FIRST TIME I'VE EATEN

I've never eaten Chinese food before now. FIRST

This is the ...........Chinese food.
HAVE ARRIVED IN NEW YORK
When you get to New York, please send me an SMS.
ARRIVED
Once you............, please send me an SMS.
CATCH UP WITH ALL MY
I'm trying to write all the E-mails I haven't finished.
CATCH
I'm trying to................................... E-mails.

DREAMT OF TRAVELLING
It's always been my ambition to travel round the world
DREAMT
I've............. around the world.

REGRET NOT STUDYING HARDER

I wish I had studied harder when I was at university.
REGRET
I ........... when I was at university.

ONE OF THE LARGEST CITIES

Tokyo is an extremely large city
ONE
Tokyo is..............in the world.

DOES IT TAKE YOU TO

How long is your journey to work?
TAKE
How long................get to work?

IS NOT UNUSUAL TO SEE

Seeing bicycle taxis is quite common these days.
UNUSUAL
It ................bicycle taxis these days.

MIGHT HAVE BEEN TAKEN

Maybe this photo was taken in a sports stadium
MIGHT
This photo ................ in a sports stadium.

BROADENS YOUR MIND

Travelling makes you more open-minded at all ages.
MIND
Travel............at all ages.
FCE Use of English Practice (8)
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as
the first sentence using 2-5 words, including the word in CAPITALS.
(Use contractions where possible)
Ron was the only one who didn't enjoy the party. APART
Everybody
(enjoyed the party apart
from) Ron.
My brother began to learn Chinese three years ago. LEARNING
My brother
(has been learning Chinese
for) three years.
"Don't open the door, Peter!" said Mr Bates. NOT
Mr Bates
(told Peter not to) open the door.
The book was so badly damaged that it wasn't worth keeping.
POINT
The book was so badly damaged that there was
(no
point in) keeping it.
The fridge is completely empty. LEFT
There's
(nothing left in the) fridge.
My aunt didn't learn to ski until she was fifty. WHEN
My aunt
(was fifty when she learnt) to ski.
Maria is not usually late. LIKE
It is
(not like Maria to be) late.
It was foggy so they cancelled the flight. OWING
The flight
(was cancelled owing to) the fog.

1.
Hank has been point to his wife for years.
2. The police chief couldnt solve the case , so he wanted to cheating
on the FBI
3. Can you call in the man carrying the gun?
4. I looked at her and told her that I loved her.
5. Dont worry about the broken window. Ill set up it one of these days.
6. I get around to the words that our teacher dictated.
7. The general showed me a satellite photo and I looked up the enemy
tanks.
8. She pointed out a meeting with Jimmy and his lawyer.
9. When I saw Melanie I ran over to her and gave her a hug
10. Have you picked out a dress to wear at the party?
11.
I looked for my keys everywhere but I couldnt figure out where I put
them
12. I looked for you at the party but I couldnt see you.
13. Although he tried to eat less he put on some weight during the holidays
14. I ran into Karen and her new boyfriend when I went shopping
15. Over a hundred people showed up for the news conference
16. Our plane took off an hour late because of the fog.
17. My son drove me crazy about buying a new bike, so finally I gave in.
18. Erich is very sick at the moment but I am sure hell pull through
19. She shouldnt talk down to him like that. Youre not his boss.
20. I understand you opinion but I have to go along with Linda on this
question.

21. John told me that he didnt steal but I didnt fall for his lies.
22. Can I pay for the drinks with a credit card?

Match the definitions on the right to the phrasal verbs on the

left.
Check
to ask out
to drop off
to give up on
to go into
to head for
to put up with
to set out
to take down
to turn down
to write off
to stop trying something
begin a journey
deliver
to move in a direction
write some notes down
explain; to enter a profession
invite for a date
give up hope on someone
refuse
to bear, endure

1. We ought to get rid of this table. It takes UP far too

much space.
2. If you're hot you can take OFF your jacket.
3. This meat can't be fresh. It tastes awful. I'm taking
it BACK to the butcher.
4. John's always been difficult. He must take AFTER his
dad.

