VINH UNIVERSITY ENGLISH 2 Extra practice INTERNAL ONLY VINH, 2023 1 UNIT 6 GRAMMAR
1. Write sentences with the to- infinitive using the cues.
1. What / you / hope / do / next summer?
…………………………………………………………………
2. He’s buying / car / go to work.
…………………………………………………………………
3. He /study/ medicine /get/ good job.
…………………………………………………………………
4. She/ promise / call / me / every week.
…………………………………………………………………
5. It / be / nice / work / your office?
…………………………………………………………………
2. Choose and write the correct option.
1. Did Mrs Smith cancel her order? I don't know. I'll check / I'm checking in just a minute.
2. Will you cook dinner tonight or do you want me to do it? No, I'll do / I am doing it.
3. If you haven’t got any sugar left, I will get/am going to get some for you.
4. Do you have a mask? – Sure. Here is it. I will put/ am going to put on.
5. In the future, when I'm rich and famous, I am building / I'm going to build an enormous house.
3. Rewrite the sentences. Replace the expression in bold with an expression with get
1. We are meeting a lot of old friends.
We are________________________ with a lot of old friends. 2
2. I can’t stay. I have to return home by 8.
I can’t stay. I have to________________________ home by 8.
3. Lizzie and Jason had their wedding last Saturday.
Lizzie and Jason________________________ last Saturday.
4. I usually sleep until 7 every morning.
I usually ________________________ at 7 every morning.
5. We have to arrive at the station by 9.
6. We have to________________________ the station by 9. VOCABULARY
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. start a family go to university get engaged get a driving license leave home take a career break get married start my career
1. I___________________ when I was 18 and moved to London.
2. I had to ___________________ as I needed to drive for my job.
3. I___________________young – I got my first job at 18.
4. I met Anna and we___________________after a few weeks.
5. Then we ___________________and had a big celebration.
6. We soon ___________________ and had three children.
7. I never___________________ but I have a lot of experience.
8. One day, Id like to___________________and travel the world.
5. Complete the sentences with these words.
teenagers pensioner middle aged child young adults infant
1. Mary retired last year and enjoys life as a ___________.
2. Students at university are ___________.
3. Susan and John visited us with their little____________son.
4. Children of eleven are like____________ now!
5. He’s very tall, but at eight he is still a ___________.
6. ___________people have a much more active life now than 100 years ago. 3 USE OF ENGLISH
6. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. Let’s go somewhere this evening! A. Ok. Why not? B. What a pity! C. It doesn’t matter.
2. Why not come to the pool with me? A. I haven’t got one. B. Twenty minutes ago C. That’s a good idea. 3. It’s time for lunch. A. Oh good! B. One hour C. Twelve o’clock
4. Mike’s booked the restaurant. A. How does it open? B. For eight of us? C. Has he filled it in?
5. Do you want to go for a coffee? A. That would be wonderful. B. I am great. C. That sounds. READING
I. Read the blog about lessons learned from travelling. Match the headings (A–F) to the
lessons (2–4). There are two headings you don’t need. There is an example at the beginning (1).
A. Don’t be scared of travelling.
B. Be ready to talk to people you don’t know when you are in your hometown
C. Always be ready to change your itinerary during a journey
D. Sometimes be careful when you are on buses, trains or planes.
E. Be prepared to meet people who are different to you when you’re travelling
F. Never be afraid of listening to other travellers’ advice.
The lessons I learned from travelling
Lesson 1: ___A________
Before I went travelling for the first time, I worried about it. I was frightened that something
might go wrong. I soon learned not to worry. Here are some other lessons I learned. Lesson 2: ____________
One of the first things travel taught me is that things won’t always go according to plan: buses
will break down, flights will be delayed, and maps will occasionally be difficult to read. These
problems made me more patient and helped me accept that I can’t control most things. They 4
also resulted in some exciting adventures – the woman in Marrakech, for example, who, when I
asked her for directions, invited me into her home for coffee.
When we’re traveling, our most memorable experiences are usually the result of something we
didn’t plan. We should continue to think like this when we get home from our travels – when
things don’t go to plan, we should enjoy the adventure. Lesson 3: ____________
Growing up in Virginia, I rarely met people who were very different from me. That changed
when I moved to London. I soon found myself at a dinner party where every guest came from a
different country. You can learn a lot from listening to people from different places.
When I began travelling beyond Europe, I experienced many different cultures. I celebrated the
Hindu festival Diwali in India and families in Turkey invited me to stay in their homes. Now, in
my new hometown of San Francisco, whenever I pass a mosque or a temple, I’m happy that I live in a multicultural city. Lesson 4: ____________
When I’m travelling, I have an open heart and mind. I smile at people I pass on the street and
talk to people on the bus. I ask their name and learn a bit of their story. Now that I’m home, I
try to be as friendly as I am when I’m travelling.
Earlier this year, a young Asian man asked me for directions. I decided to start a conversation
with him. I learned his name was Chien Yu, and that he was from Taiwan. He told me stories
about growing up in his grandmother’s home, and taught me how to say thank you in his native
language. Even at home, we can have experiences and meet people. Thinking like a traveller,
when we’re at home, helps us understand the world better. WRITING
1. Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. The problem is easy to solve.
