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Unit 2 Progress test B

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the correct form of used to.

give go not listen not have stay wear

1 We __________________ with our grandparents for a week every summer.

2 My parents __________________ to music on the internet when they were young.
3 __________________ (you) school uniform in primary school?
4 I __________________ surfing every Saturday morning when I lived near the coast.
5 We __________________ any pets, but now we’ve got a cat.
6 __________________ (your teacher) you a lot of homework?

Mark: ___ / 6

2 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of be used to or get used to and the verb in brackets.
1 I don’t think I’ll ever _______________________ (drive) on the left side of the road!
2 Tim isn’t _______________________ (give) presentations, so he’s feeling quite nervous.
3 When we first moved to Italy, we weren’t _______________________ (eat) so much pasta.
4 Do you think you’ll _______________________ (wake up) early for work?
5 At first, my cousins didn’t like the city, but they’re slowly _______________________ (live) there.
6 I’m _______________________ (cook) dinner – I do it every Tuesday when dad works late.

Mark: ___ / 6

3 Complete the dialogue. Use the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous form of the verbs
in brackets.
1 2
Jen: Hi Julia, what __________________ (you / do) this morning? __________________ (you / work)?
Julia: Yes, but I 3__________________ (not enjoy) my job recently, so I 4__________________ (look for) a
new one.
Jen: Really? Why’s that?
Julia: Well, the café 5__________________ (be) a lot busier since the start of the summer, but they
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__________________ (not hire) any new staff, so I 7__________________ (feel) really tired.
8
Jen: Hmmm. That doesn’t sound great. __________________ (you / find) anything yet?

Mark: ___ / 8

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Vocabulary
4 Complete each pair of sentences with the same word.
1 Everyone is revising a lot at the moment. No one wants to _____________ a bad mark in the exam.
I’m not playing basketball tonight. I want to _____________ ahead on my science report.
2 Tim is quite shy. He doesn’t want a job where he has to deal _____________ people all day.
How’s university going? Are you coping _____________ all the extra work?
3 Did you find it easy to _____________ the instructions for this task? I didn’t – I was very confused!
Do you _____________ a map in a new place, or do you prefer to explore without one?
4 If you want to work as a swimming instructor, you need to be physically _____________.
These shoes don’t _____________. I’m going to exchange them for a bigger size.
5 We need people who are quick _____________ learn and can start immediately.
My brother is working really hard. He’s determined _____________ pass his maths exam this year.

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITALS.
1 Great scientists like Ada Lovelace and Tim Berners Lee are an _____________ to me. INSPIRE
2 Dan wrote an _____________ to his teacher when he forgot to do his homework. APOLOGISE
3 My friends like to _____________ their school bags with key rings and designs. PERSONAL
4 Matt has missed another deadline. He needs to work on his time _____________. MANAGE
5 It isn’t easy to _____________ when my sister’s in my room. CONCENTRATION

Mark: ___ / 6

6 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1 How much are the fees / commitments at your university? Are they expensive?
2 I don’t work very urgently / effectively late at night. I’m much better in the mornings.
3 Some teachers use more discipline / pressure in the classroom than others.
4 Sara has a lot of commitments / curriculum – she has a part-time job, as well as her school work and music practice!
5 Are you’re sure that’s your certificate / signature? It doesn’t look like your writing.
6 Our English curriculum / campus looks interesting this year. We’re studying some of my favourite authors.
7 Are you happy that you chose the Geography tuition / course at Leeds?
8 Working in the media can be very competitive / productive. Lots of people want to do it.
9 Mum got really frustrated / convinced when she couldn’t find her memory stick.
10 Last week’s homework was very difficult, but I did it because I love a candidate / challenge.

Mark: ___ / 10

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Use of English
7 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct option, A, B or C.
1 Katy: Mr Anderson, do you have a minute?
Teacher: Of course, Katy. What is it?
Katy: Well, _______ don’t think I’m going finish my homework essay for tomorrow.
A I suppose I’d have to say I B I’m really sorry, but I C I’d suggest that you
2 Andy: Can you say that more slowly, please?
Interviewer: I’m sorry, _______ What I mean is, do you struggle with prioritising your work?
Andy: That’s an interesting question!
A can you say that again? B in other words. C maybe I wasn’t clear enough.
3 Jack: I must apologise about the homework, but I’ve been really busy.
Teacher: Hmmm. _______ your priorities this week? Do you need to play football tonight?
Jack: I suppose it’s just a practice, not a match…
A Have you thought about B So you’re asking me about C What I’m saying is about
4 Interviewer: Was there anything that made you choose this course?
Joshua: _______
Interviewer: Of course. Was there anything that made you choose this course?
A That’s an interesting question! B I’d suggest that you repeat that. C Would you mind repeating that, please?
5 Ella: _______ about parental expectations?
Interviewer: Yes, that’s right. Do you think parents put too much academic pressure on their children?
Ella: That’s an interesting question.
A Well, I suppose I’d have to say B So, you’re asking me what I think C I’m really sorry

