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Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.

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The prime ministers explanation convinced me. I believe / dont believe him.
University applicants are being evaluated with a new exam / fee this year.
This book is exciting / boring, so its difficult for me to concentrate on it.
They dont realise Michael / that thats Michael because he dyed his hair.
Please help me arrange the furniture. I cant buy / do it without someones help.
This course is for people who want to develop computer repairs / skills.

Complete the passage with the correct word below.

subjects mistake trained unwilling memorise manual group great at

Dear Beth,
I just got a summer job at Bobs Burgers, and had to attend a course where new employees are 1. .................................. .
There were six people in my 2. .................................. , and we actually had fun learning how to prepare all the food.
We also studied other 3. .................................. , including how to serve customers and use the tills. The most boring part
was studying the company 4. .................................. , which is 100 pages long! We even had to 5. ..................................
the company rules. In the exam at the end, I had only one 6. .................................. . Im not sure Ill be
7. .................................. cooking burgers, but Ill try. As our instructor said: If youre 8. .................................. to do your
best, dont work here!

Choose the correct preposition.

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Im very fond about / of Bill.

The shop manager is satisfied with / in my work.
Shes not very good at / for driving.
Hes angry with / about the change in plans.
He wasnt involved in / at the robbery.
Their flat is similar of / to ours.
Many cities are famous at / for their architecture.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition below.

in with to at for about of

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Vegetables are good .................................. your health.

My sister is jealous .................................. me.
Emily is angry .................................. Steve for losing her CD.
We were all amazed .................................. Lisas news.
Im not interested .................................. your opinion.
Im really sorry .................................. what happened to you.
Daves brother is married .................................. Tina.

Match each phrasal verb in I with its meaning in II. Use a dictionary to help you.

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look up
go up
turn down
look over
catch on
put off

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lower
become popular
increase
check
improve
postpone

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of a suitable phrasal verb from Exercise 5.

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Dont ................................ studying for the exam. You might not have a lot of time next week.
Please ................................ the air conditioning. Its cold in here.
Sam looked at the instructions and ................................ how to assemble the machine.
At first, nobody liked the new fashion trend but now it ................................ all over the city.
The price of petrol ................................ tomorrow so there are long queues at the petrol station.
I ................................ my work one more time before I give it to the teacher.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb below. Use a dictionary to help you.
look into look after look for stay out take up

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While my neighbours are on holiday, I ................................ their dog.

At present, I ................................ different possibilities of studying abroad.
Last summer, I ................................ surfing so I was at the beach a lot.
Everybody ................................ the missing children when they suddenly appeared in a park.
We ................................ late on Friday nights because we dont have to get up early the next morning.

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GRAMMAR
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Rewrite the sentences with the time expressions below.

rarely every day now tomorrow soon

1. Shes busy, so shell call you back later.

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2. Antonella watches the British soap opera EastEnders, and she loves it.
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3. What time are you arriving?
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4. He goes to the cinema, but enjoys watching DVDs at home.
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5. Im meeting Ben, so Ive got to leave in five minutes.
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Choose the correct answer.

1. What CD to? I really like it!

a. do you listen
b. are you listening
2. My friend a moped this weekend.
a. is buying
b. buys
3. I cant tidy up my room now because I in a minute.
a. am leaving
b. leave
4. Marty rarely television.
a. watches
b. is watching
5. Kims phone number?
a. Are you remembering
b. Do you remember
6. Some of the basketball players in every game.
a. arent playing
b. dont play
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Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

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Laura ................................ (love) cooking.

My friends and I ................................ (learn) how to drive this year.
What temperature ................................ water ................................ (boil) at?
They always ................................ (wait) for the bus on that corner.
Be quiet! I ................................ (try) to concentrate.
I used to go out with Tim, but I ................................ (not date) anybody right now.

Choose the correct answer.

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It rarely rains / is raining here, but it rains / is raining now.

Now that I am thinking / think about your suggestion, I am thinking / think its a good idea.
Why does she begin / is she beginning the lesson so late? She always begins / is beginning on time.
I want to check how much these boxes are weighing / weigh, so I am weighing / weigh them now.
I look / am looking at everyone in this room but nobody looks / is looking familiar.
My doctor usually sees / is seeing patients in the afternoons but this morning, I see / am seeing him.
Your dog is smelling / smells this bag because he is smelling / smells the hamburger inside it!

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Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1. Whats so funny? (laugh)

Why ............................................................................................................ ?
2. In my opinion, she isnt very generous. (not think)
I ................................................................................................................... .
3. Emma cant find her maths book. (look for)
Emma .......................................................................................................... .
4. Shes walking to school today. (ride)
She usually .................................................................................. her bicycle.
5. Please put the milk back into the fridge. (drink)
Nobody ............................................................................................... it now.
6. What are you talking about? (not understand)
I ................................................................................................................... .
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Complete the passage with the verb in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

Nearly everyone 1. .................................. (love) chocolate, but most people 2. .................................. (think) that it is
unhealthy because it 3. .................................. (contain) a lot of calories and a high amount of fat. However, these days,
scientists 4. .................................. (find) that it has also got some health benefits. Based on recent studies, researchers
5. .................................. (begin) to promote the idea that moderate amounts of dark chocolate can help protect against
heart disease and high blood pressure. Furthermore, dark chocolate provides small amounts of important nutrients, so
it adds some vitamins and minerals to your diet. I 6. .................................. (want) some chocolate right now; what about
you?

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