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1 GRAMMAR EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 1 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of


the verbs in brackets.
1.1 the continuous aspect 1 How long we (wait)
for this train? It seems like hours.
1 Choose the correct answer, a), b) or c). 2 When I arrived at the restaurant, my friends
1 I’ve been invited to a wedding on Friday and (discuss) what to order.
a) I want to wear your dress. 3 We (call) the baby ‘Baby’ until we
b) I’m going to borrow a dress from you. can agree on a name.
c) I was hoping to borrow a dress from you. 4 If it’s OK with you, I (hope) to use
2 My neighbours are really irritating. They your apartment while you’re away.
a) have a lot of parties. 5 They (think) of getting married
b) are always having parties. next spring.
c) like having parties. 6 You can (see) the river from the
3 I’m not sure I can afford to go on holiday so kitchen window.
a) I’m staying at home. 7 He (always/talk) about his
b) I’m considering staying at home. wonderful job and it gets on my nerves.
c) I’m thinking of going away. 8 In general, pollution levels
4 The office was empty when I arrived because (improve) in the city centres?
everyone 9 They (see) each other for six months.
a) has lunch. 10 I (think) Prague is a beautiful city.
b) was having lunch.
c) eats lunch.
5 My house is being decorated so
a) I visit some friends.
b) I was staying with my parents.
c) I’m staying with friends.
6 I injured my foot but
a) it’s getting better.
b) it gets better.
c) they’re getting better.
7 I didn’t eat the fish because
a) it was smelling horrible.
b) I was smelling it. 1.2 describing habits
c) it smelt horrible.
8 When will they answer? I 1 Match the sentence halves.
a) have been listening to recorded music for 1 My grandfather is inclined
fieen minutes. 2 He kept
b) have listened to recorded music for 3 I tended to
fieen minutes. 4 They were always thinking
c) will have listened to recorded music for 5 Our cousins would
fieen minutes.
6 My sister will
2 Match uses a)–h) with sentences 1–8 in Exercise 1. 7 I was forever
a) to sound less direct 8 As a rule,
b) for indefinite plans a) of ways to earn extra money.
c) to emphasise annoyance b) to fall asleep aer dinner.
d) to talk about things that are changing c) stay with us during the holidays.
e) to emphasise the length of time d) he’s a good problem-solver.
f) an action in progress when something else e) forget important dates so I put them all on my
happens phone.
g) a sense or state verb f) failing his exams so he moved to an easier course.
h) to talk about a temporary situation g) doing my homework on the tram to school.
h) borrow my things without asking.

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2 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. 3 Underline the correct alternative.
1 He’s oen insensitive. (inclined) 1 She looks kind of/sort annoyed.
2 I’ve got a bit/loads of things to do.
2 She tries again and again. (keep) 3 In the evenings I watch TV, see friends and stuff/
you know like that.
3 I got a new dictionary every year. (would) 4 All my so on/stuff from university is in the garage.
5 There were sort of/around forty people there.
4 They entered lots of competitions. (forever) 6 Is there plenty of/a few food for everyone?
7 The film’s about a haunted hotel or stuff/
5 I usually have to stand on the bus. something like that.
(nine times out of ten) 8 It’s more or less/you know an hour’s drive.

6 I can be obsessive. (tendency) Consolidation


7 As a teenager, he was oen rebellious. (tended) 1 Choose the correct answer, a), b), c) or d).

I was recently 1 with my old friend, Nell, and it


8 Why do they watch so many films? (always) 2
to me that there was something wrong. As a
rule, she never stops 3 but this time she was
very quiet. At first, I thought she was just tired but,
1.3 speculating as time went by, I became more concerned so I asked
her several times if something 4 her. She
1 Find and correct the mistakes in seven of the
5
saying everything was fine but I 6 she
sentences. was hiding something.
1 I wonder they’re thinking about. I think it is sometimes easier to talk to someone if
you’re not looking at them so I asked her again when
2 She looks kind informal – you know, laid back. we were in the car 7 to the cinema. This time, she
3 I’d hazard a guess that it was painted in the 1960s. told me everything. It turned out that she was having
4 It looks to me as someone has thrown paint at the problems at work and she thought that she was
going to lose her job. I know she 8 be dramatic
canvas.
so I wondered if she was exaggerating the situation.
5 If I had to make guess, I’d say that he’s about Basically, a colleague was always publically 9
seventy. her work so Nell 10 confidence. I told her that it
6 He gives impression of being thoughtful. seemed to me that the colleague was probably a
trouble-maker and that she should try ignoring him.
7 It seems me that he has a secret.
8 I’m pretty the exhibition is open for another 1 a) stay c) staying
month. b) have stayed d) had been staying
2 a) guessed c) wondered
2 Complete the words. b) seemed d) suggested
1 I g _ _ _ _ she’s about fiy. 3 a) talking c) is talking
2 I w_ _ _ _ s _ _ he’s unhappy. b) to talk d) talks
4 It s _ _ _ _ l _ _ _ the artist was fascinated by her 4 a) worry c) is worrying
subject. b) worried d) was worrying
5 He c _ _ _ _ b _ a scientist. 5 a) would c) will keep
6 There’s s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ mysterious a _ _ _ _ this b) always d) kept
portrait. 6 a) was pretty sure c) wondered
7 They l _ _ _ a b _ _ bored to me. b) would say d) hazard a guess
8 All the paintings look k _ _ _ o _ sad. 7 a) drove c) had driven
b) driving d) was driving
8 a) is inclined c) has a tendency to
b) is always d) keeps on
9 a) criticised c) been criticising
b) criticises d) criticising
10 a) lost c) loses
b) was losing d) is losing

