Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 1 test

1 Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Keeping (1) _____ touch with people is so simple these days. With the technology now available, we can
get hold (2) _____ people all over the world at any time using mobile phones, email and online social
networks. Even creating a new friendship or contact is as easy as sending (3) _____ an invite and only
takes a minute. Technology now allows us to go (4) _____ and be connected wherever we are or to chill
(5) _____ at home and still feel in touch with the world around us.
At the same time though, technological communication is in some ways also taking (6) _____ face-to-face
communication. Many people now spend more time on the internet or their phones, connecting with others
in a virtual environment than physically meeting up or staying (7) _____ them in their homes in the real
world. However, perhaps one of the biggest challenges with modern communication is keeping (8) _____
with technology. It changes so quickly that trying (9) _____ all the latest devices or sites is virtually
impossible. The other one is creating the opportunity for our children to grow (10) _____ knowing how to
talk to people face-to-face.

1 A of B in C on D at
2 A on B for C from D of
3 A about B out C for D of
4 A for B by C out D from
5 A out B over C by D off
6 A out of B out by C over from D over for
7 A by B from C about D with
8 A into B up C by D about
9 A on B for C over D out
10 A up B by C out D about
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2 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 Today is a _______________ rainy day and also rather windy. PARTICULAR

2 He has a very _______________ way of dressing and so is easy to spot in a crowd. CHARACTER

3 The moment the sun _______________ behind the clouds, we began to feel cold. APPEAR

4 It took us hours to hang all the _______________ for the party around the room. DECORATE

5 Although there a lot of _______________ between the twins, you notice the differences the more you
talk to them. SIMILAR

6 How much freedom and _______________ do teenagers in your country have? INDEPENDENT

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First Expert Module 2 test

1 Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Continuing education
Many students decide to go to university when they are (1) _____ secondary school. They usually have
help deciding the subjects they want or need to (2) _____ . The subjects they choose, as well as the grades
they (3) _____ in their exams, are important. For example, you must study mathematics to do an
accounting (4) _____ . There is a lot of competition to get a place on (5) _____ courses, so universities set
(6) _____ entry requirements. This means that students have to (7) _____ all their exams with particular
grades. Those who fail to do this sometimes decide to (8) _____ their final school exams in order to get
higher grades. Others take time out of (9) _____ and later in their life (10) _____ for a course as a mature
student. In this situation, the entry requirements differ.

1 A doing B going C attending D taking

2 A attend B revise C get D study
3 A get B pass C make D take
4 A education B licence C study D degree
5 A higher B continuous C undergraduate D graduate
6 A strict B up-to-date C better D bright
7 A make B pass C skip D get
8 A revise B resit C do D skip
9 A assessment B school C university D education
10 A pay B attend C apply D resit
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2 Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

1 Employees work harder when they feel valued _______________ the company they work for.

2 Have you ever _______________ part in a school play?

3 How long _______________ she been studying at university?

4 I’ve been waiting for this letter _______________ days!

5 Can you play _______________ piano or any other musical instrument?

6 I’m a teacher. I very much enjoy _______________ with children.

7 There never seems to be _______________ time to relax these days.

8 We haven’t been to _______________ USA since the summer.

9 It will be a _______________ weeks before we get our results – at least three, they say.
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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 She usually does her homework when she gets home.

AT
She tends ______________________________ home.
2 There is almost nothing to watch on television tonight.
HARDLY
There ______________________________ to watch on television tonight.
3 Tom started to play rugby when he was a teenager.
PLAYING
Tom ______________________________ he was a teenager.
4 He says he can attend an interview at any time.
AVAILABLE
He says he ______________________________ an interview at any time.
5 Mary resigned last week.
RESIGNATION
Mary handed ______________________________ last week.
6 My English teacher has a lot of passion for the subject.
VERY
My English teacher ______________________________ the subject.

