UNIT 1

Tenses
IN OTHER WORDS 7 When did Mary move to Liverpool?
since How long is it to

Study these examples. The second sentence Liverpool?

has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 8 It was the first time Ihad met a film star.
never I a film star
1 l've never heard such a sad story. before.
ever It's the saddest story I have ever heard. 9 We didn't start tidying up untilafter the guests had left.
2 He started painting fifteen years ago. before We waited until the guests
been He has been painting for fifteen years. tidying up.
3 She hasn't finished decorating the flat yet. 10 Kate was about to leave the house when the postman
still She is still decorating the flat. came.
4 I've never eaten Chinese food before. point Kate was
first It's the first time | have ever eaten the house when the postman came.
Chinese food. 11 It's four weeks since I spoke to Paul.
have for
5 When did they graduate from college?
since How long it since they graduated from four weeks.
college? 12 When did they announce their engagement?
ago How long ago did they graduate from ago How long
college? their engagement?
6 He didn't begin talking until everyone had sat down. 13 We haven't played squash for six months.
before He waited until everyone had sat down last We
before he began talking. six months ago.
7 We haven't been to the theatre for a year. 14 Kim was on the point of closing the shop when a
time The last time we went to the theatre was a customer walked in.
about Kim
year ago.
last We last went to the theatre ayear ago. the shop when a customer walked in.
8 It'stwWO years since I went on holiday. 15 He is the kindest man l've ever met.
have Ihave not been on holiday for two years. never Ihave
man before.
9 lt was the first time they had travelled by boat.
never They had never travelled by boat before. 16 They are stilldiscussing the problem.
10 Jack was about to have dinner when his boss called. finished They
point Jack was on the point of having dinner the problem yet.
when his boss called. 17 Mike started studying medicine four years ago.
been Mike
four years.
18 The waiter didn't take our order until everyone had
Complete each sentence with two to five decided what they wanted.
37 words, including the word in bold. before The waiter waited until everyone had
decided what they wanted
1 She began to play tennis when she was 10. our order.
since She ...has been playing tennis since... she
was 10. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
2 lbought this coat three years ago. 38 tense.
for
three years. Kate Teale 1) ...has decided..(decide) to open her own
3 Ihaven't finished writing the report yet. restaurant. Yesterday, she 2) (have) a
still meeting with her bank manager and she 3)
the report. (ask) him for a loan. He agreed, so Kate 4)
4 We've never seen such a funny film. (be able) to start making plans. In fact, she
ever It's the 5) .......*... (already/find) a building for her
seen. restaurant and she 6) . . (look) at tables
5 He's never played football before. and chairs next week. By the end of the month, work on the
time It's the first restaurant 7) (begin)and by the summer,
football. everything will be ready. Kate 8)
6 John hasn't played golf for years. (hope) that her business will be a success. At the moment,
time The golf was she 9) (interview) people to be
years ago. chefs and waiters.

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 UNIT 2
Infinitive/The -ing form/ Too-Enough/Participles
ORAL
ReVision Box Activity
Marla Callas wasa famous opera singer. Peter Jordan
ls areporter who ls writing an artlcle about her IHe.
Look at his notes and make sentences, as in the
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct example.
26 tense. e.g. She went to Athens to study opera in 1937

