the environment
Complete the sentence with the following words: packaging, double glazed, recycled, energy-saving, pre-prepared, on standby, processed, insulated, organic, second-hand.
All of our clothes are _____ and most of our furniture is _____.
second-hand; recycled
Complete the conversation. B always remembers that A said the opposite earlier.
A: That book is very good.
B: Oh? I though you said _____.
(that) that book wasn't very good.
Add prefixes to two words in each sentences.
Ah, I understood the instructions; I thought it was usual to cook pasta for forty minutes.misunderstood; unusual
Underline one incorrect verb in the sentence and substitute it with an appropriate one.
David promised us to his birthday party.promised > invited
Choose the correct alternative.
A friend suggested for me / that I / me to go to World Food and explained me / that / if I would love the cool, relaxed atmosphere and the outstanding menu.
that I / that
Complete the sentence with the following words: packaging, double glazed, recycled, energy-saving, pre-prepared, on standby, processed, insulated, organic, second-hand.
We rarely buy _____ food. The _____ is such a waste of plastic.
pre-prepared; packaging
Complete the conversation. B always remembers that A said the opposite earlier.
1
A: I know the answer.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
2
A: I'll be able to help.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
3
A: I spoke to Kevin.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
1 (that) you didn't know the answer.
2 (that) you wouldn't be able to help.
3 (that) you hadn't spoken to Kevin.
Add prefixes to two words in each sentences.
He judged the cooking time and left the food in the oven too long; now it's cooked.
misjudged; overcooked
Underline one incorrect verb in the sentence and substitute it with an appropriate one.
The tour guide refused us about poisonous spiders.
refused > warned
Choose the correct alternative.
He warned me to / that I / me expect a big bill at the end but promised me / to / which that it was worth it.
me to; me
Complete the sentence with the following words: packaging, double glazed, recycled, energy-saving, pre-prepared, on standby, processed, insulated, organic, second-hand.
We don't waste energy. Our windows are _____ and we make sure our computers are _____ or switched off.
Complete the conversation. B always remembers that A said the opposite earlier.
1
A: I haven't been to Germany.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
2
A: I can't swim.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
3
A: I'm going to university.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
4
A: I won't be there on Monday.
B: Oh? I thought you said _____.
1 (that) you had been to Germany.
2 (that) you could swim.
3 (that) you weren't going to university
4 (that) you would be there on Monday.
Add prefixes to two words in each sentences.
1 The results of his diet are believable; he used to be weight but now he looks fit.
2 The kitchen was tidy so I told her to put things in order but she obeyed me and went out.
1 unbelievable; overweight
2 untidy; disobeyed
Underline one incorrect verb in the sentence and substitute it with an appropriate one.
The doorman suggested to let me into the club because I was wearing jeans.
suggested > refused
Choose the correct alternative.
I arrived at 7.25 for a 7.30 reservation and the receptionist told me waiting / wait / to wait in the bar. I waited for thirty-five minutes before a waiter, with no apology, offered for take / taking / to take me to my table.
to wait; to take
Complete the sentence with the appropriate words.
We are very conscious of the environment: we use _____ light bulbs and the house is _____.
energy-saving; insulated
Find and correct the mistaked (if any) in the reported questions below.
1 He asked me when started the game.
2 He asked me if I do play any instuments.
3 She asked me where my husband was.
1 ...when the game started.
2 ...if I play any instrument.
3 correct
Add prefixes to two words in each sentences.
1 We use plastic plates instead of throwing them away and we cycle food packaging.
2 I approved of Dr Kim's behaviour because it's ethical to give bad advice to patients.
1 reuse; recycle
2 disapproved; unethical
Underline one incorrect verb in the sentence and substitute it with an appropriate one.
1 I explained to take her for dinner to say 'thank you'.
2 The teacher invited the grammar clearly so everyone understood.
1 explained > offered
2 invited > explained
Choose the correct alternative.
I asked the waiter give / for give / to give me a better seat. At first he refused to move / moving / move me, saying the restaurant was full.
to give; to move
Complete the sentence with the appropriate words.
We try not to eat too much _____ food and we grow our own _____ vegetables.
processed, organic
Find and correct the mistaked (if any) in the reported questions below.
1 She asked me if I worked at home.
2 He asked me why was I crying.
3 She asked me if slept my baby all night.
4 She asked me if they did speak English.
1 correct
2 ...I was crying.
3 ...if my baby slept all night.
4 ...if they spoke English.
Add prefixes to two words in each sentences.
1 Don't estimate the time it takes to new a passport; mine took over two months.
2 He was living here, then he suddenly appeared; at the moment his location is known.
1 disappeared; unknown
Underline one incorrect verb in the sentence and substitute it with an appropriate one.
1 My dad warned to buy me an ice cream if I behaved well.
2 Minty offered going to Greece for our holiday.
1 warned > promised
2 offered > suggested
Choose the correct alternative.
1 Finally, he agreed for / that he / to give me a window seat.
2 My friend had recommended to try / by trying / trying the salmon in teriyaki sauce.
2 trying