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OBJECTIVE PET

EXERCISES.

UNIT 1
PRESENT SIMPLE.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
VERBS. BE CAREFUL WITH THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR.
cause
close
take place

drink

live

open

speak

Example: Anna speaks German very well.


1. I never ........................................................... coffee.
2. The swimming pool ........................................................... at
9.00 and ........................................................... at 18.30 every
day.
3. Bad driving ........................................................... many
accidents.
4. My parents ........................................................... in a very small
flat.
5. The Olympic games ........................................................... every
four years

2. WRITE THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM.


Example: Jane doesnt drink (not / drink) tea very often.
1. What time ......................................................................... (the
banks / close) in Britain?
2. It ......................................................................... (take) me an
hour to get to work. How
long ......................................................................... (it/ take)
you?
3. I .........................................................................(play) the piano
but I ......................................................................... (not/ play)
very well.
4. I dont understand this sentence.
What ......................................................................... (this word/
mean)?
5. A: What .........................................................................
(you/do)?
B: Im an electrical engineer.
6. A: Where .........................................................................
(Martin/ come from)?
B: Hes Scottish.

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3. USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING VERBS TO COMLETE THESE


SENTENCES. SOMETIMES YOU NEED THE NEGATIVE.
believe
eat
tell
translate

flow

go

grow

make

rise

Example: The sun goes round the Earth.


Rice doesnt grow in Britain.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The sun ........................................................... in the East.


Bees ........................................................... honey.
Vegetarians ........................................................... meat.
An atheist ........................................................... in God.
An interpreter ........................................................... from one
language into another.
6. A liar is someone who ........................................................... the
truth.
7. The River Amazon ........................................................... into the
Atlantic Ocean.
4. ASK ANGIE QUESTIONS ABOUT HERSELF AND HER FAMILY.
Example: You know that Angie plays tennis. You want to know how
often.
How often do you play tennis?
1. Perhaps Angies sister plays tennis too. You want to know.
................................................ your
sister ........................................................?
2. You know that Angie reads a newspaper every day. You want to
know which one.
...................................................................................................
...........................
3. You know that Angies brother works. You want to know what
he does.
...................................................................................................
...........................
4. You know that Angie goes to the cinema a lot. You want to
know how often.
...................................................................................................
...........................
5. You dont know where Angies mother lives. Ask her.

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...........................

UNIT 2
TO HAVE.
1. WRITE NEGATIVE SENTENCES WITH HAVE. SOME ARE PRESENT
AND SOME ARE PAST.
Example: I cant make any phone call (any money)
I havent got any money.
I couldnt read the notice. (my glasses)
I didnt have my glasses.
1. I cant climb up onto the roof. (a ladder)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
2. We couldnt visit the museum. (enough time)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
3. He couldnt find his way to our house. (a map)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
4. She cant pay her bills. (any money)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
5. They cant get into the house. (a key).
.....................................................................................................
...........................
6. I couldnt take any photographs. (my camera)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
2. COMPLETE THESE QUESTIONS WITH HAVE. SOME ARE PRESENT
AND SOME ARE PAST.
Example: Excuse me. Have you got a pen?
1. Why are you holding your face like
that? .......................................................... a toothache?

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2. .......................................................... a bicycle when you were a


child?
3. .......................................................... the time, please? Yes,
its ten oclock.
4. When you did the exam, ..........................................................
time to answer all the questions?
5. I need a stamp for this
letter. .......................................................... one?
6. It started to rain while I was walking home. Did
it? .......................................................... an umbrella?

3. IN THIS EXERCISE YOU HAVE TO WRITE SENTENCES ABOUT


YOURSELF. HAVE YOU GOT THESE THINGS NOW? DID YOU HAVE
THEM THEN YEARS AGO? USE THE IDEAS IN THE BOX.
a car
a bicycle
a computer a camera
job
a pet

a moped
a driving licence

a guitar
a

NOW:
1. .....................................................................................................
..........................
2. .....................................................................................................
..........................
3. .....................................................................................................
..........................
TEN YEARS AGO:
1. .....................................................................................................
..........................
2. .....................................................................................................
..........................
3. .....................................................................................................
..........................
4. COMPLETE THIS SENTENCES USING AN EXPRESSION FROM THE
BOX AND PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM.
have lunch
have a swim
have a rest
a look
baby

have a cigarette

have a shower

have a party
have a nice time
have a chat

have
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1. I dont eat much during the day I


never ........................................................... .
2. David likes to keep fit, so
he ........................................................... every day.
3. We ........................................................... last Saturday. It was
great.
4. Excuse me, can I ........................................................... at your
newspaper, please?
5. Wheres Jim? He ........................................................... in his
room. He is very tired.
6. I met Ann in the supermarket yesterday. We stopped
and .................................................................. .
7. I havent seen you since you came back from
holiday. .................................................................. ?
8. Sue ........................................................... a few weeks ago. Its
her second child.
9. I dont usually smoke but I was feeling very nervous, so
I ........................................................... .
10.
The phone rang but I couldnt answer it because
I ........................................................... .

UNIT 3
PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS.
1. PUT THE VERBS IN THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS.
come rise get
stay
try work

happen

look

make change

start

Example: A: Youre working hard today.


B: Yes, I have a lot to do.
1. I ........................................................... for Christine. Do you
know where she is?
2. It ........................................................... dark. Shall I turn on the
lights?
3. The population of the
world ........................................................... very fast.
4. They havent got anywhere to live at the moment.
They ........................................................... with friends until
they find somewhere.
5. A: Are you ready, Ann?
B: Yes, I ............................................................
6. Have you got an umbrella?
It ........................................................... to rain.

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7. You ........................................................... a lot of noise. Could


you be quieter? I ........................................................... to
concentrate.
8. The world ........................................................... . Things never
stay the same.
9. Why are all those people there?
What ...........................................................?
2. PUT THE VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM, PRESENT SIMPLE OR
PRESENT CONTINUOUS.SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEED THE
NEGATIVE.
1. A: ........................................................... (Colin/ work) this
week?
B: No, he is on holiday.
2. ........................................................... (the film/ begin) at 3.30 or
4.30?
3. Are you hungry? ...........................................................(you
/want) something to eat?
4. ........................................................... (anybody/ listen) to the
radio or can I turn it off?
5. Jill is interested in politics but
she ........................................................... (not / belong) to a
political party.
6. Dont put the dictionary away.
I ........................................................... (use) it.
7. Dont put the dictionary away.
I ........................................................... (need) it.
8. Who is that man? What ...........................................................
(he / want)?
9. Who is that man? Why ........................................................... (he
/ look) at us?
10.
We ...........................................................(have) a party
next Sunday? Would you like to come?
11.
A: How is your new job?
B: Not so good at the moment.
I ........................................................... (enjoy)
It very much.
12.
I ...........................................................(go) out this
evening because I am staying at home.
13.
George says hes 80 years old but
nobody ........................................................... (believe) him.
14.
She told me her name but
I ........................................................... (not/ remember) it now.
15.
I ........................................................... (think) of selling
my car. Would you be interested in buying it?
16.
Sue ........................................................... (come) to see
us tomorrow and her train ...........................................................
(arrive) at 12.00.
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17.
I ........................................................... (think) you should
sell your car. You ........................................................... (not /
use) it very often.
18.
I drank a lot of coffee in the past but now
I ........................................................... (prefer) tea.
19.
Air ........................................................... (consist) mainly
of nitrogen and oxygen.
20.
Lets go out. It ...........................................................
(not/rain) now.
21.
Julia is very good at languages.
She ........................................................... (speak) four
languages very well.
22.
Hurry up! Everyone ...........................................................
(wait) for you.
23.
A: ........................................................... (you / listen) to
the radio?
B: No, you can turn it off.
24.
A: ...........................................................(you / listen) to
the radio every day?
B: No, just occasionally.
25.
Paul and Ann had an argument yesterday and
they ........................................................... (speak) to each
other.
26.
The River Nile ........................................................... (flow)
into the Mediterranean.
27.
Look at the river. It ...........................................................
(flow) very fast today.
28.
We usually ........................................................... (grow)
vegetables in our garden but this year
we ........................................................... (not/ grow) any.
29.
A: How is your English?
B: Not bad. It ........................................................... (improve)
slowly.
30.
Ron is in London at the moment.
He ........................................................... (stay) at the Park
Hotel. He ...........................................................
(always / stay) there when he is in London.
31.
Can we stop walking soon?
I ........................................................... (start) to feel tired.
32.
I am bored with this programme.
When ........................................................... (finish)?
33.
A: Can you drive?
B: I ........................................................... (learn). My father
........................................................... (teach) me.
34.
Normally I ........................................................... (finish)
work at 5.00, but this week
I ........................................................... (work) until 6.00
because I need to earn more money.
35.
My parents........................................................... (live) in
Bristol. There were born there and they have never lived
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anywhere else. Where ...........................................................


(your parents / live)?
36.
Sonia ........................................................... (look) for a
place to live. She ........................................................... (stay)
with her sister until she finds somewhere.
37.
A: What ........................................................... (your
father / do?
B: Hes an architect but
he ........................................................... (not/ work) at the
moment.
38.
(at a party) Usually I ...........................................................
(enjoy) parties but I ........................................................... (not /
enjoy) this one very much.
39.
The train is never late,
it ...........................................................(always/ leave) on time.
40.
Jim is very untidy. He ..........................................................
(always / leave) his things all over the place.

3. FINISH BS SENTENCES. YOU ARE COMPLAINING.


Example: A: Im afraid Ive lost my key again.
B: Not again! You are always losing your key.
1. A: The car has broken down again.
B: That car is useless.
It ......................................................................................
2. A: Look! You have made the same mistake again.
B: Oh, no! Not again!
I ..........................................................................................
3. A: Oh, Ive left the lights on again!
B: Typical!
You ...............................................................................................
.....

4. SOME VERBS ARE UNDERLINED IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.


ARE THEY RIGHT OR WRONG? WRITE NEXT TO THE CORRECT
SENTENCES AND CORRECT THE WRONG ONES.
1. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
.....................................................................................................
...........................
2. The water boils. Can you turn it off?

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.....................................................................................................
...........................
3. Look! The man tries to open the door of our car!
.....................................................................................................
...........................
4. Can you hear those people? What do they talk about?
.....................................................................................................
...........................
5. The moon goes round the Earth.
.....................................................................................................
...........................
6. I must go now. It gets late.
.....................................................................................................
...........................
7. I know that you have got a new job. How do you get on it?
.....................................................................................................
...........................
8. This sauce is great. It is tasting really good.
...................................................................................................
.............................
9. I usually go to work by car.
.....................................................................................................
...........................
10.
A: Hurry up! Its time to leave.
B: OK, I come.
.....................................................................................................
...........................

UNIT 4
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EXERCISES.

1. PRESENT TENSES FOR THE FUTURE.


1. A FRIEND OF YOURS IS PLANNING TO GO ON HOLIDAY SOON. YOU
ASK HER ABOUT HER PLANS. USE THE WORDS IN BRACKETS TO
MAKE YOUR QUESTIONS,
Example: (where / go) Where are you going?
Examp
le
1
2
3
4
5

QUESTIONS
where/ go?

ANSWERS
Scotland

how long / stay?


when / go?
go / alone?
travel / by car?
where / stay?

Ten days.
Next Friday.
No, with a friend of mine.
No, by train.
In a hotel.

1. .....................................................................................................
..........................
2. .....................................................................................................
..........................
3. .....................................................................................................
..........................
4. .....................................................................................................
..........................
5. .....................................................................................................
..........................

2. HAVE YOU ARRANGED TO DO ANYTHING AT THESE TIMES? WRITE


SENTENCES ABOUT YOURSELF.
1. (tomorrow morning).
...................................................................................................
.............................
2. (next Sunday).
.....................................................................................................
...........................
3. (tomorrow evening).
...................................................................................................
.............................

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3. PUT THE VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM, PRESENT SIMPLE OR


PRESENT CONTINUOUS.SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEED THE
NEGATIVE.
1. ........................................................... (the film/ begin) at 3.30
or 4.30?
2. We ...........................................................(have) a party next
Sunday? Would you like to come?
3. I ...........................................................(go) out this evening
because I am staying at home.
4. Sue ........................................................... (come) to see us
tomorrow and her train ...........................................................
(arrive) at 12.00.
5. I am bored with this programme.
When ........................................................... (finish)?
6. The art exhibition ........................................................... (open)
on 3 May and ........................................................... (finish) on
15 July.
7. We ........................................................... (go) to a concert
tonight. It ........................................................... (begin) at 10.

2. PREPOSITIONS OF TIME.

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1. MARK IS ARRANGING A BUSINESS MEETING. DECIDE IF YOU NEED


IN, ON, AT AR NO PREPOSITION ().
Mark: Im sorry. I was out when you called
(1) ........................................ yesterday afternoon, Alice. Look,
Im free (2) ........................................ the fifteenth of March. Can
we meet then?
Alice: Im pretty busy (3) ........................................ next week,
Im afraid. I cant see you (4) ........................................ Friday.
Mark: Id like to have a meeting (5) ........................................
this month if possible. Ill be very busy
(6) ........................................ April.
Alice: Im going away (7) ........................................ Easter, so
how about the week after? Shall we meet
(8) ........................................ the twenty-seventh? Thats a
Wednesday.
Mark: Ive got an appointment (9) ........................................ the
morning but nothing (10) ........................................ the
afternoon. Lets meet
(11) ....................................... Wednesday afternoon
(12) ..................................... half past two.
2. COMPLETE WITH THE RIGHT EXPRESSION IN TIME OR ON TIME.
1. We were up very early, ........................................................ to
see the sun rise.
2. How can the busses possibly
run ........................................................ with all these traffic
jams?
3. The post goes at five. Im hoping to get this letter
written ........................................................ .
4. The coach will be here at 12.13 if
its ........................................................ .
5. The film was supposed to start at 8.30 but it didnt
begin ........................................................ .
6. I like getting up ........................................................ to have a
big breakfast before going to work.
7. We want to start the
meeting ........................................................, so please dont be
late.
8. Ive just washed this shirt. I want to wear it this evening, so I
hope it will be dry ........................................................ .
9. The train service isnt very good. The trains are
rarely ........................................................ .
10.
I nearly missed my flight this morning. I got to the airport
just ........................................................ .
11.
I nearly forgot that it was Joes birthday. Fortunately, I
remembered ........................................................ .
12.
Why are you never ........................................................?
You always keep everybody waiting.
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3. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH IN, ON, AT OR NO PREPOSITION ().


1. Ill see you ........................................ Friday.
2. Do you work ........................................ Wednesdays?
3. Ill see you ........................................ next Friday.
4. Do you work ........................................ every day?
5. What are you doing ........................................ Saturday?
6. We usually have a holiday ........................................ the
summer.
7. What are you doing ........................................ the weekend?
8. We often have a short holiday ........................................
Christmas.
9. The often go out ........................................ the evenings.
10.
Pauline got married ........................................ 1990.
11.
The often go out ........................................ Sunday
evenings.
12.
Pauline got married ........................................ 18 May
1990.
13.
Sam is getting married ........................................ this year.
14.
Mozart was born in Salzburg ........................................
1756.
15.
I havent seen Kate for a few days. I last saw
her ........................................ Tuesday.
16.
The price of electricity is going
up........................................ October.
17.
Ive been invited to a wedding ........................................
14 February.
18.
Hurry up! Weve got to go ........................................ five
minutes.
19.
Im busy just now but Ill be with
you ........................................ a moment.
20.
Jennys brother is an engineer but hes out of
work ........................................ the moment.
21.
There are usually a lot of parties ........................................
New Years Eve.
22.
I hope the weather will be nice ........................................
the weekend.
23.
........................................ Saturday night I went to
bed ........................................ 11 oclock.
24.
I dont like travelling ........................................ night.
25.
We travelled overnight to Paris and
arrived ........................................
5
oclock ........................................ the morning.
26.
The course begins ........................................ 7 January and
ends sometime ........................................ April.
27.
It was quite a short book and easy to read. I read
it ........................................ a day.
28.
I might not be ........................................
home ........................................ Tuesday morning but Ill
probably be there ........................................ the afternoon.
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29.
My car is being repaired in the garage. It will be
ready ........................................ two hours.
30.
The telephone and the doorbell
rang ........................................ the same time.
31.
Mary and Henry always go out for a
meal ........................................ their wedding anniversary.
32.
Henry is 63. Hell retire from his
job ........................................ two years.
4. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATIONS USING IN, ON OR AT.
1. A: Vicky: Will the bank be open ........................................ half
past nine?
B: Daniel: Yes, it always opens
absolutely ........................................ time.
2. A: Sarah: Were leaving ........................................ half past,
and you havent
even changed.
B: Mark: Its OK, I can easily shower and
change ........................................
ten minutes.
3. A: Laura: Your mothers birthday is ........................................
Monday, isnt
it?
B: Trevor: Yes, I just hope this cad gets ........................................
time.
4. A: Harriet: If we ever go camping again, its going to
be ........................................ summer, not autumn.
B: Mike: Never mind. Well be home ........................................
two days, and
then well be dry again.
5. A: Andrew: You only bought that book ........................................
Saturday.
Have you finished it?
B: Jessica: I read it ........................................ about three hours
yesterday
evening.

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3. AT THE END / IN THE END.


1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING AT THE END WITH ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS.
the course
the race

the interview

the match

the month

1. I normally get
paid ............................................................................................ .
2. The students had a
party ................................................................................... .
3. Two of the runners
collapsed ............................................................................ .
4. To my surprise, I was offered the
job ................................................................ .
5. All the players shook
hands ............................................................................... .
2. WRITE SENTENCES WITH IN THE END. USE THE VERB IN
BRACKETS.
1. Judy got more and more fed up with her job. (resign).
.....................................................................................................
...........................
2. I tried to learn German but I found it too difficult. (give up)
.....................................................................................................
...........................
3. We couldnt decide whether to go to the party or not. (not/ go).
.....................................................................................................
...........................
4. We had a lot of problems with our car. (sell).
.....................................................................................................
...........................
3. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITHAT OR IN.
1. Im going away ............................. the end of the month.
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2. It took me a long time to find a job. ............................. the end I


got a job in a hotel.
3. Are you going away ............................. the beginning of August
or ............................. the end?
4. I couldnt decide what to buy Mary for her birthday. I didnt buy
her anything ............................. the end.
5. We waited ages for a taxi. We gave up ............................. the
end and walked home.
6. Ill be moving to a new address ............................. the end of
April.
7. At first Helen didnt want to go to the theatre but she came with
us ............................. the end.
8. Im going away ............................. the end of this week.
9. A: I didnt know what to do.
B: Yes, you were in a difficult position. What did you
do .............................
the end?

UNIT 5
1. ARTICLES
1. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH A, AN, THE OR NO ARTICLE.
1. She's . bank manager.
2. Mary is . Catholic.
3. They usually go shopping in . Oxford Street.
4. Bill is . American.
5. She listens to. classical music.
6. . water boils at 100 degrees.
7. These apples are 1.25 . kilo.
8. He was driving 65 miles . hour when . police
stopped him.
9. Marc wants to buy . bike..
10.
I want to buy . bike I've seen in the shop window.
11.
. coffee keeps people awake at . night.
12.
She has . headache.
13.
They never watch English movies at . home.
14.
She usually goes to . school on foot.
15.
He always goes to . church on . Sunday.
16.
I've told you . hundred times to close . door
when you leave the room.
17.
He was taken to . hospital.
18.
Alice is studying to be . doctor.
19.
She asked her parents for . good advice.
20.
. water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
21.
Tom takes care of his younger sister twice . month.
22.
Harry is always in . hurry.
23.
I bought . pair of shoes.

