GRAMMAR

UNIT 7

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1 The casting company announced it ______________________________ (find) enough extras already.

2 They said they ______________________________ (add) some sound effects next month.

3 They told us that the new film ______________________________ (be) in cinemas soon.

4 Gary added that it ______________________________ (take) a long time to finish filming, but eventually theyd
managed.

5 They said they believed the film ______________________________ (be) an enormous success because lots of people
came to see it.

6 They explained that they ______________________________ (have to/include) subtitles the day before.

7 He mentioned that he ______________________________ (notice) a mistake in the credits that morning.

2 Match pairs of sentences 16 with time expressions af.

1 I saw a really good film a) next week. ____

2 He said he had seen a really good film b) that day. ____

3 Im going to a concert c) today. ____

4 She said she was going to a concert d) yesterday. ____

5 Im not feeling very well e) the week after. ____

6 She said she wasnt feeling very well f) the day before. ____

3 Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech.

1 My sister has started a new job with a film company.

He said ___________________________________________________________.

2 Were working on a new script.

He said ___________________________________________________________.

3 Helen also likes helping with the storyboard.

He said ___________________________________________________________.

4 She can use her creative skills in this role.

He said ___________________________________________________________.

5 They found a fantastic location!

He said ___________________________________________________________.

6 Were recording a new soundtrack.

He said ___________________________________________________________.

6 Rewrite the reported speech as direct speech.

1 He said that Ryan had joined the crew six months before.

Ryan _______________________________________________________ago.

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2 He said that he was going to hire a new make-up artist the following day.

I ___________________________________________________________ tomorrow.

3 He said that the crew members needed a break that day.

The crew members ____________________________________________today.

4 The writer said that he would revise the script the following week.

I ___________________________________________________________next week.

5 He said that they had finished the sounds effects the previous day.

We _________________________________________________________yesterday.

4 Complete the reported questions.

1 How many films have you watched?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

2 Have you seen any new films?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

3 Are you in the next scene?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

4 How often do you go to the cinema?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

5 Have you been to Hollywood?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

6 When are they filming on location?

She asked him ___________________________________________________________.

UNIT 8

1 Circle the correct words.

For over 25 years, Nike, a company (1) which / who manufactures sporting goods, has enjoyed one of the most successful
advertising campaigns of all time. The Just Do It slogan was coined by Dan Wieden, (2) who / that also started the famous
ad agency, Wieden+Kennedy. Major celebrities (3) whose / who names have been associated with Nike include Ronaldinho,
Rafael Nadal, and Wayne Rooney. But the thing (4) that / who makes Nike special is that its target audience is not just
athletes. Instead, it encourages anyone (5) who / which wants to try sports to Just do it! In North America, (6) where
/which the advert was particularly popular, Nike more than doubled its sales of sports shoes in a ten-year period. And, at a
time (7) which / when no one else had come up with the idea, Nike began advertising sports shoes (8) that / whose it
marketed for fashion rather than sports purposes. The brand, (9) who / which originally focussed on print and TV adverts,
now runs a range of successful online ads. Its an advertising miracle (10) when / which one simple line can last for over 25
years!

2 Circle the correct option.

1 Annie Leibovitz is ____one who knows a lot about photographing celebrities. a) any b) some c) no

2 Id like to watch the football match with you, but theres ____where for me to sit. a) any b) some c) no

3 Eric wants to help us, but he doesnt know ____thing about advertising. a) any b) some c) no

4 If you want to see some major adverts, Piccadilly Circus is ____where you should visit. a) any b) some c) no

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5 I still think its a good idea, even though ____one agrees with me! a) any b) some c) no

