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Progress Test 1a ................................................................................. p. 5
1b ................................................................................. p. 7
2a ................................................................................. p. 9
2b ................................................................................. p. 11
3a ................................................................................. p. 13
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4a ................................................................................. p. 17
4b ................................................................................. p. 19
5a ................................................................................. p. 21
5b ................................................................................. p. 23
6a ................................................................................. p. 25
6b ................................................................................. p. 27
Key to Progress Tests............................................................................. p. 29
Contents
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CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Star Trek was a science-fiction TV series in which aspaceship ............ into unknown galaxies.A transcended C initiatedB ventured D commenced
2 As water in rivers, lakes and seas ............ it rises as gasin the atmosphere.A disperses C evaporatesB dissolves D vaporizes
3 Acid rain ............ the erosion of marble statues andmonuments.A exasperates C deterioratesB exacerbates D alleviates
4 The student’s comment was ............ to the professor’slecture.A irrelevant C inessentialB inappropriate D impertinent
5 Trees help to prevent soil from ............ .A gliding C wearingB eroding D corroding
6 The workers organized a strike because they felt theywere being ............ by their employer.A manipulated C conqueredB utilized D exploited
7 Wind power is just one of many sources of ........... energy.A stationary C sustainableB continuous D permanent
8 The movie star is taking legal action against the tabloidnewspaper for ............ of character.A defamation C denouncementB slander D insult
9 The doctor’s license was ............ for malpractice.A revoked C retractedB annulled D canceled
10 While in meetings, all my boss’s calls are ............ to hisanswering machine.A distracted C divertedB deflected D switched
11 Firefighting planes and helicopters were going to andfro in a desperate attempt to ............ a serious disaster.A assert C declineB cleanse D avert
12 There is ............ concern about survival of plant andanimal species that live in forests.A widespread C overallB ample D thorough
13 There was ............ pressure for the U.S. Secretary ofEnergy to resign after the disaster.A furious C intenseB rigorous D violent
14 Despite the perils it entails, ............ of nuclear energypoint out its cost-effectiveness.A emissions C adversariesB counterparts D advocates
15 Some people do not realize the ............ of crash diets.A backlash C sequelsB aftermath D repercussions
16 The bus was running late, so Ben ............ a taxi.A invited C acclaimedB hailed D waved
17 The increase in the cost of living has ............ many stay-at-home moms to return to work.A prompted C provokedB elicited D produced
18 Charles has ............ to treat his friends unfairly.A a partiality C a tendencyB a liability D a hindrance
19 Bobby told his therapist about the ............ nightmare hehad been having the last month.A chronic C recurringB customary D habitual
20 Patrick felt that something was ............ with the victim’sstory and decided to investigate.A invalid C mistakenB incorrect D amiss
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Progress Test 1a
Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour from now.A is about to be landing C is to landingB will have been landing D will be landing
2 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby!A will be having C is to havingB is going to have D is on the verge to have
3 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointmentwith the specialist.A will be waiting C will have been waitingB am waiting D will wait
4 Universal remote controls, unlike earlier models, ............easier to access multiple devices simultaneously.A they make it C they are making itB they make them D make it
5 If neither option ............ available, you may contact theHuman Resources office.A is C isn’tB are D aren’t
6 It is projected that 80% of the world’s population............ in urban centers by the year 2070.A will be residingB would be residingC would have been residingD will have been residing
7 The bigger the sale, ............ the salary you get.A the most high C the higherB the high D the highest
8 I was ............ to receive your letter.A more delighted C a lot delightedB most delighted D much delighted
9 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer.A like C sameB as D similar
10 No matter how ............ she tries, she can never pleaseher mother.A hardly C hardB more hard D more hardly
11 He is ............ teacher we have ever had.A far the best C by far the bestB far better D by far better
12 I ............ want to speak to them again!A don’t never C will everB did never D don’t ever
13 “I’m afraid Mrs. Adams is running a little late.”“That’s OK; I ............ wait.”A might as well C would preferB had better to D could well
14 She never went back to that town; ............ her humiliation.A was so C so wasB such was D was such
15 Dan ............ hour after hour skateboarding when hewas a teenager.A used to be spending C was used to spendB was spending D would spend
16 “The boss put Lynn in charge of the PersonnelDepartment.”“I don’t think she’s ............ the job.A up with C up toB in for D in to
17 “Do you need any help with those grocery bags?”“............ to ask! Thank you!”A How kind of you C How kind are youB What kind of you D What kind are you
18 If you have any problems ..........., don’t hesitate to call me.A whichever C howeverB if ever D whatsoever
19 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’sB twelve hours of D twelve hours
20 The government is committed ............ terrorism.A they fight C to fightB for fighting D to fighting
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 While in meetings, all my boss’s calls are ............ to hisanswering machine.A distracted C divertedB deflected D switched
2 Acid rain ............ the erosion of marble statues andmonuments.A exasperates C deterioratesB exacerbates D alleviates
3 The workers organized a strike because they felt theywere being ............ by their employer.A manipulated C conqueredB utilized D exploited
4 Patrick felt that something was ............ with the victim’sstory and decided to investigate.A invalid C mistakenB incorrect D amiss
5 Star Trek was a science-fiction TV series in which aspaceship ............ into unknown galaxies.A transcended C initiatedB ventured D commenced
6 The movie star is taking legal action against the tabloidnewspaper for ............ of character.A defamation C denouncementB slander D insult
7 As water in rivers, lakes and seas ............ it rises as gasin the atmosphere.A disperses C evaporatesB dissolves D vaporizes
8 The doctor’s license was ............ for malpractice.A revoked C retractedB annulled D canceled
9 The increase in the cost of living has ............ many stay-at-home moms to return to work.A prompted C provokedB elicited D produced
10 Firefighting planes and helicopters were going to andfro in a desperate attempt to ............ a serious disaster.A assert C declineB cleanse D avert
11 Some people do not realize the ............ of crash diets.A backlash C sequelsB aftermath D repercussions
12 There is ............ concern about the survival of plant andanimal species that live in forests.A widespread C overallB ample D thorough
13 The student’s comment was ............ to the professor’slecture.A irrelevant C inessentialB inappropriate D impertinent
14 There was ............ pressure for the U.S. Secretary ofEnergy to resign after the disaster.A furious C intenseB rigorous D violent
15 Wind power is just one of many sources of ........... energy.A stationary C sustainableB continuous D permanent
16 Despite the perils it entails, ............ of nuclear energypoint out its cost-effectiveness.A emissions C adversariesB counterparts D advocates
17 Bobby told his therapist about the ............ nightmare hehad been having the last month.A chronic C recurringB customary D habitual
18 The bus was running late, so Ben ............ a taxi.A invited C acclaimedB hailed D waved