It’s ………………………………………………
2. Why don’t we bring some different drink to the party?
I think we should …………………………___________
3. Why don't we go to the movies this weekend?
How about ……………………………
4. Would you like to come out for dinner tonight?
Let’s ………………………………………
5. Would you like to have a barbecue on the beach?
What about ……………___________…. 5
2. Complete the text with the phrases in the box.
delicious miserable colorful excited beautiful
Yesterday I went to a festival at my children’s school. The school orchestra played music and
some children performed folk dances. They wore………….….. costumes which were very
……….……..Most of the children were very………….. , but there was one little boy who was
nervous and he looked…………... After the music and dancing we had some ………….. food. It was a lovely day.
10. Write a description of an entertainment or festival you went to. Use adjectives to make
your writing more interesting. Say: what the festival was for who was there
what the food, costumes and decorations were like why you enjoyed it. 6 Unit 7 GRAMMAR
1. Complete the text with the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in
brackets. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Jack (0) __has worked__ (work) in the language school for over 20 years. I (1) ____________
(know) him since I (2) ____________ (start) working here in 2014. Recently, he (3)
____________ (not be) very well, and, a few days ago, he (4) ____________ (tell) me news
that I wasn’t expecting: he (5) ____________ (decide) to retire.
I think I’ll miss him. For the last two years, Jack and I (6) ____________ (plan) a number of
courses together and I (7) ____________ (learn) a lot from him. When we first (8)
____________ (start) working together I (9) ____________
(not know) much about teaching,
to be honest. I (10) ____________ (become) a better teacher because of him. It’s going to be
lonely in the school without him!
2. Underline the mistake in each sentence and write the correct version.
1. Have you eaten well when you were in London?
2. This is only the second time I sleep in a tent.
3. I never went here before. It’s really beautiful.
4. Have you ever gone to Australia? I’d love to go.
5. He visited so many interesting places in these last three months.
6. Have you enjoyed the film last night? Yes, we did. It was great.
7. Is this the first time your kids visited Disneyland?
8. I’ve seen Paul at the swimming pool yesterday.
3. Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 How long ____________ you worked in this office? A do B are C have D did
1. We’ve been here ____________ hours. A in B over C for D since
2. They ____________ oil in this region five years ago. A discover B discovered C were discovering D have discovered
3. Have you ____________ had a job abroad? A. ever B for C long D last
4. What ____________ when you saw him? A do you do B did you do C have you done D are you doing
5. I’ve known Joe ____________ primary school. A. since B for C ever D last 7
6. My office is ____________ the top floor. A. in B at C from D on
7. They ran ____________ the building through the emer gency exit. A. out of B up C down D next to
8. Be careful when you walk ____________ the road. A. through B across C opposite D at
9. They got ____________ the car and drove away. A. into B onto C up D down
10. The canteen is ____________ the post room. A. onto B next to C into D down VOCABULARY
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 I have a very _interesting_____ job. INTEREST
1. We need ____________ workers such as electricians and plumbers. SKILL
2. Deep Sea fishing can be a ____________ profession. DANGER
3. My uncle Tony is a sales ____________ for a company that makes dishwashers. REPRESENT
4. I’d like to be a fashion ____________ . DESIGN
5. A well-known ____________ has said that prices will start to rise soon. ECONOMY
6. I always feel sorry for ____________ - nobody seems to like them. POLITICS
7. My sister is a ____________ teacher. She hopes to qualify as a full-time teacher next May. TRAIN
8. Wait for me near the ____________ . I’ll come down in five minutes. ENTER
9. Jerry had to make a difficult ____________ . He wasn’t sure what to do. DECIDE
10. Please provide two ____________ on your CV . REFER
5. Circle the correct option.
1. It was a pleasure to make /do business with you.
2. I think you make / do a mistake when you asked the boss that.
3. My father always makes / does breakfast for everyone.
4. I hope you make / do well in your new job today.
5. Please don’t make / do so much noise! I can’t work.
6. Have you made/done your bed? I hope your room is tidy. 8 USE OF ENGLISH
6. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. What are your main strengths?
A. I’m careful and I like to get thing right. B. Yes, just one. D. That’s a lot. 2. Where is your office? A. Not far from here B. I’ll take it. C. There you are.
3. Have you got any free time later?
A. It’s almost ten o’clock. B. Sorry, I’m busy all day. C. You’ll be late. 4. Do you work well in teams? A. Yes, I think so. B. That’s a good idea. C. You’re welcome.
5. How long have you worked in your current position?
A. I’ve been there for about a year. B. I stayed there last year.
C. I’m working in a bookstore. Reading
5 Read the article about how jobs have changed. Complete the gaps with the missing
sentences (A–G). There is one extra sentence you do not need. There is an example at the beginning (0).
A They had to research stories by going out and speaking to people, or by going to the library
and looking at old copies of newspapers and magazines.
B It took a long time and used a lot of paper!
C One of the first companies to use this technique was Sony.
D Today, everything has changed.
E In the past, you had to go to a shop and buy what you wanted.
F Twenty years ago, they only had to write one article a day for their employer.
