I. If a word is in the wrong sentence, write the correct word on the line. If not, put a tick. 1.

I'm off to the newsagent's to get a pair of chocolate. Do you want anything? bar 2. Could you get me a flock of chewing gum when you go to the shops? pack 3. I think I'll have another herd of toast. piece/ slice/ bit 4. Just add a breath of milk if the mixture starts to get a bit dry. drop/ bit 5. I'm popping out for a pack of fresh air. Do you want to come? breath/ bit 6. There was a block of cows being taken down the lane for milking, and it took us ages to get by. herd 7. You said you wanted to get a new bar of trousers, didn't you? pair 8. Get us a bunch of bread when you go to the shops, won't you? loaf 9. I was thinking of getting Jill a blade of flowers for our anniversary. Do you think that's romantic? bunch 10. There was a really strong drop of wind and it blew a man's wig off! gust 11. My mum's so houseproud; there's never a gust of dust anywhere in the house. speck/ bit 12. Could you cut me off a small slice of that cheese? Ok! 13. That speck of birds will be migrating south for the winter, I'd imagine. flock 14. Since we got the goat, there's not a loaf of grass longer than about two centimetres! blade/ bit 15. We do like a nice bit of steak every now and again, don't we, Francis? Ok! 16. How heavy's that sheet of concrete, would you say? block/ lump/ bit/ piece 17. We'll give you a set of keys and a security pass. Ok! 18. There's not a grain of truth in what she said. Ok! 19. Is one piece of sugar enough? lump 20. I'll tear you off a lump of paper if you're going to take notes. sheet/ bit/ piece 21. The party was a bit boring to start with but everyone livened up when Rod got out his guitar. Ok! 22. I'm not very pleased with this drawing actually as I think I've papered up the perspective a little. messed 23. I've only wasted this up for now I won't be able to fix it properly until we get home. patched 24. Julie and Simone have messed over their differences while they get their business set up, but I'm sure they'll start arguing again pretty soon. papered 25. The Prime Minister responded that it was the previous administration which had patched the film industry down. run 26. Luckily, the weather brightened up in the afternoon so we were able to hold the reception outside after all. Ok! 27. As kids, we always ran ourselves up when our grandparents came to visit. smartened 28. The holiday at the health farm was awful. They only gave us a few vegetables every evening I almost smartened away! wasted II. Circle the correct word or phrase. 1. I've hardly got any / some money left! 2. Neither / Neither of the / Both guards was injured in the attack. 3. The procedure's good, but I think we can better / streamline it further to make it more efficient. 4. The shell of the building has been completely renovated / refurbished and the interior decorators will be starting inside next week. 5. I set the school record for the 100m over eight years ago and it's never been strengthened / bettered to this day. 6. This new browser should enhance / reinforce everyone's experience online. 7. The number of school-leavers going on to university has declined / devastated. 8. Pop songs have cheapened / worsened the word 'love' so that it's meaningless nowadays. 9. The rock festival was fun, but it was marred by the organisation, which was a chaos / shambles.

10. The face in the picture is angelic, except for that tiny blemish / flaw just below the eye can you see it? that seems to be some kind of scar or birthmark. 11. Off the top of my brain / head, I'd say this diamond's worth at least a million euros. 12. You're cutting it fine / well. The meeting starts in about two minutes. 13. To the top / best of my knowledge, there aren't any Picassos on the market at the moment. 14. Lee's his own worst friend / enemy. He complains he hasn't sold any of his paintings, but he won't show them to anyone. 15. There's been bad blood / mood between them ever since Trevor accused Charlton of sabotaging his opening night. 16. That's the last time I lie to a client for Mrs Richards. I'm not going to do her dirty job / work for her any more. 17. My mum's got organising her Christmas card list round / down to a fine art. 18. The woman demanded to know / knowing who was in charge. 19. I can't help to feel / feeling that I've forgotten something. 20. I really wasn't expecting to bump / bumping into Ken in Birmingham. 21. I understand you're trying to be kind, but I don't think you can really empathise / sympathise with me when you haven't experienced anything similar. 22. My parents often adopted / fostered children for a few months when I was young and they must have looked after about 50 youngsters altogether. 23. I thought it strange that the invitation didn't say that partners / peers were invited. 24. It was a real blow when Jim lost his job because he's got a large number of dependants / siblings, including three children and a mother-in-law. 25. The family home was built by a/an ancestor / predecessor of mine and six generations of Barretts have lived in it since then. 26. We've arranged to meet / meeting Michael at the restaurant at nine. 27 I'm sorry, but nothing justifies to behave / behaving like that. 28. Please don't hesitate to contact / contacting us if you require further information. 29. I didn't dare to ask / asking Angus about his argument with Kate. 30. When I told Mr Peters that the dog has / had eaten my homework, he didn't believe me. When I saw Ed yesterday morning, he told me that he is / was going to look at a flat in the afternoon. 31. When we watched Death Watch ill, Paul said he has / had never seen a worse movie in his life! 32. I told Brian last week that the office isn't / wasn't opening on Tuesday so I don't know why he showed up yesterday morning. 33. Kostas didn't dare ask Eleni where had she / she had been the previous evening. 34. I was tempted to ask why did Ranji want / Ranji wanted to sit next to Li Han so badly. 35. No one has asked me why didn't I / I didn't come to work yesterday. 36. Joining the Air Force has always been an anticipation / aspiration of mine. 37. We don't have any information about the hotels, so we'll just have to make an arbitrary / optional decision. 38. If you look at Madeleine's house, it's obvious she has a lot of liking / taste. 39. I've always had a liking / taste for Naomi, ever since she moved in next door. 40. I thought her latest book was mediocre / mundane compared to the others, which I really enjoyed. 41. There is no doubt technology and shorter working hours have got / let / set people free to enjoy their leisure time more than ever before. 42. Many people do / have / make the leisure to pursue hobbies and other activities they like / prefer / want to the work routine. 43. What leisure activities will people choose / decide / opt for in the future? 44. We can expect to see increased personal choice / decision / option. 45. The range of leisure actions / hobbies / pursuits will expand and people will have the decision / option / preference of following up an interest in almost any activity. 46. Whether at home or at enjoyment / leisure / relaxation centres, there will be an ever-increasing need to provide for people at play / recreation / rest. 47. If the future is not one of increased leisure, then it won't be for need / desire / want of demand.

