1 Bac Writing Practice

WRITING PRACTICE 1º BAC
A Narrative
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. I woke up feeling ill, but eventually / next I began to feel better.
2. Sam and Teresa got engaged only a month before / after they had met.
3. The baby was happy while / then we were in the park.
4. At last, / As soon as, she found her sister who had disappeared years ago.
5. Parents should think twice before / first they give their child a strange name.
2 Complete the expressions with the words below.

relief • turned • believe • later • disappointed
1. There they were. I couldn’t …………………… my eyes!
2. I passed the test. What a …………………… !
3. It …………………… out that she had known me as a child.
4. We all felt …………………… when the trip was cancelled.
5. …………………… on, we all went out for dinner.
3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a narrative.
tells how the characters felt • gives the background • introduces the characters • tells the end of the story
sets the scene • tells the events of the story
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different narratives. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. We all got home safely. It had been quite an adventure!
...... 2. My sister Julia and I lived with our grandparents in their old farmhouse.
...... 3. No one seemed worried about the problem except me.
...... 4. Things were never the same again in our little town.
...... 5. We woke up to a typically grey rainy March day.
...... 6. I didn’t have my phone with me, so I hoped he would know where I was.
WRITING PRACTICE
An Informal Letter / E-mail
1 Complete the sentences with the adverbs below. Which of them are adverbs of manner? Which are adverbs of degree?
fortunately • not at all • terribly • carefully • quickly • fairly
1. It’s been …………………… cold this winter. The temperatures are the lowest on record.
2. We parked the car and ran …………………… to the cinema.
3. …………………… , it was cool enough to go to the park in the evening.
4. There’s a …………………… good chance of rain today. I see a few clouds.
5. We were …………………… happy to see that there was no new snow. How could we ski?
6. You should drive …………………… in foggy weather.
2 Think of three more adverbs of manner and three more adverbs of degree. Write them in sentences.
3 Look at the expressions below and answer the questions that follow.
Dear … , • Write back soon! • All the best, • What’s new? • It’s been a long time! • Hi … ! • Yours,
1. Which four expressions are used at the beginning of an informal letter or e-mail?
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2. Which three expressions are used at the end of an informal letter or e-mail?
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4 Number the following parts of an informal letter or e-mail in the correct order.
...... a. Body: information, news or details
...... b. Opening remarks
...... c. Signing off
...... d. Greeting
...... e. Closing remarks
5 These sentences and expressions are taken from different informal letters or e-mails. Write where they belong:
G (greeting), O (opening remarks), B (body), C (closing remarks) or S (signing off).
...... 1. Sorry I haven’t written in so long.
...... 2. Keep in touch!
...... 3. Summers in England can be cold, so take a coat.
...... 4. How is everything?
...... 5. Dear Keith,
...... 6. I’ve started an interesting new hobby.
...... 7. Love,
...... 8. Can’t wait to hear from you.
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WRITING PRACTICE
An Opinion Essay
1 Put the words in the correct order to form sentences.
1. always / I / on Mondays / my violin lesson / have
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2. back to the house / walked / slowly / we
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3. on the Internet / will find / the lyrics / we
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4. yesterday / heard / I / at John’s house / that song
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5. learn / quickly / children / usually / new songs
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good • opinion • see • that • for • short
1. I believe …………………… …
2. …………………… this reason, …
3. This is not a …………………… idea.
4. As I ……………………it, …
5. In my …………………… , …
6. In …………………… , …
3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for an opinion essay.
supports the writer’s opinion with reasons, facts and examples • summarises and restates the writer’s opinion
states the topic and the writer’s opinion
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from an opinion essay. Write where they belong:
...... 1. Loud music at late-night parties has become a real problem in our neighbourhood.
...... 2. In conclusion, I believe that the authorities should take action to solve this problem immediately.
...... 3. In my opinion, loud music should be not be played after 12 am.
...... 4. The teenagers simply turned the volume back up as soon as the police left.
...... 5. In short, the laws exist. The problem is that no one complies.
...... 6. Research has shown that loud noise reduces the quality of your sleep, even if it doesn’t wake you up
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WRITING PRACTICE
A For and Against Essay
1 Look at the connectors below. Circle the ones which are used to connect two similar ideas. Underline the ones which are
used to show contrast.
also • despite • nevertheless • furthermore • in addition • however
moreover • although • as well as • on the other hand

1. Crime is a problem in our neighbourhood. Despite this / Furthermore, many people don’t want more security
cameras.
2. Many secret agents have done great things for our country. Moreover, / However, they can’t tell anyone about it.
3. A lot of information about people is collected by Facebook also / as well as Google.
4. Even though / In spite of I don’t usually like spy films, I enjoy James Bond.
5. I think secret agents lead exciting lives. In addition, / On the other hand, they make a lot of money.
3 Form sentences by matching A and B.

A B
1. The question is, ...... a. in order to make money.
2. Is this a good idea? ...... b. solve the problem.
3. Most people believe that ...... c. I don’t think so.
4. It’s not worth risking your life ...... d. can the problem be solved this way?
5. It’s a legitimate way to ...... e. nothing can be done.
4 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a for and against essay.
gives arguments for both sides of the issue • summarises the issue • introduces the issue
gives supporting details and examples • states the writer’s opinion
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from a for and against essay. Write where they belong:
...... 1. Many people are worried because Google collects information about them as they use the Internet.
...... 2. I believe that this is the price we pay for living in an online world.
...... 3. On the one hand, Google is invading our privacy by doing this.
...... 4. On the other hand, they don’t use the information to hurt people.
...... 5. To sum up, it’s not worth giving up the Internet in order to have more privacy.
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WRITING PRACTICE
An Informative Essay
1 Look at the connectors below. Circle the ones which show cause. Underline the ones which show result.
since • consequently • due to • for this reason • so • as a result of • therefore • because (of) • as • as a result

1. I love water. For this reason / Because, I swim almost every day.
2. We want to stay in shape, because / so we never use the lift.
3. Many people enjoy Zumba because of / because the music.
4. I do Pilates three times a week. Consequently / Since, I’m quite fit.
5. I went to the doctor as / so I wasn’t feeling well.
6. I couldn’t play football as a result / due to my injured knee.

A B
1. This type of exercise was invented by ...... a. it’s very enjoyable.
2. It is popular because ...... b. for both children and adults.
3. It develops ...... c. a dancer.
4. It is suitable ...... d. people with heart problems.
5. It is not recommended for ...... e. your muscles and endurance.
4 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for an informative essay.
develops the topic with facts • summarises the topic and gives an opinion • presents the topic
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
5 These sentences were taken from different informative essays. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing.)
...... 1. Cycling strengthens your legs, but does little for your arm muscles.
...... 2. In short, aerobics lessons are highly recommended for anyone who wants a fun way to get fit.
...... 3. Using strength machines is one of today’s most popular forms of exercise.
...... 4. Spinning lessons often include very loud music and low lights.
...... 5. Kickboxing is a martial art that has become a way of working out.
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WRITING PRACTICE
A Biography
1 Complete the sentences with a suitable pronoun or possessive determiner.
1. Schoolbooks are so expensive that many students can’t buy …………………… .
2. He got …………………… teaching degree in 2005.
3. Our country should make education one of …………………… main goals.
4. Many children don’t have access to schools. Our organisation wants to change …………………… .
5. Mrs Huberts was my favourite teacher. She had a great influence on …………………… .

A B
1. Albert Einstein was born in ...... a. 1895, he failed his university entrance exam.
2. As a young boy, he ...... b. 26, he published three papers that revolutionised science.
3. In the year ...... c. for people who believe in independent thinking.
4. At the age of ...... d. Germany in 1879.
5. He is a role model ...... e. was considered a lazy student who would never succeed.
3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a biography.
gives details about the person’s life • summarises the person’s achievements • tells who the person is
talks about the person’s future plans • tells why the person is famous
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from a biography. Write where they belong:
...... 1. Annie Sullivan was the first teacher to successfully educate a child who was both blind and deaf.
...... 2. With a lot of hard work, Annie taught Helen how to speak, read and write.
...... 3. When Annie first began to work with her pupil, Helen Keller, the child’s situation seemed hopeless.
...... 4. Their determination and success changed the image of blind and deaf people forever.
...... 5. Helen Keller eventually graduated from university and became a famous lecturer.
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WRITING PRACTICE
A Formal Letter
1 Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Use each expression only once. There may be more than one
correct answer.
in order to • to • so as not to • so that • in order not to
1. I wrote a letter …………………… complain about the product.
2. Save your material …………………… you won’t lose it.
3. You should shut down your computer at night …………………… waste electricity.
4. Send me an e-mail …………………… update me on the news.
5. Delete all unknown e-mails …………………… get a virus.
2 Number the following parts of a formal letter of complaint in the correct order.
...... a. Greeting
...... b. Closing: requests action and asks for a reply
...... c. Date
...... d. Signing off
...... e. Address of writer
...... f. Body: gives information and details
...... g. Opening: tells the purpose of the letter and gives basic information
...... h. Address of company being written to
3 Look at the expressions below and answer the questions that follow.
Dear Sir or Madam, • Yours faithfully, • Yours sincerely, • To Whom It May Concern
1. Which expressions are used in the greeting of a formal letter?
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2. Which are used in signing off?
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4 These sentences and expressions are taken from different formal letters of complaint.
Write where they belong: O (opening), B (body) or C (closing).
...... 1. I demand that you compensate me.
...... 2. I am writing in order to enquire about your advert.
...... 3. The sales assistant was quite impolite.
...... 4. I would appreciate a prompt reply.
...... 5. I would like to make a complaint about the service at your shop.
...... 6. The console stopped working after five minutes.
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WRITING PRACTICE
A Description of a Place
1 Match each adjective in bold in A to a synonym in B.
A B
1. We took a walk in Budapest’s bustling city centre. ...... a. bizarre
2. There was a huge cruise ship in the port. ...... b. dreadful
3. A peculiar-looking man was sitting on the park bench. ...... c. far-off
4. The stadium was chock-a-block. Every ticket had been sold. ...... d. gigantic
5. I find long flights absolutely horrific. ...... e. lively
6. There is no Internet connection in some of the remote villages. ...... f. packed

located • enjoy • unforgettable • plenty • miss • one
1. It’s…………………… of the most beautiful places in the world.
2. There’s …………………… to do at the NASA visitors’ centre.
3. A visit to Paris is an…………………… experience.
4. It is …………………… in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5. You shouldn’t …………………… the GrandPalace when you’re in Bangkok.
6. Visitors can …………………… the many interesting exhibits.
3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a description of a place.
gives the name and location of the place • contains a concluding sentence
tells why the place is special • describes the place in detail
gives examples of things you can see or do • contains an opinion or recommendation
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from a description of a place. Write where they belong:
...... 1. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway.
...... 2. You can have a delicious meal at the fish market.
...... 3. Many of the houses are painted bright red, orange and yellow.
...... 4. It is famous as the best way to enter Norway for a trip to the fjords.
...... 5. A visit to Bergen is highly recommended.
...... 6. The cable car takes you up the mountain for a spectacular view.
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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY PRACTICE 1º BAC
UNIT 1
Vocabulary
1 Circle the word or phrase that doesn’t belong.
1. siblings • nephew • niece • peer

2. helpful • painful • irritating • useless
3. dependable • furious • creative • optimistic
4. reject • stay away • look up to • grow apart
5. bring up • take after • name after • get an award
2 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets.

1. Sophie looked ……………………………… when we shouted, “Happy birthday!” (surprise)
2. It was ……………………………… of you to bring a gift. (thought)
3. That was the most ……………………………… moment of my life! (embarrass)
4. Joe was ……………………………… when he got a part in the school play. (thrill)
5. Ellen always tells the most ……………………………… stories. (amuse)
6. The loud noise was very ……………………………… . (irritate)
7. Her make-up looks so natural because it’s almost ……………………………… . (colour)
8. I didn’t think that getting my ears pierced would be ……………………………… but it really hurt. (pain)
3 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words below.

nerve • create • depend • adventure • nature • optimist • fury
1. My dad was ……………………………… when he saw that his car had been damaged.
2. Don’t be ……………………………… about the maths test. It won’t be hard.
3. Kate is such a ……………………………… friend – she’s always there for me.
4. This purse is made out of old gum wrappers. What a ……………………………… idea!
5. It’s ……………………………… to feel homesick when you are far from home.
6. Try to be ……………………………… – everything will be fine.
7. She’s not very ……………………………… . She likes staying close to home.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of get and one of the words in the list.
home • to school • a job • good marks • tired • permission • lost • dark
1. I hope to ……………………………… after I finish university.
2. We had to stop playing football because it ……………………………… outside.
3. Sheila wanted to finish the race, but she ……………………………… and had to stop.
4. Pete never ……………………………… on time. He’s always late for the first lesson.
5. Studying hard will help me ……………………………… this year.
6. I didn’t bring a map on this trip. I hope we don’t ……………………………… !
7. We finished school late today, so I ……………………………… late this evening.
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8. Trish ……………………………… to leave school early, so she could go to the doctor.

1. The youth hostel provides / rejects / involves sheets and towels, but no soap.
2. Did you look up to / apply for / side with the job yesterday?
3. Kate’s going to speak at the ceremony, so she’s very painful / natural / nervous.
4. It’s hard to take after / stand out from / live up to my parents’ expectations.
5. Steve is very alike / easy-going / irritating and can make friends with almost anyone.
6. It’s official / powerful / useful – we’re getting married!
6 Complete each sentence in a logical way with one or two words.

