Exercise book
Intermediate
1. Read the rules of informal letters writing.
1) Write your address and the date in the top right-hand corner. This is often done informally,
and sometimes the address is not necessary at all.
2) Begin your letter with a greeting of some kind. ‘Dear …’ is by far the most common.
3) Express your feelings about news you’ve learnt from your friend’s letter
4) Use the first paragraph to set the scene and to state the main purpose of your letter (if there’s
one). If you’re replying to a letter, say thank you for it here.
5) Organize the rest of your letter into paragraphs. In general, you should begin a new paragraph
every time you change topics but this may not be necessary in a short letter.
6) Write an additional item of news about yourself or your family.
7) Use the last paragraph to send good wishes, say goodbyes, mention future meetings and so on.
It is common to begin this paragraph with a reason for ending the letter (time to go to bed, to the
post office, etc)
2. Imagine that you are Sam and you have received this letter from John. Write him an answer.
Tell him about your holiday in America. Ask him three questions about Martha and Do wedding.
3. Match the sentences 1-5 with the correct meaning, A or B. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p
84.
1. Craig works in an architect's office.
A This is a temporary position.
В This is his permanent job.
2. Rhona is staying with her aunt this
A She usually lives somewhere else.
weekend.
В This is her permanent home.
3. Max sings with a band on Friday
A This is a changing situation.
evenings.
В This is something he does regularly.
4. Steve can't talk now. He's interviewing A This is an action in progress.
someone.
В This is something he does regularly.
5. More men are looking after their children A This is a permanent situation.
these days.
В This is a changing situation.
6. Berlin is one of Germany's sixteen states.
A This is a fact - something permanent.
В This is a changing situation.
4. Choose the correct words in italics. In one sentence, both answers are possible. My Grammar
Lab Intermediate, p 85.j
1) Fatima's a really good friend. She never forgets / is forgetting my birthday. 2) Selina doesn't
work / isn't working in her office at the moment because the builders are there. 3) Mmm. Those
roses smell / are smelling lovely. Are they from your garden? 3) I can't believe how difficult my
new course is. I find / I'm finding it really hard to keep up with all the reading at the moment. 4)
These are difficult times because food and fuel prices go up / are going up quickly. 5) Do you
believe / Are you believing anything that child says? 6) Harry isn't at work because he feels /he's
feeling unwell. 7) In the film 'Australia' two young people meet/ are meeting and become friends
during World War II. 8) Some of the students don't understand /aren't understanding basic
mathematical ideas.
5. Check the verbs in the list; write A for action, S for state or A/S for action/state. Then
complete the conversation with the verbs in the present simple or present continuous. Use each
verb once only. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p 85.j
appear A/S ............ be …………….. ....... enjoy ..................... feel ..........................
go
.................. go well ..................... have ....................... know .......................
like
.................. see ............................ visit .......................
JULIET: I (1) . ......... exhausted after all that shopping!
KAREN:
JULIET:
So do I. I usually (2) ............a coffee after shopping. This cafe looks nice.
Mmm. I (3) (not often) .........shopping, but I really (4).................. it when
I do!
KAREN: Let's sit here. Show me your new dress again. That's really nice. (5) ... it for a
special occasion?
JULIET: No, I just need to cheer myself up!
KAREN: Oh, why? Everything (6) ......... with your job, isn't it?
JULIET: Well, not really.
KAREN: Why's that? You usually (7) .... to be so happy in your work.
JULIET: Well, I was at first but as you know, I (8) ...... my family in Scotland whenever
I can, and these days, now that Dad's quite ill, I (9)..... them every weekend,
so I'm leaving work early every Friday to get to Scotland. My boss
(10) (not) ....... that, although I work longer on other days, so we're always
arguing at the moment.
KAREN: That's a shame. What are you going to do?
JULIET: Honestly, Karen, I (11) (not) ……. . I really like the job, but I need to be with my
family at the moment, too.
6. Read the information about HousesittersPro. Then complete John and Angela's statement with
the verbs from the box in the right form. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous Tense.
You may need a negative form. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p 84.j
enjoy
live (2)
looking after
spend (2)
leave
get
go
visit
work
HousesittersPro – the holiday solution
Going on holiday? Then you need HousesittersPro
Our employees come and live in your home while you're away.
They look after your property, including your garden and your pets, so that your home is safe.
They are mostly retired people, and we have checked their background.
Meet John and Angela, two of our typical housesitters:
"We have both retired from responsible jobs.
We (1) ...live-. .................... in a small cottage in the
country and we (2) ......................our retirement.
We (3) ................................ time in the garden most
days and we often (4)............................. to the
cinema and theatre with our friends. Our daughter
(5) .................................us with our grandchildren
now and again. But we sometimes (6)....................
bored, so for three months every year we
(7) .................................for HousesittersPro.
Then our life is very different. At the moment, we're in the home
of a young couple who are travelling for three weeks. We (8) ............................
in their apartment in the city, and we (9)....................................... their pets.
We (10) .............................................. a lot of time in front of theTV, because as
HousesittersPro employees, we (11) ........................................ the house for more
than a couple of hours at a time. You know that your house is safe when you have
HousesittersPro in it!"
7. Find seven mistakes and correct them. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p 86.j
1) Does Melanie has a lot of friends in her new school? 2) Lukasz always brings me a present when he
comes back to London. 3) Sarah needs help with her homework. She don't understand the maths. 4) Don't
go in there! That sign means 'danger'! 5) Yves is very good-looking. He got blue eyes and black hair. 6) Do
you have got any tickets left for tomorrow evening? 7) I feel terrible; I think I'm having a cold. 8) Children
have often difficulty in sharing their toys. 9) This laptop has a number of interesting features. 10) Sorry, but
we don't any lamb steaks today.
8. Jeanette usually teaches English in London in the summer. This year she is giving English
lessons to two children in Greece. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of the verbs in
brackets. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p 86.
1) Jeanette usually ................................ all day in the summer but today. .......................
at 12.30. (work, stop) 2) She usually ……………….. with friends, but now …………… a house
just for herself, (live, have) 3) She usually ………………. trousers to work, but today …………
a summer dress, (wear, wear) 4) She usually ……………… TV at the weekend, but this summer
…………….. the sights in Athens, (watch, visit) 5) Most summers she …………………. very
much, but this summer ……………….. more money, (not earn, get) 6) Most summers she ……
tired and overworked, but this summer ………………………….really happy, (feel, feel)
9. Match sentences 1 and 2 with their meanings, A or B, in each pair. My Grammar Lab
Intermediate, p 86.
1. Nick's having a shower.
2. Neil has a shower.
3. Sally works from home.
4. Samantha is working from home.
5. David's cold.
6. Derek has a cold.
7. Steve always plays his guitar in the evening.
8. Simon is always playing his guitar in the
evening.
9. Marianne's living in Edinburgh.
10. Marie lives in Edinburgh.
11. Teresa loses weight every year.
12. Thea is losing weight.
13. Heidi is a good doctor.
14. Helen's got a good doctor.
15. Paul travels a lot on business.
16. Patrick is travelling on business.
A. There's a shower, not a bath, in his flat.
B. He's wet.
A. Her office is in her home.
B. She is at home today to wait for a builder.
A. He feels ill.
B. The heating is turned off.
A. His guitar playing really annoys me.
B. I don't mind his guitar playing.
A. She usually lives in London.
B. She doesn't live in London.
A. She's on a good diet.
B. She always eats less in the summer.
A. She visits her when she feels ill.
B. She has lots of experience.
A. He's on a plane.
B. He’s an international salesman.
10. Read the article and choose the correct answer: A, В or С below. My Grammar Lab
Intermediate, p 87.
Diego Zeman - the human cannonball
It's a cold Saturday afternoon and I’m at Cottle and Austin's Circus to meet Diego Zeman, their
human cannonball. When I (1) … inside the Big Top, I (2) … Diego immediately. His act is
about to start and he (3) … on top of the cannon. He then (4) … inside it, and suddenly he
shoots out, flies through the air and lands safely in the net. The whole act only (5) … a couple of
minutes, but I'm sure that Diego (6) … nerves of steel - it's frightening stuff!
When we talk later on, Diego tells me that he (7) … nervous at first, but then he feels free for
the moments he (8) … through the air - the whole two seconds! Diego (9) …
from a circus
family, so he grew up amongst performers. His job may be glamorous, but it's hard work and
Diego (10)
… a lot of money. He (11) … with the circus and travels with them, and he (12)
…. a couple of hours in the gym every day to control his weight and strengthen his legs and
back. But he does it because he (13) … the work.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
goes
see
is
climbs
standing
is last
got
feels
is
fly
always
comes
isn't
is
living
earning
spends
is loving
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
В
am going
sees
has standing
climb
is lasting
has got
is feeling
is
flying
always
is coming
don't earn
lives
is spending
is love
C
С
С
С
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
с
go
am seeing
stands
is climbing
lasts
is got
always
is
flies
feels
is come
doesn't
live
earn
does spend
loves
11. Complete Neil and Jack's conversation about their flatmate, using the words in brackets.
Decide whether to use the present simple or present continuous. My Grammar Lab
Intermediate, p 87.
