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4º ESO
Unit 4 - Exercises & practice
BASIC
Grammar
1. Complete the text. Write one quantifier in each gap.
For anyone who thinks that there is never 1 enough new technology, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the place to
go. It takes place every year and there is always 2 plenty innovative and exciting new technology to see there.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, over 170,000 people attended the show, which took place in 3 a few different
locations across the city. These days, fewer people attend in person but 4 a few people visit the digital exhibition.
Over the years, the world’s leading tech brands have amazed the public and media with their world-changing innovations.
Although there are 5 to much to list here, they have included the Xbox in 2001, 3D TV in 2009, 3D printers in 2014
and VR headsets in 2015. With tickets priced at over $300, it will be 6 enougth for some to afford, but for those who
love technology, there’s 7 planty chance that they will want their money back.

2 Complete each sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use between two and five words including the word
in brackets.
1 There are some things in the kitchen to eat but not a lot. (few)
There are a few things in the kitchen to eat.
2 There are ten people coming on the trip, but there are only eight spaces on the bus. (enough)
There are enougth spaces for everyone on the bus.
3 The park is really crowded. (too)
There are too really in the park.
4 Since moving to a new town, Ed hasn’t made many friends. (few)
Since moving to a new town, Ed is a few .
5 There’s a good supply of books to read so I won’t get bored. (plenty)
There are plenty read to read so I won’t get bored.
3. Change the following sentences from active to passive.
1. A famous architect built our block of flats in 1982.
- Our block of flats…
2. People eat a lot of burgers nowadays in the USA.
- A lot of burgers...
3. Someone has designed these earrings in Italy.
- These earrings...
4. Farmers don’t grow tea in Britain.
- Tea...
5. People don’t often use horses for transport now.
- Horses...
6. People send millions of emails every day.
- Millions of...
7. The Beatles didn’t record this song.
- This song...
8. People didn’t eat potatoes in Europe until the 17th century.
- Potatoes...
9. The parents won’t meet the children at the airport after their trip to Rome.
- The children...
10. A dangerous driver had caused the accident.
- The accident...
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Vocabulary
1 Read the texts and choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
Since our company started receiving a lot more phone calls, we’ve started using computer software to answer our phones and
help customers with their enquiries. We’ve been able to deal with a lot more customers and our business has increased.
1 This company is using … assistants to help serve its customers.
a innovative bx inspiring c virtual
The best thing about the technology that we are using is that it isn’t expensive, so most people can use it in their homes.
2 The biggest advantage of the technology is that it is … .
ax smart b experimental c affordable
When you think about it, the paperclip is a great example of a product that can be used for many different purposes. This is
probably why it has been so successful.
3 According to the writer, the paperclip’s success is probably due to how … it is.
ax adaptable b smart c high-tech
In Copenhagen, they use cold water from the canals to keep the buildings cool in summer and heat from waste to heat the
buildings in winter. This saves a lot of money and reduces the city’s carbon footprint.
4 Copenhagen uses … technology to heat and cool its buildings.
a solar-powered b adaptable cx energy-saving
2 Correct the spelling mistakes in the sentences. One sentence is correct.
1 Have you ever visited the Leaning Tour of Pisa? Tower
2 There's a lot of mad in the park because it's been raining. Made
3 How many stories high is the Empire State Building?
4 These huts were built by shepherds and farmers over 500 years ago.
5 The problem with most cities is that they are full of concrate.
6 There are many skyscrappers in the city centre these days.
7 Steal is often used to build tall buildings because it is very strong.
3 Complete the article.
Throughout history, technology, engineering and geography have influenced how buildings are constructed. In the 18 th and 19th
centuries, buildings were often made using the locally available material, such as 1 brick, stone or 2 i . In the 20th
century, the use of c3
became much more widespread. It was cheap to produce and easy to transport. But by the
21st century, advances in technology meant that 4 s and glass were the favoured materials of the world’s leading
architects, especially when building 5 s in the world’s biggest cities.
As building looks to become more sustainable, some architects are returning to one of the oldest building materials:
6
m . Why? There are many reasons. First of all, it is widely available, and can be dug from the ground where the
building will be constructed, saving huge costs on transport. It can also be recycled and reused. It might be weaker than
concrete or 7 s , which means walls need to be thicker, but the advantage of this is that it provides excellent
protection from the cold and the heat. And if you think it’s just used for building simple 8 h , you might be surprised
to hear that it can be used for tall buildings with many 9 s .

4 Match the two parts to make complete sentences.

1 _ This computer can simulate a) from accessing your computer network.
2 The bank was planning to replace its call centre staff with b) leaks and then send engineers to repair them.
3 Sensors in the water network can detect c) an automated system, but customers complained.
4 It’s a good idea to install d) this antivirus software on your computer to protect it.
5 This device blocks people you don’t know e) a bot or a human when you’re online.
6 It can be hard to tell if you’re chatting to f) human speech so it’s difficult to know if you’re talking to a person.

READING.
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CHALLENGE
1. Rephrasing. Complete the following sentences. You must write between 2 and 5 words, including the word given
(without changing it!).
1. They are serving breakfast in the dining room. (is)
Breakfast _____________________________ in the dining room
2. They have played rugby in my country for years. (been)
Rugby ______________________________ in my country for years
3. You must clean your suit for the ceremony. (be)
Your ______________________ by you for the ceremony
4. The authorities are opening a town health centre next week. (is)
A town health centre __________________________________ by the authorities next week
5. Nobody can beat my team. (be)
My __________________________________
6. After John had repaired the car, he sold it. (had)
John ________________________________ before he sold it
7.The specialist will look at my knee on Wednesday. (have)
I _____________________________________ at by the specialist on Wednesday.
8. I only have 10 € so I can’t buy those sneakers. (enough)
I _________________________ to buy those sneakers.
9. There was a lot of people and my little sister started panicking (too)
There was ______________________ for my sister, so she started panicking.