19 Trees help to prevent soil from ............ .A gliding C wearingB eroding D corroding
20 Charles has ............ to treat his friends unfairly.A a partiality C a tendencyB a liability D a hindrance
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Progress Test 1b (Module 1)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 The government is committed ............ terrorism.A they fight C to fightB for fighting D to fighting
2 He really wanted to work ............ a graphic designer.A like C sameB as D similar
3 If you have any problems ............, don’t hesitate to callme.A whichever C howeverB if ever D whatsoever
4 I was ............ to receive your letter.A more delighted C a lot delightedB most delighted D much delighted
5 “The boss put Lynn in charge of the PersonnelDepartment.”“I don’t think she’s ............ the job.A up with C up toB in for D in to
6 The flight from Amsterdam ............ in an hour from now.A is about to be landing C is to landingB will have been landing D will be landing
7 It is projected that 80% of the world’s population............ in urban centers by the year 2070.A will be residingB would be residingC would have been residingD will have been residing
8 Boston to Pittsburg is ............ drive.A a twelve-hour C a twelve hour’sB twelve hours of D twelve hours
9 If neither option ............ available, you may contact theHuman Resources office.A is C isn’tB are D aren’t
10 I can’t believe my sister ............ a baby!A will be having C is to havingB is going to have D is on the verge to have
11 No matter how ............ she tries, she can never pleaseher mother.A hardly C hardB more hard D more hardly
12 Dan ............ hour after hour skateboarding when hewas a teenager.A used to be spending C was used to spendB was spending D would spend
13 As of March, I ............ three months for an appointmentwith the specialist.A will be waitingB am waitingC will have been waitingD will wait
14 He is ............ teacher we have ever had.A far the best C by far the bestB far better D by far better
15 The bigger the sale, ............ the salary you get.A the most high C the higherB the high D the highest
16 She never went back to that town; ............ herhumiliation.A was so C so wasB such was D was such
17 Universal remote controls, unlike earlier models, ............easier to access multiple devices simultaneously.A they make it C they are making itB they make them D make it
18 “I’m afraid Mrs. Adams is running a little late.”“That’s OK; I ............ wait.”A might as well C would preferB had better to D could well
19 “Do you need any help with those grocery bags?”“............ to ask! Thank you!”A How kind of you C How kind are youB What kind of you D What kind are you
20 I ............ want to speak to them again!A don’t never C will everB did never D don’t ever
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Sam would ............ have eaten a large lunch, but todayhe only had a sandwich.A commonly C ordinarilyB habitually D customarily
2 She always ............ her doctor’s advice.A fends off C shrugs offB bounces off D wards off
3 The company was aware of the ............ problems of thenew food product and took steps to avoid them.A presumable C promisingB reasonable D potential
4 The doctor told Cindy to ............ from eating seafood.A abide C abstainB abort D absorb
5 The president ............ the legislative bill passed byCongress.A vacated C vetoedB invalidated D inveighed
6 Vaccinations are given to children and the elderly to............ the flu.A hold off C fight offB fend off D ward off
7 Simone wanted to make ............ with her estrangedhusband.A corrections C repairsB restore D amends
8 My brother had ............ feeling that something wasgoing to happen moments before his accident.A a miraculous C an astoundingB an uncanny D an unearthly
9 The committee’s vote was ............ and the policy wasput in effect immediately.A harmonious C commonB united D unanimous
10 The new law ............ on people’s freedom of speech.A disobeys C violatesB transgresses D infringes
11 Out of 46 chromosomes in the human cell, half are............ from the mother, and half from the father.A donated C grantedB inherited D accessed
12 Cloning has many moral ............ .A presumptions C suggestionsB propositions D implications
13 The nurse ............ the pain relief by injection.A administered C consolidatedB implemented D transmitted
14 The police took the ............ items back to the station.A pounded C confiscatedB sequestered D removed
15 The investigators examined the crime scene ............,but found no clues.A particularly C fastidiouslyB punctiliously D meticulously
16 Betty was so fed up with her working conditions andwas on the ............ of quitting.A border C vergeB limit D margin
17 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensurethe children feel safe.A conformity C tangentB correspondence D tandem
18 Our television program ............ after the news bulletin.A rekindled C revisitedB resumed D resolved
19 Todd had trouble ............ tasks to his workers after hewas promoted to general manager.A governing C delegatingB leading D administrating
20 John didn’t get a ............ of sleep last night and was ina bad mood all day.A wink C flickerB flash D blink
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Progress Test 2a (Module 2)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 “The documents appear ........... because I can’t findthem.”“Could you have left them at home?”A misplacedB to have been misplacedC to be misplacingD to have been misplacing
2 “So what did your lawyer say?”“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have anextremely strong case.”A to not take C not to takingB not taking D not to take
3 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotesconsumer awareness.A we inform C our informingB if we are informing D the informing of
4 This research program isn’t ............ the previous one.A comprehensive asB as comprehensive thanC more comprehensive asD as comprehensive as
5 Contrary to popular belief, exercise ............ to benefitthe joints rather than harm them.A it is likely C is likelyB likely is D likely it is
6 Was ............ Harrison in New York?A not it Carey that met C it Carey that metB Carey that met D Carey the one met
7 It is predicted that many ............ countries will face waterscarcity and widespread famine in the near future.A overdeveloped C redevelopedB developing D underdeveloping
8 “Should I hang out the laundry?”“Well, ............ it’s about to rain, I’d wait a bit.”A owing to C seeing thatB because of D due to
9 As the train pulled out, I could see ............ goodbye totheir loved ones.A people who waving C people was wavingB people waving D people who wave
10 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation,notified the principal.A not knowing C not knownB not to know D who not knowing
11 “I can dye your hair if you want.”“Thanks, but I’d rather ............ by a professionalhairdresser.”A have it done C have done itB do it D to do it
12 ............ away for so long, I really miss my mom’s home-cooked meals.A Having been C Had I beenB To have been D Had been
13 I don’t think Stan is ............ to handle the position ofsenior editor.A too qualified C qualified enoughB very qualified D enough qualified
14 The organization believes ............ creative artistswithout censure.A in supporting C to supportingB to support D they support in
15 Her case study of malaria in Southeast Asia is very............ .A exhaustion C exhaustiveB exhausted D exhausting
16 “Have some more ice cream.”“Thanks, but I’ve had ............ already.”A beyond C more thanB plenty D enough than
17 The experiences of the participants in the study weresimilar ............ many ways.A by C toB in D as
18 “Can you wash the car, please?”“Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”A say C haveB get D let
19 It’s an innovative concept, but it doesn’t fall ............ ourproposal.A in with C out withB off D for
20 I’ve applied to that college, but I have ............ be accepted.A and yet C as yetB yet D yet to
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Simone wanted to make ............ with her estrangedhusband.A corrections C repairsB restore D amends
2 The doctor told Cindy to ............ from eating seafood.A abide C abstainB abort D absorb
3 Parents and teachers are working in ............ to ensure thechildren feel safe.A conformity C tangentB correspondence D tandem
4 Out of 46 chromosomes in the human cell, half are............ from the mother, and half from the father.A donated C grantedB inherited D accessed
5 Todd had trouble ............ tasks to his workers after hewas promoted to general manager.A governing C delegatingB leading D administrating
