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New Syllabus Edition
JOHN FLOWER
with additional material by Vicki Lywood Last
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LANGUAGE
Language Teaching Publicatiorls

35 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE, England
Language Teaching. Publications 1996
Original Edition language Teaching Publications 1991
ISBN 1 899396 25 X
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The Author
John Flower is a teacher at EurocentreBournemouth where he has. worked for. many years. He has
long experience of teaching students at all levels, and has always had a keen interest in preparing
students for the Cambridge examinations. He is the author of the Build Your Vocabulary series and
Phrasal Verb Organiser.
Acknowledgements
We are grateful to all the many teachers, schools and students who commented upon this material
while in development.
We are most grateful to vicki lywood Last, who brought her long experience of examining for the
Cambridge First Certificate examinations to this book. Her help was particularly useful in the
Revision Grammar, Common Mistakes, and Examination Preparation sections.
The author would like to thank Michael lewis and Jimmie Hill for all their help and guidance, and.
Ruth, Andrew, and Hefenfor putting up with it all.
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To the Student
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BEFORE YOU START

This book will help you to organise the language you need for.the Cambridge First Certificate.
Most units have a double page. On the left-hand page there- is an exercise which introduces
and practises important language.
The right-hand page organises the language so that you can learn it more effectively.
On this page you will also find some extra examples.
You are encouraged to extend your vocabulary by adding more items to the lists.
Just before the exam you can use the right-hand pages to help you revise quickly and
easily. Cover over the lists you have made and check that you can remember.
, it
There are se,veral things you can do to learn English in an effective and efficient way.
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Work regularly. Try to do one or two units every day.
Do different types of exercises. If you do two units at one time, choose them from different
sections of the book.
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Don't learn a word in isolation. Learn it with other words that often occur with it.
Personalise your learning. Make your own examples using the words and expressions you
have studied in the book. Try to write true things that you might want to use in the
eX.amination.
Make a habit of reading and listening to' English. The more you do this, the more natural
your English will become.
.
A~ you find new vocabulary, note it down in a systematic way_ For guidance, look at the
way the language is organised in this book.
The more organised your learning is, the better you will do in the examination.
Contents
Word Partnerships
1.1
Adjective + Preposition - I
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10
1.2
Adjective + Preposition - 2
1.3
Verb + Preposition - 1
1.4
Verb + Preposition - 2
16
1.5
Verb + Noun + Preposition - 1
18
1.6
1.7
1.8
Verb + Noun + Preposition - 2

Noun + Verb
Verb + Noun
1.9
Verb + Noun (al1tonyms)
1.10
Adjective + NOlIn (antonyms)
12
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20
22
24
26
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28
1.1 I
Phrases with IN
1.12
Phrases with ON
1.13
Phrases with OUT OF
1.14
Prepositional Phrases
1.15
Word Partnerships - Revision
Phrasal Verbs
2.1
2.2
Phrasal Verbs with UP -.1 ~ ~ 40

Phrasal Verbs with 1..JP 2
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42
2.3
Phrasal Verbs with t...: P - 3
2.4
2.5
Phrasal Verbs witl) DOWN - 1
.Phrasal Verbs with DOWN -.2
2.6
Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 1 ......................................................................................~.::;;:-:-~.;..;"h'.:..,.f
2.7
Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 2
2.8
2.9
Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 3
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34
36
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44
46
48
PhI'asal Verbs with OFF - 1
52
54
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2.10
Phrasal Verbs with OFF - 2
58
2.11
2.12
2.13
Phrasal
'Pllrasal
Phrasal
Pllrasal
60
62
64
66
Verbs
Verbs
Verbs
Verbs
with
with
with
with
ON - 1
ON - 2
IN and :NTO
2.14
IN - 2
2.15 Verbs with Other Particles - 1
2.18 Three-word Verbs - 1
2.19
Tllrec-wordVerbs-2
2.20
Tllree-word Verbs - 3
2.21
Phrasal Verbs -
l~cvision
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70
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Word Formdtion
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Word Forma tion: Adjectives - 1

3.2 . Word Forma tion: Adjectives - 2
Word Forma tion: Adverbs
3.3
3.4 Word Forma tion: Prefixes
3.1
3.5
3.6
86
88
90
92
94
3.8
3.9
Word Forma tion .. Revision
Confusing Words
4.1
Confus ing Words .. 1

4.2
84
Word Families - 1
Word Families .. 2
Word Families .. 3
Word Families .. 4
3.7
82
96
98
99
100
102
104
4.4

Confus ing Words - 4
4.5
Confus ing Words .. Revision
108
Gram mar Revision
109
5.1
5.2
compa rIson
'So and such
5.3
The -ing form
5.4
The Infinitive
5.5
The Presen t Perfect
5.6
Report ed Speech
Condit ionals
4.3
5.7
5.9
The Passive
Gramm ar - Revision
Common Mistakes
6.1
6.2
Comm on Mistak es - 1
Comm on Mistak es - 2
6.3
My Mistak es .. 1
6.4
My Mistak es - 2
6.5
Spelling Revision
5.8
106
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112
114
116
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120
122
124
126
127
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130
132
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Con tent s . . . . .
Topics and Vocabulary
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Food .and Cookin g

Descri bing People
Sport and Hobbie s
Law and Order
7.5
At HOlne
7.6
7.7
7.8
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138
140
142
144
7.18
7.19
7.20
Holida ys
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Enterta inment
Educat ion a~d Trainin g
The Enviro nment
Town and Countr y
Travel and Transp ort
Work
Descri bing a Festiva l
Shopp ing and Services
Health and Fitness
Science and Techno logy
The Family and Relatio nships ........... ........... ........... ......... ...........
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The Media
The Weath er
Your Own Countr y
Writing and Speaking
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15
7.16
7.17
8.l
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
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148
150
152 .
154
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158
160
162
164
166
H
168
170
172
174
176
177
Writin g - Capita l Letters

Writin g - Linkin g Words
Writin g - An Inform al Letter
Writin g - A More Forma l Letter
Writin g - Organi sing Your Ideas
Writin g - Useful Expres sions for Report s and Article s
Writin g - Possibl e Topics
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Speaki ng - Be Prepar ed
Speaki ng - Useful Expres sions
Speaki ng - Possibl e Topics
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186
187
188
189
190
191
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'PARTNERSHIPS
As you study the vocabulary you need for the First Certificate, you win soon realise that it
is not enough to study single words.. It is important to know how words combine with
others to form partnerships. This will help you to produce language of the level required to
do well in the examination.
Take the word 'fun' as an example. Look at these two sentences:
Did you have fun at the party last night?
I wish he wouldn't make fun of my accent.
From these two sentences you should learn. the expressions:
have fun and make fun of
and write sentences of your own to help you to remember them.
Word partnerships are important in every port of the examination, bulyourknowledge of
them is specially tested in Paper 3 (Use of English).
In fwo exercises you have to use one word to
fill in a blank, for example:
Jimmy made his way to the station exit. This was the first time he had been to London
(10)
his own and he was feeling a bit scared.
.In one exercise you have to think of the word yourself, and in the other you are given a
choice:
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A by
. B for
C on
D in
The answer is C because the expression is on his own.
As you read through that extract, did you notice another useful word partnership, made
his way?
Word partnerships are also important in the exercise in which you complete a sentence so
that it means the same as the first sentence you are .g:ten, for example:
There must always be somebody with her.
own .
She should not be left'
at any time.
Being aware of these partnerships will enable you to

you can use it when you take your exam.
build up your vocabulary so that
Word Partnerships
INTRODUCTION
In this book you will find many examples of word partnerships but it is essential that you
try to find-your own words.
look at the following news item. How many useful word partnerships can you find?
A SHOWER OF MONEY
Shoppers stared in disbelief yesterday
as high winds helped to foil a robbery
and it suddenly started raining
banknotes.
Two raiders had tried to steal a bag
belonging to Tracy White, a cashier
from a local supermarket. Plucky
Tracy wouldn't let go and in the
struggle the bag burst and the money
inside blew all over the shopping
centre.
As shoppers tried to catch the money,
the robbers took advantage of the
confusion and made their escape.
Most of the money was recovered.
Now organise the partnerships you have found by doing the exercise on the opposite
page.
Word Partnerships ... ;.
INTRODUCTION
From the passage you have iust read, write down one example of:
a noun and verb partnership
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a verb and noun partnership

an adiective and noun
a verb and preposition
a preposition and noun
a verb, noun and preposition
Look at the bottom of the page for some suggested partnerships.
In this book you will usually find an exercise on the right-hand page in which you have to
organise vocabulary to make it easier to learn for the examinqtion. You will offen be asked
to provide your own examples to add to the lists.
.
You will see'how important it is to collect words not individually, but in groups which often
occur together. This is the kind of thing you should be doing every time you read or listen
to English. It is one of the best ways to make significant progress in your ability to use the
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1. 1 Adiective + Preposition - 1 . . . . . .
Complete each se.ntence by using an adjective
from the list on the right.
from
the list on the left and a preposition
'.
You must use each adiective once only but you can use each preposition more than once.
accustomed
afraid
ashamed
aware
capable
proud
ready'
relevant
responsible
typical
dependent
famous
full
good
iealous
1. She was
at
for
of
on
to
her friend because she had a better dress.
2. The waste paper bin was .:
crumpled sheets of paper.

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3. This computer is
.....
producing sophisticated graphics ..
4. The town is especially
5. I felt very
its elegant architecture.
making such a stupid mistake.

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6. After weeks of preparation the hall is nearly

opening.
7. Could you add this up for me? I'm not very ..
H. Who is
/.
the grand
maths.
writing those words on the wall?
9.. She was so

talking about it.
her nephew's achievement that she
the pace of life in the
10. It took some time to get

the frantic atmosphere of the town.
11. We try to eat food which is
travelling.
couldn!t-st-0f}.::<:;:,~;:~-
countrY.~fter
the region in which we are
12. Are you ............................................. any reason why he should be late?
13. They'built nuclear power stations so as not to be

their main source of energy.
14. This is not really

n1ain point of the meefing?
15. I-Jc sleeps with the light on because he's
coal as
our discussion so can we get back to the
the dark.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . ..
..
....
Complete each group of partnerships with the correct preposition.

. 1. accusto med.... .......... peace and quiet
9. good
getting up late
so much noise
English
2. afraid
10. jealous
...... the dark
making a mistak e
saying someth ing silly
3. ashame d
.... ~........... yourse lf

what I've done
doing a thing like that
aware
.......... her job

adding up
. 11. proud
........... ..... a strange smell
people staring
looking rather untidy
........... ..... what other people do

her rich friends
his English!
........ her grandson
his work
what he's done
5. capable
...... . high speeds

workin g fast
anything!
12. ready
.......... anythin g
bed
the next questio n
6. dependent
.......... ... import s

how he feels
what happens
13. relevan t
........... the argume nt

our discussion
the problem
7. famous
.. its museums
making pottery
his paintin gs
14. respons ible ........... the equipm ent

making a mess
France and Italy
8. full
........... ..... pride

fun
dark green liquid
15. typical
................. the region

the way he acts
people who ....
ve. How
Test yourself from time to time by covering the words that follow each adjecti
many partnership words can you r~member?
1.2 Adiective + Preposition - 2 . . . . . .
. . . .
Complete each sentence by using an adiective from the list on the left. and a preposition
from the list on the right.
You must use each adiective once only but you can use each preposition more than once.
absent
better
guilty
keen
opposed
satisfied
short
similar
suitable
sU$picious
terrified
terrible
late
sorry
tired
at
from
on
for
of
to
with
1. Because of the Jlu epidemic many staff were .
:.. work.
strang~rs so they kept following us around and
2. They were
watching what we were doing.
3. I feel really.....................
.
others go out and enjoy themselves.
her because she has to do all the work while the
4. They won't be
.
every single one of their friends! .
5. I must hurry or I'll be .
just a small party! They'll want to invite
6. She's nev~r been very

surprised if she doesn't turn up.
work.
~ .................... going to meetings so I wouldn't be
7. The jury found him
robbing the bank.

the road-widening scheme and will figfir'lfalf~;:
8. We're totally
the way.
9. She's much
10. I'm a bit
driving than he is.

money at the moment so could you pay?
11. She's not really
this job. We wanted someone older.
12. This incident is very

was later on in the day.
what happened yesterday except that it
13. She wouldn't tell her father because she was.

do if he lost his temper.
14. I can recognise faces 'but I'm
15. He got
12
what he might
remembering names!
hearing the same old excuses, day after day.
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Complete each group of partnerships with the correct preposition.

school
work
the meeting'
9. similar
2. better
sport than me
explaining things
maths
10. sorry
yourself
what I said
being late
3. guilty
wasting time
murder
not listening
11. suitable
handicapped people
children
the time of year
1. absent
my dress
what. I saw
the one I've got
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football
making models
fashion
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12. suspicious ............... strangers

everything he says
people who ask
questions
5. late
the meeting
work
school
6.opposed
13. terrified
this scheme
paying so much
wasting more money
7. satisfied
............... the result

'what I've done
how things went
14. terrible
8. short
.......... money
breath
time
15. tired
missing the train .

what he')] do
being alone
............... mathematics
spelling
remembering names
this weather
eating.this stuff
waiting
Test yourself from time to tirne by covering the words that follow each adjective. How many
partnership words can you remember?
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1. 3 Verb + Preposition - 1
. . . . .
Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of th-e verbs below and the
preposition from or on.
Use each verb once only.
borrow
concentrate
congratulate
decide
depend
differ
escaPe
insist
operate
prevent recover
resign
retire
rely
suffer
1. She
.
her job after she was offered another with more
responsibility and a higher salary.
2. He. might come. It will
3. You must .
.
.
how he feels.
the road .when you're driving!
4. He got very annoyed and
seeing the manager.
5. The surgeon .
her immediately and saved her life.
6. I decided to
get such a good pension.
my job early even though it meant I wouldn't
7. It will take her weeks to

be back at work for some time.
such a major operation so she won't
8. We had security men on the door to

into the party.
unwanted guests
9. I've sent her a card to
her
getting
passing her test.
it
10. The bank wouldn't lend me the money so I had to

parents.
my
.
11. This design
slightly
the first one I showed you.
12. I
backache so I have to go to a physiotherapist once a week.
13. After weeks of discussion they've finally

scheme for the staff canteen.
14. They managed to
15. You can
gOSSIp.
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the new colour
the prison by bribing a guard.

Frances to keep you up to date with.all the latest
Now put the correct preposition in each group of partnerships.

1. borrow a book ............. the library
................ a patient
9. operate
my parents
a friend of his
coneentrate ......... your work

driving
what I'm doing
3.
congratulate
4. decide
10. prevent
6. differ
7~ escape
doing what they want

leaving
cheating
his results
her success
winning
11. recover
............ a cold
a serious illness
a nasty shock
a colour scheme
which to choose
12. rely
................ every employee
you to do your best

the bus service
the (blue) one
depend
13. resign
imports
how I feel
if I have time or not
................ the committee

his job
14. retire
the others'
what I expected
what I really wanted
................ work at 65
prison
-thi~ t;Putine
the crowd
8. insist
good service
seeing her
punctuality
15. suffer
............... a headache
toothache
a bad cold
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Notice when y~u need an ... ing form.of the verb. This. is important in the exam.
1.4 Verb + Preposition - 2

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. . . .
Complete each .sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs. below and the
preposition of, for, in or to.
accuse
apologise
approve
consist
forgive
hope
believe
belong
blame
J. The test
two written papers and an interview.
2. I've kept the luggage label as a souvenir to

holiday we had.
me
3. After taking a general course she decided to

medicine.
the wonderful
tropical
4. After trying for an hour I finally
starting the car.
5. Where will I find the money to

6. That coat .
search
specialise
succeed
obiect
pay
remind
.; .. a new suit?
Andrew and this is Ricky's.

having to pay extra to use the swimming
7. Some guests have

pool. I'm not surprised they're annoyed!
8. Army helicopters were brought in to help

children.
the missing
ghosts until I stayed at a mysterious 0Idclf6utr~';:>;:~-
9. I had never
in the country.
10. He wrote a letter
her to forgive him.
all the trouble he had caused and asking
11. He's the person in charge. I
him
]2. By the way she spoke you could see that she didn't
arrangements for the wedding.
13. I don't think I'll ever

fool in front of all those people.
her
14. The policeman

him
could prove he had been somewhere else.
15. Let's
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the mix-up.
the
-the way she made me look such a
breaking into the house but he said he
th~ best. You never know - the weather might clear up.
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Now put the correct preposition in each group of partnerships.
verb.
Pay careful attention to the expressions which are followed by the ... ing form of the
murder
breakin g in
not caring
9. hope
........... ..... the best

a good result
better Juck next time!
my mistak e
being late
forgett ing
10. object
........... ..... the by-pas s

paying extra
using my phone
3. approve
all-nigbt TV
his friends
smokin g
11. pay
4. believe
healthy exercis e
eating well
ghosts
12. remind
5. belong
my dog
1. accuse
2. apologise
............. the mea)

having .my car fixed
wasting so much time
my holiday
the time we ....
someth ing that
happen ed to me....
a friend of mine
everyone
6. blame
........... ..... two parts

three sections
five papers
7. consist
8. forgive
the disaste r
what happenened
getting angry
what he did
leaving me
not asking ~.
the solutio n
the missing children
somew here to stay
13. search
14. special ise
15. succeed
...
fast food
comme rcial French
selJing furnitu re
my attemp ts to
meetin g her
.u
paSSIng my exam
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1.5 Verb + NQun + Preposition - 1 . .

In this exercise you must complete each sentence with a suitable verb and preposition from
the lists b e l o w .
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You may.useeach verb or preposition more than once.
Makesure you use the correct form of the verbl
catch
keep
lose
make
pay
put
take
of
1. She
advantage
boyfriend could stay for dinner.
2. Was anybody
care
4. She
charge
5. I've
count
6. Could you
our dog while we're on holiday?
the number of times he's said that.

an eye
the washing while I'm out?

such a fuss
no notice
her nephew! You can see he
him! He's just showing offt
9. The salesman started to

straightaway.
pressure
her to sign the agreement
a stop
12. Don't forget you'll have to

you're not as rich as you thought you were!
sight
the91 standing at the
all this arguing.
tax ................ that money you earned, so
look bock at the exercise and underline the complete word partnership in
each sentence (for example, catch sight of someone.)
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10. While I was watching the match, I

back of the crowd.
II. We must
what she was saying?
the project when Mr East was away.
7. I wish she wouldn't

really hates it!
8. .
to
her father's good mood and asked if her
attention
3. Could you
on
Complete the first column by using the partnerships from the exercise and these four
expressions.
set fire
take pity .
make sense ....
playa trick ...
Space has been left for you to add your own partnerships.
MEANING
PHRASE
of
benefit while you can
of
look after
of
be in control
4.
of
not remember how many .
s.
of
hug, kiss, give presents etc.
of
ignore
of
understand
of
see suddenly
on
watch, check now and again
10.
on
feel very sorry for
11.
on
try to persuade
12.
on
give money to the government!
13.
on
deceive
14.
to
listen carefully
15.
to
start something burning
16.
to
not anow to continue
1.
2.
3.
8.
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...................................................................
.
Test yourself later
by covering the first. column and
looking at the definition on the right.
1.6 Verb + Noun + Preposition - 2 ..
-.
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Complete each sentence with the correct form of make or take and one of the prepositions
below.
.
.
You may use each preposition more than once.
for
from
in
off
with
1. He's very shy so it's not easy to
friends
2. I've still got to
all the arrangements
3. He refused to
been a tcanl effort.
the party next weekend.

the success and said that if had
all the credit
4. Many local people have

live music back to the town.
an active interest
5. For the first few months he

around his new house.
great pride
6. I watched a comedy programme to try and

had happened.
1t.l finally
12. She's
showing people
what
an extra bed.
room
a charge
repairs if the item is still under guarantee.
part
C0rttact
our plans to bring
the mix-up?
8. We've moved the wardrobe to
10. She's agreed to
my mind
the blanle
7. Why should I
9. We don't
him.
next month's show.

him at his New York office.
a remarkable recovery
her illness.
Underline the complete word partnership in each sentence above.

There are a lot of word partnerships that include the verbs make and take..
This means that there could be a question in Paper 3 (Use of English) with an expression
using either of these two words.
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Below you will see a list of word partnerships with make and take.
Most are from the exercise opposite b.ut some more have been added .
Supply the missing preposition in each case.
Space ha, been left for you to odd any more partne rships that you find.
1. You make an application ...................
a job as a secretary.
2. You make arrangements
the party next week.
3.. You make a charge
repairing the broken door.
4. You make.contact
a customer by telex.
5. You make friends
other members of the class.
a serious ilJness.
'" ., . : -",_._..6. _Y'pu make. a recovery
an extra person at table.
You make.room
8. You take the' blame
what went wrong.
9. You take the credit
making the party a success.
~o.
the
You take an interest
proj~ct.
11. You take a look
some important papers.
12. You take your mind
what happened.
13. You take part
a competition.
14. You take great pleasure
presenting her with her prize.
15. You take pride
showing the model you've made.
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1.7 Noun + Verb
Match each noun on the left with a verb on the right. Useeqch word once only. Write your
answers in the boxes.
EXERCISE 1
1. an accident
a. barks
2. a dog
b. beats
3. a heart
c. boils
4. snow
d. falls
5. the sun
e. fits
6. a sweater
f.
7. a team
g. loses
8. a telephone
h. passes
9. time
i.
rings
10. water
j.
shines
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EXERCISE 2
happens
Now do the same. with these words.
1. a band
3.
burns
2. a car
b. fades
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3. a carton of milk
c. gathers
4. a colour
d. itches
5. a crowd
e. lands
6. a fire
f.
leaks
7. a nose
g. plays
8. a patient
h. recovers
9. a plane
i.
sails
10. a ship
j.
skids
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Now write sentences using the partnerships you have seen.

Can you think of any more verbs that can follow the nouns above?
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#<t
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y in a suitable partnership.
Put each of the following nouns once onl
r help, look at the opposite page.)
Put another verb with each noun. (Fo
a band
a car
a colour
a crowd
a dog
a fire
1. ............
rise s
sets
2. ....
grows
a sweater
a ship
snow
the sun
a hea rt
a nose
a plane
a tea m
wat er
9.
crashes
star ts
10. ..............
prac tise s
wins
11. .....................
freezes
che ers
3. .....
drif ts
mel ts
floa ts
sink s
4~
S..
cras hes
flies
6. .....
pounds
brea ks!
7. ..
stretches
flows
C",z-. ".
"'
It :
\'~,
spre ads
glows
,,"
G:Y~J!?~.
12. .....................
growls
bite s
13. .......................
performs
rehearses
14. .....................
clashes
mat che s
15. .......................
bleeds
shri nks
8.
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l!!\ '\' =
4f 1Ji ' i
runs
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1.8 Verb + Noun

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Mat<:h each verb on the left with a noun on the right. Some verbs can be followed by more
than one noun but you must use each word. once only. Write your answers in the boxes.
EXERCISE 1
1. catch
a. breakfast
2. change
b. your breath
3. do
c.
4. give
d. a corner
4"
5. have
e. (me) a favour
6. hold
f.
7. nlind
g. house
8. move
h. your mind
9. take
i.
permission
10. turn
j.
place
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EXERCISE 2
you~
own business
fire
Now do the same with these words.
1. do
a. evidence
2. give
b. an example
3. have
c. fun
4. keep
d. home
5. lead
e. a mistake
6. leave
f.
a seat
7. make
g. the truth
S. set
h. the washing-up
9. take
i.
watch
10. tell
j.
the way
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Now write sentences using the partnerships you have found.
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Put each of the following verbs once only in a suitable partnership. Put another noun with
each verb. (For help, look at the opposite page.)
change
catch
leave
make
do
set
have
tell
give
take
hold
turn
keep
1. .................
the page
the handle
8. .................
a bus
a cold
2. ..
a meeting
my hand
9. ...............
your homework
the ironing
3~
your time
10. .......................
lies
a story
her temperature
........................
S. ....
advice
an interview
11. ...................
a light bulb
trains
6.
a headache
a shower
12.
a secret
a diary
progress
a noise
13.
some homework
the alarm
......
7. ...............
..
a message
a space
STUDY. TIP
The four verbs give, have, make and take form many partnerships so it is
worth noting down any new expressions you meet.
.Write a sentence for each of the expressions.
ThiswilJ help you to remember what they mean and how they are used.
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1.9 Verb + Noun (Antonyms)
In this exercise you will see sentences which include a verb in capital letters. You have to
fill each blank with the antonym (opposite) of that verb.
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Choose from the list of verbs below. Use each verb once only and make sure you use the
.
correct form of the verb.
accept
attack
catch
deny
fail
keep
forget
hide
hit
lower
nod
tighten
lengthen
. miss
1. He refused to CONFIRM or
the report.
2. I.............................. the bus this morning so I'll get there early tomorrow to make sure I
CATCH it.
3. ,He
his head if he agreed and SHOOK his head if he didn't.
4. They've RAISED a few prices and
some others.
5., . Do you really expect her to

others?
her promise after she's BROKEN so many
6. He was the only one who
my offer after all the others had REJECTED it.
7. I'll THROW the ball and you can

8. Only one bullet
00 . .
it.
the target. All the others MISSED.
9. I can REMEMBER where it was I met her but I've
the lunch break, they want to SHORTEN it.
10. Rather than
11. The first time I took my driving test, I

fourth attempt.
In fact, I only PASSED at the
our feelings and not SHOW any emotion,
12. We were supposed to

whatever happened.
13. He thought he was
14. "rheir forwards were

DEf~END it.
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when.
the mechanism but in fact he was LOOSENING it.

H
the goal so almost the whole team raced back to
Put an antonym in each blank. Use these for the new partnerships:
borrow
complicate
enter
lose
save
strengthen
Space has been left for you to add more examples of your own.
1. accept
an offer
2. attack
a proposal
3." break
a promise
4. catch
a bus
a statement
a test
7. gain
confidence
8. lend
money
9. leave
a building
to. miss
the target
11. nod
your head
12. raise
prices
13. remember
................................................
"
a name
14. show
your feelings
15. shorten
a skirt
t6.. simplify
matters
17. throw
a ball
18. tighten
your grip
19. waste
time
20. weaken
an argument
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1.10 Adiective + Noun (Antonyms) .