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24.
. man over there seems very unfriendly.
25.
That is . problem I told you about.
26.
. price of gas keeps rising.
27.
I live in . apartment. . apartment is new.
28.
We are very surprised by . words he knows.
29.
They have . loveliest garden I have ever seen.
30.
All . sick passengers were well looked after.
31.
We all believe in . freedom of the press in the
country.
32.
Australia is . continent in . Southern
hemisphere.
33.
Some people listen to . radio every day.
34.
We screamed when . light was turned off.
35.
. President Chirac was asked to help .
homeless.
36.
In England . traffic drives on . left.
37.
I'm going to . hospital to see how my friend is.
38.
We went to . station this morning to pick up my
grandfather.
39.
I love living in this . city.
40.
Generally speaking, . boys are physically stronger
than girls.
41.
We got our son . dog for Christmas.
42.
. love makes . world go round!
43.
Which dress do you want? . white one.
44.
What . pretty children!
45.
Have you ever been in . love?
46.
My cousin lives in . United States.
47.
Brad Pitt is . good actor.
48.
Mrs. Johnson gave us a lot of . homework.
49.
Did you answer . fifth question?
50.
Next year, I will be going to . different school.
51.
I broke . plate that you gave me.
52.
He's my . best friend.
53.
. test we had last week was too difficult for me.
54.
In California, . weather is always nice.
55.
Many wedding rings are made of . silver.
56.
I live in . old house near . centre of town.
57.
Balloons are full of . air.
58.
A: Where's . sugar?
B: Are you blind? It's next to your plate!
59.
I need to go to the library to return . books I
borrowed.
60.
I think that . coffee which is grown in Kenya tastes
the best.
61.
I wouldn't eat . food in that freezer. It's been there
for more than 2 years.
62.
Are you sure this table is made of . plastic? It looks
like wood.
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63.
I hate . dogs that live in the next house. They bark
all night.
64.
I don't like . toothpaste I bought last week. It tastes
of onions!
65.
Waiter! There's . hair in my soup.
66.
A very good way to improve your English is to read .
books.
67.
Wait for me by . bus stop at 4 o'clock.
68.
Some people think that . money is the most
important thing in life.
69.
You should clean your teeth twice a day with .
toothpaste.
70.
I think that . health is more important than money.
71.
. electric toaster was invented . hundred years
ago, although people only were interested in . 1930s.
72.
She works as . teacher in . school for .
blind in Ireland. . school has over . thousand pupils.
73.
Leslie: Im looking forward to this concert. Have you got
. tickets? Linda: Oh, no! Ive left them at . home.
Dont worry, Ill get .
taxi.
2. LAURA IS TALKING ABOUT THE FOOD SHE AND TREVOR HAD ON
HOLIDAY. PUT IN THE WORDS AND USE A, AN, THE OR .
The meals we had werent very good. We had
(1) ................................................... (breakfast) in the hotel, and
that wasnt too bad. We usually went out for
(2) .................................................. (lunch) because
(3) .............................................. (lunch) they served in the hotel
was always the same. And
(4) ..................................................... (dinner) we had at the hotel
on our first evening was quite awful, so we tried a few restaurants.
On our last evening we had (5) .....................................................
(marvellous meal) in a Chinese restaurant.
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
EXPRESSIONS. USE THE WHEN NECESSARY.
Basketball
meat
water
1.
2.
3.
4.

questions
lies information
grass
spiders

history
patience

hotels
people

My favourite sport is ...................................................... .


...................................................... we were given wasnt correct.
Many people are afraid of ...................................................... .
A vegetarian is somebody who doesnt
eat ...................................................... .

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5. The test wasnt very difficult. I answered


all ...................................................... without difficulty.
6. Do you know ...................................................... who live next
door?
7. ...................................................... is the study of the past.
8. George always tells the truth. He never
tells ................................................... .
9. We couldnt find anywhere to stay in the town.
All ...................................................... were full.
10. ...................................................... in the pool didnt look very
clean, so we didnt go for a swim.
11. Dont sit on ...................................................... . Its wet after
the rain.
12. You need ...................................................... to teach young
children.

4. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE.


1. Im afraid of dogs / the dogs.
2. Can you pass me salt / the salt, please?
3. Apples / the apples are good for you.
4. Look at apples / the apples on that tree! They are very big.
5. Women / the women live longer than men / the men.
6. I dont drink tea / the tea.
7. We had a very nice meal. Vegetables / the vegetables were
especially good.
8. Life / the life is strange sometimes. Some very strange things
happen.
9. I like skiing / the skiing but Im not very good at it.
10. Who are people / the people in this photograph?
11. What makes people / the people so violent? What causes
aggression / the aggression?
12. All books / all the books on the top shelf belong to me.
13. Dont stay in that hotel. Its very noisy and beds / the beds are
very uncomfortable.
14. A pacifist is somebody who is against war / the war.
15. First World War/ The First World War lasted from 1914 until
1918.
16. One of our biggest social problems is unemployment / the
unemployment.

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17. Tom and Brenda got married but marriage / the marriage didnt
last very long.
18. Most people / the most people believe that marriage / the
marriage and family life / the family life are the basis of society /
the society.

5. PUT IN THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. DECIDE IF YOU NEED THE.


1. Not many people go to .................................................. (church)
regularly nowadays. I saw some tourists walking
to .................................................. (church) last week, but they
only wanted to take photos of it.
2. A group of people came out of ..................................................
(cinema) and crossed the road.
3. When my father was ill and had to go
to .................................................. (hospital), my sister went
with him in the ambulance. Shes a doctor, and she works
at .................................................. (hospital).
4. Mark has always known what he wanted to do in life. After
leaving .................................................. (school), he took a
course in business studies at ..................................................
(college).
5. The four members of the gang were sent
to .................................................. (prison). Their wives drove
together to .................................................. (prison) every week
to visit their husbands.

6. COMPLETE THIS PARAGRAPH FROM A MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT


MELISSA LIVINGSTONE. PUT IN THE WORDS IN THE GAPS.
SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE.

Today Melissa Livingstone is a popular actress and star of the TV


soap opera Round the Corner. But as a child she was very unhappy.
She didnt do well at
(1) ..................................................
(school), and she never went to
(2) .................................................. (college). Her greatest pleasure
was going to
(3) .................................................. (cinema).
Her family lived in an unattractive town and their home was next
to (4) .................................................. (station). Melissas father,
Tom, was a sailor, and he spent months at
(5) .................................................. (sea). He was hardly ever at
(6) .................................................. (home) and when he was, he

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didnt do very much. Sometimes he spent all day in


(7) .................................................. (bed). Melissas mother,
Susan, had to get up at five oclock every day to go to
(8) .................................................. (work). When Tom lost his job,
he stole a gold cup from (9) ..................................................
(church) where Susan used to go. He had to go to
(10) .................................................. (prison) for a year. Melissas
mother was horrified at the shame he had brought on the family.

7. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATIONS. PUT IN THE NOUNS AND DECIDE


IF YOU NEED THE.
1. A: Did your family have a dog when you were younger?
B: No, thank goodness. Im afraid
of .................................................. (dogs). I
didnt
like .................................................. (dogs) that were running
around the park yesterday. I was afraid that they were going to
attack me.
2. A: You shouldnt drive so much, Mark. You know
that .................................................. (cars)
cause .................................................. (pollution), dont you?
B: Yes, but .................................................. (cars) these days are
cleaner than they used to be. Isnt
it .................................................. (aeroplanes) that are mainly
responsible for .................................................. (pollution) of the
atmosphere?

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3. A: Ive put some bread out in the garden


for .................................................. (birds).
B: You like .................................................. (birds), dont you?
A: Yes, I do. I love .................................................. (wildlife), in
fact. Id rather live in the country if I could.
4. A: Did you see .................................................. (football) on
television last night?
B: No, I hate .................................................. (football). I was
watching .................................................. (news).
5. A: Youre reading books about ..................................................
(history), arent you?
B: It was always my favourite subject. Do you know anything
about .................................................. (history) of this area?
A: No, but if you like looking
around .................................................. (museums)
and .................................................. (old buildings), we could
find out about it together.

2. EXPRESSING QUANTITY.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH SOME OR ANY.
1. We didnt buy .................................................. flowers.
2. This evening Im going out with ..................................................
friends of mine.
3. A: Have you seen .................................................. good films
recently?
B: No, I havent been to the cinema for
ages.
4. I didnt have .................................................. money, so I had to
borrow ...................................................
5. Can I have .................................................. some milk in my
coffee, please?
6. I was too tired to do .................................................. work.

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7. You can cash these travellers cheques


at .................................................. bank.
8. Can you give me .................................................. information
about places of interest in the town?
9. With the special tourist train ticket, you can travel
on .................................................. train you like.
10.
If there are .................................................. words you
dont understand, use a dictionary.

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH SOME- OR ANY- + -BODY/ THING/ -WHERE.


1. They stay at home all the time. They never seem to
go ....................................................... .
2. Im going out now. If ....................................................... phones
while Im out, can you tell them Ill be back at 11.3o?
3. Why are you looking under the bed? Have you
lost ....................................................... ?
4. ....................................................... who saw the accident should
contact the police.
5. Sue is very secretive. She never
tells ....................................................... .....................................
.................. (2 words).
6. I was too surprised to say ....................................................... .
7. Theres ....................................................... at the door. Can you
go and see who it is?
8. Does ....................................................... mind if I open the
window?
9. I wasnt feeling hungry, so I didnt
eat ....................................................... .
10.
You must be hungry. Would you
like ....................................................... to eat?
11.
Quick, lets go! Theres .......................................................
coming and I dont want ....................................................... to
see us.
12.
Sally was upset about .......................................................
and refused to talk to ....................................................... .
13.
This machine is very easy to
use. ....................................................... can learn to use it in a
very short time.
14.
There was hardly ....................................................... on
the beach. It was almost deserted.
15.
A: Do you live ....................................................... near
Jim?
B: No, he lives in another
part of the town.
16.
We slept in the park because we didnt
have ....................................................... to stay.

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17.
A: Where shall we go on holiday?
B: Lets go ....................................................... warm and
sunny.

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH ANY+ NOUN OR ANYBODY,


ANYTHING OR ANYWHERE.
1. A: Which bus do you have to catch?
B: ........................................................ . They all go to the
centre.
2. A: Which day shall I come?
B: I dont mind. ........................................................
3. A: What do you want to eat?
B: ....................................................... . I dont mind. Whatever
you have.
4. A: Where shall I sit?
B: Its up to you. You can sit .......................................................
you like.
5. A: What sort of job are you looking for?
B: ....................................................... . It doesnt matter.
6. A: What time shall I phone tomorrow?
B: ....................................................... . Ill be in bed all day.
7. A: Who shall I invite to the party?
B: I dont mind. ....................................................... you like.
8. A: Which newspaper shall I buy?
B: ....................................................... . Whatever they have in
the shop.

4. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS USING NONE, NOBODY, NOTHING,


NOWHERE.
Example: What did you do? Nothing.
1. Who were you talking
to? .............................................................................................
................................
2. What are you
doing? ..........................................................................................
...................................

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3. How much luggage have you


got? ..............................................................................................
...............................
4. How many children have they
got? ..............................................................................................
...............................
5. Who did you
meet? ...........................................................................................
..................................
6. What did you
buy? .............................................................................................
................................

5. USING THE INFORMATION IN EXERCISE 4, WRITE FULL SENTENCES


WITH ANY, ANYBODY, ANYTHING, ANYWHERE.
Example: I didnt do anything.
1. .....................................................................................................
........................
2. .....................................................................................................
........................
3. .....................................................................................................
........................
4. .....................................................................................................
........................
5. .....................................................................................................
........................
6. .....................................................................................................
........................

6. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD.


1. She didnt tell anybody/ nobody about her plans.
2. The accident looked serious but fortunately nobody/ anybody
was injured.
3. I looked out of the window but I couldnt see nothing / anything.
4. My job is very easy. Nobody/ anybody could do it.
5. A: Whats in that box?
B: Nothing/ anything. Its empty.
6. The situation is uncertain. Nothing/ anything could happen.
7. I dont know nothing/ anything about economics.
7. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH NO, NONE OR ANY.

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1. We took a few photographs but ............................................... of


them were very good.
2. What a stupid thing to do! ...............................................
intelligent person would do such a thing.
3. Ill try and answer ............................................... questions you
ask me.
4. I couldnt answer ............................................... of the question
they asked me.
5. We cancelled the party because ...............................................
of the people we invited were able to come.
6. It was a public holiday, so there
were ............................................... shops open.
7. I havent got ............................................... money. Can you
lend me some?
8. I couldnt make an omelette because there
were ............................................... eggs.
9. I couldnt make an omelette because there
werent ............................................... eggs.
10.
A: How many eggs have you got?
B: ................................................ Ill go and buy some from the
shop if you like.

8. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH NO- OR ANY-+ -BODY/ THING OR -WHERE.


1. I dont want ...................................................... to drink. Im not
thirsty.
2. The bus was completely empty. There
was ...................................................... on it.
3. A: Where did you go for your holidays?
B: ...................................................... . I stayed at home.
4. I went to the shops but I didnt
buy ...................................................... .
5. A: What did you buy?
B: ...................................................... . I couldnt
find
...................................................... that I wanted.
6. The town was still the same when I returned years
later. ...................................................... had changed.
7. Have you seen my watch? Ive looked all over the house but I
cant find it .......................................................
8. There was complete silence in the
room. ......................................................
said ...................................................... .

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9. IN SOME OF THESE SENTENCES MUCH IS INCORRECT OR


UNNATURAL. CHANGE MUCH TO MANY OR A LOT (OF) WHEN
NECESSARY. SOME SENTENCES ARE CORRECT.
1. We didnt spend much
money. .........................................................................................
....................................
2. She drinks much
tea. ..............................................................................................
...............................
3. She always puts much salt on her
food. .............................................................................................
................................
4. Well have to hurry. We havent got much
time. ............................................................................................
.................................
5. Did it cost much to repair the
car. ...............................................................................................
..............................
6. It cost much to repair the
car. ...............................................................................................
..............................
7. I dont know much people in this
town. ............................................................................................
.................................
8. I use the phone much at
work. ............................................................................................
.................................
9. Theyve got so much money that they dont know what to do
with
it. .................................................................................................
............................

10.

COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH MANY, MUCH, FEW OR LITTLE.

1. He isnt very popular. He has ......................................................


friends.
2. Ann is very busy these days. She
has ...................................................... free time.
3. Did you take ...................................................... photographs
when you were on holiday?
4. Im not very busy today. I havent
got ...................................................... to do.
5. The museum was very crowded. There were
too ...................................................... people.
6. Most of the town is modern. There
are ...................................................... old buildings.

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7. The weather has been very dry recently. Weve


had ...................................................... rain.

11. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING PLENTY (OF) + ONE OF THE


EXPRESSIONS IN THE BOX.
hotels
money
things to see

room

time

to learn

1. There is no need to hurry. Weve


got ............................................................... .
2. Hes got no financial problems. Hes
got ......................................................... .
3. Come and sit with us.
Theres ........................................................................... .
4. She knows a lot but she still
has ....................................................................... .
5. Its an interesting town to visit.
There .............................................................. .
6. Im sure well find somewhere to stay.
There ................................................... .

12. SOME OF THESE SENTENCES NEED A AND SOME OF THEM ARE


RIGHT. DECIDE.
1. She is lucky. She has ....................... few problems.
2. Things are not going so well for her. She has ....................... few
problems.
3. Can you lend me ....................... few dollars?
4. I cant give you an answer yet. I need ....................... little time
to think.
5. There was ....................... little traffic, so the journey didnt take
very long.
6. It was a surprise that he won the match. ....................... few
people expected him to win.
7. I dont know much Spanish, only ....................... few words.

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13. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH LITTLE, A LITTLE, FEW OR


A FEW.
1. We must be quick. We have ...................................................
time.
2. Listen carefully. Im going to give
you ................................................... advice.
3. Do you mind if I ask you ...................................................
questions?
4. This town is not a very interesting place to visit,
so ................................................... tourists come here.
5. I dont think Jill would be a good teacher. Shes
got ................................................... patience.
6. This is a very boring place to live.
Theres ................................................... to do.
7. A: Have you ever been to Paris?
B: Yes, Ive been there ................................................... times.
8. A: Would you like milk in your coffee?
B: Yes, please. ....................................................

UNIT 6
1. PAST SIMPLE.
1. READ WHAT SHARON SAYS ABOUT A TYPICAL WORKING DAY.
YESTERDAY WAS A TYPICAL DAY FOR SHARON. WRITE WHAT SHE
DID OR DIDNT DO YESTERDAY.
I usually get up at 7 oclock and
have a big breakfast. I walk to
work, which takes me about half
an hour. I start work at 8.45. I
never have lunch. I finish work at
5oclock. Im always tired when I
get home. I usually cook a meal
in the evening. I dont usually go
out. I go to bed at about 11
oclock. I always sleep well.
1. She ...............................................................................................
...... 7 oclock.
2. She ...............................................................................................
. a big breakfast.
3. She ...............................................................................................
...... to work.
4. It ..................................................................................................
.. to get to work.
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5. She ...............................................................................................
...... at 8.45.
6. She ...............................................................................................
...... lunch.
7. She ...............................................................................................
...... at 5 oclock.
8. She ........................................ tired when
she ........................................ home.
9. She ........................................................................................
yesterday evening.
10.
She ...................................................................................
out yesterday evening.
11.
She .....................................................................................
.............. at 11 oclock.
12.
She .....................................................................................
............ well last night.

2. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT


FORM OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
buy
hurt
win

catch
sell

cost
spend

drink
teach

fall
throw

write

1. Mozart ................................................. more than 600 pieces of


music.
2. A: How did you learn to drive?
B: My father ................................................. me.
3. We couldnt afford to keep our car, so
we ................................................. it.
4. I was very thirsty. I ................................................. the water
very quickly.
5. Paul and I played tennis yesterday. He is much better than me,
so he ................................................. easily.
6. Don ................................................. down the stairs this
morning and ................................................. his leg.

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7. Jim ................................................. the ball to Sue,


who ................................................. it.
8. Ann ................................................. a lot of money yesterday.
She ................................................. a dress
which ................................................. 100.
3. A FRIEND HAS JUST COME BACK FROM HOLIDAY. YOU ASK HIM
ABOUT IT. WRITE YOUR QUESTIONS.
1. Where /
go? ...............................................................................................
.................................
2. Go
alone? ..........................................................................................
......................................
3. Food /
good? ...........................................................................................
.....................................
4. How long / stay
there? ..........................................................................................
......................................
5. Stay / at a
hotel? ...........................................................................................
.....................................
6. How /
travel? ..........................................................................................
......................................
7. The weather /
fine? .............................................................................................
...................................
8. What / do in the
evenings? .....................................................................................
...........................................
9. Meet anybody
interesting? ..................................................................................
..............................................
4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT
FORM, POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE.
1. It was warm so I .................................................................. off
my coat. (take)
2. The film wasnt very good.
I .................................................................. it very much.
(disturb)
3. I knew Sarah was very busy,
so .................................................................. her. (disturb)
4. I was very tired, so I ..................................................................
to bed early. (go)

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5. The bed was very uncomfortable.


I .................................................................. well. (sleep)
6. Susan wasnt hungry, so
she .................................................................. anything. (eat)
7. We went to Kates house but
she .................................................................. at home. (be)
8. It was a funny situation but
nobody .................................................................. . (laugh)
9. The window was open and a
bird .................................................................. into the room.
(fly)
10.
The hotel wasnt very expensive.
It .................................................................. very much. (cost)
11.
I was in a hurry, so
I .................................................................. time to phone you.
(have)
12.
It was hard work carrying the bags.
They .................................................................. very heavy. (be)

2. ADJECTIVES ENDING IN -ING OR -ED.


1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES FOR EACH SITUATION. USE THE WORD
GIVEN + THE ENDING -ING OR -ED.
1. The film wasnt as good as we had expected. (disappoint-)
A: The film was .................................................. .
B: We were .................................................. by the film.
2. Diana teaches young children. Its a very hard job but she
enjoys it.(exhaust-) A: She enjoys her job but it is
often .................................................. .

