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Unit 5 Progress Test B Answers

This document contains a practice test for grammar, vocabulary, and other English skills. The grammar section contains exercises on verb tenses, including choosing the correct forms of "will" and "going to" to complete sentences. The vocabulary section asks the test taker to match words like "pilot" and "police officer" to their definitions. The reading comprehension passage is about a "mystery shopper" whose job is to evaluate customer service at stores and restaurants without the staff knowing they are being evaluated. The listening comprehension contains true/false questions about an interview on getting a job, including tips about cover letters, qualifications, and appearance for interviews.

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Unit 5 Progress Test B Answers

This document contains a practice test for grammar, vocabulary, and other English skills. The grammar section contains exercises on verb tenses, including choosing the correct forms of "will" and "going to" to complete sentences. The vocabulary section asks the test taker to match words like "pilot" and "police officer" to their definitions. The reading comprehension passage is about a "mystery shopper" whose job is to evaluate customer service at stores and restaurants without the staff knowing they are being evaluated. The listening comprehension contains true/false questions about an interview on getting a job, including tips about cover letters, qualifications, and appearance for interviews.

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  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Use of English
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing

Unit 5 Progress Test B

Grammar
1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 I just heard some great news – I’m going to / I’ll be an aunt!
2 I think we’re going to / we’ll have Miss Jones for English next year, but I’m not sure.
3 I’ll / I’m going to give you your video game back tomorrow – I promise!

4 Sorry, you can’t use the phone now. My boss is going to / will call me at 5.30.
5 What will you / are you going to do this weekend? Have you got any plans?
6 Here’s an invitation for the party I’ll / I’m going to have on 22 May. Can you come?
7 That bag looks heavy, Mum. I’ll / I’m going to help you with it.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Write first conditional sentences using the phrases below.

get really fit have no money left build one buy you a present
meet famous actors help people who are sick get any qualifications

1 If I don’t go to university, .

2 If you pass your exam, .


3 If I can’t afford to buy a house, .
4 If I buy that DVD, .
5 If I work in Hollywood, .

6 If you become a surfing instructor, .


7 If you become a paramedic, .

Mark: ___ / 7

3 Read the dialogue and find four mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect word).
Circle the mistakes and write the corrections. There are no mistakes in two of the lines.

1
Dan I’m going to be a doctor when I’m older, so I need to study at university for five years. __________________
2
Liz Well, if you watch the documentary about hospitals tonight, you find out more about it. __________________
3
Dan Oh, but I need to finish my homework first. Will you help me with it? __________________
4
Liz My mum’s going pick me up in a minute, so there isn’t enough time. __________________
5
Dan Oh, I forgot: she called and probably she’ll be late because she’s at the dentist. __________________
6
Liz Oh, OK. I’m going to help you until she arrives, then! __________________

Mark: ___ / 6

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 1 Unit 5 Progress Test B


Vocabulary
4 Match the words below with the definitions. There are two extra words.

builder cleaner engineer estate agent pilot pizza delivery man / woman police officer programmer
receptionist sales assistant travel agent waiter

1 This person is really good with computers. __________________


2 You can find this person in a hotel, welcoming people into the building. __________________
3 This person is in charge of a plane and travels all over the world. __________________

4 This person is good at fixing different types of machines. __________________


5 You talk to this person to get help in a shop. __________________
6 This person serves you in a restaurant or café. __________________
7 If you see a crime, you will need to talk to this person. __________________
8 If you need to make your house bigger, this person will be able to help. __________________
9 This person will bring food to your house. __________________
10 If you want to buy a house, this person will sell you one. __________________

Mark: ___ / 10

5 Dan is talking about the type of job that he would like. Complete the missing words and then decide
which job you think is best for him. The first letter of each word has been given.
1 I’m always making things and getting good ideas, so I think I’m a c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ person.

2 I don’t mind working in a team, but I’d prefer to work a_ _ _ _ .


3 I want to work o_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , in the middle of the countryside somewhere.
4 I get bored when I’m sitting down so I’m happier if I’m on my f_ _ _ all day.
5 I’ve got two children so I’d really like a nine-to-f_ _ _ job.

6 I don’t mind doing the same thing every day so a r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ job would be OK.
7 E_ _ _ _ _ _ a lot of money isn’t important to me.
8 I don’t really want to work with a_ _ _ _ _ _ , especially cows, because I’m frightened of them!
9 I’d like an active job and I don’t mind if it’s really t_ _ _ _ _ .

10 The best job for Dan is

a a sports coach.
b a gardener.
c a farm worker.

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 2 Unit 5 Progress Test B


Use of English
6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1 My sister has a degree in engineering. She can’t find a well-paid job. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
2 The film was really gripping. She fell asleep. (although)
________________________________________________________________________

3 She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
4 It’s a low-paid job. It keeps me fit working outside. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
5 He’s a doctor. He’s terrible at communicating with people. (however)

________________________________________________________________________
6 I can’t speak Spanish. I still want to travel around Spain. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
7 Liam failed his driving test. He can take it again next month. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
8 She prepared for hours for the interview. She didn’t get the job. (even though)

________________________________________________________________________
9 It takes two hours to get to school by car. All my friends go there. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
10 Cycling on the roads is very stressful. It’s better than taking the bus. (however)
________________________________________________________________________

Mark: ___ / 10

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 3 Unit 5 Progress Test B


Listening
7  5 Listen to an interview about how to get a job. Are the sentences true (T) or false (T)?
1 Sue says that people on low salaries are as happy as people on high salaries. ___
2 Her advice is to send a covering letter and a CV with an application form. ___
3 She believes that you don’t need a degree if you can work well with others. ___
4 She says it’s important to think about your appearance in advance. ___

5 She believes that being unsuccessful can sometimes be a good thing. ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Reading
8 Read the text. Match paragraphs A–E of the text with questions 1–7. There are two extra questions.

