^{Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 1–2A}

Listening

1 Track 1 Listen to six recordings and tick correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 Why does the woman complain?

a) There are pesticides on the vegetables.           

b) The man doesn’t grow spinach.           

c) Supermarkets charge too much for organic vegetables     

2 What does the woman say about happiness?

a) It’s impossible to define it.           

b) Your personality can give you a more optimistic attitude to life.           

c) If you want to be happy, must have friends and money.           

3 What happened when the girl’s aunt first went to university?

a) She lived with a young family.           

b) She didn’t live on her own.           

c) She hurt her friends’ feelings.           

4 What was the purpose of the demonstration?

a) to support plans for a nuclear power station           

b) to protect the local fishing industry           

c) to share opinions publicly about the government’s proposal           

5 Why is the girl looking for her own place?

a) She thinks it will help her to get used to living in London again.           

b) She doesn’t like living with her parents.           

c) She’s just returned from the US.           

6 What was the best part of the flying lesson?

a) when she looked down as they were flying           

b) when she flew the plane by herself           

c) when the instructor took off           

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Pronunciation

2 Track 2 Listen and write the words in the correct column according to the stress.

Ooo	oOo
sensible
oOoo	ooOo

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3 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the word in capitals.

1 His friends like him for his   generosity  . GENEROUS

2 Two marathon runners were taken to hospital suffering from  exhaustion. EXHAUST

3 She tried to overcome her   nervosity     as she sat waiting for the interview. NERVE

4 His anger was not  justified . JUSTIFY

5 Number plate   recognition   is a disturbing development to those who fight against the   invasion  of our privacy. RECOGNISE / INVADE

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4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 He’s known as a complete computer geek but he’s a good   laugh   / smile at parties.

2 She’s very particular of / about her clothes.

3 The lack of rain this summer may cause an autumn famine / drought.

4 Debt / Obesity is one of the greatest causes of concern to doctors.

5 The sale of alcohol to people under twenty-one should be unethical / illegal.

6 As we went through security, we had to hand over / on our bags for inspection.

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5 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 Could you   tell to   me what time   is it  ?

  tell     it is  

2 My neighbour’s not a people woman. She likes to keep it to her herself.

                               

3 I’ve seen quite a few plays last month but most of them were really disappointed.

     saw                        

4 He’s usually very sensible and down-to-the-earth but recently he’s been staying out until the morning hours.

                               

5 Three climbers have being reported missing. The mountain rescue team must been looking for them now.

   have been         be     

6 I’d be interested to knowing where do they work.

       know                        

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