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At the end of a days work, she is


often .................................................. .
3. Its been raining all day. I hate this weather. (depress-).
A: This weather is .................................................. .
B: This weather makes me .................................................. .
C: Its silly to get .................................................. because of
the weather.
4. Claire is going to the United States next month. She has never
been there before. (excit-).
A: It will be an .................................................. experience for
her.
B: Going to new places is
always .................................................. .
C: She is really .................................................. about going to
the United States.

2. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD.


1. I was disappointing / disappointed with the film. I had expected
it to be better.
2. Are you interesting / interested in football?
3. The football match was quite exciting / excited. I enjoyed it.
4. Its sometimes embarrassing/ embarrassed when you have to
ask people for money.
5. Do you easily get embarrassing/ embarrassed?
6. I had never expected to get the job. I was really amazing /
amazed when I was offered it.
7. She has really learnt very fast. She has made astonishing/
astonished progress.
8. I didnt find the situation funny. I was not amusing / amused.
9. It was a really terrifying / terrified experience. Afterwards
everybody was very shocking / shocked.
10.
Why do you always look so boring/ bored? Is your life
really so
boring / bored?
11.
He is one of the most boring / bored people Ive ever met.
He never stops talking and he never says anything interesting /
interested.
3. COMPLETE THE SETENCES USING ONE OF THE WORDS IN THE BOX.
amusing / amused
annoying / annoyed
boring /
bored
confusing / confused
disgusting / disgusted
exciting / excited exhausting / exhausted
interesting /
interested
surprising / surprised
1. He works very hard. Its not .................................................
that he is always tired.

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2. Ive got nothing to do. Im ................................................. .


3. The teachers explanation was ................................................. .
Most of the students didnt understand it.
4. The kitchen hadnt been cleaned for ages. It was
really ................................................. .
5. I seldom visit art galleries. Im not
particularly ................................................. in art.
6. There is no need to get ................................................. just
because Im a few minutes late.
7. The lecture was ................................................. . I fell asleep.
8. I asked Emily if she wanted to come out with us but she
wasnt ................................................. .
9. Ive been working very hard all day and now
Im ................................................. .
10.
Im starting a new job next week. Im
quite ................................................. about it.
11.
Tom is very good at telling funny stories. He can be
very ................................................. .
12.
Liz is a very ................................................. person. She
knows a lot, shes travelled a lot and shes done lots of different
things.

3. TAKE.
1. TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.
1. Susana no tarda mucho tiempo en lavarse el pelo.
..................................................................................................
............................ .
2. Cunto tiempo tardas en planchar?
...................................................................................................
........................... .

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3. Sandra tard tres horas en escribir la carta?


..................................................................................................
............................ .
4. Mi profesor no tarda mucho tiempo en corregir los exmenes.
...................................................................................................
........................... .
5. Alicia est tardando mucho tiempo en pintarse las uas.
...................................................................................................
........................... .

4. SUBJECT AND OBJECT QUESTIONS.


1. TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.
1. Quin est en la
calle?
...................................................................................
.......................................... .
2. Quin vino a la fiesta?
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. Qu piensas del gobierno?
..................................................................................................
............................ .

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4. A quin invitaste a la boda?


.....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. Quin encontr las llaves?
..................................................................................................
............................ .

UNIT 7
COMPARISON.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING A COMPARATIVE FORM.
1. Its too noisy here. Can we go
somewhere ...................................................... ?
2. This coffee is very weak. Id like it a
bit ...................................................... .

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3. The hotel was surprisingly big. I expected it to


be ...................................................... .
4. The hotel was surprisingly cheap. I expected it to
be ...................................................... .
5. The weather is too cold in this country. Id like to live
somewhere ...................................................... .
6. My job is a bit boring sometimes. Id like to do
something ...................................................... .
7. I was surprised how easy it was to use the computer. I thought it
would be ...................................................... .
8. Your work isnt very good. Im sure you can do
it ...................................................... .
9. Dont worry. The situation isnt so bad. It could
be ...................................................... .
10.
I was surprised we got here so quickly. I expected
a ...................................................... journey.
11.
Youre talking very loudly. Can you speak a
bit ...................................................... ?
12.
You are standing too near the camera. Can you move a bit
...................................................... away?
13.
You were a bit depressed yesterday but you
look ...................................................... today.

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE COMPARATIVE FORM OF


ONE OF THE ADJECTIVES IN THE BOX. SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEED
TO USE THAN.
big
crowded
interested peaceful
simple
thin

high
reliable

important
serious

1. Id like to have a ...................................................... car.


2. Unfortunately, her illness was ......................................................
we thought at first.
3. You look ...................................................... . Have you lost
weight?

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4. I want a ...................................................... flat. We dont have


enough space here.
5. He doesnt study very much. He
is ...................................................... in having a good time.
6. Health and happiness are ......................................................
money.
7. The instructions are very complicated. They should
be ...................................................... .
8. There were a lot of people on the bus. It
was ...................................................... yesterday.
9. Im living in the countryside.
Its ...................................................... living in a town.
10.
In some parts of the country, prices
are ...................................................... in others.

3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING


THE COMPARATIVE FORM.
1. Yesterday the temperature was nine degrees. Todays only six
degrees.
Its colder
today............................................................................................
2. The journey takes four hours by car and five hours by train.
It
takes ............................................................................................
..............
3. Dave and I went for a run. I ran ten kilometres. Dave stopped
after eight kilometres.
I
ran ...............................................................................................
....................
4. Chris and Joe both did badly in the exam. Chris got 20% but Joe
only got 15%.
Joes
exam ............................................................................................
.............
5. We were very busy at work today. We are not usually as busy as
that.
We
were .............................................................................................
...................
4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING AS ...AS.
1. Im quite tall but you are taller.
Im
not ...............................................................................................
.............. .
2. My salary is high but yours is higher.
My salary
isnt ..............................................................................................
... .
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3. You know a bit about cars but I know more.


You
dont ............................................................................................
............. .
4. Its still cold but it was colder yesterday.
It
isnt ..............................................................................................
................. .
5. I still feel a bit tired but I felt more tired yesterday.
I
dont ............................................................................................
................... .
6. They have lived here for quite a long time but we have lived
here longer.
They
havent .........................................................................................
........... .
7. I was a bit nervous before the interview but usually Im more
nervous.
I
wasnt ..........................................................................................
................... .
5. REWRITE THESE SENTENCES SO THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME
MEANING.
1. Jake is younger than he looks.
Jake
isnt ..............................................................................................
....... .
2. I didnt spend as much money as you.
You ...............................................................................................
.............. .
3. The station was nearer than I thought.
The station
wasnt ..........................................................................................
.. .
4. The meal didnt cost as much as I expected.
The
meal .............................................................................................
.............. .
5. I go out less than some years ago.
I dont
go .................................................................................................
......... .
6. Her hair isnt as long as some years ago.
She
had ...............................................................................................
.............. .
7. There were fewer people at this meeting than t the last one.
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There
werent .........................................................................................
......... .

6. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING AS...AS WITH ONE OF THE


WORDS IN THE BOX.
comfortable
qualified

fast

often

well-

bad

1. Why did he get the job instead of me?


Im ............................................................................. him.
2. At first I thought that you were nice but really you
are ............................................................................. everybody
else.
3. I like keeping fit, so I go
swimming ............................................................................. I
can.
4. Im going to sleep on the floor.
Its ............................................................................. sleeping in
that hard bed.
5. Im sorry Im a bit late. I got
here ............................................................................. I could.
7. WRITE SENTENCES WITH THE SAME AS.
1. Sally and Kate are both 22 years old.
Sally .............................................................................................
............... .
2. You and I both have brown hair.
Your
hair ..............................................................................................
..... .
3. I arrived at 10.25 and you arrived at 10.25.
I
arrived .........................................................................................
............. .
4. My birthday is 5 April. Toms birthday is 5 April too.

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My ................................................................................................
............... .
8. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THAN... OR AS....
1. I cant reach as high as you.
You
are ...............................................................................................
.......... .
2. He doesnt know much.
I know
more ............................................................................................
..... .
3. I work hard.
Most people work
as ..................................................................................... .
4. We were very surprised.
Nobody was more
surprised ......................................................................... .
5. Shes not a very good player.
Im a better
player ..........................................................................................
.
6. Theyve been very lucky.
We are
as .................................................................................................
........ .

UNIT 8
PRESENT PERFECT.
1. COMPARE WHAT PAUL SAID A FEW YEARS AGO WITH WHAT HE
SAYS NOW. SOME THINGS ARE THE SMAE AS BEFORE AND SOME
THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
PAUL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

A FEW YEARS AGO.


I have a beard.
I travel a lot.
I work in a shop.
I write poems.
I want to be a teacher.
Im interested in politics.
Im single.
I go fishing a lot.

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PAUL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

NOW.
I dont have a beard.
I travel a lot.
I work in a hospital.
I stopped writing poems.
I want to be a teacher.
Im not interested in politics.
Im single.
I havent been fishing for years.

WRITE SENTENCES ABOUT PAUL USING STILL AND NOT ... ANY
MORE.
1. (travel).
.....................................................................................................
............................
2. (poems).
.....................................................................................................
............................
3. (teacher).
.....................................................................................................
............................
4. (politics).
.....................................................................................................
............................
5. (single)
.....................................................................................................
............................
6. (beard)
.....................................................................................................
............................
NOW WRITE SENTENCES ABOUT PAUL USING NO LONGER.
7. (shop)
.....................................................................................................
............................
8. (poems).
.....................................................................................................
............................
9. (politics).
.....................................................................................................
............................
10.
(beard).
.....................................................................................................
............................

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2. FOR EACH SENTENCE (WITH STILL) WRITE A SENTENCE WITH A


SIMILAR MEANING USING NOT...YET AND ONE OF THE VERBS IN
THE BOX.
decide
up

find

finish

go

stop

take off

wake

1. Its still raining.


.....................................................................................................
............................
2. George is still here.
.....................................................................................................
............................
3. Theyre still having their dinner.
.....................................................................................................
............................
4. The children are still asleep.
.....................................................................................................
............................
5. Im still wondering what to do.
.....................................................................................................
............................
6. Ann is still looking for a job.
.....................................................................................................
............................
7. The plane is still waiting on the runway.
.....................................................................................................
............................

3. IN THIS EXERCISE YOU HAVE TO WRITE STILL, YET, ALREADY OR


NOT...ANY MORE IN THE UNDERLINED WORDS.
1. Jack lost his job a year ago and he is unemployed.
.....................................................................................................
............................
2. Do you want me to tell Liz the news or does she know?
.....................................................................................................
............................
3. Im hungry? Is dinner ready?

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.....................................................................................................
............................
4. I was hungry earlier but Im not hungry.
.....................................................................................................
............................
5. Can we wait a few minutes? I dont want to go out.
.....................................................................................................
............................
6. Jull worked at the airport but she doesnt work there.
.....................................................................................................
............................
7. I lived in Amsterdam and I have a lot of friends there.
.....................................................................................................
............................
8. A: Shall I introduce you to Jim?
B: There is no need. We have met.
.....................................................................................................
............................
9. Do you live in the same house or have you moved?
.....................................................................................................
............................
10.
Would you like to eat with us or have you eaten?
.....................................................................................................
............................
11.
A: Where is John?
B: He isnt here. Hell be here soon.
.....................................................................................................
............................
12.
Tim said that he would be here at 8.30. Its 9 oclock now
and he isnt here.
.....................................................................................................
............................
13.
Do you want to join the club or are you a member?
.....................................................................................................
............................
14.
It happened a long time ago but I can remember it very
clearly.
.....................................................................................................
............................
15.
Ive put on weight. These trousers dont fit me.
.....................................................................................................
............................
16.
A: Have you finished with the paper?
B: No, Im reading it.
.....................................................................................................
............................

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UNIT 9
PREPOSITIONS.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ON AND ONE OF THE
EXPRESSIONS IN THE BOX.
business
television fire
the phone

strike

a tour
holiday

the whole
a diet

purpose

1. Look! That car is .............................................................. ! Lets


call the fire brigade.
2. Its difficult to contact Sarah because she is
not .............................................................. .
3. Workers at the factory have
gone .............................................................. for better pay and
conditions.
4. Soon after we arrived, we were
taken .............................................................. of the city.
5. A: Im going .............................................................. next
week.
B: Are you? Where are you going?
6. I feel lazy this evening. Is there anything
good ..............................................................?
7. Im sorry. It was an accident. I didnt do
it .............................................................. .
8. George has put on a lot of weight recently. I think he should
go .............................................................. .
9. Janes job involves a lot of travelling. She often has to go
away .............................................................. .
10.
A: How did your exams go?
B: Well, there were some difficult questions
but .............................................................. they were OK.

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING IN AND ONE OF THE


EXPRESSIONS IN THE BOX.
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block letters
the shade
cold weather

cash

my opinion
love

pencil

1. He likes to keep warm, so he doesnt go out


much .............................................................. .
2. Diane never uses a pen. She always
writes .............................................................. .
3. They fell .............................................................. with each
other almost immediately and were married in a few weeks.
4. Please, write your address clearly,
preferably .............................................................. .
5. I dont like the sun. I prefer
sitting .............................................................. .
6. Ann thought that the restaurant was OK,
but .............................................................. it wasnt very good.
7. I hardly ever use a credit card or cheques. I prefer to pay for
thing s .............................................................. .
3. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH IN, ON, AT OR FOR.
1. Water boils ............................. 100 degrees Celsius.
2. I wouldnt like his job. He spends most of his time
talking ............................. the phone.
3. A: Did you enjoy your holiday?
B: Not every minute, but ............................. the whole, yes.
4. Julias grandmother died recently ............................. the age of
79.
5. Can you turn the light on, please? I dont want to
sit ............................. the dark.
6. We didnt go ............................. holiday last year. We stayed at
home.
7. Im going to Scotland ............................. a short holiday next
month.
8. I wont be here next week. Ill be ............................. holiday.
9. He got married ............................. 17, which is rather young to
get married.
10.
There was an interesting programme .............................
the radio this morning.
11.
............................. my opinion, violent films should not be
shown ............................. television.
12.
I wouldnt like to go ............................. a cruise. I think Id
get bored.
13.
I mustnt eat too much. Im supposed to
be ............................. a diet.
14.
In Britain, children start school ............................. the age
of five.
15.
The Earth travels round the Sun ............................. a
speed of 107,000 kilometres an hour.

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16.
When you write a cheque, you have to write the
amount ............................. words and figures.

UNIT 10
PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE
1. WRITE QUESTIONS WITH HOW LONG OR WHEN.
1. Its raining.
A: (how
long?)............................................................................................
..........
B:
(when ) .........................................................................................
...................
2. Kate is learning Italian.
A: (how long/
learn?)...........................................................................................
B: (when/ start /
learn) ........................................................................................
3. I know Martin.
A: (how long/
know?)..........................................................................................
.
B: (when/
meet?) .........................................................................................
.........
4. Bob and Alice are married.
A: (how
long?)............................................................................................
..........
B:
(when ) .........................................................................................
...................
2. READ THE SITUATIONS AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
BEGINNING IN THE WAY SHOWN.
1. Its raining now. Its been raining since lunchtime.
It
started .........................................................................................
...................
2. Ann and I are friends. We first meet years ago.
Weve ...........................................................................................
.......................
3. Mark is ill. He became ill on Sunday.
He ................................................................................................
.........................
4. Mark is ill. He became ill a few days ago.
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5.

6.
7.

8.

He
has ...............................................................................................
....................
Sarah is married. Shes been married for two years.
She
got ...............................................................................................
...................
Youve got a camera. You bought it ten years ago.
Ive ...............................................................................................
..........................
Sue has been in France for the last three weeks.
She
went .............................................................................................
...................
Youre working in a hotel. You started in June.
Ive ...............................................................................................
..........................

3. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH FOR OR SINCE.


1. Its been raining ....................................... lunchtime.
2. Toms father has been doing the same
job ....................................... 20 years.
3. Have you been learning English ....................................... a long
time?
4. Sarah has lived in London ....................................... 1985.
5. ....................................... Christmas, the weather has been quite
good.
6. Please hurry up! Weve been waiting .......................................
an hour.
7. Kevin has been looking for a job ....................................... he left
school.
8. The house is very dirty. We havent cleaning
it ....................................... ages.
9. I havent had a good meal ....................................... last
Tuesday.
4. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH FOR OR DURING.
1. It rained ....................................... three days without stopping.
2. I fell asleep ....................................... the film.
3. I went to the theatre last night. I met
Lucy ....................................... the interval.
4. Martin hasnt lived in Britain all his life. He lived in
Brazil ....................................... four years.
5. Production at the factory was seriously
affected ....................................... the strike.
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6. I felt really ill last week. I could hardly eat


anything ....................................... three days.
7. I waited for you ....................................... half an hour and I
decided that you werent coming.
8. Sue was very angry with me. She didnt speak to
me ....................................... a week.
9. We usually go out at weekends, but we dont often go
out ....................................... the week.
10.
Jack started a new job a few weeks ago. Before that he
was out of work ....................................... six months.
11.
I need a change. I think Ill go
away ....................................... a few days.
12.
The President gave a long speech. She
spoke ....................................... two hours.
13.
We were hungry when we arrived. We hadnt had anything
to eat ....................................... the journey.
14.
We were hungry when we arrived. We hadnt had anything
to eat ....................................... eight hours.

5. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH DURING OR WHILE.


1. We met a lot of people ....................................... we were on
holiday.
2. We met a lot of people ....................................... our holiday.
3. I met Mike ....................................... I was shopping.
4. ....................................... we were in Paris, we stayed at a very
comfortable hotel.
5. ....................................... our sty in Paris, we visited a lot of
museums.
6. The phone rang three times ....................................... we were
having dinner.
7. The phone rang three times ....................................... the night.
8. I was away for many years. ....................................... that time,
many things changed.
9. What did they say about me ....................................... I was out
of the room?
10.
Jack read a lot of books and
magazines ....................................... he was ill.
11.
I went out for dinner last night. Unfortunately, I began to
feel ill ....................................... the meal and I had to go home.
12.
Please, dont interrupt me ....................................... Im
speaking.
13.
There were many interruptions .......................................
the Presidents speech.
14.
Can you lay the table ....................................... I get dinner
ready?
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15.
We were hungry when we arrived. We hadnt had anything
to eat ....................................... we were travelling.
6. USE YOUR OWN IDEAS TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.
1. I feel asleep
while ............................................................................................
... .
2. I fell asleep
during ..........................................................................................
.... .
3. I hurt my arm
while .......................................................................................... .
4. Can you wait here
while .................................................................................. .
5. Most of the students looked bored
during ..........................................................................................
... .
6. I was asked a lot of questions
during ..........................................................................................
..... .
7. Dont open the car door
while ............................................................................................
.
8. The lights suddenly went out
during ..........................................................................................
..... .
9. It started to rain
during ..........................................................................................
..... .
10.
It started to rain
while ............................................................................................
... .