6 My brother had ............ feeling that something wasgoing to happen moments before his accident.A a miraculous C an astoundingB an uncanny D an unearthly
7 She always ............ her doctor’s advice.A fends off C shrugs offB bounces off D wards off
8 Sam would ............ have eaten a large lunch, but todayhe only had a sandwich.A commonly C ordinarilyB habitually D customarily
9 The new law ............ on people’s freedom of speech.A disobeys C violatesB transgresses D infringes
10 Our television program ............ after the news bulletin.A rekindled C revisitedB resumed D resolved
11 John didn’t get a ............ of sleep last night and was ina bad mood all day.A wink C flickerB flash D blink
12 The nurse ............ the pain relief by injection.A administered C consolidatedB implemented D transmitted
13 The company was aware of the ............ problems of thenew food product and took steps to avoid them.A presumable C promisingB reasonable D potential
14 The investigators examined the crime scene ............,but found no clues.A particularly C fastidiouslyB punctiliously D meticulously
15 Vaccinations are given to children and the elderly to............ the flu.A hold off C fight offB fend off D ward off
16 Betty was so fed up with her working conditions andwas on the ............ of quitting.A border C vergeB limit D margin
17 Cloning has many moral ............ .A presumptions C suggestionsB propositions D implications
18 The committee’s vote was ............ and the policy wasput in effect immediately.A harmonious C commonB united D unanimous
19 The police took the ............ items back to the station.A pounded C confiscatedB sequestered D removed
20 The president ............ the legislative bill passed byCongress.A vacated C vetoedB invalidated D inveighed
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Progress Test 2b (Module 2)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 Was ............ Harrison in New York?A not it Carey that met C it Carey that metB Carey that met D Carey the one met
2 I don’t think Stan is ............ to handle the position ofsenior editor.A too qualified C qualified enoughB very qualified D enough qualified
3 It’s an innovative concept, but it doesn’t fall ............ ourproposal.A in with C out withB off D for
4 Contrary to popular belief, exercise ............ to benefitthe joints rather than harm them.A it is likely C is likelyB likely is D likely it is
5 “Can you wash the car, please?”“Can’t you ............ Sam to do it? I’m busy.”A say C haveB get D let
6 “So what did your lawyer say?”“He advised me ............ legal action unless I have anextremely strong case.”A to not take C not to takingB not taking D not to take
7 The organization believes ............ creative artistswithout censure.A in supporting C to supportingB to support D they support in
8 “The documents appear ........ because I can’t find them.”“Could you have left them at home?”A misplacedB to have been misplacedC to be misplacingD to have been misplacing
9 This research program isn’t ............ the previous one.A comprehensive asB as comprehensive thanC more comprehensive asD as comprehensive as
10 I’ve applied to that college, but I have ............ beaccepted.A and yet C as yetB yet D yet to
11 It is predicted that many ............ countries will facewater scarcity and widespread famine in the nearfuture.A overdeveloped C redevelopedB developing D underdeveloping
12 The experiences of the participants in the study weresimilar ............ many ways.A by C toB in D as
13 Her case study of malaria in Southeast Asia is very............ .A exhaustion C exhaustiveB exhausted D exhausting
14 “Have some more ice cream.”“Thanks, but I’ve had ............ already.”A beyond C more thanB plenty D enough than
15 “I can dye your hair if you want.”“Thanks, but I’d rather ............ by a professionalhairdresser.”A have it done C have done itB do it D to do it
16 “Should I hang out the laundry?”“Well, ............ it’s about to rain, I’d wait a bit.”A owing to C seeing thatB because of D due to
17 I believe that ............ citizens of their rights promotesconsumer awareness.A we inform C our informingB if we are informing D the informing of
18 The teacher, ............ how to handle the situation,notified the principal.A not knowing C not knownB not to know D who not knowing
19 As the train pulled out, I could see ............ goodbye totheir loved ones.A people who waving C people was wavingB people waving D people who wave
20 ............ away for so long, I really miss my mom’s home-cooked meals.A Having been C Had I beenB To have been D Had been
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Progress Test 3a (Module 3)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 It will take us some time to put this into digital format,so please ............ us.A tinker with C toy withB bear with D fiddle with
2 I couldn’t ............ the three-hour lecture on digitalcataloging; it was so tedious.A assure C endureB ensure D insure
3 The gloomy book ............ a world in which robots ruledthe world.A depicted C visualizedB envisaged D pictured
4 There was no ............ of truth to Brian’s story.A nut C grainB wheat D seed
5 Brian failed to pay his rent and was ............ from hisapartment.A expelled C evictedB removed D banished
6 With her new job, her son’s illness and her familyproblems, Meg was at the end of her ............ .A tie B rope C chain D cord
7 Larry was tired of ............ jobs in cleaning and decidedto return to school.A basic C menialB official D routine
8 The victim had to ............ against her assailant in court.A attest C certifyB swear D testify
9 The soldiers returned to their camp to ............ theirsupplies.A refill C reloadB restock D replenish
10 The underground society held their ............ meetings indifferent locations each week.A concealed C convertedB clandestine D conspicuous
11 With the advancement in technology, many devicesused in the past have become ............ .A obsolete C extinctB bygone D disused
12 The systems analyst is finally ............ the financialrewards of his efforts.A plowing C reapingB sowing D harvesting
13 Due to the ............ nature of consumer electronicstrends, the company chose to conduct more research.A unstoppable C unpredictableB unbreakable D untraceable
14 The scientist spent years ............ his theory on orbits.A upgrading C fulfillingB accomplishing D perfecting
15 ............ the gap between finding a habitable planet andactually establishing settlements is a laborious task.A Providing C BridgingB Traversing D Reconciling
16 The employees were asked to ............ the premisesbecause there was a bomb threat.A quit C vacateB depart D resign
17 The new billboard ............ their view of the park.A obscured C buriedB covered D masked
18 After a hectic week, Lila’s ............ is her country home.A shelter B haven C shrine D temple
19 As the business partners’ views and goals ............ withthe years, they were forced to dissolve the business.A diverged C dividedB deviated D digressed
20 He allowed his work to take ............ over hisrelationship and his girlfriend ended up leaving him.A precedence C superiorityB penchant D supremacy
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 ............ in Montreal, Canada, Brian is fluent in bothFrench and English.A Having been educated C EducatingB Had been educated D Having educated
2 All dissertations, ............ next week, should be in CD-ROM format.A submitting C to be submittedB are submitted D will be submitted
3 Cynthia loves ............ brightly-colored flowers.A to given C to be givenB to being given D given
4 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists.A recently foundB recently was foundC recently has been foundD was recently found
5 These chocolates were made ............ fresh cream.A by C withB from D in
6 The gorgeous little girl looked ............ an angel.A as C exactlyB just D like
7 Despite ............ and social impact, Henry often feelsdespondent.A of his affluence C being affluenceB his affluence D of affluence
8 He is reported ............ the accusation regardinginvolvement in the failed coup.A to have denied C he deniedB he has denied D to having been denied
9 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to providingnew leadership in our company.A impressing C impressB impressed D impressive
10 The country is working ............ to attract more foreigninvestment.A more hard C hardlyB hard D in a hardly manner
11 The devastating economic consequences ............ if thegovernment had taken the right precautions.A must have averted C should avertB could have been averted D had to be averted
12 The marketing department is currently being divided............ five teams.A into C upB on D by
