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New Headway Upper-Intermediate
Test Booklet
3 Progress Tests
Progress Test 1 revises Units 14.
Progress Test 2 revises Units 58.
Progress Test 3 revises Units 912.
Answer key
There is an answer key for all the exercises apart from the
translation exercise at the end of each unit test.
2
4 Complete the sentences with a compound noun or
Unit 1 adjective formed from life, house, or home. Make sure
you spell the word correctly (one word, two words, or
with a hyphen).
Name: _______________________________________
Example I never buy potatoes from a supermarket.
All our vegetables are home-grown.
1 How do you say these numbers and dates? Circle the 1 My children hated living abroad. They were
correct form (a or b). __________ the whole time.
Example 321 2 Since they won the lottery, theyve enjoyed a
a three hundred and twenty-one
b three hundreds twenty-one luxurious __________ .
3 Mark the stress on the following words. (1 point for each correct answer) 8
Example 'promise
organized development promising
playful entertain
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
3 Complete the sentences with a word or expression from 5 Circle the correct form of the verb in each sentence.
the box and the correct form of take or put.
Example I havent had any news from my friends
drugs no notice for granted work first for ages. Theyre travelling / They travel
ages part
around Europe.
Example Ive never taken drugs in my life. 1 When I arrived at the tourist caves, people were
1 My boss doesnt appreciate what I do for the already queuing / already queued to get in.
company. She just ____ me ____________________ . 2 Could you move out of the way of my camcorder,
2 The hotel was supposed to be easy to find, but it please? I record / Im recording the display.
____ us ____ to get there. 3 Were exhausted because weve explored / weve
3 Its a shame that people have so little time to relax. been exploring the city all morning.
They always have to ____________________ .
TOTAL 100
(2 points for each correct answer) 4 As soon as we found our seats, the curtain went up
30
and the play started.
5 Make these sentences passive. ___________________________________________
Example They set the film in Paris. ___________________________________________
The film was set in Paris.
5 When I started the novel, I realized I had read it
1 They published the book after the author had before. Its set in 19th-century Russia.
died.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
2 They were making the film when the director
decided to leave. 6 She had been writing novels for years before she
became successful.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
3 They promoted the film in New York, London,
and Paris. ___________________________________________
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
8 How much money did they earn from the film? 10 I usually prefer non-fiction, but I have to admit
that his last thriller was a terrific read.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
(2 points for each correct answer) 16 ___________________________________________
TOTAL 100
TOTAL 100
(1 point for each correct answer) 14 15 She started her own business last year and shes
really enjoying being se__________ .
16 Im always worried about what I look like and
what other people think of me. I wish I wasnt so
se__________ .
4 Im not sure where the next Olympic Games 4 Not many English people speak a second language.
____________________ . ___________________________________________
5 We love watching sport, but were not so keen on 5 Not as many people go to church nowadays.
__________ . ___________________________________________
6 Weve decided not to have children, as we want 6 We didnt have a very big wedding we invited just
four or five close friends.
__________ our careers ______ .
___________________________________________
7 We tried to attract the waiters attention, but he
7 There isnt much hope of improvement.
____________________ .
___________________________________________
8 Whenever the manager is away, she ______ me
8 Here are some of my most recent designs.
__________ the office.
___________________________________________
(1 point for each correct answer) 8 9 We havent had as many exams as last year.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of take or ___________________________________________
put and words from the box. Some of the words are 10 A Would you like some cake?
used more than once. B Just a small slice, please.
___________________________________________
(1 point for each correct answer) 20
8 They might have sold or abandoned the stolen car.
___________________________________________ TOTAL 100
9 Has someone extended your house?
___________________________________________
10 They didnt give us the correct instructions.
___________________________________________
(1 point for each correct answer) 10 (1 point for each correct verb) 8
5 Circle the correct form of the verb. 7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verb in brackets. More than one answer may be
Example This bag is very heavy. Will you help / possible.
Are you going to help me carry it?
Example I think people will have (have) holidays
1 By the 21st century, computers will dominate / will on the moon in the future.
be dominating all areas of our life. 1 Listen to the thunder. We ____________________
2 Shall we invite / Will we invite the neighbours to the (have) a storm.
party next week? 2 This line is very bad. I __________ (call) you back
3 Ive decided I need to get fit, so Im going to cycle / in a minute.
I will cycle to work from now on. 3 Weve booked the restaurant. ____ you and Jane
4 Ive cut my finger. Dont worry. Im getting / __________ (come) with us?
Ill get you a plaster. 4 The next performance __________ (start) in half
5 Shes got tears in her eyes. Shes going to cry / an hour.
Shes going to be crying. 5 Helen left you a message. She __________ (be) late
6 It will be / Its my birthday tomorrow. home this evening.
7 This time next week, were going to lie / well be lying 6 Its very hot in here. ____ you _____ (open) the
on the beach in Italy. window?
