Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4A Listening Vocabulary and Grammar 1 Track 3 Listen to six conversations and tick the correct ans wers: a), b) or c). 1 Barbara invites Mike . 3 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the word in capitals. 1 Avatar in 3D was the most successful film of the year in 2009. SUCCESS 2 These instructions are hopeless. They’re to understand. POSSIBLE 3 He’s travelled a lot and tells stories about his adventures. FASCINATE 4 Can we light the fire, p lease? It’s in here. FREEZE 5 He’ll find it hard to work in the banking business. It’s a world. COMPETE 6 Sophie can never make up her mind about things. She’s so . DECIDE to the cinema to a concert for a p icnic a) b) c) 2 John has to send the job application . tomorro w on Friday on Monday a) b) c) 5 3 Alice’s grand mother used to be very good at dancing . the twist salsa rock ’n roll a) b) c) 4 Frank would be a good manager because he’s competitive indecisive hard-working a) b) c) 5 Dave will probably catch the train at . . 4 Underline the correct alternati ves. 1 He doesn’t win / earn a very big salary. 2 She gossips / complains about her boss so much, she ought to get another work / job. 3 Can you give me a head / hand with this report? I’m working against / for the clock. 4 I think I put my foot / arm in it when I said her flat was really exhausted / tiny. 5 Indian food is not usually my cup of coffee / tea, but this curry is absolutely delicious / awful. 6 He didn’t forget / leave his homework at ho me fo r once. His mu m reminded / remembered him to take it. 10 10a.m. 8.35a.m. 9.15a.m. a) b) c) 6 When is Kate’s birthday? 24th May a) 25th May 26th May b) c) 10 Pronunciation 2 Track 4 Listen and write the words in the correct column according to the stress. Ooo Oooo compliment oOoo ooOo 5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in capi tals. 1 It isn’t necessary for me to get up early to morrow. HA VE I don’t have to get up early tomorrow . 2 That pizza won’t be enough for six people. GOING That pizza . 3 Tim used to play outside every day when he was younger. WOULD Tim . 4 You should wear a suit for the interview. OUGHT You . 5 He probably won’t travel much in h is new job. UNLIKELY He . 6 We hope the business will start making money in about six months’ time. NEAR We hope the business . 10 5 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4A 6 Choose the correct ans wers to complete the sentences: a) or b). 1 She a to start work next Monday. a) ’s going b) will 2 You carry liquids through airport security. a) don’t have to b) mustn’t 3 I don’t know why she doesn’t travel any more. She love going to Asia. a) used to b) would 4 Business to improve in the long term. a) won’t b) is unlikely 5 You really to see them more often. a) ought b) must 6 We’ll probably move a week or t wo. a) by b) in 5 7 Choose the correct ans wers to complete the text: a), b), c) or d). Fl y me to the moon! Where 1 c billionaires going for their holidays nowadays? Instead of taking lu xu ry cruises or renting private islands, very wealthy people are now quite 2 choose a trip into space. Space travel companies 3 Space Adventures and Virgin Galact ic 4 now offering a range of space travel experiences, including a trip to the far side 5 Moon. People who choose this trip will take a seven-day flight and travel at speeds of 17,000 miles an hour. They 6 the Earth fro m 250,000 miles away. Ho wever, it isn’t enough just 7 a billionaire. You also have to be fit enough to travel in a spaceship. Candidates for the trip 8 to train for four months with experienced astronauts 9 they are allo wed to fly. But why 10 have to be a billionaire to go to the moon? Because it 11 100 million US dollars. Reading 8 Read the messages and notices and underline the correct ans wers: a), b) or c). David – your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed. Are you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let M r Bates’ secretary know before 12.30. 1 The meet ing will take place . a) at 2.30 b) later, if David is free c) before 12.30 DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEMS ON DISPLAY. BROKEN GOODS WILL HAVE TO B E PAID FOR. 2 a) You don’t have to pay for items you break. b) You mustn’t touch the items. c) You can touch the broken items on display. Sara, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It’s tonight not tomorrow! If you can’t come, call Mark. He’ll buy your ticket. Chris 3 What should Sara do? a) Tell Mark if she doesn’t want the ticket. b) Call Chris if she can go to the concert. c) Call Mark and tell h im the concert is tomorro w. Wanted: experienced dog walker (18+) for three dogs. Mon–Fri: 10–11a.m. and 4– 5p.m. and occasional weekends. Good references required. 