Name: - Class
Name: - Class
Name: - Class
Name: ________________________ 4 The parents were finally reunited __________ their child.
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Vocabulary
1 Complete the words in the sentences.
1 The village is s _ r _ _ _ _ d _ d by dense forests.
2 They tried to talk me __________ going on holiday with 2 We know that the Romans built a lot of roads.
them, but I decided to stay at home.
The Romans _______________________ a lot of roads.
3 He is now trying to distance himself __________ the
plan. 3 You should apologise to her.
It’s time _______________________ to her. 2 Leonardo da Vinci is said to design the first helicopter in
the 1400s.
4 I find it surprising that so many people objected to the
idea. ______________________________________
What _______________________ that so many people 3 My parents warned me don’t be late home.
objected to the idea.
______________________________________
5 It was necessary for him to go to the hospital.
4 I won’t call you unless I have some news for you.
He had _______________________ the hospital.
______________________________________
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5 Don’t forget to let me know what time you’re arriving, do
you?
6 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. One sentence
is correct. ______________________________________
1 Rarely I have seen such a good film.
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Use of English
7 Decide which answer, A, B, C or D, best fits each gap.
I’ve just become a father, which has made me change my mind about work. I used to be (1) ___ with
just having fun, and I certainly didn’t want to sit (2) ___ in an office all day. But now I realise that the
most important thing is to have a secure and (3) ___ job, because I need to be sure that I won’t
suddenly be unemployed. I know that I can do (4) ___ a lot of things, but I don’t want my child to
suffer. I also think about the future more now, so I want a job that won’t have a negative (5) ___ on the
environment. It’s important to protect the planet for the next generation.
1 A obsessed B fixed C focussed D concentrated
2 A on B away C around D in
3 A level B stable C flat D firm
4 A from B away C out D without
5 A reaction B impact C result D consequence
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8 Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
I think I’m quite a fair person. As a rule, I don’t judge people by their appearance, gender or race.
What I’m saying
(1) __________ that these allegations against me are completely unfair. Not only (2) __________ I
treat everyone equally, but I actively encourage minorities to apply for higher positions in my
company. I don’t like (3) __________ accused of discrimination, and I really don’t understand why
these allegations have been made. Yes, I did dismiss Miss Haversham last month, but that wasn’t
because of sexism. She just wasn’t doing her job properly. I (4) __________ someone would explain
what’s going on. (5) __________ I known there would be all this fuss, I would have thought twice
about asking Miss Haversham to leave.
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9 Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
I believe that science is greatly (1) _____________ and not taken seriously enough in our society. VALUE
(2) _____________ research is essential if we want to continue to make progress and improve people’s
lives. I don’t mean trivial things like (3) _____________ computer technology, which is just a fashion item. SCIENCE
I mean the study of subjects like (4) ______________, which can really transform the lives of disabled
people by developing machines that can help them to live their lives. I really wish that all the WEAR
(5) _____________ who oppose science would stop complaining about science and would see the
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benefits that it can bring to all of us.
TRADITION
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10 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 This job is boring and badly paid.
BUT
TO
IF
RATHER
BETTER
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