13 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company,............ merge with it.A apart from C let aloneB beside D except for
14 Had I known we were having a meeting, I ............ apresentation.A should have prepared C will have preparedB would have prepared D must have prepared
15 Never before ............ such a beautiful flower arrangement.A I have seen C haven’t I seenB I haven’t seen D have I seen
16 Mr. Matthews gives the impression ............ being self-assured and knowledgeable.A for B with C of D to
17 In the event of a bird flu epidemic, public health officialsare advising the public ............ .A to not panic C not to panicB not going to panic D not panicking
18 Strange as it ............ , I’m not the least bit hurt by histactless remark.A may seem C wasB may D is
19 You should seriously consider ............ your servers.A upgrading C upgradeB to upgrade D for upgrading
20 Unfortunately, the economy seems to be going frombad to ............ .A the worst C worstB worse D the worse
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 The soldiers returned to their camp to .......... theirsupplies.A refill C reloadB restock D replenish
2 Due to the ............ nature of consumer electronicstrends, the company chose to conduct more research.A unstoppable C unpredictableB unbreakable D untraceable
3 The new billboard ............ their view of the park.A obscured C buriedB covered D masked
4 Larry was tired of ............ jobs in cleaning and decidedto return to school.A basic C menialB official D routine
5 The underground society held their ............ meetings indifferent locations each week.A concealed C convertedB clandestine D conspicuous
6 Brian failed to pay his rent and was ............ from hisapartment.A expelled C evictedB removed D banished
7 After a hectic week, Lila’s ............ is her country home.A shelter B haven C shrine D temple
8 The victim had to ............ against her assailant in court.A attest B swear C certify D testify
9 I couldn’t ............ the three-hour lecture on digitalcataloging; it was so tedious.A assure B ensure C endure D insure
10 The scientist spent years ............ his theory on orbits.A assure C fulfillingB accomplishing D perfecting
11 As the business partners’ views and goals ............ withthe years, they were forced to dissolve the business.A diverged C dividedB deviated D digressed
12 The gloomy book ............ a world in which robots ruledthe world.A depicted C visualizedB envisaged D pictured
13 With her new job, her son’s illness and her familyproblems, Meg was at the end of her ............ .A tie C chainB rope D cord
14 He allowed his work to take ............ over hisrelationship and his girlfriend ended up leaving him.A precedence C superiorityB penchant D supremacy
15 With the advancement in technology, many devicesused in the past have become ............ .A obsolete C extinctB bygone D disused
16 There was no ............ of truth to Brian’s story.A nut C grainB wheat D seed
17 The employees were asked to ............ the premisesbecause there was a bomb threat.A quit C vacateB depart D resign
18 The systems analyst is finally ............ the financialrewards of his efforts.A plowing C reapingB sowing D harvesting
19 ............ the gap between finding a habitable planet andactually establishing settlements is a laborious task.A Providing C BridgingB Traversing D Reconciling
20 It will take us some time to put this into digital format,so please ............ us.A tinker with C toy withB bear with D fiddle with
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Progress Test 3b (Module 3)
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 Mr. Matthews gives the impression ............ being self-assured and knowledgeable.A for C ofB with D to
2 He is reported ............ the accusation regardinginvolvement in the failed coup.A to have denied C he deniedB he has denied D to having been denied
3 I doubt we’ll ever make a deal with that company,............ merge with it.A apart from C let aloneB beside D except for
4 I was greatly ............ with his commitment to providingnew leadership in our company.A impressing C impressB impressed D impressive
5 These chocolates were made ............ fresh cream.A by C withB from D in
6 The devastating economic consequences ............ if thegovernment had taken the right precautions.A must have averted C should avertB could have been averted D had to be averted
7 In the event of a bird flu epidemic, public health officialsare advising the public ............ .A to not panic C not to panicB not going to panic D not panicking
8 ............ in Montreal, Canada, Brian is fluent in bothFrench and English.A Having been educated C EducatingB Had been educated D Having educated
9 Despite ............ and social impact, Henry often feelsdespondent.A of his affluence C being affluenceB his affluence D of affluence
10 Unfortunately, the economy seems to be going frombad to ............ .A the worst C worstB worse D the worse
11 The country is working ............ to attract more foreigninvestment.A more hard C hardlyB hard D in a hardly manner
12 Strange as it ............ , I’m not the least bit hurt by histactless remark.A may seem C wasB may D is
13 The gorgeous little girl looked ............ an angel.A as C exactlyB just D like
14 The marketing department is currently being divided............ five teams.A into C upB on D by
15 Cynthia loves ............ brightly-colored flowers.A to given C to be givenB to being given D given
16 Had I known we were having a meeting, I ............ apresentation.A should have prepared C will have preparedB would have prepared D must have prepared
17 You should seriously consider ............ your servers.A upgrading C upgradeB to upgrade D for upgrading
18 Never before ............ such a beautiful flowerarrangement.A I have seen C haven’t I seenB I haven’t seen D have I seen
19 A fossilized dinosaur ............ by a team of paleontologists.A recently foundB recently was foundC recently has been foundD was recently found
20 All dissertations, ............ next week, should be in CD-ROM format.A submitting C to be submittedB are submitted D will be submitted
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 The doctors suggested ............ surgery to remove thetumor from the singer’s vocal cords.A internal C envelopingB insidious D invasive
2 The teacher suggested we take a close look at these............ essays, so we can get an idea of what is expected.A standard C criterionB benchmark D norm
3 It was not uncommon for ancient rulers to die from a............ dose of poison placed in their food.A destructive C lethalB mortal D virulent
4 Archaeologists found ............ of Italian pottery in the cave.A frames C fragmentsB fractures D fractions
5 There was a lot at .......... with the two companies merging.A wager C chanceB stake D hazard
6 The contestant lost the round because too much timehad ............ before he answered the question.A collapsed C collatedB elapsed D relapsed
7 The captain did not see the iceberg ............ andcrashed the ship into it.A projecting C bulgingB protruding D obtruding
8 Residents complained about the smell coming from the............ water.A sluggish C staleB stagnant D still
9 Mandy got a great deal on a skirt and jacket, but wascharged extra for the ............ .A adjustments C amendmentsB adaptations D alterations
10 The judge granted the mother full ............ of the children.A protection C custodyB supervision D charge
11 Music has the ability to ............ our minds.A stimulate C rejuvenateB accelerate D animate
12 Our country was once ruled by a ............ .A sovereignty C supremacyB realm D monarchy
13 The earliest known ............ of Greenland date back5000 years.A inhabitants C occupantsB tenants D nationals
14 Margaret has been studying for her history exam forthree ............ days.A invasive C descriptiveB extensive D consecutive
15 Sandy ............ every moment of her summer backpackingthrough Europe.A garnished C embellishedB burnished D relished
16 The earthquake left many people ............ .A insolvent C destituteB destructive D insoluble
17 The mayor made ............ to do all he could to reducecrime in our city.A an oath C an assuranceB a pledge D a guarantee
18 The secret agent used a ............ to prevent others fromreading his messages.A cider B cipher C cycle D cynic
19 Marissa spends too much time ............ on the pastinstead of focusing on the future.A preying C regardingB deeming D dwelling
20 He was accused of ............ with police evidence andsentenced to three years in jail.A altering C tamperingB bribing D modifying
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CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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2 Circle the correct answer.
