grammar police
vocabulary genius
use of English
secret category
100
Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning
to the first. Do not change the word in capitals.
- I’m sure that snake isn’t dangerous. There aren’t any poisonous snakes in this area. CAN’T
That snake ______ dangerous. There aren’t any poisonous snakes in this area.
can't be
100
What are these?
suspension bridge, shortcut
100
What phrasal verbs are these?
put sb up
put smth up
100
What was the easiest/ the most difficult grammar/vocabulary topic from this Unit?
200
Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning
to the first. Do not change the word in capitals.
I don't know how they got to London, but it's possible that they travelled by train. MAY
They to London by train.
may have got
200
Complete the sentences.
- The first thing to do after you take your seat on a plane is _____ your seatbelt.
- I hope we don’t ____ stuck in traffic because we are already late.
fasten
get
200
It was hard for me to _____ with the others on the cycling tour.
A. turn up
B. drop off
C. keep up
C keep up -
to stay level or equal with someone or something:
You run too fast – I can’t keep up.
200
Find out about your partner's holiday habits using used to/ would.
Did you use to go swimming every summer?
300
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and used to or would. Sometimes both are possible.
We (take) at least two guidebooks on holiday, but these days I only need my smartphone.
I (not like) travelling by train as a child – I was afraid of the noise they made.
used to take
didn't use to like
300
Complete the sentences with words from the unit. The first letter of each word is given.
- Our t___ g___ told us some fascinating stories as he showed us around Oxford.
- There were no s____ rooms available, so they put me in a room with two large beds.
tour guide
single
300
Name 3 active phrasal verbs and their meanings.
carry on doing smth - continue
walk away from - stop being involved in a situation
set off - start on a trip
300
Name 10 phrases to ask for, give and accept advice.
Asking for advice
Can you do me a (big) favour?
Can you give me some advice?
Do you think I need …?
What do you think I should ...?
Giving advice
The first thing you should do is …
If I were you, I’d/I wouldn’t …
I think/don't think you should …
You need/don't need to …
You (really) ought to …
You must/mustn’t …
The best thing would be to …
It’s a good idea to …
Why don’t you …?
Accepting advice
Good idea!
Good thinking!
That’s really helpful.
Oh, I didn’t think of that!
400
Speculate about your partner's weekend using must/might/could + have + V3/ed.
Make up at least 4 sentences.
400
Complete the sentences.
We need to leave right away or we’re going to ____ our train!
We had to the river by boat because the bridge was damaged.
miss
cross
400
1. You can just _____ at the airport. Don’t wait around for my flight to leave.
A. drop me off
B. pick me up
C. hold me up
2. ______ stay in France for a few months. You won’t learn much in a week.
A. In my opinion, you mustn’t
B. If I were you, I would
C. I don't think I would
1. A drop sb/smth off - to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to a different place
2. B
400
Discuss the following question.
Do you think it’s a good idea to plan a holiday in advance or decide what to do at the last moment? Why?
500
Talk about how you've changed over the past 10 years using used to and would.
Make up at least 5 sentences.
500
Some people say it’s better to learn a lot about places in your own country before travelling abroad. What do you think? Why? What is there to see in our country?
Use active vocabulary in your answer.
500
Ask your partner 5 questions using these phrasal verbs:
run out of
carry on
turn into
turn up (arrive at a place )
head for sth (go in the direction of somewhere )
500
Where would your ideal holiday be? Why?
Use active vocabulary: seaside/ski resort, single/double/twin room, budget hotel, walk barefoot, cable cars, suspension bridge etc.