Progress Test
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5 Units 9 & 10
Mark: / 80 marks
Reading
1 Read the article about GPS technology.
GPS Technology
GPS devices use a network of satellites to show where the user
is on a map. These devices provide users with an amazing
amount of information such as local traffic conditions and even
the weather forecast. Many people use this gadget on a daily
basis when they don’t know or aren’t sure how to get to a
particular place. Others use them to plan long journeys.
People who love outdoor adventures also find them useful
especially when hiking through areas where there are no roads.
Of course, smartphones use GPS technology, too. 1 If
you pay for a quality app with good maps, then a smartphone
can be just as useful when you’re exploring in wild places.
But how does GPS work? There are at least thirty GPS these signals. 4 They should also try to make sure
satellites which go round the Earth twice a day. Each satellite there is nothing between them and the sky.
sends signals that are picked up by GPS devices on Earth.
Most GPS devices can do more than just give the user
Each device processes these signals and displays the position
directions. They can display live information about the
of the user. The GPS uses signals from at least four different
road conditions ahead. 5 A GPS device can do this
satellites to provide this information. 2 It will calculate
using radio signals and by connecting to the internet using
directions for them using the position and detailed maps.
the mobile phone network. However, if you’re travelling
How accurate is GPS information? Thanks to recent through locations where there is no mobile phone signal,
developments GPS technology is extremely accurate. the function may not work well. So, it’s probably a good
3 Satellite signals can pass through clouds, but idea for the user to listen to traffic reports on the car radio
solid buildings such as skyscrapers decrease the strength of as well, just in case.
2 Complete the Exam Task.
Exam TASK
Five sentences have been removed from the text.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
A For the strongest signals, users shouldn’t be moving when they start using the device.
B If there is a traffic jam, they can suggest another route which avoids it.
C People often use them instead of a special GPS device to get road directions.
D That’s one reason that it’s better to use a smartphone than a GPS device.
E Most devices are able to find a position within five metres.
F A modern GPS device can always tell you exactly where you are.
G The user can then enter a destination on their device.
H The user can turn this function on or off whenever they want.
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Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with these words.
chats crashes develops engineers installs instructions inventions tests
1 Gustavo with me every day online.
2 Maria works at a big technology company. I think she software.
3 We’ll do some to find out what is wrong with your computer.
4 Most devices are easy to use, so I hardly ever read the .
5 There are a lot of that people today can’t imagine living without.
6 When my computer , I just switch it off and wait a few minutes.
7 Many professional tried to solve the problem, but a teenager did it in the end.
8 My smartphone downloads and new programs while I’m sleeping.
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2 Complete the sentences with these prepositions.
for from in into of with
1 They bought a used car instead a new one.
2 It’s very difficult to communicate Alex.
3 I’ve been looking my mobile phone, but I can’t find it!
4 I’m not very computer games. I hardly ever play them.
5 I finally succeeded fixing my printer. Now I can print those photos.
6 You need to be careful about what you download the internet.
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3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1 You click / switch on the picture to make it bigger.
2 You can connect / upload your videos to the internet when you’re happy with them.
3 You should delete / drag the files immediately before they damage your computer.
4 I wanted to connect / sign up for the video channel but you need to be eighteen years old.
5 I need some new hardware / software including a good webcam and a microphone.
6 They sometimes have really interesting guests on that celebrity / chat show.
7 I don’t enjoy watching things about real life like news and documentaries / dramas much.
8 The final scene / series of the film was so beautiful. It made me laugh and cry.
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs.
be get run carry end put turn work
1 We need to stop chatting and on with our homework.
2 We have out of time to finish this today. We’ll continue tomorrow.
3 If you don’t out the teacher’s instructions, he’ll be angry when he comes back.
4 I up buying an expensive computer because the others couldn’t run the design software.
5 I can see you’re tired. Why don’t we off our date until another day?
6 Since she finished her exams, she’s into a much nicer person.
7 I can’t out how to turn this app off. Can you help me?
8 When the film over, it was really late so we went straight to bed.
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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs.
1 These days, laptops (use) by students as young as five years old.
2 any new computer models
M (introduce) at the technology exhibition show
next month.
3 The software on my computer (install) before I bought it.
4 Hurray! Because of the snow, our school (close) for the rest of the week!
5 The new computer lab (complete) by the end of the year.
6 Have you checked to see if the mouse (attach) to the computer?
7 This battery (guarantee) to last for two years.
8 Presentations of new software (plan) right now.
9 The files you need (already / download).
10 The telephone (invent) in the 1870s.
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2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1 He must be taken / to be taken to the doctor.
2 The book can be found / be founded in the library.
3 The door should be kept / should be keeping closed.
4 The computer was damaged with / was damaged by a student.
5 The film might have made / be made at our school!
6 The new film is going to being released / be released next month.
7 I don’t know when the security alarm will be installed / to be installed.
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3 Change the direct speech into reported speech.
1 ‘I bought an iPad last month,’ Bart said.
Bart said .
2 ‘They’ve been listening to music for hours,’ Mum said.
Mum said to music for hours.
3 ‘Where did you go last night?’ Neil asked.
Neil asked .
4 ‘We may go to the party,’ Sam and Nelly said.
Sam and Nelly said to the party.
5 ‘We’re having lunch in the garden,’ said Mrs Thompson.
Mrs Thompson said lunch in the garden.
6 ‘I don’t play computer games after school,’ said Peter.
Peter said computer games after school.
7 ‘Do you like comedies?’ Kim asked.
Kim asked comedies.
8 ‘I will call you tonight,’ Flora said.
Flora said .
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Writing
Complete the Exam Task.
Exam TASK
You see this notice on an English-language website.
Articles wanted!
STUDY
What’s the best place for you to study?
Do you prefer to study alone or with others? Why?
Write an article answering these questions and we will put it on our website!
Write your article in about 100 words.
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