1 Julia was told to refrain ............ in strenuous activitiesimmediately following the surgery.A for engaging C engagingB from engaging D of engaging
2 Adrian asked me ............ .A where was the youth centerB where the youth centerC where the youth center wasD the youth center where it was
3 I ............ for that job well over a month ago.A have applied C appliedB am bound to apply D am sure to apply
4 “ ............ you hear the news? Tom got accepted intoHarvard Law School!”“Wow! That’s great!”A Don’t C Haven’tB Wouldn’t D Didn’t
5 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presentingthe lecture.A told to me C said meB told me D to me said
6 ............ we get the home loan, which area would youlike to live in?A Unless C Provided thatB So that D Despite the fact that
7 ............ the many difficulties involved, significantachievements have been made in working with faminevictims.A In spite of C WhileB Although D Nevertheless
8 Mr. Cramer has ............ Holland three times for vacation.A gone to C gone inB been to D been in
9 Brian insisted ............ to the administrator at once.A for him to speak C he speakingB he to speak D he speak
10 Women are more adversely affected by major disasters............ men.A than are C more than areB are than D are more than
11 Open the door for me, ............ ?A don’t you C will youB shall you D could you
12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of thecollege basketball teamA that he stepped down C to step downB of stepping down D stepping down
13 Olive farming in Australia dates back ............ .A in 1800s C at the 1800sB 1800s D to the 1800s
14 Their research on globalization should ............ by now.A have been completed C completingB be completing D have completed
15 The detour will not be in effect ............ the Labor Dayweekend.A during C lastingB in D of
16 You should take out a student loan ............ you feel it’sabsolutely necessary.A even though C only ifB unless D except
17 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would haveremained a well-kept secret.A Had it not been C If hadn’t beenB Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it
18 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.A more so C all the moreB some more D so much so
19 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she shouldbe.A as near C next toB nearly D near as
20 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ .A be it C it beB it is D be
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Marissa spends too much time ............ on the pastinstead of focusing on the future.A preying C regardingB deeming D dwelling
2 The teacher suggested we take a close look at these............ essays, so we can get an idea of what is expected.A standard C criterionB benchmark D norm
3 The doctors suggested ............ surgery to remove thetumor from the singer’s vocal cords.A internal C envelopingB insidious D invasive
4 There was a lot at .......... with the two companies merging.A wager C chanceB stake D hazard
5 Sandy ............ every moment of her summerbackpacking through Europe.A garnished C embellishedB burnished D relished
6 The captain did not see the iceberg ............ andcrashed the ship into it.A projecting C bulgingB protruding D obtruding
7 The mayor made ............ to do all he could to reducecrime in our city.A an oath C an assuranceB a pledge D a guarantee
8 Mandy got a great deal on a skirt and jacket, but wascharged extra for the ............ .A adjustments C amendmentsB adaptations D alterations
9 It was not uncommon for ancient rulers to die from a............ dose of poison placed in their food.A destructive C lethalB mortal D virulent
10 The earliest known ............ of Greenland date back5000 years.A inhabitants C occupantsB tenants D nationals
11 Margaret has been studying for her history exam forthree ............ days.A invasive C descriptiveB extensive D consecutive
12 Our country was once ruled by a ............ .A sovereignty C supremacyB realm D monarchy
13 Archaeologists found ............ of Italian pottery in the cave.A frames C fragmentsB fractures D fractions
14 Music has the ability to ............ our minds.A stimulate C rejuvenateB accelerate D animate
15 The judge granted the mother full ............ of the children.A protection C custodyB supervision D charge
16 The secret agent used a ............ to prevent others fromreading his messages.A cider C cycleB cipher D cynic
17 He was accused of ............ with police evidence andsentenced to three years in jail.A altering C tamperingB bribing D modifying
18 The earthquake left many people ............ .A insolvent C destituteB destructive D insoluble
19 Residents complained about the smell coming from the............ water.A sluggish C staleB stagnant D still
20 The contestant lost the round because too much timehad ............ before he answered the question.A collapsed C collatedB elapsed D relapsed
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Progress Test 4b (Module 4)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 Brian insisted ............ to the administrator at once.A for him to speak C he speakingB he to speak D he speak
2 “ ............ you hear the news? Tom got accepted intoHarvard Law School!”“Wow! That’s great!”A Don’t C Haven’tB Wouldn’t D Didn’t
3 Mrs. Bellows is nowhere ............ consistent as she shouldbe.A as near C next toB nearly D near as
4 Lori ............ that an eminent historian will be presentingthe lecture.A told to me C said meB told me D to me said
5 Mr. Cramer has ............ Holland three times for vacation.A gone to C gone inB been to D been in
6 Ben’s new couch makes his apartment ............ comfy.A more so C all the moreB some more D so much so
7 Women are more adversely affected by major disasters............ men.A than are C more than areB are than D are more than
8 ............ the many difficulties involved, significantachievements have been made in working with faminevictims.A In spite of C WhileB Although D Nevertheless
9 I ............ for that job well over a month ago.A have applied C appliedB am bound to apply D am sure to apply
10 Julia was told to refrain ............ in strenuous activitiesimmediately following the surgery.A for engaging C engagingB from engaging D of engaging
11 The detour will not be in effect ............ the Labor Dayweekend.A during C lastingB in D of
12 Mr. Maverick has no intention ............ as coach of thecollege basketball teamA that he stepped down C to step downB of stepping down D stepping down
13 Adrian asked me ............ .A where was the youth centerB where the youth centerC where the youth center wasD the youth center where it was
14 Their research on globalization should ............ by now.A have been completed C completingB be completing D have completed
15 ............ we get the home loan, which area would youlike to live in?A Unless C Provided thatB So that D Despite the fact that
16 You should take out a student loan ............ you feel it’sabsolutely necessary.A even though C only ifB unless D except
17 Olive farming in Australia dates back ............ .A in 1800s C at the 1800sB 1800s D to the 1800s
18 If he wants to run for office, then so ............ .A be it C it beB it is D be
19 ............ accidentally exposed, the incident would haveremained a well-kept secret.A Had it not been C If hadn’t beenB Hadn’t it been D Wasn’t it
20 Open the door for me, ............ ?A don’t you C will youB shall you D could you
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 His presentation on global warming was a ............confusing.A tad C cadB pad D lad
2 The travel agent promises even the most ............ travelera great time.A precise C finickyB formal D shrill
3 The politician was asked to ............ the problem thecountry was having with the hurricane victims.A attend C addressB dispatch D hail
4 The spokesman for the aid workers was a ............gentleman with a loud voice.A staunch C potentB durable D stout
5 Mr. Hobbes was a great forensic scientist with an ............mind.A incisive C incidentalB inattentive D intermittent
6 After years of eating poorly, Bob had a serious vitamin............ .A shortage C scarcityB deficiency D absence
7 The cold weather caused the flowers to ........... up and die.A wither C shrinkB shrivel D wilt
8 The tapestry was filled with ............ patterns and designs.A intrusive C indigentB intrinsic D intricate
9 Jackie O was considered to be the ............ of grace.A tenacity C congenialityB lucidity D epitome
10 Marie’s mother ............ over her while she filled out hercollege applications.A hovered C lingeredB drifted D stumbled
11 Larry’s car was ............ because he had parked in ahandicap zone.A confiscated C seizedB impounded D appraised
12 Let us hope the new project will provide a ............solution for low cost housing.A perpetual C persistentB permanent D pervasive