7. WRITE BS SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.


Example A: Do you often go on holiday?
B: (no / five years) No, I havent had a holiday for five
years.
1. A: Do you often eat in restaurants?
B: (no /
ages) ................................................................................................
......... .
2. A: Do you often see Sarah?
B: ( no / about a
month) .................................................................................... .
3. A: Do you often go to the cinema?
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B: (no/ a long
time) ............................................................................................ .
Now write Bs answers again. This time use the structure
its...since...
Example: No, its five years since I had a holiday.
1. .....................................................................................................
...........................
2. .....................................................................................................
...........................
3. .....................................................................................................
...........................
8. WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THESE SITUATIONS?
Jack had a beard. No he hasnt got a beard.
Example: He has shaved off his beard.
1. Linda was here five minutes ago. No he is in bed.
She ...............................................................................................
...........................
2. The temperature was 25 degrees. Now its only 17 degrees.
The
temperature .................................................................................
..................
3. The light was off. Now it is on.
Somebody ....................................................................................
...........................
4. The tree was only three metres high. Now it is four.
The
tree ..............................................................................................
....................
5. The place was on the runway a few minutes ago. Now it is in the
air.
The
plane ...........................................................................................
....................

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9. ARE THE UNDERLINED PARTS OF THE SENTENCES RIGHT OR


WRONG? CORRECT THE WRONG ONES.
1. Do you know about Sue? She has given up her job.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
2. The Chinese have invented printing.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
3. How many plays has Shakespeare written?
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
4. Have you read any Shakespeares plays
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
5. Aristotle has been a Greek philosopher.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
6. Oh! Ive cut my finger. Its bleeding.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
7. My grandparents have got married in London.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
8. Where have you been born?
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
9. Mary isnt at home. Shes gone shopping.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
10.
Albert Einstein was the scientist who has developed the
theory of relativity.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
11.
Have you seen the news last night?
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
12.
Jenny has left school in 1990.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
13.
Im very hungry. I havent eaten anything today.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
14.
Im looking for Mike. Have you seen him?
.....................................................................................................
....................
15.
Did you have a holiday recently?
.....................................................................................................
.................... .
16.
I didnt read a newspaper today.

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.....................................................................................................
.................... .
17.
She didnt earn so much last year.
.....................................................................................................
.................... .

10. PUT IN THE VERBS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM,


PRESENT PERFECT OR PAST SIMPLE.
1. A: Where is your key?
B: I dont know. I ............................................................ (lose)
it.
2. I ............................................................ (be) very tired, so I lay
down on the bed and went to sleep.
3. Mary ............................................................ (go) to Australia for
a while but shes back again now.
4. A: Where is Ken?
B: He ............................................................ (go) out. Hell be
back in about
an hour.
5. I did German at school but
I ............................................................ (forget) most of it.
6. I wanted to phone Diane last night but
I ............................................................ (forget).
7. I ............................................................ (have) a headache
earlier but I feel fine now.
8. Look! Theres an ambulance over there.
There ............................................................ (be) an accident.
9. They are still building the new road.
They ............................................................ (not/ finish) it.
10.
A: Is Helen still here?
B: No, she ............................................................ (just/ go)
out.
11.
The police ............................................................ (arrest)
three people but later they let them go.
12.
Ann ............................................................ (give) me her
address but I ............................................................ (lose) it.
13.
Wheres my bike? It ............................................................
(be) outside the house. It ............................................................
(disappear).
14.
A: What do you think of my English?
B: I think that you ............................................................
(improve) a lot.

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15.
A: Look!
Somebody ............................................................ (spill) coffee
on
the carpet.
B: Well. It wasnt me. I ............................................................
(not/ do) it.
16.
A: Ben ............................................................ (break) his
leg.
B: Really? How ............................................................ ? (that/
happen?

UNIT 11
1. THE PASSIVE VOICE.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ONE OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX
IN THE CORRECT FORM.
cause
invite make
translate

damage
overtake

hold

include
show

write

1. Many accidents .................................................................. by


dangerous driving.
2. Cheese .................................................................. from milk.
3. The roof of the
building .................................................................. in the storm
a few days ago.
4. Theres no need to leave a tip.
Service ................................................................. in the bill.
5. You .................................................................. to the wedding.
Why didnt you go?
6. A cinema is a place where
films .................................................................. .
7. In the United States, elections for
President .................................................................. every four
years.
8. Originally the book .................................................................. in
Spanish and a few years ago
it .................................................................. into English.

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EXERCISES.

9. We were driving along quite fast but


we .................................................................. by lots of other
cars.
2. WRITE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PASSIVE. SOME ARE PRESENT AND
SOME ARE PAST.
1. Ask about the telephone. (when / invent)
.....................................................................................................
...........................?
2. Ask about glass. (how/ make)
.....................................................................................................
...........................?
3. Ask about Australia. (when / discover)
.....................................................................................................
...........................?
4. Ask about silver. (what / use for)
.....................................................................................................
...........................?
5. Ask about television. (when / invent)
.....................................................................................................
...........................?
3. PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM, PRESENT SIMPLE OR
PAST SIMPLE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE.
1. Its a big factory. Five hundred
people .................................................................. (employ)
there.
2. Water .................................................................. (cover) most of
the Earths surface.
3. Most of the Earths
surface .................................................................. (cover) by
water.
4. The park gates .................................................................. (lock)
at 6.30 p.m. every evening.
5. The letter .................................................................. (post) a
week ago and it ..................................................................
(arrive) yesterday.
6. The boat .................................................................. (sink)
quickly but fortunately
everybody .................................................................. (rescue).
7. Rons parents .................................................................. (die)
when he was very young. He and his
sister .................................................................. (bring) up by
their grandparents.
8. I was born in London but
I .................................................................. (grow) up in the
North of England.

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EXERCISES.

9. While I was on holiday, my


camera .................................................................. (steal) from
the hotel room.
10.
While I was on holiday, my
camera .................................................................. (disappear)
from my hotel room.
11.
Why .................................................................. (Sue/
resign) from her job? Didnt she enjoy it?
12.
Why .................................................................. (bill / sack)
from his job? What did he do wrong?
13.
The company is not independent.
It .................................................................. (own) by a larger
company.
14.
I saw an accident last night.
Somebody .................................................................. (call) an
ambulance but
nobody .................................................................. (injure) so the
ambulance .................................................................. (not /
need).
15.
Where .................................................................. (these
photographs/ take)? In
London? .................................................................. (you/ take)
them?

4. REWRITE THESE SENTENCES. INSTEAD OF USING SOMEBODY/


THEY/ PEOPLE..., USE A PASSIVE SENTENCE.
1. Somebody cleans the room every day.
The
room ............................................................................................
................ .
2. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
All .................................................................................................
...................... .
3. People dont use this road very often.
This ..............................................................................................
....................... .
4. Somebody accused me of stealing money.
I ....................................................................................................
....................... .
5. How do people learn languages?

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How ..............................................................................................
...................... ?

2.

COMPARISON SUPERLATIVES.

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING A SUPERLATIVE. REMEMBER


THAT SOME OTHER WORDS ARE NEEDED.
1. Its a very nice room.
It ......................................................................... in the hotel.
2. Its a very cheap restaurant.
Its ......................................................................... in the town.
3. It was a very happy day. It
was ......................................................................... of my life.
4. Shes a very intelligent student.
She ............................................................................ in the
class.
5. Its a very valuable painting.
It ..................................................................................................
..... in the gallery.
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6. Spring is a very busy time for me.


It ......................................................................... of the year.
7. Its a very nice room. Its one
of ......................................................................... in the hotel.
8. Hes a very rich man. Hes one
of ......................................................................... in the world.
9. It was a very bad experience. It was one
of ......................................................................... of my life.
10.
He is a very dangerous criminal. He is one
of ......................................................................... in the country.
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. USE A COMPARATIVE OR A
SUPERLATIVE.
1. We stayed at ................................................................ (cheap)
hotel in the town.
2. Our hotel was ................................................................ (cheap)
than all the other hotels in the town.
3. The United States is very large but Canada
is ................................................................ (large).
4. Whats ................................................................ (long) river in
the world?
5. He was a bit depressed yesterday but he
looks ................................................................ (happy) today.
6. It was an awful day. It
was ................................................................ (bad) day of my
life.
7. What is ................................................................ (popular) sport
in your country?
8. Everest is ................................................................ (high)
mountain in the world. It
is ................................................................ (high) than any
other mountain.
3. WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THESE SITUATIONS? USE A SUPERLATIVE +
EVER AND THE WORDS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM.
Example: Youve just been to the cinema and the film was
extremely boring. You
tell your friends (boring / film/ see).
Thats the most boring film Ive ever seen.
1. Your friend has just told you a joke, which you think is very
funny. You say (funny/ joke/ hear).
Thats ..........................................................................................
....................... .
2. You are drinking coffee with a friend. Its really good coffee. You
say (good / coffee/ taste).
This
is .................................................................................................
.............. .

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3. You are talking to a friend about Mary. Mary is very patient. You
tell your friend about her (patient / person/ meet).
Mary ............................................................................................
..................... .
4. You have just run ten kilometres. Youve never run further than
this. You say (far/ run).
That
is .................................................................................................
.............. .
5. You decided to give up your job. Now you think that was a bad
mistake. You say to your friend (bad / mistake/ make).
It
was .............................................................................................
.................... .
6. Your friend meets a lot of people, some of them famous. You
ask your friend (famous person / meet).
Who .............................................................................................
...................... ?

UNIT 12
THE PAST SIMPLE AND THE PAST CONTINUOUS.
1. DAVID IS ALWAYS HAVING ACCIDENTS. HIS GIRLFRIEND MELANIE IS
TALKING ABOUT SOME OF THE ACCIDENTS. WRITE HER SENTENCES
FROM THE NOTES. EACH SENTENCE HAS ONE VERB IN THE PAST
CONTINUOUS AND ONE IN THE PAST SIMPLE.
Example: when / he / carry/ a suitcase / he / drop / it / on his foot.

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When he was carrying a suitcase, he dropped it on his


foot.
1. He / sit down/ on a chair / while / I / paint / it.
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. As / he / run / for a bus / he / collide / with a lamppost.
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. His hair / catch / fire / when / he / cook / chips.
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. When / he / hold/ a beautiful vase / he / suddenly / drop / it.
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. He / sit / in the garden / when / a wasp / sting / him / on the
nose.
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE
VERBS.
Rita: Tom told me that the lights
(1).............................................................. (go)
out in your flats last night.
Emma: Yes. I (2) .................................................................
(watch) a documentary
on TV when suddenly we
(3) ............................................................ (lose)
all the power. But it
(4) .............................................................. (come) on
again after ten minutes.
Vicky: Rachel (5) ..................................................................
(come) down the
stairs when the lights
(6) .............................................................. (go) out.
She almost (7) ..............................................................
(fall) over.
Daniel: Matthew and I (8) ..............................................................
(play) table
tennis at the time.
Andrew: I (9) .............................................................. (work) on
the computer. I
(10) .............................................................. (lose) a
whole hours work.
But this morning I
(11) .................................................................. (get) up
early and I (12) ..............................................................
(do) it again.
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3. MATCH THE SENTENCES AND PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT
FORM.
1. The train (wait)
a. when she (touch)
the wire.
2. I (read) a library book
b. when I (find) a 10
note in it.
3. Sarah (have) an electric shock
c. the crowd (rush)
in.
4. When the doors (open),
d. they saw that the
sun (shine).
5. When the campers (wake)
e. when we (arrive)
at the station.
1. .................................................................................................
...................... .
2. .................................................................................................
...................... .
3. .................................................................................................
...................... .
4. .................................................................................................
...................... .
5. .................................................................................................
...................... .

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UNITS 13 & 15
1.

MODAL VERBS ABILITY

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH CAN OR (BE) ABLE TO.


1. George has travelled a lot.
He .................................................................. speak four
languages.
2. I havent .................................................................. sleep very
well recently.
3. Sandra .................................................................. drive but she
hasnt got a car.
4. I cant understand Martin. Ive
never .................................................................. understand
him.
5. I will .................................................................. stand on my
head after a lot of practice.
6. I cant see you on Friday but
I .................................................................. meet you on
Saturday morning.
7. Dont ask Catherine about your problem. She
wont .................................................................. help you.

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING CAN, CANT, COULD OR


COULDNT AND ONE OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
come
wait

eat

hear

run

sleep

1. Im afraid I cant .................................................................. to


your party next week.
2. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner.
He .................................................................. 100 metres in 11
seconds.
3. A: Are you in a hurry?
B: No, Ive got plenty of time.
I ...................................................................

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4. I was feeling sick yesterday.


I .................................................................. anything.
5. Can you speak up a bit?
I .................................................................. you very well.
6. A: You look tired.
B: Yes. I .................................................................. last night.

3. COMPLETE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS WITH WAS ABLE


TO OR WERE ABLE TO.
1. A: Did everybody escape from the fire?
B: Yes. Although the fire spread quickly, everybody
...............................................................................................
........................ .
2. A: Did you have difficulty finding Anns house?
B: Not really. Ann had given us directions and we
...............................................................................................
........................ .
3. A: Did you finish your work yesterday?
B: Yes. There was nobody to disturb me, so
...............................................................................................
........................ .
4. A: Did the thief get away?
B: Yes. No one realised what was happening and the thief
...............................................................................................
........................ .
4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH COULD, COULDNT, WAS
ABLE TO OR WERE ABLE TO.
1. My grandfather was a very clever man.
He .................................................................. speak five
languages.
2. I looked everywhere for the book but
I .................................................................. find it.
3. They didnt want to come with us at first but
we .................................................................. persuade them.
4. Laura hurt her leg
and .................................................................. walk very well.
5. Sue wasnt at home when I phoned but
I .................................................................. contact her at her
office.
6. I looked very carefully and
I .................................................................. see a figure in the
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7. I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didnt


have any but I .................................................................. get
some in the third one.
8. My grandmother loved music.
She .................................................................. play the piano
very well.
9. A girl fell into the river but fortunately
we .................................................................. rescue her.
10.
I forgot to bring my camera so
I .................................................................. take any
photographs.

2.

MODAL VERBS OBLIGATION

1. COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES WITH MUST OR THE CORRECT


FORM OF HAVE TO. SOMETIMES IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE EITHER.
1. Its later than I thought.
I .................................................................. go.
2. Jack left before the end of the meeting.
He .................................................................. go home early.
3. In Britain many
children .................................................................. wear uniform
when they go to school.
4. When you come to London again,
you .................................................................. come and see us.
5. Last night Jim became ill suddenly.
We .................................................................. call a doctor.
6. You really .................................................................. work
harder if you want to pass the examination.
7. Im afraid I cant come tomorrow.
I .................................................................. work late.
8. Paul doesnt like his new job. Sometimes
he .................................................................. work at weekends.
9. Caroline may .................................................................. go
away next week.
10.
We couldnt repair the car ourselves.
We .................................................................. take it to the
garage.
11.
Julia wears glasses.
She .................................................................. wear glasses
since she as five.

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2. MAKE QUESTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. USE THE


CORRECT FORM OF HAVE TO.
Example: I had to go to hospital last week.
Why did you have to go to hospital?
1. I have to get up early tomorrow.
Why ..............................................................................................
....................... ?
2. Ann has to go somewhere now.
Where ..........................................................................................
....................... ?
3. George had to pay a parking fine yesterday.
How
much ............................................................................................
.............. ?
4. I had to wait a long time for the bus.
How
long ..............................................................................................
.............. ?
5. Paul has to leave soon.
What
time .............................................................................................
............ ?
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING DONT HAVE TO, DOESNT
HAVE TO, DIDNT HAVE TO AND ONE OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
do
wait

get up
work

go

go

pay

shave

1. Im not working tomorrow, so


I ..................................................................... early.
2. The car park is free,
you ..................................................................... to park your
car there.
3. I went to the bank this morning. There was no queue, so
I ..................................................................... .
4. Sally is extremely rich.
She ..................................................................... .
5. Weve got plenty of time.
We ..................................................................... yet.
6. Jack has got a beard, so
he ..................................................................... .
7. Im not particularly busy. Ive got a few things to do but
I ..................................................................... them now.
8. A man was slightly injured in the accident but
he ..................................................................... to hospital.

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4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH MUSTNT, DONT HAVE TO OR


DOESNT HAVE TO.
1. I dont want anyone to know.
You..................................................................... tell anyone.
2. He ..................................................................... wear a suit to
work but he usually does.
3. I can stay in bed tomorrow morning because
I ..................................................................... go to work.
4. Whatever you do,
you ..................................................................... touch that
switch. Its very dangerous.
5. There is a lift in the building, so
we ..................................................................... climb the stairs.
6. You ..................................................................... forget what I
told you. Its very important.
7. Sue ..................................................................... get up early.
She gets up early because she wants to.
8. Dont make so much noise.
We ..................................................................... wake the baby.
9. I ..................................................................... eat too much. Im
supposed to be on a diet.
10.
You ..................................................................... be a good
player to enjoy a game of tennis.
5. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF MUST
OR HAVE TO.
1. I ..................................................................... go to the airport.
Im meeting someone.
2. You ..................................................................... lock the door
when you go out. There have been a lot of break-ins recently,
the police officer told me.
3. Daniel ..................................................................... go to the
bank. He hasnt got any money.
4. I ..................................................................... work late
tomorrow. Were very busy at the office.
5. I think you ..................................................................... pay to
park here. Ill just go and read that notice.
6. You really ..................................................................... hurry up,
Vicky. We dont want to be late.
7. I ..................................................................... put the heating
on because I feel really cold.
6. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF ONE OF
THESES VERBS. IN SOME CASES MORE THAN ONE ANSWER IS
POSSIBLE.
MUST

HAVE TO

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1. I know its not my business, but if you are not feeling very well,
then I think you .....................................................................
take the day off work.
2. We were planning to go out tonight but
I ..................................................................... finish writing this
report for my boss instead.
3. If you feel you ..................................................................... look
up any words in the text, use an English-English dictionary.
4. I ..................................................................... remember to get
some eggs on the way home from work tonight. I want to make
a cake.
5. ..................................................................... write a story about
ourselves or can we write one about someone else?
6. Im sorry Im a bit late.
I ..................................................................... go to a meeting
and it lasted longer than I expected.
7. You really ..................................................................... try and
stop biting your nails. They look so ugly like that.

7. AMY IS TALKING ABOUT BEING TAUGHT AT HOME BY HER FATHER.


COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE VERBS FROM THE BOX.
MUST
HAVE TO

MUSTNT

HAVE TO

DONT

The best thing about home-schooling is that I


(1) .......................................... get up very early to go to school.
OK, I (2) .......................................... start studying at eight
oclock but my school day is over at 2.30. I can carry on working
in the afternoon, but I (3) .............................................. if I dont
want to. Well, thats not quite true actually. If my dad feels that I
(4) .............................................. spend more time on a certain
subject, he says, Well, I think you had better carry on, dont
you? Hes good like that, my dad; not strict. You know, he
doesnt get all bossy and he never says You
(5) .............................................. do some extra work this
afternoon. He just tries to persuade us. There is one thing I
(6) .............................................. do, thats chat to my sisters
when we are supposed to be working. Tess, Abigail and I all
(7) ............................................ work alone in our own rooms at
certain times of the day. James and Alicia, on the other hand,
both
(8) .................................................
spend more time working together with my dad, because they
are a lot younger.

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3.

MODAL VERBS CERTAINTY

1. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH MUST OR CANT.


1. Youve been travelling all day. You .......................................... be
very tired.
2. The restaurant .......................................... be very good. Its
always full of people.
3. The restaurant .......................................... be very good. Its
always empty.
4. Youre going on holiday next week.
You .......................................... be looking forward to it.
5. It rained every day during the holiday, so
they .......................................... have had a very nice time.
6. Congratulations on passing your exam.
You .......................................... be very pleased.
7. You got here very quickly. You .......................................... have
walked very fast.
8. Bill and Sue go away on holiday very often, so
they .......................................... be short of money.
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH A VERB IN THE CORRECT FORM.
1. I have lost one of my gloves. I
must ................................................................. it somewhere.