Complete each sentence by using an adiective which is opposite in meaning to theadjective in capital letters.
Use an adiective from the list below.
Use each adiective once only.
artificial
emotional
busy
exact
flexible
gentle
calm
dark
light
low
stale
superior
rapid
shallow
1. The scarf looked black in

it's really dark blue.
light but here, in NATURAL light, lean see
2. I started swimming at the

DEEP end.
end but I soon felt brave enough to go to the
3. I want the
figures, not APPROXIMATE ones!
4. Most days are QUIET but some can be very

5. When we sailed, the sea was
.
but it soon got very ROUGH.
6. He gave me a
smile, which made me feel very INFERIOR.
7. I always eat a
meals are bad for you.
lunch because my keep-fit teacher says thatHEAVY
8. He got very
9. We'll go swimming when it's
HIGH tide.
when he heard the news, but she stayed CALM.

tide. The beach is completely covered at
10. Why does he have such a RIGID attitude? If he were more

could come to some kind of agreement.
11. The bread in this country goes
every day.
12. At first, progress was
, I'm sure we
very quickly so we buy it FRESH
but later it became very SLOW as we met some
unforeseen difficulties..
13. What had started out as a

14. One daughter had
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breeze soon became a very STRONG wind.

hair while the other had FAIR hair.
rships:
Put an antonym in each blank. -Use these words for the new partne
consid erable
mild
poor
smooth
severe
worthl ess
Space has be.en left for you to add more examples of your own.
1. artificial
light
2. calm
sea
3. calm
4. dark
skin
5. deep
water
----- 6. exact
time
7. flexible
policy
8. good
health
9. high
opinion
10. light
meal
11. mild
winter
12. quiet
13. rapid
,'
Ii
respon se
day
progre ss
14. rough
surface
15. slight
change
16. stale
food
17. strong
taste
18. strong
wind
J9. superior
quality
20. valuable
paintin g
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1. 11 Phrases with In . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete each sentence with one of the phrases from the list below.
Use each phrase once only.
In common
in the end
in ink
in love
1. I found her
cheer her up..
in a moment
in pain
in the past
in pieces
in public
in silence
in tears
in time
after her boyfriend had walked out on her, so I tried to
2. He wasn't too happy at first but
we managed to persuade him.
3. In the exam you must write your answers

be in trouble!
4. The dog was obviously
, not pencil, otherwise you'll
so the vet gave him an injection in. order to stop.
it hurting so much.
5. They listened to him
before anyone spoke.
and even after he'd finished, it was some time
6. .
families used to stay together but nowadays they often live in different
parts of the country.
7. If we hurry we might get to the station
8. She looks confident but in fact she's never sung

9. They have so little
but in spite of this he's still going out with her.
10. In addition to the mirror, I fopud a vase lying

11. He should be back
12. You could tell they were

and kept gazing into ~ach other's eyes.
before today.
on the floor.
so would you like to sit down and wait for him? .

by the way they walked along band in band
Underline all the expressions with 'in' and notice how they are used in the sentences.
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... .
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e or phrases using the

Complete the column on the right to make phrases from the exercis
following words:
error
fashion
a hurry
practice
particu lar
order
Space has been left for you to add your own exam.ples.
1. We don't share any interests. We have nothing
in
.............................
2.
It was difficult but I finally did it. I did it
in
3.
That was a mistake. It was sent to you
in
.................
4.
This is what everyone is wearing. This dress is
in
Slow down! You're always
in
.............................
You need a pen. Your answers must be
in
...........................
7. 'Keen on' is not strong enough. She's obviously
in
.......
-8.
He won't be long. He'll be here
in
..........
9.
Keep your papers tidy. Keep them
in
.......
10.
It must hurt a lot. You can see she's
in
11.
I like pop music in general and rock music
in
..........................
12. That's what happens nowadays. It was different
in
.............................
13.
The vase had been smashed. We found it
in
14.
She says one thing in private and another
in
.......................
15.
It works in theory but I'm not sure it'll work
in
.............................
16.
Nobody spoke. They all listened
in
17.
She was crying her eyes out. I found her
in
....................
18. We got there before the train left. We arrived
in
....................
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right and
Test yourself later and revise before the exam by covering the column on the
checking how> many expressions you coo remember.
1.12 Phrases with On . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Complete each sentence with one of the phrases below.

on business
on fire
on foot
on guard
on the increase
on his mind
on his own
on the radio
on sale
on strike
on the phone
on time
1. Her latest hit is
2. He prep3:red the whole meal

he could do it.
in all good record shops.
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3. She spends hours
talking to all her friends.
4. I've never known this bus to arrive

minutes late.
.. . On average, it arrives about five
5. The staff threatened to go

demands..
if the management did not meet their
6. It looks as if the whole building is
There are flames everywhere.
7. On the other hand, he could have something

concentrating on what he's doing.
8. We had to complete the journey
9. There was a soldier

his uniform.
I offered to help, but he wanted to prove
He-'s not really
after the car ran out of petrol.

at the mainetittance so I took a photo of him in--- -
when there was a news flash about a

10. I was listening to some music
plane crashing with a hundred passengers on board.
11. The latest figures show that crime is
, especially in urban areas.
12. Ms Swanson is away

at the moment, visiting one of our agents, and
unfortunately her secretary is away on holiday.
Notice all the expressions with 'on'. Once again you see how important word partnerships
are.
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Complete the column on the right with phrases from the exercise and phrases with the
following words:
credit
a diet
loan
purpose
his way
trial
Space has been left for you to add your own examples.
1.
The trip is to do with my job.1'11 be away
on
2.
She's got two years to pay. She's buying it
on
3.
He has to be careful what he eats. He's
on
4.
lean see flames. The building must be
on
.............................
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She's going to walk. She's getting there
on
.............................
6.
The hall was well protected. There were soldiers
on
7.
More people are being attacked. Violence is
on
8.
Somebody's borrowed the book. It's out
on
9. He's thinking about something. There's something
on
.............................
.
'10.
He doesn't need any help. He can do it
on
11.
He's always ringing up somebody. He's always
on
12.
That was no accident! She did that
on
.............................
13.
They broadcast his speech. I heard it
on
14.
Yon can still buy it. It's still
on
15.
They stopped work in protest. They all went
on
The train arrived at 7.30 as expected. It came
on
17.
They took her to court. They put her
on
18.
He's left home. He'll be here shortly. He's
on
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Test yourself later by covering the column on the right. Can you remember all the useful
expressions?
1. 13 Phrases with Out Of. . . . . . . . .

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Complete each of the sentences with one of the phrases below.

out of breath
out of control
out of date
out of doors
out of reach
out of luck
out of order
oulof sight
out of practice
out of the question
out of tune
out of work
1. The lift was
2. I watched them until they went
so we had to use the stairs.

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3. It only takes one person to sing

performance is ruined.
behind a hedge.
and the whole
4. l-"his catalogue is
so the information about prices is no
longer correct.
but I don't think he was ever any good at.
5. He says he's
tennis!
6. She's been
up hope of ever finding a job.
for over a year now and she's almost given
! I sold the last copy five
7. I'm afraid you're
a~d._
8. The steering wouldn't work and the tractor went

crashed into the wall.
9. Those children should be
here, watching television.
10. It's
11. You get
S011le exercises to get fit!
12. It is essential to put all medicines
that small children can't get to them.
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minutes~g6:~""
, in the fresh air, instead of in
! I can't possibly lend you any more!

just climbing the stairs! You really must do
_on a high shelf so
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\ e,
e, or phrases using the

Complete the column on the right to make phrases from the exercis
following words :
danger
Space
debt
fashion
place
season
has been left for you to add your own examples.
1.
I'm so unfit. After any kind of effort I get
out of
2.
I couldn't steer the car properly. It was
out of
We were safe. We were
out of
That's old news. That news is
out of
I've repaid the money lowe so I'm finally
out of
6.
Don't stay inside all day. Spend some time
out of
7.
People wore that LAST year. This year it's
out of
8.
There isn't any left. How unfortunate. You're
out of
9.
The lift doesn't work. It's
out of
10.
It's not where it should be. It's
out of
11.
I haven't played tennis for ages. I'm
out of
12.
The book isn't published any more. It's
out of
13.
We'd never do that kind of thing. It's
out of
14.
She wasn't tall enough to get it. It was
out of
15.
You won't find cherries now. They're
out of
,16.
I can't see her. She's
out of
17. The singing was awful. I'm sure somebody was
out of
18. With all this unemployment lots of people are
out of
3.
print
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1.14 Prepositional Phrases . . . . . . .

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Complete each phrase below by using one of the following prepositions:
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by
at
from
for
............... accident
............... age
under
without
... now on '
... present
............... sale
... times
.. warning
....... first
.......... guarantee
... air
.......... the impression
............... control
............... far
............ instance
......... least
Now use each of the phrases above once only to complete the following sentences.
1. He was
that we were going out together. Whatever gave' him that idea?
2. Is there anything non-alcoholic - orange juice
5. .
He can't have done it on purpose.
3. I'm sure he broke the window

4. He usually travels
as it's much quicker.

I hated maths but later I got quite keen on it.
6. She was
but she managed to get into the club because she looks much
older than she really is.

7. The television is still
so there was no charge.
8. We saw a new house
at quite a reasonable price.-
9. Suddenly,
, the door burst open and she rushed in.
but there should be some in a week or two.
10. rrhcrc arcn'1 any vacancies
11. We expect
12. This is
nluch more.
200 people to turn up but there could be a lot more.
the cheapest holiday we've ever been on. We usually pay
13. Usually the heat doesn't bother me but

14. A new system starts today
it can get pretty unbearable.

all latecomers have to wait in the canteen
until the next lesson starts.

15. You must keep that dog
the sheep.
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as we go across the fields or he'll chase after
I
Put the phrases from the exercises into the appropriate list.
Add one of the prepositions to the words below to make more phrases to add to your lists.
Space has been left for your own examples.
any rate
all means
AT
mistake
pressure
... delay
.... doubt
............... time to time

.............. the time being
BY
FOR
UNDER
WITHOUT
........................................
FROM
.......................................
Make sentences with any phrases you are not sure about so that you can understand and
remember them.
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1.15 Word Partnerships ".

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REVISION
Complete each of the blanks with one word only.
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the most terrifying day of my life was the day I met my girlfriend's
By (1)
family. Her father (2)
to her going out with somebody he had never met and
insisted (3)
meeting me to see if he approved (4)
his
daughter's "young man".
I spent hours getting (5)
for the dreaded event. I spent so long trying to-
choose clothes suitable (6)

and had to (8)
the bus
the occasion that I (7)

nlY way to my girlfriend's house (9)
foot.
I had been instructed to be there for afternoon\ tea at three o'clock and as I did not want to be
(10)
for this first meeting, I ran the last 500 metres. As I
(11)
the corner of the street where her house was situated, I took a quick
(12)
'
at my watch. It was five to three. I was just (13)
time.
My girlfriend, Sandra, opened the door, startled to see me out of (14)

because I had been running. The family (15)
barked an unfriendly welcome
at Ine but she told me not to (16)
any attention as he was quite friendly,
really.
I'in sure my heart was (17)
twice as fast as I went into the house. I was
shown into a room which was so dark that (18)

make out who was inside. Gradually, I became (19)
by a table. They stared at me (20)
doomed.
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first it was impossible to

of four figures standing
silence. There was no escape. I was.
PH SAL
VERBS
~hrasal verbs are very common in English, so understanding what they mean
inafl papers in the First Certificate, for example in the Reading in Paper 1.
can help you
) ina
Phrasal verbs also appear in the blank-filling exercises in Paper 3 (Use of English
question such as:
The business was so successful that they took (8)
extra stoff.
are
In one exercise you have to supply the missing word yourself, and in the other you
given a choice:
Cove r
B off
8. A on
where A is the correct answer.
up
A knowledge of phrasal verbs is also useful for the re-writing exercise in Paper 3, for
example:
I can't wait to see them again.
forward
I'm really
them again.
where the missing words ore looking forwa rd to seeing.

various
----'--":As'you do the exercises in this section, see if you can find meanings for 'the
remember
particles. It will not always be possible, but it will help you to understand and
many of the verbs that you meet.
2.1 Phrasal Verbs with Up - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete each of the groups of sentences by l.Ising the corr~f()rm qf theverbs 9iv~n and
up. Use each verb once only. . i
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the particle
EXERCISE 1
beat
blow
brush
call
clear
1. They needed the explosives to

2. The thieves
3. That's the
t~ird
go
.
him
and stole all his"money.
time train fares have
this year!
5. You'!l have to
.
my German.
7. You've got my phone number, so

neighbourhood.
8. Don't forget to
me
catch
come
any time you're in the
all this mess before you go to bed.
dress
for it.
3. I'll only complain if the others agree to
me
.
and watch the late-night film.
5. I was standing at the bus stop when a man .

way to the station.
6. He joined the course late and had difficulty
sum
when I feel like it.
2. It's a formal dinner so you'll have to
4. Their parents said they could ..
stay
mix
get
1. When I'nl on holiday, I can lie in bed and
7. So to
because he's a bit deaf.
6. I went on a course to
back
turn
a railway bridge.
4. There you are at last! I. was wondering when you'd ..
EXERCISE 2
speak
and asked me the
..
then, we need money urgently.
8. The two boys looked so similar that I kept
them
Have you checked that you used the correct form of the verb? That is very important in the
exam.
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Complete the first column below using the verbs from the exercises.
If you meet any other verbs that you find difficult to understand and remember, add them
to the list.
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
up
give someone support and help
up
hit or kick someone and hurt them badly
up
destroy something with an explosion
up
improve your knowledge and skill
up
phone somebody
..............................
up
get to the same standard as the others
up
tidy, to put away
8. .
up
approach someone
9.
up
put on smart, elegant or formal clothes
10. .
up
start the day!
11. ..
up
increase
12. .........
up
not know the difference
13. .
up
talk in a loud, clear voice
14.
up
not go to bed
15. ..
up
list the main points
t6~~ ...
up
arrive
...........
up
.......
up
..............................
up
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Test yourself by covering the verbs and looking at the definitions. Can you remember the
verb? This is a good way to test yourself-before the exam.
2.2 Phrasal Verbs with Up - 2 . . . . . . . . . .

-0
-0
m
:;;0
by using the correct form of the verbs given and
Complete each of the groups of sentences

the particle up. Use each verb once only.
EXERCISE 1
add
build
eat
bundle
light
grow
~
1. He'll only get an ice cream if he
all his vegetables!
, everybody would still think that it was
2. If the culprit hadn't .

you who set fire to the building.
3. Their eyes
when she mentioned chocolate bi~cuits.
4. It's so expensive now! Prices have really

5. It's taken years for her to
the business to what it is today.
6. Not many children want to

7. After I've
yours.
EXERCISE 2
brighten
to be teachers.
.
.
8. I've.......
carry them more easily.
bring
all the figures, I'll see if my total is the same as
the magazines and tied them with string so that yo"U~an .
draw
cheer
look
hang
1. If there's a word that you don't understand,

dictionary.
it
2. It will be dull at first but the weather should

afternoon.
3. Despite all our efforts to
in your
in the
, he still looks as miserable as ever.
and a tall well-dressed. man stepped out.
6. Unfortunately, the caller

number so that you could ring him back.
7. After flly parents died, I was
42
turn
while I was away for those two days.
5. A large car
pile
fC>~~~....:..""',"'Il!!,
him
4. Work really
8. Could you
forecast.
shoot
own
before I could ask him for his
.
the radio
by my aunts.
a bit? I want to listen to the weather
Although many phrasal verbs can be used with a variety of nouns, the verbs in the
exercises opp"site form partnerships with a restricted. number of 'H0rds.
The verb draw up, for example, meaning fo come fo a place and stop, can only be used
to talk about some kind of vehicle.
EXERCISE 1
Match each noun on the left with a phrasal verb on the right.
Use each item once only. Put your answers in the boxes provided.
1. The caller
a. brightened up.
2~
b. drew up.
3. The children
c. grew up.
4. The culprit
d. hung up.
e. lit up.
A car
,. '~'~'~-'i"'-;-'5~-"'"Her eyes
6. Prices
f.
7. The weather
g. piled up.
8. Work
h. shot up.
EXERCISE 2
owned up.
Now do the same with the phrasal verbs on thereft and the nouns on the right.
1. add up
a. a business
2. bring up
b. children
3. build up
c. your dinner
4. bundle up
d. the figures
e. the newspapers
6. eat up
f.
information
7. look up
g.
8. turn up
h. the volume
-"5~
--' cheer up
who's unhappy
2
3
Check your memory by covering the column with the verbs. Look at the words in the other
column and see if you can remember the verb that is used in each partnership.
2.3 Phrasal Verbs with Up - 3 . . . . .
. . . .
....
Complete. each of the groups of sentences by using the correct form of the verbs given
and the particle up. Use each verb once only.
EXERCISE 1
do
hold
give
1. I'll
make
you
put
much of a fight, did he!
his mind!
5. He helped his sister to ..
the buttons of her cardigan.
6. You're supposed to
gets on the bus.
your seat if an elderly or disabled person
7. My dress is too long so I'll have to
it
8.. After he went bankrupt, he tried to

wife's name.
do
give
hold
make
pick
2. I
put
set
take
Qu:alit~~~';)14F~~w~,.:
exerci~e.__
that story about being in a film!
4. This house looks so much better now they've

5. The hotels are full, so could you
7. I
year.
8. The police have
the kidnappers from escaping.
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a new business in his
golf after the doctor told me I should get more
3. I'm sure she
the bank and got away with over a
1. The robbers
million pounds.
6. I
take
because of an accident.
4. Is he coming or isn't he? I wish he'd
EXERCISE 2
set
outside your office at six o'clock.
2. The traffic was

3. He didn't
pick
it
me
for a couple of nights?
smoking in May and haven't had a cigarette since.

a few words of Japanese when I went there on holiday last
road blocks throughout the area to prevent
. .
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did you notice that the phrasal verbs in the exercises on the opposite page had more than
one meaning?
Complete each of the partnerships below with one of the eight phrasal verbs from th.e
exercises. Use each verb once only.
If you are not sure of the meaning of a word partnership, check it in your dictionary.
a business
an inquiry
road blocks
5. .............................
a hobby
a skirt
a collection
,2. ............................ a passenger
6. ............................
some Italian
smoking
a job
support
your seat
1. ............
3. .....
a button
a present
an old house
7.
the traffic
a bank
someone as an example
4. ..........
a story
an excuse
your mind
8. ............................
a friend for the night

a fight
STUDY TIP
prices
To revise these partnerships, first cover the I.eft-hand column and see if you
can remember the phrasal verb that goes with the group of words on the right.
Next, cover the groups of words and. see how many you can remember when you look at
the verbs.
2.4 Phrasal Verbs with Down - 1 . . . . . .

Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs given and the particle
down. Use each verb once only.
EXERCISE 1
cut
die
live
let
iot
mark
1. He promised he'd come! How could he
me
2. After the noise had
you
like this?
if your handwriting is. difficult
.............................................! There is a speed limit, you know!
5. I'll just
my phone number on the back of the card.

~
6. This is so embarrassing! I'll never
it
7. If you can't stop smoking entirely, please try to

8. They tried to
.
appear less serious than it really was.
EXERCISE 2
back
close
get
1. The battery has
3. I tried to speak but I was
the number of casualties to make the incident
pour
lay
.
2. They had
join their society.
settle
run
so the car won't start.

some very strict rules about who was eligible to
by some of the audience.
suggested.
5. Having so much work to do is really
me
6. When are you going to

7. The rain
8. Last month another shop
46
shout
and agreed to make the changes that we had
4. They finally
slow
, he made his announcement.
3. The examiners will

to read.
4.
play
and find a
all morning so we stayed indoors.
.
because business was so bad.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
..
exercises.
aach blank in the column on the left with a suitable verb from the
been left for you to add your own examples.
down
withdraw your objections
down
stop all work, cease trading
down
do something less often
down
become quieter
down
annoy, make unhappy
down
make a note of
down
establish rules
down
disappoint, not keep a promise
down
make people forget a mistake
down
give a lower grade
down
make something appear Jess import ant
down
come down heavily (of rain)
down
lose power
down
live a quiet, routine "life
......................
down
not allow to be heard
down
go less fast
'
down
down
down
down
the phrasal verbs.

self by covering the column on the left and tryin.g to remember
2.6 Phrasal Verbs with Out - 1 .. . . . . .. . . . . .

the particle out.
by using the correct form of the verbs given and
icle
turn
EXERCISE 1
. break
back
eat
burn
leave
point
sort
1. He had agreed to open the show and then he

moment saying he wanted more money.
2. She
3. The prisoners
stand
at the last
that he was the only person who hadn't come.
0........................ .
4. We rarely
while the guards were asleep.
~ld
as the restaurants are so expensive.
5. We had to
everything
into different sizes.
6. They waited until the fire had

of the house.
before examining what was left
7. With those clothes she'll certainly
in a crowd!
book.
8. I'll check through the list in case I've
anything
turn
EXERCISE 2
find
hand
1. He should
get
look
more and not sit at home feeling miserable.
pass
yourself
where he lived.
doing all this extra work!
6. Suddenly the front door opened, and a small boy

down the street.
~........................
7. The examiner will now
the question papers.
8. .
! There's a car coming!
and ran
,.
'"i;.
I 50
t
t
because the room was so stuffy.
4. They followed him from work to

5. You'll
wear
shoot
we had to burn wood instead. .-
2. When our supply of coal.............................. .

3. She
run
or
while.
Complete the first column below using the verbs from the exercise.
If you Find any other verbs that you find .difficult to understand and remember, add them
to your list.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
9.
..............................
..............................
..............................
.............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
10...
out
not do as promised
out
stop burning-
out
escape from prison
out
go for a meal in a restaurant
out
discover information
out
go to places and meet people
out
distribute
out
not include
out
be careful
out
lose consciousness
It. .............................. out
draw attention to something
out
be all used up
13...............................
out
appear suddenly
14. ..........
out
separate into categories
15. ....
out
be very noticeable
out
make very tired
out
out
.................................................................................................
out
out
Test yourself by covering the verb column and reading the definitions.
2.7 Phrasal Verbs with Out - 2

Complete each of the group~ of sentences
and the particle out.
EXERCISE 1
break
by using the correct forms of the verbs given
fall
die
bring
pull
1. I was driving down the road when a car suddenly............................... .

nle.
2. The acting was so terrible that half the audience
3. The tradition had
walk
run
. rule
in front of
.
but it was revived to attract tourists to the.
town.
4. In this hot weather a fire could
5. They've
almost anywhere..
a new range of cosmetics for teenagers .
6. It must be serious to make such close friends
7. We had to hurry because time was

8. We can't
EXERCISE 2
burst
.
the possibility of more rain, I'm afraid.
check
carry
1. It's difficult to
2. Y au must
cross
drop
wash.
the instructions exactly as printed.
5. We
any mistakes.
4. This new miracle powder will

leaving your clothes fresh and clean.
even the most stubborn stains,
laughing when we saw how ridiculous he looked.

this dance
7. Hotel guests have to

8. Some competitors were forced to
bad.
and rest my feet..

by 11 o'clock in the morning.
.
because conditions were so
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52
work
exactly' how much money to take.
3. J{Cll1clllber to usc your ruler to
6. I think I'll
sit
."-,, ....
.-r"
.- Ij,0
;p
.. ,
<c,
~ V \ e,
The verbs in the exercises opposite form partnerships with a restricted number of words.
The verb work out, for example, is usually followed only by words like answer, solution
etc.
Match each noun on the left with a phrasal verb on the right.
EXERCISE 1
--
1. Some of the audience
a. broke out.
2. A car
b. checked out.
3. One contestant
c. died out.
4. A fire
d. dropped out.
s.
e. fell out.
6. The hotel guests
f.
7. Time
g. ran out.
8. The tradition
h. walked out.
The friends
pulled out.
7
8
,---._-
EXERCISE 2
Now do the same with the phrasal verb on the left and the noun on the right.
1. bring out
a. the right answer
2. burst out
b. crying
3. carry out
c. this dance
4. cross out
d. dirt/a stain
4
1-----
5. rule out"
e. instructions
6. sit out
f.
7.
g. a possibility
h. a new product
wash out
8. work out
any mistakes
_. 6
Check your memory by covering the column with the verbs.

look at the words in the other column and see if you can remember the verb that is used in
each partnership.
Compl~te each of the groups of sentences by using the correct forms of the verbs given
and the particle out. Use each verb once only.
come
EXERCISE 1
I.
go
let
set
put
make
2. Her latest film is due to
next month.
where the exit was.
3. It was so dark that they could hardly

4. As the water hit hin1, he
a startled cry.
5. The fire was so fierce that it took ages to
it
6. There was a power cut and all the lights
to be more interesting than I'd expected.
7. The talk
on our trip.
8. It wasn't until 2.30 that we finally
break
turn
me ............... to the cinema this evening.
My boyfriend is
EXERCISE 2
take
bring
knock
go
come
t. The only library books he ever

2. He
money.
put
take
turn
are detective novels.

he was deaf so that people" wouldn't keep asking him ~~~...:~..;~""'~~
3. The stain still hasn't
even though I followed the instructions
very carefully.
4. She
had agreed to separate.
5. I had to
a statement to the press saying that she and her husband".
~.
the dress a bit, especially round the waist.

~
6. We were surprised that so many spectators

last week's terrible performance.
7. In this docun1ent, we have
concise way so that everyone can understand them.
8. At low tide, the sea
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for the game after
our proposals in a clear and
a long way.
Complete each of the groups of partnerships below with one of the phrasal verbs from the
1. ..................
the light
the cat for the night
a press statement
2. . ~ .
the prisoners for some exercise

a scream
my trousers as I've put on weight
3~
my ideas in tbis book
on our walk
to teach some useful vocabulary
4. ......
a book from the library

my new girlfriend
any words that might offend people
5. .......
the light
over six thousand cakes a week
to be better than expected
6. ..
you're ill to avoid going to school

what he's saying
the cheque to my wife
7. ,How can I make this stain

When does your new book
How did the photos
8.
...........................................................................
?
What made the lights

Has he really asked you to
When does the programme
To test yourself, cover one half of the partnership and see if you can remember the other
half.
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Phrasal Verbs wi til Off - 1 . . .. . . . . .

Complete each sentence with one of the verbs given and the particle off. Use each verb
once only.
Make sure you use the correct form of the verb.
Notice some of the verbs need (someone) between the verb and the particle. Underline all
of these verbs like to tell someone off, after you have done the exercise.
EXERCISE 1
let
put
pull
1. I'll.........
traffic for a while.
see
2. We managed to
nobody realised we had gone.
3. Don't
seeing your dentist until you're in agony.

.
in Cambridge on your way home?
5. I wish he wouldn't
.
you
like that! I'm not impressed!
with just a warning this time.

~
7. The whole family were at the airport to

8. I've decided to .
.
haven't got a stamp I could use, have you?
cut
get
drop
her
kick
you
3. The teacher keeps
her
set
put
me
2. Ask the driver to
and ask them for more information. You
go
1. I was trying to work but the noise kept
in front of the Town Hall.

for talking in the lesson.
4. An operator pressed the wrong button and
us
so we never did
finish our conversation.
5. That's him
that bus over there!
6. The lights.
7. The noise
8. The centre forward
were in the other half.
I 56
write
while they were all watching television so
4. Why don't you
EXERCISE 2
stop
the road just by that tree so that we can get out of this
6. I'll
slip
show
.
;
the dog
and plunged the house into darkness.

barking again.
and within seconds most of the team
. . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . .
Complete the first column below using the verbs from the exercise.
Space has been left for you to add your own examples to the list.
1. .................
off
disconnect a phone call accidentally
off
leave a passenger somewhere
off
leave a bus, train etc.
off
stop operating (electricity, a computer, TV)
3.
..............................
..............................
4.
..............................
S.
..............................
..............................
off
start a game of football
off
not 'punish
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off
drive to the side of a road
8.
off
Two
9. ...'.
off
say goodbye to someone going on a journey
10..
off
cause an activity to start
11. _
off
do things to try and impress people
12.-
off
leave quietly
13.............
off
break your journey somewhere for a time
14....
off
reprimand
15....
off
send a letter to an organisation
off
2.
6.
".,
meanin~s:
a) postpone b) distract
off
off
...................................
....................................
off
off
Test yourself by covering the first column and trying to remember the phrasal verb.
2. 10 Phr asa l Ver bs with OH - 2 . . . . . . . . . .

e off. Use each verb .
Complete each sentence with one of the verbs given and.the particl
once only.
Make sure you use the correct form of the verb.
EXERCISE 1
call
turn
take
shake
keep
go
drop
in the middle of the film and woke up at the end.
1. I
due to lack of suppor t.
..
2. The m.eeting was

3. The bomb
just as we were passing the Town Hall.
4. It's best to
the subject to avoid embarrassing him.

your jacket if you're too hot?
5. Why don't you
in a couple of hours.
6. The effects of the anaesthetic should ..
the supply immediately.
7. If you smell gas, ..:
fall
hold
give
1. A plane
that loan.
3. I've finally manag ed to
in the summer and then pick up .
4. Sales of umbrellas usually ...

again in the autumn.
we'll be able to have our picnic.
6. As it got hotter, the machine

7. If the recession continues; I'll have to
58
set
in case his boss saw him using the phone.
2. He had to
8. We
ring
pay
lay
or lands every two minutes at this airport.
5. If the rain .
it"
8. I've had this cold for weeks and I just can't
EXERCISE 2
wear
a horrible smell.
more staff.
down the track that led to the village.
.. . . .
.IjO~1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
~.
'Ii'
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The verbs in the exercises opposite form
partnerships with a restricted number of nouns.

learning the complete partnership will help you to understand and remember each verb.
Match each noun on the' left with a phrasal verb on the right.
EXERCISE 1
1. The bomb
a.
2. The caller
b. fell off.
3. My headache
c. held off.
4. The plane
d. rang off.
5. The rain
e. set off.
6. Sales
f.
took off.
7. The sleepy man
g. went off.
8. The travellers
h. wore off.
EXERCISE 2
~ropped
off.
Now do the same with the phrasal verb on the left and the noun on the right.
1. call off
a. your coat
2. give off
b. a cold
3. keep off
c. a loan
4. layoff
d. a meeting
e.
a terrible smell
6. shake off
f.
staff
7. take off
g. a delicate subject
8. turn off
h. the television
"5. payoff
".
Test yourself by covering over one of the colum~s and trying to remember .the other half of
the partnership.
~.
2. 11 Phrasal Verbs with On - 1

on. Use each verb once only.
.
.
EXERCISE 1
carry
catch
cheer
. pick-
hold
send
1. She paused to have a drink and then
set
stay
speaking..
2. He shouldn't ............................................. her just because she's a bit slow.
3. We don't know .her new address, but her parents will

letters they receive for her.
4. I've decided to
u.................... .
5. The crowd
at school and take some more exams.
her
as she overtook the race leader.
6. Leave immediately or I'll
the dogs
7. Could you
count
you!
a minute while I get my coat?
8. I don't think this new fashion will really
EXERCISE 2
any
look
live
drag
I. No wonder the video doesn't work! You haven't

2. I'd better
this hat
3. I'm sure I can
6. Now, could we
slightly less controversial?
7. The shoppers
8. The n1eeting seemed to

anywhere.
""
.try
!
it
to see if it's the right size.

you all to do your best.
4. Times were hard with only a small income to..

