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NAME

CLASS
Progress Test  Files 1–5 ENGLISH FILE
Upper-intermediate
Answer Key   A

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR 4 1 aisle
2 overwhelmed
1 1 were 3 sore
2 haven’t read 4 thick
3 do 5 customs
4 ’ve been having 6 allergic
5 ’ll have finished 7 bleeding
6 knows 8 heatwave
7 wasn’t wearing 9 flight
8 spoke / could speak 10 pressure
9 would have passed
10 was talking
5 1 sandals
11 ’ve done
2 drizzling
12 have you been sitting
3 nervous
13 ’d been climbing
4 choking
14 Have you asked
5 reclaim
15 ’ll be having
6 trendy
16 ’d left
7 disappointed
8 at the moment
2 1 I’m not sure where I’ve left my laptop. 9 matches
2 I bought a lovely little brown Italian bag yesterday. 10 tie
3 We hardly ever have time for a big breakfast.
4 I bet you wish you hadn’t come to this lecture.
6 1 basically
5 The sooner we set off, the quicker we’ll get there.
2 delighted
6 I’ll call you as soon as I arrive.
3 blister
7 Who are you buying that big red hat for?
4 undress
8 I went to the police station to report that someone
5 boiling
had stolen my car.
6 hooded
9 It was such hot weather we decided to have a
7 relieved
barbecue.
8 loose
10 The woman wasn’t badly injured in the accident.
9 pulse
11 We’d been driving for hours before we realized we
10 turbulence
were lost.
12 Do you have any idea where the bus station is?
7 1 luggage
2 Ideally
3 1 have had 3 specially
2 weren’t
4 hard
3 Did
5 still
4 The rich
6 time
5 little
7 up
6 always late
8 at
7 gets
9 dress up
8 The English
10 advantage
9 tell
10 does
11 will
12 a good

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NAME CLASS
Progress Test  Files 1–5 ENGLISH FILE
Upper-intermediate
Answer Key   A

PRONUNCIATION WRITING
8 1 drought Student’s own answers.
2 caught Task completion: The task is fully completed and the
3 crew answer easy to understand. (4 marks)
4 hijack Grammar: The student uses appropriate structures
5 homesick to achieve the task. Minor errors do not obscure the
6 especially meaning. (3 marks)
7 freezing Vocabulary: The student uses a sufficient range of
8 nylon words and phrases to communicate the message clearly.
9 calm (3 marks)
10 relieved

9 1 poi|son|ing Listening and Speaking


2 tem|pera|ture LISTENING
3 lone|li|ness
1 1 G
4 fa|shio|na|ble
2 F
5 a|li|e|na|tion 3 A
6 e|spe|cia|lly 4 B
7 change|a|ble 5 H
8 de|vas|ta|ted
9 sun|burn 2 1 intermediate
10 a|cco|mmo|da|tion 2 comfortable with
3 she’d rather not take a dance class
4 people
5 send Emma information about the class
Reading and Writing
READING
SPEAKING
1 1 D
2 A Interactive communication and oral production:
3 B The student communicates effectively with his / her
4 C partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
5 C where necessary initiating conversation, and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
2 1 caught out task successfully. (5 marks)
2 fall to pieces Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
3 valuable a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
4 escape route communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
5 artefacts impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The student’s intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)

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NAME CLASS
Progress Test  Files 1–5 ENGLISH FILE
Upper-intermediate
Answer Key   B

