Progress Test 2 C1 EU

Progress test 2 – Self

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Progress test 2 – Self GRAMMAR

 VOCABULARY   VOCABULAR Y 

1 Verb tenses in narration

3  self-

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

It (0) was (be) a cold day in January. I (1) (wait) at the station for almost an hour when Luis (2)

(turn) up. He (3)

(breathe)

heavily because he (4)

(run) all the way

from his house. He (5)

(apologise) for

being late and as usual (6)

(give) me a

million reasons why he (7)

(not manage)

to be on time. Meanwhile, the clock (8)

 units for rent Example: There are a few self-contained  units in the new development. 1 My father was was very successful successful given that he was

, and as a result had no formal

2 Mario hit the burglar burglar with a frying pan and claimed

(pick) up my suitcase and

(10)

contain suffice make teach interest esteem satisfy centre defend discipline

qualifications.

(tick). Our train was ready to depart so I (9)

Complete the sentences with self  +  + the correct form of the verbs in the box. You don’t need to use every word.

he did it in

(start) running to the platform.

.

3 We’re quite  /10

now as we grow all our own

vegetables and we keep a few chickens as well. 4 Jackie has low

2 Phrasal verbs; verbs verbs + prepositions prepositions Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the box.

, which is a shame as

she’s she’ s actually very talented. 5 Mark is so

! He clearly thinks the world

revolves around him. immerse

opt

succeed

rely

benefit

aim

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 on John, you’ll always be Example: If you rely  on disappointed. 1 I always

LANGUAGE FOCUS

at doing everything to the best of

my ability. 2

you

in passing your driving test

Fill in the missing words. You have the first letter to help you.

for the cheaper course as

 in the friends Example: I think we’re all r e f  l e  l e c t  t e e d  in we have.

yesterday? 3 If I were you, I

it’s better value for money. 4 I know I

4 Talking about identity 

1 Most people people need to feel p

from taking a gap year before

of a close circle

or community.

going to university.

2 My parents parents had a great i

5 To learn a language well, you have to

_ on me

in that they always encouraged me to be what I

yourself in the culture.

wanted to be.  /5

3 Of course course everyone is a p

of their

upbringing to some extent. 4 I think of my identity in t

of the way I

choose to live my life. 5 I’d say that what what d

me most is my

work.  /5

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Progress test 2 – Self

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KEYWORDS

EXPLORE WRITING

5  skill , talent  and ability 

6 Write a cover letter

Tick the correct answers. Example: I don’t think Phil has the far too self-obsessed. a ability ✓ b skill c talent

to listen. He’s

course aptitude familiar accustomed available hesitate

1 We have a lot of home-grown

in this country,

especially when it comes to cycling. a ability b skill c talent 2 Quite frankly, I don’t think you’re

Example: I am on course to finish my dissertation in June.

1 I would be

an interview whenever

convenient to you. of doing this

 job. a capable b skilled c talented

2 I am

the use of both Excel and Word.

3 Please do not

contact me should you

require any further information. 4 I am

working under pressure and

would welcome this new challenge.

3 Maria has this extraordinary

to know what I’m

thinking even before I do! a ability b skill c talent

5 I believe I have an

foreign languages.  /5

7 Write a cover letter

4 Hannah’s an up-and-coming young a ability b skill c talent 5 I’ve learned so many useful a abilities b skills c talents

Complete the sentences using the words in the box followed by an appropriate preposition or infinitive. Use each word only once.

Fill in the gaps using the correct form of the words in capitals.

.

Example: Do you have the skills necessary for this position? SKILFUL

as I’ve got older.

1 I would welcome the

that this job

offers. CHALLENGING 2 Although I do not have much  /5

experience, I am very adaptable and enthusiastic. RELEVANCE

3 My

at college was in marketing

strategies. SPECIAL 4 I believe my

lies in my determination.

STRONG

5 I enclose two copies of

with this letter.

REFER

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