Progress test 9 – How it’s done 1

Progress test 9 – How it’s done 1

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1   Verbs with adverbs and prepositions 1 3   Organising a description
Circle the correct words. Then write 1, 2 or 3 to Replace the underlined words with words from the
show which pattern the verb follows. box.

1 verb / object / preposition / object begin  it  explain  once  earlier  after
2 verb / preposition / object
3 verb / object / adverb Example: First of all, you need to boil the potatoes.
To begin with, you need to boil the potatoes.
Example: The operator pours ink into / from / up the
printing press. Pattern 1 1 What happens next is, you fry the onions and garlic.
that, you fry the onions and garlic.
1 They emerged from / to / out the building the next
2 I’ll come back to that later.
day. Pattern
I’ll that in a minute.
2 I’ve put some paper into / to / up the printer.
3 You remember I told you about how to choose a
Pattern
good olive oil?
3 Don’t forget to pick the sandwiches through / up /
I mentioned how to choose a good
over later. Pattern
olive oil.
4 The products move from / into / along a conveyor
4 And that’s the whole process. All you need to know.
belt. Pattern
And that’s  . All you need to know.
5 You should always cut the top down / off / over first.
5 When you’ve done that, you need to drain the
Pattern
vegetables.
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that’s done, you need to drain the
2   Verbs with adverbs and prepositions 2 vegetables.

Rewrite the sentences, adding the preposition in /5

brackets in the correct place.
4   Describing responsibilities
Example: All the lights are on. Please turn them. (off)
All the lights are on. Please turn them off. Complete the sentences with the missing word.
Example: I’ve recently taken on the role of secretary for
1 I can’t collect the kids today, so could you pick them
our local Greenpeace group.
after school? (up)
1 I enjoy being charge of fundraising for

2 I’ll never get all this work before the end of the day. our charity events.

(through) 2 It’s to the group’s treasurer to keep the

accounts in order.

3 Can you put your thoughts writing? (in) 3 I can’t be responsible everyone’s

behaviour.

4 The police are looking the crime as we speak. (into) 4 At the end of the day, we’re accountable

the shareholders.

5 Try not to make such a mess when you pour the milk 5 Our boss reports the board of

the saucepan! (into) directors.

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Progress test 9 – How it’s done 2

5   Describing roles 1 Hans worked his way the corporate

ladder and is now CEO.
Complete the missing words in this text.
2 It’s gradually getting warmer. Spring is definitely
Sasha has many roles. To make money, she works 0as the way.
a freelance writer. She also 1d to many 3 Could you move your suitcase please? It’s
charities and has recently taken on the 2r of the way.
secretary for a local walking group, where she plays an 4 You always go your way to
active 3p in organising fundraising walks. make me feel at home and I really do appreciate it.
She is also a keen 4s of Chelsea Football 5 You can call or email, but way, you’ll
Club and is an enthusiastic 5m of the have to do something soon.
Supporters’ Club, following the team all over the country.
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6   Organising a talk EXPLORE SPEAKING

Complete the text with the phrases in the box.
So, that’s it as far as  So, we’ve talked about
I’d like to say something about  Let’s begin with
Let’s move on  I’ll be looking at
Good morning and welcome to this seminar on
balanced living. 0I’ll be looking at three main areas:
food, exercise and positive attitude. 1
food. Nutrition is immensely important in helping us to
live a balanced life and I’d like you to take some time
to write down what you eat in a typical day. … While
you’re doing that, 2
exercise. I know it’s hard to find time during our busy
lives, but just 20 minutes a day can reduce the risk
of so many diseases … 3 exercise is
4 making any sense?
concerned. to positive attitude,
which is perhaps the most important part of my talk
today. … 5 these
factors in some detail and now it’s just up to you to
use what you’ve learned today. Thank you for
coming along.
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KEYWORD way
7   way = route
Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.
Example: I don’t really want to go there. It’s completely
out of the way.
8   Checking that people understand; adding more
details; asking people to clarify or repeat things
Circle the correct phrase.
Mum Can you help me make a cake for Dad’s birthday?
Brad 0What I mean is make a cake. /
When you say make a cake …
Mum I mean we’re going to bake one together.
Brad So, what do you want me to do?
Mum Put the sugar and eggs into a bowl and beat
them. 1Can you run that past me again? / Is that
clear?
Brad Not really. When you say beat them, 2do you
mean / do you see you want me to use a fork?
Mum A wooden spoon would be better. When you’ve
done that, can you add the flour and dried
fruits?
Brad What? 3Can you run that past me again? / Am I
Mum 4What I mean is / Sorry, did you say you need to
beat the eggs and sugar until they look creamy
and then put in some flour and dried fruit. 5Am
I making any sense? / Can you go over that
again?
Brad OK, now I’ve got it!
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