1.

Choose the best alternative

Jillian is a hardworking woman who(1).........................a job in a bookshop. She doesn't enjoy her job
very much, but she likes the people she works with.
She (2)..........................in this place for three years, but she (3)...........................soon. She
enjoys playing sports very much, so she (4)...........................a job at a sports centre. She
(5)...........................a gym instructor there, and work in the afternoons and evenings. She
(6)...........................the advertisement for this job while she (7)..........................the newspaper last
Sunday. She immediately (8)...........................the advertisement and because she had some experience,
she got the job. The people at the bookshop will be sorry to say goodbye to her but they are sure that
she (9)...........................very happy in her new job. Jillian says "Don't worry everyone, I will come
back if I (10)........................... happy there."

1. a) will have b) has c) had d) is going to have

2. a) worked b) works c) has worked d) is working
3. a) left b) has left c) leaves d) is going to leave
4. a) finds b) is finding c) has found d) will find
5. a) is going to be b) was c) has been d) is
6. a) will see b) saw c) sees d) has seen
7. a) read b) reads c) had read d) was reading
8. a) will answer b) answered c) answers d) has answered
9. a) will be b) was c) has been d) is
10. a) won’t be b) haven’t been c) am not d) am not going to be

2. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks.

On 2nd September, 1966 a fire (1) ………. in a baker’s house in London. It was an accident (2)
………. was the beginning of (3) ………. fire in London’s history. The wind (4) ………. hard, so the
fire spread (5) ………. through the city. It burned for three days and (6) ………. a large part of the
city, including (7) ………. cathedral, several churches and thousands of homes. People tried (8)
………. with their belongings in boats (9) ………. the river, as their houses burnt down. (10) ……….,
the fire was extinguished and the rebuilding of London began. A magnificent new cathedral was built
and the people returned to new houses.

1. a) was starting b) started c) has started d) is starting

2. a) which b) who c) where d) ─¯¯¯
3. a) worse b) bad c) worst d) the worst
4. a) blew b) was blowing c) blown d) has blown
5. a) as quickly as b) the most quickly c) quickly d) more quicker
6. a) destroyed b) has destroyed c) destroying d) was destroying
7. a) some b) the c) any d) a
8. a) escape b) to escape c) escaping d) to escaping
9. a) out of b) into c) on d) in
10. a) In addition b) For example c) Although d) Finally

3. Read the text and choose the best option.

Just good friends?
I’ll never forget our first meeting because it was quite romantic. I (1) ..........two tickets for a concert in
London, but at the last moment the girl who was going to go with me (2) ..........come. So, I went to the
concert (3) ..........early to get my money back for one of the tickets. Pauline (4) ..........in the queue. We
started talking, and I (5) ..........that she was there for the same reason. My tickets were better than hers
so I suggested that we sat in my seats and we gave her tickets (6)........... After the concert we
(7) .......... a drink and we (8) ..........friends ever since then. I think I call her my “best friend” because

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she’s a person I can talk to about anything and I (9) ..........I can trust her. Our friendship is very
important to me. Nowadays, we only see each other about once (10) .......... month because she
(11) ..........at university and I’m working in London, but we keep in touch (12) ..........e-mail all the
time. Some people are surprised when I say that my best friend is a woman, especially an ex-
girlfriend. But I think it’s perfectly possible for us to be “just good friends”, although maybe when one
of us (13) ..........a new partner it (14) ........... more difficult. I hope not.

1. a. had b. has had c. was having

2. a. can’t b. couldn’t c. didn’t
3. a. mall b. hall c. centre
4. a. have been standing b. stood c. was standing
5. a. found out b. changed into c. looked after
6. a. in b. back c. for
7. a. went for b. went in c. went on
8. a. are b. have been c. were
9. a. have known b. am knowing c. know
10. a. an b. the c. a
11. a. is studying b. studies c. was studying
12. a. in b. with c. by
13. a. finds b. will find c. is finding
14. a. is b. will be c. has been

4. Choose the correct item.

LIFE ON THE FARM
I was (1) ………… by my uncle and aunt and (2) ………… on a small farm in the west of England. I
think it was better (3) ………… living in the city, because (4) ………… day I ran about in the open
air. Until I went to school, I (5) ………… on the farm all day. (6) ………… my aunt and uncle
worked with the animals, and although they worked very (7) …………, they always explained (8)
………… things to me. They didn’t have (9) ………… money, but they (10) ………… well with
everyone, and we didn’t have (11) ………… of the problems of living in the city. I always felt (12)
………… on the farm. There was (13) ………… noise or pollution, and it was (14) …………
peaceful. That’s probably why I became a farmer when I was older.