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2. They havent lived here for long. They


cant ................................................................. many people.
3. Ted isnt at work today. He
must ................................................................. ill.
4. Ted wasnt at work last week. He
must ................................................................. ill.
5. (The doorbell rings)I wonder who that is. It
cant ................................................................. Mary. Shes still
at work at this time.
6. Carol knows a lot about films. She
must ................................................................. to the cinema a
lot.
7. Look. Jack is putting on his hat and coat. He
must ................................................................. going out.
8. I left my bike outside the house last night and this morning it
isnt there any more. Somebody
must ................................................................. it.
9. Ann was in a very difficult situation. It
cant ................................................................. easy for her.
10.
There is a man walking behind us for the last 20 minutes.
He must ................................................................. us.
3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND USE THE WORDS IN BRACKETS TO
WRITE SENTENCES WITH MUST HAVE OR CANT HAVE.
Example: The phone rang but I didnt hear it. (I / asleep)
I must have been asleep.
1. Jane walked past me without speaking. (she / see / me),
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. The jacket you bought is very good quality. (it / very expensive)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
3. I havent seen the people next door for two months. (they / go
away)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
4. I cant find my umbrella. (I / leave / in the restaurant last night)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
5. Daniel passed the exam without studying for it. (the exam /
difficult)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
6. She knew everything about our plans. (she / listen to / our
conversation)

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.....................................................................................................
.................. .
7. Fiona did the opposite of what I wanted. (she / understand /
what I said)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
8. When I woke up this morning, the light was on. (I / forget/ to
turn it off)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
9. The lights were red but the car didnt stop. (the driver/ see / the
red light)
.....................................................................................................
.................. .

4.

MODAL VERBS POSSIBILITY

1. WRITE THE SENTENCES IN A DIFFERENT WAY USING MAY OR


MIGHT.
Example: Perhaps Margaret is in her office.
Margaret might be in her office.
1. Perhaps Margaret is busy.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. Perhaps Julian doesnt want to see me.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
3. Perhaps Monica went on holiday yesterday.
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.....................................................................................................
.................. .
4. Perhaps John isnt working today.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
5. Perhaps Gina is sleeping now.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH A VERB IN THE CORRECT FORM.


1. A: Where is Bob?
B: Im not sure. He might be .....................................................
lunch.
2. A: Who is that man with Ann?
B: Im not sure. He might ..................................................... her
brother.
3. A: Who is the man we saw with Ann yesterday?
B: Im not sure. He might ..................................................... her
brother.
4. A: Why are those people waiting in the street?
B: I dont know. They might .....................................................
for a bus.
5. A: Shall I buy this book for Tina?
B: Youd better not. She might
already ..................................................... it.

3. READ THESE SITUATIONS AND MAKE SENTENCES FROMTHE WORD


IN BRACKETS. USE MAY OR MIGHT.
Example: I cant find George anywhere, I wonder where he is.
A: (he / go / shopping)
He may have gone shopping.
B: (he / play / tennis)
He might be playing tennis.
1. Im looking for Helen. Do you know where she is?
A: (she / watch / TV / in her room)

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...............................................................................................
........................ .
B: (she / go out)
.................................................................................................
...................... .
2. I cant find my umbrella. Have you seen it?
A: (it / be / in the car)
...............................................................................................
........................ .
B: (you / leave / in the restaurant last night)
................................................................................................
....................... .
3. Why didnt Tom answer the doorbell? Im sure he was in the
house at the time.
A: (he / be / in the bath)
................................................................................................
....................... .
B: ( he / not / hear / the bell )
................................................................................................
....................... .

5.MODAL VERBS SHOULD


1. FOR EACH SITUATION WRITE A SENTENCE WITH SHOULD OR
SHOULDNT AND ONE OF THE EXPRESSIONS IN THE BOX.
go away for a few days
look for another job
walls
take a photograph

go to bed so late
put some pictures on the
use her car so much
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1. Liz needs a change.


.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. My salary is very low.
You ...............................................................................................
............... .
3. Jack always has difficulty getting up.
He ................................................................................................
....................... .
4. What a beautiful view!
You ...............................................................................................
...................... .
5. Susan drives everywhere. She never walks.
She ...............................................................................................
........................ .
6. Bills room isnt very interesting.
He ................................................................................................
....................... .
2. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE SENTENCES WITH I
THINK...SHOULD OR I DONT THINK...SHOULD.
Example: Peter and Julia are planning to get married. You think its
a bad idea.
I dont think (that) they should get married.
1. You dont like smoking, especially in restaurants. ( be banned)
I ....................................................................................................
................... .
2. I have a very bad cold but I plan to go out this evening. You
dont think this is a good idea.
You say to me:
I ....................................................................................................
................... .
3. You are fed up with the government. You think that they have
made too many mistakes. (resign)
I ....................................................................................................
................... .

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH SHOULD OR SHOULD HAVE


AND THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.
1. Margaret .................................................................. (pass) the
exam. Shes been studying very hard.

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2. You missed a great party last night.


You .................................................................. (come).
3. We dont see you enough.
You .................................................................. (come) and see
us more often.
4. Im in a difficult position. What do you think
I .................................................................. (do)?
5. Im sorry that I didnt take your advice.
I .................................................................. (do) what you said.
6. Im playing tennis with Jill tomorrow.
She .................................................................. (win) because
she is much better than me.
7. We lost the match but
we .................................................................. (win) because we
were the best team.
8. A: Is John here yet?
B: Not yet, but he ..................................................................
(be) here soon.
4. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE SENTENCES WITH SHOULD OR
SHOULDNT. SOME OF THE SENTENCES ARE PAST AND SOME ARE
PRESENT.
Example: Im feeling sick. I ate too much.
I shouldnt have eaten so much.
1. The man on the motorbike isnt wearing a helmet. Thats
dangerous.
He should be wearing a helmet.
2. When we got to the restaurant, there were no free tables
because we hadnt reserved one.
We ................................................................................................
....................... .
3. The notice says that the shop is open every day from 8.30. It is
9 oclock now but the shop isnt open yet.
They .............................................................................................
....................... .
4. The speed limit is 30miles an hour but Catherine is doing 50.
She ...............................................................................................
........................ .
5. I went to Paris. One of my friends lives in Paris but I didnt go to
see him while I was there.
When I saw him after a few months he said to me:
You ...............................................................................................
...................... .
6. I was driving behind another car. Suddenly the driver in front
stopped without warning and I drove into the back of his car. It
wasnt my fault.

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He ................................................................................................
....................... .

UNIT 14
1. TOO-ENOUGH.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ENOUGH WITH ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING WORDS.
big
room milk
well

cups

qualifications
money

warm

old

time

1. She shouldnt get married yet. Shes


not ............................................................ .
2. Id like to buy a car but I havent
got .................................................................. .
3. Have you got .................................................................. in your
coffee or would you like some more?
4. Are you .................................................................. ? Or shall I
switch on the heating?
5. Its only a small car. There
isnt .................................................................. for all of you.
6. Steve didnt feel .................................................................. to
go to work this morning.
7. I didnt answer all the questions in the exam. I didnt
have .................................................................. .
8. Do you think Ive got ..................................................................
to apply for the job?
9. Try this jacket on and see if
its .................................................................. for you.
10.
There werent ..................................................................
for everybody to have coffee at the same time.

2. COMPLETE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS. USE TOO OR


ENOUGH WITH THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.
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Example: Is she going to get married?


No, shes not old enough to get (old) married.
1. I need to talk to you about something.
Well, Im afraid
Im ........................................................................ (busy) to you
now.
2. Lets go to the cinema.
Not, its ........................................................................ (late) to
the cinema.
3. Why dont we sit in the garden?
Its not ........................................................................ (warm) in
the garden.
4. Would you like o be a politician?
No, Im ........................................................................ (nice) a
politician.
5. Do you want to play tennis today?
No, I havent got ........................................................................
(energy) tennis today.
6. Did you hear what she was saying?
No, we were ........................................................................ (far
away) what she was saying.
7. Can he read a newspaper in English?
No, he doesnt ........................................................................
(English) a newspaper.
3. MAKE ONE SENTENCE FROM TOW. COMPLETE THE NEW SENTENCE
USING TOO OR ENOUGH.
Example: We couldnt eat the food. It was too hot.
The food was too hot to eat.
1. I cant drink this coffee. Its too hot.
The coffee
is ..................................................................................................
... .
2. Nobody could move the piano. It was too heavy.
The
piano ............................................................................................
............. .
3. I dont wear this coat in winter. It isnt warm enough.
This
coat ..............................................................................................
............. .
4. I cant explain the situation. Its too complicated.
The
situation .......................................................................................
............. .
5. Three people cant sit on this sofa. It isnt wide enough.

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This
sofa ..............................................................................................
............. .
6. You cant see some things without a microscope. They are too
small.
Some ............................................................................................
..................... .

2. USED TO.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH USE(D) TO AND A SUITABLE
VERB.
1. Dennis gave up smoking two years ago.
He .................................................................. 40 cigarettes a
day.
2. Liz .................................................................. a motorbike, but
last year she sold it and bought a car.
3. We came to live in Manchester a few years ago.
We .................................................................. in London.
4. I rarely eat ice cream now but
I .................................................................. it when I was a
child.
5. Jim .................................................................. my best friend
but we arent friends any longer.
6. It only takes me about 40 minutes to get to work since the new
road was opened. It ..................................................................
me more than an hour.
7. There .................................................................. a hotel
opposite the station but it closed a long time ago.
8. When you lived in
London, ............................................................................. to the
theatre very often?
2. BRIAN CHANGES HIS LIFESTYLE. HE STOPPED DOING SOME THINGS
AND HE STARTED DOING OTHERE THINGS.
He stopped:
studying hard
going to bed early
running three miles every morning
He started:
smoking
going out in the evening
spending a lot of money
WRITE SENTENCES ABOUT BRIAN WITH USED TO AND DIDNT
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Example: He used to study hard.


1. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. COMPARE WHAT CAROL SAID FIVE YEARS AGO AND WHAT SHE
SAYS TODAY.
FIVE YEARS AGO:
1. I travel a lot.
2. I play the piano
3. Im very lazy.
4. I dont like cheese.
5. Ive got a dog.
6. Im a hotel receptionist.
7. Ive got a lot of friends.
8. I never read newspapers.
9. I dont drink tea.
10.
I go to a lot of parties.
TODAY:
1. I dont travel much.
2. I havent played the piano for years.
3. I work very hard.
4. I eat lots of cheese.
5. My dog died two years ago.
6. I work in a bookshop now.
7. I dont know many people.
8. I read a newspaper every day.
9. I like tea.
10.
I havent been to a party for ages.
WRITE SENTENCES ABOUT HOW CAROL HAS CHANGED. USE USED T,
DIDNT USE TO OR NEVER USED TO.
Example: She used to travel a lot but she doesnt travel much now.
1. .....................................................................................................
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2. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
6. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
7. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
8. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
9. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO ENGLISH.
1. Dnde solan ir tus padres cuando salan?
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
2. Tus amigos solan hablar cataln en el colegio.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
3. Qu solas ver en la tele cuando eras pequeo?
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
4. Quin sola acompaarte al colegio?
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
5. Elena suele perder el tren.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
6. Cundo sueles escuchar la radio? Normalmente los fines de
semana.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
7. Elena sola estudiar mucho, pero ahora rara vez asiste a clase.
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8. El ao que viene iremos de vacaciones, pero no solamos


hacerlo en el pasado.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
9. Sueles comer pizza?
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
10.
Por qu tu madre sola hacer tartas para el restaurante?
.....................................................................................................
........................ .

3. ORDER OF ADJECTIVES.
1. MAKE SENTENCES USING THE ADJECTIVES IN THE CORRECT
ORDER. THE FIRST WORD IS ALWAYS A NOUN.
Example: Basin / antique, silver.
an antique silver basin
1. Vase / glass, old, lovely
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
2. Mirror / wall, attractive
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
3. Desk / modern, office
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
4. Chairs / kitchen, red, metal
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
5. Boat / model, splendid, old
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
6. Stamps / postage, valuable, Australian

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.....................................................................................................
........................ .
7. Table / small, coffee, wooden
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
2. LOOK AT EACH ADVERTISEMENT AND WRITE THE INFORMATION IN
A SINGLE SENTENCE.
Example: This game is new. Its for the family. And its exciting.
This is an exciting new family game.
1. This computer is for business.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
2. This fire is electric. Its excellent. And its small.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
3. This is a chocolate bar. Its new. And its a big bar.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
4. This comedy is American. Its for television. And its terrific.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
5. These doors are aluminium. They are for our garage. And they
are stylish.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
6. These shoes are modern. They are for sports. And they are
wonderful.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
7. This phone is a mobile. Its German. And its very good.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .

UNIT 16.
1.

THE FUTURE WILL

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE VERBS IN BRACKETS. ALL


TH SENTENCES ARE ABOUT THE FUTURE. USE WILL OR WONT
OR THE PRESENT SIMPLE.
1. I .............................................................. (phone) you when
I .............................................................. (get) home from work.
2. I want to see Margaret before
she .............................................................. (go) out.
3. Were going on holiday tomorrow.
I .............................................................. (tell) you all about it
when I .............................................................. (come) back.
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4. Brian looks very different now. When


you .............................................................. (see) him again,
you .............................................................. (not / recognise)
him.
5. We must do something soon before
it .............................................................. (be) too late.
6. I dont want to go without you.
I .............................................................. (wait) until
you .............................................................. (be) ready.
7. Sue has applied for the job but she isnt very well qualified for
it. I .............................................................. (be) surprised if
she .............................................................. (get) it.
8. Id like to play tennis tomorrow if the
weather .............................................................. (be) nice.
9. Im going out now. If
anybody .............................................................. (phone) while
I .............................................................. (be) out, can you take
a message?
2. MAKE ONE SENTENCE FROM TWO.
Example: You will be in London again. You must come and see us
then.
You must come and see us when you are in London
again.
1. Ill find somewhere to live. Then Ill give you my address.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
2. Ill do the shopping. Then Ill come straight back home.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
3. Its going to start raining. Lets go home before that.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
4. She must apologise to me first. I wont speak to her until then.
.....................................................................................................
........................ .
3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.
Example: A friend of yours is going to visit London. You want to
know where
she is going to stay.
You ask: When are you going to stay when you are
in London?
1. A friend of yours is visiting you. She has to leave soon but
maybe theres time for a cup of tea.
You ask: Would you like a cup of tea
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2. Your friend is reading the newspaper. Youd like it after her.


You ask: Can I have the newspaper
when .......................................................?
3. You want to sell your car. Jim is interested in buying it but he
hasnt decided yet.
You ask: Can you let me know as soon
as ........................................................?
4. There are serious traffic problems in your town but they are
building a new road.
You say: I think it will be better
when ......................................................... .
4. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH IF OR WHEN.
1. Dont worry ................................................. Im late tonight.
2. Tom might phone while Im out this
evening. ................................................. he does, can you take
a message?
3. Im going to Rome next week. .................................................
Im there, I hope to visit Cecilia.
4. I think Jill will get a job. Ill be very
surprised ................................................. she doesnt get it.
5. Im going shopping. ................................................. you want
anything, I can get it for you.
6. Im going away for a few days. Ill phone
you ................................................. I get back.
7. I want you to come to the party
but ................................................. you dont want to come,
thats all right.
8. We can eat at home or, ................................................. you
prefer, you can go to restaurant.

2.

THE FUTURE GOING TO

1. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. YOU ARE GOING TO DO ALL THESE


THINGS BUT YOU HAVENT DONE THEM YET. USE GOING TO AND
THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.
Example: Have you cleaned the car?
(tomorrow) Not yet, Im going to clean it tomorrow.
1. Have you phoned Sally?
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(later) Not
yet ...............................................................................................
...... .
2. Have you done the shopping?
(this afternoon) Not yet
..................................................................................... .
3. Have you read the magazine?
(after dinner) Not
............................................................................................... .
4. Have you had dinner?
(just) Not
.....................................................................................................
........ .
2. WRITE A QUESTION WITH GOING TO FOR EACH SITUATION.
Example: Your friend has won some money. You ask:
(what / do with it)
What are you going to do with it?
1. Your friend is going to a arty tonight. You ask:
(what / wear)
.....................................................................................................
...................?
2. Your friend has just bought a new table. You ask:
(where / put it)
.....................................................................................................
...................?
3. Your friend has decided to have a party. You ask:
(who / invite)
.....................................................................................................
...................?

3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND COMPLETE THE DIALOGUES.


Example: You have decided to write some letters this evening.
FRIEND: Are you going out this evening?
YOU: No, Im going to write some letters.
1. You are a smoker but you have decided to give it up soon.

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FRIEND: Smoking is bad for you.


YOU: I
know. ...........................................................................................
.......... .
2. You have been offered a job but you have decided not to take
it.
FRIEND: I hear you have been offered a job.
YOU: Thats right,
but ....................................................................................... .
3. You are in a restaurant. The food is awful and youve decided to
complain.
FRIEND: The food is awful.
YOU: Yes, its
disgusting. ..................................................................................
.
4. WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THESE SITUATIONS?
1. There are a lot of black clouds in the sky.
.....................................................................................................
..... (rain).
2. Its 8.30. Jack is leaving his house. He has to be at work at 8.45
but the journey takes 30 minutes.
.....................................................................................................
..... (late).
3. There is a hole in the bottom of the boat. A lot of water is
coming through the hole.
.....................................................................................................
..... (sink).
4. Emma is driving. There is very little petrol left in the tank. The
nearest petrol station is a long way away.
..................................................................................................
(run out of petrol)

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UNIT 17.
THE FUTURE WILL & GOING TO
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WILL OR GOING TO.
Example: A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: (I / watch) Im going to watch the news.
1. A: Oh, Ive just realised. I havent got any money.
B: Well, dont worry. (I / lend)
................................................................................................
.. some.
2. A: Ive got a headache.
B: Wait here and (I / get)
.......................................................................................... an
aspirin for you.
3. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: (I /
wash) ...........................................................................................
. the car.
4. A: Ive decided to repaint this room.
B: What colour (you / paint)
...............................................................................................
... it?
5. A: Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, (I /
buy) .............................................................................................
.....
something for dinner.
6. A: I dont know how to use this camera.
B: Its quite easy. (I / show)
................................................................................................
........ you.
7. A: What would you like to eat?
B: (I /
have) ............................................................................................
...... a
sandwich, please.
8. A: Did you post the letter for me?
B: Im sorry. I completely forgot. ( I / do)
................................................................................................
.. it now.
9. A: The ceiling in this room doesnt look very safe.
B: It looks as if (it / fall down)
................................................................................................
.. .
10.
A: Has George decided what to do when he leaves
school?
B: Oh, yes, everything is planned. (he / take)
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................................................................................................
.. a holiday and
then (he /
do) ...............................................................................................
...
a computer programming course.

2. READ THE SITUATIONS AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH


WILL OR GOING TO.
1. The phone rings and you answer. Somebody wants to speak to
Tim.
CALLER: Hello. Can I speak to Tim, please?
YOU: Just a moment. (I /get)
.........................................................................................
......... him.
2. Its a nice day. Youve decided to sit in the garden. Before going
outside, you tell your friend.
YOU: The weather is too nice to stay indoors. (I / sit)
.........................................................................................
......... in the
garden.
FRIEND: Thats a good idea. I think (I / join)
..................................................................................
................ you.
3. Your friend is worried because he has lost an important letter.
YOU: Dont worry about the letter. Im sure (you /
find) .............................................................................................
..... it.
FRIEND: I hope so.
4. There was a job advertised in the newspaper recently. At first
you were interested but then you decided not to apply.
FRIEND: Have you decided what to do about that job that was
advertised?
YOU: Yes, (I / not / apply)
.........................................................................................
......... for it.
5. You and your friend come home very late. Other people in the
house are asleep. Your friend is noisy.
YOU: Shhh! Dont make so much noise. (you / wake)
.........................................................................................
......... everybody
up.
6. John has to go to the airport to catch a plane tomorrow morning.
JOHN: Ann, I need somebody to take me to the airport
tomorrow morning.
ANN: Thats no problem. (I / take)
.........................................................................................
......... you. What
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time is your flight?


