Progress test 2 Units 7–12

Exercise 1 Present Perfect and Past Simple 1 point for each correct answer 8

Complete the text with the Past Simple or the Present

Perfect form of the verbs in brackets. Exercise 3 have to/don’t have to; should/must
Carla Brown (1) has worked (worked) in marketing for Complete the sentences with the correct form of the pairs
10 years. She (2) studied (study) marketing at college, and of verbs in the box.
then (3) found (find) a job with a small advertising agency in
Manchester. Since then she (4) changed (change) her job have to / go to school should / take up must / forget
several times and she (5) has lived (live) in many different should / wear have to / train have to / study
places. Three years ago, she (6) started (start) working for must / go to bed should / have have to / work
Jerome and Jerome, a big company with offices all over the
world. She (7) has been (be) a manager with the company for 1 You should wear comfortable clothing when
eighteen months. The company has clients in the USA, and travelling.
Carla (8) was (be) there several times on business. Last year 2 A doctor has to train for many years.
she (9) spent (spend) six months in their New York office.
3 We should take up squash to try and get fit.
1 point for each correct answer 8 4 You must go to bed early. We have an early start
tomorrow.

Exercise 2 for and since; ever and never 5 We mustn't forget to buy Jack a birthday card.

Tick ( ) the correct sentence. 6 Today is a holiday, so the children don't have to go to
school.
1 a I’ve known David since I was a child.
7 I shouldn’t have another cake. I’m trying to lose weight.
b I’ve known David for I was a child.
8 We’re so busy in the office that I had to work late every
2 a I have lived in Brighton for five years. night last week.
b I have lived in Brighton since five years. 9 Did you have to study Latin when you were at school?

3 a We haven’t never been to China.

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b We haven’t ever been to China.
4 a I’ve been a teacher before I left university. Exercise 4 Narrative tenses; joining sentences
b I’ve been a teacher since I left university. Choose the correct words.
I (1) heard / have heard a funny story the other day.
5 a I went to Bristol University six years ago.
A German woman (2) refused / was refusing to serve a
b I’ve been to Bristol University six years couple (3) while / when they asked for a table in her
ago. restaurant. (4) So / But she didn’t realize that the man
6 a He’s studied English since a long time. and woman were the king and queen of Sweden! The
woman (5) had / had had no free tables because a big
b He’s studied English for a long time.
group (6) was enjoying / enjoyed a wedding reception
7 a I’ve ever been to Russia, but I’d like in the restaurant. She admitted that she didn’t
to go. recognize the king and queen (7) because / although
b I’ve never been to Russia, but I’d like they (8) didn’t wear / weren’t wearing royal clothes or
to go. a crown! She was sorry but the couple (9) hadn’t /
didn’t booked a table and there was nothing she could
8 a Have you ever won a prize?
do. (10) As soon as / Until she realized her mistake,
b Have ever you won a prize? she (11) had decided / decided to send a letter to the
king and queen to apologize. (12) After / Before the
9 a How long have you lived here?
king and queen left the restaurant, people say they
b How long time have you lived here? (13) managed / had managed to get a pizza!

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1 point for each correct answer 12 Exercise 7 Present Perfect Simple and Continuous
Tick ( ) the correct sentence.
Exercise 5 Active or passive? 1 a How long have you been learning English?
Choose the correct verb forms.
b How long have you learnt English?
1 Portuguese speaks / is spoken in Brazil.
2 a How long have you known Wendy?
2 That’s the third time he has failed / has been failed
the exam. b How long have you been knowing Wendy?
3 ‘The Da Vinci Code’ wrote / was written by 3 a I saw her five minutes ago.
Dan Brown.
b I’ve seen her five minutes ago.
4 A lot of trees cut down / were cut down to build
4 a How long have you waited for the bus?
that house.
b How long have you been waiting for
5 They don’t grow / aren’t grown bananas in
the bus?
Scotland.
6 Some pictures have taken / have been taken from 5 a She’s been buying a new car.
the museum. b She’s bought a new car.
7 Someone has stolen / has been stolen my bike!
6 a I’ve planted three trees this morning.