13 Bearing ............ resemblance to one another, Jack isoften mistaken for his sociology professor.A a striking C a disturbingB a stirring D a distressing
14 This novel was ............ of any intrigue.A defiant C destituteB devoid D deprived
15 The government ............ an agency that monitorsstores and their advertising practices.A erected C engagedB established D emphasized
16 The local hospital is small, so ............ is being built.A an annex C a unionB a fusion D an alliance
17 The mayor has asked everyone to limit their use of airconditioning in order to ............ energy.A safeguard C storeB protect D conserve
18 The teacher was taken ............ by the student’saggressiveness.A away B after C aback D apart
19 The youth hostel has a ............ bathroom on each floor.A commemorative C communalB commercial D commutable
20 The judge ............ Mr. Simpson of all charges.A acquitted C overruledB retained D appealed
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Progress Test 5a (Module 5)
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CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me.A would have told C might have had toldB would be telling D should be telling
2 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office.A He should arriveB If he had arrivedC If he should have arrivedD Should he arrive
3 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’tB If you didn’t D Unless you don’t
4 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............a math tutor.A is to hire C had been hiringB were to hire D s going to hire
5 The content of this website is available to you ............you agree to the following terms.A unless C otherwiseB in case of D on condition that
6 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .A found them nowhereB were nowhere to findC not finding them anywhereD didn’t anywhere find them
7 Mr. Matthews wishes ............ about the financial situationour company is facing right away.A being informed C to informB to have been informed D to be informed
8 “You’re always daydreaming! I wish you ............ on whatI’m saying!”“I’m sorry.”A concentrate C can concentrateB would concentrate D should concentrate
9 We saw him leave just as we ............ the building thismorning.A enter C enteredB entering D would enter
10 The department in ............ she works promotes andfunds healthcare services.A which C whereB that D whom
11 Jake admitted ............ on the manager’s telephoneconversations.A to eavesdrop C of eavesdroppingB on me eavesdropping D to eavesdropping
12 The number of protesters ............ estimated at about10,000.A there are C there isB is D are
13 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should getlegal advice before signing it.A too good C very goodB so good D good enough
14 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone fromschool.A with their children having C at children havingB to their children having D for their children having
15 He will provide a written response ............ course.A with all due C in dueB due to D due
16 The multinational company hopes ............ in theforthcoming highway project.A be involved C to involveB being involved D to be involved
17 This is the first high school ............ the award threeconsecutive years.A having won C that it wonB to have won D it won
18 According to this article, the number of cell phonesworldwide is half ............ the human race.A that of C wantB so many as D too many
19 Although there are many people seeking employmentnowadays, qualified individuals are few and ............ .A away C far awayB far wide D far between
20 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately.A If it would be C Should it beB Was it D Were it
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Progress Test 5b (Module 5)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Mr. Hobbes was a great forensic scientist with an ............mind.A incisive C incidentalB inattentive D intermittent
2 The politician was asked to ............ the problem thecountry was having with the hurricane victims.A attend C addressB dispatch D hail
3 His presentation on global warming was a ............confusing.A tad B pad C cad D lad
4 This novel was ............ of any intrigue.A defiant C destituteB devoid D deprived
5 The cold weather caused the flowers to ........... up and die.A wither C shrinkB shrivel D wilt
6 Larry’s car was ............ because he had parked in ahandicap zone.A confiscated C seizedB impounded D appraised
7 The teacher was taken ............ by the student’saggressiveness.A away B after C aback D apart
8 The spokesman for the aid workers was a ............gentleman with a loud voice.A staunch C potentB durable D stout
9 The judge ............ Mr. Simpson of all charges.A acquitted C overruledB retained D appealed
10 The local hospital is small, so ............ is being built.A an annex C a unionB a fusion D an alliance
11 Let us hope the new project will provide a ............solution for low cost housing.A perpetual C persistentB permanent D pervasive
12 The travel agent promises even the most ............ travelera great time.A precise C finickyB formal D shrill
13 Marie’s mother ............ over her while she filled out hercollege applications.A hovered C lingeredB drifted D stumbled
14 The government ............ an agency that monitorsstores and their advertising practices.A erected C engagedB established D emphasized
15 Bearing ............ resemblance to one another, Jack isoften mistaken for his sociology professor.A a striking C a disturbingB a stirring D a distressing
16 The mayor has asked everyone to limit their use of airconditioning in order to ............ energy.A safeguard C storeB protect D conserve
17 The tapestry was filled with ............ patterns and designs.A intrusive C indigentB intrinsic D intricate
18 The youth hostel has a ............ bathroom on each floor.A commemorative C communalB commercial D commutable
19 Jackie O was considered to be the ............ of grace.A tenacity C congenialityB lucidity D epitome
20 After years of eating poorly, Bob had a serious vitamin............ .A shortage C scarcityB deficiency D absence
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 ............ my property, I would sell it immediately.A If it would be C Should it beB Was it D Were it
2 The department in ............ she works promotes andfunds healthcare services.A which C whereB that D whom
3 Although there are many people seeking employmentnowadays, qualified individuals are few and ............ .A away C far awayB far wide D far between
4 Jake admitted ............ on the manager’s telephoneconversations.A to eavesdrop C of eavesdroppingB on me eavesdropping D to eavesdropping
5 According to this article, the number of cell phonesworldwide is half ............ the human race.A that of C wantB so many as D too many
6 Many parents object ............ to walk home alone fromschool.A with their children having C at children havingB to their children having D for their children having
7 The multinational company hopes ............ in theforthcoming highway project.A be involved C to involveB being involved D to be involved
8 If a contract appears ............ to be true, you should getlegal advice before signing it.A too good C very goodB so good D good enough
9 ............ earlier than expected, tell him to wait in my office.A He should arriveB If he had arrivedC If he should have arrivedD Should he arrive
10 Brian’s performance in math would improve if he ............a math tutor.A is to hire C had been hiringB were to hire D s going to hire
11 The number of protesters ............ estimated at about10,000.A there are C there isB is D are
12 This is the first high school ............ the award threeconsecutive years.A having won C that it wonB to have won D it won
13 The lecturer looked everywhere for her notes but ........... .A found them nowhereB were nowhere to findC not finding them anywhereD didn’t anywhere find them
14 He will provide a written response ............ course.A with all due C in dueB due to D due
15 We saw him leave just as we ............ the building thismorning.A enter C enteredB entering D would enter
16 Mr. Matthews wishes ............ about the financial situationour company is facing right away.A being informed C to informB to have been informed D to be informed
17 The content of this website is available to you ............you agree to the following terms.A unless C otherwiseB in case of D on condition that
18 ............ put in any effort, you won’t be successful.A Unless you wouldn’t C If you don’tB If you didn’t D Unless you don’t
19 “You’re always daydreaming! I wish you ............ on whatI’m saying!”“I’m sorry.”A concentrate C can concentrateB would concentrate D should concentrate
20 I’m sure that if she knew the truth, she ............ me.A would have told C might have had toldB would be telling D should be telling
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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct item.