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First Expert Module 3 test

1 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1 They weren’t _____ off by the terrible weather and continued with the race.
A made B stuck C put D got

2 He’s _____ a shy person and rarely speaks in public.

A fairly B rather C very D pretty

3 It’s incredible that the plague wiped _____ nearly half of London’s population.
A by B out C over D off

4 The Petronas Towers in Malaysia are totally _____ in structure.

A unique B strange C rare D unusual

5 How important is it to _____ in local community projects?

A support B restore C protect D invest

6 The tiger is one of many animals in _____ of becoming extinct.

A terror B fright C danger D risk

7 Some people were surprised by the lack _____ running water and electricity.
A of B from C by D in

8 The moment we left the hotel, a _____ storm began.

A torrential B tropical C strong D hard

9 Heavy _____ of wind have been hitting the west coast.

A gales B gusts C hails D breezes
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2 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 It’s the _______________ aspects such as tenses that I find the hardest. GRAMMAR

2 Many of the city’s _______________ are now moving into the new development. INHABIT

3 A new online help site has been created to help _______________ of anxiety and stress. SUFFER

4 Who do you think is the most _______________ athlete in the world? IMPRESS

5 When learning grammar, remember there are always _______________ to the rule. EXCEPT

6 His latest piece of art has been _______________ created from recycled everyday objects.
IMAGINE

7 What are the main responsibilities of any _______________ ? GOVERN

8 Remember to use a range of linking _______________ when writing an essay. EXPRESS

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3 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics.

1 We had better leave / to leave / leaving now. We don’t want to miss our train.

2 Any pupil caught talking during the exam was made stay / to stay / staying behind after class.

3 Only one person managed to get the answers very / fairly / completely correct.

4 We began to offer a daily special in the hope of / to / for attracting more customers.

5 I really wanted see / to see / seeing that film. What a shame it’s no longer showing at the cinema.

6 He couldn’t help notice / to notice / noticing the strange smell in the room.

7 I’ll never forget see / to see / seeing the look of surprise on her face when she opened her present.

8 I was amazed she had time to stop talk / to talk / talking to me with her busy schedule.

/8
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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 4 test

1 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1 Markus took to skiing like a _____ to water.

A fish B duck C boat D shark

2 Swimming is the best way to lose any weight you have _____ on in the winter.
A added B gained C taken D put

3 Can you imagine putting yourself _____ the pain of running a marathon?
A through B into C in D over

4 I have never played tennis on a grass _____ . Have you?

A pitch B court C field D ground

5 When they heard the football _____ , they went wild.

A grades B marks C results D figures

6 They _____ three–all the first time in their first match against each other.
A shared B equalled C drew D made

7 We decided to sign _____ for the trip to Ecuador and added our names to the list.
A up B on C over D in

8 Snowboarding started to _____ as a winter sport in the 1970s and 1980s but has become even more
popular since then.
A get out B take off C come out D go off

9 What do you think the most dangerous sport was in _____ times?
A old B aged C antique D ancient

10 When his father decided to retire, Jason took _____ the role of director.
A after B over C off D by

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2 Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

1 The film _______________ already started when we arrived at the cinema.

2 What _______________ you doing at 3 p.m. last Saturday?
3 There’s _______________ space for a table in the kitchen – it’s too small.
4 There were very _______________ people at the event due to the bad weather.
5 We were really _______________ by the film. We had expected it to be brilliant.
6 Before he moved to Bristol, he had _______________ living in France.
7 She’s _______________ turning up late, which is very annoying at the best of times.
8 Have you got _______________ idea of how to get to the university from here?
9 They were driving to the airport _______________ they heard about the strike.
/9

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 After an hour of waiting, he finally turned up.

BEEN
I ______________________________ an hour when he finally turned up.
2 Jo worked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
STILL
Jo ______________________________ midnight.
3 They arrived and then, a bit later on, I went to the station.
TIME
They ______________________________ I got to the station.
4 He heard the news and phoned me immediately.
SOON
He phoned me ______________________________ heard the news.
5 I think this book is rather interesting.
QUITE
I think it’s ______________________________ book.
6 First she read the letter and then she replied to it.
HAD
She ______________________________ she replied to it.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 5 test

1 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1 To _____ you the truth, I’m just not interested in that kind of music.
A speak B tell C say D give

