Progress test 8 – Things 1

Progress test 8 – Things 1

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1   some, any 3   Describing objects
Write either some or any to complete the Complete the description of the objects in the
conversations. (8 marks) pictures. (10 marks)
Example: Are there biscuits in the cupboard? Example: a b a k handbag
Answer: any made of l a h r
Answer: black, leather
1 A Would you like of these strawberries?
They’re delicious!
B I’ve had already actually, but thanks
anyway. 1 a l g t b u T-shirt
2 A I haven’t got milk left. made of c t o
B It’s OK, I think I’ve got . Yes, here you are.
3 A Do you have roast chickens?
B I’m afraid there aren’t left. I sold the last
one two minutes ago.
4 A Can I offer you of this cake to try? It’s 2 a s o e statue which

on offer today. w i h about 50 kilos

B Er … yes, I’ll try . Mmmm, it’s really good.

2   Passive
Complete the sentences with the present simple or 3 a picture frame measuring
past simple form of the verb in brackets. (7 marks) 15cm 12cm and made
Example: Tennis on a tennis court. (play) of w d
Answer: is played
1 The cathedral at the start of the
14th century. (build) 4 a salad bowl made of really
2 Spanish in many South t i k g a s
American countries. (speak)
3 All the goals during the first half
of the match. (score)
4 I read today that more than 2,000 new plants
5 a m t l box shaped
each year! (discover)
l k a heart
5 Archaeologists believe the wheel

over 10,000 years ago. (invent)
6 Sixty extra workers by the
company last year as a result of the new contract.
(employ)
7 Every day the BBC World Service
to by millions of people around
the world. (listen)

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Progress test 8 – Things 2

4   Talking about a possession KEYWORD by

Complete the expressions about possessions. 6   Uses of by
(5 marks)
Rewrite the sentences, adding by in the correct
Example: I’ e h d t since I was a child. place. (4 marks)
Answer: I’ve had it
Example: I usually go to work bus.
1 M f v u i e t i g is my watch. It was Answer: I usually go to work by bus.
a present from my parents. 1 She’ll be back the time we get home.

2 I love listening to my MP3 player. t h l s 2 Can you pass me that pen? The one over there the
m relax when I’m walking home. phone.

3 This necklace r m n s m o my ex-
boyfriend. He gave it to me. 3 Is it OK to pay credit card?

4 I never go anywhere without my laptop. I n e 4 You can make it taste better adding a few fresh
i f r my work. herbs.

5 These earrings w r g v n t me by my
daughter for my birthday.

EXPLORE SPEAKING
7   Describing what you mean
PRONUNCIATION
Complete the expressions in the sentences.
5   Contrastive stress (3 marks)
Write the syllable which has contrastive stress in Example: Y w names,
the second sentence of each conversation. addresses and emails in it when you need to
(3 marks) remember them.
Example: A Is your name Mike Thomas? Answer: You, write
B Actually, it’s Mark Thomas. 1 I need one of those things for putting holes in paper.
Answer: Mark
W i c ?
1 A Sorry, did you say you live in Park Road? A hole punch!
B No, it’s Park Street. 2 I’m looking for a thing for my car, but I don’t know
the name. I a k
2 A Would you like to try the black shoes on? o stick for checking the oil level.
B Actually, I think I prefer the red ones. 3 What’s the English word for those things you use
to reduce friction in machines? You know,
3 A How much did you say it was? Thirty pounds? t l little silver balls.
B No, thirteen pounds.

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