ExaMINATION PRACTICE
Pilates is a system of exercises that has become hugely popular in recent years.
It uses various controlled movements (1) strengthen your body
and improve your mental well-being. It is one of the preferred exercises of
millions of people because it can bring about a dramatic improvement in your
health and fitness. Pilates has body toning exercises which aim to enhance your
flexibility and strength. (2) , it doesn’t make you very muscular
like body building; instead, you develop a firmer, more streamlined body shape.
The inventor of Pilates was Joseph H. Pilates, who as a child was constantly
bullied and suffered from illnesses. In (3) of this, he did not let
his troubles get the (4) of him and he took a serious interest in
physical fitness. During WWI, if Pilates hadn’t (5) taken as a
prisoner of war, he might not have (6) the opportunity to perfect
his techniques. It was during his imprisonment that he developed his methods
by training other prisoners, in particular, bed-bound prisoners. He believed that
physical and mental health are related and he designed his exercises around this
idea. Today, pilates is used by people all around the world to help (7) their minds and their bodies healthy. A
major advantage of pilates is that anyone can do it because it doesn’t matter (8) you aren’t very fit. There are
two methods of (9) the exercises; in the first you use a mat and your body uses its own weight as resistance.
The second method uses various machines which again work on the same principle of resistance. The exercise routines are
diverse, (10) makes them interesting and fun. Have you ever said to yourself, ‘If (11) I could lose
those extra kilos I’ve gained!’ Well, why don’t you take (12) pilates? The results will amaze you.
vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
GRAMMAR
B. Circle the correct answer.
1. The good thing about this medication is that it doesn’t have any .
2. There are so many herbs and in that soup that I can smell it all the way from upstairs!
3. The weightlifter got into trouble for using muscle-building before the competition.
4. That tea smelled lovely. However, I can’t tell if there was or
in it.
5. are used in aromatherapy, which is a form of alternative medicine.
side effect spice lavender supplement jasmine essential oil
1. I’m desperate! I need to find a second job if I want to bring on / in some extra cash.
2. My boss keeps putting more and more blame / pressure on me to finish the project on time.
3. The local authorities are trying to find out what brought about / round the disaster in the forest.
4. Leo was brought up / on in a family in which everyone loved and respected each other.
5. Rami has put so much effort / money into his business that he has none left in the bank.
6. Looking at those pictures brought up / back some happy memories for me.
C. Expand the notes into sentences using Inversion.
1. under no circumstances / you / should / be / rude / boss
2. no sooner / he / enter / home / last night / phone / ring
3. in no way / Kevin / accept / go out / Danny / tomorrow
4. little / he / know / he / regret / make / that decision
5. not once / Kelly / look / our direction
6. not until / Maria / apologise / I / speak / her
D. Rewrite the sentences using Inversion.
1. He rarely uses his credit card when shopping.
2. You should not walk around in that neighbourhood after dark on any account.
3. He seldom visited his home town when he was young.
4. We had never before heard such an interesting speech.
5. I had hardly started eating when Daniel showed up.
6. I didn’t tell you to keep the truth from the police at any time.
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A. Complete the text with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/phrases
which you do not need to use.
vocabulary
My brother Salah is a very hard-working man who has a job with a lot of responsibility. He has a great personality and is
highly intelligent. The problem is he’s full of (1) and anxiety. I wanted to try to do something
nice for him and also help him (2) in his life. I’ve tried to convince him to take a holiday abroad,
but he doesn’t want to take too much time off from work. So, I arranged for him to spend a few days at a wonderful
(3) . I reckon, since it’s only a few days, he won’t be able to object. Hopefully, this will help him
relax and (4) a bit. The place offers a variety of services, and I’ve heard great things about it
from various friends. I don’t know if he’ll try (5) , but it would be good for him. There are lots
of other activities he can do there which will help him keep (6) , and that’s something I know
he’s interested in. He should at least get a(n) (7) or a massage. I know I would definitely love the
opportunity to be pampered like that. I hope that he’ll appreciate my idea!
health resort concentration reduce stress in shape
balanced diet tension unwind pilates mud mask
EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Athletes are expected to be (1) healthy all the time. Sometimes when PHYSICAL
you train, or after a hard competition, your body loses the (2) vitamins and ESSENCE
nutrients necessary to function properly. For many years, athletes have compensated for this loss by drinking
beverages designed to restore and rehydrate what the body loses. One such substance that has been on the
market as a (3) substitute is the sports drink Gatorade. Gatorade got its start NUTRITION
back in 1965, when medical researchers at the University of Florida were asked by the football team
to find a dietary (4) that would help keep the players SUPPLY
(5) during the long, hot practices in the Florida heat. The doctors went about ENERGY
experimenting to create a new, healthy sports drink. It took a lot of work, but they eventually came up with a
drink that helped improve athletes’ (6) . The team decided to call the drink ENDURE
‘Gatorade’ as a tribute to the University of Florida football team, the Gators. Soon, the entire team started
drinking Gatorade regularly, and to prove the (7) of the new tonic, the Gators went EFFECT
on to win the Orange Bowl in 1967. After this (8) turn of events, Gatorade became SUCCESS
a much sought-after product and was bought by the PepsiCo. Today you can get Gatorade in a range of
(9) flavours, including lemon-lime, orange and fruit punch. One of the most TASTE
common traditions to have come about with Gatorade is the ‘Gatorade shower’, which occurs at the end of
a football game. The players of the (10) team dunk the entire contents of the VICTORY
Gatorade cooler over their coach’s head. Talk about instant refreshment!
