English
We _______________ (watch) a film on TV when we heard a noise.
were watching
If Martin _______________ (not know) about the party, will you tell him about it?
doesn’t know
Your room is a mess, but we _______________ (help) you to tidy it.
’ll help
Dan wants to get a job in finance, so he _______________ (study) maths when he goes to university.
’s going to study
I _______________ (give) you your video game back tomorrow – I promise!
will give
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
I’m not allowed to use Dad's computer. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
I mustn't use Dad's computer.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
On school days we always leave our mobile phones at home. (have to)
On school days we __________________________________________________________ .
On school days we have to leave our mobile phones at home.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
At my school, it’s not compulsory to wear a uniform. (have to)
At my school, we __________________________________________________________ .
At my school, we don’t have to wear a uniform.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
It's important for me to revise for my exams on Saturday. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
I must revise for my exams on Saturday.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
We don't get up early on Sundays because it isn't necessary. (need)
We ______________________________________________________ .
We needn’t get up early on Sundays.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. I’m a little bit / extremely hungry, so can I have something small to eat, like an apple?
2. This is extremely / rather hot, but you can hold it in your hand.
3. It’s very / a bit cold outside, so wear a big coat when you go out.
4. I'm extremely / a bit tired, but I don't need to go to bed.
5. Gary is very / a little bit cross with me – he isn't speaking to me at all.
1. a little bit
2. rather
3. very
4. a bit
5. very
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Dave didn’t tell / give the truth about his exam results.
2. It was a terrible journey in bad weather, so we were proud / relieved when we got home.
3. I’ll probably / definitely give Mum a DVD for her birthday, but I’m not sure.
4. After the long walk, my grandmother was very tired / exhausted.
5. Maria cut her hand and it hurt / bled all over the floor.
1. tell
2. relieved
3. probably
4. tired
5. bled
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Tom lives near a lake / hill so he goes fishing every day.
2. The writer won a prize for the character / script of his latest film at the film festival.
3. Elliot spends too much time playing video games – it causes / expresses concern for his parents.
4. Dad wants to be healthier, so he's going to give up / give off having sugar in his tea and coffee.
5. The computer company offered / joined Mum a job last week.
1. lake
2. script
3. causes
4. give up
5. offered
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. We worked for a few hours and then made / took a break.
2. I was upset / delighted yesterday because I broke my bedroom mirror.
3. I’m probably / definitely going to come to the concert with you tonight – I bought a ticket this morning.
4. That meal at Angela’s house was very delicious / tasty.
5. Dan fell over yesterday and injured / sprained himself.
1. took
2. upset
3. definitely
4. tasty
5. injured
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. We shouldn't walk around the desert / volcano because smoke is coming out of it.
2. I didn’t like the last scene / ending in the film – it was really boring.
3. What are we doing this afternoon? We need to have / make a decision.
4. A lot of shops are closing down / dying out in the centre of town because no one is shopping there any more.
5. Gina is going to join / send the basketball team next year.
1. volcano
2. scene
3. make
4. closing down
5. join
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1. My brother is hard-working. He can’t find a well-paid job. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
2. The film was really gripping. She fell asleep. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
1. Although my brother is hard-working, he can’t find a well-paid job.
2. Even though the film was really gripping, she fell asleep.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1. She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
2. It’s a low-paid job. I love working with the animals. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
1. Although she works long hours, she finds time to do sport.
2. It’s a low-paid job. Nevertheless, I love working with the animals .
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1. He’s a doctor. He’s terrible at communicating with people. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________
2. I can’t speak French. I want to work in France this summer. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
1. Even though he’s a doctor, he’s terrible at communicating with people.
2. I can’t speak much French. However, I want to work in France this summer.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1. Liam failed his driving test. He can take it again next month. (however)
________________________________________________________________________
2. I went for two job interviews. I didn’t get a job. (although)
________________________________________________________________________
1. Liam failed his driving test. However, he can take it again next month.
2. Although I went for two interviews, I didn’t get a job.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
1. It takes an hour to get to school by bus. All my friends go there. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
2. My sister loves her job. She still finds it very stressful. (nevertheless)
________________________________________________________________________
1. It takes an hour to get to school by bus. Nevertheless, all my friends go there.
2. My sister loves her job. Nevertheless, she still finds it very stressful.
Reading 1
Answer the following questions according to the text.
In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were therefore more damaging.
1. D
2. C
3. A
Reading 2
Answer the following questions according to the text.
The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display.
1. C
2. B
3. A
Reading 3
Answer the following questions according to the text.
Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. Television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. The sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. Indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why it changes in the ways that it does. Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions, but also for you, since this is the world in which you live and make your way.
1. D
2. C
3. A
Reading 4
Answer the following questions according to the text.
Every summer many people, girls and women as well as boys and men, try to swim from England to France or from France to England. The distance at the nearest points is only about twenty miles, but because of the strong currents the distance that must be swum is usually twice as far. The first man to succeed in swimming across the Channel was Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in August 1875. He landed in France 21 hours 45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. Since then there have been many successful swims and the time has been shortened. One French swimmer crossed in 11 hours and 5 minutes.
1. E
2. A
3. B
Reading 5
Answer the following questions according to the text.
Bicycling in America has been growing at an amazing rate. Bicycles used to be sold to parents for their children. Now those same parents are buying them for themselves, as well as for their children. And grandparents are cycling, too. Moreover, people don’t simply cycle for fun and for the exercise. Many young executives ride bikes to work as an alternative to adding to the pollution of cities, and to fighting traffic jams, while college and high school students find bikes an economical alternative to cars or buses.
1. A
2. E
3. A