4 To apply for the job, you . a) must have three dogs b) don’t have to provide references c) must be over 18 and free at weekends Hi George, Go ing to cinema at 7. Won’t be home until 10. Please put dinner in the oven at 9.30. Mandy xx 5 a) Mandy won’t be home for dinner. b) Mandy wants to eat when she gets home. c) George is meeting Mandy at the cinema. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a) will b ) do c) are d) is a) likely b) to c) going to d) likely to a) as b) such as c) such d) such like a) are b) will c) are going to d) could a) in a b) of c) of the d) in the a) probably see b) will see c) are seeing d) do see 7 a) be b) been c) to being d) to be 8 a) will have b) must c) should d) ought 9 a) then b) after c) before d) when 10 a) you b) do you c) are you d) you will 11 a) cost b) is costing c) will cost d) has cost 10 1st X1 Hockey team – St Ki t’s vs Harlington Saturday – 14.30 The bus leaves at 11.30 pro mpt. Bring spare socks and sweatshirts. Lunch will be provided by St Kit’s at 1p.m. 6 The hockey players . a) have to take extra clothes and boots b) don’t have to take food c) will start the match at 1 o’clock 15 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4A Writing Speaking 9 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the words i n the box. things Why don’t we tell me say what you mean is I think we should 1 The way I see it , we don’t have a choice. The way I see things , we don’t have a choice. 2 Can you repeat the last part? Can you the last part again? 3 So you’re saying you don’t love me any mo re? So you don’t love me any more? 4 I suggest we focus on one thing at a time. focus on one thing at a time. 5 How about if we ask the bank for a loan? we ask the bank for a loan? 6 Do you mean to say that I’m fired? Do you mean to that I’m fired? 11 Cross out six more words that can be left out of these messages. Contracted forms count as one word. 1 I’m going to the theatre at 7.30. Do you want to come? Call me. Sue xxx 2 Tammy , I’m sorry I can’t co me out for dinner tonight. I’ve got to go to music practice. I hope you enjoy the mea l. I’ll see you later. Martin 5 5 10 Complete the conversation with sentences a)–f). A: First of all, I suggest we discuss Nick’s proposal for the new restaurant B: 1 c A: But didn’t you say that the decision about the restaurant was a priority? B: 2 A: What exactly do you mean? Why? B: 3 A: I’m not sure I agree, actually. I really feel it’s a very good business opportunity. We should discuss it again with Nick. B: 4 A: What?! When? B: 5 A: So you mean to say you made the decision without telling me? I thought we were working together! I resign! B: 6 a) Last night. b) It’s too late. I told h im we weren’t interested in working with him any more. c) No, let’s talk about that later. We’ve got more important things to talk about. d) That’s fine by me. e) Did I? Well, I‘ve changed my mind. f) Well, the way I see it, a restaurant would be too much work. And it’s a big risk. 12 Write a covering letter for the job in the advertisement. Use the prompts to hel p you. Write 100–120 words. Cabi n crew wanted for s paceshi ps Space tourism co mpany requires cabin crew for monthly trips to the Moon. Applicants should be between 21–26 years old, cheerful, sociable and in good health. They must be free to travel when required. Train ing will be p rovided, but experience of working in touris m or catering would be an advantage. Apply to: Michael Tho mas at Space Travel Inc. Dear M r Tho mas, I am writ ing to you ___________________ I am 25 If you require Yours , 10 10 Total: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman 100 Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4B Listening Vocabulary and Grammar 1 Track 3 Listen to six conversations and tick the correct ans wers: a), b) or c). 1 Barbara invites Mike . 3 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the word in capitals. 1 Avatar in 3D was the most successful film of the year in 2009. SUCCESS 2 She’ll find it hard to work with Bill and Harry. They’re so . COMPETE 3 He’ll never make up his mind what to study at university. He’s so . DECIDE 4 These instructions are terrible. They’re to understand. POSSIBLE 5 They’ve been to over thirty countries and had a life. FASCINATE 6 Can we open the windows, please? It’s in here. BOIL to the cinema to a concert for a p icnic a) b) c) 2 John’s going to write the covering letter . tomorro w on Friday on Monday a) b) c) 3 Alice’s grand mother didn’t use to dance she was younger. the twist rock ’n roll salsa a) b) c) 5 when 4 Ken’s not a very good manager because he’s competitive indecisive hard-working a) b) c) . 5 Maggie can take Dave to the station because she’s only starting work at . 4 Underline the correct alternati ves. 1 He doesn’t win / earn a very big salary. 2 You’ll be in hot tea / water if you come home after 12 tonight. 