UNIT 6 PROGRESS TEST version A Name: ................................................................. Date: ....................................

Choose the correct answer. Write a, b, or c in the box.

1 Some people think the course is optional. On the ,

it’s absolutely essential. a contrast b contrary c consequently

2 Peter left work an hour ago, so he should be here

time now. a no b some c any

3 He doesn’t want to take the trip because he gets very anxious

flying. a against b about c for

4 If you have a first-class ticket, you are entitled a

free cup of coffee. a to b of c with

5 When I started this job, I wasn’t to working on a

small team. a use b using c used

6 My husband used Japanese at the university. a teach b to teach c taught

7 She’s been working here for time – probably

about three years. a much b any c some

8 She didn’t to bike to work – she didn’t know how

to ride a bike! a use b used c uses

9 used to a new school can take time, but we’re

here to help. a Getting b Gets c Get

10 I used to let my kids watch TV late at night. a not b never c didn’t

11 I’m really fed up my roommate – she’s so messy. a with b on c to

12 The of the matter is, he didn’t seem very

enthusiastic about the job. a real b right c truth

13 Don’t rush – your essay will be better if you

your time. a make b take c pass

14 you use to read a lot when you were young? a Have b Were c Did

15 Don’t forget to congratulate Sophie her new job. a on b with c for

16 not used to walking to work – I find it quite

tiring. a I’d b I’m c I’ve

17 Marisa know a lot of people who worked in

movies. a would b used to c had

18 Do you mind waiting for me at the coffee shop? I’ll be there in

time! a any b one c no

19 My brother is totally obsessed that new TV show. a with b about c of

20 I’ve lived here for ten years, but I still haven’t to

the heat. a used b gotten used c been used

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21 We need to leave in five minutes. Stop time! a passing b taking c wasting

22 I don’t find living alone easy, but I’m sure I’ll

used to it. a be b have c get

23 Richard was always a new coffee shop or a recommend b recommending

restaurant he’d tried. c to recommend

24 Were they confused the instructions after the

meeting? a with b about c over

25 Mario speaks good English, but he used to using it

in his job. a isn’t b doesn’t c doesn’t get

26 Sureke used to using her new electric

wheelchair now? a Would b Does c Is

27 The weather forecast said there was a possibility

thunderstorms tomorrow. a to b of c on

28 Contrary our expectations, the website has been

very successful. a to b with c against

29 We watched some YouTube videos on the train to

the time. a pass b lose c waste

30 I George twice while I was traveling in Argentina. a would see b saw c was seeing

31 We downloaded some movies for the trip, but we

didn’t watch them. a ’d b would c used to

32 Please come forward one at time to collect

your tickets. a your b the c a

33 We had a very positive reaction the

announcement about our new app. a about b to c on

34 I used to ride a motorbike. the time, I didn’t worry

about the risks. a On b At c In

35 Raul doesn’t approve using products that are

tested on animals. a against b about c of

36 We go to the beach every weekend when we

lived in Portugal. a would b used c had

37 Today, Elise is used to the that she has to practice

every day. a fact b reason c truth

38 Some scientists think it’s a good idea, but we believe the

is true. a other b otherwise c opposite

39 Inge doesn’t seem to care her exams – she hasn’t

done much studying. a to b with c about

40 I can’t believe that man accused you taking his

seat! a about b of c against

Score out of 40

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 UNIT 6 PROGRESS TEST version B Name: ................................................................. Date: ....................................

Choose the correct answer. Write a, b, or c in the box.

