Progress Test

U N I T 8 Grammar
1 Complete the conversations. Use the correct Passive form of the verbs in brackets. Score
1 A your new office in 2011? (build)
B Yes, but it until 2012. (not open)
2 A the clothes yet? (design)
B Yes, and they next month. (make)
3 A The new security system today, I believe. (install)
B No, it’s already done. It on Monday. (finish)
4 A Our office windows twice a year. (clean)
B Really? I think they only once last year. (wash)
5 A When the car ? (repair)
B I don’t know. It by the garage later today. (check)
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2 Complete the conversations. Put the words in the correct order.

1 A Tokyo signed has contract who been by the
?  /2
B but CEO still signed not the it I’m hasn’t by been sure
.  /2
2 A broken is done the anything printer being about
?  /2
B it’s technician a now fixed by being
.  /2
3 A week walls will painted the be next
?  /2
A won’t November done no be they until
.  /2
4 A books were where sent yesterday the extra
?  /2
B back I warehouse sent the they think to were
.  /2
5 A later breakfast a time Sundays is on at served
?  /2
B nine served it o’clock until isn’t yes
.  /2
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Total 0  /30

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Progress Test U N I T 8 Vocabulary
1 Complete the conversations. Write the missing letters. Score
1 A I hear that the d 1
of the new aircraft
engine is giving us problems.
B Yes. Two teams are involved in d 2
it, and they
don’t always agree.
A Do you know when p 3
is likely to begin?
B No, but we’re already getting the m 4
together.
2 A The new model has been a 5
now, and it looks
very good.
B Is it ready to be d 6
yet?
A No, not yet. We still have some more t 7
to do.
3 A Why don’t the r 8
outlets like our new toy?
B They like the p 9
but they don’t like
the p 10
.
They don’t think it’s strong enough.
A OK. Let’s redesign the boxes then.
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2 Complete the conversations with these words.

advert  advertise  assemble  demonstration  distribution
extract  process  produce  replacement  transport
1 A Can you explain the for making petrol?
B First you must crude oil from underground.
2 A Do you your furniture on television?
B No, it’s too expensive. We usually just put an in magazines.
3 A If there’s a problem with this phone, we’ll give you a .
B And can you give me a of how to use it?
4 A Do you everything in the same place?
B No, several factories this machine.
5 A What’s your method of to overseas outlets?
B We our goods by sea. Air is too expensive.
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Total 0  /20

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Progress Test U N I T 8 Work skills
1 Complete the conversations. Choose the correct words (a, b, or c). Score
1 A What do you do in order to your time effectively?
a run b have c manage
B I write out a list every morning.
a  ‘to make’ b  ‘to do’ c  ‘to work’
2 A Do you have any method of your daily tasks?
a accepting b prioritizing c operating
B My system is to write colour- notes of things I must do.
a coded b listed c timed
3 A I’m sorry, but my is just too much for one person.
a management b labour c workload
B I know it’s a lot, but you can some of it to others on your team.
a allow b arrange c delegate
4 A I can’t get through all this when people keep interrupting me.
a paperwork b email c photocopy
B Why don’t you put a ‘do not ’ sign on your door?
a come b disturb c attend
5 A How do you remember your for different jobs?
a deadlines b endings c closings
B I set on my mobile phone calendar to remind me.
a alerts b accounts c audits
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Progress Test U N I T 8 Functions
1 Complete the conversations with these words. Score
by  clarify  clear  everything  follow  go  how  make  me (x2)
mean (x2)  see (x2)  sense  through  what  with (x2)  you
1 A So, is now?  /2
B Can you just I need to do first?  /2
2 A Do you the machine works?  /2
B Yes, it’s complicated but I’m .  /2
3 A Are you still confused, or do you now?  /2
B No, I’m afraid it still doesn’t .  /2
4 A Can you explain what you team-building events?  /2
B All right, I’ll it once more.  /2
5 A Are you , or shall I explain that again?  /2
B No, it’s OK. I what you .  /2
Total 0  /20

UNIT 8 TEST:  Grammar 0  /30 Vocabulary 0  /20  Work skills 0  /10 Functions 0  /20  Total 0  /80

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