1. a) looked for b) taken after c) grown up d) brought up

2. a) grew up b) broke down c) turned up d) put off
3. a) as b) more c) than d) the
4. a) every b) in c) for d) both
5. a) have played b) play c) played d) have been playing
6. a) Both b) Any c) Some d) All
7. a) hardly b) harder c) hard d) hardest
8. a) interests b) interesting c) interest d) interested
9. a) much b) lots c) many d) too
10. a) gave away b) got on c) paid back d) looked after
11. a) much b) few c) no d) any
12. a) happily b) a happy c) happy d) the happy
13. a) any b) no c) much d)many
14. a) too b) much c) really d) many

5. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks.

Pompeii is an ancient town in Italy which (1) ………. when a volcano (2) ………. in 79 AD. The lava
and ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town along with everything and (3) ……….
in it. Most of the site has been studied by archaeologists (4) ………. have uncovered many objects (5)
………. the ruins. (6) ………. town is now a popular tourist attraction and (7) ………. thousands of

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people each year. They (8) ………. walk along the streets (9) ………. were once a part of the busy
market town and (10) ………. now an important part of history.

1. a) destroyed b) is destroyed c) has destroyed d) was destroyed

2. a) has erupted b) was erupting c) erupted d) is erupted¯
3. a) everyone b) someone c) no one d) anyone
4. a) they b) who c) ─¯ d) which
5. a) through b) between c) among d) into
6. a) ─¯ b) A c) Some d) The
7. a) is visited by b) visits c) is visited d) was visited by
8. a) could b) can c) have to d) must
9. a) where b) ─¯ c) which d) they
10. a) were b) are c) is d) has been

6. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks.

It was my birthday last month and I (1) ……. a wonderful present. My best friend Timothy (2) …….
me a puppy which I (3) ……. Barks. My mum liked him, but she said: “If you (4) ……. the puppy,
you must take care of him, (5) ……. I don’t have the time. You (6) ……. to feed him and take him for
a walk every day. You had better take him to the vet to make sure he’s (7) ……., too.” I agreed and
Barks became a member of (8) ……. family. He sleeps in his kennel (9) ……. the garden because he
(10) ……. come into the house. He is very friendly and he (11) ……. by everybody. He really loves it
when he (12) ……. for a walk. He also loves food, but I (13) ……. to be careful because he (14) …….
eat too much. In the end, if you love your puppy, it (15) ……. difficult to take care for it!

1. a) gave b) was given c) gave d) have given

2. a) is bought b) was bought c) bought d) was brought
3. a) called b) calls c) was called d) is called
4. a) will keep b) are kept c) kept d) keep
5. a) but b) because c) so d) to
6. a) must b) should c) ought d) will
7. a) healthy b) unhealthy c) health d) healthily
8. a) a b) his c) their d) the
9. a) on b) in c) at d) to
10. a) can b) could c) can’t d) couldn’t
11. a) is liked b) likes c) liked d) was liked
12. a) was taken b) takes c) is taking d) is taken
13. a) have b) must c) should d) might
14. a) may not b) shouldn’t c) doesn’t have to d) ought not
15. a) didn’t b) wasn’t c) isn’t d) won’t be

7. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks.

Nicky went (1) ………. almost every night. It was becoming a habit. He jogged (2) ………. keep fit,
but he didn’t really enjoy it very much. He usually (3) ………. home at the same time. When he (4)
………. the spot furthest from home, he often (5) ………. himself why he was doing this. At that
point he was so tired, hot (6) ………. thirsty that all he wanted was to get home. To make jogging (7)
………. interesting, Nicky (8) ………. run along different roads on different nights, but it didn’t seem
to make the jogging more (9) ………. . He still didn’t enjoy it. After all, one road was like another,
especially at night when they all (10) ………. the same. With all the shops shut, (11) ………. was
nothing to see. Then one night something out of the ordinary happened. He (12) ………. his street
after an hour’s jogging, (13) ………. he saw a police car stop outside his house. Then he heard
footsteps (14) ………. him. He turned round. Two policemen were running (15) ………. him.

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 1. a) to jogging b) jog c) jogging d) to jog
2. a) to b) because c) for d) also
3. a) leaves b) leaving c) was leaving d) left
4. a) has reached b) reaches c) reached d) was reaching
5. a) was asking b) asked c) asks d) asking
6. a) although b) and c) so d) but
7. a) less b) as c) the most d) more
8. a) is used to b) use to c) used to d) was used to
9. a) funny b) fun c) funnier d) funniest
10. a) looked b) were looking c) look d) have looked
11. a) they b) their c) it d) there
12. a) is entering b) enter c) was entering d) entering
13. a) when b) then c) as d) while
14. a) beside b) behind c) next to d) by
15. a) through b) across c) towards d) over

8. Complete the sentences with a word from the box. Careful! They are not all used.

surprised interesting interested surprising

annoyed bored boring annoying
frightening exciting excited frightened
tiring worrying worried tired

1-) The TV programme was so boring that I fell asleep.