1 We go to the beach every weekend when we

lived in Portugal. a would b used c had

2 Today, Elise is used to the that she has to practice

every day. a fact b reason c truth

3 Some scientists think it’s a good idea, but we believe the

is true. a other b otherwise c opposite

4 Inge doesn’t seem to care her exams – she hasn’t

done much studying. a to b with c about

5 I can’t believe that man accused you taking his

seat! a about b of c against

6 We downloaded some movies for the trip, but we

didn’t watch them. a ’d b would c used to

7 Please come forward one at time to collect

your tickets. a your b the c a

8 We had a very positive reaction the

announcement about our new app. a about b to c on

9 I used to ride a motorbike. the time, I didn’t worry

about the risks. a On b At c In

10 Raul doesn’t approve using products that are

tested on animals. a against b about c of

11 Sureke used to using her new electric

wheelchair now? a Would b Does c Is

12 The weather forecast said there was a possibility

thunderstorms tomorrow. a to b of c on

13 Contrary our expectations, the website has been

very successful. a to b with c against

14 We watched some YouTube videos on the train to

the time. a pass b lose c waste

15 I George twice while I was traveling in Argentina. a would see b saw c was seeing

16 We need to leave in five minutes. Stop time! a passing b taking c wasting

17 I don’t find living alone easy, but I’m sure I’ll

used to it. a be b have c get

18 Richard was always a new coffee shop or a recommend b recommending

restaurant he’d tried. c to recommend

19 Were they confused the instructions after the

meeting? a with b about c over

20 Mario speaks good English, but he used to using it

in his job. a isn’t b doesn’t c doesn’t get

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 UNIT 6 PROGRESS TEST version B Name: ................................................................. Date: ....................................

21 not used to walking to work – I find it quite

tiring. a I’d b I’m c I’ve

22 Marisa know a lot of people who worked in

movies. a would b used to c had

23 Do you mind waiting for me at the coffee shop? I’ll be there in

time! a any b one c no

24 My brother is totally obsessed that new TV show. a with b about c of

25 I’ve lived here for ten years, but I still haven’t to

the heat. a used b gotten used c been used

26 I’m really fed up my roommate – she’s so messy. a with b on c to

27 The of the matter is, he didn’t seem very

enthusiastic about the job. a real b right c truth

28 Don’t rush – your essay will be better if you

your time. a make b take c pass

29 you use to read a lot when you were young? a Have b Were c Did

30 Don’t forget to congratulate Sophie her new job. a on b with c for

31 My husband used Japanese at the university. a teach b to teach c taught

32 She’s been working here for time – probably

about three years. a much b any c some

33 She didn’t to bike to work – she didn’t know how

to ride a bike! a use b used c uses

34 used to a new school can take time, but we’re

here to help. a Getting b Gets c Get

35 I used to let my kids watch TV late at night. a not b never c didn’t

36 Some people think the course is optional. On the ,

it’s absolutely essential. a contrast b contrary c consequently

37 Peter left work an hour ago, so he should be here

time now. a no b some c any

38 He doesn’t want to take the trip because he gets very anxious

flying. a against b about c for

39 If you have a first-class ticket, you are entitled a

free cup of coffee. a to b of c with

40 When I started this job, I wasn’t to working on a

small team. a use b using c used

Score out of 40

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6A GRAMMAR

Childhood memories
STUDENT A STUDENT B

1 Read your text about childhood memories to Student B. 1 Listen to Student A. Complete the prompts. Then use the
prompts to retell your partner’s memories of their childhood.
We used to go camping in Wales every summer when
I was a child. We’d usually go to the same campsite,
near the sea. I remember there was a little store on the
campsite, and my brothers and I were always asking
our parents for some money to buy some chocolate or
candy there. We would always go down to the beach
every morning, and my dad would always go for a swim,
even when it was freezing cold!
I remember a family from Cardiff who used to stay
there every year, too. There were three children in the
family, two boys and a girl, just like my family. We all
used to play soccer together. I remember they were
always cooking sausages on a barbecue for dinner,
even when it rained.
used to would present continuous + -ing simple past
2 Listen to Student B. Complete the prompts. Then use the
prompts to retell your partner’s memories of their childhood. go 1 in 2 every summer on vacation
usually go to same 3 near the 4
little 5 on the campsite – my 6
7
and I always for money to buy 8
9
always go to the every morning –
10
always go 11
family from Cardiff every year – 12 in the family
we play 13 together
always 14 on a barbecue for dinner
2 Read your text about childhood memories to Student A.

I went to a very small elementary school. There were

only about 20 students, and we all used to study
together in one classroom. I remember being scared of
the older students when I was very young.
used to would present continuous + -ing simple past There were two teachers, and they were very strict.
They would make us wait outside on the playground
small elementary school – only 1 students – all until 9 o’clock every morning, even if it was freezing
study together in one 2 cold or raining.
scared of the 3 when I was young Every Thursday, we used to go to a local town
two teachers – very 4 – make us wait outside for swimming lessons. We used to go on a bus with
until 5 every morning, even if it was children from another school. The other children were
6
or 7 badly behaved. They were always throwing food and
8
every go to a local town for 9 – their teacher was always yelling at them!
10
go by with children from another school My favorite lesson was history because we would
other children – badly behaved. They 11 food – often go for a walk around the small town to learn about
teacher – 12 at them local places.
my favorite lesson – 13 – often go for
14
around the small town and learn about local
places.

