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 it.
be setinspectexhaustedencounterstaremarch
breathtaking with doctorwindingcome to a halt
1. Luckily, the driver saw the child run out onto the tracks, and the train_________________
2. The tribe’s _________________________used herbs to help cure illnesses.
3. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet_________________________in the Italian town of Verona
4. The border police m ust________________________ every car that enters the country.
5. It is rude to people.
6. The project is taking longer than expected to complete because we have_____________
problems. some technical
7. You both look; you should get some sleep.
8. The beauty of the valley is truly________________________ .
B. Choose the correct answer.
1. The thief was caught as he reluctantly /frantically tried to escape in a stolen car.
2. The operator pulled the lever /passageway and the bridge slowly rose for the boat to pass underneath.
3. After a couple of minutes, he realized why she was staring at him barely /blankly. He was talking to the wrong twin!
4. You should not undertake /overcome another expedition to the South Pole until you become fitter.
5. The general was angry because he found only one soldier warning /guarding the gate to the camp.
6. All passengers for flight KLM 123 should proceed /exclaim to gate 16 at once.
just in time.
C. Match the words with their definitions. Then use the words to complete the sentences.
1. volunteer □
2. trapped
3. legendary
4. awe
5. seek
6. gloomy
1. Camelotisthe
a. search, try to find
b. offer to do something
c. great amazement, surprise
d. dark
e. not able to escape
f. according to stories told about famous people, events, etc.
2. Sue has been very kind to .
__________birthplace of King Arthur.
____________________ to show us Manhattan when we go there next month.
3. It was just after sunset and the forest had become rather________________________by the time we entered it.
4. Many people leave the city for the country because they________________________ a slower pace of life.
5. Rescue workers have found a child who was. . under a building after last week’s earthquake.
6. When tourists see the pyramids for the first time, they look at them in.
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A. Read the phrases and write an expression with take.
1. not hurry to do something _________________
2. to be proud of something _________________
3. to benefit from _________________
4. to look after _________________
5. to pay attention to _________________
6. not show appreciation to somebody________________________________
7. to follow somebody’s suggestion or idea _________________
B. Replace the words/phrases in bold with strong adjectives.
1. My parents were extremely angry when I came home so late last night.
2. George ate an extremely big piece of cake.
3. It’s extremely important for all drivers to wear their seat belts.
4. What a tasty chocolate souffle you’ve made!
5. The book I’ve just finished was very interesting. I really enjoyed it.
6. Take off that dress. You look silly in it.
7. That smell is very bad. What are they cooking?
8. Alice was very scared when she thought someone was in the house.
we
other day.
C. Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Use the Past Simple, the Past Progressive,
the Past Perfect Simple or the Past Perfect Progressive.
1. When the two cars_____________________________ (crash), Phil______________________________ (stand) a few metres
away. Fortunately, he wasn’t hurt.
2. When I _____________________________ (leave) the house, they______________________________ (play) computer
games. When I _____________________________ (get) back, they______________________________ (still play) computer
games! Can you believe that they_____________________________ (not move) for four hours!
3. Jared (jog) for two hours when
(meet) in the park the
D. Join the sentences using the words/phrases given. Make all the necessary changes.
1. I wandered around for an hour. Then I found a cozy cafe to sit in.
BEFORE
2. The children left for school. Then Fay started tidying up.
____________________________________________________________________________________ UNTIL
3. Michelle worked for the company for three years. Then she got a promotion.
_____________________________________________________________________________ WHEN
4. The thieves ran away. A while later the police arrived.
___________________________________ BY THE TIME
5. Sam was absent and nobody informed him about the test. That’s why he didn’t study for it.
BECAUSE
Examination Practice,
E. Choose the word/phrase that most appropriately completes each sentence.
1. I don’t like people who of others. I find it cruel.
a. take pride c. take care
b. take notice  d. take advantage
2. Even though George made a mistake at work, he refused
to for it.
a. take responsibility c. take time
b. take measures d. take advice
3. Last night we went to see the new horror film and poor
Ellen was very.
a. terrified c. scared
b. ghostly d. dazzling
4. At Mary’s birthday party I ate a very piece of
double fudge cake.
a. enormous c. terrible
b. big d. awful
5. Every holiday season I
me for at least a week., and none of my trousers fit
a. overdo c. overtake
b. oversleep d. overeat
6. Don’t tell anyone, but I
company. that Jean is leaving the
a. overlooked c. overheard
b. overturned d. overestimated
7. The view from our balcony is absolute.
a. breathtaking c. winding
b. ordinary d. gloomy
8. I am absolutely
been?to see you here! How have you
a. willing c. cursed
b delighted d. eluded