REVISION ACTIVITIES 2ND TERM (1º BACHILLERATO)

More Practice 5: Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. The film I want to see has just released / has just been released.
2. A new documentary is being produced / is producing by the Discovery Channel.
3. Everyone should see / should be seen The Hunger Games.
4. The app can download / can be downloaded on any type of smartphone.
5. I think this film might have shot / might have been shot in France.
6. Producers sometimes give / are given new actors important roles.

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the passive form.
1. …………………… the character of Mickey Mouse …………………… (create) by Walt Disney?
2. Animated films today …………………… (can / not make) without computers.
3. Sara was upset because her photos …………………… (delete).
4. The Oscars …………………… (not give) in London.
5. We waited in a café while our car …………………… (repair).
6. At what time …………………… tomorrow’s press conference …………………… (hold)?

3 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1. They’re not showing that film in the cinema any more.
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2. Has someone already booked the three o’clock session?

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3. You should not have trusted those people.

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4. My father will make the reservations for the weekend.

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5. The producer and director usually choose the actors.

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6. Did Rihanna write that song?

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4 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form.
1. The actors are busy now. They …………………… their makeup …………………… (do).
2. The actress doesn’t buy her clothes in shops. She always …………………… them …………………… (make)
by designers.
3. The film is ready to be released. The company …………………… it …………………… (dub) into 15 languages.
4. My tooth aches. I …………………… it …………………… (check) tomorrow.
5. It’s so hot in our flat. We …………………… air conditioning …………………… (should install).
5 Complete the passages with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active, passive or causative.

A As we started filming our school video this morning, we realised that the camera
1. …………………… (not work). We are now 2. …………………… it …………………… (repair).

In my opinion, all the equipment 3. …………………… (should have / check) before the
shooting began. Mistakes like this 4. …………………… (make) in the past – it’s a pity we don’t
learn from them.

B Star Trek into Darkness 1. …………………… (see) by millions of people since its release in
2013. The producers used 2D technology while it 2. …………………… (shoot), but later
they 3. …………………… it …………………… (convert) to 3D. Leonard Nimoy, the original
Dr Spock from the 1970s TV series, 4. …………………… (appear) in the film.

C Our new flat 1. …………………… (complete) soon. It’s in a group of buildings that
2. …………………… (build) near my school. We 3. …………………… (move) in six months.

We 4. …………………… all our things …………………… (transport) by a removal company.

Extension 5: Grammar

1 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1. They won’t release the film until next week.
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2. The producer could have chosen better actors for the cast.
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3. The BBC is producing a new nature programme.
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4. Did Peter Jackson direct The Hobbit?
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5. How many times have they shown this film?
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2 Write a suitable continuation for each statement or question. Use the passive and the words in brackets.
1. It’s too late to audition for the school play. (cast / choose)
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2. Why was everyone standing in that queue? (free ice cream / give out)
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3. They’ve removed the “for sale” sign in front of their house. (must / sell)
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4. Do we have to pack the equipment? (pack / yesterday)
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5. Why are these costumes here? (use / tomorrow’s shoot)
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6. Why was Ethan so angry yesterday? (his text messages / delete)
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3 Write sentences with the words below. Use the verb in a causative form and make any other necessary changes.
1. The actor is learning his lines. He / must / memorise / by tomorrow
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2. Many singers don’t write their own songs. They / write / by songwriters
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 3. The author is happy that his book is successful. He / make / film / this year
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4. My mother’s car is very dirty. She / should / clean
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5. We didn’t want to leave the hotel. We / food / bring / our room
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4 Complete the passages with the verbs below. Use the active, passive or causative form.
A set up • already / sell • attend • give
Rihanna 1. …………………… a concert in our town tomorrow which 2. ……………………
by thousands of people. All the tickets 3. …………………… . At the moment, a screen
4. …………………… so that people sitting far from the stage will be able to see.

