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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8A
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Listening
1 Track 7 Listen to six recordings. Are
statements1–6 true (T) or false (F)?
1 The woman never gets a paper during the week.
F
2 The man watches the news every day.
3 The boy doesn’t have a television in his bedroom.
4 The woman enjoys reading about the superstars.
5 The man won some money on a quiz show.
6 The woman gets out of bed in the mornings
feeling groggy.
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Pronunciation
2 Track 8 Listen and complete the sentences
using contractions where applicable.
1 I would never have bought those shoes if I’d
known how expensive they were.
2 We to the cinema if back in
time.
3 Even if the truth I believed
you.
4 He passed his driving test even if
loads more lessons.
5 What would you if you at that
meeting?
6 It easy for Jack to admit that he
dishonest.
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Vocabulary and Grammar
3 Complete the words.
1 I watched a really interesting d o c u m e n t a r y
about ancient Egypt yesterday.
2 Which newspaper has the highest
r in your country?
3 Big Brother was the first of the r shows
on TV, wasn’t it?
4 I only read the gardening and property
s in the Sunday paper.
5 There have been so many s of Top Gear
that I’ve lost count.
6 I can’t understand why you watch that s .
It’s not funny, it’s awful!
5
4 Correct the two mistakes in each sentence.
1 As soon as the alarming clock goes off, I’m
wide wake .
alarm awake
2 I must apologise on taking so long to put to a
decision. I know you have been waiting for some
time.
3 Rob refused borrowing my computer without to
ask.
4 I had lent you the money if you have asked me
sooner.
5 I’ve put Martin down so much times recently and
he never offers to tidy up when he stays.
6 I feel light and breezy many of the time. But I find
it hard to get up on cold mornings.
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5 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.
1 ‘Let me buy you lunch, Hannah.’ OFFERED
Jack offered to buy lunch for Hannah.
2 Unfortunately negotiations have failed once again.
DOWN
Unfortunately, .
3 So what happened at the end of the film? TURN
So how ?
4 ‘I’m sorry I forgot Sam’s birthday.’ FOR
Paul Sam’s birthday.
5 ‘I’m sure Phil has taken my mobile phone.’
ACCUSED
Lucy .
6 I really don’t like to stay at home all day when the
weather’s good. STAND
I .
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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8A
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6 Underline the correct alternative.
1 What’s the origin of the expression ‘once in a
green / blue moon’?
2 I decided to cut the meeting short / down because
we weren’t getting anywhere.
3 I’d rather not going / go out this evening if you
don’t mind.
4 I’ll make my decision after I’ve weighed up / on
the pros and cons.
5 It turns out / on that Jack has known Julia for
years!
6 I promise / insist to help you with your packing.
5
7 Choose the correct answers to complete the
text: a), b), c) or d).
People talk a lot about the effect of TV on kids, but
what about the rest of us? If you 1 a to ask
2
people how much time they spend 3 television
each week, I suspect you 4 be shocked. In
5 households, the television is on a good deal
of the time, 6 often no one will be watching.
Take my neighbours for example. As soon as they
get up, they turn the television 7 . They’ll
watch the news over breakfast and perhaps one of
the morning chat shows. In the afternoon it’ll be
time for a 8 opera or two, followed by an
episode of the latest 9 show. They would
never admit 10
being addicted but I wonder
how they would manage 11
someone took their
television away for a few days. And to be honest, if
someone took my TV away, so would I!
1 a) were b) will c) are d) have
2 a) few b) a most c) the most d) most
3 a) to watch b) watching
c) by watching d) for watching
4 a) will b) should c) would d) can
5 a) much b) few c) many d) lots
6 a) despite b) although c) however d) in spite
7 a) up b) down c) off d) on
8 a) soap b) soup c) soapy d) soppy
9 a) real b) current c) reality d) chatty
10 a) to b) on c) for d) with
11 a) when b) whether c) unless d) if
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Speaking
8 Complete the conversation. Use the prompts in
brackets.