2 Fortunately, he had _____ up all his files before his computer broke.
A stored B backed C kept D saved

3 After you log _____ to the system, you’ll be asked to create a password.
A off B out C over D on

4 He said he had no _____ of applying for the manager’s position advertised.

A reason B potential C intention D choice

5 Having access to running water and electricity is something many people _____ for granted these days.
A take B make C get D have

6 Although her foot hurt, she carried _____ running and succeeded in completing the race.
A by B over C on D in

7 We didn’t believe that they had cooked the meal _____ .

A by their own B on their own C by themself D on themselves

8 He’s the perfect person to _____ us on this project as he has lots of experience in these matters.
A equip B exist C include D assist
/8

2 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 Our course tutor explained the _______________ aims of the course on our first day. EDUCATE
2 Scientists are constantly making new_______________ about the universe. DISCOVER
3 We had no idea who the so-called _______________ were. CELEBRATE
4 His sudden _______________ surprised us all. APPEAR
5 Have you made any _______________ for the reception yet? ARRANGE
6 The museum displays a lot of _______________ exhibits to get visitors directly involved.
INTERACT
7 As there was _______________ evidence against them, they all went free. SUFFICIENT
8 Yesterday she learnt to swim and swam her first _______________ of the pool. WIDE
9 He apologised for _______________ reversing his car into mine. ACCIDENT
10 A weak economy has resulted in reduced _______________ for many. PROSPER
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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 The concert will begin in a moment.

ABOUT
The concert ______________________________ .
2 It won’t help if you worry about your exam results.
POINT
There’s ______________________________ about your exam results.
3 He’s going to learn some French before he moves to Canada.
WILL
He ______________________________ some French by the time he moves to Canada.
4 She didn’t want anyone’s help mending the bike.
MEND
She wanted ______________________________ herself.
5 I had planned to go out but changed my mind because it started to rain.
GOING
I ______________________________ but then it started to rain.
6 Are you planning to get a taxi home?
BE
______________________________ a taxi home?
7 They had an argument weeks ago and now they don’t talk to one another.
EACH
They stopped ______________________________ weeks ago, when they had an argument.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 6 test

1 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 She has always been very ______________ and enjoys keeping up with the latest trends. FASHION

2 We were given some really good _______________ on restaurants to try out. RECOMMEND

3 It was a _______________ performance and got us through to the next round of the competition.
SATISFY

4 They’ve spent the last week in _______________ and are ready for the opening night. REHEARSE

5 From the disappointed expression on his face, he was clearly _______________ by their behaviour.
IMPRESS

6 Don’t _______________ his abilities – he’s a lot better than you think. ESTIMATE

7 It was her _______________ of character that enabled her to succeed against all odds. STRONG

8 Make sure you go to the main square and watch the _______________ – those guys are amazing!
PERFORM

9 The proposed plan was completely _______________ – it made no sense at all. LOGIC

10 Although they were _______________ , they had a lot of enthusiasm. EXPERIENCE

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2 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics.

1 That’s the person whom / which / who stole my bag!

2 Have you ever been back to the house where / that / who you grew up in?

3 Whose / Who / Which phone is this? Is it yours?

4 A lot of people had already arrived, neither / much / many of whom I’d worked with before.

5 He was tired for / of / at having a long commute to and from work each day.

6 She made no comments on / in / for the political situation in her country.

7 I was so touched when my parents said they were proud for / at / of me as they rarely give any praise.

8 He got used to playing / can’t get used to playing / used to play tennis professionally when he was in
his twenties. Now he’s a lawyer.

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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 They wouldn’t let us on the flight without a boarding pass.

ALLOWED
We ______________________________ on the flight without a boarding pass.
2 You shouldn’t bring food or drink into the library.
SUPPOSED
You ______________________________ food or drink into the library.
3 It wasn’t necessary to wear formal clothing to the event.
HAVE
We ______________________________ formal clothing to the event.
4 I forgot I had to call them before I left home.
OUGHT
I ______________________________ them before I left home.
5 We stood the whole journey and didn’t notice the empty seats until we left the train.
NEED
When we left the train, we realised that we ______________________________ the whole journey.
6 The article says that the employment rate is declining.
SUPPOSED
The employment rate ______________________________ declining.
7 I’m sure they were delighted with the beautiful present you bought them.
MUST
They ______________________________ delighted with the beautiful present you bought them.
8 I’d love to meet up with you tomorrow but I’ve got to go to the dentist.
WISH
I ______________________________ with you tomorrow but I’ve got to go to the dentist.
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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 She arrived late and said sorry to everyone.

