Name: ___________________________________________ Progress test - Test number 17

GRAMMAR
I. Complete the text with the correct form of going to.
Dear Tamsin,
How are you? (you/ come) 1___________ to my brother Brad's party on Sunday? (We/ have)
2__________ a great time! (Brad/ play) 3_______________ the guitar, so we can sing as well. (There/ be)
4__________ a competition for the best costume, so use your imagination! The only problem is that
(we/ not stay) 5__________ very late, because Brad has an exam in the morning. Anyway, I hope you
can come. (Mum and I/ send) 6__________ the invitations now!
Bye,
Sara. Mark: ___ /6
II. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of will.
A. So what (you / do) 1__________________ when you finish school?
B. I'm not sure. First of all, (I / have) 2______________ a good holiday after all those exams! (It /
not be) 3__________ a very long holiday, because I don't have much money, but I need a rest.
After that, (I / start) 4___________ looking for a job.
A. (you / stay) 5_________________ here or go to another town?
B. (I / not stay) 6________________ here! There's no work in this town! Mark: ___ /6
III. Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
1. do / are / to / going / you / what _______________________________?
2. she / time / will / what / arrive _______________________________?
3. where / live to / going / he / is _______________________________?
4. will / train / you / by / travel _______________________________?
5. they / anything / to / are / buy / going _______________________________?
6. will / year / do / you / what / next _______________________________?
7. are / with / work / to / you / who / going _______________________________?
8. your / think / parents / will / what _______________________________? Mark: ___ /8
VOCABULARY
IV. Complete the sentences with the correct job.
1. A m__________ works in a garage. 5. A j__________ works in a newspaper office.
2. A s__________ works in the army. 6. A m__________ works in a concert hall.
3. An a__________ draws plans for buildings. 7. A b__________ usually works outside and makes
4. A w__________ works in a restaurant. new buildings.
Mark: __ /7
V. Complete sentences with the words below.
earn experience gap lessons team training voluntary
1. I'm planning to do ___________ work for old people at Christmas.
2. Andrea wants to do a / an ___________ course in nursing after she leaves school.
3. They need to get some work ___________, so they are helping at their father's garage.
4. I'll learn lots of useful skills in this job, but I won't ___________ much money.
5. Helen is taking computer programming ___________ at the local college.
6. Molly's going to lead a / an ___________ of volunteers in the city!
7. Is Mike going to take a / an ___________ year after school? Mark: ___ /7
VI. Complete the dialogue.
A: Hello. Hotel Sweden. How can I help you?
B: I'd like to 1________ to Mrs Jones, please.
A: I'm 2__________ Mrs Jones isn't here at the 3_________. Can I 4_________ a message?
B: Yes, please. Could you ask her to call me 5_________?
A: And your 6__________ is?
B: Brendan Nunan. Mark: __ /6
USE OF ENGLISH
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The lights arent working on the first floor. OK, I _________ (CALL) an _________ (ELECTRIC) and ask
them to fix the problem.
2. I want to be a human rights _________ (LAW), so I _________ (STUDY) for a law degree at university.
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3. I want to be an _________ (ACT) after I leave school, because Id love to work in the theatre and be
in films, but my parents say that I _________ (FIND) a job very easily.
4. If you want to be an _________ (ART) you dont need any special _________ (QUALIFY), but you
usually need a lot of skill and talent.
5. I come from a farming family, but I dont want to be a _________ (FARM). However, Im very
interested in the environment, so Id like to do a job related to _________ (CONSERVE). Mark: ___ /10
LISTENING
VIII. Listen to three telephone conversations. Choose the correct answer.
Dialogue 1
1. The caller's name is ___________.
A. T. J. Marshall B. Nigel Bryson C. Mrs Lincoln
2. Mrs Lincoln ___________ Nigel's phone number.
A. knows B. can't remember C. asks for
Dialogue 2
3. Amanda Slade's phone number is___________.
A. 04662 857 631 B. 04462 871 316 C. 04662 875 361
Dialogue 3
4. Ben Hathaway ___________.
A. will be in a meeting all day B. will not be back today C. will be back before 1.30
5. Joe Harper wants _____________.
A. Hathaway's mobile phone number B. Hathaway to call him back C. to call Hathaway at 1.30
Mark: ___ / 5
READING
IX. Read the texts. A. PART-TIME HOTEL RECEPTIONIST
We are a large four-star hotel in the city centre. We are looking for a young person (age 16
20) to work part-time in reception, eight hours a day from Friday until Monday. Experience is not
necessary because you will work with professional receptionists. Some computer skills are
necessary for emails and Internet searches, but you will also learn how to use the hotel's own
software. The most important thing is foreign languages. You should speak two European
languages, and another language (e.g. Chinese, Russian or Arabic) will be an advantage. Hotel
workers have special prices for the use of the gymnasium and swimming pool. Please apply in
writing before 5th April.
B. WATER SPORTS INSTRUCTOR
We are looking for an instructor for all activities in our new swimming pools. This is a full-
time job, five days a week (Monday to Friday), plus two weekends per month. You should have a
sports-related degree, preferably including first aid, and at least one year's experience. If your
ambition is a career in this kind of work, this is a good place to start, with the chance to work at one
of 30 clubs in cities across Europe! If you work with us, you also get free use of the swimming pools
on weekends when you are not working. You can work with experienced people, so you can learn a
lot of useful new skills. Closing date for applications is 15th April.
Match the sentences 15 with the correct text (A or B).
1. You sometimes have to work on Saturday and Sunday. ___
2. You don't need to have any work experience before you start. ___
3. You must have the right training before you can apply. ___
4. You can travel to different countries with this job ___
5. You have to pay to use the swimming pool. ___ Mark: ___ / 5
WRITING
X. Write an application letter (90120 words) applying for a part-time job in a department
store. Include the following paragraphs:
The name of the job and where you saw the advertisement.
Any work experience you already have.
Why you want the job and how you could help the company.
When you are available and what documents you are sending with the letter.
Mark: ___ /10
Total: ___ /70
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