PROGRESS REVIEW 3

1. Complete the sentences.

1. Dominic is getting ________. He'll be sixty on his next birthday.

2. I first got a bank ________ when I was twelve years old.

3. You won't get a driving ________ unless you pass your test.

4. My grandma doesn't work any more. She gets a _________ now.

5. Mike studied at university for five years to get a _________ in medicine.

Answer:

1. old

2. account

3. licence

4. pension

5. degree

2. Match the words with the definitions.

1. damage something so that it can't be used _________

2. control something so that it behaves as we want it to _________

3. use and analyse information with the help of a computer _________

4. slowly change something so that it works better in a new situation _________

Answer:

1. destroy

2. manipulate

3. process

4. adap

3. Complete the sentences with if, unless or the correct form of might or will.

1. We _______ spend some time in Portugal next summer, but we aren't sure.

2. You'll be exhausted _________ you relax this weekend.

3. I ________ see you later, but I hope I do.

4. He _______ get rich because he works extremely hard.

5. We _______ win the match. The other team is better.

6. Will you go to the party________ Leo invites you?

Answer:

1. might

2. unless

3. might not

4. Will

5. will not

6. if

4. Listen to Jasmine and Liam talking about their summer holiday. Choose the correct words.

1. Liam / Jasmine is calling his / her friend.

2. Jasmine is going to spend the summer abroad / in England.

3. Jasmine will be travelling around South America for a few months / weeks.

4. Liam's dad wants to take some time out in July / August.

5. Liam's dad will / won't earn a lot of money soon.

6. Jasmine says Liam should take up a sport / watch TV.

Answer:

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5. Tick (✔) the correct sentence.

1. This time next week we will be travelling around Italy.

This time next week we will travel around Italy.

2. I'm going to take up tennis. It's such a great sport.

I'll be taking up tennis. It's such a great sport.

3. Tomorrow at five o'clock, Callum will get ready for the party.

Tomorrow at five o'clock, Callum will be getting ready for the party.

4. I think we'll be winning this game.

I think we'll win this game.

5. Jamie says he isn't going to work in the summer.

Jamie says he won't work in the summer.

Answer:

1. This time next week we will be travelling around Italy.

2. I’m going to take up tennis. It’s such a great sport.

3. Tomorrow at 5 o’clock, Callum will be getting ready for the party.

4. I think we’ll win this game.

5. Jamie says he isn’t going to work in the summer.

6. Choose the correct words. Then practise with your partner.

Mum: So, Leah, you've (1) have / get / got a busy day ahead.

Leah: I know, it’s crazy. And I've got a basketball match tonight, too.

Mum: What (2) time / day / hour does it start?

Leah: It starts at six. Are you coming to watch?

Mum: Yes, I (3) plan / hope / want so. Don’t (4) remember / remind / forget that we're going to London tomorrow.

Leah: What? Why?

Mum: Remember — it’s your cousin's wedding. The train (5) leaves / leaving / left at seven, so we can't be late.

Leah: Cool. Can you remind (6) my / I / me to get him a present later?

Mum: Right — I’m reminding you now to get your cousin a present. OK?

Leah: OK. Thanks, Mum.

Answer:

1. got

2. time

3. hope

4. forget

5. leaves

6. me

7. Read the blog and complete it with the correct words. There are two extra words.

If we were to set off for a new home besides Earth, it would be very likely that the planet must have had a very (1) _____________ atmosphere compared to our homeland. It would not be hard for us to (2) _____________ adapt to the environment there. With the advanced technology nowadays, it is even possible that we can create an artificial sun (3) ________ lighting, as well as day and night system. Depending on the ecosystem there, we may choose the best ways to develop (4) __________ in terms of agriculture or industry.

As we are settling down on a new place, our life will be surrounded with lots of work, (5) ___________ growing and finding edibie plants and vegetables, exploiting the planet's essential (6) ___________ resources for recreating a new society. It will (7) ___________ a lot of time to rebuild a new society, but with the great intelligence of human beings nowadays, that process will be much shorter (8) ____________ before.

In addition, people may also discover new materials that can be used to (9) ____________ extremely advanced inventions and techniques that can help our lives on a new planet become much more comfortable.