APOLOGISED
She ______________________________ late.

2 ‘I’m paying for the meal and I’m not going to argue about it,’ he said.
INSISTED
He ______________________________ for the meal.

3 ‘Have you ever lived abroad?’ she asked me.

IF
She asked me ______________________________ abroad.

4 ‘Do you want to stay in or go out?’ I asked him.

WHETHER
I asked him ______________________________ stay in or go out.

5 ‘We may need to book our flights tomorrow,’ she said.

NEXT
She said we might need to book our flights ______________________________ .

6 ‘I got fired yesterday,’ he admitted.

BEFORE
He admitted that he had ______________________________ .

7 I can boil an egg but that’s about it when it comes to my cooking skills.
KNOW
I ______________________________ an egg but that’s about it when it comes to my cooking skills.

8 ‘Will you be able to join us for dinner?’ she asked us.

ABLE
She asked us ______________________________ to join them for dinner.

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3 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 We felt increasingly ______________ by the lack of news. FRUSTRATE

2 You can tell they have a very ______________ relationship by the way they look at each other.
MEAN

3 For some people, the thought of arriving late can lead to a great deal of ______________ .
ANXIOUS

4 Their dog has a very mild ______________ and never barks at anyone. TEMPER

5 Scientists are studying whether optimism is ______________ determined or not. GENETICS

6 People who eat nuts every day are said to have ______________ lives than those who don’t.
HEALTH

7 She’s always been very ______________ , so we had no worries about her living on her own.
DEPEND

8 You need to drink more water or you’ll become ______________ . HYDRATE

9 Are you ______________ to all types of shellfish or just prawns? ALLERGY

10 Whenever he felt ______________ , he would watch his favourite comedy show because it always
cheered him up. MISERY

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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 12 test

1 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 They have a great ______________ ; people often think they’re married. RELATE

2 He’s very _______________ and always has a clear idea of what he wants. DECISION

3 It is completely _______________ for you to drive home and then have to drive back here for
the party! LOGIC

4 Once they get _______________ for their design, they’ll be able to start building the prototype.
APPROVE

5 The newspaper apologised for _______________ covering the story. ACCURATE

6 It _______________ rains on the first day of the festival. VARIETY

7 One minute he was there on stage and the next he had magically _______________ . APPEAR

8 She was awarded an honorary degree in _______________ of her outstanding achievements in the
field of economics. RECOGNISE

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2 Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

1 I’m not sure _______________ she has already left or not.

2 It crossed my _______________ that he knew an awful lot about the secret services.

3 He was so charming he could have most people _______________ out of his hand within minutes
of meeting him.

4 _______________ a doctor, she knew exactly how to treat the man’s wounds.

5 _______________ feeling incredibly nervous, he went on stage and introduced the next act.

6 _______________ trying to start the car, the key broke in the ignition and she was left with half a key
in her hand.

7 I wrote to them, _______________ questions about the facilities at the hotel.

8 Without _______________ , it was the most hilarious play I’d ever seen.

9 ______________ passed my theory test, I could now book my actual driving test.

10 The details for these clients _______________ updating as they have now moved to new premises.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Progress test 1 (Modules 1–2)

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 The only subject Tina doesn’t enjoy is drama.

APART
Tina enjoys all subjects ______________________________ drama.

2 She never remembered to pick me up from school.

ALWAYS
She ______________________________ to pick me up from school.

3 He has a few more essays to write than I do.

MANY
I don’t have ______________________________ to write as he does.

4 They are much better at basketball than me.

NEARLY
I’m ______________________________ them at basketball.

5 My dad finds driving at night more tiring these days.

IS
These days, my dad finds it ______________________________ at night.

6 Tom doesn’t run nearly as fast as Jim.

RUNNER
Jim is ______________________________ than Tom.

