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VOCABULARY3 no chance, no way

Complete the expressions with the words in the box.

coincidence way chance surprise use

Example: After our terrible holiday, I knew there was no chance we’d go there again.

1 It’s no trying to get into those jeans.

They’re far too small.

2 I never heard from them again, which was no

really.

3 It’s no that they look so similar.

They’re brothers.

4 The interview was awful. There’s no I’ll

get the job.

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4 Catching up

Put the words in brackets in order to complete the sentences.

Example: It’s great to see you. You’re looking well. (looking / well / you’re)

1 Of course I recognise you.

(a / changed / you / bit / haven’t)

2 ,

you were looking for a job.

(time / saw / the / I / you / last)

3 Did you study medicine?

(always / do / remember / you / that / I / wanted / to)

4 A I remember at college,

.

(going / architect / you / be / were / to / an)

B Yeah, .

I’m an engineer, actually.

(work / that / didn’t / out)

5 A ?

(ever / travel / world / did / around / you / the)

B No, I went to Australia and stayed there for ten

years!/6

GRAMMAR1 Future forms

Circle the correct form of the verb.

Example: What will we do / are we doing tonight then?

1 A We’re lost, aren’t we? What are we going to do /

doing?

B I don’t know. Look, I’ll ask / I’m asking this woman.

2 A I can’t find my keys. I’ll phone / I’m phoning Celia.

She’s only just left.

B Hold on, I borrowed your keys. I’ll look / I’m

looking for them.

3 A So, what’s the plan later? Where are we meeting /

will we meet?

B We’ll go / We’re going to Casita de Tapas at 9.00.

4 A This traffic is going so slowly. We’re not arriving /

going to arrive on time.

B If we turn off here, we’ll / we’re going to avoid the

traffic.

5 A The dishwasher’s definitely broken. I’ll call / I’m

calling the engineer tomorrow.

B I already have. He will come / is coming at 3.30.

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2 Future in the past

Khalil’s plans went wrong. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Example: Khalil was going to a big conference in Dubai. (go)

Unfortunately, his flight was cancelled due to bad

weather and he couldn’t go to the conference!

1 His flight

at 7.00 am. (supposed / leave)

2 He a presentation in

the afternoon. (going / give)

3 They a big dinner

in the evening. (supposed / have)

4 Three hundred people to the

dinner. (come)

5 He the next day.

(going / leave)

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Progress test 5 – A change of plan 2

ACROSS CULTURES5 Saying no

Match 2–6 with a–f.

1 Actually, I don’t think I can help you.2 Sorry, I’d love to come, 3 Going to the cinema’s a great idea, 4 Unfortunately, we don’t have any jobs available at

the moment, 5 We very much enjoyed meeting you. 6 I’m afraid I can’t come on Sunday.

a but we’ll keep your details for future reference.

b Why don’t you ask Wenyi?

c but I’m away that weekend.

d I’m having lunch with my parents.

e but I don’t think we have enough time.

f However, we feel that your skills are better

suited to a different post.

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EXPLORE WRITING6 Making offers and promises; referring back

Complete the emails with the expressions in the box.

About (x2) About meeting I’ll get back to youI’ll ask him about it You were going toDid you manage to (x2) I’ll remind him toAs promised As far as the other project is concerned

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TOTAL /40

Hi Sara3 the dates for your trip,

I’ve spoken to Dominika and the 15th is fine,

but Marek is away at the moment. 4 when he gets

back tomorrow. 5 ,

we’re on schedule, but I haven’t received the

report yet. Any news?

Kamila

Kamila

Sorry you haven’t got the report from Ed yet. 6 send it.

Sara

Dear Kamila7 , here’s the Bilowski

report. Sorry for the delay.

Best, Ed

Hi Sara8 on the 15th, Marek’s

got an appointment, but he thinks he can change

it. 9 by the end of

the day. 10 the report, can

you ask Ed to send me the appendices? Thanks.

Kamila

Hi Sara,

Did you manage to talk to Ian about the contract?

Kamila

Hi Kamila

Yes, I did. It’s all fixed. How’s the other project going? 1 send me some possible

dates for my trip, but I haven’t received anything yet. 2 agree dates with

Dominika and Marek? The Bilowski report is finished;

I’ll ask Ed to send it to you.

Sara