Name: _______________________________        Date: ____________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 1a (Units 1–4)

1        Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

0        Whether this new pay deal will satisfy the unions remains/will remain/is remaining to be seen.

1        According to the Publications Department, it will be two years before the new Handbook completes/is completed/will be completed.

2        The President’s plane touched down in Mexico City on Wednesday, two days after he would have arrived/had been to arrive/was due to arrive.

3        By the end of this month, I’ll be/be being/have been a member of this club for ten years.

4        Helena’s not really a party animal, so I doubt whether she comes/’ll come/’ll have come.

5        I was wondering if you wanted/had wanted/would want to go running with me.

6        I didn’t realise I’d left my file at home until the meeting will start/has started/started.

7        I was going to ask her for a date, but I don’t/didn’t/couldn’t bring myself to do it.

8        The noise stopped as soon as the Head Teacher walks/walked/was walking into the room.

9        I’ve been getting stabbing pains in my back so far/for a while now/up to now.

10        How long did you say you take/are taking/have been taking these pills?

2        Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        I have had my doubts about this place ever ____________ I got here.

2        So where exactly were you at the ____________ of the robbery?

3        It’s ____________ since I last saw my cousin.

4        Our books still haven’t arrived; for the time ____________ we’ll have to use photocopies.

5        Sue ____________ to have played in goal, but she hurt her leg and had to miss the big match.

6        Doing this course is going to ____________ you really have to knuckle down and change your ways.

7        Every ____________ often we have a barbecue in our garden.

8        I’m ____________ it really difficult to keep up on my computer course.

9        Do I like pop music? It ____________ on what you regard as ‘pop’.

10        Simon Webster! Does this crisp packet ____________ to you, by any chance?

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        Whose shoe is this?
belong
Who _________________________________________________________ to?

2        I’ve been too ill to do any work since Monday.
day
Monday was the _____________________________________ enough to work.

3        After a good sleep Tim started to feel better.
once
Tim started to feel better _________________________________ a good sleep.

4        We haven’t eaten out for ages.
last
It’s been __________________________________________________ ate out.

5        I’ve never lived in any other house.
all
I’ve lived ____________________________________________________ life.

6        He used to spend the whole of Saturday morning washing his car.
would 
Every Saturday ______________________________________ washing his car.

7        My new working hours enable me to be with my children for longer in the evening.
mean
My new working hours ________________________________________ more time with my children in the evening.

8        Until then I’d never seen Richard get angry.
first
That is _______________________________________ seen Richard get angry.

9        Luca was my first experience of true love.
never
Until I _______________________________________________ truly in love.

10        Try the new system a few times and you’ll become familiar with it.
used
You’ll ___________________________________ you’ve tried it a few times.

4        In most lines of this text there is one extra word. Write the extra word, or put a tick if the line is correct.

Labyrinths and Mazes

Walking labyrinths and mazes is right back in fashion; but their rich history, which dates         0       

back since 4,000 years is not often realised. A labyrinth is an ancient mystical pattern,         00  since

containing a meandering path to the centre, which it symbolises the journey through life.        1

The first labyrinths were being for ritual walking and processions. They became an         2

important feature of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations, but they are also found in        3

northern Europe: in Sweden many are said to would have been built by fishermen, who         4

walked through them in the hope of a good catch and a safe return. Though making secular         5

in origin, labyrinths were adopted by various religions; in Christianity, for example, the         6

tradition of walking the labyrinth in a church came up to represent the route to salvation.         7

Mazes are a much later invention, probably no more than for 500 years old. Initially the         8

preserve of kings and princes, they spread to public parks and gardens. They do consist         9

of tall hedges which act as walls. The hedges are arranged in intricate geometrical         10

patterns that present a circuitous path to the centre, including many paths which are         11

dead-ends designed to be confuse and puzzle the walker. The challenge lies in getting         12

to the centre and back out again. But mazes now go to much deeper than just puzzles         13

for walkers. A whole science has been grown up around them, applying the complicated        14

theory of how to solve them or to computer design and even to the world of business.        15

5        Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

Mature Students

The British government recently made £20 million available to mature students,
(0) that is students who have already begun their working life, and (1) ____________ not take the normal route of university immediately after school. The mature students’ ‘gap’ (2) ____________ leaving school and matriculating into university can be
(3) ____________ from three to 50 years – time spent working, having children, travelling (4) ____________ whatever. Among (5) ____________ are those whose teenage rebellions took them too (6) ____________ away from a life of study, and equally those whose mid-life crises (7) ____________ led them to contemplate a return to the world of academia. In (8) ____________ of the new grants, returning to education remains a huge strain on the finances, all the (9) ____________ so for those with dependants. Many are obliged to take out loans, adding to a burden of debt already accumulating steadily from their busy adult lives.

Certain institutions are more welcoming than others, but even Oxford and
Cambridge have now (10) ____________ their doors to mature entrants. Indeed, these (11) ____________ traditional of universities, with their one-to-one supervisions,
(12) ____________ ideal for mature students. The criteria for entrance also suit mature students; other universities require high grades in A levels from school, a point (13) ____________ disadvantages most mature students, whereas Oxford and Cambridge have their (14) ____________ entrance exams. Cambridge actually boasts the only university college in Europe which takes only female mature students, Lucy Cavendish College. The lecturers there say (15) ____________ prefer teaching mature students because they have made great personal sacrifices just to be there, and so tend to bring a real passion to their work.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 1b (Units 1–4)

1        Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

0        Whether this new pay deal will satisfy the unions remains/will remain/is remaining to be seen.

1        Let me know about the party as soon as you have made/will make/will have made a decision.

2        It won’t be long now before David will go/goes/be going to school.

3        Jack was about to kiss Julia when he noticed/had noticed/was noticing the ring on her hand.

4        The President was to have visited a hospital; instead he rushed/had been rushing/would have rushed to his wife’s bedside.

5        I’m terribly sorry; I had no idea you are/were/had been appointed deputy director.

6        When I got back home after my holiday, I noticed that someone tampered/used to tamper/had been tampering with the lock on my door.

7        When the fire started, what were you doing/had you done/have you been doing?

8        This is the hottest day we’ve had since I arrive/’ve arrived/arrived in England.

9        I’ve decided to carry on living there for ages/now and then/for the time being.

10        Go to the Aer Lingus desk immediately you arrive/when you’ll arrive/on arrival.

2        Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        It wasn’t ____________ my TV broke down that I realised how attached I am to it.

2        I haven’t been feeling very well of ____________ .

3        The whole country has been buying chocolate bars, but to ____________ , nobody has managed to find the golden ticket.

4        Phone me the ____________ you get there; it’s very important.

5        I was 40 years ____________ to the day that I joined the army.

6        I’ve ____________ to meet anybody who can eat a pizza faster than Tom.

7        It took a good two months ____________ I got the results of my test back.

8        I’m ____________ a lot of difficulties with my maths course – I may give it up.

9        I ____________ to a running club, and we compete most Saturdays.

10        It’s a good qualification to have since it ____________ you can go to university.

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        I’m beginning to think that deciding to resign wasn’t a great idea.
doubts
I’m starting to ____________________________________________ to resign.

2        It will be the first ice hockey stadium I’ve ever been to.
my
It will be ___________________________________ to an ice hockey stadium.

3        We can’t swim in the sea yet because it’s too cold.
us
It isn’t warm ________________________________________ swim in the sea.

4        I used to take more exercise than I do now.
as
I don’t __________________________________________________ I used to.

5        Dinner arrived so late that I wasn’t hungry any more.
finally
By _____________________________________________ I’d lost my appetite.

6        Five seconds to go, and this great Australian swimmer is about to make history!
point
Five seconds to go, and this great Australian swimmer ____________________ ________________________________ history!

7        I haven’t been to Argentina since I was two years old.
last
I was two years old _____________________________________ to Argentina.

8        I haven’t always been such a careful person.
to
I didn’t ___________________________________________________ careful.

9        This card will give you access to your bank account over the telephone.
means
Having this card ___________________________________________ to access your bank account over the telephone.

10        I am only up to page seven of the book you lent me.
read
I have ______________________________________ of the book you lent me.

