Progress test Unit 9 Test A

Progress Test 9A
Name: ___________________________________________

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

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

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3 Using the words in brackets, form conditional clauses with a comparative. 1 If
________ (he, be, sensible), he wouldn't be in prison.
2 I'd have been happier if you ________ (choose, something, cheap).
3 ________ (it, be, easy, help) if they had told us before now.
4 People ________ (be, sympathetic) now if you hadn't lied at the time.
5 If it had been ________ (write, good, English), we would have understood it.

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Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct answers.
1 Look at all these spelling mistakes in your job application. You mustn't be so
careless/spiteful/pretentious!
2 Granny left the front door wide open again. She's getting so foolish/forgetful/cynical, we may
have to put her in a nursing home for her own safety.
3 The firefighters performed a heroic/an eager/a cunning act by entering the collapsing building
in search of survivors.
4 Calm down! There was no need to suddenly become hysterical/cowardly/over-sensitive like
that!
5 Our new flat's really tiny. We'll have to be short-sighted/considerate/ruthless selecting what
furniture to keep when we move.
6 It was totally heroic/spiteful/cowardly of him not to defend his friend when he was unfairly
accused.
7 I thought Melanie was being so deceitful/pretentious/pushy in the restaurant – insisting on
ordering everything in French. The waiter was from Manchester!
8 You can tell animals in captivity are stressed when they move erratically/disorderly/eagerly.
9 My auntie's the most careless/altruistic/courageous person I know. She always thinks of
others before herself.
10 I told you Henry would propose, but you're too thoughtless/foolish/cynical to believe in true
love!

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5 Complete the text with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
During an interview on national TV, tennis champion Tom Higgins gave the reporter a
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______________ (mischief) look and smiled with happiness. Despite today's 2_____________
(breeze) conditions, he played with clarity and confidence, unlike his opponent Georgi Miskin, who
made many 3_____________ (disaster) mistakes, leading to his defeat. It was 4_____________

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(fancy) of Georgi to go on believing he might win in today's final after making so many easily

_____________ (prevent) mistakes in the first three sets.

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6 Complete the sentences with appropriate words.

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

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Translation
7 Translate the Polish parts of the sentences into English.
1 If she (nie była taka niezdarna), ___________________, she wouldn’t have broken my vase.
2 If only (Peter i Jane się nie rozstali) ___________________ ! They were such a nice coupe.
3 It (było odważne ze strony policjanta) ___________________ to help the drowning man.
4 Helen invited me to dinner (żebym poznał jej rodziców)___________________ .
5 We (powinniśmy zostawić) ___________________ the dog at home. The restaurant didn’t allow
pets.

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Listening
8 You will hear a news programme. Choose the correct answer A–D for the questions below.
1 The news article informs us that the Prime Minister a criticised his own party
for not giving enough information out before the general election. b believes
people should be informed about parties' true intentions prior to the elections. c
thinks that politicians should live in houses that they can afford.
d admits that he is under a lot of stress in the period before the elections.
2 According to the news article, the new drug Curesoll a cures all cancers. b has
fewer negative side effects than were admitted by the manufacturer. c
might not cure all the cancers that it claims to.
d has been widely used in hospitals and clinics.
3 The mother who is trying to sue her ex-husband a is upset about how he has
been treating the family lately. b believes her ex-husband has been dishonest

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about his financial situation. c wants him to increase the size of the
payments he is making.
d doesn't really need the money but thinks he should pay it anyway.
4 The news informs us that the rock singer Will O'Scanlon a has had a difficult
life recently. b has been famous for the last three years. c will be sentenced
in court for not paying child maintenance fees.
d will probably be fined for not paying his child maintenance fees.
5 According to the news article, the new laptop a might not be too popular with
customers.
b is the most creatively designed laptop on the market.
c has an unbreakable screen. d is a laptop and a house robot in
one.

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

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A An explanation for such behaviour is that it may be helping us with group bonding or that being
kind to others simply gives us pleasure.
B One of the explanations scientists have given is that this behaviour alerts others to the fact that
we are being deceitful, or are under emotional stress.
C Scientists believe that this is one of the reasons why such a small number of people behave this
way.
D However, some scientists suggest that creativity could in fact be a tool for spreading knowledge
or sharing our experiences with others.
E Historically, it was considered odd for women to write classical music, but this has now changed.
F As it seems nothing is more fascinating to us than our behaviour, it is not surprising that
scientists have been trying to explain certain human traits and behaviours for decades.

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Writing
10 Napisz opowiadanie rozpoczynające się od zdania: It was Friday evening and it had just
started snowing. Wypowiedź powinna zawierać 200-250 słów i spełniać wszystkie wymogi
określone dla wskazanej formy. Wykorzystaj poniższy schemat:
• Set the scene (place, background etc.)
• Describe the personality and characteristic behaviour of the main characters
• Describe what happens in the story
• Explain how the story ends

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