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REVISION

19 Choose the correct option.

1 I can’t see you tonight because I always ___ to the 12 I promise I’ll pay you back as soon as I ___ paid.
gym on Mondays. A will have got C will get
A am going C went B has got D get
B have gone D go 13 I wish they’d be quiet – they ___ for hours.
2 Simon looks happy – he ___ his maths test. A have been talking C were talking
A will pass C was passing B have talked D had talked
B has passed D had passed 14 By this time next week, we ___ in Lisbon.
3 I’m sorry, Mum can’t come to the phone because she A will arrive C are arriving
___ at the moment. B will have arrived D will be arriving
A cooks C will be cooking 15 He hasn’t finished the work ___, but he will have
B is cooking D has cooked finished by this evening.
4 I wonder where Jim is; I haven’t seen him ___ this A yet C before
morning. B still D just
A already C for 16 Before you ___ answering the questions, make sure
B since D just you read the passage carefully.
5 By the time we arrived at the restaurant, they ___ A will start C are starting
eating. B start D have started
A had been starting C will be starting 17 The president ___ Ohio in a week’s time.
B have started D had started A has visited C is visiting
6 You ___ on weight every day – you really should go B visits D would visit
on a diet. 18 She ___ on the project for two days before she
A will be putting C had been putting finished it.
B were putting D are putting A was working C used to work
7 Tim ___ while Pam was watching TV. B had been working D worked
A is sleeping C was sleeping 19 He ___ out with Sam when they were at university.
B has slept D has been sleeping A goes C was going
8 By the end of next year, he ___ in Madrid for three B had been going D used to go
years. 20 He hasn’t driven a car since he ___ that accident.
A will be C will have been A had C was having
B is going to be D had been B has had D had had
9 She ___ in Liverpool for ten years before she came to 21 Make sure you arrive on time tomorrow because the
London. bus ___ for you.
A was living C had been living A isn’t waiting C didn’t wait
B has been living D will be living B hasn’t waited D won’t wait
10 Ann locked up the house, ___ in her car and drove 22 Now that I’ve finished everything I had to do, I ___ a
away. little rest.
A get C was getting A was taking C will be taking
B got D had got B have taken D am going to take
11 She’s angry with her son because he ___ to her.
A used to lie C was lying
B has lied D had lied

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PEOPLE

FAMILY 3 Find the odd word out.

1 Look at the pictures and complete the text with 1 narrow – pretty – small – energetic nose
the words in the list. 2 thin – full – serious – gorgeous lips
• grandfather • brother • cousins • straight 3 bushy – tall – thin – thick eyebrows
• curly • uncle • beard • sister • aunt • serious 4 large – thin – small – friendly mouth
• thin • grandmother • easy-going 5 clear – straight – pale – tanned complexion
6 curly – plump – fair – wavy hair

PERSONALITY
4 Choose words from the list to fill in the gaps.
• impatient • optimistic • dishonest • modest
Laura & Dennis Marie & Tom, Bella & Baby Joe • talkative • hard-working • disorganised
• gentle • rude • mean • organised • patient
• quiet • arrogant • pessimistic • generous
• polite • honest • aggressive • lazy

Mike, Samantha & Paula Abby 1 ______________ people always see the bright side
of things.
2 ______________ people think they are more
My dad, Mike, is tall and well-built and he’s got thick, important or more talented than others.
wavy hair. He’s cheerful and 1) ___________. Paula is 3 ______________ people always tell the truth.
of medium height and she’s got 2) ___________ hair. 4 ______________ people like to chat a lot.
She’s quiet and 3) ___________ . I’ve got a half- 5 ______________ people don’t like sharing money
4) ___________, too. Her name is Abby and she’s 23 with others.
years old. She’s 5) ___________ with blue eyes, red 6 ______________ people have very good manners.
hair and freckles. She’s shy and introverted. 7 ______________ people don’t mind waiting for
My mum, Paula, has got a 6) ___________. His name things.
is Tom and he’s my 7) ___________. He’s in his thirties 8 ______________ people can’t keep things in order.
and he’s got a shaved head. He’s polite and very kind. 9 ______________ people don’t like to work.
His wife is Marie and she’s my 8) ___________. She’s 10 ______________ people don’t like talking about
slim with long hair. She’s friendly and extroverted. Tom their achievements.
and Marie have got two children. They are my
9) ___________. Bella is five years old and Joe is a 5 Put the adjectives in the right column.
baby. He’s very cute! Our grandparents are Laura and
Dennis. Laura is our 10) ___________ and Dennis is • easy-going • bad-tempered • enthusiastic
our 11) ___________. Laura has got 12) ___________ • caring • spoilt • friendly • loving • energetic
hair and Dennis has got a 13) ___________. • popular • selfish • helpful • calm • indifferent
• creative • outgoing • ambitious • responsible
• cheerful • chatty • immature • reserved
APPEARANCE • bossy
2 Write the words under the correct headings in
Positive Negative
your notebook. Use them to describe yourself
and your classmates.
• short • glasses • fair • mid-thirties • well-built
• ugly • green • dark • expressive • plump • slim
• late/early teens • freckles • curly • tall • bald
• of medium height • blue • wrinkles
• good-looking • middle-aged • teenager
• shoulder-length • handsome • elegant • skinny
• beard • straight • moustache • of medium build
Use the adjectives to describe your friends’
personalities.
Age Height Build Hair Eyes Special features General