1. You’re so materialistic – always thinking about .....................................
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2. When the other girls teased Shelley, she felt ..........................................
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3. My brothers and I don’t get along. We always ........................................
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4. Jane’s a very creative person. She likes to .............................................
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5. The letter is marked “Personal”, so you shouldn’t ..................................
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6. Amanda stands out in a crowd because she’s very ...............................
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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple,
or Past Continuous. There are more verbs than you need.
have • find • do • go • take • get • think • watch • ride • play
1. Every Tuesday afternoon, I …………………… to a dance class.
2. …………………… you …………………… TV right now?
3. I …………………… my bicycle when I hit a rock.
4. My friends and I always …………………… football at the weekend.
5. Angie …………………… sunburnt at the beach yesterday.
6. Shelley often …………………… her homework in the afternoons.
7. Last night, I …………………… a strange dream.
8. He’s not at home. He …………………… the dog for a walk.
2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Simple or be going to.
1. Ian …………………… (go) ice skating tomorrow after school.
2. The meeting …………………… (end) at 8.00.
3. What …………………… you …………………… (do) this summer?
4. After a year in Australia, you …………………… (speak) English very well.
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5. Tara…………………… (take) the exam again.
6. Do you think the bus …………………… (come) soon?
3 Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect or the Past Perfect form of the verb in brackets.
1. Vera …………………… always …………………… (live) in Brighton. She was born there and never moved away.
2. Before Jeff worked here, he …………………… (work) in a florist’s shop.
3. I …………………… never …………………… (see) such a beautiful rainbow before. It was amazing!
4. …………………… you ever …………………… (stay up) all night? I did once.
5. She …………………… (study) at this school for the past two years.
6. I thought the film was brand new, but Jenny …………………… (see) it several years earlier.
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
1. Our air conditioner was on all the time during the flood / snowstorm / heatwave.
2. The Sahara Desert only gets an average of 13 cm of rainfall / raindrops / blizzards per year.
3. What a beautiful rainbow / sunstroke / breeze! The colours are so bright.
4. Those raindrops / snowflakes / hailstones are as big as golf balls.
5. The skiers got frostbite / sunshine / cold spell because they stayed out in the cold for too long.
2 Circle the word or phrase that doesn’t belong.

1. freezing cold • frostbite • blizzard • breeze
2. boiling hot • mild • muggy • heatwave
3. thunder • lightning • rainfall • drought
4. turn into • develop • spread • remain
3 Match A to B to form sentences.

A B
1. I checked the forecast ...... a. our party.
2. The rain ruined ...... b. many animals died.
3. You can turn on your phone ...... c. before cancelling the picnic.
4. The film is controversial ...... d. because of the violence.
5. Diseases spread ...... e. quickly in summer.
6. During the drought ...... f. when the plane lands.
4 The following sentences do not make sense. Rewrite the sentences without changing the words in bold.
1. It’s been boiling hot for days. I hope we have a heatwave soon.
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2. It’s pouring outside. It’s a great day to go for a walk.
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3. There’s a lot of shade in our garden because we’ve got many chairs.
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4. He looks wonderful because he’s got sunstroke.
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5. I can’t reach the glasses because they’re too heavy for me.
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6. It’s mild outside. You don’t need a torch.
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5 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
overcast • turn into • prevent • severe • reach • major
1. Hunger is a big problem throughout the world.
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2. Her quick action stopped the disaster from happening.
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3. Overnight, the snow on the roads became ice.
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4. Please call me when you arrive inLondon.
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5. Penny must stay home. She has a serious case of pneumonia.
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6. It’s very cloudy. I think it will rain.
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6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need.
blizzard • develop • sandstorm • thunder • breeze • clear up • chilly • lightning • muggy • flood
1. One day, scientists will …………………… a way to control hurricanes.
2. We were rescued from the …………………… by a man in a boat.
3. My clothes are wet because it’s so …………………… .
4. During the …………………… , the cars were covered with snow.
5. Mike doesn’t like loud noises, so he’s afraid of …………………… .
6. Are you …………………… ? I’ll turn up the heat.
7. It’s nice to feel a …………………… after such a hot day.
8. I hope the weather will …………………… later in the day. I want to go cycling.
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Grammar
1. Finally, when you see the red house, you ...... your destination.
a. will be reaching b. will have reached
2. Good luck with your operation! I ...... about you.
a. will be thinking b. will have thought
3. In June, I ...... in this town for three years.
a. will be living b. will have lived
4. I wonder if it ...... when I wake up tomorrow morning.
a. will be snowing b. will have snowed
5. Jamie’s coming at 7.00. Do you think he ...... dinner earlier?
a. will be eating b. will have eaten
2 Complete each sentence with the Future Perfect Simple or Future Continuous form of the verb in brackets.
How 1.…………………… our lives …………………… (change) a hundred years from

now? Here are some scientists’ predictions:
• In the year 2030, we 2.…………………… (plug) our mobile phones directly into our
heads to increase brain power.
• Robots 3.…………………… (help) us with household chores every day.

• Scientists 4.…………………… (discover) life on Mars.
• In the year 2060, doctors 5.…………………… (conduct) checkups by phone regularly.
• Fewer nurses 6.…………………… (work) in hospitals because computers
7.…………………… (replace) them.
• Within 75 years, we 8.…………………… (fly) in planes without pilots.

• In 100 years from now, someone 9.…………………… (live) to be 150.
3 What do you think will happen by the year 2060? What will life be like? What will we be doing? What will have happened
by then? Write two sentences using the Future Perfect Simple and two sentences using the Future Continuous.
Future Perfect:
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2. .....................................................................................................................
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Future Continuous:
1. .....................................................................................................................
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2. .....................................................................................................................
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4 Write sentences with the words following each sentence. Use a suitable future tense.
There may be more than one possible answer.
1. We’re supposed to meet my father outside the theatre.
in / wait / he / his car / for us
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2. Don’t look for me after school today.
spend / I / afternoon / Emma / with / the
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3. You dropped your pencil!
I / you / for / get / it
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4. There won’t be any cakes left when we get home.
all / my little brother / eat / them
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5. I’m going to celebrate this evening.
finish / I / science project / my / by then
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6. Madeleine is behind with her schoolwork.
all her work / not complete / by the time school ends / she
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5 Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences. Use the Future Perfect Simple or the Future Continuous.
1. It takes me about 20 minutes to walk home. (by 3.00)
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2. Paul and Sheila have dinner between 6 and 7 every night. (at 6.30 tonight)
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3. My maths exam is in six days. (next week at this time)
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4. We’re moving house today. (the next time I see you)
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5. I’m leaving the party at 9.00, and you’ll only get there by 10.00. (by the time you get to the party)
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6 Complete the sentences with any future tense of the verb in brackets. There may be more than one correct answer.
1. Can you stop by our office this afternoon? We …………………… (have) a meeting
about the new design at 2.00, and we’d like your help.
2. I …………………… (plant) flowers in my garden in September. I hope that the
drought …………………… (end) by then.
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3. Did you say that the flat …………………… (not become) available until June? Where
…………………… you …………………… (live) until then?
4. I’ve applied to three universities. I hope I …………………… (receive) an acceptance
letter by the end of April.
UNIT 3
Vocabulary
1. Maya has trouble paying attention in class. It’s difficult for her to hold / focus / point out.
2. Holly had to struggle / face / give up to keep up with the other runners.
3. The show is over. Last night was the final audience / rehearsal / performance.
4. Could we hold / manage / share the meeting somewhere else?
5. These front-row tickets were expensive, but it was dull / worth it / alive to be so close.
6. You seemed to enjoy the show, but I was bored to death / outstanding / dreadful.
2 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Please share the books – we don’t have enough to give one to ……………………… .
2. We were so happy to hear that Joe survived the ……………………… .
3. You can’t give up now! You have to ………………………. .
4. After the final rehearsal, we’ll be ready for the ……………………… .
5. The audience watched the ……………………… .
6. I can’t faceErin. The things I said to her were ……………………… .
7. It’s difficult but keep going. Try not to ……………………… .
3 Read each comment about a performance or film. Then match it to a word or expression that says the same thing.
A B
1. Critics said that the play was amazing, but I didn’t think it was so great. ...... a. smashing
2. I enjoyed every minute of the concert. ...... b. eye-opener
3. The film wasn’t very interesting. ...... c. offensive
4. The comedian said some things that insulted me and made me angry. ...... d. dull
5. I learned a lot from watching the film. ...... e. daft
6. It wasn’t the best play I’ve ever seen, but it had a lot of funny moments. ...... f. good for a laugh
7. I thought it was a silly film. ...... g. overrated
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4 Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
1. Perry stopped ……………………………… (go) to club meetings because he didn’t have enough time.
2. The guests offered ……………………………… (do) the dishes after dinner.
3. I’m not interested in ……………………………… (hear) any more excuses.
4. Do you remember ……………………………… (see) my glasses anywhere in the house?
5. Don’t forget ……………………………… (turn off) the lights!
6. I enjoy ……………………………… (take) a walk with a friend.
7. ……………………………… (swim) is a good way to get exercise.
5 Complete the passage with words below. Two words need to be made into gerunds.
live show • worth it • make • audience • performance • have
Can you imagine 1.……………………… a crazy dream and then actually
2.……………………… it come true? That’s what happened to Karlheinz
Stockhausen, a German composer. He dreamed of a string quartet with all four

musicians in separate helicopters. His dream became reality in 1991 when he
created a musical 3.……………………… for a 4.……………………… at the
Holland Festival in Amsterdam. Microphones were attached to the musicians and
to the outside of each helicopter. The sounds of the instruments and the
helicopters were transmitted to the 5.……………………… in an auditorium by
video and speakers.
One wonders whether it was 6.……………………… to go to all that trouble just to
make a dream come true.
6 Give an example of something ......

1. you do daily: ………………………
2. you feel is a waste of time: ………………………
3. that teenagers do in order to have a good time: ………………………
4. you think is first rate: ………………………
5. that was an awesome experience: ………………………
Grammar
1. I’m so tired that I can’t / must not / should not think clearly.
2. Jean’s ahead of all the other runners – it looks like she should / must / might win the race!
3. Alex has to / can / might be at the meeting tonight. He’s giving a speech.
4. Charlottedoesn’t have to / shouldn’t / can’t tease her sister. It hurts her feelings.
5. Mike should / may / must be happy. He can’t stop smiling!
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2 Complete the sentences with a suitable modal. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Brenda’s crazy – she ……………………… pay £300 for a ticket for that concert! I hope she doesn’t.
2. I ……………………… hear the music because so many fans were screaming.
3. Even though we’re sitting at the back, we ……………………… see the stage well.
4. Take these earplugs – you ……………………… need them!
5. You ……………………… arrive early to get a good seat.
6. Everyone ……………………… show a ticket to get in.
7. You ……………………… take anything valuable to the concert.
8. Mum, ……………………… I have some money to buy a T-shirt?
3 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal. Make any necessary changes.
1. You aren’t allowed to smoke in this building.
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2. It’s necessary to have a passport in order to leave the country.
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3. It’s a good idea for people to eat a balanced diet.
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4. Jeff is obligated to take care of his little brother tonight.
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5. Helen isn’t able to come to the concert with us tonight.
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4 Complete the sentences with modal perfects, affirmative or negative, using the correct form of the verb.
1. There’s no use thinking about what you ……………………… (should / do). You tried your best.
2. Kelly was upset after the phone call. She ……………………… (must / receive) bad news.
3. Speak to the neighbours. They ……………………… (might / hear) something last night.
4. I didn’t know you were in town. I ……………………… (would / meet) you for a cup of coffee.
5. Julie didn’t write back. She ……………………… (may / receive) my e-mail.
6. I didn’t use the car last night. You ……………………… (could / take) it.
7. I feel so ill. I ……………………… (should / eat) all those biscuits.
5 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Add a modal or a modal perfect.
1. A: I’m getting worried. Tim 1.……………………… (come) home by now.
B: Don’t worry. He 2.……………………… (get) stuck in traffic.
2. A: I’m tired of long hair.
B: You 3.……………………… (cut) it. You’ll look good with short hair!
A: But my boyfriend 4.……………………… (not like) it.
3. A: Look – all the trees are burnt!
B: There 5.……………………… (be) a forest fire here.
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A: People 6.……………………… (be) more careful when they go camping.
4. A: The queue is so long! We 7.……………………… (come) earlier.
B: We 8.……………………… (get) here earlier. I had to work until 4.00.
6 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. I’m having difficulty breathing. (can’t)
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2. It wasn’t necessary for you to bring a gift. (needn’t)
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3. There’s a chance of snow tomorrow. (might)
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4. It’s too bad that Jean didn’t study for the test. (should)
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5. Special clothes are not required to be worn for the dance class. (don’t have to)
UNIT 4
Vocabulary
1 Give two possible answers to the questions below. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. What are risky jobs?
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2. What are your rights as a citizen?
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3. How can you get in touch with a friend?
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4. What are things some people try hard NOT to reveal?
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5. What places in town have got employees?
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2 Complete each sentence with a word below. There are more words than you need.
dishonest • deadline • threat • concealed • warned • pastime
cautious • an invasion of privacy • hazardous • illegal
1. Don’t read my e-mail – it’s ……………………………… !
2. It’s ……………………………… to cheat in an exam.
3. They worked hard to finish the project before the ……………………………… .
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4. The suspect ……………………………… a weapon in his shoe.
5. Smoking is ……………………………… to your health.
6. It’s ……………………………… to drive without a licence.
7. The police ……………………………… us to stay away from the park after dark.
8. You need to be ……………………………… when buying products online.
3 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
1. She’s very sneaky. She’s not someone I would ……………………………… .
2. Don’t blame me. I didn’t do anything ……………………………… .
3. I’m not required to come to the lesson. It’s my ……………………………… .
4. Driving too fast can lead to……………………………… .
5. He looks suspicious. He’s behaving ……………………………… .
6. The flights were cancelled because of the threat of a ……………………………… .
7. I don’t trust her. She’s very ……………………………… .
8. He disrupted the lesson because he was very ……………………………… .
4 Complete each sentence with a preposition.