JOHN: 10.50.
ANN: OK: (We / leave)
..........................................................................................
.... at about 9.00.
Later that day.
JOE: John, do you want me to take you to the airport?
JOHN: No, thanks, Joe. (Ann / take)
........................................................................................
.......... me.

UNIT 18.
1. PAST PERFECT
1. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE SENTENCES FROM THE WORDS
IN BRACKETS.
Example: You went to Jills house but she wasnt there.
(she / go / out)
She had gone out.
1. You went back to your home town after many years. It wasnt
the same as before.
(It / change / a lot)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. I invited Rachel to the party but she couldnt come.
(she / arranged / to do something else)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. You went to the cinema last night. You arrived at the cinema
late.
(the film / already / begin)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. I was very pleased to see Tina again after such a long time.
(I / not / see / her for five years)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. I offered Sue something to eat but she wasnt hungry.
(she / just / have / breakfast)
.....................................................................................................
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2. PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM, PAST PERFECT OR PAST
SIMPLE.
1. I felt very tired when I got home, so
I ........................................................ (go) straight to bed.
2. The house was very quiet when I got home.
Everybody ........................................................ (go) to bed.
3. Sorry Im late. The car ........................................................
(break) down on my way home.
4. We were driving along the road when
we ........................................................ (see) a car
which ........................................................ (break) down, so
we ........................................................ (stop) to see if we could
help.
5. A: Was Tom at the party when you arrived?
B: No, he ........................................................ (go) home.
3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE SENTENCES ENDING WITH
BEFORE. USE THE VERBS GIVEN IN BRACKETS.
Example: The man sitting next to me on the plane was very
nervous. It was his
first flight.
(fly)
He had never flown before.
He hadnt flown before.
1. A woman walked into the room. She was a complete stranger to
me.
(see)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. Simon played tennis yesterday. He wasnt very good at it
because it was his first game.
(play)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. Last year we went to Denmark. It was our first time there.
(be)
.....................................................................................................
......................... .

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4. USE THE SENTENCES GIVEN TO COMPLETE THE PARAGRAPHS


BELOW. THE FIRST SENTENCES APPEAR IN CHRONOLOGICAL
ORDER, BUT THE PARAGRAPH YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE BEGINS
WITH THE SENTENCE UNDERLINED, SO SOMETIMES YOU WILL
NEED TO USE THE PAST PERFECT.
Example: (1) Somebody broke into the office during the night.
(2) We arrived at work in the morning.
(3) We called the police.
We arrived at work in the morning and found that
somebody had
broken into the office during the night. So we called
the police.
1. (1) Ann went out.
(2) I tried to phone Ann this morning.
(3) There was no answer.
I tried to phone Ann this morning
but ..................................................... no answer.
She ..................................................... out.
2. (1) Jean came back from holiday a few days ago.
(2) I met her the same day.
(3) She looked very well.
I met Jean a few days ago.
She .....................................................
just ...............................................................................................
......... . She ..................................................... .

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3. (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Kevin wrote to Sally many times.


She never replied to his letters.
Yesterday he had a phone call from Sally.
He was very surprised.

Yesterday
Kevin ............................................................................................
..... from Sally. He ..................................................... very
surprised. He ..................................................... to her many
times but
she ...............................................................................................
....... .

2. REVISION OF TENSES.
1. LOOK AT THE LETTER FROM MARY TO HER FRIEND, ANN, WHO LIVES IN
FRANCE. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT TENSE.

Dear Ann,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. So, what
(1) ....................................................
you ...................................................... (do) recently? Well, my friend,
Bev, (2) ........................................................... (stay) with me for the
past two weeks. I dont think youve met Bev, have you? I
(3) ........................................................... (know) her since we were at
university together. Shes the one that
(4) ........................................................... (try) to get a job in Africa
since she (5) ........................................................... (graduate) last
year. Without success, Im afraid.
Anyway, we are having a great time. The weather
(6) ........................................................... (be) wonderful for weeks, so
we
(7) ............................................................
(drive) round the countryside. I wonder if you are having such good
weather in France. We have visited a few of the little villages around
Oxford. I didnt know there (8) ........................................................ (be)
so many nice places to see around here. Then, Bev said she
(9) ...........................................
never ........................................................... (be) to Stonehenge, so we
went there, too. On Saturday, Harry
(10) ........................................................... (invite) Bev and me to
dinner. He cooked a lovely meal. But Im a bit worried about him he
(11) .......................................................... (drink) too much recently. He

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(12) .......................................................... (drink) two bottles of wine


while we were there on Saturday. He said he
(13) ............................................ (be) under a lot of pressure at work
since his promotion. But alcohol, I think, wont help.
Bev is going back to London the day after tomorrow. Shes asked
me
to go with her. Id love to, but
unfortunately I havent got much time. I have more visitors arriving at
the end of the week! Ive no idea when Im next coming to France, but I
hope it wont be too long. Take care.
Love,
Mary.

2. LOOK AT THE LETTER FROM CLAUDIA, WHO IS A STUDENT IN ENGLAND,


TO HER FRIEND, JULIE. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT TENSE.

Dear Julie,
I (1) ........................................................... (arrive) in England three days
ago .
I (2) ...........................................................
(stay) with a family in a village near York. They are really nice. Mr Jones
(3) ........................................................... (work) in York. Mrs Jones has
just had a baby, so she (4) ......................................................... (not/
work) at the moment. I (5) .......................................................... (not /
ask) her what she does yet, but I
(6) .......................................................... (think) she is a secretary.
I (7) .......................................................... (have) a good time here,
although everything is very expensive. Yesterday I
(8) ...................................................... (take) the train to York to do some
sightseeing. Something really embarrassing happened while I was
there. After I (9) ........................................................... (visit) the Viking
museum, I (10) ........................................................... (decide) to do
some shopping. Earlier in the day, I
(11) ........................................................... (see) a beautiful sweater in a
department store, so I (12) .......................................................... (go)
back
to buy it. The shop
assistant (13) ........................................................... (put) it into a bag
when I realised that I (14) ........................................................... (forget)
my purse with my credit cards! So, unfortunately, I couldnt buy it after
all.
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beautiful cathedral. It was built between 1220 and 1470. In 1984 it was
struck by lightning during a storm, and there was a terrible fire. But
theyve rebuilt it since then.
While I (15) ....................................................... (walk) back to the
station, I
(16) .......................................................
(meet) Frank. Do you remember him? I havent heard from him for over
a year. When we last (17) ....................................................... (see) him,
he (18) ....................................................... (work) in a bank. Now he
(19) ....................................................... (learn) English here at the same
school as me! What a coincidence! Last night we went to the cinema
together and saw a horror film. Frank was terrified, but I really enjoyed
it!
Thats about all the news for now. Write soon and tell me about your
holiday in Portugal. What was Lisbon like?
Best wishes,
Claudia

UNIT 19.
THE GERUND AND THE INFINITIVE.
1. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE GERUND OR THE
INFINITIVE.
1. I enjoy ........................................................... (dance).
2. What do you want ........................................................... (do)
tonight?
3. Goodbye! I hope ........................................................... (see) you
again soon.
4. I learnt ........................................................... (swim) when I was
five years old.
5. Have you finished ...........................................................
(clean)the kitchen?
6. Im tired. I want ........................................................... (g) to
bed.
7. Do you enjoy........................................................... (visit) other
countries?
8. The weather was nice, so I
suggested ........................................................... (go) for a walk
by the river.
9. Wheres Bill? He promised ...........................................................
(be) here on time.
10.
Im not in a hurry. I dont
mind ........................................................... (wait).
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11.
What have you
decided ........................................................... (do)?
12.
George was very angry and
refused ........................................................... (speak) to me.
13.
Wheres Ann? I need ...........................................................
(ask) her something.
14.
I was very upset and
started ........................................................... (cry).
15.
Im trying ........................................................... (work).
Please, stop ........................................................... (talk).
2. COMPLETE THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS.
1. Do you usually get up early?
Yes, I
like ...............................................................................................
.......... .
2. Do you ever go to museums?
Yes, I
love ..............................................................................................
........... .
3. Do you often write letter?
No, I dont
like ...............................................................................................
... .
4. Have you ever been to New York?
No, but Id
love ..............................................................................................
... .
5. Do you often travel by train?
Yes, I
enjoy ............................................................................................
............. .
6. Shall we eat at home or go to a restaurant?
I dont mind ........................................................... a restaurant,
but Id prefer ........................................................... at home.
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE GERUND OR THE
INFINITIVE OF ONE OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
go
read
see
watch

help

live

send

take

lose
wait

1. I like London, but I wouldnt


like ........................................................... there.

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2. I like ........................................................... photographs when


Im on holiday.
3. Linda has a lot of books. She
enjoys ........................................................... .
4. Im surprised that youre here. I didnt
expect ........................................................... you.
5. Dont forget ........................................................... us a postcard
when you are on holiday.
6. A: Shall we get a taxi to the cinema?
B: If you like. But it isnt far. I dont
mind ........................................................... .
7. This ring is very beautiful, Id
hate ........................................................... it.
8. Julia has to do, so I offered ...........................................................
her.
9. What shall we do this afternoon? Would you
like ........................................................... to the beach?
10.
When Im tired in the evenings, I
like ........................................................... television.
11.
A: Shall we go now?
B: No, Id prefer ........................................................... a few
minutes.
12.
Im not going out until it
stops ........................................................... .

4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES ABOUT YOURSELF. USE THE GERUND


OR THE INFINITIVE.
1. I
enjoy ............................................................................................
...................... .
2. I dont
like ...............................................................................................
............ .
3. If its a nice day tomorrow, Id
like .................................................................... .........................
....................................................................................................
.
4. When Im on holiday, I
like .............................................................................. .
5. I dont mind ........................................................................
but ........................................................................ .
6. I wouldnt
like ...............................................................................................
..... .

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5. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. PUT IN THE CORRECT FORM OF


EACH VERB, GERUND OR INFINITIVE.
1. A: Did you accuse Nigel
of ........................................................... (break) a
plate?
B: Well, it was an accident, but he broke it. I saw him
.......................................................... (knock) it off the table
with his elbow.
2. A: I came here ........................................................... (see)
Janet. She must have
forgotten that I was coming.
B: It seems rather careless of
her .......................................................... (forget).
3. A: Are you going to have a rest now
after ...........................................................
(do) all the cleaning?
B: No. Ive got some
letters ........................................................... (write).
4. A: You say you need some advice?
B: Yes, Im sorry ........................................................... (bother)
you, but I
dont know who ........................................................... (ask).
5. A: Im annoyed about ...........................................................
(be) late.
B: Well, I told you ........................................................... (set) off
in time, but
you didnt do it.
6. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE GERUND OR THE
INFINITIVE.
1. She doesnt allow ...........................................................
(smoke) in the house.
2. Ive never been to Ireland but Id
like ........................................................... (go) there.
3. Im in a difficult position. What do you advise
me ........................................................... (do)?
4. She said that the letter was personal and didnt let
me ........................................................... (read) it.
5. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we
were allowed ........................................................... (go).
6. Where would you recommend
me ........................................................... (go) for my holidays?
7. I wouldnt recommend ...........................................................
(eat) in that restaurant. The food is awful.
8. The film was very sad. It made me (cry).
9. Carols parents always encourage
her ........................................................... (study) hard at
school.
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7. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE GERUND OR THE


INFINITIVE.
1. I was very tired. I tried ...........................................................
(keep) my eyes open but I couldnt.
2. I rang the doorbell but there was no answer. Then I
tried ........................................................... (knock) on the door,
but there was still no answer.
3. We tried ........................................................... (put) the fire out
but we were unsuccessful. We had to call the fire brigade.
4. Sue needed to borrow some money. She
tried ........................................................... (ask) Gerry but he
was also short of money.
5. I tried ........................................................... (reach) the shelf
but I wasnt tall enough.
6. Please leave me alone. Im
trying ........................................................... (concentrate).
7. I need a change. I need ...........................................................
(go) away for a while.
8. She isnt able to look after herself. She
needs ........................................................... (look) after.
9. The windows are dirty. They
need ........................................................... (clean).
10.
Why are you leaving now? You dont
need ........................................................... (go) yet.
11.
You dont need ...........................................................
(iron) that shirt. It doesnt
need ........................................................... (iron).
12.
They were talking very loudly. I couldnt
help ........................................................... (overhear) them.
13.
Can you help me...........................................................
(get) the dinner ready?
14.
He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I cant
help ........................................................... (smile).
15.
The fine weather
helped ........................................................... (make) it a very
enjoyable holiday.

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8. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE BARE INFINITIVE, THE FULL


INFINITIVE OR THE GERUND OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.
1. Why hasnt Sue arrived yet? She
promised ......................................................(not/ be) late.
2. I dont have enough food ......................................................
(feed) everyone.
3. We succeeded in ......................................................(buy) the
tickets for the concert.
4. I couldnt help ......................................................(cry) when the
film finished.
5. As soon as you finish ...................................................... (write)
your essay, well go.
6. The man threatened ......................................................(kill) the
woman.
7. We would prefer ......................................................(take) the
exam next week instead of this one.
8. There was a lot of work ......................................................(do).
9. Would you like ...................................................... (dance) with
me?
10.
Silvia goes ...................................................... (club) every
Saturday.
11.
We had better ......................................................(visit) her
in hospital.
12.
Do you feel like ......................................................(argue)
all evening?
13.
He always encourages his
kids ......................................................(tell) the truth.
14.
......................................................(smoke) is bad for your
health.
15.
Can you imagine Paul ......................................................
(live) in the city?
16.
There is no point in ......................................................
(worry) about the problem. Im sure we will be able to solve it.
17.
Matt avoids ......................................................(talk) to
Julia.
18.
Susan agreed ......................................................(help) me.
19.
Stop ...................................................... (make) so much
noise!
20.
I dont mind ......................................................(prepare)
dinner tomorrow.
21.
I admitted ......................................................(lose) my
temper.

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22.
My mother doesnt want
me ...................................................... (go out) with Will.
23.
My sister enjoys ......................................................
(dance).
24.
Could you ......................................................(do) me a
favour?
25.
When I told Gina that her dress was awful she began to
cry and I felt really bad. I didnt
mean ......................................................(hurt) her.
26.
The student asked me ......................................................
(explain) the rules again.
27.
Susan suggested ...................................................... (read)
Harry Potter.
28.
Sam denies ......................................................(see)
Megan.
29.
Id like to learn ......................................................(fly) a
plane.
30.
They adore ...................................................... (renovate)
their house.
31.
Im pleased ......................................................(meet) you.
32.
My boss makes me ......................................................
(work) overtime at weekends
33.
My grandparents promised
me ...................................................... (take) me to the zoo.
34.
Peter never lets his kids .....................................................
(watch) TV after dinner.
35.
My father decided ......................................................(not/
buy) the car.
36.
My hair needs ......................................................(wash).
37.
My little brother is afraid
of ...................................................... (sleep) alone.
38.
Come on Dad! Please ......................................................
(let) me go to the concert.
39.
I regret ...................................................... (tell) you, but
youve failed your exam.
40.
If you see Nancy,
remember ......................................................(invite) her to the
party.
41.
We stopped ......................................................(buy) some
souvernirs, but there werent any shops open.
42.
If I accept the job, it will
mean ......................................................(live) in London for
three months.
43.
I dont know where ......................................................
(park) the car.
44.
Now she regrets ......................................................
(refuse) my proposal, but its too late.
45.
I am made ...................................................... (tidy) my
room every morning.

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46.
I always remember ......................................................
(lock) the door when I go out.
47.
He went on ...................................................... (tell) us his
story.
48.
Oh my God! I forgot ......................................................
(feed) the cat.
49.
I am interested in ......................................................
(study) Medicine.
50.
Dont risk ...................................................... (ride) a bike
now. You have just been operated on.
51.
Sofia went to the park ......................................................
(meet) her friends.
52.
I would rather ......................................................(stay) at
home tonight.
53.
Is Melanie good at ......................................................
(play) chess?
54.
They deserve ...................................................... (be)
happy.
55.
The sofa isnt wide enough for four
people ......................................................(sit).
56.
These instructions are not
easy ......................................................(understand).
57.
She taught me ......................................................(cook)
pasta.
58.
She recommended ......................................................
(book) the hotel.
59.
I tried ...................................................... (find) my wallet
everywhere, but I couldnt.
60.
A: I cant sleep.
B: You should try ...................................................... (count)
sheep.
9. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN
BRACKETS.
1. I will .......................................................... (go) to the party.
2. You should .......................................................... (do) your
homework.
3. She has .......................................................... (write) a letter.
4. Id like .......................................................... (watch) the film
5. My younger sister is learning
.......................................................... (play) the guitar.
6. Miriam would like .......................................................... (have) a
dog.
7. I want .......................................................... (tell) you a secret.
8. Can you tell me how .......................................................... (get)
to the station, please?
9. Michael is crazy about ..........................................................
(sing).
10.
The man didnt know where
.......................................................... (catch) the train.
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11.
Susan is sorry ..........................................................
(disturb) you yesterday.
12.
A young couple asked us where
.......................................................... (buy) the tickets for the
concert.
13.
They are afraid of ..........................................................
(swim).
14.
Our guide told us
what .......................................................... (do).
15.
Gina is very bad at ..........................................................
(dance).
16.
Are you interested in ..........................................................
(make) friends?
17.
He insisted on .......................................................... (cook)
dinner.
18.
We go .......................................................... (swim) every
Saturday.
19.
.......................................................... (cook) is one of her
hobbies.
20.
Let me .......................................................... (know) as
soon as you know the results.
21.
He dreams of .......................................................... (be) an
actor.
22.
It is not easy ..........................................................(find)
good friends.
23.
You must ..........................................................(come) to
my party.
24.
The song has made me
.......................................................... (cry).
25.
What about .......................................................... (go) out
tonight?
26.
Do you mind .......................................................... (close)
the window? Its a bit cold here.
27.
Will has work .......................................................... (do).
28.
There is a spider on your shoulder. Can you feel
it .......................................................... (crawl)?
29.
The government argues that it is good
.......................................................... (charge) people who park
in the city centre.
30.
Before .......................................................... (pay for) the
dress, I checked that it was perfect.
31.
Silvia has chosen ..........................................................
(live) in the city.
32.
In our society we spend more and more time
.......................................................... (work).
33.
In order .......................................................... (save) time,
I ate a sandwich.
34.
Dont keep on .......................................................... (lie) to
me.