B build • should / finish • do • just / send

This month, the local council 1. …………………… some new classrooms ……………………
at our school. We 2. …………………… an e-mail complaining because we think that the
work 3. …………………… too slowly. In our opinion, it 4. …………………… weeks ago.

5 Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the active, passive or causative form.

The Sol Cinema

We went to the cinema last night. After we 1. …………………… (give) our popcorn and
2. …………………… (take) to our seats, we sat back and 3. …………………… (relax)

while the film 4. …………………… (show). However, we 5. …………………… (not sit) in

an ordinary cinema. We 6. …………………… (come) to experience the Sol Cinema, the
world’s smallest and most environmentally-friendly cinema. This tiny, beautifully
designed cinema 7. …………………… (build) in 2010 by reconstructing an old caravan.
The most amazing thing about it is that it 8. …………………… (power) entirely by solar
energy. Even in the evening, the cinema 9. …………………… (not need) outside
electricity. It uses energy that 10. …………………… (store) during the day. Only eight
people at a time 11. …………………… (can / seat) in the cinema, but it’s still a lot of fun.
And the best thing is that you 12. …………………… it …………………… (can / bring) to
you – the Sol Cinema travels all over the UK.

Extension 4: Grammar

1 Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it logically follows the first. Use modals that match
the categories in brackets. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. I haven’t got Gloria’s phone number. ……………………………… give it to me? (request)
2. I’m leaving tomorrow. ……………………………… not see you again. (possibility)
3. I don’t believe that Keri fell out with Cathy. ……………………………… be true. (strong disbelief)
4. Do you want people to trust you? Then ……………………………… always tell the truth. (advice)
5. I’ve got a huge exam on Monday. ……………………………… go out for the entire weekend. (lack of ability)
6. I understand the material. ……………………………… help me study. (lack of obligation)
2 Choose the correct answer.

Wrong Impressions

A Larissa 1. might not want / might not have wanted / should not want to go on a
date with you again. She 2. could have been / must be / must have been terribly
bored last night while you were telling her about your rock collection. I 3. have to /
could / may see that she was tapping her foot and moving around in her chair. You
4. might / can / have to learn not to talk so much!

B Justin 1. mustn’t like / must have liked / must like you a lot. You 2. might / can /
should tell because he always tries to sit near you in class. In addition, he 3. can’t /
musn’t / doesn’t have to stop looking at you. You 4. don’t have to / mustn’t / can’t
be an expert on body language to read those signs!

C The teacher thought that Takumi was lying because he was looking down, but she
1. should have / might have / must have known that in Japan, looking down is a

sign of respect. It also 2. might have been / might be / should have been a sign
that he felt shy. This shows that if you aren’t an expert, you 3. shouldn’t have relied /
shouldn’t rely / don’t have to rely too much on body language. There’s a chance
that it 4. may give / may have given / must give the wrong impression!

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use a suitable modal perfect,
affirmative or negative. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. I didn’t realise that Sharon was angry. I ……………………………… (pay) more attention to her body language.
2. Louis and Karin aren’t speaking. They ……………………………… (have) an argument.
3. Betsy lied to me about her relationship with Sam. I ……………………………… (trust) her.
4. It’s Saturday night, and Jeff is alone at home. He ……………………………… (find) someone to go out with.
5. It’s a pity I didn’t see Harriet when she was in town. I ……………………………… (meet) her on Wednesday, but
she didn’t have time.
6. Don’t phone William now. He ……………………………… (go) to bed already.

4 Complete the passage with modals or modal perfects and the verbs in brackets.

Friendships 1. …………………… (be) wonderful if you talk things over, but this
doesn’t always happen. Last year, I asked Jason’s old girlfriend Susan out on
a date. Jason 2. …………………… (feel) very angry, because he wouldn’t
speak to me. How 3. …………………… I …………………… (know) that he still
liked her? Now I understand that I 4. …………………… (discuss) this with him
first. As for Susan, we went out once, but she 5. …………………… (not enjoy)
it, because she didn’t want to go on another date. Personally, I think that she
and Jason 6. …………………… (not separate).