1. Did you succeed …………………… reaching Ben?
2. Jeff applied …………………… the job, but he didn’t get it.
3. The novel was based …………………… the author’s own experiences.
4. Don’t bother arguing …………………… her. She won’t change her mind.
5. It’s hard to concentrate …………………… my work when it’s sunny out.
6. I want to help you. I really care …………………… you.
7. I’m supposed to talk …………………… the teacher after class.
8. Five thousand runners participated …………………… the marathon.
9. I’m sorry. I apologise …………………… my rude behaviour.
10. You can search …………………… the information online.
11. This game is not suited …………………… very young children because it involves reading.
5 Replace the words and phrases in bold with a similar word or phrase.
1. It’s against the law to park your car across a driveway. ……………………
2. The spy hid the microphone in a flower pot. ……………………
3. The video of the crime resulted in the man’s conviction. ……………………
4. Ms Hogan refuses to tell her age. ……………………
5. That politician is corrupt and not truthful. ……………………
6. Drive safely – the roads are dangerous because of the ice. ……………………
7. The police must be careful when making an arrest. ……………………
8. Her hobby is collecting stamps. ……………………
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Grammar
1 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. If governments didn’t use spies, ...... a. the plane had not been shot down.
2. Most people would not become spies unless ...... b. he works for two countries at the same time.
3. Some spies must learn foreign languages before ...... c. they couldn’t gather information about their enemies.
4. The American spy would not have been caught if ...... d. they begin work in another country.
5. If they understood the code, ...... e. they disagreed with their government’s policies.
6. If a spy acts as a double agent, ...... f. they would be able to read the message.
2 Write sentences with the words below according to the form in brackets.
1. I / ski / every day / if / I / live / in Switzerland (second conditional)
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2. if they / read / the directions / they / prevent / the accident (third conditional)
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3. you / find / some envelopes / if you / look / in the bottom drawer (first conditional)
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4. Peter / set / the table / before / the guests / arrive (time clause)
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5. if you / put / sugar / in / water / it / dissolve (zero conditional)
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6. if you / want / to run / a marathon / you / exercise / every day (first conditional)
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tia will be upset if you …………………… (not thank) her for the present.
2. If you …………………… (not follow) my advice, you would have made a major error.
3. Craig would be able to keep up with the rest of us if he …………………… (be) in better shape.
4. If we had eaten breakfast, we …………………… (not need) to stop for a snack now.
5. If you …………………… (practise) regularly, you will be ready for the competition.
6. The flowers will stay fresh for a week as long as you …………………… (not forget) to change the water.
7. Remember to put on sunscreen before you …………………… (go) outside.
8. More people …………………… (shop) at this store if the prices weren’t so high.
4 Complete the sentences according to the meaning of the original sentences.

1. The guard didn’t check the woman’s ID, so he didn’t realise that it was fake.
If the guard …………………… the woman’s ID, he …………………… that it was fake.
2. I’m not tall enough to play for the basketball team.
If I …………………… a little taller, I …………………… for the basketball team.
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3. I didn’t bring my mobile phone, so I couldn’t call you.
I …………………… you if I …………………… my mobile phone.
4. I am overweight because I eat a lot of junk food.
If I …………………… a lot of junk food, I …………………… overweight.
5. The show is starting in a few minutes and I don’t think we’re going to arrive on time.
Unless we …………………… within the next few minutes, we …………………… late for the show.
5 Complete the sentences in a logical way.

1. If the spy had worn a disguise, ................................................................ .
2. You can’t drive a car unless .................................................................... .
3. They wouldn’t have cancelled the TV show if ..........................................
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4. If you exercise daily, ................................................................................ .
5. He won’t know about the party unless ......................................................
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6. You might have done better in the test if ..................................................
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7. Trevor will take a break before ................................................................ .
8. If I were a few years older, I .................................................................... .
6 Correct the following sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. If I finish on time, I join you for dinner.
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2. Would you be angry if I cancel our plans tonight?
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3. You would have a good time if you had gone out with him.
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4. Unless you really need help, you won’t disturb him.
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5. People often get excited when they will see celebrities in public places.
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UNIT 5
Vocabulary
1 Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statements without changing the words in bold.
...... 1. Nutritious food is dangerous to eat.
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...... 2. If you are out of shape, you don’t do well at maths.
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...... 3. People who are exhausted should get some sleep.
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...... 4. People are usually enthusiastic about things they are afraid of.
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...... 5. If you are miserable, you’re very happy.
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...... 6. A sane person is mentally healthy.
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1. A: I have to 1.kick in / get fit / take up so I can participate in the triathlon.
B: Be careful and don’t 2.enable / strengthen / overdo it!
A: Don’t worry – I’ll gradually increase my 3.disease / endurance / pressure.
B: OK – just don’t 4.get over / avoid / injure yourself.
2. A: I’m trying to 5.cut down on / come down with / get over sweets.
B: But you don’t need to – you’re not 6.underweight / overweight / out of shape!
A: I know, but I’d like to eat a more 7.strenuous / miserable / nutritious diet.
B: I’d like to eat less sugar too, but I don’t have any 8.self-discipline / trainer / mood.
3 Replace the words in bold with the words below.

sign • sense • improve • avoid • enable • chase • trainer • last
1. Tim could feel that something was wrong. ……………………
2. The police began to run after the robber. ……………………
3. To learn the proper exercises, talk to the teacher at the gym. ……………………
4. What indication was there that she was depressed? ……………………
5. Jess is trying to stay away from Brendon today. ……………………
6. How long will this heatwave go on? ……………………
7. I hope my marks will get better this year. ……………………
8. The crutches will make it possible for Jimmy to walk on his own. ……………………
4Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the words in bold.
1. Mike is planning to work out today. He’s going to the …………………… .
2. I‘m going to warm up before the competition. I’m going to do some …………………… .
3. I think my dog has put on some weight. It’s harder to …………………… her.
4. I’m coming down with something. I feel …………………… .
5. It’s so good to see you. I’m glad you got over your …………………… .
5 Answer the questions with a logical response. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Why did Steve break up with his girlfriend?
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2. Why is Peter overweight?
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3. Why is she getting rid of these clothes?
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4. Why are the people in the queue fed up?
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5. Why have you started lifting weights?
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6 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.

1. I usually avoid doing …………………… .
2. I hope to improve my …………………… .
3. I’d like to have more self-discipline to …………………… .
4. I’m usually miserable when the weather is …………………… .
5. I’m usually exhausted after I …………………… .
6. I hope that one day I will take up…………………… .
7. I have recently got rid of…………………… .
8. When I’m in a bad mood, I usually …………………… .
9. I often get out of breath when I …………………… .
10. I usually go for a walk in …………………… .
Grammar
1.Do your eyes burn / Are your eyes burned when you use the computer? If so, you
might have Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). This 2.causes / is caused when focusing
the eyes on a computer screen for long periods of time. People who wear glasses
3.affect / are affected more by CVS. But whether you wear glasses or not, your eyes
4.will lose / will be lost some of their ability to produce tears as you get older. That 5.will
create / will be created additional irritation.

A few simple steps 6.can take / can be taken to prevent CVS. First, the contrast on your
computer screen 7.should adjust / should be adjusted so that it is not too bright and
not too dull. Flat screens 8.cause / are caused less strain than older models. Moreover,
any papers you’re reading from 9.should keep / should be kept at the same height as
the screen so you don’t have to refocus your eyes constantly.
2 Complete the sentence with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets.
1. Penicillin, a common medicine, …………………… (discover) accidentally.
2. Prizes …………………… (give) to the winners next week.
3. Your name …………………… (must / write) at the top of your paper or you will not receive a mark.
4. The baby has a high temperature. He …………………… (should / take) to hospital.
5. The food for the party …………………… already …………………… (purchase), so you don’t have to bring
anything.
6. While my car …………………… (repair), I took the bus to work.
7. Her artwork …………………… (display) at the gallery starting tomorrow.
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3 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1. The doctor ordered blood tests for the patient.
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2. You must lock the door before you leave.
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3. They saw her leaving the party with Nicholas.
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4. Have you invited Peter to the party?
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5. The chef prepares all the food with only the healthiest ingredients.
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6. He had no idea that the police were watching him.
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4 Complete the mini-dialogues with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form.
1. A: You look a little different, but I’m not sure why.
B: I …………………… my hair …………………… (do) last week!
2. A: Doesn’t Nelly have a tattoo on her arm?
B: She did, but she …………………… it …………………… (remove).
3. A: The car is so dirty. I can write my name on it!
B: We …………………… it …………………… (wash) today.
4. A: It’s so annoying that the television broke down.
B: Don’t worry – we …………………… it …………………… (repair) as we speak.
5. A: The computer translation of that file in Greek didn’t make sense.
B: I know. We …………………… it …………………… (translate) professionally after I saw it.
5 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form.
1. I’m fed up. I …………………… (not understand) why my complaints …………………… (not deal with) yet.
2. His disease …………………… (last) for years but hopefully, they …………………… (find) a cure soon.
3. I …………………… (ignore) until I …………………… (complain) to the manager about the terrible service.
4. She …………………… (work out) three times a week and there …………………… (recently / be) an improvement
in her health.
5. She …………………… (ride) her motorbike when she …………………… (hit) by a careless driver.
6 Write the sentences using the word in brackets. Use the passive or causative form.
There may be more than one possible answer.
1. I’m going to see the optician today. (tested)
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2. You can find the keys on the shelf in the kitchen. (kept)
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3. Our team lost in the semifinals. (defeated)
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4. Ella paid someone to clean her house. (had)
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5. You still haven’t given me an answer to my question. (hasn’t)
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UNIT 6
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need.
ridiculous • fur • wiped out • cheated • discovery • courage • brand new • optional • expected • revised
1. It takes a lot of ……………………… to say what you really feel.
2. During the Ice Age, the dinosaurs were ……………………… .
3. He ……………………… in the test, so he received a zero.
4. Our dog has thick black ……………………… .
5. What a ……………………… idea! It will never work.
6. Scientists have made a major ……………………… which might lead to a cure for cancer.
7. This coat is ……………………… . I bought it yesterday.
8. I ……………………… Henry to arrive at 8.00, but he isn’t here.
2 Choose the correct answer. Then write a second sentence that logically follows the first one.
1. Ellen decided to ...... her last lesson.
a. drop out b. skip
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2. Kate ...... Elliot to try out for the school play.
a. encouraged b. motivated
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3. Attending school is ...... until age 16.
a. compulsory b. optional
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4. Please ...... the names of everyone who attended the meeting.
a. trick b. record
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5. We took notes during the professor’s ...... .
a. curriculum b. lecture
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3 Match the verbs in A to a noun or phrase in B.
A B
1. make up ...... a. the students to excel
2. motivate ...... b. your notes before the test
3. attend ...... c. your rights
4. revise ...... d. in an exam
5. stand up for ...... e. a musical performance
6. achieve ...... f. a crazy story
7. cheat ...... g. your goal
4 Complete the sentences with a suitable phrase that you formed in Exercise 3. Make any necessary changes.
1. Don’t let them tell you what to do. You should ……………………… .
2. He failed because he ……………………… .
3. It’s a good idea to ……………………… . You’ll increase your chances of doing better.
4. Tell the truth. Don’t ……………………… .
5. It’s difficult but if you try, you will ……………………… .
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to, be used to or get used to.
1. Ian has lived in Scotland his whole life, so he ……………………… the cold, rainy weather.
2. Lila ……………………… bring her lunch to school every day, but now she buys lunch in the cafeteria.
3. It’s hard to ……………………… the new school uniform. I liked the old one better.
4. I ……………………… study a lot last year, so my marks weren’t very good.
5. The lessons might seem difficult now, but you ……………………… them.
6 Write a second sentence that logically follows the first one. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. There’s no trace of the backpacker.
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2. You’ve got to stand up for yourself!
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3. Trevor wasn’t paying attention during the lesson.
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4. I used to be shy and quiet.
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5. Try not to get into trouble.
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6. Many years ago, people in the town wouldn’t lock their doors.
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7. Dale is used to working on the farm.
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Grammar
1 Complete the second sentence in each pair with the correct form of the verb in reported speech.
1. “The shop will close at 5.00,” the saleswoman said.
The saleswoman said that the shop …………………… at 5.00.
2. “Let’s go out for coffee,” Kate suggested.
Kate suggested that we …………………… out for coffee.
3. “The dog needs a bath,” Billy said.
Billy said that the dog …………………… a bath.
4. “Please take a seat,” the secretary said.
The secretary told us …………………… a seat.
5. “I haven’t had a break all day,” the worker complained.
The worker complained that he …………………… a break all day.
6. “The students are taking an exam,” the teacher said.
The teacher said that the students …………………… an exam.
2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.

1. “Our team won the football game,” Peter said.
Peter said that .......................................................................................... .
2. “I am running for the student council,” Jamie announced.
Jamie announced that ............................................................................. .
3. “Run around the track three times,” the sports teacher said.
The sports teacher told the students ........................................................
................................................................................................................... .
4. “I’ve already seen the film,” Sherry said.
Sherry said that ........................................................................................ .
5. “Let’s have a New Year’s Eve party,” Elinor suggested.
Elinor suggested that ............................................................................... .
3 Rewrite the questions in reported speech.

1. “Are you coming to the dance?” Courtney asked me.
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2. “When will we get our papers back?” Claire asked the teacher.
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3. “Did you do the homework?” Tracy asked us.
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4. “What should we bring on the field trip?” David wanted to know.
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5. “Have you finished the exam?” the teacher asked the students.
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct verbs and reported speech. Make any necessary changes.
1. “Don’t forget to wash the dishes,” Mum said.
Mum suggested / reminded .......................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
2. “I’m the best volleyball player in the team,” Tina said.
Tina boasted / complained ........................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
3. “Why is the sky so dark?” Kim asked.
Kim admitted / wondered ...........................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
4. “Don’t move!” the policewoman shouted at the criminal.
The policewoman ordered / threatened ....................................................
................................................................................................................... .
5. “You will get a new bicycle for your birthday,” Dad said to Jim.
Dad boasted / promised ............................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
6. “I was stuck in traffic for two hours!” the driver said.
The driver complained / warned ................................................................
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5 Write the sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes.
1. Nina / advise / me / call / the fire department / immediately
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2. The waiter / suggest / I / order / the onion soup
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3. The headteacher / wonder / she / change / the curriculum
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4. The teacher / warn / the students / not write / on their desks
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5. The people behind us / tell / us / sit down
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UNIT 7
Vocabulary
1 Match the words and expressions in A with an opposite definition in B.
A B
1. tough ...... a. preserve
2. restricted ...... b. easy
3. faulty ...... c. perfect
4. delete ...... d. not interested in
5. infatuated with ...... e. open to everyone
6. latest ...... f. not modern
2 Choose the correct answers.

