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IELTS 6.5 - Progress test 1

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the CLOSEST words for the CAPITAL word: After studying geography for ten years, I feel I know the subject THOROUGHLY.
a)
inside out
b)
inside in
c)
submit
d)
drop out
2.
Choose the word that is most closely associated with the sentence: It's 10,000 words long and it was part of her Master's degree.
a)
article
b)
composition
c)
dissertation
d)
project
3.
Choose the word that is most closely associated with the sentence: It was published in the Journal of Zoological Sciences in 1994.
a)
thesis
b)
assignment
c)
portfolio
d)
paper
4.
What word means ‘using someone else’s ideas as if they were yours’?
a)
plagiarism
b)
journal
c)
feedback
d)
genius
5.
Choose the word that is most closely associated with the sentence: He's only 9 but he's already writing little stories at school.
a)
portfolio
b)
composition
c)
paper
d)
assignment
6.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'lifelong +?'
a)
governor
b)
education
c)
school
d)
students
7.

Unscramble the word: A two-tier system of schools d (a)   (ESDESRPSE) the opportunities for children from less well-off families and favours those from better-off families.

8.

Unscramble the word: p (a)   (ETATPRPEEU) inequalities (make inequalities continue)

9.

Unscramble the word: B (a)   (YIGLUBLN) is when a pupil uses frightening or threatening behaviour towards another child who is smaller or less powerful in some way.

10.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'selective +?'
a)
education
b)
education
c)
school
d)
teacher
11.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'Yours +?'
a)
thanksfully
b)
greatest
c)
truthfully
d)
faithfully
12.
Replace the CAPITAL words with a word or phrase below with a similar meaning: As part of my new job, I get MEAL PARTLY PAID FOR BY THE COMPANY.
a)
opening meals
b)
subsidised meals
c)
stand out meals
d)
hands-on meals
13.
Replace the CAPITAL words with a word or phrase below with a similar meaning: I’m hoping to work in the AREA of automotive manufacturing.
a)
salary
b)
role
c)
field
d)
prospect
14.
Replace the CAPITAL words with a word or phrase below with a similar meaning: You should only apply for the job if you have LED A TEAM BEFORE.
a)
benefits package
b)
previous experience
c)
full training
d)
managerial experience
15.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'career +?'
a)
prospects
b)
role
c)
team
d)
application
16.
Choose appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank: You need to create a good ______ with the interviewers. Dress smartly and professionally.
a)
first impression
b)
body language
c)
firm handshake
d)
trial run
17.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: If we can’t ______ the post internally, we’ll have to advertise externally.
a)
fulfil
b)
supply
c)
fill
d)
hand in
18.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: As part of the programme of reporting ______, we would like to invite you to a session on project management.
a)
structure
b)
notice period
c)
the position
d)
professional development
19.
Find the synonym of the word given: Employees are entitled to 30 days’ HOLIDAY.
a)
paid leave
b)
panel
c)
shortlisted
d)
trainee
20.
Choose appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank: During the interview, describe all your relevant education and experience to show how you fulfil all the ______ for the job.
a)
first impression
b)
criteria
c)
body language
d)
eye contact
21.

Unscramble the word based on the given clue: FDOYLMEELESP - you are your own boss

(a)  

22.

Complete the word in the sentence: A career in a hotel industry traditionally involves very a (a)   hours such as evenings and weekends.

23.
Choose the correct sentence to make a good pairs of sentence: Peter’s my counterpart.
a)
There are several levels of management.
b)
Collaboration is a good thing.
c)
We do the same job but he’s based in Rome.
d)
There’s a strict pecking order in the company.
24.
Choose the correct sentence to make a good pairs of sentence: Jess and I work half-and-half.
a)
There’s a strict pecking order in the company.
b)
There are several levels of management.
c)
Deadlines have to be met.
d)
It’s a job-share
25.

Complete the word in the sentence: I don't mind working different hours each week, but I hate the night s (a)  

26.
To make an expression of pain or strong dislike
a)
pout
b)
grimace
c)
leer
d)
scowl
27.

To close one's hand tightly because of anger is to c (a)   .

28.

To lift one's shoulders up and down to show they don't know or couldn’t answer.

a)

shrug one's shoulders

b)

fold one's arms

c)

cross one's legs

d)

twitch

29.
What adjective correctly describes her look?
a)
immaculate
b)
sallow
c)
stout
d)
unkempt
30.

Jane is always well-dressed, neat and smart-looking. She never has a (a)   out of place.

31.
To be calm and reasonable and showing good judgement
a)
self-concious
b)
pushy
c)
well-balanced
d)
haughty
32.
To always take one's work very seriously
a)
conscientious
b)
gullible
c)
obstinate
d)
restless
33.
People who are willing to believe simple things, perhaps because of inexperience, are .......
a)
conscientious
b)
pig-headed
c)
naive
d)
restless
34.
He always acts without thinking and makes lots of mistakes. He is .......
a)
effusive
b)
taciturn
c)
pushy
d)
impetuous
35.
The adjective to describe people who are unfriendly and not sociable is ...
a)
disdainful
b)
aloof
c)
modest
d)
conceited
36.

We are very close, good friends of each other. We are b (a)   buddies.

37.
A synonym of "friendly" is ...
a)
scrupulous
b)
abhorrent
c)
amiable
d)
obnoxious
38.
He holds Anna in high regard. This means he ......
a)
hates her
b)
falls madly in love with her
c)
respects her
d)
have a poor relationship with her
39.
Charlie and I get on like a house on fire. This means we ......
a)
have a very good relationship
b)
are falling out
c)
don't talk to each other anymore
d)
are on bad terms
40.

