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1.2 review of verb tenses
1.1 question forms 1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the sentences.
1 Complete the questions with the words in the 1 What did you do/were you doing at 8.30 last
box. night?
about are did does for happened has 2 Kerry knows/is knowing James very well.
have is were 3 Fay didn’t go/doesn’t go to work yesterday.
1 Who you see at the party last night? 4 We have/’re having lunch at the moment. Can
2 she like tea? I call you back?
3 What are you looking ? 5 I think/’m thinking of changing my course at
university.
4 When you going on holiday?
6 Do you have/Are you having a good time?
5 you ever been to Italy?
7 I didn’t see/wasn’t seeing Jill at work today.
6 Where my pen?
Is she OK?
7 Where she gone?
8 I left/was leaving my job six years ago.
8 What you doing at 10.30 last night?
9 Why did he be/was he being so nice yesterday?
9 Who are you talking ?
10 I didn’t see/wasn’t seeing why it was so important.
10 This place is a mess! What ?
11 When I was 10, I broke/was breaking my leg in
2 Find and correct the mistakes. There is one an accident.
mistake in each question. 12 I live/’m living with my brother while I look for
1 Where are you work? a new flat.
13 What’s wrong with Charlotte? She doesn’t
2 Who did write Crime and Punishment? seem/ isn’t seeming very happy.
14 Pat met/was meeting Jill at university.
3 Where are she staying? 15 Excuse me, do you know/are you knowing
what time it is?
4 Why do you late?
2 Put the words in the correct order to
make sentences.
5 Where you met Chris?
1 isn’t / the / studying / moment / Anya / at / .

6 She speaks German?

2 to / this / Sally / belongs / book / .

7 How many jobs have you applied?

3 know / speak / I / Russian / didn’t / you /
could / .
8 When they are arriving?

9 What did you saw at the cinema?

4 do / jacket / like / new / my / you /
10 Did you ever eaten octopus?
? 5 you / talking / we / about /

3 Match answers a)–j) with questions 1–10 in weren’t / . 6 this / not / about /
Exercise 2.
a) Dostoevsky. happy / I’m / .
b) About six o’clock.
c) Only a little. 7 speaking / sister / not / I’m / to / my /
d) In an oÆce. moment / the / at / .
e) We met at a party.
f) A really boring film. 8 university / Andressa / studying / met
/ at / while / were / we / I / .
g) With her cousin in London.
h) Yes. I had it once in Spain but I didn’t like it.
9 very / like / don’t / much / their / they /
i) Because of the traÆc.
house / new / .
j) Four, and I haven’t heard anything yet.
10 came / what / talking / in / when / you / I /
were / about / ?
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sentences.
1 Sorry! I looking where I was going. 1 Circle the correct options to complete the
interview with Clayton Price, a rock star.
2 Sheila waiting for the bus at the moment.
A: Good morning, it’s great to have you here with us
3 They come to the party last night.
today.
4 The music seem too loud to you?
B: Thank you. And sorry I was late. While I 1 out
5 You coming with us? of the car, a group of fans 2 me and asked
6 You look very happy. What’s wrong? for my autograph.
A: I imagine that’s a common problem for you,
right? So there are a 3 of things I’d like to ask
1.3 talking about yourself you about.
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete B: Go 4 .
the conversation.
A: Firstly, what 5 on at the moment?
A: OK, so to begin with, there are a 1couple/pair of
things I’d like to ask about. B: Well, 6
on a new album with Mia Hopefield.
B: Of course. A: Mia Hopefield, really? Can you tell us 7 that?
A: Firstly, what do you think you can offer us? B: Yes, of course. Well, we 8 a few years ago
when we 9 a charity concert in New
B: Well, for me the 2more/most important thing is York. She liked my music and I liked hers, so
to have experience, and I have lots. we
A: Hmm, I 3know/have a query about that. It says 10
it would be a great idea to work together.
on your CV you were only in your last job for A: Wow, I can’t wait to hear the album. So, 11
six months. Is that right? I’d 4have/want to say your career up to now?
that doesn’t seem very long to me.
B: Oh yes. I mean, while 12 with The Charmers
B: I understand. But one 5thing/reason I’d like to say in the 1990s we 13 a few problems. But in
is that in my 6thoughts/opinion, I think I achieved my opinion it was very important, because it
a lot in those six months. For a start … 14
me a lot about who I am. And now
2 Add one word to each extract. 15
some great memories!
1 Could I ask question? Why do you think your A: Fantastic. Well, thanks for coming in.
music is so popular? B: Thanks for inviting me.
2 Thanks for giving us an interview. There 1 a) got b) was getting c) get
are a couple of things I’d to ask about. 2 a) stopped b) were c) stop
3 I a query. How long did you work for UniChem? stopping
4 I see you studied German at university. Can 3 a) several b) two c) couple
ask you about that? 4 a) forward b) ahead c) please
5 Could I a question? Why do you think your 5 a) do you b) are you c) did you
work working work
films are so popular?
6 a) I’m working b) I work c) I was
3 Match responses a)–e) with extracts 1–5 working
in Exercise 2.
7 a) of b) around c) about
a) Go ahead. 8 a) were b) met c) meet
b) I’d have to say I think it’s because people feel meeting
connected to the words. 9 a) were both b) both were c) did both
c) In my opinion, it’s because people can relate to doing doing doing
the characters. 10 a) are thinking b) think c) thought
d) Of course. What would you like to know? 11 a) have you b) do you c) you
e) For three years. enjoyed enjoy enjoyed
12 a) I was playing b) I did play c) I’m playing
13 a) have b) had c) has
14 a) taught b) was c) teaches
teaching
15 a) I’m having b) I have c) I was
having
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE 2.2 narrative tenses
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
2.1 present perfect/past simple the story.

1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete I remember it very clearly. It was a cold night and it
the conversations. 1
rained/was raining heavily outside. I 2did/was doing
Conversation 1 the washing-up in the kitchen when my daughter
A: How was your holiday last month, Pam?
3
called/was calling through from the living room with
1
Did you go/Have you been anywhere nice? the result: Barack Obama 4became/had become the
first African-American president of the United
B: Yes, we 2went/’ve been to Paris for wo weeks. States. We 5were following/had followed his campaign
A: Oh, I 3went/’ve been to Paris. closely and we were really happy when we 6had
B: Really? When 4did you go/have you been? heard/heard the news. Whether you agreed with his
A: Last summer. We 5went/’ve been there by Eurostar. politics or not, it was a very important event for
world politics.
B: That sounds nice. I 6didn’t travel/’ve never travelled
by Eurostar. 2 Match 1–10 with a)–j) to make sentences.
Conversation 2 1 We were having lunch
A: Which film shall we watch tonight then, 2 I was late for school because
The Wanted 2? 3 While Suzanne was collecting the dirty dishes,
B: Nah, 7I saw/’ve seen that. 4 When she got to her car she realised
A: Really? When 8did you see/have you seen it? 5 I got out of bed and
6 Frank met Paula
B: Oh, I don’t know. Ages ago.
7 It was a beautiful day,
A: But it only 9came out/has come out yesterday!
8 I’d never tried sushi
B: Ah, that’s right. I meant I 10already
9 I sat down in the café
saw/ ’ve already seen the first one.
10 I felt terrible
2 Complete the sentences with the present perfect
or past simple form of the verbs in the brackets. a) she’d lost her keys.
1 Last night I (watch) a really b) when somebody called.
good film on TV. c) until I went to Japan.
2 Sara and Dan (know) each other d) and ordered a cappuccino.
for years. e) because my girlfriend had split up with me.
3 I (never try) jackfruit. f) when they were working together at the
4 We (see) Jake last night. He looked pizza parlour.
really healthy. g) she dropped a glass on the floor.
5 Can you give me five minutes? I h) I’d missed my bus.
(just get) home. i) the sun was shining and the waves were
6 (you call) the dentist yet? crashing on the beach.
7 (she hear) from Leo recently? j) jumped in the shower.
8 I (live) with my parents until I went
to university.
3 Find and correct the mistakes. There is one
mistake in each question.
1 I’ve never went to China.
2 We’ve watch a lot of films recently.
3 James never visited Scotland.
4 Shahla has yet eaten.
5 Have you never been in a helicopter?
6 Jan isn’t here – she’s been home.
7 We didn’t saw the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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of the verbs in brackets. Consolidation
1 We (meet) some interesting people
while we (travel) in Thailand. 1 Complete the conversation using the prompts
in brackets.
2 As soon as I (get) home
I (go) to bed. A: 1
(ever / tell) you the story about
3 She took her phone out and (see) my exam at university?
that she (miss) twenty-two calls. B: No, what 2 (happen)?
4 Somebody (steal) my bag A: Well, this happened when I 3 (be)
while I (have) lunch in a café. at the end of my first year. We had to take
5 When I (arrive) at the restaurant, exams in each subject to be able to continue to
the others (eat). the next year. I was in my maths exam, and
6 He (switch) the TV off before he I4 (not / really / study) for it.
(go) to bed. B: Really? Why not?
7 In the meeting, Paulette (realise) A: It was one of the subjects I had to take but didn’t
she (forget) her folder. really want to continue.
8 When I (open) the curtains, I saw it B: Ah, OK.
(snow) in the night.
A: So, while I 5 (look) through the
question paper I 6 (realise) that
2.3 telling a story I7 (not know) any of it. I had no
idea how to answer the questions.
1 Put the underlined words in the correct B: 8 (dear).
order to complete the conversations.
A: Exactly. But then, 9 (all / sudden),
1 A: beginning / in / the, they were all stuck I 10 (see) another piece of paper
on a desert island. under the exam paper. I think the professor
11
(leave) it there by mistake.
B: happened / next / what? Anyway, on it were all of the answers to the
exam!
2 A: of / and / a / all / then, / sudden, she stood B: Wow! What 12 (do)?
up and started singing! A: Well, I know it’s awful, but I used
it! B: I 13 (not / believe).
B: funny / that’s / really!
A: I know. I felt so bad, and I 14
3 A: the / end / in, we all just went home. (never / cheat) in an exam since then! Anyway,
the funny thing is, 15 (in / end) I went
B: must / joking / you / be. on to major in maths and do really well! And it
makes me think, perhaps my professor didn’t
leave the answers there accidentally …
4 A: when / happened / this I was working on
a cruise ship.

