Progress test 4 Encounters 1

Progress test 4 Encounters 1

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1 Past progressive 1 3 Getting a taxi
Complete the sentences with the past progressive Put the words in brackets in order to complete the
form of the verb in brackets. (5 marks) conversations. (5 marks)
Example:  as a waitress when she Example: (it / is / far / how)
met her husband. (Jill / work) Answer: How far is it?
Answer: J
 ill was working
1 A  ?
1 What when I phoned? (you / do) (to / how / the airport / is / much / it)
2 You made a mistake because B Its usually about 20.
when I told you what to do. (you / not / listen) 2 A  .
3 in Singapore when you went (to / please / go / the Grand Hotel, / like / Id / to)
there? (Niall / live) B OK, sir. Jump in.
4 down to see our friends when 3 A  ?
the accident happened. (we / drive) (put / can / bags / my / the / back / in / I)
5 Sorry I didnt answer the door. a B Its OK. Ill do that for you.
shower at the time. (I / have) 4 A  ?
(here / for / you / ten / could / wait / minutes)
2 Past progressive 2
B I can, but could you pay me first?
Complete the sentences with the past simple or
5 A  ?
past progressive form of the verb in brackets.
(6 marks) (it / fifteen / make / pounds / just)
B Thank you very much. Heres your change.
Example: Why did you both go quiet when I came in?
(talk) about me?
4 Starting a story
Answer: Were you talking
Circle the correct option for starting a story.
1 When I saw the thief, he (wear) a (6 marks)
black jacket and blue jeans.
Example: I was looking
2 When Mandy was running through the park a) for somewhere to stay
yesterday she (fell) over and b) a job
broke her arm. c) with some friends
3 I saw my boss in the supermarket this morning but I 1 It was
dont think she (see) me. a) the middle of winter b) away for the weekend
4 Gustavo (start) his degree five c) for somewhere to stay
years ago but a year later he gave up and went 2 I was
travelling. a) to Germany b) in Italy c) late summer
5 The sun (shine) when I got up 3 I was waiting
this morning, but now its raining. a) some friends b) to the station c) for a bus
6 You (not live) in Milan when I first 4 I was on my way
met you. You were still in London. a) to the airport b) for a few days c) a bar
5 I was working
a) to a bank b) in a factory c) shopping
6 I was visiting
a) the summer b) my cousins c) in the city centre

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Progress test 4 Encounters 2

PRONUNCIATION 6 Henry! I thought you were still in the States. When

did you get?
5 The sound /@/

Circle the word which has a /@/ sound. (6 marks)

Example: Shes got a new job. 7 I think I forgot to lock the front door. Stay here while
1 What time is the next train? I go and check.
2 Ill wait for you.
3 We can stay in this hotel.
4 Wed like to stay two nights, please. 8 Dont lend Amy anything! I lent her a CD months ago
5 He was going out with his friends. and she still hasnt given it.
6 Lets get a taxi.

KEYWORD back
6 Uses of back
EXPLORE SPEAKING
Rewrite the sentences, adding back in the correct 7 Responding in coversations
place. (8 marks) Circle the correct expression to complete the
Example: Jack gave me a lift home on the of his replies in the conversations. (4 marks)
motorbike. Example: A Ive been in the office since 7 oclock this
Answer: J
 ack gave me a lift home on the back of his morning.
motorbike. B youre quite tired then?
a) So b) Yeah
1 A year after I left school I went to give a speech to
some of the students. 1 A The last time I flew in a plane it was absolutely
terrifying.
B ? Why? What happened?
2 There were no rooms available so I had to sleep on a) Oh yeah b) Oh no
the seat of my car. 2 A Where did you and Gisella meet?
B At university. , we went to the same
high school, but we didnt know each other then.
3 Dom texted me about the party, but I havent had a a) So b) Well, actually
chance to text her. 3 A I only moved to Paris last month.
B  . So you dont know the city very
well, then?
4 Wait here. Ill be in a couple of minutes. a) Actually b) Right
4 A Didnt you enjoy the film very much?
B No, I didnt. , its one of the worst
5 Rosa decided the blouse was too small so she took films Ive ever seen.
it and changed it. a) So b) In fact

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