4        In most lines of this text there is one extra word. Write the extra word, or put a tick if the line is correct.

E-books

First came the PC, then the internet and e-mail; now the e-book is upon us, a hand-held         0   was

device similar in size and appearance to a video cassette. The user simply calls up the         00   

website on their PC, selects the desired books, after downloads them onto their e-book        1

machine and sits down to read them. For to turn a page the user simply taps the screen.        2

E-book technology is being evolving rapidly, and with some of the latest handhelds you         3

will even get internet access. But why would one want an e-book machine if in preference         4

to a book? Well, one selling-point companies emphasised, when these devices had hit the         5

market a few years ago, is the space they did save when going on holiday. E-books lighten         6

the load, literally. Ten large novels can be put onto a device that is weighs less than the         7

average paperback. One can understand why commercial interests seem to be want us to         8

change. After all, the whole production process from first plan by author until delivery         9

to the printer has been done electronically for a while since now, so why not save a few         10

million trees and to cut out the hard copy? The trouble is, there has always been something         11

so wonderful about browsing in a musty-smelling old bookshop or pristine new one.         12

Reading with digital books availability tends to be a problem – it all depends what         13

publishing deals have been struck between the book and e-book publishers. Furthermore,         14

electronic print takes so long to read – 50% longer than the same words will on paper.        15

5        Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

Gap year

You’re eighteen, you’ve finished school, got your precious exam grades – but
(0) what next? The thought of rushing straight off to university and a life of yet
(1) ____________ books, lessons and essays may not exactly bring joy to your heart. Let’s face (2) ____________ , you do really need that university degree – it’ll
(3) ____________ no end of help in finding employment if you can just stick it out. So what you (4) ____________ in the meantime is a break – a gap year. This may sound (5) ____________ a wonderful opportunity to chill out and do pretty much nothing all day except (6) ____________ MTV, but don’t succumb to the temptation, whatever (7) ____________ do. Use the time profitably; see it (8) ____________ an opportunity to advance your career prospects and develop your non-academic skills.

Reliable research shows that employers (9) ____________ favourably on graduate job applicants who opted for a year out, (10) ____________ between school and university, or between university and employment, simply because
(11) ____________ the extra maturity and experience in life that is gained. Equally other research shows that gap year students adjust (12) ____________ to life at university than those direct from school.

So what can you do on your gap year? The adventurous and well-off travel the world, often looking for part-time jobs (13) ____________ as bar or waiter work, to finance their travels. Others who want a more guaranteed income, and perhaps hope to
(14) ____________ up to finance their university studies, prefer to become au pairs or teaching assistants in foreign countries. Whatever you decide, make
(15) ____________ you use your time profitably.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 2a (Units 6–9)

1        Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write  or X (correct or incorrect).

0        If it hadn’t been for David, I would being lost in the forest.     X

1        I’ve been given three more days to decide if I want to accept their offer.     ___

2        A fifteen-minute coffee break may be taken in the morning.     ___

3        My house desperately needs to be painted.     ___

4        We have got our house broken into twice this year.     ___

5        The King is believed to be arrived in Rome three hours ago.     ___

6        We’re having fitted a replacement wheel tomorrow.     ___

7        If you’re such a good skier, why didn’t you go back and rescue her?     ___

8        If you will just take a seat, the dentist will call you when he’s ready.     ___

9        I’d prefer that you don’t go this year – you’re a bit too young.     ___

10        You look like you had just had a shock!     ___

2        Complete each sentence by writing one word in each space. Contractions (can’t) count as one word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        A downstairs window had been broken ____________ a brick left in the back garden.

2        I’m not really sure what the recipe consists ____________ .

3        We’ve just ____________ our house redecorated.

4        Thanks for your help with that spreadsheet; I couldn’t have done it ____________ .

5        If you ____________ be passing the chemists, you could get some more shampoo.

6        I wouldn’t like to ____________ in Dave’s shoes when the boss finds out!

7        If you ____________ leave your car window open, you can’t complain if something gets stolen.

8        Look, just open the door ____________ I’ll get very cross.

9        I ____________ it stops raining soon; I’ve got to go to the post office.

10        I wish you wouldn’t ____________ wearing your shoes indoors.

3        Using the verb in brackets in an appropriate active or passive form, rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.

0        Some men are coming to put a new gas heater in my house on Monday.
(install) 
I’m having a new gas heater installed in my house on Monday.

1        It’s more usual to eat this kind of meat with a radish or onion sauce.
(serve) 
This kind of meat ______________________________________ with a radish or onion sauce.

2        It was a mistake to ever put Brian’s name forward as Chairman.
(nominate) 
Brian ________________________________________________ as Chairman.

3        There is no decision yet from the jury on the Walter Andrew case.
(make) 
The jury _________________________________________ minds on the Walter Andrew case.

4        Police believe the woman is being put up in the Northampton area by friends.
(stay) 
The woman ________________________________________ with friends in the Northampton area.

5        For many years people thought Isiah Kerr was the artist of the painting, which was wrong.
(attribute) 
For many years the painting _________________________________________ Isiah Kerr.

4        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        But for the intervention of his bodyguards, the President might have been hurt.
intervened
If __________________________________________ he might have been hurt.

2        For a bike that’s two years old, it’s in very good condition.
even
The bike’s in very good condition, ___________________________________ two years old.

3        I really wish I had gone to university.
deeply
I _______________________________________________ going to university.

4        The entire staff demanded Ken’s immediate reinstatement.
be
The entire staff demanded ___________________________________________ immediately.

5        I just want you to know that, whatever happens, your mum and I will always be there for you.
come
I just want you to know that, ________________________________________ , your mum and I will always be there for you.

5        Complete the letter by writing one word in each gap.

Letter from the Assistant Director

After due consideration of your case, following your ten-day suspension from duty, the management has decided to renew your employment for a further two months, at the end of which your situation (0) will again be reviewed. In (1) ____________ to this decision we have (2) ____________ into account your personal circumstances, namely the stress (3) ____________ by your girlfriend’s departure.

We would warn you that (4) ____________ there is a large-scale improvement in your performance and attitude, we will have no alternative (5) ____________ to terminate your employment.

Your time of arrival will be closely monitored, as great importance is now
attached to your punctuality. You are (6) ____________ to arrive before 9am, and (7) ____________ it be deemed (8) ____________ by your boss, you will have to report personally to her each morning.

If it was (9) ____________ for your decent record during your initial trial period, when you impressed your boss and co-workers, we would not be giving you this further chance.

It (10) ____________ sincerely hoped that you will rise to this challenge and emerge successfully from this trial period.

6        Complete this extract from a magazine for supermarket customers, using information in the informal notes to Barry. Use no more than two words for each gap. The words you need do not appear in the notes.

Barry,

Please include the following information in your write-up for the next quarterly magazine:

Sorry for any trouble we may have caused with our reorganisation of the interior of the store.

Number of checkout tills is going up to 35 (the same as with all our UK stores) – this means our service will be even quicker.

Our popular ‘quick service’ till will carry on as before – now at desk 35.

Explain how club card works in case anyone doesn’t know! – can use it every time you buy something.

Tell people about the new products that are on the way, and that we’re getting rid of the internet delivery charge. Obviously we can’t extend this to those who live outside the city.

Good chance here to remind customers of our financial services.

Gifford’s Supermarket Magazine

We trust you like our new-look store and we apologise for any (0) inconvenience caused by the large-scale reorganisation of the interior.

In (1) ____________ with all our UK stores the number of checkout tills is to
(2) ____________ to 35. This will (3) ____________ us to provide you with an even speedier service. The popular ‘less than ten items’ checkout will (4) ____________ to operate; this till can now be found at checkout desk 35.

The Customer club card scheme is also proving highly popular and currently has some 15,000 users. The card can be used every time you make a (5) ____________ . The card accumulates points which can be converted into free gifts or money off your shopping bill.

Meanwhile we are pleased to (6) ____________ a further range of products over the next six months or so, including more clothes for school children and toys.

The £5 delivery charge on items ordered by internet is to (7) ____________ as of January 1st for city (8) ____________ . We regret that, for obvious
(9) ____________ , we are unable to extend this offer to houses outside the city.

May we take this (10) ____________ to remind customers that we also offer a range of financial services, including pensions and life insurance.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 2b (Units 6–9)

1        Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write  or X (correct or incorrect).

