TRAVELS FAST
The way we give and receive information today is very different from what it
(1) to be in the past. The first truly mass communication medium
(2) learning about current affairs was the newspaper. In the 1900s, people
(3) their daily newspaper delivered to them every morning, and for the first time they could read
about national and international events. By the beginning of the 20th century newspapers had to (4)
printed in their hundreds of thousands in (5) to keep up with the growing demand. However,
there were problems with newspapers of the time. Firstly, newspapers (6) only be bought in large
cities. Transport was (7) slow that getting newspapers to the countryside was a difficult and time
consuming task. As a (8) of this, many people found out about events days after they
(9) first been reported. What is (10) , newspapers weren’t always reliable,
as there was a limited range of opinions and sources to compare with. Nowadays, TV and the Internet provide up to the minute
information so (11) people can be informed as soon as events happen. In (12)
of this, people sometimes believe that there is so much information that it’s impossible to process it properly. The human
brain needs time to think about and take in information. Without this time, people feel at a loss.
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A. Read the text below and answer the questions 1-15. Write A-D in the boxes.
Some university students look back at
the combination of circumstances that set
them on their present course.
SALEH AHMED
During a lecture last week I asked myself the question, ‘Why Biology?’ What influenced me
to devote three years to studying this subject? After all, it’s the kind of decision which really
affects your life. My decision could best be described as accidental. When I was fifteen, I
developed a condition which almost killed me. It took the doctors ages to find the cause of
my symptoms. During this time, my family and I realised how precious life is and how little
we still know about how the body functions. From then on, anything I found in newspapers
or magazines concerning biological issues fascinated me. Consequently, science exams
at school became a breeze and my teachers had a problem keeping me quiet when we
discussed certain topics. Then, from achieving high grades at school, I decided on the course
that appealed to me most and entered university.
SULAIMAN ABDULL AH
When I consider it, I believe I was meant to be a journalist. My mother told me from an early
age I was constantly asking questions. I always had to know what was going on. However this
innate search for facts didn’t lead me directly to my choice of course. Out of three courses
available to me, I chose Media and Communication because I thought it covered a wider area
rather than straightforward journalism. In the end, you could say I followed in my father’s
footsteps. He is a photo-journalist and as a child, I spent a lot of time going to work with him,
and I certainly do remember enjoying the atmosphere there. However, as I’ve already said,
ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to do this. Maybe I inherited a gene or something from
my dad which has affected me, I don’t know.
For me choosing the right university course was more of a trial and error process. I chose a
subject almost randomly and just hoped that I could adapt to the needs of the course. For me,
university is simply an opportunity to enjoy myself for three years. I chose linguistics because
a few of my mates were doing it, but I believe that most people go into university blind. You
don’t know what the facilities, the tutors or the other students are really like until you get
there. Luckily, my decision turned out to be a fruitful one. In my first year I was staying up
late every night watching TV and playing computer games with friends, and missing classes
all the time. Now, I find myself turning down offers from my mates because I have an early
lecture I want to attend. I’m really getting into the subject and I love the way it involves other
disciplines such as media and sociology. It just proves that even if your motivation is weak in
the beginning, you can still benefit from the course. It seems that sometimes a course can
find the right student and not the other way around.
Even if you are confident that you have made the right decision, there is still an element
of risk. I’m from Spain and I’m a student of Economics and I found it difficult to leave
my homeland. My dad was furious when I told him. He wouldn’t speak to me for weeks.
I made the decision to study Economics during my last couple of years at school but the
question was where? I had been accepted at the universities of Madrid and Zaragoza, but
the courses didn’t focus on what I’m interested in. I didn’t even consider going abroad at
first, but after a while I quite liked the idea. It was a chance to improve my English and get
to know a different way of life. Whether or not I made the right decision, I still don’t know.
I’m doing OK here, my grades are good and my English is almost fluent. However, even if I
changed my mind, there’s not much I could do about it. I made my decision and I have to
stick to it. For me this is the best philosophy; whichever course you choose, make the most
of it.
LUKE BENNETTS
C
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Which student suggests the following?
I enjoy the variety offered by my course.
I had some difficulty overcoming an objection from my family.
I have always had a curious nature.
I have become quite antisocial recently.
I have always known what I wanted to do.
I am still not sure if I’m doing the right thing.
