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PROGRESS TEST NUMBER 26 TOTAL ________/67
Grammar: I. Complete the sentences with appropriate passive forms.
1. Many people ________ into the sea before the ship sank. (now, think, jump)
2. Today the removal of trams from British cities ________ a mistake. (sometimes, feel, be)
3. It ________ that pigs are ‘dirty’ animals because of their liking for mud. (still, widely, believe)
4. You ________ by lightning walking out in that storm yesterday! (can, kill)
5. At the start of the last century most women ________ at home. (expect, stay)
6. It ________ really bad luck to spill salt. (use to, consider)
7. The accident ________ a failure of the brakes. (suspect, cause)
8. The Spartans believed in their children ________ from a young age. (physically, challenge)
9. It was hoped that young people ________ houses through a government scheme. (will, help, buy)
10. The Romans ________ their wine mixed with water. (say, drink)Mark _________/10
II. Complete the sentences with a/an/ the or "x" for no article.
1. It`s easier to take_____ pedals off your bicycle if you use_____ correct tool.
2. As_____ forecast was for_____ bad weather, we set off home straight away.
3. Mum and Dad spent months trying to find_____ suitable house to rent in_____ area near my school.
4. The girl who had called_____ ambulance climbed in beside_____ injured driver.
5. The village stood on_____ north bank of_____ stream that wasn`t marked on our map.
6. Goods are brought to_____ Kioni on mules, and sold at stalls in a corner of_____ main square.
7. It`s a restaurant I go to often, because they make_____ great food and_____ prices are low.
8. Most of_____ nightclubs in this area of the city are open until very late at_____ night.
9. _____ eldest of her children wants to be_____ fireman when he grows up, as little boys often do.
10. I`m sure that when we were at_____ school, none of the teachers had_____ sense of humor.
Mark _______/20
Vocabulary: III. Choose the correct words to complete the text.
We`ve just stayed in the worst hotel ever! The rooms were dirty and the food wasn`t good either - in fact it was (1. disgusting/ detested). We ordered scrambled eggs for breakfast and when they arrived, they were so (2. smoky/ runny), they must have been almost (3.ripe/ raw). I couldn`t eat either the eggs or the bread that accompanied them, which was (4.stale/ tasty). I thought that perhaps lunch would be better, so I ordered a three-course meal in the hotel restaurant, but that was a huge mistake. The soup could have been anything, it was absolutely (5.tasteless / mouth-watering). I ordered steak and chips as a main course, hoping that I would get a nice piece of (6tender / bland)meat with fresh chips. Instead, I got a dry, (7strong/ chewy) steak with (8.greasy/ creamy)chips. Honestly, the oil was almost pouring out of them! The dessert, which was chocolate cake with custard, was no better. It was heavy, (9. smooth/ stodgy) and far too sweet!And what was worse, the waiter was so rude!I know he`s probably paid (10. beans/ peanuts) but still, why be so unpleasant? I`ll never stay there again.Mark _______/10
IV. Complete the sentences with appropriate food words.
1. I prefer w____________ bread to white bread. It just tastes healthier.
2. Good sources of f____________ include grains and seeds, fruits and vegetables.
3. G_______ m ________ f ___________have been artificially changed by scientists in a laboratory.
4. Over the years, the safety of many food a____________, from food dyes to artificial flavours, has come into question.
5. You could get sick if you eat food after its u____________.Mark ________/7
V. Complete the sentences with a verb or noun formed from the adjectives below.
fictional tight punctual sharp bitter

1. _____________in coffee is usually caused by the coffee being either too old or incorrectly brewed.
2. Could you please _____________ this screw? It`s got really loose and I think it might fall out.
3. I wish they hadn`t _____________ her life story for the theatre, instead of sticking to the facts.
4. Joe impressed his boss from the start with his ______________ and motivation.
5. We need to ___________ these kitchen knives – they hardly cut anything now.Mark ______/5
Use of English: VI. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. Indian curries are