0        If it hadn’t been for David, I would being lost in the forest.     X

1        I have been sent a parcel from my uncle in Australia.     ___

2        It has been decided to phase out the use of company cars.     ___

3        That irresponsible son of ours has got himself arrested at a rock concert.     ___

4        We got some friends round for lunch yesterday.     ___

5        The lorry driver is thought to have been doing 120 kph at the time.     ___

6        If I had known you were coming, I would prepare more food.     ___

7        Even if you see Dawn tell her I’ve got her mobile phone.     ___

8        Supposing what would you do if you could have a year off work?     ___

9        If you will drink so much coffee, it’s not surprising you get irritable.     ___

10        I’d prefer you didn’t play your music just now – I’ve got to work.     ___

2        Complete each sentence by writing one word in each space. Contractions (can’t) count as one word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        I’ve just received some rather distressing news ____________ the Director.

2        Don’t worry Mr Bates, I can assure you your query is being dealt ____________ .

3        I’ll be surprised ____________ Brazil don’t win the Cup.

4        ____________ for her mother’s prompt intervention, the baby would have drunk the disinfectant.

5        I’ll have to call the whole deal off ____________ you pay me the deposit by 4 o’clock today.

6        Look, just give me back the wallet ____________ I promise I won’t tell the police.

7        I’d ____________ not take the Underground if you don’t mind; I’ll pay for a taxi.

8        I just wish Mum ____________ be here to see all this.

9        I ____________ you don’t mind me phoning you at home, but it is rather urgent.

10        I wish you ____________ do that; you’ve no idea how annoying it is.

3        Using the verb in brackets in an appropriate active or passive form, rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.

0        Some men are coming to put a new gas heater in our house on Monday.
(install) 
We’re having a new gas heater installed in our house on Monday.

1        We will write to confirm this arrangement within three days.
(receive) 
You’ll ______________________________________ of this arrangement within three days.

2        My adviser has told me not to say anything about the matter.
(advise) 
I have __________________________________________ silent on the matter.

3        Police think that a prison guard helped the prisoner to escape.
(receive) 
The prisoner ___________________________________________ in escaping, from a prison guard.

4        They punished me by forcing me to clean the toilets every day.
(make) 
As _____________________________________ to clean the toilets every day.

5        Apparently the Prime Minister is thinking about changing some of his advisers.
(consider) 
The Prime Minister is thought _____________________________________ of personnel among his advisers.

4        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote. 
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        Supposing you suddenly became incredibly rich, what would you do with the money? 
were
If _____________________________________________ incredibly rich, what would you do with the money?

2        Without the support of his social worker, Jack might well have ended up in prison. 
been
If ___________________________________________ his social worker, Jack might well have ended up in prison.

3        He can buy me 100 dresses if he wants, but I still won’t have him back. 
even
I won’t have him back ___________________________________________ me 100 dresses.

4        Of the two, my choice would be Greece, to be honest. 
rather
To tell _________________________________________________ to Greece.

5        Nevertheless, the Prime Minister’s economic policy has been a dismal failure. 
as
Be ___________________________________________ , the Prime Minister’s economic policy has been a dismal failure.

5        Complete the letter by writing one word in each gap.

Extract from a Brochure

Just imagine what life (0) would be like without a washing machine. Life’s just
(1) ____________ busy nowadays for most of us to contemplate washing clothes in the bath tub. So what on earth would you do if your machine broke down? Here at Royston’s we pride (2) ____________ on our washing machine repair service. Our mechanics fix up to 40% of machines on the spot, and for those that are taken back to our warehouse for repairs, a further 50% (3) ____________ repaired within a week. But we don’t expect our customers to go without. A replacement washing machine is delivered free of charge within 24 hours of your machine (4) ____________ removed. It is installed in your home by our mechanics, and is kept by you
(5) ____________ your old machine is returned.

Should you wish to purchase a new machine our showroom (6) ____________ hundreds of models for you to choose from. All new machines (7) ____________ with a three-year warranty, covering spare parts and workmanship. Of course, if it
(8) ____________ transpire that the fault has arisen from customer negligence or from failure to observe basic maintenance procedures – (9) ____________ as regularly cleaning the filters – repair costs will (10) ____________ be borne by the company.

6        Complete this extract from a monthly newsletter to parents of a primary school, using information in the informal note to the staff. Use no more than two words for each gap. The words you need do not appear in the note.

Note to all staff from the Head Teacher

Dear all

Just a quick note about dress, which will appear in the newsletter to parents as well. We’ve noticed recently that some children are coming to school with insufficient clothing now that the weather is turning colder. Our dress guidelines are quite clear about this (vest, shirt, sweater, coat, plus hats and gloves as well if parents want). Please keep an eye on this situation. I’m also going to bang on about the need for labels. For your information, Dickinsons and Sons is the supplier – parents can ask them to make some up for them. If they pay extra, Dickinsons will even sew the labels on. While talking about clothes, I’m going to tell all parents again that rude or violent language on t-shirts are forbidden. Jeans and trainers are ok, but they must be new and smart.

Dear Parent

It has (0) come to our attention that some children are being (1) ____________ to school with clothing that is not (2) ____________ for the cold weather. In our dress guidelines we recommend a vest, shirt, sweater and coat as a basic requirement, to
(3) ____________ hats and gloves may be added at your (4) ____________ . Please note that all coats should be clearly labelled with the child’s name. This can be written in permanent ink on the collar, or named labels can be (5) ____________ from Dickinson and Sons Clothing Suppliers in town. On (6) ____________ of a small fee, Dickinsons will also sew the labels on for you.

On the (7) ____________ of clothes, may we take this opportunity
(8) ____________ all parents that t-shirts with rude or violent messages on them are (9) ____________ . Jeans and trainers may be worn as (10) ____________ they are reasonably new and smart.

Yours faithfully

Dawn Scholes

Head Teacher

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 3a (Units 11–14)

1        Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

0        Whether this new pay deal will satisfy the unions remains/will remain/is remaining to be seen.

1        I thought the exam would be really difficult but in fact it mustn’t/couldn’t/
shouldn’t have been easier.

2        This can’t/shouldn’t/won’t be the way – we’ve driven past that bus stop three times now!

3        You must/could/may have worked here longer than me, but that doesn’t mean you can treat me like dirt!

4        Sorry, I must/might/should have told you about the change of plan earlier.

5        You mustn’t/can’t/wouldn’t have finished your homework already!

6        I’m really happy in my new job; I couldn’t/shouldn’t/wouldn’t have found a nicer company.

7        Could/Would/Should you hear anything, let me know.

8        Well, thanks for the offer – I might/could/would just take you up on it.

9        Sam was an difficult child who couldn’t/wouldn’t/mightn’t do anything his parents asked him to.

10        I remember when I was thirteen, I must/could/should have friends round to sleep over.

2        Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters.

0        Oh well, I might as well have another drink, if no one’s in a hurry to leave.     WELL

1        I have no sympathy for her, ______________________________ .     NONE

2        I did tell him, but he didn’t seem concerned ______________________________ .     SLIGHTEST

3        In the end, ______________________________ do was cross our fingers and hope.     ALL

4        I’ve told you ______________________________ , don’t kick the football against the window!     TIME

5        No, ______________________________ , David told Ann that Ross wasn’t coming.     HAPPENED

6        ______________________________ most is a really good dance down at the disco.     LIKE

7        Scarcely ______________________________ back home when the neighbours descended on us with tea and cakes.     ARRIVED

8        Was it really necessary? You ______________________________ give them all our personal details, you know.     DIDN’T

9        You really ______________________________ to all this trouble!     GONE

10        Try ______________________________ , I simply couldn’t work out how to assemble the bookshelf.     MIGHT

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        It might turn cold, so take a jumper.
case
Take a jumper _______________________________________________ cold.

2        Although it was a lovely morning, rain was forecast for the afternoon.
may
It _________________________________________ a lovely morning, but rain was forecast for the afternoon.

3        I’m sure that Carol will be there; she never misses a disco trip.
bound
Carol _______________________________________ there; she never misses a disco trip.

4        Perhaps he didn’t call in at the restaurant, as arranged.
might
He ___________________________________ in at the restaurant, as arranged.