1 Mike was ......... to the fact that his parrot had escapedfrom its cage.A oblivious C unawareB ignorant D subconscious
2 The veterinarian has ......... training in emergencysurgery for race horses.A modified C specifiedB diversified D specialized
3 Despite ......... efforts, John could not get a position inthe entomology department of the university.A finite C boundlessB limited D countless
4 Upon ......... a pack of wolves, the ranger stopped deadin his tracks.A encompassing C encirclingB encountering D encasing
5 The witness’s description of the thief was ......... and notmuch help to the police.A vague C indistinctB blurred D indefinite
6 Linda and Paul ......... on risk-taking adventures.A thrive C bloomB flourish D prosper
7 The lawyer ......... any paperwork that connected him tothe criminal.A shredded C slicedB chopped D hacked
8 Peter had trouble finding work because of the ......... .A deficit C inflationB collapse D recession
9 The former CEO was caught ......... the company’s money.A embezzling C wageringB cheating D pilfering
10 The scandal surrounding his marriage ......... hisreputation and cost him the elections.A tarnished C fleckedB dirtied D discolored
11 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known forThe Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.A extravagant C prolificB profuse D fertile
12 Robert advised his son not to make any .........decisions regarding his future .A lively C vigorousB hasty D rapid
13 Annie took her dog to the veterinarian because he wassuffering from ......... heartbeat.A a sporadic C an alternatingB an intermittent D an irregular
14 Martina is an extremely ......... and profilic mystery writer.A arid C untriedB adroit D novel
15 Doctors were still uncertain about the ......... effects ofthe new medication.A opposing C adverseB reversible D contrary
16 The athlete found many ......... between what he told thejournalist and what was written in the article.A controversies C disagreementsB difficulties D discrepancies
17 He was fired for his ......... of unwary customers.A exportation C extenuationB exploitation D extrication
18 His accusatory tone ......... that he believed she hadstolen the money.A hinted C undeclaredB implied D disguised
19 After he lost his vision, Gerry’s hearing became very ........ .A astute C diluteB brute D acute
20 The actress was ......... with fan mail and gifts.A intoxicated C indulgedB inundated D invaded
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Progress Test 6a (Module 6)
NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 Debbie ............ be very nervous about her driving testtomorrow.A must C canB ought D shall
2 You ............ come to the meeting if you don’t want to.A don’t have to C may notB haven’t D couldn’t
3 Despite his injuries, he ............ win the gold medal forCanada.A ought C shallB was able to D mustn’t
4 I suppose I ............ it earlier, but as of this Friday, I willbe handing in my resignation.A can’t have mentioned C should mentionB ought to have mentioned D should be mentioning
5 You ............ leave this room without permission.A are not to C to notB not to D are to not
6 The water system in the metropolitan area is in perfectcondition, so something else is likely ............ the tap water.A having contaminatedB not to contaminateC to have contaminatedD that it won’t contaminate
7 Martha ............ late last night because she was havingdinner with me.A can’t be workingB mustn’t have been workingC shouldn’t have workedD couldn’t have been working
8 I knew there was something suspicious about him! He............ to us from the very first day he worked here.A must be lying C must have been lyingB must lie D mustn’t lie
9 “Did you hear about the helicopter crash?”“Yes, unfortunately there’s ............ hope of finding anysurvivors.”A not C noneB slight D little
10 “I really need ............ sound advice.”“I’d be glad to help.”A a C littleB some D a few
11 “Did you get a chance to go swimming over theweekend?”“No, I didn’t have ............ time.”A much C plentyB many D a lot
12 Martin is thinking of going ............ in Colorado nextweekend.A to be rock climbing C to rock climbB rock climb D rock climbing
13 Jamie is ............ talented and handsome.A both C eitherB and D neither
14 Frank is actually ............ he may seem.A most intelligent thanB the most intelligent thanC more intelligent thanD the more intelligent as if
15 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to seecast in it?A will remake C were to remakeB were remaking D have remade
16 You will receive an email confirming the reservation............ the deposit has been made.A once C beforeB not until D by the time
17 It’s vital ............ prompt medical treatment.A him undergoing C he is undergoingB he will undergo D that he undergo
18 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer............ over the last 30 years.A has been a steady increaseB steadily has been increasingC has steadily increasedD steadily increasing
19 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect itscustomers from computer fraud.A obliging C obligatoryB obliged D obligation
20 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.A in general C consideredB told D into account
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NAME: .................................................................................................... DATE: ..............................................
CLASS: ................................................................................................... MARK: ..................... /80
(Time: 20 minutes)
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1 Choose the correct item.
1 The lawyer ......... any paperwork that connected him tothe criminal.A shredded C slicedB chopped D hacked
2 The actress was ......... with fan mail and gifts.A intoxicated C indulgedB inundated D invaded
3 Linda and Paul ......... on risk-taking adventures.A thrive C bloomB flourish D prosper
4 Peter had trouble finding work because of the ......... .A deficit C inflationB collapse D recession
5 Annie took her dog to the veterinarian because he wassuffering from ......... heartbeat.A a sporadic C an alternatingB an intermittent D an irregular
6 The veterinarian has ......... training in emergencysurgery for race horses.A modified C specifiedB diversified D specialized
7 The athlete found many ......... between what he told thejournalist and what was written in the article.A controversies C disagreementsB difficulties D discrepancies
8 Despite ......... efforts, John could not get a position inthe entomology department of the university.A finite C boundlessB limited D countless
9 The scandal surrounding his marriage ......... hisreputation and cost him the elections.A tarnished C fleckedB dirtied D discolored
10 Mike was ......... to the fact that his parrot had escapedfrom its cage.A oblivious C unawareB ignorant D subconscious
11 His accusatory tone ......... that he believed she hadstolen the money.A hinted C undeclaredB implied D disguised
12 Marsha is an extremely ......... and profilic mystery writer.A arid C untriedB adroit D novel
13 After he lost his vision, Gerry’s hearing became very ........ .A astute C diluteB brute D acute
14 Robert advised his son not to make any .........decisions regarding his future.A lively C vigorousB hasty D rapid
15 The ......... writer Alexandre Dumas is best known forThe Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.A extravagant C prolificB profuse D fertile
16 The witness’s description of the thief was ......... and notmuch help to the police.A vague C indistinctB blurred D indefinite
17 The former CEO was caught ......... the company’s money.A embezzling C wageringB cheating D pilfering
18 Doctors were still uncertain about the ......... effects ofthe new medication.A opposing C adverseB reversible D contrary
19 He was fired for his ......... of unwary customers.A exportation C extenuationB exploitation D extrication
20 Upon ......... a pack of wolves, the ranger stopped deadin his tracks.A encompassing C encirclingB encountering D encasing