7 She started to enjoy reading when she was a young child.

HAS
She ______________________________ she was a young child.
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2 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that
fits in the gap in the same line.

A rural childhood
As children, my brother and I were (1) _______________ running free in the countryside CONSTANT
near the village we lived in. In the (2) _______________ , we used to leave the house VACATE
early in the morning and spend (3) _______________ hours exploring the woods and END
fields nearby. We felt totally at home in the countryside and were (4) _______________ EXTREME
glad we had so much freedom; freedom it seems our city cousins didn’t have.

When we were playing, we never thought about the possible (5) _______________ we DANGEROUS
faced and would swing from tree to tree without a worry in the world. Perhaps this was
because in our village, children were (6) _______________ to play outside as this was EXPECT
what kids in the country did. I’m not saying our parents were never (7) ______________ CONCERN
about our safety. However, they were (8) _______________ with us going out on our COMFORT
own and playing with other children or simply exploring the natural habitat by ourselves.
In those days, it was (9) _______________ for all adults to keep an eye on what all the CUSTOM
village children were up to. So, if we misbehaved, we would still get told off – just not
by our parents. Of course, our parents always found out in the end and this
(10) _______________ us from behaving badly. After all, no one wants to be told off COURAGE
by an (11) _______________ parent. EMBARRASS

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3 Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

The music began the moment the bride and her father started walking (1) _____ the aisle. The groom looked
excited and nervous at the same time. When it got to the part where the bride and groom (2) _____ rings, a
lot of us clapped and a few people cried with happiness. We all went outside for photos before going to the
reception. The (3) _____ where it took place was beautifully decorated with balloons and flowers. The
bride’s father was the first to stand up and (4) _____ a toast to the married couple. But the funniest part was
yet to come. The (5) _____ man, an old friend of the groom’s, was great at telling jokes and the speech he
(6) _____ was hilarious. It had us laughing for ages!

1 A across B down C along D in

2 A shift B transfer C award D exchange
3 A shelter B marquee C tent D registry
4 A propose B tell C speak D address
5 A greatest B chief C best D leading
6 A took B had C did D made
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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Progress test 2 (Modules 3–4)

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 I didn’t learn to drive until I was thirty-one.

STARTED
I ______________________________ I was thirty-one.

2 We had wanted to visit the museum for ages.

FORWARD
We had been ______________________________ the museum for ages.

3 I don’t think I invited Sean and Ellie to the party.

REMEMBER
I ______________________________ Sean and Ellie to the party.

4 The concert began and then he turned up.

TIME
The concert had ______________________________ he turned up.

5 When she went vegetarian, she no longer ate meat or fish.

STOPPED
She ______________________________ meat and fish when she became a vegetarian.

6 She lived in Tanzania, then she moved to Canada.

BEEN
She had ______________________________ she moved to Canada.

7 Virtually no one attended the reunion.

ANYONE
There ______________________________ at the reunion.

8 I managed to put my umbrella up and then it immediately stopped raining.

SOON
______________________________ my umbrella up, it stopped raining.

9 I wished I hadn’t given him my phone number.

REGRETTED
I ______________________________ him my phone number.

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10 He simply doesn’t care how he looks.
PRIDE
He takes absolutely ______________________________ his appearance whatsoever.

11 She was supposed to arrive earlier but she didn’t – it was so typical of her.
ALWAYS
She was ______________________________ .

12 I’m bored of my job – I think it’s time to get a new one.

THINKING
I ______________________________ a new job.

13 The event was cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales.

FEW
As ______________________________ bought tickets, the event was cancelled.

14 ‘That coat’s mine!’ she exclaimed.

BELONGS
‘That coat ______________________________ !’ she exclaimed.

15 She doesn’t live very far from the main train station.
PRETTY
She lives ______________________________ to the main train station.

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2 Read the text and choose the correct answers in italics.

We (1) had relaxed / had been relaxing / were relaxing by the water’s edge when we heard someone
shouting our names. We (2) were looking / looked / had been looking up and were really surprised. Our
cousin Sven (3) had waved / had been waving / was waving to us from a canoe that was heading our way.
We (4) had rushed / rushed / had been rushing to meet him. It turned out his mum had heard we were also
staying on the island, so he (5) had been looking / had looked / was looking for us for hours!