5. He only
touch
switch
move
the subject. He didn't go into it in detail.

and discuss something which I hope will
b~
in amazement as the cars sped by.

for hours and we just weren't getting
In sentence 6 in exercise 1, set on has the construction VERB + OBJECT +

PARTICLE. There are other phrasal verbs which can only take this construction, oswell as
others which use it very often. Whenever you study a phrasal verb it is important to
check exactly how it is used.
I 60
Complete each blank in the column on the left with a suitable verb from the exercises.
2.
..............................
..............................
3.
..............................
on
shout encouragement
4.
..............................
on
rely on
on
continue unnecessarily for a long time
on
wait
on
have (money or food) for survival
..............................
on
watch an l1ctivity
...........
on
start talking about a new subject
10. ~..................
on
repeatedly criticise
11. ........
on
forward (a letter etc)
12~
...
on
order to attack
13. ..
on
not leave at the expected time
14. ...
on'
start electrical equipment
15. ..
on
mention briefly
1,6.~.................................
on
put on something to see if it fits
1.
5.
6.
..............................
..............................
on
continue
on
become popular
on
............
on
on
on
Test yourself by covering the column on the left and trying to remember the phrasal verbs.
,I
2.12 Phrasal Verbs with On - 2 . . . . .

Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs
on. Use each verb once only.
call
EXERCISE 1
1. The noise of that cassette player is

2. We'll
weeks.
keep
go
get
come
.....
given and the particle
put
my nerves!
some of the temporary staff ............... for an extra two or three
3. There's so much to organise when you
4.
a play.
! Don't worry! Everything will be all right!
5. The tap was so rusty that he couldn't
it
6. I'm sorry. I interrupted you. Please .

7. I'm
turn
take
.
.
everyone of you to do your bit! We need all the help we
can get!
8. We stopped at an airport in the middle of nowhere to

lllorc passengers.
EXERCISE 2
call
come
go
get
some
keep
t. The police haven't got much of a description to .............................. .

2. I wish he wouldn't
3. I'm afraid I
staring at me all the time.

a lot of weight during my holiday.
4. Business was so good that we had to
extra staff.
5. He's got a headache and he thinks he's got a cold
6. I haven't seen her for ages so I'll
.
.
7. It's a great relationship. We

8. Suddenly the dog
turn
take
put
her on my way home.

really well.
her and tried to bite her arm.
As you do the exercises in this book, make a note of any common

expressions that you find. Did you notice getting on my nerves and for ages? look
through the sentences for more expressions like these.
62
exercisese Use each verb once only.
1. ....... the bus
my nerves
well with somebody
.2.
............. your coat

another record
weight
3. ..................................................
the tap
the charm
the radio
4. ....... more staff

a different appearance
more responsibility
5. ..
most of the staff after the Sales

singing until he tells you to stop
(about her new car) all the time
6. ........................ him on the way home

them for support
you all to congratulate Mike on
7.
When will the lights

We haven't got much information to
How long will the meeting
Don't stop! Please
8.
When did this headache

I'm waiting for the news to
Oh
You can do it!
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2. 13 Phrasal Verbs with In and Into. . . . . . .

EXERCISE 1
check
hand
flood
1. Please
ioin
show
sink
the homework that you did last
2.. Donations have

over a million pounds already.
3. Could you
step
in.
stop
n~ght.
since she made the appeal and we've got
the next patient, Miss Frobisher?
4. What time do I have to
for my flight?
5. It took some time for the news to
I just couldn't believe it!
6. He'll have to ..
and try to settle the dispute.
7. One guest refused to
............... the game with all the others.
8. I'm
tonight to finish writing that letter.
Complete these sentences in the same .way as the exercise above but this time use the
particle into.
EXERCISE 2
bump
look
go
burst
1. She
talk
rush
pull
tears .when her father said she couldn't go.
2. The coach
a restaurant at the side of the road and all the
passengers got out.

3. Guess who I
4. The police are

5. They've
on the train this morning.

a series of robberies in this area.
.
the grocer's
6. She managed to
me
7. I've decided to
8. Marriage is a big step so you
you're doing the right thing?
a small supermarket.
helping her organise the party.
the army when I leave school.
s~ouldn't
it. Are you sure
turn
,p
(0
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Complete the first column below using the verbs from the exercises.
Space has been left for you to add your own examples to the list.
1.
..............................
in
register at an airport or hotel
2.
..............................
in
come in large numbers
in
give somebody some work you've done
in
take part in an activity
in
bring somebody into a room
in
be slowly understood
in
get involved, intervene
in
not go out
9. .
into
meet by chance
10. .....
into
begin laughing or crying suddenly
11. ....
into
join an organisation
12........
into
investigate
13.'
into
go off the road to break a car journey
14........ ~.......
into
do something without thinking
into
persuade
16. ...
into
change
4.
..............................
..............................
5.
..............................
3.
..............................
..............................
'6.
7.
..............................
is.
Test yourself by covering the column on ,the left.
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2. 14 Phr asa l Ver bs with In - 2 . . . . . . . . . . .

the particle in. Use each verb once only.
break
EXERCISE 1
call
bring
by using the ,correct form of the verbs given and

fill
come
on the way to work and see how she is?
t. Could you
, the whole house is much
2. Now he's had central heating

warme r.
by her story.
3. She seemed genuin e and so we were

4.
an extra forty pounds a week.
My new job should
faster than they had expect ed and
5. Unfort u.natel y the tide

they found they were trappe d.
from work.
6. I'll tell her as soon as she
throug h a bedroo m 'window and stole all her
7. The thieves
jewels.
break
call
bring
come
fill
get
4. I've had to
.
most of my clothes since I lost weight.
a new law making it illegal to shoot certain rare

the engineer.
6. If he can't fix it, I'll
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again, but with a substan tially
3. The govern ment manag ed to

reduce d majori ty.
8.
take
2. They were deep in conver sation so I didn't like to
7. We had to
put
forms!
1. I seem to spend all my time
5. They'v e..
species of birds.
while
8. The work's got to be done so we need anothe r typist to

Laura' s away.
EXERCISE 2
take
put
get
repairi ng the roof to stop the rain
a lot of overtim e to get the jobdon .e.

.
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1..
as the conversation is getting boring

and steal her jewels
a new pair of shoes
2. .......... a form
while the boss is away
all the cracks
3. ................................................ central beating

a request 'for more paper
at least forty bours a week
4. ........ from work

and drive off
with a reduced majority
5~
this jacket as I've lost weight

what he is .saying
many people because he's so plausible
6.
on the way home

the engineer to look at it
those machines to check for a fault
7.
a colleague from another department

a new law
a considerable amount of money each year
8. This hammer should

We expected bim to
When does tbe tide
Don't lettbe rain
This report has just
Test yourself by covering one half of the partnerships.
useful.
first or second
2. 15 Verbs with Other Particles - 1 . . . . . . .

Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the phrasal verbs given. Use each
verb once only.
come to
get round
EXERCISE 1
go with
press for
put through
see through
1. That colour doesn't really
your new dress.
2. Our firm was
3. When it
by a large multi-national company.
computers, she knows everything.
4. She's so good at flattery that she can

5. I
anybody.
him immediately. He didn't fool me for a second!
6. Applicants are ..
..
some tests to check their fitness.
7. The employees are
a much bigger pay increase.
8. The stadium was full so some of the fans were

EXERCISE 2
take over
turn away
bring round
come across
hear from
pull through
getaway
get by
see to
take after
1. My salary isn't very high but we manage to
2. I've finally
Mary. The letter arrived yesterday.
3. With that bad temper she certainly
her father. He's exactly
the same!
4.
(~ollid you
the vegetables while I prepare the meat?
5. I poured water over him to
him
6. He was seriously ill but he managed to

7. She
8. The thief ll1anaged to
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after he'd fainted.

.
her old pullover while tidying up the cupboard.

.
by running through a crowd.
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e,
Complete the column on the left with the verbs from the exercises opposite. Use each verb
once only.
revive
1.
2. .............. find by chance
3.
be a question of, concern
4. .... escape
5.
just manage to continue your life
persuade
to do something
........................ match, suit

~
~....................
receive a Jetter or phone call
.................. try bard to get
1-0.
11.
recover
make
do a test
12............................................................. realise what.
is really like
13. .............. deal with, do something about

14. ......... resemble
15. ........... get control of
-1-6. ................. refuse entry
.................................................................. .
Test yourself
by covering the column on the left.
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2. 16 Verbs with Other Particles - 2 . . . . . . .

Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the phrasal verbs given. Use each
verb once only.
brush aside
fish for
EXERCISE 1
leap at
put by
pay back
run over
1. Y Oll could see she was

think it looked terrible.
compliments about her new hat but I
2. I've got a little money
in case of emergencies.
3. The car went up on the pavement and

4. I'll....
hate horror films.
stick to
toy with
a pedestrian.
my promise and take her to the cinema even though I

the idea of organising a sports day but it's not definite yet.
5. He's
6. How can I possibly....
7. We expected him to "."...,,,...,."'.. ,....,""## .. ,,.,,.

didn't seem at all enthusiastic.
8. She..............
".,..
cut back
get at
fall for
run through
1. Maybe I'd better

what we're supposed to be doing.
2. Hes going
the chance to have a few days off bu~ he
all our objections and bought a video camera.
attend to
bring back
EXERCISE 2
all the money lowe?
stand for
take back
the plan again to make sure we all

elo:tioD as an independent candida[~.
[0
.
3. It was very difficult to
tell us anything about what happened that day.
4. I.........
the truth because nobody wanted to
what I said. This show isn't as bad as I expected.
5. Fancy him
such an old trick! I bet he feels stupid!
6. Could you
this customer? I'm rather busy at the moment.
7. If we don't sell more, we'll have to

8. That song always
Ih)liday to Spain.
production.
.
memories of the time we went on a package
Many of these sentences contain three-word partnerships. Can you find and underline
them all?
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.~
.
~
,~c.~_~
. ...= - _...............
.,.~
. . . . . . .
".
.-1',(0 ~~ I
. . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . .
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\ e,
The verbs on the left are followed by a restricted number of nouns. The expression fish for
compliments is a good example of this. Remember to look out for partnerships like this.
!Meteh the verb on the ,eft with
5uitob\e item on the right.

Use each item once only. Write your answers in the boxes provided.
EXERCISE 1
attend to
a. a customer
fall for
b. election
pay back
c. an idea
ron over
d. the money lowe
stand for
e. a pedestrian
stick to
f.
my promise
take back
g. a trick
toy with
h. what I said
Now do the sam~ with these partnerships.
bring back
a. compliments
brush aside
b. memories
cut back
c.
fish for
d. any objections
get at
e. an opportunity/chance
leap at
f.
put by
g. production
run through
h. the truth
some money
a plan/scheme/proposal
Test yourself by covering one of the columns.
2. 17 Verbs with Other Particles - 3. . . . . . .

Each of the phrasal verbs below has more than one meaning. Use them in the correct form
to complete the sentences. Use each verb once only in each exercise.
EXERCISE 1
call for
come over
giveaway
come round
get over
go through
I. It took me a long time to
my uncle's death.
2. The film starts at seven so I'll
you at six thirty.
3. I've got a proposal to
at tomorrow's meeting.
after he'd fainted.
4. It took him quite some time to
5. A real friend will always
6. We have to
you if you're in trouble.
a series of warm-up exercises first.
7. You must
for a meal some time".
8. At the age of sixty-three he suddenly......

went to live 'on a remote island.
EXERCISE 2
most of his money and
Use the same verbs with these sentences.
1. The clocks have to be

so much sleep.
by one hour tonight so we won't get"

....,~~
2. Extra police are
3. He managed to
his ideas
4. She has always
5. He has never
7. The protesters are

in crimes of violence.
in a clear and concise way.

as somebody who knows what she's doing.
the secret of his marvellous pastry.

a stage of taking no notice of what
immediate action to deal with the increase
8. He's a stubborn man but I'm sure she'll make him

especially when he realises there's money to be made.
,.
_'>-i'J..:...!~~~
in case there's any trouble.
6. Apparently, all children

their parents say.
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put forward
stand by
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete each of the word partnerships with one of the phrasal verbs from the exercises
opposite. Use each verb once only.
1.
. free samples
our secret
all his money
. 2. ....... her when she's in trouble

my original decision
in case we need you
3.
~ ..
...........................................................
on the way
immediate action
a change of plan
for a meal some time next week

from a rival organisation
as a very pleasant person
his illnesses
the shock of her leaving him
the idea that we'll all benefit
6. .. a surprise candidate
the meetin~ to earlier in the week
an alternative proposal
with some more coffee

after a lot of persuasion
after being knocked out
8. ............................. all your notes before the exam

the official channels
a stage of not caring what they wear
Test youself from time to time
by covering over either port of each partnership and
checking what you can remember. This is useful revision iust before your exam.
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2. 18 Three-Word Verbs - 1 . . . . . . . . . . .
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Each of the two-word verbs below exist on their own as phrasal verbs. Turn them into
three-word verbs by adding for, of, on or with.
back out
cut down ..............
run o~t
carryon
drop out
stand in ......
catch up
fit in
catch up
look back ...................
Now use each of the three-word verbs you have formed to complete the sentences. Use
each verb once only. Make sure you use the correct form of th~ verb.
1. Unfortunately, the team had to
injuries.
the competition because of .
2. He's signed a contract so if h~ tries to

he made, we'll take him to court.
the agreement
3. He was travelling so slowly that we soon
him.
4. If you really want to slim, you can start by

amount of cakes and chocolate you eat!
the
5. I felt that I didn't really

decided that I'd better move..
the rest of the team so I
6. I've got some reading to

out tonight.
so I'm afraid I can't come
7. When I
the fuss was about.
8. The boss was ill so his assistant had to
the incident now, I can't understand what all
him.
9. It started raining so heavily that we couldn't

match.
10. We've
the.
beans so would you like peas instead?
Did you notice what kinds of words go with the three-word verbs you have studied in the
exercise? look back at the exercise and underline all the useful word partnerships.
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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete the verb in each of the partnerships.
................................
an agreement
an arrangement
what you're doing

our conversation
2. carry
3. catch .
her at the end of the road
the rest of the class
all that work I should have done

some sleep
smoking
the number of sweets you eat
6. 'drop
the competition
college
7. fit
his plans
the rest of the team
whatever suits you best
8. look
all those good times we had together

the time when I ...
9. run
time
excuses
sugar
10. stand .........
the star and do this stunt

a colleague who is ill
Test yourself
by covering either the phrasal verbs or what follows them.
2. 19 Three-Word Verbs - 2 . . . . . . . . . . .
-0
-0
m
w
;;0
Complete each sentence by using a particle from the list on the left and one from the'list,on
the right to make a three-word verb.
,
You con use the particles more than once but you have to make a different three-word
verb each time.
away
in
back
round
1. They came
for on
to with
down
through
up
:
a lot of criticism for the way they ran the company.
2. She's come
a wonderful idea for getting publicity.
3. We've done
computers nowadays.
the old system of issuing tickets. It's all done by
4. He refuses to face ..
used to be.
5. I really don't feel.......
the fact that he's no longer as young and fit as he
going out this evening. I've got a splitting headache.
if ever the new one breaks down.
6. We have our old machine to fall
7. Why are the children so quiet? They must be getting
8. She's finally got

9. He's gone
10. She went

on her.
11. I don't go
12. Surely he won't go
something!
answering my letter after all this time!
some kind of virus, so he won't be coming.

her promise even though she knew we were all relying
sport very much apart from the occasional game of tennis.

the plan. It's much too risky.
Now underline all the three-word verbs you have made. Look carefully at the words which
follow them.
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Complete the column on the left with the verbs from the exercise opposite. Space has been
left for you to add your own verbs.
1. .......;.......................................... receive (criticism)
2. ........... think of an idea
3. ........... abolish
4.
accept and deal with (a difficulty)
5.
feel able to do something
6.
use instead
7.
do something you aren't happy about
8.
finally do something after a long delay
9.
.~..........................................................
catch some kind of illness
10. ........... not keep (a promise)

11. ..................... do regularly (eg a sport)
12.
complete something you've agreed to do
................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
.................................................................. .
Test yourself by covering the column on theJeft.
2.20 Three-Word Verbs - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Use one particle from the list on the left and one from the. list on the right to complete each
sentence.
down
In
out
for
forward
up
on
to
of
with
I. Thunlb-sucking is a habit most children grow .............................. fairly soon.
2. She always listens to the news in order to keep

3. You would have thought she would let
to be her best friend!
what's happening.
me
the secret! I am supposed
4. The show will have to be really good to live
5. I want people to look
me, not treat me as if I was some kind of fool.
6. They were very snobbish. They looked .

from the wrong part. of town.
7. I'm looking
all the advance publicity.
going to the concert next Friday. It should be really good.
8. He took her to the best restaurant in town to make

waiting for so long.
9. I just couldn't put
10. He's old enough to stand
his hand!
keeping her
the noise any more so I banged on the wall.

.
himself .now! I can't always be there to hold
somebody who's bigger and stronger than
11. It takes courage to stand

you are.
12. He doesn't have to take it

work!
anyone they thought came
us just because his wonderful plan didn't
Now underline the three-word verbs and look carefully at the words which follow them.
Notice the special expression in number 3.
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Complete the verbs in each of the partnerships.

1. .grow
............................................................
such childish behaviour

that habit
the rest of the class
all the latest gossip
2. keep
the race leaders
3. let
what's going on
the secret
my expectations
its reputation for excellence
4. live
............................................................
'ordinary' workers
anybody from the poor part of town
people without qualifications
6. look
hearing from you

seeing you all again soon
tomorrow night's concert
7. look
people who had an expensive car
her as a role model

8. make
.....................................................
forgetting about your birthday

all the times I've let you down
the trouble he's caused
such a boring speech
all that noise
looking at her holiday photos
9. put
10. stand
..................................................
11. stand
~.....................................
12. take it
yourself
your rights
what you believe in
the stresses of everyday life
that bully
abrost constant use
the dog although it's not his fault
other people when I get upset
Test yourself by either covering the ver~s or. what follows them.
Remember to revise like this before the 'exam.
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2.21 Phrasal Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . REVISION

Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first one. You must use "between two and five words, including the word given.
1. I haven't smoked for over three years now.
gave .
over three years ago.
2. The meeting has been postponed until next Friday.

put
They
until next Friday.
3. There isn't any sugar left.
run
We've
sugar.
4. His recovery was slow.

get
I t took hinl a long
his illness.
5. What was the reason for their late arrival?

turn
Why did
so late?
6. You can stay here for the night.

put
I can
here for the night.
7. You'll have to make the speech instead of Brian..

stand
You'll have to
8. It took them ages to answer
round
They didn't ..
and make the speech.
my letter.
my letter for ages.
9. That noise is driving me crazy!

put
I can't
10. He feels superior because he's so rich.

looks
He ..................................................)....
that noise any longer!
other people beca.use he's so rich.
11. We've got a spare generator in case of emergency.

fall
We've got another generator to
emergency.
12. I didn't want to be the only one to complain.
backed
If SOlneone
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in case of
I would have complained.
JION
A good way to increase your vocabulary is to see if you can find other forms of a word
you already know. You need to think of grammatically diffe~ent words and both positive
and negative words. If you look in a dictionary, you can often find these other forms in or
near the original word.
If you consider the word imagine, for example, you should also learn:
imaginable imaginary
imaginative(ly) imaginati'on
Do any of these words have a negative form? You can check this by looking up the
prefixes dis, il-, im-, ina, non- and una. By doing this, you should find the words
unimaginable and unimaginative.
,In Paper 3 you have to do an exercise in which you complete a passage with the correct
forms of the words given, for example:
It was raining (60)
all the {61 )

was made worse by the (62}
to bring
as the helicopter continued

to the shore. The pilot's task
weather conditions.
HEAVY
SURVIVE
PREDICT
The first word describes how it rained, so you need the adverb heavily.
In-the second blank you need the plural noun survivors.
The third missing word describes the weather conditions, so you need an odiective.
However, from the sentence it is clear that you need the negative adiective unpredictable.
It is therefore very important to think very carefully about what kind of word you have to
put in the sentence and to try and learn all the forms of a word.
If you make s~nfences using the different forms of a word, this will help you to understand
and remember them more easily.
3.1 Word Formation: Adiectives - 1

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Form the adiect.ive and its antonym (opposite) with .in- or un-.
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ADJECTIVE
OPPOSITE
ADJECTIVE
attention
health
attract
offend
comfort
predict
competence
OPPOSITE
reason
formality
rely
Now use each negative adjective to fill a suitable blank.

1. My watch is very
2. If that chair is
so I'm not sure of the correct time.

, try this one over here.
3. The atmosphere was very
4. He was so
5. Was it
and everyone was on fIrst-name terms.

that he sent everybody the wrong information.
of me to expect them to do so much homework?
6. That terrible make-up makes her look most

7. He was a very
of the window.
pupil and seemed to spend most of the time looking..oul.
8. He -keeps saying that eating all this fast food is

get much exercise.
9. He's very
10. I thought it was an
, especially if you
don~t
You never know what he's going to do next.

remark but apparently she was deeply insulted.
When you do a word transformation exercise, you will nearly always find
some sentences where you need a negative form of the word.
When you make lists of adiectives, always put the negative form, if there is one.
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IN- OR UN-?
Formthe antonym of each.of the ddjecti'les inthe list below and put them into the
appropriate column. Put the 'root word' in front of each adjective.
..believable
...helpful
decisive
profitable
..excusable
...sensitive
...expensive
....considerate
....fortunate
....successful
Think about the/root word' from which the adiective can be formed. Sometimes this will
be a noun, sometimes a verb.
Add more examples. (look in a dictionary and at the exercise opposite).
IN-
UN-
.~!~.
..............................
..............................
,!_
Test yourself by covering one of the columns.

To help you remember the words you have. seen, make sentences using them.
3.2 Wo rd For mat ion: Adi ecti ves -2 ; . . . . . . .

given. Next,
As in the previous exercise, you must first forman adjective from the words
inally,
-1~s.F
or
you must form the opposite of the adjective by using dis-, il-, im-, non-,
ctive.U se each form
you must complete each sentence by using a suitable negati veadie
once only.
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
OPPOSITE
alcohol
organi se
harm
pain'
honesty
patience
logic
tact
obey
violence
.
1. My dog won't hurt you. He's quite
2. He's so
that he'd even steal from his own mother!

You won't feel a thing.
3. The operat ion will be quite
that nobod y knew who was coming on next.
4. The show was so

5. We're in favour of some form of
8. It isn't surprising if some children are

discipline at home.
B4
if I'm driving.
7. I always drink something
10. Don't be so
protest , such as occupying a b.uilding

remark you made about him losing all his hair!
6. That was a rather
9. His reasoning is totally ..:".
OPPOSITE
in class if there's so little
I can't follow it at all.
! I'm sure they'll be here soon!
..
. .
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DIS-, IL-, IM-, NON- OR -LESS?
Put the adiectives from the exercise and the antonyms of the words below into the
g~r9prjQte column.: Add your own examples.
Where possible, wr'ite a 'root word' before each adjective.
agreeable
careful
existent
legal
mature
legible
loyal
probable
reputable
IL-
DIS-
.....~
satisfied
thoughtful
useful
.~ ....
..............................
..............................
.............................
IM-
...............................
..............................
.............................
-LESS
..............................
..............................
NON-
.
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3. 3 Word Formation - Adverbs . . . . . . . . .

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:
It is important to realise what kind oFwordis needed to complete the sentence in a wordtransformation exercise.
In each of the sentences below you need to fill in the blank withan.adverb. Sometimes a
negative form will be required.
As you do. the exercise, notice how the adverbs are formed and how they are used in a
sentence.
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in
1. She spoke
brackets.
fast.
2. ]t rained
(INCREDIBLE)
(HEAV\1
all night.
3. Could you
help me to move these indoors?
4. Sales have increased
(POSSIBLE)
since we started advertising our
products on television.
(DRAMA) .
5. She answered him

looking up at him.
in her quiet little voice, never once

;(SHY)
? We're trying to have a conversation!
6. Must you eat so
detained.
- (AVOID)
, I gave her all the help I could.
(NATURE)
7. I'm afraid she's been

8. .
9. He really upset me by speaking so

10. Write
about my idea.
(LEGIBLE)
so that the examiner can read it.

, I have no idea where she is, so I'm afraid I can't
11
(FORTUNE)
help you.
12. Flooding is
rare in this part of the world.
(COMPARE)
, I agree with the plan. It's just some of the details that I'm
13
(BASE)
not so sure about.

14. I've been
tax
15. He was
holes in them.
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informed that the government intend to raise the
on petrol.
(RELY)
dressed in an old brown overcoat and shoes with
(SHABBY)
....
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USE OF ADVERBS
Adverbs ore used to modify (odd to the meaning of):
- verbs
They walked slowly down the road.
- adjectives
She felt extremely tired.
- adverbs
He's eating terribly slowly.
_. phrases
We met him entirely by accident.
- sentences
F~rtunate)y,
we had enough milk left for breakfast.
look through the sentences on the previous page and decide what the adverb is modifying
in each case.
FORMATION OF ADVERBS
Most adverbs are formed by adding -Iy to the adjective:
careful carefully
full
fully
but notice
extreme extremely
true
truly
There are a few spelling problems. (Add your own examples):
comfortably
-Ie
comfortable
-y
easy
easily
shy
shyly
but notice
-ic
but notice
dramatic
public
dramatically
possible
possibly
happy
happily
systematic
systematically
publicly
STUDY TIP
In the examination you will not always be given the adjective as the word
to transform. To form truly you may, for example, be given truth.
This means you n~ed to learn
all the forms of a word.
3.4 Wo rd For mat ion - Pre fixe s
of the words in the list

Put one of the following prefixes dis, en, mis or un in front of each
te the sentences. Use
below to form verbs. Next, use the verbs you have formed to comple
each ver~ once only in its correct form.
1. I'm afraid
~ou've
iudge
.......obey
.........Ioad
We never give discou nts. -
been
2. By
. sure
.......... understand
wrap
.. Iock
inform
.... lorge
..........appea r
..........approv e
.......... behave
the photo we were able to read the words on the note.
the door and let me in.
3. The porter
once more, they'll go straigh t to bed!
4. If those children
of my new girlfriend.
5. Unfort unately , my father
! Someb ody has stolen it!
6. The lTIOney can't just have
the furnitu re from the lorry, I'll make them a nice cup
7.. After they've

of tea.
~~
what I was
8. I spoke very slowly and clearly so that nobod y would

saying.
9. The soldier was put in prison for a
wee~
10. We all gathere d round to watch as she
11. I
12. Yau must always

workin g on it.
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for
orders.
the parcel.
the width of the stream and fell into the water.
that the car's brakes are on proper ly before you start
I
DIS-, MIS-, EN-
or UNa?
Put the verbs from the exercise into the appropriate list below.
Next use the prefixes with the words below and 'put them into the correct list. Some verbs
can have more than one prefix.
able
connect
courage
credit
interpret
pack
screw
lead
qualify
trust
If you meet any more verbs with these prefixes, add them to your lists.
MIS-
DIS-
..............................
...............................
OTHER
UN
EN-
PREFIXES
If there are any verbs ypu find difficult, write a sentence with them In. If
you need help, a good dictionary should contain such sentences.
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3.5 Word Families - 1
. . . . .
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given at the end. As you do the.
exercise, think about the kind of word that is needed in the sentence -verb, noun or
adjective.
Be careful, because in some cases you will 'need a negative form.
1. There was
all over the floor after he cut himself shaving.
2. She became more and more

3. She looked at him in
4. We have still received no
as time went by.
ANXIETY -
when he told her the terrible news.
BELIEVE
of our booking.
5. He seen1ed very reluctant to take my
CONFIRM
6. We can only catch criminals if we have the full

general public.
7. She gave me a very

wearing the correct uniform.
BLEED.
ADVISE,
of the
COOPERATE
look when she saw that I wasn't

APPROVE
8. In
, I would like to thank everybody who has helped to
make the show such a success.
9. She has made an invaluable
CONCLUDE-
to our efforts.
10. The shop

~
seemed to spend most of the time talking rather
than attending to customers.
11. They keep making
what they're going to do.
statements so we don't really know
12. He's normally very

information out of him.
so you'll be lucky if you get any
13. He left 111e with no
but to disqualify him.
CONTRADICT'
COMMUNICATE
14. With her

mind she was able to work out the best way
to get everybody to the nleeting on time.
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ASSIST
CHOOSE
ANALYSE
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'
.. ~
~...
. . . . . . . . . . .
..
-~19 ~~I
. . . . . . .
i'
v \ e,
Below you will see a list of words relating to the exercise you have iust done. Fill each
blank with the correct form. If no word exists, there is a {-} in the table.
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
1. .........................
(in)advisable
advisory
2. analyse
.............................
3.
anxious
4. (dis)approve
(dis) ....................
s.
adviser/advisor
assist
(dis) ....................
assistance
(un) .. ~ ........................
6. (dis)believe
non-believer
(dis) ............................
7. bleed
8. .
.choosy
9. communicate
(un) ........................
communicable
10. conclude
(in) ..........................
11. confirm
(un) .......... ~
(un) ._
12. contradict
13. contribute
14. cooperate
(co-operate)
cooperative
8HITANNIA CULTURAL L TDr.,
3.6 Word Families - 2 . . . .