1. A: Oh, no! My computer went viral /crashed again!
B: Your computer is out of date / state of the art. You need to replace it.
2. A: I heard that new management is going to come up with / take over the company.
B: Really? I hope that we can carry on / host working here.
3. A: My sister worships / broadcastsHere Come the Mummies. They’re her favourite band.
B: I can’t believe she’s so crazy about them. I think they’re cutting edge / weird.
3 Choose the correct continuation to show that you have understood the words in bold.
1. He worked round the clock because ...... .
a. he didn’t notice the time
b. he wanted to complete the job
2. The news story was broadcast ...... .
a. in the newspaper
b. on the radio
3. The students cheered when the teacher announced that ...... .
a. they could go home early
b. the exam would be on Tuesday
4. A state-of-the-art computer ...... .
a. is especially useful for artists
b. has got the latest technology
5. Give us time and we’ll come up with ...... .
a. a plan
b. an error
6. That area is restricted. It’s for ...... .
a. the general public
b. employees only
7. This machine is faulty, so ...... .
a. don’t use it
b. don’t break it
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4 Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below.
screen • latest • reliable • user friendly • charge • no wonder • device
1. My new laptop is very easy to use. ………………………
2. I bought the most recent model. ………………………
3. It’s very unlikely to break down and never needs repairs. ………………………
4. I can use it by touching the display in addition to using the mouse. ………………………
5. It’s a very impressive piece of equipment. ………………………
6. The only problem is that it takes a long time to add power to the battery. ………………………
7. It’s no surprise that shops are running out of this laptop in record time! ………………………
5 Complete the following sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets to form nouns.
1. The filmmaker received an award for lifetime ……………………… . (achieve)
2. She needs help to fight her ……………………… to online gaming. (addict)
3. Children see too much ……………………… on television. (violent)
4. ……………………… in the lesson was high. (attend)
5. I didn’t agree with the boss’ ………………………, but I didn’t complain. (decide)
6. To stop using drugs, Perry went to a ……………………… centre. (rehabilitate)
7. His hard work paid off and Sam finally won the tennis ……………………… . (champion)
8. There still isn’t enough ……………………… amongst teens that texting while driving can be deadly. (aware)
9. His ……………………… to crack codes has astonished everyone. (able)
10. The newly elected ……………………… has decided to do something about the high rate of unemployment.
(govern)
6 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the words in bold.
1. Jeff’s new job is very demanding. That’s why he’s so ……………………… .
2. Her behaviour is always weird. She makes people feel ……………………… .
3. His blog post went viral. It was seen ……………………… .
4. Liam is infatuated with Hannah. He thinks she’s ……………………… .
5. Pete and Jenny decided to host the event. They’ve got a large ……………………… .
6. We must carry on. We’re not going to ……………………… .
7. I buy clothes every once in a while. It’s not something I ……………………… do.
8. I think someone deleted that file. It is ……………………… .
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Grammar
1 Choose the correct relative pronoun.
1. Do you know the girl ...... was sitting here?
a. whose b. who c. where
2. I posted the pictures ...... I took at the festival.
a. which b. when c. who
3. They can’t find the person ...... car is blocking the entrance.
a. that b. which c. whose
4. Is there an app ...... changes your hair colour in photos?
a. who b. that c. where
5. Do you remember the time ...... we first met?
a. when b. where c. which
6. Let’s go back to the place ...... we left our bags.
a. which b. when c. where
2 Add a relative pronoun and match A to B to make sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
A
1. The Social Network is a film ………………………
2. It is the story of Mark Zuckerberg ………………………
3. Zuckerberg developed a website for the university ………………………
4. There were two brothers ………………………
5. In the end, Zuckerberg created a site ………………………
6. 2010 was the year ………………………
B
...... a. founded Facebook.
...... b. thought Zuckerberg stole their idea.
...... c. the film was released.
...... d. won several Academy Awards.
...... e. is used by millions of people all over the world.
...... f. he was a student.
3 Complete each sentence with a suitable relative pronoun. There may be more than one possible answer.
Tick (✓) the sentences in which the relative pronoun can be omitted.
...... 1. Tuesday is the day ……………………… I have my dance class.
...... 2. That’s the garage ……………………… we get our car repaired.
...... 3. Did you enjoy the play ……………………… we saw last night?
...... 4. Let’s find a time ……………………… is convenient for all of us.
...... 5. The man ……………………… answered the phone is my uncle.
...... 6. That’s the student ……………………… backpack was stolen.
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4 Combine the sentences using the relative pronoun in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
1. The boy found my mobile phone. He is a student at my school. (who)
.....................................................................................................................
2. The pizza place has excellent food. We eat there every week. (where)
.....................................................................................................................
3. I downloaded the song. It’s number one in the chart. (that)
.....................................................................................................................
4. We sat next to a girl. Her parents are famous actors. (whose)
.....................................................................................................................
5. I wasn’t in class that day. The teacher gave the assignment then. (when)
.....................................................................................................................
6. My sister wears beautiful clothes. She usually buys them online. (which)
.....................................................................................................................
5 Combine the sentences with non-defining relative clauses. Use the relative pronoun in brackets
and add any necessary commas.
1. Jay was the first to receive the e-mail. He forwarded it to Isabelle. (who)
.....................................................................................................................
2. Those T-shirts are on a 2-for-1 sale. They come in several different colours. (which)
.....................................................................................................................
3. I plan to attend the Wimbledon tennis tournament. It is held every summer. (which)
.....................................................................................................................
4. Ewan will be staying with us. His parents are away on a trip. (whose)
.....................................................................................................................
6 Combine the sentences using a suitable relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.
1. I borrowed Stacey’s coat. It fitted me very well.
.....................................................................................................................
2. Ted is a gaming champion. He has loved playing with computers since he was five years old.
.....................................................................................................................
3. That isn’t the CD. I asked you to bring that CD.
.....................................................................................................................
4. I’ll never forget that time. I forgot my keys then and had to climb through the window.
.....................................................................................................................
5. The cyclists are racing on the streets. They closed off the streets to traffic.
.....................................................................................................................
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UNIT 8
Vocabulary
1 Choose TWO possible answers to complete each sentence.
1. You can buy a waterproof ...... .
phone / towel / watch / meal
2. A campsite is a place to ...... .
travel / sleep / ski / eat
3. One type of accommodation is ...... .
a shop / a hotel / a resort / an office
4. When you cross a border, you might need to ...... .
change money / show a passport / wear warm clothing / vote in an election
5. One type of luggage is ...... .
a shopping trolley / a basket / a backpack / a suitcase
2 Replace the words and phrases in bold with a similar word or phrase.
1. Jess had to write her name on the contract. ………………………
2. They decided to walk up the mountain. ………………………
3. Is there a petrol station close to here? ………………………
4. You can do the experiment using regular bath soap. ………………………
5. Economic problems are being felt everywhere on Earth. ………………………
6. On my next holiday, I’d like to travel to a country across the ocean. ………………………
7. What are some places for tourists to visit in Chicago? ………………………
3 Write a suitable continuation for each sentence using the words in brackets.
1. The youth hostel isn’t open at night. (check in)
.....................................................................................................................
2. I enjoy helping other people. (satisfying)
.....................................................................................................................
3. Jeff thinks I got the best hotel room, but I think he did. (trade)
.....................................................................................................................
4. I want you to feel at home in my house. (help yourself)
.....................................................................................................................
5. The pictures he takes are highly professional. (quality)
.....................................................................................................................
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4 Match the correct prefix to each of the words below.
A B
1. un ...... a. behave
2. co- ...... b. eat
3. re ...... c. usual
4. im ...... d. possible
5. in ...... e. read
6. over ...... f. worker
7. mis ...... g. secure
5 Complete the sentences using the words you created in Exercise 4.

1. Tell the children not to ……………………… . They must be quiet.
2. Quisenberry is an ……………………… surname. Few people have ever heard of it.
3. My ……………………… helped me on the project.
4. You can’t fly to the sun. It’s ……………………… .
5. Mark seems ……………………… . He thinks that no one likes him.
6. No cake, thanks. I’m trying not to ……………………… .
7. I’d better ……………………… the information in this chapter before the exam.
6 Complete the dialogue with words below.

get around • no matter • package holiday • sights • waterproof • check in • long weekend • journey
A: I should have brought my 1.……………………… jacket. It’s raining so heavily!
B: Yes, but the ferry is the best part of the 2.……………………… . Just stand back a bit.
Is this your first time visiting the island of Jersey?
A: Yes, I’ve booked a 3.……………………… that includes hotel and ferry.
B: Will you be staying for the week?

A: No, just for a 4.……………………… . Tell me, how do you 5.……………………… on
the island? Are there any taxis?
B: Of course. But once you get settled, you should rent a bicycle. It doesn’t cost much.
A: Maybe I’ll do that after I 6.……………………… at my hotel. Are there any special
7.……………………… I should see?
B: My favourites are Elizabeth Castle and the DurrellWildlifePark. But the whole island
is beautiful. 8.……………………… what you do, you’ll have a wonderful time.
A: That’s good to hear. Thanks for your help!
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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. Call me after 4 o’clock. I …………………… (arrive) home by then.
2. The accident looked serious, but no injuries …………………… (report).
3. By the end of the year, I …………………… (complete) all the exercises in the book.
4. Some planets …………………… (see) in the night sky while others are not visible.
5. When you see me at the party tonight, I …………………… (wear) the dress you gave me.
6. I didn’t want to wash the car myself, so I …………………… it …………………… (wash).
7. Don’t be late. The film …………………… (start) at exactly 9.00 tonight.
2 Complete the answers with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use a modal where necessary.
1. Do you know how to get blood stains out of clothing?
Yes. You …………………… (soak) the clothes in cold water.
2. Should I bring a towel to the pool?
No, you …………………… (not bring) one – you can get one there.
3. I’m surprised that Tim and Andy didn’t come to the meeting.
They …………………… (not know) about it. If someone …………………… (tell) them, they ……………………
(come).
4. I can’t decide what to do during my gap year.
If I …………………… (be) you, I …………………… (travel) around the world.
5. Look – it’s already midnight!
We …………………… (leave) the party now or we …………………… (miss) the last bus.
6. What a cute dog! Let’s play with it.
Careful! If you …………………… (get) too close, it …………………… (get) aggressive.
3 Combine the sentences with a relative clause.

1. I picked up Denny’s history book. The book was lying on the floor.
.....................................................................................................................
2. Debra met my brother. He is travelling all over Asia on his bicycle.
.....................................................................................................................
3. Who could forget that day? That was when we met.
.....................................................................................................................
4 Complete the sentences. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
1. I don’t have a lot of money, or I would travel first-class.
If I .............................................................................................................. .
2. My favourite TV show is on from 7.00 to 8.00 this evening, and I’m going to watch it.
At 7.30 this evening, ................................................................................ .
3. This house is over 100 years old. My grandparents used to live there.
The house where ..................................................................................... .
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4. Perry didn’t know you were coming on the trip, so he stayed home.
If Perry ...................................................................................................... .
5. I’m sure the hotel clerk knew that I was British.
The hotel clerk must ................................................................................ .
6. We’re not staying at a youth hostel, so we’re not meeting other backpackers.
If we .......................................................................................................... .
7. It’s a good idea to search for travel bargains online.
You ............................................................................................................ .
8. The law requires all international travellers to carry a passport.
All international travellers ........................................................................ .
9. Peter paid someone to wash his dog.
Peter had .................................................................................................. .
5 Correct the errors. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Martina said that she will call me at 8.00, but she didn’t.
.....................................................................................................................
2. This is the ice cream shop which I always used to go.
.....................................................................................................................
3. He will dance with you if you asked him.
.....................................................................................................................
4. Everyone may show their tickets at the entrance.
.....................................................................................................................
5. A gold earring find in the playground by one of the teachers.
.....................................................................................................................
6. At this time next year, I will study in France.
.....................................................................................................................
7. That’s the boy which sits next to me in English lessons.
.....................................................................................................................
8. When Dina’s computer crashed, she repaired it by a professional.
.....................................................................................................................
4 Complete the sentences using the words below. Make any necessary changes.
Tracy / write / a book
1. .....................................................................................................................
when we met.
2. .....................................................................................................................
recently.
3. .....................................................................................................................
at midnight yesterday.
4. .....................................................................................................................
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these days.
5. .....................................................................................................................
before she died.
6. .....................................................................................................................
once a year.
7. .....................................................................................................................
next year.
5 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of a suitable verb.

1. A: Why don’t you invite Sam to your party?
B: Because these days we …………………… to each other.
2. A: Is this your phone?
B: No, it …………………… to Tammy.
3. A: Did you buy anything at the shop yesterday?
B: No, because when I arrived, the shop …………………… .
4. A: Has he started his new job?
B: Not yet, but he …………………… work next week.
5. A: Did he tell you about his trip?
B: No, I …………………… to him since he got back.
6. A: Why didn’t you visit me while you were in London?
B: Because I was on a business trip and I …………………… round the clock.
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READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 1º BAC
TEXT 1 Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
A Green Christmas
I Christmas is often a time of indulgence. But while the extra kilos gained by overeating can usually be taken off
with a little discipline, damage to the environment cannot be so quickly repaired. Therefore it is worthwhile to
prevent the holiday from becoming ecologically destructive.
II The Christmas tree can be damaging to the environment. Artificial trees are generally made of materials which are
not bio-degradable and so are problematic when thrown away. And cutting down firs, the traditional Christmas
trees in Western countries, can destroy a forest. One possibility is to buy an organically grown tree especially for
this purpose. Another is to rent a tree under a new scheme recently introduced in England. For a modest fee, a tree
is delivered to the customer’s home before the holiday and collected again afterwards. Each tree is then tagged and
repotted at the farm and kept alive until the following year, when it is rented out again, often to the same customer.
As trees become larger, they move from decorating private homes to more public areas such as schools and
offices.
III However, in some cultures, it is not customary to use an entire tree for the Christmas decoration. In Georgia, for
example, the tradition is to use only a single branch. This is then stripped to form curly, leaf-like structures, said to
represent the beard of a saint, and decorated. The branches are then burned at the feast of the Epiphany on 19th
January to show that the owner is getting rid of the previous year’s worries. These “chichilakis”, as they are called,
went out of fashion while the country was under Russian influence and religious freedoms were limited, but are
regaining popularity again now, for both ecological and economic reasons.
IV An old song has the line, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”, referring to the snow on the ground. But perhaps
today, a better version would be, “I’m dreaming of a green (that is, environmentally-friendly) Christmas”.

