Progress test Unit 9 Test A

Progress Test 9A
Name: ___________________________________________

Grammar
1 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
1 "She needn't have been hurt, she only had to jump out of the way."
She ________ (would/could) have jumped out of the way so as not to get hurt.
2 "It was thanks to your spare key you were able to get in"
You ________ (wouldn't/shouldn't) have got in without a spare key.
3 "The number of lives lost was possibly higher because the drugs arrived late."
More lives ________ (should/might) have been saved if the drugs had arrived sooner.
4 "Eva ought not to have got so angry about the mistake."
Eva ________ (mightn't/needn't ) have got so angry about the mistake.
5 "I think it was wrong of him not to ask before borrowing my tablet."
He ________ (should/would) have asked before he borrowed my tablet.
6 "Maybe Ian would have passed the exam, but he didn't answer enough questions"
Ian could have passed the exam if he ________ (would have/had) answered more questions.
7 "Setting off later could have meant we missed the train."
We ________ (should/might) have missed the train if we'd set off any later.
8 "Perhaps the tiger only attacked him because he moved."
The tiger ________ (mightn't/shouldn't) have attacked him if he hadn't moved.
9 "I wish you had stayed with us instead of booking a hotel."
You ________ (shouldn't/hadn’t) have booked a hotel. Why didn't you stay with us?
10 "Most trees that were cut down were going to die anyway."
Most of the trees would have died even if they ________ (shouldn't have/hadn't) been cut down.

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2 Choose the best verb for each sentence, using each of them once only.
might should couldn't would wouldn't
1 Most of my friends ________ probably watch the match if it was televised.
2 You ________ have paid anything to get in if you were members.
3 If I ________ afford it I wouldn't have offered to pay.
4 Eleanor ________ have told me if she wanted to play in today's match.
5 I ________ easily have been chosen for the part myself if I were taller.

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3 Using the words in brackets, form conditional clauses with a comparative.

e.g.: If ____________ (we, be, young) we wouldn’t have been allowed to watch the film.
If we had been younger...

1 If ________ (he, be, sensible), he wouldn't be in prison.

2 I'd have been happier if you ________ (choose, something, cheap).
3 ________ (it, be, easy, help) if they had told us before now.
4 People ________ (be, sympathetic) now if you hadn't lied at the time.
5 If it had been ________ (write, good, English), we would have understood it.

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Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct answers.

1 Look at all these spelling mistakes in your job application. You mustn't be so
careless/spiteful/pretentious!
2 Granny left the front door wide open again. She's getting so foolish/forgetful/cynical, we may
have to put her in a nursing home for her own safety.
3 The firefighters performed a heroic/an eager/a cunning act by entering the collapsing building
in search of survivors.
4 Calm down! There was no need to suddenly become hysterical/cowardly/over-sensitive like
that!
5 Our new flat's really tiny. We'll have to be short-sighted/considerate/ruthless selecting what
furniture to keep when we move.
6 It was totally heroic/spiteful/cowardly of him not to defend his friend when he was unfairly
accused.

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7 I thought Melanie was being so deceitful/pretentious/pushy in the restaurant – insisting on

ordering everything in French. The waiter was from Manchester!
8 You can tell animals in captivity are stressed when they move erratically/disorderly/eagerly.
9 My auntie's the most careless/altruistic/courageous person I know. She always thinks of
others before herself.
10 I told you Henry would propose, but you're too thoughtless/foolish/cynical to believe in true
love!

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5 Complete the text with the correct forms of the words in brackets.

During an interview on national TV, tennis champion Tom Higgins gave the reporter a
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______________ (mischief) look and smiled with happiness. Despite today's 2_____________
(breeze) conditions, he played with clarity and confidence, unlike his opponent Georgi Miskin, who
made many 3_____________ (disaster) mistakes, leading to his defeat. It was 4_____________
(fancy) of Georgi to go on believing he might win in today's final after making so many easily
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_____________ (prevent) mistakes in the first three sets.

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6 Complete the sentences with appropriate words.

23984 Many families were torn apart by the terrible e___________ of September 11th.
23985 My parents got divorced when I was a child and my father refused to pay
m___________ for me.
23986 There is no point in sueing for less than a few thousand pounds‘ worth of
d___________.
23987 Looking at this photograph, the twins really are the s___________ image of their
grandmother.
23988 I'm sure Simon and Paula's life has been an absolute n___________ since their
mortgage payments went up so much.