5. You shouldn't take ON too many responsibilities.

6. It must be difficult to give UP teaching in order to
travel.
7. We'll need to take UP some temporary teachers for the
summer.
8. She took OFF her glasses when she had her
photograph taken.
9. He's such a charmer. He took me IN completely.
10.

Rachel took me OUT to lunch.

11.

Would you please take OFF your coat?

12.

If the shirt doesn't fit I'll take it BACK.

13.

As the plane was taking OFF, I realised I hadn't

turned off the iron.

14.

The company is taking ON 50 new employees

this year.
15.

Glenn has taken UP painting.

16.

Writing her homework took UP most of the

weekend.

Two years ago, Maria started learning English (FOR)

Maria HAS BEEN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR two years.
The opening night of the new film will probably attract a lot of people.(LIKELY)
The opening night of the new film IS LIKELY TO attract a lot of people.

 It was the sculpture that interested Tom most at the exhibition.(FOUND)

Tom FOUND THE SCULPTURE THE most interesting part of the
exhibition.
According to the program, the play starts at 7.30pm (DUE)
The play IS DUE TO start at 7.30 am.
Denise will certainly be late because she didn't leave home until 7 o'clock
(BOUND)
Denise IS BOUND TO be late because she didn't leave home until 7 o'clock.
I'm sure you'll be amused by the latest Bond film (FIND)
I'm sure YOU'LL FIND the latest Bond film amusing.
We very rarely go to the cinema these days (HARDLY)
We HARDLY GO to the cinema these days.
Would the idea of going to a concert appeal to you (FEEL)?
How WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT going to a concert?
My sister thinks Hugh Grant is wonderful (FAN)
My sister IS A FAN OF Hugh Grant.
There is both pop and jazz music on the programme (WELL)
The programme includes jazz AS WELL AS pop music.
Jerry's leadership probably saved the men's lives (WOULD)
Without Jerry's leadership, his men WOULD PROBABLY BE dead.
Angela de Clerk was the first woman ever to climb the northern side of the mountain
(HAD)
Before Angela de Clerk, no woman HAD CLIMBED the northern side of the
mountain.
I expected caving to be more frightening than it actually was. (NOT)
Caving IS NOT AS FRIGHTENING AS I had expected
The instructor told us that a diver needs to be physically fit (IMPORTANT)
The instructor told us that physical fitness IS IMPORTANT FOR a diver.

1.
I had always wanted to try skiing (GO)
I had always wanted to HAVE A GO AT skiing.
2. The teacher explained everything clearly and precisely
(WERE)

The teacher's EXPLANATIONS WERE clear and

precise.
3. Johnny likes to play computer games (ENJOYS)
Johnny ENJOYS PLAYING computer games.
4. I' don't think you ought to write in that book (WERE)
If I WERE YOU I WOULD NOT write in that book.
5. Learning the names of the all the world's rivers seems
pointless to me (SEE)
I cannot SEE ANY POINT IN learning the names of all
the world's rivers.
6. Ian was a great fan of Shakespeare's plays as a
teenager (KEEN)
As a teenager, Ian WAS KEEN ON Shakespeare's
plays
7. Chloe finds it hard to do her maths homework on her
own (DIFFICULTY)
Chloe HAS DIFFICULTY IN DOING her maths
homework on her own.

8. After I graduate , I'd like to become a vet (AMBITION)

It IS MY AMBITION TO BECOME a vet after I
graduate.
9. Janice can't wait to hear Tom's story (FORWARD)
Janice IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING Tom's
story.
10.

Glenys is willing to help her brother with his

homework (MIND)
Glenys DOESN'T MIND HELPING her brother with his
homework.
11.

The size of the city came as a surprise to Peter

(HOW)
Peter WAS SURPRISED AT HOW big the city was.
12.

It is easy to see why the Taj Mahal is such a big

attraction for tourists (SO)

It is easy to see why the Taj Mahal IS SO
ATTRACTIVE TO tourists.
13.

I much prefer city life to country life. (BETTER)

I think living in the city IS BETTER THAN living in the

country.

