Name: First Expert Class: Module test 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 A of B in C on D at A on B for C from D of A about B out C for D of A for B by C out D from A out B over C by D off A out of B out by C over from D over for A by B from C about D with A into B up C by D about A on B for C over D out 10 A up B by C out D about /10 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap Today is a _ rainy day and also rather windy He has a very _ way of dressing and so is easy to spot in a crowd The moment the sun _ behind the clouds, we began to feel cold APPEAR It took us hours to hang all the _ for the party around the room DECORATE Although there a lot of _ between the twins, you notice the differences the more you talk to them PARTICULAR CHARACTER SIMILAR How much freedom and _ teenagers in your country have? INDEPENDENT /6 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Read the text and choose the correct answers in italics These days, my grandmother’s dog, Meg, is (1) not nearly as easy / far easier / nearly as easy to look after as she always (2) seems / is seeming / will seem to be asleep in front of the fire It (3) isn’t mattering / doesn’t matter / didn’t matter what time of day it is, (4) you’ll never come / you’ll never be coming / aren’t coming round and have her run up to you with her tail wagging Years ago, my grandmother (5) would to / used to / didn’t take her out for a walk twice a day but now they are (6) a lot older / not nearly as old / just about the oldest, they both (7) are preferring / will prefer / prefer to stay inside and relax I remember when Meg was a young puppy, she (8) used to / was / will run around all the time In fact, from the moment she woke up, she (9) will sit / was sitting / would sit by the door expecting to go out for a walk /9 TOTAL: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Module test 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 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 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 A doing B going C attending D taking A attend B revise C get D study A get B pass C make D take A education B licence C study D degree A higher B continuous C undergraduate D graduate A strict B up-to-date C better D bright A make B pass C skip D get A revise B resit C D skip A assessment B school C university D education 10 A pay B attend C apply D resit /10 Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap Use only one word in each gap Employees work harder when they feel valued _ the company they work for Have you ever _ part in a school play? How long _ she been studying at university? I’ve been waiting for this letter _ days! Can you play _ piano or any other musical instrument? I’m a teacher I very much enjoy _ with children There never seems to be _ time to relax these days We haven’t been to _ USA since the summer It will be a _ weeks before we get our results – at least three, they say /9 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 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 She usually does her homework when she gets home AT She tends home There is almost nothing to watch on television tonight HARDLY There to watch on television tonight Tom started to play rugby when he was a teenager PLAYING Tom he was a teenager He says he can attend an interview at any time AVAILABLE He says he an interview at any time Mary resigned last week RESIGNATION Mary handed last week My English teacher has a lot of passion for the subject VERY My English teacher the subject /6 TOTAL: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Module test Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence They weren’t _ off by the terrible weather and continued with the race A made C over D off B strange C rare D unusual B restore C protect D invest B fright C danger D risk B from C by D in The moment we left the hotel, a _ storm began A torrential B out Some people were surprised by the lack _ running water and electricity A of D pretty The tiger is one of many animals in _ of becoming extinct A terror C very How important is it to _ in local community projects? A support B rather The Petronas Towers in Malaysia are totally _ in structure A unique D got It’s incredible that the plague wiped _ nearly half of London’s population A by C put He’s _ a shy person and rarely speaks in public A fairly B stuck B tropical C strong D hard Heavy _ of wind have been hitting the west coast A gales B gusts C hails D breezes /9 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap It’s the _ aspects such as tenses that I find the hardest Many of the city’s _ are now moving into the new development A new online help site has been created to help _ of anxiety and stress Who you think is the most _ athlete in the world? When learning grammar, remember there are always _ to the rule His latest piece of art has been _ created from recycled everyday objects GRAMMAR INHABIT SUFFER IMPRESS EXCEPT IMAGINE What are the main responsibilities of any _ ? GOVERN Remember to use a range of linking _ when writing an essay EXPRESS /8 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics We had better leave / to leave / leaving now We don’t want to miss our train Any pupil caught talking during the exam was made stay / to