REVISION FOR UNIT 1

I/ Choose the words which contain the sound /tʃ/ and /dʒ/
education, engineer, damage, mutual, computer, children, teach, Christmas, machine,
village, religion, hamburger, enjoy, dirty, schedule, literature, information, question,
orchestra, cheap, pleasure, feature, imaginary, jealous, cheese, jacket, geometry, green,
purchase, suggest, instruction, essential, nature, fortunate.
/tʃ/: __________________________________________________________________
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/dʒ/: ___________________________________________________________________
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II/ Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in the box.
constant capable selfish loyal suspicion
acquaint enthusiast sympathize hospitable friend
1. His __________________ for music has stayed strong, throughout his 23 years in
radio.
2. He showed unswerving __________________ to his friends.
3. We all have great __________________ for the victims of the flood.
4. __________________ is very important because uncertain people cannot have a
lifelong friendship.
5. It was very __________________ of him to offer us his room.
6. We were delighted by the wonderful ___________________ of the local people.
7. The wine had made him __________________ of thinking clearly.
8. Playing a game with the children is a good way of getting them
___________________.
9. Inform the police immediately if you see anything ___________________ .
10. __________________ _ need time to develop.
III/ Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. I didn't have enough time __________________ (finish) my work yesterday.
2. As she drove past his house, she noticed him _______________ (run) away from
home.
3. I was relieved __________________ (find out) that I had passed the exam.
4. She made her son __________________ (wash) the windows before he could go
outside __________________ (play) with his friends.
5. She lets her children ___________________ __ (stay) up very late.
6. We had nothing __________________ (do) except look at the cinema posters.
7. We both heard him __________________ (say) that he was leaving.
8. It made him angry __________________ _ (wait) for people who were late.
9. I couldn't understand what the passage said, so I had my friend __________________
(translate) it for me.
10. It's important ___________________ (start) the meeting on time.
11. There are too many people here for me ___________________ (talk) to all of them.
12. It took ages __________________ (download) the pictures from the Internet.
13. Whenever I have free time, I like __________________ (watch) the basketball team
___________________ . (practice).
14. She sent me an e-mail __________________ (inform) me that the meeting had been
canceled.
15. It was a thrill ___________________ (see) my brother __________________ (win)
the chess tournament last year.
IV / Choose the correct answers.
1 Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones _________ .
a. repair b. to repair c. repairing d. repaired
1. It's possible _______ a train across Canada.
a. take b. to take c. taking d. to be taken
2. Now that we've finished painting the house, there is nothing left ________.
a. to do b. for doing c. to be done d. for being done
3. Before we leave, let's have Shelley ________ a map for us so we won't get lost.
a. draw b. to draw c. drawing d. drawn
4. I can hear a cat ________ at the window.
a. scratches b. to scratch c. scratching d. was scratching
5. I think your mother should let you __________ your own mind.
a. make up b. to make up c. making up d. made up
6. The police never found the money __________in the robbery.
a. stealing b. be stolen c. steal d. stolen
7. Do you know what made so many people _________ their home?
a. evacuate b. to evacuate c. evacuated d. be evacuated
8. ________ bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast.
a. Make b. To make c. Making d. For make
9. We saw our favorite ballet _________ at the theater last night.
a. perform b. performing c. performed d. in performing
10. He was never heard _________ 'thank you' in his life.
a. say b. to say c. saying d. said
11. I was delighted ________ my old friends again.
a. to see b. seeing c. seen d. to be seen
12. __________ to friends is nice but __________alone is also enjoyable.
a. Talk / to be b. To talk / be c. Talk / be d. Talking / being
13. I'd rather _________ to Elvis than the Beatles.
a. listen b. to listen c. listening d. listened
14. I can make myself _________pretty well in English.
a. understand b. to understand c. understanding d. understood
V/ There is at least one mistake in each sentence. Suggest appropriate corrections.
1. She longed the holidays to come so that she could be with her family again.
2. I overheard say that he's thinking of moving to Manchester.
3. They were seen climb through the window.
4. Very reluctantly, he consented her to lend the money to Janet.
5. My parents always encouraged work hard at school.
6. For years the group has been campaigning an inquiry to hold into the accident.
7. I watched a pavement artist to draw a portrait in crayons.
8. Sam promised me to show me how to fish for salmon, but he never had the time.
9. It's easier to do it yourself than to explain to somebody else how to do it.
10. He was never heard say 'thank you' in his life.
11. This card entitles to take an extra person with you free.
12. They let me to borrow their car while they were on holiday.
13. I explained enough for her understanding what was happening.
14. Seeing him to walk down the street, you'd never know he was blind.
15. Most people are afraid hearing the truth about them.
VI/ Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate preposition.
1. She had been briefly acquainted ___________ him more than 20 years earlier.
2. She thought ______________ him very often.
3. Some people take _____________ interest with enthusiasm, but they are soon tired
___________it.
4. A selfish person is incapable _____________ true friendship.
5. He was accused ____________ being disloyal _________ the government.
6. How much time do you spend ____________ homework?
7. He's more concerned ____________ what people think about him than anything else.
8. Good friendship should be based __________ mutual understanding.
9. Do you keep in touch _____________ any school friends?
10. Some adults have a total lack __________ sympathy ___________ young people.
VII/ Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s)
given.
1. He worked out the answer. It was clever of him.
It was _________________________________________________________
2. Marie always pays her bills regularly. She's careful that way.
Marie is always_________________________________________________
3. He was crossing the road. I caught sight of him.
I noticed_______________________________________________________
4. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.
We were relieved______________________________________________
5. Why have you thrown up your job? You're mad.
You are______________________________________________________
6. Jimmy got into his car and drove away. I saw this.
I saw________________________________________________________
7. It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly.
We are______________________________________________________
8. Contacting her at work is usually quite easy.
She is______________________________________________________
9. The house shook violently and all of us felt that.
All of us felt___________________________________________________
10. Can you sign the papers please? They are ready now.
The papers are_________________________________________________