1. According to the writer, ...... .
a. Christmas food isn’t very good
b. Christmas can harm the environment
c. Christmas is a time for discipline
2. “Chichilakis” refers to ...... .
a. a pine tree
b. a tradition
c. Russian food
2 Answer the questions.

1. Why is Christmas damaging to the environment?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
2. What do chichilakis symbolise?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
3. Why are tree rentals environmentally friendly?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
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3 Rewrite the sentences without changing the original meaning.
1. For a modest fee, a tree is delivered to the customer’s home.
The customer .................................................................................................................. .
2. So, with a little planning, a traditional Christmas can cause relatively
little ecological damage.
A traditional Christmas can cause relatively little ecological damage if ..........................
.......................................................................................................................................... .
4 Find words or expressions in the text that mean the opposite of:
1. damaged (paragraph I) ......................................................................
2. large (paragraph II) ......................................................................
3. keeping (paragraph III) ......................................................................
4. stylish (paragraph III) ......................................................................
5 Complete the sentences.

1. A forest can be destroyed when .......................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................... .
2. When Georgia was no longer under Russian influence, .................................................
.......................................................................................................................................... .
6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

1. Write a letter describing an environmentally-friendly project you would like to participate in.
2. Write a description of your favourite holiday and how it is celebrated in your family.
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The Power of Chess

I Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. Today, its economy is based
mainly on agriculture, with tourism fast becoming another important factor. But one day, Belize may become
famous for producing a chess grandmaster.
II It all started in the 1990s, when Ian Anderson moved from Canada to Belize, where he eventually met his
Russian-born wife, Ella. As part of their effort to help local children, Ella developed the “Bad Cats” programme
in order to teach chess. From this beginning, the two went on to establish the Belize National Youth Chess
Foundation (BNYCF) in 2007 as a non-profit organisation. After training 79 tutors, the organisation began
teaching approximately 500 underprivileged students aged 9 to 12. The number of members has now reached
1,400, including many older players.
III In addition to getting young people off the street and into an educational institution, the programme also helps
them by using the game as a motivating force for learning ordinary subjects like mathematics and geography.
Furthermore, chess teaches many scholastic and life skills: the ability to think logically, keep an open mind, plan
ahead, establish goals and learn from previous mistakes. It also develops players’ discipline, concentration and
team spirit. And finally, of course, it is an interesting game.
IV The BNYCF receives support and encouragement from international grandmasters, including Jennifer Shahade,
twice the US women’s chess champion, Maurice Ashley, another US champion who was born in Jamaica, and
Sonia Zepeda, an international master from El Salvador. It also regularly holds free chess competitions and
celebrations designed to entertain the whole family. The first tournament, held in 2008 in the capital Belmopan,
included costumes, decorations and activities celebrating the game’s long history. In 2011, a nationally-televised,
eight-hour-long chess “Olympiad” included games for which players had to have qualified by previously winning
matches in local areas.
V With all this interest, it is not surprising that chess is the fastest growing sport in Belize. It is not yet as popular as
football, basketball or cycling, but it looks as if it may soon catch up.

1. In 2007, the BNYCF ...... .
a. established the Bad Cats programme
b. trained 9 to 12 people as chess tutors
c. taught about 500 youngsters how to play chess
2. The 2011 “Olympiad” ...... .
a. was televised to eight countries
b. required players to have won local matches
c. took place over several days
3. What does the writer say in the last line of the text?
a. Chess won’t remain popular in Belize.
b. Football, basketball and cycling are not as popular as they used to be in Belize.
c. Chess might soon be as popular as football in Belize.
2 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers.
...... 1. There aren’t many tourists in Belize.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
...... 2. Playing chess requires good maths skills.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
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...... 3. The BNYCF receives financial help from local chess champions.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................

1. According to the writer, what are the benefits of chess?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
2. Why does the writer think that Belize may produce a chess champion?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................

1. The “Bad Cats” programme enabled ................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................... .
2. Sonia Zepeda .....................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................... .
5 Find words or expressions in the text that mean the same as:
1. poor (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. regular (paragraph III) ......................................................................
3. at no cost (paragraph IV) ......................................................................

1. Which sport do you most enjoy watching or playing? Explain your reasons.
2. It is argued that football is the most popular sport in the world. In your opinion, what makes football so popular?
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Crowdsourcing
I An old saying states that “Two heads are better than one”. Does it follow then that ten are better than two, 100
better than ten and so on? Yes, according to a recent phenomenon known as crowdsourcing.
II Although the term (from the words “crowd” and “outsourcing”) was first used in 2006, crowdsourcing had been in
use for many years before that. It involves asking many individuals their opinions, and using their suggestions to
work out problems. These individuals, also called “users” or “the crowd”, may be professionals in a specific field,
or just people who are interested in helping out. Sometimes they are paid for their contribution or they may give
their opinions voluntarily. Recently, problems, as well as answers, have been publicised over the Internet. When a
solution is reached, it is owned by the person, group or business – known as the “crowdsourcer” – who initiated
the enquiry.
III There are now a number of businesses that offer to find a “crowd” for any particular project and provide feedback.
The same method was used by the Oxford English Dictionary, which for over 70 years used input from six million
“users” concerning the meaning and usage of words. More recently, the cosmetics company L’Oréal generated
new advertising ideas through crowdsourcing, while KatrinaPeopleFinder Project used the method to find missing
people after Hurricane Katrina.
IV Crowdsourcing has several advantages over more traditional methods of problem-solving. It produces quick
results and it is relatively cheap. It can also reach a larger base and offers a deeper understanding into the feelings
of the general public. Also, the “users” form a ready-made base of potential consumers. However, some people
criticise this method for exploiting cheap, or free, labour, and they question the results’ validity. Could there be
too few participants to reach a valid conclusion? Might language or cultural differences contribute to
misunderstandings? Will users reveal project information to a rival? And, finally, may some participants
maliciously submit misleading answers?
V Despite these problems, crowdsourcing is growing in popularity. Sometime soon, you yourself may become part
of a “crowd”, and find your answer published for the world to see.

1. Crowdsourcing ...... .
a. was first practised in 2006
b. never requires payment
c. can solve problems
2. Crowdsourcing is criticised for ...... .
a. not being free
b. insulting peoples’ feelings
c. not being valid
2 Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers.
...... 1. The crowdsourcer reaches a solution.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. More people are using crowdsourcing these days.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................

1. After Hurricane Katrina, .............................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
2. As a result of language or cultural differences, ........................................
................................................................................................................... .
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1. Why does the writer refer to the expression “Two heads are better than one”?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
2. What do the Oxford English Dictionary and L’Oréal have in common?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
3. What are the benefits of crowdsourcing?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
1. solve (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. show (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
3. confusing (paragraph IV) ......................................................................

1. Would you participate as a “user” for a particular project? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Write a letter to a friend describing a new product that you have recently started using.
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Project

I Many people saw the 2008 Indian film Slumdog Millionaire. Some people know that it was based on a book called
Q & A by an Indian diplomat named Vikas Swarup. But few people are aware that he was originally inspired by a
project known as the “Hole-in-the-Wall”, which helps educate slum children in India.
II The project’s founder, Dr Sugata Mitra, was convinced – after hearing colleagues talking about their children’s
success with computers – that children everywhere could learn to use a computer if only they had the chance. In
1999, he tested his theory by putting a computer in a “hole in the wall” between the grounds of the research
institute where he worked in India and the slum next to it. Through monitoring with a hidden camera, Mitra was
able to observe how the local population operated the computer. Most were children aged 6 to 12, and although
they had little formal education and almost no English, within a few days they had worked out how to use the
Internet and how to draw on the computer.
III Similar experiments in other areas produced similar results: the children soon became computer literate even when
they lacked the standard vocabulary to describe what they were doing. One child, when asked by a journalist how
he knew what to do with the computer, replied, “What is a computer?” Other children invented their own terms for
computer parts or actions – for example, they called the mouse a sui, the Hindi for “needle”, and the hourglass
symbol, which indicates that users should wait, the damru, or drum.
IV Today, the project has spread to many other areas both in India and abroad, and Mitra is continuing his
experiments in “Minimally Invasive Education”, based on the theory that children learn best when they receive the
least instruction. Now he wants to see if children can become creators of computer programs as well as users. So if
one day you come across a working computer left in an unusual place, don’t be afraid to play around with it – you
may have become part of Mitra’s research.

1. Vikas Swarup ...... .
a. starred in the film Slumdog Millionaire
b. inspired the Hole-in-the-Wall project
c. was the author of Q & A
2. “Minimally Invasive Education” believes that children learn best ...... .
a. in their own language
b. with very little instruction
c. when instructed on the computer
...... 1. The children knew Dr Sugata Mitra was watching them.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. Dr Sugata Mitra taught the children how to draw on the computer.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 3. The Hole-in-the-Wall project is no longer just in India.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
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3 Answer the question.
What was surprising about the results of the experiment?
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................

1. Dr Sugata Mitra believed that if .................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
2. The kids worked out how to use the computer despite ...........................
................................................................................................................... .
3. Sui and damru are examples of ................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
1. discovered (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. didn’t have (paragraph III) ......................................................................
3. names (paragraph III) ......................................................................
4. find (paragraph IV) ......................................................................

1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children learning and spending free time on the computer.
2. Do you prefer to learn by formal instruction or experimentation? Explain your reason, giving examples.
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Bad Art Displayed

I It may not be your taste, but any work of art displayed in a museum must have some artistic value, right? Well,
although this is true for the art in most museums, it is definitely not the case for works displayed in the Museum of
Bad Art (MOBA).
II The idea for this kind of museum started in 1994 after antique dealer Scott Wilson recovered an old painting from
the rubbish because he wanted the frame. When he showed the painting to friends, they suggested starting a
collection of bad art. What may have been intended as a joke eventually became a real collection that was
exhibited in Wilson’s friends’ homes. As the number of visitors grew, it was moved in 1995 to a cinema and
located next to the men’s toilet. In its early years, the museum sponsored travelling exhibitions, which also
featured bad music and bad refreshments. As interest grew, another gallery was opened in 2008, also in a cinema
and also next to a toilet.
III What kind of art is displayed? MOBA will not show works by children nor factory-created pieces. And although
MOBA claims to show “art too bad to be ignored”, it is very selective about what it accepts: works must not be
boring, but they must be truly terrible. One critic has described the qualities that characterise these works: first,
artists have trouble depicting body parts, especially noses, hands and feet. Second, artists generally have difficulty
with perspective, changing their viewpoint within a single work. Nature is generally a problem, so skies may
appear in strange colours, while animals and plants are often unrecognisable. And finally, there is a tendency to
attach feathers or glitter to detract from a work’s actual flaws.
IV Although MOBA started off as a joke and has been criticised for promoting bad art, its supporters argue that it is a
celebration of a love of art, if not a talent for art. MOBA has inspired the opening of similar museums in other
locations around the world. So if you paint really badly, you might consider submitting your work to one of these
institutions. But don’t be let down if it is rejected – only the worst of the worst is displayed.

1. The first collection of bad art opened in ...... .
a. a cinema
b. an antiques shop
c. someone’s home
2. Works of art at MOBA must be ...... .
a. inadequate
b. uninteresting
c. childish
...... 1. People were interested in seeing the collection of bad art.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. Any work of art that’s terrible will be accepted by MOBA.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 3. Feathers and glitter have a tendency to cause flaws in works of art.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
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1. What attracted Wilson to the painting in the rubbish?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
2. MOBA started off as a joke, but became something more serious. How did that happen?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................

1. His friends suggested starting a collection of bad art.
His friends made a ................................................................................... .
2. MOBA has inspired the opening of museums elsewhere.
Other museums have been .......................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
1. increased (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. food and drink (paragraph II) ......................................................................
3. errors (paragraph III) ......................................................................
4. disappointed (paragraph IV) ......................................................................

1. What’s more important to be as an artist – talented or hard working? Explain your answer.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of making a living as an artist.
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The Mystery of the Moon

I Throughout the ages, man has been fascinated by the moon. But what do we really know about it? It seems that
many of man’s age-old beliefs about the moon are actually false.
II One common misconception is that the moon causes people to become crazy. The word “lunatic”, used to describe
someone who is insane, comes from the Latin word for moon, luna. Many old stories link the full moon to “crazy”
behaviour, including mental breakdowns and an increase in criminal activity. Even in today’s times, people
involved in emergency services, such as the police force and hospitals, insist that they are busier during a full
moon. However, a 1985 survey showed that there is no scientific basis for this belief.
III Another myth concerns the “supermoon”, when the moon is closest to Earth and seems to be at its largest and
brightest. It is true that at this time, the gravitational pull of the moon is very strong, and causes tides to be
extremely high and, elsewhere, extremely low. However, while some climatic disasters have occurred during these
periods, for example, Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 tsunami in Indonesia, most scientists dismiss this as
coincidence. Most scientists believe the Earth is easily able to handle these effects and that the supermoon does
not cause climatic disasters such as tsunamis or earthquakes.
IV As a result of the moon’s mysterious allure, people were very excited when the Americans landed there in 1969.
But, despite physical proof such as rocks and photographs, some people still insist that the landing did not take
place. They disregard the evidence as fake, and claim, for example, that a lack of moon-dust on the spaceship
means that it did not land. However, scientists have shown that dust behaves differently on the moon, and
furthermore insist that the actual eye-witness testimony of the astronauts should clear up any doubts.
V The moon remains a mysterious place that few of us will ever visit or even understand entirely. However, it is safe
to say that it has not caused disasters on Earth and that astronauts have indeed landed there. And as for the man
who, according to many children’s stories and songs, lives in the moon? Well, who knows?

1. The writer ...... .
a. questions what people really know about the moon
b. thinks the moon causes people to become insane
c. has always been fascinated with the moon
2. The “supermoon” ...... .
a. makes the Earth appear especially large
b. has an influence on tidal activity on Earth
c. is caused by the pull of the Earth’s gravity
...... 1. It was popular to believe that the moon caused insanity.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. According to most scientists, the supermoon has no affect on
Earth’s weather disasters.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 3. The writer doubts if astronauts landed on the moon.
............................................................................................................
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3 Answer the question.
Why do some people claim that the moon landing did not really take place?
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................

