Pre-intermediate Progress Test 2

Variant A — Files 7–12

Grammar 1

Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Gus, that wasn't very polite. You mustn't ______ (speak) to your father like that.

2. Always try ______ (get on) with your colleagues. That's good advice for anyone who is starting a new job.

3. Mr Lee is a great teacher. If you watch his online videos, you ______ (understand) maths more easily.

4. A When ______ penicillin ______ (discover)?

5. ______ (wear) a suit and tie makes Louis feel uncomfortable.

6. Ada Lovelace ______ (write) the first computer program.

7. A ______ you ______ (eat) sushi before your trip to Japan?

8. That's an interesting question. If I ______ (know) the answer, I'd be rich.

9. Andrea ______ (write) two books and she plans to write more.

10. I ______ (not meet) Michael before I moved to this town.

Grammar 2

Tick the correct word or phrase.

1. He's ______ has to leave in five minutes to catch a train

2. The ______ .

3. Mia ______ work.

4. A I can't swim very well.

5. Alejandro ______ the stairs.

6. Ada ______ 'the Mother of Computers'.

7. ______ do yoga twice a

8. A How long did they ______ they worked there?

9. Who ______ more cake?

10. That ______ .

Grammar 3

Write the sentences in reported speech.

1. 'We'll see you later, Fahad.'

2. 'I've bought a bicycle,' said Shaun.

3. 'I don't eat meat,' said Aisha.

4. 'We can see the sea.'

5. 'I want to believe you,' said Mum.

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences with one word.

1. I think you ______ take a break. You're too tired to carry on working.

2. Marcus has known Kaito ______ 2012.

3. Please come ______ my office. I need to speak to you.

4. ______ you use to go out with Felix?

5. A I love salsa dancing.

6. Joanna ______ to have brown hair, but now it's blonde.

7. If I ______ you, I'd apply for the job.

8. Kattrina ______ move to Oslo. She's thinking about it.

9. The music is too loud. Please turn it ______ so it's quieter.

10. You ______ talk in the library. That's the rule.

Grammar 5

Write negative sentences.

1. I think you should leave.

2. Gabriela's lived in Mexico City for five years.

3. Nicolai used to enjoy skiing.

4. Skateboards were invented in the 1970s.

5. You ought to say things like that.

Vocabulary 6

Match 1–11 with a–k.

A her holiday photos.
B to turn off the radio.
C in the form.
D I would call.
E after his cat.
F out the rubbish.
G our English class last week.
H home before you.
I him I would call.
J the match on TV.
K to fail.

2. I watched

3. I took

4. I said

5. I got

6. I expected

7. I told

8. I looked

9. I missed

10. I forgot

11. I looked at

Vocabulary 7

Tick the correct preposition.

1. Elsa is good ______

2. Milos gets angry ______

3. In basketball, you throw the ball ______

4. The ball went ______

5. ______ of the sea.

Vocabulary 8

Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

1. Hugh was stung by a ______ in his garden.

2. Fang made a ______ and bought the red flowers.

3. Dominic is a ______ teacher. He teaches sport to children.

4. 'Give it back!' she shouted ______ .

5. Manos said the answer ______ . It

6. Chocolate cake or ice cream? It's a difficult ______ !

7. The scientist's new ______ saved many lives.

8. The company first opened ______ .

9. Mum! I've just seen two ______ in the kitchen.

10. Can you ______ me your phone? Mine has no battery.

11. Julie enjoys all types of science: biology, ______ , and chemistry.

12. Jodie ______ to study in England next summer.

13. Don't lose your ______ ! It's only a very small spider.

14. Please ______ £2 to class tomorrow for Wilhelm's present.

15. Philippa is scared of ______ . She hates being close to so many people.

Vocabulary 9

Complete the sentences with one word.

