 2 Underline the correct word. It vas 0 rough travel / voyage / trip / crossing and a lot cof people on tie ferry were seasick Losing weight i @ creat way to boost / push / shape / foster your confiderce “The number complications / permsstations/ transformation / incarnations you can get out of these Aguies is in the iions Having to travel so far to work and back every day is beginning to vrear me off / through / down in Even though it started to rain, Peta cared through / in / ‘over / on watering the garden, Even though Joe ties to be nice, he always rubs me up the wrong side / vray / end / time 10 10 |Lwas thinking of going out tonight, but on stonger / second / better / deeper thoughts, it might be better to stay in John’s face wes glistening / glaring / beaming / flashing when he heard he had non fist onze. Rob made / passed J sent/effered so good an impression {at the interview that they ofered hirn the job on the soot. Although he wasn't the star of the flim, Keanu Reeves took / robbed grabbed / stole the show. ("as = axio 78 Fill in the gaps with ONE word. My boss expects his instructions to be carried to the letter asthe day wore _ | began to feel more and mora uncomfortable i cheiecormpany. IMy parents have always disapproved my fends. No one was ever good enough for them. | felt ashamed myself for losing my ‘temper tke that over nothing, Ann isn't very keen camping, she prefers staying in hotels Loina never benefited her parents’ ‘wealth, she's ehnays had to nork for a fving, I wasn't invelved the argument, so Tye no idea what it was about Jeanne’s diet consis fizzy doinks; no wonder she's overweight. junk food and {strongly objact baing forced to pay for carrier bags in supermariets The aitine compensated US 1 Full... the Joss of our luggage, ea \ axto 2010 " 12 Choose A, 8, C or D to complete each sentence. The boys have gone ona fishing A trip = B joumey © trek with ther father. D hike The band gave @ rousing of the Stones! classic "Brown Sugar. A translation B execution C rendition D- euition His voice was berely ‘above the loud music A istered B audble ¢ loud Dear | think you need a jacket, there's & 9... breeze blowing outside, A chilly 8 frosty figd =D lacal He stcad en the Df the ship and watched the szaguls dive for fish, A floor = B ground platform =D Geck The resort boasts a beach end crystal clear sea, A pristine faultless B pure D untouched “The brother and sstor wore . to inherit the beach heuse. A atlarce B atodds ‘over who would get ata standstil D atalovse end ‘Guests are requesied to state their for smoking or nonsmoking accarimadation upon backing A likeness © are B preference D indination The city was uncer fal A blodade 8 cordon C for sic months before it finaly dose D. siege It's impossible to trave in the heat of the desert A bubbling © biisterng B. smoldering D sizzling L enjoy taking 2 bath as soon as I get home from Work. A rast —B gentle C soothing -D-mild Frank has been the for aver 10 years cc, A aurator 8 escort Of the local history museum © dean D_ conductor Progress Test 2 (uni 2 3 14 6 16 0 18 9 20 - 1100 (Time: 50 minutes) He found the fact that Susan had been saving money secretly quite A dscordant © disconcerting B- discontenting D- discouraging The celling-high bookcase swayed for a fevr seconds, then crashed 10 the floor with oise A. vociferous © beisterous B raucous D deafening Use the ‘to dain the spaghetti, but make sure that ‘you Go it quickly enough s0 that it doesn’t go cold. A whisk —B colander. C saucepan D grater ‘tar congratulating his team, the coach lef, allowing the players to let thar doun for 2 vile A har = B hesds Cheats souls ‘Turn to page 24 to frd out ata available to you which courses are A. look © stare B glance D_ olimase Mrs Robinson ‘reat pride in her cooking. A gets B finds «= C has D takes sleap is 10 our health end lack of it can lead many lnesses. A needed © essential B requires D- desirable ‘The aircraft experienced severe during the firal apgcoach, out the lt kept his coo| ane landed it safely A turbulence C unsieainess 8. instabity D wavering (gs — ) 2x20 40Progress Test 2 Eight out of the ten sentences contain spelling or punctuation mistakes. Write the correct words in the spaces provided. If 2 sentence contains no mistakes, put a tick (V) next to it. There are three examples (0). The need to watch escapist movies has it's origins in childhood. ts Whatever, you say, | il not change my ‘mind about this, Temy would like to ac tothe party, but it might rot be possible “ There's been a lot of resistence to the new no-smeking poli. Childrens’ worlds are inhabited by imaginary friends and foes Most people can't conceeve of living in such poverty. ‘es born in England, ut my parents are seotish ‘There are many dlifeltys invohed in setting up your own business Most women say they aren't happy ‘with thar looks, ‘They gave Us their asurance that they ‘would be ready on tine. Frank and Doris have gone to visit their ‘daughter, Tina, in Ausvalia, “Whats going on in here?" he asked. Mike hasn't heared from his eldest brother in years Whatever you ( wens Vox / Underline the correct word. ‘The road was very slppery / slick / slimy / greasy as 2 sogult of the ovemighs frost Following the accident, Sheila has been advised to take it careful slow / grad / easy for a while. ‘The company is into / under / on / in investigation for suspected tax evasion How do you suppose / presume / hypothesise / believe that he got that job without any experience? ‘The orgarisers expressed their dissention / disturbance / discourse / dismay at the poor attendance figures 10 ‘The notion of organ transplant avoids / wams / repels / rebukes mast people isting the famine wetims was @ harrowing / worrying / stressing / terrorsing experiance 400 retraning in middle age is a(n) unapproachable / disheartening / daunting / demoralising task for most people Acking the staff to take a pay cut was ain) absurd / abstract / abnormal / absent suoestion, Negotiations between the urion and the management are ata stoppage / pause / hurdle / standstill, (xo = ) Fill in the gaps with ONE word We're putting ntl the weether gets a bit better That car must have set joe it's top of the range | thought like fing in the country, but