3 We warned / boasted her not to work with him, but she wouldn’t hear / listen. 4 Japanese food is not usually my cup of co ffee / tea, but this sushi is absolutely delicious / awful. 5 Can you give me an arm / a hand with this project? We’re running out of / from t ime. 6 They remind / moan about work / job all the time so it isn’t much fun being with them. 7 Of course you’ll pass your driving test. It’s a piece of bread / cake! 10 10a.m. 8.35a.m. 9.15a.m. a) b) c) 6 What present does Amy suggest for Kate? flowers a) a card a handbag b) c) 10 Pronunciation 2 Track 4 Listen and write the words in the correct column according to the stress. Ooo oOoo compliment ooOo Oooo 5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in capi tals. 1 It isn’t necessary for me to get up early to morrow because it’s Sunday. HA VE I don’t have to get up early tomorrow . 2 You should dress more smartly for the interview. OUGHT You . 3 He probably won’t go out so much when he starts his new job. LIKELY He . 4 That apple pie won’t be enough for six people. GOING That apple pie . 5 The company won’t make any money for at least six months. SHORT The company . 6 We used to play outside every day when we were children. WOULD We . 10 5 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4B 6 Choose the correct ans wers to complete the sentences: a) or b). 1 She a to start work next Monday. a) ’s going b) will 2 We to visit her more often. a) ought b) must 3 He’ll change his job a year or two. a) by b) in 4 You try to carry that heavy bag with a broken arm. a) should b) mustn’t 5 I don’t know why he doesn’t play tennis any more. He be very good at it. a) used to b) would 6 The economy to imp rove in the long term. a) will b ) is likely 5 7 Choose the correct ans wers to complete the text: a), b), c) or d). Fl y me to the moon! Where1 c b illionaires going for their holidays nowadays? Instead of taking lu xu ry cruises or 2 private islands, very wealthy people are now quite likely to choose a trip 3 space. Space travel co mpanies such as Space Adventures and Virgin Galact ic 4 a range of space travel experiences, including a trip to the far side of the moon. People who choose this trip 5 a sevenday flight and travel at speeds of 17,000 miles 6 hour. They’ll see the Earth fro m 250,000 miles away. However, it’s 7 to be a billionaire. You also have to be fit enough 8 in a spaceship. Candidates for the trip 9 to train fo r four months before they are allowed to fly. But why do you 10 be a billionaire to go to the moon? Because it 11 100 million US do llars. 1 2 3 4 a) will b ) do c) are d) is a) sailing b) go to c) renting d) buy a) at b) into c) out of d) up a) offers b) is offering c) offering d) are now offering 5 a) will take b) is taking c) take d) are taking 6 a) a b) the c) an d) every 7 a) enough b) too much c) good d) not enough 8 a) to travel b) to travelling c) travel d) for to travel 9 a) has b) must c) will have d) mustn’t 10 a) must b) should c) has to d) have to 11 a) will cost b) has cost c) cost d) is costing 10 Reading 8 Read the messages and notices and underline the correct ans wers: a), b) or c). David – your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed. Are you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let M r Bates’ secretary know before 12.30. 1 The meet ing will take place . a) at 2.30 b) later, if David is free c) before 12.30 Wanted: experienced baby sitter (18+) for three young children. Mon–Fri: 10–12a.m. and 4– 6p.m. and occasional weekends. Good references required. 2 To apply for the job, you . a) must have children b) don’t have to provide references c) must be over 18 and free at weekends 1st X1 football team – St Ki t’s vs Harlington Saturday – 14.15 The bus leaves at 11.45 pro mpt. Bring spare socks and T-shirts. Lunch will be provided by St Kit’s at 12.30. 3 The football players . a) have to take extra clothes and boots b) don’t have to take food c) will start the match at half past twelve Hi Sam, Go ing to cinema at 6. Won’t be home until 9. Please put dinner in the oven at 8.30. M innie xx 4 a) Minnie won’t be ho me for dinner. b) Minnie wants to eat when she gets home. c) Sam is meet ing Minnie at the cinema. Sue, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It’s tonight not tomorrow! If you can’t come, call Mike. He’ll buy your ticket. Roger xx 5 What should Sue do? a) Tell Mike if she doesn’t want the ticket. b) Call Roger if she can’t go to the concert. c) Call M ike and tell him the concert is tomorrow. PLEAS E DO NOT TOUCH THE IT EMS ON DISPLAY. CUS TOMERS WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR B ROKEN GOODS. 6 a) You don’t have to pay for items you break. b) You mustn’t touch the items in case they break. c) You can touch the broken items on display. 