REVISION

CONFUSING WORDS

100

You can take a boat trip around the ____________________ of Amsterdam.(CHANNELS/CANALS)

CANALS

200

1. You can get a good ____________________ of the sea from the church tower. (VIEW/SCENERY)
2. Her jewels were all imitations; they are quite ____________________ . (PRICELESS/WORTHLESS)

1. VIEW

2. WORTHLESS

300

1. She is very ____________________ and is easily upset. (SENSIBLE/SENSITIVE)
2. Does the sun ____________________ in the east or in the west? (RAISE/RISE)
3. Would you ____________________ me to finish early tonight.(REMIND/REMEMBER)

1. SENSITIVE

2. RISE)

3. REMIND

400

1. I am very ____________________ to her problems. (SYMPATHETIC/KIND)
2. Be very careful with that painting; it’s ____________________ . (PRICELESS/WORTHLESS)
3. The airlines are going to ____________________ their fares again. (RAISE/RISE)
4. Can I ____________________ your car to go to the supermarket.(LEND/BORROW)

1. SYMPATHETIC

2. PRICELESS

3. RAISE

4. BORROW

500

1.You should travel early to ____________________ traffic jams.(AVOID/PREVENT)
2. I am getting fed up with her ____________________ complaints.(CONTINUAL/CONTINUOUS)
3. It took two policemen to ____________________ the traffic. (DIRECT/CONDUCT)
4. I ____________________ you to put all your money into a savings account. (ADVISE/ADVICE)
5. I didn’t have much ____________________ on my birthday (FUN/FUNNY).

1. AVOID

2. CONTINUAL

3. DIRECT

4. ADVISE

5. FUN

DEFINITIONS OF JOBS

100

1. A person who tries to find out why people behave in a certain way

1. PSYCHOLOGIST

200

1. A  person who repairs broken pipes, heating and the water system in your house.

2. A  person who makes things out of wood and repairs them.

1. PLUMBER

2. CARPENTER

300

1. A  person who is trained to give medical care to animals.

2. A  person who puts out fires.

3. A  person who gives people advice on where to spend their holidays

1. VET

2. FIREFIGHTER

3. TRAVEL AGENT

400

1. A  person whose job it is to advise people about legal problems and defend them in court.

2. A  person who works on a ship.

3. A  person who changes writing into another language.

4. A  person who drives other people in a car.

1. LAWYER

2. SAILOR

3. TRANSLATOR

4. TAXI DRIVER

500

1. A  person who works in the country with animals.

2. A  person who helps doctors.

3. A  person who decides the sentence for criminals.

4. A  person who sells meat.

5. A  person who works in a school with children.

1. FARMER

2. NURSE

3. JUDGE

4. BUTCHER

5. TEACHER

TRANSFORMATION

100

1. I asked Sarah what she had studied at university.
I asked Sarah "What did ........................................ at university?

2. My school is quite near my house.

My house isn't very ........................................ my school.

1. I asked Sarah "What did YOU STUDY at university? 

2. My house isn't very FAR FROM my school.

GIVE SOMEONE ELSE 100 POINTS

200

1. My course is harder than I expected.
My course isn't as ........................................     I expected. 

2. My English teacher is so helpful.
I have ........................................ helpful English teacher.

        

My course isn't as HARD AS I expected. 

I have SUCH A helpful English teacher.

300

1. I haven't been to a concert for a long time.

It's a long time since ................... a concert.

2. Why don't you learn a musical instrument?

If I were you, ...................  learn a musical instrument.

It's a long time since I WENT TO a concert.

If I were you, I WOULD learn a musical instrument.

400

1. This room is too small for us to play music in.

This room isn't  ................ for us to play music in.

2. I prefer playing the guitar to playing the piano.

I like playing the guitar  ................   playing the piano.

This room isn't BIG ENOUGH for us to play music in.

I like playing the guitar MORE THAN playing the piano.