5        It’s impossible for Keith to have finished the painting already.
possibly
Keith ___________________________________ finished the painting already.

6        Is it possible that you left it on the bus by mistake?
made
Do you think you ___________________________________ and left it on the bus?

7        The pay dispute took several weeks of negotiations to resolve.
only
It was ________________________________________ lasting several weeks that the pay dispute was resolved.

8        It is very important that you never press this button.
must
On no _________________________________________________ be pressed.

9        The hostages were never actually harmed by the kidnappers.
ever
At no ________________________________________________ the hostages.

10        You were two hours late, and, if that’s not bad enough, you woke us all up with your noise.
but
Not only ___________________________________________ you also woke us all up with your noise.

4        Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

(0) Little did I realise just (1) ____________ hard the war and subsequent economic hardship had hit this once most prosperous of towns. Hardly had I arrived in the town centre from the airport (2) ____________ I was approached by two hungry-looking young boys begging for money. I duly obliged, with what little change I had in my pocket, but (3) ____________ rather alarmed me was to see the public indifference to (4) ____________ obvious plight, something that (5) ____________ have been inconceivable (6) ____________ I last knew this town, in better times, twenty years ago. At that time the citizens (7) ____________ famous for their togetherness and community spirit, and allowing two penniless boys to go hungry
(8) ____________ possibly have happened.

At the waterfront, scene of so (9) ____________ great classical music concerts over the years, police were out in force. Apparently, a man had been shot in a café, the casual victim of a gang feud. In case anyone (10) ____________ doubt their intent, the uniformed men patrolled menacingly, guns at the ready. Only (11) ____________ much checking of documents (12) ____________ I allowed into the area, one of my favourite old haunts. Over a coffee and brioche, I looked out onto the waterfront, and an uneasy calm descended on the place, as (13) ____________ the shooting incident was only the prelude to something worse. I learned that violent retribution was expected from the man’s gang, at (14) ____________ point I beat a hasty retreat, to the relative safety of my hotel room. There I wished, prayed, for a return to the old days (15) ____________ the only guns I ever saw were in the museum and the only drugs you heard of were sold in pharmacies.

5        Ten people gave their opinion on a new film. Some of the sentences contain a grammatical mistake. Write the correct version in the space provided at the end of each line, or put a tick if the sentence is already correct.

0        I’ve never seen such an awful film.        

00        Catherine Danvers is just a so wonderful actor.        such a wonderful

1        It’s not often see you a film of this rare quality.        ________________

2        You would be hard pushed to find a better film        ________________
than this.

3        I thought the film was utterly rubbish, I’m afraid.         ________________

4        You could wait ten years, and you wouldn’t see         ________________
a better film than this.

5        I’m not at all impressed by it: all those people who        ________________
say how wonderful it is should be mad.

6        I doubt whether there’s been a worse film in the         ________________
last ten years.

7        I saw the front cover of the video and I completely
had to buy it.         ________________

8        I haven’t seen it myself, but my sister said that never         ________________
had she seen such a great film.

9        Well, it may have won a lot of prizes, but personally         ________________
I thought it was over-rated.

10        I thought it was a sheer waste of time from start         ________________
to finish.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 3b (Units 11–14)

1        Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

0        Whether this new pay deal will satisfy the unions remains/will remain/is remaining to be seen.

1        No, I mustn’t/shouldn’t/couldn’t possibly do that to a friend.

2        Well I’m surprised it was John. I would/could/should have expected better of him.

3        Don’t worry about my big brother; he will/can/could be very childish at times.

4        I really wouldn’t/couldn’t/mightn’t eat another thing, thank you.

5        You couldn’t/can’t/mustn’t be serious! It’s far too dangerous!

6        Well personally, I could/would/must have thought the answer is D, but you may be right.

7        This little device need/could/shall be the answer to all your technical problems.

8        What you’re saying must/should/may well be true.

9        It shouldn’t/mightn’t/couldn’t have been Kevin who did it; he’s such a nice, well behaved lad.

10        Just in case you would/will/should find it, I’ll give you my business card so you can contact me.

2        Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters.

0        Oh well, I might as well have another drink, if no one’s in a hurry to leave.     WELL

1        Don’t bother telling Michael; he’s not ______________________________ interested in your problems.     LEAST

2        It was wonderful; I felt absolutely no pain, ______________________________ .     NOTHING

3        ______________________________ I left Chris’s house that the truth finally dawned on me.     UNTIL

4        In the end ______________________________ was put a plaster over the leak.     WHAT

5        It is ______________________________ certain that Roger will be well enough to play in the concert.     MEANS

6        Strange as ______________________________ , I used to swim at a very high level.     SEEM

7        Never before ______________________________ such an amazing sight.     SEEN

8        ______________________________ realise how much he was going to miss her.     LITTLE

9        You ______________________________ push quite so hard; it should go in the slot without much force.     HAVE

10        ______________________________ may you leave the room while the exam is in progress.     CIRCUMSTANCES

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        I’m sure we’re not doing it the right way.
be
This ____________________________________ way you’re supposed to do it.

2        I think you should try applying again in a few months’ time.
were
If ________________________________________ try applying again in a few months’ time.

3        Although I tried hard, I couldn’t get the hang of using a computer.
might
Try __________________________________________ I couldn’t get the hang of using a computer.

4        It seems that Hermann wasn’t to be trusted, after all.
appears
Hermann _______________________________________ trustworthy after all.

5        Clearly the previous owners left it when they moved to their new house.
must
It _________________________________________ the previous owners when they moved to their new house.

6        It seems quite likely that there was a sudden surge of power.
happened
I think what may _________________________________________ there was a sudden surge of power.

7        Such was the speed of the ball that the goalkeeper never saw it pass him.
fast
The ball was _______________________________________________ that the goalkeeper never saw it pass him.

8        Mark speaks with such clarity that it’s a pleasure to listen to him.
clear
Mark’s voice ____________________________________________ to him is a pleasurable experience.

9        You must not, I repeat not, open this box until Christmas Day.
to
Under no _____________________________________ opened until Christmas Day.

10        My name was the last one they called out.
to
Mine __________________________________________________ called out.

4        Complete the following letters by writing one word in each gap.

Dear Uncle Will

You’ve probably (0) heard by now about the failure of our attempt to climb Mount Everest. I (1) ____________ have listened to you about not attempting it in October. Obviously, I’m very disappointed, as (2) ____________ all my colleagues on the team, not (3) ____________ Jonty who says it’ll probably be his last climb. We’re all physically shattered, and I’ve lost almost 20 kilos (4) ____________ eating like a horse. Everything was (5) ____________ so well until that notorious ridge you warned me about. No (6) ____________ had we reached Hunter’s Ridge than the weather changed for the worse. The winds got up from the south, and then the snow drifts started. It was intensely frustrating, just lying in shelter (7) ____________ to move, just 600 metres (8) ____________ so from the summit. Only
(9) ____________ several days of blizzard conditions (10) ____________ we abandon the climb and return to base camp. Oh well, drop me a line when you have time.

Yours

Ben

Dear Ben

Thanks for your letter – yes, I read all about it in the local paper. Don’t worry, you (11) ____________ possibly have done any more. I can’t (12) ____________ I’m surprised – there’s nothing you can (13) ____________ if the elements are against you: it’s no reflection on you. You did the sensible thing. That last bit of climb is fraught with danger, and better, more experienced climbers than yourselves have
(14) ____________ to turn back. So let me know if you’re going to have another go – I should have (15) ____________ May or June was a much better time for an ascent, anyway.

Best wishes

Will

5        Ten people were asked for their opinion on a new cinema. Some of the sentences contain a grammatical mistake. Write the correct version in the space provided at the end of each line, or put a tick if the sentence is already correct.

0        It’s bound to be difficult for them in the first few         
weeks, but I think they’ve done well so far.

00        Whatsoever do they think they’re doing? They’ve         Whatever do
got all the most popular films in the smallest rooms.

1        I arrived half an hour before ‘The Detective’ was         ________________
showing, and I couldn’t get a seat, so they’re
obviously going to be popular.

2        I think the snack area may turn out to be too small,         ________________
but apart from that, I’m impressed.