A: (you / got / minute) 1 Have you got a minute ?
B: Sorry?
A: (There / something / I / mean) 2 to talk to you
about.
B: (What / up) 3 ?
A: Well, look, (I / not want / you / get / wrong idea) 4 but ...
B: But what?
A: (It / just) 5 you always leave
the kitchen dirty. It’s quite selfish. Do you know
what I mean?
B: Sorry. (I / not / think / it / be) 6 so upsetting.
5
9 Complete the conversation with the words in
the box.
That’s so way really (x2) one
remind on thing did so
A: I’m
1 so upset that the concert has sold out.
Why didn’t you remind me to get tickets?
B: But I did 2 you. I sent you a text.
A: Well that’s not 3 helpful, is it? You
know I hardly ever use my mobile.
B: 4 absolutely ridiculous! You’re the
5 who’s always texting.
A: No I’m not!
B: How 6 earth can you say that? Let’s
just take a look, shall we?
A: Ah … hmm … oh, I’m 7 sorry. It
seems you really 8 send me a text after
all.
B: Well, no harm done. The good 9 is
the band’s doing an extra night and there are still
tickets available. So there’s no 10
we’re
going to miss out.
A: Brilliant – that’s 11
great news – so
what are we waiting for? Let’s go!
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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8A
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Reading
10 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g) below.
There is one extra sentence you do not need.
Hi Jude
I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long
time – I can’t tell you what I’ve been through in the
last few months. You might remember that I was
thinking of applying to be on Big Brother (I can’t
imagine what possessed me!), well it all went ahead. 1 a I couldn’t believe it. What had started out as a
bit of a joke, turned out to be my worst nightmare.
Before I knew where I was, it was too late to pull
out.
As soon as I set foot in the Big Brother house, I
knew that I’d made the biggest mistake of my life. 2 It was really difficult. You know how it is –
the producers are really only interested in getting
good viewing figures. They deliberately chose
participants who were going to be controversial.
So there I was, a forty-year-old (normally sane)
woman on national television, sharing her every
waking moment with my new family and wishing I
could be anywhere else. 3 . It was hard work, I
can tell you. Some of them were very hard to like!
To be honest though, one of the worst things about
the whole experience was sleep – or lack of it. 4 . As you know I’m never at my most alert
late at night so I started to feel quite groggy after a
few days of sleep deprivation.
To cut a long story short, I was voted out after the
first week – probably because the viewers thought I
was too boring. 5 I didn’t say or do anything
outrageous so what was the point of being there?
Do you know, I still have nightmares about it all and
just hope things will get back to normal soon. Next
time I have a crazy idea, please just do something to
stop me! 6 . Perhaps there is something in me
that does rather enjoy being the centre of attention
after all!
Love
Clare
a) I sent in my application, went through various
interview stages and to my surprise, I was accepted
on to the show.
b) Well, I suppose I was.
c) Imagine being stuck in a house together with
complete strangers for twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week.
d) Most of my fellow inmates were night owls and
would stay up until the early hours just messing
around.
e) Actually, I didn’t even like any of the other
participants.
f) However, I decided to give it a go and try to get
on with everyone.
g) Meanwhile, I’ve been asked to write about my
mad media week for the local paper.
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Writing
11 Underline the correct alternative.
1 Some people have no interest in current affairs
however / while others love to learn.
2 While / Despite some readers enjoy sensationalist
journalism, there are those who do not.
3 Although / However celebrity scandals can be
damaging initially, most stars recover quite quickly.
4 I don’t have time to read a daily paper. Despite /
However, I do listen to the radio.
5 Jana refused to sell her story although / despite
being offered a lot of money.
6 A lot of people would like to be famous however /
although they know the drawbacks.
5
12 Write an informal article: How to reduce the
stress in your life. Write 120–180 words on a
separate sheet of paper.
