B1.2 Module Progress Test

Name ___________________________________

Score _____ / 50 ( %)

1. Word of the Day Crossword Puzzle (5 points)

Across4. an adjective meaning 'very expensive or elegant' (My husband is taking me

to a _______restaurant.)

5. (verb) to make sure something happens (Please _____ that all lights are switched off.)

Down1. a clever action that somebody performs to entertain people (The magician

impressed everyone with that card _______.)

2. (verb) to risk money on a card game, horse race, etc. (People go to casinos to ______ all their money.)

3. a synonym for the connecting word 'but', used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said (We liked your essay very much. ______, we think your writing skills need improvement.)

2. Complete the expressions by adding a word from the box. There is one extra word (7 points)

idea dare business matter

up up mean over

I’m not telling you. Mind your own (1) ___________________!

I don’t care where we go. It’s (2) _____________ to you.

What are you (3) ____________ to? Come on, tell me.

I see what you (4) _____________. It’s not as easy as it looks.

Have you any (5) ____________ what her name is?

It’s sad they broke up, but she’ll get (6) __________ it.

What’s the (7) __________?

3. Put the following sentences into reported speech. (20 points)

1. ‘I’m going to the park with my brother.’

Paul said …

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2. ‘We had a terrible holiday last year’.

They told me …

4. ‘Don’t go near that dog!’My mother told …

5. ‘I’m going to pay for dinner.’He offered …

6. ‘We’ll be there at 6’, she said.

She told …

7. ‘Are you coming with us?’

He asked …

8. ‘Have you looked on the Internet for apartments?’

She wanted to know …

9. ‘I can’t stay long because my friends are coming at 7,’ Stephen said.

Stephen said …

10. ‘How much did you pay for the ticket?’

He asked me …

6. Underline the most appropriate form (8 points)

A: Will you do/Are you doing anything tonight?

B: Yes, I’ll go/I’m going to the cinema.

A: Gary phoned while you were out.

B: Yes, I know. I’m going to call/I’ll call him back tomorrow.

A: It’s raining and I don’t have an umbrella!

B: Don’t worry. I’m going to give/ I’ll give you a ride home.

A: What time shall we meet/are we going to meet?

B: I would suggest after 3:30. I’ll have/ I’m having lunch with my parents at 2:00.

A: Ann is in the hospital.

B: Really? I didn’t know. I guess I’ll visit /I’m going to visit her tomorrow evening.

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7. Fill in the blanks with the right preposition (10 points)

1) Did everyone dress ________ in costumes for the party?

2) The explosion lit _______ the whole sky.

3) We got _______ with each other from the moment we met.

4) She takes _________ her mother with that blond curly hair.

5) They had to call _______ the wedding two days before the event.

6) Their car broke ________ last night so they had to take a bus.

7) You’ll have to fill ______ this form before the doctor sees you.

8) Do you need these shoes? – No, you can throw them _____.

9) They have run _____ of money in just 3 weeks.

10) They are counting ______ their parents’ wealth for support.

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