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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Progress test 3 (Modules 5–6)

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that
fits in the gap in the same line.

A greater understanding
New (1) _______________ are being made all the time in science and medicine, DISCOVER

(2) _______________ in the field of human biology and specifically, PARTICULAR

(3) _______________ . How features of human appearance as well as other GENE

(4) _______________ are passed on from one generation to the next is now better CHARACTER

understood. Previous assumptions are constantly being (5) _______________ and INTERPRET

fresh evidence is being (6) _______________ each and every day. COVER

The (7) _______________ of scientific and technological advances are far-reaching. IMPLICATE

Through learning which human features are (8) _______________ , scientists are DETERMINED

now able to study how our genes affect how we look, our behaviour and also analyse

the genetic links to our ancestors.

A greater (9) _______________ of the role of our genes in relation to health is UNDERSTAND

also very (10) _______________ . These days, tests can be undertaken to check on SIGNIFY

the (11) _______________ of certain genes which put an individual at greater risk EXIST

of, for example, having a heart attack or (12) _______________ cancer. Who DEVELOP

knows what else may be discovered in the years to come?

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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Progress test 4 (Modules 7–8)

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 Those parking spaces are for residents only.

PERMITTED

Only residents ______________________________ in those spaces.

2 ‘Can you meet me after work?’ he asked me.

IF

He asked ______________________________ him after work.

3 When Lizzie lived at home, she had no choice but to help with the housework.

MADE

Lizzie ______________________________ with the housework when she lived at home.

4 It’s possible that he didn’t get our message.

MAY

He ______________________________ our message.

5 Yesterday Jeff was the best player and won the game.

ABLE

I ______________________________ beat Jeff yesterday.

6 ‘He stole my phone!’ she said.

OF

She ______________________________ her phone.

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First Expert Progress test 5 (Modules 9–10)

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 She asked if she could borrow my car the next day.

MIND
‘______________________________ I borrowed your car tomorrow?’ she asked.

2 During the meeting, the management committee agreed to make improvements to the facility.
IT
During the meeting, _____________________________ improvements will be made to the facility.

3 Her car was being repaired but I didn’t know that, so I didn’t offer her a lift.
OFFERED
If I had known her car was being repaired, I ______________________________ her a lift.

4 We understand that the stolen jewellery has been recovered.

UNDERSTOOD
The stolen jewellery ______________________________ recovered.

5 He didn’t do very well at university and now he regrets it.

WISHES
He ______________________________ at university.

6 My mum said she would unplug the television if I didn’t turn it down.
IF
‘ ______________________________ the television down, I’ll unplug it,’ my mum threatened.

7 A new police initiative has been introduced to stop older people becoming victims of petty crime.
PREVENTING
A new police initiative is aimed _____________________________ becoming victims of petty crime.

8 Tom Jones sang this song with Shirley Bassey.

WAS
This song ______________________________ Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey.

9 Provided you arrive at mine before 7 a.m., I’ll take you with me.
LONG
I’ll take you with me ______________________________ at mine before 7 a.m.

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10 I don’t like the weather – it’s not very sunny.
WISH
I ______________________________ sunnier.

11 My assistant will take you there.

BE
You ______________________________ my assistant.

12 She made him apologise for the damage he had caused.

MADE
He ______________________________ for the damage he had caused.

13 Very few people seem to be concerned about the weather warnings.

HARDLY
______________________________ to be concerned about the weather warnings.

14 I want to visit you next year but I probably won’t be able to.
COULD
I ______________________________ you next year.
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2 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1 When told she wasn’t pulling her weight, she angrily exclaimed that she did her _____ share of
the work.
A right B fair C just D equal

2 If you were to _____ the sack, what would you do: go travelling or look for another job?
A have B receive C make D get

3 How much are you willing to _____ in our company?

A lend B deposit C invest D bid

4 What were you thinking _____ ? Now it’s not going to be a surprise, is it?
A on B for C of D from

5 It’s no good complaining _____ things if you’re not going to take any action.
A on B of C for D about

6 Stop staring _____ them. You’re being far too obvious and it’s really not good manners.
A at B by C on D for
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2 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 All close friends and family were invited to the wedding _______________ . RECEIVE