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EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. They were not wearing seat belts, so they were seriously injured.
If seat belts! BEEN
2. What a pity you have to leave so early!
If have to leave so early! ONLY
3. You should not use a lift immediately after an earthquake.
On a lift immediately after an earthquake. ACCOUNT
4. I wanted to take the plane, but we didn’t.
I’d the plane. HAD
5. I don’t like it when John borrows my clothes without asking me first.
I borrow my clothes without asking me first. RATHER
6. If you had heard the politician speak, you’d think he had won the election.
The politician spoke the election. AS
7. It is impossible to drive from London to Brighton in one hour.
In to drive from London to Brighton in one hour. WAY
8. In order to make more friends, you will have to be more patient.
Only by make more friends. BEING
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/
phrases which you do not need to use.
1. Even though he is our , I don’t think he deserves to be because he’s not
very good at his job.
2. There are activities which you can participate in, including deep-sea diving and
night fishing.
3. The police officer the safe return of the witness after the trial was over.
4. In this part of the ocean, there are many natural , which are protected by the
Wildlife Preserve.
5. After , I’ve decided to sell my house in the city and move to the country.
6. Last year I went scuba diving and among the most interesting things I saw was a
from the 19th century.
7. There will be a short question and answer period after the speech followed by snacks and .
8. I want to get a few and a table to put in the garden.
9. Make sure you lock all your valuable in the wall safe that is behind the painting
over the bed.
10. A continental breakfast is available in the dining hall every morning between 6 and 9am, .
sunlounger scenery numerous shipwreck coral reef refreshment superior
possession suitability take everything into consideration free of charge ensure
vocabulary
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A. Read the advertisements about the fitness centres below and answer the questions 1-8. Choose the best answer
a, b, c or d.
Pilates is a system of exercises that has become hugely popular in recent years.
It uses various controlled movements (1) strengthen your body
and improve your mental well-being. It is one of the preferred exercises of
millions of people because it can bring about a dramatic improvement in your
health and fitness. Pilates has body toning exercises which aim to enhance your
flexibility and strength. (2) , it doesn’t make you very muscular
like body building; instead, you develop a firmer, more streamlined body shape.
The inventor of Pilates was Joseph H. Pilates, who as a child was constantly
bullied and suffered from illnesses. In (3) of this, he did not let
his troubles get the (4) of him and he took a serious interest in
physical fitness. During WWI, if Pilates hadn’t (5) taken as a
prisoner of war, he might not have (6) the opportunity to perfect
his techniques. It was during his imprisonment that he developed his methods
by training other prisoners, in particular, bed-bound prisoners. He believed that
physical and mental health are related and he designed his exercises around this
idea. Today, pilates is used by people all around the world to help (7) their minds and their bodies healthy. A
major advantage of pilates is that anyone can do it because it doesn’t matter (8) you aren’t very fit. There are
two methods of (9) the exercises; in the first you use a mat and your body uses its own weight as resistance.
The second method uses various machines which again work on the same principle of resistance. The exercise routines are
diverse, (10) makes them interesting and fun. Have you ever said to yourself, ‘If (11) I could lose
those extra kilos I’ve gained!’ Well, why don’t you take (12) pilates? The results will amaze you.
vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
GRAMMAR
B. Circle the correct answer.
1. The good thing about this medication is that it doesn’t have any .
2. There are so many herbs and in that soup that I can smell it all the way from upstairs!
3. The weightlifter got into trouble for using muscle-building before the competition.
4. That tea smelled lovely. However, I can’t tell if there was or
in it.