2-) Children can't get to sleep on Christmas Eve. They're too excited .
3-) A: Hi, Mum!
B: Carol! Thank goodness you rang! Where have you been? We've been so worried about
you!
4-) A: Hello, darling. I've got a present for you.
B: For me?
A: Don't look so surprised . I often buy you presents.
B: But it isn't my birthday!
5-) The art exhibition was very interesting . I loved it, but I had to leave after three hours. My feet
were killing me! I find going round art galleries and museums very tiring .
6-) Some people don't go out at night because they're frightened that someone will rob them.
7-) Our financial situation is very worrying . We spend more and more, but we’re earning less
and less.
8-) A: You’re yawning. Are you listening to what I’m saying?
B: I am! I’m really interested . I want to know what happened. It’s just that I feel very
tired . I went to bed very late last night.
9-) A: I’m going on a three-month holiday to the Far East.
B: How exciting ! Lucy you!
10-) A: Was your father annoyed when you told him your exam results?
B: He was furious.

9. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.

Dear Mum,
How are you and dad? I know I………………(1) to you for a long time. Sorry! Anyway let
me tell you how it is going at school. Because you were a student here many years…………….(2),
sometimes it’s very strange for me. Some of your old teachers ………………..(3) here and they
remember you very…………….(4).

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 Everything is so different from my old school. Students here……………(5) wear uniforms.
Wonderful!!! Meals………………(6) in a big dining hall. Students here………………(7) choose
from several kinds of food, sometimes good, sometimes not so good!
Last week …………..(8) we were having lunch, something funny happened. A group of
students just stood up and began singing. Then I learnt that it was ……………..(9) friend’s birthday.
Tomorrow is a big day. ……………… (10) class team is playing football against another
class on the big sport field. All of us are very (11) ………………about it.
Mum, could you do me a favour? I need……………… (12) a dictionary of idioms for one of
my projects. Yesterday I went to the shops here……………… it (13), but I……………… (14) find
anything like that. However I am sure you……………… (15) find it in one of the big book shops in
Charing Cross Road. Thanks Mum.
I am looking forward ……………… (16) your news. Love to you and Dad.
James

1. a) am not writing b) don’t write c) haven’t written d) have written

2. a) still b) yet c) ago d) after
3. a) are still working b) still are working c) were still working d)still were working
4. a) good b) better c) best d) well
5. a) shouldn’t b) can’t c) mustn’t d) don’t have to
6. a) are serving b) serving c) served d) are served
7. a) can b) could c) would d) will
8. a) during b) still c) while d) just
9. a) theirs b) their c) they d) them
10. a) me b) my c) I d) mine
11. a) exciting b) excite c) excitement d) excited
12. a) to buy b) buying c) buy d) for buying
13. a) to buy b) for buying c) to look after d) to look up
14. a) can’t b) wasn’t c) couldn’t d) wouldn’t
15. a) shall b) will be able to c) would d) are going
16. a) hear b) heard c) to hearing d) hearing

10. Choose the correct answer.

Dear Melanie,
Hi! I’m writing (1)..........................you some good news. My father (2).............................a new job. It
is in Carrfield, our old town, and this means that we (3)....................................move back. I’m very
happy about this because I (4).................................see my old friends again. I was very sad
(5) ........................... we left two years ago, but now I’m looking forward (6)...............................Well,
it’s time to go now. I hope (7)................................you very soon.
Best wishes,
Jenny

1. a. give b. to give c. giving

2. a. has found b. found c. was finding
3. a. shall b. should c. have to
4. a. able to b. be able to c. will be able to
5. a. when b. while c. although
6. a. coming b. to coming c. to come
7. a. see b. seeing c. to see

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11. Decide which answer best fits each space.

Dear Linda,

I’m sorry I (1)...................to you for so long, but I (2).....................very busy lately. All last month I
(3)..................exams, and I (4).................anything else but study for ages. Anyway, I (5)...................
studying now, and I (6)...................for my exam results.
As you can see from the letter, I (7)..................my address and (8).......................in Croydon now. I
(9)....................that I wanted a change from central London because it (10).................. so expensive.
A friend of mine (11).......................me about this flat, and I (12)..................... here about two months
ago. When you (13).......................to London this summer, please visit me. I (14).........................here
until the middle of August. Then I (15).................. on holiday to Scotland.
Please write soon,
Margaret