Personal Best Think about a place you used to visit as a child and your elementary school. Share your memories with your partner.

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It’s time to talk Write

the name of
someone you
would always make
Write a place you time to see if he/
Write a place that Write an activity visit from time to she were visiting
you’ve wanted to that you can do to time. your town.
visit for some time. pass the time if your Write an
plane is delayed. activity that
you might time
yourself doing.
Write an activity that
Write an activity you like to take your
that you can do Write time doing.
in no time, but that the name of
other people find someone you know
Write the name of who you think will Write the name of
difficult.
someone you know get married soon. an event that you
who is always on It’s only a matter missed because you
time. of time. didn’t arrive in time.

Write a place Write the name of

Write the name someone who you
where someone of an activity that
might say, “One at a think is going to send
you consider to be you a message any
time, please.” wasting time. time now.

Write answers in the circles. Then exchange and explain your answers.

Write a place that

Write a place that you’ve wanted to
Write a place that Write a place that you’ve wanted to
you’ve wanted to you’ve wanted to visit for some time.
visit for some time.
visit for some time. Write a place that visit for some time.
you’ve wanted to
visit for some time.
Write a place that Write a place that
you’ve wanted to you’ve wanted to
visit for some time. visit for some time.
Write a place that
Write a place that
you’ve wanted to
you’ve wanted to
visit for some time.
visit for some time.

Write a place that

you’ve wanted to
Why did you Who is … ?
Tell me
visit for some time. write … ?
about … ?

Personal Best Rewrite the instructions, without using the word time, but with the same meaning. Then read them to your partner. Can they
guess the original expression with time?

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6D SKILLS

Mythbusting
Read and discuss the statements. Is each one a fact or a myth?

On the contrary The opposite is true The truth of the matter is Contrary to popular belief

FACT / MYTH
A swan can break your arm
1 with its wing.
Ostriches bury their heads in
FACT / MYTH
6 the sand to hide when they
are scared.
In the middle ages, people
2 usually only lived until around FACT / MYTH
30 years old.
If you go outside with wet hair,
7 you will catch a cold.
FACT / MYTH
FACT / MYTH
There is a species of jellyfish
3 that can live forever.
FACT / MYTH
Lightning never strikes the
8 same place twice.

Chewing gum takes years to

4 digest if swallowed.
FACT / MYTH
You should never wake
9 someone who is sleepwalking. FACT / MYTH
FACT / MYTH It can be dangerous.
The Great Wall of China is the
5 only human-made object that
is visible from space.

Now check your answers. Were you right?

1 MYTH They can be aggressive when defending their 6 MYTH They do dig holes in the ground to use as nests for
young, but they are not very strong, and no case of this has their eggs; when they do this, it may appear as if they are
ever been documented. trying to bury their heads.

2 MYTH Infant mortality was very high centuries ago, so it’s 7 MYTH Cold conditions themselves cannot cause a cold. It
possible the average or median age of death was around 30. is caused by a virus, which you catch from another person.
However, it was usual for an adult to live to be at least 60. However, if you already have the virus, cold conditions can
activate a cold.
3 FACT It is called Turritopsis dohrnii. It has been observed
returning to its juvenile state in laboratories, after it 8 MYTH Even though there is a saying in English “Lightning
reproduces, and starting to grow again. This cycle can never strikes twice,” which means that rare events are
continue forever. unlikely to be repeated, many tall buildings, such as the
Empire State Building, are struck regularly by lightning.
4 MYTH It does take longer to digest than most food, but it
is still less than a week. 9 MYTH There is no health risk if someone is woken up.
Sleepwalkers may hurt themselves as they walk, so it’s
5 MYTH The Great Wall cannot be seen with the naked eye
safer to wake them up and take them back to bed.
from space. This “fact” was made as a prediction in 1932, a
long time before people first went into space.

Personal Best Discuss which of the myths and facts surprised you the most. Explain why.

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6C GRAMMAR

A new start
Imagine the situations. Tell your partner about your ideas, using the sentence beginnings.

