VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. (7)

1. Nobody is in listening to his boring jokes. (interest)

2. He told her to stop joking and give him a answer. (sense)
3. The thief only stole about 10 it wasnt such a great for us. (lose)
4. Of course Im . Thats the third driving test Ive failed. (frustrate)
5. Their lasted only two years and they got divorced. (marry)
6. Going to the beach is to sitting at home in the heat. (prefer)
7. I need criticism, so I can learn from my mistakes. (construct)

2 Comple the sentences with a suitable phrasal verb below. [8 points]

look up to - broke up - grown apart - push around - live up to - fight back - get along - take after
1. I never people . I dont like telling people what to do.
2. I never , I just walk away.
3. I dont with people. It may be because I argue too much.
4. I am trying to .. my fathers expectations. I want him to be proud.
5. I .. my older sister. I want to be like her one day.
6. I .. my mother. Everyone notices the similarities.
7. I have .. from my boyfriend. I dont feel close to him any more.
8. They .. a year ago, although ts clear theyre still in love with each other.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verbs below. (9)
look into look up look forward to look after put up with put off turn into turn up turn down give up

1 We always .................................. their visit at Christmas.

2 She .................................. the children this weekend.
3 The police didnt .................................. the crime.
4 If you really want to be healthy, you should .................................. smoking immediately.
5 Everyonell get surprised when you .................................. at the class party.
6 How do you .......................... such terrible working conditions?
7 Due to the bad weather theyll have to ........................... the football match.
8 I knew she would .......................... a beautiful young woman. She was such a pretty baby.
9 Could you .................. her telephone number .................. in the directory?

GRAMMAR

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable relative pronoun. Give all the possible options.
1. Stephen, came to visit us last week, is my brothers best friend.
2. The man to I was speaking is Philips father.
3. Ill never forget the day I first went abroad.
4. The Internet caf, I spend most of my afternoons, is next to my school.
5. Our neighbours, dogs are fierce, get many complaints.
6. Thats the building I work.

5 Combine the sentences using defining/non-defining relative clauses. Add commas if necessary
1. This film is about a small boy. He wants to change the world.
...................................................................................................................................................
2. I met my sisters new boyfriend. Hes an actor.
...................................................................................................................................................
3. Owen deserves a medal for bravery. He rescued us from the fire.
...................................................................................................................................................
4. Reitmans is my favourite shop. I buy all my clothes there.
 ...................................................................................................................................................
5. Were going camping in August. Everyone will be on holiday then.
...................................................................................................................................................
6. Have you met my new neighbour? She has got three dogs.
...................................................................................................................................................
7. I finally received the book. I had been waiting for it.

formal: .......................................................................................................................................
informal: ....................................................................................................................................
8. There are some new staff members. I havent worked with them yet.

formal: .......................................................................................................................................
informal: ....................................................................................................................................

9. This breed of dog can be aggressive. We dont recommend it.

........................................................................................................................................
10. My grandmother used to sing me songs. I still remember them.
........................................................................................................................................
11. Amy got married in 2004. She was 25 years old then.
........................................................................................................................................
12. Zack is an engineer. He designs tunnels.
........................................................................................................................................
13. Toms parents are doctors. He wants to be a doctor, too.
........................................................................................................................................

6 Conditional sentences: (14)

1 I .................................. (study) harder if I ................................... (know) the exam was going
to be so difficult.

2 What ..................................... (you/do) if you ..................................... (miss) the plane?

3 I .................................. (buy) this computer if it .................................. (not/be) so expensive.
4 If I ..................................(be) you, I ................................... (apologise) to them immediately.
5 Unless she ............................ (buy) a mobile phone, we ............................. (not/be able to) get
in touch.

6 We didnt meet you because we didnt know the train time.

If.................................................................................................................................................
7 They didnt take their umbrellas. They got wet.

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

7 Rewrite the sentences using the words given. (8 points)

1. She should have listened to the doctor. If only.......................................................................

2. Im sorry that I cant tell you. I wish...................................................................................
3. Its a pity my computer is so old. I wish.............................................................................. .
4. I made a big mistake not marrying Bill. If only.......................................................................

8 Verbal Tenses Active/Passive (11)

1. A: .................................. (you/arrive) at the theatre in time for the play?

B: No, we were late. By the time we got there, .................................. (it/already/begin).
2. I like your car. How long .................................. (you/have) it?
3. I .................................. (learn) English since I was very young.
4. She .................................. (just/arrive) and shes getting changed in her room..
5. He was at the disco while we .................................. (study) at home.
6. Now Justine is studying at Oxford University, but in four years time she ..................................
(finish) her studies.
7. Before that party, she .................................. (not/see) that man.
8. As soon as I .................................. (receive) the letter, Ill tell you.
9. Yesterdays power cut could................................ (cause) by the storm.
10. I must................................ (leave) the window open last night because all the papers have
been blown away.

9 Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.(5)
1. Yesterdays power cut could................................ (cause) by the storm.
2. The clubs rules must be obeyed; otherwise you ...................... (not accept) as a
member.
3. I must................................ (leave) the window open because all the papers have been
blown away.
4. According to the plan, this area .................................. (turn into) a car park next year.
5. The room was very dirty; clearly it .......................................... (not clean) for ages.

USE OF ENGLISH

10 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning. (20)
1. Hes believed to be an excellent practitioner.
People...............................................................................................................
2. Shell miss the train if she doesnt hurry.
Unless...............................................................................................................
3. My watch doesnt work properly. It needs to be repaired.
I have to get......................................................................................................
4. He couldnt get the job although hes got good qualifications.
Despite.............................................................................................................
5. The last time I saw James was a very long time ago.
I haven't ...........................................................................................................
6. Could you open the window?
Would you mind..................................................................................................?
7. Why did the authorities want to kill him?
I want to know...................................................................................................
8. Dont cross the road alone, said Betty to her children.
Betty told.......................................................................................................... .
9. Everyone considers dogs are loyal pets.
Dogs ................................................................................................................
10. Lets go to that new French restaurant, Jill said. (suggested)
........................................................................................................................
11. He was saving money so that he could buy a new car (in order to)
.........................................................................................................................
12. We discussed the problem during dinner. (while)
........................................................................................................................
13. Max has been studying hard as well as working all year. (Furthermore)
........................................................................................................................
14. A woman phoned yesterday. She was your aunt.
The woman .......................................................................................................
15. James is a clever man. It is difficult to win an argument with him. (whom)
........................................................................................................................

Make questions for the following answers:

? I bought a couple of folders.
? She stayed at a hostel.
? They should have brought the documents.
? Yes, Ill be there on time.