B: do / what / you / did?

5 A: knew / thing / the / I / next, we were

hanging upside down!

B: embarrassing / how!

6 A: long / before, we realised we were in

the wrong room.

B: believe / I / it / don’t!
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3.1 the future (plans)
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the conversations.
1 A: What are your plans for the weekend?
B: I’m not sure. I might go/’m going to a party.
2 A: Are you on holiday next week?
B: Yes! We ’ll stay/’re staying on one of the
Greek islands.
3 A: Are you ready to order sir?
B: Yes, I might have/’ll have the chicken, please.
4 A: Have you got any new year’s resolutions?
B: Yes, I ’ll learn/’m going to learn a new language!
5 A: Can I order a taxi for tomorrow
morning, please?
B: Of course. What time might you
leave/ are you leaving?
6 A: Do you want to play cards?
B: No, sorry, I’m really tired. I think I ’ll just
go/ ’m just going to bed.
7 A: Do you want to do something on Sunday?
B: Sure. I ’ll meet/’m meeting my mum for lunch,
but we could do something aker that.
8 A: What time should we get there?
B: Well, the other guests are going to come/
are coming about eight.
2 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets.
1 Maybe I’ll go to the cinema tonight. (might)
I .
2 Adam doesn’t plan to have lunch today. (going)
Adam
.
3 I’ve just decided not to take a taxi. It’s
too expensive. (won’t)
I .
4 We’ve arranged to play tennis on Saturday. (are)
We
.
5 I’m not sure about going to the party
tonight. (not)
I .
6 Sally hasn’t arranged to come to the concert with
us. (isn’t)
Sally
7 I’ve just decided to have a sandwich. (think)
I .
8 They don’t plan to do anything this weekend.
(aren’t)
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3.2 the future (predictions)
1 Put the words in the correct order to
make sentences.
1 she’ll / Rita / the / hopes / job / get / .
2 tonight / you / early / home / be / are / to /
likely / ?
3 this / not / might / holiday / on / go / to /
be / able / year / we / .
4 league / Arsenal / win / year / this /
probably / won’t / the / .
5 arrive / likely / they’re / be / when / to /
tired / very / they / .
6 train tickets / year / probably / more / get /
this / expensive / going / to / more / are / .
7 unlikely / 5.00 / there / we’re / get / before / to
/.
8 future / will / people / more / the / in /
work / home / from / .
2 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the sentences.
1 The banking crisis probably/could cause a rise
in unemployment.
2 It will probably/probably will rain this akernoon.
3 She’s unlikely to pass/unlikely will pass her exam
next week.
4 I don’t think/won’t think Tania will be
there tonight.
5 I sent it today, so it’s likely be/to be there at
the end of the week.
6 Look at the time! We ’re going to/’ll be late!
7 They might/could not like what we offer, so
we should have a plan B.
8 We only have an hour, so it ’s not going to
be/ might not be easy to finish it on time.
9 Are/Might you likely to want dinner when you
get home tonight?
10 Most technology is going probably/is probably going
to get cheaper in the next few years.
11 She probably/may lose her job in the new year.
.
12 I’m sure you ’ll/might be happier in your
new place.
.
3.3 dealing with misunderstandings Consolidation
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the sentences. 1 Circle the correct options to complete
1 I don’t get what/that you’re saying. the conversation.
2 Could you say/repeat the last thing you said? A: Have you got any plans for next year, Kate?
1
3 What exactly/really do you mean? anything big?
4 You’ve lost/got me. B: Well, nothing really big, but I have got plans.
5 In other sentences/words, you’ve lost it. First,
2
6 I didn’t/’m not catch any of that. cycling to work.
7 Do you want/mean to tell me it’s been cancelled? A: Really? That 3 a good idea. Did you know
4
8 So you’re telling/saying you might not be able to a new bridge near your oÆce? It’s
5
make it. to get more dangerous.
2 Use the prompts to complete the conversations. B: I don’t 6
what you’re saying.
1 A: There are no more flights today, sir. A: Well, with all the building work, there are
7
B: mean / tell me / that we’re stuck here? more big lorries on the main road. So
in other 8 , it will be more dangerous
for cycling.
2 A: We need to invest more to stay in the market.
B: not get / what / say. B: Hmm. OK, well 9 a different route then. I’m
sure 10 fine. What about you? Have you got
any plans?
3 A: I’ve been really busy, and I’ve had
lots of problems at home, and … A: I’m not sure yet, I 11 looking for a new job.
B: other / words, / you didn’t do your B: Oh, really? 12
you say you were really happy
homework. there?
A: Yes, but my boss 13 next month, she has
4 A: Your contact is Ardal O’Brady. Call him if a new job. I get on really well with her, so
you have any problems. it’s a shame.
B: repeat / name / said / ? B: Oh, so you’re 14 you might not get on with
the new boss.
5 A: You have to use a five-digit code to access the A: Yes, exactly. But I think 15 and see what he
account. or she is like first.
B: what / exactly / mean / ? / I don’t have a 1 a) Will you do b) Are you c) You are
code. going to do going to do
2 a) I’m going b) I’ll start c) I start
6 A: At the end of the road, turn lek, then keep to start
going until the roundabout, where you need to 3 a) ’ll maybe b) might be c) might not
take the third exit. not be be not
B: Wait. / lost / me / Where do I turn? 4 a) they’ll b) they might c) they’re
build build building
7 A: We’ll meet you at six in arrivals, by the 5 a) likely b) probably c) unlikely
cash machines. 6 a) feel b) get c) imagine
B: Sorry. / not / catch / any / that / It’s a bad line. 7 a) probably b) probably c) going
will going to be probably
8 A: Taxis are really expensive here. to be
B: so what / mean / it’s better to get a bus, 8 a) meaning b) tell c) words
right? 9 a) I’ll take b) I’m taking c) take maybe
10 a) it’ll b) it’ll be c) it might be
11 a) maybe b) ’m starting c) might
start start
12 a) Didn’t b) Wouldn’t c) Do
13 a) will leave b) is leaving c) is unlikely
to leave
14 a) saying b) telling c) think
15 a) I’m waiting b) I wait c) I’ll wait
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1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
4.1 must, have to, should (obligation) the text. If both are possible, choose would.