1. a) don’t write b) haven’t written c) am not writing d) wasn’t writing

2. a) was being b) had been c) am d) have been
3. a) had b) was having c) had had d) have had
4. a) haven’t done b) don’t do c) wasn’t doing d) am not doing
5. a) stop b) will stop c) have stopped d) was stopping
6. a) wait b) am waiting c) have waited d) was waiting
7. a) am changing b) had changed c) will change d) have changed
8. a) will live b) have been living c) live d) have lived
9. a) decided b) have decided c) was deciding d) decide
10. a) will become b) becomes c) has become d) is going to become
11. a) tells b) told c) was telling d) will tell
12. a) have moved b) had moved c) was moving d) moved
13. a) will come b) came c) come d) were coming
14. a) am going to stay b) stayed c) stay d) have stayed
15. a) have gone b) went c) am going d) go

12. Circle the correct option.

A SPRING TO REMEMBER

In Europe, the month of May is supposed to be in spring. But indeed, the weather of May in England
is the (1. cold / colder /coldest) one I have ever experienced. I lived in England (since / for / while)
one year and in the middle of May the weather reports kept on (say / saying / say) that a “cold front”
was expected. I took very little notice. After all, it was spring. (Than / That / Then) one morning, I
got up and (look / looked/ was looking) out of the window and couldn’t believe my eyes! Snow!
Deep, deep snow! Everywhere (was covered / is covered /covered) with a white blanket as far as you
could see. And it was colder (that /than /as) the deepest winter. We (told / are told / were told) that
the origin of the cold wave was Siberia and (there / it /they) was very unusual for that time of the
year.
(Why / When / Who) was this happening when I was in England!? It was too cold to go out and
sometimes it wasn’t much warmer outside! To make matters worse, I had no water and (so did my
neighbours / neither did my neighbours / nor were my neighbours). I was living in a house which
had (it / it’s / its) waterpipes outside so it was impossible to do anything with the frozen water! I
(must / have to / had to) make up my mind. What did I do? I used the snow outside! It was an
(interesting / interested / interest) month. I will (always / never / sometimes) forget those cold days
of England

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13. Complete the following by circling the correct word or words next to each number.

14 Troll Street
Ramsgate
Jan 12, 2004
Plaza Hotel
Ramsgate
Dear Sirs,
I wish to apply for the job of assistant chef as advertised in the “Regentmere Times”.
I (1. have finished / finished/ am finished) the school last July and now I (2. working / am
working / am going to work) at Dine Restaurant in Hallmark Street. I started there (3. like / as /
while) a dishwasher and after a month I (4. am /was / have) promoted to waiter. Three months later I
was (5. moving /moved/ move) to the kitchen and I am now working as (6. an /a / the) assistant to the
chef.
Moreover I (7. worked / have worked / work) abroad. During one of my school vacations I
(8. worked / have worked / work) in a restaurant in Paris, (9. which / where / who) I learned a lot and
gained experience in European cooking.
I have always been (10. interest / interesting / interested) in cooking and I love
(11. spend / spending / spent) hours in the kitchen (12. in / on / at) home. I create new kinds of food
(13. for / to / towards) my guests.
I wish to work at your hotel (14. because / so / and) you are famous for excellent food and
service. I believe that I will (15. do / make / produce) my best. I don’t mind (16. to work / working /
have worked) overtime when it (17. is / has / will be) necessary.
I am looking forward to receiving your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Travis Bickel

14. Complete the following by choosing the correct word or words next to each number.

14, Long Street

Regentmere
27th April, 1998
Plaza Hotel
Regentmere

Dear Sirs,

I wish to apply for the job of assistant chef, as advertised in the ‘Regentmere Times’.

I (1. have finished / finished / am finished) school last July and since then I have (2. have been /
being / was) working at ‘Le Soleil’ restaurant in Store Street. I started there (3. like / as / while) a
dishwasher and after a month I (4. am / have / was) promoted to waiter. Three months later I was
(5. moving / move / moved) to the kitchen, and I am now working as an (6. assistant / assist /
assisting) to the chef. (7. Many / Besides / Part) of my job is to prepare (8. the / a / much) salads,
and I also prepare some of the sauces for the main courses.

I have also worked abroad.(9. While / During / When) one of my school vacations I worked in a
restaurant in Paris, (10. which / whose / where) I learned a lot and also gained (11. experiment /
experience / expert) in European cooking.

I have always been (12. interest / interesting / interested) in cooking and used to (13. spend /
spending / spent) hours in the kitchen (14. in / on / at) home, experimenting with new combinations
and flavours.

(15. Since /For / While) the past three months I (16. have / had / am) been doing cookery course

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 (17. on / at / in) the evenings. On completing the course I will have the ‘Two Stars’ Culinary
Certificate. By next year I hope (18. to have / have / having) the ‘Three Stars’ certificate.