My exam results assured me of my choice of course.
I changed my attitude while at university.
I was influenced by one of my parents.
I wanted to take the same course as my friends.
A serious illness influenced my choice of course.
I was offered places at various universities.
I selected a course because of its broad nature.
I had no prior knowledge of what university would be like.
I believe in taking full advantage of what’s on offer.
EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
1. Two new schools in our area because of the growth in population.
a. will build b. are building c. will be built d. have built
2. not feeling well, he came to work.
a. In spite b. However c. Even though d. Despite
3. We have fun when going on camping trips that we go at least twice a year.
a. so b. such a lot of c. so little d. such much
4. Jonathan one of the richest men in the country.
a. is thought that he is b. thinks to be c. is thought being d. is thought to be
5. Though she could not be seen, Kelly was heard for help.
a. to calling out b. calling out c. call out d. to be called out
6. The tickets for the football match could earlier.
a. have been bought b. buy c. to be bought d. be buying
7. Husain rarely exercises he has plenty of time.
a. in spite of b. however c. despite d. although
8. Take some warm clothes with you it gets colder.
a. so that b. in order c. in case d. so as not
9. I my little brother to tidy up my room.
a. made b. had c. got d. did
10. I my dishwasher repaired by a technician when you called.
a. was having b. had c. have had d. would have
11. When your new alarm system installed?
a. you had b. did you have c. you have had d. had you had
12. The doctor gave me his cell phone number I needed to call him.
a. so as to b. even though c. in case d. so that
13. Nabil has never wanted to become a professional artist he can draw really well.
a. but b. however c. in spite d. even though
14. He is said a large amount of money from a wealthy uncle.
a. to inherit b. to have inherited c. having inherited d. that have inherited
15. A story a seventeen-year-old boy won first prize in the short story competition.
a. wrote b. which written c. who wrote d. written by
B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
A. Read the text and circle the correct answer.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.
attach wealthy relative reasonable material disabled
bliss naive strenuous state contribute survey
1. My father is a very person. He’s always fair and sensible.
2. Just because someone is , it doesn’t mean that they are happy. After all, money can’t buy
happiness.
3. It’s to think that you can have everything you want in life without making any effort to
achieve your goals.
4. Mr Thomson’s sons also to the family business.
5. My idea of is having ice cream on the beach on a hot day.
6. This building has got all the appropriate facilities for the .
7. A recent showed that 75% of the residents are in favour of the plan.
8. Can you please this photograph to my CV?
9. Working on a computer all day can be for your eyes.
10. They now live in comfort. Their new house is much better than their old one.
11. Having many possessions doesn’t necessarily bring you happiness.
12. This building is in a terrible . It looks like it’s going to collapse.
Did you know that on / of average we forget about 80% of the medical
information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to
light as a result of a study carried out / on by Utrecht University. What is
even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is
wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated / addicted as you
may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with rage /
anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to
focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what
is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always
write down any important information. What would be even better is, if
your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay
the advice at home, where you are more likely to stimulate / absorb it. If
you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek / doubt the
help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This
way you can be absolutely / desperately sure about what the doctor has
told you and avoid falling into the same element / trap that most people do.