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PHRASAL VERBS WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED

be about to: be on the point of Expressions with “Do”

be after: go after; chase one’s best/worst, business with sb, a crossword,
be against: be opposed to damage to, one’s duty, an exercise, an experiment,
be away: be absent sb a favour, good, one’s hair, harm, homework,
be back: return; come back housework, a job, lessons, sth for a living, miracles
be in: be at home/in one’s office, etc (for), research, right/wrong, a service, the shopping,
be in for: be about to experience (usually sth bad) a good turn, a translation, the washing-up, wonders,
be on: be shown in cinemas, theatres, etc work, etc
be over: be finished
be up to: 1) be equal to, 2) depend on Expressions with “Make”
break down: 1) (of machinery) stop working, allowances for, an appointment, an acquaintance,
2) (of a person) lose control of feelings amends for, an arrangement, a bargain, the beds, the
break in: 1) (intr) enter by force, 2) interrupt, best of, a cake, certain, changes, coffee, a deal with sb,
3) (horses etc) train a decision, a difference, a discovery, an effort, an
break into: 1) (tr) enter by force, 2) burst into (song, enemy of, ends meet, an excuse, friends with, a fuss,
laughter, etc) a fortune, haste, fun of, a fool of sb, an agreement,
break off: 1) stop temporarily, 2) (tr) end a relationship an impression, improvements, a joke, a mess,
break out: 1) begin suddenly (war, disease, fire, etc), a mistake, money, a note, a nuisance, a noise, an offer,
2) escape from a place peace, preparations, a profit, progress, sure,
break up: 1) (intr) separate; split up, 2) stop for a translation, trouble, war, a will, etc
holidays (schools etc)
8 Fill in do or make in the correct form.
6 Fill in the correct particle(s). 1 Have you _______ the washing-up yet?
1 It’s _____ you to decide what to do. 2 Will you _______ me a favour?
2 I thought the match would be _____ by now. 3 She tried to _______ a soufflé, but it was a complete
3 I’m afraid we’re _____ a bumpy flight. failure.
4 Your work isn’t _____ your normal standard. 4 Don’t _______ such a fuss about unimportant things.
5 She broke _____ their engagement because she 5 She _______ a very good impression at the interview
realised she didn’t love him. yesterday.
6 School breaks _____ for the holidays on 23rd 6 They’ve already _______ all the preparations for the
December. party.
7 He broke _____ when he heard the sad news. 7 I promise I’ll _______ my best to make it work.
8 Someone broke _____ our house yesterday. 8 I don’t think this _______ any sense.
9 Their marriage broke _____ after five years. 9 Don’t take so many pills. They won’t _______ you
10 Sam broke _____ the interview to answer the phone. any good.
10 I’m not feeling well. I’d better _______ an
appointment with the doctor.
PREPOSITIONS
11 My aunt _______ a fortune selling cosmetics.
7 Fill in the correct preposition. Check in Appendix 1. 12 After eight years of war, both countries agreed to
_______ peace.
1 Catherine was absent _____ school yesterday. 13 My cousin _______ a very good job of mending my
2 He is very attached _____ his parents. roof.
3 She isn’t accustomed _____ working late. 14 I can’t believe this is my old house. You ________
4 Doctors don’t approve _____ smoking. wonders with it!
5 He argues _____ his brother _____ everything. 15 The oil-producing companies _______ an agreement
6 He was angry _____ Ann _____ being late. to keep the prices low this year.
7 We were very anxious _____ him to arrive safely.
8 The film is based _____ the life of Kobe Bryant.
9 I can see no basis _____ changing our plans now.
10 You shouldn’t bet _____ the horses.

