Holiday Problems

Put one suitable w o r d in each space.
Holiday problems
Somehow I always have problems when I go away on holiday. (1) every.
year my travel agent promises me that my holiday will be (2) best
I have ever had, but none of these promises has ever (3) true. This
year I got food poisoning (4) day I arrived. It must have been the
fish I ate at the hotel (5) evening. In (6) morning I
felt terrible, and I was seen by two doctors. I tried to explain my problem to
them, but (7) of them spoke English, (8) didn't
help. It took me (9) of the first week to recover, and I spent three
or four days sitting next to (10) hotel swimming pool reading
newspapers. By the time I felt better, (11) weather had changed,
but I was determined to go sight-seeing, and do (12) swimming.
Unfortunately (13) of the museums were open, as there was
(14) strike. I would have enjoyed myself (15) if I
had stayed at home.
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the w o r d given. Do not change the w o r d given. You must use
between t w o and five words, including the w o r d given.
a) That's the worst film I've ever seen.

worse
I've never seen a worse film.
b) There aren't any sandwiches left, I'm afraid.
all
I'm afraid eaten.
c) I thought that Martin's last novel was more interesting.
latest
Martin's interesting as his last one.
d) I talked to neither of Harry's sisters.
either
I didn't , Harry's sisters.
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e) Bob is a much better swimmer than George.

swim
George as Bob.
f) If you walk slowly, it takes longer to get there.
longer
The more it takes to get there.
g) Calling the police isn't any good.
no
It's the police.
h) I phoned Norman last of all.
person
Norman phoned.
i) This is the best party I've ever been to.
a
I've good party as this.
j) I thought this meal would cost more than it did.
less
This meal thought.
3 Complete each sentence w i t h one suitable w o r d . Do not use the w o r d piece.
a) Would you like another slice. of cake?

b) There is another of stairs after this one.
c) What a lovely of hair you have.
d) Put up your hand if you need another of paper.
e) There was an interesting of news about Japan in the paper.
f) Could you put a few of coal on the fire?
g) Pour me a of water, would you?
h) They gave me a very large of potatoes with my dinner.
i) There was a terrible flash of lightning and a of thunder.
j) Oh bother, I've split my new of shorts.
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4 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the w o r d given in capitals, and the
meaning stays the same. The w o r d cannot be changed in any way.
a) You are not allowed to park here. PARKING

Parking is not allowed here,
b) There aren't any tables, chairs or beds in the house. FURNITURE
c) This room seems very crowded. PEOPLE
d) Can you tell me about guided tours of the city? INFORMATION
e) The people in the theatre were enthusiastic. AUDIENCE
f) I like maths best. SUBJECT
g) There are a lot of cars on this road today. TRAFFIC
5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the w o r d given. Do not change the w o r d given. You must use
between t w o and five words, including the w o r d given.
a) Jim teaches French.

works
Jim works as a French teacher.
b) Can't you do better than that?
the
Is do?
c) I haven't eaten lobster before.
ever
This is the eaten.
d) Is Julia a good violinist?
play
Can Julia well?
e) Actually, the only thing you need is a screwdriver.
all
Actually a screwdriver.
f) Both of the lifts were out of order.
of
Neither working.
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6 Put one w o r d in each space.
a) My trousers are creased. I must iron them

b) Could you give me information about the Arts Festival?
c) I can't come out tonight. I have work to do.
d) Look at your hair! You must have cut!
e) I've decided to buy new furniture.
f) Thank you very much. You've been great help.
g) Is this cafe you told me about?
h) Chris was last person to leave the room.
7 Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a w o r d
which should not be there. Tick each correct line. If a line has a w o r d which
should not be there, write the w o r d in the space.
The house painters

Last week some painters came round to
paint my house. I usually do this kind of a job
myself, but I've been here very busy for the last
month. So I called a more local decorating firm,
and they agreed to do it for a reasonable price.
Three men arrived on Monday the morning to
paint the outside walls. Of course, they were used
the wrong colour and spilt paint all over the
front door. Some one of the windows
upstairs were open, and some of paint went
inside the house and ruined both the carpet in
the living-room. They also broke a window.
I phoned their company, and the manager
assured me that they would repaint than the
walls. Then I went away on a business.
I've just come back, and the walls are a different
colour, but it is still such the wrong colour.
If I had done the job myself, I would have
finished it by now.
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Put one suitable w o r d in each space.

a) That's the worst film I've ever seen.

e) Bob is a much better swimmer than George.

3 Complete each sentence w i t h one suitable w o r d . Do not use the w o r d piece.

a) Would you like another slice. of cake?

a) You are not allowed to park here. PARKING

c) This room seems very crowded. PEOPLE

d) Can you tell me about guided tours of the city? INFORMATION

e) The people in the theatre were enthusiastic. AUDIENCE

f) I like maths best. SUBJECT

g) There are a lot of cars on this road today. TRAFFIC

a) Jim teaches French.

6 Put one w o r d in each space.

a) My trousers are creased. I must iron them

The house painters

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