5. are used in aromatherapy, which is a form of alternative medicine.
side effect spice lavender supplement jasmine essential oil
1. I’m desperate! I need to find a second job if I want to bring on / in some extra cash.
2. My boss keeps putting more and more blame / pressure on me to finish the project on time.
3. The local authorities are trying to find out what brought about / round the disaster in the forest.
4. Leo was brought up / on in a family in which everyone loved and respected each other.
5. Rami has put so much effort / money into his business that he has none left in the bank.
6. Looking at those pictures brought up / back some happy memories for me.
C. Expand the notes into sentences using Inversion.
1. under no circumstances / you / should / be / rude / boss
2. no sooner / he / enter / home / last night / phone / ring
3. in no way / Kevin / accept / go out / Danny / tomorrow
4. little / he / know / he / regret / make / that decision
5. not once / Kelly / look / our direction
6. not until / Maria / apologise / I / speak / her
D. Rewrite the sentences using Inversion.
1. He rarely uses his credit card when shopping.
2. You should not walk around in that neighbourhood after dark on any account.
3. He seldom visited his home town when he was young.
4. We had never before heard such an interesting speech.
5. I had hardly started eating when Daniel showed up.
6. I didn’t tell you to keep the truth from the police at any time.
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A. Complete the text with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/phrases
which you do not need to use.
vocabulary
My brother Salah is a very hard-working man who has a job with a lot of responsibility. He has a great personality and is
highly intelligent. The problem is he’s full of (1) and anxiety. I wanted to try to do something
nice for him and also help him (2) in his life. I’ve tried to convince him to take a holiday abroad,
but he doesn’t want to take too much time off from work. So, I arranged for him to spend a few days at a wonderful
(3) . I reckon, since it’s only a few days, he won’t be able to object. Hopefully, this will help him
relax and (4) a bit. The place offers a variety of services, and I’ve heard great things about it
from various friends. I don’t know if he’ll try (5) , but it would be good for him. There are lots
of other activities he can do there which will help him keep (6) , and that’s something I know
he’s interested in. He should at least get a(n) (7) or a massage. I know I would definitely love the
opportunity to be pampered like that. I hope that he’ll appreciate my idea!
health resort concentration reduce stress in shape
balanced diet tension unwind pilates mud mask
EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Athletes are expected to be (1) healthy all the time. Sometimes when PHYSICAL
you train, or after a hard competition, your body loses the (2) vitamins and ESSENCE
nutrients necessary to function properly. For many years, athletes have compensated for this loss by drinking
beverages designed to restore and rehydrate what the body loses. One such substance that has been on the
market as a (3) substitute is the sports drink Gatorade. Gatorade got its start NUTRITION
back in 1965, when medical researchers at the University of Florida were asked by the football team
to find a dietary (4) that would help keep the players SUPPLY
(5) during the long, hot practices in the Florida heat. The doctors went about ENERGY
experimenting to create a new, healthy sports drink. It took a lot of work, but they eventually came up with a
drink that helped improve athletes’ (6) . The team decided to call the drink ENDURE
‘Gatorade’ as a tribute to the University of Florida football team, the Gators. Soon, the entire team started
drinking Gatorade regularly, and to prove the (7) of the new tonic, the Gators went EFFECT
on to win the Orange Bowl in 1967. After this (8) turn of events, Gatorade became SUCCESS
a much sought-after product and was bought by the PepsiCo. Today you can get Gatorade in a range of
(9) flavours, including lemon-lime, orange and fruit punch. One of the most TASTE
common traditions to have come about with Gatorade is the ‘Gatorade shower’, which occurs at the end of
a football game. The players of the (10) team dunk the entire contents of the VICTORY
Gatorade cooler over their coach’s head. Talk about instant refreshment!
28
EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. They were not wearing seat belts, so they were seriously injured.
If seat belts! BEEN
2. What a pity you have to leave so early!
If have to leave so early! ONLY
3. You should not use a lift immediately after an earthquake.
On a lift immediately after an earthquake. ACCOUNT
4. I wanted to take the plane, but we didn’t.
I’d the plane. HAD
5. I don’t like it when John borrows my clothes without asking me first.
I borrow my clothes without asking me first. RATHER
6. If you had heard the politician speak, you’d think he had won the election.
The politician spoke the election. AS
7. It is impossible to drive from London to Brighton in one hour.
In to drive from London to Brighton in one hour. WAY
8. In order to make more friends, you will have to be more patient.
Only by make more friends. BEING
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/
phrases which you do not need to use.
1. Even though he is our , I don’t think he deserves to be because he’s not
very good at his job.
2. There are activities which you can participate in, including deep-sea diving and
night fishing.
3. The police officer the safe return of the witness after the trial was over.
4. In this part of the ocean, there are many natural , which are protected by the
Wildlife Preserve.
5. After , I’ve decided to sell my house in the city and move to the country.
6. Last year I went scuba diving and among the most interesting things I saw was a
from the 19th century.
7. There will be a short question and answer period after the speech followed by snacks and .
8. I want to get a few and a table to put in the garden.
9. Make sure you lock all your valuable in the wall safe that is behind the painting
over the bed.
10. A continental breakfast is available in the dining hall every morning between 6 and 9am, .
sunlounger scenery numerous shipwreck coral reef refreshment superior
possession suitability take everything into consideration free of charge ensure
vocabulary
29
A. Read the advertisements about the fitness centres below and answer the questions 1-8. Choose the best answer
a, b, c or d.
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