1. The box jellyfish can give you a bad and painful ______ if it touches you.

2. Don't throw ______ that plastic bottle. We can recycle it.

3. My grandmother ______ school when she was 16 and worked in a shop.

4. The classroom printer has run ______ of ink.

5. Jess and Kayleigh could be ______ twins. They look just the same.

6. Jon was born in Poland, so that means his nationality is ______ .

7. Lars and Miles are very ______ . They listen to the same music and like the same films.

8. My brother is really afraid ______ heights.

9. Halil and Anoushka got ______ last summer. It was a beautiful wedding.

10. Margaret has been scared ______ cows for years.

Pronunciation 10

Which is the stressed syllable? Tick 1, 2, 3, or 4.

1. pri|ma|ry 1  2  3 

2. re|la|tion|ship 1  2  3  4 

3. de|cis|ion 1  2  3  4 

4. mo|squi|to 1  2  3 

5. pa|ra|graph 1  2  3 

6. in|spi|ra|tion 1  2  3  4 

7. sa|xo|phone 1  2  3 

8. com|pe|ti|tion 1  2  3  4 

9. ex|pe|ri|ence 1  2  3  4 

10. Example: re|mem|ber 1  2   3 

Reading

Dog therapy Our health editor, Nikki Langer, interviewed three people whose jobs show that dogs can improve human health. Ben Forster, dog trainer Dogs are the most common therapy animal because they are easy to train, and because there are many different sizes. For a hospital visit, for example, it might be important to have a small dog which someone can hold on their lap. The most important thing, though, is the dog's personality: it must be calm and quiet. Most therapy dogs are not puppies – they are usually at least three years and older – and they have to complete a special training course before they can work in hospitals or schools. There are many benefits for the patients and children. Research has shown that regular contact with dogs can improve physical and mental health. Jasmin Hussain, tutor I used to have mental health problems. A few years ago, my doctor recommended getting a dog. She said that walking with a dog and caring for it would help me to recover – and that was true for me. Now Domino comes to the university with me and helps my students. She sits in my office during my classes. When my office door is open, students know they can come in and talk to Domino. My university department has lots of international students and some of them are far away from home. One girl told me that she missed her pet dog more than her parents! If Domino didn't come to work with me, the students would definitely be sad. He's a great dog: very gentle, and he loves it when people stroke him. Thanks to my students, he has also learned instructions in several languages! Andrea Weber, nurse I work at a residential home for elderly men and women. Our youngest resident is 85. A lot of the people who live here have long-term conditions. It can be hard for them to be active. But I know that every Tuesday, they will come to the main living room to see our pet therapist, Pat, and her beautiful dog, Trixie. Trixie is a large dog, with lovely soft fur. When Trixie sits next to you, you want to talk to her and touch her. And while people are waiting to talk to Trixie, they talk to each other. It's a very positive thing.

Part 1

1. relaxed, not worried or frightened ______

2. advantages ______

3. to get healthy again after an illness ______

4. to move a hand along something ______

5. describes something that moves around a lot ______

6. The girl said, “I miss my dog as much as my family!”

7. The students have taught Domino some new instructions.

8. The place where Andrea works is only for people with long-term health problems.

9. The residents can throw a soft toy for Trixie to bring back.

10. Andrea and the residents like Trixie's appearance.

Part 2

1. relaxed, not worried or frightened ______

2. advantages ______

3. Before the dogs can work in schools, they must complete the training course.

4. Jasmin had suffered from health problems since she was in her twenties.

5. If Jasmin's office door is open, students can visit Domino.

5. If Jasmin's office door is open, students can visit Domino.

Writing

Write your answer below (100–150 words).

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Listening 1

Listen to a conversation about running. Tick A, B, or C.

1. Elena was motivated to start running when she ______ .

2. According to Jonas, new runners should ______ .

3. Elena thinks she might ______ if she exercises next to the river.

4. Jonas has been running regularly ______ .

5. If Elena ran ______ , she'd feel proud.

Listening 2

Listen to five conversations. Match them with activities A–E.

A making a decision
B sunbathing
C doing
D catching an animal
E having

1. Item 1

2. Item 2

3. Item 3

4. Item 4

5. Item 5

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