You’ve decided to give up your car You’ve left home to study You’ve won millions of dollars
and only use public transportation. in college. in the lottery.

I’m not used to …

You’ve just moved to the north Your adult children have
of Norway. finally left home.

I’m slowly getting used to …

You’ve moved to a small town

from the city. I’m already used to … You have a new puppy.

I don’t think I’ll ever

get used to …
You have a new job working
You’ve had a baby.
night shifts.

You’ve been promoted at You’ve just moved in to a

You’ve just moved to Dubai.
work – you’re the boss now. new home.

Personal Best Choose one of the situations and imagine yourself six months later. How have things changed? Discuss with your partner.

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6C VOCABULARY

Stepping stones

fed up comfortable
ge
disadvanta
sympathetic

advise
concerned
insist

suspicious possibilit y

addicted

anxious
believe

obse ssed
care
late
congratu

reaction
criticize
approve

Personal Best Work with a partner. Write a short text containing five of the words on the stones. It can be an e-mail, an article, an essay, or
your own idea. Read your classmates’ texts. Whose do you like most?

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Clause chains
Make seven sentences by using the words in the boxes. You can move in these directions:  ,  ,  ,  .

Personal Best Work with a partner. Create new endings for each sentence.

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College problems
STUDENT A Read the role cards and role play the situations with Student B. Use the words in bold.

A B You work at a college dealing with

You are in your second semester in
students who have submitted
college, studying communications.
applications to study next year.
You’re really enjoying the program,
All the places have been filled. The
but you haven’t been able to attend
successful students have been
all of the classes; they are at 8:00
sent a message confirming their
on a Monday morning, so you often
admission. It’s now time to let the
oversleep! But it’s only your first
unlucky students know that they
year, so you’re not too worried. Your
haven’t been accepted. The phone
adviser wants to talk to you.
rings – answer it.

C D
You are a chemistry tutor at a
You are a final-year student.
college. One of your students is
You’ve been trying to get hold of
doing very poor work this semester.
your adviser for weeks to discuss
You are surprised because this
your dissertation, but he is rarely
student’s work had been improving.
available. He hasn’t responded to
To make matters worse, he/she
your e-mails, and he never has time
has missed a number of classes
to talk after class. You decide to go
recently. You decide to talk to the
and see him in his office.
student to find out what is going on.

Personal Best Work with a partner. Prepare another role-play. Include one of the following expressions: submit an essay, attend classes,
make a big difference, get someone’s attention. Then act out the role-play.

STUDENT B Read the role cards and role play the situations with Student A. Use the words in bold.

A You are a communications tutor at

B
You are a high-school student in
a college. It’s March, and you’ve
your final year. You have submitted
realized that one of your students
an application to a well-known
has only attended one class all
college, but you haven’t heard
year! This is extremely serious, and
anything yet. You have excellent
if the student doesn’t come to all
grades and your teachers have
remaining classes this year, he/she
recommended that you apply. You
will be excluded from the program.
call the college admissions office
Tell the student to come to your
and ask if there is any news.
office for a talk.

C You’re a colleague of a college

D You are a chemistry student in your
adviser. You are worried because second semester of college. You are
the adviser has been getting behind having a difficult time with your
on his work recently. He has a large studies this semester. You find the
number of unanswered e-mails, professor difficult to understand,
and he hasn’t seen any students in and you don’t have enough time to
two weeks. Today, he hasn’t come finish your assignments. To make
to work at all, and you can’t get matters worse, you’ve been sick
hold of him. A student comes to the recently. You’ve hired a tutor, and
office. she wants to talk to you.

Personal Best Work with a partner. Prepare another role-play. Include one of the following expressions: submit an essay, attend classes,
make a big difference, get someone’s attention. Then act out the role-play.

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7B VOCABULARY

Report cards
Put the five school report cards back together and write them out.

A I have been disappointed with Ceri’s progress in math this

year. She has struggled with

E I’m thrilled to have Becca in my

class this year. She has a real talent

C Kevin is a pleasant boy, and he’s pretty good at geography.

Unfortunately, he can’t seem to

K at listening, too. I’m really pleased with his effort in French
this year. Keep up the good work! 

N in the future if she continues her excellent work. Good job!

L to get through a lesson without talking to her friends – that

is not going to improve her grades! Has to try harder!