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10. CORRECT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. EIGHT OF THEM ARE


OK.
1. I denied to stealing the money.
.....................................................................................................
........................
2. Miriam suggested not going to the cinema.
.....................................................................................................
........................
3. Its no use to worry about the problem.
.....................................................................................................
........................
4. I cant stand seeing Aurelio.
.....................................................................................................
........................
5. I dont like imagine the future.
.....................................................................................................
........................
6. He seems being tired.
.....................................................................................................
........................
7. They couldnt help laughing when the baby smiled for the first
time.
.....................................................................................................
........................
8. They offered me to work for them.
.....................................................................................................
........................
9. Will deserves being happy.
.....................................................................................................
........................
10.
My father taught me how ride a bike.
.....................................................................................................
........................
11.
Why not you go to the concert?
.....................................................................................................
........................
12.
Its starting to get dark.
.....................................................................................................
........................
13.
They advised everyone going out of the building.
.....................................................................................................
........................
14.
Marta talked about her holiday and she went on offering
us some coffee.
.....................................................................................................
........................
15.
Please, forgive Teresa. Im sure that she didnt mean
offending you.
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.....................................................................................................
........................
16.
I regret to tell you that you have not been selected for the
post.
.....................................................................................................
........................
17.
Do you remember to arrive in New York last month? It was
incredible.
.....................................................................................................
........................
18.
The government decided to avoid to charge citizens with
more taxes.
.....................................................................................................
........................
19.
We are looking forward to see you.
.....................................................................................................
........................
20.
Sam saw Tom dropping the pen.
.....................................................................................................
........................
21.
Would you like we to help you?
.....................................................................................................
........................
22.
No eating healthy food is bad for you.
.....................................................................................................
........................
23.
Chris advised me walking every day.
.....................................................................................................
........................
24.
I dont know who to invite to my wedding.
.....................................................................................................
........................
25.
Did you succeed in to passing your exam?
.....................................................................................................
........................
26.
My sister helped me to tidy my room.
.....................................................................................................
........................
27.
The teacher saw me pulling my classmates hair.
.....................................................................................................
........................
28.
Would you mind to help me?
.....................................................................................................
........................
29.
Sara decided to not go out.
.....................................................................................................
........................
30.
A: Dont forget buying some eggs for the cake.
B: Dont worry mum. Ill do it.

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....................................................................................................
.........................

UNIT 20.
SO & SUCH.
1. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH SO, SUCH OR SUCH A.
1. Hes difficult to understand because he
speaks .................................................. quickly.
2. I like Tom and Ann. They are ..................................................
nice people.
3. It was a great holiday. We had ..................................................
good time.
4. I was surprised that he looked ..................................................
well after his recent illness.
5. Everything is .................................................. expensive theses
days.
6. The weather is lovely. I didnt expect it to
be .................................................. nice day.
7. I have to go. I didnt realise that it
was .................................................. late.
8. He always looks good. He wears ..................................................
nice clothes.
9. It was .................................................. boring film that o fell
asleep while I was watching it.
10.
I couldnt believe the news. It
was .................................................. shock.

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11.
I think she works too hard. She
looks .................................................. tired all the time.
12.
The food at the hotel was ..................................................
awful. Ive never eaten .................................................. awful
food.
13.
Theyve got .................................................. much money
that they dont know what to do with it.
14.
I didnt realise that you
lived .................................................. long way from the city
centre.
15.
I cant decide what to do.
Its .................................................. problem.

2. MAKE ONE SENTENCE FROM TWO. USE SO AND SUCH.


Example: She worked hard.
It was a beautiful day.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

I was tired.
We had a good time on holiday.
She speaks English very well.
Ive got a lot of things to do.
The music was loud.
I had a big breakfast.
It was horrible weather.
Example: She made herself ill.
We decided to go to the beach.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

You could hear it from miles away.


You would think it was her native language.
We spend the whole day indoors.
I couldnt keep my eyes open.
I didnt eat anything else for the rest of the day.
I dont know where to begin.

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g. We didnt want to come home.

Example: She worked so hard that she made herself ill.


It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go
to the beach.
1. .................................................................................................
...................... .
2. .................................................................................................
...................... .
3. .................................................................................................
...................... .
4. .................................................................................................
...................... .
5. .................................................................................................
...................... .
6. .................................................................................................
...................... .
7. .................................................................................................
...................... .

UNIT 21.
1. POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES AND POSSESIVE
PRONOUNS.
1. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION USING THE CORRECT POSSESIVE
ADJECTIVE OR POSSESIVE PRONOUN.
A: Did you and .................................................. friends have a nice
holiday?
B : Yes, it was wonderful. We had the best holiday of
.................................................. lives. It didnt start very well.
Daniel forgot to
bring .................................................. passport.
A: Oh, dear. So what happened?
B : Well, luckily he doesnt live far from the airport. He rang
.................................................. parents, and they brought the
passport over in
.................................................. car, just in time.
A: You remembered .................................................., I hope.

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B : Yes, I had .................................................., although Im


usually the one who
forgets things. Actually Rachel thought for a minute that she
had lost
................................................ . Luckily, it was
in ...............................................
suitcase. Anyway, in the end we had a marvellous time.

2. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH ITS OR ITS.


1. Unfortunately, the town has lost ..................................................
only cinema.
2. The meeting wont last long. Ill see you
when .................................................. over.
3. You should return the book to ..................................................
owner immediately.
4. Wed like to go out for a walk,
but .................................................. raining.
5. Im not buying this tablecloth
because .................................................. got a hole in it.
6. The board has decided that the company needs to
improve .................................................. image.

2. HAVE SOMETHING DONE.


1. WHY DID YOU DO THESE THINGS? ANSWER USING HAVE
SOMETHING DONE AND THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
clean
service

cut

repair

Example: Why did you take your car to the garage?


To have it repaired.
1. Why did you take your jacket to the cleaners?
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. Why did you take your watch to the jewellers?
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
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3. Why did you go to the hairdressers?


.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. WRITE SENTENCES AS IN THE EXAMPLE.
Example: Jill didnt repair the roof herself.
She had it repaired.
1. I didnt cut my hair myself. I
............................................................................. .
2. They didnt paint the house themselves. They
................................................. .
3. She didnt make the curtains herself.
She ......................................................... .
3. USE THE WORDS IN BRACKETS TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.
Example: We are having the house painted (the house / paint) at
the moment.
1. I lost my key. Ill need to
............................................................................. (another key /
make).
2. When was the last time that
............................................................................. (your hair /
cut)?
3. You look
different. .............................................................................
(you / your hair / cut)?
4. ............................................................................. (you / a
newspaper / deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to
buy one?
5. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we ............................................................................. (a
swimming pool / build).
6. If you want to wear earrings, why dont you
............................................................................. (your ears /
pierce)?
4. TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO ENGLISH.
1. Me han cortado el pelo.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
2. Cundo te van a pintar la casa?
.....................................................................................................
.................. .

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3. Elvira se depila las piernas (en el centro de belleza) una vez


cada dos meses.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
4. Cundo te van a traer las flores?
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
5. Me revisan el coche una vez al ao, pero el ao pasado me lo
revisaron dos veces.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
6. A mis hermanas les limpian el jardn todas las semanas.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
7. Para el 2030 tendr hecha/ construida mi casa.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
8. Marta no se ha teido el pelo nunca (en la peluquera).
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
9. Cmo pintaste el dormitorio? Blanco y azul. (lo pintaron los
pintores).
.....................................................................................................
.................. .
10.
Maana a las 18.00 me van a sacar una muela.
.....................................................................................................
.................. .

UNIT 22.
REPORTED SPEECH AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE.
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1. TURN THESES SENTENCES INTO REPORTED SPEECH.


1. John said, I dont like meat.
..................................................................................................
........................... .
2. Richard said, Im going to ride a skateboard.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. Jason and Victoria said, We will do our best in the exams
tomorrow.
....................................................................................................
....................... .
4. You cant swim in the rivers because they are full of animals,
he said to me.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. You are very pretty, Adam told Emma.
..................................................................................................
......................... .
6. Max said, Fran often reads a book.
.................................................................................................
.......................... .
7. Im going to take this chair, Susan said.
.................................................................................................
.......................... .
8. You will never get married, Judy, Marcus said.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
9. Charles said, I didnt have time to do my homework.
..................................................................................................
......................... .
10.
Robert said, My father flew to New York last year.
...................................................................................................
........................ .
11.
Mrs Jones said, My mother will be 50 years old next
month.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
12.
Peter said to us, Ive just bought a car, but it isnt insured
yet, so I cant give you a lift.
..................................................................................................
......................... .
13.
Sofia said, John has gone to the school before 7 a.m..
..................................................................................................
......................... .
14.
She said, I always drink coffee.
..................................................................................................
......................... .
15.
Alice said, I spent all my pocket money on Monday.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
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16.

He said. I have been happy since I met Megan.


...................................................................................................
........................ .
17.
Lisa said, Tim went to the stadium an hour ago.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
18.
Alex told them, Mary is at home, so you can go to visit
her.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
19.
Liz told her husband. The girls helped in the house.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
20.
Michael told Ann, I will see you tonight.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
21.
Stephen and Claire said, We have cleaned the windows.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
22.
Melanie said, Im going to read a book this week.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
23.
Jean said to everybody, The boss must sign the letter.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
24.
Emily told her brother, My teacher will go to Oregon
tomorrow.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
25.
Andrew told me, We didnt eat fish two days ago.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .

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REPORTED SPEECH QUESTIONS


1. TURN THESES SENTENCES INTO REPORTED SPEECH.
1. Christopher asked Pamela, Do you want to dance?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. Peter asked his wife, Are the boys reading the books?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. Betty asked her father, When did you come?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. Jason asked Mishel, Who gave you the laptop?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. Mark asked me, Has John arrived?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
6. Robert asked Vanessa. Is Tim leaving On Friday?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
7. Ronald asked Tina, Where does Maria park her car?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
8. Tina asked Daniel, Will it rain tomorrow?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
9. Elisabeth asked me, Did you watch the latest film?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
10.
Jennifer asked her sons, Where are you playing football
today?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
11.
Mandy asked her brother, Can I help you?
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.....................................................................................................
...................... .
12.
Marc asked Miriam, Why didnt Nick go to New York with
you last summer?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
13.
Andrew asked me, Will Mandy have lunch with Sue?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
14.
Barbara asked her father, Do I have to do my homework
this afternoon?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
15.
Justin asked his girlfriend, What are you doing at this
moment?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
16.
Linda asked Charles, Did you fly to London two weeks
ago?
...................................................................................................
........................ .
17.
Frank asked me, How much pocket money does Lisa get?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
18.
My grandmother asked us, Where are my glasses?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
19.
Anne asked her father, Do I have to do the shopping
today?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
20.
A man asked me, When does the train to Liverpool
leave?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
21.
Marina asked me, Did you enjoy the party last night?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
22.
Susan asked her brother, Have you broken the window?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
23.
Megan asked her students, Have you studied for the
exam?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
24.
Michelle asked me, Where were you last night?
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
25.
I asked my sister, Why are you crying?

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.....................................................................................................
...................... .

REPORTED SPEECH COMMANDS AND REQUESTS.


1. TURN THESES SENTENCES INTO REPORTED SPEECH.
1. Andrew told the children, Clean the blue bike!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. Karen told Andrew, Dont play football in the garden!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. Jessica told her boyfriend, Send Paul a text message, please.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. The teacher told us, Dont forget to do your homework!
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.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. Nelly told her daughter, Help Peters sister, please.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
6. Mike told his son, Dont shout at your brother!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
7. Fred told the children, Wash your hands!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
8. Gina told her son, Dont talk to your neighbour!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
9. Anna told the pupil, Please, open the window!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
10.
Denise told Martin, Dont open the door!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
11.
Tom told his daughter, Come before 12!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
12.
Marcus told his sister, Dont sing that song, please.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
13.
The teacher told the students, Do your homework for
tomorrow!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
14.
Jane told her friends, Dont watch the new film!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
15.
Matt told Doris, Please, dance with me.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
16.
Walter told Martin, Dont ring Pamela on Sunday because
she will work at the restaurant!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
17.
Samuel told me, Please, meet David at the station!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
18.
Lisa told us, Dont fly via Paris!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
19.
Victoria told her husband, Check your emails.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
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20.
Jamie told Samantha, Dont eat so much junk food.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
21.
Martin told Vanessa, Marry me, please!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
22.
Anthony told his wife, Be ready by eight!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
23.
William told Michael, Come home at seven!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
24.
Susan told the children, Go to bed now!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
25.
Jessica told the woman, Go ahead and turn right at the
bank.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .

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RELATIVE CLAUSES.
1. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION WITH WHO OR WHICH.
A: Shall we have something to eat?
B: Yes, but not here. I dont like cafs
(1) .................................................. dont
have chairs. Im not one of those people
(2) ................................................. can
eat standing up.
A: Theres another restaurant over there.
B: It looks expensive, one of those places
(3) ..................................................
charge very high process. The only customers
(4) ...............................................
can afford to eat there are business executives
(5) ..............................................
get their expenses paid. Anyway, I cant see a menu. Im not
going into a
restaurant (6) .................................................. doesnt display
a menu.
B: We just passed a caf (7) .................................................. does
snacks.
A: Oh, I didnt like the look of that.
B: Youre one of those people (8) ..................................................
are never
satisfied.
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE SENTENCES IN THE BOX
WITH WHERE.
I was born in a town.
I want to buy some postcards.
Ann bought a dress in a shop.
John is staying in a hotel.
We want to have a really good meal.
Example: I recently went back to the town where I was born.
1. Do you know a
restaurant ................................................................................. ?
2. Is there a shop near
here ................................................................................... ?
3. Do you know the name of the
hotel ................................................................. ?

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4. Ann bought a dress which didnt fit her very well, so she took it
back to the
shop ................................................................................. .

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WHO, WHOM, WHOSE OR


WHERE.
1. Whats the name of the man ..................................................
car you borrowed?
2. A cemetery is a place .................................................. people
are buried.
3. A pacifist is a person .................................................. believes
that all wars are wrong.
4. An orphan is a child .................................................. parents are
dead.
5. The place .................................................. we spent our holidays
was really beautiful.
6. This school is only for children ..................................................
first language is not English.
7. I dont know the name of the woman
to .................................................. I spoke on the phone.
4. COMBINE THE INFORMATION TO MAKE SENTENCES. THE SENTENCE
IN BRACKETS SHOULD BE A RELATIVE CLAUSE.
Example: A man has gone to prison. (He shot two policemen).
The man who shot two policemen has gone to prison.
1. A bomb caused a lot of damage. (It went off this morning).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. A scientist has won the Nobel Prize. (He discovered a new
planet).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. A footballer has been banned from playing again. (He took
drugs).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. A little girl has been found safe and well. (She had been missing
since Tuesday).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. A company has laid off thousands of workers. (It owns
Greenway Supermarkets).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .

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6. An old lady now wants to swim in the English Channel. (She did
a parachute jump).
.....................................................................................................
...................... .

UNIT 24.
1. THE PASSIVE VOICE.
1. TURN THESE ACTIVE SENTENCES INTO THE PASSIVE. IT IS
IMPOSSIBLE FOR SOME OF THEM.
1. They invited me to the party.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
2. The wrote the book in English.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
3. They will cancel some flights.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
4. They wont arrive until 7.00.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
5. A girl disappeared yesterday.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
6. My friends need a ladder.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
7. Aurora is eating chocolate.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
8. Marta and Carmen are stealing a picture.
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......................................................................................................
..................... .
9. She advised me to study hard.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
10. Marta shot her husband.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
11. Carolina was opening the door.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
12. Margaret found the keys.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
13. The police will arrest me tomorrow.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
14. She has broken the vase.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
15. They are decorating their house.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
16. Alice was helping us last night.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
17. The pupils were correcting the exercise.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
18. Paula has kissed her children.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
19. I am painting my bedroom.
......................................................................................................
..................... .
20. Sandra drank water.
......................................................................................................
..................... .

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2. WRITE PASSIVE SENTENCES FROM THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. USE


THE PRESENT PASSIVE.
Example: (the office / clean / every day)
The office is cleaned every day.
1. (these rooms / clean / every day)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. (glass / make / from sand )
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. (stamps / sell / in a post office)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. (this room / not / use / very often)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. (we / allow/ to park here?)
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
6. (how / this word/ pronounce?)
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
3. WRITE PASSIVE SENTENCES FROM THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. USE
THE PAST PASSIVE.
Example: (the office / clean / yesterday)
The office was cleaned yesterday.
1. (the house / paint / last month)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. (three people / injure / in the accident )
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. (my bicycle / steal / a few days ago)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. (when / this bridge / build?)
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
5. (you / invite / to the party / last weekend?)
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
6. (how / these windows / break?)

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.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
7. (I / not / wake up / by the noise)
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. CORRECT ALL THESE SENTENCES.
1. This house built 100 years ago.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. Football plays in most countries of the world.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. Why was the letter send to the wrong address?
.....................................................................................................
......................?
4. A garage is a place where cars repair.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. Where are you born?
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
6. How many languages are speaking in Switzerland?
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?
7. Somebody broke into our house but nothing stolen.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
8. When was invented the bicycle?
.....................................................................................................
...................... ?

5. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE PASSIVE OF THE VERBS IN


THE BOX. SOME ARE PRESENT AND OTHERS ARE PAST.
clean
invite
make

damage
show

find
steal

give
make
take

Example: The room is cleaned every day.


1. I saw an accident yesterday. Two
people ........................................................... to hospital.
2. Paper ........................................................... from wood.

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3. There was a fire at the hotel last week. Two of the


rooms ........................................................... .
4. A: Where did you get this picture?
B: It ........................................................... to me by Sam.
5. Many American
programmes ........................................................... on British
television.
6. A: Did Jim and Sue go to the wedding?
B: No. They ........................................................... but they
didnt go.
7. A: How old is this film?
B: It ........................................................... in 1965.
8. My car ........................................................... last week but the
next day it ........................................................... by the police.
6. USE THE WORDS IN BRACKETS TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.
YOU NEED TO USE PRESENT, PRESENT PERFECT, PRESENT
COUNTINUOUS AND PAST PASSIVE.
Example: I cant use my office at the moment because it is being
painted.
1. The washing machine was broken but its OK now.
It ........................................................... (repair).
2. The washing machine ...........................................................
(repair) yesterday afternoon.
3. A factory is a place where
things ........................................................... (make).
4. How old are these houses?
When ........................................................... (build)?
5. A: ........................................................... (the computer / use )
at the moment?
B: Yes. Jim is using it.
6. Ive never seen these flowers before.
What ........................................................... (they / call)?
7. The bridge is closed at the moment.
It ........................................................... (damage) last week and
it ........................................................... (not / repair) yet.

2. QUESTIONS TAGS.
1. PUT A QUESTION TAG AT THE END OF THESE SENTENCES.
1. Tom wont be late, ................................................................. ?
2. Youre tired, ................................................................. ?
3. Youve got a camera, ................................................................. ?
4. You werent
listening, ................................................................. ?

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5. Sue doesnt know


Ann, ................................................................. ?
6. Jacks on holiday, ................................................................. ?
7. Anns applied for the
job, ................................................................. ?
8. You can speak
German, ................................................................. ?
9. He wont mind if I use his
phone, ................................................................. ?
10.
There are a lot of people
here, ................................................................. ?
11.
Lets go out
tonight, ................................................................. ?
12.
This isnt very
interesting, ................................................................. ?
13.
Im too
impatient, ................................................................. ?
14.
You wouldnt tell
anyone, ................................................................. ?
15.
Listen, ................................................................. ?
16.
I shouldnt have lost my
temper, ................................................................. ?
17.
Dont drop that
vase, ................................................................. ?
18.
Hed never met her
before, ................................................................. ?

2. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IN THESE SITUATIONS?


1. Suggest to Vicky that you both listen to some music.
Lets ..............................................................................................
........................ .
2. Warn David not to do anything silly.
Dont .............................................................................................
....................... .
3. You need a timetable. Emma might have one, so ask her.
You havent
......................................................................................................
... .
4. Ask Rachel to pass you the salt.
Pass
......................................................................................................
.............. .

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3. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE SENTENCES WITH A QUESTION


TAG.
Example: You look out of the window. The sky is blue and the sun
is shining.
What do you say to your friend?
(beautiful day).
It is a beautiful day, isnt it?
1. Youre with a friend outside a restaurant. You are looking at the
prices, which are very high. What do you say?
(expensive)
It ..................................................................................................
........................ .
2. Youve just come out of the cinema with a friend. You really
enjoyed the film. What do you say to your friend?
(great)
The film
.....................................................................................................
......... .
3. You and a friend are listening to a woman singing. You like her
voice very much. What do you say to your friend?
(lovely voice)
She ...............................................................................................
....................... .
4. You are trying on a jacket. You look in the mirror and you dont
like what you see. What do you say to your friend?
(not / look / very good)
It ..................................................................................................
........................ .
5. You and a friend are walking over a wooden bridge. It is very old
and some parts are broken. What do you say?
(not / very safe)
This bridge
.....................................................................................................
.... .