~
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given at the end.
1. How dare she
us when she sits around doing nothing all day!
2. The mystery
as yet another body was discovered.
3. Everywhere you could see evidence of the

enemy bombs.
4. He was most
DEEP
force of the
DESTROY
that we should bring warm clothes.
5. Because of her
INSIST.
eyesight she's unable to paint any more pictures.
6. That is supposed to be the

to end up paying extra for something.
INCLUDE
INTEGRATE
showed us how to do a hip throw.
INSTRUCT
9. The
in population has led to problems in providing
services such as housing and hospitals.
10. I can't stand
the others.
11. Our
14. It is an
GROW
so I didn't go to the top of the tower with

HIGH
was delayed due to technical problems.
12. Every evening you hear the

revving up in the town square.
13. One of the

refused to move.
FAIL
price but you always seem
7. We hope to see more

schools where children of
different races can get used to working together.
8. Two of the
CRITIC'
FLY
noise of motor-cycles
DEAF
sat down in front of the lorry and
DEMONSTRATE
fact that children watch too much TV.
DENY
As you look these words upin your dictionary, remember to note what other forms of the
word there are for you to learn.
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::1. ...
..
/JJ I
t'f'
;p
(c,
e,
BeloW you will see a list of words relating to the exercise you have just done. Fill each
blank with the correct fornl.

NOUN
ADJECTIVE
VERB
1. criticise/ize
(un)
deaf
2.
3. demonstrate
demonstrable
(un) .....
4. deny
(un)
s.
critic
deafness
depth
6.
indestructible
destruction
7. fail
flier/flyer
8.
9.
growing
10.................
high
11
grower
beig~t(s)
inclusion
12. insist
13. integrate
integral
14. instruct
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3.7 Word Families - 3 . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. It was an extremely
go through a~ain.
experience, which I never want to

PLEASE
2. The table is two metres in

3. The weather is so
umbrella or sun-tan lotion.
4. What a
LONG'
.
that I don't know if I should take an
PREDICT
it is to be able to put your feet up,!
5. The telephone service was very

to make a single call.
and we spent hours trying
RELY;.
6. The sea defences need to' be

the risk of flooding.
before the winter to reduce
STROl'fG
7. There's a
of highly-skilled engineers so we might have
difficulty getting the work done.
8. She's not really
right sort of training.
9. As her only
RELIEVE',
SHORT
for this job as she hasn't had the
relative, he .expects to inherit all her money.
the road, that will mean more traffic and maybe'

more pedestrians being knocked over.
10. If they
11. His
12. I wish I shared his

work.
to sponsor the event came as a great shock.
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REFUSE
, but I really don't think this will

OPTIMIST
13. I could only get tickets for the afternoon

14. They're very
WIDE:
PERFORM
about our chances of success.
PESSIMISM
~,(,o ~~'I
~
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Below you will see a list of words relating to the exercise you have iust done. Fill each
blank with the correct form.
ADJECTIVE
VERB
1. ...........................
lengthy
NOUN
length
optimist
2. - -
3. .......................
performing
4. -
performer
pessimism
5. (dis)please
(un) .................
6. predict
(un) ...........
(dis) .........................
(un)predictabiJity
7. refuse.
8. .............. ~
(un)relieved
9. .........................
(un) ..............
10...................
short
11......
...............................
12..............
(un)
13. survive
14.........................
(un)reliabiJity
reliance
shortness
stren~th
(un)suita bUity
survival
width
3.8 Word Families - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

~
m
:lO
1. Some of the
in this dictionary are more difficult to
understand than the word they're explaining.
DEFINE
2. He'll be away for an
DEFINE
period.
3. We have to
all the lights when you 'leave.
on electricity so make sure you switch off
ECONOMY
4. All the leading

a recession.
say that this country is heading for

ECONOMY
5. We're
twins so
p~ople
have great difficulty telling us apart. IDENTITY
6. You'll need some form of

your account.
7. This is just an
if you don't wear a seat belt.
if you want to draw money out of
IDENTIFY
of the kind of thing that could happen
ILLUSTRATE
8. 'I'he judges were especially impressed by the

and shade in the painting.
9. I was not very
use of light
by his so-called comedy act.
age so we must make sure that she goes

10. She is at a very
around with the right sort of people.
11. It was supposed to be a
was miming.
performance but you could see she
LIFE
12. I consider him to be one of our greatest

13. This is the site of the
poets.
extension to the motorway.
14. After my holiday I had to get back to the

office routine.
15. There are

16. I've led a full and
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IAfPRESS
'~
LIFE,
PROPOSE
of the daily
REAL
ways of making this soup but I think mine is the best.. VARY
life but now I feel it's time to settle down.
VARY
"
.;,,-,;
,.~
... . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-
Below you win see a list of words relating to the exercise you have iust done. Fill each
blank with the correct form.
.
VERB
1. .
2. .............
3. ..............................
','.
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
4. illustrate
(un)defined
indefinable
definitive
(in) ................
(un) .
(un)economical
economics
(un) ..................
(un)identifiable
identity
illustrative
c':.
(un)imaginable
iT.
.
5. imagine
.................................
(un)imaginative
..c'.
''c'
>,'
(un)impressed
6. impress
".
impression
(un) ............................
"
':;
.....
7. live
live
Jiving
livelihood
living
proposer
8. propose
proposition
9. -
real
(un)
10..............................
(in) ...:................
realist
realism
variation
variability
3.9 Wo rd For mat ion. . . . . . . . . . . REV ISIO N

~
:
R~ad the text and use the word given

the blank.
at the end of the line to form a word which will fill
A LENG THY WAIT
We spent a few (1)
days waiting until the

of our holiday finally came throug h. We were
(2)
by the efficiency of what we had
:
not exactly (3)
travel compa ny.
been told was a (4)
ANXI ETY
CONF IRM
IMPRE SS
REPU TATIO N
that 1 should phone her as

My mothe r was most (5)
I had
soon as we arrived in New York. Rather (6)
at the
six
by
there
be
assured her that we would (7)
latest.
INSIS T
OPTIM ISM
DEFIN E
all arrived at the airport , we found

had been delayed. When he heard this,
that our (9)
by lying on the
John, our youngest, showed his (10)
with him after my
floor and sulking. I soon lost (11)
FORT UNE
FLY
PLEAS E
PATIE NT
(8)
, when
w~
tely
altcillp ts to bribe hinl with an ice cream and sweets proved comple
.
(12)
We had no (13)
lounge full of (14)
(15)
but to settle down in a depart ure

children. You can imagine my
when we were finally called to board the plane.
, I though t that OLf trouble s would now be over.

(16)
.
I was wrong. John made it clear that it was (17)
of us to expect him to walk. all the way to the boardi ng gate.
We tfied
AU his energy had mysteriously (18)
gentle persua sion, sweets, and more promis es of ice cream, but they
I had to carry him along the endless

were all (19)
was about to give out,
corrido rs and just as my (20)
I saw the gate numbe r in front of me. It was numbe r 13!
h
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SUCC EED
CHOO SE
NOISE
RELIE VE
NATU RE
REAL
APPE AR
USE
STRO NG
CQ~F.U.S.I.~G
OReS
In the first part of Paper 3 (Use of English) you have to differ~ntiate between words and
phrases which you might find confusing.
look at the following example:

We expect ten more people
A beside
B besides
c in addition
Mary.
D otherwise
The correct answer "is besides.

The word beside has a similar spelling but has the meaning next to:
Come and sit beside me.
The phrase in addition must be followed by to:
We expect ten more people in addition to Mary.
The word otherwise is not used in front of a noun in this way but to ioin two parts of a
sentence like this:
I must leave now, otherwise I'll miss my bus..

When you meet any words or phrases that you find confusing, it is important to note them
down and make sure you know how to use them in a sentence.
l~
.,.-
4.1 Confusing Words - 1 . . . . .
Complete each sentenc:~ by \.Ising a suitabl~ word. frOn'rthe list.
You may find that some of the words can be used in more than one sentence but yQumust
use each of the words ~nce only.
EXERCISE 1
apologise
apologetic
1. I really nlust
she wasn't able to help you more.
5. I can never
them for all the trouble they've caused.
6. He was most
about the delay.

so that we can be friends again-.
7. I hope he'll accept my
advice
advise
1. In the end they managed to
insist
make
3. I would
suggest
you not to delay any longer.
4. You must always
on seeing the manager.
5. We can't
you come with us, of course.
6. I would
setting out early in the morning.
although
1. .
despite
however
in spite
hard he tried, he still couldn't open the door.

"
he was reluctant at first, he joined in the fun.
her illness, she decided to go to the concert.
4. .
he wasn't keen on the idea, he agreed to go.
5. I n1anaged to arrive on time
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persuade
him to take another route.
2. Do you think I could offer you some
3.
sony
for this type of behaviour.
4. She's
2. Even
regret
not telling him earlier.
3. There's no
EXERCISE 3
forgive
for nlaking such a mess.
2. They
EXERCISE 2
excuse
apology
of the chaos on the roads.
though
Write tWo sentences of your own, one above andone below the line, to show that you
understand the differences between the words.

Use the blanks to do the same for other word contrasts that you want to remember from
the exereise opposite or any others you find.
Check from time to time
by covering the example sentences to see if you can
remember the
difference.
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4.2 Confusing Words - 2 . . . . . .

Complete each sentence
only.
by using a word or phrase from the list.
accustomed
EXERCISE 1
apparent
1. Are you
familiar
sense
4. I'm not
reason for her bad mood.

_
with this machine.
5. She soon got
to driving on the other side of the road.
6. Her skin was so
that she used a special kind of soap.
7. There's little
alike
in waiting any longer.
common
like
identical
shared
1. Our jobs are different but his salary is
3. Her tastes are very
to mine.
5. We are united by a
my next-door neighbour's.
goal- to win the competition..
6. You must treat all pupils
7. That handbag is
1. They
2. She
3. The suspect
4. I
5. My parents
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the same
by many members of my family.
4. I wish I had a swimming pool
denied
similar
as mine.
2. A pointed chin is a feature
6. He
sensitive
to take an umbrella on cloudy days like this.
3. There was no
EXERCISE 3
sensible
of any reason for his disappearance?
2. It's always
EXERCISE 2
aware
Use each word once
and not have any favourites.

to the one I bought last week.
disagreed
disapproved
obiected
refused
his plans:Or improving the show.

to do as I had asked.
breaking into the house.
with him about where to hold the meeting.
of me going out with somebody his age.
to paying extra for having breakfast in his room.
rejected
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
~.(t> :"1
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v \
e,
Write two sentences l one above and one below the linel to show that you understand the
differences between the words.
the exen;ise opposite or any others you find.
SUITABLE
6.
7.
8.
9.

difference.
",
by covering the example sentences to see if you can
8RJrANNIA CUL.TURAL L TDA
remember the
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4.3 Confusing Words - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

~
Complete each s~ntence
by using a word from the list. Use each word once only.
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apart
EXERCISE 1
beside
besides
except
2. Everybody's here
for Lois.
3. Clark is the boy sitting
: Lana.
:. from Bruce, is there anyone else who needs transport?
4. .
5. There are three other boys in the family
7. I need the car myself,
I'd let you borrow it.
avoid
divert
guard
1. You wear a helmet to

2. They tried to
the prisoners.
the traffic down side streets.
5. She went a different way to
1. I wasn't very
2. You're not
3. It wasn't
4. They didn't
5. He wasn't
6. Did you
7. We need SOllle more
protect
him from seeing their daughter..
4. They had to
capable
prevent
yourself against falling stones.
3. We need more men to
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Dick.
of answering, she just stared into space.
6. .
EXERCISE 3
otherwise
Selena decided not to take part.
1. .
EXERCISE 2
only
instead
fit
meeting him again..
manage
possible
skilled
succeed
in persuading him to change his plans.

to drive in that condition!
to get an appointment before Friday morning.
in waking anybody up.
of understanding how to work the machine.
to get tickets for tonight's match?

workers in the engineering department.
successful-
I
Write two sentences, one above and one below the line, to show that you understand the
the exercise opposite or any others you find.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.............................................................................................................
6..
7.
8.
Check from time to time by covering the example sentences to see if you can remember the
difference.
105/
4:4 Confusing Words - 4 ..

~
Complete each sentence.by using a word from the Iist.l)se .each word once only.
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EXERCISE 1
appeal
fascinated
fancy
1. I'm not very
fond
in collecting stamps?
to him.
4. The idea of working abroad should
of chocolate with nuts in it.
going for a swim this evening?

to help if they really wanted me to.
7. I'd be
EXERCISE 2
accused arrested blamed charged complained condemned protested sentenced
1. In her speech she
the use of unnecessary violence.
2. Many guests
3. He was
4.
about the lack of adequate heating.

of stealing the necklace.
He will be
5. She
with murdering his nephew.
her brother for losing the family fortune.
6. The police have

7. The judge
her for drunken driving.

them to 2 years' imprisonment.
8. The demonstrators
EXERCISE 3
agree
1. You need a special

2. She gave me
3. I don't think they'll
4. How could they
5. Will she
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keen
by the way the animals stored their food.
3. How long have you been
6. Do you
interested
on this new chocolate bar.
2. They were
5. I'm really
glad
against the new motorway.
let
allow
permission
before you can work in this country.

to use the hall this evening.
you try that again!
so many people into the stadium?
to their request?
permit
Write two sentences, one above and one below the line, to show that you understand the
Use the blanks to do the same for other word contrasts. that you want to remember from
the exercise opposite or any others you find.
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

difference.
by covering the example sentences to see if you can remember the
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4.5 Confusing Words . . . . . . . . . . . REV ISION

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~
Look at the .set of four alternatives given at the bottom of the page and choose the one
which fills the blank.
'
My secretary (1)
(2)
me that I had an important meeting that evening. She

me not to set off too late, (3)
I might get held up in the
rush hour traffic.

I asked my boss for (4)
to leave work early so that I could
(5)
the traffic jams. He was not very (6)
but eventually I yYas able to (7)
him to (8)
(9)
5 o'clock. Even (10)
this was not
as
on the idea at first,

me goat 4.30
early as I had hoped,
it was better than nothing.
I had (11)
started on my journey when I found that there had been a major
accident on my route. All the traffic was (12)
down some side streets and I
found myself in a part of town that I wasn't (13)
with. I asked a passer-by for
and I finally (15)
(14)
to get back to the main road. As I was
now late, I drove rather too fast and was (16)
by the police for speeding. I
never got to my meeting.
said
C insisted
suggested
besides
C except
otherwise
permission
1.
announced
B remembered
2.
advised
guarded
3.
beside
4.
allowance
5.
avoid
B deny
C prevent
reject
6.
fond
happy
keen
7.
advice
B agree
make
persuade
8.
allow
get
C let
D permit
9.
apart from
except for
in spite of
D instead of
10.
although
however
though
whether
11.
hard
hardly
C justly
sooner
12.
diversion
diverted
rejected
13.
accustomed
apparent
C .prevented
C familiar
sensible
14.
direction
B, directions
path
D way
15.
n1anaged
B succeeded
was capable
D was successful
16.
accused
B arrested
blamed
D charged
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glad
reminded
permit
D possibility
RE\lISION
In everything you write and say during the different parts of the examination, you should
pay particular attention to your grammar. Throughout your course, your teacher will help
you to revise all the most important points of English grammar.
In this special revision section, you can work on 8 of .the most important points which are
, most often tested in Paper 3 (Use of English).
Comparison
So and such
The -ing form
The Infinitive
The Present Perfect

Reported Speech
Conditionals
The Passive
If you have difficulty with anyone of these points, pay special attention to it.
fn each unit there are exercises which are similar to the examination questions. However, it
is important to think about these grammar points to see which patterns you have to learn.
On the right-hand page of each unit you will find a summary of each of these points. This
will help you to think about them more clearly iust before the examination.
It is very important to write some examples of your own in each of these sections. In
particular, think of sentences which might be useful to you in your Speaking exam sentences which are true for your life and experience.
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5.1 Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EXERCISE 1
Complete the following so that the meaning of each sentence is ,similar:
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1. a. Ivan is a better tennis player than me.
me,.
b. Ivan plays tennis

c.
Ivan does.
I don't play tennis
2. a. My brother is
I am.
b. My brother drives more.(carefuliy than me.

c.
my brother.
I don't drive
For a summary of the rules, see opposite.
Use the word given a,nd. other words to complete the second sentence sothot it
means the same as the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the
word given.
EXERCISE 2
1. Britain isn't as warm as Greece..

climate
Greece
Britain.
2. Peter eats more quickly than Diana.

fast.
Di,lna doesn't ................................................................................................................. Peter.'
3. Do you sen a more powerful drin?

powerful
Is this
4. Our boss works harder than anyone else in this finn.
nobody
In this firm
5. I've never met such a strange person.
ever
She is the
6. I was less interested by the film than I'd expected.
wasn't
The film
7. Nobody in the club plays badminton as well as she does.
player
She is
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as our boss does.
met.
I'd expected.
in the club.
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COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES
REGULAR
tall
taller
the tallest
simple
simpler
the simplest
comfortable
more comfortable
the most comfortable
less comfortable
the least comfortable
easy
easier
the easiest
Be careful of
the-spelling!
hot
hotter
the hottest-
IRREGULAR
good
better
the best
bad
worse
the worst
more carefully
the most carefully
less carefully
the least.carefully-
weI)
better
the best
badly
worse
the worst
fast
faster
the fastest
hard
harder
the hardest
",-~"COMPARISON
OF ADVERBS
REGULAR
IRREGULAR
carefully
SIMILARITY AND DIFFERENCE

He is (not) as tall as his sister.
They (don't) speak as fluently as we do.
In<the Sp~k!n9 exa~ you ~ay. want to talk about yourself using comparatives. Fill in the
'spaces With Information which
YOUR COUNTRY:
YOUR TOWN:
IS
true for you:
The most important city in my country is

My country is (not)
it was 100 years ago.
My town used to be
than it is now.
It isn't as
YOU:
as it used to be.
than most of my friends.
I am
My best friend is'-more
than me.
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5.2 So and Such

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EXERCISE 1
Put so, such or such a(n) in these sentences.
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1. I wish I wasn't
tired all the time!
2. Miss Wilson types
3. .
4. That was
5. They played
6.
We had
slowly. I could write faster!
few people can1C that the J11ccting was cancelled.

good film - I'd love to see it again.
old-fashioned records, I almost laughed.
awful weather in the North, we came home a week early.
For a summary of the rules, see opposite.
Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it
word given.
EXERCISE 2
1. The opening wasn't large enough for the dog to get through.
small
The opening
that the dog couldn't get through.
2. It was so noisy that we walked out.
much
There was
3. The coffee was too strong for us to drink.

such
It was
4. If he didn't have such bad writing, I could read his letters.
badly
He
5. It was the most beautiful view I'd ever seen.
never
I
6. If he had driven faster, he wouldn't have annoyed everybody.
slowly
He
7. They didn't give us enough time to do the job properly.
little
We were given
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that we walked
couldn't drink if.
that I can't read .his letters.
beautiful view before.
that he annoyed everybody.
couldn't do the job properly.
GRAMMAR SUMMARY
Write the correct example in the space after each rule.
so cold
such high prices

such loud music
so quietly
1. SO
+ an adjective
2. SO
+ an adverb
3. SO
+ few, many, much, little
SUCH A(N)
such a shame
so much money
+ a singular countable noun
5. SUCH
+ a plural noun
6. SUCH
+ an uncountable noun
Now organise the following words and phrases:
lovely weather
fresh bread
difficult question
awful children
terrible storms
heavy rain
liffle time
deeply
quickly
warm bed
loud bang
much time
clothes
violent
historic city
few ideas
carelessly
cheap
1. SO + adjective
2. SO + adverb
...............................................
4.
SUCH A(N) + singular
many people
pleasant music
high mountains
angry
dark
dangerously
3. SO + few etc
.
5.
...............................................
............................................... .
SUCH + plural
6.
.
'................................ .
SUCH + uncountable
.
.
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same as the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
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1. Don't .stay out in the sun too long.

avoid
You should
in the sun too long.
2. It was very difficult for me to understand your writing.

difficulty
I had
your writing.
3. Her father wouldn't let me speak to her.

prevented
Her father ................................................................................................................... to her.
4. Bill said he was sorry he was late.
apologised
Bill
late.
5. Hyou broke my bracelet, Sophie!" said Anne.

accused
Anne
6.,
bracelet.
I don't like playing squash very much.

keen
I'm not very
squ~sh.
7. You won't get anywhere if you shout at him.
usc
8. Chris didn't play tennis but went swimming instead.
instead
Chris went swimming
9. She doesn't want to get up early.
objects
She
10. Please don't repeat everything I say.
mind
Would
11. He'd rather watch TV than go out to the cinema.
prefers
He
12. This is the first time I've driven this type of car..
used
l'ln not
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tennis.
early.
everything I say.
to going out to the cinema.
this type of car.
Below you will see examples of the ways in which the wing form is used.
Add your own examples to the lists. (See the opposite page.)
PREPOSITION + -ing
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ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION + -ing
~.~~
.'
......................................
VERB + -ing
VERB + PREPOSITION +-ing

~~A~tate
. ~.~.;.-.;.-.~;~~7
Now write sentences about yourself:

I'm looking forward to
I sometimes have difficulty
I spent yesterday evening ...............................................................................................................
I'nl not used to .............................................................................................................................

I really hate
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5.4 The Infinitive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence. so that it means the
1. He's too young to see the film.
enough
He isn't
to see the fIlm.
2. --If I were you, Kate, I'd wear a different pair of shoes."

advised
He ............................................................................. ~
3. I'd rather you came at six o'clock.

prefer
I
a different pair of shoes.
come at six o'clock.
4. Older people often have difficulty finding a job.

difficult
It's often
find a job.
5. They say he's living in Vancouver.

said
He
in Vancouver.
6. Why did you allow them to leave early yesterday?

let
You sl10uldn't
early yesterday.
7. The explanation was so complicated that I couldn't understand it.

too
The explanation
to understand.
8. I'm sorry, but I don't want to talk about it.

rather
I'm sorry, but
9. "Please sing us another song, Murray."
persuade
They tried to
10. I don't suppose you know where he lives, do you?
happen
Do
about it.
another song.
where he lives?
11. It looks as if they left last night.

seem
Tiley
l ..
last night.
12. I advised him not to see her again.

better
..................................................................................................................... her again."
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I
look at the uses of the infinitive listed below and add your own examples. {See the
opposite page.}
VERB + INFINITIVE
~.!!~
.....................................
VERB +
t+
INFINITIVE
ADJECTIVE + INFINITIVE
~t.f:t!;.~
...,.
Now make sentences of your own:
.-'One day I hope to

Some parents don't let ............................................................................................................
It's difficult for me .................................................... ', ..................................................................
I wish I had enough money
British people are said ...................................................................................................................

The weather seems
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5.5 The Present Perfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXERCISE 1
Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect. Some verbs may need the
continuous form.
1. They
(TRY) to understand these instructions for half an hour and
they're still not getting anywhere!
2.
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nervous because I
(NEVER DRIVE) on the motorway before.
3. I can't find my watch. I'm sure someone

4. They
(STEAL) it!
(VISIT) Italy several times but this will be their first trip to Sicily.
(STAND) here for hours, waiting for you to come.
5. I
6. This is the first time we
(EAT) real Spanish paella.
word given.
EXERCISE 2
1. He started work here three years ago.

working
He
the past three years.
2. I've never had problems with this typewriter before.

~time
This is the
problems with this
typewriter~~':;
3. She last saw him when she was ten.

seen
She
she was ten.
4. It will be my fourth visit to Athens.

been
I
;................... times .so far.:
5. I've never been so happy..

happier
I'm
been in my whole life.
6. This room is still in a mess.

tidied
1 11is
rOOl11
yet.
7. They last ate three days ago.

anything
They
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GRAMMAR SUMMARY
The present perfect is a present tense. It is used to look back from now on an action or
period of time, for example:
I've been waiting here for almost an hour.

She's visited Greece many times but she's never been to Corinth.
I've never eaten such terrible food.
This is the most terrible food I've ever eaten.
Often, we see the
result of an action and talk of its cause, for example:
Think: I can't find my wallet anywhere.

Say:
My wallet has been stolen.
Think: I'm a little nervous.

Say:
I've never flown before.
You do not use the present perfect when you are talking about a specific time in the post:
I've been to New York three times. I last went there two years ago.
I've just read an article about ways of making money. It was fascinating.
In the interview you may have to use the present perfect to talk about yourself. Write
answers to these questions:
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Have you ever been abroad?

(If the answer is "Yes", say which countries you've been to.)
2. How long have you been living in your town/city/village?
3. Have you ever read any books in English?
(If the answer is "Yes", say which books you have read.)
4. What exciting/interesting things have you done in the past year?
5. What are your ambitions?

I've always wanted to
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5 .6 Reported Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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same as the first one. You must use b~tween two and five words, including the w()rd 9iv~n.
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1. '''Are you having problems, Stuart?

asked
I
having problems.
2. "I won't eat my vegetables!"

refused
She
vegetables.
3. "This is the first time the train has been late."

never
We pointed out that
late before.
4. ""Please, please let me go to the disco!" she asked them.

begged
~
She
go to the disco.
5. "Where's the meeting on Friday?"

asked
He
on Friday.
6. She advised Mike to take his car.

better
"You
car,
Mike.'~
7. "I'm having my flat re-decorated."

said
~
Mary
flat re-decorated.
8. "Don't make such a fuss, John!"

not
Ruth told
9.
~"What
such a fuss.
are they going to do?"
know
I wanted
going
to do.
10. ""I'll come if I have time."

otTered
Wendy ...................................................................................................,. .................. had time.

II. '''Why did they look at me in such a strange way?"
wondered
She
at her in such a strange way.
12. "Why don't you try to fina another job?"

look
She suggested to Arnold
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STATEMENTS AND QUESTIONS

When you transform a statement, you must be careful about the change in tense as well as
the pronouns and possessive adjectives.

In addition, when you transform a question, you must be very careful about the word
order.
Study these examples:

"I hate grammar."
"Where's your book?"
"I'm doing my homework."
"I've finished mine"
"When did you finish?"
"We can't do any more."
He said he hated grammar.

We asked her where her book was.
She said she was doing her homework.
He said he had finished his.
She asked him when he had finished.
They said they couldn't do any more.
"i-;;,;".,....':::,""",p-.-"_,..-.'_,~_.,
Remember that you might not have say or ask at the beginning of your sentence.
look
bock ot the exercise on the opposite page and see what other verbs can be used.
OTHER REPORTED SPEECH CONSTRUCTIONS

Study these examples:
"Come with me."
"Don't interrupt"
"We'll help you."
"I won't do it!"
"Why don't you wait?"
He asked/toJdlbegged her to come with him.

