NAME_____________________ CLASS________________ PROGRESS TEST UNIT 3

DATE____________

I. Circle the correct item:

(20 points)

1. Arthur worked in a bookshop for 35 years thenand lived off his pension. A. quit B. retired C. discontinued D. abandoned 2. The company made huge .in 2011. A. earnings B. profits C. benefits D. money 3. There is a at the counter waiting to be served. A. consumer B. applicant C. buyer D. customer 4. Ive got a new job at the university, so Ive handed in my .at the caf. A. note B. notice C. warning D. letter 5. John works well with his. At the leisure centre. A. partners B. comrades C. colleagues D. candidates 6. Kate enjoys her new workplace, but she had much better .. in her old job. A. pensions B. perks C. permits D. promotions 7. Mrs. Harman doesnt make us work long hours. She is a fair .. A. trainee B. worker C. employer D. employee 8. My sister her own business making clothes for children. A. deals B. directs C. controls D. runs 9. Julie holds a as a nurse in a childrens hospital. A. vacancy B. chair C. post D. position 10. The department are responsible for all new employee contracts. A. team B. crew C. personnel D. people II. Which of the words best describes the people: good-natured, moody, sentimental, self-conscious, conservative, relaxed, sensible, gullible, emotional, perfectionist? (10 points) 1. James doesnt like trying new things and is quite traditional. ________________ 2. One minute Lisa is happy and the next she is sad. _______________ 3. David tries to make everything he does as good as possible. ______________ 4. Laura often talks about the past with fond memories._________________ 5. Its easy to trick Ken into believing something that isnt true.________________ 6. Peter gets easily embarrassed and always thinks people are judging him. ______________ 7. Kate is friendly to everyone she meets. ______________ 8. Gregs calm and nothing seems to worry him. _____________ 9. Wendy always makes good decisions and is very mature for her age. ________________ 10. Jane has strong feelings and often cries at films. _______________ III. Complete the gaps with the correct word derived from the words in bold: (20 points)

Mark Miller is self-employed and carries out a range of building, repair and (maintain) jobs to the outside of tall structures. It takes from 2-6 years to train as a(n)(profession) steeplejack. The one thing you must have for this job is a head for(high), he says. Mark likes working outdoors, but it can be ..(danger)carrying equipment and trying to keep your balance when it gets.(wind). He says that you have to be very..(care). Mark often has to work (social) hours such as weekends and evenings. Also, he often works away from home for..(extend) periods. Its worth it in the end though. Its great .(feel) when I finish and

know that because of me (beauty) buildings will continue to grace the skyline for a few years., Mark says. IV. Fill in the correct word: 1. He applied .the position of sales assistant. 2. Jane puts moneyeach week for a new bike. 3. Ive runof money. Can you lend me 10$? 4. They decided to take .a loan to buy a flat. 5. Congratulations..your new job! 6. He cant work .pressure. 7. She has no money to live. 8. He is qualified computer engineering. 9. She spends too much money. She must cut.. on luxuries. 10. Please fill.an application form and leave it with the secretary. V. Put the verbs in brackets into the To Infinitive or the -ing form. 1. a b 2. a b 3. a b 4. a b (10 points) (10 points)

She remembers.(lock) the door before leaving the house. Remember ..(call) George when you arrive at the airport. She tried.(arrange) a meeting with the company president, but he was always busy. Have you tried.(join) a study group to help you catch up at school? I stopped (talk) to my neighbor on my way to the supermarket. Diane stopped.(talk) when Fred entered the room. We forgot.(invite) some old friends to our wedding. Ill never forget.(play) the piano for the first time. (10 points)

VI. Report the sentences:

1.Dont go out in the storm, Ian told me. 2. Have you read this report on global illiteracy? Vicky asked Mina. 3. How much will it cost me to have solar panels installed in my house? Josh asked him. 4. Would you like to come with us? he said to Ann. 5. You shouldnt drive without snow tyres in these conditions, Paul told Brad.