Progress test 12 – Alternatives 1

Progress test 12 – Alternatives 1

GRAMMAR
1   will be -ing
Are the sentences a simple fact (will be -ing) or
somebody’s wish or decision (will + infinitive)?
Circle the correct form of the verb.
Example: I’m sure I’ll have / be having time to help you
later.
VOCABULARY
2   Health and treatments
Complete the sentences with a word from the box.
There are two extra words.
acupuncture  antibiotics  hypnosis  massage
painkillers  physiotherapy  surgery  vaccinations

1 I hope it’ll rain / be raining soon, as the ground is Example: Massage of the neck and shoulders is very
helpful when you’re feeling tense.
so dry.
2 Please will you collect / be collecting Josh for me, 1 You should check if you need any
as I don’t have time today? before you set off on your travels.
3 We’ll fly / be flying over the Atlantic shortly. 2 I take for my chronic backache,
4 I won’t know / be knowing the results of the test but they don’t really help any more.
until tomorrow. 3 Why don’t you try if you really want to
5 I’ll wear / be wearing a red jacket, so you’ll be able give up smoking?
to see me easily. 4 A lot of people are afraid of needles, so they won’t
6 I’ll meet / be meeting you again on Tuesday, as I try  , though I think it’s brilliant.
still have some issues I want to discuss. 5 You’ll have to have to remove your
7 I won’t go / be going past a bank today, so I can’t appendix if you continue to be in such pain.
get you any money. /5
8 Will you see / be seeing Fran later, as I have a
3   Belief and scepticism
present for her?
9 I’ll never understand / be understanding Tim’s Rewrite the sentences, adding the missing word in
the correct place.
behaviour.
10 I promise I won’t tell / be telling anyone what Example: In my opinion, homeopathy offers benefit
at all.
you’ve just told me.
In my opinion, homeopathy offers no benefit
/10 at all.
1 I really do believe acupuncture and have sessions
regularly.
2 Those herbs you take are no better vitamins.
3 That’s nothing than a pill covered in sugar. It’ll never
work.
4 This remedy has been and tested.
5 Well, if it works me, then it works as far as I’m
concerned.
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Progress test 12 – Alternatives 2

4   Recommending and justifying EXPLORE WRITING

Complete the sentences with a suitable verb from
the box.
recommend  opt  reject  go  rule  advise
Example: I’d opt for the first design if I were you.
1 I’d out the second option because it’s
too expensive.
6   Writing a proposal
Complete the email with the phrases in the box.
As you know  The purpose of this proposal
would it be possible  to present some suggestions
As I understand it  discussing them 
serious consideration  would certainly
convenient time  We hope  We also propose

2 I’d strongly accepting this proposal

as I don’t think you’ll get a better offer.
3 If I were you, I’d for the initial To: Jill Hicks
From: Stuart Andrews
suggestion, as it’s the most practical.
Subject: college gardens
4 I’d against putting anything in writing
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until you’ve consulted your solicitor. As you know, members of the student council met
recently to discuss the state of the college gardens
5 I’d Dan’s recommendations, as they
and they have come up with a number of ideas for
are too costly to implement.
their redevelopment. 1
/5 is to summarise the points raised and
2
 .
5   Healthcare
3
 , the council has
Circle the correct option, a, b or c.
made three suggestions:
Example: We are encouraged to regular check-ups. 1 to buy new tables and benches
a) make   b) have   c) give 2 to start a vegetable garden
1 Does your insurance homeopathic treatments? 3 to have a barbecue area.
a) cover   b) treat   c) make These improvements 4
2 Patients should be access to information about make the gardens more attractive and would
their treatment. encourage the students to spend time outside.
5
a) made   b) covered   c) given that the college organise
3 My doctor has always my treatment openly an end-of-term party in the summer so that we can
all enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.
with me.
We understand that there are limited funds
a) discussed   b) given   c) covered
available, so we are willing to organise some
4 You’ll be expected to out with your mother’s care
fundraising activities to raise the money needed,
when she comes home. but 6 for the college
a) make   b) help   c) give to match the money we raise?
5 I’d like to an appointment to see the doctor. 7
that our proposals will
a) discuss   b) provide   c) make 8
be given and we look
/5 forward to 9 further at a
10
. 

Stuart Andrews

/10

TOTAL /40

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