Grammar
1. We treat everyone the same way, no matter _____ they are!
2. Everyone can use the sports centre, no matter _____ you live.
3. I want you to know that you can phone me any time, no matter _____ the problem is.
1. who
2. where
3. what
1. I know – it’s so bad, it’s actually quite entertaining / fulfilling – I almost laughed out loud!
2. I’m still convincing / eager to see the next episode!
1. entertaining
2. eager
1. _____ we got to the hotel, the restaurant had closed.
2. _____ we arrived at the beach, we ran into the sea.
1. A
2. C
When we were little, we __________(play) football in the park every Sunday.
used to play / would play
1. I know it's not the done _______ but I can't help getting competitive!
2. We get on really well, but we're _______ rivals in tennis.
3. I think on site childcare is one of the best job _______ you can get.
1. thing
2. bitter
3. perks
Correct the sentences:
1. You look as if seem you’ve had a bad day!
2. She closed her eyes as though she were feels tired.
3. He paused, as if felt sad to be leaving.
Words to delete:
1. seem
2. feels
3. felt
A: Did you remember to send that card to Petra?
B: I haven’t done it yet, but I _______ do.
*
A: Have you got a pen?
B: No, sorry, I haven’t got _______ with me.
*
A: Do you think you’ll accept the job offer?
B: Yes, I expect _______.
1. will
2. one
3. so
1. I hate it when people feel the need to win at all ______.
2. I can't believe they managed to ______ the referee into giving them a penalty.
3. I've never seen such obvious cheating! I don't know how he can ______ his head up.
1. costs
2. con
3. hold
Jane was my best friend. We 1._______ to do everything together, but she 2._______ a tendency to forget things. One time we fell 3._______ because she didn't come to my birthday party.
1. used
2. had
3. out
A: I’m going for a run. Do you want to come?
B: No, thanks. I’ll (1)______ it a miss today.
*
A: Would you (2)______ go out for a meal, or cook one at home?
B: (3)______ the choice, I’d always go out!
1. give
2. rather
3. Given
1. I can really relax and lose _____ of time when I’m painting.
2. I love skiing – I can’t get _____ of it!
3. We loved Florida – we had the _____ of our lives there!
1. track
2. enough
3. time
1. They really enjoyed the special effects in the film.
What they really enjoyed ____________________.
2. She wants to be more involved in making family decisions.
What she wants ____________________________.
3. Rob didn’t vote in the election because he’s too young.
It’s ________________________________.
1. was the special effects in the film.
2. is to be more involved in making family decisions.
3. because he's too young that Rob didn't vote in the election.
1. People _____(live) close to the factory complained about the noise.
The dishes _____(serve) in this restaurant are all prepared using fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
The buildings _____(destroy) by the fire include a cinema and a school.
1. living
2. served
3. destroyed
A large family (1)residence / architecture on the (2)slums / outskirts of the city. Perfect for families with small children. There are three bedrooms, and the previous owners have (3)built in / demolished some cupboards, so there is plenty of storage space. The house dates from the 1960s, but it has been completely (4)merged / modernised, with a brand-new kitchen and bathroom.
1. residence
2. outskirts
3. built in
4. modernised
A: Sorry I’m a bit late. I (1)_____ into Adie on the way, so I stopped for a chat.
B: Adie? I thought you (2)_____ out with him last week and weren’t talking to him.
A: No, it’s fine. We (3)_____ up again. Actually, he confided (4)_____ me that he’s been having a tough time at work and that’s why he’s been a bit grumpy.
B: Yes, he hasn’t been much fun to socialise (5)_____ over the last few weeks.
A: No, but we had a really nice chat and we seem to be on the same (6)_____ now.
1. bumbed
2. fell
3. made
4. in
5. with
6. wavelength