9 progress test

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

The Coliseum is an __________________________

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

It was built __________________________ years ago

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

It can hold __________________________ people.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

It was originally used for fights, animal displays, executions, and __________________________.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

The Coliseum is at risk because there’s too much traffic/air pollution around it.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

People have suggested designing any public transportation to reduce air pollution.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

The __________________________ has been damaged by the traffic.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

Some people think the Coliseum should be closed to the public because visitors __________________________.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

The Coliseum is valuable to __________________________ because it’s a big attraction for visitors.

Read the text and complete the sentences

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It’s a giant ancient theater in the shape of a circle, called an amphitheater. It’s right in the middle of Rome, with traffic circling it at high speed all the time. It was built over 2,000 years ago, and held up to 50,000 spectators. People would go there to see gladiators fighting or other kinds of entertainment such as animal displays, executions, and plays. It was one of the greatest spectacles of ancient Rome.
But the problem facing the people of Rome today is what to do with it now. It is very old, very damaged, and in the middle of a busy traffic route. The air pollution caused by traffic is destroying it. To preserve it, the roads around it could be closed, but that would create problems when driving from one part of Rome to the other. Some people say that cars shouldn’t be allowed near it, and special public transportation should be designed to take people around it. They want plans to be developed for this, and believe the Coliseum deserves to be treated especially carefully because it is so unique. The structure of the building has already been damaged because of pollution, and the way the traffic shakes its foundation. Something has to be done soon.
Another problem is the damage caused by visitors. In fact, some people think it should be closed to the public, and that it should be opened only for very special reasons, like making films, holding concerts, or church festivals. The problem is that the huge numbers of tourists who visit it bring a lot of money into the city. The Coliseum continues to be seen as an extremely important part of historical Rome, so everyone wants to go there. But the number of people who come end up causing damage to the building. Many people feel that if city authorities go on allowing people to visit the Coliseum, only a certain number of people should be allowed
to visit each year, in the same way that visitor numbers are limited at Machu Picchu in Peru, for example. One thing is for certain; the future of the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed until something is done.

Allowing a limited number of people/tourists/visitors each year could be done at the Coliseum like it has been at Machu Picchu.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.


Dan worked so hard, he _____________ to get a better exam result than he did.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

There is still a lot of racial _____________ in the world. It’s a shame.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

We didn’t _____________ the importance of what we had done until much later.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

A monument was put up in the town to _____________ the memory of the heroes.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

At first I wasn’t sure, but after listening to his speech, I was _____________ to vote for him.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

When Grandma retired, her _____________ at work gave her a gift.

Complete the sentences with the words based on the lesson vocabulary studied.

In the past, authorities rarely _____________ the contribution women made to society.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

I still _____________ (not pay) yet. They promised me a check by Friday.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

_____________ you ever _____________ (award) a prize for anything when you were a child?

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

I _____________ (send) so much spam yesterday. I went crazy!

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

The windows _____________ (clean) at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

I think John _____________ (interview) for the job when I called. He wasn’t at home.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

That’s his boat. It _____________ (call) the Mariner.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

You _____________ (tell) what to do when you get there tomorrow.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

Joe _____________ (hurt) when he fell off a ladder. He had to go to the hospital.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

Have you heard? Michelle _____________ _____________ (promote)! She’s going to be the manager now.

Is this sentence tru or false, I mean correct or not?

When was he being questioned by the police yesterday?

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

His life should _____________ (see) as a success.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

The information could _____________ (use) to win the war.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

He was accustomed to _____________ (follow) by paparazzi.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

The children would have _____________ (take care of) at home.

The ancient texts had to _____________ (translate) by scholars.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

He didn’t deserve to _____________ (give) first place.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

She was beginning to _____________ (know) all over the world.

Complete the sentences with the correct passive infinitive or passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

You may not _____________ (speak) to by the teacher during the exam

Complete the dialogues with these phrasal verbs.

Ben: I wanted to speak with you last night, so I tried to (1) _____________ you ______________ from home. But I was
(2) _____________ while I was trying to get through. Is there a problem with your phone? Anyhow, I wanted to know if you had managed to
(3) _____________ any more information about your dad’s smart phone contract?
Mike: Yes, I did. He said prices won’t
(4) _____________ any more, and they might even start to (5) _____________, so it will soon be a great time to get one if you want one.


1. ______________

Complete the dialogues with these phrasal verbs.

Ben: I wanted to speak with you last night, so I tried to (1) _____________ you ______________ from home. But I was
(2) _____________ while I was trying to get through. Is there a problem with your phone? Anyhow, I wanted to know if you had managed to
(3) _____________ any more information about your dad’s smart phone contract?
Mike: Yes, I did. He said prices won’t
(4) _____________ any more, and they might even start to (5) _____________, so it will soon be a great time to get one if you want one.

2. __________

Complete the dialogues with these phrasal verbs.

Ben: I wanted to speak with you last night, so I tried to (1) _____________ you ______________ from home. But I was
(2) _____________ while I was trying to get through. Is there a problem with your phone? Anyhow, I wanted to know if you had managed to
(3) _____________ any more information about your dad’s smart phone contract?
Mike: Yes, I did. He said prices won’t
(4) _____________ any more, and they might even start to (5) _____________, so it will soon be a great time to get one if you want one.

3. _________

Complete the dialogues with these phrasal verbs.

Ben: I wanted to speak with you last night, so I tried to (1) _____________ you ______________ from home. But I was
(2) _____________ while I was trying to get through. Is there a problem with your phone? Anyhow, I wanted to know if you had managed to
(3) _____________ any more information about your dad’s smart phone contract?
Mike: Yes, I did. He said prices won’t
(4) _____________ any more, and they might even start to (5) _____________, so it will soon be a great time to get one if you want one.

4.______

Complete the dialogues with these phrasal verbs.

Ben: I wanted to speak with you last night, so I tried to (1) _____________ you ______________ from home. But I was
(2) _____________ while I was trying to get through. Is there a problem with your phone? Anyhow, I wanted to know if you had managed to
(3) _____________ any more information about your dad’s smart phone contract?
Mike: Yes, I did. He said prices won’t
(4) _____________ any more, and they might even start to (5) _____________, so it will soon be a great time to get one if you want one.

5. ______________

Speaking

Listen to the teacher and answer his question. Use the appropriate vocabulary and grammar structure to do so.

Listening

Listen to the track and asnwer the following question.

What does the man want to do?

Listening

Listen to the track and asnwer the following question

What is the woman's main concern?

Listening

Listen to the track and asnwer the following question

What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?

Listening

Listen to the track and asnwer the following question

What does the woman advise about the man's diet?

Listening

Listen to the track and asnwer the following question

Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?