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VOCABULARY

1 Read the sentences. Is the second sentence in each pair logical (L) or illogical (I)? Correct the illogical
sentences. Do not change the first sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold.
.......... 1 Classes at the community centre are free of charge . There’s no fee.
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.......... 2 Unemployment is high among young people. It’s easy to find work now.
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.......... 3 We’re concerned about the crime rate. It’s gone down recently.
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.......... 4 The town’s population density is low. That’s why there are no blocks of flats.
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.......... 5 We need to let some air in. Can you please close the window?
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.......... 6 That factory once operated round-the-clock . Now, it’s open 24 hours a day.
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2 Complete the sentences with phrasal verbs containing turn and cut. Use the correct form of the verb.
1 How often has she ..................................................................... late to class?
2 When there’s heavy snow, our village is ..................................................................... from the city.
3 You can’t ..................................................................... such an amazing opportunity!
4 Let’s ..................................................................... town. That way, we’ll avoid the traffic.
5 As the city’s problems have worsened, public opinion has ..................................................................... the mayor.
6 You should ..................................................................... junk food and exercise more.
7 It’s starting to get dark. Let’s ..................................................................... and head for home.
8 Somehow, the discussion suddenly ..................................................................... an argument.

3 Complete the sentences by adding a prefix to a word below.

equality | paid | operate | behaves | storm | legal

1 It’s ................................................... to build without official permission.

2 The ................................................... left hundreds of homes without electricity.
3 He’s ................................................... , but feels lucky to have a job.
4 Working in a group, we’ve really learnt how to ................................................... .
5 Income ................................................... is a growing problem.
6 When a pupil often ................................................... in class, I discuss it with the parents.

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4 Complete the text with the words and expressions below. There are more words than you need.
residents | quality of life | skyscrapers | landmarks | overcrowded
turned into | lack of | giant | isolation

Taller and Taller

In a world that is rapidly becoming 1 ................................................... due to population growth, building

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................................................... seems to be an efficient way to provide more homes and offices. But these modern
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................................................... are not always what they seem. To increase a building’s height, many architects use
empty spires. For example, although the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is 828 metres tall, the top 30% has no
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In recent years, the construction of skyscrapers seems to have 5

................................................... a race, especially
in some Asian countries, where there is a 6
................................................... open land to build on. While these
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................................................... buildings are becoming even taller, how much useable space they will have remains
to be seen!

5 Answer the questions. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1 Who is the mayor of your city?
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2 Which megacity would you like to visit?

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3 What kind of housing is common in your area?

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4 How would you describe your neighbourhood?

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GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences with a suitable modal or modal perfect according to the category in brackets.
Do not use the same modal or modal perfect more than once.
1 Sally’s cough is getting worse. She should
..................................................................... go to the doctor. (advice)
2 I’m tired. I should have
..................................................................... gone to bed earlier. (regret)
3 He was with Jean. He can’t
..................................................................... been at the supermarket! (impossibility)
4 She’s trying to decide where to live. She may
..................................................................... rent a flat. (possibility)
5 She’s finished her driving lessons. Now, she must
..................................................................... pass the test before she
can drive. (obligation)
6 Simon has already taken the rubbish out. You don’t have to
..................................................................... do it. (lack of obligation)

2 Complete the sentences in a logical way. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets and a suitable
modal or modal perfect. There may be more than one possible answer.
1 We ......................................................................................
don’t have to hurry (hurry). We’ve got plenty of time.
2 The dog has gone! Someone must have left
...................................................................................... (leave) the gate open!
3 Why did you take the country road when you can take
...................................................................................... (take) the motorway?
4 Why didn’t you say you were hungry? I could have made
...................................................................................... (make) sandwiches.
5 The weather is terrible. We shouldn’t go out
...................................................................................... (go out).
6 The city has finally repaired the pavements. They ......................................................................................
should have done (do) it months ago.

3 Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets.

1 There’s a chance of rain tomorrow. (might)
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2 It would be a good idea for you to take more driving lessons. (should)
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3 I’m sure the library is open now. (must)

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4 I didn’t go to a World Cup match when I had the chance. (could)

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5 I’m sure he was disappointed with the results. (must)

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6 Do you mind helping me, please? (could)

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4 Complete the sentences in a logical way. Use the correct form of the words in brackets and a modal
or modal perfect. Add any necessary words. There may be more than one correct answer.
1 Don’t forget to lock the car. Otherwise, someone ......................................................................................................... . (steal)
2 It’s snowing again. You .................................................................................................................................................................. . (wear)
3 We’ve prepared plenty of food. You ..................................................................................................................................... . (bring)
4 The car park was expensive. We ............................................................................................................................................... . (park)
5 Why didn’t you tell me? I .............................................................................................................................................................. . (help)
6 I’m not sure he’s in the office today. He .................................................................................................................................. . (be)

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5 Write a sentence describing the situations below. Use a modal or modal perfect.
1 something you regret having done
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2 a certainty that someone did something

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3 an ability to do something difficult

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4 a request for help

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5 a (slight) possibility that something won’t happen

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6 lack of permission to do something

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7 some useful advice to a friend

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