5 Write a second sentence to logically follow the first. Use the modals or modal perfects in brackets.
1. Tom hasn’t called me yet. (might not have)
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2. Why did you walk to the party? (could have)
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4. Owen didn’t wake up on time for the exam. (shouldn’t have)
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5. Nadine’s family lives in an exclusive neighbourhood. (must)
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Extension 3: Grammar

1 Complete the mini-dialogues using the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Simple or be going to.
1. (do / start)
A: The skydiving lesson …………………… at 8.00.
B: All right. How many dives …………………… we …………………… on the first day?
2. (meet / not be)
A: We …………………… at the airport two hours before the flight.
B: That’s fine. I …………………… late.
3. (take / get)
A: The sun is setting. It …………………… dark soon.
B: Don’t worry. I …………………… you back to the camp now.
4. (remember / write)
A: Are you sure you …………………… what to pack for the trek?
B: Of course. This afternoon, I …………………… a list of everything I need.
5. (come / visit)
A: I …………………… Pamela in hospital this afternoon.
B: Great! I …………………… with you!

2 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use Future Simple, be going to, Present Simple
or Present Continuous. Make any necessary changes or additions.
1. John likes extreme sports, so I’m sure …………………… . (love / rappelling)
2. Be careful! You …………………… . (hurt /yourself)
3. Bungee jumping looks like fun. I think …………………… . (try it)
4. We have to be at the stadium at 6.00 pm because …………………… . (concert / start at 7.00 pm)
5. We’ve made a hotel reservation for tonight, so …………………… . (leave / afternoon)

3 Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Continuous or Future Perfect Simple.

1. I …………………… (start) my paragliding course in January. I …………………… (save)

enough money to pay for it by then.

2. Hopefully, we …………………… (reach) the top of the mountain by sunset. We

…………………… (spend) the night at a camp there.

3. I wonder what I …………………… (do) at this time next year. One thing’s for sure –
I …………………… (finish) school by then.

4. By the end of the summer, we …………………… (sell) our old car. I hope that by that time,
we …………………… (find) a better one.

5. We …………………… (start) work on your new kitchen next month. ……………………

you …………………… (decide) what colour you want by then?
4 Complete the passages with the verbs below. Use a suitable future tense. There may be more than one possible answer.

A give • learn • not be • camp

By the time we finish our survival course, we 1. …………………… how

to survive in nature with no food or water. At the end of the course, they
2. …………………… us a three-day test. During that time, each of us

3. …………………… alone in the woods. I’m sure it 4. ……………………

too difficult for me.

B have • sit • find • move

We 1. …………………… a farewell party for our dear friend Darlene

tonight. She 2. …………………… to another school tomorrow. It’s hard to
believe – at this time next week, she 3. …………………… in a different
classroom. I hope that she 4. …………………… some new friends by the
time we see her again.

C discuss • solve • start • meet

The headteacher 1. …………………… with some teachers this afternoon.

The meeting 2. …………………… at 3.00 pm. According to the plan, they
3. …………………… some problems in the school. I hope that by the end

of the meeting, they 4. …………………… some of the problems.