14.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that

happens in August (TAKES)

London's Notting Hill Carnival TAKES PLACE
EVERY year in August.
1.
You can see a small shop AT the corner.
2. It's a small village. You probably won't find it ON your
map.
3. Paris lies ON the River Seine.
4. My office is ON the first floor. It's ON the left after you
come out of the elevator.
5. Henry will be retiring from his job IN two years time.
6. The price of food has gone up IN October.
7. If the sky is clear you can see the stars AT night.
8. Many European cathedrals were built IN the Middle
Ages.
9. The first man walked ON the moon in 1969.
10.

I always look up AT the stars IN the sky.

1. I heard the news ON the radio.

2. The cat is playing with the ball IN the corner of the

room.
3. There are usually many parties ON New Years' Eve.
4. You must hurry, we have to go IN five minutes.
5. It's difficult if everybody speaks AT the same time.
6. Is there anything interesting IN the paper today ?
7. I always like to sit IN the front of the car, not ON the
back seat.
8. We travelled the whole night through and
arrived AT 5 IN the morning.
9. After working hard during the day I like to relax IN the
evening.
10.

Jenny's dad is an engineer but he is out of

work AT the moment.

11.

He accused me OF selling secret

information TO the enemy.

12.

You look worried . - Are you IN some

sort OF trouble? - Yes, IN a way. I'm IN debt and my

creditors want to be paid BY the end of the month,
and AT the moment I haven't any money IN the bank.

13.

The driver skidded INTO the tree, the windscreen

was smashed and the driver was cut IN the

face BY splinters of glass.
14.

Four people were injured IN the demonstration.

Three OF them are students from the university, the

fourth is here ON holiday. That's him over
there WITH his arm IN plaster.
15.

This picture was painted BY Picasso, and there's

another Picasso ON the opposite wall.

16.

The horse suddenly stopped and the rider

fell OFF. He couldn't get up without help because

there was nobody IN sight.
17.

The children quickly changed INTO bathing

clothes and jumped INTO the river WITH shouts of

delight.
18.

We'll have to go BY car; we can't go BY bus

because OF the bus strike.

19.

Drivers breathing a mixture OF helium and

oxygen can work IN a depth OF 100 metres.

20.

I'm tired OF working IN the suburbs, and I've

asked to be transferred TO our central branch.

Dear Jane,
It's wonderful to hear from you. Of course I remember
you, ALTHOUGH it's been over ten years since or last
meeting. Who gave you my address? It was great to learn a
bit about you and your family. You asked what I'm doing at
the moment, SO here's some of my news.
First of all - I married John! I know you never liked him very
much, SO you'll probably be pleased to hear that we're now
divorced. HOWEVER, we still see each other a
lot BECAUSE we have two children. The twins are now six
and they're good boys, ALTHOUGH of course, they're
sometimes a bit difficult to handle.
We moved from Birmingham BECAUSE I didn't want the
boys to grow up in a big city. Now, we live in an old
farmhouse in Wales. It's really beautiful BUTit's expensive
to look after BECAUSE it's so old. ALTHOUGH John still
lives in Birmingham, he often visits and the boys always
spend part of their holidays with him.
I know you're busy BUT I'd love to see you again. Maybe
you can come over and meet my new husband. Yes, I'm
married again. Do you remember Harry
King ? ALTHOUGH I could never get on with him when we
were young, we somehow fell in love. We got married a
year ago.
I can't wait to hear more of your news, SO write very soon.
1. I phoned BECAUSE I need to speak to you
2. SINCE it's his birthday on Monday, he's having a party.
3. We're leaving now, SO THAT we can arrive early.
4. We stayed at home DUE TO the rain.

5. She went on a diet IN ORDER TO lose weight.

6. AS A RESULT OF the pilots' strike, all flights have
been cancelled.
7. BECAUSE the bus was late, I missed the meeting.
8. I'm going to travel by bus IN ORDER TO save costs.
9. IN ORDER TO understand how the human body
works, you need some knowledge of chemistry.
10.

She started to use email SO THAT she could

send messages more quickly.

hoose the correct word : ADJECTIVE or ADVERB !

We have not worked too HARD LATELY.

What's wrong with this meal . It looks FINE to me.
She wiped the floor CLEAN.
Mother grew CALM after she heard the GOOD news.
The tiger NEARLY came too NEAR for comfort.
The dancer moved INCREDIBLY GRACEFULLY.
Credit cards are WIDELY accepted nowadays.
Luckily, he had a QUICK recovery.
He looked at Tom ANGRILY.
He wore an ELEGANT jacket.

