Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. She’s an acquaintance who is like a sister to me / that I haven’t seen for years.
2. You’re expected to wear a suit for the party / job interview.
3. I ran into an old friend while I was shopping / where we planned to meet.
4. Don’t be so impulsive! Think about it again. / Do it again.
5. The man next door doesn’t listen to music / watch television because he’s blind.
6. Helen is the bossy type who is always telling people what to do / who she is.
2. Match I to II to form sentences.
I II
1. He looked up the word a. before he gets away!
2. He’s so big headed b. that cake with us.
3. Please remind him c. that he thinks he knows everything.
4. Run after that thief d. he didn’t see me.
5. He pretended e. because he didn’t understand it.
6. Alice replied f. to the letter immediately.
7. I hope she shares g. so he won’t forget.
3. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
muscular • unattractive • injury • confident • look away • disorder • look through • clue
1. Bella …………………………… me as if I wasn’t there.
2. The police are looking for a …………………………… to help them solve the murder.
3. You might think he’s …………………………… , but I think he’s cute.
4. Just …………………………… when the film gets too scary. You don’t have to watch.
5. His …………………………… was minor so he didn’t need to see a doctor.
6. With a …………………………… body like that, he can probably lift the table.
7. Kelly feels …………………………… that she can pass her driving test now.
8. His …………………………… is hereditary. Both his brothers have also got it.
4. Choose the sentence that is closer in meaning to the original sentence.
1. Helen is so kind-hearted.
a. She’s so nice to everyone.
b. She’s got a great sense of humour.
2. He’s always short-tempered.
a. He looks very young.
b. He gets angry very quickly.
3. I would say she’s petite.
a. She’s average height and weight.
b. She very small and thin.
4. Her sweater is gorgeous!
a. I love her sweater.
b. Her sweater is expensive.
5. Don’t be so stubborn.
a. Of course you can join us.
b. Try doing things my way.
5. Choose the word that does NOT belong.
1. curly • spiky • slim • shoulder-length
2. open-minded • broad-shouldered • big-headed • short-tempered
3. considerate • generous • selfish • kind-hearted
4. chubby • well-built • muscular • skinny
6. Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
run off with • cope • open-minded • realise • calm • look forward to
1. My employer has always been ready to consider new ideas. That’s why I like working for him. ……………………………
2. Michelle is managing as well as she can. ……………………………
3. Someone broke into our house and stole our new DVD player. ……………………………
4. In the end, he understood that he had made a mistake. ……………………………
5. I can’t wait for the party. It’s going to be great! ……………………………
6. Try to remain relaxed during the exam. ……………………………
Grammar
1. Choose the correct answer.
1. What programme … ? It looks very interesting.
a. are you watching b. do you watch
2. It … that you’re wrong.
a. appears b. is appearing
3. Kate seldom … on week nights.
a. is going out b. goes out
4. Wait for me! I … .
a. am coming b. come
5. Some of my friends … English very well.
a. aren’t speaking b. don’t speak
6. My cousin … to Hawaii next week.
a. flies b. is flying
2. Choose the correct answer.
1. I am thinking / think about what you said, and I am not thinking / don’t think you were fair.
2. The vet weighs / is weighing my cat because he wants to know how much she is weighing / weighs.
3. Why is the teacher looking / does the teacher look at me? She is looking / looks angry.
4. I usually see / am seeing my friends at weekends but this weekend I am not seeing / don’t see them.
3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. Jeremy …………………………… (fix) his motorbike at the moment, but I …………………………… (not understand) why it …………………………… (take) so long.
2. The lift usually …………………………… (come) quickly, but it …………………………… (not work) today.
3. Officer, this car …………………………… (not belong) to me. Why …………………………… you …………………………… (give) me a parking ticket?
4. Your parcel …………………………… (wait) for you at the post office, because it …………………………… (weigh) a lot. …………………………… you …………………………… (know) what it …………………………… (contain)?
4. Complete the mini-dialogues by writing sentences with the verbs in brackets and the time expressions below. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
tomorrow night • usually • seldom • tonight
1. a. to / Julian / game / the Liverpool / . (go)
b. Lucky him. I look forward to hearing all about it tomorrow.
2. a. you / work / to music / while / you / ? (listen)
b. Yes, almost always. That way, time goes faster.
3. a. next door / we / neighbours / the / . (see)
b. I know. They stay indoors all day.
4. a. who / on stage / ? (sing)
b. Sue. She’ll arrive tomorrow.
5. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. What’s the price of this mobile phone? (cost)
How much ?
2. That bag isn’t hers. (not belong)
It .
3. My glasses are missing. (look for)
I .
4. Science-fiction books don’t interest him. (not read)
He .
5. My friends are all busy tonight. (not meet)
I .
6. What’s your opinion of this book? (think)
What ?
7. What’s so funny? (laugh)
Why ?
8. What are they talking about? (not understand)
I .
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