Progress test 4

1 Complete each sentence with food, dish or 2 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has
meal plus a word from the box in the correct a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
form to make an appropriate collocation. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
There is one word in the box you do not five words, including the word given.
need to use. 1 This is the worst film I’ve ever seen.
balanced convenience elaborate BAD
filling light shortage simple I have film before.
source supply
2 I should have drunk less coffee before I went to bed last night.
0 Some say an egg is the ultimate TOO
convenience food – it is easy to prepare I couldn’t sleep because coffee
last night.
and comes in its own packaging.
3 Sanjay wasn’t at work on time for the meeting.
1 At home, I prefer cooking
SO
like a piece of fish and some Sanjay was that he missed the
salad, nothing too complicated. I leave meeting.
with lots of
ingredients and beautiful presentation to 4 The train ticket home was too expensive.
restaurant chefs. ENOUGH
We didn’t the train ticket home.
2 The main for many
5 The classroom was so crowded that we had to turn people away.
people in the world is either rice or potatoes.
FIT
There were in the classroom.
3 That was so I
could hardly move afterwards. 6 The day was so lovely that everybody went to the beach instead
of going to school.
4 Danielle only eats for SUCH
lunch. Anything too heavy and she can’t stay Nobody went to school because
awake in the afternoons. a lovely day.

5 Thanks to developments in agriculture, the 3 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word
total world is still which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
increasing, although there can easily be local There is an example at the beginning (0).
when bad weather Interviews: answering the unanswerable question
destroys crops. Interviews are intended to evaluate a candidate’s personality in order (0) to
determine their fitness for a particular position. Imagine the interviewer asks you
this question: ‘How many petrol stations are in the USA?’ You almost certainly
have no idea (and, on the other (1) , the interviewer probably doesn’t
either), but don’t panic (2) a correct answer is probably not really
expected. It is questions such (3) this that give the interviewer an
insight (4) your problem-solving abilities, amongst other things, so be
enthusiastic, creative and enjoy the challenge. Your ability to think under pressure
and deal with difficult situations will be on show, (5) will possibly have
more impact than your beautifully written CV. So, don’t rush to answer and risk
revealing your nervousness. (6) you need to do is take your time, think
it through and only (7) attempt an answer. In (8) words,
demonstrate a logical thought process. If you can, you’re halfway there.
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 Progress test 4

4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold at the end of the sentence.
0 I love the huge windows in your house. They make it so light and airy . AIR
1 Thank you for such a good talk. It was both and entertaining. INFORM
2 This year’s autumn range includes a variety of coats and
scarves. WONDER; COLOUR
3 Mrs Naylor is retiring today after 25 years of service to the company. EXCEPTION
4 Your essay is but, with a little more research, it could have been much better. SATISFY
5 This is one of the more parts of the city to live in, with its good transport links. ATTRACT
6 The telecoms sector is increasingly as new firms continue to enter the market. COMPETE
7 I really enjoy golf, but the nearest club is so . They rarely accept new members. EXCLUDE

5 For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There
is an example at the beginning (0).
Example:
0 A for B to C with D on

Deanshouse Hotel
This is a hotel of two halves, with business guests treating themselves (0) a little luxury
during the week, while couples enjoy romantic weekend breaks. (1) it is only minutes away
from the busy Deansgate area, this elegant hotel is on a quiet side street, ensuring peace and
quiet. A (2) schoolhouse, the hotel has kept the theme throughout, with photographs of
old pupils on the walls and separate ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ staircases. The owners have also (3)
to retain many original features, but have (4) modern touches like rich, deep carpets and
large, comfortable beds to the cosy rooms, (5) everything a luxurious feel. The Oyster
Café on the ground floor offers afternoon tea and a selection of tasty dishes. The staff are
cheerful and welcoming, although the reception desk is tiny and service can become (6) at
peak times. Room rates are not cheap, but prices (7) Sunday nights or during January and
February are (8) .

1 A Despite B However C Although D Yet

2 A past B former C finished D previous
3 A managed B succeeded C achieved D reached
4 A increased B contained C improved D added
5 A making B giving C presenting D providing
6 A quick B delayed C hasty D rushed
7 A at B by C for D in
8 A reasonable B sensible C moderate D average

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