Progress test
1 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 My sister thinks Taylor Lautner is _______________ (attractive) actor she’s ever seen,
but I don’t think he’s that good-looking.
2 People usually have _______________ (little) free time when they’re adults than when
they’re teenagers.
3 The more you practise, the _______________ (good) you’ll be able to speak English.
4 We’re all good singers in my family, but my sister is _______________ (good) of us all.
5 My legs hurt. Could you walk a bit _______________ (slow), please?
6 Facebook is one of _______________ (popular) social-networking sites in the world.
7 It’s now November, and the days are getting _______________ (short) and
_______________ (short).
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I wish Jess _______________ (fancy) me, but she doesn’t.
2 I want to apologise to Jane. If only she _______________ (answer) her phone.
3 It’s raining, so I’d rather we _______________ (not go) out tonight.
4 If I met my old girlfriend at my new girlfriend’s party, I _______________ (be) really
embarrassed.
5 If we _______________ (not spend) so much time watching television, we’d be able to
talk to each other more often.
6 If I knew Leah’s email address, I _______________ (ask) her out on a date.
7 What ________ you ________ (do) if you found out next year’s exam questions?
8 I’d rather _______________ (not tidy) up my room tonight. I’m expecting friends any
minute.
3 Choose the correct answers.
1 I don’t really get on well to / with my brother’s girlfriend.
2 Darren and I had a big row, but we made up / fell out yesterday so we’re happy again.
3 I don’t think I’ll get married / divorced to anyone soon.
4 Have Angie and Gareth split out / up again?
5 I think Gillian likes you. Do you think she gets engaged / fancies you?
6 If I liked someone a lot, I’d ask / chat them out on a date.
7 I’m sorry I lied to you. Do you want to get on / back together with me?
4 Choose the correct answers.
1 Everyone loves weddings. They are usually the most ____________ family celebrations.
a informal b patriotic c romantic
2 These days scientists are less ____________ than sports stars or TV celebrities.
a mystical b renowned c traditional
3 Some ____________ footballers make a lot of money through sponsorship deals.
a patriotic b professional c romantic
4 Temples and churches are used for ____________ ceremonies.
a informal b religious c renowned
5 The Star-Spangled Banner and God Save The Queen are examples of ____________
songs.
a mystical b patriotic c romantic
6 A ____________ way to celebrate Easter in the UK is to roll chocolate eggs down a hill.
a patriotic b romantic c traditional
7 They climbed to the top of the mountain and watched the sun rising. It was a / an
____________ experience.
a informal b mystical c professional
4 Complete the sentences with prepositions.
1 It is natural to feel an attraction ________ people you spend a lot of time with.
2 If you give up too quickly, you’ll have no chance ________ success.
3 If only I had a more positive attitude ________ life! I wouldn’t be so unhappy all the time.
4 Is Martha going on a date ________ Jason?
5 Naomi and her friends have a shared interest ________ classical music.
6 Some of the survey results are useful, but they don't always take account ________ all
the important factors.