Answer:

1. similar

2. quickly

3. for

4. more

5. including

6. natural

7. take

8. than

9. creat

8. Complete the words.

1. You must o_________ the rules at school!

2. Do you have to wear a school u________?

3. She got good m________ in her exams.

4. I left p_______ school when I was eleven.

5. You need to study or you'll f________ the exam tomorrow!

6. I want to g________ into fashion college.

Answer:

1. obey

2. uniform

3. marks

4. primary

5. fail

6. get

9. Choose the best words to complete the sentences.

1. My sister is very ___________. She makes amazing jewellery.

a. unusual b. challenging c. creative

2. Yesterday we visited a / an __________ town in Turkey. I love looking at old buildings.

a. historic b. ordinary c. creative

3. This classroom is rather ______________. There are no desks or chairs in it.

a. ordinary b. historic c. unusual

4. Travelling to a foreign country can be ____________ when you don't know the language.

a. unusual b. challenging c. ordinary

5. This is just another __________ day. Nothing interesting has happened.

a. creative b. ordinary c. historic

Answer:

1. c

2. a

3. c

4. b

5. b

10. Order the words to make sentences and questions.

1. your / can / speak / German / father / ?

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2. be able / go / by train / they / to / will / ?

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3. get / David / for / couldn't / the concert / tickets

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4. exam / I / with / your / you / help / can’t

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5. swim / you / you / when / were / could / four / ?

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6. won't / come / tomorrow / be / Vania / able to

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Answer:

1. Can your father speak German?

2. Will they be able to go by train?

3. David couldn't get tickets for the concert.

4. I can't help you with your exam.

5. Could you swim when you were four?

6. Vania won't be able to come tomorrow.

11. Listen to Joshua talking to a careers advisor. Write true or false.

1. Joshua's dad works in a construction company. ____

2. Joshua's sister studied nursing. ____

3. Joshua wants to apply for a job in a law company. ____

4. Joshua doesn't want a career in entertainment. ____

5. The advisor tells Joshua he could try journalism. ____

6. Joshua is interested in writing. ____

7. Joshua's uncle works in a school. ____

8. Joshua has applied for an IT course. ____

Answer:

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12. Choose the correct words.

1. You mustn't / don’t have to / don’t must cheat in exams.

2. If you need help, you should to / need / should talk to your teacher.

3. I’m not thirsty, so I shouldn’t / don’t need / needn't to stop and have a drink.

4. You mustn't / don’t need / don’t have to do this extra homework. It’s your choice.

5. We must / have / need arrive on time to school every day.

6. Rosie has / have / need to catch the next bus.

Answer:

1. mustn’t

2. should

3. don’t need

4. don’t have to

5. must

6. has

13. Choose the correct words. Then practise with your partner.

Raul: Hi, Layla. Is everything all right? You don’t look very happy.

Layla: I’m really worried about next week's chemistry test. I haven't really understood anything we've done.

Raul: Have you (1) ____________ to anyone about it?

Layla: No. Can you give me any (2) ____________? It’s all such a disaster!

Raul: Listen, (3) ____________ panic.

Layla: But I know I’m going to fail the test. (4) __________ should I do?

Raul: You (5) __________ to speak to Miss Wilson. Teachers are there to help us, you know.

Layla: Yes, you're (6) ___________. I'll go and see her right now.

1. a. speak b. spoken c. spoke

2. a. advice b. plan c. information

3. a. do b. don't c. did

4. a. What b. How c. Why

5. a. should b. can c. need

6. a. right b. true c. good

Answer:

1. b

2. a

3. b

4. a

5. c

6. a

14. Read the opinion essay and choose the correct words.

Do we need tests at school?

Some students say that tests don't help them learn. As soon as they pass a test, they forget what they've learned. Is it really as simple as this?

(1) In my opinion / As a result, tests are necessary for several reasons. (2) All in all / Firstly, they motivate students to study. Being successful at school is important for many young people, so they work hard to get good marks. (3) Finally / Secondly, tests allow students to check how much they know and which things they still need to work on. During the test, students have to count on their own memory and their own abilities. (4) Finally / I feel, I believe that tests teach essential life skills which will be useful in the future. For example, before and during a test, students need to plan their work, manage their time, concentrate on the task and deal with stress.

(5) To conclude / Secondly, tests can be helpful in many different ways. (6) All in all / Firstly, I (7) feel / am feeling that they are one of the most important parts of school life.

Answer:

1. In my opinion

2. Firstly

3. Secondly

4. Finally

5. To conclude

6. All in all

7. feel