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vocabulary
A. Complete with prepositions.
1. familiar
2. ashamed
3. serious
4. different
5. proud
6. curious
7. popular
8. capable
B. Complete the sentences with the adjectives and prepositions from the previous exercise.
1. Young man, you should be yourself. Talking to your classmates like that is unacceptable.
2. Looking back on his life, he was quite his achievements.
3. Fast food restaurants are very young people.
4. Daniel isn’t computers at all. That’s why he asked Khaled to help him.
5. Although they’re twins, they’re completely each other.
6. I don’t believe you aren’t what happened last night.
7. Don’t worry, Brandon is looking after the business while we’re away.
8. Are they taking part in the marathon race?
C. Circle the correct answer.
1. All the evidence about the murder put / came to light much later than the police had expected.
2. I have second thoughts / make-believe about whether I should accept their offer and move to England.
3. My grandmother finds it really difficult to come into effect / come to terms with the loss of her husband.
4. Why don’t you tell me what you’re thinking about? Come on, a train of thought / a penny for your thoughts.
5. Eric’s mobile phone came to light / came in handy last night when he had a puncture and had to call for help.
6. The children were very frightened by the story even though it was make-believe / to be seen to be believed.
7. The new government that came into power / effect made many changes.
D. Rewrite the sentences in Reported Speech using the correct form of the verbs given.
1. ‘If you don’t stop making noise, I’ll call the police,’ said Martin. THREATEN
2. ‘I’m afraid I won’t be able to be there on time, Tom,’ said Peter. TELL
3. ‘Sit down and be quiet,’ Mr Harris told the students. ORDER
4. Rob said to Kevin, ‘I called you as soon as I got home last night.’ EXPLAIN
5. ‘Sir, get out of the car and give me your driving licence please,’ the policeman said. ASK
6. ‘If I see Jackie tomorrow, we’ll go shopping,’ said Kate. SAY
7. ‘Your parents are arriving tonight, Brenda,’ Deena said. TELL
8. ‘Please, open a window because it’s so hot today,’ she said to me. BEG
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F. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentences.
1. ‘Honestly, I didn’t break your mobile,’ the boy told his brother.
2. ‘Nadir, don’t forget to buy some bread on your way home,’ said Kamal.
3. ‘George, it was me who lost your camera,’ said Jerry.
4. ‘There’s an exhibition on at the gallery. Let’s go and see it,’ Ron said.
5. ‘Keep your children out of the sun,’ experts say to parents.
6. ‘I’m sorry I forgot to wake you up in the morning,’ Brian said to his brother.
7. ‘If you keep coming to work late, you’ll be in trouble,’ Ralph’s boss said.
8. ‘We know you committed the crime,’ the police officer told the man.
E. Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech. Use each of the reporting verbs in the box once.
Examination practice
suggest warn deny advise remind accuse admit apologise
1. You don’t look very happy! Are you having about sharing your flat?
a. make-believe b. train of thought c. second thoughts d. a penny for your thoughts
2. This map of Europe really came when we were travelling around Holland and Germany.
a. to terms with b. in handy c. to light d. into effect
3. Adrian Bolton looks capable breaking the 100 metres swimming record at any time.
a. of b. to c. for d. from
4. Brian has no he will be able to finish the project by Sunday.
a. desire b. doubt c. anxiety d. impression
5. He’s a great nursery school teacher because he’s very patient young children.
a. of b. to c. for d. with
6. Derek’s ideas about reorganising the company gave us some food for .
a. thought b. belief c. effect d. light
7. Since this government came , unemployment has fallen considerably.
a. into effect b. into power c. across d. around
8. I’m a bit nervous my exams. I’m not sure I’ve studied enough.
a. of b. with c. for d. about
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vocabulary
A. Match the adjectives on the left with the nouns on the right to form collocations. Then use the collocations to
complete the sentences 1-6.
1. burning
2. stimulating
3. vivid
4. common
5. wide
6. lasting
a. sense
b. impression
c. desire
d. imagination
e. environment
f. range
1. Imad’s always making up stories. He’s got such a .
2. The first time I saw his paintings, they made a on me.
3. Hugh has a to succeed in becoming a basketball player.
4. It’s a matter of that we should all protect the environment.
5. He’s an amazing teacher who knows how to create a in his classroom.
6. This school offers a of extracurricular activities for children to choose from.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
influence depressing exceptionally surpass genius homesickness
1. It’s only when you read one of his books that you recognise the of the author.
2. The athlete hopes to his own world record at the Olympics.
3. Harry’s is due to the fact he’s been away from his country for almost ten years.
4. I believe Brian was deeply by his father in his choice of career.
5. My uncle is a(n) gifted writer. All his books are best sellers.
6. I didn’t like that author’s latest novel. It was very .
GRA MMAR
C. Rewrite the sentences in Reported Speech.
1. ‘Are you taking your little brother to the circus?’
Mario asked me .
2. ‘When will I go on holiday?’
George wondered .
3. ‘Have you ever been to an Indian restaurant, Matthew?’
Kevin asked Matthew .
4. ‘Why did you arrive late for work?’ asked my boss.
My boss wanted to know .
5. ‘What time does the football game start, Alex?’
I asked Alex .
6. ‘Do you buy a newspaper every day, Rida?’ asked John.
John asked Rida .
7. ‘How does the computer turn off?’
I asked Michael .
