The 19th of November, 2020

Name: Valeanu Darius

Progress test 1 - FCE

1 Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb in 3 Correct one mistake with a verb tense in each
the correct form: clear up, do up, wear out, go of these sentences. One sentence is correct.
on
2
0 I need somebody to . pick up 0 My brother has been buying a new car recently.
a few things from the
supermarket for me. . has bought
1 That play went on for ages. I thought it was 1 Her project is late because she makes so many
never going to end! changes to it. Has made
2 I have to clear up the house after that party 2 It’s by far my favourite film. I’ve been seeing it more
of yours. Please be more tidy in future. than 20 times now. I’ve seen
3 Now we have a bit more money, we can 3 Since I started work here, we have not bought any new
do up the spare bedroom and make it computer equipment. I’ve started
usable. 4 I want a break from the computer. I’ve used it all
4 I want to sit down and have a cup of tea. Doing the morning. I’ve been using
gardening has worn me up . 5 … and in breaking news, the government has
been announcing tax cuts for low-paid workers.
2 Complete each sentence with the correct form of
a word in the box. Has announced
6 The publishing industry is having problems since
concerned critical enthusiastic mature organised ebooks arrived, but the situation is improving.
patient polite reasonable reliable responsible
sensitive
7 How’s the holiday so far? Did you have a good time?
are you having
0 The bus will be here soon, so don’t be . impatient .
8 Sara, a package has been arriving for you at home.
1 The report was highly criticized of the She never cares if she upsets someone.
managers of the company.
2 She was concerned that she would not be able Has arrived
to find the address, but she needn’t have worried.
3 The crowd gave the band an enthusiastic 10 That car of yours is always breaking down. It’s completely
welcome to the stage. . You should buy a new one.I know
4 In my country, as in many others, it is considered you’ve been waiting for ages for it.
impolite not to say ‘please’ and
‘thank you’.
5 Marc is very mature for his age. He behaves
more like an adult a lot of the time.
6 I can’t believe how unorganised the conference
was.
Nobody knew where to go or what to do.
7 My watch broke and they offered to replace it even
though it was five years old, which I thought was very
reasonable of them.
8 It was really irresponsible to leave the cooker
on while you went out. There might have been a
fire.
9 I find Caroline can be a bit insensitive sometimes.
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Progress test 1

4 Complete each sentence with the correct form 6 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of
of make or do. the word which best fits each gap. Use only one
1 So I said to my son, ‘If you’re bored watching TV, word in each gap. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
why don’t you do some exercise? That would
a nice change. You could do some My writing day
of the housework, like make the beds or
do the cleaning.’ Suddenly he was very keen to
A young writer describes his daily routine
his
homework!
Most writers have (0) their own rules about how they
2 Can I make an appointment with the
College
Principal? I’d like to do a different course work, and I’m no different. My alarm goes (1) off
next year and I need to make a decision at 5.00 am, I shower to wake myself up before heading
about which one as soon as possible.
3 If you want to do well in a job interview, it’s to the office five minutes away. On my way, I buy a
crucial to make a good first impression. cup
4 A: Are you making much progress with
of coffee and I’m normally ready to begin writing at
selling your house?
B: Nobody’s even made any arrangements to 5.30. (2) Later than write for a fixed amount
view it yet. I don’t think the agents are making of time, I aim to produce a page of writing every day. It
much
of an effort with it. Every time I call, they made might take 20
another excuse. minutes, but frequently it’s much longer before I finally get
5 I’m really sorry, but I can’t do the shopping
(3) on with my proper job. I’m a lawyer, (4)
today. I’ve got too much work to do . Could
you and
do me a huge favour and do it for to be honest, I’ve never really enjoyed it. I see it (5) like
me? Thanks!
6 I made a big mistake when I agreed to do a step in the right direction because (6) it is so
business with friends. Never again! much wasted time around the office that I get
opportunities to write I wouldn’t normally have. My job also
5 Complete this interview by writing the verbs
in brackets in the correct form. gives me the discipline necessary (7) in writing,
Interviewer: So Jessica, here you are in New Zealand so I should be grateful to it for that (8) at least.
– a long way from home. (0) How long
have you been (be) here?
Jessica: Three weeks.
Interviewer: How long (1) have you
been travelling
(travel)?
Jessica: Six months. I’m having the time of my life!
Interviewer: And what (2) was (be) your
best experience since you left home?
Jessica: I think it’s what I’m doing now. I’m learning
to skydive.
Interviewer: Really? (3) Have you always liked
(always like) doing dangerous things?
Jessica: Yes, I guess since I was a small child I
(4) have always wanted (always
want) to push myself, and this is a great
opportunity.
Interviewer: Any bad experiences since you left home?
Jessica: People warned me about crime and
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illness but I (5) was (be) lucky so

far – nothing bad (6) has happened
(happen) to me, and I hope it won’t in the
next six months.

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