3        A new cinema should have been discussed and debated         ________________
for seven or eight years before it finally happened, so
it’s great to actually be here and see it.

4        I would have known I’d be working on the opening        ________________
night! I’d have loved to see all the celebrities!

5        No sooner had we arrived when the computer in the         ________________
box office broke down, so I hope that’s not going
to be typical.

6        I think the disabled facilities could be better, and they         ________________
shouldn’t allow smoking in the corridors.

7        Very often are there problems in the first few days with        ________________
a new cinema, but I’ve seen nothing yet.

8        All they’re doing is putting the existing cinema in         ________________
the town centre out of business – it all seems fairly
pointless to me.

9        Little understand people just how difficult it must be        ________________
to run a ten-screen cinema successfully.

10        I really do hope they succeed, because I’ve seen some        ________________
great films here already.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 4a (Units 16–19)

1        Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write  or X (correct or incorrect).

0        If it hadn’t been for David, I would being lost in the forest.     X

1        We can confirm that your flight leaves at 4 pm from the North Terminal.     ___

2        Mary suggested why didn’t we go and see a film.     ___

3        What lovely weather we’re having!     ___

4        Hilary warned the team that trying to compete with each other would be dangerous.     ___

5        I studied at the University of Pisa.     ___

6        I’ve got a bit of a flu this morning.     ___

7        Everyone got on very well, that was quite surprising in the circumstances.    ___

8        There is only one person in my street is a bit unfriendly.     ___

9        Finding myself in difficulty, I looked around for a policeman.     ___

10        I’ve stopped to go to the gym, as it’s too expensive.     ___

2        Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        The car needs ____________ good cleaning.

2        There’s nothing I hate more than ____________ in application forms.

3        I ____________ face another long journey!

4        I wish you wouldn’t ____________ complaining all the time.

5        ____________ leaves the office last, please turn off the lights.

6        The first time we met was ____________ we were at Barry’s party.

7        It was on this spot, 500 years ago, ____________ King Henry fought a famous battle.

8        If it’s trendy clothes you want, On Offer is ____________ place to go.

9        Oh by the way, we’ve been ____________ to a party on Saturday by Lynn and Roger.

10        Baker strongly ____________ having broken the photocopier.

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        The racers were told to stay on the pavement and not run on the road.
against
The racers were told that running on the road was against the rules.

1        Rumours say that the Prime Minister is about to resign.
be
The Prime Minister is _______________________________________ point of resigning.

2        I was pleased to learn that Helen’s search for a place at university was successful.
managed
I was pleased to learn that _____________________________________ a place at university.

3        Go on! I bet you’re too scared to jump off that wall.
dare
Go on! I _________________________________________________ that wall.

4        After missing two lessons, John found it difficult to follow what the teacher was saying.
struggled
After missing two lessons, John ______________________________________ explanations.

5        The baby no longer has a bottle of milk before going to bed.
stopped
The baby ___________________________________________ a bottle of milk before going to bed.

6        Jill’s parents were really pleased when Jill got 90% in her maths test.
pleased
Jill got 90% in her Maths test, ____________________________________ her parents.

7        Under-age drinking is a problem that concerns us very much.
concerned
We are _______________________________________ of under-age drinking.

8        ‘Paul, why don’t you take a day off and come shopping with me?’ said Eva.
that
Eva suggested _____________________________________ shopping with her.

9        4,000 jobs are to be cut at Barrant Ltd, according to an announcement today.
announced
Today, Barrant Ltd _____________________________________ of 4,000 jobs.

10        ‘Joyce, let me carry your suitcase for you – I insist,’ said Henry.
on
Henry _____________________________________________ suitcase for her.

4        Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

Anna Bancroft (0) looked down at the speedometer on her handlebars. She was
(1) ____________ 42 kph with ease and knew that she was in great shape for the National Triathlon Championships that weekend. But she (2) ____________ made the competition – the next moment she was flying across the windscreen of a sports car. Anna woke up in hospital and (3) ____________ not feel anything in her legs. The doctors (4) ____________ her worst fears; she was paralysed from the waist down and would be confined to a wheelchair for the (5) ____________ of her life. She would never be (6) ____________ to cycle again. But Anna was a person of the utmost resolve. She was determined not to (7) ____________ her disability prevent her from racing. (8) ____________ she couldn’t compete in her beloved triathlon, she would do swimming and wheelchair racing instead. As soon as she had
(9) ____________ from the trauma of her accident, Anna began a programme of light training in the swimming pool, encouraged by her friends from the triathlon club.

Now, two years on, Anna is considered to (10) ____________ one of the leading wheelchair athletes in the country. Recently she was selected to (11) ____________ Britain at the European Athletics Championships. Anna’s punishing training schedule (12) ____________ getting up at 6.30 to get a couple of hours’ training in before work (she does mornings only as a receptionist at a doctor’s surgery). It is a life that she wouldn’t (13) ____________ up for anything. ‘It’s no good (14) ____________ back and brooding over my past life,’ she says. ‘I’m in a rush to enjoy the rest of my life, and the one thing I (15) ____________ stand is wasting time.’

5        Complete the extract from a company newsletter, using information in the informal notes from Dave. Use no more than two words for each gap. The words you need do not appear in the notes.

Tim,

Here’s the draft version of the Staff Information page for next week’s newsletter. Please feel free to make any changes.

Regards,

Dave

Newsletter

In the last newsletter we made a mistake over the name of the person who’s doing the training day on ‘The Importance of Marketing’. It’s going to be Dilip Patel, not Sue Parkinson. Sorry to Sue for this.

In case anyone couldn’t go and missed his talk, Dilip’s going to repeat it on Friday afternoon. If you want to go to the Friday afternoon session, please sign up for it (staff noticeboard), or e-mail Dilip’s secretary, Vera.

Don’t forget December 3, the Christmas Dinner. This year it’s going to be at the Regal Hotel. Menus will be coming round your departments next week – please read and indicate your choices.

Management have asked us to remind you about personal telephone calls. Please make these only when really necessary. You may need to deal with important personal matters, but please don’t make social calls to friends.

Staff Information

In the last edition of the newsletter we (0) wrongly stated that Sue Parkinson was leading the training day on ‘The Importance of Marketing’. The day will in fact be led by Dilip Patel. We (1) ____________ to Sue for this mistake.

Dilip will also be (2) ____________ a presentation on marketing next Friday afternoon, for any staff who were (3) ____________ attend the training day. If you are (4) ____________ attending, please write your name on the list on the staff noticeboard. (5) ____________ , e-mail Dilip’s secretary, Vera Catford.

Another date for your diaries is December 3, the Christmas Dinner, which this year is being (6) ____________ at the Regal Hotel. Menus will be (7) ____________ in your departments next week – please indicate which starter, main course and dessert you prefer and return to the Social Representative on your floor.

We have been (8) ____________ by management to remind you that personal telephone calls should be kept to (9) ____________ in office time. Obviously urgent personal matters may (10) ____________ your attention during the working day, but social calls to friends and family are not acceptable.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 4b (Units 16–19)

1        Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write  or X (correct or incorrect).

0        If it hadn’t been for David, I would being lost in the forest.     X

1        Please can you explain me how to change the paper in this copier?     ___

2        Harry denied that he didn’t take the money.     ___

3        Bob urged going to the bank right away and sorting the matter out.     ___

4        Please do not play the ball games on this grass.     ___

5        If you want a guitar that makes a deeper sound, you might try this one.     ___

6        The whole plan may prove to be unworkable.     ___

7        Let me introduce Clive, that will be working with you.     ___

8        The letter arrived this morning contains my exam results.     ___

9        Seeing that the door was already open, I tiptoed inside.     ___

10        I’ve got several letters that need to be typed up, if you wouldn’t mind.     ___

2        Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.

0        I have never seen such a mess in all my born days!

1        That medicine works wonders – I feel ____________ a new person!

2        You don’t ____________ to have nice toys if you behave like that!

3        I don’t ____________ locking the front door: I’d better go back and check.

4        She carried ____________ talking, oblivious to anyone else.

5        I waited till eleven, by ____________ time I’d had enough.

6        This was the moment that she had been waiting ____________ .

7        Dr Bromley was ____________ doctor who treated me.

8        Marion objected to the ____________ that all the facilities seemed to be for men.

9        Dawn said she ____________ remember what had happened.

10        That’s the girl I was ____________ you about.

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        The racers were told to stay on the pavement and not run on the road.
against
The racers were told that running on the road was against the rules.