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A. Complete the text with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There is one extra word/phrase which
you do not need to use.
vocabulary
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about which (1)
I would like to follow. There are many things I should take into
consideration. First, I believe that if I go to university, I should choose a(n)
(2) which both interests me and provides good job
opportunities. Although there are many academic subjects which
(3) to me, I’m a bit worried that some of them might lead
me to (4) jobs. Also, I would like to be a bit flexible
with the subject, so I can leave my (5) open. In the end,
I believe my decision should be a (6) one if I want to
ensure that I choose a career with some job (7) .
field of study dead-end career path option
mature appeal practical skill security
EXA MINATION PRACTIC E
B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
When you are looking (1) a gift for someone, how much thought do you put into it? Gifts can appeal
(2) different senses; for instance, flowers appeal to smell and chocolates to taste. These days there are
(3) many gift shops full of gift ideas that the options are endless. However, the best gifts are not the ones
(4) cost the most, but those that show that you care and are capable (5) choosing
a sensitive, appropriate gift from the wide (6) available. A friend who had just returned from Wales
(7) me of a rather unusual but charming present he had bought (8) his mother. It is a
traditional carved, wooden spoon. (9) well as being given as a token of friendship, there are also spoons
for special occasions. You can tell each spoon apart by the specific design and symbols found on them; for example, a flower
would mean affection and a dragon would mean protection. Most of these spoons are true examples of craftsmanship and
need to be (10) to be believed. (11) to say, they always leave a lasting impression
(12) the person receiving them. It just goes to show that putting a little thought into your gift goes a
long way; as they say, ‘It’s the thought that counts.’
A spoonful of friendship
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A. Circle the correct answer.
1. I’m writing to address / with regard to your advertisement published last week.
2. Which of our classmates do you think is eligible / equivalent for the scholarship this year?
3. The manager of the company will interview all the applicants / requests for the job.
4. Alicia has excellent relevant / organisational skills.
5. All the people in the community / contribution should be actively involved in the cleaning of the beach.
6. We can ask Mark to water our plants for us while we are away. He’s very reliable / fluent.
7. It’s unbelievable, but Peter was awarded / manufactured a grant to study Marine Biology in Chile.
vocabulary
EXA MINATION PRACTIC E
B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
The way we give and receive information today is very different from what it
(1) to be in the past. The first truly mass communication medium
(2) learning about current affairs was the newspaper. In the 1900s, people
(3) their daily newspaper delivered to them every morning, and for the first time they could read
about national and international events. By the beginning of the 20th century newspapers had to (4)
printed in their hundreds of thousands in (5) to keep up with the growing demand. However,
there were problems with newspapers of the time. Firstly, newspapers (6) only be bought in large
cities. Transport was (7) slow that getting newspapers to the countryside was a difficult and time
consuming task. As a (8) of this, many people found out about events days after they
(9) first been reported. What is (10) , newspapers weren’t always reliable,
as there was a limited range of opinions and sources to compare with. Nowadays, TV and the Internet provide up to the minute
information so (11) people can be informed as soon as events happen. In (12)
of this, people sometimes believe that there is so much information that it’s impossible to process it properly. The human
brain needs time to think about and take in information. Without this time, people feel at a loss.
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A. Read the text below and answer the questions 1-15. Write A-D in the boxes.
Some university students look back at
the combination of circumstances that set
them on their present course.
SALEH AHMED
During a lecture last week I asked myself the question, ‘Why Biology?’ What influenced me
to devote three years to studying this subject? After all, it’s the kind of decision which really
affects your life. My decision could best be described as accidental. When I was fifteen, I
developed a condition which almost killed me. It took the doctors ages to find the cause of
my symptoms. During this time, my family and I realised how precious life is and how little
we still know about how the body functions. From then on, anything I found in newspapers
or magazines concerning biological issues fascinated me. Consequently, science exams
at school became a breeze and my teachers had a problem keeping me quiet when we
discussed certain topics. Then, from achieving high grades at school, I decided on the course
that appealed to me most and entered university.
SULAIMAN ABDULL AH
When I consider it, I believe I was meant to be a journalist. My mother told me from an early
age I was constantly asking questions. I always had to know what was going on. However this
innate search for facts didn’t lead me directly to my choice of course. Out of three courses
available to me, I chose Media and Communication because I thought it covered a wider area
rather than straightforward journalism. In the end, you could say I followed in my father’s
footsteps. He is a photo-journalist and as a child, I spent a lot of time going to work with him,
and I certainly do remember enjoying the atmosphere there. However, as I’ve already said,
ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to do this. Maybe I inherited a gene or something from
my dad which has affected me, I don’t know.
