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Grammar
1 Put the verb in the correct form.

My Auntie Ruby has been a very independent woman all her life and she still 1

(live) in her own home although she 2 (have to) have some help in the last few
months.
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Ruby (live) in the country when she was a girl and she (cycle)
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five miles to school every day. In fact she (meet) her husband on her way to
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school when she was just 15 years old. She (ride) along the same road that she
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(cycle) on every day since she (start) school, but that day she
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noticed a handsome young man cycling towards her. Ruby still (get) emotional
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when she talks about it, even though it (happen) over 70 years ago. 10

2 Put a relative pronoun (which, who, where, that, when) in the sentences only when
necessary.
The house where I’m living now was built in the 1930s.
1 My friend Aitor, knows your brother, has got a new job at a hotel.
2 This is a wonderful book, was printed in the early part of the last
century.
3 I will never forget the day I arrived in New York.
4 I love going on holiday to places the weather is warm and sunny.
5 I never remember the names of people I don’t like. 5

3 Complete the dialogue with the words below.

will need to going to would can
might allowed to ’ll have to could

A Did I tell you about the language school where my friend Heidi is 1 study
this summer?
B No. What’s it like?
A Well, it seems to be quite strict. But they get good results. I 2 go there
myself.
B Do you mean there are lots of things the students are not 3 do?
A Well, yes and no. They 4 do at least one composition a day. But if, for
example, you 5 do more speaking practice you 6 have extra
time in the language lab.
B If I went there, I 7 practise my listening. What do you think Heidi
8 do?
A She’ll probably do lots of pronunciation work because that’s her weak point.
B It sounds really good. If I was interested, where 9 I get more information?
A Well, I 10 ask Heidi for the address, if you like.
B OK. Thanks. 10

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4 Correct the mistakes in the sentences.
I was going to ask the teacher what time to be here but she was to busy.
I was going to ask the teacher what time to be here but she was too busy.
1 When I spoke to Takashi yesterday morning, he said he isn’t well.

2 I look forward to see you again in the very near future.

3 Where’s Isabelle? She said she want to come out tonight.

4 You can’t spend all your time to study.

5 The boy’s father told him not be late home.

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Vocabulary
1 Complete the words to describe the situations or people.
Someone who is really keen to try out new things is e nthusiastic.
1 If you complain about something in a shop and they refuse to help, you might get
a .
2 A Princess in a traditional story is usually really b .
3 Someone who wants to reach the top position in their company is a .
4 People who are generally kind, chatty, and welcoming to others are f .
5 An exercise which is not difficult is e .
6 A knife which is not sharp enough to cut is u .
7 If a new person joins your class and you are nice to them, you are being
k .
8 Someone who has done everything in their life that they wanted to is s .
9 My parents always tell me off in public and I find it so e .
10 Many animals fight to show off their s . 10

2 Match the words with the correct definition.

1 the opposite of asleep a funeral
2 people you work with b dreams
3 money from the government when you are 65 years old c awake
4 the event that happens after someone dies d unhealthy
5 another word for argument e neighbours
6 the opposite of nightmares f colleagues
7 when a couple promise to marry each other g hard-working
8 the opposite of fit h quarrel
9 people who live near you i pension
10 the opposite of lazy j engagement 10

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3 Add prepositions before or after the words.
1 due
2 a lack
3 chance
4 check
5 random
6 a good idea
7 fascinated
8 coincidence
9 fall in love
10 talk 10

4 Complete the gaps with some of the words below.

promised events replied certain went
doubt games probably health
talk answered the been

1 At the end of the lecture, the professor all our questions.

2 I’m not sure, but I think there will be an increase in the price of oil.
3 As people are becoming more worried about diet, foods are getting
more popular.
4 The national news doesn’t always cover world in great detail.
5 Monica to love Andre for ever.
6 What did you about in your interview?
7 Computer are really popular with adults and children all over the
world.
8 I haven’t done washing up yet.
9 Have you ever fishing?
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English in use
1 Match the sentences to the most natural response.
1 I’ve got to go to the dentist’s for a a Well, have a great time.
check-up. b That’s very thoughtful of you.
2 Do you fancy going for a quick drink? c It’s at the top of the stairs
3 I’m sorry madam, we can’t give a refund on the right.
without a receipt. d Oh, what a shame!
4 Would you like to sit closer to the screen? e I hope it all goes well.
5 Do you exercise regularly? f Well, it varies, really.
6 I passed! g I’ll just get you another one.
7 I didn’t pass my driving test. h Brilliant!
8 Could I use your loo? i I realise that, but can I
9 I’m afraid this coffee’s cold. exchange it?
10 I’m off on holiday next week. j Yeah, I’d love to. 10

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2 Put a suitable tag question or phrase in each gap. Some words are given to help
you.

A Hello. Can I speak to Anna, please? (speak)

B Yes, of course. 1 ? (calling)
A 2 Justin here.
B 3 ?
A Justin.
B OK. 4 . (hold)
C Hi Justin. You’re not calling from Germany, 5 ?
A Hi Anna. No, I got back last night. I 6 if I could ask
you about 7 things for work. (wonder) (couple)
C 8 . How can I help you? (course)
A Well, you went to the last conference, 9 ?
C Yes, with Barbara and Tomas.
A Well, have you got the papers there?
C I think so. I can have a look and 10 call later. (give)
A All right then.
C Bye. 10

3 Respond to these situations using the word in brackets.

You said it’s quite cold. Someone thinks you said it’s too cold to go out.
I’m not saying it’s too cold to go out. (saying)
1 You have some idea of the population of your city, but you’re not sure.
(about)
2 The most doughnuts you can eat is three.
(up to)
3 You’ve forgotten a word.
(remember)
4 You want to be home at or before midnight.
(by)
5 You’re not sure what to say next.
(er)
6 Someone says they like tennis. You do, too.
(so)
7 The telephone rings. You think it’s your mum.
(must)
8 Someone says travelling is a good experience. You agree.
` (right)
9 You want to meet someone at approximately seven o’clock.
(seven-ish)
10 Someone says they don’t think the fish is properly cooked. You agree.
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