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Total: 100
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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8B
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Listening
1 Track 7 Listen to six recordings. Are statements
1–6 true (T) or false (F)?
1 The woman reads two papers at the weekend. T
2 The man admits it’s important to know what’s
going on.
3 The boy enjoys watching comedies.
4 The woman reads a broadsheet for news.
5 The man was very confident on the show.
6 The woman has always watched television late at
night.
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Pronunciation
2 Track 8 Listen and complete the sentences
using contractions if necessary.
1 I would never have bought those shoes if I’d
known how expensive they were.
2 We to the cinema if
back in time.
3 Even if the truth I
believed you.
4 He passed his driving test even if
loads more lessons.
5 What would you if you
at that meeting?
6 It easy for Jack to admit that he
dishonest.
5
Vocabulary and Grammar
3 Complete the words.
1 I watched a really interesting d o c u m e n t a r y
about ancient Egypt yesterday.
2 Most people talk about the characters in TV
s o as if they know them personally!
3 I only read the sport and financial
s in the weekend paper.
4 Tabloids tend to have higher r
than broadsheets.
5 Who wants to be a Millionaire? is a phenomenally
successful q show.
6 The BBC is well-known for historical c
dramas such as Pride and Prejudice and Cranford.
5
4 Correct the two mistakes in each sentence.
1 As soon as the alarming clock goes off, I’m
wide wake .
alarm awake
2 Don’t agree for taking off your decision. There’s
plenty of time and you need to be sure.
3 Very little people are bright and windy first thing
in the morning.
4 I hadn’t have been so angry if you would have told
the truth.
5 There isn’t plenty coffee left so please just have a
few.
6 Let me take you up tonight. It’s late and we’ve
still got so many to talk about.
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5 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.
1 ‘Let me buy you lunch, Hannah.’ OFFERED
Jack offered to buy lunch for Hannah.
2 My parents don’t like to be separated. STAND
My parents .
3 ‘I’m sorry I’m late.’ APOLOGISED
John .
4 My new car stopped working in the middle of a
busy junction. DOWN
My new car .
5 I hope everything went as you’d expected.
TURNED
I hope everything as you’d
expected.
6 ‘David’s been driving my car without asking.’
ACCUSED
Ben .
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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8B
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6 Underline the correct alternative.
1 What’s the origin of the expression ‘once in a
green / blue moon’?
2 I tend to sleep / sleeping late at the weekend.
3 Tom’s tried time over / after time to get through to
his bank manager but without any luck.
4 It’s important to stick on / to your principles if you
want to be respected.
5 I want you to apologise and take on / back what
you just said.
6 Clare insisted / suggested booking tickets in
advance to avoid disappointment.
5
7 Choose the correct answers to complete the
text: a), b), c) or d).
People talk a lot about the effect of TV on kids, but
what about the rest of us? If you 1 a to ask most
people how 2 time they spend watching
television 3 week, I suspect you would
4
shocked. In many households, the television is on a
good 5 of the time, although often no one will
be watching. Take my neighbours for example. As
soon as they get 6 , they turn the television on.
They’ll watch the 7 over breakfast and perhaps
one of the morning chat shows. In the afternoon it’ll
be time for a soap 8 or two, followed by an
9 of the latest reality show. They would never
10 to being addicted but I wonder how they
11 manage if someone took their television
away for a few days. And to be honest, if someone
took my TV away, so would I!
1 a) were b) will c) are d) have
2 a) much b) many c) few d) a little
3 a) in b) during c) each d) the
4 a) being b) be c) to be d) been
5 a) number b) part c) much d) deal
6 a) on b) down c) over d) up
7 a) news b) show
c) documentary d) sitcom
8 a) show b) opera c) chat d) quiz
9 a) example b) episode
c) introduction d) item
10 a) say b) tell c) admit d) suggest
11 a) would b) will c) can d) did
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Speaking
8 Complete the conversation. Use the prompts in
brackets.