For me choosing the right university course was more of a trial and error process. I chose a
subject almost randomly and just hoped that I could adapt to the needs of the course. For me,
university is simply an opportunity to enjoy myself for three years. I chose linguistics because
a few of my mates were doing it, but I believe that most people go into university blind. You
don’t know what the facilities, the tutors or the other students are really like until you get
there. Luckily, my decision turned out to be a fruitful one. In my first year I was staying up
late every night watching TV and playing computer games with friends, and missing classes
all the time. Now, I find myself turning down offers from my mates because I have an early
lecture I want to attend. I’m really getting into the subject and I love the way it involves other
disciplines such as media and sociology. It just proves that even if your motivation is weak in
the beginning, you can still benefit from the course. It seems that sometimes a course can
find the right student and not the other way around.
Even if you are confident that you have made the right decision, there is still an element
of risk. I’m from Spain and I’m a student of Economics and I found it difficult to leave
my homeland. My dad was furious when I told him. He wouldn’t speak to me for weeks.
I made the decision to study Economics during my last couple of years at school but the
question was where? I had been accepted at the universities of Madrid and Zaragoza, but
the courses didn’t focus on what I’m interested in. I didn’t even consider going abroad at
first, but after a while I quite liked the idea. It was a chance to improve my English and get
to know a different way of life. Whether or not I made the right decision, I still don’t know.
I’m doing OK here, my grades are good and my English is almost fluent. However, even if I
changed my mind, there’s not much I could do about it. I made my decision and I have to
stick to it. For me this is the best philosophy; whichever course you choose, make the most
of it.
LUKE BENNETTS
C
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Which student suggests the following?
I enjoy the variety offered by my course.
I had some difficulty overcoming an objection from my family.
I have always had a curious nature.
I have become quite antisocial recently.
I have always known what I wanted to do.
I am still not sure if I’m doing the right thing.
My exam results assured me of my choice of course.
I changed my attitude while at university.
I was influenced by one of my parents.
I wanted to take the same course as my friends.
A serious illness influenced my choice of course.
I was offered places at various universities.
I selected a course because of its broad nature.
I had no prior knowledge of what university would be like.
I believe in taking full advantage of what’s on offer.
EXAM INATION PRAC TICE
1. Two new schools in our area because of the growth in population.
a. will build b. are building c. will be built d. have built
2. not feeling well, he came to work.
a. In spite b. However c. Even though d. Despite
3. We have fun when going on camping trips that we go at least twice a year.
a. so b. such a lot of c. so little d. such much
4. Jonathan one of the richest men in the country.
a. is thought that he is b. thinks to be c. is thought being d. is thought to be
5. Though she could not be seen, Kelly was heard for help.
a. to calling out b. calling out c. call out d. to be called out
6. The tickets for the football match could earlier.
a. have been bought b. buy c. to be bought d. be buying
7. Husain rarely exercises he has plenty of time.
a. in spite of b. however c. despite d. although
8. Take some warm clothes with you it gets colder.
a. so that b. in order c. in case d. so as not
9. I my little brother to tidy up my room.
a. made b. had c. got d. did
10. I my dishwasher repaired by a technician when you called.
a. was having b. had c. have had d. would have
11. When your new alarm system installed?
a. you had b. did you have c. you have had d. had you had
12. The doctor gave me his cell phone number I needed to call him.
a. so as to b. even though c. in case d. so that
13. Nabil has never wanted to become a professional artist he can draw really well.
a. but b. however c. in spite d. even though
14. He is said a large amount of money from a wealthy uncle.
a. to inherit b. to have inherited c. having inherited d. that have inherited
15. A story a seventeen-year-old boy won first prize in the short story competition.
a. wrote b. which written c. who wrote d. written by
B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
A. Read the text and circle the correct answer.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.
attach wealthy relative reasonable material disabled
bliss naive strenuous state contribute survey
1. My father is a very person. He’s always fair and sensible.
2. Just because someone is , it doesn’t mean that they are happy. After all, money can’t buy
happiness.
