Name_______________________________________________Class______________________________

Progress Test 3 (Units 7-9)

Complete all seven sections. There are seventy marks in total.

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY
1 Underline the correct word in brackets.

1 They set (out / down / up) a new division to deal with overseas trade.

2 I went to the shop but it’s sold (off / out / in) of coffee.

3 Your children are really growing (out / off / up), aren’t they?

4 I’m sorry but the water has run (out / off / along) in this machine.

5 His father built (on / over / up) the company from nothing.

6 Human Resources say we need to take (on / off / up) ten new staff.

7 She’s looking (up / for / out) a new position.

8 It could take five years to pay (into / off / by) this personal loan.

2 Tick the correct word from a, b or c.

9 The road ____________ into Dubai are excellent.

a) building b) links c) works

10 I live in an apartment ____________.

a) flat b) office c) block

11 The country enjoys a strong _____________.

a) economy b) inflation c) infrastructure

12 Our main problem is low ______________.

a) taxation b) unemployment c) wages

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13 My son is on a work ________________ in the USA for three weeks.

a) placement b) apprenticeship c) scheme

14 We could ____________ the job ad on the Internet.

a) search b) post c) supply

15 The new strategy is to ______________ consumers over sixty.

a) worth b) target c) aim

16 High-______________ executives might be interested in this type of luxury

product.

a) consuming b) outgoing c) earning

SECTION 2: LANGUAGE
3 There is an extra word in each sentence. Cross it out and then write it at the
end.

17 I’m busy at the moment so I’ll try going to call her back this afternoon.
________

18 They are going to opening the new hotel later today. ________

19 We’re will leaving at nine tomorrow morning. ________

20 The company is going to being expand operations into South America. ________

21 To check that your application form is filled in correctly before you send it.
____I suggest that you should check your application ….______

22 Pass to me that book please. ________

23 If anyone isn’t sure, just you ask for help. ________

24 Do not don’t enter.

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SECTION 3: READING
4 Read this extract from an article on business travel.

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The art of travelling light

There are so many limits to travel now such as your luggage must not be over a
certain weight or you’re only allowed to carry one carry-on. But it’s strange that
any of us need any luggage at all these days. The other week I learned just how
little I had to carry when I visited New York on business but the airline sent my
bag to Atlanta. My first reaction was ‘Disaster!’ How will I manage? I have to
have a change of clothes. What will I do without my file of papers for a meeting?

Well, my hotel provided soap, toothbrush, towels and shampoo. I had to use the
hotel’s overnight cleaning service but it meant I didn’t need to bring a change of
clothes. And all my papers were on my laptop. So apart from the advice that you
should take your laptop – or preferred piece of technology – on board here’s my
complete list of what you shouldn’t bother with on your next trip…

5 According to the article are these statements are true (T) or false (F)?

25 Airlines say your luggage doesn’t have to be over the weight limit. ( F)

26 You must carry one bag onto the plane. (F ) T

27 The writer thinks we don’t need to take luggage. (T ) (qua trải nghiệm cá nhân )

28 He was allowed to use the hotel cleaning service. (T ) F

29 It isn’t necessary to have a change of clothes. ( T)

30 It’s a good idea to take your laptop on the plane. (T )

SECTION 4: CAREER SKILLS

6 Three people are discussing job applications for the post of Sales
Representative. Complete each missing phrases with the pairs of words. See the
example.

not + about / don’t + when / think + first / remember + check

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how + interviewing / like + idea / essential + choose / perhaps + could

could + difficult / may + better / idea + have / need + make

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A: OK. We have six applicants for the job. I _think_ the _first_ thing to say is that
it’s (31)___essential____ we ___choose____ someone who is enthusiastic. The last
person wasn’t very outgoing and we (32)___need__ to ___make___ sure that the
new Sales Rep is completely the opposite.

B: You’re right but I’m (33)_not_ sure __about__ the candidates we have at the
moment. We also need someone who’s punctual. It’s a good

(34)___ideal__ to ___have_ someone creative but sometimes people like that are
also difficult to work with. (35)__Don’t__ forget __when___ Barry worked for us!

A: Barry! Yes, we don’t want someone like that again. So we need to

(36)___remember__ to ___check___ all that at the interviews.

C: (37)___How___ about _____interviewing____ the candidates all together?

A: I (38)__like___ that _____idea____. You mean all six in the same room.

C: Yes, (39)____perhaps____ we ____could____ give them a problem to solve

together.

B: Brilliant! Then we can see if they have good communication skills.

A: It (40)__could____ be _____difficult___ to see with six of them at the same time.

Why not have two groups of three?

B: That’s a good idea. And it (41)___may___ be ___better____ to have individual

interviews afterwards. Then we’ll get a really good overall picture of them…

SECTION 5: WRITING
7 Write an email to your colleague at Head Office and explain the plan for a
visit to Germany. Use the notes below and complete the email that follows.

Monday 5th

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- Arrive at Dresden factory, 9.30am

- Meet head of production, 10.30

- Lunch with Managing Director, 12.30

- Stay at Metropole Hotel

Tuesday 6th

- Meeting with Sales Representative, Leipzig Offices, 10am

- Taxi to airport, flight at 15.55

Dear Eva

42 I’m writing to tell ___you about the plan for a my visit to Germany_____

43 On Monday ____we will I arrive ____

44 at the Dresden Factory ____at 9:30am_____.

45 After meeting the Head of __production at 10:30_____,

46 I’m ___having lunch with MD ____at 12.30

47 In the evening I___am staying at Metropole Hotel______.

48 The next day, there’s ___a meeting with sales reps, LQ,___at 10am.

49 We’ll finish at lunch so _we took I’ll take a taxi___to the airport.

50 My flight ___took off_leaves____ at 15.55.

See you on Wednesday!

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SECTION 6: LISTENING
Track 4

Listen to a property agent talking at a seminar. Complete the notes on his talk below.
Listen twice.

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The (51)______________ key elements for locating an office:

- Infrastructure:

Do you have good

(52)______________________________________communications?

Are you near to an

(53)___________________________________________________?

- Living Environment:

The location needs to be an (54)____________________________________

place to live and not too
(55)____________________________________________________.

- Business Environment:

Choose a place with a growing

(56)________________________________________

Which town did Whiterose choose?

Exeter:

- Attractive environment

- Poor communications and transport

Swindon:

- Excellent (57)______________________________________ and near to

Heathrow

- Business environment is mainly (58)________________________ not service

sector

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Luton:

- Growing economy

- Not as attractive but (59)_____________________________________ to

London

- Good communications with the (60)______________________ and

internationally

SECTION 7: SPEAKING
(61-70)

Arrange an appointment with your teacher on the telephone.

– Explain the reason for calling.

– Suggest a day next week

– Suggest a different day (because your teacher is busy)

– Suggest a time

– End the call.

Your teacher will mark your description using this scorecard. The teacher circles 1
mark if a student includes the area and circles 2 marks for communicating it
accurately and effectively. There is a maximum of ten marks.

The student:

explained the reason for calling. 1 2

suggested a day next week. 1 2

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suggested a different day. 1 2

suggested a time. 1 2

ended the call appropriately. 1 2

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