She warned/ordered me not to interrupt.
They offered/promised/agreed to help her.
He refused to do it.
She advised him to wait.
She suggested that he should wait.
Now complete these sentences about yourself, using a reported speech constructi.on:
1. When I was very young my parents told me ...........................................................................
2. I remember that one day my teacher asked me .. ~.-
.................................................................................................................................................
3. The other day my friend wanted to know
.................................................................
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5.7 Conditionals
. . ..
EXERCISE 1
Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.
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1. I'll only go if he
2. If she
done it.
(APOLOGISE).
(KNOW) he was going to be so angry about it, she wouldn't have
3. She'll have to fire him unless his work
(IMPROVE).
4. If we hadn't mis$ed the train, we

5. If I knew where they were, I
(ARRIVE) on time.
(TAKE) you there now.
6. You wouldn't be so tired today if you
(GO) to bed when I told you to.
means the same as the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the - .
word given.
EXERCISE 2
1. We couldn't afford to buy the car.

enough
If \ve
we would have bought the car.
2. Yau won't pass if you don't revise more.

unless
You won't pass
more.
3. It was only because of her help that I managed to do it.

never
If she hadn't helped
4. He was driving too fast so he crashed.

so
If he
managed to doit.
fast he wouldn't have crashed.
5. You feel tired all the time because you go to bed so late.
earlier
If you
you wouldn't feel tired all the time. _
6. She'll leave unless he arrives in the next ten minutes..
if
She'll leave
7. Oh why did I eat that pie''last night!
wish
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in the next ten minutes.
that pie last night!
GRAMMAR SUMMARY
The forms which you are most likely to meet in the exam are:
1. 'II (will)
She'll have to go
I won't leave
if
unless
2. 'd (would)
I'd buy a new car
You wouldn't cough so much
3. 'd (would) have

I would have understood
present simple
they phone her.
he comes.
if
past simple
I had enough money.
you didn't smoke.
if
past perfect
he had spoken more slowly.
you had been concentrating.
You wouldn't have crashed
Sometimes you may have a combination -such as:

4. 'd (would)
I'd still have a job today
He wouldn't feel so ill
if
past perfect
I hadn't been rude to my
he hadn't eaten so much.
boss~
In Question 3, Paper 3 {Use of English} you may also have to use the following structures,
with the same tenses as those you have iust seen:
5. present simple
In case it's cold,
6.
I wish
If only
7.
'II (will)
(---
I'll take my overcoat.
past
I had enough money, then I'd buy a car.
p~st
I wish
If only
perfect
he had spoken more slowly, then I would have understood.
Now write sentences about yourself:

If I had enough money, .............................................................................................................
I wish ....................................................................................................................................
If I had to live somewhere else,
If I hadn't ....................................... :~
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5.8 The Passive.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXERCISE 1
Put the following passive forms into the sentences:
is made
is being made
1. Cheese
was made
has been made
will be made
had been made
from milk.
2. The pen I lost
3. The decision
in Hong Kong.
at this very moment.
4. They were allowed toretum after the bomb
5. This blue cheese

6. In future all private calls
safe.
locally for a very long time..

from the new pay phone.
Wse the wordgivenand other words to complete the second sentence so that it
word given.
EXERCISE 2
5. The jury will decide tomorrow.

made
The
the jury tomorrow.
6. I can't believe that nobody saw him.

must
Surely he
somebody.
7. Take these pills twice a day.

must
These pills
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twice' a day.
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GRAMMAR SUMMARY
look at these two sentences. The 'normal' active form is no. 1, but in a newspaper you
may read the passive form - no. 2.
1. Jones scored the winning goal.

2. The winning goal was scored by Jones.
in English, the first words of a sentence are usually what the sentence is about - the topic.
The new information is given later in the sentence.
1. is a sentence about Jones - so he comes first.
2. is a sentence about the winning goal - so it comes first.
nn4~~I~rA is formed from part of the verb be
+ the past participle. Study these examples
other sentences you could make:

Over 100 bicycles are stolen every week.
The programme is being recorded at the moment.
This house was built 20 years ago.
Some improvements have been made since we last looked at it,
I realised that my car had been taken away by the police.
This medicine will/should/must be taken at regular intervals.
In the Speaking exam you may need the passive to talk about yourself. Here aresorne
common situations where it is natural. Write sentences in the passive which are true for
you:
1. I was born in ..................... in ............................. "

(place)
(year)
2. My favourite book is .................. It was written by
(title)
(author)
My favourite record is ......................... It was recorded by
(title)
(singer/group)
4. One of the oldest buildings in my town is the ............................ I think it was built around
(year)
5. An important new facility in my town is the

It was ..............................................::
.
.
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5.9 Grammar
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REVISION
This exercise is like Question 3 of Paper 3 (Use of English).

Use the word given and. other words.to complete the second sentence so that. it means the
1. "Why didn't you come on time?"
I
She asked
come on time.
2. She's a better tennis player than I am.

well
I don't
;......................................................................... she
doe~.
3. They think he travelled there by train.

believed
He is
there by train.
4. He drove so badly that he kept having accidents.

driver
He was
that he kept having accidents.
5. "Would you mind not watching me all. the time, Sarah?"

objected
Andy .................................................................................................................... all the time.

6. Really, I would prefer to come tomorrow.
rather
Really,
tomorrow.
7. Why didn't I ask her out?

only
If
her out!
8. The council decided yesterday.

made
The
9.
the council yesterd,iy .
~'Which
room is it in?"
wondered
Slle
in.
10. I've never met such a strong 'man.

ever
He's the
11. If the bread hadn't been so stale we would have eaten it.
too
The bread was
met.
to eat.
12. This is the first time I've written this kind of letter.
used
I'n1 not
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MISTAKES
As you try to speak and write EJ:lglish, you will make mistakes. This is normal, and nothing
to worry about. It's all part of the learning process.
You should get worri~d, however, if you keep on making the same mistakes. You need to
understand what you've done wrong and make sure you get it right the next time.
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This section is designed to make you aware of your mistakes. The more aware you are, the
fewer mistakes you will make.
The first two units present you with mistakes which are very common for students all over
the world. With each mistake you are given a clue to what is wrong, for example:
I have seen him yesterday_
Use a past tense if you mention a time in the
past~
You must then write the correct sentence on the right-hand page:
'l~~~.
There are two extra units for you to make notes about your own mistakes.
You will need to check with your teacher that you have written correct English. Near the
exam, cover the right-hand page, and check all the mistakes again. You want to avoid
them in the examl
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6. 1 Common Mistakes - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Each of these sentences contains a mistake. look at the notes underneath. Mark the part
which is wrong with a coloured pen.Write the correct sentence in the box onthe~ext
page.
1.
Top tennis players are not sIn oking.

Use the Present Simple for things which are general.
2. I live in the Belmont Road.
Do not use the
~ith
street names.
3. The team didn 'fplay as good as I had expected.

GOOf}
is an adjective ; well is the adverb .
4. The news are so depressing at the moment.
Some singulars look plural, eg mathematics, billiards, measles..

5. They asked him where was
t~lf R!~~~~
station.
Word order in reported speech!

6. Is he coming too?-I don't hope so.
I hope so; I hope not; but I think so; I don't think so.
7. I r{ln'l afford a !la/itlay. .I (Ion't have money enough.

Enough comes after an adjective but before a noun.
8. Go Cromwell Street along.
Prepositions come before.

9. Have you got
C!:~'!
own room?
I can have my own room or fl room o/my own.
10. We had a so good time.

So + adjective; such (a) + adjective followed by a noun. (See 5.2)
11. In my country we start the school when we are six.
Do not use the if you mean 'school in general.'

12. They have 4 children which are very amusing.
Who with people, which with things.
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Write the correct sentences in the boxes.

Wh~n)'olJ r~vise for. the exam, cover this page, and try to remember what the correct
sentence is before checking.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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6.2 Common Mistakes - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Each of these sentences contains a mistake. look at the notes underneath. Mark the part
which is wrong with a coloured pen. Write the correct sentence in the box on the next
page.
I. I have been living here in Spain since 2 years.

Since with a point in time, for with a period.
2. 1 am living here since I was 10 years old.
Use the Present Perfect to look back on a period of time.

3. She is born in 1900.
Use'the past tense in English here.
4. I try n1Y best not to do mistakes.

Remember the difference between do and make.
5.
We have had such a terrible weather.

Weather is an uncountable noun.
6.
She lvent abvays to work by bus.
Word order!
7" I
lIOIl'/
can seC! you until the (lay after
!0I110rrow.
Never use don't before modals; make the negative by adding n'1.
8.
Yesterday was a holiday. We didn't must go to school.
For necessity in the past, use have to.

9. I haven't never been there before.
You mustn't have two negatives.

10. Are J'Otl interesting to learn this or not?
The theatre is interesting. I am interested in it.

11. My sister has tweniy years.
In English you are ... years old.

12. When
J'OU
come tomorrow, can you take the book I lent you?
You go and lake; you conJe and bring.
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Write the correct sentences in the boxes.

When you revise forthe exam, cover this page, and try to remember what the correct
sentence is before checking.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . : - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - . - -...
6.
7.
8.
9.
r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----.------.-----
10.
11.
12.
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6.3 My Mistakes - 1
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This page is for your mistakes. If your teacher points out a serious mistake in a
composition, for example, write it down here.
Make a mark to show where the mistake is and add a note underneath, as in 6. 1-6.2.
Ask your teacher if you have ':Iny difficulty.
Write the correct sentence on. the opposite page.
I.
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Write the correct sentences below.
Remember to check these sentences again before the exam.
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5.
6.
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You can lose marks in the exam if you make careless spelling mistakes.
Make sure you know and can spell the following simple words that students often spell
wrongly.
with
which
what
when
there
their
here
hear
passed
past
its
while
it's
read
red
though
although
through
who/s
whose
quite
quiet
who
how
where
because
The following common words can cause spelling problems:
friend
full
whether
serious
beautifl.1
department
thought
advertisement
stayed
making
except
choice
Now make a list of the words which you personally have to be careful with:
Remember to look through your list again before the exam.
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TOPICS ANI)
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This section contains topics which could come up in the examination, especially in Paper
(Writing) and Paper 5 (Speaking).
Af th'e top of each right-hand page in this section you will see some questions that you
could be asked in the exam. Under these you will see some ideas for answering the
questions. You are not expected to use everything you see because some will not be
relevant to you. Use the words and expressions as a starting point for your own ideas.
To prepare for the exam, take each topic and m.ake your own list of words and
expressions. As you come across more items, add them to your list.
Remember the importance of word partnerships: If you are thin~king about the topic of
Education and Training, for example, you could include such expressions as:
take/pass/fail an exam
discipline problems
get the relevant qualification
suitable for beginners
drop out of college
lecture notes
7.1 Food and Cooking . . . . . .

Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase .from the list.
Use each item once only.
add
boil
empty
stir
taste
additives
dressing
simmer
spices
vegetarian
I. The
beat the eggs

breakfast cereal
fast food
main course
speciality
list of ingredients
local market
low-cglorie spread
peel the potatoes

slice of toast
was so filling that I don't think I've got any room for a dessert.
2. T have to watch my figure so I use a
instead of butter.
3. Over 5 million servings of the nation's favourite
are eaten everyday.
4. At the beginning of every recipe you'll find a
5. It certainly looks good b1lt what does it
6. He's a
like?
, so this limits the choice of things we can offer him.
7. If you could
, I'll see to the other vegetables.

thoroughly when you make an omelette.
8. You Blust
9. Food bought at the
is usually much fresher.
10. He loves every kind of
, especially enormous hamburgers.
11. To make soup from a packet you
............................... water,
the contents into a saucepan,

well, bring the mixture to the
............................... and allow to

12. Fish soup is a
of this region.
13. The
on the salad was a little too rich for me.
14. Do you want another

15. Sonle
or can I put the bread away?

:
are used only to make the food more attractive.
16. In many countries, herbs and
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What kind of food do/don't you like?
Describe how to make your favourite dish or a traditional dish from your country.
One or our local/national dishes is called
It's (quite/very) spicyIstrong ...........................................................................................

It's made from ...........................................................................................................
Complete the column on the right with a word from the list below.
Use each word once only. Space has been feft for your own examples.
bake
beat
grate
melt
chop
pour
cut
serve
1. .............................
the meat into thin slices.
2. ............................
the onion finely.
3. ...........................
some cheese to use as a topping.
4. ..........................
half of the milk into a large bowl.
5. .
the eggs thoroughly.
6. ............................
the dough into 2 balls.
7. .............................
the butter in a frying pan.
8. ............................
in a hot oven.
9. .
sugar over the top of the cake.
10...............................
divide
sprinkle
on a warm plate.
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7.2 Describing People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .

Use a suitable word or phrase from the list below to complete. each sentence...Useeach
.
item once only.
bald patch
courage
curly hair
extrovert
impulsive
on a diet
parting
piercing eyes
.1. She's always going

enough.
down the middle.
4. As I 'meet a lot of people in my job, I try to

quite a lot on clothes every year.
He was so
introduced to them.
8. It takes
9. I can
10.
on top of his head.
that at parties he never spoke to people unless he had been
-to stand up to somebody who's bullying you.

to her. I don't have to hide my feelings.
She had a perm because she thought
11. He's a great

12. She had
13. She's
14. I hope they'll
, which means I spend
so she keeps doing things she regrets later.
6. As."he's tall, you don't notice the

7.
speak openly
so be careful what you say.
He h,ld medium-length grey hair with a
5. She's very
have the sense
look my best
lose my temper
because she has a complex about not being slim
2. Unfortunately she gets

3.
shy
spiteful
upset easily
very proud
looked fashionable.
He loves going out and meeting people.

which seemed to look right through you.
of her son and never stops talking about him.
to lock the doors and call the police.
(
15. It was very
16. I'm afraid I seem to

serVIce.
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of hin1 to deliberately try to make a fool of her.

more often these days, especially when I get bad
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Describe them.
Describe some of your friends and say why you like them.
Describe somebody you don't like and say why.
Put each ofthe words or expressions below into an appropriate list.

Add any other words and expressions which you think will be useful when
describing people you know or have seen.
attractive
clumsy
dynamic
POSITIVE
absent-minded
short-sighted
considerate
inquisitive
hates making decisions

hides her feelings
wavy brown hair
takes risks
tends to exaggerate
NEGATIVE
EITHERINEITHER
STUDY TIP
One way of building up the vocabulary you need is to sort words and
expressions into such categories as positive or negative.
Sometimes it is difficult to decide. How would you classify the word 'extrovert' for
example? look back at other words on th~ opposite page and decide how you would
categorise them.
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7.3 Sport and Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete each sentence by using a word or phrase from the list below.
championship
cheer
disqualified
draw
play cards
sponsor
keen on
I. He agreed to .:
their shirts.
2.
lack of support
member
explain the rules

final score
first round
the team provided they put the .name of his companYion
if you want to get to the top in this sport.
You have to
3. They were knocked out in the

4. She tried to
of the competition.
to me but I found them very complicated.
5. I've never been very

6.
jogging, especially at night.
In the evening we used to
7. He was
tactical game
take part in
take up
train really hard
but never for money, of course.

after the drug test proved positive.
8. I've decided to
this year's competition.
9. The spectators began to
as he ran onto the pitch.
10. It's very expensive to become a

11. Chess is a very
of the tennis club.

and you have to think out each move extremely
carefully.
12. Both teams played well so a
was a fair result.
13. The team has a good chance of winning the

14. The club had to close due to
15. After
an that excitement, the
16. I decided to
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this year.
.
was one-nil.
tennis after my doctor warned me that I was terribly unfit.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are the most popular sports in your country?
What sports and hobbies are you interested in?
Hew k>n~ have you been doing them?
What do they invotve~ 'What equipment do you need?
Where do you do them? Why do you like them?
th~nk
the most popular sports in my country are
................................................................
A lot of people go swimming/riding/sailing/skiing ..............................................................
Add your own sports and hobbies

I'm interested in
You need
photography
spare lenses, a tripod
computing
lots of disks.. Jots of patience
climbing
good equipment, especially boots
football
a ball and an open space
golf
to join a club, unfortunately
I fIrst took it up
years ago
when I was ......................................................................................
I enjoy it because
I like being in the fresh air.

I can meet lots of interesting people.
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Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the list below.
admit
arrest
fined
prove
break in
terrorist
vandalised
witness
community service
on probation
plead guilty
shoplifting
forgecl money
death penalty
smuggling. drugs
reach a verdict
1. They fitted security locks to make it more difficult for a burglar to
2. She was caught trying to buy a video recorder with

3.
If 1110re offenders did
.
.
, this would benefit local people and reduce
overcrowding in prisons.
4.
He was put
as it was his first offence.
5. The phone box had been

6. One
so I looked for another one.

was able to give a good description of the thief.
7. In an area of high unemployment,

supermarkets.
8.
I-Ic was
9. If you
can be a problem, especially from
400 and banned from driving for a year.
, the judge might give you a lighter sentence.
10. They finally got her to

the fOfIn.
that she had forged her employer's
II. This is a complex case so the jury may take time to
J2. In some countries you can be executed for

J3. There isn't enough evidence to
sign~ture
.
like cocaine.
that he committed the crime although
we're sure it must have been him.

14. The police appeared and started to
IS. There's no
i n1 prisonmen 1.
16. He n1ay be a
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on
the demonstrators.
in this country so he'll probably be sentenced to life
to you but to other people he's a freedom-fighter.
Look at the list of crimes below.

Which of them do you think are the most serious?
What punishment would you recommend for each one?
Is sending people to prison the best way to beat crime?
Put an explanation next to any difficult words.

Con you add any more crimes to the list?
arson
...................................................................................................................
assault
blackmail
burglary
kidnapping
...................................................................................................................
selling drugs
shoplifting
smuggling watches
vandalism
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
I think somebody who:
sets fire to a building
should be sent to prison
breaks into a house
should
ha~e
to do community service
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converted
gadget
installed
landing
lounge
terraced
wardrobe
share a flat
double glazing
household chores
lay the table
doing the washing-up

replace the fuse
spare bedroom
storage space
1. When nlY m~ther came to live with us I had the garage

sitting room.
2. Fitting
into a bed-
has made the room warmer and
reduc~d
noise.
3. Let's have supper in the .............................. and watch the late-night news.
from a coffee grinder to an
4. His kitchen is fitted with every kind of

electric tin-opener.
5. Since I had a shower
I've hardly ever had a bath.
6. I only have to .............................. and the video will be working again.

7. If you could help clear the table, I'll start
8. My bedroom has a spacious

9. We live in a
where I hang all my clothes..

house so we get noise from the neighbours on both sides.
10. They can easily put her up in their
.11. Dinner's ready so will you
12. I really hate dusting, ironing and all the other
13. We need some more
to put all the games and toys away.
14. She left a pile of clothes on the second-floor

15. tIe used to
16. There's a
garden.
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with a colleague before he found a place of his own.

under the house where we store the produce we grow in our
Describe your home.

Describe your room.
Is there anything you'd like to do to improve your house?
I live
in a flat! semi-detached/detached/terraced bouse/

in the centre of town! in the suburbs
in a quiet/noisy street
. two bedrooms .......................................................................................
It's got
It hasn't got
a garden ....................................................................................................
My room is
on the ground/first/second floor .........................................................................

at the front/back of tbe house ...........................................................................
opposite
next to
In the corner
...............................................................................................................
there's a
On the wall
Under the window
there are some ...................................................................................
It
By the door
If I could afford it, I would like to

have
an extension
built to have more
a shower
installed
.......................................
spac~
to work in.
look inside magazines for 'before and after' pictures showing how rooms
have been improved. Try to describe what has been done to the rooms.
7.6 Holidays
. .
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Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the following list.
.
deposit
get a tan
guest house
make friends
change money
fully insured
put on a show
self-catering
1. Make sure you're
activity holiday
holiday resort
glossy brochure
package holiday
entertainment facilities
sightseeing tour
tourist information office
twin-bedded room
in case something goes wrong.
2. If you go to such a popular
3. Sharing a
, you must expect crowds.
is much cheaper than getting two singles.
4. It's easy to
touch with afterwards?
when you're on holiday. How many people do you keep in
5. We went on a
so that we didn't have to worry about meals and
accomlTIodation. Everything was included.
6. They just lay on the beach all day, trying to
7. If you stay at a
it works out cheaper than at a hotel.
N. Yesterday 1 went on a
around the Old Town.
9. Apart from the all-night disco, the
weren't very good.
10. I was very impressed with the

sailing holidays.
they sent me giving details of their
11. The hotel staff
every night to entertain the guests.
12. For a family I would recon1n1end

13. The staff in the local
around town this week.
14. You get a much better rate if you

15. She certainly looks
mu~h
fitter after her
, especially if they're fussy eaters!

should be able to tell you what's on in and
at a bank rather than at your hotel.
16. You pay a

of ten per cent when you book and the balance six weeks
before the start of your holiday.
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Describe your last holiday.
If you could afford it, where would you most like to go on holiday?
r For me, the most .important thing about a holiday is
makin2new friends
doing something completely different
in a busy sea-side resort, with lots of tourists.

was
mi1~s
from anywhere.
about five minutes' walk from the town centre.
I enjoyed most was
going on a trip around the islands.

exploring the countryside.
worst! PtharntgOafbtohuethOtliday! was
1 could afford it,)
I~d
when I lost my passport.

the fact that the beaches were very crowded.
really love to
tour around North and South .-\meric.a.

sail round the worJd for a couple of years.
i
hitch-hike round India!
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look through some travel bro<;hures and compare the holidays and hotels
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7.7 Entertainment
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commercials
directed
final scene
hit
cartoon characters
choir
clopped
I.
Most foreign filnls are
2.
Most of the money goes on

nowadays.
perform live
rehearse
reviews
series
although some are dubbed.
when you make a science-fiction film
3. The audience
appeared.
enthusiastically when the star of the show finally
4. I've watched the first two programmes but this

previous one.
5. In the
isn't as good as the
of the film he returns home to his wife.
6. I think the
on TV are sometimes better than the programmes!
7. "I'hey usually
for at least two 1110nths before they take a play on tour.
8. Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous
in the world.
9. If you don't like the programme, switch to

10. Every
hurt.
special effects
stars
stunt
subtitled
in the film was carefully prepared to make sure that nobody got
because they d?~'t sound as good
11. Some pop stars don't really. want to

as they do on their records.
12. "North by Northwest' was
by Alfred Hitchcock.
13. The film

Cary Grant. He plays a man who is chased by enemy agents
who want to kill him because he knows too much.
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14. There were so many singers in the

they wouldn't all get on the stage.
15. She always reads the
plays are worth seeing."
in' the newspapers to find out which
that it will be difficult to repeat its success.
I (l. Ih:r first recoro was such a
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that I thought for a moment that
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How often do you go to the cinema or theatre?

What kinds of films, plays or shows do you like?
What kinds of TV and radio pr09,rammes do you like?
How important is music in your life?
What kind of music do you .Hke?
I like westerns/science fiction/adventure films/musicals.

One of my favourite films is called
I can really recommend it.
It stars ............................................................................ -~ ................................................
It's set in ............................................................................................................................
It's about .................................................... who
I like watchingllistening to comedy shows/documentaries/serials.

Recently I saw/listened to a programme about .........................................................................
I suppose music is (quite) important in my life.

Music is(n't) very important to me.
I'm especially fond of classical music/pop music/jazz.
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7.8 Education and Training . . . . .
. . . . .
Complete.each sentence with a word or phrase from the list below.

brush up
cheat
enrol for
fees
diploma
relevant to
revise for
specialise in
boarding school
co-educational
sandwich course
school uniform
course work
maintain discipline
secondary school
under great pressure
a course in economics.
1. I went to the local college to

2. Some parents who can afford the
send their children to private schools.
3. In my last years at school we had to

chemistry and mathemafcs.
three subjects and I chose physics,
4. At the monlent I'm studying for my secretarial
5. In my country
is only worn at private schools.
6. He watched us closely during exams so that we didn't

7. You have to be really strict to
nowadays.
8. I went to
with some of the pupils you get
so I only saw Iny parents during the holidays.
9. I wish I had gone to a

wouldn't be so shy when I meet people.
rather than a single-sex school as I'm
and end-of-term tests.
10. We grade pupils on the basis of
11. In some countries children are put

results.
by their parents to get good exam
12. The first year I worked _t the factory I attended a

13. The change from primary to
at the local college.
was quite traumatic for him.
14. Can I borrow your lecture notes? I've got to

15. I went on a four-week course to
16. Is what we're learning really
school?
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tomorrow's test.
my English.
the life we're going to lead when we leave
What did/do you like about school? Why?

What did/do you dislike about schooL Why?
ting?
If xou were a teacher, what would you do to make your lessons intereslesson
s?
Whet would you (10 with pupitsor -studen'ts who kept disrupting your
First, make a list of your school/college subiects:
My favouri te subject was/is

What I really like(d) was/is
becaus e
I'm no good at
I've never been any good at
What I found/find really boring was/is

becaus e
If I were a teacher , I'd try to make lessons interes ting by
.
.
.
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7.9 The Environment.
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Complete the passage by using the words and phrases in the list below. Use each item
once only.
nuclear waste
pesticides
polluting
public transport
quality of life
alternative sources
cut down on
dramatic increase
exhaust fumes
food chain
OUf
research
rush hour
subsidised fares
switch to
traffic jams
environnlent is being destroyed but we still have time to do something about it.
Every day during the 1. .
you can see cars stuck in
2. .
sending their 3. .
up into the atmosphere, 4. .
.
our environment. If we had
an integrated 5
system with
6.. .
, commuters would be encouraged to leave their cars
at home and 7
a more efficient form of transport.
Jt is not only in towns that the 8. .
is being threatened.
Although farlners say they have to spray 9
on their
crops, some experts believe that these chemicals could get into the
10
, which will result in a
11
in the number of people affected by cancer and

needs to be carried out. so
various allergies. More 12. .

that we can 13
the use of harmful. chemicals but still
produce the food we need.
Potentially the most dangerous threat to the environment is 14. .

1'r0l11 pO'vver
stations. Can it really be stored safely? By developing
15
lnake our \vorld nluch safer to live in.
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of energy, such as wind and wave power, we can
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Have there been any natural disasters in your country (earthquakes, floodin
thunder storms' etc)? If so, what happened? What damage was caused?
nment?
Can you think of any ways in which pollution is affecting the enviro
.
What can be done about it?
Are yoy optimistic or pessimistic about the future? Why?
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A lot of buildings
collapsed.
were destroyed.
Several people
were injured.
lost their homes.
In the past ......... ..... ..... ... .......
used to
but now
In my opinion,
more research should be carried out.
I believe
danger ous pesticides should be banned.
In additio n to this,
I think
At the same time,
I suppose I'm quite optimistic about
the future.
I'm afraid I'm rather pessimistic about
what can be done.
because
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7.10 Town and Country
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litter
hedge
outskirts
rural life
housing estate
main crops
make way for
wander
building site
quiet suburb
spoil the view
tiny cottage
blocks of flats
multi-storey car park
pedestrian precinct
property prices
1. I've heard that the developers are building 3 more
2. Residents of the new

the evening.
were complaining about the poor bus service in
3. They want to turn the town centre into a

cars from there.
so they're tryingto ban all
4. This part of town seems to be a vast
, with office blocks going up
everywhere.
5. The new
can hold up to 1,000 vehicles.
6. When they had no.thing to do, they would
7.
OUf
house is in a
about 2 miles from the city centre.
8. The hall has been denlolished to
the new sports centre.

of town, they can quite easily go for a walk in the
9. As they live on the

country.
seems much slower to people from the city.
10. The pace of
11. We don't want tourists leaving

designated as one of outstanding natural beauty.
12. Wheat is one of the
13. The
barbed-wire fence.
around the shopping centre.
everywhere as this area has been
grown in this region.

that useJ'to separate the two fields has been replaced by a
14. Those electricity pylons completely

15. She dreamed of retiring to a
over the valley.

with a beautiful garden.
16. Now that people from the city are buying second homes,
for most young people from our village.
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Describe the place where you live, or a city you know.

What do people do there (work,' spare time) ?
Compare life in a town or city with life in the country.
is
................................
in the north I south / east / west / middJe of my country.

.
by the sea / on a river / in the mounta ins
............................................................................................
....................................................................................................
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....................................................................................................................................
It has a few I several I a lot of
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It's famolls for its .....................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
The people who live there work in offices / restaur ants.

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In the evening they usually I sometimes
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City life is (mucb)
than life in the countT~.
less relaxin g
more strenuous
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In the country:
while in a big city:
people have time to talk to you
people are always in a hurry
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change trains
collided with
commute
cut-price fares
economy class
get a lift
luggage rack
more economical
on board
reclining seats
itinerary
1. Those cars must be breaking the
serviced
skidded
speed limit
unavoidably delayed
! Look at how fast they're going!

soon settled down to a comfortable
2. As the cruise progressed, life

routine.
3. Put your suitcase up on tre
out of the way.
4. We've worked out our

ups.
very carefully to avoid most of the usual hold-
to destinations all over the USA.
5. The travel agency are ofTering

6. There was a line of hitch-hikers all hoping to
.
b~fore
7. You'd better have your car
you go on holiday.
and air-conditioning, I still had difficulty
8. Although the coach had

getting to sleep.
9. She chose the smaller car because it was

10. It was such a
on petrol.
that at one point the cabin crew had to stop serving
dinner and fasten their seatbelts.

11. As I
12. The coach

13. The flight has been
14. We had to
to work every day, I've bought a season ticket.

on some oil and overturned.
due to bad weather.
at a tiny station in the middle of nowhere.
15. When you fly
, you don't get so much leg room.
16. One car had

then1 apart.
another and they needed heavy lifting equipment to pull
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by car, coach, plane,
shop and train?
.
Have you ever had a bad experience when travelling somewhere? If so, what
happened?
The main (dis)advantage of travelling by............... is that

you
can
can't
(don't) have to
On the other hand,
if you travel by ....................................................................................
However,
................................................................................................................
Some friends are coming to stay with you but don't know how to get to your home.
They are travelling by car. Write a letter giving them directions.
Go along/up/down ........................................................................................................................
as far as/until you get to ........................................................................................................
Turn Jeft/right at/just before/after ...............................................................................................
You'll see .............................................................................................................. on the corner.
Take the first/second/third etc on the left/right.
My house is on the Jeft/right. It's the one with

My flat is on the first/second/top floor
.
)
If you get lost, you've got my phone number so you can give me a ring.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you again.
See you on
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7.12 Work ...