1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete When I was a child, I 1would/used to sometimes go
the conversation. to work with my dad. He 2would/used to be a
A: What’s your new boss like, Gail? travelling salesman, and we 3would/used to drive
hundreds of miles each day in the car for meetings
B: Well, I know I 1should/shouldn’t say this, but
in different parts of the country. You might think it
she’s a bit strange.
was boring for me as a young child, but I
A: Why’s that? 2Do you have to/Must you work 4
would/used to love it.
very hard? I 5would/used to go into the meetings with my dad,
B: Oh no, it’s just that she has some strange rules. and sit there quietly drawing a picture or reading
A: Like what? a comic. And the people in the meetings were
always nice to me. They 6would/used to play with
B: Well, for example, we 3don’t have to/mustn’t
me or tell me jokes. I also spent a lot of time with
wear anything blue. It’s unlucky for her.
my dad, and I have good memories of that. On
A: Really? She 4has to/shouldn’t tell you what to the day
wear. I 7used to start/started school and couldn’t go
B: I know! But it’s not all bad. We 5have to/don’t with him any more, I 8used to be/was really
have to work on Saturday any more. She thinks sad.
the weekend 6must/should be a time for rest.
A: True! Oh, that reminds me. I 7must/mustn’t book
my holiday this weekend.
B: Yes, you 8don’t have to/have to do it soon or
you won’t get the discount for booking early.
2 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets.
1 It’s not necessary to be rich to be happy. (don’t)
You
.
2 It’s very important to me to do more exercise.
(must)
I .
3 It’s not a good idea to gossip at work. (shouldn’t)
You
2 Complete the sentences with the words in the
.
box.
4 You can’t park in front of the exit. (mustn’t)
You . be didn’t don’t never to use used watch
5 It’s important to get there early if we want to went would
get good seats. (have) 1 I to love cream when I was little. Now
We . I can’t stand it!
6 I think it’s a good idea for Kerry to 2 We to Morocco last summer for a holiday.
apologise. (should) 3 Did they to live in the same street?
Kerry . 4 My grandmother always give us
7 It was necessary for us to wear a uniform sweets when we saw her.
at school. (had) 5 Kieran used to do much sport when he
We . was younger.
8 Do you think it’s a good idea for me to get him 6 I used to love going camping, but I any
a present? (should) more.
Do . 7 Did you use play any instruments when
you were younger?
8 When I was little I would TV every
Saturday morning.
9 Cara use to do her homework, but these
days she always does.
10 Is that Amanda? Didn’t she use to really
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1 Match 1–12 with a)–l) to make sentences.
1 I really feel 1 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
2 I think we should think about brackets.
3 I don’t see what 1 Every Friday, our teacher read us a story. (would)
4 I’m not sure that I
5 That’s a 2 It’s not necessary for you to wear a
6 Why don’t we uniform. (have)
7 The way I
3 I don’t think exactly the same way as
8 That’s
you, actually. (sure)
9 What
10 That’s OK
4 I suggest making her a cake. (why)
11 I suggest we focus
12 I’m not sure that 5 Did you go on holiday every year when you
a) agree, actually. were a child? (use)
b) fine by me.
6 It isn’t a good idea for us to go there in
c) advertising on the internet.
the winter. (shouldn’t)
d) TV commercials are a good idea.
e) good point.
7 I didn’t like broccoli when I was young. (never)
f) that we should wait before making a decision.
g) about speaking to local business owners? 8 I’m OK with that idea. (fine)
h) by me.
i) print some flyers? 9 You can’t be late. (mustn’t)
j) you mean.
k) see it, we need to start as soon as possible. 10 I need to buy my mum a birthday present. (got)
I) on the upcoming campaign first.
2 Underline the correct alternatives to complete 11 I like your idea. (point)
the conversations.
1 A: What about contact/contacting people in the 12 I liked watching cartoons when I was a
area first? child. (used)
B: That’s a good idea/by me.
2 A: The way I see/feel things, it’s important to 13 It’s a good idea to tell her how you feel. (should)
build a good brand image.
B: I’m not sure that I mean/agree, actually. 14 I understand you. (mean)
3 A: Why don’t we call/calling it ‘Instashine’?
B: That’s fine/good by me. 15 I need to remember to set my alarm clock
tonight. (must)
4 A: I really feel/see that we should have
another look at this.
B: Exactly!/Carefully!
5 A: I suggest we focus on/in the results of
the survey first.
B: That’s OK a point/by me.
6 A: I think/suggest we should spend more
on advertising.
B: I’m not sure that more spending is
a good idea/fine by me.
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1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
5.1 comparatives and superlatives the question tags.
1 You haven’t got the time, have/got you?
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the sentences. 2 We’re going to lose, going/aren’t we?
1 Vietnam is by far/far the most interesting 3 James and Cathy don’t like Charlie, does
country I’ve ever visited. he?/ do they?
2 The film wasn’t as good/better as I expected 4 I failed the exam, wasn’t/didn’t I?
it to be. 5 You won’t tell her, will/won’t you?
3 This is the smaller/smallest size we have. 6 She hasn’t arrived yet, has/did she?
4 This brand is exactly the same as/than that 7 Graham hates spinach, doesn’t/does he?
one, but half the price. 8 It’ll probably be sunny tomorrow, isn’t/won’t it?
5 James is one of the tallest boy/boys in his 9 He isn’t a teacher any more, isn’t/is he?
year at school. 10 You can’t swim, do/can you?
6 This dish is very similar to/than the one we 11 You work with Sandra, work/don’t you?
had last week. 12 We’ll have arrived by 10.00, won’t/haven’t we?
7 This TV is slightly more expensive as/than 2 Use the words from the box to write tags for
that one, but it’s much better. the statements.
8 The furthest/further I’ve ever travelled from
home is the north of the country. am aren’t do don’t has is isn’t shall
9 That soup was by far/far more delicious than shouldn’t will he I (x2) it she they
I expected it to be. we (x2) you (x2)
10 That’s the tallest building of/in the world. 1 You don’t live here, ?
11 Charlotte is probably the least/least most 2 She’s going to be late, ?
confident person I know. 3 We should get her a present, ?
12 I think English is easier then/than my language. 4 I’m in trouble, ?
2 Use the prompts to write sentences. 5 Tim hasn’t called yet, ?
1 London / much / big / Manchester / . 6 Let’s go out for a meal,
? 7 It isn’t raining outside, ?
2 Sandy / far / best / student / class / . 8 You know Cathy, ?
9 They won’t be expecting us, ?
3 this exercise / slightly / diÆcult / last one / . 10 I’m not the first one here again, ?

4 Chile / one / beautiful / places / I / ever / 3 Complete the conversations with the
visited / . missing question tags.
1 A: It’s horrible weather today, ?
5 Spanish / very / similar / Portuguese / . B: Absolutely awful.
2 A: You’ve met Kim, ?
6 Ben / friendly / than / Gary / . B: Oh yes, we met at the conference last year.
3 A: Let’s get a taxi, ?
7 the exam / wasn’t / diÆcult / expected / . B: Good idea. I’m exhausted.
4 A: You won’t see Paul tonight, ?
8 this top / exactly / same / that one / .
B: Actually, I think I might. Why?
5 A: You like cycling, ?
9 Tokyo / far / expensive / Bangkok / .
B: Yes, I love it. Do you want to join me some
time?
10 this book / bit / longer / his last book / .
6 A: You haven’t seen my glasses anywhere,
?
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1 Underline the correct alternative.
1 Circle the correct options to complete
1 Could you tell me what time is it/it is? the conversation.
2 Could you pass/passing me that book, please? A: Excuse me, you’re from round here, 1 you?
3 Do you know what time does the film start/
B: Yes, I am. Why?
the film starts?
4 Would you mind opening/to open the window? A: Could you tell me where 2 nearest tube
station 3 ?
5 Do you know which train this is/is this?
6 Could you open that window for/to me? B: Well, that depends. Camden Town is 4 but
Euston is 5 easier to get to.
7 Would you mind/like having a look at my work?
8 Could you tell me how far is the A: Ah, OK. Euston is on the Victoria line, 6 it?
station/ how far the station is? B: Yes, that’s right.
2 Use the prompts to write polite requests. 1 a) are b) aren’t c) isn’t
1 could / tell / way / bus station / please / ? 2 a) the b) a c) it
3 a) is b) be c) are
2 would / mind / open / door / me / ? 4 a) bigger b) more c) nearer
5 a) slightly b) many c) bit
3 please / could / put / my bag / rack / ? 6 a) aren’t b) isn’t c) doesn’t

4 do / know / time / game / start / ?

5 could / tell / how much / these jeans / cost /

?

6 would / mind / help / me / carry / this / ?

7 do / know / how far / it / from / here / ?

8 could / tell / where / bank / please / ?

