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Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. Shes an acquaintance who is like a sister to me / that I havent seen for years.
2. Youre expected to wear a suit for the party / job interview.
3. I ran into an old friend while I was shopping / where we planned to meet.
4. Dont be so impulsive! Think about it again. / Do it again.
5. The man next door doesnt listen to music / watch television because hes blind.
6. Helen is the bossy type who is always telling people what to do / who she is.
2. Match I to II to form sentences.
I

II

1. He looked up the word

..... a. before he gets away!

2. Hes so big headed

..... b. that cake with us.

3. Please remind him

..... c. that he thinks he knows everything.

4. Run after that thief

..... d. he didnt see me.

5. He pretended

..... e. because he didnt understand it.

6. Alice replied

..... f. to the letter immediately.

7. I hope she shares

..... g. so he wont forget.

3. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
muscular unattractive injury confident look away disorder look through clue
1. Bella me as if I wasnt there.
2. The police are looking for a to help them solve the murder.
3. You might think hes , but I think hes cute.
4. Just when the film gets too scary. You dont have to watch.
5. His was minor so he didnt need to see a doctor.
6. With a body like that, he can probably lift the table.
7. Kelly feels that she can pass her driving test now.
8. His is hereditary. Both his brothers have also got it.
4. Choose the sentence that is closer in meaning to the original sentence.
1. Helen is so kind-hearted.
a. Shes so nice to everyone.
b. Shes got a great sense of humour.
2. Hes always short-tempered.
a. He looks very young.
b. He gets angry very quickly.
3. I would say shes petite.
a. Shes average height and weight.
b. She very small and thin.
4. Her sweater is gorgeous!
a. I love her sweater.
b. Her sweater is expensive.
5. Dont be so stubborn.
a. Of course you can join us.
b. Try doing things my way.

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5. Choose the word that does NOT belong.

1. curly spiky slim shoulder-length
2. open-minded broad-shouldered big-headed short-tempered
3. considerate generous selfish kind-hearted
4. chubby well-built muscular skinny
6. Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
run off with cope open-minded realise calm look forward to
1. My employer has always been ready to consider new ideas. Thats why I like working for him.

2. Michelle is managing as well as she can.

3. Someone broke into our house and stole our new DVD player.
4. In the end, he understood that he had made a mistake.
5. I cant wait for the party. Its going to be great!
6. Try to remain relaxed during the exam.

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Grammar
1. Choose the correct answer.
1. What programme ? It looks very interesting.
a. are you watching

b. do you watch

2. It that youre wrong.

a. appears

b. is appearing

3. Kate seldom on week nights.

a. is going out

b. goes out

4. Wait for me! I .

a. am coming

b. come

5. Some of my friends English very well.

a. arent speaking

b. dont speak

6. My cousin to Hawaii next week.

a. flies

b. is flying

2. Choose the correct answer.

1. I am thinking / think about what you said, and I am not thinking / dont think you were fair.
2. The vet weighs / is weighing my cat because he wants to know how much she is weighing / weighs.
3. Why is the teacher looking / does the teacher look at me? She is looking / looks angry.
4. I usually see / am seeing my friends at weekends but this weekend I am not seeing / dont see them.
3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. Jeremy (fix) his motorbike at the moment, but I (not understand)
why it (take) so long.
2. The lift usually (come) quickly, but it (not work) today.
3. Officer, this car (not belong) to me. Why you
(give) me a parking ticket?
4. Your parcel (wait) for you at the post office, because it (weigh)
a lot. you (know) what it (contain)?
4. Complete the mini-dialogues by writing sentences with the verbs in brackets and the time expressions
below. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
tomorrow night usually seldom tonight
1. a. to / Julian / game / the Liverpool / . (go)
.......................................................................................................................
b. Lucky him. I look forward to hearing all about it tomorrow.
2. a. you / work / to music / while / you / ? (listen)
.......................................................................................................................
b. Yes, almost always. That way, time goes faster.
3. a. next door / we / neighbours / the / . (see)
.......................................................................................................................
b. I know. They stay indoors all day.
4. a. who / on stage / ? (sing)
.......................................................................................................................
b. Sue. Shell arrive tomorrow.

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5. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. Whats the price of this mobile phone? (cost)
How much ....................................................................................................... ?
2. That bag isnt hers. (not belong)
It ....................................................................................................................... .
3. My glasses are missing. (look for)
I ........................................................................................................................ .
4. Science-fiction books dont interest him. (not read)
He ..................................................................................................................... .
5. My friends are all busy tonight. (not meet)
I ........................................................................................................................ .
6. Whats your opinion of this book? (think)
What ................................................................................................................ ?
7. Whats so funny? (laugh)
Why ................................................................................................................. ?
8. What are they talking about? (not understand)
I ........................................................................................................................ .