G For example, using a home studio to produce high quality sounds in a bedroom is now a possibility How jobs have changed
Economics, politics and new technologies have changed many industries. We’ve chosen three
jobs to look at how they have changed. The music industry
Musicians in the 1960s had two choices – form a band and play hundreds of concerts in local
town halls for very little money or try to persuade a record label to sign you. (0) 9
__D_________ Record companies don’t sign new bands on long contracts anymore, and
musicians have a lot more control over their careers. There is a lot they can do by themselves.
(1) ____________ And musicians can also use the internet to become popular by uploading
songs and videos, and talking to fans. Often, musicians release their first album through small
inexpensive distribution companies. One problem for young musicians nowadays is that there
aren’t as many places to play as there were in the 1960s. That’s why musicians often play music in the street. Journalism
From typewriters to Twitter, journalism has changed a lot over the past 25 years. In the past,
reporters didn’t have search engines like Google to find out information. (2) ____________
Today, journalists use Twitter to send live updates from a court case or council meeting, and can
write their stories at the same time on laptops, tablets or phones. They don’t have to write notes,
then return to their office to write up the story on a typewriter. Everything is quicker and easier.
One problem for reporters nowadays, however, is that new technologies mean new demands.
(3) ____________ Now, they have to update websites, write Facebook pages and create video content as well. Publishing
Before computers, editing a book was very different from today. Writers typed their books on
paper and sent them to publishing companies by post. Then editors used different coloured pens
to go through their writing and to change or correct what they wrote. (4) ____________
Nowadays, digital technology means that writers and editors work on books and articles on
their computers. It’s good news for trees, and good news for writers and editors who can delete
and replace the things they write easily. One problem for the publishing industry is that people
don’t always pay for their books nowadays. (5) ____________ Today, you can often find illegal
downloads of books on the internet. WRITING
10. Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. It's been five years since I last did the job as a teacher.
I have_____________________________________________.
2. I have never seen such an interesting job advertisement.
This is the _____________________________________________.
3. He hasn't visited his farm for a month. 10
It has been _____________________________________________.
4. How long have you worked for this company?
When_____________________________________________.
5. This’s the first time I have run my own business.
I have never_____________________________________________.
11. Complete the letter with suitable words from the box. Interest education advertised experience school Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the job as Junior Sales Assistant in your shop which I saw…………in
the Evening Standard yesterday.
I have worked as a Sales Assistant since I left …………in 2010. I spent eight months at John’s
Bookshop, and since then I have worked in three different departments in the Bedford
Department Store. For the last two months I have worked in the Electrical Goods Department,
and I have enjoyed this work very much. I have a personal………… in computers and digital
cameras, and know a lot about them already, and I would welcome the chance to use
my…………as a Sales Assistant in your shop.
I am enclosing my CV giving details of my …………and experience, as requested.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Robert Brown
12. Write a letter to the manager of a clothes shop, applying for the position of senior sales
assistant. You already have five years experience; explain what experience you have had
and give other personal details.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………. UNIT 8 GRAMMAR 1. Match 1–6 to a–f.
1 I’ll be really surprised a if he passes all his exams. 2 I’ll take a break
b when the teacher isn’t in the classroom. 3 If you talk to Ruth, c they’ll cancel the flight. 11 4 It’s really cold d when I finish this exercise.
5 If the storm doesn’t stop,
e when the wind blows from the north.
6 The children always behave badly
f will you tell her about the party?
2. Choose the correct option (A, B or C) to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 If you ____________ careful, you’ll make a mistake. A aren’t B won’t be C won’t
1. What will Tom do if everything ____________ ? A goes wrong B will go wrong C might go wrong
2. If she leaves home, she ____________ to learn how to cook. A will needs B will need C is needing
3. If we ____________ hurry, we’ll miss the start of the film. A aren’t B don’t C won’t
4. What ____________ if it rains? A will do we B we will do C will we do
5. You’ll be late if you ____________ now. A aren’t leaving B don’t leave C won’t leave
6. If I ____________ my sandwiches, I buy something from the canteen. A forget B can forget C will forget
7. If we ____________ online, we save ten per cent. A order B ordered C will order
8. Generally speaking, bikes ____________ more fun if the weather ’s fine. A are being B will be C are
9. If you ____________ for help, I’ll be happy to come round. A ask B asked C will ask
10. Pets ____________ kind to them. A are happy if people will be
B will be happy if people will be C are happy if people are
3. Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun. Do not use that
1. That is the man ___________won lots of money.
2. These are the books ___________ I told you about.
3. This is the town ___________I spent my childhood.
4. The feature ________ I like best on my smartphone is the GPS.
5. Jane Smith is the woman ___________ studied biomimetics.
6. This is the place ___________ I left my bag.
7. These are the tools ___________ he used to make his first robot.
8. He is the scientist ___________ won the Nobel prize.
9. Is that the online library ________ you found all the information?
10. The invention ________ has changed the modern world is the Internet.
4. Complete these sentences so that they are true for you.
1. A good teacher is someone who ………………………………………………………. 12
2. The best part of the year is the period when ……………………………………………
3. Home is a place where ……………………………………………………………….
4. I usually read books which ……………………………………………………………
5. ……………………………….……is a singer whose music I really like. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 I often get / make bored on Sundays.