1 A: I...'ve seen... (see) three films this week.

B: Ihaven't seen any, l'm afraid.
2 A: Why (you/taste) the stew?
B: Ithink I've put too much salt in it.
3 A: Where is Jack?
B: He (go) to the park with Paul.
4 A: Ihaven't seen Tom for along time.
B: Iknow. He ..... (study) a lot since
September.
5 A: John paid for the cinema tickets last night.
B: Really? He (be) very generous
these days.
6 A: The children are exhausted.
B: They (play) for hours, that's why. go to Athens /study / opera in 1937
7 A: Ihad a very bad day at work yesterday. go on / perform /in many opera houses in
B: So did I. First, the computer
America and Europe
(break down) and then I (spill) people / enjoy / hear / her sing
coffee on some papers.
could /sing / in French, German and talian
8 A: Has Arthur retired now?
well-known for / sing / difficut roles
B: Yes. He (Work) for the same famous for /have/ bad temper
company for forty years when he decided to retire. she/be used to/ appear /famous venues
9 A: Where are the children?
manage / earn / reputation as /excellent singer
B: Oh, Stan (take) them to the zoo. and actress
10 A: Have the Smiths moved yet? spend/ some time/teach / opera at Juiliard
B: Actually, they (move) next Saturday.
11 A: (you/recognise) that " decide / give / final wortd concert tour in 1972-73
man over there? " retire after /perform/ forty / different roles
B: No. I don't think l've ever seen him before. " consider / be / one of greatest opera singers of
the 20th century
12 A: Shallwe stay in tonight?
B: Actually, I (go) to my friend's birthday
party.
13 A: Do you want to come to the cinema with me?
B: Yes, but remember, I (not/like) horror
films. WRITING
14 A: Ifound a ring while | (plant) a tree
yesterday. Activity
B: Realy? Can I see it? Peter Jordan is now writing his article about Maria
15 A: Life (be) a lot better fifty years ago. Callas. Look at the Oral Activity again and complete
B: Iagree. People (have) more fun. the article.
16 A: | ..e..a.ce..eesses....... . .. . ..
(try) to phone you since this
morning. Maria Calas was born in New York in 1923. She
B: Oh, Ihave been out shopping with my sister. went to Athens to study opera in 1937. After that, she
17 A: Why are you annoyed with Jason?
B: Because he (always/torget)
important things.
18 A: The orchestra played very well last night.
B: Yes. They (practise) together
for weeks before they held the concert. She died in Paris in 1977.

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 UNIT 4
Nouns - Articles- Word Formation
ORAL
Revision Box Activity
prize was a
Maxine recently won a competition. Theconcert
band in anda
free ticket to see her favourlte
and say
chance to meet the band. Look at the prompts wheré
the
what Maxine did, using a, an, some or
Choose the correct answer. necessary, as in the example.
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to the concert.
e.g. She bought some new clothes to wear
1 Sam hopes ..B... an astronaut one day.
A becoming B to become C become

2 1. youto the airport in my car if you like.

A will take B'm going to take
C have taken
3 Jane's work is than Sarah's.
Agood B better C best

4 It's cold. Ithink I another jumper.

A will put on B am putting on C put on
5 Jake ....at his friend's house last night.
Astayed B was staying C had stayed
6 They advised her ........... a new lock for the door.
buy / new/clothes/ to wear to / concert
A buy B to buy C buying go to / hairdresser's / to get / new haircut
7 lhave money than David. arrive at/ stadium / sit in /front row
A little Bless C least dance to/wonderful music/ during /
8 Would you like to my party tonight? performance
A come B to come C coming be invite / on stage / to meet/ band
9 Lisa the house when her husband came home. sing / song / with lead singer
go for / meal / in/expensive
A paints B was painting C has painted be drive /home / in / black
restaurant
10 Sally ......by the time lget home tonight. limousine
A is leaving B willleave C will have left
11 Ellen all her money by the time the shops closed.
A had spent B was spending C spent
12 You should . . the windows more often.
A cleaning
13 Paul
B clean C to clean
for three hours before he left the disco.
WRIIING
A danced B had been dancing C was dancing Activity
14 This time next month we for our holiday. Maxine has been asked to write an account of her
A are packing B will pack C will be packing evening for a music magazine. Look at the Oral
15 This is the day of the year. Activity again and complete the article.
A hot B hotter C hottest
. l can't afford to buy it. When I heard that Ihad won the competition to see
16 That dress is rather 'Starstruck, Iwas very excited. First of all, I bought some
A expensive B more expensive
new clothes to wear to the concert and I went...
C most expensive
17 Dad has finally managed ....... the television.
A to fixX B fix C fixing
18 The doctor made John in bed for a week.
A staying B stay C to stay
19 Jenny seems very happy these days.
A to be B being C be
20 You had better now or you'll be late.
A leaving B leave C to leave . t was a fantastic evening which I will never forget.

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UNIT 5
Modcl Verbs

Revlsion Box
5 A:
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Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
tense. B: No, but Chris (go) (youlthere
ever/go) to Spair
6 A: Were you at home when lcalled you?last summer
B: Yes, but I
didn't hear the phone. (cut) the grass and
7 A: Steve is a famous singer now.
B: Yes. He
in 1993. (make) his first record
8 A: Why did you pay for the meal last night?
B: Because Joe ......
so he couldn't pay. (lose) his walle
9 A: Why are you in such a hurry?
B: Because 'm going to the
theatre and the nl
(start) in
10 A: Shallwe go for a picnic tomorrow? ten minutes
Dear Phil, B: Ican't. My cousins
|1)..m writing.. (write) to tell you about the plans for visit tomorrow. (come) to
the school Summer Fun Day. We 2) 11 A: I can't believe we're going on
*****.