stay / staying behind after class Only one person managed to get the answers very / fairly / completely correct We began to offer a daily special in the hope of / to / for attracting more customers I really wanted see / to see / seeing that film What a shame it’s no longer showing at the cinema He couldn’t help notice / to notice / noticing the strange smell in the room I’ll never forget see / to see / seeing the look of surprise on her face when she opened her present I was amazed she had time to stop talk / to talk / talking to me with her busy schedule /8 TOTAL: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Module test Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Markus took to skiing like a _ to water A fish D over B court C field D ground B marks C results D figures B equalled C drew D made B on C over D in B take off C come out D go off What you think the most dangerous sport was in _ times? A old 10 C in Snowboarding started to _ as a winter sport in the 1970s and 1980s but has become even more popular since then A get out B into We decided to sign _ for the trip to Ecuador and added our names to the list A up D put They _ three–all the first time in their first match against each other A shared C taken When they heard the football _ , they went wild A grades B gained I have never played tennis on a grass _ Have you? A pitch D shark Can you imagine putting yourself _ the pain of running a marathon? A through C boat Swimming is the best way to lose any weight you have _ on in the winter A added B duck B aged C antique D ancient When his father decided to retire, Jason took _ the role of director A after B over C off D by /10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap Use only one word in each gap The film _ already started when we arrived at the cinema What _ you doing at p.m last Saturday? There’s _ space for a table in the kitchen – it’s too small There were very _ people at the event due to the bad weather We were really _ by the film We had expected it to be brilliant Before he moved to Bristol, he had _ living in France She’s _ turning up late, which is very annoying at the best of times Have you got _ idea of how to get to the university from here? They were driving to the airport _ they heard about the strike /9 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 After an hour of waiting, he finally turned up BEEN I an hour when he finally turned up Jo worked from 10 p.m to a.m STILL Jo midnight They arrived and then, a bit later on, I went to the station TIME They I got to the station He heard the news and phoned me immediately SOON He phoned me heard the news I think this book is rather interesting QUITE I think it’s book First she read the letter and then she replied to it HAD She she replied to it /6 TOTAL: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Module test Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence To _ you the truth, I’m just not interested in that kind of music A speak D saved B out C over D on B potential C intention D choice B make C get D have Although her foot hurt, she carried _ running and succeeded in completing the race A by C kept Having access to running water and electricity is something many people _ for granted these days A take B backed He said he had no _ of applying for the manager’s position advertised A reason D give After you log _ to the system, you’ll be asked to create a password A off C say Fortunately, he had _ up all his files before his computer broke A stored B tell B over C on D in We didn’t believe that they had cooked the meal _ A by their own B on their own C by themself D on themselves 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 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap Our course tutor explained the _ aims of the course on our first day Scientists are constantly making new _ about the universe We had no idea who the so-called _ were His sudden _ surprised us all Have you made any _ for the reception yet? The museum displays a lot of _ exhibits to get visitors directly involved INTERACT As there was _ evidence against them, they all went free Yesterday she learnt to swim and swam her first _ of the pool He apologised for _ reversing his car into mine 10 A weak economy has resulted in reduced _ for many EDUCATE DISCOVER CELEBRATE APPEAR ARRANGE SUFFICIENT WIDE ACCIDENT PROSPER /10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Module test Answer key 1 C A A D C B B D C 10 A would on off not off behalf over apologised (to everyone) for arriving/being insisted on paying if I had ever lived whether he wanted to the next day got/been fired the day before know how to boil if/whether we would be able PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Module test Answer key 1 by it cost on of makes to sack disabled generosity donations athletics 10 impatient publicity heat choose strengthen preferences doesn’t arrive will might enjoy wouldn’t eat Everybody has wouldn’t have overslept wouldn’t have thought PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Module 10 test Answer key 1 will be taken wish I had met up would rather you had called is believed to have reached only I could buy time they started behaving you mind not telling is being sent was heard to laugh 10 is supposed to be 1B 2D 3C 4A 5B 