The job was

done PROFESSIONALLY.
The goulash was HIGHLY seasoned.
The opera singer sang BEAUTIFULLY.
We HARDLY noticed the storm.
They SURPRISINGLY won the match.
We don't take him SERIOUSLY.
Mother was REALLY annoyed about Fred's latest results.
They were PERFECTLY HAPPY about their Christmas
presents.
fill in the correct adjective form of the word given !

Kingsley Manor is a LUXURIOUS (LUXURY) residence,

situated in the PICTURESQUE(PICTURE) Kent
countryside. It is also
of CONSIDERABLE (CONSIDER) HISTORICAL(HISTORY
) interest as it was built ion the 17th century.
The BEAUTIFUL (BEAUTY) gardens
and STYLISH (STYLE) interior make it a
highly DESIRABLE (DESIRE) home for
a WEALTHY(WEALTH) businessperson.

The FINANCIAL (FINANCE) burden of running a place like

this isASTRONOMICAL (ASTRONOMY), so only those
with an enormous bank account should ask for further
information.
Fill in the correct form of the verb : gerund or infinitive
(with or without TO) !

1. I am not used TO DRIVING on the left. (DRIVE).

2. Do you remember ASKING me about the pen
yesterday? (ASK)
3. I suggest

the car here and going on foot

(LEAVE).
4. He advised us NOT TO TOUCH the hot oven (NOT
TOUCH)
5. I used TO RIDE a lot but I haven't had any chance to
since I got here (RIDE)
6. Ask him TO COME in. Don't keep
him WAITING outside! (COME, WAIT)

7. When I caught the manager CHEATING I

stopped BUYING petrol there and went somewhere
else. (CHEAT, BUY)
8. He is talking about GIVING up his job and LIVING in
the city (GIVE, LIVE).
9. I don't mind SITTING next to Rudy (SIT).
10.

Are you interested in HEARING the whole story

(HEAR).

1. I can't stand always CLEANING up your room. You

have to do it yourself some day. (CLEAN)
2. Isabelle enjoys COOKING for her guests (COOK)
3. Are you really accusing me of STEALING money ?
(STEAL)
4. Don't forget TO LOCK the door (LOCK)
5. He insisted on HELPING me, even though I didn't
need him (HELP)
6. I was just about TO LEAVE the office when the phone
rang (LEAVE)
7. Elephants are known TO HAVE a fantastic memory
(HAVE)

8. My favourite hobby is READING books (READ).

9. My new trousers need CLEANING (CLEAN)
10.

I always try to avoid GETTING on my parents'

nerves (GET)
Paul and Simon decided TO GO (GO) on an expedition in
the mountains. They considered TOURING (TOUR)
Scotland, but then agreed TO GO (GO) to Wales instead.
Although Paul is accustomed to WALKING (WALK) in the
hills and mountains, Simon had never been before. He
normally objected toDOING (DO) anything dangerous, but
he agreed TO TAKE (TAKE) part this time. They
remembered TO TAKE (TAKE) a lot of equipment with
them to avoid GETTING (GET) into trouble, but
unfortunately, during their trip there was a terrible storm. On
their journey a professional mountaineer spotted them and
they were made TO STOP (STOP) their journey
temporarily. They agreed that it was no use TRYING (TRY)
to continue in such bad weather conditions so they ended
up SETTING (SET) up camp in the mountains. Eventually
the storm stopped and although they were cold, wet and
starving they couldn't resist FINISHING (FINISH) their
climb. They thought it would make a good story TO
TELL (TELL) their friends.