Jack: You know, Laurence has been in the flat for three months now. What
(1) …………. (you / think) of him?
Neil: Well, actually, (2) .......................... (I / get) really fed up with him. I mean,
(3) ........................... (he / always / take) my food from the fridge.
Jack: And mine. And (4) ........................ (he / never / do) the washing-up! It's not fair.
Perhaps we should ask him to leave.
Neil: Well, I'm not sure that he wants to stay. (5) ....................... (he / not / seem) very
happy here.
Jack: Mmm. (6) .......................... (he / have) any friends? He doesn't go out much.
Neil: Mmm ... you know that (7) ........................ (he / have) about three showers a day.
Jack: That's because (8) .......................... (he / work) on a building site at the moment.
Neil: True, but the gas and water prices (9) .......................(go up) all the time. We
can't afford his three showers a day.
Jack: I know, but (10) ........................ (he / have) some good points, too. He's quiet and
(11) ......................... (he / usually / pay) the rent on time. Look, I'll have a word
with him about the showers and so on, and we'll see how it goes.
12. Choose the correct answer. My Grammar Lab Intermediate, p 88.
1) The shoe shop …………… the shoes I saw last week.
A doesn't have got
В hasn't got
С doesn't got
2) I'm exhausted. I'm going to ……….. a sleep for half an hour.
A have
В be
С have got
3) Don't bother to invite Gerry - he ………. musicals!
A doesn't like
В doesn't likes
С isn't like
4) I really like Leona Lewis - she ………… so well.
A sing
В is sing
С sings
5) Most children ……………. enough green vegetables.
A eatn't
В don't eat
С not eat
6) We don't need to rush - this bus ……… late!
A is always
В always is
С always
7) I …….. on a colour printer, but mine is broken at the moment.
A am usually print
В print usually
С usually print
8) ….. on the report for Grant Brothers at the moment?
A Are you work
В You work
С Are you working
9) 'Is Alana coming this evening?' 'No, she ….. at home with the kids.'
A staying
В stays
С is staying
10) Let's put the heating on. The nights …… colder now.
A are getting
В get
С is getting
11) Can you tell the children to be quiet? They …. !
A argue always
В are always arguing С always argue
12) In this picture, the woman …… a car that's broken down.
A is repairing
В is repair
С repairs
13) A student teacher ………… our class while Ms Bennett has her baby.
A takes
В does take
С is taking
14) What ….. when you're in bed at night?
A you usually read
В do you usually read С are you usually reading
15) The film ………… with a car crash, and then ...
A is open
В opens
С is opening
16) Older people …………. more help from the government this year.
A get
В are get
С are getting
17) ‘Is this the soup for the dinner party tonight? Mmm, it …….. delicious!'
A tastes
В is tasting
С is tasty
18) ………. the date of Dan's wedding anniversary? I've forgotten it.
A Do you remember
В Are you remembering С You remember
13. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Students Book CD-ROM.
Vocabulary ex 2
1) We had to wait for hours before we finally got (in/ on/ out of) … the plane 2) They say (trip/
journey/ travel) … broadens the mind. What a load of nonsense! 3) When I got (off/ into/ down
from) … the bus, I realised that I had no idea where I was. 4) Welcome home! Did you have a
good (travel/ trip/ fare) …? 5) Quick, get (onto/ in/ into) … the taxi. We haven’t got much time.
6) There’s a taxi (terminal/ rank/ platform) …. just outside the station building, sir. 7) Do you
know I’ve never got (on/ into/ in) a motorbike before. 8) When you get (off/ out of/ down from)
… the ferry I’ll be waiting for you. 9) Do you know which (rank/ platform/ terminal) … the
London train leaves from? 10) We ran like mad for the train because we were afraid we would
(lose/ miss/ make) … it.
14. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Students Book CD-ROM.
Grammar ex 1.
1) I … my dad’s car for the first time yesterday. 2) All last year I … between Rome and Athens.
It was very tiring. 3) The airport at Thessaloniki … be awful, but now it’s very smart and
modern. 4) I waited for the lights to change, and then I … the street.5) The Wright brothers …
several times before they finally made the world’s first flight. 6) Not so long ago only the
wealthy … by plane. 7) While Elena … her bicycle, her foot slipped off the pedals and she fell.
8) Aeroplanes … be much louder than they are today. 9) My mum always … us to school, and
we were always late. 10) As I … the tram, I fell and sprained my ankle.
15. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct phrase from the box. Students Book CDROM. Use of English ex 1
by horse and cart
a new terminal
an underground system
a cabin for all the family
get used to
the hydrofoils are
were just bringing round drinks
always used to drive
would always
used to walk
1) They’re going to build …. at the airport. 2) When I was out in Vietnam I never did … the time
difference. 3) My grandfather … 10 kilometres to school every day. 4) In the old days travelling
between cities … was quite a luxury. 5) In Greece … sometimes called flying dolphins. 6) My
sister … get sick during long car journeys. 7) I never thought he’d have an accident. He … so
carefully. 8) We booked … so that we could sleep on the journey out. 9) The cabin crew …
when the plane began to shake. 10) The mayor has promised to build … to connect the East and
the West sides of the city.
16. Put the verbs in brackets into the right form. Students Book CD-ROM. Grammar ex 2.
1) It took me ages, but in the end I (drive) on the right side of the road. 2) Jane (sit) on the
platform at Paddington station when a very odd thing happened. 3) I wonder what Nail
Armstrong (think) while he was walking on the moon. 4) Trains (be) much slower than they are
nowadays. 5) My grandmother (walk) to the shops 3 times today because she kept forgetting
things. 6) He always wanted to be a pilot, but in the end he (become) an air traffic controller. 7) I
spent six months in China, but I never (eat) with chopsticks. 8) Just as we (take off) I heard a
horrible sound from the engines. 9) It (be) so peaceful here until they built that second runway at
the airport. 10) He (do) 160 kmh when the police stopped him.
17. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct word from the box. Students Book CDROM. Vocabulary ex 3
underground insists
get out of
pedals
airline
terminal
complains
double-decker
vehicles
cabin
1) Aeroflot is the national …. of Russia. 2) We were going to book a … on the boat, but it cost as
much as going by air. 3) Everybody … about the lack of public transport in this town, but
nothing changes. 4) I love the … busses in London. You can see such a good view from the top.
5) My mum’s got a silly little sports car that’s impossible to … . 6) My mum always … on
driving because she doesn’t trust my dad. 7) Most cars have three … for the driver, the
accelerator, the clutch and the brake. 8) I’m afraid your flight leaves … 3, sir. That’s on the other
side of the airport. 9) Hong Kong has a wonderful … railway system. 10) No … are allowed to
park here, madam. I’m afraid you’ll have to move your car.
18. Put the words into the right order. Students Book CD-ROM. Use of English ex 2
1) My father meeting on us insisted at the airport. 2) In the end riding actually got to used we
quite on camels. 3) My brother get very used nervous to always before flying. 4) This music
remind always me time will the of we spent in Mexico. 5) My neighbours go never anywhere
would holiday on. They just stayed at home. 6) We didn’t expensive take account into how
everything would be here. 7) Be careful getting you’re as off the bus. 8) He’s gone out Spain to
walk to as a tour guide. 9) Do you think could used to get living you ever in another country? 10)
I such wasn’t living used to in a hot place.
19. Find five mistakes with verbs in the text. Students Book CD-ROM. Grammar ex 3.
Today a journey across the Atlantic took only a few hours in the comfort of a jet plane. In 1492,
however, when Columbus setted off to cross the Atlantic with three ships, the Nina, the Pinta and
the Santa Maria, things was very different. It was only after a hard, dangerous voyage which
took weeks that Columbus eventually was seeing land.
Life on board a ship at that time was hard. Sailors would often dying of diseases during the
voyage. They were eating one meal a day on a diet of biscuits and salted meat. Of course, they
also used to be having plenty of fresh fish.
Religion was important, and every day would began and end with prayers. The rest of the day the
sailors worked hard or were sleeping wherever they could find room. It was surly a hard life to
getting used to.
20. Find the word which should not be there in each sentence. Students Book CD-ROM. Use of
English ex 3.