A: (you / got / minute) 1 Have you got a minute ?
B: Sorry?
A: There’s something (I / mean / talk / you about) 2 .
B: (What / up) 3 ?
A: Well, look, I don’t want (you / get / wrong idea) 4 but ...
B: But what?
A: It’s just that you always leave the kitchen dirty.
It’s quite selfish. (you know / I mean) 5 ?
B: Sorry. (I / not / think / it / be) 6 so upsetting.
5
9 Complete the conversation with the words in
the box.
so did absolutely sorry no good
helpful the send earth that’s
A: I’m 1 so upset that the concert has sold out.
Why didn’t you remind me to get tickets?
B: But I 2 remind you. I sent you a text.
A: Well that’s not very 3 ! You know I
hardly ever use my mobile.
B: That’s 4 ridiculous! You’re
5 one who’s always texting.
A: No I’m not!
B: How on 6 can you say that? Let’s
just take a look, shall we?
A: Ah … hmm … oh, I’m so 7 . It seems
you really did 8 me a text after all.
B: Well, no harm done. The 9 thing is
the band’s doing an extra night and there are still
tickets available. So there’s 10
way
we’re going to miss out.
A: Brilliant – 11
really great news – so
what are we waiting for? Let’s go!
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Upper Intermediate Progress Test Units 7–8B
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Reading
10 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g) below.
There is one extra sentence you do not need.
Hi Jude
I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long
time – I can’t tell you what I’ve been through in the
last few months. You might remember that I was
thinking of applying to be on Big Brother (I can’t
imagine what possessed me!), well it all went ahead. 1 a I couldn’t believe it. What had started out as a
bit of a joke really, turned out to be my worst
nightmare. Before I knew where I was, it was too
late to pull out.
As soon as I set foot in the Big Brother house, I
knew that I’d made the biggest mistake of my life. 2 It was really difficult. You know how it is –
the producers are really only interested in getting
good viewing figures. They deliberately chose
participants who were going to be controversial.
So there I was, a forty-year-old (normally sane)
woman on national television, sharing her every
waking moment with my new family and wishing I
could be anywhere else. 3 It was hard work, I
can tell you. Some of them were very hard to like!
To be honest though, one of the worst things about
the whole experience was sleep – or lack of it. 4 As you know I’m never at my most alert late
at night so I started to feel quite groggy after a few
days of sleep deprivation.
To cut a long story short, I was voted out after the
first week – probably because the viewers thought I
was too boring. 5 I didn’t say or do anything
outrageous so what was the point of being there?
Do you know, I still have nightmares about it all and
just hope things will get back to normal soon. Next
time I have a crazy idea, please just do something to
stop me! 6 Perhaps there is something in me
that does rather enjoy being the centre of attention
after all!
Love
Clare
a) I sent in my application, went through various
interview stages and to my surprise, I was accepted
on to the show.
b) Most of my fellow inmates were night owls and
would stay up until the early hours just messing
around.
c) Actually I didn’t even like any of the other
participants.
d) However, I decided to give it a go and try to get
on with everyone.
e) Well, I suppose I was.
f) Meanwhile, I’ve been asked to write about my
mad media week for the local paper.
g) Imagine being stuck in a house together with
complete strangers for twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week.
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Writing
11 Underline the correct alternative.
1 Some people have no interest in current affairs
however / while others love to learn.
2 Despite / However not having time to read the
paper every day, I do enjoy listening to the news.
3 Jana refused to sell her story although / despite
she was offered a lot of money.
4 While / Despite some readers enjoy reading
gossip, there are those who do not.
5 However / While celebrity scandals can be
damaging initially, most stars recover quite quickly.
6 A lot of people would like to be rich and famous.
However / Although, there are many drawbacks to
fame.
5
12 Write an informal article: How to reduce the
stress in your life. Write 140–180 words on a
separate sheet of paper.
