SPACE CAMP

SPACE CAMP

Space camp is a perfect holiday camp for young people interested (1)

astronomy and space travel. It has three exciting programmes for young people ranging from 9

to 18. Space campers are exposed (2) tasks that are challenging, both mentally

and physically. Activities take place outside on the space camp campus, but there are also many

(3) activities. Programmes range from week long courses to one-day field

(4) . Space campers (5) useful knowledge and experience

which (6) their global-awareness and may help them in their future careers.

Each programme is fairly (7) when you consider what is (8) .

Space campers (9) the opportunity to take a spin in the underwater astronaut

training facility and even ride in a space shuttle simulator. All accommodation and food are

(10) in the price, including extra refreshments that (11)

during the day. (12) the end of the course, all participants are awarded a

certificate to say they completed the greatest camp on the planet.

Last week there was an interesting announcement at my school. The PTA (Parent - Teacher Association), who often

organise the (1) activities at my school, decided that this year we would (2)

for a new computer lab. They wanted to know what we, the students, thought would be the best way to achieve this. We

had to come up with something that would (3) to as many people as possible and also take into

consideration the (4) if it were to be a(n) (5) event. They told us that

we had to (6) our ideas in two weeks. Many ideas were put forward, like sponsored football

matches and fun runs. In the end, we decided to have a bake sale with food from all over the world. It would raise

(7) and at the same time it would (8) young people’s horizons, and our

teachers and parents would surely appreciate it.

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. Why don’t we at Habib’s house for dinner?

2. Please throw your in the bin. We should try to keep our city clean.

3. My father is a(n) man. He always knows what the right answer is.

4. The of the flyers took us all day.

5. You should wear clothes to the event.

6. The agreed to use more advanced technology during their lessons.

7. I’m going to in the school writing competition this year.

8. What’s the name of the of Bleeker High School?

9. The princess wore a beautiful to the ceremony.

10. English is a compulsory foreign language in the school .

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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. People believe that a neighbour is involved in the crime.

A neighbour in the crime.

2. The teacher didn’t let us leave before finishing the test.

We before finishing the test.

3. Don’t take photographs in the museum.

Photographs in the museum.

4. Scientists say that humans will one day live on Mars.

It one day live on Mars.

5. He’s informing the students about the trip right now.

The students the trip right now.

6. Why did they turn down our invitation, Paula?

Why , Paula?

7. The company gave Nellie a present.

A present by the company.

8. I know they meant no harm, but they shouldn’t have touched anything until the police arrived.

I know they meant no harm, but

until the police arrived.

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1. I don’t know how to use this machine. It’s rather .

2. Paul hasn’t taken either side yet. He wants to remain for the time being.

3. Although the bag did not belong to me, I opened it out of .

4. Our holiday for this summer is Crete.

5. Please try to Mr Roberts. It’s important I see him.

6. Were you able to John that quitting his job now would be a big mistake?

7. Can you show me how to this map from the Internet?

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A. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three extra words which you do not need to use.

B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

Richard T. Walker’s novel Down to Earth will undoubtedly be the best-seller of the year, perhaps even the

(1) . The story begins with a scientist who discovers some large craters on the

(2) of the moon. The craters were formed by a (3) of meteors.

However, they were part of a much bigger meteor which is heading straight for Earth. The government considers sending

a mission to destroy it, but many scientists believe it’s going to miss Earth, so it’s not (4) the

huge amount of money it would cost. The government is faced with a tough decision. In the end, the government

(5) that the mission will be a huge success and will (6) all of

humankind. Without giving too much away, a rocket is (7) with five astronauts aboard, but

not all of them return home.

C. Circle the correct answer.

1. This project began with a view to / with the benefit of increasing children’s awareness of environmental problems.

2. Do you know when the SETI Institute was published / founded?

3. Scientists are going to send a representative / probe to Jupiter sometime next summer.

4. I came across / indicated some interesting information regarding artificial intelligence.

5. The match was transmitted / initiated live by satellite to more than 60 countries.

6. A note was attached / featured to the letter which said ‘Top Secret’.

7. The unmanned / extraterrestrial satellite will cost a billion dollars but it will gather vital information about our solar

system.

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B. Circle the correct answer.

1. Nathan came round / came into a lot of money when his grandfather died.

2. Jasmine didn’t study enough and as a result / in relation she didn’t pass the test.

3. It’s annoying when you come about / come up with silly excuses for the things you’ve done.

4. The members of his family weren’t in / on favour of his decision to study abroad.

5. With the exception / regard of Alfred, everyone else is coming on the excursion at the weekend.

6. Their family has come up with / up against many difficulties lately.

7. I couldn’t possibly talk in / on behalf of the president.

C. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.

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1. The telephone company charges more for making calls at times during the day.