Extension 3: Vocabulary

1 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words and phrases in bold with a similar word or phrase.
1. This cake is unusually good. May I have the recipe?
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2. It was silly to leave a plastic bag in the oven.
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3. The path was hard to walk on, but we continued going forward.
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4. I am having difficulty with maths this year.
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5. The tour guide directed our attention to a mountain in the distance.
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6. If you water the plant, you’ll soon see that it’s not dead.
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2 Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and expressions below. There are more words than you need.
give up • dreadful • survive • worth it • managed • focus
awesome • waste of time • performance • bored to death
1. A: Thanks for coming to the show. I hope you enjoyed the 1. ……………………… .
B: Absolutely! It was 2. ……………………… !
2. A: Did anyone 3. ……………………… the fire?
B: Yes, the firefighters 4. ……………………… to rescue everyone in the house.
3. A: It was hard to 5. ……………………… smoking after so many years.
B: Yes, but wasn’t it 6. ……………………… ? You must feel so much better!
4. A: I was 7. ……………………… in that meeting. It was so long, and we didn’t decide anything!
B: I agree. It was such a 8. ……………………… !
3 Write a second sentence that logically follows the first one. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Ellen thought the show was first-rate.
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2. My sister and I share our clothes.
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3. My doctor told me to exercise daily.
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4. I found the film offensive.
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5. The film is good for a laugh.
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6. Why are there so many rehearsals this week?
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4 Complete each sentence in a logical way. Use the correct form of the gerund or the infinitive.
1. It’s strange that the light is on. I don’t remember ……………………………………………… .
2. When you go out in the sun, don’t forget ……………………………………………… .
3. I can’t hear the music any more. Did the violinist stop ……………………………………………… ?
4. I forgot my money! I hope Brenda remembered ……………………………………………… .
5. What a beautiful view. Let’s stop ……………………………………………… .
6. The singer made such an impression on me. I’ll never forget ……………………………………………… .

5 Complete the passage using the words below. There are more words than you need.
struggle • performance • face • share • daily
manage • give up • focus on • keep going • smashing
Most people enjoy some form of music but may not realise that music is actually good for
their health. Music can be used to 1. ……………………… pain, to lower stress levels in
people who 2. ……………………… difficult problems, and to help people who
3. ……………………… with cancer.

Research has shown that music with a strong beat affects the rhythm of your brainwaves.
A faster beat can help you 4. ……………………… your work and be more alert, while a
slower beat calms you down.

Music can be used in your 5. ……………………… routine for relaxation, as well as to help
yourself 6. ……………………… when you feel tired. You don’t have to attend a
7. ……………………… to enjoy the benefits of music. Listening to music at home can be

just as helpful.
Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with modals that fit the categories in brackets.
There may be more than one possible answer.
1. It’s a red light. You …………………… stop. (obligation)
2. …………………… you speak French? (ability)
3. …………………… I use your phone, please? (permission)
4. The last bus is at midnight. We …………………… be at the station by 11.45. (necessity)
5. We …………………… cancel the competition because there is a possibility of rain. (possibility)
6. Do you want my advice? You …………………… wear so much make-up. (advice)

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Add a modal or a modal perfect.
1. It’s a pity you didn’t ask me to help. I ……………………………… (wash) the dishes.
2. You ……………………………… (carry) your driving licence with you while driving. It’s the law.
3. Didn’t the package come? It ……………………………… (arrive) by now.
4. Jeff had a dentist’s appointment at 2.00. He ……………………………… (leave) the meeting early.
5. I tried to open this window, but I ……………………………… (do) it.
6. ……………………………… you please ……………………………… (help) me?
7. I think I heard the doorbell. That ……………………………… (be) Sandra.
8. Dad ……………………………… (drive) you to the shopping centre earlier, but now he won’t be able to.

3 Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. There’s no need for us to have daily rehearsals. (have to)
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2. I’m sure he was disappointed when he missed the concert. (must)
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3. Terry knows how to play five musical instruments. (can)
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4. There’s a possibility that the tickets will be sold out. (might)
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5. It’s necessary that everyone arrive on time. (must)
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6. I don’t know if I’ll be able to meet you tonight. (might)
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4 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences.
Use a modal or a modal perfect.
1. You are required to show ID in order to get in.
You ...................................................................................................... .
2. There’s a chance that the shop is still open.
The shop .............................................................................................. .
3. It’s possible that someone found your missing key.
Someone ............................................................................................. .
4.I‘m sure they saw us.
They ..................................................................................................... .
5. Is it necessary to complain all the time?
Do ....................................................................................................... ?