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ambitious
assembly line
commission
deal with
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fire
fringe benefit
good impression
iob satisfaction
1. It's Iny
2.
resign
responsibility
retire
work overtime
to see that the goods are delivered on time.
I-ler work was so good that she was

manager only a year after she joined the company.
3. Enlployees have to
4.
manual work
night shift
permanent post
promoted
to the position of assistant
at 65 although I'm sure some would like to stay on.

working for a pharmaceutical company after years
He's finally found a

of going from job to job.
5. I've decided to
and look for a job where I can make more use of my
training.
. 6. As a salesperson, I get
on every dress I sell.
7. The stafT agreed to
so that the order would be completed on time.
8. The boss threatened to

9.
her if her work didn't improve.
Work on the
was so monotonous that some employees tried to
sabotage it just to have a bit of variety.
10. As I work on the
I don't have much social life.
and will do anything to get to the top.
II. She's very
12. You can create a

[orill as neatly as
u.
before your interview by filling in your application
possibl~.
13. l'he only

14. In my job I have to
15. For me
becoming a social wOl:.ker.
, ot 'perk', he gets is a free company car.

inquiries from customers.
is more important than a high salary so I'm thinking of
16. Who wants an office job when I can earn more by doing
on a building site?
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, like working
If you have a job, describe it and say whatyou like/dislikeobout it.

If you could do any kind of iob, what would you most like to be?
You have~ef1 ,Ctn gdv.rti~.men' for an En9\ish"~peok,n9gu'd.e to toke groups of

tourists around yout country. Write a letter of application for the iob.
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I think I would like to be a(n) ....................................................................................................

[because
I would like to apply for tbe job of tourist guide, as advertised in
At present I am studying .............................. at ....................................................................

and I hope to ...... ~ ............~ ...................................................................................................
For the last ....... years I have been working as a(n) .................................................................
for .............................................................................................................................
My duties include (+ ing) ......................................................................................................
I have had experience in (+ ing) ..............................................................................................

In previous jobs I have had to
I can speak/write/understand English
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I am applying for the job because
I would be available for an interview ..........................................................................................

I hope you will consider my application favourably.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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7. 13 Describing a Festival . . .
. . . . .
Complete each blank with one of the following words or phrases.

commemorate
local event
puppet shows
opening ceremony
erected
sponsored
stalls
dress up
attracts
held
floats
lasts
Every year a festival is 1
colourful procession
street entertainers
tourist attraction
traditional crafts
to 2
over 150 years ago. The festival 3
the founding of our town
for a week and during that time many

in old-fashioned clothes, sometimes even wearing them at
local people 4
work.
On the first day of the celebrations an 5
is performed by a visiting celebrity
at the band-stand in the town centre. From there a 6
makes its way
through the streets of the town. We spend weeks beforehand preparing the
, n1any of which are 8
by local firms and
organisations. In addition to these floats, there are bands and 9

firc~eaters,
, such as
jugglers and clowns walking on stilts.
The procession ends up in the park, where a large marquee has been 10...............................
Around the marquee there are various 11
where you can buy local produce
or play traditional games.
Throughout the week many events are organised to recreate life 150 years ago. You can have
your photograph taken wearing 19th century clothes or learn 12.............................. such as
basket-weaving. For the children there are 13
The festival 14
15
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and talent contests.
thousands of visitors, and what used to be justa small

has now grown into a major 16
Describe an annual festival held either in your town or another part of your
country or describe a national festival or holiday.
The festival
It
is held ........................................................................................................
takes place
is organised
I commemorates I
celebrates
We are not sure when/why the festival started but ..................................................................
Preparations begin many weeks beforehand.

Floats
have to be
put up.
Decorations
The streets are
decorated.
decorated with
lined with
crowded with
People come from
t~e
surrounding district
to see all the events.
all over the world
They
wear
'..:
dress up in ............................................................................................................
take part in
make their way to
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7. 14 Sho ppi ng and Ser vice s . . . .

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Use these words to complete the sentences. Use each item once
only.
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bargai n
go with
loan
refund
insuran ce compa ny
get a discount
rate of exchan ge
out of stock
can/t afford
street marke t
take it back
faulty goods
local shops
on credit
try it on
-window shopping
! I got it for half the usual price.
1. This coat was a
d as it is tempor arily
2. Unfort unately , we" are unable to supply the item you ordere
~
3. The butche r's, the baker's , the greeng rocer's and other
custom ers after the new supenl1 arket opened .
4. I'lTI not sure if this dress is the right size. Can I
5. We
conditi on.
lost
a new car so we're lookin g for a second -hand one in good
then!
6. This CD player I bought doesn' t work proper ly. - Well,
at the bank becaus e our curren cy is quite
7. We got a favour able

strong at the Inomen t.
this jacket.
8. I'm lookin g for some trouser s to
but he turned me down.
9. I asked my bank manag er for a
if you have a receipt .
10. We can only replace
in the centre of town.
11. Every Saturd ay there was a
as they couldn 't afford to buy anythin g.
12. They spent the mornin g

refused
13. The
started the fire deliber ately.
14. You'll
15. They couldn 't replace the
~J
pay the claim as they believed the shopke eper had
of ten per cent if you show your studen t card.

~amera
so they gave me a
ient and you could buy items

16. lVt ail-ord er shoppi ng gre\v in popula rity becaus e it was conven
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A new shopping centre, including 0 hypermorket, is going to be built on the

outskirts of town. What effects will it have?
What kind of clothes do you like wearing? Where do you usually buy them?
You have had a problem with a faulty product or bad service. Make a complaint.
Think about .when, where, what happened, what you want done.
The new shopping centre may take trade away from neighbourhood and town centre shops e.g.
the grocer's I
It will be better for car owners because
.....................................................................................................
I like wearing casual I smart / fashionable clothes. / I'm not very interested in fashion
.....................................................................................................................................................
What I like wearing most is I are ...............................................................................................
It's I They're made of
and has / have
I bought (item) ...................................................... (date)
Unfortunately
...........................................................................................
I went to your restaurant / hotel
The food was I the room was I tbe staff were
.....................................................................
Could you please replace it I repair it ! refund my money / look into this matter for me
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7.15 Health and Fitness.

Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the list below. Use each item once
only.
come out in
health service
highly infectious
injured
1. We go jogging every morning to

2.
stress-related
successfully treated
upset stomach
visiting hours
private patient
recover from
regular exercise
relieve the pain
keep fit
operate on
outbreak
spread
He took son1e tilne to
the effects of the anaesthetic.

J
are from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and from 6 to 8 in the
3. Hospital
evenIng.
4. Six people were killed and twenty
5. I think my
6. As a
in the accident.
, I can choose when to have my operation.
and help you to get to sleep.
8. Unless more money is provided for the

continue to grow.
9. There could be an
10. The spots

II. The disease is
, hospital waiting lists will
of cholera if they drink any contaminated water.

from his chest to the rest of his body.
so she's in an isolation ward.
12. Many patients have been

years ago.
13. '-rhcy'tll have to
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with this drug since it was introduced two
llly arnl again if it doesn't improve.
allergic to strawberries. They make me
15. I'm getting more and more patients with

111uch too hectic these days.
16. If you take

eat, you'll leel 111uch healthier.
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was due to nerves, not something I'd eaten.
7. This 111edicine should
14.
a rash.
symptoms. Life is really
and cut down on the number of cakes and sweets you
Do people in your country worry about their health and keeping fit?
Do you do anything to stay healthy? If so, whot?

What advice would you give to someone who suffers from stress?
Think of other rr:edical problems and give advice.

To keep fit and healthy I am careful about what I eat I go to aerobics classes I do a lot of sport
I go jogging every day I play squash ...........................................................................................
.Match the problem on the left with the advice on the right. Use each item once only. Write your
answers in the boxes. Add more problems and advice of your own in the space provided
A:
What's the matter?

What's wrong?
What's up?
You don't look very well.
B:
I've got ........
A:
If I were you, I'd
You'd better
.
Maybe you should
1. backache
a. get a walking stick.
2.
b. buy one of those nasal sprays.
3. dandruff
c. put some cream on it and cover up.
4. indigestion
d. clean it thoroughly with antiseptic.
5. a blocked nose
e. bend your knees when you lift things.
6. a sore throat
f.
7.
g. gargle and try not to talk so much.
h. eat more slowly.
a cut finger
a swollen ankle
8. sunburn
try one of those special shampoos.
I suffer from stress
I've got a
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7. 16 Science and Technology .

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Use these words to complete the sentences. Use each item once only.
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database
made redundant
mass-produced
monitor
genetic engineering
repetitive tasks
safety features
strict safeguards
computer networks
life expectancy
locate resources
under development
1. As more and more of us are linked by

the paperless office becomes a reality?
2. This new technique is a
come to terms with

labour-saving devices
maior breakthrough
taken for granted
, how soon will it be before
in the treatment of cancer.
3. The dish-washer and other

donlestic chores.
have helped to relieve the boredom of
4. Satellite technology can help to
for extraction from the earth.
5. 1'he Model T Ford was the first
car in the world.
6. It is difficult for some people to

world.
the speed of change in the modern
7. The police have access to a vast

against crime.
which helps them in their fight
8. We need
being misused.
9. Many
by machines.
10. Many employees have been
technology.
to prevent all the information stored on computers from

which people found boring and tiring can now be carried o'ut
as a result of the introduction of new
11. Nuclear power stations have computer-controlled systems to

reactors and prevent accidents.
12. This car comes with such
their
as a collapsible steering column and a
driver's airbag.
13. A power station capable of producing electricity from waves is currently
we may be able to create a race of "perfect"

14. With the advances in
hUJ11an beings one day, or is that just science fiction?
15. The increase in
has led to problems such as how to pay for the care
of the elderly.
16. Many technological developments which have greatly affected the way we live are
nowadays
by the younger generation.
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How have science and technology changed our lives? Think about discoveries,
inventions, new products, and their effects (good and bad).
How will science and technology affect our lives in the future?
Scientific and technological breakthroughs have brought great benefits. You only have to look
around your own home to see .....................................................................................................
Many illnesses can now be treated or cured, for example,
..
Other examples of changes are ..................................................................................................
Have our lives always been improved, however? Have we become too passive? Arc we too
dependent on technology? How dangerous could it be?
Take, for example, television / computer games / the Internet
New products have also made a major difference to our working lives.
Nowadays, .................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
In the future there may be even more major breakthroughs in the fields of medicine / leisure /
work ........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................
We may no longer have to
........................................................
We will be able to
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7.17 The Family and Relationships.

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Use these words to complete the sentences. Use each item once
only.
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acquaintance
backgrounds
date
In common
divorce rate
foster homes
make friends
split up
house on fire
civil ceremony
good company
on speaking terms
break the ice

for the sake of
gets on my nerves
happily married
1.. In the UK you can have either a religious or
when you get married.
2. The way Hannah siams the door really
3. We played some games to
and get the party going.
4. Joe isn't exactly a friend of mille. He's more of an
5. There can be problems sustaining a relationship if people come from different social and
cultural
.
6. With the increase in the

shot up.
, the number of one-parent families has
7. Are Dave and Ann still going out?

Haven't you heard? They
a couple of months ago.
8. We never argue. In fact, we get on like a

9. It was so easy to
10. I'm afraid I'm not very
all the time..

as everyone was so helpful and hospitable.
tonight. I've got a lot on my mind.
11. Lucie and I get on really well. We've got so much
12. D,llnien's mother wasn't capable of looking after him so he lived in a series of
for the next few years.
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13. Andy and Sue are only staying together

14. Max hasn't been
garde!1 and caused all that damage.
the children.
with his neighbours since their tree fell into his
15. Why is Bill spending so long in the bathroom?

He~s got a
with his new girlfriend this evening.
]6. On the surface they seemed to be a
always having rows.
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couple but in fact they were
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How has family life chang ed since your grand parent s were young ?
What makes a relationsh.ipsuccessful?
Why do relationships foil?
their parent s/
In the past the family unit was much bigger/children used to respect
.....................................................................................................................................................
proble ms with
Nowadays one-pa rent families are more commo n/there seem to be more
......................
discipline / ......................................................................................
......................
Decide whethe r the following comme nts are positive or negativ e
1. They'r e always at each other's throats .
9. She broke thp engage ment off.
2. They'r e devote d to each other.
10. I think we've grown apart.
3. I can't stand him.
11. He walked out on her.
4. We're firm friends.
12. He's consta ntly naggin g me.
5. We've never really hit it off.
13. I'll always stand by you._
6. That's a very condes cendin g attitud e.
14. I'm quite fond of her.
7. I've got a soft spot for him.
15. We've fallen out.
8. He's fallen for her.
16. They'r e like chalk and cheese!
expressions:
Make some true statem ents about yourse lf using some of the above
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. .
.
..............................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
ships?
Can you list any other ways of describing successful and unsuccessful relation
Successful Relatio nships
Unsucc essful Relatio nships
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.......................................................................
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7. 18 The Media .
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Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the list below. Use each item once
only.
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editorial
headline
in depth
obituary
I.
news flash
pick up
speculation
spokesperson
In an atten1pt to
stories.
cable. television
live coverage
press conference
special issue
current affairs
increase circulation
respect for privacy
unbiased account
the editor decided to print more "human interest"
2. The company held a
to launch their new range.
3. --rhis channel is devoted solely to news and
4. With this short-wave radio I can
broadcasts from all over the world.
5. There has been a lot of

resIgn.
in the press that the minister is about to
6. This nlonth there's a

about going on holiday.
of the magazine with information and advice
7. We live i,n a n10untainous region so if it wasn't for

receive ~lllY broadcasts of a reasonable quality.
we wouldn't
8. We interrupt this programme to bring you an important

9. Exclusively on this channel we have
10. Next morning an

government's defence policy.
13..
appeared in the newspaper, criticising the

of what
~rherc'l
right on the front page" was the

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I'm sure my telephone has been
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15. A
interviewed on the local news denied that the company was in
any way responsible for tbe accident.
16. In our evening bulletin we try to report on the news
Bl0re background infornlation.
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was not at all flattering and his widow was
14. Son1c tabloid journalists have no

bugged!
of the big match.
11. These reports are so subjective. Where can I find an

happened?
12. The President's
cxtren1ely upset.
by providing
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How many television channels can you receive in your country? What kinds
progromm~do'~broa~a~
y?
What different types of newspapers and magazines are there in your countr
in
eomp are the Flew-s -yooget from te\eviStOfl with -the new5 you read
?
newspapers. Wheat are the advantages and disadvantages of the two media
Most people can receive
channels. If you have cable television r a satellite dish,
One channel broadcasts mainly I is devoted to sports
pro~rammes
I news and current affairs I

.
light en"tertainment programmes I
..................................
for example, ...................................................................
....................................
We have ... so-called quality newspapers: .................................
.
and the most left-wing paper is
The most right-wing paper is
.
The best of the tabloid I popular papers is ..................... becausj
.. I read ............................
The worst paper is ..................... because .............................
............................................
because ...........................................................
.
are
There are a lot of magazines published every month. My favourite ones
.
It's
because ...................... 1 subscribe to
to be sensational to keep
On television, the pictures are very important I some programmes have
..........................................
the advertisers happy ...................................................................
.
Jess visual
Newspapers, on the other hand, can report events in more depth / are
Reading articles and news reports in English will help you to prepare for
apers and
the exam, especially for Paper 1 (Reading). Try to buy or borrow newsp
quickly as
as
magazines in English regularly and get into the habit of reading them
possible.
e your
Can you receive radio or TV broadcasts in English? If so, use them to improv
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7.19 The Weather
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Complete each sentence with award or phrase from the list below. Use each item o"nee
only.
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changeable
cut off
hot spell
sticky
dark clouds
heavy rain
turned out
we're in for
bitterly cold
gust of wind
mild climate"
pouring down
1. This area has got.a fairly

so sharply.
2. A
global warming
struck by lightning
weather forecast
widespread damage
so we didn't expect the temperature to fall
blew my hat off and sent it flying across the road.
3. Tomorrow's weather will be

showers.
with sunny periods and scattered
4. The rain came
and we got soaked to the skin.
5. Some scientists claim that th)e unusual weather is the result of

6. The hurricane swept through the islands, causing
7. Many villages were
had to be taken in by helicopter.
.
.
by heavy snow drifts and emergency supplies
8. That blackened tree over there was
during a violent thunderstorm.
9. It was so hot and

tried to do any hard physical work.
during the day that we soon got worn out if we
continues, water will have to be rationed.
10. If this
II. In the distance,

thunder.
covered the sky and you could hear the rumble of
. agaIn,
. h asn ,t .It.?
s '
nIce
12 I t ,
- Yes, it has. Let's hope it lavts.
13. It looks as if
a spell of showery weather over the nextfew days.
14. It was so
heavy pullover.
15. Due to
16. According to the

thirty degrees.
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that I kept the central heating at maximum and put on a
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the pitch was flooded and the match had to be abandoned.

, the maximum temperature today should be about
It
,
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Describe the climate of your country. Does it vary from region to region?
What is the weather like today? What is the forecast for tomorrow and the
outlook for the next few days?
Have you ever had a good or bad experience as a result of the weather? If so,
describe what happened.
The climate in my country varies a lot according to the season / doesn't change very much
except .............................................................................................................
(In the spring I summer I autumn I winter) it is (often / usually / sometimes) very hot I bitterly cold
.....................................................................................................................................................
The temperature can reach as high as / fall as low as
We have a lot of thunderstorms / snow .................................. ~ ...............................................
......................................................................................................................................................
Tomorrow it willI should be sunny I cloudy / changeable ........................................................

There will be scattered showers I dense fog
.The maximum / minimum temperature will be ............................................................................
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It didn't rain for months. As a result,
One night there was a terrible storm I hurricane I gale / blizzard
.....................................................................................................................................................
It was so hot I cold that ........................................................... .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _01
Remember that a description of the weather could be an important part of

a composition in the examination. Ma~e a list of different types of weather and the effect
they can have on people, the environment and everyday rife.
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7.20 Your Own Country
Describe your own country. Answer these questions as fully as you. can:
What is the population of your country? What sort of place is it - hilly?
mountainous? flat? lots of lakes? Are the different regions very different from
each other? What are the fourmaior cities? Why are they important? What are
the main industries? What about exports? What is your country most famous for?
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We have a population of around

million, bigger than
,
, to the south is
but smaller than
.............
. To the north lies
...............................; .............................. is to the east and
............... is to the west.
The people in the north/west have a reputation for being a bit ........................, but in the
.
south/east the people are much more
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is a (very) ~illy I mountainous I flat country. The highest mountain is
................................, and the most important river is the
Another
The climate is
.
important feature of my country is
When you talk to people about ..........................., they tend to think of places like
................................. and ..............................., which are very ...................... But there
are also places like ............................... and .............................., which are
.......................... .. and .......
........... and well worth visiting.
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The Inain regions are

. Of these the most important is
..............................., because
The nlain cities are the capital
If you could only spend a day I weekend / week
..............................., and
in :
, I wO,uld recommend you visit ............................... and go to
.................................. You should also make sure you see
And the
because
................................. is not to be missed! The city I like best is
...
.... . I was born in
............. and my mother and~
father come from
The best place to go on holiday in
..
is
, because ..............................., but don't go in .................... as it
gets very hot I crowded.
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Our main exports include .........................................................................

....
is I are grow.n in
................................ is I are produced in ...........................................................
Ask people the name of a famous ................

and they'll probably say
................... ~
, but we also have
who is I was famous for
................................ The thing my country is most famous for is ........................ The
thing I am most proud of in my country is .
Useful Words and Phrases

big city
university I market I seaside I town
little village
industrial! agricultural area
tourist spot
commercial! cultural centre
modern
traditional
cosmopolitan
peaceful
relaxing
busy
picturesque
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SPEAKING
In units 8.1 to 8.6 of this section you will practise the language which will be useful when
you do the writing exam. In 8.7 you will see examples of the type of questions you could
be asked in the examination.
In Paper 2 the examiners will be looking for:
Accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation
Good organisation of your ideas
Appropriate vocabulary
Appropriate register
You will have to think about the pUf1X?se of what you are writing and the effect it will have on the
target audience. This will affect the information you include and the type of language you use.
Read the questions carefully and make sure you answer every part of those you decide to
do. In Part 1 (the compulsory task), for example, you should cover all the points in the
information you are given.
It is a good idea to spend a few minutes thinking about what rou are going to write. Make
a few notes in which you organise your ideas and list some 0 the vocabulary and
structures you can use.
One of the main ideas in this book is that you should learn how words go together in
partnerships. This idea is very important if you want to write something which is interesting
to read. look at this sentence:
He walked up to the front door.
What a BORING sentence! HOW did he walk? WHAT KIND OF front door was it? Think
of some words.
He walked reluctantly up to the enormous front door.
Don't be to.o clever and fill your writing with lots of colourful vocabulary, but do think
about the way in which words go together. If you can show that you know how. to use
language in this way, you will do much better in the examination.
In units 8.8 to 8.10 you will see advice and expressions to help you prepare for Paper 5
(Speaking).
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8.1 Writing - Capital Letters . . . . .

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Mark the places where capital letters are needed in each sentence.
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Make all the capitals in this way: lJondon
when they fly to switzerland they always take a swissair flight from london.
2. at christmas they stayed at a french hotel and at new year they stayed at a scottish hotel.
3. the grand hotel is famous for its restaurant.
4. princess diana is queen elizabeth's daughter-in-law.
5. my favourite horror film is 'bride of frankenstein'.
6.
he was born on a wednesday lTIorning in the middle of february.
7. the capital of the united states is washington.

8. last summer i went to germany to learn german at a language school.
EXERCISE 2
Put full stops and. capital letters where necessary in this passage.
as it was january and the middle of summer, the sun was beating down as the passengers got
on the plane some time after it had taken off, the pilot made an announcement: "this is
captain davis speaking if there is a doctor on board, could he or she inform a member of the
cabin staff?" when she heard t11is, maria called a steward, who took her to the back of the
plane there she found a german passenger, who was obviously in great pain it was clear that he
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was suffering from appendicitis and needed to get to a hospital the captain decided to divert
the plane to darwin from the airport the passenger was taken by ambulance to the nearest
hospital~
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\vhere surgeons successfully removed his appendix
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Below you will see information about when to use capital letters in English. When there is
a space, write another example of your own. .
Capital letters are used
f~r:
1. The pronoun "I".

2. The beginning of a sentence:
Look! It's raining!

3. The beginning of a letter, after the greeting:
Dear David,
Thank you for your letter ....
4. The names of:
people:
Jenny Johnson
places:
New York, Madrid
rivers:
the Thames, the Nile
mountains: Mount Everest Mont Blanc

5. Countries, languages and nationalities (fill in your own):
Finland
I speak Finnish.
I'm a Finn.
I eat Finnish food.
New Year
but winter
6. Doys, months and festivals but not seasons:
Tuesday
February
7. The names of businesses, hotels, restaurants etc:
a Lufthansa flight Levi jeans
the Hotel Splendid
.
.. (a hotel you know)
the Lotus Restaurant
(a restaurant you know)
8. Titles of books, plays, films etc.

(Notice which words do not have capital letters in these examples.)
Dress-making for Beginners
The Light in the Forest
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8.2 Writing - Linking Words . . . . . . . . . .

EXERCISE 1
. . . . . . ..
Fill each blank with a word or phrase from the list below. Use each item once
only.
although
as if
because
if
iust as
before
so
but
so that
that
unfortunately
until
when
which
while
who
Several years ago some friends and I decided to go cycling together. We waited
the rush hour was over 2............ :
it looked 4............................. it was going to rain, we still decided to go
this was the last opportunity we would have for some time. We had
we set off.
we wouldn't get too wet 7............................. there
packed plastic macs 6

was a shower. 8
we were riding along in single file on the outskirts of town,
Paul, 9.............................. was bringing up the rear as usual, suddenly gave a shout.
10
we turned back to see what was wrong, we found 11
he had swerved to avoid a dog 12

13
had run out in front of him.
he had gone into a ditch at the side of the road. The bicycle had hardly
been damaged 14
we decided to go home. 16
Paul was 15
bruised and shaken that
we arrived at my house, it started pouring with
rain. We realised that our day out would have ended badly even without the accident.
Look at the way the ideas are linked together in the passage.
Notice also the tenses that are used in this kind of writing.
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by the time
in case
even though
iust as
1. 'They finally arrived home

2. Work stopped
unless
where
the clock was striking twelve.

the bell rang.
3. The workmen had all gone
I got home.
4. She said she would only go
': he came as well.
5. They used to play football every Saturday

it impossible.
the weather conditions made
6. He didn't wear a coat
it was freezing outside.
7. A crowd had gathered
the procession was due to pass.
8. I decided to take my coat

EXERCISE 3
it got cold later in the day.
Now do the same with these sentences.
Because of this
Despite this
Eventually
Luckily
Meanwhile
Naturally
1. The little girl ran out into the street
On the other hand

Some time later
, there weren't any cars coming, or
she might have been killed.

2. He suddenly told us he had found a new job
and congratulated him.
, we were all very pleased
3. She walked slowly towards her house. .

through the back window.
, the burglar was escaping

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4. We spent the afternoon looking for somewhere to' stay

giving up hope, we saw a sign outside a big old house.
5. Sue worked hard and usually felt very tired when she came home
hardly ever went out in the evening.
6. It was one of the coldest days of the year
outside the town hall.
7. You could try writing to him
again next week.
8. They said goodbye and he never saw her again
married a much older man.
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, just as we were
, she
, a huge crowd had gathered
.,
, you might as well wait lIn til you see him
, he heard that she had
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8.3 Writing - An Informal Letter. .

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Fill each
. . . . .
blank with the following words. Use eac;h item once only.
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As you know
Best wishes
I'm sorry
Anyway
Congratulations
Thanks
in the end
really busy
of course
get on
let me know
put you up
Dear Pete,
for your last letter. 2............................. it's taken me so long to reply
but I've been 3............................. moving into my new flat.
on passing your driving test first time. Now all you have to do is save up
4. ..
for that Porsche you've always wanted - and the tax and insurance, 5
, I've just started a-new job as the manager of the biggest video shop in
town. I was a bit nervous on nlY first day when I had to meet the staff, but,
7
, everything turned out all right and I think we're going to
8.
very well.
, the main reason I'm writing is to invite you to a party I'm having
Saturday week. I do hope you can conlee I've got a spare bed so I could 10.
for the
nig~t.
I must stop now or I'll miss the last post. Please 11
if you can come so that
I can give you all the details of how to get here.