1        Remember the leader’s advice or you may get into danger. 
risk
Forget the leader’s advice _______________________________________ into danger.

2        Telling John to do anything is pointless, because he just does what he wants. 
use
John likes to do his own ___________________________________ what to do.

3        Micky said he was ill as he didn’t want to go to school. 
be
Micky pretended ______________________________________ wouldn’t have to go to school.

4        Regrettably, Kate couldn’t cycle to work any more when she moved to London. 
missed
Kate ________________________________________ cycle to work when she moved to London.

5        I have seen all of his films except Look Back. 
only
Look Back is _________________________________________ I haven’t seen.

6        This puzzle is difficult for three main reasons. 
difficulty
There are three main reasons _____________________________________ this puzzle.

7        ‘Harry, would you like to go fishing with me on Saturday?’ asked Joe. 
if
Joe asked Harry ________________________________________ on Saturday.

8        ‘OK, OK, look, I’ve made a mistake, and I’m sorry,’ said Olga. 
accepted
Olga ___________________________________________ made a mistake, and apologised.

9        ‘Let me ask again the question I asked earlier in the meeting,’ said Alex. 
repeated
Alex _____________________________________ asked earlier in the meeting.

10        ‘Don’t ever go near the canal by yourself,’ Carrie’s mother told her. 
warned
Carrie’s mother _______________________________________ near the canal by herself.

4        Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

And now on The Crime Programme an update on another unsolved crime, the armed robbery of the jewellery warehouse in London (0) which we reported on six months ago. Police are anxious to establish the identity of a man, believed to
(1) ____________ one of the gang members, (2) ____________ purchased a green lorry in March of last year, six months before the robbery, from a garage in Brentwood. The garage’s suspicions were aroused (3) ____________ the man paid in cash for the lorry, and then registered it under a false company name. Significantly, the notes were handed (4) ____________ in mixed denominations. As police explained to us, one would normally (5) ____________ a large wad of banknotes to (6) ____________ been obtained from a bank, in (7) ____________ case the notes would all be neatly arranged in piles of the same denomination.

(8) ____________ short, the man may have paid for the lorry with money from a previous robbery. (9) ____________ looked again at video evidence of the robbery, police now know that the lorry was (10) ____________ to block the entrance of the warehouse, stopping any other vehicles (11) ____________ entering, so that the robbery could be carried (12) ____________ more easily.

Police also believe that a man seen photographing the jewellery warehouse at about the same time was also in the gang. A woman who (13) ____________ to be out walking her dog noticed the man, and took the registration number of the car. It
(14) ____________ out that the car was stolen from the Coventry area two years ago. (15) ____________ with further information regarding the lorry, registration number K358 CEQ, or the car, P406 TRA should contact us on 0207 400600.

5        Complete the e-mail from the services manager of a large company, using information in the informal message from Geoff. Use no more than two words for each gap. The words you need do not occur in the message.

Please would you look over this, and e-mail it to all staff when you’re happy with the wording of it.

Thanks, Geoff.

The staff car park is soon going to be renovated and resurfaced. Work will begin on August 16 and probably go on for two weeks. In the first week zones A to L are being done, so people who use these zones should find other ways of getting to work. You can get information on public transport from reception. There are also a few parking spaces in Teversham Road, but get there early if you don’t want to be disappointed.

During the two-week period, visitors will not be able to use the car park.

Sorry for any trouble due to these repairs, but the car park really could do with some attention.

E-mail

To:        all staff

From:        Services Manager

Please note that the staff car park at Loxton Road will (0) shortly be renovated
and resurfaced. The work will (1) ____________ on August 16, and is likely
(2) ____________ for a period of two weeks.

In the first week, zones A to L (blue ticketholders) will be repaired, so users of these zones must make (3) ____________ arrangements for coming to work. Details of public transport to the Loxton Road site are (4) ____________ in reception. There are also a small (5) ____________ of parking spaces in Teversham Road, but these tend to fill up very quickly, so arrive early to (6) ____________ disappointment. In the second week zones M to Z will be repaired (red ticketholders).

During this two-week period, because of the very limited space, the car park will be (7) ____________ to all visitors.

We (8) ____________ for any inconvenience that may (9) ____________ by these repairs, but we are sure you will agree that the car park is in urgent (10) ____________ of maintenance work.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 21–25)

1        Think of a word which collocates with the preposition to complete each sentence.

0        Dr Porter is a heart and lungs consultant who specialises in heart transplants.

1        That supermarket once ____________ me £5 too much for my shopping.

2        George really ____________ me of my old Uncle Charlie – they are so similar.

3        His anxieties all ____________ from his childhood upbringing.

4        I’m not very ____________ on football, to be honest.

5        Sorry, I think I must have picked up the wrong briefcase by ____________ .

6        That guy is arrogant beyond ____________ .

7        Spring is late this year; the flowers still haven’t ____________ out yet.

8        I’m sorry to ____________ you down, but I can’t meet next week’s deadline.

9        This old table ____________ up too much space; let’s get rid of it.

10        The anaesthetic should ____________ off after a couple of hours.

2        Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters.

0        His argument doesn’t really stand up to close examination.  STAND

1        By midday the whole city ______________________________ Juventus supporters.  PACKED

2        Farmer Bond and Farmer Carter are ______________________________ who owns the land down by the river.  DISPUTE

3        My mum was always very good ______________________________ problems.  DEALING

4        Don’t get me wrong; I’m all ______________________________ this plan for a new road.  FAVOUR

5        I don’t want to pressurise you. You’re ______________________________ sign this contract.  OBLIGATION

6        ______________________________ your 25 years of service, we would like to present you with a gold watch.  RECOGNITION

7        Lulu’s only thirteen: we can’t leave her ______________________________ the baby for too long.  CHARGE

8        Carol is staying with me as she’s ______________________________ her husband.  FALLEN

9        I don’t think I can ______________________________ this dental appointment – I’m just too nervous about it.  GO

10        ______________________________ yourself – don’t let this boy bully you.  STICK

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        I won’t stand for rudeness in this school.
students
I won’t allow _________________________________________ in this school.

2        I can’t eat my food with all this talk about being sick.
putting
All this talk about being sick ________________________________________ my food.

3        I should draw your attention to the fact that Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales.
point
Can I just _________________________________________ Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales.

4        Don’t worry, I will do the ironing, but not just yet.
done
Don’t worry, I will _________________________________________ , but not just yet.

5        I went to see a financial adviser as I was thinking I might change my insurance policies.
view
I went to see a financial adviser ______________________________________ possibly changing my insurance policies.

6        My tennis is distinctly rusty; I simply don’t have the time to practise any more.
practice
My tennis is distinctly rusty; I’m really _______________________________ , you know.

7        Prisoners here are regularly visited by their families to boost their morale.
basis
Prisoners here get family visits _______________________________________ to boost their morale.

8        Roger is eligible for early retirement.
entitled
Roger _________________________________________ take early retirement.

9        ‘Great to hear about your new job, Sue – congratulations!’ said Mike.
congratulated
Mike ___________________________________________ getting her new job.

10        I really like the idea of going to Sri Lanka – let’s do it!
appeals
The idea of going to Sri Lanka _____________________________________ – let’s do it!

4        Put each phrasal verb from the box in the appropriate place in the text.

  grow on       stand up to        make do with        drew up        gone off       try out

        make for        broke off        put up with        done up       come up against

As Mrs Davis was talking on the phone, a white van (0) drew up outside her house. She (1) _____________ her phone call. ‘Can’t talk now, Maggie, the decorators are here… yes, we’re having our kitchen (2) _____________ .’ With that, she put the phone down and showed the workmen in. ‘We’ve (3) _____________ a little problem with the paint, Mrs Davis,’ said the taller of the two men. The Highland Blue you chose in the catalogue has been discontinued, so we’ve had to (4) _____________ the nearest colour, Royal Blue.’