10
Total: 100
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Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key
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Progress Test Units 7–8A
1: 2T 3T 4F 5F 6T 2: 2 could have gone / you’d been 3 you’d told / wouldn’t have 4 wouldn’t have / he’d had 5 have done / ’d been 6 can’t have been / had been 3: 2 readership 3 reality 4 supplements 5 series 6 sitcom 4: 2 apologise on for / to put come 3 refused denied borrowing / without to
ask asking 4 had would have lent / have had asked 5 put Martin down up / so much many
times 6 light bright / many most 5: 2 negotiations have broken down once
again. 3 did the film turn out? 4 apologised for forgetting / having
forgotten 5 accused Phil of taking / having taken
her mobile phone 6 can’t stand staying at home all day
when the weather’s good. 6: 2 short 3 go 4 up 5 out 6 promise 7: 2d 3b 4c 5c 6b 7d 8a 9c 10a 11d 8: 2 There’s something I’ve been meaning 3 What’s up 4 I don’t want you to get the wrong idea 5 It’s just that 6 I didn’t think it would be 9: 2 remind 3 really 4 That’s 5 one 6 on
7 so 8 did 9 thing 10 way 11 really 10: 2c 3f 4d 5b 6g extra answer = e 11: 2 While 3 Although 4 However 5 despite 6 although 12: (sample answer) Do you find yourself running through the
day with never enough time to finish all the things on your to-do list? Are you the kind of person who stresses at the least sign of pressure? Well, here are some tips to help you relax and calm down.
First of all, when you wake up, take a few deep breaths and try to clear your mind. Make a list of the things that you need to do during the day – in other words, prioritise. And don’t forget that a healthy mind needs a healthy body so make sure that you eat regular meals and drink lots of water throughout the day.
One of the most important lessons I learned was that it’s ok to say ‘no’ so when you feel that you’re being asked to do too much, just practise saying ‘no’.
Start making these small changes and I’m sure you’ll soon notice the difference. So, what are you waiting for? Take a deep breath …
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Progress Test Units 7–8B
1: 2T 3T 4T 5F 6F 2: 2 could have gone / you’d been 3 you’d told / wouldn’t have 4 wouldn’t have / he’d had 5 have done / ’d been 6 can’t have been / had been 3: 2 soap operas 3 supplements 4 readerships 5 quiz 6 costume 4: 2 agree apologise / taking putting 3 little few / windy breezy 4 hadn’t wouldn’t have/ would have had 5 plenty much / few little 6 take put / many much 5: 2 can’t stand being separated. 3 apologised for being late. 4 broke down in the middle of a busy
junction. 5 turned out 6 accused David of driving / having
driven his car without asking. 6: 2 to sleep 3 after 4 to 5 back 6 suggested 7: 2a 3c 4b 5d 6d 7a 8b 9b 10c 11a 8: 2 I’ve been meaning to talk to you about 3 What’s up 4 you to get the wrong idea 5 Do you know what I mean 6 I didn’t think it would be 9: 2 did 3 helpful 4 absolutely 5 the 6 earth 7 sorry 8 send 9 good 10 no
11 that’s 10: 2g 3d 4b 5e 6f extra answer = c 11: 2 Despite 3 although 4 While 5 While
6 However 12: See sample answer in Test A.
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Track 7: Progress Test Units 7–8, Listening exercise 4
1
To be honest, I don’t normally buy a paper during the week because I know I
won’t have much time to read anything but the headlines and you can easily
do that when you walk past a newsagent’s. And you feel really bad spending
that money and not reading it – I mean there’s no point reading daily news the
next day, is there? The weekend’s a different matter though. I can’t think of
anything better than getting the Saturday paper. I run down to the local shop,
buy a trashy tabloid and one of the broadsheets and then I settle down to read
all the supplements except the sport. I like everything, even the cartoons and
the crossword puzzles.
