vocabulary 1
a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something
o____________________
opportunity
(verb) to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details
m____________
mention
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or present perfect.
Video games ___________ (exist) for over sixty years.
have existed
Complete the second sentence using must, can't or might/ could so the meaning is the same as the first sentence.
1 Perhaps my keys are in the kitchen.
My keys _________________.
My keys might be in the kitchen.
someone who buys and uses products and services
c____________
consumer
(verb) to stay away from someone or something, or not use something l
a________
avoid
Sam didn't recognize / wasn't recognizing me, even though we were meeting / 'd met a few weeks before.
didn't recognize
'd met
Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first sentence.
1 You won't succeed if you don't make an effort.
_______________ unless __________ .
You won't succeed unless you make an effort.
something important that you succeed in doing by your own efforts
a_______________________
achievement
something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting
c______________
challenge
The DVD player wasn't working, but in the end we m_______ to fix it.
managed
Rewrite the questions as reported questions.
'Where do you work?'
He asked where I worked.
a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should not
t_________________
temptation
(adjective) not as good as you hoped or expected
d_______________
disappointing
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets.
I don't think they will arrive in time. (unlikely to)
They are unlikely to arrive in time.
Rewrite the summary with conditional sentences to show how things might have been different.
Johnny didn't work hard at school - He failed all his exams
If Johny had worked hard in school, he wouldn't have failed all his exams.
the belief that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations successfully
c________________
confidence
(verb) to successfully control a feeling or problem that prevents you from achieving something
o______________
overcome
Rewrite using another verb that can be used to refer to past habits
My grandfather used to wear a suit and tie every day.
My grandfather would wear a suit and tie every day.
`I saw this film last week.'
He said (that) he'd seen the film the week before/the previous week.