2. Are you coming with us to the eclipse of the moon?

3. Has your father on your new mobile phone yet?

4. Our company has decided to its European headquarters to Brussels.

5. Some diseases can be by mosquitoes.

6. Have you changed the of the sofa? The lounge seems different today.

7. Tim was punished because he made a rude to another student.

8. The valley is my favourite for summer picnics.

9. The building is protected by closed circuit television cameras.

10. The wind has blown down the ‘No fishing’ in the marina.

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

1. It was cold outside that the lake froze.

a. so b. such c. such a lot

2. The pilot managed to land the plane safely

the heavy rain.

a. but b. in spite c. despite

3. Everyone came to the meeting the weather

was bad.

a. despite b. even though c. in spite of

4. I’ll take an umbrella it rains.

a. in case b. so that c. for

5. He walked quietly nobody would hear his

footsteps.

a. not to b. in case c. so that

6. They were nice people that everyone

enjoyed their company.

a. such a b. such c. so

7. My team didn’t win the match playing

well.

a. although b. even though c. despite

8. This shirt isn’t large for me to wear.

a. enough b. too c. very

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D. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.

1. There were a lot of people in the park but Ralph managed to find John. DESPITE

2. It was so hot that night that he couldn’t sleep at all. SUCH

3. I put the ice cream in the freezer because I didn’t want it to melt. SO

4. These are the gloves I wear when I work in the garden. FOR

5. Neither of them was old enough to have a driving licence. TOO

6. Karen was very tired but she still did all the housework. ALTHOUGH

7. Matt spoke quietly because he didn’t want to wake the baby. SO

E. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

1. Is there a restaurant at the of the Eiffel Tower?

a. peak b. height c. advent d. top

2. You have been given permission to but not participate in this investigation.

a. notice b. observe c. remark d. regard

3. Can you remember when Ian was to the Marketing Department?

a. transferred b. transmitted c. transported d. reflected

4. The defendant refused to say anything in to the lawyer’s questions.

a. account b. reply c. contact d. relation

5. At the of the summer there is a lot of humidity in New York.

a. structure b. height c. position d. cluster

6. The where the president is spending his holiday is being kept secret.

a. spot b. site c. location d. position

7. The captain told the soldiers to wait for his before attacking.

a. symbol b. gesture c. sign d. signal

8. James always comes lots of interesting ways to spend the weekend.

a. about b. into c. up against d. up with

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the idioms. There are two idioms which you do not need to use.

1. A: I’ve got some good news.

B: Go on then, I’m .

2. I was about to dive off the cliff into the water, but the closer I got to the edge, the more frightened I became and in the

end I .

3. Jackie looks really ; I wonder if something is bothering her.

4. Paul to his brother’s bad behaviour and now he’s in trouble.

5. My new car cost me ; I had to get a big loan to buy it.

6. James is when it comes to fixing things around the house.

7. A: I’m really nervous. My final exam is tomorrow.

B: !

8. I can’t believe Peter; after leaving the lights on all night, he to tell me we have to

start using less electricity.

9. I had my when I asked the doctor if Jenny would be alright.

10. Although he’s my , I don’t always like the way he behaves.

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B. Expand the notes into sentences using the Causative form.

1. Roman / his car / clean / every week

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2. Rick / his hair / cut / barber’s / yesterday

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3. Susan / should / her arm / operate on

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4. The Browns / their flat / redecorate / recently

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5. David / his computer / upgrade / soon

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6. Mrs Clark / flowers / plant / garden / now

.

C. Rewrite the sentences in two ways using have something done and get somebody to do something.

1. The hairdresser is styling my hair tomorrow afternoon.

2. The mechanic repaired my car yesterday.

3. Isn’t it time someone painted your flat?

4. I need a tailor to shorten my trousers.

5. A technician is coming to install an air conditioner on Friday.

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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. We were driving around for ages before we found a parking space.

2. Air pollution is a to the people living in the city.

3. I found a part-time job handing out for a gym that’s opened in the neighbourhood.

4. Robert is not a very person; he always disappoints me.

5. Many clothing shops have to face from the cheaper factory outlets that are opening all

over the country.

6. Let me give you my new number.

7. The writer is going to his new book by giving a talk in the local library.

8. The volunteers helped to clear the from the beach.

9. The scientists are using technology to do their research.

10. Good advertising is able to how people think and make them believe that they need

a product.

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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. I wrote down his telephone number because I didn’t want to forget it. THAT

I wrote down his telephone number forget it.

2. There wasn’t much snow and we couldn’t go skiing. SO

There was that we couldn’t go skiing.

3. Tommy is too short to reach the top shelf of the bookcase. ENOUGH

Tommy reach the top shelf of the bookcase.

4. Someone has stolen my bag and now I’m very upset. HAD

I and now I’m very upset.

5. The children hid the cake they had made because they wanted to surprise their mother. ORDER

The children hid the cake they had made their mother.

6. The trip was cheap but Malik didn’t go. EVEN

Malik didn’t go on the trip cheap.

7. A technician upgraded my computer last week. UPGRADE

I my computer last week.

8. Please arrange for these parcels to be posted as soon as possible. HAVE

Please as soon as possible.

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do

not need to use.

1. has shown that doing exercise helps to relieve stress.

2. David is a really person; I can always count on him.

3. They asked me to fill in a(n) about my shopping habits.

4. I broke my mother’s vase so I bought her a new one.

5. Omar is to baseball. He never misses a game.

6. Hackers are said to have started a computer .

7. The security guards any metallic objects they consider to be a potential threat.

8. To his point, the speaker referred to many historical facts.

9. The company spent €4,000,000 on its advertising campaign.

10. We considered a number of different before proceeding with this project.

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B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.