PROGRESS TEST 1 | Higher B1
B1
Listening
1 PT Track 1 Listen to the conversation
between Toby and his friend Sara. Decide
if each statement is T (True) or F (False). 2 PT Track 1 Listen again. For each
1 Toby’s family will use the attic as a study. T/F
question, choose the correct answer.
2 Sara’s dad has just bought a new car. T/F 1 What does Toby say is the main reason he’s
in town?
3 Toby’s mum is nervous about the
damage to the chimney. T/F A He wants to eat out at a new restaurant.
B He wants to do some shopping.
4 Toby is pleased about his brother’s C He wants to relax.
plans for the new bedroom. T/F 2 What does Toby think about the attic space?
5 Toby is anxious about talking to his A He’s surprised how large it is.
parents about the room at the moment. T/F B He’s unsure it will work as a bedroom.
C He thinks the builders won’t finish the work.
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because
A his brother will be at university before the work
is finished.
B he thinks his own bedroom is too small.
C he’ll continue living in the house after his brother
has left.
4 How does Toby feel about the building work at
his house?
A He’s worried that the noise will make it difficult for
him to sleep.
B He’s angry about the damage the builders
have made.
C He’s impatient about the amount of time the work
is taking.
5 How does Sara offer to help Toby?
A She understands why Toby can’t find
somewhere quiet in his house.
B She says she’s certain that Toby can use her
father’s study.
C She suggests he speaks to his parents.
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Vocabulary
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. Use one word in each
sentence. The first letter is given.
1 Jim has lots of friends at school; everyone likes him. 6 Mum has asked me to clean my room and put my
Jim is a very p________________ student. clothes away in my wardrobe.
2 My aunt and uncle are travelling around the My mum asked me to t________________up
Caribbean on a large ship. my room.
My aunt and uncle are on a c________________ 7 I don’t think it’s fair that my parents won’t let me go
around the Caribbean. to the party.
3 Joe doesn’t tell the truth. I think it’s u________________that my parents
Joe is very d________________ won’t let me go to the party.
4 My dad has to go to Sweden next week for his job. 8 My sister is always drawing and painting pictures.
My dad is going on a b________________ trip My sister is really c________________.
to Sweden next week. 9 We’re going to do a lot of walking in the mountains
5 Maria doesn’t talk very much and she doesn’t like on holiday next month.
meeting new people. We’re going on a h________________holiday
Maria is a bit s________________. in the mountains next month.
10 I’m going to meet up with my friends tomorrow.
I’m going to get t________________with my
friends tomorrow.
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Reading
My Australian Adventure
13-year-old Alicia Jones writes about her trip to Sydney
We arrived here in Sydney on Friday morning and we’ve been exploring the city for a few days now. It’s
such a great place with so many amazing and cool things to see and do. But I think the best thing about
the city is that you can never get bored. Both my parents enjoyed eating out in lots of different
restaurants, and my little brother really loved our trip on the jet boat that took us around Sydney
Harbour! The boat travelled really fast, and we saw the Opera House and Harbour Islands as well. We
even went past the Taronga Zoo!
But the real adventure begins tomorrow afternoon. That’s when we’re taking the train to Perth on the
Indian Pacific railway! It’s one of the longest train journeys in the world – 4,352 km! We’ll be travelling
past gold mines, the amazing Blue Mountains, and we may even be lucky enough to see some wild
animals as well. I hope I get to see some kangaroos! Of course, it’s faster to travel by plane, but Dad
thought this would be much more fun, and it’s something we’ve never done before!
Because we’ll be on the train for four days, we’ve booked two cabins so that we can sleep more easily.
Having a bed of our own, instead of trying to sleep in a train seat, will really help. I’ll be staying with my
mum, and my brother will be staying in my dad’s cabin. We’ve also got some space for our luggage –
and all the souvenirs we’ve bought of course! We have to share a bathroom with some of the other
passengers on the train, but that’s OK.
When we arrive in Perth next Sunday, we’re going to stay with my aunt and uncle. They have a nice
house by the beach. I’d really like to visit the night food market. It has food from 30 different countries
around the world, and it only opens at night. It’s free to enter the market, and there are even some
bands that play there. I can’t wait!