1. According to old stories, criminal activity ..................................................
................................................................................................................... .
2. A 1985 survey showed that this belief ......................................................
................................................................................................................... .

1. Despite physical proof, some people insist that the landing did not take place.
Some people insist that the landing did not take place although ............
................................................................................................................... .
2. Scientists have shown that dust behaves differently on the moon.
Dust ........................................................................................................... .
1. connect (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. illegal (paragraph II) ......................................................................
3. attraction (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
4. false (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
4. resolve (paragraph IV) ......................................................................

1. How should governments prepare for weather disasters such as tsunamis or earthquakes?
2. What do children’s stories or songs in your culture say about the moon?
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Ordinary Heroes
I People who experience life-threatening situations are sometimes able to do the impossible. Fashion model Petra
Nemcova was injured in the 2004 tsunami while visiting Thailand; she survived by holding on to a palm tree for
hours until she was rescued. In the United States, a four-year-old girl saved her grandfather from drowning by
keeping his body afloat in the sea until rescuers arrived. How do these people, and many other ordinary people
like them, find the strength and stamina for such feats?
II Although such acts may seem superhuman, experts point to a simple, biological explanation. When necessary, the
human body is able to devote all its resources to dealing with an emergency. And when our body goes into this
“alarm stage” – also known as activating the “fight or flight” response – it begins to function differently. Stress
stimulates the nervous system, which results in increased respiration and a faster heartbeat. Because of these
physical changes, more blood, oxygen and energy are delivered to the muscles.
III Other changes also occur: as part of an energy-saving strategy, the body halts processes, such as digestion, not
immediately needed. Blood may also be diverted away from the skin, causing people to appear pale during an
emergency. In addition, the nervous system begins to activate the body’s natural pain-killing process, releasing
hormones called endorphins. These allow people to continue their efforts to save themselves or others even when
they have been severely wounded.
IV Other physiological systems also help the “heroes” continue their fight. For example, the sense of vision is
concentrated on the emergency; people often report that they can only see the immediate danger and are unable to
recall other details of a particular scene; they also claim that their perception of time is distorted – seconds can feel
like hours and vice versa.
V Using all the resources of the body allows everyday people to perform extraordinary acts. This is why women are
able to lift cars to save a child, and hikers can move large rocks to rescue others who are trapped below. In the
right circumstances, you too could probably perform a miracle!

1. Petra Nemcova ...... .
a. drowned at sea
b. was a tsunami survivor
c. was injured by a falling palm tree
2. The “fight or flight” response ...... .
a. activates the alarm stage
b. occurs after an emergency
c. affects the nervous system
3. Which of the following does NOT occur during extreme stress?
a. increased breathing
b. quicker digestion
c. pale skin
4. Endorphins ...... .
a. cause people to feel pain
b. are artificial hormones
c. are natural pain-killers
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2 Answer the questions. (3 points)
1. How does stress help the body during an emergency?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
2. Why are people usually pale during an emergency?
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
...... 1. Muscles receive more blood during times of stress.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. Only physically strong people can lift cars.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
4 Rewrite the sentence without changing the original meaning.

The body halts processes that are not immediately needed.
Processes ....................................................................................................... .
1. actions (paragraph I) ......................................................................
2. stops (paragraph III) ......................................................................
3. injured (paragraph III) ......................................................................
4. remember (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
5. ordinary (paragraph V) ......................................................................

1. Write a news report, either real or imagined, about a rescue operation that took place in your area.
2. Write a story about a dangerous situation that you either experienced or heard about.
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14th February: A Day of Romance

I As 14th February approaches, the chances are people will be choosing cards, chocolates or flowers for someone
they love on Valentine’s Day. But who was St Valentine, and why is he associated with romantic love?
II There were various saints in Ancient Rome with this name, which comes from the word valens, meaning strong.
However, it is not certain for which one Valentine’s Day is named. Perhaps it was the Valentine who was laid to
rest in Rome on 14th February or maybe it was another priest with the same name who lived in Rome during the
3rd century AD. At this time, the Roman Emperor, Claudius II, had forbidden his troops to marry, as he thought
that unmarried men would make better soldiers. Valentine, so the story goes, was horrified, and agreed to perform
secret marriages for those who wished. Eventually, his actions were discovered and he was put to death.
III Even if this story were proved true, any further association of 14th February with romantic love did not occur until
the Middle Ages. The famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer declared in his poem The Parlement of Foules that it
was on this day that “every bird comes to choose its mate”. Because of this, people began to consider 14th
February as a romantic day.
IV In 1797, The Young Man’s Valentine Writer was published, which offered suggestions of romantic verses to its
young British male readers. Printers had already begun producing a limited number of cards with verses and
sketches, called “mechanical Valentines”. And as postal rates dropped in price during the following century, the
custom of sending Valentine cards grew in popularity. In 1868, the famous chocolate manufacturer Richard
Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates dedicated to this day, and by the beginning of the 19th century,
elaborate lace and ribbon cards were available for purchase. By the middle of the century, the custom of
celebrating Valentine’s Day had spread to North America as well.
V Of course, the big winners with all this are the greetings card companies, chocolate manufacturers, the flower
industry and restaurants. Perhaps next Valentine’s Day, you might decide to make a hand-made card and a home-
cooked meal in an original attempt to express your love?

1. The writer of the text is uncertain about ...... .
a. the meaning of the word valens
b. the number of saints in Ancient Rome
c. which saint was named for Valentine’s Day
2. Secret marriages in Ancient Rome were performed ...... .
a. for soldiers
b. by Claudius II
c. on 14th February
3. The Parlement of Foules ...... .
a. was written in the Middle Ages
b. was based on a true story
c. was published on 14th February
...... 1. Valentine was killed because he secretly got married.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 2. Richard Cadbury was the first chocolate manufacturer.
............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
...... 3. The author suggests not doing anything on Valentine’s Day.
............................................................................................................
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............................................................................................................

1. Until the Middle Ages, 14th February .......................................................
................................................................................................................... .
2. The Young Man’s Valentine Writer helped young men ...........................
................................................................................................................... .

1. Claudius II had forbidden his troops to marry.
Troops ....................................................................................................... .
2. As postal rates dropped in price, the custom of sending Valentine cards
grew in popularity.
As a result of a ...........................................................................................
................................................................................................................... .
1. buried (paragraph II) ......................................................................
2. decreased (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
3. moved (paragraph IV) ......................................................................
6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option.

