Progress Test Unit 2

GRAMMAR C Rewrite the sentences using the word in bold so it has the
same meaning as the first sentence. Do not change the
A For each sentence (1–5), find the error and correct it. word in bold. An example (0) has been done for you.
If there is no error, put a tick (✓) next to the sentence. I’ve been married
An example (0) has been done for you. 0 I’m 60 and I got FOR
married when for thirty years.
0 I haven’t been to her house already. I was 30.
I haven’t been to her house yet. 1 I haven’t been to STILL I to
the capital yet. the capital.
1 Last week, we have visited my grandparents.
2 I completed a JUST I
a marathon.
marathon a few
2 I lived in this street all my life. days ago.
3  He’s just arrived. AGO He arrived .
4 I’ve lived here all SINCE I’ve lived here
3 They have never skied on holiday. born.
my life.
5 This isn’t the first ALREADY I to
4 He already took his exam. time I’ve been the museum.
to the museum.

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5 They’ve known each other since April.
D Underline the correct word(s) in italics in each sentence.
 /5 An example (0) has been done for you.
0 I have never noticed it yet / before.
B For each sentence (1–5), circle the option (a, b or c) that is
1 He’s read three books last week / so far.
not correct. An example (0) has been done for you.
2 I didn’t managed / manage to find a new car.
0 We didn’t see the concert, but we
3 They’ve known each other since / for years.
a could hear it.
4 He could open the windows, but he didn’t / wasn’t able to
b were able to hear it.
light the fire.
c can hear it.
5 Were you able / manage to get everything ready in time?
1 I can close the window, but I
6 We don’t know anything about it yet / already.
a don’t manage to lock it.
7 I saw / have seen the new president.
b can’t manage to lock it.
8 How many people have come / came to your last party?
c am not able to lock it.
9 They haven’t / have eaten yet.
2 I’m so sorry, but I
10 She is able to / manages to help you tomorrow.
a can’t come to your party.
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b am not able to come to your party.
c can come to your party.
3 He could speak French when he was a child, but he
a can’t now.
b doesn’t manage now.
c isn’t able to now.
4 She was busy, so we
a didn’t manage to speak to each other.
b weren’t manage to speak to each other.
c weren’t able to speak to each other.
5 Although he isn’t able to swim, he
a can be able to ride a bike.
b can ride a bike.
c can manage to ride a bike.

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Progress Test Unit 2
VOCABULARY
A M
 atch the sentence halves to form full sentences.
An example (0) has been done for you.
0 I don’t like the plan anymore, a a heart.
as I’ve lost
1 I think we should make b the next step.
2 I’d like to get married, so let’s take c set goals.
3 Everyone needs to work d his dreams
into reality.
4 A manager’s role is to e a decision.
5 His new job helped turn f towards a goal.
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B Match the verbs on the left with their meanings on the
right. An example (0) has been done for you.
0 to cause a a to make something happen
1 to come up with b when everyone is happy with
the suggestion
2 to agree on c to offer an idea
3 to deal with d to give a problem some thought
to find a solution
4 to analyse e to find a way of solving something
5 to suggest f to study something in detail
D Underline the correct word(s) in italics in each sentence.
An example (0) has been done for you.
0 We are working / turning towards our goal of owning
a home.
1 They have to come up with / analyse a solution before it’s
too late.
2 It’s aware / typical of the company to suggest this.
3 She shouldn’t take his comments to heart / dreams.
4 The restaurant isn’t suitable / typical for vegetarians.
5 I’m not focus / aware of any issues.
6 The boss won’t be able to deal / solve the problem on
his own.
7 When we analysed / suggested the results, we noticed
the errors.
8 Their financial situation caused / dealt with
many problems.
9 I can’t thank you enough / so much for everything
you’ve done.
10 I’m frightened / afraid it’s not going to be possible.
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Total:  / 50


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C For each sentence (1–5), find the error and correct it.
If there is no error, put a tick (✓) next to the sentence.
An example (0) has been done for you.
0 This weather is typical of winter.
This weather is typical for winter.
1 He is very proud for his work.

2 We weren’t aware for this issue.

3 I’m looking for work.

4 He is suitable of this job.

5 We need to prepare for the meeting.

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