Even when you find the files, technical glitches happen.
Do not read the transcript. Do not pause. Solutions Intermediate 3rd Edition Progress Test Audio
If you are a teacher, you should have received a CD-ROM or a digital download code with your Teacher’s Guide. Look for a folder labeled:
Solutions_Intermediate_3e_Progress_Tests/audio/
Inside, you will find MP3 files named PT1_Track1.mp3, PT2_Track1.mp3, etc. (PT = Progress Test). Even when you find the files, technical glitches happen
The Solutions Intermediate 3rd Edition course is divided into units (usually 1-9). After every two units, there is a Progress Test designed to check students' retention and application of the material. While the tests include reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary sections, the Listening portion relies entirely on the dedicated Progress Test Audio. If you are a teacher, you should have
This audio is not part of the standard student’s CD or the classroom audio. It is a separate set of tracks, typically available on the Teacher’s Resource Disk or through the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf digital platform. The recordings feature native British and American English speakers having conversations, monologues, or announcements that directly reflect the vocabulary and grammatical structures from Units 1-2, 3-4, etc.
If you are a student and do not have access, ask your teacher. Most teachers have the files on their laptop or school server. They can legally share the audio with you for study purposes within the classroom context. Request the specific MP3 files for Progress Tests 1 through 5.
Many international schools use platforms like Moodle, Schoology, or Oxford’s own LMS. Check your course’s “Assessment” or “Test Resources” section—audio files are often embedded directly into digital progress tests.