I am (19. particularly / particular / peculiar) interested in working in your hotel because of your
reputation for excellent food and service. I (20. am used / used / am using) to working hard and I
don’t mind (21. to work / working / worked) overtime when it (22. is / has / will be) necessary.

I am looking forward to (23. receive / receiving / received) your reply.

Yours faithfully,
Larry Walters

15. Put the verb in the right form, using to… or –ing.

Dear Sally,
Thank you for your last letter. It was good to hear from you. My big news is that I’ve decided to
change (change) jobs. I finish working (work) at Simpsons next month and start in my new
company, Galt, the week after. Simpsons didn’t want me to leave (leave) but Galt offered me more
money and more opportunities. I hope to be (be) a manager there in two years. By the way, I
forgot to tell (tell) you – I’m learning to drive (drive). My new company offered to
let (let) me use one of their cars, which was very good of them. I had a lot of problems at first
because I wanted to do (do) everything quickly. My teacher thought I was a bit dangerous on the
road! He suggested slowing (slow) down, and now it’s getting better.
I’m having a party on the 25th and would love to see (see) you.
Perhaps you could persuade your brother to come (come) with you as well. I really enjoyed
dancing (dance) with him at your party.
My neighbours have promised to go (go) out for the evening, so we can play the music as loud
as we want.
I must stop writing (write) now and do some work. See you on the 25th, I hope.
Love
Clair

16. Jane’s mother is going to work. She is telling Jane what she wants her to do. Fill in “must”,
“have to”, “mustn’t” or “don’t have to”.

Mother: Jane, you must tidy your room while I’m out. (Mother to daughter)
Jane: But Mum, I want to watch TV.
Mother: You can watch TV later.
Jane: Do I have to wash the windows, too?
Mother: No, you don’t have to wash the windows and you don’t have to polish the furniture
either. I’m going to wash the windows and polish the furniture tomorrow.
Jane: Do you want me to clean the kitchen?
Mother: No, there are a lot of switches in there. You mustn’t touch them.
Jane: Okay, Mum. Will you bring me some chocolates?
Mother: I will, but you mustn’t eat them all at once or you’ll be sick.

17. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the –ing form, the to-infinitive, or
the infinitive without to.

Dear Mary,
I want (say) to say thank you for (invite) inviting us to your birthday party. I
was happy (meet) to meet the new people there. After the party we managed (get) to get to the
station on time and (catch) to catch the last train to London.
Last Saturday Tom and I went to the country. We had a wonderful weekend there. I loved (drive)

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 driving through the countryside and we often left the car (walk) to walk on the narrow roads. I
believe that (walk) walking is a good way of (keep) keeping fit.
We enjoyed (pick) picking blackberries and flowers on the way to a small village. In the small
village, which is near the river, we met our friends, Tim and Sally. They were having a picnic by
the river. They invited us (have) to have a meal with them. They suggested our (stay) staying with
them, but we couldn’t, as we had to drive home before dark.
The weather was very good and the sun didn’t stop (shine) shining all day. Tom likes (live) living
in a big city, but I’d rather live in a small country village. I hate (be) being in crowds and (hear)
hearing noise, so leaving the quiet village made me (feel) feel sad.
It was very late in the afternoon when we decided (go) to go back home. While we were leaving
the village, my car suddenly broke down and it made us (stay) stay there that night. Tom didn’t
like the hotel rooms, but I didn’t mind (sleep) sleeping in an uncomfortable room.
The next morning we called a mechanic for the car, and we managed (arrive) to arrive home
before lunch.
Anyway we are looking forward to (hear) hearing from you, and hope (see) to see you soon.
Best wishes,
Jane
18. Choose the most suitable answer to fill in the blanks.

Tom: Hello Ann. How are you?

Ann: Well, I……………..(1) the doctor’s yesterday.
Tom: What……………..(2) you?
Ann: He said that I had weak lungs, but I…………….(3) take any medicine.
Tom: How…………….(4) that you were ill?
Ann: I was teaching……………(5) a bicycle, and couldn’t run as fast as I needed to.
Tom: I’m glad it’s nothing …………..(6). Well, what………………… (7) tomorrow evening?
Ann: I…………........….(8) . ……………....……..(9) invite me for dinner?
Tom: ………………(10) . ………………(11) in town this week, and I want …………..(12) with me.

