READING
Write one
word for each gap.
Write one
word for each gap.
The paparazzi ( Answer no. 5 only)
The paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of famous people. They work for themselves instead of a company, and then sell their work to newspapers and magazines. (1)_______ order to get photos, the paparazzi follow celebrities wherever they go. They do things (2) _______ waiting outside restaurants or taking photos through the window while a celebrity is (3) _______ their hair done.
(4)__________ some celebrities take advantage of the publicity to promote their latest film or song, many do not enjoy the attention they receive (5) _________ they are just trying to live their normal lives. Many people argue that the ‘paps’ cause problems by interfering too much in people’s lives. (6) _________ to some celebrities, their private lives have been completely destroyed because of the paparazzi’s actions.
BUT
grandmother / sent / my / me / a / gift
My grandmother sent a gift to me. / My grandmother sent me a gift.
Be a volunteer! (answer no.5 only)
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. However, you can still get prepared by (1)______ suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from caring for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects. But what should you (2)________ to do? A good idea is to think something you feel (3) _______ about or already have an interest in, and then try your (4) ________ to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to (5) ________ with problems, which are all skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get paid as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job (6) ________ of your hard work.
5. A. support B. handle C. deal D. advise
DEAL
I went to the shop because / although we didn’t have any bread.
BECAUSE
I found a large case. I wondered what’s / what was inside.
what was
The paparazzi ( Answer no. 4 only)
The paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of famous people. They work for themselves instead of a company, and then sell their work to newspapers and magazines. (1)_______ order to get photos, the paparazzi follow celebrities wherever they go. They do things (2) _______ waiting outside restaurants or taking photos through the window while a celebrity is (3) _______ their hair done.
(4)__________ some celebrities take advantage of the publicity to promote their latest film or song, many do not enjoy the attention they receive (5) _________ they are just trying to live their normal lives. Many people argue that the ‘paps’ cause problems by interfering too much in people’s lives. (6) _________ to some celebrities, their private lives have been completely destroyed because of the paparazzi’s actions.
While/ Although
bunch / took / flowers / aunt / a / I / of / my
My aunt took a bunch of flowers for me.
Be a volunteer! (answer no.4 only)
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. However, you can still get prepared by (1)______ suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from caring for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects. But what should you (2)________ to do? A good idea is to think something you feel (3) _______ about or already have an interest in, and then try your (4) ________ to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to (5) ________ with problems, which are all skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get paid as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job (6) ________ of your hard work.
4. A. highest B. first C. best D. most
BEST
My favourite colour is red, whereas / as my best friend’s is blue.
WHEREAS
He started to tell me about where did he come / he came from.
HE CAME
The paparazzi ( Answer no. 3 only)
The paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of famous people. They work for themselves instead of a company, and then sell their work to newspapers and magazines. (1)_______ order to get photos, the paparazzi follow celebrities wherever they go. They do things (2) _______ waiting outside restaurants or taking photos through the window while a celebrity is (3) _______ their hair done.
(4)__________ some celebrities take advantage of the publicity to promote their latest film or song, many do not enjoy the attention they receive (5) _________ they are just trying to live their normal lives. Many people argue that the ‘paps’ cause problems by interfering too much in people’s lives. (6) _________ to some celebrities, their private lives have been completely destroyed because of the paparazzi’s actions.
HAVING
showed / her / Jessica / photos / holiday / us
Jessica showed us photos of her holiday.
Be a volunteer! (answer no.3 only)
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. However, you can still get prepared by (1)______ suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from caring for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects. But what should you (2)________ to do? A good idea is to think something you feel (3) _______ about or already have an interest in, and then try your (4) ________ to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to (5) ________ with problems, which are all skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get paid as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job (6) ________ of your hard work.
3. A. keen B. interested C. lively D. curious
INTERESTED
As / Although we have to get up early tomorrow, I’m going to bed now.
AS
She asked me if I enjoyed / did I enjoy the film.
I ENJOYED
The paparazzi ( Answer no. 2 only)
The paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of famous people. They work for themselves instead of a company, and then sell their work to newspapers and magazines. (1)_______ order to get photos, the paparazzi follow celebrities wherever they go. They do things (2) _______ waiting outside restaurants or taking photos through the window while a celebrity is (3) _______ their hair done.
(4)__________ some celebrities take advantage of the publicity to promote their latest film or song, many do not enjoy the attention they receive (5) _________ they are just trying to live their normal lives. Many people argue that the ‘paps’ cause problems by interfering too much in people’s lives. (6) _________ to some celebrities, their private lives have been completely destroyed because of the paparazzi’s actions.
LIKE
them / email / an / explaining / Susan / wrote / everything
Susan wrote everything in an email explaining to them.
Be a volunteer! (answer no.1 only)
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. However, you can still get prepared by (1)______ suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from caring for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects. But what should you (2)________ to do? A good idea is to think something you feel (3) _______ about or already have an interest in, and then try your (4) ________ to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to (5) ________ with problems, which are all skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get paid as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job (6) ________ of your hard work.
1 A increasing B developing C producing D growing
DEVELOPING
We’re going to check in online in order to / because get the best seats.
IN ORDER TO
She’s having her car washed / washing her car at the garage because she doesn’t have time to do it herself.
WASHED
The paparazzi ( Answer no. 1 only)
The paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of famous people. They work for themselves instead of a company, and then sell their work to newspapers and magazines. (1)_______ order to get photos, the paparazzi follow celebrities wherever they go. They do things (2) _______ waiting outside restaurants or taking photos through the window while a celebrity is (3) _______ their hair done.
(4)__________ some celebrities take advantage of the publicity to promote their latest film or song, many do not enjoy the attention they receive (5) _________ they are just trying to live their normal lives. Many people argue that the ‘paps’ cause problems by interfering too much in people’s lives. (6) _________ to some celebrities, their private lives have been completely destroyed because of the paparazzi’s actions.
IN
mum / my / a / me / new / my birthday / for / gave / bike
My mum gave me a new bike for my birthday
Be a volunteer! (answer no.2 only)
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. However, you can still get prepared by (1)______ suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from caring for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects. But what should you (2)________ to do? A good idea is to think something you feel (3) _______ about or already have an interest in, and then try your (4) ________ to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to (5) ________ with problems, which are all skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get paid as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job (6) ________ of your hard work.
2 A choose B select C prefer D want
CHOOSE
I like most kinds of rice dishes, although / because I don’t really like fried rice.
ALTHOUGH
Correct the mistake in the sentence.
We play video games together. Because we both enjoy this.
We play video games together because we both enjoy this