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Use of English
7 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1 Paul’s behaviour was completely ____. He took unnecessary risks.
a reckless b eager c ruthless
2 It was careless _____ Jane to lose her handbag in the club.
a from b of c for
3 There’s nothing difficult or pretentious about his writing. It’s very ____. Anyone can understand
it.
a compatible b accessible c tangible
4 I’m really upset that you didn’t leave me any biscuits! You _____ have eaten them all!
a shouldn’t b needn’t c might not
5 We would have lost the match if we ______ in the last minute.
a didn’t score b haven’t scored c hadn’t scored
6 This sweet is very ____. I’ve had it in my mouth for ages and it still isn’t soft enough to swallow!
a stodgy b chewy c greasy
7 You ______ have told me that Tom rang an hour ago to say he was OK. I’ve been really worried
about him all day!
a could b must c would
8 The two parties in the court case agreed to ______ their claim.
a solve b sort c settle
9 If only I ______ set the alarm so early this morning! I wouldn’t feel so tired now.
a wasn’t b didn’t c hadn’t
10 Harriet has such a lovely, ____ face.
a expressive b expressively c expression

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Listening
8 You will hear a news programme. Choose the correct answer A–D for the questions below.
6592 The news article informs us that the Prime Minister
a criticised his own party for not giving enough information out before the general election
b believes people should be informed about parties' true intentions prior to the elections
c thinks that politicians should live in houses that they can afford
d admits that he is under a lot of stress in the period before the elections
6593 According to the news article, the new drug Curesoll
a cures all cancers
b has fewer negative side effects than were admitted by the manufacturer
c might not cure all the cancers that it claims to
d has been widely used in hospitals and clinics
6594 The mother who is trying to sue her ex-husband
a is upset about how he has been treating the family lately
b believes her ex-husband has been dishonest about his financial situation
c wants him to increase the size of the payments he is making
d doesn't really need the money but thinks he should pay it anyway
6595 The news informs us that the rock singer Will O'Scanlon
a has had a difficult life recently
b has been famous for the last three years
c will be sentenced in court for not paying child maintenance fees
d will probably be fined for not paying his child maintenance fees
6596 According to the news article, the new laptop
a might not be too popular with customers
b is the most creatively designed laptop on the market
c has an unbreakable screen
d is a laptop and a house robot in one

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Reading
9 Read the following text and fill the gaps with the missing sentences. There are two
sentences you will not need.
The Mysteries of Human Behaviour
Scientists have created test-tube babies, sent men to the moon and discovered the DNA which humans consist
of, yet they have failed to fully explain some of the mysteries of simpler human behaviour. Our everyday lives
are filled with actions that are still unexplainable, such as creating art, blushing or altruism. 1_____ Here are
some theories on why we do those things we do.
Blushing
Even Charles Darwin was unable to explain why evolution made our cheeks turn red when we are lying, shy
or embarrassed. 2_____ Over-sensitive, non-confrontational or shy people may blush because they are trying
to avoid conflict, and some might be revealing weakness.
Altruism
Giving things away, helping old people across the road or being very hospitable despite knowing that we
might not get anything in return for our thoughtful actions, is strange behaviour in evolutionary terms. Some
say that it is more natural for people to be inconsiderate, and to prioritise their own needs over those of others
but many of us keep displaying signs of altruism on a daily basis. 3_____
Art
When we paint, dance, sculpt and write music, we could be showing off our skills and potential, or
communicating what state of mind we are in. If, for instance, we paint a picture of a romantic countryside full
of blooming flowers, this could be sending a message that we are exceptionally supportive, hospitable and
dependable. Composing sad songs, on the other hand, may be a sign of feeling gloomy or that we feel we are
in a hopeless situation. 4_____
Adolescence
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_____ Some suggest that teenage years help our large brain reorganise itself before adulthood, and allow us to
experiment with certain behaviours inappropriate in adulthood, before we take over full responsibility for our
lives. An explanation for such behaviour is that it may be helping us with group bonding or that being kind to
others simply gives us pleasure.

A One of the explanations scientists have given is that this behaviour alerts others to the fact that
we are being deceitful, or are under emotional stress.
B Scientists believe that this is one of the reasons why such a small number of people behave this
way.
C However, some scientists suggest that creativity could in fact be a tool for spreading knowledge
or sharing our experiences with others.
D Historically, it was considered unusual for women to write classical music, but this has now
changed.
E As it seems nothing is more fascinating to us than our behaviour, it is not surprising that
scientists have been trying to explain certain human traits and behaviours for decades.
F No other animal undergoes a stage in its life where it becomes unpredictable, mischievous and
even foolish.

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G No other animal undergoes a stage in its life where it becomes unpredictable, mischievous and
even foolish.

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Writing
10 Write a story (200-250 words) that begins with the sentence: It was Friday evening and it had
just started snowing. Include the following points in your story:
 Set the scene (place, background etc.)
 Describe the personality and characteristic behaviour of the main characters
 Describe what happens in the story
 Explain how the story ends

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