1. Describe your favourite holiday. What are the traditions and customs associated with it?
2. Would you prefer to receive a gift that was purchased or home-made? Explain your reasons.
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VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 5 Possible answers:
1. aren’t speaking
2. belongs
UNIT 1 3. had already closed
4. is starting / is going to start
Vocabulary 5. haven’t spoken
6. was working
1 1. peer 4. look up to
2. helpful 5. get an award
3. furious UNIT 2
2 1. surprised 5. amusing
2. thoughtful 6. irritating Vocabulary
3. embarrassing 7. colourless 1 1. heatwave 4. hailstones
4. was thrilled 8. painful 2. rainfall 5. frostbite
3 1. furious 5. natural 3. rainbow
2. nervous 6. optimistic 2 1. breeze 3. drought
3. dependable 7. adventurous 2. mild 4. remain
4. creative
3 1. c 2. a 3. f 4. d 5. e 6. b
4 1. get a job 5. get good marks
2. got dark 6. get lost 4 Possible answers:
3. got tired 7. got home 1. I hope the temperature drops.
4. gets to school 8. got permission 2. It’s a great day to do some chores around the house.
3. There’s a lot of shade in our garden because we’ve got
5 1. provides 4. live up to many trees.
2. apply for 5. easy-going 4. He’s in hospital because he’s got sunstroke.
3. nervous 6. official 5. I can’t reach the glasses because they’re too high for
6 Possible answers: me.
1. what to buy 4. draw and paint 6. You don’t need a jacket.
2. embarrassed 5. open it 5 1. major 4. reach
3. fight 6. outgoing 2. prevented 5. severe
3. turned into 6. overcast
Grammar
6 1. develop 5. thunder
1 1. go 5. got 2. flood 6. chilly
2. Are … watching 6. does 3. muggy 7. breeze
3. was riding 7. had 4. blizzard 8. clear up
4. play 8. is taking
2 1. is going to go 4. will speak Grammar
2. will end 5. is going to take 1 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. b
3. are … going to do 6. will come
2 1. will … have changed 6. will be working
3 1. has … lived 4. Have … stayed up 2. will be plugging 7. will have replaced
2. had worked 5. has studied 3. will be helping 8. will be flying
3. had … seen 6. had seen 4. will have discovered 9. will have lived
4 Possible answers: 5. will be conducting
1. Tracy was writing a book 3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
2. Tracy wrote a book
3. Tracy was writing a book 4 Possible answers:
4. Tracy is writing a book 1. He will be waiting for us in his car.
5. Tracy had written a book 2. I will be spending the afternoon with Emma.
6. Tracy writes a book 3. I will get it for you.
7. Tracy is going to write a book 4. My little brother will have eaten them all.
5. I will have finished my science project by then.
6. She won’t have completed all her work by the time
school ends.
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5 Possible answers:
1. I will have arrived home by 3.00.
4 1. should have done 5. may not have received
2. They will be having dinner at 6.30 tonight.
2. must have received 6. could have taken
3. Next week at this time I will have taken / done my
3. might have heard 7. shouldn’t have eaten
exam.
4. would have met
4. The next time I see you, we will have moved house.
5. By the time you get to the party, I will have already (page 4)
left. 5 1. should have come 5. must have been
6 Possible answers: 2. might / may have got 6. should / ought to be
1. will be having / are having / are going to have 3. should cut 7. should have come
2. am going to plant, will have ended 4. might / may not like 8. couldn’t have got
3. won’t become, will … be living 6 Possible answers:
4. will have received 1. I can’t breathe.
2. You needn’t have brought a gift.
UNIT 3 3. There might be snow tomorrow.
4. Jean should have studied for the test.
Vocabulary 5. You don’t have to wear special clothes for the
dance class.
1 1. focus 4. hold
2. struggle 5. worth it
3. performance 6. bored to death UNIT 4
2 Possible answers:
Vocabulary
1. everyone 5. performance
2. accident 6. awful 1 Possible answers:
3. continue 7. give up 1. police officer, firefighter
4. live show 2. to be secure, to have food and shelter
3 1. g 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. f 7. e 3. SMS, Facebook
4. weight, age
4 1. going 5. to turn off 5. bank, department store
2. to do 6. taking
3. hearing 7. Swimming 2 1. an invasion of privacy 5. hazardous
4. seeing 2. dishonest 6. illegal
3. deadline 7. warned
5 1. having 4. live show 4. concealed 8. cautious
2. making 5. audience
3. performance 6. worth it 3 Possible answers:
1. believe 5. strangely
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. 2. wrong 6. storm
3. choice 7. dishonest
Grammar 4. accidents 8. noisy
1 1. can’t 4. shouldn’t 4 1. in 7. to
2. might 5. must 2. for 8. in
3. has to 3. on 9. for
2 Possible answers: 4. with 10. for
1. might / may 5. should 5. on 11. to
2. couldn’t 6. must / has to 6. about
3. can 7. shouldn’t 5 1. illegal 5. dishonest
4. might / may 8. can 2. concealed 6. hazardous
3 Possible answers: 3. led to 7. cautious
1. You mustn’t smoke in this building. 4. reveal 8. pastime
2. You must have a passport in order to leave the
country.
3. People should eat a balanced diet. Grammar
4. Jeff has to take care of his little brother tonight. 1 1. c 2. e 3. d 4. a 5. f 6. b
5. Helen can’t come to the concert with us tonight.
2
2 1. I would ski every day if I lived in Switzerland. 3 1. sense 5. avoid
2. If they had read the directions, they might / would 2. chase 6. last
have prevented the accident. 3. trainer 7. improve
3. You will find some envelopes if you look in the 4. sign 8. enable
bottom drawer. 4 Possible answers:
4. Peter will set the table before the guests arrive. 1. gym 4. ill
5. If you put sugar in water, it dissolves. 2. exercises 5. cold
6. If you want to run a marathon, you should exercise 3. lift
every day.
5 Possible answers:
3 1. don’t thank 5. practise 1. They weren’t getting along.
2. hadn’t followed 6. don’t forget 2. He eats too much and doesn’t exercise.
3. were 7. go 3. They don’t fit her any more.
4. wouldn’t need 8. would shop 4. They’ve been waiting a long time.
4 1. had checked, would have realised 5. I want to get into shape.
2. were, would play 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
3. would have called, had brought
4. didn’t eat, wouldn’t be Grammar
5. arrive, will be
1 1. Do your eyes burn 6. can be taken
5 Possible answers: 2. is caused 7. should be adjusted
1. he might not have got caught 3. are affected 8. cause
2. you have a licence 4. will lose 9. should be kept
3. more people had watched it 5. will create
4. you will lose weight
5. you send him an invitation 2 1. was discovered 5. has … been purchased
6. you had studied harder 2. will be given 6. was being repaired
7. he starts his next job 3. must be written 7. will be displayed
8. would have my driving licence 4. should be taken
6 1. If I finish on time, I will / might / can join you for dinner. 3 1. Blood tests were ordered for the patient (by the
2. Would you be angry if I cancelled our plans for doctor).
tonight? 2. The door must be locked before you leave.
3. You would have had a good time if you had gone out 3. She was seen leaving the party with Nicholas.
with him. 4. Has Peter been invited to the party?
4. Unless you really need help, you shouldn’t / mustn’t 5. All the food is prepared (by the chef) with only the
disturb him. healthiest ingredients.
5. People often get excited when they see celebrities in 6. He had no idea that he was being watched by the
public places. police.
4 1. had … done
2. had / got … removed
UNIT 5 3. are going to have / get / are having / getting …
washed
Vocabulary 4. are having / getting … repaired
1 Possible answers: 5. had / got … translated
1. F – Nutritious food is healthy for you. 5 1. don’t understand, haven’t been dealt with
2. F – If you are out of shape, you don’t do well at 2. has lasted, will find
sport. 3. was being ignored, complained
3. T 4. works out, has recently been
4. F – People are usually enthusiastic about things 5. was riding, was hit
they enjoy.
5. F – If you are miserable, you’re sad. 6 1. I’m going to have / get my eyes tested today.
6. T 2. The keys are kept on a shelf in the kitchen.
3. Our team was defeated in the semifinals.
2 1. get fit 5. cut down on 4. Ella had her house cleaned.
2. overdo 6. overweight 5. My question still hasn’t been answered.
3. endurance 7. nutritious
4. injure 8. self-discipline
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UNIT 6
4 1. Mum reminded me / us to wash the dishes.
Vocabulary 2. Tina boasted (that) she was the best volleyball player in
1 1. courage 5. ridiculous the team.
2. wiped out 6. discovery 3. Kim wondered why the sky was so dark.
3. cheated 7. brand new 4. The policewoman ordered the criminal not to move.
4. fur 8. expected 5. Dad promised Jim that he would get a new bicycle for his
birthday.
2 Possible answers: 6. The driver complained that he had been stuck in traffic for
1. b – She wasn’t feeling well. two hours.
2. a – She thought he’d be great.
3. a – After that you can drop out if you want. 5 1. Nina advised me to call the fire department immediately.
4. b – I want to send them an e-mail. 2. The waiter suggested that I (should) order the onion
5. b – It was very interesting. soup.
3. The headteacher wondered if she should change the
3 1. f 2. a 3. e 4. b 5. c 6. g 7. d curriculum.
4 1. stand up for your rights 4. The teacher warned the students not to write on their
2. cheated in an exam desks.
3. revise your notes before the test 5. The people behind us told us to sit down.
4. make up a crazy story
5. achieve your goal
UNIT 7
5 1. is used to 4. didn’t use to
2. used to 5. will get used to Vocabulary
3. get used to
1 1. b 2. e 3. c 4. a 5. d 6. f
6 Possible answers:
1. He’s been missing for days. 2 1. crashed, out of date 3. worships, weird
2. You have rights. 2. take over, carry on
3. He was busy playing on his phone. 3 1. b 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. a
4. Now I’m much more outgoing.
4 1. user friendly 5. device
5. Follow the rules.
2. latest 6. charge
6. There was much less crime then.
3. reliable 7. No wonder
7. He’s done it since he was a young boy.
4. screen
5 1. achievement 6. rehabilitation
Grammar 2. addiction 7. championship
1 1. would close 4. to take 3. violence 8. awareness
2. go 5. hadn’t had 4. Attendance 9. ability
3. needed 6. were taking 5. decision 10. government
2 1. their team had won the football game 6 Possible answers:
2. he / she was running for the student council 1. exhausted 5. garden
3. to run around the track three times 2. uncomfortable 6. quit
4. she had already seen the film 3. worldwide 7. usually
5. we have a New Year’s Eve party 4. beautiful 8. not here
3 1. Courtney asked if / whether I was coming to the dance. Grammar
2. Claire asked the teacher when they would get their
papers back. 1 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. c
3. Tracy asked us if / whether we had done the 2 1. which / that – d 4. who / that – b
homework. 2. who – a 5. which / that – e
4. David wanted to know what they should bring on the 3. where – f 6. when / that – c
field trip. 3 1. that / when 4. which / that
5. The teacher asked the students if / whether they had
2. where 5. who / that
finished the exam.
3. that / which 6. whose
The relative pronoun can be omitted in sentences 1 and 3.
4
4 1. The boy who found my mobile phone is a student at
my school.
2. The pizza place where we eat every week has
excellent food. 4 1. c 2. f 3. e 4. d 5. g 6. b 7. a
3. I downloaded the song that is number one in the 5 1. misbehave 5. insecure
chart. 2. unusual 6. overeat
4. We sat next to a girl whose parents are famous 3. co-worker 7. reread
actors. 4. impossible
5. I wasn’t in class that day when the teacher gave the
6 1. waterproof 5. get around
assignment.
2. journey 6. check in
6. My sister wears beautiful clothes which she usually
3. package holiday 7. sights
buys online.
4. long weekend 8. No matter
5 1. Jay, who was the first to receive the e-mail,
forwarded it to Isabelle. / Jay, who forwarded the Grammar
e-mail to Isabelle, was the first to receive it. 1 1. will have arrived 5. will be wearing
2. Those T-shirts, which are on a 2-for-1 sale, come in 2. were reported 6. had / got … washed
several different colours. / Those T-shirts, which 3. will have completed 7. starts
come in several different colours, are on a 2-for-1 4. are seen
sale.
3. I plan to attend the Wimbledon tennis tournament, 2 1. should soak
which is held every summer. 2. don’t need to / don’t have to bring
4. Ewan, whose parents are away on a trip, will be 3. didn’t know, had told, would have come
staying with us. 4. were, would travel
5. must / have to leave, will miss
6 1. I borrowed Stacey’s coat, which fitted me very well. 6. get, might / will get
2. Ted is a gaming champion who has loved playing
with computers since he was five years old. / Ted, 3 1. I picked up Denny’s history book, which was lying
who has loved playing with computers since he was on the floor.
five years old, is a gaming champion. 2. Debra met my brother who is travelling all over Asia
3. That isn’t the CD that / which I asked you to bring. on his bicycle.
4. I’ll never forget the time when / that I forgot my keys 3. Who could forget that day when we met?
and had to climb through the window. 4 1. had a lot of money, I would travel first-class
5. The cyclists are racing on the streets that / which 2. I will be watching my favourite TV show
they closed off to traffic. 3. my grandparents used to live is over 100 years old
4. had known you were coming on the trip, he
wouldn’t have stayed home
UNIT 8 5. have known that I was British
Vocabulary 6. stayed / were staying at a youth hostel, we would
meet other backpackers
1 1. phone, watch 7. should search for travel bargains online
2. sleep, eat 8. must / have to carry a passport
3. a hotel, a resort 9. his dog washed
4. change money, show a passport
5 Possible answers:
5. a backpack, a suitcase
1. Martina said that she would call me at 8.00, but
2 1. sign 5. worldwide she didn’t.
2. hike 6. go overseas 2. This is the ice cream shop which / that I always
3. nearby 7. sights used to go to. / This is the ice cream shop where
4. ordinary I always used to go.
3 Possible answers: 3. He will dance with you if you ask him. / He would
1. You can only check in during the day. dance with you if you asked him.
2. It is really satisfying for me. 4. Everyone must show their tickets at the entrance.
3. I would love to trade rooms with him. 5. A gold earring was found in the playground by one
4. Help yourself to anything you need. of the teachers.
5. The quality is very good. 6. At this time next year, I will be studying in France.
7. That’s the boy who / that sits next to me in English
lessons.
8. When Dina’s computer crashed, she had / got it
repaired by a professional.
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WRITING PRACTICE
ANSWER KEY Extra Writing Practice 3
1 1. I always have my violin lesson on Mondays.
2. We walked slowly back to the house.
Extra Writing Practice 1 3. We will find the lyrics on the Internet.
1 1. eventually 4. I heard that song at John’s house yesterday.
2. after 5. Children usually learn new songs quickly.
3. while 2 1. that
4. At last 2. For
5. before 3. good
2 1. believe 4. see
2. relief 5. opinion
3. turned 6. short
4. disappointed 3 Opening: states the topic and the writer’s opinion
5. Later Body: supports the writer’s opinion with reasons,
3 Opening: gives the background, introduces the facts and examples
characters, sets the scene Closing: summarises and restates the writer’s
Body: tells how the characters felt, tells the events of opinion
the story 4 1. O 2. C 3. O/C 4. B 5. C 6. B
Closing: tells the end of the story
4 1. C 2. O 3. B 4. C 5. O 6. B
Extra Writing Practice 4
1 1. Similar ideas: also, furthermore, in addition,
Extra Writing Practice 2 moreover, as well as
1 1. terribly Contrast: despite, nevertheless, however,
2. quickly although, on the other hand
3. Fortunately 2 1. Despite this
4. fairly 2. However
5. not at all 3. as well as
6. carefully 4. Even though
Adverbs of manner: fortunately, carefully, quickly 5. In addition
Adverbs of degree: not at all, terribly, fairly
3 1. d 2. c 3. e 4. a 5. b
2 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
4 Opening: introduces the issue
3 1. Dear … , What’s new?, It’s been a long time!, Hi …! Body: gives arguments for both sides of the issues,
2. Write back soon!, All the best, Yours, gives supporting details and examples
4 1. d 2. b 3. a 4. e 5. c Closing: summarises the issue, states the writer’s
opinion
5 1. O 3. B 5. G 7. S
2. C 4. O 6. B 8. C 5 1. O 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C
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Extra Writing Practice 5 Extra Writing Practice 7
1 Cause: since, due to, for this reason, as a result of, 1 1. to / in order to
because (of), as 2. so that
Result: consequently, so, therefore, as a result 3. so as not to / in order not to
2 1. For this reason 4. in order to / to
2. so 5. so as not to / in order not to
3. because of 2 1. e 3. h 5. g 7. b
4. Consequently 2. c 4. a 6. f 8. d
5. as 3 1. Dear Sir or Madam, To Whom It May Concern
6. due to 2. Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely
3 1. c 2. a 3. e 4. b 5. d 4 1. C 2. O 3. B 4. C 5. O 6. B
4 Opening: presents the topic
Body: develops the topic with facts
Closing: summarises the topic and gives an opinion Extra Writing Practice 8
5 1. B 2. C 3. O 4. B 5. O 1 1. e 2. d 3. a 4. f 5. b 6. c
2 1. one
2. plenty
Extra Writing Practice 6 3. unforgettable
1 1. them 4. located
2. his 5. miss
3. its 6. enjoy
4. this 3 Opening: gives the name and location of the place,
5. me tells why the place is special
2 1. d 2. e 3. a 4. b 5. c Body: describes the place in detail, gives examples
3 Opening: tells who the person is, tells why the of things you can see or do
person is famous Closing: contains a concluding sentence, contains
Body: gives details about the person’s life an opinion or recommendation
Closing: summarises the person’s achievements, 4 1. O 2. B 3. B 4. O 5. C 6. B
talks about the person’s future plans
4 1. O 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B/C
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READING COMPREHNSION
ANSWER KEY TEXT 3
1 1. c 2. c
TEXT 1 2 1. F – “When a solution is reached, it is owned by the
1 1. b 2. b person, group or business – known as the
‘crowdsourcer’…”
2 1. Because artificial trees are generally made of 2. T – “… crowdsourcing is growing in popularity.”
materials that are not bio-degradable and cutting
down fur trees can destroy a forest.
3 1. crowdsourcing was used to find missing people
2. Chichilakis are burned to symbolise the owner getting 2. there could be misunderstandings
rid of the previous year’s worries. 4 1. Because crowdsourcing involves many people
3. Because they can be repotted and used again the thinking about a solution to a problem.
following year. 2. Both companies have used crowdsourcing.
3 1. can have / get a tree delivered to his / her home (for a 3. It produces quick results and is relatively cheap.
modest fee) 5 1. work out
2. you do a little planning 2. reveal
4 1. repaired 3. misleading
2. modest 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
3. getting rid of
4. out of fashion
TEXT 4
5 1. people cut down firs
2. chichilakis started regaining popularity 1 1. c 2. b
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. 2 1. F – “Through monitoring with a hidden camera, Mitra
was able to observe …”
2. F – “… they had figured out how to use the Internet
TEXT 2 and how to draw on the computer.”
1 1. c 2. b 3. c 3. T – “Today the project has spread to many other
areas both in India and abroad …”
2 1. F – “… with tourism fast becoming another important
factor.”
3 It was surprising that the children became computer
2. F – “… helps them by using the game as a motivating literate, even though they had little formal education.
force for learning ordinary subjects like 4 1. children were given the chance, they could learn to
mathematics …” use a computer
3. F – “The BNYCF receives support and 2. the fact that they lacked the standard vocabulary to
encouragement from international grandmasters …” describe what they were doing
3 1. Chess teaches many scholastic and life skills, 3. invented terms the children made up for computer
including the ability to think logically, keep an open parts and actions
mind, plan ahead, establish goals and learn from 5 1. worked out
previous mistakes. 2. lacked
2. Because it is the fastest growing sport in Belize. 3. terms
4 1. them to teach chess to the local children 4. come across
2. is an international master from El Salvador who 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
supports the BNYCF
5 1. underprivileged
2. ordinary
3. free
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TEXT 5 TEXT 7
1 1. c 2. a 1 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c
2 1. T – “… As the number of visitors grew …” 2 1. Stress stimulates the nervous system, which results
2. F – “MOBA will not show works by children nor in increased respiration and a faster heartbeat.
factory-created pieces.” 2. During an emergency, blood may be diverted away
3. F – “… there is a tendency to attach feathers or glitter from the skin, causing people to look pale.
to detract from a work’s actual flaws.” 3 1. T – “… more blood, oxygen and energy are delivered
3 1. He wanted the frame. to the muscles.”
2. Because it is a celebration of a love of art. 2. F – “… women are able to lift cars …”
4 1. suggestion to start a collection of bad art 4 Processes that are not immediately needed are halted by
2. opened because of MOBA / inspired to open because the body.
of MOBA 5 1. feats
5 5. grew 2. halts
6. refreshments 3. wounded
7. flaws 4. recall
8. let down 5. everyday
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
TEXT 6 TEXT 8
1 1. a 2. b 1 1. c 2. a 3. a
2 1. T – “One common misconception is that the moon 2 1. F – “Valentine … agreed to perform secret marriages
causes people to become crazy.” for those who wished.”
2. T – “… the supermoon does not cause climatic 2. F – “… Richard Cadbury, produced the first box of
disasters …” chocolates dedicated to this day …”
3. F – “… that astronauts have indeed landed there.” 3. F – “Perhaps next Valentine’s Day … make a hand-
3 Because they believe that a lack of moon-dust on the made card and a home-cooked meal …”
spaceship means that it did not land. 3 1. was not associated with romantic love
4 1. is linked to a full moon 2. with suggestions of romantic verses
2. has got no scientific basis 4 1. had been forbidden to marry by Claudius II
5 1. there is physical proof 2. drop in postal rates, the custom of sending Valentine
2. dust behaves differently on the moon, according to cards became / grew more popular
scientists 5 1. laid to rest
6 1. link 2. dropped
2. criminal 3. spread
3. allure 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
4. fake
5. clear up
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1º BACH. REPHRASING EXECISES: KEY
1. They were able to drive home although it was raining hard.