6D 7B to with in about/of of/about to up into PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Module 11 test Answer key 1 enough such too like as cutting lacked when Owing in spite of Since so as to regarded cut picked up frustrated meaningful anxiety temperament dehydrated allergic 10 miserable genetically healthier PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd independent First Expert Module 12 test Answer key 1 relationship decisive illogical recognition approval inaccurately invariably disappeared whether/if mind eating Being/As Despite On asking doubt Having 10 need 1B 2C 3C 4A 5C 6D 7B PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 apart from always forgot/was always forgetting (quite) as many essays not nearly as good as is more tiring to drive a much faster/better runner has enjoyed reading since constantly vacations endless extremely dangers expected concerned comfortable customary 10 discouraged 11 embarrassed 1B 2D 3B 4A 5C 6D didn’t know anyone meet a wide variety get out and enjoy right thing books with friends the notes online read around totally stressed F (They met at university.) F (They weren’t quite sure what kind of business they wanted to set up.) T T T F (Their approach is quirky – their office has ‘grass’ floors, beanbags, etc.) F (They were confident that a quality product would sell itself ‘Despite minimal advertising …’) T hear you’re looking for Let me tell I live in Right now I’m lucky as you could Next time send you a photo 10 Best wishes PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd look pretty similar First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 started learning to drive when looking forward to visiting don’t remember inviting (already) begun by the time stopped eating been living in Tanzania before was hardly/barely anyone As soon as I put regretted giving 10 no pride (at all) in 11 always arriving late 12 am thinking of getting 13 (so) few people (had) 14 belongs to me 15 pretty close were relaxing looked was waving rushed had been looking 1D 2C 3C 4B 5A 1C 2B 3B 4B 5C 6A 7C 8A 9B 1E 2D 3A 4F 5C 6H Have you ever thought naturally Just imagine As in every place but this time Luckily After a while 10 Can you imagine how Apparently when PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 discoveries particularly genetics characteristics reinterpreted uncovered implications pre-determined understanding 10 significant 11 existence 12 developing will be will be living who on her own which will be on the point of selecting 1C 2B 3B 4D 5A 6C 7B 1C 2B 3A 4B 5B 6A 7C 8C F (According to the article, most of the population of the world may have descended from fewer than 100 people.) T F (faces) F (Psychological tests investigating beauty still conclude that our current beliefs on beauty match the Ancient Greeks’, in that we still conceive a beautiful face to be one with regular features.) 5T 6T Have you ever heard Without doubt On stage What an incredible Both As the show started The only thing I must admit that Judging from this 10 you really should PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 are permitted to park (me) if I could meet accused him of stealing was made to help may not have got wasn’t able to ought/need/have recommend nothing/little been more have are supposed to be meeting don’t need to couldn’t had been having might told his personality happier in company in the public eye minds off (the) in his element fascinated by leaders and presidents kidnapped an actress (very) addictive personalities 10 (really) weird compulsion T T F (She only found out after seeing the World Hot Dog Eating Championship on TV.) T F (He/She found it disgusting.) T T F (There is no conclusive evidence that competitive eating causes health problems.) T 10 T 11 F (The majority of people regarded it as a sign of the decay of society and an example of stupidity.) 12 F (She claims that even if there were no money involved, she would still compete.) One of the main advantages What’s more Another major advantage On the other hand Some people believe Then there are Last but not least To sum up In my opinion 10 However, in my view PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 Would you mind if it was agreed that would have offered is understood to have been wishes he had done better/well If you don’t turn at preventing older people from was sung by as long as you arrive 10 wish it was/were 11 will be taken there by 12 was made to apologise 13 Hardly anyone/anybody seems 14 wish I could visit 1B 2D 3C 4C 5D 6A unwilling dramatically significant unthinkable possession 1F 2A 3D 4G 5B 6H 7C 8E 1C 2F 3A 4E 5D To way because of hoped such an Next 10 apart from 11 After all 12 Because of after that Finally Of course PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Progress test Answer key 1 Not knowing (that) Now that I’ve had as if it’s going needs/has to be taken in spite of getting dissatisfied possessions unbelievable ability impatience predictable unexpected insecurity owing/due in However speaking though T F (European Union ministers) F (young people/kids) T F (guidelines suggesting we reduce the amount of sugar we consume daily) F (The French manage to remain relatively slim despite their love of high-fat cheeses and meat.) T F (Heart disease is not that common in either country.) T 10 T (Turmeric is said to aid memory.) 