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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH EMPOWER

B1 PROGRESS TEST

Test 5 Version B Time 40 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.

Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.

Answer all the questions. Write your answers on the question paper.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

There are five parts to the test.

Part 1 is a listening part.

All questions carry one mark.

There are 40 questions.

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Part 1 Questions 1 – 8 You will hear eight short sentences. For each one, choose the best reply. You will hear each sentence twice. 1 A No, don’t worry about it.

B Yes, I’d like to do it.

C Oh, that’s a pity.

2 A OK – how about preparing for the trip?

B I’m sorry – you didn’t tell me.

C It’s OK thanks – I’m fine.

3 A Can I help you?

B Let’s try it.

C Sure, I’ll do it now.

4 A You're welcome.

B That's a good idea.

C They'd love to do it.

5 A That would be great.

B OK – it doesn't matter.

C It's no problem – I'll be all right.

6 A Why don’t we talk about the plan on Friday?

B Don't worry about it this time.

C That's OK, I'm late too.

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7 A Will you organise tomorrow's meeting?

B That's fine, if you don't mind.

C Would you like me to prepare the room?

8 A That would really help.

B There's just one more thing.

C Of course, I can do that for you.

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Part 2 Questions 9 – 16 Read the sentences about work and jobs. Choose the missing word (A, B or C) for each space. 9 Most plumbers need several years' ............ with a company before they can work alone. A skills B homework C training 10 Do you agree that the most important thing is to earn a good ............ ? A exchange B currency C salary 11 We are going to take our dog to see a ............ because it’s hurt its leg. A vet B doctor C nurse 12 My brother decided to become an ............ because he likes maths and working with money. A actor B accountant C artist 13 Shall we get a ............ to help with ideas for the new offices? A waiter B designer C plumber 14 She doesn’t want to be a ............ because they have to speak in front of lots of people. A politician B gardener C plumber

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15 Doctors make important ............ about their patients' health every day. A decisions B qualifications C problems 16 Our ............ always takes letters and other mail to the correct house or business. A taxi driver B postman C receptionist

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Part 3 Questions 17 – 24 Read the sentences about work and jobs. What are the missing words? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 17 – 24, write the words. 17 The j _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ decided to write an article about the accidents on the main road.

18 I work very l _ _ _ h _ _ _ _ every day – from 6am to 9pm!

19 Clara is a m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in a band – she plays the guitar very well.

20 Do you need to pass many exams to work as an a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and design buildings?

21 Do you prefer to work in a t _ _ _ or work alone?

22 Good q _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ show employers that you know how to do the job.

23 My hair looks awful – I must make an appointment with the h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

24 It’s a good idea to study law at university if you want to be a l _ _ _ _ _ .

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Part 4 Questions 25 – 32 Read this woman’s email to her friend about a job. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space. Hi

How are you? Are you still looking for a job? Well, I’ve just seen an advertisement for a

receptionist to work in a busy hotel and it looks really great. I think you should definitely apply for

it. You (25) ………… be at least 18 years old – so that’s OK – but you (26) ………… to have any

experience because I think (27) ………… give you training.

I think the hours (28) ………… be long, but you’ll work in a team so it (29) ………… be too tiring,

and they have bedrooms especially for staff so you (30) ………… stay in the hotel too. The salary

is fairly good, so hopefully you’ll save some money for our holiday at the end of the summer!

Anyway, you (31) ………… to apply before the end of the week, so don’t wait too long before you

make a decision. There (32) ………… be another job like this in the future. It’s perfect for you!

Speak to you soon,

Sally

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25 A must B can C have 26 A don’t have B doesn’t have C not have 27 A will they B they will C they won’t 28 A are B do C might 29 A hasn’t B isn’t C won’t 30 A can B are C have 31 A must B have C can 32 A won’t B don’t C mustn’t

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Part 5 Questions 33 – 40 Here are some sentences about work and jobs. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. 33 It’s possible that our new manager won’t be very good. Our new manager ……………………………………….. not be very good. 34 It’s not necessary for me to start work until 11 am on Friday. I ……………………………………….. have to start working until 11 am on Friday. 35 Wearing sandals in the office is not allowed. You ……………………………………….. wear sandals in the office. 36 Is it necessary to have a degree to work here? Do you ……………………………………….. have a degree to work here? 37 Lara probably won’t become a hairdresser when she leaves school. I don’t think Lara ……………………………………….. a hairdresser when she leaves

school. 38 My colleagues are maybe going to look for new jobs in the future. My colleagues might perhaps ……………………………………….. new jobs in the future.

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39 Without qualifications, Helen is certainly not going to get a good job. Without qualifications, Helen certainly ……………………………………….. get a good

job. 40 When are we allowed to leave work? When ……………………………………….. we leave work?

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