5 Write a second sentence to follow the first one. Use a suitable modal perfect.
1. I didn’t realise it was so cold today.
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2. The weather turned out to be better than we had expected.
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3. The ground is very wet.
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4. I feel sick after that enormous meal.
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5. We got lost on our way to the restaurant.
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Extension 4: Vocabulary

1 These sentence pairs don’t make sense. Write your own second sentence that logically follows the first.
Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. They concealed the package. It was left on the table.
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2. He’ll always be one of the most infamous people in our town. People admire him for his courage.
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3. I trust her. That’s why I don’t tell her anything.
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4. This room is a hazardous place. It’s ideal for children to play in.
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5. We made all the arrangements ahead of time. We walked very quickly.
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6. Joe is a very cautious person. He enjoys skydiving and mountain climbing.
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2 Write a second sentence that logically follows the first one. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Selena has an interesting pastime.
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2. She cares for her grandparents.
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3. The letter contained a bomb threat.
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4. Jeff is trying to get in touch with you.
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5. This website is not secure.
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6. The deadline for the essay contest is Friday at 5.00.
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 7. I warned Jessica not to drive in that neighbourhood.
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3. Complete the mini-dialogues with the words below. There are more words than you need.
rights • infamous • suspicious • illegal • employees • sneaky • blame • require
1. A: I think Ben is 1. ……………………… . I get the feeling he’s hiding something.
B: Why are you so 2. ……………………… of him? He seems OK to me.
2. A: Do all 3. ……………………… at Burger Queen have to wear a uniform?
B: Yes. Most fast-food restaurants 4. ……………………… uniforms.
3. A: It’s 5. ……………………… to smoke here. It’s a public place.
B: Well, what about the 6. ……………………… of smokers? Shouldn’t they have a place to smoke?

4 Complete the sentences with one of the words below and the appropriate preposition.
Some verbs are used more than once.
agree • believe • argue • care • hear • insist • rely • apologise
1. Do you ……………………… ghosts? I think they’re real!
2. I never ……………………… Kayla. She doesn’t write to me.
3. Tammy’s parents ……………………… money all the time. They have a lot of fights.
4. You can’t ……………………… that clock. It doesn’t show the exact time.
5. Why do you ……………………… paying for everyone? I’ll pay my share!
6. I ……………………… you – I also think that every school should have security cameras!
7. You should ……………………… Peter because you offended him.
8. Don’t ……………………… me. My decision is final.
9. I ……………………… saying those terrible things about you.
10. She doesn’t ……………………… her appearance. She never dresses nicely.

5 Complete the passage using suitable words.

Have you ever heard 1. ……………………… Sampat Pal Devi? She’s an Indian woman who
believes 2. ……………………… her ability to change society. Although she was illiterate for much
of her life and married at the age of 12, she has become a well-known fighter for women’s 3.
……………………… in India. She has succeeded 4. ……………………… helping many women
achieve justice when dealing with the police and other state officials.

Twenty thousand women now participate 5. ……………………… Pal’s group, the Gulabi Gang,
which is known for wearing bright pink saris. They are famous for staging protests, sometimes
using violence, to shame a man who has done something 6. ……………………… , but whom the
police refuse to go after. For instance, they have 7. ……………………… fathers who beat their
daughters to stop or be attacked by the group.

Sampat Pal’s work is 8. ……………………… – once someone tried to kill her because of it. But
despite the 9. ……………………… of death, Sampat Pal keeps on going because many women
depend 10. ……………………… her.



Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the first, second or third conditional.
1. I …………………… (go) to the spy film last night if you …………………… (recommend) it.
2. Don’t worry! We …………………… (not say) anything unless you …………………… (give) us permission.
3. If I …………………… (be) you, I …………………… (not open) that e-mail message.
4. You …………………… (be) good at keeping secrets if you …………………… (be) a spy.
5. If Jim …………………… (not hear) our conversation, he …………………… (not know) that we were spying on him.
6. This is important. If Penny …………………… (not tell) anyone her password, her account …………………… (be)
safe.
7. We …………………… (not need) to borrow money next year if we …………………… (start) saving now.
8. If you …………………… (return) the book to the library on time, you …………………… (not need) to pay a fine
today.