3. It’s to think that you can have everything you want in life without making any effort to
achieve your goals.
4. Mr Thomson’s sons also to the family business.
5. My idea of is having ice cream on the beach on a hot day.
6. This building has got all the appropriate facilities for the .
7. A recent showed that 75% of the residents are in favour of the plan.
8. Can you please this photograph to my CV?
9. Working on a computer all day can be for your eyes.
10. They now live in comfort. Their new house is much better than their old one.
11. Having many possessions doesn’t necessarily bring you happiness.
12. This building is in a terrible . It looks like it’s going to collapse.
Did you know that on / of average we forget about 80% of the medical
information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to
light as a result of a study carried out / on by Utrecht University. What is
even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is
wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated / addicted as you
may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with rage /
anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to
focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what
is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always
write down any important information. What would be even better is, if
your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay
the advice at home, where you are more likely to stimulate / absorb it. If
you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek / doubt the
help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This
way you can be absolutely / desperately sure about what the doctor has
told you and avoid falling into the same element / trap that most people do.
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vocabulary
A. Complete with prepositions.
1. familiar
2. ashamed
3. serious
4. different
5. proud
6. curious
7. popular
8. capable
B. Complete the sentences with the adjectives and prepositions from the previous exercise.
1. Young man, you should be yourself. Talking to your classmates like that is unacceptable.
2. Looking back on his life, he was quite his achievements.
3. Fast food restaurants are very young people.
4. Daniel isn’t computers at all. That’s why he asked Khaled to help him.
5. Although they’re twins, they’re completely each other.
6. I don’t believe you aren’t what happened last night.
7. Don’t worry, Brandon is looking after the business while we’re away.
8. Are they taking part in the marathon race?
C. Circle the correct answer.
1. All the evidence about the murder put / came to light much later than the police had expected.
2. I have second thoughts / make-believe about whether I should accept their offer and move to England.
3. My grandmother finds it really difficult to come into effect / come to terms with the loss of her husband.
4. Why don’t you tell me what you’re thinking about? Come on, a train of thought / a penny for your thoughts.
5. Eric’s mobile phone came to light / came in handy last night when he had a puncture and had to call for help.
6. The children were very frightened by the story even though it was make-believe / to be seen to be believed.
7. The new government that came into power / effect made many changes.
D. Rewrite the sentences in Reported Speech using the correct form of the verbs given.
1. ‘If you don’t stop making noise, I’ll call the police,’ said Martin. THREATEN
2. ‘I’m afraid I won’t be able to be there on time, Tom,’ said Peter. TELL
3. ‘Sit down and be quiet,’ Mr Harris told the students. ORDER
4. Rob said to Kevin, ‘I called you as soon as I got home last night.’ EXPLAIN
5. ‘Sir, get out of the car and give me your driving licence please,’ the policeman said. ASK
6. ‘If I see Jackie tomorrow, we’ll go shopping,’ said Kate. SAY
7. ‘Your parents are arriving tonight, Brenda,’ Deena said. TELL
8. ‘Please, open a window because it’s so hot today,’ she said to me. BEG
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F. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentences.
1. ‘Honestly, I didn’t break your mobile,’ the boy told his brother.
2. ‘Nadir, don’t forget to buy some bread on your way home,’ said Kamal.
3. ‘George, it was me who lost your camera,’ said Jerry.
4. ‘There’s an exhibition on at the gallery. Let’s go and see it,’ Ron said.
5. ‘Keep your children out of the sun,’ experts say to parents.
6. ‘I’m sorry I forgot to wake you up in the morning,’ Brian said to his brother.
7. ‘If you keep coming to work late, you’ll be in trouble,’ Ralph’s boss said.
8. ‘We know you committed the crime,’ the police officer told the man.
E. Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech. Use each of the reporting verbs in the box once.