O That will be about as much fun for me as it will for him.

Could do better!

G hand in his homework on time. If this continues, I will have

to start keeping him after school.

M I’m sure that she can do well on her exams next year. Believe
in yourself – you can do it!

I for drama and she is an excellent singer. I’m sure we’ll be

seeing her on Broadway

H a lot of the topics that we have studied. She can’t quite manage

B Lucy started the year well, but it worries me that her grades
in history have gotten worse recently. I know she is capable

F at passing most of the weekly vocabulary tests. He’s been

reasonably successful

D Tyler has worked really hard this year. He finds my subject

challenging, but he has succeeded

J of doing some excellent work, but she suffers from a lack of
confidence. However,

Personal Best Think about your own report cards when you were younger and discuss with a partner. Did any of the report cards above
remind you of yourself? Why? Which subjects did you usually get good/bad grades in?

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7C GRAMMAR

School trip
1 Complete the e-mail with your own choice of verbs.

From: Sarah Marks

To:
Subject: School trip to Washington, D.C.

Dear Student,

I am e-mailing to give you a little more information about our school trip to Washington, D.C.
on March 6th.
We will be traveling to Washington by bus. The bus 1__________ at 8:30 a.m. even if not all
students 2__________ there.
As soon as we 3__________ in Washington, we 4__________ straight to the Capitol, home
of the United States Congress, where we are scheduled for a guided tour at 11 a.m.
All students should bring a picnic for lunch. We 5__________ lunch on the National Mall
unless the weather 6__________ bad. If that 7__________, we 8__________ on the bus.
After lunch, we will visit historic Georgetown. Students 9__________ allowed to do
something different if they prefer, as long as they 10__________ us where they are going and
with who. Other points of interest include the many museums (all free), and, of course, the
famous Watergate complex.
The bus will leave at 6 p.m. The driver can
drop you off at your home on the way, provided
you 11__________ him know when you
12
__________ the bus.
I look forward to an enjoyable trip!

Sarah Marks,

Activities Manager

2 In pairs, reconstruct the e-mail. Use the prompts to help you.

• bus – 8:30 a.m.
• arrive – Capitol – guided tour – 11 a.m.
• lunch – picnic – Mall – weather – bus
• after lunch – Georgetown – something else – museums – Watergate
• leave – 6 p.m. – driver – home

Personal Best Imagine some students are going on a school trip to your town or city. Work with a partner. Think of, or research, some tourist
attractions online. Then plan an itinerary for them and write a similar e-mail.

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7C VOCABULARY

Tell me …
Ask and answer the questions.

Notes
Notes ____
Name: ________
mind about
ou t a tim e th at you changed your
Tell me ab
something. ally?
going to do origin
• What were you d, and why?
cide to do instea Name: ________
____
• What did you de
to boost
t so m et hi ng th at people can do
Tell me abou
their memory.
k?
• How does it wor
th at it is effective? Name: ________
____
• Do you believe
’t make up your
m e ab ou t a tim e when you couldn
Te ll
mind.
u?
• Where were yo
in the end? Name: ________
____
• What happened
has a really good
e ab ou t so m eo ne you know who
Tell m
ory.
or really bad mem of things can the
emory, what sort
• If it’s a good m
r?
person remembe this cause? ____
a ba d on e, w ha t problems does Name: ________
• If it’s
able that you
e ab ou t so m ew here really memor
Tell m
.
have visited once
• Where was it?
memorable? Name: ________
____
• Why was it so
ent blank.
ab ou t a tim e w hen your mind w
Tell me
Where were you?
been asked?
• What had you
y, instead? ____
• What did you sa Name: ________
else that you
ou t a so ng , po em, or something
Tell me ab
heart.
once learned by
arn it?
• Why did you le
member it? ____
• Can you still re Name: ________
t
ve never done, bu
mething that you’ one day.
Tell me about so g
mind about doin
you keep an open it?
ink you might do
• When do you th

Personal Best Cover the resource sheet. Work with a partner. Try to remember all the expressions connected to mind and memory. Then
think of a new sentence for each expression.