1 I’m sure I’ve done / made a lot of mistakes already.
2 When did you first fall / be in love?
3 We’re having problems trying to log / connect to the internet.
4 If you upload / subscribe your photos to this site, we’ll all be able to access them.
5 Charge / Push the button to switch it on.
6 You can operate it using a remote control / charger.
7 Push the lever forwards / for to turn on the power.
8 Scientists have to do/make lots of experiments before they can reach a conclusion.
9 They carried the heavy camera packings / equipment through the forest.
10 We hope to protect this environment forever / afterwards. We don’t want to lose it. READING
Read the following interview and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Reporter: How long have you been a doctor? Turner: Eight years.
Reporter: How did you get started?
Turner: I went to medical school for four years. Then, I practiced with another, more
experienced doctor named Clarissa Parker. Clarissa taught me how to see patients and how to
understand their problems. She also taught me how to give people shots!
Reporter: How do you stay calm on the job?
Turner: I use my training. I think back to the time I spent learning with Clarissa. I remember
how calm she was, even when things got . W chaotic
ith so much going on at once, you never
know what will happen next in the emergency room.
Reporter: Are there any new tools that doctors use?
Turner: We use a stethoscope that allows us to listen to a person's heartbeat. We also use special
thread to close deep cuts. The thread disappears after two weeks. This means we do not have to
remove the thread after the cut has healed. It is already gone!
Reporter: Do you heal pets and other animals?
Turner: No, I do not. A veterinarian is a doctor that heals animals. I only heal people.
Reporter: Do you ever get nervous?
Turner: There is no time to be nervous. I have to think about what I have to do to help my
patients. If they are in pain, I want to make them feel better as soon as possible.
Reporter: What do you like best about being a doctor? Turner: Helping people!
1. What is writer trying to do in this text? 13
A. To give information about doctors’ job
B. To show how to use medical equipment
C. To teach readers how to heal people
D. To compare the doctor job with other jobs.
2. Why does Mark Turner say he does not get nervous?
A. He is too busy doing his job.
B. He enjoys his job too much.
C. He knows how to give a shot. D. He uses special thread.
3. The word in bold “chaotic” is closest in meaning to___ A. confusing B. tidy C. boring D. serious
4. What does Mark Turner like most about being a doctor? A. seeing patients B. giving shots C. helping people D. using special equipment USE OF ENGLISH
5. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. I don’t like this programme. A. Let’s turn it off then. B. I’ll turn it on. C. You didn’t take it off.
2. Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please.
A. Sorry, can you say that again.
B. I’m sorry, I’ll call again later.
C. I’m afraid I don’t know.
3. Are you sure the match starts at two? A. It started well. B. It’s all right. C. I think so.
4. Why do you need to plug it into the laptop? A. To recharge the battery. B. Please turn off the laptop. C. I didn’t do that.
5. Did you understand how to use this head torch? A. Not really. B. I’m sure she wasn’t. C. It’s not enough. WRITING
10. Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. If we aren’t careful, that will happen easily.
Unless we………………………………………………………………………
2. There is the woman. She works in my father’s laboratory.
There is the woman…………………………………………___________
3. Unless we have a map, we will get lost in that jungle. 14
If we……………………………………………………………………….
4. She is the teacher. Her son saved my brother’s life.
She is the teacher whose……………………………………___________
5. There is a scientist. He has found a solution to the problem.
There is a scientist……………………………………………………………
11. Circle the correct word to complete the text.
My digital camera has changed my life. Before I bought it, I had a camera which used film. I
had to buy films, and then pay to get them developed at the camera shop. It was quite
expensive. Now I have the camera, and I don't spend anything any more. (1) Firstly/ As a result,
it uses rechargeable batteries, so I never buy new ones. Then I simply download all my pictures
onto my computer. (2)However/ Furthermore, I can then do what I want with the photos -
change the colour and the size, and cut out parts of the pictures that I don’t want- (3) in other
words/ firstly, I am in control of everything, not somebody else. (4) Finally/ For example, when
I want to print the pictures, I can just use ordinary paper from the printer. (5) * However / In
other words, for more professional pictures I can also use special photo paper. 15 Unit 9 GRAMMAR:
Choose the correct option (A, B or C) to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 I got up early and ____________ to school. I arrived at 8.30. A walked B had walked C was walking
1 I didn’t realize I ____________ my mobile phone at the club until the next morning. A left B had left C were leaving
2 The waiter chased after him because he ____________ paid his bill. A didn’t B hadn’t C wasn’t
3 Mum was annoyed because I _______ my room. A. hadn't cleaned B. not cleaning C. haven’t cleaned
4 We didn’t go to the cinema with Kate because we ____________ the film before. A saw B had seen C were seeing
5 My phone didn't work because I _______ it. A. hadn't charged B. didn't charge C. haven't charged
6 I was really angry after everything that ___________. A. had happened B. happened C. happens
7 Which student ____________ this essay? A has he written B has written C he has written
8 Why ____________ like travelling so much? A they B they do C do they
9 What ____________ outside? A is happening B is it happening C happening is 10 Who ____________ the k ey to? A has given B you are giving C did you give VOCABULARY
1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 __Skiing_____ is great fun. It’ s a fantastic sport. SKI
1 We drove to the south of France in a ____________ van and had a great holiday . CAMP
2 As soon as I return from my holiday, I ____________ my suitcase and put all my clothes in the washing machine. PACK 16
3 We often go ____________ when we’re on holiday. CLUB
4 I’m ____________ by this book about Russian history . FASCINATE
5 Are you ____________ of the dark? FRIGHTEN
6 We stayed in an ____________ hotel at the top of the mountain. AMAZE
7 I received a ____________ from my students. It was a lovely photo of the class in a photo frame. GIVE
8 We were ____________ by the noise coming from the house next door. ANNOY
9 Walking all day is very ____________ . TIRE
10 There were a lot of ____________ selling products at the market . TRADE
2. Two people are discussing a holiday. Complete their conversations with the present or
past participle form of the verbs in the box.
amuse annoy depress embarrass interest please A: So, how was your holiday?
B: Great. It was so relaxing. I didn’t think about work once. And I was really___________ with
the hotel. The service was five-star.
A: And what were the other people like in your group?
B: Everyone was really nice except for one person. She was really______ because she wouldn’t
stop talking. But apart from her it was fine. A: And did you meet anyone ? ___________
B: Well, there was one man I enjoyed talking to. He was a friendly waiter at the hotel. A: Really?
B: He also told jokes and was very ___________. He made everyone laugh. And on the last
night he asked me to dance and everyone was watching us. A: Were you ? ___________
B: Yes, I was! I went bright red but it was wonderful! Then I flew home the next day and it was raining. I’m so to be home. ___________ READING
Read three short stories about things that went wrong on holiday. Match the questions to
the stories (A, B or C). There is an example at the beginning (0). In which story …
0 do we know on which day of the week the event happened? _____A_______
1 did somebody want other people to solve the problem? ____________ 17
2 did somebody have a better time than expected? ____________
3 did somebody do something they didn’t need to do? ____________
4 did somebody have to spend money? ____________
5 did the event happen near the end of the holiday? ____________
6 did somebody have to change where they were staying? ____________
7 did somebody feel a bit angry? ____________
8 was the storyteller in a place with people she didn’t know? ____________
9 did somebody do a lot of housework? ____________
10 did somebody think that what happened was funny? ____________ Holiday stories A
We were really looking forward to arriving at the holiday apartment we had booked near the
beach on a beautiful Greek island. However, when we arrived, we were quite annoyed to find
that nobody had cleaned the place. We tried to phone the holiday company to complain but it
was Sunday and nobody answered our calls. I spent two hours cleaning the place myself. Then
there was a knock on the door. It was the holiday rep. She explained that we were in the wrong
apartment. We had opened the wrong door – both apartments could be opened by the same key.
When we packed our bags and moved next door, it was really clean! B
A few years ago, we went to Mexico on holiday. It was our first holiday with our two young
daughters, Megan and Kate. We had brought a really big bag full of clothes for them. However,
when I opened the bag, I couldn’t believe what I saw. There were no clothes in it – just some
toys, a doll, some toilet paper and small plastic balls. I thought, for a moment, that my husband
had played a joke. Then I realized that the two girls had repacked the bag. I had left it in their
room. Megan had removed the clothes and put her favourite things in it instead! I wasn’t
annoyed. I just laughed and laughed. But we had to go and buy new clothes for the girls! C
Two years ago, my husband and I went on a beach holiday in the Caribbean. On the last day,
we decided to book a day trip on a boat. When we arrived in the harbour, we asked which boat
was ours and were told to get on a big white boat. It wasn’t what we had expected. There was a
bar on the boat and a lot of balloons with 21 written on them. Lots of people started getting on
the boat until it was really crowded. They all seemed to be in their twenties and from Brazil.
Before long, the boat set off. It was then that somebody asked us if we were Luis’ grandparents.
It was only then that we realized we were on the wrong boat and that we were on a party boat
for Luis’ 21st birthday. The boat trip lasted five hours and the music was very loud, but we had
a great time. I’m 67 and my husband’s 74. We don’t usually go to such exciting parties. USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C. 1. When do you study? A. In the evenings. B. At school. C. In the library
2. Do you like Jane’s new flat? 18 A. I don’t go there. B. She likes the new house. C. The rooms are rather small.
3. There isn’t some kind of interview, is there? A. No, nothing like that. B. No. Thanks. C. Yes, please! 4. Have you seen the website?
A. Yes, but I didn’t know if I had to fill in the form.
B. Really? I don’t like that website. C. Thank you for your help. 5. John: “______”
Mike: Thank you for your complement
A. You’ve done well your work. B. This is a present for you.
C. I’m glad you are well again. WRITING
1. Are there any good restaurants nearby?
I was wondering…………………………………………
2. What time does the gallery open?
I would like to know …………………………….
3. Is the castle open on Sunday?
Can you tell me……………………………………….
4. How long does the tour last?
I would like to know………………………………………… 19 UNIT 10 GRAMMAR
1. Change these affirmative active sentences into the present simple passive.
1. Each lesson they teach us some new vocabulary.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. They often train the students outside.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. He sometimes brings old books into the classroom.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We study the text for many hours.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. They sometimes take me to a museum.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. They show an educational documentary every week.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Kathy didn’t write that essay.
That essay………………………………………………………
8 Tim bought both laptops in the department store.
Both laptops ………………………………………………………
9 Tina didn’t leave her bag on the bus.
Tina’s ………………………………………………………
10. People send millions of emails every day.
Millions of emails ……………………………………………………… VOCABULARY
1. Complete the text with the words in the box. There is one extra word you do not need.
There is an example at the beginning (0). about us adverts basic contact content home link search up-to-date user-friendly website withstand Going online
When designing the perfect (0) __website___ for a business, it is important to make sure it is
attractive and (1) ____________
. You don’t want people to find it difficult to find their way
around your website. When they click on a (2) ____________ they should go to the page they
expect. So, if they click on (3) ____________ , it should go to a page that provides information
about your company. If they click on (4) ____________
, it should go to a page with your
number and email address. The most important page is the (5) ____________ page because it is
the first page anybody sees when they go to your website. Keep it (6) ____________ – nobody 20
wants to see lots of complicated graphics and images – and make sure it is free of (7)
____________ – customers want to find out about you – they don’t want to be sold things. In
simple terms, make sure the (8) ____________ you provide on the page is simple and
necessary. It’s a good idea to use the latest, (9) ____________ software when designing your
website as it needs to be reliable – hopefully, it will have to (10) ____________ a lot of online
traffic. You don’t want it to crash all the time.
2. Complete the text with the correct form of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS. There is
an example at the beginning (0).
0 This furniture is __old-fashioned___. It looks like it was made in the 1980s. FASHIONED
1 The toy company has launched a new ____________ on the market. PRODUCE
2 Karen always wears very ____________ clothes. They are new and stylish. FASHION
3 There are a lot of ____________ in the magazine. Some take up the whole page. ADVERTISE
4 The company isn’t very ____________ . They only make thirty suitcases a week. PRODUCE
5 Oil ____________ are getting worried about the fall in the price of oil. PRODUCE
6 The screwdriver is a very ____________ invention.
You can use it in many situations. USE
7 Gemma has a job in the ____________ industry. ADVERTISE
8 Electricity is produced by the ____________ grid. NATION
9 The ____________ of plastic toys at the factory has stopped because of safety concerns. PRODUCE
10 Last year, we ____________ off the loan for the car. PAY READING
6. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world. The
Galapagos are home to many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.The
islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles Darwin wrote about them in his book, On
The Origin of Species. When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to that great
mystery of mysteries - the first appearance of new life on this earth.
Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park. However, despite
this protection, the park is in danger. The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which
is slowly destroying marine life. Every day, illegal nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and
dolphins. Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come to live on
the islands. Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs. Although tourism
is seen as a positive thing, it too has caused problems.
Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? The answer lies in 21
the attitude of everyone who can make a contribution - the Galapagos belongs to the whole world.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Charles Darwin, the father of biology B. Ecuador and its wonderland
C. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands
D. The Galapagos, a place to protect
2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Charles Darwin?
A. He brought over new species to the islands.
B. He himself paid a visit to the islands.
C. He wrote about the Galapagos in his book.
D. He found that the islands played an important part in his discoveries.
3. According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by __________. A. tourism B. alien animals C. illegal fishing D. scientific research
4. It can be inferred from the passage that tourism has caused problems __________. A. and should be stopped.
B. because it is seen as positive. C. but it is thriving D. although it helps
5. The writer's purpose in writing this passage is __________.
A. raise people's awareness of wildlife issues
B. recommend people to come to the islands
C. blame Ecuador's government for the threats to wildlife
D. show admiration to Darwin's research on the islands USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. I hope Andrew will get here soon. A. I’m sure he will. B. I hope he hasn’t. C. He usually gets it.
2. Where will you spend the weekend? A. Next week will be fine. B. I haven’t been anywhere. C. We haven’t decided yet.
3. Helen: “This book is very boring.”
Paul: “______________, but it has a lot of useful knowledge for our studies.” A. I see what you mean B. I don’t think so. C. I’d love to!
4. I’m going to have a summer party on Saturday. A. Who will come? B. Where to? C. How often is it?
5. Marie: “I think yellow is the prettiest colour.” 22
Peter: “__________. I always feel happy when looking at anything yellow!” A. You’re right. B. Which did you think? C. Yes, I’d like to WRITING
9. Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. Old books are kept in that part of the library. They………
2. Did the researchers find any evidence of writing?
Was any………………___________
3. They show an educational documentary every month.
An educational…………………………___________
4. Have the technician taught him to use the computer yet?
Has …………………………___________
5. I wasn’t told the answers by my close friend.
My…………………………………___________ 23 Unit 11 GRAMMAR:
1. Change the direct speech into reported speech.
1 ‘I’m working late.’ Sarah said
Sarah ____________ late.
2 ‘Isaac won the match.’
She said ____________ the match.
3 ‘I sometimes go to bed after midnight.’
She said ____________ to bed after midnight.
4 ‘I’ll pay for dinner.’
Harry said ____________ for dinner.
5 ‘I play tennis every week.’
Thomas ____________ tennis every week.
6 ‘We love going to the cinema.’ They said
____________ going to the cinema.
7 ‘I’m feeling ill.’
Stephanie ____________ feeling ill.
8 ‘My parents are going to visit.’ I told her
I ____________ my parents were going to visit.
9 ‘Elena, I like you.’ Jack ____________ her.
10 ‘I’ll call your sister.’ Eric said he ____________ .
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of say or tell in the gaps.
1. He…………………the he was married.
2. What did he…………………about the meeting?
3. She……………me she had never been there.
4. They didn’t…………..anything about the work.
5. Can you…………..him how this computer works?
6. Please……………..them how to get there.
7. Janet…………………she knew the answer.
8. Could you………………….something to the director, please?
9. ……………her what you think of it.
10. He never…………….us what he meant. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct option (A, B or C) to complete the sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 There’s a Whatsapp ____________ on my screen. A message B note C letter 24
1 I’ve put some photos on my Facebook ___________. A book B line C page
2 Adam had to give a ____________ to the class. A conversation B presentation C programme
3 Did you send that ____________ message? A text B sticky C letter
4 The general is buried in a ____________ in the cemetery. A statue B tomb C pot
5 Art ____________ buy paintings at auctions. A selectors B archaeologists C collectors
6 We’ve got ____________ very old trees in our garden. A one or two B one by one C one and two
7 The rocket was ____________ into space last June. A started B promoted C launched
8 The spacecraft’s ____________ was to take photos of the planet. A plan B mission C function
9 I don’t believe there are any life ____________ on nearby planets. A makes B shapes C forms
10 The sun is at the centre of our sola____________ . A plan B organization C system READING
Read the following passage and choose the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question. Horton
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby towns have much
more to offer: Bradfield has its river and historic buildings, while Newtown has shops and
entertainment. The buildings of Horton look dirty and unloved. For shops, there is a small
supermarket, a few bargain shops, a bakery which, strangely, does not sell bread and a florist
which has one stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has several advantages over its neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an important fort. There are no
historic remains here now, but there are wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny
weekends you can often see kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites.
There aren’t many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities aren’t really fast,
but there are excellent rail links. You can be in London in an hour and a half, and other cities
are less than an hour away. That means that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in
time to spend the evenings with their families. Houses in Horton aren’t pretty, but they’re
functional and cheap. The streets are quiet and safe, and there are plenty of parks and
playgrounds. It has a library, three primary schools and a secondary school, St. Mark’s. It’s not
as academically brilliant as other schools in the area, but it is friendly and offers a wide range 25
of subjects and activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a
swimming and a sports centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs and events for people of all ages.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose? A.
To explain what tourists can do in Horton.
B. To explain why Horton is a good place to live.
C. To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other towns.
D. To describe the history of Horton.
2. What part of Horton does the writer find disappointing? A. The shops B. The country park C. Transport links D. The schools
3. What type of people is Horton most suitable for? A. Wealthy professionals B. Low income families C. Elderly people D. Sport and history students
4. What advantages does Horton bring to workers? A.
There are plenty of jobs available in the town.
B. You can drive to nearby cities in a short time.
C. You can get to several cities quickly by train.
D. Working conditions are better here than in other towns.
5. Which of the following is the best description of Horton?
A. Quiet, country town which has a number of good leisure facilities.
B. Friendly, historic town which is a great place to live, work and take a holiday.
C. Busy, industrial town which has good links to neighbouring cities.
D. Dirty, unpopular town which has little to offer visitors or residents. USE OF ENGLISH
1. Complete the expression for giving a presentation
That’s everything would like the end of let’s move Let me
Today, I (1)………..to talk to you about (2)………start by telling you a bit about the history
of… So (3)………I wanted to say about the history. Now (4)…………..onto the next part of
my presentation… That’s (5)………………my talk. To sum up…
2. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. Do you remember your first day in England? 26 A. I almost forget everything. B. Yes, it’s the first day. C. No, I didn’t.
2. Did I tell you there was a great TV programme on last night? A. No, what was it about? B. No, I didn’t. C. Yes, I did. 3. That is the end of my talk.
A. Well done and congratulations. B. Yes, we met Peter in the end. C. No, I didn’t. 4. I visited Peru last year. A. Oh, it sounds great! B. I liked it. C. It’s quite long.
5. Let’s go to the exhibition. A. Do you like it? B. How much are the tickets? C. What happened there? WRITING
Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. The businessman: “Are you going to Russia on Friday?”
The businessman said ………………………
2. Matt said, “One day I’ll go on holiday to Rome.”
Matt said………………………___________
3. The scientist: “Did you understand the experiment?”
The scientist asked if I……………………………
4. “Where did you go last night?” she said to her boyfriend.
She asked her boyfriend…………………………………… 27 UNIT 12 GRAMMAR:
1. Choose the correct options.
A: So, if you won / would win a million pounds on the lottery, what did / would you do with it?
B: I don’t know. I think I bought / I’d buy a house, and if my family needed / would need some
money, I gave / I’d give them some, of course.
A: Did / Would you give any money to charity?
B: If I knew / I’d know the money was going to help someone have a better life, well, yes, I
did / would. What about you?
A: If I had / I’d have a million pounds, I started / I’d start my own business. I opened / I’d
open an art gallery or something like that …
B: Nice idea. If I started / I’d start a new business, I think I wanted / I’d want to run a restaurant or a bar.
2. Complete the sentences by adding no, some, any or every to
the word in brackets. There
is an example at the beginning (0).
0 I think I’ve got _something_ in my eye. It really hurts. (thing)
1 I don’t know ____________ who like
s doing lots of homework. (body)
2 We looked ____________ but we couldn’t find Lucy’
s phone. Perhaps it was stolen. (where)
3 I hadn’t read ____________ at all about the country before I visited it last summer. (thing)
4 There is ____________ outside. Should we open the door and let them come in? (one)
5 ____________ in my family has ever been abroad. In fact, we don’t even have passports! (body)
6 Did you do ____________ interesting on your holiday? (thing)
7 I invited ____________ at work to the wedding, and all the people in Susie’s office came, too! (body)
8 We didn’t go ____________ last weekend. We just stayed at home. (where)
9 There’s ____________ to do here. It’s quite a boring place in winter. (thing)
10 ____________ broke into the office at the weekend and took three of the computers. (one) VOCABULARY
Complete the text with the words in the box. There is an example at the beginning (0). desert field forest garden mountain ocean park poacher river sponsor start
0 Behind the farm, there was a large, green ___field____ full of cows.
1 They walked through an ancient ____________ in which the trees were large and old. Few people had been there before.
2 We climbed up to the top of the ____________ where the air was thin but the views were amazing.
3 There is an attractive ____________ in our city where children play – there is a lake, footpaths and a lot of trees. 28
4 We walked along the ____________ to Henley, passing people who were fishing, and saying
hello to people on boats who went past.
5 It used to take weeks to sail across the ____________ from Europe to North America.
6 We like sitting in our ____________ – it’s small but it’s full of beautiful flowers.
7 It was hot in the ____________ . There were no plants, no water, and no sign of life.
8 A ____________ has killed a chimpanzee mother and taken her b aby.
9 Don’t ____________ trying to run a wildlife rescue centre until you know what problems you face.
10 The computer company wants to ____________ the zoo to help protect animals and to get some positive publicity. READING
Read the following passage and circle the correct word A, B, C or D for each space. Alpacas
Alpacas were first kept by the Inca people in the mountains of South America, more than six
thousand years ago. These animal (1)_______clothes, food and fuel for owners. The softest
wool was mainly worn (2)________ the leaders of Incan society though.
When Spanish explorers arrived in the fifteenth century, sheep were (3)________ and these
gradually replaced alpacas in the region. It wasn’t (4) ________the middle of the 20th century
that both famers and fashion designers began to recognize the (5) ________of alpacas again.
They are easy to look (6) ________since they eat grass and are used to low temperatures. Their
wool, which comes in a (7) ________of natural colours from white to dark brown, is lighter
and warmer than sheep’s wool and (8) ________strong.
It is not surprising, therefore, that alpacas are (9) ________ a familiar sight in the fields (10)
________North America, Australia and the UK. 1. A. provided B. supported C. turned C. gained 2. A. on B. by C. in D. for 3. A. introduced B. delivered C. reached D. transferred 4. A. during B. over C. until D. before 5. A. qualities B. rewards C. prizes D. points 6. A. after B. over C. for D. on 7. A. range B. group C. row D. crowd 8. A. also B. too C. only D. instead 9. A. being B. coming C. becoming D. turning 29 10. A. of B. about C. forward D. enough USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the conversations. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1. How about buiding a new park for local people? A. Sound greats. B. You might be on your right.
C. This is such a great building.
2. Let’s meet at the cinema at half past seven A. OK, I’ll see you then B. The cinema is open C. Yes, I will 3. I’ve lost my glasses. A. Did you break it? B. Have you looked for them? C. How much are they?
4. Shall we go to the shops now? A. I’m too tired. B. They’ve very good. C. Not at all.
5. How did the accident happen? A. I can’t go there. B. I didn’t see it C. I don’t know how to. WRITING
10. Complete each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. I have to work tomorrow evening, so I can’t meet you.
If I didn’t………………………………………………………….
2. There aren’t any restaurants nearby, so we have to eat in the hotel.
A. If there ……………………………………………………….
3. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.
If you didn’t………………………………………………………
4. There isn’t anywhere else in the world as beautiful as this place.
This is the ……………………………………___________
5. The souvenirs are expensive, so I won’t buy them.
I wouldn’t ………………………….
11. Complete the press release with these phrases Delighted to announce proud to would like to sponsor us look forward
We are …………..that the popular Weston Show will take place on the weekend of 18-19 July.
We are …………….support Weston Hospital with profits from this exciting event. We
…………….invite your company to ……………….with:
-quality prizes for competitors to win
-help with payment of costs (equipment and electricity) Sponsors will receive: 30 -free advertising at the show -publicity in local newspapers
We hope that you will be able to support our good work, and we ……………to seeing you this summer. 31