Language in use
1. Choose the best word to fill in the gap, making all the necessary grammatical changes.
There are 5 extra words which you do not need to use.
carry out
suffer please get over
inform
have
2. sunburn
symptom
show get behind causes
0 We carried out a research of the relations between physical activity, and the school and physical
environment of students aged 15-16.
1 Sorry, I can't join you tonight, I´m getting over a bad flu and don't feel fit enough yet.
2 I think it would create much better discipline in the office if you showed me a bit more respect in
front of my staff.
3 If you have any questions, I'd be pleased to answer them after my talk.
4 Several professional players show serious symptoms of overtraining during football season.
5 Later in the day, the employees were informed of their loss of benefits.
2. Read this text and the words in capital letters in brackets. Change the form of each word so that it
fits the free space: After reading the text carefully change each word in brackets to fit the text.
Observe the example:
0 London will host the largest basketball international competition in 2010. (COMPETE)
1 A drug dealer is an unlicensed person who illegally sells drugs. (LEGAL)
2 Stimulants are a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, energy and
alertness. (STIMULATE)
3 Tripping or intentional kicking an opponent in football is called a violation. (VIOLATE)
4 Gymnastics has moved over the last 25 years into an era characterised by athleticism, agility and small
body size. (AGILE)
5 Weight training for muscular fitness creates a combination of strength and endurance.
(STRONG)
3. For each sentence (1-5) choose the right answer (A,B,or C)
0 I have been reading the book since morning. I read/have read/have been read 50 pages.
1 Twenty candidates showed up at the interview but only all/a few/a little of them got the job.
2 Do you remember the name of the man whose bike you borrowed/you borrowed his bike/which
bike you borrowed?
3 I would love that you come/ you to come/you coming to my party on Saturday.
4 I am sure you will beat/beat/going to beat the Rangers next season.
5 Go home and wait there until/while/if I call you.
4. For each sentence (1-5) choose the best word (1-4):
0 A well-rounded vegetarian diet that includes a variety of foods usually meets all
diet/nutritional/dietary/eating requirements.
1 If you want to play in our league you need to improve your high sticking/stickhandling/
tripping/hooking technique.
2 Physical exercise is any bodily activity that improves your overall level of
condition/shape/sport/fitness.
3 After two months of probation the company decided to fire Jim without warning. Jim got the sack
/ gave up work / was promoted / took sick leave.
4 A cap/ear plug/fin/flutter can NOT be called a swimming aid.
5 Banned substances include anabolic steroids, various stimulants, however narcotic analgesics /
multi vitamins / beta blockers / diuretics are legal and safe to use.