1) I can’t get to used to you with that new hair style. 2) Parked vehicle cars will be taken away
by the police. 3) She was felt cold, so she put her jacket on. 4) The teacher insisted on giving us
more homework. 5) When we were younger we would to go camping in Scotland. We need to
get off of the bus; this is our stop. 7) James get used to fly hot air balloons. 8) My neighbor is
always complaining of about something. 9) When you get on of the plane, ask the stewardess
where your seat is. 10) I would used to get terribly travel sick, but I’m not so bad these days.
21. Find the mistake in each sentence. Students Book CD-ROM. Vocabulary ex 2
1) I really don't like the way he looks down over everyone. 2) How long have you been playing
Karate? 3) The dishwasher has really helped us waste time. 4) It's only half past three, so just
make your time. 5) I can't understand why people do fishing. It's a waste of time. 6) To busy
people like Miss Smith, time is very expensive. 7) The noise of that dog barking all the time is
really putting me down. 8) Let’s spend time and take the short cut. Otherwise we won't get there
on time. 9) I don't know how she can pay the time to play computer games. 10) I wish we could
do camping this year.
22. Reorder the words to make sentences. Students Book CD-ROM. Grammar ex 1.
1) turned Kostas their offer has down think I. 2) tried have you skiing ever? 3) practice time
piano I been able haven't make to for. 4) collecting stamps how long you been have? 5) wasting
watching your time TV again you have been? 6) weird many have experiences I had. 7)
basketball has James never well able play to been.
23. Correct mistake in the sentence where necessary. Students Book CD-ROM. Use of English
ex 1.
1) Alex has been winning first prize in the chess competition. 2) Have you ever played horseriding? 3) When our cat got very old we had to have him put down. 4) I like to watch TV and
relax in an afternoon. 6) My dad has sell his record collection. 6) Fiona can't help you. She
doesn't have much time on her head. 7) On the first day of our holiday, I got down with this
awful cold. 8) I know I look a mess, but I’ve been working in the garden all morning. 9) It's
important that you do time for yourself. 10) I like music that has the strong rhythm.
24. Complete the sentence using an expression with TIME or DOWN. Students Book CD-ROM.
Vocabulary ex 3
1) David got offered a wonderful job in Singapore, but he _______________ 2) When you learn
something new, it’s best to ____________ and learn things slowly at first. 3) I wish the
neighbours would have their dog _____________. I can’t stand that barking anymore. 4) The
buses never arrive ______________ in the morning, and I’m always late for work. 5) Jane won’t
come to school today. She’s ________________ a terrible cold. 6) Ever since my dad lost his
job, he’s got a lot of _______________ hands. 7) Panos really thinks he’s better than everyone
else. I hate the way he _____________ people. 8) I did a crossword to _________________
while I waited for the train. 9) I know you’re disappointed with the result, but don’t let
it_____________. 10) Sometimes it’s difficult to find time to relax, but I think you really have to
__________________.
25. Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence. Students Book CD-ROM. Grammar
ex 2.
1) I have made/ have been making this model of the space shuttle all day. 2) Laurie has gone/
has been going to France to buy a new cello. 3) Have you painted/ Have you been painting
today? You're covered in red spots. 4) I’ve finishes/ I have been finishing off a really good book
this afternoon. There’s only one chapter left. 5) Susan has tried/ has been trying to find some
time to play the piano all day. 6) I have tried/ have been trying horse-riding, but I wouldn't want
to do it as a hobby. 7) Angela has watches/ has been watching cartoons all day. 8) My mum has
never wanted/ has never been wanting to go on a foreign holiday. 9) These photos have turned
out/ have been turning out great. Come and see. 10) We have prepared/ have been preparing
all week for this party.
26. Complete the sentence by writing a short phrase using the word given. Students Book CDROM. Use of English ex 2.
1) The offer is very good. It would be a mistake to _______________.
DOWN
2) I always carry a book with me in order to __________________ when I’m travelling. TIME
3) This rainy weather is really ___________________.
DOWN
4) How long have _______________________________ stamps?
COLLECTING
5) She __________________ to every concert they’ve played.
BEEN
6) I wonder why Graham seems to _____________ everyone, as if he’s so much better. DOWN
7) I ________________________ on her mobile phone, but she doesn’t answer.
TRIED
8) I can’t stand television. I think it’s just a _______________________.
TIME
9) Do you know, I _______________________ in an aeroplane in all my life.
BEEN
10) There’s no need to hurry. Tell him to _________________________.
TIME
27. Complete the gaps by writing a, an, the or 0 (zero) if no article is needed. Students Book CDROM. Grammar ex 3.
1) Do you enjoy going to ______ cinema? 2) Astronomy isn’t only about looking at _______
stars. 3) James is just mad about ____ basketball. 4) I had ______ accident last year and couldn’t
play football. 5) John’s ambition is to climb ________ Alps. 6) When did Greece win the
European cup? Was it _____ 2004? 7) Whenever _________ weather is good enough I go
cycling. 8) Did you know that ______ new sports centre has just opened? 9) Nicole usually
swims for about _______ hour every day. 10) That’s ______ player who scored the winning
goal last week.
28. Complete the gaps in the story by choosing a word or phrase from the box. Students Book
CD-ROM. Use of English ex 3.
play has been doing kill time turn it a waste of time has been playing
play do
have been offering
the
weird
have offered
take your time
Tin Harding ______________________ ballet for five years. While most of his friends prefer to
_____________ sport or ____________ karate. Tim likes to spend his free time dancing. He
admits that it’s a bit ______________ for a boy to want to dance, and his dad thinks it’s a
______________. Still, he enjoys it and works hard at it, too.
‘You have to _____________ at first’ explains Tim. ‘A lot of the moves are very difficult’.
He practises in ______________ evenings, and the group put on performances once
___________ month.
Would he like to become a professional dancer? ‘Oh yes’, he says, ‘very much. They
_______________ me a place at the Royal Ballet School next year, and I’m certainly not going
to _______________ down.
29. Choose the correct words in italics. In two places both answers are possible. My Grammar
Lab Intermediat p 117
1) Jake doesn't have any family. He's always (lived)been living on his own. 2) He never answers
the phone. I've called/been calling six times! 3) Sorry I'm so late. I've waited / been waiting for a
call from the New York office. 4) Debbie knows Seattle really well. She's lived / been living
there for two years. 5) I'm afraid the house is a mess. We've decorated / been decorating it. 6)
Look at the new garden lights. Sam's just turned / been turning them on. 7) Carol's an expert on
economics. She's studied / been studying it for years. 8) Harry's an old friend of mine. I've
known/been knowing him since we were kids. 9) Marking essays is hard work. I've marked /
been marking twenty this evening. 10) I'm curious about the food here. I haven't tried / been
trying Mexican food before. 10) I hate cabbage. I've never liked / been liking it.
30. Match sentences 1 and 2 with A and В in each pair. My Grammar Lab Intermediat p 117
1 1 Rick has had a nice time.
2 Carlo needs a shower.
2 1 I've just read that detective story.
2 I've been reading that detective story.
3 1 We can start making dinner now.
2 Sorry my clothes are dirty.
4 1 Jane's fixed the computer.
2 Jane's been fixing the computer.
5 1 Your towels are ready.
2 Your towels are still damp.
6 1 The suitcases are empty.
2 The suitcases are half empty.
A
В
A
В
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He's been playing in the garden.
He's played in the garden all day.
So I know who the murderer is.
I don't know who the murderer is
I've
yet. been cleaning the kitchen.
I've cleaned the kitchen.
You can use it now.
It's taken her most of the day.
I've been washing them.
I've washed them.
I've been unpacking.
I've unpacked.
31. Complete the conversation with suitable forms of the words in brackets. My Grammar Lab
Intermediat p 117
ROY You look tired. (you work) all day?
BEN Not exactly, I (do) some research on the Internet.
I (try) to get some information about one of our old
friends from college.
ROY Who?
BEN Dave Colston. Do you remember him?
ROY Yes. I (not see) him for years! But what do you want to find out?
BEN Well. I (just get) an email from Philip Markham. He wants
to get in touch with Dave but he doesn't know where he is now. He thinks Dave (live) in
the Far East for the last few years.
ROY Yes. I remember he was always interested in oriental philosophy.
BEN Exactly. I (look at) six or seven different websites already, but I (not find) much
information.
ROY (you try) that website that reunites old college
friends?
BEN Yes. I (already look at) that one, but he's not on it. I posted a message for some of his
other friends on some other websites and
I (wait) for a reply. But so far I (hear) nothing ...