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Grammar
2 Circle the correct answer.
1 The water system in the metropolitan area is in perfectcondition, so something else is likely ............ the tap water.A having contaminatedB not to contaminateC to have contaminatedD that it won’t contaminate
2 You ............ come to the meeting if you don’t want to.A don’t have to C may notB haven’t D couldn’t
3 “I really need ............ sound advice.”“I’d be glad to help.”A a C littleB some D a few
4 Despite his injuries, he ............ win the gold medal forCanada.A ought C shallB was able to D mustn’t
5 I knew there was something suspicious about him! He............ to us from the very first day he worked here.A must be lying C must have been lyingB must lie D mustn’t lie
6 You ............ leave this room without permission.A are not to C to notB not to D are to not
7 You will receive an email confirming the reservation............ the deposit has been made.A once C beforeB not until D by the time
8 Martha ............ late last night because she was havingdinner with me.A can’t be workingB mustn’t have been workingC shouldn’t have workedD couldn’t have been working
9 Frank is actually ............ he may seem.A most intelligent thanB the most intelligent thanC more intelligent thanD the more intelligent as if
10 Debbie ............ be very nervous about her driving testtomorrow.A must C canB ought D shall
11 “Did you hear about the helicopter crash?”“Yes, unfortunately there’s ............ hope of finding anysurvivors.”A not C noneB slight D little
12 All things ............, the documentary was quite informative.A in general C consideredB told D into account
13 “Did you get a chance to go swimming over theweekend?”“No, I didn’t have ............ time.”A much C plentyB many D a lot
14 I suppose I ............ it earlier, but as of this Friday, I willbe handing in my resignation.A can’t have mentioned C should mentionB ought to have mentioned D should be mentioning
15 Jamie is ............ talented and handsome.A both C eitherB and D neither
16 According to this article, the rate of childhood cancer............ over the last 30 years.A has been a steady increaseB steadily has been increasingC has steadily increasedD steadily increasing
17 If they ............ that movie, who would you like to seecast in it?A will remake C were to remakeB were remaking D have remade
18 Martin is thinking of going ............ in Colorado nextweekend.A to be rock climbing C to rock climbB rock climb D rock climbing
19 It’s vital ............ prompt medical treatment.A him undergoing C he is undergoingB he will undergo D that he undergo
20 The corporation felt morally ............ to protect itscustomers from computer fraud.A obliging C obligatoryB obliged D obligation
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Key to Progress Tests
◆ Progress Test 1a
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 1b
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 2a
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 2b
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 3a
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 3b
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 4a
Vocabulary
Grammar1 B2 C3 C4 D
5 B6 C7 A8 B
9 D10 A11 C12 B
13 D14 A15 A16 C
17 A18 C19 D20 A
1 D2 B3 C4 C
5 B6 B7 B8 B
9 D10 C11 A12 D
13 A14 D15 D16 C
17 B18 B19 D20 C
1 C2 A3 C4 B
5 C6 B7 C8 A
9 B10 B11 B12 A
13 D14 A15 C16 B
17 A18 D19 D20 C
1 D2 C3 A4 C
5 B6 C7 B8 D
9 C10 D11 A12 A
13 B14 A15 A16 C
17 C18 C19 C20 B
1 A2 C3 C4 D
5 C6 D7 B8 A
9 B10 B11 B12 A
13 C14 B15 D16 C
17 C18 A19 A20 B
1 B2 C3 A4 C
5 C6 B7 C8 D
9 D10 B11 A12 C
13 C14 D15 C16 C
17 A18 B19 A20 A
1 C2 C3 A4 C
5 B6 D7 A8 B
9 D10 D11 B12 B
13 C14 B15 A16 C
17 C18 A19 B20 A
1 D2 C3 D4 B
5 C6 B7 C8 C
9 D10 B11 A12 A
13 D14 D15 D16 C
17 D18 D19 C20 C
1 D2 B3 D4 B
5 C6 D7 A8 A
9 A10 B11 C12 D
13 C14 C15 C16 B
17 D18 A19 A20 D
1 C2 B3 D4 D
5 B6 A7 C8 A
9 A10 D11 D12 A
13 A14 C15 C16 D
17 C18 B19 B20 C
1 B2 D3 C4 D
5 C6 C7 B8 C
9 B10 A11 A12 A
13 C14 A15 C16 B
17 B18 B19 A20 D
1 C2 C3 D4 C
5 C6 D7 D8 B
9 D10 D11 B12 D
13 A14 C15 D16 C
17 D18 B19 C20 A
1 D2 B3 C4 D
5 A6 A7 C8 B
9 B10 C11 C12 D
13 A14 B15 D16 C
17 A18 D19 A20 D
1 B2 C3 B4 A
5 B6 D7 C8 A
9 A10 C11 D12 A
13 C14 C15 D16 B
17 A18 C19 C20 D
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Key to Progress Tests
◆ Progress Test 4b
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 5a
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 5b
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 6a
Vocabulary
Grammar
◆ Progress Test 6b
Vocabulary
Grammar1 C2 A3 B4 B
5 C6 A7 A8 D
9 C10 A11 D12 C
13 A14 B15 A16 C
17 C18 D19 D20 B
1 A2 B3 A4 D
5 D6 D7 D8 D
9 A10 A11 A12 B
13 D14 B15 C16 A
17 A18 C19 B20 B
1 D2 A3 D4 D
5 A6 B7 D8 A
9 D10 B11 B12 B
13 A14 C15 C16 D
17 D18 C19 B20 A
1 A2 C3 A4 B
5 B6 B7 C8 D
9 A10 A11 B12 C
13 A14 B15 A16 D
17 D18 C19 D20 B
1 D2 D3 D4 B
5 B6 C7 A8 A
9 C10 B11 A12 B
13 C14 A15 C16 C
17 D18 A19 A20 C
1 D2 B3 D4 B
5 D6 B7 B8 D
9 C10 A11 D12 D
13 C14 A15 C16 B
17 C18 C19 B20 B
1 A2 A3 B4 B
5 A6 C7 D8 C
9 D10 B11 A12 D
13 A14 C15 C16 A
17 D18 C19 B20 C
1 A2 D3 D4 B
5 A6 A7 A8 D
9 A10 A11 C12 B
13 D14 B15 C16 D
17 B18 A19 D20 B
1 A2 D3 C4 B
5 D6 A7 D8 B
9 C10 A11 D12 B
13 A14 B15 C16 D
17 B18 A19 D20 D
1 A2 C3 C4 D
5 A6 B7 B8 D
9 D10 A11 B12 B
13 A14 B15 B16 A
17 D18 C19 C20 A
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