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Personal essays
STUDENT A

1 R
 ead the personal essay to Student B twice. Then
listen and write the missing information.

Personal Essay Kyle Thompson

I am a 17-year-old student at Forest Green High School. I am currently
studying Spanish, French, and English literature, and I plan to
study modern languages in college next year.
Despite 1 _________________, I am able to pursue various hobbies. 2 Listen to Student B and choose the missing
I am an enthusiastic hockey player, and I play on my high-school information.
team. In addition, 2_________________. I believe that staying in
shape allows me to improve my academic performance. Besides, • I tutor younger students after school
3
_________________. • I have learned some important skills
• it allows me to share my passion for
I am also interested in travel, in particular to Mexico, which I have
visited on vacation a number of times. I always take the opportunity science with others
to practice my Spanish. Moreover, 4_________________. • engineering may seem like a male-
dominated field
Although 5_________________, I helped out at a local animal
rescue center last summer. • not wanting to do this type of work in the
future

Personal Best Write your own personal essay. Then exchange with a partner. Comment on what you like and give some suggestions to
improve it.

STUDENT B

1 Listen to Student A and choose the 2 Read the personal essay to Student A twice. Then listen and write the
missing information. missing information.
• it has enabled me to make some
great friends Personal Essay Sonal Sandhu
• I haven’t had the time to do any
My dream is to be an engineer. Ever since I was a small child, I have
volunteer work this year been fascinated by how huge skyscrapers and bridges are built and
• being very busy with my studies how airplanes stay in the air. Though 6_________________,
• I go to the gym twice a week I believe I can be among the best one day.
• I love learning about the culture of I am studying math, physics, and chemistry in high school. In
another country addition, 7_________________. This helps me save money for my
studies in the future. Moreover, 8_________________.
On the weekends, I help my parents out in their business – a dentist’s
clinic. Despite 9_________________, I enjoy being involved in the
business. Besides, 10_________________, such as dealing with
the public.

Personal Best Write your own personal essay. Then exchange with a partner. Comment on what you like and give some suggestions to
improve it.

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Choose the correct answer. Write a, b, or c in the box.

1 I have to some extra classes at the hospital as part

of my psychology course. a get b attend c go

2 It’s important to have an open when you meet

new people. a head b memory c mind

3 They’re the friends house we stayed in last winter. a whose b which c who

4 It’s easier to get your point when you’re talking

to someone in person. a along b ahead c across

5 David is a skilled designer. , he has a lot of relevant

experience. a However b Moreover c Nevertheless

6 I’ll save up to get a new smartphone, even it takes

months. a as b if c so

7 These laptops, aren’t very expensive, have had

very good reviews. a who b where c which

8 I really need to learn these quotes heart before

my literature test. a to b on c by

9 I write things down on my calendar, it helps me to

remember them. a Unless b Before c If

10 The teacher said he was capable getting a very

good grade. a of b to c with

11 When your tests over, we’ll go out for a special

meal together. a were b will be c are

12 Alex is the friend I’ve known since I was in

elementary school. a what b who c whose

13 Did you manage to a hold of your parents in

the end? a get b make c attend

14 I’m sorry, it didn’t my mind to tell Adrienne about

the concert. a take b cross c make

15 I leave until you call me to say you’re at

the station. a don’t b won’t c wouldn’t

16 You need to make your mind about the trip so

that you can buy your tickets. a up b on c over

17 Bethan is so motivated. I know she’ll at starting

her own business. a manage b succeed c complete

18 She’s finding it difficult to a living as a movie

director. a get b do c make

19 I’ll buy you some new sneakers that you promise

not to lose them again! a provided b provide c to provide

20 Sam isn’t good enough to join the team. , there’s

no opening at the moment. a Similarly b Besides c Although

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21 My friend Rob is teaching me to play the guitar, but I’m pretty