1. a) was b) went to c) have been to d) have gone to

2. a) did he say b) did he tell c) has he said d) has he told
3. a) mustn’t b) didn’t have to c) couldn’t d) may not
4. a) did you notice b)were you noticing c)have you noticed it d) do you notice
5. a)to my cousin b) my cousin to ride c) my cousin riding d) my cousin ride
ride
6. a) poor b) minor c) serious d) junk
7. a) have you done b) did you do c)are you going to do d) do you do
8. a)didn’t plan b) didn’t plan c) haven’t planned d)haven’t planned
anything something anything something
9. a) Do you like to b) Are you going to c) Are you wanting d)You will
10. a) not this time b) never c) not at all d) I hope not
11. a) There is some b) There’s a good film c) It’s a good film d) They are some
good films good films
12. a) you come b) you to come c) that you come d) that you’d come

19. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: (to) infinitive or –ing form.
1. Kelly remembered to take (take) the books 9. Although the teacher warned the students, they
back to the library last Tuesday. She went on talking (talk).
didn’t forget.
2. I remember playing (play) chess with my 10. I stopped smoking (smoke) two years ago. I
cousin when I was younger. don’t smoke anymore.

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3. Peter went to the library to borrow (borrow) a 11. Travelling (travel) by aeroplane is wonderful.
book on Egyptian History.
4. Linda hopes to get (get) a good job and earn a 12. After Jake finished drinking (drink) his
lot of money in the future. coffee, he got in his car and left without
saying (say) anything.
5. I don’t want to tell her the bad news because 13. They started learning/to learn (learn) French
I’m afraid of making (make) her sad. four months ago.
6. He enjoys going (go) to parties. 14. We have planned to go (go) to India with
Rodney and Julie.
7. Anne has offered to drive (drive) Joe to the 15. If you have a sore throat, try drinking (drink)
office. some hot milk.
8. I helped my brother (to) wash (wash) his car. 16. Paul had his driving test today. He tried not to
make (not/make) any mistakes, but
he failed.

20. Complete the blanks with the –ing form, the ‘to’-infinitive, or the infinitive without ‘to’.

It’s very easy to find (find) your way around London when sightseeing.
 You can take (take) the bus or the underground.
 If you want to rent (rent) a car in London, you have to get (get) used to driving on the left hand side
of the road.
 When you go sightseeing (sightsee), remember to visit (visit) the London Dungeon. It’s fantastic.
 If you’re not interested in visiting (visit) museums, then how about going (go) shopping (shop) on
Oxford Street?
 Taking (take) a day trip to either Bath or Canterbury is an excellent idea. If you feel like going (go)
on an excursion, there are a lot of coach tours available every day.
 Getting (get) to Paris from London is faster now that the Channel Tunnel has been opened.
 Don’t forget to go (go) to Covent Garden to have (have) lunch. You’ll find (find) some wonderful
restaurants.
So, don’t you think it’s worth visiting London this summer?

21. Choose the correct word. In some of the sentences more than one answer is possible.

1. We will to help / help / helping you with the 12. She went to the bank to get / getting / get
housework. some money.
2. I decided to wash / wash / washing the car 13. He helped me fixing / to fix / fix the tap.
yesterday.
3. My parents don’t let me stay / to stay / staying 14. Our teacher makes us do / doing / to do
out late at night. homework every evening.
4. Helen tried to open /open / opening the door 15. I need cleaning / to clean / clean the kitchen
but she couldn’t. windows. They’re very dirty.
5. ‘This soup doesn’t taste very good.’ 16. Mary can cook / cooking / to cook very well.
‘Try to put / putting / put some more salt.’
6. Fiona hopes buying / buy / to buy a new car 17. Jane is learning to ride / riding / ride a horse.
soon.
7. He started to write / writing / write when he 18. They go to run / running / run every
was 17 years old. Tuesday evening.

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8. She can’t get into the house. She forgot taking 19. I remembered going / to go / go to the
/ to take / take her keys with her. chemist’s for you. Here’s your medicine.
9. They are planning to go / going / go to Hawaii 20. I remember meeting / to meet / meet her at
for their honeymoon. the party last Saturday, but I can’t remember
her name.
10. Tom was very pleased to see / seeing / see 21. I shouted to him. He pretended not to hear /
Kate again. not hearing / not hear me but I’m sure he
did.
11. Maria would like go / going / to go to the 22. Ann offered looking / to look / look after our
theatre tonight. children while we were out.

22. Complete the conversation with the correct words or phrases given.

A : This apartment is depressing me.

B : Why not / Must we redecorate? We have some free time.
A : OK. Where should / were able to we start?
B : Maybe we couldn’t / could start with the hall. It’s easy to put up wallpaper.
A : How much wallpaper do we need?
B : We mustn’t / should measure the walls and find out.
A : This wallpaper is pretty . Let’s / We must start putting it up.
B : We have to / can clean the walls first.
A : OK. The walls are clean. How about / Can we putting up the wallpaper now?
B : Well, first we shouldn’t / have to paint the walls with this stuff.
A : You said it was easy to put up wallpaper.
B : We have to do it right, or the paper might not / might fall off.
A : On second thought, the apartment isn’t really that bad. Maybe we don’t have to
/ mustn’t redecorate after all.