2 In the first lesson we discussed the most _______________ events from our lives. MEMORY

3 They set a new world record for the longest _______________ broadcast on radio. CONTINUE

4 After _______________ attempts, he managed to complete the final level of the game. COUNT

5 Improvements in _______________ have reduced the spread of infection in the ward. CLEAN

6 Many people choose particular breeds of dogs because of their _______________ behaviour.
AFFECTION
7 The hotel was _____________ quiet for a summer weekend. WORRY

8 He said he was _____________ in becoming an archaeologist in the future. INTEREST

9 How do you know if you have made the right _____________ ? DECIDE

10 The school was very proud of their hockey team’s latest _____________ . ACHIEVE

11 Few people believe that the film was really based on _____________ . REAL

12 The film was so _____________ that a number of people got up and walked out. DREAD

13 He should have become a _____________ . He’s always making people laugh. COMEDY

14 Apparently, colourful _____________ sweaters are in fashion this winter. WOOL

15 He gave the _____________ that they had never met before. IMPRESS

16 If you ate more healthily, you’d feel more _____________ . ENERGY

17 What would you say your main _____________ are – is there anything you really hate? LIKE

18 They found the final stage of emigrating to be an incredibly _____________ experience. EMOTION

19 The article suggested that milk could _____________ our health. DANGER

20 Her comment seemed completely _____________ after such a sad event. TASTE

21 If you put your foot on the _____________ , the car will go faster. ACCELERATE

22 People tend to get _____________ before an exam or interview. ANXIETY

23 After speaking to my friends about my problem, I stopped feeling _____________ . MISERY

24 The politician’s explanation was _____________ and few people believed him. CONVINCE

25 Their __________ idea to help improve road safety won them awards. IMAGINE

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Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert End-of-course test

Grammar and vocabulary

1 Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Getting back to basics

In the technological age we now live in, you might find it quite surprising that more and more people are
deciding not to (1) _____ . Instead, an increasing number of us are opting for a simpler and cheaper way of
living, and (2) _____ which essentially makes them happier. Those who (3) _____ this step feel they are no
longer spending increasing hours at jobs which may bring them (4) _____ or no satisfaction, but which
they do in the hope (5) _____ able to keep up with spiralling living costs. By simplifying their lives and
reducing their costs, these people find they have a lot more time (6) _____ to pursue their own interests,
which is something that many people now seem to have great difficulty (7) _____ .
(8) _____ , a change in lifestyle and attitude is a good idea when you (9) _____ how many sick days are
taken each year by people who become ill through overwork or through the ever-present stress they have to
handle in their jobs. You (10) _____ be a genius to figure out that companies must waste a (11) _____ deal
of money on sick-pay. We should also (12) _____ mind that as life expectancy (13) _____ , our working
life will also be extended. So, unless we (14) _____ some balance in our lives, we may fail (15) _____
retirement. So, the next time you (16) _____ late or counting the number of hours you have before you can
go home, (17) _____ thinking about how you could simplify your life? Just (18) _____ what you might do
(19) _____ you came home after work and still had hours left to do things you really fancied (20) _____!
1 A work for life B work to live C live on work D live for working
2 A effectively B also C one D that
3 A will take B took C were taking D have taken
4 A a little B little C a few D few
5 A for being B to be C of being D for be
6 A with B for C away D off
7 A in achieving B to achieving C on achieving D for to achieve
8 A Not surprisingly B Fortunately C Whilst D Since
9 A count on B figure in C take in D work out
10 A mustn’t B don’t have to C needn’t to D can’t
11 A big B large C massive D great
12 A bear on B bear in C take on D take in
13 A increase B increases C increasing D are increasing
14 A are gaining B will gain C gain D would gain
15 A reaching ever B to reach ever C ever reaching D to ever reach
16 A are working B working C will work D should work
17 A why not starting B why not start C why don’t start D why not to start
18 A guess B reckon C imagine D know
19 A when B if C while D unless
20 A about doing B for doing C to do D doing
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