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Ever since I can remember I’ve been interested in current affairs so I always
make a point of watching at least one news or documentary programme a
day. Mind you, I have to admit that it’s a pretty depressing business. You end
up feeling so powerless after half an hour of doom and gloom. If it’s not a
financial crisis, it’ll be something environmental but then again, I suppose
good news just doesn’t sell, does it? I think it’s important to be aware of what
is going on in the world. But then again, if I’m honest, I don’t suppose my life
would be any different if I didn’t know what was going on in the world.
Perhaps I should experiment and do without the news for a week or so. I
wonder if it would make me happier …
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I must be the only boy in my class who doesn’t have a TV or computer in their
room. At first I was really upset because I thought I was missing out on so
much but now I think it’s good to be different! I’m allowed to choose a couple
of programmes to watch after school once I’ve done my homework. I can’t
stand soap operas so I tend to avoid that kind of stuff and instead I’ll watch
quizzes and some sitcoms. It’s good to watch some of the same programmes
as your friends, because then you know what they’re talking about. But then
there are lots of other things to do with your friends too – swimming, football,
all sorts of things going on after school – as well as homework, of course!
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I can’t understand it myself. Why is everyone so obsessed by celebrity? Who
cares who did what? I sometimes think that some of these so-called stars
deliberately do stupid or risky things just so they can get into the news. Let’s
face it, what would the tabloid journalists write about if they didn’t dig up
gossip about the rich and famous? If I want to read some serious news, I’ll
always get a ‘proper’ paper. You know you’ll find real news – not just who has
run off with who. I think that buying those gossip magazines just encourages
everyone to behave worse. I mean, it’s not the way you’d want your friends to
be, is it? And what kind of example is that for our children? It’s hard enough
raising a family today as it is, without having all this celebrity stuff getting in
the way.
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One of the scariest things I’ve ever done was appear on television. You know
what it’s like when you’re at home and shouting the answers at the TV … well,
I figured it would be pretty easy to make a bit of money by going on a quiz
show. Man, was I wrong! Each time I was asked a question, I kept thinking of
all the millions of viewers out there and I just froze. I couldn’t answer even the
easiest of questions. The memory of it now makes me feel quite ill. It was
terrifying! And so embarrassing. Everyone must have thought I was really
thick. Perhaps if I hadn’t been quite so confident beforehand, I might have
done better. And when I watch those shows now and see someone looking
blank, I know how it feels.
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Recently I’ve got into the really bad habit of watching television until the early
hours. I’ve always been a bit of a night owl so I don’t find it hard to stay awake
but I have to say I’m starting to suffer a bit. The problem is that all the really
interesting stuff is on quite late. I’m not sure why that is. I mean, most of us
have got to get up in the morning, haven’t we? And once you’ve started
watching, you can’t stop half-way through, can you? I mean you’d spend all
night wondering what happened in the end. I’ve got hooked on one of those
brilliant American series and when it’s finished I find it hard to wind down and
get to sleep. Luckily I don’t start work until ten so I can usually pull myself
together by then though I need several cups of coffee to get me going.
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Track 8: Progress Test Units 7–8, Pronunciation exercise 4
1
I would never have bought those shoes if I’d known how expensive they were.
I would never have bought those shoes if I’d known how expensive they were.
2
We could have gone to the cinema if you’d been back in time.
We could have gone to the cinema if you’d been back in time.
3
Even if you’d told the truth I wouldn’t have believed you.
Even if you’d told the truth I wouldn’t have believed you.
4
He wouldn’t have passed his driving test even if he’d had loads more lessons.
He wouldn’t have passed his driving test even if he’d had loads more lessons.
5
What would you have done if you’d been at that meeting?
What would you have done if you’d been at that meeting?
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It can’t have been easy for Jack to admit that he had been dishonest.
It can’t have been easy for Jack to admit that he had been dishonest.