3 Choose the best response, a) or b), to the

requests in Exercise 2.
1 a) Yes, I can. It’s lek at the end of the road.
b) Can I? It’s lek at the end of the road.
2 a) Of course not. Here you are.
b) Yes, please. Here you are. 2 Circle the correct options to complete
3 a) No! It’s too heavy for the conversation.
me. A: You don’t like Ed very much, 1 you?
b) I’m sorry, I can’t. It’s too heavy for me. B: No I don’t. I think he’s one of the rudest 2
4 a) I’m not sure. 3.30, I I’ve 3 met.
think. A: You should get to know him though. You’ll
b) I don’t sure. 3.30, I think. find he’s not as bad 4 he seems.
5 a) You’re welcome. They’re £45. B: I’m sorry, I just don’t see it. In fact, 5 you
b) Yes, of course. They’re £45. mind not mentioning his name again?
6 a) I’m sure. Oh, it’s heavy! A: OK! My, you really don’t like him, 6 you?
b) Sure. Oh, it’s heavy!
1 a) don’t b) do c) are
7 a) I’m not sure, but it’s not far.
2 a) person b) persons c) people
b) I’m sure, but it’s not far.
3 a) ever b) yet c) still
8 a) Of course not. Turn lek at the end of the
4 a) than b) as c) to
road.
5 a) did b) will c) would
b) Yes, of course. Turn lek at the end of the road.
6 a) do b) don’t c) is
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE 6.2 second conditional
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
6.1 zero and first conditionals the sentences.
1 I’d write a novel if I had/have more time.
1 Match 1–10 with a)–j) to make sentences.
2 If we ’re/were in London today, we could go
1 Be careful around Joe. If you mention his ex-
wife, on the London Eye.
2 If I arrive at the concert first, 3 If I were you, I was/’d be a bit nicer to your boss.
3 When I get angry, 4 What will/would Tina do if she wasn’t a
dentist, do you think?
4 Plants die
5 If they weren’t in Rome, we were/’d be able
5 I usually cycle to work, but if I’m running late,
to have lunch with them today.
6 Unless she asks me nicely,
6 Would you have to leave/left your dog here if
7 What will you do first you moved to Poland?
8 What do you do 7 I wouldn’t work here if the money didn’t/wasn’t
9 Unless I’m really tired, so good.
10 If James doesn’t arrive in the next fikeen 8 If I had/have to pay all the rent, I wouldn’t be
minutes, able to live here.
9 Where would you live/lived if you didn’t live here?
a) if they don’t get enough water.
10 I’d love to visit Italy if/when I had the chance.
b) when you want to relax?
c) we’ll start the meeting without him. 2 Rewrite the sentences using the second
conditional.
d) he’ll get really upset.
1 You don’t have a car and you have to go by
e) I won’t help her with her homework.
bus. If I had a car, I wouldn’t have to go by bus.
f) when you get to the hotel tomorrow?
2 Jackie and Tom don’t like sushi, so they aren’t
g) I get a bus to save time.
going to the restaurant.
h) I count to ten before I say anything.
They .
i) I’ll save you a seat.
3 I think it’s a bad idea that you gossip
j) I never really sleep in the day.
about your colleagues.
2 Use the prompts to write sentences. If I .
1 Ed / not go / party / unless / Sally / invite / 4 We won’t have cancel the game because it
him / . won’t rain.
We .
2 when / I / finish / homework / I / always
5 I don’t work from home so I get up at
/ ask / friend / check / it / .
6a.m. every day.
If I .
3 if / Dana / pass / driving test / she /
6 I don’t criticise her work and she doesn’t
be / very happy / .
get angry.
If I .
4 if / mix / hydrogen / oxygen / get / water / .
7 You’re not here so I don’t know what you will do.
5 when / I / home / tonight / have / long bath / What
. ?
8 Sandra doesn’t like Tom so she didn’t invite him
6 if / you / want / lose weight / need / to her party.
do / exercise / . If Sandra .
9 I live in London, but I’d like to live in Rome.
7 if / Chelsea / not / score / soon / lose / game / . If I .
10 Richard hasn’t lost his phone, so he isn’t lost.
8 where / you / go / if / have / holiday / this / If Richard .
year / ?

9 I / always / have / cup / coffee / when /

get up / morning / .

10 unless / put / sunscreen / on / you /

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1 Add one word to each of the expressions.
1 I’m sorry to have to you, but I’ve lost my job. 1 Circle the correct options to complete
2 I’m really to hear that. the conversation.
3 You lucky! A: I’ve got 1 good news. My sister’s going to
4 You’ll never what. have a baby! I’m going to be an uncle!
5 There’s I’ve got to tell you. B: 2 . That’s 3 news!
6 I’m really pleased tell you that you’ve won! A: Thanks, obviously she’s really happy. They’ve
7 Joking! been trying for a baby for ages. They thought
8 I’ve got some news. I’m getting promoted! they’d been successful a few times, but each
9 That’s shame. time the doctor said, ‘Bad news, I’m 4 ’.
10 Well. B: Oh no.
11 Bad news, afraid. A: It’s funny – lots of people gave them advice
12 Really annoying. while they were trying, and some of it was really
strange.
2 Match functions a)–d) with phrases 1–12 in
Exercise 1. B: Like what?
a) giving good news A: Oh, you know, things like if you 5 red meat
b) giving bad news and honey, you’ll have a boy, or if you buy a
c) responding to good news new house, you 6 have a baby soon aker.
Luckily my sister doesn’t believe in any of those
d) responding to bad news
superstitions though. If she did, she 7 worry
3 Underline the correct alternatives to complete about things far too much!
the conversations.
B: So have they decided on a name yet?
1 A: I’m afraid/scared he didn’t get the job.
A: Not yet, but they have a few ideas. 8 it’s a
B: It’s/That’s a shame. girl, they’ll call her Alice. If it’s a boy, they’ll
2 A: I’ve got a good news/some good news. call him … um … Daniel Habermus.
They accepted my proposal!
B: Really? Habermus? Habby? You know that if he
B: Congratulations/Congratulation! 9
that name, other children would laugh
3 A: We’ve got anything/something to tell you. at him, right?
We’re going to have a baby.
A: I know, but it’s a family tradition: when you
B: Wow! That was/’s great news. have a baby boy, 10 call him Habermus. It’s
4 A: There’s something I’ve got to say/tell you. my middle name, actually.
I’ve been fired.
B: Oh, I’m 11 to hear that. If I 12 you,
B: I’m really sorry/annoyed to hear that. I’d keep it a secret!
5 A: You’ll always/never guess what. I’ve passed
A: Haha. It’s OK. I quite like it, actually!
my driving test!
B: Have you? Well/Good done!
6 A: I’m really please/pleased to tell you that
you’ve been accepted on the course.
B: You’re joking/playing! I thought I’d done
really badly in the interview.
7 A: You know/Know you Jan? She had an
accident last night.
B: That’s/It’s awful.
8 A: I’m sorry having/to have to tell you, but
they rejected your proposal.
B: That’s really/absolutely annoying. I put so much
work into that.
1 a) some b) a c) the
2 a) Yes! b) Did you? c) Congratulations!
3 a) fantastic b) annoying c) lucky
4 a) annoying b) afraid c) unfortunately
5 a) ate b) eat c) eaten
6 a) ’ll b) ’d c) wouldn’t
7 a) ’ll b) ’d c) wouldn’t
 8 a) When b) As soon as c) If
9 a) had b) hadn’t c) have
10 a) you b) you’l c) you’d
11 a) happy b) shame c) sorry
12 a) am b) ’ll be c) were
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE 7.2 present and past ability
1 Underline the correct alternatives to
7.1 present perfect simple vs continuous complete the text.

1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete I always find it amazing to see how quickly my
the conversations. children learn new things. Obviously I’m a proud
A: How long have you 1known/been knowing Carla? father (I’m also amazed that I 1managed/could to
B: Oh, 2for/since we were children! produce two such beautiful kids!), but they really
do learn fast. Take cooking, for example. I
A: Really? 3Were you always/Have you always been 2
can/could just about cook to an acceptable standard
friends? now, but when I was ten years old, I 3can’t/couldn’t
B: Mostly, yes. We didn’t speak for a while once cook at all.
when we were fikeen, but 4for/since then we’ve I remember once when I tried to make soup, but
always 5been having/had a good relationship. I 4wasn’t/didn’t able to get the liquid right, and it was
How long have you been 6gone/going out with just a sticky mess. My daughter is ten now though
Geoff? and she 5can/could already cook soups and pasta.
A: 7For/Since about three years. But it feels longer! OK, it’s messy, she even 6could/managed to get soup
on the cat last week – a personal record, but she
A: You look exhausted Natalie, what have 7
was able to/could produce an edible meal. Amazing.
8
you been doing/you done?
B: Oh, I’ve 9worked/been working really long hours
at the oÆce recently.
A: Really? How long 10do you work/have you worked
there now?
B: 11For/Since 2010. But it’s 12been/been being
really busy recently. For example, today I’ve
13
had/ been having four really long meetings.
A: Oh dear. I have to say I don’t miss meetings.
I haven’t 14had/been having any since I started
working from home.
B: Oh, how long have you been working from home?
2 Put the words in the correct order to make
A: 15For/Since three months. I love it! sentences.
2 Use the prompts to write present perfect 1 guitar / can / the / play / you / ?
simple or present perfect continuous
sentences. 2 she / always / manage / eight / doesn’t /
1 I / work / hard / all day / . to / before / work / leave
I
2 Susan / not see / her mother / two / weeks / . 3 was / he / read / four / when / could / he / ?
Susan
4 offer / are / delivery / to / able / you / free /
3 long / they / be / married / ? we
How
4 we / live / Manchester / twenty years / . 5 to / I / her / manage / didn’t / call
We
5 I / study / Russian / three weeks / . 6 catch / were / flight / you / earlier / able / the /
I
6 long / Jane and Mike / know / each / other / to / ? 7 bike / when / was / a / I / I / five / was /
?
ride / could 8 able / again / she / over / fell / and
7 they / know / each other / they / at /
university / . / to / wasn’t /
get / up
8 I / tired / because / I / play / football / .
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managed
tonight
9 yo for / book /
u/ a
st
ud 10 it / just /
y/ do / can’t / I
G
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m
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lo
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/?

