Progress test 7 – Inspiration 1

Progress test 7 – Inspiration 1

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1   Describing scenes – present and past participle 3   Problems and solutions
clauses 1 Circle the correct word, a, b or c.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of a Example: I really need to concentrate this project
verb from the box. now.
a) on   b) over   c) in
leave  be  look  want  dream  cook
1 If you read further, you’ll find the answer your
Example: We saw Luis leaving the room with a guilty
questions.
look on his face.
a) on   b) to   c) of
1 The dinner by your sister was 2 I’m counting on you to figure a solution.
absolutely delicious. a) out   b) down   c) off
2 There’s someone on the phone to 3 I’m sure you’ll work what to do in time.
speak to you. a) for   b) with   c) out
3 We left Jack really upset. I wonder 4 There’s no point putting the decision as the
what’s wrong? problem won’t go away.
4 That’s just a ridiculous idea up by a) down   b) off   c) on
someone with more money than sense. 5 Let’s sit down and sort this mess once and for all.
5 I don’t remember Rome so expensive. a) out   b) on   c) down
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2   Describing scenes – present and past participle 4   Problem-solving experiences

clauses 2
Circle the correct form of the verb.
Example: There was someone singing / sung outside
my window when I woke up this morning.
1 There were beautiful patterns making / made by the
sun shining on the water.
2 We passed fields of delicate pale-pink roses
growing / grown for their scent. The smell was just
incredible.
3 There’s a huge river winding / wound its way through
the valley.
4 We could see herds of elephants walking / walked
slowly in the distance.
5 Did you notice all the boats tying / tied together on
the beach?
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Put the words and phrases in brackets in order to
complete the sentences.
Example: (that / problem / biggest / the / was)
The biggest problem was that I didn’t have
anyone to help me.
1 (really / it / difficult / found / I)
to focus and motivate myself.
2 (it / us / a / because / with / presented / problem)
there was no one with the experience to help.
3 (was / do / what / decided / to / we)
contact all the local businesses.
4 (problem / way / was / solving / my / of / this)
to spend some time walking in the countryside.
5 (what / was / learned / I / really)
to trust other people to do what they were told.
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Progress test 7 – Inspiration 2

5   Inspiration 7   Multi-word verbs with come

Complete the sentences with the correct form of a Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.
verb from the box.
Example: My favourite magazine comes down / in / out
once a month.
come  inspire  get  get  realise  give
1 I can’t make this afternoon’s meeting because
Example: I got the idea for my last novel from a vivid
something has come up / to / across at home.
dream I’d had.
2 I don’t really like him much – he comes down with /
1 you ever by to / across as very arrogant.
any of your dreams? I know I have. 3 Why don’t you come round / across as / into for
2 Just a minute! You just me a dinner this evening?
great idea for a song. 4 Could you come across as / up with / down with
3 Last night the idea for a painting to me in some better ideas for the title, please?
a dream. 5 How could the bill come into / to / up $100? We only
4 I a lot of my inspiration from walking in the had two starters and some water.
woods.
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5 When I was a child, I that I could use
my dreams to help me write.
EXPLORE SPEAKING
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8   Speaking tactfully in different situations

KEYWORD come Look at purposes a–c. Write the correct purpose

letter next to each sentence.
6   Expressions with come
a Maybe it’s none of my business, but …
Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.
b It’s a difficult situation.
Example: It’s come as a great relief to know you
c I’d prefer not to answer that.
haven’t been made redundant.
Example: If you don’t mind me asking, are you feeling
1 This extra money will come handy, won’t
OK, as you look very pale? a
it?
2 We need to come a decision as soon as 1 Actually, it’s a bit delicate and I’d prefer it if you
possible. didn’t mention this to anyone.
3 The renovations are coming nicely and the 2 I don’t mean to pry, but are your neighbours having
living room will soon be ready. money troubles at the moment?
4 Your news has certainly come a surprise. 3 To be honest, I can’t really talk about it right now,
5 As they say, ‘all good things must come but as soon as everything has been sorted out,
an end’. I’ll tell you.

/5 4 Well, it’s kind of complicated at the moment

because Tim and Brian aren’t talking to one another,
so I can’t really say anything either.
5 In answer to your question, I’d rather not say. Can
you please now leave us alone?
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