8 I cant wait for next month. I will finish / I will have 7 Please dont call me between 10.00 and 12.00
finished my exams by then. because I ____________________ (interview)
people.
(1 point for each correct answer) 8
8 Well be able to go out at the weekend because I
____________________ (do) all my work by then.
TOTAL 100
6
BEST BEFORE END (SEE BASE) 8 I was so hurt when he said I was bored / boring.
2 Hitchhiking is really dangerous. __________ 6 When we tried to cross town, there were people
3 My kids are always arguing. __________ everywhere, ______ against animal testing.
7 Rain had got in through a ______ window.
4 The local shops are really convenient. __________
8 The streets looked magical, all ______ up with
5 Im sure I left my keys on the table. __________
Christmas decorations.
6 It took ages to repair my car. __________
(2 points for each correct answer) 16
7 I didnt enjoy the play it was
really boring. __________
9 The restaurant ____ we had dinner was excellent. 4 Ive never been so miserable in all my life, spending
Saturday night at home by myself.
10 Have you met the people ____ I work with?
___________________________________________
(1 point for each correct answer) 10 ___________________________________________
5 I was really disappointed by my exam results,
6 Complete the sentences using the information in the box which were much worse than expected.
and inserting a relative pronoun and commas where
necessary. ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
I bought them from the Post Office this morning.
It was absolutely fantastic. 6 The house we bought was left in a terrible mess.
They said they knew you. It was a depressing start to life in our new home.
It isnt big enough to work from. ___________________________________________
They emigrated three years ago. ___________________________________________
I got it from an auction.
Her brother went to the same school as you. 7 I found the conversation at the party rather boring,
They sell high-tech gadgets there. as they talked about people Id never heard of.
Im always complaining about her at work. ___________________________________________
Example I cant find the stamps I bought from the ___________________________________________
Post Office this morning. 8 I cant decide whether to look for a new job or not.
1 My in-laws _________________________________ Im feeling pretty frustrated where I work now.
are arriving from Canada this weekend. ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
2 We found a fabulous store in London
__________________________________________ . 9 When we heard the news, which really shocked us,
we didnt know what to say.
3 Hes going out with a girl _____________________
___________________________________________
__________________________________________ .
___________________________________________
4 My boss ___________________________________
10 Will you show me how to work this scanner? Im
is going to give me promotion. not very confident with gadgets!
5 I met a couple last night _____________________ . ___________________________________________
6 Have you seen the vase ______________________ ? ___________________________________________
7 His house _________________________ is for sale. (3 points for each correct answer) 30
8 I tried snowboarding ________________________ TOTAL 100
when I was in France.
2 Write the name of the household items next to the out at over up through off
descriptions.
Example I tried to get out of doing the test but
Example Use this to speak to people when youre my teacher made me do it.
on the move. mobile phone
1 Where are the children? I bet they __________ to
1 Use this to get crumbs off your carpet.
something naughty!
v
2 My parents are so critical. They __________
2 Use this to cook food very quickly.
always __________ me!
o
3 Hes fine now, but it was a long time before he
3 Use this to avoid doing the washing-up by hand.
__________ the illness.
w
4 I had paint all over my hands. It took me ages
4 Use this to shave quickly.
__________ it __________ .
l
5 I tried to call him on his mobile phone but I
5 Use this to keep food and drinks cool.
couldnt __________ .
i
6 We tried to keep things a secret but eventually the
6 Use this if you want to watch your favourite truth __________ .
programme after its first shown.
7 I gave up trying to teach myself Russian after
o
__________ to lesson 20.
7 Use this to chop vegetables or make soup.
f 8 Dont be nervous. You __________ tomorrows test
with no problem.
TOTAL 100
3 Was she upset when you failed the exam? Example I totally / fully forgot to pay my credit
card bill.
4 Im desperate for a drink!
1 I strongly / convincingly advise you to see your
5 Those kids are as thick as two short planks!
doctor.
6 It took us a long time to get here, didnt it?
2 I children behaved so tragically / badly that we had
7 Im not very keen on our new neighbours.
to take them home.