Love

Claire
23. Read the following text and circle the correct option.

The father of a teenage girl who was murdered three years ago hopes 1).…………….her back to life
by 2)……………..a cell from her brain.
Patricia Wilson’s brain was frozen hours after her body was found. Now her father, American author
Robert Wilson believes scientists will 3)……… to recreate her in 10 to 15 years. He said “I want to
give her the chance in life that a drunk burglar took away. I am sure that science 4)………… its first
human clone in the next few years. ”Patricia, 15- called Luna by her family- was brutally slaughtered
in a San Francisco store 5)……… she worked as a part-time clerk. Her father ordered the brain to be
taken to a Californian firm 6)……… freezes bodies for science. He said : “7)……… is so close to
being perfected. Luna would not have her complete personality if she were brought back but she
would be an identical twin in every other way. I believe science 8)………… a way to resurrect her
during my lifetime.”

1. a) to bring b) bringing c) bring d) brought

2. a) use b) to use c) using d) used
3. a) able b) - c) being able d) be able
4. a) will prevent b) prevent c) will produce d) produces
5. a) which b) where c) that d) there
6. a) that b) where c) there d) than
7. a) Clone b) Cloning c) To clone d) Cloned
8. a) found b) has found c) will find d) would find

24. Here is some information for visitors to New York City. Complete the paragraph with able, must,

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 has, have / need, can, allowed, shouldn’t / mustn’t, may / might.

Before you travel to the US, you must find out what documents you need. British people do not
have / need to get a visa, but there are different rules for different nationalities. For example, you
may / might need to show that you have enough money with you. But there’s one rule you can be
sure about; everyone has to show their passport. The roads in New York are very busy, but don’t
worry – you can get around cheaply and easily by subway. Remember that you are not allowed to
smoke on public transport or in shops. New York is not the most dangerous city in the US, but you
really shouldn’t / mustn’t walk along empty streets at night. And it is safer if you are able to travel
around in a group.

25. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. I can’t find a job in this country, so I’d like to go (go) to America and look for work there.
2. I have decided to travel (travel) abroad when I finish studying (study).
3. I like cooking (cook). One day I hope to have (have) a restaurant on my own.
4. I want to take (take) my mother to Australia. She hates flying (fly) so I think we’ll go by boat.
5. I promise to work (work) harder because I want to go (go) to university.
6. I want to stop (stop) smoking soon and I am going to do some more exercise.
7. She likes helping (help) her mother and she doesn’t mind tidying (tidy) her room every week.
8. He likes playing (play) the piano but he hates practicing (practise) every day.
9. She loves making (make) omelettes but her family don’t like eating (eat) them every day.
10. He hates getting (get up) in the morning and he doesn’t mind being (be) late for school.
11. He is good at swimming (swim) underwater but he is interested in diving (dive) more.
12. You must remember to call (call) at the bank on your way home because we need to order(order)
some traveller’s cheques.
13. Could you stop typing (type) for a moment? I need to concentrate (concentrate) on this letter.
14. I hope you haven’t forgotten…to telephone….(telephone) the garage because the car badly
needs servicing.
15. Last night I tried to sleep (sleep), but I couldn’t, so I tried counting (count) sheep.
16. I don’t remember taking (take) my wallet out of my bag. I think I left it then.

26. Underline the correct words.

Last Saturday my friend Anna and I wanted (1) to take / take a break from studying for our exams.
We decided (2) to go / go shopping and then get something (3) eat / to eat. I wanted (4) to get / get (5)
a /some T-shirts and Anna needed a new pair of (6) jeans / jean, so we chose (7) to go / go to a
department store. However, this proved to be a bad idea. The department store was full of (8) person /
people, especially (9) child / children who were making a lot of noise. We saw some nice clothes, but
(10) they were / it was too expensive for us (11) to buy / buy because we didn’t have (12) much /
many money. Then we went to a café (13) have / to have a sandwich, but we couldn’t (14) find / to
find a table, so we went back home hungry! After that I promised myself never (15) go / to go
shopping on a Saturday again. I have some advice for you, too: try (16) do / to do your shopping on a
weekday.

27. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense and form: Present Continuous, Present Perfect,
Simple Past, Past Continuous or Infinitive With / Without ‘To’, Verb + Ing.

Yesterday Tom and Helen wanted to change (want/change) some dollars in the City Bank. While they
were queuing (queue) in front of the cashier’s desk, three men who were wearing (wear) black glasses
got (get) out of a car and rushed (rush) into the bank. They pulled (pull) out their guns and ordered
(order) the people to keep quiet. The thieves didn’t let (not/let) anybody move (move). The leader of the
thieves said (say), “If one of you shouts (shout) or moves (move), we will shoot (shoot) him or her!” At
that moment the cashier pressed (press) the button under the table with his foot and the alarm bell began
(begin) to ring loudly. The thieves immediately left (leave) the bank and a few minutes later the police

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arrived (arrive). The police are still looking (still/look) for the men, but they haven’t found (not/find)
them yet.