John is the person I admire since he does and thinks the same way as me. He is a man (a)   my own heart.

41.

He's come from a broken home. This means his parents have d (a)   .

42.

True friends are people who stick with us through ups and (a)   .

43.
People you know, but not very well are called ...
a)
enemies
b)
allies
c)
colleagues
d)
acquaintances
44.
My father and I don't see eye to eye on most things. This means we .....
a)
have different opinions
b)
have similar opinions
c)
rarely meet each other
d)
meet each other frequently
45.

She is not a loyal friend. She usually speaks (a)   behind her friends' backs.

46.
People yearned ....... peace.
a)
in
b)
to
c)
on
d)
for
47.

I was over the m (a)   when I got the result.

48.
To make a dangerous or tense situation calmer
a)
conciliate
b)
defure
c)
appease
d)
placate
49.
Sarah was in an EXULTANT mood after she passed her exam with flying colours.
a)
jubilant
b)
yearning
c)
craving
d)
forlorn
50.

I've been f (a)   g on air ever since my boyfriend proposed to me.

51.
Being told that my best friend was seriously ill was very ..........
a)
distress
b)
destressed
c)
destresses
d)
destressing
52.
A feeling of being annoyed
a)
abhorrence
b)
distress
c)
irritation
d)
alarm
53.
I felt an instant aversion .... the new manager.
a)
to
b)
with
c)
about
d)
for
54.
You look down today means ...
a)
You look tired.
b)
You look unhappy.
c)
You look shocked.
d)
You look childish.
55.
To dislike somebody/something very much
a)
loathe
b)
offhand
c)
puerile
d)
fickle
56.

She w (a)   into labour and the baby was born before they reached the hospital.

57.
I'm afraid his father passed .... last night.
a)
on
b)
in
c)
beyond
d)
off
58.

The nine-month period when a woman is expecting a baby is called p (a)  

59.
My grandpa is old but he has all his wits about him. This means my grandpa...
a)
is weak and unable to walk well, usually because of old age
b)
is still able to think and react quickly
c)
is unable to think clearly because of old age
d)
is still strong and able to walk well
60.

Special housing, usually for old people, where care staff also live is called s (a)   d accommodation.

61.
I'm totally HOOKED ON painting these days. This means I ............. painting now.
a)
lose interest in
b)
don't draw
c)
am addicted to
d)
stop liking
62.
A FRUITFUL activity is the one that
a)
makes a lot of money
b)
make you healthy in body and mind
c)
takes a long time to do
d)
produces good results
63.
A person who is addicted to shopping is a/an .......
a)
workaholic
b)
shopaholic
c)
alcoholic
d)
bookaholic
64.

A person who spends little or no time exercising and a great deal of time watching television is called a couch p (a)  

65.

A person who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc., especially to an obsessive degree is called a culture v (a)  

66.
Choose the correct word to replace the CAPITAL phrase: Would you feel nervous giving a presentation to A GROUP OF PEOPLE AT INTERVIEW?
a)
maternity
b)
an interview panel
c)
an annual bonus
d)
salary increment
67.
Choose the correct word to replace the CAPITAL phrase: COMPULSORY redundancy
a)
run-of-the-mill
b)
demotivated
c)
dynamic
d)
voluntary
68.
Choose the correct word to replace the CAPITAL phrase: AN AUTOMATIC pay rise each year
a)
performance-related
b)
job stability
c)
fast-moving
d)
entitlement
69.
Choose the best word to complete each sentence: After graduating from Manchester University, Dan started work in the film industry.
a)
compulsory
b)
run-of-the-mill
c)
fast-moving
d)
long-term
70.
Choose the correct word to replace the CAPITAL phrase: a person who is HIGHLY MOTIVATED
a)
fast-moving
b)
entitled
c)
demotivated
d)
dynamic
71.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'purchasing +?'
a)
assets
b)
set
c)
power
d)
loyalty
72.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'red +?'
a)
tape
b)
market
c)
agency
d)
power
73.
Choose the word to fill in the blank: I’m going to make a ________ for the dining table that is up for auction tomorrow.
a)
stock
b)
takeover
c)
bid
d)
niche
74.
Choose the word to fill in the blank: Sally made the right decision when she quit her old job and set up her own business – she hasn’t looked _______ since the day it opened.
a)
down
b)
back
c)
under
d)
around
75.
Choose the right word to make a collocation: 'letting +?'
a)
channel
b)
leader
c)
tape
d)
agency
76.
Who tends to get carried away?
a)
Harry is such a practical and sensible person.
b)
Andrey has a tendency to say things that upset people.
c)
I wish Tatyana would calm down and not get so over-excited about things.
d)
Alice can always be relied upon to make the right decision.
77.

Fill in the blank: My father was a somewhat quick-tempered and m (a)   sort of person. (gloomy)

78.

Fill in the blank: Rob is a very conscientious and m (a)   worker. (careful, systematic)

79.

Fill in the blank: I think Max is i (a)   . (doesn’t have much confidence, not really sure of himself)

80.
Who is chauvinistic?
a)
Sophie is always so calm.
b)
Andrey has a tendency to say things that upset people.
c)
I wish Tatyana would calm down and not get so over-excited about things.
d)
Tom thinks his country is better than any other country and doesn’t listen to reason.

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