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Here are some examples of the types of informalletterrou might have to write with useful
language for each one. Can you think of more kinds 0 informal letter?
Starting the letter

Thanks for your letter.
It was wonderful to hear from you again.
I'm sorry I haven't written before, but I~vebeen very busy (-ing).
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. _. _ _
._,.
,_.
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- _ _
A Thank-you letter
I just had to write to thank you for (the wonderful party on Saturday).
Thanks very much for (putting me up last weekend).
It was very kind of you to (o.!!er ~_e_t~~~s?_ of your flat in Par~s.)
. _ _.
0_ - _ _ - ' - - -
Giving advice
In your letter you said you weren't sure what to do about (Jenny). Well, if I were you, I'd
(talk things over with her face to face.)
Have you thought about (changing your job?)
Giving good news
I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that (Jane's expecting a baby in June.)
By the way, did you know that (I'm now manager?)
You'll never guess what happened the other day! (Pctcr asked nlC to tnarry hiln.)
._-+......
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Giving bad news

I'm sorry to tell you that (I've just lost my job.)
Bad news, I'm afraid. (I've got to go into hospital next week.)
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Asking for help

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I hope it's not too much to ask, but (could I come and see you next week?)
I wonder if I could ask a favour. Could you (lend me 50 till I'm paid at the end of the month?)
Apologising
I'm writing to say sorry for (what I said last night.) T wasn't thinking. It was very silly of me.
I want to apologise for (ruining your new sofa. I know you said it didn'tt 111attcr'l but it \vas
very clumsy of me to spill my drink all over it.)
Finishing a letter
Well, that's all for now.
I'll tell you more when I see you next week.
Thanks again (for last weekend.)
I'm really looking forward to seeing you again.
See you on (the fifteenth.)
Giving regards
Give my regards to (Mary). Best wishes ...
Look after yourself. Best regards ...
Take care. Yours ...
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8.4 Writing - A More Formal Letter

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Use the words below to complete the letter. Use each item once only.
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grateful
However
mentioned
current issue
eligible for
package holidays
additional ch-arge
look forward to
send me information
particularly interested
under what circumstances
With reference to
Dear Sir or Madam
of "Summer
your advertisement in the 2
about the holidays you offer
Holiday" lllagazine, could you please 3

in the United States? I am 4
in your 5....................................... to
California and Florida.
In your advertisement you state that there are reduced prices for children but it is not clear
6
these reductions can be obtained. We are a family. of four, with two
adults and two children, aged 10 and 16. Could you tell me whether my 16-year-old child
a reduction or if he is now classed as an adult?
would still be 7
Your advertisement also 8
that a free hire car was included in the
holidays in the United States. 9

insurance. I would be 10
, there was no information about

, therefore, if you could inform me whether
this is included or not. If it is not, I would like to know how much the
11
would be.
I hope you will be able to answer my queries. I 12
Yours faithfully
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hearing from you.
might have to write. Can

Here are some examples of the types of more formal letter you
you think of any more?
The beginning and the. e')ding
Dear Sir/Madam
yours faithfully
Dear Mr/Ms/Miss Jones

Yours sincerely
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Answering an -advertisement
Weekly.)
With reference to your advert in the curren t issue of (Garde ning
Cars.)
c
(Classi
of
issue
July
the
in
I havc read your advertisClTIent
availab le in black, white
In your adverti sement you -state that the Everest Mount ain Bike is
and silver. Could you confirm that silver is curren tly in stock?
Referring to a Jetter
about (the Safelight.)
Thank you for your letter of (Decem ber -3rd) giving me inform ation
.
Confirming details
ne order or this 111orning.. 1 would like to order (one copy
telepho
my
confirm
to
I am writing
of Butterflies of Brazil) and I enclose my credit card details.
nights, arrivin g on
I would like to confirm my bookin g of (one double room) for (three)
(Thurs day 15th- July), and leaving -on (Sunda y 18th).
Asking for something

seed catalog ue.)
I would be gratefu l if you would (send me a copy of your curren t
s in the Lake Distric t.)
holiday
g
Could you possibly (send me details of your pony-t rekkin
Thanki ng
Thank you once again for all your help.
broke down.)
I would like to thank you for (the help you gave us when our car
nce.)-._----._,_._- _---Thank you for (makin g our holiday in York such an enjoyable experie
..
..
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Complaining
in the Leeds branch of your
I am writing to compla in about (the very poor service I received
organi sation. )
not workin g and I would
(Last week I brough t an RT170 from your shop in Readin g.) It is
would be obliged if you
like to return it for a full refund. As I live some distanc e away, I
would arrang e to collect it from the above address.
Endings
I hope you will give this matter your immed iate attenti on .
I look forwar d to hearing from you as soon as possible.
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ines and
If possible, look at advertisements in British or Americ an magaz
about what could go
newspa.pers. Use the informa tion to write letters of enquiry. Think
wrong and write letters of compla int '.
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8.5 Writing - Organising Your Ideas
Before doing a writing task in the exam you should spend a few minutes making sure you
understand what you have to do and planning what you are going to write.
Sometimes the question itself will help you with your plan by telling you l'~vhat points you
have to cover. In other cases, for example when you write a narrative, you will have to
work out your own plan.
Here are some examples to get you thinking ,about the possible elements of different
writing tasks. Can you think of any more ideas?
NARRATIVE
Make sure that you answer the question written on the exam paper. Don't invent your own
question. Among the things to co~sider are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Where and when did the events take place?

Who was involved? (Physical description? Character?)
What was happening before the event?
What happened?
What were the effects of what happened? (e.g people's reactions, how you felt/feel
about it now)
REPORTS AND ARTICLES

1. Introduction
What are you writing about?
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2. Give examples of:

- what happens and why
- what people think etc.
MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE<

POINTS IN THE QUESTION!!
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3. Conclusion
What is your overall impression (favourable or not)?

What are your recommendations?
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1. Introduction
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What is the problem?

Why is it a problc1l1? (Background information)
1
2. The Argument
Ol{
3. Conclusion
OR
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List and justify the argulnents for one side/solution

List and justify the counter-argunlents
List possible solutions and their advantages and disadvantages
Opinion (based on what has gone before)

Why it is difficult to give an opinion
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ArTICles I
Here are some expressions for the tasks involving reports, articles, and giving opinions.
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to (set out the main arguments in favour of the new bridge.)
In this report I aim to (justify the decision to build the Tunnel.)
My main aim in writing this report is to (clarify the issues surrounding the new by-pass.)
Stating the problem

There has been a lot of controversy recently about the issue of (global warming.)
One of the biggest problelTIS facing the world today is (what to do with nuclear waste.)
During the last few years people have become increasingly worried about (the problcnl of
teenage drug abuse.)
Examples and possibilities

Firstly ...
In the first place, ...
The most ohvious example of (waste) is (the lack of paper recycling plants.)
One possible solution is to (involve the local community more.)
In addition to (last week's television adverts) we are organising (a massive press campaign.)
Another example of (the sheer amount of waste) is the way in wllich (public bodies simply
refuse to do anything about paper recycling.)'
Results and effects

(Parental misuse of alcohol) can often result in (children experimenting with drugs.)
One effect of (lowering the age) would be that (more young people would have access to
alcohol.)
If we (lowered the age) this would mean that (more young people would experiment with
drugs.)
Arguments
Some people would argue that (this is a good thing.) Nevertheless, the fact of the matter is
that (the vast majority would be against it.) Although it is true that (more cars mean more
pollution), we have to keep in mind that (raising the tax on cars will lTICan fc\vcr johs in the
car industry.)
Concluding
In conclusion ...
To sum up ...
It would appear that there is agreement on this issue.
It is clear, therefore, that (only one course of action is possible.)
For this reason I believe that ...
It is difficult to deciqe what the best solution to the problem would be.
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8.7 Writing - Possible Topics.

In the writing exam, there are different kinds of writing, such as an informal letter, a report,
or an article giving your opinion. You may be given information such as an advertisement
to base your answer on. Remember to read the question carefully and, write on- that topic..
Here are some possible topics. Try writing between 120 and 180 words for each task. You
should try to do each task in 45 minutes.
1. An informal letter to a friend

a. Invile hinl / her to a party. Give directions.
b. Tell hinl I her about your new job.
c. Invite hinl / her to C0111e on holiday with you.
d. Reply to a wedding invitation. You can't come but would like to call round with a present.
c. Givc advice to a friend who is worried about taking the First Certificate exanl in a month's time.
r. Describe how to nlake a traditional dish froll1 your country.
2. A more formal letter

a. Write to a hotel enquiring about accommodation for three adults and two children. One of
the adults uses a wheelchair.
b. Write to the manager of a restaurant complaining about. the bad service you and your
friends received yesterday.
.
c. Write to the head of the local police asking if someone will come to your school to give a
talk about crime prevention.
d. Write to your local newspaper objecting to plans to build houses on part of a local park.
e. Write to members of your local Photographic Society - of which you are the Secretary giving information about an excursion to the National Film Museum.
3. A Report
a. Write a report on sporting, leisure, and entertainment facilities in your town or area. If
necessary make recommendations to improve. the situation.
b. Write a report on the food that young people eat. Is it healthy enough? If not, how can
they be persuaded to improve their diet?
c. Write a report on a holiday resort you have been to. Would you recommend it?
4. A Story
a. Write a story ending with the words: "I've never been so glad to see anyone in my whole life!"
b. Write a story starting with the words: "As we boarded the plane at 9 o'clock in the
Illorning, we had no idea what lay ahead of' LIS."
c.
Write about a day in your life when everything went wrong.
5. Your Opinion
a.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Television has too .much influence
on our lives."
b. Are you optimistic or pessinlistic about the future?

c. . . Money is ruining sport." What is your reaction to this statement?
d. What will transport be like in the future - especially when supplies of oil run out?
6. Writing about a Book
a. Write an article recommel!ding a book you have read which you particularly enjoyed. Try
to say why you think it is such a good book.
b. Write about your favourite character in a book you have read. What kind of person is the
character and why is he / she important in the story?
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8.8 Speaking - Be Prepared .
The next three pages show you how you can prepare for your Speaking exam. This is
important because you will do better if you feel prepared, happy, and relaxed. The job of
the examiners is to help you to say as much. as possible. They are there to encourage you!
Read page 192 of this bookl
What can I expect?
In this part of the exam you should be ready to do several things:
Talk about yourself
Compare and contrast pictures
Exchange information
Give an opinion on a topic and justify your opinion
Make suggestions
Say what you prefer and why
Despite what some people will tell you, you CAN prepare for this part of the exam. By
studying this page you will know what to expect and by studying the next page you will find
suggestions for the language you may need.
Personal Information
Here are some typical questions you may be asked. Think about your answers. Can you think
of any more questions yourself?
Where do you live / come from?
How long have you lived here I there?
What sort of place is it? What's it like?
What do you like / dislike about it?
What do you do in your free time?
What are your plans for the future?
The Pictures
Look through magazines and newspapers and find pictures about the topics in Section 7 of this
book.
Look at two pictures on the same topic and try to speak for one minute, comparing and
contrasting the situations you see. Say which one you prefer and why. Which situation looks
the more attractive?
Discussion
You and one other candidate will be given some kind of task to discuss with each other. Try to
exchange information. The idea is for you both to have a discussion together.. Don'i t try to
dominate the discussion. The idea is for you to have the chance to speak and r~act to each
other. This is not a competition. Try to cooperate with the other candidate.
Changing the Subiect

If you are asked to talk about a subject you know very little about or aren't really interested
in, you might be able to direct the conversation towards s'f>methingyou can talk about. You
could say, for example:
.
............ doesn't really interest me. I prefer
or
I'm afraid I don't know very much about
.
, but I
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8.9 Speaking - U$eful Expressions . . . . . .

Here are expressions you con use during the Speaking exam. Practise completing them,
then say them several times so that they sound natural. Add expressions of your own.to the
lists.
Giving your opinion

I think that
.
It seems to n1e that
I believe that
.
What I think is that
.
.
When you're not sure

That's a difficult question.
Irs dirficult to say.

I'm not really sure, but
.
It's true that
,. but on the other hand
Disagreeing
Do you really think so?
That's an interesting idea, but .....
I'm not so sure about that.
Agreeing
Yes, I con1pletely agree.
That's an excellent idea.
Yes, that's what I think too.
Making a suggestion
Why don't we
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Wouldn't it be better to
\Vhat about (-ing)
One possibility would be to
.
.
Dislikes
I'm not really very keen on
I'm not very fond of
.
Likes
I quite like
]'m fond of
I really love
.
.
.
I can't stand
Saying what you prefer
<
It's difficult to choose, but I think I prefer

I definitely prefer
.
I'd rather
.
Describing a picture
I t looks like
.
It SeelTIS as if
.
There's a
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8. 10 Speaking - Possible Topics .

Here are possible topics for discussion with some ideas of language you might use for
each. If you ore practising in class, try these in pairs or in groups. If you are working
alone, try to list as much language related to your topic as possible.
1. Recommend suitable holidays in your country to a teenager without much money.

youth hostel
bed and breakfast
campsite
sleep rough
tent
rucksack
go hitch-hiking
cook for yourself
cheap hotel
a cycling holiday
2. What qualities do you look for in an ideal girl/boyfriend or hushand I wife?

similar interests
honest with each other
irs important that
same hobbies
share same beliefs
it doesn't matter if
compatible
sense of humour
get on well
intelligent
good-looking
well-off
3. It will soon be your friend's birthday and you want to organise something special ror her.
Discuss what to do.
a surprise
keep it secret
birthday card
have a party
hire a disco
4. What advice would you give an English-speaking person visiting your country for the first
time?
make sure you
try to visit
don't miss
one of the best
it's worth -iog
5. A friend of yours has been told by his doctor that he is not fit. What advice would you give
him about taking exercise and changing his diet?
buy a bike
avoid alcohol
go to a gym
cut down on
work out
eat less
start jogging
eat more
walk more
between lneals
6. You have invited some English-speaking friends to dinner. You want to give them food
which.is typical of your country. What would you give them?
I'd make
It's made with
We'd start with

It's got
in it.
As a main course
It's a kind of
For dessert
It's like
.
We"d drink
If's a sort of .....
7. There seems to be an increase in violent crime. Think of three things you would do to stop
this.
The first thing I'd do would be to
I'd encourage
.
I wouldn't allow
I'm in favour of
I'd put a stop to

.
I'd make it illegal to
.
8. What do you think YOllr life will be like in twenty years time? Try to think of four ways in
which life will be better or worse.
There'll be no
There'll be much more
We won't be -ing
9. Think of the house or flat you live in. Think of ways in which you could improve it - the
decoration, the furniture etc.
I'd like to
re-paper
re-decorate
get rid of
10. Put these jobs in order of importance:

doctor
film star
hotel receptionist
road sweeper
Think of four more and put them in the list. How much salary
replace
with
shop assistant
teacher
each receive per year?
~hould
11. Compare and contrast (say what is similar, then say what is different):
a holiday by the sea
vs
a holiday in the country
travelling by car
vs
travelling by train
working in a hotel
vs
working in a department store
watching a video at home vs
seeing the same film in the cinelna
living in a house
vs ' living in a flat
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Are you organised for the Exam? . . . .

You want to do your best in the exam. It helps if you feel calm, confident, and wellprepared. How can you best prepare before the exam? What should you remember
during the exam? Here is advice from an experienced Cambridge examiner.
BEFORE THE EXAM

1. Have you got a supply of pencils and pens to help you write comfortably and legibly?
2.
Have you looked again at the right-hand pages of this book - the revision pages?
3. In the Writing Paper you must know how many words you have written. Counting words
wastes time. Check how many words you usually write on a line.
4.
Have you practised doing two writing tasks within the 90 minute time limit?
5.
During the Speaking exam, wear clothes which make you feel good.
6. The evening before the exa'il1, try to do something in English - watch a video, read a book
- do something in English for pleasure! What are you going to do?
7.
Before the Speaking and Writing exams, revise the vocabulary from Section 7.
8.
Have you planned where you will be for the hour before the exam? Make sure you are
alone. It nlight help if you can listen to sonle of your favourite music. If you are together
with your friends, you can make each other nervous. Go somewhere where you can be
calm.
DURING THE EXAM

I.
Read the instructions for each question carefully and do exactly what they say.
')
Write clearly so that the cxanliner is able to 111ark all your work.
3.
Remember to read your work 'aloud' in your head - very often you can hear your
Inistakes.
4.
In the multiple choice questions in the first part of Paper 3, look carefully at the words
before and after each space. These words can give you a clue.
5.
Even if you aren't sure about a multiple-choice question, have a guess!
6.
In Paper 3, Question 2, where you have to fill in the blanks, read the whole passage first. to
get a general understanding of the text. Then look at each sentence.
7.
In the Writing exam, read all the subjects very carefully before you choose.
S.
In the Writing exam, make a simple plan first~ before you start. Then time yourself so that
you have an equal alllount of time (;,'n each question..
9.
I{cnlcrnbcr the 111istakes you often nlake. Take special care to check your work for those
particular mistakes.
10. If you find a question too difficult, do your best and move on. Don't worry and don't let it
influence the rest of your work!
11. After the exam, don't com'pare answers with your friends. If you do, and you find you
have made a mistake, you panic and start worrying. It is best not to know, and wait for
the results!
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ERKEY
In some cases there are suggestions for extra vocabulary to add to your lists.
Page 10
I.jealous of 2.full of 3.capable of 4.famous for 5.ashamed of 6.ready for 7.good at
8.responsible for 9.proud of to.accustomed to II.typical of 12.aware of I3.dependent on
14.relevant to I5.afraid of
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1.to 2.of 3.of 4.of S.of 6.on 7.for 8.of 9.at IO.of II.of 12.for 13.to 14.for I5.of
Page 12
I.absent from 2.suspicious of 3.sorry for 4.satisfied with 5.1ate for\.1.keen on 7.guilty of
8.opposed to 9.better at IO.short of II.suitable for 12.similar to 13.terrified of 14.terrible at
15.tired of
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I.from 2.at 3.of 4.on 5.for 6.to 7.with 8.of 9.to IO.for It.for 12.of I1.of 14.at I5.of
Extra examples include: acquainted with, anlazed at/by, bad/awful/worse at, clever at, eligible
for, exempt from, fussy about, fond of, kind to, glad/happy/pleased about, preferable to,
quick/slow at, related to, worried about
Page 14
I.resigned from 2.depend on 3.concentrate on 4.insisted on 5.operated on 6.retire from
7.recover from 8.prevent ... from 9.congratulate ... on 10.borrow ... from II.differs ... from
I2.suffer from I3.decided on 14.escape from 15.rely on
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I.from 2.on 3.on 4.on 5.on 6.from 7.from 8.on 9.on IO.from ] l.from 12.on 13.fronl 14.from
IS.from
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.
l.consists/ed of 2.remind ... of 3.specialise in 4.succeeded in 5.pay for 6.belongs to 7.objected to
8.search for 9.believed in 10.apologising for 1I.blame .. for 12.approve of I3.forgive ... for
14.accused ... of t5.hope for
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l.of 2.for 3.of 4.in 5.to 6.for 7.of S.for 9.for 10.to II.for .~2.of I3.for 14.in 15.in
Extra examples include: ask for, choose between, disapprove of, interfere with~ listen toOl refer
to, reply to, smell/taste of, subscribe to, talk about, vote for/against, wait for, worry about
Page 18
I.took
8.Take
of 2.paying ... to 3.take

of 9.put ... on lO.caught
of 4.took
of ll~put
of 5.lost ... of 6.kccp ... on 7.nlakc ... of

to 12.pay ... on
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l.take advantage 2.take care 3.take charge 4.1ose count 5.make a fuss 6.take.nonotice 7.make
sense o.calch sight 9.keep an eye IO.take pity iI.put pressure 12.pay tax 13. playa trick 14.pay
attention I5.set fire 16.put a stop (See after Page 21 answers for more exprcssions.)
Page 20
I.nlake
8.lnakc
with 2.make
for 3.take
for 9.rnake
for IO.take
for 4.taken
in II.made
in 5.took ... in 6.take ... off 7.take ... for

with 12.made ... from
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l.for 2.for 3.for 4.with 5.with 6.from 7.for 8.for 9.for lO.in II.at I2.off 13.in 14.in 15.in
Extra examples include: declare war on, do business with, find the solution to, give advice
about, give a description of, give permission for, have a discussion about, have an effect on,
have no objection to, have second thoughts about, lose sight of, make a choice between, make
a habit of, nlake a good impression on, make a mess of, make progress towards, make a
reservation for, make a success oY', put your trust in, take a decision about, take exception to,
take a photograph of
Page 22
Exercise 1 l.f 2.a 3.b 4.d 5.j 6.e 7.g 8.i 9.h IO.c Exercise 2 l.g 2.j 3.f 4.b 5.c 6.a 7.d 8.h 9.e IO.i
Page 23
l.the sun shines 2.a crowd gathers, shouts, boos 3.snow falls 4.a ship sails 5.a plane lands
6.a heart beats; thumps 7.a sweater fits 8.a fire burns 9.a car skids IO.a team loses, plays, trains
II.water boils 12.a dog barks, howls I3.a band plays, marches 14.a colour fades 15.a nose
itches
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Exercise 1 l.f 2.h 3.e 4.i 5.a 6.b 7.c 8.g 9.j lO.d Exercise 2 l.h 2.a 3.c 4.i 5.j 6.d 7.e 8.b 9.f lO.g
Page 25
I.turn a corner.. a key 2.hold your breath.. a party.. a conversation~ an interview 3.take place,
a seat, a bath, offence, a photograph 4.leave home, a stain 5.give permission, evidence, offence
6.have breakfast, [un, a bath, earache, an operation 7.make a mistake, a speech, a start, a film,
a decision S.catch fire, a fish, a thief 9.do (me) a favour, the washing-up to.tell the truth,
(me) the time II.change your mind, my clothes, direction 12.keep watch I3.set an example, a
trap, standards, a target
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I.deny 2.missed 3.nodded 4.lowered 5.kee.r 6.accepted 7.catch 8.hit 9.forgotten IOJengthen
ll.t'ailed 12.hideI3.tightening 14.attacking
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I.n:jcct 1.d~rcIlJ 3.k~cp 4.llliss 5.dcny 6.pass 7.1osc X.borrow 9.cntcr to.hit II.shake 12.lowcr
13.forget 14.hide lS.lengthen 16";.~on1plicate 17.catch 1S.loosen 19.save 20.strengthen
Extra exanlples include: win/lose a game, build/demolish a block of flats, send/receive a letter,
capture/release a suspect, deposit/withdraw money, praise/criticise a performance, buy/sell
something, obey/break the law., make/lose money
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I.artificial 2.shallow 3.exact 4.busy 5.calm 6.superior 7.1ight 8.emotional 9.low lO.flexible
II.stale I2.rapid I3.gentle I4.dark
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I.natural 2.rough 3.emotional 4.fair 5.shallow 6.approximate 7.rigid 8.poor 9.10w lO.hcavy
II.severe I2.busy I3.slow I4.smooth I5.considerable 16.fresh I7.mild 18.gentle J9.inferior
20.worthless
Extra examples include: negative/positive attitude, warm/cool welcome, amateur/professional
team, ambiguous/clear instructions, permanent/temporary job, major/minor problem,
sharp/blunt knife, odd/even number, near/distant future
Page 30
l.in tears 2.in the end 3.in ink 4.in pain 5.in silence 6.In the past 7.in time 8.in public
9.in common 10.in pieces lI.in a moment 12.in love
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l.common 2.the end 3.error 4.fashion 5.a hurry 6.ink 7.love 8.a moment 9.order 10.pain
II.particular I2.the past I3.pieces 14.public I5.practice 16.silence 17.tears I8.time
Other expressions include: in advance, in charge, in favour (of), in the olood (for)., in return.,
in agreement (with), in a good/bad mood, in other words, in short, in any case, in the long run
Page 32
I.on sale 2.on his own 3.on the phone 4.on time 5.on strike 6.on fire 7.on his mind 8.on foot
9.on guard IO.on the radio II.on the increase 12.on business
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I.business 2.credit 3.a diet 4.fire 5.foot 6.guard 7.the increase 8.loan 9.his mind to.his own
II.the phone I2.purpose I3.the radio I4.sale I5.strike 16.time I7.trial I8.his way
Other expressions include: on behalf of~ on the whole, on TV, on duty., on second thoughts..
on the contrary, on approval, on display
Page 34
I.out of order 2.out of sight 3.out of tune 4.out of date 5.ont of practice 6.out of work 7.out
of luck 8.out of control 9.out of doors IO.out of the question II.out of breath 12.out of reach
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I.breath 2.control 3.danger 4.date 5.debt6.doors 7.fashion 8.1uck 9.order JO. place 11. practice
12.print I3.the question 14.reach I5.season J6.sight 17.tune IS.work
Other expressions include: out of focus. out of stock, out of hearing out of character, out of
the ordinary
Page 36
by accident, under age, by air, under control, by far, at first, under guarantee., under the
impression, for instance, at least, from now on, at present, for sale, at times, without \varning
I.under the impression 2.for instance 3.by accident 4.by air S.At first 6.under age 7.under
guarantee 8.for sale 9.without warning 10.at present 1] .at least 12.by far 13.at tilnes 14. FrOl1l
now on I5.under control
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at any rate, by all means, without delay, without doubt, by mistake, under pressure, from time
to time, for the time being
Other expressions include: at a glance, at last, at the latest, at war (with), at once, at sea,
at work, at short notice, at a disadvantage, at risk, at a profit/loss
by heart, by chance, by the way, by no means, by name, by sight
for a while, for now/the moment, for ages, for ever, for a change
from bad to worse, from then on, from personal experience, from what I can gather
under no obligation, under suspicion, under her thU111b, under.an assumed name, under his
influence, under discussion
without fail, without exception, without my parents' consent, without success, without a break
I>age 38
I.far 2.objected 3.on 4.01' 5.ready/prepared/dressed 6.for 7.missed 8.make 9.on lO.late
II.turned/reached 12.look 13.in 14.breath I5.dog I6.pay 17.beating 18.at 19.aware 20.in
..
:.
Page 40
Exercise 1 I.blow up 2.beat ... up 3.gone up 4.turn up 5.speak up 6.brush up 7.call ... up 8.clear
up Exercise 2 I.get up 2.dress up 3.back ... up 4.stay up 5.came up 6.catching up
7.sum up 8.1nixing ... up
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I.back 2.beat 3.blow 4.brush 5.ca116.catch 7.clear 8.come 9.dress lO.get II.go 12.mix 13.speak
14.stay IS.sun1 16.turn
Page 42
Exercise 1 l.eats/has eaten up 2.owned up 3.lit up 4.shot up 5.build up 6.grow up 7.added up
8.bundled up Exercise 2 l.look ... up 2.brighten up 3.cheer ... up 4.piledup 5.drew up 6.hung
up 7.brought up 8.turn ... up
Page 43
Exercise 1 I.d 2.b 3.c 4.f 5.e 6.h 7.a 8.g Exercise 2 I.d 2.b 3.a 4.e 5.g 6.c 7.f 8.h
Page 44
Exercise 1 I.pick ... up 2.held up 3.put up 4.make up 5.do up 6.give up 7.take ... up S.set up
Exercise 2 I.held up 2.took up 3.made up 4.done ... up 5.put ... up 6.gave up 7.picked up
8.set up
,
Page 45
l.set up 2.pick up 3.do up 4.make up 5.take up 6.give up 7.hold up S.put up
Other verbs include: book up, lock up, pack up, think up, use up, cut up, heat up, tune up, pay
up"} clean up
Page 46
Exercise I I. let ... down 2.died down 3.nlark ... down 4.Slow down 5.jot down 6.live ... down
7.cut down 8.play down Exercise 2 I.run down 2.1aid down 3.shouted down 4.backed down
5.getting ... down 6.settle down 7.poured down 8.closed down
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I.back 2.close 3.cut 4.die 5.get 6.jot 7.lay 8.1et 9.live lO.mark II.play 12.pour I3.run 14.scttle
I5.shout 16.s1ow
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Exercise 1 I.knocked down 2.put down 3.bring down 4.come down 5.turn down 6.broke down
7.gone down 8.took down Exercise 2 I.Turn ... down 2.put down 3.taken down 4.bring down
5.broke down 6.knock ... down 7.gone down 8.came down
Page 49
I.knock down 2.turn down 3.bring down 4.put down 5.take down 6.come down 7".go down
8.break down
Other verbs include: hold down, keep down, stand down, lay down, track down, burn down"
cool down
Page 50
Exercise 1 I.backed out 2.pointed out 3.broke out 4.eat out 5.sor"~; ... out 6.burnt/burned out
7.stand out 8.left ... out Exercise 2 l.get out 2.ran out 3.passed out 4.find out 5.wear ... out
6.shot out 7.hand out 8.Look out
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I.back 2.burn 3.break 4.eat 5.find 6.get 7.hand 8.1eave 9.1ook lO.pL.SS II.point 12.run 13.shoot
I4.sort I5.stand I6.wear
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Exercise 1 I.pulled out 2.walked out 3.died out 4.breakout 5.brought out 6.fall out 7.running
out 8.rule out Exercise 2 I.work out 2.carry out 3.cross out 4.wash out 5.burst out 6.sit ... out
7.check out 8.drop out
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Exercise 1 I.h 2.f 3.d 4.a 5.e 6.b 7.g 8.c Exercise 2 l.h 2.b 3.e 4.f 5.g 6.c 7.d 8.a
Page 54
Exercise I.I.taking ... out 2.come out 3.make out 4.let out 5.put ... out 6.went out 7.turned out
8.set out Exercise 2 I.takes out 2.made out 3.come out 4.put out 5.let out .6.turned out 7.set
out 8.goes/went out
Page 55
I.put out 2.let out 3.set out 4.take out 5.turn out 6.make out 7.come out 8.go out
Other verbs include: speak out, throw out, hand out, catch out, cut out, ask someone out, read
something out, cry out
Page 56
Exercise 1 I.pull off 2.slip off 3.put off 4.stop off 5.show off 6.Iet .~. off 7.see ... off 8.\vrite off
Exercise 2 I.putting ,.. off 2.drop ,.. off 3.telling ... off 4.cut ... off 5.getting-off 6.went ofT 7.set
... off 8.kicked off
197
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I.cut 2.drop 3.get 4.go 5.kick 6.let 7.pull 8.put 9.see IO.set II.show 12.slip 13.stop 14.tell
IS.write
Page 58
Exercise I l.dropped off 2.called off 3.went off 4.keep off 5.take off 6.wear off 7.turn off
8.shake off Exercise 2 I.takes off 2.ring off 3.pay off 4.fall off 5.holds off 6.gave off 7.lay off
8.set off
00.
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Exercise I 1.g2.d 3.h 4.[ 5.c 6.b 7.a 8.e Exercise 2 l.d 2.e 3.g 4.f S.c 6.b 7.a 8.h
Other verbs include: come off, break off, fence off
Page 60
Exercise I I.carried on 2.pick on -,3.send on 4.stay on 5.cheered ... on 6.set ... on 7.hold on
8.catch on Exercise 2 I.switched ... on 2.try ... on 3.count on 4.live on 5.touched on 6.h1ove on
7.1ooked on 8.drag on
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I.carry 2.catch 3.cheer 4.count 5.drag 6.hold 7Jive 8.look 9.move IO.pick II.send I2.set I3.stay
14.switch IS.touch 16.try
Page 62
Exercise I I.getting on 2.keep ... on 3.put on 4.Come on 5.tum ... on 6.go on 7.calling on
8.take on Exercise 2 l.go on 2.keep on 3.put on 4.take on 5.coming on 6.call on 7.get on
8.turned on
Page 63
l.get on 2.put on 3.turn on 4.take on 5.keep on 6.call on 7.go on 8.come on
Other verbs include: hang on, jump on, pass on, let on
Page 64
Exercise I I.hand in 2.flooded in 3.show in 4.check in 5.sink in 6.step in 7.join in 8.stopping in