8 Im knackered. Can we stop for a bit?
3 He didnt seriously / fully understand the exam
9 What a fantastic time we had last night! instructions.
a I cant stand the sight of them. 4 Were seriously / sincerely considering emigrating
b Yes, my throats a bit dry, too.
c Yes, it is quite slow. to Canada.
d Sure. My legs are aching a bit, too. 5 They lied so convincingly / sincerely that many
e Im a bit peckish myself!
f No, I suppose they arent very bright. people were taken in.
g Yes, arent they fantastic? 6 I distinctly / strongly remember asking you to deal
h You can say that again! She hit the roof!
with the problem.
i Yes, the party was quite enjoyable, I suppose.
j Youre not kidding! The journey was absolute hell! 7 She distinctly / strongly recommended the latest
k Well, theyre pretty well off I think. model of the car.
(1 point for each correct answer) 8 8 Many young people tragically / seriously die in car
accidents.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct adverb (very,
absolutely, or quite) or a suitable adjective. More than 9 We sincerely / distinctly believe that everyone
one answer may be possible. should have basic computer skills.
Example I wasnt very impressed by the concert, 10 She seriously / fully agreed with the suggestions.
but I suppose it was quite good.
(1 point for each correct answer) 10
1 Ive never laughed so much in my life the film
was absolutely __________ . 4 Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box
2 Youre __________ right. I couldnt agree with you and a suitable infinitive form. More than one answer
more. may be possible.
3 My friends didnt like the food much, but I cant will might should must could
thought it was __________ good. wont may shouldnt
4 We refused to accept the room until it was cleaned. Example You cant be feeling hungry already. You
The bathroom was absolutely __________ . had a huge meal half an hour ago.
5 We all love his jokes hes a __________ funny 1 A Theres a man coming up the path with a big
man. parcel.
6 Look at that view! Isnt it __________ fantastic? B That ____________________ the lamp I
ordered. Its due to arrive today.
7 I was horrified to discover that the vase I has
broken was absolutely __________ .
(cant, pass)
He _______________________________________ .
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of be and 1 When we ____ (find) a house we like, we
words from the box. Not all the words are used. __________ (move).
off on up with into away out of over 2 Weve decided to do something different this
Christmas. We __________ (spend) two weeks
Example Dont eat that ham. It smells awful so it abroad. By this time next week, we __________
must be off.
(enjoy) warm weather and tropical seas.
1 He lost his job last year and he
3 I __________ (call) you as soon as I ____ (get)
____________________ work ever since.
home tonight.
2 Could you look after our pets as we
4 My exams __________ (finish) next Friday; by
____________________ next week?
then I __________ (do) exams in seven subjects.
3 Shes in an awful mood again. What
5 ____ (be) you free next Saturday? We __________
____________________ her?
(have) a party if you would like to come.
4 Im trying to watch this programme, so please keep
6 What time ____ I ____ (call) you tomorrow? ____
quiet until it ____________________ .
you ____ (work) all afternoon?
5 My dad only liked classical music, but Mum
7 Be careful with the football! You __________
____________________ jazz and rock.
(damage) Mums flowers and then she __________
(1 point for each correct answer) 5 (hit) the roof.
5 He offered me a job, ____ I turned down. 2 A She looked upset and her eyes were very red.
B ________________________________________
6 My children, ____ only hobby is computer games,
never play outside. 3 A I cant find my wallet.
B ________________________________________
7 Do you remember ____ I put my keys? They arent
in my bag. 4 A I bought my Mum some perfume, but she didnt
like it.
(1 point for each correct answer) 7
B ________________________________________
9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 5 A I dont know what had happened, but he had a
verb in brackets. black eye and bruises all over his face.
Example I adore spending (spend) time with B ________________________________________
family and friends.
6 A I thought she was Spanish, not Italian.
1 Were planning __________ (expand) the company
B ________________________________________
over the next two years.
(1 point for each correct answer) 6
2 It took me a while to get used to __________ (live)
alone. 11 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb
3 Tim denied __________ (break) the window. in brackets, or a suitable word or words. If a relative
pronoun can be omitted, add nothing.
4 We regret __________ (tell) you your application
Example A Shes broken her arm, though Im not
has been unsuccessful. sure how it happened.
5 The long-term unemployed often find it difficult B She might have fallen off her bike.
__________ (find) a job. (At a party)
6 Ill always remember __________ (receive) my first Katie Hello, Anna. Come in. Its lovely (1) _____
pay cheque. (see) you.