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ADVANCED UNIT 1 3 Underline the correct alternatives.


1 I’m sure you’ll get on with my friends. They’re pretty
1.1 Phrases with name easy-going/introverted.
2 One day, Ahmed will decide to go travelling and will
1 Complete the sentences with the phrases in just leave. He’s always been considerate/impetuous.
the box. 3 Andy’s unlikely to change his taste in clothes. He’s
always been pretty conservative/selfish.
by name clear his name household name
in name only live up to my name 4 Please don’t criticise Amira’s cooking. She’s really
made a name for myself middle name introverted/temperamental and might get angry.
named me aer put my name forward 5 We’ll have to be a bit impetuous/circumspect when
raising the issue at the meeting.
1 My company was asking people to train 6 We should all stop being so selfish/liberal and think of
overseas. It sounded exciting, so I others once in a while.
. 7 What a wonderful birthday present. You’re so kind and
2 My parents have both been so successful. considerate/temperamental.
It’s going to be hard to . 8 Samir’s always been introverted/gregarious. He likes to
3 My parents both love classical music, so they keep to himself.
their favourite composer.
4 Some people are a bit embarrassed of their
. Idioms for people
5 That actor’s always on TV. He’ll be a
soon.
4 Match 1–7 with the endings a)–g).
6 He tried very hard to aer those 1 That customer’s complaining about everything. She’s
false accusations. a pain
7 I worked hard for years and as 2 Alexi’s a dark
a chef. 3 Mike isn’t looking for a yes-
8 I’ve been asked to work on an exciting project 4 I’m quite shy but my sister’s always the life
at work. Apparently, the CEO asked for me 5 Habib’s an old
. 6 My brother Matt’s the black
9 Philippa and Chris are married . 7 I can’t get my dad to do anything new. He’s really set
They haven’t lived together for years.
a) man. He wants someone who’ll offer some
constructive criticism.
1.2 Personality b) and soul of the party.
2 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to
c) in the neck.
d) in his ways.
complete the sentences.
e) horse. Who knew he could cook that well?
1 Dan just doesn’t seem to care. He’s so
f) sheep of the family. We’re all doctors and he’s an actor.
ateapitch these days.
g) hand at this job. He’s been here for years.
2 I hope Anne’s nevistieins
comment didn’t hurt your feelings. 5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
3 Wing Tse’s always setting unrealistic targets for
1 You never know what Danny’s going to say next.
herself. She’s vreo-aboutimis.
He’s a real loose gun!
4 Liam’s quick to do his homework. He’s very
2 All he does is sit and watch TV. He’s such an
coconutniseis.
armchair potato.
5 When Justine gets an idea, she can never let go
3 Simone got promoted and now he’s walking around
of it. She can be pretty basintote.
like he’s the giant cheese.
6 As a toddler you were veiniqiItus,
4 Anna broke her wrist, but continued to play the whole
always asking questions and wanting to
match. She’s a real tough biscuit!
explore.
5 Do we have to invite Mark to the party? You know he’s
7 Most teenagers are bileroleus
such a dry blanket.
at some stage and do things their parents
disapprove of. 6 It only takes one rotten orange in the company to
spoil it for everyone.
8 Francesca can always gauge people’s moods.
She’s very ricepepvet like that.