it wasn’t long before boredom sat ‘and Iwas back to the cy Parents aren't aways to blame heir children’s bad behaviour The film's based name, If you're alleraic clear of Chinese Food, Let's get going before the rein sets our summer holidays quite a bt ‘the book of the same ‘nuts you should stay They're setting eaily to beat the rush hour traf, MM never forgive her for what she put me Karen's husband is alvays putting her in pubic, it's so emberrassing10 Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. Pate'sso | Lich he'd think things through 2 little more carefully A impulsve © compubve B repulsive D_ expulsve Ssusar’s bean walking around with a look in her ‘aye ever since she met eff it must be love! ‘A creamer © dreamed 8 cresny D. dreamful a fami consis of parents and their chien A concentrated © sold B single D nuclear | haraly ever see my best friend any mare; we're slowly part A. cifting © wandering B_ hovering D- voving Teachers aren't forbidden from giving private lessons to students, but itis pen, A scowled © grimaced B frowned D glowered | knw your name i ‘Ti’ When I called you "Tin it was usta of the tongue A side = 8 skid = skm =D sip Grendma says there wasn't a of truth i that story Girendad told lastnight about being @ war hero, A speck = B cums C dot D grain ‘One of the Influences on teenagers today is the media. A. heaviest C strongest B studest D_ hardest Wast Ham United 22 good result away from home et the weekend, despite playing the second hal wth only ten men, A succeeded cached B eamed D won ‘Aimong his coleagues, he was known for being initable and ‘A quartelsome B quareltul © quarreling D_ ouerreler Progress Test 3 (nit 3) " 2 8 4 15 16 ” cy 19 20 (Time: 50 minutes) He evan went so improve, I'd be fred. A long Bar as to say that if my work didn't © distant. much For some people, ining love is a conscious Hestyle A decision © choice B altematve D> substinute After a six'yeor relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to A. break the bank tie the knot B tum the page D_ make the grade You are strongly to buy your tickets well in advance. A. suggested © advised B recommended D_ proposed with a Of satisfaction on his face, Keith received! fis degree from the principal A shine = B baam cy D glow The cog was a little subdued yesterday, but she's full of this morning A sprouts B beans € chips D berries ‘She may seem unapproacradle when you fist meet her, bout the truth i she hasan)...» OF gol A heat = B soul attitude. feeing Hes such 2 oo Just when everyone i having 2 good ‘ume he starts moaning abcut being ted ‘A aly Done: © soft touch 8 wet blanket D drop kee He ‘na serious telatonship at a very young age; naturally, tended in tears A got © cimbed B boarded D. embarked He eams a lot of money, but he's such a reckless that over the last thiee years ne's got into serous debt. ‘A. spendthuift © waster B ler D financier (se ) 710 Cee ae) Fight out of the ten sentences contain an unnecessary word. Write the unnecessary words in the spaces provided. Ifa sentence contains no errors, puta tick (V) next to it. | lcd to tel Bil the th a8 300 a5 | got home ‘My best friend is someone | have known for qute some fang time fealiing he had forgosten my name made re even the ane. she told me the dog it had un aay But | dit believe her ‘As a child, | wos never allowed to leave the dinner table unt | was completely finished. Many of all the peeple 1 know five alone The woman who used to five here she ras gone to le abroad New York, wich aso énown as The Big Apple, sone of America’s ost cites. Out of 260 candasts, only the ten assed the entrance ac. David's aoology which nas quite unnecessary, a5 evelybody knew it vrasn't his faut Marks; — ) \ 2x10 20 Underline the correct word or phrase. The fact that my fiend and | boucht the same dress wes sheer / simple / basic / bare coincidence, es we hadn't gone shooping tovether There ere numbered / numeric / numerous /innumerate cotions for diners who love seafood. The plans for efurbistment have taken a back seat / past place / back cornerf past position row that the company is losing money. In ofder to be @ good psychologist you have ta be able to poke / peek / tap / tip into people's emotions It took me a while to get the hook / hang / hand / hold of using a computer, tut now I wouldn't be without one Ive hear that stress can shoot / fre kick trigger off an asthma attack, 10 10 Thanks for lending me your umbrella it realy came in used handful / handy / needy. ‘The town centre is full of shops seling variant / diverted / various / diverse range of goods. Kelly will be fine, she comes from a very steady / solid / stable / settled fami. The rescuers have been searching all night. fm afraid there's oni a faint shimmer / glimmer / shine / glint of hope that they wil be found akve (mass — ) \ 2x10 20 Fill in the gaps with ONE word. The economic recession brought the collapse of the government My friends stood ‘many people thought | was quity, Nicole stood me, even though from the crowd in 2 bright ed evening gown, We managed ta. bring her anyone noticed she'd passed out. Martha is devoted she can't do enough for them. ‘The film was based Ernest Hemingway. before her grandchidten, a short story by Ss rot so much a le when he says he used to be aspy the surface, he appeared to be a very ‘an exaggeration ordinary man, when in fact he was quite an adventurer ‘Although she has been dead for almost forty years, the legend of Matlin Monroe lives The government have just brought 8 ew law whereby car owners have to pay to crve in the ty centre Mai — (So )1 to Progress Test 4 (nit 4) Choose A,B, C or D to complete each sentence. The suspect #35 5807 jn With intent outside of the jewellery store A lying © waiting B loiterng D standing The careless driver wa charged with A manslaughter © murder B kiting D_ homiode The asked the judge to impose a life sentence because ofthe severity of the aime A xccusr B ctie © prosecutor D_ juror The decison to build ¢ nuclear reactor inthe area very strong reaction from the local commurity. A raised C developed B originated D. produced Paul's ability to {a challenge mada him the porfect ‘candidate to head up the new sales divson. A contol 8 handle = C mun D order