Anna Thanks. You too.
7 Im so sorry. I didnt mean __________ (forget)
Katie Can I get you a drink?
your birthday.
Anna I (2) _____ (have) a glass of white wine,
(1 point for each correct answer) 7 please.
Katie OK. Let me just (3) _____ (introduce) you to
Emma. Shes the publicity manager (4) _____
works with me at the office.
Anna Hello. Nice to meet you.
Emma Nice to meet you too. Katie has told me a lot
about you. You work in television, dont you?
Anna Yes, thats right.
Emma I bet your job is absolutely (5) _____ !
Anna Well, it is quite interesting, I suppose, but like
all jobs it has its (6) _____ and _____ .
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B ________________________________________ do well.
4 A Can you help me with the preparations for the 3 After excellent first-year __________ , the
party? company suffered huge __________ .
B ________________________________________ 4 The company was delighted with the __________
5 A Would you like me to help you with your cases? in sales in the first half of the year, but very
They look very heavy. shocked when their performance __________ .
B ________________________________________
5 He said the chair was a __________ antique, but it
(2 points for each correct answer) 10 looked _________ to me.
A ________________________________________
A Which house is yours? B I think its a wonderful thing. I use the Internet for
all my research now.
B The one with the fountain in the front garden.
4
1
A ________________________________________
A ________________________________________
B Hes great. Really helpful and with a good sense of
B Shes much better. She should be out of hospital humour.
soon.
5
2
A ________________________________________
A ________________________________________
B It wasnt me. I never touch your CDs.
B It was OK. The food wasnt bad but the staff
werent very helpful. (2 points for each correct answer) 10
5 Could they have left early? (Do you think) 5 A Didnt you use to have fair hair?
B Yes, but dont you think this colour suits me
__________________________________________ better?
6 Where are you moving to? (Have you decided) A ________________________________________
__________________________________________ B ________________________________________
(2 points for each correct answer) 12 6 They asked me some tough questions, but the
exam wasnt as hard as I had expected.
7 Make these sentences negative. More than one answer ___________________________________________
may be possible.
7 I cant bear cruelty to animals. Why insist on
Example My parents always bring something for genuine animals skins when fakes are available?
the children.
___________________________________________
My parents never bring anything for the
children. 8 The sky was clear when we started our walk, but
the weather soon got worse and conditions became
1 She told me to buy some chocolate.
dangerous.
__________________________________________
___________________________________________
2 I think thats a good suggestion.
9 A Havent you found her office yet? She gave clear
__________________________________________ directions, didnt she?
3 Weve already made plans for the weekend. B Yes, but I dont remember where she said it was.
__________________________________________ A ________________________________________
B ________________________________________
4 She seems to be very happy in her new job.
__________________________________________ 10 I dont know how many casualties there were in the
accident, but I hope everyone survived.
5 I expect well hear from them soon. ___________________________________________
__________________________________________
(3 points for each correct answer) 30
(2 points for each correct answer) 10
TOTAL 100
8 Translate these sentences.
1 A Arent you getting bored not going to the
office?
B No! I love not working. It really suits me.
A ________________________________________
B ________________________________________
B
2 Circle the correct word.
Example If you want to save money, why not buy 1 B fell on hard times
second-hand / brand new furniture? 2 were down-and-out
1 My money was stolen while I was on my way to 3 were rolling in money
the back to deposit / withdraw it. 4 had to tighten their belts
2 I asked the bank for a debt / loan but they refused. 5 couldnt make ends meet
3 All the members of my family use our computer, 6 had a business which did a roaring trade
so I dont see it as a luxury / necessity. 7 lived in the lap of luxury
4 I was delighted when the antiques dealer said my 8 lived on a shoestring
jewellery was worthless / priceless.
9 were made of money
5 Im quite careful with money, while my husband is
(1 point for each correct answer) 8
a real penny-pincher / spendthrift.
6 Ive spent a lot this month so Im really surprised
that Im still in the black / overdrawn.
5 Theyre real television addicts. 1 When I lived in Singapore, it took me a long time
TOTAL 100
Example Ive been visiting some old friends 6 Your friends ask you to look after their dog while
theyre on holiday. Refuse without offending your
the other day / recently. friends. (believe me)
1 We like our staff to be punctual, so please try to __________________________________________
arrive on time / in time.
(1 point for each correct answer) 6
2 The roads were very clear so we got home
before long / in record time. 4 Read the definitions and complete the words.
3 Theres no need to rush, so take your time / Example Someone who has at least a million
pounds is a millionaire.
its a waste of time.