15 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Progress Test Units 3–4B Speaking Writing 9 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the words i n the box. 11 Cross out six more words that can be left out of these messages. Contracted forms count as one word. 1 I’m going to the pub at 7. Do you want to come? Call me. Pat xxx say what you mean is Why don’t we things I think we should tell me 1 Can you repeat the last number? Can you say the last number again? 2 The way I see it , we don’t have a choice. The way I see , we don’t have a choice. 3 How about if we ask Dad for a loan? we ask Dad for a loan? 4 Do you mean to say that he isn’t coming? Do you mean to that he isn’t co ming? 5 So you’re saying you don’t want to work here any more? So you don’t want to work here any more? 6 I suggest we focus on one thing at a time. focus on one thing at a time. 5 10 Complete the conversation with sentences a)–f). A: First of all, I suggest we discuss Nick’s proposal for the new restaurant. B: 1 a A: But didn’t you say that the decision about the restaurant was a priority? B: 2 A: What exactly do you mean? Why? B: 3 A: I’m not sure I agree actually. I really feel it’s a very good business opportunity. We should discuss it again with Nick. B: 4 A: What?! When? B: 5 A: So you mean to say you made the decision without telling me? I thought we were working together! I resign! B: 6 a) No, let’s talk about that later. We’ve got more important things to talk about. b) That’s fine by me. c) Well, the way I see it, a restaurant would be too much work. And it’s a big risk. d) Last night. e) It’s too late. I told h im we weren’t interested in the restaurant any more. f) Did I? Well, I’ve changed my mind. 2 Tania, I’m sorry we can’t co me out for dinner tonight. We’ve got to go to a teachers’ meeting. I hope you have a great evening. We’ll see you later. Martin 5 12 Write a covering letter for the job in the advertisement. Use the prompts to hel p you. Write 100–120 words. Cabi n crew wanted for s paceshi ps Space tourism co mpany requires cabin crew for monthly trips to the Moon. Applicants should be between 21–26 years old, cheerful, sociable and in good health. They must be free to travel when required. Train ing will be p rovided, but experience of working in touris m or catering would be an advantage. Apply to: Michael Tho mas at Space Travel Inc. Dear M r Tho mas, I am writ ing to you ___________________ I am 25 If you require Yours , 10 10 Total: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman 100 Intermediate Tests Answer Key Progress Test Units 3–4A Progress Test Units 3–4B 1: 2: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 2b 3c 4a 5b 6c Ooo: wonderful, probably; Oooo: fascinating, motivated; oOoo: communicate, competitive, apologise, impossible; ooOo: indecisive, absolutely 2 impossible 3 fascinating 4 freezing 5 competitive 6 indecisive 2 complains, job 3 hand, against 4 foot, tiny 5 tea, delicious 6 leave, reminded 2 isn’t going to be enough for six people. 3 would play outside every day when he was younger. 4 ought to wear a suit for the interview. 5 He’s unlikely to travel much in his new job. 6 We hope the business will start making money in the near future. 2b 3a 4b 5a 6b 2d 3b 4a 5c 6b 7d 8a 9c 10b 11c 2b 3a 4c 5b 6b 2 say 3 what you mean is 4 I think we should 5 Why don’t we 6 tell me 2e 3f 4b 5a 6d 1 Do you want to come? 2 I’m sorry I can’t come out for dinner tonight. I’ve got to go to music practice. I hope you enjoy the meal. I’ll see you later. (sample ans wer: 142 words ) Dear Mr Thomas, I am writing to you regarding the advertisement for cabin crew on space trips to the Moon. I would like to submit an application for the post. Please find my CV attached. I am 25 years old, single and in excellent health. For the last two years, I have worked as a member of the cabin crew of FlyYou airlines. This has given me hands-on experience of working with passengers, and helping them to relax and feel comfortable. I have always been interested in space travel and used to dream of flying to the Moon when I was a boy. If you require any further information, or would like to arrange an interview, please call me on 284 6735 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, John Smith 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 2a 3c 4b 5a 6c Ooo: wonderful, probably; oOoo: communicate, competitive, apologise, impossible; ooOo: indecisive, absolutely; Oooo: fascinating, motivated 2 competitive 3 indecisive 4 impossible 5 fascinating 6 boiling 2 water 3 warned, listen 4 tea, delicious 5 a hand, out of 6 moan, work 7 cake 2 ought to dress more smartly for the interview. 3 is unlikely to go out so much when he starts his new job. 4 isn’t going to be enough for six people. 