Mrs Davis looked troubled. ‘Don’t worry, Mrs D,’ said the other workman. ‘We can (5) _____________ a little bit of the Royal Blue on your walls, and then if you don’t like it we can always go over it with something else later.’ He opened the tin, and Mrs Davis frowned. ‘It’s a bit lighter than you wanted, but it’ll (6) _____________ you, I promise,’ said the smaller workman. ‘Hmmm, I don’t know,’ said Mrs Davis, ‘I’ve rather (7) _____________ the idea of blue now. Perhaps we can leave the painting ’till my husband gets home. He may be able to (8) _____________ this colour, but it’s not what we imagined.’

‘Anway, you’ll love the bench top we’ve got,’ said the little one.

This marble base will (9) _____________ a much stronger work surface than the conventional materials, and it’s much more durable. It’ll (10) _____________ a lot of banging and cutting.’ We’ll do that today, and leave the painting till later.’

5        Put one suitable preposition in each gap of the text.

Performance Review – Summary

David feels that he has grown (0) in confidence during his first year with the company, although he admits to occasionally feeling (1) ________ pressure to work faster. He sometimes finds it difficult to deal with external clients who phone him. David recognises the need to acquire more experience (2) ________ computer database systems and has agreed to attend training sessions.

David is aware (3) ________ the roles of others in his department and how their work relates (4) ________ his own. He describes himself as being (5) ________ good terms with his colleagues.

David would like to become more involved (6) ________ the running of the staff social programme. It was suggested that he contact Carla Lopez.

David understands that he will be eligible (7) ________ a pay rise next March, depending (8) ________ his performance during the coming year. Any pay rise would only come (9) ________ effect from March, as the terms of his contract specify his current salary for a period of eighteen months.

It was agreed that David has applied himself well (10) _________ his job, and that his manager is happy with his progress to date.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 5b (Units 21–25)

1        Think of a word which collocates with the preposition to complete each sentence.

0        Dr Porter is a heart and lungs consultant who specialises in heart transplants.

1        Customers must ____________ for all breakages in the shop.

2        I might ____________ up the matter of puctuality at the next Board meeting.

3        She is completely and utterly ____________ to her children.

4        Scientists have yet to find a ____________ for cancer.

5        Please send in your application without ____________ , as the closing date is next Monday.

6        The mission to recover the agents was ____________ out without loss of life.

7        There wasn’t enough cake to ____________ round, so some people missed out.

8        I always say a happy teacher ____________ for a happy class.

9        Don’t ____________ on too much work, or you’ll never get a holiday.

10        BBC ____________ for British Broadcasting Corporation.

2        Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters.

0        His argument doesn’t really stand up to close examination.  STAND

1        My doctor couldn’t find the cause of my headaches, so he ______________________________ a specialist.  REFERRED

2        My aunt is quite ______________________________ Scottish butterflies.  AUTHORITY

3        ______________________________ the project will never get off the ground.  LIKELIHOOD

4        No witnesses came forward ______________________________ reprisals from the gang.  FEAR

5        You seem ______________________________ this morning – have you won the lottery?  SPIRITS

6        ______________________________ the previous Prime Minister, I think this guy’s a great improvement.  COMPARISON

7        ______________________________ I will let you off with a warning.  CIRCUMSTANCES

8        My uncle’s ______________________________ 80, but he still cycles to the shops.  GETTING

9        I’m hoping to ____________________________ a triathlon later this year.  GO

10        What about Tina? Do you think we should ______________________________ on the secret?  LET

3        Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same.

0        In my country all adults are obliged to vote.
obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1        You must always keep a promise.
back
You must never __________________________________________ a promise.

2        Several Liverpool players have not done as well as expected this season.
live
Several Liverpool players have failed to __________________________________________ this season.

3        We need somebody to think of a good idea quickly.
come
We need somebody to _____________________________ a good idea quickly.

4        The sooner this job is finished, the better.
get
Let’s ____________________________________________ as soon as we can.

5        Everyone wanted to go to the museum except Brian.
of
With ___________________________ , everyone wanted to go to the museum.

6        Right, time’s up, I’m afraid – please stop writing.
out
I’m afraid you _________________________________ , so please stop writing.

7        I thought that the ZX80 was only for sales overseas.
impression
I was ____________________________________________ that the ZX80 was only for sales overseas.

8        I’m happy to announce that the patient’s health is no longer in a dangerous state.
out
I’m happy to announce that the patient is now __________________________ .

9        As a result of the Great Fire of 1666, the city was rebuilt in a much better way.
in
The Great Fire of 1666 ____________________________________ rebuilt in a much better way.

10        Sarah has persuaded me to do a bungee jump.
into
Sarah has ______________________________________ doing a bungee jump.

4        Put each phrasal verb from the box in the appropriate place in the text.

  took to       slipped up        ended up        live up to        stood by       sort out

  turned out        miss out        ran into        pick up        come in for

Journalist Mark Thomas reflects on a good season for Newcastle United.

Well, it’s all over now, a good but frustrating season for Newcastle United, which saw them just (0) miss out on a European place. Fourth place in the League would have given them a place in next season’s European Champions League, but sadly the Magpies (1) _____________ fifth. Back in August, when the season began, the manager had (2) _____________ a lot of criticism from fans over his failure to strengthen the squad with new signings, but the directors (3) _____________ their man, pledging their full suppport. Their decision seemed fully vindicated when, after ten matches, Newcastle led the League by six points. They really (4) _____________ life at the top, staying in first place until Christmas, when they (5) _____________ trouble defensively, conceding too many goals. It took a while to
(6) _____________ this problem in defence, by which time new leaders, Arsenal, were clear of the rest by some seven points. Then, just as they were gaining ground on Arsenal, the Magpies (7) _____________ again, hitting a poor run of form, which saw them (8) _____________ only five points out of a possible 30. In short, their form in the spring didn’t (9) _____________ their early season promise. High point of the season? For me, that was undoubtedly when a full house of 56,000 fans
(10) _____________ for the Manchester United game in May – a truly fabulous atmosphere.

5        Put one suitable preposition in each gap of the text.

I worked in a bookshop for a year. (0) At first sight it might seem a rather tedious job, but actually there is a lot more to it than just taking people’s money. (1) ________ a start I had to be well informed (2) ________ all the new books that were coming
(3) ________ , which entailed a lot of background reading of trade magazines. Then I had to learn all about stock control, ordering (4) ________ suppliers and so on – things which have stood me in good stead on my Business Administration course at university.

From a personal point of view I had to be unfailingly polite and cheerful to everybody at all times, irrespective (5) ________ how I actually felt, which was good training for business life! Much as I enjoyed dealing (6) ________ the public, however, it was really the behind-the-scenes work that appealed (7) ________ me most. After six months the assistant manager left, and I was put (8) ________ charge of the basement, where we kept the science and medical books. I loved being responsible (9) ________ the layout of the shelves and the book displays, and the planning that went
(10) ________ them gave me a real insight into business strategy.

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 6a (Units 27–28)

1        Some of the following sentences contain a spelling mistake. Write the correct spelling or put a tick in the space provided.

0        I’ve never seen such an awful film.        

00        Don’t worry; I’ll make all the neccessary arrangements.         necessary

1        I can’t gaurantee your safety completely.        ________________

2        I can’t play football with you: I’m doing my         ________________
piano practise.

3        Have you found any accommodation yet for         ________________
when you start university?

4        One of my buttons is coming loose.         ________________

5        I just need a little more comittment from you.         ________________

6        I think you should go and see a psichologist.         ________________

7        What a marvellous performance.         ________________

8        The measurements you gave me don’t sound quite right.         ________________

9        I think that as a serious actress, she is very underated.         ________________

10        Where are my shoes? They’ve simply disapeared.         ________________

2        Correct the punctuation in the three paragraphs by adding or removing suitable punctuation. You need to make five changes in each paragraph.

Of all my friends I’d have to say Michelle is the nicest, you couldnt hope to meet, a more caring person. I remember on one occasion when we were both about six, she saw that some older children were being unkind to me, and calmly led me away by the hand.

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The practice of headhunting, is becoming more and more commonplace in the business’ world. Companies, who have important vacancies to fill, are increasingly targeting and approaching excellent individuals, in other companies and offering them more money. Agencies are also springing up to do this work on companies’ behalf.

