Straightforward Pre-Intermediate Progress Test 4

(32) The game will be shown on TV. active / passive
Functional language
F Complete the three conversations with words and expressions from the box. There are three extra words and phrases.
a lot to be gained from aren’t you? no point in congratulations
didn’t we? excellent news Guess what? isn’t it? not at all
The same to you. don’t you?


Conversation 1
A: So, what’s this great idea of yours?
B: Steve thinks we should bid to host the next Olympics!
A: You’re joking, (33) aren’t you?_
B: No, (34) not at all . I think it would be great for the city.
A: What do you mean?
B: Well, there’s (35) no point in having the Olympics here.
A: Really? Just name one advantage.


Conversation 2
A: (36) Guess what?
B: I don’t know. Give me a clue.
A: The Olympics.
B: We won, (37) didn’t we?
A: Yeah, we did.
B: Great. Oh, and (38) congratulations! I never thought we would win the bid, but well done!


Conversation 3
A: You like sport, (39) isn’t it ?
B: Yes. Why?
A: Haven’t you heard? The Olympics are going to be held here in 2016?
B: Wow. That’s (40) _ excellent news !

Listening

Part 1
[Track 13] You are going to hear five short recordings. Listen and choose the correct answer for each one.


(1) The speaker reads books about
a) mysteries. b) aliens. c) people’s adventures.


(2) CCTV cameras in schools help
a) students to work better. b) reduce bullying. c) teachers with discipline.


(3) Which sport does the speaker hope to compete in?
a) tennis b) gymnastics c) paragliding


(4) According to the speaker
a) having a job is the most important thing in life.
b) money is the most important thing in life.
c) friends and family are as important as money.