10 Ed
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7.3 clarifying opinions Consolidation
1 Put the underlined words in the correct 1 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
order to complete the sentences. brackets.
1 I could read when I was four. (able)
1 example / give / me / an / let / you: we could offer
a discount for large 2 I started studying Russian in January
orders. and I still am. (since)
2 say / must / I I think it’s a good idea.
3 She tried to contact him and succeeded.
3 think / do / I we should get permission (managed)
first.
4 I think the government should lower taxes. (view)
4 for / thing / one, we’re all adults here.
5 I wrote two essays. They are finished. (written)
5 this / reason / say / I / the / is they don’t
like people wasting time. 6 Is she able to drive? (can)
6 me / for, there’s only one possible answer.
7 For example, he was rude to his classmate. (let)
7 example / for, we could advertise on TV.
8 When did you start sitting there? (long)
8 view / my / in, we need to solve the problem with
timing first. 9 For example, I think Chris is a wonderful
person. (one)
2 Complete the conversations with the
words in the box. 10 It’s possible for us to offer you an extended
warranty. (able)
do example for is me my one reason
say
11 Gil met David in 2010 and they still know
1 A: What do you think about the government’s each other. (known)
new plans?
B: Well, in view, it’s too little too late. 12 I think it’s important to say that I disagree. (must)
2 A: I’m not sure what you mean.
B: OK, let me give you an : you’re well 13 I don’t always succeed when I try to stick to
qualified but you can’t find a job. What my diet. (manage)
then?
3 A: The I say this is that it’s becoming 14 Was it possible for you to speak to your
more and more important these days. boss today? (were)
B: I must I agree with Ricky.
4 A: Do you agree, Priscilla? 15 I’m saying this because I don’t think she’s
B: I suppose so. But I think we should ask right for the job. (reason)
them first.
5 A: What’s wrong with that place?
B: For thing, the service is terrible.
6 A: What should we look at first, do you think?
B: For , the cost is the most important
issue.
7 A: Why do you say he’s lazy?
B: Well, example, yesterday he came in at
11a.m. and lek two hours early.
8 A: Don’t you think we should give them more
time?
B: No. The reason I say that we’ve already
extended the deadline once.
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE 8.2 relative clauses
1 Cross out the alternative which is not possible.
8.1 articles and quantifiers 1 This is the phone which/where/that I got for my
birthday.
1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the conversations. 2 John’s cottage, which we stayed in/
where we stayed/that we stayed on holiday, is in a
A: How’s 1a/the new place, Harry? beautiful part of the country.
B: Not bad, thanks. It’s 2a/the big flat and it’s in 3 Kevin’s the guy who/–/whose you need to
3
–/the centre of Leeds. But 4–/the neighbours are a speak to about this.
bit annoying. 4 That was the moment which/–/that changed my
A: Why’s that? life forever.
B: Well, the guy above me is 5a/the musician, and 5 We need someone in the oÆce which/who/that
he plays 6a/the drums late at night. And below speaks German.
me there’s 7–/a family with young kids. 6 That’s the restaurant where we went/
A: Oh, I know how loud 8–/the kids can be. I’ve which we went to/which we went for my birthday.
got a boy and a girl. 9The/– boy is three and 7 Sarah, whose husband/who has a husband
my daughter’s five, and they can be really who/ who husband is a lawyer, is going back
loud, especially at 5a.m.! to university.
A: How do you manage to afford to live in 10–/the 8 Comedies are the films which/–/who I like best.
London? It’s so expensive! 9 Coventry, the town where I grew up/
B: I share 11a/the flat with 12–/the other people, 13–/a which I grew up in/where I grew up in, is a
lovely place.
man and two women.
10 She’s the teacher that/who/why I liked most at
A: Oh really? What do they do?
school.
B: Well, 14a/the man is a researcher and one of 11 Have you got that £20 which/–/when I lent you
15
a/the women is 16–/a teacher. I don’t know exactly last week?
what 17an/the other one does.
12 That’s the man who/–/that stole my phone!
A: Is that kind of thing common then?
2 Use the prompts to write sentences. Use
B: Oh yes. 18–/The flats are really expensive in the relative pronoun in brackets.
19
–/the city but it’s 20a/the great location. 1 he / translator / speak / five languages
2 Complete the sentences with words in the box. / . (who)
all enough few little many much no
none plenty some 2 bowling, / easy / learn, / popular / my /
country / . (which)
1 I like English food, but not all of it.
2 I’ve only got a days of my holiday lek. 3 my school days / time / I /
3 Yuck! There’s too ketchup on this burger! happiest / . (when)
It’s swimming in sauce!
4 The lesson was so much fun that of the 4 George / man / girlfriend / actress
students wanted to leave at the end. / . (whose)
5 Stay for dinner, we’ve got of food.
6 Has Janet got time to get there? 5 the actor, / from / Greece, / star / in /
7 There are too people coming. I don’t think new / comedy / .
we have enough chairs. (who)
8 There are more tickets lek I’m afraid,
we’ve sold out. 6 that’s / teacher / tell / you /
9 of those colours are horrible – I don’t like about / . (–)
any of them, sorry.
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1 Put the underlined words in the correct
order to complete the questions. 1 Circle the correct options to complete
1 should / what / do / I if I can’t eat any more the conversation.
food? A: Hi Geoff, have you got a minute or is this
a bad 1 ?
2 something / I / do / did / wrong ? B: No, it’s fine. 2 in.
A: Thanks. Listen, I think we should organise a
3 time / a / this / bad / is ? housewarming party for 3 Alex, you
know,
4 to / I / need / do make the bed? 4
guy 5 bought a new flat last week.
B: Oh, he bought a flat?
5 OK / I / it / is / if make a cup of tea?
A: Yes, it’s in 6 new part of town, near 7
lake.
B: 8 Lake Windermere?
A: Yes, that’s the one.
B: What a coincidence! My brother, 9 an
architect, bought a flat there last week,
too.
A: That’s great. Anyway, Alex said he wanted a
party but didn’t know 10 people to invite, so
asked if we could help.
B: Great idea.
A: Is it OK 11 I invite all 12 people from
13
marketing department, do you think?
B: Yes, of 14 . That should be 15 of guests.

2 Match responses a)–e) to the questions in Exercise

1.
a) Can you come back later?
b) If I were you, I’d say, ‘Thanks, but I’m full.’
c) It’s OK. We can sort it out.
d) Yes, you should. Don’t leave it messy.
e) Yes, of course. Can I have one, too?
3 Complete the conversations with the
words in the box.
 1 a) room b) hour c) time
2 a) Come b) Get c) Go
3 a) a b) – c) the
4 a) a b) – c) the
5 a) when b) who c) where
6 a) a b) – c) the
7 a) a b) – c) the
8 a) a b) – c) the
9 a) who’s b) whose c) that
10 a) much b) a lot c) enough
11 a) when b) if c) to
12 a) a b) – c) the
13 a) a b) – c) the
14 a) course b) OK c) fine
15 a) enough b) many c) plenty

bad better do if in necessary need OK

were worry
1 A: Did I something wrong?
B: Don’t about it.
2 A: Is this a time?
B: No, come .
3 A: Is it if I watch TV?
B: No, you’d not. Lilly’s asleep.
4 A: Do I to get them a gik?
B: No, it’s not .
5 A: What should I do we don’t get on?
B: If I you, I’d try your best to be polite.
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE (had) an exam the next day.

9.1 third conditional

1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the conversations.
1 A: It’s her own fault she failed the exam.
B: I know. If she’d studied more she would
have/had passed.
2 A: Oh look, there’s the CEO.
B: What? I would have worn something
smart if I would know/’d known she was
coming.
3 A: Have you got any regrets?
B: Not really, but if I hadn’t become/became
an accountant I would have trained as a
teacher.
4 A: You’re late!
B: It’s not my fault! I would have been here
sooner if the bus hadn’t/would have broken
down!
5 A: Where were you last night?
B: Sorry, I was ill. I would have come/would
come if I hadn’t been feeling so bad.
6 A: Hi, I’m home!
B: Oh, you’re early! I would have made
you dinner if I’d known/I knew.
7 A: Do you think Ricky’s OK?
B: I’m sure he is. If anything would
happen/ had happened he would have
called us.
8 A: Why did you tell Flo about her surprise
party? B: I’m sorry. If I’d known it was a
surprise I would never have/wouldn’t have never
said anything.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets.
1 I (book) that holiday if it
(not be) so expensive.
2 Suzanne (call) us by now if she
(hear) anything.
3 If you (tell) us it was your
birthday, we (buy) you a present.
4 If Brennan (not give) away that
penalty, we (win) the game.
5 They (not go) there if they
(not be) able to get cheap tickets.
6 If I (realised) you were on the
phone to your mum, I (turn) the
volume down.
7 I (call) you if I
(know) you were in town last weekend.
8 If you (not leave) your bag there,
it (not be) stolen.
9 Our holiday (not be) so expensive
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9.2 active vs passive
1 Underline the correct alternatives to
complete the text.

I never used to like history lessons at school.