According to a new study, WATCHING violent TV shows

makes it difficult TO RECALL brand names or commercial

messages. Violence creates anger, and instead

of HEARING the commercials, viewers are attempting TO
CALM themselves down after violent scenes. The
results: SPONSORING violent programs may not be
profitable for advertisers.
This conclusion is good news for the parents, teachers and
lawmakers who are struggling TO LIMIT the amount of
violence on U.S. television. They had a small victory in
1997, when lawmakers and the television industry designed
a TV ratings system. Unfortunately, Congress did not ask
parents TO PARTICIPATE in creating the system, and the
industry does not invite parents TO PREVIEW shows
before it assigns ratings. As a result, parents are still
guessing about the content of the shows their kids watch.
Why are we worrying about REDUCING television
violence? The numbers tell the story: A typical child will see
8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence between the
ages of three and twelve. Its impossible TO BELIEVE that
this input wont affect young children. In fact, researchers
have noted three possible effects of viewing this much
violence:

1. Children may become less sensitive to other peoples

suffering.
2. They may also become fearful of INTERACTING with
other people.

3. They may be more likely TO BEHAVE in a way thats

harmful to others.

Studies show that a huge majority of people want

commercial TV TO PRODUCE more educational and
informational programs. More than 75 % believe in limiting
the number of hours of TV that children watch. And the
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NOT
PERMITTING children TO WATCH more than one to two
hours per day.
Its hard TO UNDERSTAND why the entertainment industry
resists MAKING changes. Parents, teachers and doctors
are urging the industryTO DEVELOP clearer ratings and
get rid of violence in childrens shows. In addition, violence
seems NOT TO MAKE money for advertisers. Even artists
are warning the industry not TO
CONTINUE AVOIDING change.
The industry may choose not TO PAY attention to the
public, but it will not be able to ignore Congress.
Lawmakers want TO INVESTIGATEthe way networks
market violent shows to teenagers. They are also asking

the industry TO OFFER violence-free hours, when no

violent content is allowed. Hopefully, parents in the United
States will someday feel good about their
children TURNING on the family TV.
1.
Mike cant stand WATCHING (WATCH) sports.
2. Amanda suggested GOING (GO) to the theatre.
3. I wish TO SPEAK (SPEAK) to the manager.
4. One day she hopes TO BE (BE) a landscape
gardener.
5. Sometimes, BEING (BE) in love is
like HAVING (HAVE) an illness.
6. Hes terrible at DOING (DO) math.
7. My brother made a decision TO TAKE (TAKE) the
year off.
8. Im tired of WORKING (WORK) so much.
9. Im so sorry I made you CRY (CRY)
10.

She concentrating on SOLVING (SOLVE) the

problem.
11.

The new film I saw yesterday isnt really

worth WATCHING (WATCH)

12.

Somehow the newlywed couple managed TO

BUY (BUY) a very modern flat.

13.

We had difficulty FINDING (FIND) our way back

home.
14.

I remember PUTTING (PUT) the letter into the

mailbox.
15.

We expected him TO BEHAVE (BEHAVE) in a

proper way.
16.

The librarian let me BORROW (BORROW) three

books.
1.
He made us WAIT for hours (WAIT)
2. We could GO to a concert unless you
prefer VISITING a museum (GO, VISIT)
3. Yes, I used TO LIVE here (LIVE)
4. He gave up GAMBLING because he didn't have any
money (GAMBLE)
5. Try to avoid MAKING him angry (MAKE)
6. Is there anything here worth BUYING ? (BUY)
7. He hates ANSWERING the phone and sometimes he
just lets it RING (ANSWER, RING)

8. I advise you TO START LOOKING for a flat at once !

(START, LOOK)
9. I have no intention of GOING TO SEE that film. I
couldn't stand WATCHING such a horrible actor. (GO,
SEE,WATCH)
10.

I am looking forward to SEEING you next week

(SEE)

11.

I arranged TO MEET him at the airport (MEET)

12.

I can't understand her BEHAVING like that

(BEHAVE)
13.

Please, go on WRITING. I don't

mind WAITING (WRITE, WAIT)

14.

I used TO RIDE a lot but I haven't had any

chance since COMING here (RIDE, COME)

15.

Why do you keep LOOKING back? Are you afraid

of BEING followed ? (LOOK, BE)

16.

Did you remember TO POST the letter (POST)

17.

It's no use TRYING TO INTERRUPT him. (TRY,

INTERRUPT)

18.

It isn't good for children TO EAT so many sweets

(EAT)
19.

He keeps ASKING me the time and I

keep TELLING him TO BUY himself a watch. (ASK,

TELL, BUY)
20.

The book tells you how TO WIN at games without

really CHEATING (WIN,CHEAT)