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR 4 1 relieved
2 cabin
1 1 The rich 3 loose
2 does 4 pulse
3 tell 5 basically
4 weren’t 6 delighted
5 little 7 undress
6 have had 8 boiling
7 will 9 hooded
8 gets 10 blister
9 Did
10 always late
5 1 still
11 a good
2 time
12 The English
3 up
4 specially
2 1 wouldn’t have passed 5 advantage
2 ’ll be having 6 at
3 ’ll have finished 7 dress up
4 were 8 luggage
5 wasn’t wearing 9 Ideally
6 have you been sitting 10 hard
7 haven’t read
8 Have you asked
6 1 matches
9 ’ve been having
2 reclaim
10 ’d left
3 at the moment
11 do
4 disappointed
12 spoke / could speak
5 tie
13 was talking
6 choking
14 ’ve done
7 drizzling
15 knows
8 sandals
16 ’d been climbing
9 trendy
10 nervous
3 1 Who are you buying that big red hat for?
2 I went to the police station to report that someone
7 1 bleeding
had stolen my car.
2 pressure
3 Ela is wearing a nice new striped dress today.
3 heatwave
4 I’m not sure where I’ve left my laptop.
4 flight
5 The woman wasn’t badly injured in the accident.
5 aisle
6 I bought a lovely little brown Italian bag yesterday.
6 overwhelmed
7 We’d been driving for hours before we realized we
7 fog
were lost.
8 customs
8 Do you have any idea what time the next bus will
9 allergic
come?
10 sore
9 I bet you wish you hadn’t come to this party.
10 I will call you as soon as I arrive.
11 The sooner we start, the earlier we’ll finish.
12 We hardly ever have time for a big breakfast.

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NAME CLASS
Progress Test  Files 1–5 ENGLISH FILE
Upper-intermediate
Answer Key   B

PRONUNCIATION WRITING
8 1 a|li|e|na|tion Student’s own answers.
2 e|spe|cia|lly Task completion: The task is fully completed and the
answer is easy to understand. (4 marks)
3 change|a|ble
Grammar: The student uses appropriate structures
4 lone|li|ness
to achieve the task. Minor errors do not obscure the
5 a|cco|mmo|da|tion meaning. (3 marks)
6 de|vas|ta|ted Vocabulary: The student uses a sufficient range of
7 sun|burn words and phrases to communicate the message clearly.
8 poi|son|ing (3 marks)
9 tem|pera|ture
10 fa|shio|na|ble
Listening and Speaking
9 1 freezing LISTENING
2 relieved
3 calm
1 1 G
2 F
4 crew
3 A
5 homesick
4 B
6 caught
5 H
7 hijack
8 drought
9 especially 2 1 doesn’t know anything about
10 nylon 2 do more desserts
3 challenging
4 objects
5 meet just before the course starts
Reading and Writing
READING
SPEAKING
1 1 D
2 D Interactive communication and oral production:
3 C The student communicates effectively with his / her
4 B partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
5 C where necessary initiating conversation and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
2 1 break down task successfully. (5 marks)
2 making a comeback Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
3 clay a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
4 valuable communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
5 extraordinary impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The student’s intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)

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Common questions

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Phonetic understanding is pivotal in improving pronunciation skills as it provides insights into how sounds are produced and articulated. This knowledge aids learners in more accurate reproduction of sounds, leading to clearer and more understandable speech .

Intonation and stress in pronunciation are critical for making a message clear and comprehensible. Effective use of intonation helps convey the correct message, while appropriate stress on syllables ensures the clarity of individual words .

The document emphasizes using a range of grammatical structures for effective spoken communication, including the use of complex sentences and appropriate verb tenses. It also highlights the importance of correct subject-verb agreement and word order to avoid communication barriers .

The document recommends using appropriate tenses to match the intended meaning in complex sentence structures. It is crucial to maintain consistency and ensure that the tense reflects the proper time frame of actions or states discussed .

Error tolerance is important in the learning process as it allows students to experiment with language use without fear of negative consequences. The document suggests that minor errors, if they do not impede communication, are acceptable and can be part of the learning curve .

Pronunciation exercises are effective in language learning as they enhance clarity of speech and understanding. By practicing articulation, stress, and intonation, learners can significantly improve their communicative competence, making exchanges more intelligible and efficient .

Insufficient time for language practice can hinder proficiency development by limiting exposure to varied contexts and reducing opportunities for reinforcement. The document highlights the importance of regular practice to build fluency and accuracy in language use .

Listening skills are crucial for language proficiency as they facilitate comprehension and provide contextual understanding, necessary for effective interaction. The document underscores that effective listening aids in understanding different accents and dialects, thereby improving communicative competence .

A sufficient range of vocabulary helps in conveying messages clearly and avoiding repetition, thus enhancing writing clarity. The document notes that having a broad vocabulary enables precise expression of ideas and improves overall communication quality .

The document suggests employing strategies like asking and answering questions, initiating conversations, and maintaining responsiveness as ways to improve interactive communication. These strategies ensure successful task completion and enhance effective interpersonal exchanges .

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