The teacher never 1was brought/brought history to
life and it was really boring. We 2were always
told/ always told to just read out long passages
from textbooks to the class. You never 3were
known/knew
when it was going to be your turn, and then
suddenly you 4were chosen/chose by the teacher to
read the next paragraph. Since then, I 5’ve been
discovered/
’ve discovered that history is actually really
interesting. I 6’ve been shown/’ve shown some
really interesting documentaries over the years
by friends, which have really got me interested.
At the moment I 7’m being done/’m doing a course
on
twentieth-century history, and we 8’re being
given/ ’ve giving various topics to research and
present to the class. It’s absolutely fascinating,
and next week
I 9’ll be given/’ll give the opportunity to present what
I found out. I hope children 10are taught/teach
history in a similar way at school these days.
2 Use the prompts to write sentences in the
active or passive. Use the verb tense in
brackets.
1 Julie / not tell / about / changes /
yet / . (present perfect)

2 I / read / fantastic / book /

moment / . (present continuous)

3 new / stadium / build / for / World

Cup / . (present continuous)

4 what / discuss / at / meeting / ? (will)

5 nobody / wish / me / happy / birthday /

today / . (present perfect)

6 first successful photograph /

produce / Joseph N. Niépce / 1826
/.
(past simple)

7 English / speak /
here / . (present
simple)

8 my car / repair /
moment / . (present
continuous)

9 vandals / punish / . (will)

10 who / win / next / World Cup / ? (will)

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1 Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the conversations. 1 Circle the correct options to complete the text.
1 A: What time does the game start?
Caesar and the pirates
B: I’m fairly sure/sure fairly it’s half past three.
2 A: Can we take our dog in the café? Of all the stories which are usually told about
Caesar, one of my favourites it the time he 1
B: No. It’s definitely not/not definitely allowed.
by pirates. They had originally asked
3 A: What’s the capital of Chad? for quite a big ransom. I’m not a 2 percent
B: I have any/no idea. certain, but it might have been around 600 pieces of
4 A: What did she say her name silver. However, Caesar felt he was worth much
was? more, and so he 3 that they
B: Um … I ’m not/can’t remember! ask for more than double. If he 4 so arrogant,
5 A: When’s Lia’s birthday? they would have got a lot less.
B: I’m sure isn’t it/it isn’t today. While the ransom 5 , Caesar made friends
6 A: What currency do they use in Brazil? with the pirates. He 6 poems and played games
B: I haven’t a clue/clues, sorry. with them, and they grew to like him. I can’t
7
7 A: What’s his surname? how long he was with them, but I’m
8
B: I’m not a/the hundred percent certain, but it was more than a month.
it might be Jones. Anyway, when he 9 he promised to return and
8 A: What was the homework? capture them. They obviously didn’t believe him
B: I ’ve/’m forgotten. and stayed where they were. Sure enough, as soon
as a small army 10 , Caesar returned, 11 the
2 Put the underlined words in the correct pirates and collected his money back. If the pirates
order to complete the sentences. had lek aker they had released him, they 12 !
1 I don’t know who took my wallet, but fairly /
I’m / sure it was that man over there. 1 a) was b) were c)
kidnapped kidnapped
2 A: What’s the name of that building? kidnapped
B: no / I / idea / have. 2 a) twenty b) very c) hundred
3 a) was b) demanded c) demands
3 Which way is it? not / definitely / it’s lek demanded
again here. 4 a) didn’t be b) hadn’t been c) wouldn’t
have been
4 A: Which house is Claire’s? 5 a) collected b) is being c) was being
B: I / remember / can’t. collected collected
6 a) was written b) writes c) wrote
5 certain / percent / I’m / a / not / hundred, 7 a) remember b) understand c) know
but I think we’re playing Chelsea this 8 a) know b) sure c) absolutely
weekend. 9 a) was b) released c) was
released releasing
6 A: How much money should I take with me? 10 a) had been b) is formed c) formed
B: haven’t / I / clue / a. formed
11 a) was b) captures c) captured
captured
7 A: How old is Jackie?
12 a) would b) would have c) had
B: forgotten / I’ve.
escape escaped escaped

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10.1 reported speech
1 Choose the correct alternative, a) or b), to
report the sentences.
1 ‘I’ve won first prize!’
a) He said he’d won first prize.
b) He said he won first prize.
2 ‘We’ll see you later.’
a) They said we’d see you later.
b) They said they’d see us later.
3 ‘You must bring it back.’
a) He said we must have brought it back.
b) He said we had to bring it back.
4 ‘Beth’s going to study law next year.’
a) He said that Beth was going to study law
the next year.
b) He said that Beth’s going to study law
the next year.
5 ‘Did you see Jack last night?’
a) He asked me if I’d seen Jack the night before.
b) He asked me if I saw Jack the night before.
6 ‘I might just stay at home.’
a) She said she might have just stayed at home.
b) She said she might just stay at home.
7 ‘I love cheese.’
a) She said she’d loved cheese.
b) She said she loves cheese.
8 ‘What time do you usually get home?’
a) She asked me what time did I usually get
home.
b) She asked me what time I usually got home.
9 ‘I couldn’t see her anywhere.’
a) He said that he couldn’t see her anywhere.
b) He said that he couldn’t have seen her anywhere.
10 ‘Has Jill ever been to Berlin?’
a) He asked me if Jill ever went to Berlin.
b) He asked me if Jill had ever been to Berlin.
2 Rewrite the sentences as reported speech.
1 ‘I must be home before midnight.’
She said
2 ‘I’ll be there.’
He said
3 ‘I didn’t see Chris at the party.’
I told him
4 ‘I’ll go to the doctor this week.’
You told me
5 ‘We might not be able to get there on time’
We told her
6 ‘Where is the nearest bus stop?’
She asked me
Intermediate
10.2 verb patterns
1 Underline the correct alternative.
1 I promise to pay/paying you back next week.
2 He recommended us to eat/eating at La Bella
restaurant.
3 I warned to not tell/you not to tell him too much.
4 We managed to get/getting an earlier flight.
5 Graham and Sally have invited us to stay/to stay
us
with them for the weekend.
6 She refused me to listen/to listen.
7 Do you fancy to eat/eating out tonight?
8 I never wanted to hurt/hurting you.
2 Put the words in the correct order.
1 don’t / back / there / I / go / to / want / .
2 loan / to / agreed / they’ve / a / us / give / .
3 I’m / forward / seeing / next / you / looking
/ to / month / .
4 loves / novels / Janet / reading / crime / .
5 to / soon / I / expect / don’t / hear / her / from / .
6 us / Phil’s / offered / lik / give / a / to / .
7 it / easy / she / wouldn’t / explained / be / that
/.
8 drive / moment / Miriam’s / to / the / at / learning
/.
3 Use the prompts to write sentences.
1 She / warn / me / not speak / Gary / .
2 I / very / keen / play / football / .
3 Josh / refuse / eat / his breakfast / .
4 James / suggest / try / new / Indian restaurant /
. .
. 5 Fiona / give up / smoke / last year / .
6 I / not miss / be / at school / .
.
7 I / manage / get / bank / before / closed / .
.
8 they / invite / us / go / fishing / with / them / .
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1 Match 1–10 with a)–j) to make sentences.
1 Make sure 1 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
2 Don’t break the law or brackets.
3 Whatever you do 1 ‘Why don’t we meet at six?’ he said. (suggested)
4 If I were you,
5 The most important thing is to 2 It’s a good idea to change money before
6 Watch out you travel. (were)
7 Don’t forget
8 Be careful
9 You’d better not 3 ‘Did you see Jackie last night?’ he asked. (if)
10 You need to arrange
4 ‘We talked about you last night’ she said. (’d)
a) for pickpockets on public transport.
b) you don’t change money in the street. 5 ‘I won’t eat it!’ he said. (refused)
c) don’t forget your tickets!
d) your accommodation before you leave. 6 Do you want to go to the cinema tonight? (fancy)
e) go out alone at night.
f) else you could end up in prison. 7 I really hate getting up early. (stand)
g) of people approaching you in the street.
h) ask for help if you have any problems. 8 I really think you should save your work
i) to tell someone where you’re going before you regularly. (thing)
leave.
j) I’d ask to use the safe in the hotel. 9 ‘I might have a problem with the project.’ he
2 Complete the advice with the words in the box. said. (might)

better do don’t forget make need out 10 ‘Can I give you a lik?’ she asked. (offered)
thing to were
1 The most important is to feel comfortable. 11 It’s very important you don’t speak to strangers.
2 Watch for people who offer you very (whatever)
cheap tickets.
3 Be careful stay on the path. 12 It’s necessary for me to get help. (need)
4 You’d not go outside, there’s a storm
coming. 13 We tried to meet the deadline and succeeded.
5 If I you, I’d take a credit card with you. (managed)
6 sure you take a jacket in case it rains.
7 get angry or else you might get attacked. 14 ‘What time do you usually leave work?’ she
said. (asked)
8 Whatever you , don’t use bad language.
It’s very offensive.
9 You to book tickets in advance. 15 Be careful of thieves. (watch)
10 Don’t to set your alarm clock before
you go to bed.

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in Exercise 2.
a) giving advice
b) giving a warning
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GRAMMAR PRACTICE 1.3 3
ANSWER KEY 1 1 met; were travelling 2 got; went
3 saw; had missed 4 stole; was having 5
1 couple 2 most 3 have 4 have
UNIT 1 5 thing 6 opinion
arrived; had eaten 6 switched; went 7
realised; had forgotten
1.1 2 8 opened; had snowed

1 1 Could I ask a question?

