PROGRESS TEST 1

A. Use the word given in capitals at the end of the line to form a word that fits in the space in

the same line.

Car review: the XR1200

Although still a relative (1) newcomer…………..... to the world of high-performance sports cars,

General Autos has (2)undergone ............. quite a transformation since their first effort, the Xtreme,

attracted such (3)unfavourable ............... comment in the motoring press, which led to

disappointing sales. Their latest effort, the XR1200 (4) convertible ……………, went into

(5) production.................. last month, and I had the chance to test-drive one. To say that the XR1

200 is better than the Xtreme is a huge (6) understatement.................... Not only is it much better,

it represents a (7) revolutionary.................. new approach to this class of car. From the seats to the

angle of the steering wheel, everything on this car is (8) adjustable................, meaning that you

can set the car up to fit you perfectly. The engine, too, is easy to set up for maximum

efficiency, with the help of powerful dual (9) processors..... that monitor performance 1,000

times a second. Even the bodywork incorporates state-of-the-art ideas, with a new durable

material that should mean that your XR1 200 (10) outlasts......... almost anything else on the road.

B. Write one word in each gap.

11. Did you hear that Rita told Charles the wrong time for the meeting .on............. purpose so that

he'd be late?

12. We will be writing to you ...in................ due course with details of the conditions of your

employment.

13. She didn't understand what I was driving ........at............. so I had to make it very simple for

her.

14. The company is currently ...in................ discussion with the bank regarding a large loan.

15. I think you need to focus more .....on.............. the central character of the book in your essay.