Progress Test Unit 4 Test A

Progress Test 4A
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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (to express
present or future probability).

1 Do you suppose they ___________________ for us at this hour? (still, wait)

2 I can see he'll ___________________ this lecture for a long time yet. (give)
3 It's not out of the question Aubrey ___________________ a Grammy this year. (award)
4 They can't ___________________ home yet as there are no lights on in the house. (arrive)
5 Could they ___________________ their party the same day as ours? It would be a pity. (have)
6 If you leave now you __________________ to the airport in time to catch your plane. (easily,
make it)
7 We ___________________ an agreement by this evening. (reach)
8 I suspect she ___________________ jeans to the theatre, as usual. (wear)
9 According to the instructions we definitely _________________ right at the next junction. (turn)
10 There's a good chance Daniel's team ___________________ the league this season. (win)

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2 Complete the sentences with the correct future forms of the verbs in brackets.
1 The record's very successful – a million copies ___________________ before long. (sell)
2 Our e-shop ___________________ your order the moment the last items arrive. (send)
3 I ___________________ the antibiotics for ten days tomorrow, that's enough. (take)
4 ___________________ this film when the match starts on channel 5? (you, watch)
5 Lena can pick the children up at four o'clock when she ___________________ work. (finish)
6 I daresay Sebastian ___________________ a job by the end of the summer. (find)
7 Before long you ___________________ the same boy for over a year. (date)
8 Parliament ___________________ a vote on this question at the end of the week. (take)
9 I am getting some new trainers for my birthday. All my friends ______________ me. (envy)
10 I imagine all of us ___________________ eight weeks' paid holiday a year by 2030! (enjoy)

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Vocabulary
3 Complete the text with the correct words on the topic of politics. Use the words below.
Candidate coalition constituency general election hung parliament majority
political party support vote vote

If you are over 18 and on the Electoral Register, a polling card will be sent to your home before the
date of the 1 ________ _________. Your polling card will tell you where you can 2 _________ . Once
at the polling station, you will receive a ballot paper with a list of 3 ________ representing your
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____________, together with an indication of their 5 ________ _________. You then cast your vote,
marking the party you 6 ____________ on the ballot paper, and when the voting is complete, all votes
will be counted and the party with the 7 ____________ of votes may form a government. When none of
the parties gets enough 8 ____________ in the election to gain an outright majority, a 9 _________
_________ occurs and the parties have to form a 10 ___________.

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4 Complete the sentences with appropriate words to form compound nouns.

1 Local police forces are strengthening security in preparation for possible civil ____________
during the elections.
2 The country is currently unstable, with several paramilitay ____________ carrying out violent
attacks. Travellers are being warned to stay away.
3 It is hoped that the guerillas will give up their armed ____________ and negotiate with the
goverment through diplomacy rather than violence.
4 The Israeli peace ____________ was announced on 6th of April 2011 and signed by many
leading politicitans.
5 In the1960s, civil ____________ activists in the United States used non-violent protests to end
the separation of different racial groups.

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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below.
Capitalist extreme liberal patriot religion
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______________ and 2 ______________ are products of roughly the same period of history: the
late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Someone who feels a strong support for his or her country ís 3 ______________.

She was a frequent church-goer and was considered very 4______________.

A so-far unknown group of 5 ______________ claimed responsibility for the bombing.

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Use of English
6 Complete the sentences with the missing words. Use modal verbs or form compound nouns
or adjectives.
1 I’m sure that Jenny ____ be interested in politics. All her family are politicians, and her
grandfather was a famous left-____ prime minister.
2 I have no doubt that, by the end of the month, the revolutionary forces ____ have won the armed
____ and taken control of the capital.
3 A majority of the general ____ support the Liberal Party. They are ahead in the opinion polls and
I’m sure they ____ win the next election.
4 Penny ____ be taking part in the demonstration for civil _____. She is ill and has to stay in bed.
5 I’m not sure but I think that the police _____ have arrested two members of a paramilitary ____
who were planning to set off bombs in the city centre.

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Listening
7  You are going to hear four people describing who they work for. Match the speakers A-D
to statements 1-4. Use one of the speakers more than once.
1 Who is interested in working to improve human rights worldwide? ___ and ___
2 Who strongly believes in tolerance and open-mindedness? ___
3 Who works on raising the standards of medical care in needy communities? ___
4 Whose organisation involves politicians in their campaigns if they are able to help resolve
problems? ___

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Reading
8 Read the website on how young people can join a political party. Match the headings with
the paragraphs. There is one extra heading you won't need.
Joining a political party
Do you fancy getting involved in policy-making processes in the UK? If so, why not join a political party?
Here a few easy steps to becoming a party member.
1 ___
It is up to you to decide which political party to join. This, of course, depends on your beliefs about how the
country should be governed and whether your political preferences are more socialist, liberal or capitalist.
There are a number of political parties to choose from. If you wish to go for one of the mainstream
parliamentary parties, then choose either Labour, the Conservatives or the Liberal Democrats.
2. ___
When selecting a party to join, bear in mind that the media are often biased and may publish information about
a party or organisation based on their own views and political agenda. The best way to gain an understanding
of what each party stands for is to browse through their website, where you can find an overview of their
political views.
3 ___
In the run-up to elections you will also receive leaflets through your letterbox and see posters and
advertisements. Each political party produces a manifesto – a document outlining what they plan to do in
government if they are elected. The manifesto will include their views on economic affairs, environmental
issues, immigration, and also ethical issues such as freedom of speech or human rights.
4 ___
Reduced membership fees for young members are offered by some parties. For example, when you join the
Labour party your membership fee will be just £10 a year if you're under 25. The Conservatives offer £14 a
year membership for those under 22, and the Liberal Democrats only charge £15 if you are under 26 and in
full-time education. In some cases, public donations are used to help pay these cheaper membership fees.
5 ___
When you join, you will have access to a wide range of opportunities to take part. A Youth Officer will help
represent your political views and you will be able to attend party conferences and committees. These events
are great opportunities to get involved in the decision-making process. Active members also go out onto the
streets and deliver leaflets, talk to members of the general public about the party's policies, talk to their local
MPs about important issues, and raise funds for projects in their neighbourhood.

A Keep your student card handy – you might make a saving.

B Go direct: don't let journalists influence your decision.
C Establish what you political orientation is.
D Volunteer your time and effort, and enjoy helping your party to be successful.
E Help design the party's website prior to the general elections.
F Familiarise yourself fully with the party's core beliefs.

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Writing
9 Write a letter of protest (200-250 words) to local MP John Hornby. Include the following
points:
 State that you object to the closure of your local sports centre.
 Give two objections, with reasons.
 Explain how you and your school use this facility.
 Say what action you would like your local MP to take.

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