Unit 5 Progress Test B

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 Only once in my life _______________________ (I / win) a game of chess against my uncle.
2 Not until tomorrow _______________________ (we / know) whether our cousins plan to visit us at Christmas or not.
3 In no way _______________________ (I / feel) responsible now for what happened all those years ago.
4 Not only _______________________ (my brother / agree) to take part in the race, but he also volunteered to help with
the organisation.
5 I’ve travelled a lot, but nowhere in the world _______________________ (I / see) such strong family ties as there are
among people in this community.

Mark: ___ / 5

2 Complete each dialogue. Use the correct negative form of an auxiliary verb.
1 ‘Why __________________ you call your cousin and apologise?’ ‘OK. I will. Thanks for the advice.’
2 ‘I think Amy was fortunate __________________ broken her arm or something.’ ‘Yes. Really lucky. That was a really
bad fall.’
3 ‘__________________ I seen you somewhere before?’ ‘Er, possibly. I’m not sure.’
4 ‘__________________ it be a better idea to eat before we go for the walk?’ ‘Well, yes, you’re right. Let’s have
lunch first.’
5 ‘Celebrities prefer __________________ recognised when they’re just doing the shopping.’ ‘I’m not surprised!’

Mark: ___ / 5

3 Circle the correct article or quantifier to complete the sentences.

1 Would you like to go for a / – meal this evening?
2 Day trips with my family are among some / some of the best times I’ve ever had.
3 There’s a post office and a greengrocer’s in our village, but a / the post office is closed at the moment.
4 Amelie lives in a / the south of France.
5 There isn’t no / any reason to complain about the quality of our accommodation.
6 Neither / Either of my brothers liked the film. They both thought it was rubbish.
7 Our youth club closed down because few / a few teenagers go there anymore.
8 Each / Every of my classmates have been sent an invitation.
9 None / None of my friends are free this weekend.
10 Do you want other / another biscuit?

Mark: ___ / 10

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Vocabulary
4 Complete the text with the words below. If necessary, write verbs in the correct form and add correct
prepositions before and after the missing words.

adore common flatter offend tease trust warn wary

Why you should listen to your friends

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I can’t say I wasn’t __________________ Martin – I mean, my friends Kelly and Sue were
always telling me he was untrustworthy, and that he wasn’t the right guy for me. They always
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seemed __________________ him – they were quiet in his presence, and watched him
carefully, and they said I shouldn’t 3__________________ him because he wasn’t honest, but
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of course, I didn’t listen. Martin seemed perfect. He was always __________________ me –
you know, telling me I looked great in a dress, or that my hair looked great. And he was really
supportive. When I lost my purse, Martin told me not to worry and, the next day, bought me a
new one. My sister 5__________________ me about that. ‘Ohh, your boyfriend is rich as well
as handsome,’ she said. ‘He’s every girl’s dream.’ I told her not to be silly, but I was secretly
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pleased. I __________________ him completely, and even kept a photo of him next to my
bed. He was kind, good-looking and I had a lot 7__________________ him. We even liked the
same films. He was the perfect boyfriend. But then, a few weeks ago, everything changed. He
stopped texting me all the time and once, when I saw him on the bus with his friends, he
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ignored me. That really __________________ me! I was so upset. I didn’t want us to split up,
but clearly he didn’t care anymore. I’ve stopped waiting for him to call. In fact, now, I wouldn’t
speak to him even if he did call.

Mark: ___ / 8

5 Complete the sentences using a phrasal verb or phrase formed from the verb in brackets.
1 My friends persuaded me to try hang-gliding! But why? I hate heights! (talk)
My friends _______________________ hang-gliding!
2 People say I look and behave just like my dad, but I don’t see it! (take)
People say I _______________________ my dad.
3 My brother failed to arrive at the party until nine. We were a bit worried. (turn)
My brother failed to _______________________ until nine.
4 Jo ended her relationship with Eddie because they didn’t have much in common. (split)
Jo _______________________ Eddie.
5 I have a lot of sympathy for Marion. She has failed the exam again, and she worked so hard to prepare for it. (feel)
I _______________________ Marion.
6 The teacher criticised Jo for talking in class. (tell)
The teacher _______________________ for talking in class.
7 I think Amy thinks she’s better than the rest of us. (look)
I think Amy _______________________ the rest of us.