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1.3 Images 8 Complete the spidergram with the


underlined phrases from Exercise 7.
6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. More than one
answer may be possible. Nouns Phrasal verbs
1 5
capture evocative iconic provocative revealing striking 2 6

1 Joseph Turner’s paintings are of a time in history. 3 7

2 Thomas Moran’s paintings really the beauty of 4 8


the Rocky Mountains.
3 Andy Warhol created images using tins of soup.
They’re still famous today. set
4 Anna Delany’s street photography is very
about life in New York.
5 Banksy’s street art is and designed to get us Phrases
questioning our society. 9

6 Clarice Cliff was well known for her bold, use of 10


colour in her ceramics. 11

12

Focus on set 13

7
14
Match the underlined phrases with their meanings a)–n).
1 Try not to set fire to the house when you light the candles. 9 Complete the sentences with the
2 I’ve got a box set of that new crime drama. Let’s watch it. correct form of some of the phrases
3 Don’t you dare set foot in this house until you’ve cleaned from Exercise 8.
your boots. 1 The new hospital’s still not finished.
4 The traffic will be bad, so we should set off nice and early. Budgetary problems
5 Here are a set of guidelines on using the internet securely. the building work
6 How many TV sets do you have? six months.
7 A journalist accused the politician of lying, but the politician 2 If you want to your
has set the record straight. own business, ask the bank if
8 I was hoping to finish my essay today, but being ill yesterday they’ll lend you money.
has set me back a bit. 3 Mario’s unlikely to
9 She’s too set in her ways to travel. She loves her home comforts. here again aer he embarrassed
10 Right, we’ve got passports, money and tickets. I think we’re all set. himself last week.
11 Janet had a set-to with her neighbour over parking. 4 How many do you
have in your house? Do you have
12 We’re planning on setting up our own online store.
one in every room?
13 Marian’s set about planning the wedding with such
5 As soon as Yuko heard about the
enthusiasm. I wonder if it’ll last?
problem she solving
14 I was worried about Luke, but he’s set my mind at rest.
it as fast as possible.
a) a list of information giving advice 6 We spent all weekend watching
b) tell the truth aer someone lied of old TV crime
c) unwilling to change dramas.
d) start burning something 7 I managed to the
kitchen this weekend by leaving
e) televisions
boiling oil on the cooker.
f) started (doing something)
8 We all thought Carlos had stolen
g) enter my cake, but he .
h) delay Apparently it was Lucia.
i) starting (a business) 9 Helen had a with her
j) stopped (someone) worrying flatmate yesterday. They haven’t
k) be ready talked all day.
l) begin (a journey) 10 We should’ve at
m) an argument 7a.m. We’re going to be late now.
n) a number of DVDs that contain a TV series or a series of films

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 1.
1

6 7

8 9 10

11 12 13 14

15 16

17

18

19

20

Across Down
6 unreasonably worried about something (8) 1 describes something (e.g. a person, a speech) that
10 the surname that a man gives to a woman makes you want to do more (13)
when they marry (7, 4) 2 sociable (10)
11 willing to consider and accept other people’s 3 having an unreasonable dislike of something, e.g.
views (4-6) a person, because of their race/gender (10)
12 when you are unable to change (idiom) 4 your family name (7)
(3, 2, 4, 4) 5 the family name a woman had before she was
15 a person who likes to get involved in other married (6, 4)
people’s lives (idiom) (8) 7 a person who talks a lot (idiom) (10)
17 behave in a sensible and reasonable way, as 8 willing to understand and accept other people’s ideas
you’d expect an adult to act (6) and opinions (politics) (7)
19 describes a person who is very lively at social 9 easy to notice, e.g. a painting (8)
events (idiom) (4, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5) 13 inspires strong emotion, e.g. a painting/photo (9)
20 able to clearly see and understand 14 my first name; the one my parents gave me (5, 4)
(something) (10) 16 enjoys spending a lot of time alone (8)
18 a young person who’s very skilled at something
(idiom) (8)

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Advanced Level Look Back on UNIT 1

Grammar 2 Complete the sentences with the


1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
correct continuous form of the verbs in
the box. 1 Emma would start crying whenever she
didn’t get her own way. (would/start)
feel grow have listen meet pay
play think tidy wait wonder 2 Jim his temper when tired.
(prone/lose)
1 I ’m thinking of calling my daughter Alice 3 As ,I about work when I’m
because it was my grandmother’s name. at home. (rule/not talk)
2 Ben his room when I got home 4 Bob in front of our house even
because it was a real mess. though we’ve asked him not to.
(keep/park)
3 It’s a shame Sally very well
last night. She would’ve loved the 5 Lou _____ always jokes.
concert. (be/tell)
4 Sam a bath at the moment. 6 On this occasion I Dan’s story.
He’s only just got in from his night shift. It does sound plausible. (inclined/believe)
5 Our neighbours always 7 You know what Sarah’s like! She
loud music late at night. It’s so . (tendency/exaggerate)
inconsiderate.
8 It’s an odd habit but she _____ often
6 I don’t know who Angela hours ready,
tonight. She said she had plans but then decide she doesn’t feel like going
wouldn’t tell me more. out. (spend/get)
7 The papers say that the economy 9 Jan never at all tidy but now
, which would be really positive she’s got her own flat, it’s spotless!
news if it were true. (used/be)
8 I’m sorry, I attention just then. 10 When I was a first-year student, I
Could you repeat the question, please? to do my homework.
(forever/forget)
9 You , have you? I said that we
need to take the car in for a service. 11 Janet everything in her
stride and is never daunted by any
10 Ah, there you are! I for you to challenge. (tend/take)
arrive.