Several members of the environmental group ‘were aested at the scene A force © competing B sessing D pressure David Sylvester is considered to be & authority on modern art. A leadng 8 fit == € premier main ‘Amnesty Intemational is an intemationally recognised »- orgpnisation, A humanitarian © huenan, B people's D- popular Tavellars should have no problem finding assistance as the organisation is in several other European countries A acted for © emboded B represented D stood for ‘The documentary skill depicts a nation ois A in B on © under at 13 14 15 16 7 18 9 20 oo (Time: 50 minutes) In Britain, authonties are responsible for handling the budgets of public services, A regional © local B native D resident Youll have to. 90 into the bank if you want money, the ‘cash machine isn't corecty, A prectisng C exercising B serving D> functioning WS time the government a stand against tax ‘evaders and began prosecuting ther, Ahad = -B took = C got Yd ike to make «for cashing your car. Let me pay forthe reps. A improvements © amends B corrections D_adustments I don’t want to sound like fm... the lav, but if you don’t keep the noise down, you'l have to leave A. putting in passing over laying down Diving over The painting's value goes economic measurement; It alo has sentimental valve. A fartrom B aheadof C beyond —D_ outside It's the government’ responsibility to for the sick. Ac = B teat = C gud =D cure ShaOM «nm the Old man inhen she di some volunteer work at the shelter A friend made friends B became friends D_ befriended Nathan is taking part in a research ton the effects of GM foods. A job B tak © C mission D_ project ‘arnerica holds elections every four years presidential © presiding B president D presided Marts — Va © ) 9eee! 2. Match A to B to make correct sentences, There are two sentences in A you will not need. 1 Willhe be 2 However many 3 As advanced technology companies 4 Taking him seriously 5. Although many 6 They won't 7 Wil they 3 Hehad it 9 He had 10. He gave the wrong impression 11 As technology progresses, 12. Hed they been taken sericusly “] repre, but it cot him an amn an ‘this mess could have been prevented. 1 fie it himself, but he did quite @ good job electronics becoming more and more complicated. ABA e T_] new employees ve hire, we won't be able to make that deadine, \washard afterhe cummed up dressed in a suit with blue, dareen, yellow and red stripes. ET] begin to realise the need for more dependable ‘machines, programmers are shifting thei focus to error prevertion softwere HT] be wing to give us a litte more time, oris this going ‘to be another rushed job? TL] new employees have difficulty kerning mere complex processes, itis @ given fact that they increase productivity. TL] avaiable to start on the 26th, oF vil they be needing 10 him uni the end of the month? is — axio 20 3. Underline the correct word. 11 Business is blowing / booming / bustling J bursting in tha convenience food industy 2. Appalce spokesperson / speaker / envoy / agent said that ‘an investigation woud be launched into the incident. 10 Buling on this part of the sand is disallowed / precluded / barred / prohibited Sniffer dog are able to locate survivors beneath the rubble ‘wth precision / correctness / meticulousness / exactitude Major / Final / Capital / Foremost punishrmant has been abolished in most countries oF the worl, Polticians today have to be highly articulate / artful ¢ artistic / articulated, The maneging citector has just arrived and he looks as though he wants / does / means / has business. Ive agreed to work at the doc shelter tice a week on a(n) voluntary / unpaid / free / optional basis ‘Thete are reductions for pensioner / old / major J senior citizens and students ‘The government has void its commitment to equal / similar / unbiased / same opportunities inthe workplace (sr \ fill in the gaps with ONE word, rm better judgement, | agreed to lend him my cor Unemployed people tend to fae! cut from the rest of socety, Roy was. passed favour of @ younger coleague ‘When my parents passed ‘the house and a sizeable amaunt of maney. George decided to take the low. bis ‘own hands and find the culpit for promotion in they ef me The doctor advised Le to cut on fatty and salty Foods IF you break Of prison, they will add another yeor to your sentence It was 2 rece the clock to get ‘everything ready in time for the conference, Overexercising can lead. and a weakened! immune system, Very few scientists are willrg to go the establishment for fear of losing cediaty (eta ) 2x10 70 mas strain10 Progress Test 5 wnit5) Choose A, 8, C or D to complete each sentence, Technology has led to robots replacing factory workers on WF cine HS, A bulking B_ assembly © making D_ compiation onered vehicles are quieter, cleaner and more economical to run than those powered by fossil fuels. A Sun B Sunlight C Solar D. Sunrey The develogment of... technology has revelutionised incustry. [A informational informative 8 information D inform Keep everything on dsc. That way ifthe computer you won't lse all your work. A sticks & crashes C smashes D_ stumps Increased traffic has led some local councils to start charging drivers to enter ity centres A congestion stoppage B. blockage D> obstuction Many parts of the word are experiencing wweathor conditions as a resut of global warming A acute © isproportionate B excessive D extreme The area well sewed by @ wide range of fast food ranging from aurger bars to Indian takeaways A openings © means B outlets D channek Read through the contract, and if you wish ta any changes, let me know, A make Bohawe Cho —-D do ‘My sister lives 30 far anay we only sce each other once in a A long time B. dark night © red planet D_ blue moon Its sad to say, but very few relationships nowadays stand. tHe nnn OF tle. A trial B judgement test D check " 15 7 18 9 20 /100 (Time: 50 minutes) | know it's hard to stop smokng, but you'l feel better in the long A time 8 wm go DB an The country has been ravaged by 3 war A friendly B national C cial local If you do not agree to refund my depast,| willbe forced to take ‘action A law = -B legal, «© court D penal Newcastle United won a victory over league rivals ‘Arsenal to win the premiership tite A decisive C strongeiinded 8 influential D determined | fied the idea of experimenting on anima. A disagreeing € objectionabie B distasteful D objective If the virus continues to spread , well have an epidemic on our hands. A uncaught © uncontroted B unchecked D_ unstoppable The speaker at today's event will be Peter Worgan, a leading authority on Celtic History. A major B key C com —_D cential | prefer suger in my coffee, thanks. 