Pre-intermediate Progress Test 2A: Units 3–4
Pronunciation
1 Track 3 Listen and tick the sentence you hear.
a You should try to help your parents.ü
b You shouldn’t try to help your parents.
1 a You should go to bed when you finish your homework.
b You shouldn’t go to bed when you finish your homework.
2 a You should study every day.
b You shouldn’t study every day.
3 a You should pay attention to what I say.
b You shouldn’t pay attention to what I say.
4 a You should listen to your friends.
b You shouldn’t listen to your friends.
5 a You should believe everything Paul says.
b You shouldn’t believe everything Paul says.
2 Track 4 Listen and tick the sound you hear: /kæn/, /kən/ or /ka:nt/
/kæn/ /kən/ /ka:nt/
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Grammar focus
3 Complete the sentences with should/shouldn’t and a suitable verb from the box.
have spend stop do go get
I think Ben should have a break before he goes to university.
1 You to bed so late. You’re always tired.
2 I know I eating fast food because it’s not healthy.
3 Laura so angry when she can’t do what she wants.
4 What I if I want to improve my marks?
5 You so much time playing computer games.
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4 Rewrite the sentences using can, can’t, have to or don’t have to.
It’s not possible to stay here.
You can’t stay here.
1 It’s necessary to work hard if you want to succeed.
2 Is it possible for me to borrow your dictionary?
3 It isn’t necessary to have special qualifications for this job.
4 You are able to use the internet in this café.
5 Is it necessary to get up early tomorrow?
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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
What do you want (want) to do today?
1I (study) German and French at the moment.
2 Clare (make) a cake for Dan’s birthday this year because she’s very busy.
3 Can you repeat the question? I (understand) what you want me to do.
4 you (work) today?
5 Anna (have) any brothers or sisters?
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6 Write complete sentences using the Present continuous.
What / you / do / this evening?
What are you doing this evening?
1 We / not celebrate / our anniversary this year.
2 I / take / my driving test next week.
3 When / Jack / meet / you?
4 Why / you / not go / to Sam’s party?
5 Louise and Tom / get / married / soon.
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Vocabulary
7 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb.
I usually have a shower when I get home in the evening.
1 My alarm clock off at 7 o’clock in the morning.
2 I can’t up without my alarm clock.
3 I lie in bed for a few minutes before I up because I like to think about my day.
4 Mum says she often tired at the end of the week because she works very hard.
5 Dad usually asleep in front of the TV.
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8 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. You have the first letter to help you.
Paul’s a taxi driver. He loves driving so he enjoys his job.
1 I’d love to be a c_ _ _ because I love food!
2 Sally’s very good at languages so she’s studying to be a t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
3 The Browns are looking for a n_ _ _ _ to help them with their five children.
4 Dan works as a d_ _ _ _ _ at the local hospital.
5 Our neighbour is a p_ _ _ _ _ _ so we always call him when we have problems with our
water.
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9 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
work flowers relatives cake meal cards
We all have a day off work when it’s a national holiday.
1 I always make a for my best friend’s birthday. Chocolate is her favourite.
2 I love sending to people so they know I’m thinking of them.
3 It’s the custom to buy for someone on their name day.
4 Dad usually prepares a special for Mum on their wedding anniversary.
5 It’s fun to visit on special occasions.
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10 Choose the correct answers.
It’s freezing / boiling in here. Please close the window.
1 The curry you cooked yesterday was too spicy / delicious for me. I’m sorry.
2 The atmosphere in our local Italian restaurant is really tasty / friendly.
3 I don’t like going to the city centre because it’s so noisy / exciting.
4 Mmm. That cake is really boiling / tasty. What’s in it?
5 It’s always exciting / peaceful at home when the children are out.
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Functional language
11 What do you say? Choose the correct response from the phrases in the box.
Happy New Year! Thank you very much. It’s lovely. Merry Christmas! Safe journey!
Many happy returns! I hope you’ll be very happy.
It’s 1st January.
Happy New Year!
1 It’s someone’s birthday.
2 It’s 25th December.
3 Your friends are getting married.
4 You receive a present.
5 Your parents are going on holiday.
12 Match the sentences in A with the responses in B.
A B
Five, four, three, two, one … it’s 1st January! d a Happy birthday!
1 I really enjoyed the party. b Congratulations!
2 I can’t believe I’m 18 today! c Thanks for coming.
3 I got the job! d Happy New Year!
4 I hope you enjoyed the meal. e Good luck.
5 It’s my English exam this afternoon. f Thanks for inviting me.
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