32. Put the word in brackets into the correct position in each sentence.
1) I've been to a Mozart opera. (never) 2) We haven’t heard from our grandson. (still) 3) Have you done the
shopping? (yet) 4) No thanks, I've eaten. (already) 5) Have you tried Indian food? (before) 6) It's been two
years I gave up eating sugar. (since) 7) Has she been horse-riding? (ever) 8) Have you seen your old
geography teacher? (recently) 9) That's the doorbell -I think Carrie's arrived. (just) 10) I haven't been on a
good holiday a long time. (for) 11) This is the best essay I've read. (so far)
33. Find ten more mistakes in the email and correct them. My Grammar Lab Intermediat p 118
Subject: Hi from Kirsty
Hi Stewart
I'm sorry it's being so long since I wrote to you, but you know how busy I've been for I last saw
you. I've finished just my first month in the new job and it's really hard work. But I've always
want to be a mechanic so I suppose I can't complain now that I am one! Actually, the job isn't too
bad. Last week I've worked on a Ferrari and that was pretty exciting! We get all kinds of cars and
customers in the garage. I've met never so many strange people before! My boss is quite nice. He
worked at the garage for years and years, so he's very experienced. He gave me a lot of advice
since I started and he doesn't mind helping me when I'm not sure what to do. He's yet told me he
thinks I'm going to be one of their best mechanics one day. Of course I need to get a lot more
experience before that happens! Anyway. How are you? Have you got a wedding invitation
yesterday? Sarah Bradshaw is getting married to Simon Wates! I've never seen her for ages but
it's fantastic news and I'm really happy for her. Are you going to the wedding?
34. Complete the sentences using a present perfect simple or continuous form of the verbs in the
box. My Grammar Lab Intermediate p 118
look at not water play read wash work
1) 'Why are there pictures all over the floor?' 'I….. ……..at my old photos.'
2) 'Your houseplants look very dry.' 'I know. I………………………….them recently.’
3) I……………………….this game for over two hours and I still haven't reached level 2!
4) I………………………. this shirt three times and I still can't get that stain out.
5) 'What about this book?' 'No. I…………………….already……………..that one.
6) 'Your shoes are dirty.' 'Yes. I..................................in the garden’.
35. Complete the three conversations using suitable forms of the words in brackets. My
Grammar Lab Intermediat p 119
SALESMAN Good morning. Can I help you?
CUSTOMER Yes. (I / just see) one of your cars on the Internet and I'd like to arrange a test
drive.
SALESMAN Of course. (you / take) a test drive with us before?
CUSTOMER No, (I / not have).
CARRIE
Hello. Carrie Simpson.
FRED
Carrie. It's Fred-here from the garage. (I / work) on your car all morning and I
can't find anything wrong with it.
CARRIE
Oh. (you / look) under the car?
FRED
Yes. (I / already do) that and it seems to be fine.
CARRI
Well, I heard a strange noise when (I / drive) it yesterday!
MISHA
I know I look dirty. (I / clean) the attic all day.
JACQUI
Oh really? (I / not be) up there for ages.
MISHA
Yes, there's dust and rubbish everywhere. (I / already bring) most of the stuff
downstairs.
JACQUI
What about those old suitcases?
MISHA
(I / not look at) them yet. I'll do that tomorrow.
36. Read the information and think of the best word for each gap. Write one world only.
FORMULA 1: Key facts
• Formula One (or F1) is the highest level of international car racing. For many years there
(1)………….been a world championship each year, involving a series of races around the world.
Last year there (2)…………………………. nineteen races. Each race is known as a Grand Prix.
• Formula One as we know it today has (3)………………………. in existence (4)……………..
1946, although it goes back to the great races of the 1920s and 30s. (5)………………………the
last fifty years the sport (6)…………………………been under the control of the FIA.
• In its early years the Formula One competition (7)………………………… mainly in Europe,
but races now take place on almost every continent.
• Formula One (8)……………………………… often been described as the world's most
expensive sport. Each car costs hundreds of millions of dollars to build, and costs
(9)………………………….been increasing even more in recent years because of the
use of advanced electronics.
• Grand Prix racing can be a very dangerous sport. There have (10)……………………….several
fatal accidents. One of the worst accidents (11)………………………….. the death of Ayrton
Senna at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.
• The UK (12)……………………………….produced the most world champions, but it is the
German, Michael Schumacher, who has (13)………………………………..the title most often
(seven times).
37. a) Read the rules of report writing.
How should I approach the task?
- What's the purpose of the report? You may be asked to give information, evaluate something,
or make suggestions and recommendations.
- Who will read it? Usually the people who are asking for the report. This may be an official
group or somebody in authority, like a boss or a college principal.
- What style should I use? Be clear and avoid unnecessary detail. Give essential information and
recommendations. An impersonal style is often appropriate, avoiding overuse of the pronoun
‘I’.
- What information should I include? Make a number of points in answer to the question. Give
some description and explanation. Conclude with a personal recommendation.
How should I structure a report?
1) Use clear headings to help the reader see how the report is organised. Introduction and
Recommendations or Conclusion are often appropriate.
1) Give each section in the report its own paragraph. Use numbers or bullets to make them
stand out. Where appropriate, divide sections into paragraphs.
2) Use your conclusion to summarise briefly. Make sure that you express your personal
recommendation if this is asked for in the question. Make points clearly and directly.
What phrases can I use?
initial information
headings
introduction
To:
From:
Subject: or Re:
Date:
Introduction
Recommendation
Conclusion
The aim of this report is to...
This report will consider / examine / compare...
This report is intended to...
As requested,
This involved visiting/ speaking to
giving reasons
expressing findings/
opinion
recommending
Having visited/ spoken to
My findings are outlined/ presented below
Since / As (our town is well-known),….
For this reason / these reasons ...
In my opinion …
As I see it, …
To my mind, …
I believe (that) …
As far as I’m concerned, …
In my view, …
Having considered the opinions, …
I would like to suggest/ recommend …
I therefore suggest/ recommend …
You may wish to consider …
In view of this, I (would) recommend / suggest (that)...
We /I suggest (that)...
They /We could…
b) Read this example of report and answer the questions below.
1) Who is going to read the report?
2) How formal or informal should the style be?
3) What information is it essential to include in the report?
A group of students from another city are planning to come to your area for camping.
Your headmaster Thomas Edwards asked you to write a report about campsites and their
facilities in the area. The students ask about the best season to arrive and what clothes they
have to take with them. Write your report in 120-180 words.
To: Thomas Edwards
From: Clair Eliot
Subject: Camping in this area
Introduction
As requested, I have researched camping facilities in the local area to help the group of
students who intend to visit. The results are presented bellow, together with my
recommendations.
Campsites
There are two main campsites locally, Camping World and Sunshine Campsite. While camping
World is cheaper, the facilities are also more basic. Sunshine Camping is slightly more
expensive, but it does have excellent shower and cooking facilities.
Time of the year
Both campsites are open all year round. Prices are lower during the winter, but the weather in
this part of the world can get very cold. The campsites can be very busy during July and August.
Clothing
This depends on the time of year. However, even in summer the evenings and nights can be quite
cold, so warm clothing is needed, particularly when camping.
Recommendations
I would recommend staying at Sunshine Campsite because of the excellent facilities. In my
opinion, the best time to visit would be September, when the weather is still good but the
campsites are not as busy as they are earlier in the summer.
1) Is it written in an appropriate style?
2) Does it contain everything that is asked for in the task?
3) What features of the layout make this report clear to follow?
38. Read the rules of story writing.
FCE Writing
You will get asked to write a story based on a general theme or common experience. The exam
question may give you the opening or closing sentence or ask you to write about a true event.
Likewise, the question may ask you to be creative.
In any case the most important thing is to answer the question!
Top DOs for writing your story
1) Check the question and make sure you know what the question is asking you to do. In the
example of a story, is it giving you the first sentence or the last? Should it be a true story from
your childhood or fiction?
2) As part of making sure you understand the question, underline the key words.
3) Plan your answer. Spend a few minutes and write down what you’re going to say in each
paragraph.
4) Give your story a title.
5) If you are given a sentence use it in the right place without changing it.
6) Have a clear beginning, middle and end of the story.
7) Write a story which sounds INTERESTING. It can be something funny or where you learnt an
important lesson.
8) Stories are meant to be entertaining and you need to use good descriptive language.
9) A simple plot with few characters is usually better than complicated plot with lots of
characters.
10) Don’t be afraid to show some of your personality. Try to show a little of who you are – isn’t
that why you’re learning a language?
11) Use some direct speech. Eg “Do you remember me?”
12) Use some linking words and time phrases to ‘signpost’ where your story is going. ie to show
you are writing an organised story use expressions such as: as soon as; after that; that’s when
I…; not long afterwards; some time later.
13) Stay within the word limit or as close as you can.
14) Go over your story and check for any common mistakes you might be aware of (eg missing
articles, spelling, missing prepositions, punctuation).
39. Complete this e-mail by choosing words from the box. Laser B1+ CD ROM unit 4
Vocabulary ex 1
on strike earn
retired salaries win promotion
overtime got the sack
Hi, Christine,
Just thought I’d drop you a line. How are things? A lot has changed here since you left.
Everybody was still ……………………… then, do you remember? We were all asking for
better …………………….. . Of course we didn’t get them, but at least I’ve still got a job. James
hasn’t! He argued with the new boss and ……………….. .
You did hear about the new boss, didn’t you? Old rubber – face Howard …………….. (he must
have been about 90) and a new guy came.
So the good news is that the new boss likes my work. I got a ……………………….in fact Yes,
that’s right…I got James’ job!
What’s your news?
Bye for now,
Kate
40. Put the verbs in brackets into correct form. You may need a negative form. Laser B1+ CD
ROM unit 4 Grammar ex 1
1) I (work) all day and I was exhausted. 2) We (finish) putting out the picnic things when it
started to rain. 3) Maria needed my help because she (use) a computer before. 4) When I arrived
at the party everybody else (get) there. 5) Why are you late? Where on earth (be)? 6) Of course
that was the first book he (write) . 7) The house was soaked when I got there. Water (pour) out
of the tap for hours. 8) I (finish) my studies at university and wanted to take a break before
working. 9) Alice (apply) for jobs for months without success. 10) (be) to Nigeria before?
41. Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence. Laser B1+ CD ROM unit 4 Use of English
ex 1
had been lying had been working had been stealing went out on strike trying to fill in
the best paid to do some voluntary work
his expenses are paid has been promoted had
worked
1) I’ve spend all morning … this application form. 2) They discovered that he … about his
qualifications. 3) When my dad travels abroad … by the company. 4) The employees … because
of the long working hours. 5) One of my colleagues got the sack when they found he … from my
company. 6) When I finish school I’d like … in Africa for a year. 7) This was the first time than
Olga … as a teacher. 8) Edward … as a labourer on a building site. 9) Being a footballer must
be one of … jobs in the world. 10) Angela … to the position of sales of sales manager.
42. Correct each sentence by putting the words in bold in the correct order. Laser B1+ CD ROM
unit 4 Use of English ex 2
1) Maria before had working teacher been she as a decide to travel around the world.
Maria …………………………………………………. to travel around the world.
2) Working more near than is certainly home convenient having to travel to work.
Working …………………………………………… having to travel to work.
3) Peter just had university when degree he his finished got the job.
Peter …………………………………………………….the job.
4) Jessica is than more Jane when she efficient works under pressure.
Jessica ……………………………………. works under pressure.
5) Henry said he that wanted an to had work as accountant always.
Henry said ……………………………………………………. .
6) J K James had working he on his novel last when been died suddenly.
J K James …………………………………………………. suddenly.
7) Irene had a had career journalist in before long she became a writer.
Irene ………………………………………….. she became a writer
43. Find the mistakes in each sentence. Laser B1+ CD ROM unit 4 Vocabulary ex 3
1) I like my job, but I wish I could win a bit more money. 2) Oh dear, the sink’s blocked again.
We better call an electrician. 3) I think his laziment will cost him his job. 4) You’ll get your
salary at the end of the week. 5) My brother works as a sales –rep for the Times newspaper. 6)
The employees are all working overtime because they don’t like the new manager. 7) The
majorment of people would probably rather not work. 8) Once you reach the age of 65 you can
get the sack. 9) Don’t go down Tsimiski street. Some architects are fixing the road. 10) Great
news! The boss has given me a promotment.
44. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the each sentence. Laser B1+ CD
ROM unit 4 Grammar ex 3
This is one of the …………………………… job’s I’ve ever done.
INTERESTING
Alan is much ……………………… now than I was in my old job.
HAPPY
I’m getting paid much ………………….. now than I was in my old job.
GOOD
I think this must be ……………………. Interesting job I’ve ever done.
LITTLE
Come on, work a bit faster. The ……………….. we work, the more we get paid.
QUICK
Most of the people at work are …………………than me. I feel like an old granny.
YOIUNG
It’s not a very ……………………….paid job, but I enjoy it.
GOOD
The person who works the ………………… will get a bonus at the end of the year.
HARD
This job is not …………………………….. I had thought it would be.
INTERESTING
My dad is sales rep and he travels ………………………. everyday than anyone I know.
FAR
45. Read the main rules of article writing:
How should I approach the task?
Who will read the article? Readers choose articles that interest them and ignore those that
look dull.
What information should I include? You may have to describe personal experiences or express
opinions and ideas which people of your age can identify with. What you write need not be true.
What is the purpose of the article? To inform readers about a particular topic in an entertaining way.
What style should I use? Magazine articles, especially for young adult readers, are often written in a
light-hearted style. The title and opening paragraph should try to capture the readers’ attention.
How should I structure an article?
1) Think of an interesting title which will make people want to read your article.
2) Start your article in an interesting way. You could ask the reader a question or make a strong
statement.
3) The first paragraph should involve the reader in some way. Try to end the paragraph in a
way which makes the reader want to continue reading.
4) Build on the interest you have raised in the first paragraph. This may mean answering the
question or telling the next part of the story.
5) Use each paragraph to mark the next stage of your article.
6) Finish the article in an interesting way. This could be humorous or thought- provoking.
What phrases can I use?
Addressing the reader directly
Have you ever ...?
What do you think about...?
Making a strong statement
There’s nothing worse than ...
You may not agree with me, but I think ...
Describing a personal experience
It happened to me when ...
This is what happened when ...
The occasion I have in mind ...
I’ll never forget the time ...
Conversational expressions
You can imagine ...
If you ask me ...
Another thing is that…
46. Find eight words in the text which should not be there. Laser B1+ CD ROM unit 4 Use of
English ex 3
Hi Christine,
It’s me again. How are things? They aren’t so good for me, I’m sorry to say. Do you remember I
told you that James had been lost his job because he had argued with the new boss? Well
yesterday it was my turn. That’s right, I had got the sack!
That new boss is not as clever as I thought he was. We had had a big fight yesterday about a
stupid report that I had been written. I’d been working on it for days, and when he read it he said
he wanted it to be the more detailed. I don’t think he had even read it properly.
Anyway, we had the most terrible row and he had asked me to leave and I said, ‘Fine’…. and I
left.
To be honest, I’m much more happier now that I’ve left. But I really need to start looking for a
new job. The quicker I find a new job, the more sooner I’ll forget about this one.
Better start job hunting.
Write soon
Kate
47. Fill in each gap with a word or phrase (up to 3 words) The first letter of each word is given.
unit 5 Vocabulary ex 2
I've never been a great TV v ………………………………….. In fact until last year I didn't
even have a set. Whenever I was visiting friends, I hated it when they t …………………. “the
box”. Things changed, however, when a friend told me all about digital TV. She was so
persuasive that I got myself a set and ever since then I never seem to switch it off.
So what's so different about digital? Well first of all there's the picture. Because the
b………………….. use satellites and cables, the i …………………………… are crystal clear.
A traditional telly just doesn't compare. Then there's the choice. I can receive channels from all
over the world - digital is truly g………………………. television. This also means that I can
keep u ……………………… with the latest news - very important in my line of work. All in all,
now that I’ve got digital, that 'box' is beginning to g ………………….. me. You might even call
me a с ………………………….. .
48. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. unit 5 Grammar ex 2.
1) Have you heard (the/ a) news about the earthquake in China? 2) Every morning the day's
news (is discussed/ are being discussed) in a meeting between journalists and editors. 3) How
can we be sure about the (information/ informations) we get from the media? 4) A child missing
for over a week (has been found/ has found) alive and well. 5) All the actors (will be
auditioned/ auditioned) by the director. 6) A journalist has to travel light. They can't afford to
travel with too (much luggage/ too many luggage). 7) Newspapers in Greece (are sold/ have
been sold) at kiosks. 8) The Internet is a great way to check up on (facts/ fact) very quickly. 9)
The new theatre (will be finished/ has been finished) in time for festival next spring. 10) The
latest story about David Beckham is all over the British (papers/ paper).
49. Choose the best word to complete each sentence. unit 5 Use of English ex 1.
run
argue order
feel
order
argue
realise
realise
run
feel
1) Why do you two always … about the television? 2) Just … the quality of this silk. It’s so
smooth. 3) I’m going to … some new CDs from the Internet. 4) You can’t really … that TV
news is more reliable than the newspapers. 5) I don’t like the way you … me about. You think
you’re the boss around here. 6) How do you … now that your exams are over? 7) Okay, now I
… Why she didn’t want him to know in the last episode. 8) It’s not easy to ... a business on your
own. 9) I used to be able to … the 100 metres in less than 15 seconds. 10) She was finally able to
… her dream of becoming a reporter.
