Progress test 1 Media around the world 1

Progress test 1 Media around the world 1

GRAMMAR 3 Talking about facts and information

1 Talking about the present Add vowels to the words in brackets to complete
the sentences.
Complete the conversations with the correct form
of the words in brackets. Example: Sometimes, its difficult to know who or what
to trust. (trst)
Example: A Do you watch the news every night?
(you watch) 1 I always read New Scientist because the reports are
1 A any books by Coelho? (you read) usually . (ccrt)
B No. fiction. I never have time. 2 I only use facts from sources that I know are
(I not read) . (rlbl)
2 A to watch the news? (you want) 3 In politics, people are often less interested in the
B No, I cant. dinner. (I cook) facts than in the . (scndls)
3 A that new police drama 4 Unfortunately, the facts in newspaper stories are
series on Monday nights? (you watch) sometimes . (nccrt)
B Yes, its the best thing on TV for a 5 Everyone was shocked when they found out that
long time. (I see) Nasdijjs autobiography was . (md p)
4 A igdem recently. Is she OK? /5
(I not see)
4 Describing books and TV shows
B Yeah, but really hard at the
moment. (she work) Put the words in brackets in order to complete the
sentences.
5 A to the radio? (you listen)
B Yes, to the news in bed in the Example: The Wire is my favourite TV show.
Its based on the experiences of a detective
morning. (I listen)
and a police reporter. (based / on / its)
/10
1 Ive just read a fantastic book of short stories.
Ahdaf Soueif.
VOCABULARY (someone / called / its / by)
2 Habits and preferences 2 Theres a really good reality TV show on at the
Complete the sentences with the correct word. moment.
have five children. (about / family / who / its / this)
Example: I never go to big rock concerts. I cant
stand crowds. 3 Have you heard of The House of the Spirits?
.
1 Im not very fit. I h ever do any exercise.
(well-known / quite / book / its / a)
2 I p watching films at home to going to the
4 You should buy this statistics book.
cinema.
exactly what to do.
3 I u to watch a lot of TV at night, but I never
(shows / it / basically / you)
have time now.
5 Have you seen Ghar Ki Baat Hai? Its a comedy and
4 Im not a big f of crime shows on TV. I dont
.
like violence.
(in / has / Shahrukh Khan / it / it)
5 I dont want to go to Kikas party. Id r have
/5
an early night.
/5

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Progress test 1 Media around the world 2

ACROSS CULTURES 7 which clauses

5 Changes
Complete the missing words in Nurias story.
Example: I had trouble understanding the accent at
first, but Im used to it now.
Match 26 with af to complete different reviewers
comments about The Ultimate Travel Experience.
1 The book includes lots of up-to-date information,
2 Each entry is written by local experts,

I moved to Leeds in England from Cadiz in Spain three 3 There are maps for all the big cities,

years ago. At first, I 1 it quite difficult. 4 It isnt available in bookshops,

I2 used to spending so much time indoors! 5 Each entry is accompanied by photographs,

I was cold and I missed my family and friends. But 6 It only cost me $35,

after about a year, I 3 to understand the a which are absolutely beautiful.

people better. I slowly 4
used to the lifestyle b which means the information is accurate.
and made lots of good friends. I 5
OK with it c which are really helpful.
now, though I still miss people at home and the sun. 1 d which is really useful.
/5 e which is great value for money.
f which means you have to order online.

EXPLORE WRITING /5

6 Writing a book review

TOTAL /40
for a website
Circle the correct option
to complete the sentences.
Example: This fabulous book is
different from
all the other travel
books Ive seen.
a) especially b) completely
1 Its beautiful, with _____ stunning photography.
a) completely b) absolutely
2 The information is well presented and _____ easy to
read.
a) really b) absolutely
3 The useful facts at the end of each section are _____
helpful.
a) completely b) especially
4 Unfortunately, some of the information about my city
is _____ wrong.
a) completely b) really
5 Some of the ideas for activities are _____ amazing.
a) absolutely b) especially
/5

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