1 point for each correct answer 6 b I’ve been planting three trees this morning.
7 a He is waiting to see the doctor since nine
Exercise 6 Passives o’clock.
Write the sentences in the passive. b He has been waiting to see the doctor
1 Someone interviewed the politician on TV. since nine o’clock.
The politician was interviewed on TV. 8 a How long have you been trying to sell your
2 They didn’t deliver the post until midday. house?
The post wasn't delivered until midday. b How long are you trying to sell your house?
3 They have made nylon since 1932. 9 a I’ve run in the park, so I’m tired.
Nylon has been made since 1932.
b I’ve been running in the park, so I’m tired.
4 We throw away tons of rubbish every day.
Tons of rubbish is throwen away every day 1 point for each correct answer 8
5 When will they build the new supermarket?
When will the new supermarket be built? Exercise 8 Tense review
6 People don’t use cheques very often now. Find one mistake in each sentence and correct it.
Cheques are not used very often. 1 I am a teacher for 10 years. have been
7 Someone has scratched my car. 2 I work here since last summer. I've worked
My car has been scratched.
3 I wasn''t born in hospital.
1 point for each correct answer 6 4 We’ve been taking about 100 photos. We've taken
5 She ….love to be an actress one day. would love to
6 Hurry up! I’ve waited ages for you. I''ve been waiting
7 They’ve moved house two months ago. They moved
8 I already spent half my salary this month. have
already

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Exercise 9 First conditional Exercise 11 Second conditional

Put the words in the correct order. Make five sentences from the chart.
1 hear / if / I / news / any / you / I / phone / will Use each verb in B once only.
I will phone you if I hear any news.
2 buy / she / if / passes / test / she / car / driving /
A B C D E
her / a / will lived a dictionary go to see her.
If she passes her driving test, she will buy a car
earned you I’d look up the word.
3 weather / go / if / we / won’t / bad / out / the / is
If the weather is bad we won't go out If I knew in Brazil I wouldn’t marry George.
4 you / feel / stop / better / if / will / you / smoking
had more money learn Portuguese.
If you stop smoking you will feel better
5 my / her / won’t / doesn’t / wedding / she / if / were Maria’s address save it.
apologize / I / invite / to
If she doesn't apologize, I won't invite her my 1 If I lived in Brazil I'd learn Portuguese
wedding
2 If I earned more money I'd save it.
6 problem / help / I / you / have / you / a / will / if
3. If I knew Maria's address, I'd go and see her.
I will help you If you have a problem
4. If I had a dictionary, I'd look up a word.
7 annoyed / fans / win / don’t / they / be / if / the /
5. If I were you, I'd marry George.
will / very
If they don't win, the fans will be very annoyed.
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Exercise 10 might
Rewrite the sentences with might or might not.
Exercise 12 Words that go together
1 Perhaps we won’t have a holiday this year.
Cross out the word or phrase that doesn’t go with the verb.
We might not have a holiday this year.
1 play games / a part / karate
2 Perhaps I’ll see you later.
2 get engaged / single / divorced
I might see you later
3 miss someone who died / the bus / your wallet
3 Perhaps you won’t need to borrow the money.
4 have a tough time / a baby / pregnant
You might not need to borrow the money
5 wear an umbrella / aftershave / sunglasses
4 Perhaps she isn’t at home today.
6 do a photo / exercises / the shopping
She might not be at home
7 make a discovery / a phone call / the housework
5 Perhaps she’ll call you at the weekend.
She might call you at the weekend 1 point for each correct answer 6
6 Perhaps he’ll be a bit late.
He might be a bit late
7 Perhaps they don’t live there anymore.
They might not live there anymore

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Exercise 13 Word formation Exercise 14 Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words Choose the correct words to complete the sentences, a, b, or c.
in brackets. 1 Have you just sent me a …?
1 Don’t be nervous (nerve) about your exam. a text message b website c phone call
You’ll be fine. 2 Thank you for your … .
2 They came back to England from Australia because a kindly b kindness c kind
they felt homesick (home). 3 Our network is fully protected against computer … .
3 She was disappointed (disappoint) when she didn’t a viruses b games c waves
get her dream job.
4 Don’t be … of her. She’s worked very hard to be
4 There’s a lot of competition (compete) for places at successful.
the best universities. a scared b proud c jealous
5 She’s training to be an unemployment (employ) 5 The dress code at work is casual, but I usually
lawyer. wear a … .
6 They run a successful (success) online business. a skirt b scarf c suit
7 I don’t read her blog. It isn’t very 6 How long have the airport staff been … strike?
well written (well / write). a on b in c at
8 Don’t be badly- dressed (bad / dress) for your 7 The fire caused a lot of damage … the area.
interview – wear a suit. a by b to c for
8 Why didn’t you wait …?
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a for me b me c to me

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