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Unit 4 Extension
Vocabulary

(Bloque 2 Comprensión escrita: 1. Comprender instrucciones; 5. Comprender el sentido general en noticias y artículos periodísticos;
Bloque 4 Producción escrita: 4. Escribir notas, anuncios, mensajes y comentarios)

1 Rewrite the sentences using the phrases below.

unemployment ■ crime rate ■ free of charge ■ traffic jam ■ let in ■ population density
round the clock
1 You can get the certificate without paying at the counter.
The .................................................................................................................................................................................... .
2 Many young people can’t find jobs in this area.
There is ............................................................................................................................................................................ .
3 The number of robberies and murders in New York has fallen to a record low.
There has been .............................................................................................................................................................. .
4 Macau has the highest number of people per square kilometre in the world.
The .................................................................................................................................................................................... .
5 They didn’t allow us to enter the building.
We ..................................................................................................................................................................................... .
6 We’re working on this all day and all night.
This is .............................................................................................................................................................................. .
7 There are so many cars on the motorway that nothing is moving.
There’s .............................................................................................................................................................................. .
2 Complete these sentences with phrasal verbs containing turn and cut. Use the correct form
of the verb.
1 I was trying to explain it to Tom, but Jeremy with a stupid remark.
2 Don’t worry! Everything will all right.
3 I’m not waiting for her. She always late.
4 The heavy snow our village from the city for three days.
5 We can’t an opportunity like this. It’s too good to miss!
6 Let’s town and avoid the traffic going to the match.
7 The mayor won’t run for office again. Public opinion has her.
8 It’s getting dark. I think we should now and head for home.
9 You really should all those sweets. It’s very bad for your teeth.
10 He’s not really such a stressful job.
11 Quick! Call a plumber! I can’t the water.
12 In this story, the ugly frog a handsome prince.

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

population ■ paid ■ elect ■ patient ■ understanding ■ legal ■ operate ■ store
1 might be one cause of climate change.
2 I think this error is due to us one another.
3 Nobody likes the mayor, so I’m sure they won’t him.
4 She can be very when she has to wait for something.
5 I’m going to leave this job because I feel I’m .
6 We know you don’t like each other, but you must on this project.
7 It’s to park on the pavement.
8 Sparky’s Warehouse is a computer .
4 Complete the text with a suitable word or expression below. There are more words than
you need.
turn into ■ overcrowded ■ residents ■ isolation ■ lack of ■ giant ■ skyscraper ■ quality of life
clear ■ high-rise
In a growing and 1 world, a 2 is an efficient way to create
space for homes and offices. But so many of these modern 3 landmarks are not
what they seem. In the race to construct the tallest building, architects are using empty spires so
that the structures 4 much less efficient uses of space. The Burj Khalifa in
Dubai appears to be 828 metres tall, but the top 30% has no 5 .
The race for the tallest building has only really become an issue in the last 30 years. The Empire
State Building, at 381 metres high, spent more than four decades as the tallest building in the
world due to a 6 competition. In 1973, however, the World Trade Center
Towers in New York became the tallest building, followed by the Willis Tower in Chicago in 1974.
The building of skyscrapers since then has been rapid and constant. Asian countries in particular
have been creating many of these buildings, with the 452-metre Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur
and the 508-metre Taipei 101 building in Taiwan. Now, the Gulf States have taken over, with the
Burj Khalifa in Dubai currently the world’s tallest building, and the next champion is likely to be
in Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah Tower, which is scheduled to be completed in 2020, will be a
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one kilometre high. How much of that will be usable space remains to
be seen.

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Unit 4 Extension
Grammar

(Bloque 2 Comprensión escrita: 1. Comprender instrucciones; Bloque 4 Producción escrita: 4. Escribir notas, anuncios, mensajes y
comentarios)

1 Complete the sentences with a suitable modal verb or modal perfect. There may be more than one
correct answer.
1 Sally go to the doctor – that cough is getting worse.
2 I told you we left before the rush-hour traffic.
3 He been at the supermarket – he was with Jean!
4 She join us for lunch – she’ll let us know.
5 Gerald finished repairing the car – he’s put all the tools away.
6 It’s getting cold. We really hurry up and get home.
7 You take the rubbish out. Simon has already done it.
8 I do all kinds of magic tricks back then, but I’ve forgotten most of them now.
2 Rewrite these sentences using the word in brackets.
1 Perhaps it will be sunny next week. (might)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................

2 It would be a good idea if we went by public transport rather than take the car. (should)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................

3 I’m sure the library is open at this time. (must)

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

4 He didn’t stay until the end, so I’m sure he was disappointed with what he saw. (must)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................

5 I didn’t go to that exhibition when I had the chance. (could)

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

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3 Finish these sentences in a logical way using a modal verb or modal perfect and the words in
brackets.
1 I’m going to be home late tonight, so you .............................................................................. . (food for me)
2 The dog has gone! Someone ....................................................................................................................... . (gate)
3 Why did you take the country road when you ......................................................................... ? (motorway)
4 Why didn’t you say you were hungry? I ................................................................................. . (sandwiches)
5 The weather is very bad. You .............................................................................................................. . (indoors)
6 I told you we were going to be late. We ....................................................................................... . (hours ago)

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4 Complete these sentences in a logical way. Use a modal verb or modal perfect.
1 The car is unlocked. Someone ................................................................................................................................ .
2 It’s snowing again. You ............................................................................................................................................ .
3 I’m going to the supermarket, so you .................................................................................................................. .
4 The train is late. We .................................................................................................................................................... .
5 Why didn’t you say so? I .......................................................................................................................................... .
6 I’m not sure he’s in the office today. He ............................................................................................................ .
5 Write a sentence describing the following situations. Use a modal or modal perfect.
1 Something you regret having done
.................................................................................................................................................................................................

2 A certainty that someone did something

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

3 An ability to do something difficult

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

4 A request for help

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

5 A slight possibility that something won’t happen

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

6 Lack of permission to do something

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

7 Some useful advice to a friend

.................................................................................................................................................................................................

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