Unit 1 Progress Test C

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct past perfect simple or past perfect continuous form of the
verbs in brackets.
1 Chris didn’t come with us because he _________________________ (see) the play before.
2 I _________________________ (not meet) a famous person until I went to Hollywood.
3 Jessica _________________________ (watch) TV when her dad came to collect her.
4 After they _________________________ (finish) filming for the day, the actors went out for a meal together.
5 My mum was proud of me when she found out I _________________________ (pass) yesterday’s test.
6 The fans _________________________ (not wait) long when they saw Emma Watson arrive.
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2 Complete the extracts from biographies of two famous Hollywood actors. Use the correct past perfect
simple or past perfect continuous form of the verbs below.

act become not consider earn finish have star write

Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is possibly one of the world’s greatest living actresses, although as a child she
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____________________ acting a serious career. At drama school people soon realized
what a great actor she was and in 1979, when she 2____________________ professionally
for only four years, she received her first Academy Award for her role in Kramer vs Kramer.
By the mid-1980s, she 3____________________ a Hollywood star, making numerous films
and winning another Oscar. The 1990s were a quieter time for Streep — she
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____________________ a family and many directors weren’t interested in older actresses.
But in the 2000s, she returned with films such as The Devil Wears Prada and Mamma Mia!.

Will Smith
Will Smith is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. Before he became an actor
he was a rapper and 5____________________ his own songs, but it was the TV series The
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that made him famous. Once the series 6____________________ in
1996, Smith began making films. Hollywood producers love him as his films make a lot of
money — in 2014, 17 of his 21 films 7____________________ the film companies over
$100 million each. By 2018, Smith 8____________________ in at least 70 different films.

ark: ___ / 8
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to or would and the verbs in brackets. Use
would whenever possible. If neither is possible, use the past simple.
1 My dad ______________________________ (have) black hair, but now its grey.
2 Every summer my parents ______________________________ (send) us to summer camp.
3 I ______________________________ (not like) going to the cinema when I was young, but now I love it!
4 Before I moved out, my family ______________________________ (often / watch) sport on TV every Saturday.
5 Did you ______________________________ (do) drama classes when you were at school?
6 One actor ______________________________ (forget) his lines during the play. It was quite funny!

Mark: ___ / 6
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Vocabulary
4 Match descriptions 1–7 with adjectives a–g.

1 Our discussion wasn’t a serious one. £ a judgemental

2 She’s very intelligent and always gives funny, clever replies. £ b bossy

3 My grandfather is always criticizing people too quickly. £ c light-hearted

4 Megan is always very careful about what she says to other people. £ d gullible

5 Josie always believes everything she’s told. £ e bad-tempered

6 Charlie is always telling people what to do. £ f cautious

7 My dad is often angry over little things. £ g quick-witted

Mark: ___ / 10
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5 Complete the text with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.

Is it worth being famous?

Interest in 1c_______________ is not new. For centuries, people have gossiped about the
rich and famous and newspapers have always been willing to write about a
2
s_______________ involving actors, wealthy families and politicians. The
3
p_______________ have sat outside the houses of famous people waiting to get the
perfect photograph. Some photographers will 4s_______________ a famous person for
days or weeks, following them everywhere and never leaving them alone. This invasion of
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p_______________ has got worse recently with the development of drones. Now,
celebrities are no longer safe in their own homes. Surely it’s time for the press
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r_______________ to act and pass laws to stop this behaviour? Even celebrities have a
right to a private life.

Mark: ___ / 5

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6 Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 Successful vloggers change the ___ of their videos after reading their viewers’ feedback.
a content b platform c provider
2 It’s a beautiful day today. I'm so happy to be ___.
a live b alive c living
3 My sister has a new ___ boyfriend. She met him on holiday.
a French b wonderful c happily
4 Companies often want to advertise their products on a popular vlogger’s ___.
a platform b feedback c channel
5 We were ___ delighted when my brother passed his driving test.
a extremely b very c absolutely
6 A lot of people were very ___ during the horror movie. It was really scary!
a frightened b fast c annoyed
7 Her new YouTube channel has over one million ___ already.
a platforms b providers c subscribers

Mark:Mark:
_______/ 7/ 5

Use of English
7 Read the dialogues and choose the correct answers.

Dialogue 1
Nadia Who do you think those people are?
Rory _____

Nadia I think you’re right. It’s terrible the way they wait outside famous people’s houses.
A It looks as if they’re YouTube stars. They all look very young.
B They’re most likely the paparazzi. They’ve all got cameras.
C It looks like they’re taking photos of the house.