11 I if I could borrow your car


on Sunday. It’s just that there aren’t any
buses then.

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Vocabulary
3 Match 1–6 with a)–h). There are two 4 Complete the personality adjectives in
options you do not need. the sentences.

1 As no-one else seemed interested in 1 Jane’s son Harry is very inquisitive


the position, I put my c and always wants to know what’s
2 Sarah literally became a going on.
household 2 I wasn’t surprised when Mandy’s
3 Charlotte told me she was parents told me she was a very
named r teenager. She still
4 I think June said her maiden doesn’t react well to being told what
5 After ten years in the industry,she’s to do.
made
6 Although my given 3 My sister often overreacts to things.
She also becomes anxious when she
a) name is Christine, everyone calls me by can’t control situations. She really is
my middle name: Emily. quite n .

b) up to the family name and reputation 4 Si’s extremely c and


that preceded her. applies himself to everything he does.
He’s always methodical and
c) name forward for captain of our local meticulous when it comes to reports.
cricket team.
5 Nowadays a lot of people are
d) after her great-grandmother, who was an
a when it comes to
incredibly strong and determined
woman. politics and so when it comes to
election time, they don’t bother to
e) name only as she had no real political vote.
power or authority.
6 Lindsay will stubbornly refuse to
f) name overnight after appearing on a change her opinion in spite of all
popular reality TV show. attempts to persuade her otherwise.
She’s the most o person
g) name was Crayford before she married I’ve ever met!
Pete and changed it to Bracey.

h) a big name for herself in Hollywood. It’s


well deserved – she’s a very talented
actor.

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Advanced Level Look Back on UNIT 1
5 Complete the sentences with one word 4 Amsterdam will be host once more to
in each gap. an incredibly array of
1 I had no idea Maggie was such an photos at this year’s exhibition of
amazing singer. She’s a dark horse. World Press photojournalists’ best
work.
2 Jenny is always so entertaining to have a) striking b) iconic c)photographic
around as she’s typically the 5 His poorly judged
and soul of the party. comments on women in the workplace
3 Jan is very set in her so don’t sparked outrage and caused a national
expect her to change now. uproar.
a) unique b) inspiringc) provocative
4 My brother’s always felt like the black 6 As a journalist she always strove to
of the family because he didn’t create headlines that
go to university. would instantly attract the attention of
readers.
5 I generally try to ignore Chris, as he a) iconic b) evocative
can be a real in the neck when c)photographic
you’re trying to concentrate on your
work. Function
7 Complete the conversation with a)–m) below.
6 Dan’s been a mechanic for over thirty There are two options you do not need.
years now – you could say he’s an old 1 A: I 1 d Spencer’s not going to make
at repairing cars. the match tonight.
B: Really? Why do you say that?
6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) A: Well, I’d 2 that now he’s with
or c). Suzanne, he’s not going to feel so
passionately about playing a bit of
1 The Petronas Towers in Kuala
five-a-side with the boys on a Friday
Lumpur, in Malaysia, are a truly night.
b landmark of the capital city.
a) iconic b) revealing 2 A: If I had 3 guess, I’d 4
c)judgemental Warner is going to beat Linden.
B: Oh, I don’t know. It 5 though
2 Turner’s paintings always seem to me Linden is getting his second wind. I’ve
to truly the beauty of seen him like before. What he does is
England’s seascapes. he gives his opponent 6 he’s
a) chart b) capture c) encourage done for and then suddenly takes over
the game!
3 The newspaper was taken to court for A: Are you sure? It 7 that he’s
publishing some images exhausted. And he’s limping too!
taken when the celebrity couple were
on a beach in Thailand. 3 A: What’s that weird sound in the
a) inspiring b) revealing garden?
c)recognisable B: I 8 could be some sort of bird but
I’m not sure. It could be a cat, or even
a fox!

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Advanced Level Look Back on UNIT 1
A: Mmm… I 9 what we’ll see if we
keep watching. Do you want to stay up
for a while? It could be kind of
exciting!
4 A: You look 10 . Are you alright
there, darling?
B: Erm … I can’t seem to find my phone.
I’m 11 I left it in my jacket
pocket but it’s not there now. That’s
very odd.
B: Well, I tell you what. If I call your
phone, perhaps we’ll hear it ring …

a) a bit puzzled
b) to make a
c) guess it
d) reckon
e) something knowing
f) seems to me
g) looks as
h) hazard a guess
i) pretty sure
j) wonder
k) the impression
l) makes me
m) say that

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