1 find ‘sweeteners leave a bitte aftertaste, A technical B take C maremede D- atifcial The technology employed in designing this new digital camera's A artistic state-of the-art B_ arcforart's sake D artful In _ we'd like you to lev A quice = B fast C brief §=— DD speed ( ‘arksi — ) rea 4 1112 10 Progress Test 5 Eight out of the ten sentences contain an unnecessary word. Write the unnecessary words in the spaces provided. If a sentence contains no errors, put a tick (¥) next to it br the praia, the gstem ecee not work for most people, if you don't pay your taxes on time, oa couk end up to gayi fre The longterm effects of eating GM foods eas yt wrknown, Ths plant's abil 1 tain wate Bllows 0 oursh ncondtons where tas Don't wor i have make sure he gets thereon tie iat joel inhabitants are woes about the first and foremost is noise pollution, ‘They fear that even as if the ring road is ui, ho. pices wil drop Pease pay very dose attention to what |am about to say 2 crop in sales may be rent in job lose i te end continues The effects of overtting which ae stressed by environmental, who know how close sore speces are Sng out Underline the correct word. ‘The guide book conjured / called / evoked / brought up Images of desorted beaches and blue lagoons They have extended the end date / closure / deadline / finish for applications until the end of lune. The locals are lacked 1 a bitter feud / warfare / battle / fight with the government over the ownership of the and The Lebout Party is divided into two broad barracks / ‘camps / teams / regiments an the issue of the euro: those ‘who want to enter the monetary union and those who do rt. “The landscape wes evocative /veminiscent/ remembered / provocative of the French Riviera 5 Imafraid we can't process ycur order at the moment as there's been technical spill catch / drop / hitch, 7 The locks to the doors of the building are controled mainly / centrally / solidly / completely 8 Their efforts to save the company fiom liquidation were convicted / judged / sentenced / doomed to Failure 9 The management warned the workforce that job cuts were imminent / immediate / instant / instantaneous 10 Sony we've late, we got held up by streetwork / roadwrorks / street jobs / road business on the M6. Cake — ) 2xio 7° 4 Fillin the gaps with ONE word. 1. Please apply writing 10 the above adres. 2. nda spends £50 a month cosmetics, 3 “Jo, could | speak to you prvate for ‘a moment?" 4 take what | seid about Shrey not being tight for the jb; she's perfect. 5 Send {an ambulance, there's been an accident 6 You'll have to speck to Mr Green person if you have a complaint 7 James Bond was sent mission to recoves a top secret fle 8 If| were you, Fd send that camera to the manufacture, 9 He tried to explain it to me several times, but just couldn't take it 410 When in a Foreign country you should alnays keep mind that you are only a visitor, Mars — \ 2x 72)10 Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. Bil works 5 a business fot a large multinational corporation A executive © supervisor B leader D bess Genetal rarely make home visits any more; they prefer patients to corre to their surge. A doctors C practitioners B surgeons D medicals ‘very few people have the luxury of baing able to choose, satisfaction over salary. A werk © wotking B ib D-crofessional Job seekers ae required to vist the... Cente at east once a week to be aghle for benelits A employ © job 8 unemployment D- work ‘Alot of people were made on... when the steel works dosed dawn A fred Ceisissed B sacked D redundent The successful canddate wil receive @ compary car, ‘subsidised gym membership and other according {0 his status within the company. AN. bonuses befits B parks D_ allowances Rita's boss gave her an excollont....... when she left her fast job, A. reference © adentiat B_ recommendation D gathering We are currently {for the summer seascn, couriers, guides and hotel staff A colecting © recruiting B employing D_ suggestion The General Manager is expected to full ‘responsibilty forthe running of the hotel ‘A receive 8 presume C assume —D obtain AS Chief Executive Cffices, you will be in charge of the ‘company’s day-to-day ‘A. missions B_ operations © functions D workings Progress Test 6 (unis) " 2 13 4 6 6 0 18 19 20 . {100 (Time: 50 minutes) Deetkor College is curtenty seeking an experienced lecturer to jain its Socal and Folitcal Sciences. A fection B custer C squad ‘The compary is on the cof collapse following the loss of two ofits major customers. D facuty A vege Bo edge Cline D border In most counties, diving tess are avaiable on A asking C question B_ requesting D. demand Sera brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for 2 pay risa while she's still on a Aan B col Crush Drown They assured us our jobs were safe; for the time being, at any Ame 8 pe C way DB thythm Paulas boss gave her 3 applied for 2 promotion. A. shining B gearing reference when she CC alistening D glowing | knavw it was wrong of Jin to lie to you, but he wants to it right by teling you truth A place B fx c D put Alot of schoo! leavers have to go stieight on the... because there just aren't any obs for them, A queue © ole B wait D_ unemployment In order to be successful in business, you've got to be able to ‘the competition A outreach © outwit B_ outstand D> output "Your lanyer can request to documents regarding the sale of the property A access © availabilty B enty D_ permission (ume — ) rea 4° 1310 ier ea a Complete the sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. The running of the company is absolutely No ona seems to chaos know what their responsiblites ae, We had ne other ALTERNATE than to leave the dog with a neighbour ‘The compary has a - CONTRACT ‘obligation to give you sick leave. Julie has succeeded in making herself toMrParker. She DISPENSE does everything