Mark: ___ / 5

8 Choose the translation of the word or phrase in brackets that completes the sentence correctly.
1 Rosie (dobrze sobie poradziła) ______________ in the English exam. She got the highest mark in the class.
A did really well B got marks C cheated
2 Dad is (wielkim fanem piłki nożnej) ______________, so he was delighted when we got tickets for the match.
A a big fan football B a big football fan C a football fan big
3 When I finish my course, I’m going to stay at university and do another (stopień naukowy) ______________.
A apprenticeship B internship C degree
4 I’m still (w kontakcie z) ______________ my drama teacher. She really inspired me.
A in touch with B grumpy with C counting on
5 Today, we’re going to discuss our (oczekiwania) ______________ for the course.
A expecting B expect C expectations

Mark: ___ / 5

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Reading
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.

The idea of ‘lifelong learning’ has become more and more popular since the phrase was first
used, in 1993. Basically, the idea is that learning isn’t limited to classrooms or to childhood. It
is a process that can happen in a range of different situations every day, when we interact
with the people and world around us. It is completely voluntary, and the motivation can be
personal or professional.
‘Lifelong learning’ is for anyone. It can include anything from going to a language class to
learn some phrases to use on holiday to studying for a formal professional qualification for a
change of career. The number of over-75s in the UK is estimated to have increased by 28% in
the last decade, and studying is a great way to keep your brain active.
There are many interesting stories about older learners. An 81-year-old student at a language
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school in Switzerland has been studying English for many years. For her 80 birthday, she
decided to go on a study trip to Hawaii. And in Germany, in 2008, Professor Dr Heinz
Wenderoth became the oldest person to be awarded a Doctor of Science degree. He was 97
years old!
At the other end of the education system, Kimani Karuge became the oldest person ever to go
to school when he started at a primary school in Eldoret, in Kenya, in 2004. The government
had introduced free education the year before, and he wanted to learn to read. At the time, he
was 84 and he had 30 grandchildren – two of them were already at the same school!
Studying later in life doesn’t just benefit the students who do it. One university teacher says
that older students are often more enthusiastic than younger ones, particularly if they have
missed out on part of their education earlier in life. They have often had to cope with many
challenges, and they appreciate having a ‘second chance’. Younger students are fascinated
by their life experience – and the older students are often an inspiration to the younger
students.

1 ‘Lifelong learning’
A didn’t exist until 20 years ago.
B can happen at any age.
C doesn’t include professional qualifications.
D is art, music or yoga for older people.

2 Which is TRUE about the 81-year-old language school student?

A She has never been abroad.
B She has been studying German for many years.
C She was awarded a Doctor of Science degree.
D She isn’t the oldest person mentioned in the text.

3 Kimani Karuge
A had to pay his school fees.
B could already read when he started school.
C was related to some of the other students.
D wasn’t the oldest person at his school.

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4 Studying when you’re older
A can be a bigger challenge than when you’re younger.
B can sometimes inspire younger students.
C is sometimes frustrating for younger students.
D isn’t good for your brain.

5 Which is the best title for the text?

A LIFELONG LEARNING REALLY IS FOR EVERYONE
B LEARN WHEN YOU’RE YOUNGER IF YOU CAN
C YOUNGER LEARNERS ARE BETTER STUDENTS
D THE DISADVANTAGES OF LIFELONG LEARNING

Mark: ___ / 5

Listening
10  You will hear a conversation about someone who faced challenges in education.
Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?
1 At the beginning, Rob thinks he and Ana are very lucky. ___
2 Helen Keller had an accident when she was 19 months old. ___
3 Helen was taught by someone who was blind. ___
4 Helen could enjoy music. ___
5 Helen eventually learned to understand people by watching their lips. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Writing
11 Read the task and write an email (80–130 words).

You are a student at university. You want to get some work experience to
help you find a job in the TV industry. Your uncle works in the TV industry.
Write an email to him to ask for help.

 Tell him about what you’re studying and the area you would like to work in.
 Mention why it would be useful for you to get some work experience.
 Explain how you could manage work experience alongside your studies.
 Politely ask if you could spend some time in your uncle’s workplace.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Vision 3 Tests 5 Unit 2 Progress test B