Exercise 2 I.burst into 2.pulled into 3.bumped into 4.looking into 5.turned ... into 6.talk ... into'
7.go into 8.rush into
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I.check 2.flood 3.hand 4.join 5.show 6.sink 7.step 8.stop 9.bump to.burst II.go 12.look 13.pull
14.rush IS.talk 16.turn
()()
Exercise I I.call in 2.put in 3.taken in 4.bring in 5.came in 6.gets in 7.broke in 8.fill in
Exercise 2 l.filling in 2.break in 3.get,in 4.take in 5.brought in 6.call in 7.put in 8.coming in
I>a~l'
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1.break in 2.fill in 3.put in 4.get in 5.take in 6.call in 7.bring in 8.come in

Other verbs include: get into, run into, trick someone into -ing, fit in, pop in, drop in, give in,
turn in
198
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Page 68
Exercise I I.go with 2.taken over 3.comes to 4.get round 5.saw through 6.put through
7.pressing for 8.turned away Exercise 2 I.get by 2.heard from 3.takes after 4.see to
5.bring ... round 6.pull through 7.came across 8.get away
Page 69
I.bring round 2.come across 3.come to 4.gct away S.get by 6.gct round 7.go with R.hear from
9.push for to.pull through II.put through 12~see through 13.see to 14.take after IS.take over
I6.turn away
Page 70
Exercise t I.fishing for 2.put by 3.ran over 4.stick to 5.toying with,6.pay back 7.leap at
8.brushed aside Exercise 2 I.run through 2.stand for 3.get at 4.take back 5.falling for
6.attend to 7.cut back 8.brings back
Page 71
Exercise 1 I.a 2.g 3.d 4.e S.b 6.f 7.h 8.c Exercise 2 l.b 2.d 3.g 4.<\ S.h 6.e 7.c 8.f
Pa~e
72
Exercise 1 l.get over 2.call for 3.put forward 4.comc round5.stand by 6.go through 7.COlllC
over 8.gave away Exercise 2 I.put forward 2.standing by 3.gct ... over 4.come over 5.givcn
away 6.go through7.calling for 8.come round
Page 73
I.give away 2.stand by 3.call for 4.come over 5.get over 6.put forward 7.come round
8.go through
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back out of, carryon with, catch up on, catch up with, cut down on, drop out of, fit in with,
look back on, run out of, stand in for I.drop out of 2.back out of 3.caught up with 4.cutting
down on 5.fit in with 6.catch up on 7.Iook back on 8.stand in for 9.carry on with lO.run out of
Page 75
l.out of 2.on with 3.up with 4.up on 5.down on 6.out of 7.in with 8.back on 9.out of lO.in for
Page 76
l.in for 2.up with 3.away with 4.up to 5.up to 6.back on 7.up to 8.round to 9.down with
lO.back on lI.in for I2.through with
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I.come in for 2.come up with 3.do away with 4.face up to 5.feel up to 6.fall back on 7.get up
to 8.get round to 9.go down with lO.go back o~ II.go in for] 2.go through with
Page 78
I.out of 2.up with 3.in on 4.up to S.up to 6.down on 7.forward to 8.up for 9.up
II.up to 12.out on
~lith to.up
for
199
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I.out of 2.up with 3.in on 4.up to 5.down on 6.forward to 7.up to 8.up for 9.up with IO.up for
II.up to 12.out on
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I.gave up smoking 2.put off the meeting/put the meeting off 3.run out of 4.time to get over
5.they turn up 6.put you up 7.stand in for Brian 8.get round to answering 9.put up with
IO.looks down on II.fall back on 12.had backed me lip
Page 82
(in)attcntive, (un)attractive, (~n)con1fortable, (in)con1petent, (in)formal, (un)healthy,
(in )0 ffensive, (un )predictabIe, (un)reasonabIe, (un)reliable 1.unreliable 2.uncomfortable
3.inrornlal 4.inconlpetent 5.unreasonable 6.unattractive 7.inattentive 8.unhealthy
9. unpredictable lO.inolTensive
Page 83
decide/decision, indecisive excuse, inexcusable expense, inexpensive sense, insensItIve
consider, inconsiderate believe/belief, unbelievable fortune, unfortunate help, unhelpful
profit, unprofitable succeed/success, unsuccessful
Other examples: depend,independent effect,ineffective offend,inoffensive
condition,unconditional employ,...lnemployed favour,unfavourable law,unlawfulluck,unlucky
please,unpleasant
Page 84
(non-)alcoholic, harmful/less, (dis)honest, (il)logical, (dis)obedient, (dis)organised, painful/less,
(in1)patient, tactful/less, (non-)violent I.harmless 2.dishonest 3.painless 4.disorganised 5.nonviolent 6. tactless 7.non-alcoholic 8.disobedient 9.iIlogical IO.impatient
Page 85
agree,disagreeable loyalty, disloyal reputation, disreputable satisfy/satisfaction, dissatisfied
care~ careful/less think/thought, thoughtful/less use, useful/less illegal illegible immature
in1probable exist/existence, non-existent
Other examples: approve,disapproving connect,disconnected fruitful/less literacy,illiterate
immobile imperfect impossible impractical non-essential, non-stop
Page 86
l.incredibly 2.heavily 3.possibly 4.dramatically 5.shyly 6.noisily 7.unavoidably 8.Naturally
9.sarcastically IO.legibly 11.Unfortunately I2.comparatively 13.Basically 14.reliably I 5.shabbily.
1>~lgC
88
disappear, disapprove, misbehave, misinfoffi1, enlarge, unload, unlock, misjudge, ensure,

misunderstand, unwrap I.misinformed 2.enlarging 3.unlocked 4.misbehave 5.disapproves/ed
6.disappeared 7.unloaded 8.misunderstand 9.disobeying IO.unwrapped II.misjudged I2.ensure
Page 89
disable., disconnect, discourage, discredit, disqualify, distrust misinterpret, mislead, mistrust

enable., encourage, entrust unpack, unscrew
Other exan1ples: disarm, disorganiselize, displease, disprove miscalculate, mismanage, misread,
lllisplace, mislay endanger, enrage unbutton, uncover, undress, unplug, unwind
I 200
I
Other examples with prefixes include: decentralise/ize, devalue; reappear, rcarrange'l recapture.,
reconstruct, recycle, renew, repay, reunite; overcharge, overestimate, overload, overrule;
undercharge, underestimate
Page 90
I.blood 2.anxious 3.disbelief 4.confirmation 5.advice 6.cooperation 7.disapproving 8.conclusion
9.contribution 10.assistant 11.contradictory 12.uncommunicative 13.choice 14.analytica1
Page 91
l.advise, advice 2.analytical, analyst, analysis. 3.anxiety 4.(dis)approving, (dis)approval
5.assistant 6.(un)believable, (dis)belief 7.bloody, blood 8.choose, choice 9.(un)communicative,
communication IO.(in)conclusive, conclusion lI.(un)confirmed, confirmation 12.contradictory,
contradiction 13.contributory, contributor contribution I4.(un)cooperative, cooperation
Page 92
1.criticise/ize 2.deepened 3.destructive 4.insistent 5.failing 6.inclusive 7.integrated 8.instructors
9.growth 10.heights II.flight I2.deafening 13.demonstators 14.undeniable
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I.(un)critical, criticism 2.deafen, deafening 3.(un)demonstrative, demonstrator, demonstration
4.(un)deniable, denial 5.deepen, deep 6.destroy, destructive 7.failing, failure 8.fly, flying, flight
9.grow, growth IO.heighten ll.include, inclusive 12.insistent, insistence 13.integrated,
integration I4.instructive, instructor, instruction
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I.unpleasant 2.length 3.unpredictable4.relief 5.unreliable 6.strenghtened 7.shoftage 8.suitabJe
9.surviving 10.widen II.refusal 12.optimism 13.performance 14.pessimistic
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I.lengthen, long 2.optimistic, optimism 3.perform, performance 4.pessimistic, pessimist
5.(un)pleasant, (dis)pleasure 6.(un)predictable, prediction 7.refusal 8.relieve, relief 9.rely,
(un)reliable to.shorten, shortage II.strengthen., strong 12.suit, (lln)suitable 13.surviving.,
survivor I4.widen, wide.
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I.definitions 2.indefinite 3.economise/ize 4.economists 5.identical 6.identification 7.illustration
8.imaginative 9.impressed IO.impressionable 11 Jive 12Jiving I3.proposed 14.. reality 15. various
16.varied
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I.define, (in)definite, definition 2.economisc/ize, (un)cconomic, economist, cconolny 3.idcl1liry.,
(un)identified, identical, identification 4.illustrated, illustrator, illustration 5.in1aginary,
imagination 6.impressionable, (un)impressive 7.lively, aIiv.~., life 8.proposed, proposal
9.(un)realistic, reality IO.vary, various, varied, (in)variable, variety
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I.anxious 2.confirmation 3.impressed 4.reputable 5.insistent 6.optin1istically 7.definitely
8.Unfortunately 9.flight 10.displeasure II.patience I2.unsuccessful I3.choice 14.noisy IS.relief
16.Naturally 17.unrealistic I8.disappeared 19.useless 20.strength
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Exeicise 1 I.apologise 2.regret 3.excuse 4.sorry 5.forgive 6.apologetic 7.apology

Exercise 2 I.persuade 2.advice 3.advise 4.insist 5.make 6.suggest Exercise 3 I.However 2.though
3.Despite 4.Although 5.in spite
Page 101
Possible sentences: I.Although he was rich, he wasn't happy., Despite all his money, he wasn't
happy. 2.She gave 111C sOlne advice about what to do., She advised me what to do. 3.Bring that
over here., Take that over there. 4.She left a note on the table to say where she had gone., On
the wall there was a notice saying smoking was forbidden. 5.1 borrowed some money fro111 my
friend., My friend lent me sonle money. 6.They will probably raise some of their prices., Some
prices will probably rise:
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Exercise I I.aware 2.sensible 3.apparent 4.familiar 5.accustomed 6.sensitive 7.sense Exercise 2
I.the sanle 2.shared 3.similar 4.like 5.common 6.aIike 7.identical Exercise 3 I.rejected 2.refused
3.dcnied 4.disagreed 5.disapproved 6.objected
Page 103
Possible sentences: I.She's a sensible person so she'll know what to do., She's very sensitive to
criticisnl 2.Her dress is identical to mine., Her dress is the same as mine. 3.He had worked very
hard so he was tired., He had done hardly any work so he wasn't tired. 4.If the sweater doesn't
fit, you can try another size., I'm afraid grey doesn't really suit you. 5.Would it be .convenient
for you to see me tomorrow afternoon?, We haven't found anyone who's really suitable for the
job. 6.He happened to mention the letter during our conversation., I expected him to refer to
the letter during our conversation.
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Exercise I I.Only 2.except 3.beside 4.Apart 5.besides 6.Instead 7.otherwise Exercise 2 I.protect
2.prevent 3.guard 4.divert 5.avoid Exercise 3 I.successful 2.fit 3.possible 4.succeed 5.capable
6.n1anage 7.skilled
Page 105
Possible sentences: 1.1 was able to avoid seeing her again., I was able to prevent him from
seeing her again. 2.Did you manage to do it?, Did you succeed in doing it? 3.We have to check
every suitcase in case someone is calfying a bomb., You use these levers to control the
machine. 4.The centre had to close down d,qe to a lack of funds., The attempt to break the
record ended in failure. 5.They'JI dismiss him if he keeps coming to work late., Don't resign
before you're sure you've got another job to go to. 6.1 nlust relnen1ber to phone my mother.,
I must remind her to phone her mother.
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'.
Exercise 1 I.keen 2.fascinated 3.interested 4.appeal 5.fond 6.fancy 7.glad
Exercise 2 I.condemned 2.complained 3.accused 4.charged 5.blamed 6.arrested 7.sentenced
8.protested Exercise 3 I.permit 2.permission 3.let 4.allow 5.agree
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Page 107
Possible sentences: 1.1 suppose I'm quite fond of her., I'm not very keen on working late
tonight. 2.Why did he allow them to leave?, Why did he let them leave? 3.They will announce
the decision to the press., They will inform the press of their decision. 4.They won first prize in
the competition., There's a reward of 100 dollars if you find the nlissing necklace. 5.1 think
we're going in the wi"ong direction., We asked for directions to the police station. 6.Could you
tell me the way to the town hall?, They walked along the path through the woods.
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I.e 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.C 9.D IO.C 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.B
Page 110
Exercise I 1. b.better than c.as well as 2. a.a more careful driver than c.as carefullv as
Exercise 2 I.has a warmer climate than 2.eat as fast as 3.the most powerful drill 4~nobody
works as hard 5.strangest person I've ever 6.wasn't as interesting as 7.the best badminton
p~~
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Exercise t 1.so 2.so 3.So 4.such a 5.stlch 6.such Exercise 2 I. was so slTIall 2.so lTIuch noise
3.such strong coffee that we 4.writes so badly 5.hadl'd never seen such a 6.drove so slowly
7.so little time that we
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l.so cold 2.so quietly 3.so much money 4.such a shame 5.such high prices 6.such loud nlusic
I.so violent, cheap, angry, dark 2.so quickly, carelessly, deeply, dangerously 3.so much time,
few ideas, little time, many people 4.such a loud bang, an historic city, a warm bed, a difficult
question 5.such clothes, awful children, terrible storms, high mountains 6.such lovely weather,
fresh bread, heavy rain, pleasant music
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l.avoid staying out 2.great difficulty (in) understanding 1.prevented me fronl spea king
4.apologised for being 5.accused Sophie or breaking her 6.kcen on playing 7.usc shouting
8.instead of playing 9.objects to getting up IO.you mind not repeating II.prefers watching TV
I2.used to driving
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Possible examples:
Preposition + -ing: instead of looking miserable, without paying, after leaving school, by
working hard
Ad.iective + preposition + -ing: keen on playing foot b;-lI., uscd/accustoll1Cd to driving this ca r..
interested in being an engineer, good at 111aking excuses, worried about 111ccting her parents,
capable of understanding
Verb + -iog: avoid meeting her, give up/stop smoking, mind (not) repeating that, prefer staying
in to going out, keep making mistakes
Verb + preposition + iog: prevent me from leaving, accuse her of stealing it., object to raying
extra, look forward to seeing you, congratulate her on conling first, thank thenl for conling
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I.old enough 2.advised Kate to wear 3.would/'d prefer you to 4.difficult for older people to
5.isl's said to be living 6.have let thenl leave 7.was too complicated for me 8.1 would/'d rather
not talk "9.persuade Murray to sing thenl IO.you happen to know II.seem tJ have left 12.had/'d
better not see
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Possihle CX~llllpk:s:
Verb + infinitive: happen to know, prolllise to C0I11C, hope to see you, hesitate to criticise,
arrange to nleet him, try/attempt to understand
Verb +
+ infinitiv~: advise her to leave, would prefer you to come back later, per$uade
hin1 to contribute, forbid him to see her, encourage them to try again, remind her to be on
tilHe: hear hiln COl1le in.. watch her open her present let them escape, make him work harder
Page 118
Exercise 1 l.have/'ve been trying 2.have/'ve never driven 3.has/'s stolen 4.have/'ve visited
5.havel've been standing 6.havel've eaten Exercise 2 I.has/'s been working here for 2.first time I
have/'ve had 3.has not/hasn't seen him since 4.have/'ve been to Athens three 5.happier than
I've ever 6.has not/hasn't been tidied 7.have not/haven't eaten (anything) for
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I.asked Stuart if he was 2.refused to eat her 3.the train had never been 4.begged them to let
her .5.asked where the meeting was 6.'d better take your 7.said she was having her
8.John not to make 9.to know what they were IO.offered to come if she II.wondered why they
had/'d looked 12.that he look for/that he looked for/that he should look for
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Exercise I I.apologises 2.hadl'dknown 3.ilnprovcs 4.would have arrived 5.wQuld/'d take
6.had/'d gone Exercise 2 l.had/'d had enough money 2.unless you revise 3.me, I'd never have
4.hadn't been driving so 5.went to bed earlier 6.if he does not/doesn't arrive 7.wish I had
not/hadn't eaten
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Exercise I l.is made 2.was made 3.is being made 4.had been made 5.has been made 6.will be
nlade Exercise 2 I.are closed 2.has not/hasn't been cleaned 3.is/'s being interviewed 4.had just
been bought by 5.decision will be made by 6.must have been seen by 7.must be taken
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l.me why I hadn't 2.play as well as 3.believed to have travelled 4.such a bad driver 5.objected
to Sarah watching him 6.1 would/'d rath~, come 7.only I hadl'd asked 8.decision waS made by
9.wondered which room it was lO.strongest man I've ever II.too stale 12.used to writing
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I.Top tennis players don't snl0ke. 2.1 live in Belmont Road. 3.The team didn't playas wellas I
had expected. 4.The news is so depressing at the mOlnent. 5.They asked him where the police
station was. 6.Is he coming too?.::-I hope not. 7.1 don't have enough money. 84GO along
CrolTI\vell Street. 9.Have you got a room of your own?/Have you got your own room? lO.We
had such a good time. Il.In my country we start school when we are six. 12.They have four
children who are very ,unusing.
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1.1 have been living here in Spain for 2 years. 2.1 have/'ve lived/been living here since I was 10
years old. 3.She was born in 1900. 4.1 try my best not to make mistakes. 5.We have had such
terrible weather, 6.She always went to work by bus. 7.1 can"t see you until the day after
tomorrow. 8.We didn't have to go to school 9.1 haveI've never been there before. IO.Are you
interested in learning th;5 or not? II.My sister is twenty years old./My sister is twenty.
12.When you come tomorrow, can you bring the book I lent you?
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I.main course 2.low-caIorie spread 3.breakfast cereal 4.list of ingredients 5.taste 6.vegetarian
7.peel the potatoes 8.beat the eggs 9.local market IO.fast food II.empty, add, stir, boil, sinlmer
12.speciality ~ 3.dressing 14.slice of toast 15.additives 16.spices
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I.cut 2.chop 3.grate 4.pour 5.beat 6.divide 7.melt 8.bake 9.sprinkJe lO.serve
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I.on a diet 2.upset easily 3.parting 4.look my best 5.impulsive 6.b2~~dpatch 7.shy 8.courage
9.speak openly IO.curly hair II.extrovert 12.piercing eyes I3.very proud I4.have the sense
I5.spiteful I6.lose my temper
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Positive/negative etc.: This is a matter of opinion., so there is no correct answer!
Page 142
I.sponsor 2.train really hard 3.first round 4.explain the rules 5.keen on 6.play cards
7.disqualified 8.take part in 9.cheer lO.member II.tactical game 12.draw I3.championship
14.lack of support IS.final score 16.take up
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I.break in 2.forged money 3.community service 4.on probation 5.vandalised 6.witness
7.shoplifting 8.fined 9.plead guilty IO.admit II.reach a verdict 12.smuggling drugs 13.prove
14.arrest IS.death penalty 16.terrorist
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Crimes: arson-starting a fire illegally, assault-attacking violently, blackmail-getting
payment for not revealing secrets, burglary-stealing from a house at night, kidnapping~
stealing a person (to get money for their return), selling drugs-selling illegal substances which
act as stimulants, shoplifting-stealing from shops, smuggling watches-taking watches into a
country j))egany, vandalism-destroying property
Other crimes include: robbery--stealing fr01TI a person or place, 1l1ugging- -assault and rohhery..
forgery-making an illegal copy of a banknote, painting, signatures etc, rape-forcing sonleonc
to have sex, hi-jacking-getting control of a plane etc. to steal from it, or to force people to do
something, fraud-getting money by tricking people
.
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I.converted 2.double glazing 3.lounge 4.gadget 5.installed 6.replace the fuse 7.doing the
washing-up 8.wardrobe 9.terraced IO.spare bedroom 11.1ay the table 12.household chores
I3.storage space 14.landing I5.share a flat 16.cellar
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I~agc
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I.fully insured 2.holiday resort 3.twin-bedded room 4.make friends 5.package holiday 6.get a
tan 7.guest house 8.sightseeing tour 9.entertainment facilities lO.glossy brochure 11.put on a
show 12.self-catering 13.tourist information office 14.change money I5.activity holiday
16.deposit
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l.suhtitled 2.special ctTccts 3.clappcd 4.scrics 5.final scene 6.conlnlcrcials 7.rehearse 8.cartoon
characters 9.another channel IO.stunt II.perform live 12.directed 13.stars14.choir I5.reviews
16.hit
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I.enrol for 2.fees 3.specialise in 4.diploma 5.school uniform- 6~cheat 7.maintain discipline
8.boarding school 9.co-educational IO.course work II.under great pressure I2.sandwich course
13.sccondaryschool 14.rcvise for'15.brush up 16.rclcvant to
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Possible subjects: English, mathematics/maths, science (physics, chemistry, biology,),
technology, computer science, information technology (word processing etc), woodwork,
n1etalwork, history, geography,~conomics, art, handicraft, music, gymnastics, games, home
economics, cookery
Page 154
I.rush hour 2.traJfic jan1s 3.exhaust funles4.polluting 5.public transport 6.subsidised fares
7.switch to 8.quality of life 9.pesticides IO.food chain II.dramatic increase 12.researchI3.cut
down on 14.nuclear waste IS.alternative sources
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I.blocks of flats 2.housing estate 3.pedestrian precinct 4.building site 5.multi-storey car park
6.wander 7.quiet suburb 8.make way for 9.outskirts IO.rurallife 11.litter 12.main crops
I3.hedge 14.spoil the view I5.tiny cottage I6.property prices
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I.speed limit 2.on board 3.luggage rack 4.itinerary 5.cut-price fares 6.get a lift 7.serviced
8.rcclining seats 9.1TIOre econonlical IO.bumpy flight II.commute 12.skidded I3.unavoidably
delayed 14.change trains I5.economy class I6.collidedwith
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I.responsibility 2.promoted 3.retire 4.permanent post 5.resign 6.commission.7.work overtime
g.fire 9.assenlbly line IO.night shift II.ambitious 12.good impression 13.fringe benefit 14.deal
with IS.job satisfaction 16.manual work
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I.held 2.colnmemorate 3.lasts 4.dress up 5.opening ceremony 6.colourful procession 7.floats
8.sponsored 9.street entertainers lO.erected II.stalls 12.traditional crafts I3.puppet shows
14.attracts 15.local event I6.tourist attraction
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Page 164
I.bargain 2.out of stock 3.local shops 4.try it on 5.can"t afford 6.take it back 7.rate of
exchange 8.go with 9.loan IO.faulty goods II.street market 12.window shopping 13.insurance
company 14.get a ,discount 15.refund 16.on credit
.
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I.keep fit 2.recover from 3.visiting hours 4.injured 5.upset stonlach 6.privatc patient 7.relicve
the pain 8.health service 9.outbreak lO.spread II.highly infectious 12.successfully treated
I3.operate on t 4.come out in I5.stress-related 16.regular exercise
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l ..e 2.d 3.f 4.h 5.b 6.g 7.a 8.c
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I.computer networks 2.major breakthrough 3Jabour-saving devices 4.10cate resources

5.mass-produced 6.come to terms with 7.database 8.strict safeguards 9.repetitive tasks to.made
redundant II.monitor I2.safety features 13.under development 14.genetic engineering 15.life
expectancy I6.taken for granted
Page 170
I.civil ceremony 2.gets on my nerves 3.break the ice 4.acquaintancc5.backgrounds
6.divorce rate 7.split up 8.house on fire 9.nlake friends ]O.good COll1pany ] I.in common
I2.foster homes I3.for the sake of 14.on speaking terms 15.date 16.happily married
Page 171
Positive: 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14 Negative: 1,3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16
Page 172
l.increase circulation 2.press conference 3.current affairs 4.pick up 5.speculation 6.special issue
7.cable television 8.news flash 9.live coverage IO.editorial II.unbiased account 12.obituary
I3.headline 14.respect for privacy IS.spokesperson 16.in depth
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I.mild climate 2.gust of wind 3.changcablc 4.pouring down 5.global warnling 6.widcsprcad
damage 7.cut off 8.struck by lightning 9.sticky IO.hot spell 1I.dark clouds 12.turned out
I3.we're in for 14.bitterly cold IS.heavy rain 16.weather forecast
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Exercise 1 I.When they fly to Switzerland they always take a Swissair flight from London. 2.At
Christmas they stayed at a French hotel and at New Year they stayed at a Scottish hoteL
3.The Grand Hotel is famous for its restaurant. 4.Princess Diana is Queen Elizaheth"s
daughter-in-law. 5.My favourite horror film is 'Bride of FranJ: ~nstein'. 6.He was born on a
Wednesday morning in the middle of February. 7.The capital of the United States is
Washington. 8.Last summer I went to Gernlany to lealn German at a language school.
Exercise 2 As it was January and the middle of summer, the sun was beating down as the
passengers got on the plane. Some time after it had taken orr<t the pilot nlade an
announcement: "This is Captain Davis speaking..If there is a doctor on board<t could he or she
infonn a member of the cabin staff?" When she heard this" Maria called a steward . \vho took
her to the back of the plane. There she found a German passenger" who was obviously in great
pain. It was clear that he was suffering fronl appendicitis and needed to go to a hospital. The
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captain decided to divert the plane to Darwin. From the airport the passenger was taken by
anlbula11ce to the nearest hospital, where surgeons successfully removed hi~ appendix.
Page 180
Exercise I I.until 2.before 3.Although 4.as if 5.because 6.so that 7.if 8.While 9.who IO.When
II.that 12.which I3.Unfortunately 14.but 15.so 16.Just as
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Exercise 2 I.just as 2.as soon as 3.by the time 4.as long as 5.unless 6.even though 7.where 8. in
case Exercise 3 I.Luckily 2.Naturally 3.Meanwhile 4.Eventually 5.Because of this 6.Despite this
I);:.g~
7.0n the other hand 8.Some time later

PHge 182
l.'"rhanks 2.1~nl sorry 3.really busy 4.Congratulations 5.of course 6.As you know 7.in the end
8.get on 9.Anyway IO.put Y9u up ll.let me know 12.Best wishes
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I. With reference to 2.currcnl issue 3.send lllC infornlalion 4.particularly interested 5.package
holidays 6.under what circumstances 7.eligible for 8.mentioned 9.However lO.grateful
II.additional charge 12.look forward to
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BEFORE YOU START

Work regularly. Try to do one or two units every day.

Verb + Noun + Preposition - 1

Verb + Noun + Preposition - 2

Verb + Noun (al1tonyms)

Adjective + NOlIn (antonyms)

Phrases with OUT OF

Word Partnerships - Revision

Phrasal Verbs with UP -.1 ~ ~ 40

Phrasal Verbs with t...: P - 3

Phrasal Verbs witl) DOWN - 1

.Phrasal Verbs with DOWN -.2

Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 1 ......................................................................................~.::;;:-:-~.;..;"h'.:..,.f

Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 2

Phrasal Verbs with OUT - 3

PhI'asal Verbs with OFF - 1

Phrasal Verbs with OFF - 2

Word Forma tion: Adjectives - 1

Word Forma tion .. Revision

Confus ing Words .. 1

Confus ing Words .. 3

Confus ing Words .. Revision

Gram mar Revision

The -ing form

The Presen t Perfect

Topics and Vocabulary

Food .and Cookin g

Writing and Speaking

Writin g - Capita l Letters

Are you organi sed for the Exam?

fill in a blank, for example:

Being aware of these partnerships will enable you to

build up your vocabulary so that

Word Partnerships ... ;.

a verb and noun partnership

fo a21J/uTJttpTJ >fOOl :UO~l~sod~Jd + unou 'qJ~A

the list on the left and a preposition

her friend because she had a better dress.

2. The waste paper bin was .:

crumpled sheets of paper.

producing sophisticated graphics ..

4. The town is especially

its elegant architecture.

making such a stupid mistake.

6. After weeks of preparation the hall is nearly

writing those words on the wall?

9.. She was so

her nephew's achievement that she

the pace of life in the

10. It took some time to get

the region in which we are

12. Are you ............................................. any reason why he should be late?

13. They'built nuclear power stations so as not to be

14. This is not really

our discussion so can we get back to the

Complete each group of partnerships with the correct preposition.

.... ~........... yourse lf