for him, Bany is taking his case to alo) tribunal. He INDUSTRY thinks he was unfaily dsmessad “The successful candidave wil have super’ sels Lead “The apporntmant of = new chairperson was decsion, COLLECT speaking, we BROAD {dealin the recruitment of professionals. Het csimnsn to co-operate REFUSE infuriated the Manage: {ts impossible for an ORGANISE of this size to keep sreck of all of its staf’ level of productivity, aie; — (mo ) Underline the correct word, ‘The minister made a serious political blaster / blower J bleeper / blunder when he said he had ro sympathy for the unempioyed, He picked up his keys and blasted / bolted f flaw / jumped to the door. I find it hard to stomach / digest {absorb / gulp that she's ‘only just started, and yet she gets paid so much more than Ido. Wi readily ( overtly / bluntly / explicitly admit that the ‘compery isn't doing well, but 1 don't think there's any need to panic. It all very right / conect / good / well saying put more money into research end development, but where's the money going to come fiom? 6 10 High taxes are stifling /stuffirg / stiffening / strafing the growth of private enterprise, The team's morality / moral / morale / morals was low having lost five games ina tow: They haven't selected the cendidates for inteniew yet because there's a build-up / back-up / backlog / backing of applications Introducing flexitime is just @ management plot conspiracy / fraud / ploy to get people to work longer hours ‘The management want to ergage / embroll ( enfold / enslave department heads in ascussion about planned job cuts Marks; — \ \ oxo 22 / Fill in the gaps with ONE word. IF you've got time file these papers for me, your hands, you could Wes hard to keep your mind the job if you have problems at home, We need to get the message that we will not tolerete malingeress. She managed to get her problem by becoming more organised WS been raining an and all dey wish the weather would make up its rin in really busy, but Fl try and work it my schedule ‘The ine is busy at the moment, can | put you hold? John’s working really hard tying to get the business the ground. If you want to do well in this company, you have to keep your nose «the grindstone Jane volunteered to speak . behalf of her colleagues at the staff meeting (ue ao )10 " Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. The front layer of the eye is called the A eld — 8 comea C pupil —D_ eyelash Jeff's constant coughing and is a sigy he shouis {give up smoking. A wheezing © whisting B_ whooshing D whining ‘The operation left him with a small fon his left cheek. A line = 8 gre = C Inuy scar ‘Arthritis causes the joints to become swollen and A. inflamed © flammable B. flaming D inflammable You shouldn't drve while taking this medication as it can couse Vision, ‘A hay = B misty = vague D_ blurred He had 10 witheaw from the race because of 2 muscle A dragged & sprained © hung pulled Following her collaase fiom exhaustion, the doctor recommended lots of bed A seep Borst = C stay leisure The races were cancalled because the race was ‘naterloaged. Arg Bork © tarmac. track A: “Te had a pain in ary side al day" 8 “Ws probably indigestion.” A whimpeng © pastering Bragging D_ muttering A protective will not enly protect you if you fall but will also prevent jury from faling rocks frown above. A ca B helmet beret —D_ bonnet The doctors think thet there might be .....bleecing A insige © innate 8 internal D- ingrown Progress Test 7 (unit 7) R 3 4 16 7 18 19 2 100 (Time: 50 minutes) (Once released from the hosptal, you'll have to retum for another six weeks of outpatient A action © handing B dealing D_ treatment We were invited to watch the game from the box A executive C_ managenal B luxury D special swimming requires very high levels of fitness, a5, ‘well as ability fo move gracefully A. Simultaneous © Timely, 8 Synchronised D Coordinated Carol wan't be back at work for some time, she's suffered a breakdown. A mind B mental © psychic D- nerve You have to have nenes of to be an ar traffic contrat. A iron = B metal «© stock «=D. grante James never shiows his emoticns; no matter what happens, he aluays keeps a stff upper A moth B ee Dave's been involved in a. been taken to hospital © head =D lip . sccient at work. He's A wing B bad —€ faulty citeal Alterrative mediane i...» popularity the West, A ining © taking 8 adding D colecting The injury destreyed tis hones of being would champ, A peaked © anarded 8 crowned D_ topped ares: — Nox 7} 1516 ae sa Fight out of the ten sentences contain an unnecessary word. Write the unnecessary words in the spaces provided. If a sentence contains no errors, put a tick (¢) next to it. She writes books, which gives seminars, and coaches world cass athletes He tured professonalat the age of 12 and became world champion within the thre years. The operation requires the patient to remein fly conscious He remains the reening champion with 35 win, 15 draws and no more defeats He was the Test great Bish Olympic gold madalist in this event. She continuad on to race despite losing her biggest sponsor. They broke the world record by winning the ttle ffteen times in success.on He was being one of the founder members ofthe yacht club. Her fer they exoeced fer to finish her education before competing professionally The semi-finals weve played very Simultanecusly on adzcert courts, (mo ) Underline the correct word He's so rich, he can aiford to buy whatever he fancies / fantasises / imagines / conjures. Hopefully the team will do better next term / season / period / competition. I yvas impossible for she judges to distinguish among between / fram / through the two finalists, so they awarded them joint frst place His testing positive for drugs dd nothing to dispel / dissolve / disclose | disband the notion that most world-class athlates ae taking legal substances. 