Dialogue 2
Mark What do you think those teenagers are doing?
Sue _____

Mark But they’re near the airport. That’s really dangerous.

A It looks to me as if they’re flying drones.
B They’re most likely going on holiday.
C They look really frightened! Perhaps they’ve never flown before.

Dialogue 3
Nick Where do you think the men in the photo are sitting?
Hannah _____
Nick Do you think so? I can’t see a stage anywhere.
A They look to me like actors in a film.
B I can’t be sure, but it looks like they’re in a theatre.
C It must be inside a building, because it’s so dark.

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 Dialogue 4
Andrea Who do you think those people are waiting for?
Laura _____

Andrea Of course. I’d forgotten he was promoting his latest film this week.
A I’ve no idea. Maybe they’re going to see a famous person.
B It looks to me as if they want to get into the cinema.
C I’d say that they’re hoping to see Robert Downey Jr.

Dialogue 5
Harry Look — what’s that silver thing?
Archie _____
Harry You’re right — it’s one of those new eco-friendly taxis they’ve introduced.
A It's a sort of car, I think. Although it looks very different from my car!
B I’d say that it's a modern plane – although it’s a bit small.
C Maybe it's being used in a science fiction film.
Mark: ___ / 5
Mark: ____ / 5

Translation
8 Translate the Polish parts of the sentences into English.
1 By the time Amy ___________________________________________________ (skończyła) her homework, everyone
had gone home.
2 I _________________________________________ (kiedyś nosiłem) a uniform to school — it was red and grey and I
hated it!
3 My parents ___________________________________________________(nigdy nas nie zabierali) on holiday during
the summer, we always went in spring.
4 By 6 o’clock we were exhausted as we ______________________________________________ (uczyliśmy się)
since early that morning.
5 ___________________________________________________ (Czy chciałeś) to be an actor when you were
younger?

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Listening
9 Listen to four people talking about following celebrities on social media. Match the
speakers (1–4) with the sentences (A–E). There is one extra sentence.
A Speaker ___ disapproves of the way some celebrities use social media.
B Speaker ___ enjoys looking at artistic photos on social media.
C Speaker ___ likes to use social media to keep up to date with particular celebrities.
D Speaker ___ doesn’t use social media at all.
E Speaker ___ uses social media to get advice on their free-time interests.

Mark: ___ / 5
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Reading
10 Read the text. Match sentences A–F with gaps 1–5. There is one extra sentence.

A monument to fame
American entertainers know they have made it to the top when they get a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame. This 2.1-kilometre section of road is located in the Hollywood
district of Los Angeles, California. The Walk features more than 2,640 stars which have
been built into the pavement on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard. The five-point stars are
made from a pink stone-like material called terrazzo and have brass edges. 1_____
When the Walk of Fame was first launched in March 1960, stars were granted in only four
categories: Motion Pictures, Television, Recording or Music and Radio. 2_____ Nearly half
of all the stars have been awarded in the Motion Picture category, and just under a quarter
in television. Approximately twenty new stars are given each year.
Anyone can apply for a star, but an application will only be considered if the person has
been famous for at least five years. The applicant must include a written statement
confirming that he or she actually wants a star. 3_____ In addition, they have to pay a fee of
$40,000 for the star to be made and for its future maintenance. Those who are successful
have five years to schedule their ceremonies and issue invitations to their guests.
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_____ The person with the most stars is Gene Autry, the ‘Singing Cowboy’, who has a star
in all five. Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford appears to have two stars, but one of these
belongs to a silent film actor who shared his name. Even fictional celebrities like Mickey
Mouse, Snow White and Shrek have been granted stars.
5
_____

A Celebrities are not limited to one star; in fact, more than 30 people have earned a star in three or more categories.
B Each star bears the name of the person who received it and a symbol representing the category of his or her
contribution to the entertainment industry.
C In 1994, 450 of the stars were removed temporarily to allow for the construction of two new subway stations.
D In 1984, a fifth category for Theatre/Live Performance was added.
E Today the Walk of Fame draws an estimated 10 million visitors every year, making it one of Los Angeles’ most famous
tourist attractions.
F They must also promise to attend the ceremony at which the star is first shown to the public.

Mark:
Mark: _______/ 5/ 5
Writing
11 Read the task below. Write a formal letter (200–250 words).
A national newspaper is participating in a campaign to find a suitable famous person to appear on one of your country’s
bank notes. Choose a famous person and write a formal letter to the editor. Include the following information:
– Explain why you are writing.
– Describe your famous person and their achievements.
– Say why you think they should appear on the bank note.
– Write a suitable closing sentence.

Mark: ____ / 10
Mark: ___ / 10

Total: ____ / / 75

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