Examination practice
suggest warn deny advise remind accuse admit apologise
1. You don’t look very happy! Are you having about sharing your flat?
a. make-believe b. train of thought c. second thoughts d. a penny for your thoughts
2. This map of Europe really came when we were travelling around Holland and Germany.
a. to terms with b. in handy c. to light d. into effect
3. Adrian Bolton looks capable breaking the 100 metres swimming record at any time.
a. of b. to c. for d. from
4. Brian has no he will be able to finish the project by Sunday.
a. desire b. doubt c. anxiety d. impression
5. He’s a great nursery school teacher because he’s very patient young children.
a. of b. to c. for d. with
6. Derek’s ideas about reorganising the company gave us some food for .
a. thought b. belief c. effect d. light
7. Since this government came , unemployment has fallen considerably.
a. into effect b. into power c. across d. around
8. I’m a bit nervous my exams. I’m not sure I’ve studied enough.
a. of b. with c. for d. about
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vocabulary
A. Match the adjectives on the left with the nouns on the right to form collocations. Then use the collocations to
complete the sentences 1-6.
1. burning
2. stimulating
3. vivid
4. common
5. wide
6. lasting
a. sense
b. impression
c. desire
d. imagination
e. environment
f. range
1. Imad’s always making up stories. He’s got such a .
2. The first time I saw his paintings, they made a on me.
3. Hugh has a to succeed in becoming a basketball player.
4. It’s a matter of that we should all protect the environment.
5. He’s an amazing teacher who knows how to create a in his classroom.
6. This school offers a of extracurricular activities for children to choose from.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
influence depressing exceptionally surpass genius homesickness
1. It’s only when you read one of his books that you recognise the of the author.
2. The athlete hopes to his own world record at the Olympics.
3. Harry’s is due to the fact he’s been away from his country for almost ten years.
4. I believe Brian was deeply by his father in his choice of career.
5. My uncle is a(n) gifted writer. All his books are best sellers.
6. I didn’t like that author’s latest novel. It was very .
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C. Rewrite the sentences in Reported Speech.
1. ‘Are you taking your little brother to the circus?’
Mario asked me .
2. ‘When will I go on holiday?’
George wondered .
3. ‘Have you ever been to an Indian restaurant, Matthew?’
Kevin asked Matthew .
4. ‘Why did you arrive late for work?’ asked my boss.
My boss wanted to know .
5. ‘What time does the football game start, Alex?’
I asked Alex .
6. ‘Do you buy a newspaper every day, Rida?’ asked John.
John asked Rida .
7. ‘How does the computer turn off?’
I asked Michael .
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A. Complete the text with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There is one extra word/phrase which
you do not need to use.
vocabulary
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about which (1)
I would like to follow. There are many things I should take into
consideration. First, I believe that if I go to university, I should choose a(n)
(2) which both interests me and provides good job
opportunities. Although there are many academic subjects which
(3) to me, I’m a bit worried that some of them might lead
me to (4) jobs. Also, I would like to be a bit flexible
with the subject, so I can leave my (5) open. In the end,
I believe my decision should be a (6) one if I want to
ensure that I choose a career with some job (7) .
field of study dead-end career path option
mature appeal practical skill security
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B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
When you are looking (1) a gift for someone, how much thought do you put into it? Gifts can appeal
(2) different senses; for instance, flowers appeal to smell and chocolates to taste. These days there are
(3) many gift shops full of gift ideas that the options are endless. However, the best gifts are not the ones
(4) cost the most, but those that show that you care and are capable (5) choosing
a sensitive, appropriate gift from the wide (6) available. A friend who had just returned from Wales
(7) me of a rather unusual but charming present he had bought (8) his mother. It is a
traditional carved, wooden spoon. (9) well as being given as a token of friendship, there are also spoons
for special occasions. You can tell each spoon apart by the specific design and symbols found on them; for example, a flower
would mean affection and a dragon would mean protection. Most of these spoons are true examples of craftsmanship and
need to be (10) to be believed. (11) to say, they always leave a lasting impression
(12) the person receiving them. It just goes to show that putting a little thought into your gift goes a
long way; as they say, ‘It’s the thought that counts.’
A spoonful of friendship
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A. Circle the correct answer.
1. I’m writing to address / with regard to your advertisement published last week.
2. Which of our classmates do you think is eligible / equivalent for the scholarship this year?
3. The manager of the company will interview all the applicants / requests for the job.
4. Alicia has excellent relevant / organisational skills.
5. All the people in the community / contribution should be actively involved in the cleaning of the beach.
6. We can ask Mark to water our plants for us while we are away. He’s very reliable / fluent.
7. It’s unbelievable, but Peter was awarded / manufactured a grant to study Marine Biology in Chile.
vocabulary
EXA MINATION PRACTIC E
B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
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