bad it! a to b on c at

22 Try to make the most the internship – it’s a great

opportunity. a of b on c over

23 Applications after June 1st will not be considered. a to receive b receiving c received

24 Serena clearly has a talent photography – I love

the pictures she took. a with b for c to

25 She told me it was a great album, but she couldn’t

the name of the band. a recall b record c remind

26 Anyone coming to the rehearsal has to practice

the music at home. a not b don’t c isn’t

27 We come to the concert, unless the tickets are

really expensive. a ’d b ’ll c ’ve

28 The person next to Francesca is my

Spanish teacher. a sitting b sit c to sit

29 Croton Point Beach, we went swimming in June,

is a great place for a picnic. a which b when c where

30 Exercise is good for your health. addition, it can

help you relax. a With b Of c In

31 My back to hurt when I sit at my desk for a

long time. a starts b will start c started

32 You calmer in the morning if you get a good

night’s sleep. a ’ll feel b ’d feel c feel

33 I really struggled complete these practice tests at

first, but I’m getting better. a at b to c of

34 I’ve always it hard to remember the dates of

important historical events. a found b made c known

35 I think I’ll pass my dance exam, as long I don’t get

too nervous. a that b if c as

36 They’ve closed the college bookstore, the

students are very annoyed about. a that b which c so

37 I an article to this magazine, and I’ve heard that

it’s going to be published! a made b attended c submitted

38 I gave Oliver directions to my apartment, but he doesn’t have

a good . a memory b brain c mind

39 When they asked me about my work experience, my mind

blank. a got b went c made

40 This is the video game I was telling you about –

it’s incredible. a what b that c who

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Choose the correct answer. Write a, b, or c in the box.

1 They’ve closed the college bookstore, the

students are very annoyed about. a that b which c so

2 I an article to this magazine, and I’ve heard that

it’s going to be published! a made b attended c submitted

3 I gave Oliver directions to my apartment, but he doesn’t have

a good . a memory b brain c mind

4 When they asked me about my work experience, my mind

blank. a got b went c made

5 This is the video game I was telling you about –

it’s incredible. a what b that c who

6 My back to hurt when I sit at my desk for a

long time. a starts b will start c started

7 You calmer in the morning if you get a good

night’s sleep. a ’ll feel b ’d feel c feel

8 I really struggled complete these practice tests at

first, but I’m getting better. a at b to c of

9 I’ve always it hard to remember the dates of

important historical events. a found b made c known

10 I think I’ll pass my dance exam, as long I don’t get

too nervous. a that b if c as

11 Anyone coming to the rehearsal has to practice

the music at home. a not b don’t c isn’t

12 We come to the concert, unless the tickets are

really expensive. a ’d b ’ll c ’ve

13 The person next to Francesca is my

Spanish teacher. a sitting b sit c to sit

14 Croton Point Beach, we went swimming in June,

is a great place for a picnic. a which b when c where

15 Exercise is good for your health. addition, it can

help you relax. a With b Of c In

16 My friend Rob is teaching me to play the guitar, but I’m pretty

bad it! a to b on c at

17 Try to make the most the internship – it’s a great

opportunity. a of b on c over

18 Applications after June 1st will not be considered. a to receive b receiving c received

19 Serena clearly has a talent photography – I love

the pictures she took. a with b for c to

20 She told me it was a great album, but she couldn’t

the name of the band. a recall b record c remind

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21 You need to make your mind about the trip so

that you can buy your tickets. a up b on c over

22 Bethan is so motivated. I know she’ll at starting

her own business. a manage b succeed c complete

23 She’s finding it difficult to a living as a movie

director. a get b do c make

24 I’ll buy you some new sneakers that you promise

not to lose them again! a provided b provide c to provide

25 Sam isn’t good enough to join the team. , there’s

no opening at the moment. a Similarly b Besides c Although

26 When your tests over, we’ll go out for a special

meal together. a were b will be c are

27 Alex is the friend I’ve known since I was in

elementary school. a what b who c whose

28 Did you manage to a hold of your parents in

the end? a get b make c attend

29 I’m sorry, it didn’t my mind to tell Adrienne about

the concert. a take b cross c make

30 I leave until you call me to say you’re at

the station. a don’t b won’t c wouldn’t

31 I’ll save up to get a new smartphone, even it takes

months. a as b if c so

32 These laptops, aren’t very expensive, have had

very good reviews. a who b where c which

33 I really need to learn these quotes heart before

my literature test. a to b on c by

34 I write things down on my calendar, it helps me to

remember them. a Unless b Before c If

35 The teacher said he was capable getting a very

good grade. a of b to c with

36 I have to some extra classes at the hospital as part

of my psychology course. a get b attend c go

37 It’s important to have an open when you meet

new people. a head b memory c mind

38 They’re the friends house we stayed in last winter. a whose b which c who

39 It’s easier to get your point when you’re talking

to someone in person. a along b ahead c across

40 David is a skilled designer. , he has a lot of relevant

experience. a However b Moreover c Nevertheless

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