Straightforward Pre-Intermediate Progress Test 3

(32) What you need to do is take it back and complain. advice / offer / complaint
(33) Shall I phone the shop for you? advice / offer / complaint
(34) Have you thought about asking for your money back? advice / offer / complaint
F Complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. There are three extra expressions.
What seems to There’s no harm That’s really kind of you
No, I’ll manage, thanks If you like If I were you I’d
I don’t think there’s Have you tried Do you want me to

A: Not again! I can’t believe it, that’s the second time it’s stopped working.

B: (35) _______________ be the problem?
A: I don’t know. Every time I try to start it I get this horrible sound.
B: (36) _______________ try and start it?
A: Would you? (37) _______________.
B: Mmmm.
A: What is it?
B: (38) _______________ a problem with the engine.
A: Then why won’t it work?
B: Ah! (39) _______________ checking the petrol?
A: What do you mean?
B: Well, when was the last time you put any petrol in the tank?
A: Er, I’m not sure.
B: (40) _______________ check that. I think you’ll find that you’ve run out.
A: Oh! How embarrassing.

Listening

Part 1
[Track 11] You are going to hear five short recordings. Listen and choose the correct answer for each one.


(1) Which age does the speaker think is the best age to be?
a) late thirties/early forties b) toddler c) teenager


(2) What can’t the woman leave?
a) her job b) her husband c) her home


(3) Why was the traffic stopped in the centre of London?
a) because of an arrest b) because of the Prime Minister c) because of a demonstration


(4) Adam is unlucky because
a) his car’s broken down. b) he won’t get paid until Friday. c) it’s difficult getting to work.