1 did 2 Does 3 for 4 are 5 Have
6 is 7 has 8 were 9 about
10 happened
2 5 Could I ask a question?
1 Where are do you work?
2 Who did write wrote Crime
and Punishment?
3 Where are is she staying?
4 Why do are you late?
5 Where you met did you meet Chris?
6 She speaks Does she speak German?
7 How many jobs have you applied
for?
8 When they are are they arriving?
9 What did you saw see at the cinema?
10 Did Have you ever eaten octopus?
3 2.1
1 d) 2 a) 3 g) 4 i) 5 e) 6 c)
7 j) 8 b) 9 f) 10 h)
1.2
1 8 did you see 9 came out
1 were you doing 2 knows
3 didn’t go 4 ’re having 5 ’m thinking
6 Are you having 7 didn’t see 8 lek
9 was he being 10 didn’t see
11 broke 12 ’m living 13 doesn’t seem
14 met 15 do you know
2 1 I might go to the cinema tonight.
1 Anya isn’t studying at the moment.
2 This book belongs to Sally.
3 I didn’t know you could speak
Russian.
4 Do you like my new jacket?
5 We weren’t talking about you.
6 I’m not happy about this.
7 I’m not speaking to my sister at
the moment.
8 I met Andressa while we
were studying at university.
9 They don’t like their new house very
much.
10 What were you talking about
when I came in?
3 1
1 Sorry! I wasn’t looking where I
was going.
2 Sheila is waiting for the bus at
the moment.
3 They didn’t come to the party last
night.
4 Does the music seem too loud to you?
5 Are you coming with us?
6 You don’t look very happy.
2 There are a couple of things I’d like
to ask about.
3 I have a query.
4 Can I ask you about that?
3 3 In the end; You must be joking
1 b) 2 a) 3 e) 4 d) 5 c)
Consolidation
1
1 b) 2 a) 3 c) 4 b) 5 b) 6 a) 7 c)
8 b) 9 a) 10 c) 11 a) 12 a) 13 b)
14 a) 15 b)
UNIT 2
1 14 ’ve never cheated 15 in the end
1 Did you go 2 went 3 ’ve been
4 did you go 5 went
6 ’ve never travelled 7 ’ve seen
10 ’ve already seen
2 1 might go 2 ’re staying 3 ’ll have
1 watched 2 have known
3 ’ve never tried 4 saw 5 ’ve just got
6 Have you called 7 Has she heard
8 lived
3 2 Adam isn’t going to have lunch today.
1 I’ve never went been to China.
2 We’ve watch watched a lot of
films recently.
3 James has never visited Scotland.
4 Shahla has yet already eaten.
5 Have you never ever been in
a helicopter?
6 Jan isn’t here – she’s been gone home.
7 We didn’t saw see the Eiffel Tower
in Paris.
8 How long has she she has lived in
Morocco?
2.2
1 was raining 2 was doing 3 called
4 had become 5 had followed 6 heard
2 when they arrive.
1 b) 2 h) 3 g) 4 a) 5 j) 6 f) 7 i)
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1
1 In the beginning; What happened next
2 And then, all of a sudden; That’s
really funny
4 This happened when; What did you do
5 The next thing I knew; How
embarrassing
6 Before long; I don’t believe it
Consolidation
1
1 Have I ever told 2 happened 3 was
4 hadn’t really studied 5 was looking
6 realised 7 didn’t know 8 Oh dear
9 all of a sudden 10 saw 11 had lek
12 did you do 13 don’t believe it
UNIT 3
3.1
1
4 ’m going to learn 5 are you leaving
6 ’ll just go 7 ’m meeting 8 are coming
2
3 I won’t take a taxi. It’s too expensive.
4 We’re playing tennis on Saturday.
5 I might not go to the party tonight.
6 Sally isn’t coming to the concert with
us.
7 I think I’ll have a sandwich.
8 They aren’t going to do anything this
weekend.
3.2
1
1 Rita hopes she’ll get the job.
2 Are you likely to be home early tonight?
3 We might not be able to go on holiday
this year.
4 Arsenal probably won’t win the
league this year.
5 They’re likely to be very tired
6 Train tickets are probably going to
get more expensive this year.
7 We’re unlikely to get there before 5.00.
8 More people will work from home in
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1 could 2 will probably 3 unlikely to pass
4 don’t think 5 to be 6 ’re going to 7
might 8 ’s not going to be 9 Are 10 is
probably going 11 may 12 ’ll
3.3
1 3 call; fine 4 feel; Exactly! 5 on; by me
1 what 2 repeat 3 exactly 4 lost
5 words 6 didn’t 7 mean 8 saying
2
1 Do you mean to tell me that we’re stuck
here?
2 I don’t get what you’re saying.
3 In other words, you didn’t do your
homework.
4 Could you repeat the name you said?
5 What exactly do you mean? I don’t
have a code.
6 Wait. You’ve lost me. Where do I turn?
7 Sorry. I didn’t catch any of that.
It’s a bad line.
8 So what you mean is it’s better to get
a bus, right?
Consolidation
1 11 That’s a good point.
1 b) 2 a) 3 c) 4 c) 5 a) 6 b) 7 b)
8 c) 9 a) 10 b) 11 c) 12 a) 13 b)
14 a) 15 c)
UNIT 4
4.1
1 5.1
1 shouldn’t 2 Do you have to 3 mustn’t
4 shouldn’t 5 don’t have to 6 should
7 must 8 have to
2 10 in 11 least 12 than
1 You don’t have to be rich to be happy.
2 I must do more exercise.
3 You shouldn’t gossip at work.
4 You mustn’t park in front of the exit.
5 We have to get there early if we want
to get good seats.
6 Kerry should apologise.
7 We had to wear a uniform at school.
8 Do you think I should get him
a present?
4.2
1 7 The exam wasn’t as diÆcult as
1 would 2 used to 3 would 4 used to
5 would 6 would 7 started 8 was
2 9 Tokyo is far more expensive
1 used 2 went 3 use 4 would 5 never
6 don’t 7 to 8 watch 9 didn’t 10 be
1 1
1 f) 2 c) 3 j) 4 a) 5 e) 6 i) 7 k)
8 b) 9 g) 10 h) 11 l) 12 d)
2
1 contacting; idea 2 see; agree
6 think; a good idea
Consolidation
1 1 isn’t it 2 haven’t you 3 shall we
1 Every Friday, our teacher would read
us a story.
2 You don’t have to wear a uniform.
3 I’m not sure that I agree, actually.
4 Why don’t we/you make her a cake?
5 Did you use to go on holiday
every year when you were a
child?
6 We shouldn’t go there in the winter.
7 I never used to like broccoli when
I was young.
8 That’s fine by me.
9 You mustn’t be late.
10 I’ve got to buy my mum a
birthday present.
12 I used to like watching cartoons
when I was a child.
13 You should tell her how you feel.
14 I see what you mean
15 I must remember to set my alarm
clock tonight.
UNIT 5
1 8 b)
1 by far 2 good 3 smallest 4 as
5 boys 6 to 7 than 8 furthest 9 far
2 1
1 London is much bigger
than Manchester.
2 Sandy is by far the best student in
the class.
3 This exercise is slightly more
diÆcult than the last one.
4 Chile is one of the most
beautiful places I’ve ever
visited.
5 Spanish is very similar to Portuguese.
6 Ben is friendlier than Gary.
I expected.
8 This top is exactly the same as
that one.
than Bangkok.
10 This book is a bit longer than his
last book.
5.2
1 have 2 aren’t 3 do they 4 didn’t
5 will 6 has 7 doesn’t 8 won’t 9 is
10 can 11 don’t 12 won’t
2
1 do you 2 isn’t she 3 shouldn’t we
4 aren’t I 5 has he 6 shall we 7 is it
8 don’t you 9 will they 10 am I
3
4 will you 5 don’t you 6 have you
5.3
1
1 it is 2 pass 3 the film starts
4 opening 5 this is 6 for 7 mind
8 how far the station is
2
1 Could you tell me the way to the
bus station, please?
2 Would you mind opening the door
for me?
3 Please could you put my bag on
the rack?
4 Do you know what time the
game starts?
5 Could you tell me how much
these jeans cost?
6 Would you mind helping me carry this?
7 Do you know how far it is from here?
8 Could you tell me where the bank
is, please?
3
1 a) 2 a) 3 b) 4 a) 5 b) 6 b) 7 a)
Consolidation
1 b) 2 a) 3 a) 4 c) 5 a 6 b)
2
1 b) 2 c) 3 a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 a)
UNIT 6
6.1
1
1 d) 2 i) 3 h) 4 a) 5 g) 6 e) 7 f)
8 b) 9 j) 10 c)
2 2 2
1 Ed won’t go to the party unless 1 b) 2 d) 3 c) 4 a) 5 b) 6 a) 7 c) 1 Can you play the guitar?
Sally invites him. 8 a) 9 d) 10 c) 11 b) 12 d) 2 She doesn’t always manage to
2 When I finish my homework, I
leave work before eight.
always ask a friend to check it.
3 If Dana passes her driving test,
3 3 Could he read when he was four?
1 afraid; That’s 4 We are able to offer you free delivery.
she’ll be very happy.
2 some good news; Congratulations! 5 I didn’t manage to call her.
4 If you mix hydrogen and oxygen,
3 something; ’s 6 Were you able to catch the earlier flight?
you get water.
4 tell; sorry 7 I could ride a bike when I was five.
5 When I get home tonight, I’ll have
5 never; Well 8 She fell over and wasn’t able to get
a long bath.
6 pleased; joking up again.
6 If you want to lose weight, you need
7 You know; That’s 9 I managed to book a lovely
to do exercise.
8 to have; really restaurant for tonight.
7 If Chelsea don’t score soon,
10 I just can’t do it!
they’ll lose the game.
8 Where will you go if you Consolidation
have a holiday this year? 7.3
9 I always have a cup of coffee 1
when I get up in the morning. 1 a) 2 c) 3 a) 4 c) 5 b) 6 a) 7 b) 1
10 Unless you put suncreen on, you’ll 8 c) 9 a) 10 a) 11 c) 12 c) 1 Let me give you an example
get sunburn. 2 I must say
3 I do think
UNIT 7 4 For one thing
6.2
5 The reason I say this is
7.1
1 6 For me
1 had 2 were 3 ’d be 4 would 1 7
8
For example
In my view
5 ’d be 6 have to leave 7 wasn’t 8 had 1 known
9 live 10 if 2
3
since
Have you always
2
2 4 since 1 my 2 example 3 reason; say 4 do
5 one 6 me 7 for 8 is
2 They would go to the restaurant 5 had
if they liked sushi. 6 going
3 If I were you I wouldn’t gossip 7 For Consolidation
about your colleagues. 8 you been doing
4 We would cancel the game if it 9 been working 1
rained. 10 have you worked 1 I was able to read when I was four.
5 If I worked from home, I wouldn’t 11 Since 2 I’ve been studying Russian
get up at 6a.m. every day. 12 been since January.
6 If I criticised her work, she would 13 had 3 She managed to contact him.
get angry. 14 had 4 In my view, the government
7 What would you do if you were here? 15 For should lower taxes.
8 If Sandra liked Tom she’d invite him
to her party. 2 5 I’ve written two essays.
6 Can she drive?
9 If I didn’t live in London, I’d live 1 I’ve been working hard all day 7 Let me give you an example: he
in Rome. 2 Susan hasn’t seen her mother for two was rude to his classmate.
10 If Richard lost his phone, he’d be weeks. 8 How long have you been sitting there?
lost. 3 How long have they been married? 9 For one thing, I think Chris is
4 We’ve lived in Manchester for a wonderful person.
twenty years. 10 We are able to offer you an
6.3 5 I’ve been studying Russian for extended warranty.
1 three weeks.
6 How long have Jane and Mike
11 Gil has known David since 2010.
12 I must say I disagree.
1 I’m sorry to have to tell you, but known each other? 13 I don’t always manage to stick to
I’ve lost my job. 7 They’ve known each other since they my diet.
2 I’m really sorry to hear that. were at university. 14 Were you able to speak to your
3 You lucky thing! 8 I’m tired because I’ve been boss today?
4 You’ll never guess what. playing football. 15 The reason I say this is that I don’t
5 There’s something I’ve got to tell you. 9 Have you been studying German think she’s right for the job.
6 I’m really pleased to tell you that long?
you’ve won! 10 Ed has always hated carrots.
7 You’re joking!
8 I’ve got some good news. I’m getting
promoted! 7.2
9 That’s a shame.
10 Well done. 1
11 Bad news, I’m afraid. 1 managed 2 can 3 couldn’t 4 wasn’t
12 That’s really annoying. 5 can 6 managed 7 was able to
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8.1 9.1 1
1 1 1 a) 2 c) 3 b) 4 b) 5 c) 6 c) 7 a)
1 the 2 a 3 the 4 the 5 a 6 the 8 b) 9 a) 10 a) 11 c) 12 b)
1 have 2 ’d known 3 become 4 hadn’t
7 a 8 – 9 The 10 – 11 a 12 –
5 would have come 6 I’d known
13 a 14 the 15 the 16 a 17 the
18 – 19 the 20 a
7 had happened 8 would never have UNIT 10