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‘Sharon I don’t know what you’re talking about, darling? You’ve got the wrong end of the stick.’ said Basil. ‘I was just giving Maureen a hug because she was really upset, I’m sure you’d have done the same. Just because I’m a bloke, it doesn’t mean I can’t touch a friend.

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3        Underline the correct word or phrase which best completes each gap in the text.

In the latest of our series ‘Ask the Enemy’ we asked classical music critic Daphne Bushell for her views on pop music.

I think (0) to a large extent/not only/by the way your views on something like this are determined by your upbringing, and the fact is, I came from a very musical family. I sang in a church choir and I played the clarinet in an orchestra. (1) As well as/
All the same/What’s more , my mum and dad were also both very musical.
(2) For a start/Consequently/At any rate , I can safely say I have a very good ear for music.

(3) As a result/In turn/Incidentally , for a long time, if you’d asked me this question, I’d have said pop music (4) in contrast/as opposed to/on the contrary classical music, is music for the masses, namely those who aren’t musical enough to appreciate the real thing. And you could call me a dreadful snob, and that would be true, because
(5) on top of that/ to tell the truth/accordingly it was the sort of thing that you said in the circles I moved in at the time, and it was a remark born out of ignorance and inexperience of pop music. (6) Subsequently/By the way/For that reason , in my late twenties, I discovered pop, and listened to it quite a lot, and (7) having said that/in the first place/by and large developed quite a liking for some of it. (8) Hence/
Besides/Whereas now, with middle-age creeping up on me, I’m getting more conservative in my tastes again. So really my present answer to your question is that some pop music is wonderfully evocative and can affect you deeply because it has a decent, catchy tune.

(9) Nevertheless/To be honest/What’s more, the fact remains that for every decent pop song there are several hundred that are just awful, discordant garbage, whereas classical music is (10) anyway/for a start/at least consistently pleasant, because it is based on beautiful harmony.

4        In most lines of this text, there is either a spelling or punctuation error. For each line, write the correctly spelled word, or show the correct punctuation, in the space beside the text. Indicate correct lines with a tick. Three examples are given.

Allergies are on the increase, it seems, and the culprit is simply, the modern world.        0  simply the

The present rate is estimated to be one in four people – that is, people who will be        00       

aflicted with allergy at some point in their lives. And city dwellers are getting the        000 afflicted 

worst of it, since the deteriorating quality of air is known to aggrivate conditions         1

such as asthma and hay fever. In the latter case, people are developping the         2

symptom’s of hay fever even at times when the pollen count is low. Much has also        3

been written about the increase of asthma and eczema-inducing dust mites in         4

modern houses, with there perfect mix of carpets, central heating and double-glazed         5

windows. The health industry, has picked up on allergies in a big way, and         6

alternative medicine practitioners now regularly offer an allergy testing and         7

diagnosing service. Some times this is done by means of a finger-prick blood test,         8

but some wierd and wonderful methods have also proved popular, such as hair         9

strand analysis and placing certain foods near the sufferers brain. But mainstream         10

immunologists and allergy specialists are septical of these methods. They believe         11

in removeing certain foods from the patient’s diet for a two-week period until the         12

food sauce that is causing the problem is located. Then, they say, the problem         13

food should be gradually reintroduced. If this does not happen the patient risks         14

creating new intolerances because of the absense of the problem food in the diet.         15

Name: _______________________________        Date: ___________________

Advanced Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 6b (Units 27–28)

1        Some of the following sentences contain a spelling mistake. Write the correct spelling or put a tick in the space provided.

0        I’ve never seen such an awful film.        

0        Don’t worry; I’ll make all the neccessary arrangements.         necessary

1        I could never get up and sing – far too embarassing.         ________________

2        The new working hours don’t really effect me.         ________________

3        The recommended dosage is three pills in 24 hours.         ________________

4        The sad reality is, not enough people care.         ________________

5        The continous hammering was driving me mad.         ________________

6        Bring your Pokemon cards and we’ll do a swop.         ________________

7        She dived to a depth of 20 metres.         ________________

8        The equipment used has been standardised.         ________________

9        That is extremely iresponsible behaviour.         ________________

10        I thought it was a terribly disapointing film.         ________________

2        Correct the punctuation in the three paragraphs by adding or removing suitable punctuation. You need to make five changes in each paragraph.

The big new thing in personal fitness, is the medicine ball. Yes, you heard me correctly, those huge, heavy leather balls, you used in the school gym, if you’re over 30 that is. The medicine ball is lifted held and thrown in various position’s, thereby enabling the use of muscles that traditional training programmes do not exercise. This means the body is sculpted in new ways.

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There is nothing more annoying in the whole world than not being able to find two socks, which match. this problem becomes all the more pertinent when, at 8.30 in the morning you have ten second’s left in which to decide, ‘Shall I go to work with no socks or one grey and one black.’

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Collins cursed loudly flicked the indicator switch and pulled in to the side of the road. Sure enough the tyre had blown, and the Spare would take a good fifteen minutes’ to put on, even for him. If he was late, Cindy would never speak to him again. He wondered ‘why fate always seemed to conspire against him’ when it really mattered.

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3        Underline the correct word or phrase which best completes each gap in the text.

In this extract from his book ‘Travels around Europe’, Marcus Sandwell describes his experiences in Bulgaria.

The day we arrived in Sofia on the overnight train turned out to be a public holiday, so no shops were open. (0) All the same/First of all/To make matters worse, it was about ten degrees below zero, and the combination of empty stomachs and freezing mist sent our spirits plummeting. (1) While/By the way/Thus we were heartily relieved when, four hours later, we finally found a restaurant open in a park. We ate like there was no tomorrow, (2) even though/on the contrary/to be honest it was rather expensive. (3) What’s more/Broadly speaking/In contrast , we found the Bulgarians very friendly, intensely so. It seemed they wanted to know everything about us, with no detail omitted, (4) although/however/whereas small. We communicated with them in German (5) not only/even so/as well as English, and most of the young people seemed equally happy in either language. (6) However/Indeed/For one thing , they would often flick over from one language to the other in mid-sentence.

In the afternoon, fate and the walking crowds took us to the zoo, where, probably
(7) to a large extent/in addition to/as a result of eating enough for three people, Henry was violently sick. Our embarrassment was such that we left him, rather appropriately, in front of the pigs’ enclosure. He caught up with us in the snake house, furious that we had left him. (8) Consequently/Whereas/Hence , he refused to speak to us until tea time, when his spirits perked up again.

Henry’s stomach continued to play up that evening; (9) even so/what’s more/
to tell the truth , we decided to stay out, as there was a music festival on.
(10) Having said that/On the contrary/Besides , we couldn’t let Henry’s notoriously disfunctional digestive system spoil the party.

5        In most lines of this text, there is either a spelling or punctuation error. For each line, write the correctly spelled word, or show the correct punctuation, in the space beside the text. Indicate correct lines with a tick. Three examples are given.

A ‘placebo’ is a substance that has no phisical effect, given to someone who         0   physical

is ill, and the ‘placebo effect happens when the patient reports feeling better         00  effect’

as a result. Ten years ago a famous placebo surgery experiment took place in         000  

America, involving ten voluntears with arthritic knees. Two of them had the         1

usual surgery, where the knee cap is rinsed out and scraped. The others, were         2

put under anaesthetic, but the rinse and scrape proceedure was not carried out.         3

None of the patients new which treatment they had had, but when asked six         4

months’ later, all ten of them reported feeling much better. The placebo effect         5

is medicaly recognised, but no one knows how it works. Is it proof of the         6

Healing powers of the mind? Of course, historically many unscrupulous         7

‘quacks’, or false doctors, commonly gave patients something ‘more to         8

please than benifit them’ such as lizard’s blood or crocodile dung. But,         9

almost unbeleivably, placebos have been used in modern medical trials to         10

treat and cure numerous psychiatric and medical condition’s. And the bigger         11

the placebo – big institute, injections, surgery – the bigger the placebo effect.         12

The question is, if people can convince themselves to get better, is the best,         13

cheapest and least dangerous way, of treating people simply to return to the days        14

of snake oils and blood-letting leeches, and tell them a hole bunch of lies?         15