2 Complete each sentence in a logical way.

1. The spies wouldn’t have been caught if ................................................
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2. Jenna will go to the beach tomorrow as long as ....................................
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3. We won’t announce the winner before ..................................................
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4. Peter wouldn’t call you so often if ..........................................................
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5. They won’t trust you unless ...................................................................
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6. You need to work hard if ........................................................................
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3 What would you say in each of the following situations? Write the conditional specified in the brackets.
1. You didn’t do your homework. (third conditional)
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2. You hope to win the lottery. (second conditional)
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3. You are giving advice on how to make friends. (zero conditional)
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4. You are arguing with another driver after an accident. (third conditional)
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5. Your sister has long showers and wastes a lot of hot water. (second conditional)
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6. You are offering to walk to school with a friend. (first conditional)
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4 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. I will only be available to meet you on 7th April. (unless)
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2. Patrick went to the concert only because George had given him a free ticket. (if)
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3. You can’t return the jeans because you don’t have a receipt. (could)
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4. She doesn’t have a student ID, so she can’t get a discount. (when)
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5. Sharon will call you and then she’ll leave her house. (before)
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6. Bread gets stale when it’s not wrapped up. (if)
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5 Complete the passage using the correct form of the words in brackets.

If you 1. …………………… (be) interested in the world of espionage, you 2. ……………………

(see) Garbo the Spy. It’s a documentary about Juan Pujol García, a Spanish double agent who
was active in World War II. It may not be accurate to say that if he 3. …………………… (not be) a
spy at that time, the Allies 4. …………………… (not win) the war. However, his role was very
important.

Pujol García 5. …………………… (not succeed) in his mission if he 6. …………………… (not be)
very creative. He invented a network of informers in Britain who provided fake information to
the Nazis. He knew that the Nazis 7. …………………… (not believe) him unless his information 8.
…………………… (seem) real. Pujol García convinced the Nazis that the historic D-Day landing
at Normandy would take place at another place and another time.

The Germans apparently didn’t discover that Pujol García was a spy. If they 9. ……………………
(know), they 10. …………………… (never award) him an Iron Cross after the war!

When the war was over, Pujol García disappeared. Intelligence expert Nigel West found him in
Venezuela many years later. He died there in 1988.

Extension 5: Vocabulary

1 Match A to B to form logical phrases.

A B
1. take up ...... a. sugar
2. cut down on ...... b. a bad cold
3. get over ...... c. weight
4. put on ...... d. a problem
5. sense ...... e. a sport
6. fed up with ...... f. danger
7. break up ...... g. a job
8. deal with ...... h. with a boyfriend

3 Write an example of the following descriptions. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. A good way to get in shape: ................................................................
2. What dogs like to chase: ......................................................................
3. A reason to be in a bad mood: .............................................................
 4. A common disease: .............................................................................
5. A reason to lift weights: ......................................................................

4. Complete the second sentence using the words in brackets so that it adds details to the first sentence.
Make any necessary changes.
1. I took some medicine an hour ago. (kick in)
Hopefully, ............................................................................................. .
2. I have studied very hard this year. (improve)
As a result, ........................................................................................... .
3. I do yoga every day. (sane)
It ........................................................................................................... .
4. We have got three exams next week. (stressful)
It ........................................................................................................... .
5. Jenny’s been ill for over a week. (miserable)
She ...................................................................................................... .
6. Pete’s relationships with girls are usually very short. (last)
They ..................................................................................................... .
7. My arm muscles are weak. (lift weights)
I ............................................................................................................ .
8. I can’t stop eating junk food. (self discipline)
I ............................................................................................................ .