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KEY-WORD TRANSFORMATIONS WORD FORMATION

FORMING ADJECTIVES FROM NOUNS
• I’ve never met such a charming girl.
She’s the most charming girl I’ve ever met. We use these endings to form adjectives from nouns.
• It’s been a long time since she wrote to me. -ous danger – dangerous
She hasn’t written to me for a long time. -al critic – critical
• She started learning French two years ago. -ic enthusiast – enthusiastic
She’s been learning French for two years. -ical autobiography – autobiographical
• When did he buy the flat? -ish child – childish
How long ago did he buy the flat? -ive effect – effective
How long is it since he bought the flat?
• I’ve never seen this film before.
It’s the first time I’ve ever seen this film. 2 Complete the gaps with the correct words
derived from the words in bold.
• She came to London a year ago.
She has been in London for a year.
• The last time I went out was a month ago.
I haven’t been out for a month.
• He called me as soon as she left.
He didn’t call me until she had left.
He called me when she had left.
He waited until she had left before he called me.

1 Complete the sentences using the words in bold.

Use two to five words.
1 It’s been a week since I last saw him.
SEEN I ________________________ a week. 1 It’s an __________ restaurant, but
2 When did she move to France? it’s very popular. EXPENSE
SINCE How long ________________________ 2 Jamie can play any sport because
to France? he’s very __________. ATHLETE
3 He has never met her before. 3 Laura was feeling very __________
EVER It’s the first time _______________ her. before her driving test. NERVE
4 The last time we visited her was a week ago. 4 I felt so __________ when I realised
FOR We ______________________ a week. what I had done. FOOL
5 They started eating as soon as the last guests arrived. 5 The discovery of a cure for the disease
HAD They waited until the _______________ was quite __________. ACCIDENT
________________ they started eating. 6 He made a list of the students’ names
6 They started learning computing two months ago. in __________ order. ALPHABET
BEEN They ___________________________ 7 Liam was being very __________
_____________________ two months. about where he was going. MYSTERY
7 It’s the fastest car I’ve ever driven. 8 Her teacher thinks that she shows
NEVER I ________________________ fast car. real __________ talent. ARTIST
9 We only use __________ ingredients
8 The last time I went out was a week ago.
in our products. NATURE
BEEN I ________________________ a week.
10 It was __________ of Melanie to
9 How long is it since he broke his leg?
leave all the work to you. SELF
BREAK When ____________________ his leg?
10 It’s the first time he’s ever seen a skyscraper.
NEVER He _____________________________
_________________________ before.

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OPEN CLOZE
Read the text once to get
the gist of it.
3 Think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each
Read the text and pay
space.
attention to the words
before and after each gap.
TEGLA LOROUPE PEACE FOUNDATION Identify what part of speech
is missing (noun, verb,
preposition, etc.)
Tegla Loroupe was born in 1973 in western Kenya. She (0) grew up in an area
Once you have completed
where many tribes depend on raising cattle 1) _______ a living.
the text, read it again to see
At the age of seven, Loroupe started school and had to run 10 kilometres to and
if it makes sense.
from school every day. It was at school that she became aware 2) _______ her
talent for running and, with the support of her mother, she decided to pursue a
career 3) _______ a runner. Initially, the Kenyan athletics federation were not
too impressed with Loroupe, believing her to be too small and thin. This changed
after she won a prestigious cross-country race in 1988. She began to train for
international events and, in 1994, she became the first African woman
4) _______ history to win the New York City Marathon. She then went on to win
many major marathons around the world.
After retiring from professional running, Loroupe founded the Tegla Loroupe
Peace Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya, which aims to promote peace through
sport. She wanted to 5) _______ an end to the conflict between the tribes in
Kenya and across Africa. Her foundation created the Tegla Loroupe Peace Race,
an annual 10-kilometre running event that brings together runners from rival
African tribes. The race encourages them to lay down their weapons and build
stronger relations with 6) _______ other. Loroupe says that the Peace Race
had a significant impact 7) _______ reducing violence in the region within just
a few years. The foundation has also built a school 8) ______________ offers
children access to sports in addition to protection and education.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

4 Read the sentences, then the options. Decide if the sentences focus on grammar or lexis. Choose the option
that best completes each gap.
1 He ___ no effort to help us. 6 Martyn is quite a ___ person.
A did B had C made A decisive B decision C decided
2 They ___ up after ten years of marriage. 7 How long is it since she ___ to the library?
A made B were C broke A go B went C gone
3 Ann could hardly make ___ meet, so she searched for a 8 He came to our school a month ___ .
second job. A ago B before C still
A changes B ends C wonders
9 We ___ talked to Bill for a week.
4 His shop wasn’t making a ___ so he decided to close it. A didn’t B won’t C haven’t
A profit B service C progress
10 Bob is a very ___ young man.
5 It was ___ of him to behave so rudely. A enthusiasm B enthusiastically C enthusiastic
A fooling B fool C foolish

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