1 Someone who lives by asking for money and food
4 I thought I was going to miss my plane, but I
is a b__________r.
caught it just in time / on time.
2 Someone who doesnt eat any animal products is a
5 Im sure to get the job. After all / All the same, Im
v__________n.
the most qualified.
7 A Can you remember __________ at the end of 7 Id like to be a bit taller. (If only)
the film? __________________________________________
B The main characters got married. 8 I shouldnt have spoken to you like that. (wish)
__________________________________________
(1 point for each correct answer) 7
(1 point for each correct answer) 8
8 Make these sentences negative.
Example They seemed to be very efficient. 10 Which verb forms can complete the sentences? Circle all
They didnt seem to be very efficient. possible answers.
1 They expect to us to call them every week. Example Shes extremely house-proud. She ____ .
a rarely dusts and polishes
__________________________________________ b s always dusting and polishing
2 You must eat something before you take these c hardly ever dusts and polishes
tablets. 1 Our new neighbours really annoy me. They ____
__________________________________________ really loud music.
a re always playing b will play c used to play
3 Weve already paid the bill.
__________________________________________ 2 We ____ a picnic on the beach every Sunday
afternoon.
4 My teacher thought it was a good idea. a would have b used to have c had
__________________________________________ 3 They ____ abroad several times last year.
5 I spoke to someone on the way home. a went b used to go c would go
__________________________________________ 4 Shes so gullible. She ____ whatever you tell her.
a believes b s always believing c ll believe
6 You can rely on them to arrive on time.
__________________________________________ 5 My mother ____ me every week when I was at
university.
7 They must have known the truth. a called b would call c used to call
__________________________________________ 6 What ____ before you got your present job?
a did you do b did you use to do c would you do
(1 point for each correct answer) 7
7 My father was always very independent. He ____
9 Rewrite each sentence so it has a similar meaning to the people for help.
first, using the word(s) in brackets. a would never ask b never asked
c never used to ask
Example Id like to have more free time. (wish)
I wish I had more free time. 8 That dog drives me mad. It ____ at everyone.
a s always barking b barks c wont bark
1 I regret not having spent more time with my
parents. (wish) (1 point for each correct answer) 8
__________________________________________
2 We dont want you to tell anyone about the
wedding. (d rather)
__________________________________________
3 Why do you always whistle while Im watching
TV? (wish)
__________________________________________
4 Why didnt you ask us to lend you the money?
(should)
__________________________________________
5 Were sorry we didnt call an ambulance. (If only)
__________________________________________
Dear All,
but surely I
Well, here I am in Spain in (1) ____ first week of my stay. Im very well, and slowly
things seem a
(2) ______ used to being away from home. Life is very different here and (3) ____
bit strange to me, but all in all Im quite happy.
They (4) ____
My host family are very nice. The parents, Juan and Elena, are so kind and supportive.
Felipe and
always ____ if Im OK and offering advice and help. They have two sons near my age,
____ good
Enrique. Felipe is very talkative, while his brother is quite (5) ____ , but they are (6)
all day
fun. Fortunately, (7) ____ of the boys speak much English, so I have to speak Spanish
(8) ____ .
____ here to
Elena is a brilliant cook and Im trying lots of different types of food. I wish you (9)
seem to eat
taste them too. But the one (10) ____ that Im not (11) ____ to yet is meal times. They
down to eat,
(12) ______ meal two or three hours later than we (13) ____ at home, so when I sit
Im starving!
I have a few
I havent had (14) ____ opportunity to explore the city much, but Im sure I will when
has some
hours to (15) ____ . Santander is (16) ____ port on (17) ____ north coast of Spain and
week a bit
beautiful countryside around it. Juan and Elena take a trip to (18) ____ seaside every
like we (19) ____ when I was little and have said I can go with them next time.
have
School is fine and Im learning a lot. Im getting more confident in Spanish, but I did
Quite a lot of
(20) __________ in my stomach the first time I had to ask for something in a shop.
a bit more
the people in my class are more advanced than me, though, so I wish I (21) __________
they talk
Spanish before coming. (22) ____ I find most difficult is understanding people when
quickly, but they are all very patient.
you
Ive got some homework to do now, so Ill have to go. Write to me soon, though Id rather
(23) ____ phone because it makes me homesick!
Lots of love
Emily
its a
PS Please dont worry about me. Im fine and Im quite enjoying (24) ____ being in England
real adventure!
TOTAL 100
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