VENTURE INTO FIRST CERTIFICATE

UNIT 2 – TEST

A TRANSFORMATION EXERCISE (2-5 WORDS)

1. It was such a hilarious film that even Bill enjoyed every minute. SO
The film was so hilarious that even Bill enjoyed every minute.
2. It didn’t work properly so they got rid of it. DID
They ________________________________________________ it didn’t work properly.
3. When I was a little boy, I really liked bedtime stories. LOVE
When I was a little boy, I loved bedtime stories.
4. Grandma always told us bedtime stories when we were kids. WOULD
Grandma would always told us bedtime stories when we were kids.
5. Keanu Reeves hates getting all this media attention, according to his family. EYE
Keanu Reeves hates being in the eye of all this media, according to his family.
6. William still thinks living in a big city is hard. GOT
William still has not get used to live in a big city.

B MULTIPLE CHOICE EXERCISE

1. Don’t believe all the __c___ about the new movie; I thought it was terrible.
A story B plot C hype D fame
2. It’s a current __b___ programme that’s on every Thursday night.
A news B affairs C events D stories
3. I don’t like it at all when people _d____ the queue.
A violate B stand C ignore D jump
4. Although it was a __a___ movie, it wasn’t a hit at the box office.
A big-budget B runaway C buster D block
5. They worked hard to make _a____ meet.
A things B ends C needs D money
6. He _c____ a reputation as a terrific character actor.
A won B beat C gained D got
7. Doyle’s poor performance failed to ___a__ the audience.
A convince B convict C encourage D subscribe
8. ___c__ newspapers are smaller in size.
A Press B Broadsheet C Tabloid D Front-page
C FILL IN WITH THE RIGHT PREPOSITION

1. Leonardo Di Caprio dropped from school when he was fifteen.

2. I’m proud of you, my son!
3. He’s in the headlines a lot these days.
4. We don’t subscribe on this magazine.
5. In my opinion, his performance was a bit wooden.
6. In my mind, his performance was a bit wooden.
7. They made off with the stolen money before we could do anything to stop them.
8. I can’t do without breakfast in the morning, I really need to eat something first thing.
9. I can’t make up my mind where to spend the holidays.

D WORD FORMATION EXERCISE

1. I’ll be with you shortly. SHORT

2. I’ve got an announcement to make. ANNOUNCE
3. The meal was a bit pricy , but we enjoyed it enormously. PRICE
4. The view from the top of the tower is quite breathing . BREATH
5. Overall , I’d definitely recommend this movie. OVER
6. It was a tough decision to make. DECIDE
7. They were disappointed by the shocking news. APPOINT/SHOCK
8. The show was filmed in stunning location. STUN/LOCATE

E MAKE OR DO

1. do me a favour
2. make sure
3. do progress
4. do research
5. make an effort
6. do your best
7. make up for a mistake of the past
8. make a difference