holiday in a few days

(alreadylput) some tables the school field, but Idon't B: Just think. This time next week, we
think there 3) .. (be) enough, 50 we 4).... (ski) in the Alps.
(probably/borrow) some more.
15) .arnge) for the mayor to come and open
the event. He 6) amive) at ten o'clock on 33 Choose the correct answer.
the day ad the headmaster, Mr Pearson, 7)
(take) him on a quided tour of the school.
When Simon woke up, he knew it 1) ...5... a good da,.
We 8) ... (go) shopping yesterday to buy The sun was shining through the curtains and he fet
5ome prizes for the competitions. We also 9) strangely 2) Today was 3) .....day he had been
(buy) some coffee, tea, orange juice and
biscuits for the refreshmets stall. waiting for. Six weeks 4) ....,.Simon had taken his school
exams. He had been 5) nervous, but he had told
Anyway, as you can see, everything is almost ready. himself, 16) for months and Iknow I can pass. I'll stay
Ihope everything 10) (go) well.
See you on Saturday at the fair! calm and, by the time the exam finishes, I'lhave answered
Lily every question as 7) as Ican.
And now the day when Simon would 8) ,his resuts
had come. He ran down the stairs and picked up the large
envelope which 9) on the mat. His hands were
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct shaking as he read the results. He 10) with top marks!
32 tense.
1 Ais going to be B was going to be C will be
1 A: What does Tony do for a living? 2 A excited B excite C exciting
B: He ..works... (work) for a large company in London. 3 A one B the Ca
2 A: Are you busy this evening? 4 A since B before C after
B: Yes. I (meet) some friends at 5 Avery B
far C much
eight o'clock. 6 Ahave been studying B had been studying
3 A: Mum .. (bake) all morning C was studying
B: | know. She 7 Agood C best
..................... (make) a lot of cake B well
4 A: Is Simon going to school today? 8 A to get B getting C get
B: No. He (feel) ill all week, so he 9 Awas ying B lies Cis lying
going to stay in bed. 10 A passed B had passed
Chas passed

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 UNIT 5
Modal Verbs
ORAL
Rev]sion Box Activity
Look at the pictures and the prompts below and, in
pairs, ask and answer questlons using approprlate
modalverbs, as in the example.
Underline the correct word. e.g. SA: Is he happy?
34 SB: He can't be happy. He must be angry, etc.

4 Tony's new job involves travelling/to travel around the

COuntry.
9 David is eighteen. He is to0 old to joinljoining the 1 Is he happy?
youth club. 2 Is he a businessman?
we
3 We considered to golgoing to France, but then 3 Does he want
decided to golgoing to Italy. someone to help him?
ASarah learnt how to sew/sewing when she was eight. 4 Is he worried about
6 The thief finally confessed to steal/stealing the jewels. something?
6 Iregret to speak/speaking so angrily to my brother.
7 Ty eat/eating more fruit. You will feel much healthier.
8 Mary is busy to clean/cleaning the house.
He would like going/to go to the cinema this evening.
B
10 Gary opened the door only to find/finding that there
was nobody there. 1 Have they
jumped out of
aplane?
Complete each sentence with two to five
35 words, including the word in bold. 2 Are they
frightened?
1 We haven't been on holiday for five years.
3 Do they enjoy
doing this?
since It's ...five years since we went..on holiday. 4 Will they land
2 The last time she went to a party was three months ago.
She
safely?
been
a party for three months.
3 l've never heard such a funny joke.
funniest It's I've ever heard.
4 How long ago did you take your driving test? 1 Is he at school?
took How long 2 Is he enjoying himseBf?
your driving test?
3 ls he jumping up and
5 He hasn't tidied his room yet. down?
still He ...... his room.
4 Will he be told off by his
6 'No, Ididn't take your wallet, the young man said. parents?
denied The young man
my wallet.
Mark is more energetic than his brother.
as Mark's brother isn't
Mark. D
8 He is interested in literature. That's why he buys so 1 Has she been
many books. sleeping?
finds He 2 Is it late at
That's why he buys so many books.
night?
9 Sally is the most graceful dancer of all. 3 Has the phone
as No one else call woken her
Sally does. up?
10 They made me reveal the secret. 4 Is it an
was I.... the secret.
emergency?

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