5 won’t make any money in the short term. 6 would play outside every day when we were children. 2a 3b 4b 5a 6b 2c 3b 4d 5a 6c 7d 8a 9c 10d 11a 2c 3b 4b 5a 6b 2 things 3 Why don’t we 4 tell me 5 what you mean is 6 I think we should 2f 3c 4e 5d 6b 1 Do you want to come? 2 I’m sorry we can’t come out for dinner tonight. We’ve got to go to a teachers’ meeting. I hope you have a great evening. We’ll see you later. (sample ans wer: 142 words ) Dear Mr Thomas, I am writing to you regarding the advertisement for cabin crew on space trips to the Moon. I would like to submit an application for the post. Please find my CV attached. I am 25 years old, single and in excellent health. For the last two years, I have worked as a member of the cabin crew of FlyYou airlines. This has given me hands-on experience of working with passengers, and helping them to relax and feel comfortable. I have always been interested in space travel and used to dream of flying to the Moon when I was a boy. If you require any further information, or would like to arrange an interview, please call me on 284 6735 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, John Smith PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script Track 3: Progress Test Units 3–4, Listening exercise 2 1 B = Barbara M = Mike B: What are you doing tomorrow, Mike? M: I’m not sure. We might go to the concert in the park in the afternoon. B: Good idea. I’m thinking of taking the kids there, too – or to the cinema. It depends on the weather. Do you think it’s going to rain? M: Unlikely, I think. They say it’s going to be quite a sunny day. B: Wonderful! So I’ll take a picnic then. Why don’t you and Susan join us? M: Sounds great. Thanks, Barbara. 6 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script 3 G = Grandmother A = Alice G: You look beautiful, Alice. Where are you going tonight? A: A club in town, gran. It’s salsa night. G: Salsa? That sounds fun. You’re just like me when I was your age. I used to love dancing. A: I know, Gran. And you’re still great at dancing the rock ‘n roll! Did you use to dance salsa in the 1960s? G: No, we didn’t unfortunately. But we had all kinds of other weird dances – the twist, the shake, the locomotion. There’d be a new dance craze every week! A: Fascinating. You’ll have to teach me one day! G: Of course I will! 8 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script 4 B1 = Businessman 1 B2 = Businessman 2 B1: So, first of all, what are we going to do about Ken? B2: Well, the problem is that he’s not a risk-taker and he’s very indecisive. B1: Yes, I’ve noticed that. He’s very hard-working but he can’t think outside the box. We’ll have to find somebody else to do the job. B2: Yes, I agree. We need a manager who’s more like Frank – competitive and motivated. B1: Yes, Frank would be an excellent manager. Why don’t we offer him the job? B2: In other words, we have to fire Ken? B1: Exactly. 9 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script 5 M = Maggie D = Dave M: What’s the matter, Dave? D: The car won’t start! I’ve got a very important meeting with a customer and I’m going to be late. I’ll have to call a taxi – it’ll cost a fortune! M: Calm down. I’m not starting work until 10 today so I’ll take you to the station. You’ll probably get the 8.35 train – and you’ll be at the office by 9.15. D: OK, thanks Maggie. That would be great. But what should we do about the car? M: I’ll call Tim at the garage. I’m sure he’ll come and look at it. Leave it with me. 10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script 6 A = Amy J = Josh A: Hi Josh, it’s Amy. J: Oh, hi Amy. How are things? A: Fine, thanks – but you’re in hot water. J: You’ve lost me. What have I done now? A: Kate’s not very happy with you. You didn’t send her a card – or call her. J: A card? What for? A: It’s her birthday! J: Her birthday’s not until the 26 th of May. A: Right – and what day is it today? J: Um, the 24th … 25th ? Let me check on the calendar. Oh no, it’s the 26th. I didn’t realise it was today! A: Right. So what are you going to do? J: Well, I’ll phone her right now. And send her some flowers. A: I think she’ll expect a bit more than that. Go out and buy her a nice present, a handbag or something. J: OK, OK, I’ll buy her a nice present and take it to her house. A: That’s a much better idea. Bye, Josh! J: Bye. 11 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman Intermediate Tests Audio Script Track 4: Progress Test Units 3–4, Pronunciation exercise 2 compliment compliment fascinating fascinating communicate communicate competitive competitive wonderful wonderful indecisive indecisive absolutely absolutely apologise apologise motivated motivated impossible impossible probably probably 12 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman
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