2. You mustn’t smoke in the classroom.
3. He told me not to ring him before half past eight.
4. As she did not revise for the test, she failed it.
5. They couldn’t book a table.
6. He asked if he had to stay there long.
7. My mother doesn’t let me borrow her mobile phone.
8. If I had known (that) you were ill, I would have phoned you.
9. As I was tired, I went to bed early.
10. Could you lend me your pen for a minute?
11. She asked me to open the window.
12. If I were you, I would go to the doctor.
13. She asked me to drive her home.
14. She wanted to know if I hadn’t heard the telephone.
15. Mary is having her hair cut.
16. Can I borrow the bottle opener?
17. They may/might have flown to London.
18. We are not allowed to have parties at home./ Our parents don’t allow us to have
parties at home.
19. This road isn’t wide enough.
20. This cold isn’t hot enough.
21. She was tired, but she was able to finish her homework.
22. He is too short to play basketball.
23. Our Maths teacher doesn’t let us use calculators.
24. They have had their house painted.
25. The Mississippi is shorter than the Nile/ The Mississippi is not as long as the Nile.
26. Our grandparents lent us some money.
27. We went to the seaside because the weather was fine.
28. She can’t have caught a cold.
29. English exercises are too difficult for us to do.
30. Your house is bigger than mine./ Your house is not as small as mine.
31. The results should be published.
32. As we didn’t get up early, we were late.
33. We couldn’t win the match.
34. He wanted to know where the cathedral was.
35. You are slower than me./ You are not as fast as me.
36. As she speaks English fluently, she got a job at a hotel.
37. Her sister is worse at dancing than her. / Her sister is not as good at dancing as her.
38. Your niece is less attractive than her. / Your niece is not as attractive as her.
39. She said that she had met my brother the year before/ the previous year.
40. John was given a pay rise.
41. A new bridge is being built.
42. She can’t have left her husband.
43. I am going to have my hair dyed.
44. I have not spoken French for two months.
45. I should have told the truth.
46. She may/ might have moved to Paris.
47. They asked us to wait for them.
48. We are having the book designed by an outside firm.
49. It’s the first time I’ve heard such a beautiful song.
50. Mark asked me not to shut the door.
51. He apologized for losing his temper.
52. The family is selling their pictures to pay debts.
53. She offered to open the window.
54. The teacher asked me to speak more slowly.
55. It’s the first time I’ve seen this film.
56. He warned me not to go near the dog.
57. Our neighbours asked us not to play our music so loudly.
58. I’ll have a copy if the report made.
59. In spite of being strong/ of his strength, he couldn’t break down the door.
60. If he hadn’t fallen off his horse at the last fence, he would have won the race.
61. The reasons for the change might not be understood.
62. That’s the club where he used to play tennis.
63. He must have spent all the money.
64. It is sometimes difficult to remember grammatical rules.
65. He came in quietly so as not to wake the baby.
66. Their mother told them to make their beds before they left.
67. If I were you, I would take his advice before it’s too late.
68. You should check your work so as not to make silly mistakes.
69. They can’t have forgotten. I wrote to them a week ago.
70. Carol offered to post the letter.
71. Carol invited me to spend that weekend at her house in the country.
72. We were shown the photographs of the criminal.
73. He denied doing / having done anything wrong.
74. The office where he works is not far from here.
75. Although she is rude, I’m still fond of her.
76. Unless your work improves, we’ll have to sack you.
77. He warned me not to look down when I climbed out of the window.
78. The shelf was too high for him to reach.
79. You’d better think more about your health.
80. If someone had told him about the party/ If he had been told about the party, he
would have come.
81. It is better to marry for love than to marry for money.
82. They had their house redecorated last year.
83. Our mother asked us to try to be polite to our guests.
84. Unless he pays the rent before Friday, I’m going to throw him out.
85. I’ve never asked you for money (before).
86. The Minister for Art will open the exhibition.
87. The policeman accused me/ him ...of stealing/ having stolen the money.
88. You’d better pay more attention in class.
89. I’ve never been offered such an interesting opportunity.
90. The site where the castle was built is now wasteland.
91. He asked her to marry him.
92. It’s a long time since I last saw him.
93. He accused me of lying.
94. The job must be done.
95. The programme is not being broadcast by the BBC.
96. The teacher told the students to be quiet.
97. Despite his experience/ being experienced, he’s not the person we are looking for
the job.
98. He said he had to go because he had to catch the four o’clock train.
99. The plan is too complicated for us to understand.
100. He has been in the army for two years.
101. My mother asked me not to drive so fast.
102. She said that she would tell the boss I had rung when he came back.
103. They haven’t paid the rent for several months.
104. He asked me to do him a favour.
105. You needn’t wait./ You don’t need to wait.
106. She asked him if he thought they would win.
107. If you had made a note of it on your diary, you wouldn’t have forgotten it.
108. Mum asked us where my brother and I had been.
109. Your application for the job is being considered.
110. It was such a pretty dress that I couldn’t resist it.
111. The students asked the teacher if they had to finish the exercises.
112. Susan asked Mary if they could meet the next/ following day.
113. The tourist asked the policeman where the nearest bank was.
114. Chloe asked me where I had bought those jeans.
115. My friend asked me if/ whether I had seen his new coat.
116. Tom wondered what the time was,
117. Mary asked me how I had done that.
118. The teacher asked the students if/ whether they had finished writing.
119. Grandma asked us if/ whether we could hear that noise.
120. He asked me if/ whether I took a nap in the afternoon.
121. He prefers to work by himself.
122. You needn’t have paid so much for that dress.
1º BACH REPHRASING EXERCISES
Rewrite these sentences without altering their meaning.

1. They managed to drive home although it was raining hard. (able)
2. You are not allowed to smoke in the classroom. (Use a modal verb)
3. “Don’t ring me before half past eight” He told me …
4. She did not revise for the exam so she failed it. (As …)
5. It was impossible to book a table. (They …)
6. “Must I stay here long?” he asked.
7. I am not allowed to borrow my mother’s mobile phone. (let)
8. I didn’t call you because I didn’t know you were ill. (If)
9. I went to bed early because I was very tired. (As…)
10. Could I borrow your red pen for a minute? (lend)
11. “Would you mind opening the window?” she asked.
12. You should go to the doctor. (if)
13. “Could you drive me home, please?” she asked.
14. “Didn’t you hear the telephone?” she wanted to know.
15. Mary is at the hairdresser’s. They are cutting her hair. (Mary …)
16. Can you lend me a bottle opener? (borrow)
17. Perhaps they flew to London. (They …)
18. Our parents don’t let us have parties at home. (allow)
19. This road is too narrow. (enough)
20. This soup is too cold. (enough)
21. She was very tired but she managed to finish her homework. (able)
22. He isn’t tall enough to play basketball. (too)
23. Our Maths teacher doesn’t allow us to use calculators. (let)

24. Someone has painted their house. (They ….)
25. The Nile is longer than the Mississippi. (The Mississippi …)
26. We borrowed some money from our grandparents. (Our grandparents…)
27. The weather was fine, so we went to the seaside. (because)
28. I’m certain she didn’t catch a cold. She …
29. English exercises are not easy enough for us to do. (too)
30. My house is smaller than yours. (Your house …)
31. They should publish the results. (The results …)
32. We were late because we didn’t get up early. (As)
33. It was impossible to win the match. (We …)
34. “Where’s the cathedral?”, he wanted to know
35. I am not as fast as you are. (You are …)
36. She speaks English fluently so she got a job in a hotel. (As…)
37. She is better at dancing than her sister. (Her sister …)
38. She is more attractive than your niece. (Your niece…)
39. “I met your brother last year”, she said.
40. They gave John a pay rise. (John …)
41. They are building a new bridge. (A new bridge …)
42. I’m certain she didn’t leave her husband. (She …)
43. Someone is going to dye my hair. (I am …)
44. The last time I spoke French was two months ago. (I have …)
45. I regret no telling the truth. (should)
46. Perhaps she moved to Paris. (Use a modal verb)
47. “Wait for us, please”, they said.
48. The book is being designed for us by an outside firm. (We are …)
49. I’ve never heard such a beautiful song. (It’s the …)
50. “Don’t shut the door, please.” Mark said.
51. “I’m sorry I lost my temper,” he said.
52. They are selling the family pictures to pay the debts. (The family …)
53. “Shall I open the window?” she said.
54. “Speak more slowly, please.” The teacher said.
55. I’ve never seen this film before. It’s the …
56. “Don’t go near the dog!” he said.
57. “Don’t play your music so loudly, please.” Our neighbour said.
58. I’ll ask someone to make a copy of the report. (I’ll have …)
59. Although he was strong, he couldn’t break down the door. (in spite of)
60. He fell off his horse at the last fence so he didn’t win the race. (If …)
61. People might not understand the reasons for the change. (The reasons …)
62. That’s the club he used to play tennis at. (where)
63. I’m sure he spent all the money. (He …)
64. Remembering grammatical rules is sometimes difficult. (It is …)
65. He came in quietly to avoid waking the baby. (so as not to)
66. “Make your beds before you leave.” Their mother said.
67. You should take his advice before it’s too late. (If …)
68. You should check your work to avoid making silly mistakes. (so as not to)
69. I’m certain they haven’t forgotten. I wrote to them a week ago. (They …)
70. “Would you like me to post the letter?” Carol asked.
71. “Would you like to spend this weekend at my house in the country?” Carol said.
72. The police showed us the photographs of the criminal. (We …)
73. “I haven’t done anything wrong! he said. (denied)

74. The office he works in is not far from here. (where)
75. In spite of her rudeness, I’m still fond of her. (Although…)
76. If your work doesn’t improve, I’m afraid we’ll have to sack you. (unless)
77. “Don’t look down when you climb out of the window,” he said. (warned)
78. The shelf was so high that he couldn’t reach it. (too)
79. You should think more about your health. (better)
80. Nobody told him about the party, so he didn’t come. (If …)
81. Marrying for love is better than marrying for money. (It is …)
82. Their house was redecorated last year. (They had…)
83. “Try to be polite to our guests, please”. Our mother said.
84. If he doesn’t pay the rent by Friday, I’m going to throw him out. (unless)
85. It’s the first time I’ve ever asked you for money. (I’ve …)
86. The exhibition will be opened by the Minister for Art. (The Minister …)
87. “You stole the money,” the policeman said.
88. If I were you, I’d pay more attention in class. (better)
89. It’s the most interesting opportunity I’ve ever been offered. (I’ve never …)
90. The site the castle was built on is now wasteland. (where)
91. “Will you marry me?” he asked her.
92. I haven’t seen him for a long time. (It’s a …)
93. He has told everyone that I was lying. (accused)
94. Someone must do the job. (The job …)
95. The BBC is not broadcasting the programme. (The programme …)
96. “Be quiet!” the teacher told the students.
97. Although he is experienced, he is not the person we are looking for the job.
(Despite)
98. “I must go because I have to catch the four o’clock train,” he said.
99. The plan is so complicated that we cannot understand it. (too)
100. He joined the army two years ago. (He has …)
101. “Don’t drive so fast!” my mother asked me.
102. “When the boss comes back, I’ll tell him that you rang,” she said.
103. It’s several months since they paid the rent. (They …)
104. “Could you do me a favour?” he asked me.
105. It isn’t necessary for you to wait. (You …)
106. “Do you think they will win?” she asked him.
107. You didn’t make a note of it on your diary, so you forgot. (If …)
108. “Where have you and your brother been?” Mum asked us.
109. They are considering your application for the job. (Your …)
110. The dress was so pretty that I couldn’t resist it. (it was …)
111. “Must we finish the exercises?” the students asked the teacher.
112. “Can we meet tomorrow?” Susan asked Mary.
113. “Where is the nearest bank?” the tourist asked the policeman.
114. “Why did you buy these jeans?” Chloe asked me.
115. “Have you seen my new coat?” my friend asked m.
116. “What is the time?” Tom wondered
117. “How did you do that?” Mary asked me.
118. “Have you finished writing?” the teacher asked the students.
119. “Can you hear a noise?” Grandma asked us.
120. “Do you take a nap in the afternoon?” he asked me.
121. He prefers to work on his own (himself)
122. You paid more than it was necessary for that dress. (Use a modal verb)

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WRITING PRACTICE 1º BAC

2 Complete the expressions with the words below.

2 Complete the expressions with the words below.

2 Choose the correct answer.

3 Form sentences by matching A and B.

2 Choose the correct answer.

3 Form sentences by matching A and B.

2 Form sentences by matching A and B.

2 Complete the expressions with the words below.

1 Circle the word or phrase that doesn’t belong.

1. siblings • nephew • niece • peer

2 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets.

3 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words below.

5 Choose the correct answer.

6 Complete each sentence in a logical way with one or two words.

2 Circle the word or phrase that doesn’t belong.

3 Match A to B to form sentences.

How 1.…………………… our lives …………………… (change) a hundred years from

• Robots 3.…………………… (help) us with household chores every day.

• Within 75 years, we 8.…………………… (fly) in planes without pilots.

Stockhausen, a German composer. He dreamed of a string quartet with all four

6 Give an example of something ......

4 Complete each sentence with a preposition.

4 Complete the sentences according to the meaning of the original sentences.

5 Complete the sentences in a logical way.

6 Correct the following sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold.

2 Choose the correct answer.

3 Replace the words in bold with the words below.

6 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.

create / will be created additional irritation.

2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.

3 Rewrite the questions in reported speech.

2 Choose the correct answers.

5 Complete the sentences using the words you created in Exercise 4.

6 Complete the dialogue with words below.

B: Will you be staying for the week?

3 Combine the sentences with a relative clause.

5 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of a suitable verb.

1 Choose the correct answer.

2 Answer the questions.

5 Complete the sentences.

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

The Power of Chess

1 Choose the correct answer.

3 Answer the questions.

4 Complete the sentences.

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

1 Choose the correct answer.

3 Complete the sentences.

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

The Hole-in-the-Wall Project

1 Choose the correct answer.

4 Complete the sentences.

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

Bad Art Displayed

1 Choose the correct answer.

4 Rewrite the sentences without changing the original meaning.

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option

The Mystery of the Moon

1 Choose the correct answer.