2 2 10.1
1 some 2 few 3 much 4 none
1
2
would have booked; hadn’t been
would have called; ’d heard 1
5 plenty 6 enough 7 many 8 no 1 a) 2 b) 3 b) 4 a) 5 a) 6 b) 7 b)
3 ’d told; ’d have bought
9 All 10 little 8 b) 9 a) 10 b)
4 hadn’t given; ’d have won
5 wouldn’t have gone; hadn’t been
8.2 6 ’d realised; ’d have turned 2
7 ’d have called; ’d known 1 She said she had to be home before
1 8 hadn’t lek; wouldn’t have been midnight.
2 He said he’d be there.
1 where 2 that we stayed 3 whose 9 wouldn’t have been; ’d gone
10 wouldn’t have gone; ’d had 3 I told him I hadn’t seen Chris at
4 – 5 which 6 which we went
the party.
7 who husband 8 who
4 You told me you’d go to the doctor this
9 where I grew up in 10 why 11 when 9.2 week.
12 –
5 We told her we might not be able to
2 1 get there on time.
1 brought 2 were always told 3 knew 6 She asked me where the nearest bus
1 He’s the translator who speaks 4 were chosen 5 ’ve discovered stop was.
five languages. 6 ’ve been shown 7 ’m doing
2 Bowling, which is easy to learn, 8 ’ve being given 9 ’ll be given
is popular in my country. 10 are taught 10.2
3 My school days were the time
when I was happiest. 2 1
4 George is the man whose girlfriend 1 to pay 2 eating 3 you not to tell
1 Julie hasn’t been told about
is an actress. 4 to get 5 us to stay 6 to listen
the changes yet.
5 The actor, who is from Greece, stars in 7 eating 8 to hurt
2 I’m reading a fantastic book at
the new comedy.
the moment.
6 That’s the teacher I told you about.
3 A new stadium is being built for the 2
World Cup. 1 I don’t want to go back there.
8.3 4 What will be discussed at 2 They’ve agreed to give us a loan.
the meeting? 3 I’m looking forward to seeing you next
1 5 Nobody has wished me a month.
4 Janet loves reading crime novels.
1 What should I do happy birthday today.
6 The first successful photograph was 5 I don’t expect to hear from her soon.
2 Did I do something wrong
produced by Joseph N. Niépce in 6 Phil’s offered to give us a lik.
3 Is this a bad time
1826. 7 She explained that it wouldn’t be easy.
4 Do I need to
7 English is spoken here. 8 Miriam’s learning to drive at the
5 Is it OK if I
8 My car is being repaired at moment.
2 the moment.
3
1 b) 2 c) 3 a) 4 e) 5 d) 9 Vandals will be punished.
10 Who will win the next World Cup? 1 She warned me not to speak to Gary.
3 2
3
I’m very keen on playing football.
Josh refused to eat his breakfast.
1 do; worry 9.3 4 James suggested trying the new
2 bad; in Indian restaurant.
3 OK; better 1 5 Fiona gave up smoking last year.
4 need; necessary 1 fairly sure 2 definitely not 3 no 6 I don’t miss being at school.
5 if; were 4 can’t 5 it isn’t 6 a clue 7 a 8 I’ve 7 I managed to get to the bank before it
closed.
Consolidation 2 8 They invited us to go fishing with them.
1 I’m fairly sure
1 2 I have no idea
10.3
1 c) 2 a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 b) 6 c) 7 c) 3 It’s definitely not
4 I can’t remember
8 b) 9 a) 10 c) 11 b) 12 c) 13 c)
14 a) 15 c) 5 I’m not a hundred percent certain 1
6 I haven’t a clue 1 b) 2 f) 3 c) 4 j) 5 h) 6 a) 7 i)
7 I’ve forgotten 8 g) 9 e) 10 d)
8 I’m sure it isn’t
2
1 thing 2 out 3 to 4 better 5 were
6 Make 7 Don’t 8 do 9 need
10 forget

3
1 a) 2 b) 3 b) 4 b) 5 a) 6 a) 7 b)
8 b) 9 a) 10 a)

Consolidation
1
1 He suggested meeting at six.
2 If I were you, I’d change money
before you travel.
3 He asked if I had seen Jackie the
night before.
4 She said they’d talked about me
last night.
5 He refused to eat it.
6 Do you fancy going to the
cinema tonight?
7 I can’t stand getting up early.
8 The most important thing is to
save your work regularly.
9 He said he might have a problem
with the project.
10 She offered to give me a lik.
11 Whatever you do, don’t speak to
strangers.
12 I need to get help.
13 We managed to meet the deadline.
14 She asked me what time I
usually leave work.
15 Watch out for thieves.