1D 2F 3H 4B 5J C A I G 10 E as far as I’m concerned The best thing about it’s full of I found Not surprisingly I also loved To be honest There was also When 10 Indeed 11 I strongly recommend 12 In the end PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert 1B 18 C 33 B 48 C Quick entry test Answer key D C B D C A A A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 B 14 A 15 B 16 D 17 B 19 C 20 B 21 D 22 B 23 D 24 B 25 C 26 A 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 C 31 C 32 A 34 D 35 A 36 D 37 B 38 A 39 D 40 C 41 B 42 A 43 C 44 B 45 B 46 B 47 D 49 B 50 D PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert Full entry test Answer key 1B 18 C 33 B 48 C D C B D C A A A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 B 14 A 15 B 16 D 17 B 19 C 20 B 21 D 22 B 23 D 24 B 25 C 26 A 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 C 31 C 32 A 34 D 35 A 36 D 37 B 38 A 39 D 40 C 41 B 42 A 43 C 44 B 45 B 46 B 47 D 49 B 50 D reception memorable continuous countless cleanliness affectionate worryingly interested decision 10 achievement(s) 11 reality 12 dreadful 13 comedian 14 woollen 15 impression 16 energetic 17 dislikes 18 emotional 19 endanger 20 tasteless 21 accelerator 22 anxious 23 miserable 24 unconvincing 25 imaginative interested have of where on to highest is If 10 there 11 need/ have 13 by 14 enough 15 its 16 through 17 to 18 By 19 as 20 a 21 able 22 the 23 across 24 which/that 25 one PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 12 not First Expert End-of-course test Answer key 1 B C D B C D A A D 10 B 11 D 12 B 13 B 14 C 15 D 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 D keeps (on) interrupting me is staying with are a lot nicer have been having some of the stereos (very/extremely/incredibly) popular musician tried to get you By the time she arrived is a lack of 10 had been waiting for 11 will have graduated 12 with each other 13 The horse belonging to 14 aren’t used to eating 15 let her whatever/what 16 can’t be 17 told me (that) he wanted 18 wanted to know where he 19 managed to obtain (some) 20 asked/told us to take our 21 I wasn’t/weren’t sitting 22 must/has to/needs to be checked 23 too expensive to stay 24 for fear that he would 25 had their car stolen impressions impatience Extraordinarily Equality dissatisfied conclusive criticising/criticizing weightlessly 10 recharge 11 entertaining 12 complaints appreciation 1B 2C 3A 4C 5B 6B 7C F (those who are content with what they have tend to be happier) T F (it is our temperament) T F (Harvard University researchers have found that people who belong to groups are happier than people who don’t and that it makes no difference how well-off you are) F (if we can recognise when we are happy, we can become better at choosing happiness over misery) PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd First Expert End-of-course test Answer key These days, an increased increasing number of people are becoming self-employed and chosing choosing to work at home Whilst there may be number of advantages to doing this, the drawbacks are not always understood or acknowleged acknowledged The main avantage advantage of working in this these circumstances is that you often have a lot of autonomy, and therefore enjoy flexibleness flexibility in terms of when you work This can means that you are able to coordinate other activities around your working life far more effectedly effectively What’s more, once you are becoming become accustomed to working in your own space and alone, you are generaly generally better able to focus on work and therefore become more producive productive Additionally, you may be fortunate enough to don’t not have to spend much or any time to attend attending meetings or performance reviews On the other side hand, in order to make a living when self-employed and based at home, a great deal of discipline, organisational skills and motivation is are required After all, you will only get paid for the actual work done rather than for being at work on in a physical sense You will also need to work hard to ensure that you have a suficient sufficient quantity of work coming in all the time to susstain sustain yourself Another disadvantage is that you will not be entitling entitled to either holiday or sick-pay, so you will have to be careful of with your money and build up reserves to finance breaks or a lost loss of earnings through ill health To sum off up, whilst being self-employed and working from home may be considered from by some to be an easy and careful way of working, it is far from it On In my view, whilst the advantages outweight the disadvantages, this way of working would not suiting suit everyone PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd ... Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Progress test (Modules 1–2) Grammar and vocabulary Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the... Education Ltd /50 Name: First Expert Class: Progress test (Modules 3–4) Grammar and vocabulary Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the... the subject /6 TOTAL: PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd /25 Name: First Expert Class: Module test Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence