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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
1. Your suggestion is acceptable to me.
a. I agree with your suggestion.
b. I don’t agree with your suggestion.
2. Your sister has grown up since I last saw her.
a. She is much older.
b. She is still young.
3. Bob accomplished everything on the list.
a. He still has some tasks to finish.
b. He finished all the tasks.
4. The students misunderstood the instructions.
a. They didn’t know what to do.
b. They knew what to do.
5. Mary is involved in the drama club at school.
a. She hasn’t got time to go to plays.
b. She acts in plays.
6. The bank clerk was offended.
a. The customer smiled at her.
b. The customer shouted at her.

2 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

wandered • was born • stranger • lifestyle • pastimes • sunrise • multi-cultural • site • tolerant
1. We woke up very early because we wanted to see the …………………………… .
2. I know everyone here except that man. He is a …………………………… to me.
3. The organisers of the concert are looking for an outdoor …………………………… .
4. Michael’s favourite …………………………… are playing chess and running in the park.
5. My baby brother …………………………… on Christmas Day.
6. We couldn’t find the museum, so in the end we just …………………………… around the streets.
7. I don’t know Spanish well, so please be …………………………… of my mistakes.
8. Large cities usually have …………………………… neighbourhoods.
9. They may not be rich, but they have a very expensive …………………………… .

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3 Choose TWO possible answers to complete each sentence.

1. The driver kept his eyes on …
a. the music b. the road c. the traffic light
2. The class celebrated …
a. my birthday b. the end of the school year c. the test
3. My friends and I hang out at … at weekends.
a. school b. the shops c. the dance club
4. Paul’s ambition is to be …
a. a successful soccer player b. a famous actor c. a poor person
5. Anne is considering a career as a …
a. chef b. student c. doctor

4 Match A to B to form sentences.

A B
1. Michelle spends most of her free time …… a. because all our friends were there.
2. It takes time to …… b. answering the questions in the test.
3. From time to time, my family …… c. we will miss the train.
4. We had a good time at the party …… d. with her boyfriend.
5. If you don’t come on time, …… e. goes out to eat at a good restaurant.
6. The teacher told the students to take their time …… f. bake a cake.

5 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.

adapt • open-minded • kind • offensive • guest

1. My neighbour is a caring person who is always willing to help. ……………………
2. Our visitor was late for dinner. ……………………
3. Linda made some insulting remarks about my clothes. ……………………
4. The new secretary got used to working in our big office. ……………………
5. I like talking to George because he is willing to consider new ideas. ……………………

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Grammar
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. Mark always … his answers before handing in his test.
a. checked b. checks c. is checking
2. By the time the waiter came to the table, Jean … to order steak.
a. decided b. has decided c. had decided
3. I … a much larger salary this time next year.
a. will have made b. will make c. will be making
4. … many people …. about the job offer yet?
a. Have … called b. Did … call c. Were … calling
5. She … a story to her son at the moment.
a. reads b. is reading c. has read

2 Match A to B to form sentences.

A
1. If the flat weren’t so small,
2. Someone will steal your purse
3. Karen won’t be able to buy a new car
4. If you had read the instructions,
5. How will they find the house
6. I wouldn’t bother Dad
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…… a. if I were you.
…… b. Beth and Sam would rent it.
…… c. you would have known how to use the new washing machine.
…… d. unless the salesman gives her a discount.
…… e. if you leave your bag open.
…… f. if they don’t know the address?

3 Complete the sentences with the modals and modal perfects below.

have to • could have • may • should have • can’t • should

1. You …………………………… go in to see the doctor now.
2. I’m sorry, but I …………………………… leave now. Bye!
3. Mum’s nervous. She thinks that we …………………………… leave early tomorrow morning.
4. It’s already six o’clock. Ian …………………………… arrived by now.
5. Tim hurt his leg and he …………………………… take part in the race today.
6. Why didn’t you tell us you had a problem? We …………………………… helped you.

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4 Complete the sentences without changing their original meaning.

1. Someone gave me an invitation to the party.
I ...................................................................................................................................................... .
2. Jack will bring the latest report to the meeting.
The latest report ............................................................................................................................. .
3. They haven’t prepared dinner.
Dinner ............................................................................................................................................ .
4. A technician can fix the fridge.
The fridge ...................................................................................................................................... .
5. The hairdresser is cutting Linda’s hair.
Linda’s hair .................................................................................................................................... .

5 Write the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.

1. “I have eaten all the chocolate cake,” Bob admitted.
Bob admitted ....................................................................................................................................
2. “When are you going to finish?” Carol wanted to know.
Carol wanted to know ......................................................................................................................
3. “Cover the baby with the blanket,” Mum told me.
Mum told me ....................................................................................................................................
4. “The heater doesn’t work,” the girls complained.
The girls complained ...................................................................................................................... .
5. “Let’s surprise Julia with flowers,” suggested Nick.
Nick suggested ............................................................................................................................... .

6 Complete the sentences with a suitable relative pronoun. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Paula asked for help from the salesgirl …………………………… was organising the shelves.
2. They’ll never forget the summer …………………………… they learned to surf.
3. The books …………………………… are on sale are in the front of the shop.
4. You should talk to the student …………………………… brother took this course last year.
5. Why did you put the papers in a place …………………………… they would get wet?