5 10 He followed the tral of clues until it came to a dead finish / end / conclusion / ine ‘The patient most probably contracted / received / obtained / acquired the disease when he was in india She had a distinctive / separate / identifiable / specialised look that set her apart from the other models Beckhern scored the goal whith took / caught / dasped / hed the ttle I'm rather biased / inclined / likely / liable to agre= vith you that Hingis is the batter player The company's performance has been deeply affected bby cuent economical / financial / monetary / economic conditions, { Mats — \axio 7 Fill in the gaps with ONE word. You can't rely country, I's appalling Soma employers are prejudiced excconvicts and refuse to employ them. He became so enraged that | foared my safoty. Don't forget to comert your pounds euros before you leave. public transport in this The exact date of the conference is saeoebe announced. The police assured him he was not suspicion, What did you do that far? You scared the life of met The doctor attested that the deceased had been sound ming when he drew up his wil The government are pressure from the opposition to admit defeat. | strongly object these matters. the use of force in {mans — Vax 2]10 Choose A, 8, C or D to complete each sentence. AA I Iked the music to that film, 8 Yes. The \was writen by Elton Jobin. A script B lines. © C score =D witing She Gidn't go to university. she got her MA through distance A schooling © education 8 learning D. teaching The government will pay the fees for those who 0.0n to train as teachers. A tuition © teaching B. schooling D leerning Linda passed all of her exams with flying A ease B coburs C speed D looks We engaged in a debate on the causes of iruancy, A vid = B ane © fing Dively Pete says he doesn’t need to study because he's awfully ‘good at A jamming © cramping B- cramming D ramming Go through this document and any discrepancies with 9 coloures marker. A. show up © emphasise B stress D highlight If you want to draw a perfect crc, you'll have to use A dravier © tler B roller compass In orcer to cary out this experiment, you need a test and bunsen tuine. ‘A tube B gylnder C hose pipe ‘The information contained in this guide bock is too to be of any use A archaic B_ antiquated © eatly D outdated Progress Test 8 wnits) " 2 4 7 20 100 (Time: 50 minutes) | didn’t realise Jean had such 2 singing voice. A pleasurable © pleasant 8 pleased D pleasure My grandfather didn’t have ain) education but he was an avid reader. A standard © offical 8 formal D_ prescribed Shirley gets eway with hancing in her homework late because she's the teacher's A bid == B dog = pet Although she was dedicated, Tania falled to make the 2 a professional dancer. A success B top —C_grade D cat D mark Among the at the fai thera is an arcmatharapy and massage tent. A. attractions © temptations B appeals D anticarments Ifyou think you have a(n) complaint, please put it in writing and address it to the complaints department, A lawful © legitimate: B authorised D_ permissitte Al the major heads of state were present at the of the agreement. A sign B signature C signing D signal, ed knows London like the back of his He used to be a cab driver. A head 8 hand = C mind life Applcanis ae requied to pay 2 small registation of £15.00 towards administration costs. Ach 8 pie C fee OD bill They don’t need to advertise, they get most of their business by word of A mouth B legend myth Dear Marks: \ Va © / W718 10 Giese) Complete sentences with words formed from the ‘words in capitals. tim sorry, | thought you said Thursday, | must have [UNDERSTAND speaking, Idon't PERSON think there's anything to womy about The of the land FERTILE has been affected by the use of intensive farming methods Considering the exten: of his injuries, the speed of his recevety vas quite REMARK My eventuely CURIOUS ot the better of me end I read his deny, The system will IRRIGATE allow the locals te farm the land themselves. If you continue to came your students in that way, they wil lose confidence. Workers have voted for a two-hour “ in protest over stop wage cuts, The road is said to be PASS due to flooding The government has pledged to continue its ight ageinst TERROR ( Mes: — | \axio 20} Underline the correct word, Grea rarely goes out, he spends most of his time sunk / immersed / submerged / captivated in books “To be a good vet, you have to have a thought /stroke / handle / fee for avimals Flip / Flock! Fly / Flick trough the brochure and see i anything takes your fancy. Duting the war, many ristorc headstones / memorials / tombstones / monuments were pulled down by the invaders. If you want to park inthis street you'll ave to apply for 2 parking licence / card / certificate / credential 10 10 The school board are disappointed with this year's poor ‘Aclevel degrees / outcomes / results / qualifications. The suspect claims he was made / convinced / pressed / coerced into leaking the information I was obvious he was only affecting / pretending / forging / copying interest in my proposal. Many varieties / types / forms / specias of reptiles ar= popular as pets As far as the weather is concerned, we can expect a repeat / revised /recurring / persistent performance of last year's low temperatures, [ Mors: — Vax 22) Fill in the gaps with ONE word. Is important to. keep with developments in teaching methods The Chairman's speech diagged Lt it was time to leave. A few peopie wil be kept in the accounts departinent, but the rest of the administrative staff will have to go. Inspector Lynch insists on doing everything the book. He's @ stickler for rules ‘and regulations | don't know what you're worried about, there's nothing it Just jump! Professor Frost is the old schocl, he believes in discipline and respect. We discovered the hotel quite chanice when we lost our way. If you want your business to succeed you have to keep a plen, Don't lat your friends drag you Stand up for yourself ‘The exam results were, pretty good this year and large, (itt '} axio 210 Choose A, B, C oF D to complete each sentence. You can't miss her, she’s weating a . checked trousers top and A stnped 8 stipy —C lined ~—D-linear ‘Magda is very about herbal remedies A known CC knowledgeable B. knawledged D_ knowable Whoever is appointed to this position must be ‘enough to deal with our most demanding clients A. asserted asserting 8 assertive D assertable Josh can be quite were a stranger, A feranay 8 longing at times, it's almost as if he © solated D- detant You can trust Janet to lock after the children. Shes very A. dependent B dependable © depending D depended He's