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PROGRESS TEST

Unit 6

Reading

2 Complete the sentences with the correct person

A–D.

says that traffic congestion might be

improved.

To raise or not to raise?

The recent government proposals to raise the age at which

people can legally drive in the UK have been met with a

variety of reactions. Here is a selection from our website.

A Katy (15) from Barnet

In my opinion, it’s a disgraceful idea. It’s just another

example of how young people get the blame for everything

these days. Raising the age won’t mean a reduction in

accidents. What needs to be done is to introduce more tests

for older drivers. In this country you take a test to start

driving and then you’re free to carry on driving until you die!

It’s often elderly people who cause accidents because they

drive so slowly and get other drivers frustrated. Also, their

reactions aren’t so quick so they can’t cope with dangerous

situations on the roads very well. At least younger drivers are

alert and react quickly.

thinks that driving is often considered

a sport.

thinks driving below the normal speed

is a problem.

thinks that speed of thinking is

important.

thinks a change may create another

problem.

Mark

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Vocabulary

3 Complete the sentences with the correct

prepositions.

B Brad (22) from Essex

All things considered I think it may well be a very good idea

to raise the driving age. As far as I’m concerned, younger

drivers are no worse than older drivers but an extra year

before they can drive will mean an extra year’s maturity,

which can only be a good thing. And of course, another year

will mean not so many cars on the roads which will surely

benefit everyone.

1 my view, programmes like that

shouldn’t be shown until 9.00 p.m.

2 I have real doubts

driving all through

the night in this rain.

3 I shall never be in favour

wearing a

school uniform.

4 I’m not really convinced the

importance of having an enormous TV.

5 my mind, what she said sounds very

suspicious.

6 I go along the view that if you’ve got

the money you should spend it!

Mark

C Shirley (45) from London

My feeling is that it’s not necessarily a good idea to keep

young people off the roads for an extra year. I think it will

only encourage more young people to drive illegally. As we

all know children are maturing earlier and earlier these days

so really, if anything the age for driving should come down

not go up.

D Matt (57) from Dorchester

This move is long overdue. Had it come into force earlier

a significant number of road accidents could have been

avoided. Young people enjoy speed. It’s only natural. But

many accidents are caused by young people actually ‘racing’

each other, not on a race track but on the roads! And it’s

usually the youngsters who use their mobiles while they’re

driving and get easily distracted. I don’t want to imply that

young people today are irresponsible but in my opinion the

age for driving should be as high as possible until they learn

to take driving seriously and consider the consequences of

what they do in a car. It can, after all, be a lethal weapon in

the wrong hands.

If you would like to add your comments, go on to our

website. We’d love to know how you feel!

4 Choose the correct answers.

1 The number of children born in the UK has

inclined / declined in recent years.

2 The architect’s plans for a new block of flats

was rejected / recalled.

3 I assumed / expected Pete had told you about

the meeting.

4 The teacher guessed / quizzed us about our

reasons for choosing to study French.

5 He kept / maintained that it had been his idea

all along.

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6 Did you see last night’s programme / episode

of Mantrap? Claire was mugged!

7 There were five competitors / contestants on

the new game show on Friday.

8 TV bosses think that more soap operas on TV

will improve the viewers / ratings.

9 There’s a Buddhist temple / church just

outside Edinburgh.

Mark

2 Could you tell me where can I get information

about the museum?

3 Have you any idea why do they want to eat so

early?

Grammar

5 Write questions for the sentences using the

question words in brackets.

4 Can you remember where did you leave the

green file?

5 I’d like to know when will the teacher return

our homework.

1 You gave the file to someone in the office. (who)

2 Someone left the TV on overnight. (who)

Mark

7 Complete the sentences with the correct

question tags.

3 I spoke to the secretary about my expenses.

(who)

1 Nobody likes queuing,

2 Let’s meet up later,

4 The Chinese restaurant serves the best food in

the area. (which)

3 Don’t forget to tell Jeff about the party,

4 The weather’s going to be awful tomorrow,

5 They’ve made a lot of progress this term,

5 Something happened after we left this

morning. (what)

Mark

Listening

8 ≤ 4.06 Listen to an interview about a

hypermarket. Choose the correct answers.

1 The hypermarket

A is being built.

B has been built.

C is going to be built.

2 Dave Player wants

A action from the local people.

B an apology from the council.

C a strike from the hypermarket workers.

Mark

6 Find the mistakes in the sentences and correct

them.

1 I wonder who did tell Rosie about the accident.

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3 Dave is against the hypermarket because

A it is unnecessary.

B people need a park instead.

C it will damage the environment.

4 He believes that

A powerful people can help the cause.

B people working together can get what

they want.

C people often don’t like to make a fuss.

5 There will be a protest because

A it will make people notice.

B it will close the site.

C it was the news team’s suggestion.

Mark

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Writing

9 Write an opinion essay with the title: It is never

possible for an individual to influence change in

society. Do you agree? Why / Why not? Use the

writing guide to help you.

Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic.

Paragraph 2: Outline your irst argument.

Paragraph 3: Outline another argument.

Paragraph 4: Give some of the arguments against

your point of view.

Paragraph 5: Summarise your opinions.

Mark

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Total

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