Mystery shopper
A Rita Adams (not her real name) has an interesting job, but she’s not allowed to tell anyone
about it in real life: ‘I’m a Mystery Shopper. That means that if I go shopping or go to a
restaurant for a meal, people think that I’m a normal customer, but actually I’m there to check
that everything’s OK.’
B Rita is paid by the company that owns the restaurant or shop. ‘Large companies want to
know what’s happening in their business, but it’s difficult for them to find out what the service
is like or if the tables are clean, because if a manager visits, everyone will make a special
effort.’ Most companies want to know what things are like for a normal customer – that’s why
Rita’s job is so important. ‘If I go to a restaurant, I’ll check the time it takes for the food to
arrive and if the table is clean. I also make sure the waiters say what they’re supposed to say.’
C Although Rita looks for things that are wrong with a place, she likes it when staff are doing
a good job. ‘I can usually find problems, but I really like it when I get good service. Sometimes
a member of staff is very good at their job and they do everything they can for me as the
customer. In my job, we call that “going the extra mile”.’
D ‘For every job I do, I have to write a report. I have to describe members of staff or write
down their names if they are wearing a badge. The company can then use my report to sort
out problems and also to give rewards to staff that are doing a good job.’
E Rita enjoys the job, but it isn’t as easy as people think: ‘I get lots of free meals, but I never
really relax when I’m working. I don’t do the reports until later, but I have to make notes or I’ll
forget things.’ And there’s one thing that she needs to be particularly careful about: ‘If staff find
out I’m a mystery shopper, I’ll lose my job. So I have to look like a normal customer. I’m quite
good at that now, but I’m always slightly anxious that one day someone will guess what I do!’

In which paragraph does the mystery shopper tell us …

1 about one waiter who gave her excellent service? ___


2 something positive that she enjoys about her job? ___
3 what her role is? ___

4 what she has to provide for the company? ___


5 why it’s difficult for companies to check their own staff? ___
6 something she’s worried could happen in the future? ___
7 what she’s going to do one day? ___

Mark: ___ / 5

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 4 Unit 5 Progress Test B


Writing
9 Read the job advert below and write an application letter.

SHOP ASSISTANTS NEEDED


A busy London shoe shop is looking for hard-working, reliable staff to join the team at the
weekends. Experience of dealing with the public is an advantage.
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV, to The Manager, Genie Shoes, Regent Street, London.

Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ___ / 70

Solutions Third Edition Pre-Intermediate Tests 5 Unit 5 Progress Test B

Common questions

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Preparation is crucial in job applications, as it affects performance and perception. For instance, submitting a well-prepared application letter and CV, as well as considering one's appearance, can significantly impact an applicant's chances of being successful. Conversely, the lack of such preparation can result in failure despite extensive efforts, as shown by the scenario where preparation did not guarantee a job offer .

Understanding different professions enables students to align their interests, strengths, and lifestyle preferences with potential career paths, thereby making informed decisions. For example, knowing that a 'pilot' is in charge of flying a plane can guide students interested in aviation, while those interested in technology might consider becoming a 'programmer' .

'Going to' is typically used for planned actions or intentions and predictions based on evidence, while 'will' is used for spontaneous decisions or promises. For instance, "I’m going to be an aunt!" implies a planned future event, whereas "I’ll give you your video game back tomorrow – I promise!" indicates a spontaneous decision or promise .

The dialogue correction exercise highlights common grammatical errors such as incorrect verb tense, missing words, or unnecessary words often made in spoken English. For instance, correcting "My mum’s going pick me up" to "My mum’s going to pick me up" demonstrates a missing auxiliary verb. These exercises improve attention to detail and understanding of proper syntax .

Personal job choices often reflect and accommodate lifestyle preferences, as seen in Dan's selection process where factors such as preferring solitary work, wants for outdoor activities, and specific work schedules guide job choice. For example, Dan's preference for a job that fits his family life and physical activity inclination leads him towards careers like sports coach over others .

Sue suggests that people on low salaries can be as happy as those on high salaries, indicating that job satisfaction is not solely dependent on income. This emphasizes that other factors, such as job satisfaction, work environment, and personal values, may contribute equally or more significantly to an individual's happiness at work .

Mystery shopper reports provide businesses with valuable insights into their operations from a customer perspective, allowing them to identify areas needing improvement and to reward commendable staff behaviors. This feedback loop ultimately helps businesses enhance customer service, informs training needs, and contributes to quality assurance .

The importance of working conditions, such as independence versus teamwork, varies based on an individual's preference for autonomy. For example, someone who prefers to work alone might appreciate jobs that provide independence and self-direction, which might lead to greater job satisfaction and productivity for such individuals. Dan's preference demonstrates how personality and work style can significantly influence job satisfaction .

The first conditional structure, which uses 'if' plus a simple present tense followed by 'will' and a base verb, outlines a probable future consequence based on a condition. For example, "If I work in Hollywood, I will meet famous actors" connects the future possibility of meeting famous people to the condition of working in Hollywood .

Mystery shoppers like Rita Adams evaluate the customer experience by observing service quality and reporting issues, which helps companies identify and resolve problems. They submit reports that describe staff behavior and can lead to improvements in service and recognition of exemplary staff members, enhancing overall customer satisfaction .

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