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UNIT 2 More Practice: Vocabulary

1 Match the sentence beginnings in A to the endings in B.

A
1 Before crossing, the boy waited for the car to come to a
2 The wood was wet, so it took a while for it to catch
3 If we want to save money, we must start cutting
4 There’s ice on the ground, so watch your
5 I won’t relax until I know they are out of
6 There is no guide, so climbing here is at your own
B
...... a danger.
...... b step.
...... c fire.
...... d risk.
...... e costs.
...... f halt.

2 The prepositions in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentences.
1 They don’t seem to be aware with the problem. .............................
2 I’m not familiar of the safety rules. .............................
3 Ever since the cinema burned out, there hasn’t been a place to see films in our town. .............................
4 We need to iron over the details before we can agree to sign this contract. .............................
5 This company has been very successful in building safe and affordable cars. .............................
6 You knocked down the cup and now there’s water all over the floor. .............................
7 Every time you ride a bike without a helmet, you put yourself at danger. .............................

3 Write a logical answer to show that you understand the meaning of the words in bold.
1 Something that can cause a burn: .........................................
2 An activity you need strength to do: .........................................
3 Something people are often distracted by: .........................................
4 Something that is bad for you: .........................................
5 A person who is known worldwide: .........................................
6 Something to keep you protected from the sun: .........................................
7 A place where a lifeguard works: .........................................

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4 Complete the text with the words and phrases below.

endanger ■ famous for ■ collided ■ at stake ■ be on the safe side ■ safety features ■ ensure
Car safety is very important. In fact, before a new car can be sold, it has to pass tests to see what would
happen if it 1. ......................................... with another car or wall. To 2. ......................................... the safety of
the driver and passengers, all kinds of possible scenarios are tested. These tests have led to the
introduction of new 3. ......................................... in many cars, making them safer than ever before.

If you are thinking of buying a new car, don’t just choose one that is 4. ......................................... its look or
cheap price. Find a car with a 5-star safety rating from the ENCAP (European New Cars Assessment
Programme), just to 5. ......................................... . Remember, it isn’t only your life that is
6.
......................................... . When you drive an unsafe car, you 7. ......................................... the lives of
everyone around you!

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1 This satellite is ............................. . It would take over ten people to move it! MASS
2 I don’t do my homework in the living room. The TV is a ............................. . DISTRACT
3 The ............................. between the two motorbikes caused a lot of damage. COLLIDE
4 Rock climbing can be a ............................. activity if you don’t have the right equipment. RISK
5 I am ............................. that we aren’t doing enough to protect ourselves from hackers. CONCERN

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UNIT 2 More Practice: Grammar

1 Match the sentence beginnings in A to the endings in B.

A
1 If we hadn’t had such a good guide, we
2 I wish children
3 As long as you use the right equipment, you
4 You can’t ride that bike unless you
5 If you climb this mountain alone, you
6 If only we
B
...... a will be safe.
...... b would have got lost on that hike.
...... c had been more careful!
...... d wear a helmet.
...... e would spend more time outside.
...... f run the risk of getting lost.

2 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 A: Can you believe the neighbour’s dog almost bit me? If it 1. ......................................... (happen) again,
I 2. ......................................... (call) the police.
B: He was playing with you! If he really 3. ......................................... (want) to bite you, he
4.
......................................... (do) it.
A: I don’t care. I wish the neighbour 5. ......................................... (stop) letting the dog outside by himself.
He’s dangerous!
2 A: I’ve had a terrible day. If I 6. ......................................... (can go) back in time, I 7. ......................................... (do)
so many things differently.
B: Why? What happened?
A: Someone stole my wallet – if only I 8. ......................................... (not put) it in my back pocket! Then,
while I was looking at my phone to call the police, I tripped over a big rock and cut my leg. If I
9.
......................................... (not be) so distracted, I 10. ......................................... (see) the rock.
What a bad day!
3 A: You don’t look so good. You should stay home from work.
B: I 11. ......................................... (not stay) home unless I 12. ......................................... (have) a
temperature. I’ve got a big meeting today!
A: OK, but after your meeting, come straight home!

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3 Write a conditional, wish clause or time clause to logically follow each sentence. Use the correct
form of the words given.
1 I didn’t pass the exam.
if only / I / study / harder
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 I wish I had a dog.
if / I / have / a dog / I / play / with / it / every day
..........................................................................................................................................................................
3 I’m not sure when the next game is.
As / soon / as / I / know / I / tell / you
..........................................................................................................................................................................
4 You shouldn’t be working when you’re ill.
if / you / not / rest / you / not / feel better
..........................................................................................................................................................................
5 There’s paper and plastic all over the path.
I / wish / people / stop / throwing / their rubbish / on the ground
..........................................................................................................................................................................
6 The wiring in this car is faulty.
if / you / turn on / the radio / the lights / turn off
..........................................................................................................................................................................
7 Let’s remember the plan for tomorrow.
we / go / to the park / provided / that / the weather / be / nice
..........................................................................................................................................................................
8 My parents are worried about me going skiing.
they / not / let / me / go / unless / I / take / lessons / first
..........................................................................................................................................................................

4 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets and your own words. Use conditionals, wish
clauses or time clauses.
1 I wish I ............................. (know) how to ................................................................................................... .
2 If I ............................. (can go) anywhere in the world, I ........................................................................... .
3 If only I ............................. (spend) more time ....................................................................................... .
4 I ............................. (not go) to bed late tonight unless ............................................................................. .
5 If I ............................. (not stay) at home yesterday, I ............................................................................... .
6 I ............................. (get) 100 in my next exam as long as ....................................................................... .
7 I wish the weather yesterday ............................. (be) ................................................................................ .
8 If I ............................. (see) my friends today, we ...................................................................................... .