quite scary looking, with bushy eyebrows and long bushy ‘that go all the way down his cheeks, A moustaches fringes B sideburns D. beards inthis heat? lank-top D_ jersey How can she wear a woolly A jumper B shit ¢ If you apply ‘nousse to your hair before blow- trying i, it will hold -he sty for longer, A syyish 8 sted C_styling When | asked him if| could photograph him he simply hii head in agreement D styler A. shook nodded B bowed D shrugged The company's share prices fell dramatically following the untimely of its founder, A miss C nuin 8 demise D collapse Jim Carrey latest fin isa... comedy in which he once again plays the the loveeble clown. ‘A face —B charade C sianstick D_ prank Progress Test 9 wnic9) 2 3 14 6 16 v 18 19 20 - 1100 (Time: 50 minutes) The sound can’t have been doing his job properly because the guitars were so loud that we couldn't hear the lead singer A engineer B mechanic © constructor builder Its amazing how a talented make-up can make ‘the most plain person look attractive on screen, A. technician © carer B artist D_ beautician Patrick Swayze stars in this ‘movie that has us accompany him on an uninspting journey of self- discovery. A street B highway C motonway Broad The magnificently restored Winter Gardens give you @ of the city’s previous splendour. A. feeling comprehension B significance D sense Despite having no money the Joneses were daterminad to keep up A looks © countenances B impressions D- appearances Ws only these days. A commen B sense to take out a private pension Frequent C general D_ practical The director and the producer con't see on certain aspects of production A face to face B heart to heart C eye to eye D_ mind to mind Marie 8 foce when told her we were having cabbage for dinner, A pulled B dragged C gave D fred The kind of exercises you can do depends on your level step, D_phase (25. ) 20 4 19er gree) 2. Match A to B to make correct sentences. There are two sentences in A you will not need. A 1) He forgave Frank 2. He warmed Frank 3. He informed Frank 4 He wanted Frenk 5 She doubts that 6 She doubted thet 7 She refused 8 She was refused 9 They suggested 10. Thair suggestion 11 Her refusal 12 She insisted TAT it woutd wor, but fle it was worth 2 try BL_] of a rematch met vith enthusiasm. ‘co pay fr the demage, but this was simply not possible DI] 2 remateh. E]_] to pay for the damage left me with ro choice but to take her to court. that she pay for the damage [ET] ‘for crashing his ca, although he warned him that he ‘would have to pay for the damage. TI] any good wil come out of the discussion. TL] access to any of the documents. TL_] that he would have to pay for eny damage, 20 (we —) aio 2% | 3. Underline the correct word. 11 Wishful / Eventual / Prospective / Conclusive students wil be called to inteniew with the relevant Head of the department. 2. Despite being in her forties, Michele Pfeifer has managed to meintain her shining / gorgeous / glamorous / picturesque image 10 Before they can be sent out into the fiald, merines have to Undergo / withstand / endure / pass specalst training in survival skis. ‘A.couneil/ conference /range/ panel of judges wil use the competition entries We require irresistible / ineversible / irrefutable / itremediable prcof of his wiongdong before we can fre bien How she's become a celebrity, the press pursue / trace / accompany / follow he arourd everywhere she 90es, ‘A vilingness to make 2 foo of oneselis the unique / sole / Incvidual / exclusive requirement for being a contestant ‘on realty shows ‘he coach realy placed / pushed / taken / put the team ‘through their paces. As a high / top / peak / summit exeartve of a major corporation | gat a clothes alowance in addition to my salary He was offered « year's contract / settlement / bond / deal teaching Enalish in Japan (mane — ) Vax Fill in the gaps with ONE word. Professional athletes cart afford to take risks their health Joan just picked Jast night, | don't think she leas cur. her food at dinner The business went when sales cropped by 40% | was taken when | saw him in the flesh. He looked so mach oler than he does on TV. | think tm justified saying that that was the worst film that he has ever mace. Uke most mawiages, ours has its ups and {don't think you shauld buy that dress without trying it first | wonder what's wrong with Jlle, She looks a bie down the mouth, Bullies often pick people who are less attractive than they are We need to go these figures again, ‘They don’t seem to add uo. oes ) aero 2°10 Progress Test 10 (unit 10 Choose A, 8, C or D to complete each sentence. When will aevertsar: realise that most people find radio just plain imitating? Ankles B rats ¢ inks 0 jingles The... performance of the current computer sytem is affecting productivity, AR substandard improper 8 urscomly D uncouth Some advertisements work by wansmitting messages to the consumer. A subconscious B subliminal © underhanded D devious Having been inthe ertertainment industry for over twonty years, Madonna has become 3 pop A image c im 8. symbol D emblem Multinational corporations owe theit continued success to marketing, A offensive © aggressive B attacking D coeicing ‘Any budget eview will require 2 government. ‘A. authorsation © agreement 8 aporecation D endorsement Many products, such as washing powder, are harmful to the envirrynent, ‘A. household B_ housing © home-based D homing After paying our rent and bills we barely have enough left 10 make ends A join B attach © mage meet les hard to keep my head ‘on whet I eam, A. inthe sand © inthe douds B_ above mater D. above the rest The business was set up purely as 2 font for money. A. laundering © deaning B washing, D tinsing 13 4 8 16 7 18 19 20 serene F100 (Time: 50 minutes) hen Ruth feels depressed she goes on a shooping A rage B spree binge —-D__bendkr | can't afford to go on hold this year, I've gota bit of a cash problem. Amn B mish = © fx D tow Hugo Boss has just launched a big advertising wu tO promote their new fragrance A stategy c wn 8. campaign D operation Now there's only one wage coming in, we'l all have to tighten our ‘A belts —B pockets C waists D_ hats 1We pald for the television and video in monthly A stages dosages: B instalments D chunks Advertisers deny that