Mark: ___ / 7

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6 Complete the sentences with the words below.

genes mates organs papers proof

1 Mammals seek __________________ in order to have babies and continue the species.
2 Scientists think the fossil is ten million years old, but very little __________________ has been found so far to prove
this theory.
3 Our __________________ are inherited from our parents, and determine our appearance, health and character.
4 Researchers have published a number of important __________________ on the subject of inherited diseases, which
you really should read.
5 Thanks to people who have donated their __________________ after death, we are able to carry out heart, lung and
liver transplants.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
7 Complete the text with the words below.

appears as be certain expression like looks might must seem

Both photos show two friends having a conversation. The first photo 1____________ to show
two young women on a camping trip because they are sitting outside a tent. I can’t be
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____________, but they ____________ to be having a serious conversation. It
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____________ as if the woman on the left is paying close attention to her friend because she
is making good eye contact. Judging by her 5____________, she is thinking carefully about
what her friend is telling her.
The second photo 6____________ have been taken at a party because there is a young
couple standing in a kitchen and who are holding drinks. I 7____________ be wrong, but it
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looks ____________ if they’ve had some kind of a misunderstanding. The woman is waving
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her hand in the air and seems to ____________ explaining something to her boyfriend. They
could be arguing about something that’s just happened at the party. He looks 10____________
quite an arrogant person and he doesn’t seem to want to listen to what she’s telling him. This
is probably making her even angrier.

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
8  5 Listen to four people talking about getting back in touch with childhood friends. Match the
speakers (1–4) with the sentences (A–E). There is one extra sentence.
A Speaker ___ made an effort to get in touch with their childhood friend.
B Speaker ___ was worried about making contact with a childhood friend.
C Speaker ___ has an older brother.
D Speaker ___ now lives in the same city as their childhood friend.
E Speaker ___ says their childhood friend had changed in appearance, but not personality over the years.

Mark: ___ / 5

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 Reading
9 Read the text. Match sentences A–F with gaps 1–5. There is one extra sentence.

Identical twins
Identical twins are born when an egg divides into two, resulting in the birth of two children with
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identical genes. We all know such twins are often very similar in appearance. ___ Twins
finish each other’s sentences, and share the same tastes in clothes or music. Some have
argued that identical twins have mysterious, even psychic, powers.
Although many identical twins claim to know what the other is thinking, there is no evidence to
suggest that this is because of special powers. A more believable explanation is that, like any
pair of people who have grown up together, they are just good at understanding the thought
processes behind what their twin does. Most of us have met up with a brother or sister, or
close friend, and immediately asked, ‘What’s wrong?’ because we have unconsciously
recognised, in their facial expression, that they are upset in some way. 2___ It is hardly
surprising that twins notice the way their brother or sister’s facial expressions or body
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language gives away how they feel. ___
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___ In a recent, widely-reported case, for example, a young man survived a horrific fall
thanks to a feeling his twin is supposed to have had. Damien Croft developed a bad headache
one evening and, concerned, felt the need to phone his brother to check if everything was OK.
When there was no reply, he drove to his brother’s home, only to find him unconscious,
having had an epileptic fit and fallen from a ladder while decorating. 5___ In truth, of course,
the events might also be explained in more ordinary terms. Damien knew his brother was
decorating, and knew that he was prone to epileptic fits. Subconsciously concerned, he had
just imagined the worst-case scenario. The fact that something awful had happened was only
a coincidence.

A Signs we would miss in a stranger’s behaviour are instantly obvious in the way those close to us act.
B On the face of it, his sixth sense had saved the day.
C The media is full of stories in which a twin senses her brother or sister to be in trouble.
D Some believe, however, that there is also a close connection between twins in the way they think, not just in the way
they look.
E Despite years of research, no scientists have been able to fully explain why twins establish such close relationships.
F Indeed, the closeness of their bond is likely to improve this ability over the years.

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
10 Read the task below. Write an opinion essay.
Some people argue that having lots of sisters and brothers is better than being an only child. Write an essay in which you
give your own opinion of this view, taking into account your own experiences.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

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