500

1. Bill's tablet is very similar to his son's tablet.

Bill's tablet is nearly the same ................................ his son's tablet.

2. The Italian restaurant is cheaper than the Greek restaurant.

The  Italian restaurant costs .........................................   than the Greek restaurant.

Bill's tablet is nearly the same AS his son's tablet. 

The  Italian restaurant costs MORE than the Greek restaurant.

READING

100

PLEASE RING BELL ONCE
AND WAIT FOR DOOR TO
OPEN AUTOMATICALLY

A Someone will open the door when you ring the bell.
B The door will open after you ring the bell.
C You can open the door after ringing the bell.

B The door will open after you ring the bell.

200

TRIP CANCELLED ON THURSDAY. GO TO OFFICE FOR REFUND

A You can get the money you paid for Thursday’s trip from the office.
B  If you haven’t paid for Thursday’s trip, you should go to the office.
C The trip which was cancelled will now take place on Thursday.

A You can get the money you paid for Thursday’s trip from the office.

300

Mum
The computer store can
deliver your new computer
tomorrow or you can collect
it. They close at 5.30 today,
so can you tell them which
you prefer?
Luke

A Luke is offering to collect the computer from the shop for his mother.
B Luke’s mother needs to collect her computer from the shop by 5.30 today.
C Luke’s mother should decide today if she can fetch her computer from the shop.

C Luke’s mother should decide today if she can fetch her computer from the shop.

400

1. Stefan
I can’t find my hat. It’s a
bit like yours so maybe
you picked it up by
mistake when we were
doing our homework
together last night.
Bella

BELLA THINKS:
A  she has found Stefan’s hat.
B  Stefan has taken her hat.
C  Stefan has lost his homework.

2.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 36 months. Use with adult supervision only.

A) This toy is only suitable for children over three years old.

B) This toy only works with adult supervision. 

C) This toy is only for small children.

1. B  Stefan has taken her hat.

2. A  This toy is only suitable for children over three years old.

500

1. DRINKS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR. PLEASE USE VENDING MACHINE NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE.

A THEY DON'T SELL DRINKS ANY MORE

B THERE ARE DRINKS IF YOU WANT TO USE THE MACHINE.

C YOU CAN ONLY GET COFFEE FROM THE MACHINE

2. To: Maria
   From: David                                                   

I know you asked me to fix your laptop on Saturday but I completely forgot about a meeting I have to go to - terribly sorry. 

Why is David apologising to Maria? 

A) He cannot do the favour he had promised.

B) He hasn't had time to fix her laptop. 

C) He won't be able to go to the meeting with her.

3. Once opened, keep in coldest part of refrigerator and use within five days. 

A) The product can last five days after opening. 

B) The product should be stored in a refrigerator immediately.

C) The product doesn't have to be kept cool.

1. B THERE ARE DRINKS IF YOU WANT TO USE THE MACHINE.

2. A) He cannot do the favour he had promised.

3. B) The product should be stored in a refrigerator immediately.

TRIVIA

100

1. In which city is the largest aquarium in Europe?

2. What was Picasso's first surname?

1. Valencia

2. Ruíz

200

1. Who is Posh Spice's husband?

2. Who is the leader of the Autobots?

1. David Beckham

2. Optimus Prime

300

1. What is the most expensive herb in the world??

2. Who is Frodo's famous uncle?

1. Saffron

2. Bilbo Baggins

400

1. In what battle did Napoleon meet his final defeat?

2. What type of triangle has sides of three different lengths?

3.  Who are Athos, Porthos, and Aramis?

1. Waterloo

2. Scalene

3. The 3 Musketeers

500

1. What organ is foie gras made from?

2.  What are the first five prime numbers, in order?

3. What animal is the closest relative of the bonobo?

4. What is the name of the current Mayor of Valencia?

5. What is the highest mountain in Africa?

1. The liver

2. 2/3/5/7/11

3. Chimpanzee/Sergio Ramos

4. Joan Ribó

5. Kilimanjaro