advertisements contain messages A concealed © coded B jumbled D mixed Naw that most people car affoid brand new goods, ‘markets are few and for between, A smal B trinket. ~~ public =D flea ‘A huge neon in the window read “All you can eat for £3.99" ‘A signal B message C hoarding D_ sign A tworpage in the local oaper advertised the ‘opening of the new hypermarket. A spread © splash 8 splodge D. coverage Weheda sale to selloff all the stuff we found in the attic ‘A parking B garage © € station D_garden (ie — ) axa 4° 2122 10 Ce aa ‘Complete sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. is @ growing HOME problem in ich countres as well as poor. Jerry is 8 War; you COMPEL ‘can't believe a word hes, te has been prowen SCIENCE thet coving is possible 1 nes at the CHARGE supermarket by ten pounds, but | didnt notice until got home ad looked at the receipt fF you want to make @ complaint, youtl have to follow the complaints PROCEED IF you are * with ths SATISeY product in ary way, please retum t to the manufacturer within 49 days Customers ate entitled to 9 full if the dothing hes FUND not been woin. Shopaholsm, of which the majrty of are-nomen, snow SUFFER tecognised as a serious medal condition. studying Eastern religions completely altered my of le PERCEIVE and death The bank was urwitng to AUTHOR an esterson tothe loan, { mors — Vane 2 / Undertine the correct word. The blu on the back cover of the book made the author politcal standing / stance / posture attitude leer He wos unable to rise / lift / arouse / boost the fim indus’ interests project. The trond toward ome entertainment has become ‘more intense / pronounced / spoken / Intensified of late Arico cup of tea would jus eateh / get kick / Ht the set 10 10 Major supermarket chains have numbered / priced / costed / burigeted sinaller retailers cut of the market, “Take benefit / profit / gain / advantage of our fantastic ‘wo-forone offey, fora limited period onty. “The government have scrubbed ! scrapped / scrounged / scared the agieement to subsidise oroanic farmers Travel agents are obliged tc advise holidaymakers to take out / receive / take in find travel insurance. IF you can't afford 6 new cooker, why don't you buy one from the used / second-hand / previously-used / old store? TV commercials / commerces /merchandlises/ mercantiles ‘are known to cxaggerate the effectiveness of the products they advartsa Marks — \ 2x10 2 J Fill in the gaps with ONE word, I never take any notice promotions in supermarkets, only buy what | need. He threatened the store legal action if ‘they did't gh him a refund A lot of people choose to invest their money property Tre Consumer Watchdog conducted an investigation supermarket pricing polis Taking to someone about your problems sometimes puts thinas perspective Locking several years... future, onine shopping will have become commonplace Convenience foods, also known ready-made foci, are big business in the UK Most consumers ete favour of erronmentaly-fiendly paclaging HV have my lanyer draw 8 contact and then ve can cscs the deal We wete forced t0 call our tip because ofa fary strike. { Merks;— \ \axio 2% |Progress Test 1 1 peers sensitivity prospety detrimental inevlity crossing boost permulations down on 4 of on 5 on of 6 fiom # Progress Test 2 1 open resistance Cchisren's Scottish cificutties siippery easy under suppose off 4 ter beck 5 on in 6 to © Progress Test 3 1 Banco WD 6A 2D we 3B BA wa 19D 15 8 20 8 6 persistence 7. eeterninetion 8 retirement 9 alarmingly 10. impressionable on 9 made vay 10° stole second beaming 7 in 10 for a of 9 to Wwe eA 2A 78 we 18D “oo we 56 8 2A bv 7 assurence ee 3 Whats. 10 heard ismay 9 cbsurd repas 10. standstil barrowing caunting 7 in 10 down 8 of 3 though MB 16 8 A TA mo 8 “wc 19D 18D 208 Key to Progress Tests 21 ¥ at 7 she Zim sv 8 which 3 the 6 al 9 the 31 sheer 5 hang 2 rumerous 6 trigger 3. beck seat 7 andy 4 tap 8 diverse 41 about 4 round 7 as 2 by 5 t0 8 On 3 at 6 on 9 on @ Progress Test 4 11.8 Bo ne 2A 7A no 3¢ BA BB 40 98 wc 58 0A 5B DAB oo 6-3 5-12 £-2 H-7 c-3 Fa ie 3-1. booming 5 Capital 2 spokesperson 6 _articubte 3. prohitited 7 means 4 precision 8 voluntary 41 Against 4 away 7 out 2 of = 5 into —&egainst Zo = 6 down 9 @ Progress Test 5 ie 6b no ge it we 38 aA 38 46 90 wa SA we BC 24 the 4 do Te 2 to Shwe 8 a 6 the 9 be 31 conjured 5 evocative 2 deadline 6 hitch 3 feud 7 centrally 4 camps 8 doomed a1 in 4 back = 7 on 2 on S for 8 back 3 in 6 in ain 10 which 3 stable 10 glimmer 10 in poopn 8 senior 40 equal 10. against 16 7 18 19 20 9 imminent 10 roadworks 10 in 23:Key to Progress Tests ) 24 © Progress Test 6 ata 6c on 2¢ 7A 2 28 ac 13 ac 9¢ 14 50 108 15 21 chabtie 5 2 alternative 7 3 contractual 8 4 indispensable : 5 industeal 10 31 blunder 5 wel 2 belted 6 sting 3 stomach 7 morale 4 teadly 8 backlog Aton | 4 owe 7 2 on Sof 8 3 sco 6 mo | 8 © Progress Test 7 17% 60 u 2A 76 2 3D apd 3 aA 98 14 5D 10 8 15 24 which 4 moe 7 2 the = S get 8 Sh 6m 9 31 fancies Sond 2 season 6 contracted 3 between 7 dstinctve 4 dgpel ® dinched Ado 4 imo 7 2 aginst 5 to 8 3 for = 6 under 9 # Progress Test 8 ii< ee " 26 7 2 3A 8D 3 368 a4 v4 50 wo 21 mevnderstood 6 2 Personally 7 3 fertinty 8 4 tomatkable 9 5 casosity 10 D 16 A ” 3 18 8 19 A 20 leadership collective Broadly refusal ‘genisation 9 10 on 10 off 8 18 D ” a 1 8 19 2 20 v 10 being they 8 10 out 10 of under © 16 5 7 c 18 e 9 A 20 irigation citicisa stoppage imoassoble terrorism vanee ploy engage os een indinad economic 10 znenn 31 immersed 5 2 feat 6 3 Flick 7 4 monuments 8 41 ow 4 by 20 50 3 0 6 of © Progress Test 9 118 68 2¢ 748 38 ac 4D gc 58 10 8 2 A-6 b-9 5-10 E-1 c-4 F122 31 Prospective 2. glamorous 6 3 undergo 7 4 panel 5 41 with 4 aback 2a 5 im 2 under 6 downs # Progress Test 10 1 seore 1 Homelessness compulsive scentificaly ‘overcharged procedure stance prorounced hit priced of 4 into with 5 into 3 in 6 into licence 9 species resus 10 repeat coerced affecting 7 by w by a to 3 down ne 16 0 a 7A 38 1a c wD 9A BD 2 8 e=1 13 H-5 8 inefstable 9 top toliew 10, contract sole put 7 on 10 over Bin 9 on ues 6c 2D 70 Be 18D wa 9 A 8 8 20 8 6 disatisted 7 sefund 8 sufferers © perception 0 authorise 6 advantage 7 scrapped 8 takeout 9. second-hand 10 commerciats Tas 10 off 8 in 9 up