5 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need.
Make any necessary changes.
cut down on • put on • improve • avoid • exhausted • overdo
mood • kick in • injure • deal with • work out • get in shape
Exercising 1. ……………………… your health and puts you in a good
2. ……………………… . But it can be harmful if you 3. ……………………… it. That’s what

happens when people become addicted to exercise. They exercise for hours each day,
and they don’t rest even when they are 4. ……………………… . They feel anxious when
they are unable to 5. ……………………… every day. Because they haven’t given their
bodies time to rest, they are likely to 6. ……………………… themselves.

Exercise is a great way to 7. ……………………… stress and to 8. ……………………… .

However, if you know someone who 9. ……………………… being with friends because
they’re too busy exercising, that may be a cause for concern.

Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the active or the passive.

1. Last year, the students …………………… (warn) not to smoke in school, but they
…………………… (not follow) the rules.

2. Last night’s episode …………………… (watch) by over a million viewers. Unfortunately, my

television …………………… (not work), so I …………………… (miss) the episode.

3. She …………………… (eat) peanuts because she …………………… (tell) by the doctor that
she is allergic to them.

4. Lily …………………… (borrow) money from me last week. Do you think the money
…………………… (repay) soon?
5.I didn’t realise that Tammy …………………… (work) on this play! She …………………… (not list)
as the director in this programme.

2 Write the sentences in the passive form in two ways. Omit the agent where logical.
1. You shouldn’t give alcohol to a child.
a. ..........................................................................................................
b. ..........................................................................................................
2. They showed their parents the pictures they’d painted.
a. ..........................................................................................................
b. ..........................................................................................................
3. The nurse brought Kelly a blanket.
a. ..........................................................................................................
b. ..........................................................................................................
4. Does the hospital offer free parking to patients?
a. ..........................................................................................................
b. ..........................................................................................................

3 Write questions using the words below. Use the active or passive form.
1. A: ........................................................................................................ ?
the computer / use / at the moment
B: No, it hasn’t even been turned on yet.
2. A: ........................................................................................................ ?
how often / your eyes / check
B: Once a year.
3. A: ........................................................................................................ ?
why / you / not invite / to Sam’s party / last week
B: Because we’re not speaking to each other.
4. A: ........................................................................................................ ?
where / should / the medicine / store
B: In a locked cabinet so that children won’t find it.

4 Write a logical passive sentence to follow each statement. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. The police found your bicycle. (steal)
................................................................................................................
2. I can’t wait to see the new film. (show)
................................................................................................................
3. Don’t look now, but there’s someone behind us. (follow)
................................................................................................................
4. I know where you can buy a bus pass. (sell)
................................................................................................................
5. Dean doesn’t know what happened. (mustn’t / tell)
................................................................................................................
6. Be sure to bring lots of water on the hike. (required)
................................................................................................................
5 Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form.

I’ve started a new business – I do errands for other people. Whenever someone needs to
1. …………………… (their dog / walk) or 2. …………………… (their library books / return), I’m

ready to help. I started thinking about this idea one day when I 3. …………………… (my hair /
cut) at the salon. The stylist mentioned that she 4. …………………… (her groceries / deliver) that
day. Then she said, “If I could pay someone to do more errands, I would.” I realised that
I could be that person. Now I do errands for busy working people, and also for elderly people
who want to 5. …………………… (their prescriptions / pick up) and other services. Last week,
one of my clients called me and 6. …………………… (his furniture / rearrange) because he
couldn’t move it himself. The work is never the same and I like helping people. It’s a great job!

6 Complete the mini-dialogues using the active, passive or causative form of the verb.

1. A: Look – your hand 1. …………………… (bleed)!

B: I know. I 2. …………………… (injure) it while I was cutting vegetables.

A: That’s a serious cut. You 3. …………………… it …………………… (should examine)

by a doctor.

2. A: Mum, somebody 4. …………………… (break) my cupboard door. We

5. …………………… it …………………… (must repair) soon.

B: Dad 6. …………………… (repair) it when he has time.

A: He probably 7. …………………… (not do) it until next week, though.