50. Find the mistake in each sentence. unit 5 Vocabulary ex 3.
1) A new government television station began turning over for the first time last night. 2) Harry
Butts was the first presenter on the show to win £100,000. 3) Everybody knows the story. It’s
first page news in all the papers. 4) Editors like to use shocking headings to make people buy
their newspaper. 5) Do you know, you’re a real couch tomato. All you do is watch TV all day. 6)
They shouldn't put so much violence on TV. Most watchers don't want it. 7) Let's turn off to
another channel, I’m fed up with this documentary. 8) Last night the newsreader had a big
argument with his producer while they were still in air. 9) I wasn't able to check my e-mails last
night because I couldn't turn to the Internet. 10) If you want the most out of date news on global
events, choose CNP.
51. Use the word given in capitals to form a word which fits the space in each sentence. unit 5
Grammar ex 3.
1) The contestants for the new Big Brother show ……………… by the
SELECT
director next week.
2) The Internet …………………………… by the US military.
INVENT
3) The Prime Minister’s speech ……………………. live tonight at 7 o’clock.
BROADCAST
4) My mobile phone went off while I ………………………. by a reporter.
INTERVIEW
5) No story will be published until all the facts …………………………. .
CHECK
6) Destiny Island …………………………. one of the best reality shows on TV.
7) The director wasn’t very happy with the script that ……………. for the show.
8) I can’t understand why such an important story is still …………… by the press.
9) So much time ………………………… watching television these days.
10) It was too late to change the story because the magazine ………………………
already.
CONSIDER
WRITE
IGNORE
WASTE
PUBLISH
52. Сorrect each sentence by putting the words in the right order. unit 5 Use of English ex 2.
1) have entertained for Arnie Goodwin TV been audiences thirty years by. 2) the crew was on
film by a TV whole caught incident news. 3) by been Zoi Jessop replaced a new actress has. 4)
be Alfred Hitchcock directors of considered to one the best is of all time. 5) he not like does by
photographed being the press. 6) will be a new next month Spielberg released movie. 7) live
being match was the broadcast.
53. Find the word in each sentence that should not be there. unit 5 Use of English ex 3.
1) The news report was been broadcast by satellite. 2) Some teenagers are watch six hours of TV
every day. 3) The Internet is full of many useful advice. 4) Most of information in that paper isn't
very reliable. 5) John Greenwood has been written thousands of articles in his career. 6) I think
that new show is growing in on me. 7) Wow! This is really front of page news. 8) I’ve got a
problem with my computer. I’ve not been able to log it on to the Internet. 9) Excuse me. We only
ordered for two ice creams, not three. 10) We were bought this computer for €700.
54. Read the main rules of formal letter writing.
In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal or
business letter. Furthermore, you try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to
make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions.
Addresses:
1) Your Address
The return address should be written in the top right-hand corner of the letter.
2) The Address of the person you are writing to
The inside address should be written on the left, starting below your address.
Date:
Different people put the date on different sides of the page. You can write this on the right or the
left on the line after the address you are writing to. Write the month as a word.
Salutation or greeting:
1) Dear Sir or Madam,
If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use this. It is always advisable to
try to find out a name.
2) Dear Mr Jenkins,
If you know the name, use the title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and the surname only. If you
are writing to a woman and do not know if she uses Mrs or Miss, you can use Ms, which is for
married and single women.
Ending a letter:
1) Yours faithfully
If you do not know the name of the person, end the letter this way.
2) Yours sincerely
If you know the name of the person, end the letter this way.
3) Your signature
Sign your name, then print it underneath the signature. If you think the person you are writing to
might not know whether you are male of female, put you title in brackets after your name.
Content of a Formal Letter
First paragraph
The first paragraph should be short and state the purpose of the letter- to make an enquiry,
complain, request something, etc.
The paragraph or paragraphs in the middle of the letter should contain the relevant information
behind the writing of the letter. Most letters in English are not very long, so keep the information
to the essentials and concentrate on organising it in a clear and logical manner rather than
expanding too much.
Last Paragraph
The last paragraph of a formal letter should state what action you expect the recipient to take- to
refund, send you information, etc.
Abbreviations Used in Letter Writing
The following abbreviations are widely used in letters:
asap = as soon as possible
cc = carbon copy (when you send a copy of a letter to more than one person, you use this
abbreviation to let them know)
enc. = enclosure (when you include other papers with your letter)
pp = per procurationem (A Latin phrase meaning that you are signing the letter on somebody
else's behalf; if they are not there to sign it themselves, etc)
ps = postscript (when you want to add something after you've finished and signed it)
pto (informal) = please turn over (to make sure that the other person knows the letter continues
on the other side of the page)
RSVP = please reply
55. Find the mistake in each sentence unit 6 Vocabulary ex 2.
1) A sudden flash of wind blew my news paper away. 2) A huge hail drop smashed the
windscreen of our car. 3) They got in a storm of rain on the way back home. 4) The only thing I
could hear was the pouring of raindrops from the trees. 5) It was a very easy winter this year. We
didn’t have any snow. 6) It was really raining powerfully so we stayed indoors. 7) We were
looking at a movie at the outdoor cinema when it began to hail. 8) My mum gets terribly nervous
when I come home late. Last year we passed our holiday in Lesbos. 9) On long journeys, I
usually spend the time reading a good book.
56. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct word or phrase from the box.. Unit 6
Vocabulary ex 3
data strong clear up amateur
passing static forecast climate meteorologists barometer
1) My brother has been an ………astronomer for years, but he’d like to become a professional.
2) Thankfully the weather has started……. . We should be able to go out into the garden again.
3) Britain generally has a very mild……. Not too hot and not to cold.
4) Scientists collect………about the climate in order to predict global weather changes.
5) They said on the weather……that it’s going to snow later this week.
6) With global warming such a danger, the job of……….has become a very important one.
7) I can’t hear anything on the radio. There is too much…….
8) The……….is showing that it should be a fine day, but it’s pouring with rain!
9) Last night’s …..winds blew down several trees.
10) Don’t worry. I think it’s just a ….shower. The sun will be out again in some minutes.
57. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Unit 6 Grammar ex 2
1) Be careful with that umbrella. (You poke /You are going to poke) somebody’s eye out.
2) Look at the barometer. (It’s going to be / It’s) a beautiful day.
3) I’ve decided (I’m buying/ I’m going to buy ) a smaller car. I can’t find anywhere to park
this one.
4) Since I love being with children, (I’m going to / I will) be a nursery school teacher.
5) My parents love walking in the country, so (They’re going to buy / They will buy) a house
in a mountain village.
6) Listen, as soon as I get my wages, ( I’m paying /I’ll pay / I’ll pay) you back.
7) Are you going down town? ( I’ll give / I’m going to give) you a lift if you like.
8) ( I’ll travel / I’m travelling) to New York tomorrow on business.
9) What do you think? (Will / Shall) we go to France this year for our holidays?
10) The taxi (is arriving / arrives) at 3 in the morning to pick us up. I’ve just arranged it.
58. Choose the correct question tag for each question. Unit 6 Grammar ex. 3
Choose the correct question tag for each question.
have they? have you? won’t we? are you? haven’t we? do we? mustn’t it? haven’t they?
shall we? is it?
You haven’t got an umbrella with you,
You are not going out in that rain,
We’ll see you again soon,
We’ve been worried about you,
Nobody’s been in touch,
They’ve been on holidays for three weeks now,
We never seem to get good weather at the weekend,
Let’s go out into the garden,
It must be the hottest day of the year,
Oh no! It isn’t snowing again,
59. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct word or phrase from the box.
Unit 6. Use of English ex. 1
Going to pass are going to see
are going to watch
we’re going to spend
a shower
really nervous a real heatwave quite upset
a layer of frost
have a good
We’ve had ……..these last few days. I’ve never known it so hot.
My Dad and I ……. the Manchester United match tonight.
When I looked out early this morning, …… covered everything in the garden.
Jane and I …… a film tonight. Would you like to come?
Don/t wory. It’s only …….. It will soon pass.
Helen is still …….. about her cat dying last week.
We always …….. time when we visit my aunt’s house.
I think I’m just …….. the time reading and watching TV.
I always get …….. if I have to speak in front of a crowd.
The year ………the summer at home.
60. Correct each sentence by putting each word in the correct order. Unit 6. Use of English ex.2
You house, you locked haven’t the have?
If you like, for do washing I’ll up the you?
We next year will won’t you till we see now?
Next year the I’m world to travel going around.
Let’s a shall have tomorrow, picnic we?
Tomorrow have weather better will.
We do Alison we see much never days, of these?
Uncle John up picking airport us from is the.
You’re the are going to again, shops you not?