28. Underline the correct answer.

A: Good morning, madam. May / Must I help you?
B: Yes, please. I need a ball of wool that is the same color as my jumper.
A: Just a moment, please. I must / mustn’t look in the stock room. We might / may not have some
left. I’m not sure.
B: The wool must / mustn’t be exactly the same color, it must / mustn’t be different.
A: Could / Mustn’t I ask you a question, madam?
B: Yes.
A: What do you want the wool for?
B: I may / must finish knitting this jumper. It only has one sleeve at the moment!

29.Choose the correct item.

Dear Henry,
I’m writing to you because I need some advice. Can / Shall you help me, please? My boss offered
me a job in Italy and I might / must make a decision about it soon. I’ve been thinking about it since
last week but I haven’t decided yet! I’m a bit worried that I shall / may not enjoy living in another
country. I might / ought to find it difficult to learn Italian. However, I won’t have to / mustn’t stay
there if I don’t like it. What do you think? Should / Will I move to Italy or could / should I stay here?
Could / May you write to me and tell me what you think?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Ronnie

VOCABULARY

 We can make adjectives and verbs negative by using these prefixes.

ADJECTIVES un- im- in- il-

VERBS un- dis-

1. Complete the sentences, using a word from the box and a prefix.

pack possible tidy fair like employed legal polite

1-) Don’t go into my bedroom. It’s really untidy .

2-) I can’t do maths. For me, it’s an impossible subject.
3-) I don’t dislike fish. I just prefer meat.
4-) It’s very impolite to ask someone how much they earn.
5-) When we arrived at the hotel, we unpacked our cases.
6-) I was unemployed for two years. Then I got a job in an office.
7-) Cannabis is an illegal drug in many countries.
8-) You gave her more money than me! That’s unfair !

2. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in the correct form.

fill put try

look (3) turn (3) get

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 1-) Turn up the radio- I love this song.
2-) Could I try on these shoes, please? Size nine.
3-) Turn off the television- it’s dinner time.
4-) Could you fill in this form, please, and sign it at the bottom?
5-) I’m looking for the car keys. Have you seen them anywhere?
6-) She doesn’t get on with her younger brother, they’re always quarrelling.
7-) He consulted his dictionary to look up the meaning of the word ‘apotheosis.’
8-) Put on your warm coat. It’s cold today.
9-) I’m looking forward to meeting her very much.
10-) It’s dark in here. Could you turn on the light?

3. Complete the sentences with a particle from the box.

out (2) up (3) down (2) off

back on after

1-) You look tired. Sit down and have a cup of tea.
2-) Turn down the music. It’s too loud.
3-) Come on ! Hurry up You’ll be late for school.
4-) Have you heard? Tony’s going out with an Italian girl called Sofia.
5-) Pick up your litter! Don’t drop it on the street!
6-) Don’t worry about the baby. I’ll look after her while you’re out.
7-) John! Wake up Can you hear a noise downstairs?
8-) I’m going to take these shoes back to the shop. The heel has broken already.
9-) Your boots are dirty. Take them off .
10-) Jane is going to take the dog out for a walk.

4. Many adjectives are followed by certain prepositions. Fill each group gap with a preposition from
the box.

for at about with to in of from

1-) “ What are you so excited about ?” “ We’re going on holiday tomorrow.”
2-) “I’m very angry with you.” “Why? What have I done?’’
3-) Are you any good at maths? I’m hopeless.
4-) Jenny’s getting married to Harry. Did you know?
5-) We keep a light on at night because I’m afraid of the dark.
6-) My sister’s very different from me. I’m blond but she is brunette.
7-) I’m tired of work. I want a holiday.
8-) I feel sorry for Kathy. Five kids and a fool husband. What sort of life is that?
9-) Are you interested in travel programmes? There’s one on telly tonight.
10-) Teenagers are often rude to their parents.
11-) I’m very proud of my children. I think they’re wonderful.
12-) Did you know that chewing gum is good for your teeth? Well, it is.
13-) Everyone likes Bill. He’s good-looking, witty and charming, and I’m very jealous of
him!
14-) “I told her I thought she was stupid” “That wasn’t very kind of you.”
15-) I haven’t heard from Len for ages. I’m a bit worried about him.
16-) My homework was full of mistakes.
17-) Italy is famous for its antiquities and its ice-cream.
18-) “ The train leaves at 10.00” “Are you sure about that?”
19-) When you leave home, you’re responsible for everything.
20-) I’m fed up with this weather! Where’s the sunshine gone?

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