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4 Read the text. What do these words and numbers represent? Choose the correct answer.
1 exploring the city 4 next Sunday
A what they have been doing in Sydney A the day they will arrive in Perth
B what they want to do in Perth B the day they will go home
2 4,352 kilometres 5 30 countries
A the distance between Sydney and Perth A the number of countries Alicia has visited
B the distance between Sydney and the B the number of countries represented at the
Blue Mountains food market
3 four days
A the amount of time they have been on holiday
B the amount of time they will be on the train
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5 Read the text again. For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Where would you normally see this kind of article? 4 What does Alicia want to do in Perth?
A in a newspaper A She wants to go to the beach.
B in a blog B She wants to try different kinds of food.
C in an email C She wants to go to a concert.
D in a report D She wants to do some shopping.
2 Why has Alicia written the article? 5 How does Alicia feel about her holiday so far?
A to tell people facts about Australia A excited about trying new things
B to explain why she is on holiday B annoyed about not having her own bathroom on
C to encourage others to go to Australia the train
D to tell her friends what she has been doing C concerned that she won’t have time to
on holiday do everything
3 What did her brother enjoy most about Sydney? D surprised at how long the train journey
A eating out in restaurants will be
B visiting the zoo
C taking the harbour tour
D exploring the city
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Grammar
6 Complete the text with the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
It’s my birthday next week and my parents have surprised my brother and me with a trip to
Glenshee in Scotland where we (1) ________________ learn how to snowboard! I’m so excited! My dad
(2) ________________ snowboard when he was younger, so he’ll be able to help us! I have been
wanting to do this for a few years, but I wasn’t old (3) ________________ until now. There are so
(4) ________________ other things you can do at Glenshee. If you (5) ________________ interested in
snowboarding, you can go skiing instead. There are also cafés and a shop where you can buy or hire equipment
and clothes if you (6) ________________ your own. Mum (7) ________________ to see
Braemar Castle, which is only a few miles away, but it’s closed during the winter. So, we’re going
(8) ________________ the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre instead. I’ve (9) ________________ seen some pictures
of the reindeer on the centre’s website – they are so cute! I’ll have to remember to take my camera with me –
there are going to be (10) ________________ many things to see!
1 A are going to B have been C will be D were going
2 A would B use to C wouldn’t D used to
3 A so B such C enough D too
4 A much B many C lots of D some
5 A isn’t B wasn’t C aren’t D weren’t
6 A forgot B forgetting C forgotten D forget
7 A wanting B wants C wanted D want
8 A be visiting B to visit C visiting D visit
9 A already B never C yet D still
10 A such B enough C so D too
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Writing
7 Write an answer to one of the following questions.
1 Read this email from your English-speaking friend Anna and the notes you have made.
Write your email to Anna using all the notes. Write about 100 words.
From: Anna
Subject: Next month
Hi! Great!
I’m really looking forward to visiting you and
your family next month! I’m so excited about it!
I need to decide what sort of clothes to bring
with me. Can you tell me what the weather
will be like? Tell Anna
I don’t want to bring too much luggage.
What other things do you think I should bring Suggest …
with me?
Explain
And what type of activities will we be able to
do together when I get there?
Reply soon!
Anna
Now write an email to your friend in about 100 words.
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6 2 You have seen this notice on a website for teenagers.
REVIEWS WANTED
We’re looking for reviews of outdoor activities in your country. Could you write a review of an
activity you have tried where you live? Include information about what and where it is, if you need
any special equipment and how much it costs. Explain why you would or wouldn’t recommend it.
Now write your review in about 100 words.
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Speaking
8 Talk about yourself. Answer the questions.
1 What is your name?
2 How old are you?
3 Where do you live?
4 Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Now choose one of the following questions to answer.
• How would you describe your best friend’s personality?
• Describe a room in your house.
• Talk about the last holiday you had with your family.
• Talk about an outdoor activity you enjoy doing.
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Total score /100
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