61. Complete the text by choosing the correct word for each gap. Unit 6. Use of English ex. 3
(However/although) Jean seems like any other healthy young man of this fine summer morning,
in a few months time he (will be/ is being) quite a different person. Jean suffers from SAD
(Seasonal Affective Disorder, and (so / since) his whole personality changes with the weather.
He lives in Finland, where daylight during the long winter is in short supply. SAD sufferers
become depressed during the winter (because / due to) lack of daylight. (So /since) SAD is
caused by lack of daylight. It’s not surprising that there are many others like Jean in Finland. “I
feel so down all winter”, says Jean, “and it’s difficult for my family, too”. (In spite/Despite)
this, Jean (is not planning / will not plan) to leave Finland for good. This winter he’s going to
try light therapy at home. (Although / however), he says that (he also be spending / he also
spends) Christmas this year in the Bahams. “It will be expensive”, admits Jean, but (despite /in
spite) of the cost, it will be worth it, both for him and his family.
62. Match the two halves of each sentence. Unit 7. Voc. Ex. 2
Many people are fond of spicy things
Some things like dark chocolate
Crisps and nuts
Some people like sour things such as
Ice cream and chocolate
Fried foods such as
Spaghetti needs to be
Pies and bread need to be
like Indian curries.
are very salty.
baked in the oven.
are very sweet.
lemons and grapefruit.
chips are very unhealthy.
boiled before it is served.
are very bitter
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63. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct phrasal verb from the box. Unit 7.Voc. Ex.3
back out
run out of
drop out
fall out
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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pass out
cut out
fell out
passed out put out
They were going to play at the charity concert, but now they’ve decided to ( ).
The doctor’s told you to ( ) sugar from your diet. What are you doing eating ice cream!
My uncle decided to ( ) of college and join the navy.
I always ( ) with my brother whenever we play chess.
It was ( ) so hot and stuffy in that kitchen, I thought I would ( ).
You must never try to ( ) a fire in a frying pan by pouring water on it.
I was going to make pancakes, but we’ve ( ) eggs.
My mum and dad ( ) last night about who should do the cooking.
She hit herself on the head and ( ).
64. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Unit 7. Grammar. Ex. 3
1. “I’m ten years old’. He said he ( ) ten years old.
2. “I’m cooking some pancakes”. She said she ( ) some pancakes.
3. “We went to the market this morning”. She said they ( ) to the market that morning.
4. “We were picking strawberries all afternoon”. She said they ( ) strawberries all afternoon.
5. “I’ve bought a new cookery book”. He said ( ) a new cookery book.
6. “I’ve been preparing for the party”. She said she ( ) for the party.
7. “I can make delicious chips”. He said he ( ) delicious chips.
8. “You must use less salt in your cooking”. She said I ( ) less salt in my cooking.
9. “Have you ever tried squid?” He asked me ( ) ever tried squid.
10. “Is this enough sugar?” She asked me if ( ) was enough sugar.
65. Find the mistake in each sentence. Unit 7 Use of English Ex 1.
1. I love jumper potatoes with lots of butter.
2. You really shouldn’t eat boiled meat. You ought to cook it first.
3. Oh no! We forgot to switch the oven on.
4. Fish cooked by the grill is much healthier than fried fish.
5. Lemons are spicy.
6. Can I have a bag from crisps, please?
7. My dad’s a wonderful cooker. He even bakes his own bread.
8. The doctor has warned me not to eat dairy dishes like cheese and yoghurt.
9. This cake is delicious. Where did you get the prescription from?
10. “Why don’t you try getting some exercise”, she warned.
66. Reorder the words to form polite questions. Unit 7.Use of English.Ex. 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
made how you me this cake tell is could?
pass salt I you me could if the wonder.
near can know I do a supermarket find you here where?
today you the tell could me fish is on what menu?
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5.
6.
7.
8.
tomorrow come I if would wonder like to to dinner you.
nearby know if and chip there’s you a fish shop do?
for you vegetarians me if you tell have could anything?
could the wonder you give I me recipe if.
67. Find the word in each sentence which should not be there. Unit 7.Use of English.Ex.3
1. For the recipe, you start with a little oil in a frying saucepan.
2. I knew my sister had broken the window, even though she to denied it.
3. Could you to tell me if there’s a bakery near here?
4. My brother has just dropped back out of university. My parents are furious!
5. You promised to take the job and you can’t back it out now.
6. I think my favourite food must fish and fried chips.
7. Did you put serving food spoons on the table?
8. I never have liked jacket sliced potatoes.
9. Do you could know the way to the supermarket?
10. I suggested to adding more sugar, but you didn’t.
68. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Unit 8. Voc. Ex. 2
abroad route jetlag adventure holiday package holiday destination
arrived stopover
direction
pace
1. We decided not to go ( ) on holiday this year. There’s so much to see in our country.
2. My brother has gone on an ( ) in the Himalayan mountains.
3. I think I’ve ( ) at a point in my life where I need to be more independent.
4. Our final ( ) is Johannesburg.
5. Helen feels like she wants a complete change of ( ) in her life.
6. When I arrived in Hong Kong it took me three days to get over the ( ).
7. I like the slow ( ) of life in the country.
8. Last year we had a ( ) in Spain which was very good value for money.
9. Our ( ) takes us over France, Switzerland and northen Italy.
10. We’re on our way to Athens, but tonight we’re making a ( ) in Thessaloniki.
69. Find 8 mistakes in this news paper travel report.. Unit 8. Voc. ex. 3
The picturesque village of Psari sits on, or rather clings to, a cliff edge at a high of 150m above
the sea. It seems a strange choose of location for any village, and you would be forgiven for
wondering why it was ever built in such place. But the explainment is simple: in the more
troubled past it kept the inhabitants safe from pirate attacks. Nowadays the only outsiders who
come to Psari are tourists. They climb up the steep village path to sample a lazy paceness of life
that has hardly changed in 200 years, or to wander the market with its wide variness of
traditional products.
For others, religious believes bring them here. Specifically to the tiny chapel of Saint George,
where the icon of St George himself is believed to work miracles. If you’re skeptical, ask any
villager and they’ll be happy to tell you amazing stories in great deepness over ouzo or two.
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Whether you believe in miracles or not, you’ll surely be taken by this place that ‘progression’
has somehow left behind.
70. Complete the text by choosing the correct word for each gap. Unit 8. Grammar ex. 1
1. They’ve arranged for us (to go / going) to the archeological museum.
2. He’s not really interested in (going / to go) to galleries.
3. We’re really looking forward to (get / getting) away for a couple of weeks.
4. Package holidays tend (being / to be) better value for money.
5. I must practice (speaking / to speak) Greek when I’m in Crete.
6. Helen really wanted (visiting / to visit) her parents in Canada this year, but we couldn’t afford
it.
7. Have you ever thought of (to go / going) on an adventure holiday?
8. Our trip will involve (to travel / travelling) by mule over the Pindos mountains.
9. I can’t help (thinking / to think) that this place would be much nicer without tourists.
10. Being on holiday is fine, but I really miss (sleeping / to sleep) in my own bed.
71. How to Write an Application Letter
Writing a letter is a common practice if you wish to make a request or ask for a favor. Whether
we avail a service or assistance, apply for a job, leave, loan, and admission, we convey the
message via a letter. This letter is called an application letter. It is a written request that is drafted
to inform the addressee what you expect them to do.
The content of the application letter depends on the type of request made. The tone used in the
letter is polite. The main purpose of the letter is focused in the very first paragraph, so that the
reader can understand what the letter is about in the first glance.
The main body of the letter will give all the essential facts and information to the concerned
authority. If it a job application letter, you have to explain how you will help the organization to
develop if they hire you. An application for a leave will mention the reason you need it.
Similarly, a loan application must display for what purpose you are asking the loan and how you
have planned to repay it.
Here are some tips that will help you in drafting a letter of application:
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The letter has to start with the sender's name and address. This has to be followed with a
receiver's name and address. Date has to be inserted in between the two addresses in a standard
format (month/date/year). All these things have to be aligned to the left side.
The letter of application has to have a salutation in the form of a word "Dear" followed by the
name of addressee. Then you can begin with the main body of the letter.
In the first paragraph, write the purpose of sending the letter along with some references. The
letter content depends upon the nature of the content. For example, if you are applying for a job,
mention how you learned about the job opportunity and which position you are applying for. If
you are seeking an admission, then mention the name of the course you wish to pursue and the
reason for choosing the same university. If you are applying for a leave, write the period of leave
you wish to take and the reason for the same in a few words.
The second paragraph talks about additional details you wish to convey to the reader. For
example, in case of a job application letter, give a brief introduction of your career profile. For
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admissions application letter, talk about the qualifications previously acquired and your future
plans. In case of a leave application letter, give a detailed perspective of the reason for your leave
and the importance of the situation. You must also state when you will resume the office.