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UNIT 26.
FIRST CONDITIONAL.
1. MAKE SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH IF AND THE INFORMATION IN
THE FIRST BOX.
You dont hurry
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

You pass the exam


You fail the exam
You wont want this magazine
You want those pictures
Youre busy now
Youre hungry
You need money

Youll be late
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

We can have lunch now


You can have them
I can lend you some
Youll get a certificate
Ill throw it away
We can talk later
You can do it again

Example: If you dont hurry, youll be late.


1. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
2. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
3. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
4. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
5. .....................................................................................................
......................... .

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6. .....................................................................................................
......................... .
7. .....................................................................................................
......................... .

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTION.


1.
2.
3.
4.

If Im / Ill be late this evening, dont wait for me.


Will you write to me if I give / Ill give you my address?
If there is / will be a fire, the alarm will ring.
If I dont see you tomorrow morning, I phone / will phone you in
the evening.
5. Im / Ill be surprised if Martin and Julie get / will get married.
6. Do you go / will you go to the party if they invite / theyll invite
you?

3. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH IF OR WHEN.


1. ....................................................... Im late this evening, dont
wait for me.
2. Im going to do some shopping
now. ....................................................... I come back, we can
have lunch.
3. Im thinking of going to see
Tim. ....................................................... I go, will you come with
me?
4. ....................................................... you dont want to go out
tonight, we can stay at home.
5. Do you mind ....................................................... I close the
window?
6. John is still at school. ....................................................... he
leaves school, he wants to go to university.
7. Shall we have a picnic
tomorrow ....................................................... the weather is
good?
8. Were going to Madrid next week. We havent got anywhere to
stay so we hope to find a
hotel ....................................................... we arrive. I dont know
what we will do ....................................................... we dont find
anywhere.

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UNIT 27.
1. EVERY & ALL.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH EVERY AND ONE OF THE
WORDS IN THE BOX.
day
word

room

student

time

1. ................................................................. in the class passed


the exam.
2. My job is very boring. .................................................................
is the same.
3. Kate is a very good tennis player. When we play, she
wins ................................................................. .
4. ................................................................. in the hotel has a
private bathroom.
5. A: Did you understand what he said?
B: Most of it but
not ................................................................. .
2. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH ALL OR EVERY.
1. Bill watches TV for about two
hours .................................................. .
2. Barbara gets up at 6.30 ....................................................
morning.
3. The weather was nice yesterday, so we sat in the
garden .................................................... afternoon.
4. Im going away on Monday. Ill be
away ................................................... week.
5. A: How often do you go skiing?
B: .................................................... year. Usually in March.
6. A: Were you at home at 10.00 yesterday?

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B: Yes, I was at home ....................................................


morning. I went out
after lunch.
7. My sister likes cars. She buys a new
one .................................................... year.
8. I saw Jack at the party. He wasnt very friendly. He didnt speak
to me .................................................... evening.
9. We go away on holiday for two or three
weeks .................................................... summer.

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH EVERY DAY OR ALL DAY.


1. Yesterday it rained................................................................. .
2. I buy a newspaper ................................................................. but
sometimes I dont read it.
3. Im not going out tomorrow. Ill be at
home ..................................................... .
4. I usually drink about four cups of
coffee ........................................................... .
5. Paula was ill yesterday, so she stayed in
bed .................................................... .
6. Last year we went to the seaside for a week and it
rained ............................................................... .
7. Im tired now because Ive been working
hard .................................................. .
4. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH EVERYBODY, EVERYTHING OR
EVERYWHERE.
1. .................................................... need friends.
2. Chris knows .................................................... about computers.
3. I like the people here. .................................................... is very
friendly.
4. This is a nice hotel. Its comfortable
and .................................................... is clean.
5. Kevin never uses his car. He
goes .................................................... by motor-bike.
6. Lets have dinner. .................................................... is hungry.
7. Sues house is full of books. There are books everywhere.
8. You are right. .................................................... you say is true.
5. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT VERB.
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1. Everybody .................................................... problems.


2. Are you ready? Everybody ....................................................
waiting for you.
3. The house is empty.
Everybody .................................................... gone out.
4. George is very popular.
Everybody .................................................... him.
5. This town is completely different.
Everything .................................................... changed.
6. I arrived home very late. I came in quietly because
everyone .................................................... asleep.
7. Everybody .................................................... mistakes.

2. REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE APPROPRIATE REFLEXIVE
PRONOUN AND ONE OF THE VERBS IN THE BOX.
blame
hurt

burn

cut

enjoy

express

put

1. George ........................................................ while he was


shaving this morning.
2. Bill fell down some steps but fortunately he
didnt ........................................................... badly.
3. It isnt her fault. She really
shouldnt ........................................................... .
4. Please try to understand how I
feel. ........................................................... in my position.
5. They had a great time. They
really ........................................................... .
6. Be careful! That pan is very hot.
Dont ........................................................... .
7. Sometimes I cant say exactly what I mean. I would like
to ........................................................... better.

2. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE REFLEXVIE


PRONOUN OR OBJECT PRONOUN.
1. Julia had a great holiday. She
enjoyed ........................................................... .

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2. Its not my fault. You cant


blame ........................................................... .
3. What I did was very wrong. Im ashamed
of .................................................... .
4. Weve got a problem. I hope you can
help ........................................................ .
5. A: Can I take another biscuit?
B: Of course. Help ...........................................................!
6. Take some money with ........................................................ in
case you need it.
7. Dont worry about Tom and me. We can look
after ........................................................... .
8. I gave them a key to our house so that they could
let ........................................................... in.
9. When they come to visit us, they always bring their dog
with ........................................................... .

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE APPROPRIATE VERB FROM


THE BOX AND A REFLEXIVE PRONOUN ONLY WHEN IT IS
NECESSARY.
concentrate
defend
shave
wash

dry

feel

meet

relax

1. Martin decided to grow a beard because he was fed up


with ........................................................... .
2. I wasnt very well yesterday but
I ........................................................... much better today.
3. She climbed out of the swimming pool
and ......................................................... with a towel.
4. I tried to study but I just
couldnt ........................................................... .
5. If somebody attacks you, you need to be able
to ........................................................... .
6. Im going out with Chris this evening.
Were ...................................................... at the station at 7.30.
7. Youre always rushing around. Why dont you sit down
and ........................................................... ?
8. There was no water, so we
couldnt ........................................................... the car.

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4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT REFLEXIVE


PRONOUN OR EACH OTHER.
1. How long have you and Bill
known ...........................................................?
2. If people work too hard, they can
make ........................................................... ill.
3. I need you and you need me. We
need ........................................................... .
4. In Britain friends often
give ........................................................... presents at
Christmas.
5. Some people are very selfish. They only think
of ........................................................... .
6. Nora and I dont see .......................................................... very
often these days.
7. We couldnt get back into the house. We had
locked ........................................................... out.
8. Theyve had an argument. They are not speaking
to ........................................................... at the moment.
9. Wed never met before, so we
introduced ...........................................................
to ........................................................... .

5. COMPLETE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS WITH A


REFLEXIVE PRONOUN.
Example: Who repaired the bicycle for you?
Nobody. I repaired it myself.
1. Did Brian have his hair cut by a hairdresser?
No. He
cut ................................................................................................
............ .
2. Do you want me to post that letter for you?
No.
Ill .................................................................................................
.................. .
3. Who told you that Linda was getting married?
Linda
told ..............................................................................................
............... .
4. Can you phone John for me?
Why cant
you ...............................................................................................
...... ?

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6. CHANGE THE UNDERLINED WORDS AS IN THE EXAMPLE.


Example:I am writing to one of my friends.
I am writing to a friend of mine.
1. We met one of your relatives.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .
2. Henry borrowed one of my books.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .
3. Ann invited some of her friends to her flat.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .
4. We had dinner with one of our neighbours.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .
5. I went on holiday with two of my friends.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .
6. Is that man one of your friends?
.....................................................................................................
......................... ?
7. I met one of Janets friends at the party.
.....................................................................................................
.......................... .

7. COMPLETE THE GAPS WITH MY/ YOUR / OWN AND ONE OF THE
WORDS IN THE BOX.
business
private jet

ideas
parliament

money
room

television

1. I dont want to share I room. I


want ........................................................... .
2. I dont watch television with the rest of the family. Ive
got ........................................................... in my room.
3. Sur doesnt need to borrow from me. Shes
got ........................................................... .

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4. Julia is fed up with working for other people. She wants to


start ........................................................... .
5. Henry is extremely rich. Hes
got ........................................................... .
6. You can give him advice but he wont listen. Hes
got ........................................................... .
7. The Isle of Man is an island off the coast of Britain. It is not
completely independent but it
has ........................................................... .

8. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ONOWN OR BY MYSELF/


YOURSELF/ .
1. Did you go on holiday on ........................................................... ?
2. Im glad I live with other people. I wouldnt like to live
on ........................................................... .
3. The box was too heavy for me to lift
by ........................................................... .
4. A: Who was Tom with when you saw him?
B: Nobody. He was by ............................................................
5. Very young children should not go swimming
by ........................................................... .
6. I dont think she knows many people. When I see her, shes
always by ........................................................... .
7. I dont like strawberries with cream. I like them
on ........................................................... .
8. Do you like working with other people or do you prefer working
by ........................................................... ?
9. We had no help decorating the flat. We did it completely
on ........................................................... .
10.
I went out with Sally because she didnt want to go out
on ........................................................... .

UNIT 28.
1. SECOND CONDITIONAL.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF A VERB.
Example: I dont know the answer. If I knew the answer, I would
tell you.
1. I have a car. I couldnt travel very much if
I ...................................................... a car.

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2. I dont want to go out. If I ........................................................ to


go out, Id go.
3. We havent got a key. If we ........................................................
a key, we could get into the house.
4. Im not hungry. I would have something to eat if
I ........................................................ hungry.
5. Sheila enjoys her work. She wouldnt do it if
she ........................................................ it.
6. You cant drive. If you ........................................................ drive,
I would lend you my car.
7. He speaks too far. I could understand him better if
he ........................................................ more slowly.
8. I have a lot to do today. If I ........................................................
so much to do, we could go out.
9. I am tired. If I ........................................................ tired, I would
go to the disco with you and your friends.
10.
Silvia listens to flamenco every day.
If ........................................................ flamenco every day, she
wouldnt know a lot of Spanish singers.
11.
Edward plays the guitar. If
he ........................................................ the guitar, he wouldnt
be happy.

2. PUT THE VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM.


Example: If he had (he / have)the money, he would buy a fast
car.
1. Jane likes living in a city.
She .............................................................
(she / not / be)happy if she lived in the country.
2. If I wanted to learn
Italian, ............................................................. (I / go) to Italy.
3. I havent told Ann what happened. Shed be angry
if ............................................................. (she / know).
4. If ............................................................. (we / have) a map, I
could show you where I live.

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5. What would you do if .............................................................


(you / win) a lot of money?
6. Its not a very good
hotel. ............................................................. (I / not / stay)
there if I were you.
7. If ............................................................. (we / live) nearer
London, we would go there more often.
8. Its a pity you have to go
now. ............................................................. (it / be) nice if you
had more time.
9. Im not going to take the job. Id take it
if ............................................................. (the salary / be) better.
10.
I dont know anything about cars. If the car broke
down, ............................................................. (I / not / know)
what to do.
11.
If you could change one thing in the world,
what ............................................................. (you / change)?

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. CHOOSE FROM THE BOX AND PUT


THE VERB IN THE CORRECT FROM.
It (be) a bit cheaper
We (have) a bigger house
We (buy) a bigger house
We (have) some pictures on the wall
I (watch) it
Every day (be) the same
The air (be) cleaner
I (be) bored
1. Id buy that jacket if it was a bit cheaper.

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2. If there was a good film on TV


tonight, .........................................................................................
..... .
3. This room would be nicer
if .............................................................................................. .
4. If there wasnt so much
traffic, ...........................................................................................
... .
5. Life would be boring
if .............................................................................................. .
6. If I had nothing to
do, .............................................................................................. .
7. We could invite all our friends to stay
if .............................................................................................. .
8. If we had more
money, ..........................................................................................
.... .

2. THIRD CONDITIONAL.
1. PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM. YOU HAVE TO USE THE
SECOND CONDITIONAL IN ONE OF THE SENTENCES.
1. I didnt know you were in hospital. If (I /
know)..............................................
.................................... ,(I /
go) .......................................................... to visit you.
2. Ken got to the station in time to catch his train. If (he /
miss) .......................................................... it, (he /
be) .......................................................... late for his interview.
3. Its good that you reminded me about Annas birthday, (I /
forget) .......................................................... it if (you / not /
remind) .......................................................... me.
4. Unfortunately, I didnt have my address book with me when I
was in New York. If (I /

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5.

6.
7.
8.

have) .......................................................... your address, (I /


send) .......................................................... you a postcard.
A: How was your holiday? Did you have a nice time?
B: It was OK, but (we/
enjoy) .......................................................... it more if
( the
weather / be ) .......................................................... better.
I took a taxi to the hotel but the traffic was very bad. (It/
be) .......................................................... quicker if (I /
walk) ........................................................... .
Im not tired. If (I / be) ..........................................................
tired, I would go home now.
I wasnt tired last night. If (I /
be) .......................................................... tired, I would have
gone home earlier.

2. READ THE SITUATIONS AND WRITE A THIRD CONDITIONAL


BEGINNING AS SHOWN.
1. I wasnt hungry, so I didnt eat anything.
If I
had ...............................................................................................
....................
.....................................................................................................
..........................
2. The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so
suddenly.
If the driver in
front .............................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
..........................
3. I didnt know that George had to get up early, so I didnt wake
him up.
If I
had ...............................................................................................
...................
.....................................................................................................
..........................
4. I was able to buy the car only because Jim lent me the money.
If
Jim ................................................................................................
......................
.....................................................................................................
..........................
5. Margaret wasnt injured in the accident because she was
wearing a seat belt.
If Margaret
hadnt ..........................................................................................
......
.....................................................................................................
..........................

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UNIT 29.
SO DO I / NEITHER DO I
WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWER. YOUR FRIEND GINA TELLS YOU THE
FOLLOWING MESSAGES. SHOW HER YOUR AGREEMENT USING THE
CORRECT FOR OF SO DO I OR NEITHER DO I AND THE
INFORMATION IN BRACKETS.
1. Im exhausted.(I)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
2. I was late.(Silvia)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
3. I didnt enjoy Marcs party.(Peter)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
4. Id like a cup of coffee, please.(I)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
5. I want a new pair of jeans. (My sister)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
6. Im staying in tonight.(I)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
7. I was shocked because of the accident. (Julia)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
8. I found the exam really difficult. (Marc)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
9. Im visiting Menorca next summer. (Edward)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
10. I didnt go on holiday last year.(My parents)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
11. I wouldnt read that article. (I).
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
12. I had a sandwich for lunch. (Peter)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
13. I can speak German. (Rebecca)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
14. I cant play the trumpet. (My boyfriend)
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..........................................................................................................
....................... .
15. I will probably have two children. (I)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .
16. I watched television last night.(Sarah)
..........................................................................................................
....................... .

UNIT 30.
BEFORE / AFTER +VING.
1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. CHOOSE FROM THE BOXES.
before

during

after

while
+
the exam
the concert
end
lunch the night
you were waiting

the course
the
they went to Australia

Example: Everybody was nervous before the exam.


1. I usually work four hours in the morning, and another two
hours ...................................................................... .
2. The film was very boring. We
left .................................................................... .
3. Ann went to evening classes to learn German. She learnt a
lot ...................................................................... .
4. My aunt and uncle lived in
London ................................................................................... .
5. A: Somebody broke a
window ...................................................................... .
Did you hear anything?
B: No. I was asleep all the time.
6. Would you like to sit
down ...........................................................................?
7. A: Are you going
home ...................................................................... ?
B: No. Were going to a restaurant.
2. WRITE SENTENCES AS IN THE EXAMPLE.
Example: They did the shopping. Then they went home.
After doing the shopping, they went home.

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1. John left school. Then he worked in a bookshop for two years.


John
worked .........................................................................................
.............. .
2. I read a few pages of my book. Then I went to sleep.
Before ..........................................................................................
........................ .
3. We walked for three hours. We were very tired.
After .............................................................................................
...................... .
4. Lets have a cup of coffee. Then well go out.
Lets .............................................................................................
....................... .

ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS.


1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WELL OR GOOD.
1.
2.
3.
4.

I play tennis but Im not very ............................................... .


Your exam results were very ............................................... .
You did very ............................................... in your exams.
The weather was very ............................................... while we
were on holiday.
5. I didnt sleep very ............................................... last night.
6. How are you? Are you ............................................... ?
7. George speaks German very ............................................... .
8. Georges German is very ............................................... .
9. Our business is going very ............................................... at the
moment.
10.
I like your jacket. It looks ............................................... on
you.
11.
Ive met her a few times but I dont know her
very ............................................... .
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WELL AND ONE OF THE WORDS
IN THE BOX.
balanced
behaved
known
paid

done

dressed

informed

kept

Example: The children were very good. They were well-behaved.


1. Im surprised you havent heard of her.
She is quite ...................................................... .
2. Our neighbours garden is neat and tidy.
It is very ...................................................... .
3. You should eat different types of food.
Your diet should be ...................................................... .
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4. Ann knows a lot about many things.


She is quite ...................................................... .
5. His clothes are always smart.
He is always ...................................................... .
6. Jill has a lot of responsibility in her job but she isnt
very ...................................................... .
7. Congratulations on passing your
exams. ......................................................!

3. CORRECT THE UNDERLINED WORDS. SOME OF THEM ARE RIGHT.


1. Im tired because Ive been working hard.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
2. I tried hard to remember her name but I couldnt.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
3. This coat is practically unused. Ive hardly worn it.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
4. Shes a good tennis player. She hits the ball hardly.
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
5. Dont walk so fast! I cant keep up with you!
.....................................................................................................
...................... .
6. Why are you walking so slow? Are you tired?
.....................................................................................................
..................... ?

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HARDLY.
1. WRITE SENTENCES WITH HARDLY AND ONE OF THE WORDS IN
THE BOX.
change
sleep

hear
speak

know

recognise

say

Example: George and Hilda have only met once before. They
hardly know each
other.
1. You are speaking very quietly. I
can ..................................................... you.
2. Im very tired this morning.
I ....................................................... last night.
3. We were so shocked when we heard the news that we
could ............................................................ .
4. Kate was very quiet this evening.
She .......................................................... a word.
5. You look the same now as you looked 15 years ago.
Youve ............................................................ .
6. I met Keith a few days ago. I hadnt seen him for a long time
and he looks different now.
I ............................................................ him.
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH HARDLY + ANY, ANYBODY,
ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, EVER.
Example: Ill have to go shopping. Weve got hardly any food.
1. A: do you know much about computers?
B: No, ............................................................ .
2. It was a warm day and there
was ............................................................ wind.

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3. The hotel was almost empty. There


was ............................................................ staying there.
4. I listen to the radio quite often but
I ............................................................ watch television.
5. Our new boss is not very
popular. ........................................................ likes her.
6. It was very crowded in the room. There
was ..................................................... to sit.
7. We used to be good friends but
we ............................................................ see each other now.
8. It was nice to drive this morning. There
was ....................................................... traffic.
9. I hate this town. There is ............................................................
to do and ............................................................ to go.

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