6 We want to get ____thing to eat before we start working on the project. a) any b) some c) no

7 Dad has contacts in the sales department, but he doesnt know ____one in advertising. a) any b) some c) no

8 I can study ____where except at home. My younger brothers are too noisy. a) any b) some c) no

9 Theres ____one in my class who knows Sergio Ramos! Her mum is an old friend of his. a) any b) some c) no

10 We dont understand that advert it really has ____thing to do with the product! a) any b) some c) no

3 Correct the sentences.

1 We thought surfing would be easy, but when we tried it themselves, we all fell into the water!

2 But have you ever asked myself how they do that?

3 Our cousins had fun visiting us. They really enjoyed ourselves!

4 Kim loves my banana bread, but I dont actually like it itself.

5 The alarm on my phone resets himself after 10 minutes.

6 My sister hurt itself quite badly when she fell off her bike.

7 Do you like this picture? I painted it yourself.

8 That dog can defend themselves without any difficulty at all.

9 I helped with the dishes, but John did all the laundry itself.

10 If you guys are hungry, you can order himself some pizza, said Mr Rosen.

UNIT 9

1 Circle the correct tense.

1 Richard doesnt understand this homework project. a) present simple b) present continuous c) present perfect

2 Were all studying for the test on Friday. a) present simple b) present continuous c) present perfect

3 Its only Monday and shes already done her essay! a) present simple b) present continuous c) present perfect

4 The exam finishes at 5 o clock. a) present simple b) present continuous c) present perfect

5 Will you be taking the final exam in June? a) future simple b) future continuous c) present continuous

6 Will you help me with this project later? a) future simple b) future continuous c) present continuous

7 Anthony left the exam hall about 10 minutes ago. a) past simple b) past perfect c) past continuous

8 When I arrived, the study session had already started. a) past simple b) past perfect c) past continuous

9 Were you still studying at 11 o clock last night? a) past simple b) past perfect c) past continuous

2 Circle the correct verbs.

1 If you could go to any university, which one would / will you choose?

2 If we dont study, we wont / wouldnt pass our exams.

3 If you talk during the exam, youd / youll be asked to leave the room.

4 If I live / lived in Italy, Id learn Italian.

5 You wont / would remember the story if you dont read it carefully.

6 You wouldnt / wont be so tired if youd gone to bed earlier.

3 Correct the sentences using the words or phrases in the box.

didnt have to cant might not had to must (x2) could..might

1 That essay question didnt have to be right we never studied that topic!

__________________________________________________________________________

2 They cant cancel the exam because there was a terrible fire in the school this morning.

__________________________________________________________________________

3 This didnt have to be the study group because everyone is speaking English.

__________________________________________________________________________

4 If you havent finished the project, you had to ask for extra time.

__________________________________________________________________________

5 There was a queue at the library, but, luckily, I must wait long.

__________________________________________________________________________

6 Unfortunately, I wont be there, but you cant see my sister; I think shes planning to go.

__________________________________________________________________________

7 Say your name twice because he could not hear you the first time.

__________________________________________________________________________

8 Youre not allowed to leave the exam hall early; you cant stay until the end.

__________________________________________________________________________

4 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Jan: Hi, Mum, how was Tims driving test this morning?

Mum: Well, he said he (1) _____________ (feel) very nervous, but he passed!

Jan: Wow, did he make many mistakes?

Mum: Im not sure, but he told me he (2) _____________ (make) a pretty big mistake when he was parking.

Jan: Oh, did he hit something?

Mum: No, he said he (3) _____________ (forget) to check his mirror.

Jan: So, is he going to pick me up at the train station tonight?

Mum: No, he said he (4) _____________ (be) home quite late.

Jan: Can you pick me up, Mum?

Mum: Sorry, your dad said we (5) _____________ (meet) his colleagues for dinner tonight.

Jan: How am I going to get home?

Mum: I think Tim told me that a bus (6) _____________ (leave) the station every half hour

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UNITS 7-9

1 Complete the reported speech sentences with the correct form of the verb or time expression in brackets.

1 The costume designer will give her something to wear.

He said that the costume designer ______________ (give) her something to wear.

2 The script is finished.

He said that the script ______________ (finish).

3 Were changing the lighting design.

He said that they ______________ (change) the lighting design.

4 They created some excellent sound effects.

He said that they ______________ (create) some excellent sound effects.

5 You can meet the crew later.

He said that we ______________ (meet) the crew later.

6 Ill introduce you to the director.

He said that he ______________ (introduce) me to the director.

7 The set designer arrived yesterday.

He said that the set designer had arrived ______________ (yesterday).

8 You have to listen to the soundtrack with me.

He said that we______________ (listen) to the soundtrack with him.

9 Well film on location tomorrow.

He said that wed film on location ______________ (tomorrow).

10 I read an excellent interview with the cast.

He said that he ______________ (read) an excellent interview with the cast.

2 Complete the reported questions with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1 Is the director coming? She asked whether the director ______________ (come).

2 Do you know the cast? She asked whether we ______________ (know) the cast.

3 Have you lost any equipment? She asked if we ______________ (lose) any equipment.

4 What will the set designer do? She asked what the set designer ______________ (do).

5 Did you buy any DVDs? She asked if we ______________ (buy) any DVDs.

6 When are you going to finish filming? She asked when we ______________ (finish) filming.

3 Circle the correct relative or indefinite pronouns to complete the sentences.

1 The advertising campaign ______ won the award was actually very simple. a) who b) that c) where

2 There are very few places ______ you can completely avoid adverts. a) where b) when c) that

3 The people ______ saw the original advert said it had been too long. a) which b) whose c) who

4 Its a nice advert, but there really isnt ______ eye-catching about it. a) anything b) something c) nothing

5 I hate it ______ TV or radio adverts are too loud; its just annoying! a) where b) which c) when
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6 Its a clever advert ______ only uses images, and no words. a) whose b) that c) who

7 This is the man ______ jingle was used in the latest advertising campaign. a) which b) who c) whose

8 Theres ______ special about an advert that everyone remembers. a) something b) anything c) somewhere

4 Complete the sentences with the reflexive pronouns in the box.

ourselves yourself himself itself herself myself

1 He drove ______________ to the advertising conference yesterday.

2 We were shocked when we saw ______________ on TV!

3 After just a few months, the advert had paid for ______________

4 Remember when you convinced ______________ that youd failed the exam?

5 She taught ______________ to design graphics.

6 Ive set ______________ a deadline for this advertising project.