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The document provides practice exercises on vocabulary and grammar related to expressions of time, obligation, possibility, and more. In the vocabulary section, learners match expressions to definitions, choose the correct answer in sentences, and complete sentences with provided words. The grammar section contains multiple choice questions on modal verbs and structures, completing questions and sentences using modal forms, and providing their own answers to sample sentences. The overall purpose is to help learners practice and reinforce their understanding of key concepts in English related to time and obligation/possibility.

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More Practise 5

The document provides practice exercises on vocabulary and grammar related to expressions of time, obligation, possibility, and more. In the vocabulary section, learners match expressions to definitions, choose the correct answer in sentences, and complete sentences with provided words. The grammar section contains multiple choice questions on modal verbs and structures, completing questions and sentences using modal forms, and providing their own answers to sample sentences. The overall purpose is to help learners practice and reinforce their understanding of key concepts in English related to time and obligation/possibility.

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UNIT 5 More Practice: Vocabulary

1 Match the expressions in A to the definitions in B.


A B
1 call off ...... a make a mistake
2 slip up ...... b relax
3 put off ...... c postpone or delay
4 calm down ...... d live with only a little money
5 get by ...... e imagine or have an idea
6 think up ...... f cancel

2 Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold.


1 If you finish a task in no time flat, you finish it … .
a very quickly
b very slowly
2 Someone who is prompt is always … .
a late
b on time
3 If you are fed up with an activity, you … .
a don’t want to do it any more
b want to get better at it
4 Despair is a … feeling.
a positive
b negative
5 If you’ve pulled something off, you’ve … .
a succeeded at doing something difficult
b failed at something important

3 Complete the sentences with the words below.


delay ■ take into account ■ go by ■ driven mad ■ brief ■ willpower ■ go off ■ sidetracked
1 I was doing my homework, but then I got ............................. by something on my phone.
2 Ira and I had a ............................. conversation while waiting for the lift.
3 We left early for the airport, but we didn’t ............................. how bad the traffic would be.
4 There was a ............................. with your order, so that’s why it hasn’t arrived yet.
5 If someone tries to enter the house at night, an alarm will ............................. .
6 My mother wants to stop smoking, but she insists she hasn’t got the ............................. .
7 For the last hour of the meeting, I just looked at the clock and watched the minutes ............................. .
8 Bill can’t live in the city. He is ............................. by all the noise.

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4 Complete each mini-dialogue using the same preposition.


1 A: Why are you so tired? Did you wait ............ for your parents last night?
B: No, but they woke me ............ when they came home at 2 am.
2 A: Why were you ............ a hurry when I saw you yesterday?
B: I was trying to get to a shop before it closed. Luckily, I arrived ............ the nick of time.
3 A: Are you prone ............ being late?
B: Well, I am late from time ............ time, but sometimes, I’m also early.
4 A: It seems like you’re having the time ............ your life in Italy!
B: I know, but it feels like it’s only a matter ............ time until I start missing home.
5 A: I’ve got too much time ............ my hands these days.
B: What do you mean?
A: I’m not working right now, so the days just seem to drag ............ . I need to find a new hobby!
6 A: I wore black to the party because I didn’t want to stand ............ .
B: Well, that turned ............ to be a big mistake. Everyone was wearing bright colours and you were the only one in a
dark dress!

5 Complete the sentences using 1-3 words. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1 The deadline for this ..................................................... is next Sunday.
2 I often ..................................................... in my downtime.
3 It’s difficult to juggle ..................................................... .
4 Your time is up, so you must ..................................................... .
5 People often get an adrenaline rush when they ..................................................... .
6 He felt ..................................................... when he realised he’d been stood up.
7 Most people hate ..................................................... during rush hour.

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UNIT 5 More Practice: Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.


1 Sam is the only one who doesn’t know the truth. We … tell him. It's his right to know.
a ought to c had to
b mustn't d are able to
2 Omar didn’t answer the phone when I called. He … been in the shower.
a would have c should have
b might have d couldn't have
3 I did everything I could, but I … fix your computer. I’m sorry.
a wouldn’t c won't have to
b shouldn't d wasn’t able to
4 You … break this habit, but it won’t be easy.
a could c can
b couldn't d can’t
5 It … been difficult to juggle university and work. I don’t know how you did it.
a should have c wouldn't have
b must have d couldn’t have
6 I’ve reminded him four times to come early tomorrow. He … forget.
a will have to c will be able to
b must d had better not

2 Complete the answers to the questions using the words in brackets. Add any necessary words.
1 Q: Will I see you at the party tonight?
A: (No, I / not / able to / come) ..................................................................................... because I’ve got
homework to do.
2 Q: Were you waiting for me? I’m sorry!
A: It’s OK, (you / not / have to / apologise) ..................................................................................... .
We weren’t waiting long.
3 Q: Why are you upset?
A: I didn’t study enough for the exam. (I / should / start) .....................................................................................
a week ago.
4 Q: How is your project going?
A: Not great. (I / not / should / choose) ..................................................................................... this topic.
5 Q: Why are all the chairs in the garden wet?
A: (It / must / rain) ..................................................................................... last night. I didn’t even notice!

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3 Complete each pair of sentences with the correct form of the verb in capitals. Add a modal, a modal
perfect or the structure had better. There may be more than one correct answer.
GO
1 I regret staying up late last night. I ..................................................... to bed earlier.
2 I’m sorry that I ..................................................... to the park with you. I just had so much work to do.
BE
3 Thank you for all your help. It ..................................................... possible for me to do this project without you.
4 There are no lifeguards at this beach, so you ..................................................... careful when swimming here.
HEAR
5 Mila was listening to music in her room with the door closed. She ..................................................... what we
were saying.
6 The volume on the TV is too low. I ..................................................... anything.
COME
7 You ..................................................... to the party with me, but it would be nice if you did.
8 Rachel ..................................................... with us to the shopping centre, but she still hasn’t decided yet.

4 Complete the sentences with your own answers.


1 At my school, students mustn’t ................................................................................................................. .
2 Next year, I will have to .............................................................................................................................. .
3 I didn't study enough. I could have ........................................................................................................... .
4 If the weather is nice tomorrow, I might .................................................................................................... .
5 My friend didn’t come to school. She must .............................................................................................. .
6 All that pizza made me feel ill. I shouldn’t have ....................................................................................... .

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