Be certain that the letter possess strong convincing abilities. Since this is an application letter, it
is obvious that you are making a request for something. There is an absolute possibility that
several others may have sent similar applications. Hence, equip your letter with many positive
points and reasoning to convince the reader as to why you deserve the favor.
The letter should focus on how unique you are and why you should be selected for the interview
or admission.
End the letter on a positive note. Close the letter with a phrase like thanking you, yours truly,
sincerely yours, etc. The complimentary closure should be followed by your name and signature.
If this is an official letter, write your designation. Alternatively, if it is an academic letter, write
your class and division.
Example:
87 Orchard Rise,
Bishops Castle,
Oxfordshire.
Mr Michael Cartwright
World Aid, Palmers House, Ludford.
September 15, 2010
Dear Mr Cartwright,
I am writing to apply for the job of volunteer worker which I saw advertised in The Guardian last
week. I would be interested in teaching maths to primary children in your camp in Chittagong in
Bangladesh. I enclose a copy of my CV.
I am 18 years old and I have just finished secondary school in Newcastle. I would like to work
for you because I am very interested in teaching. I would also like to learn about a different
culture as I feel that intercultural understanding is extremely important.
I am a hard-working and committed person. I have participated for the last three years in a
voluntary programme, Community Links, visiting elderly people in my local area. I also feel that
I can get on well with people from other cultural backgrounds, since I have also taught
immigrant children English at our church school.
I think I would be a good primary teacher of maths due to my teaching experience. Also, I have
recently passed my Maths 'A' level (grade B), so I have a good understanding of the subject. In
addition, I hold a certificate in first aid, which might be useful.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Maureen Taylor
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72. Match the two halves of each sentence. Unit 8. Grammar ex. 2
1.Kaliopi doesn’t like visiting museums. She
prefers
2.I’d rather
3.I’d prefer
4.With your fair skin I think you’d
5.It might rain this afternoon so we’d
6.Mum’s got a bit of headache and she’d
7.If you want to get a good deal, you’d
8.We can’t afford
9.You ought to consider
10.This year on holiday I learned
to do scuba diving.
going to the beach.
to camp near the river.
not go camping again.
renting a car for a week.
not to go to the beach.
better take plenty of sun cream.
Tt rent a car for a week.
better go to the beach this morning.
better book your holiday early.
73. Complete each sentence with the most appropriate form of the word in capitals. Unit 8.
Grammar ex. 3
1. We had an
that I would choose where to eat tonight.
AGREE
2. The hotel manager
two days ago and nobody has seen him since. APPEAR
3. My suitcase got
at the airport.
DAMAGE
4. With great
we made it up the mountain path.
DIFFICULT
5. Are you
in Byzantine architecture?
INTEREST
6. The holiday reps have
for looking after the tour group.
RESPONSIBLE
7. We’ve organized
to some of the local tourist attractions.
VISIT
8. Last night we had a long
about where to go on holiday this year. DISCUSS
9. I’ve made an
for a summer job as tour guide.
APPLY
10. This place isn’t anything like the
in the brochure.
DESCRIBE
74. Find the mistake in each sentence. Unit 8. Use of English ex.1
1. I’m responsible to organise your entertainment.
2. Let’s talk what we’re going to do tomorrow.
3. We received hundreds of applies for the job.
4. I’d much rather going to restaurants that the local people use.
5. I had difficult understanding the local accent.
6. You’d better taking a hat with you because the sun’s very strong.
7. I’d prefer hire a local guide for ourselves than to join a group.
8. The baggage handlers caused a lot of damages to our suitcases.
9. We’d better hurrying up because the boat’s leaving soon.
10. This place is exactly like the describe in my travel guide.
75. Correct each sentence by putting each word in the correct order. Unit 8. Use of English ex.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
I’d in sea the than in hotel the rather swim swimming pool.
We’d restaurant book better a table before at the everyone else does.
This I’d to go away further somewhere prefer like Thailand or Singapore.
I think not go holiday better we’d on this year.
Would rather hotel stay in you a or go self catering?
We’d something better buy everyone for back home.
I’d postcards rather take lots buy than of terrible photographs.
I everything for me prefer organized having when I’m on holiday.
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9. If you don’t mind, by this pool to prefer I relax morning.
10. We’d because better start for the airport packing the coach arrives in an hour.
76. Complete the travel diary by choosing the most suitable word or phrase for each gap. Unit 8.
Use of English ex.3
go
brochure
I’d better
stopover
wandering
self-catering
to let
cooking
to go
we’d prefer
Tuseday, August 2nd
As I haven’t written anything for the last few days, I thought ( ) make a few notes today. We
arrived early this morning on Eyina after a ( ) last night in Athens. The island is beautiful, just
like the photos in the ( ), but we had trouble finding somewhere to stay. We decided ( ) to take
hotel rooms than go ( ), since neither of us are really capable of ( ) at the moment (too tired).
Jason wants ( ) sightseeing this afternoon, but if it involves ( ) around more churches, I’m not
interested. I’d much rather ( ) to the beach. Don’t think I can get out of it, though. Yesterday I
promised ( ) him choose what to do today, so I’d better keep him company. Oh, well…
tomorrow I decide!
77. Match the two halves of each sentence. Unit 9. Voc. ex. 1
I think the computer mouse is
DNA is
I always copy my work onto
Scientists still carry out thousands of
Despite so much
Jimmy’s computer is too old to run
My dad has a strange theory
Anyone can us ea computer, but not many
an amazing discovery.
can programme one.
a brilliant invention.
experiments on animals.
a floppy disk.
the latest games programs.
research, there’s still no cure.
about why the dinosaurs died out.
78. Choose the best phrase to complete each sentence. Unit 9. Voc. ex. 2
1. Don’t (go off / turn off) the washing machine, yet. It hasn’t finished.
2. I used to love bananas, but lately I’ve really (put off / gone off) them.
3. If you’re hot, why don’t you (put off / take off) that jumper.
4. Don’t keep (turning off / putting off) that work. Get it done today.
5. Helen and Freddy have (made off / called off) their engagement.
6. Thieves (made off / turned off) with nearly £10,000.
7. Can you (turn off / call off) that music, please? It’s driving me mad.
8. You should (put off / take off) your hat when you enter the church.
9. Mandy used to love rock music but she’s (gone off / taken off) it now.
10. I think we should (put off / call off) the party until next week.
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79. Complete the text by choosing the best word or phrase for each gap. Unit 9. Voc. ex. 3
Nowadays ( ) seem to have entered almost every home and every aspect of our lives. It’s easy to
forget just what an amazing ( ) they are. And if you ( ) the lid and look inside, it seems
impossible that such a tiny piece of plastic and metal could allow us to ( ) surf) the net or do our
shopping ( ).
Not so long ago the average computer was the size of a small room. These ‘mainframe’
computers could only ( ) one or two programs and were used only for serious ( ). Then the
microchip came along and changed everything.
The first personal computers appeared in people’s homes in the 1980s. They were very simple
compared to today’s. The ( ) were only black and white, and there was no ( ). Despite this, they
were very expensive and were bought mostly by enthusiasts who enjoyed ( ). In those days, if
you used computers you were called a ‘geek’ or a ‘nerd’. Who would have thought that today
almost everyone’s a nerd!
80. Find the mistake in each sentence. Unit 9. UOE. ex. 1
1. When you boil water it evaporates.
2. If you will go by train you’ll get there much earlier.
3. If you are lost in the desert you wouldn’t survive for long.
4. Unless you travelled by boat, you can’t imagine how nice it is.
5. Get her e-mail address unless you need to contact her.
6. You’d better take your credit card as long as you run out of money.
7. Your mobile phone will work unless the battery is charged.
8. If there weren’t so many tourists, this place is lovely.
9. You can rent a car unless you have a driving licence.
10. If we hadn’t have the Internet, my mum wouldn’t be able to work from home.
81. Find nine words in the text which shouldn’t be there. Unit 9. UOE. ex. 3
If the mobile phone didn’t exist, what a better world it would will be.
For a start, you wouldn’t had have to listen to people shouting down their phones when they’re
right next to you in a bar or restaurant. And concerts wouldn’t have be disturbed by stupid
people who’ve forgotten to run it off their mobiles.
Oh, yes, and what about those people who make arrangements to meet up you and then phone
you at the last minute to call off the date. If unless we didn’t have mobile phones, they wouldn’t
dare do it.
When a friend of mine told me recently that a pickpocket made it off with her mobile, I couldn’t
help smiling. And in case as you were wondering, I threw my own mobile away months ago. But
you can call me as long as if I’m at home.