III. Circle the correct answer. 1. Luckily, only little of the medicine got spilt. a. little b. a little c. few d. a few 2. The groceries are on the kitchen table. a. grocery is b. grocery are c. groceries is d. groceries are 3. You can't just demand respect, you have to earn it. a. a respect b. the respect c. any respect d. respect 4. It's one of the worst books I've ever read. Its only redeeming feature is that it's quite short! a. aspect b. feature c. element d. factor 5. With over 500 hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s, this is the ultimate hits collection. a. exquisite b. satisfactory c. optimum d. ultimate 6. The concrete is reinforced by putting metal bars in it; this makes it stronger and more durable. a. reinforced b. refurbished c. renovated d. streamlined 7. This plate's a collector's item and is actually worth quite a lot of money. a. bit b. article c. object d. item 8. When she suggested me working over the weekend, I was so angry that I threatened to quit. a. me to working b. me to work c. me work d. me working 9. The manager requested that all staff be present at the meeting. a. have been b. be c. are being d. being 10. I feel it my duty to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision. a. my duty b. this my duty c. it my duty d. that my duty 11. Do you think there might be a link between Angie's behaviour and the accident she had? a. link b. tie c. bond d. junction 12. Suddenly, 1 overheard Melissa and Alex talking about me in the adjacent room. a. attached b. beside c. near d. adjacent 13. Having your heart broken is an integral part of growing up. a. inward b. inset c. integral d. internal 14. Getting divorced was a joint decision, so I don't blame my ex-wife. a. relative b. related c. cooperative d. joint 15. But what you're saying now isn't consistent with what you said last week. a. coherent b. consistent c. confirmed d. continuous 16. You have to go through a number of intermediate stages before you become an expert. a. medium b. average c. moderate d. intermediate 17. There's no resemblance between Gary and Mark, even though they are brothers. a. resemblance b. appearance c. correspondence d. reflection 18. There's no reason why people of different races can't coexist quite peacefully together. a. endure b. be c. inhabit d. coexist 19. I don't want to do the course in applied statistics, but it's compulsory. a. compulsory b. inevitable c. bound d. indecisive 20. Don't worry about me I'm quite content to sit here and wait for you to come back. a. ecstatic b. delighted c. joyful d. content 21. When I was pregnant, I often got a sudden craving for tinned sardines. a. preference b. craving c. envy d. greed 22. Olivia has always yearned to return to the country she was born in. a. favoured b. yearned c. urged d. inclined 23. After the investigation, the accident was put down to human error. a. mistake b. wrong c. error d. slip 24. The speaker stopped to check his notes before continuing. a. checking b. check c. to check d. to checking 25. I read somewhere that the youngest sibling in a family is often the funniest. a. sibling b. spouse c. guardian d. citizen

38 Many people consider Davies to be the finest artist of his generation. a. be b. being c. to be d. to being 41 Everyone started to crowd around the old woman on the floor, but no one offered her any help. a. crowd b. spread c. put d. hang

IV. Write one word in each gap. 1. Why don't we meet up here again on the 12th, when I get back from Germany? 2. I didn't take to my stepbrother at first, but after a while we grew closer. 3. We should bring everyone together and discuss what we're going to do for Grandpa's 80th birthday. 4. Being given some responsibility really brought out a side of Lindsay's character I hadn't seen before. 5. I had a row with Elizabeth and it just cancelled out all the effort I'd put into getting her to like me. 6. Vivian and I usually agree, but we're not always on the same wavelength. 7. I know I made a mistake, but I'm only human, after all. 8. My brother and Jack got on like a house on fire when they first met. 9. Life's very easy for you. You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. 10. Jill and Emily are so alike. They're like two peas in a pod. 11. I don't think we're ever going to see eye to eye on this issue. 12. When something like that happens, it certainly puts your own problems in perspective. 13. I'm avoiding Mr Hunter because I think I'm in his bad books. 14. Nathan was lucky enough to be born into a very wealthy family. 15. The cathedral features in a documentary about important buildings. 16. I think the state pension should be equal to half the average salary. 17. This rare species of bird is native to Tasmania and isn't found anywhere else. 18. Some say that hang-gliding is the nearest thing to being able to fly like a bird. 19. According to the latest statistics, teenagers have gone off TV and are turning off in droves. 20. The internet meets/ answers/ fulfils an interactive, social need that TV doesn't. 21. Teenagers at a loose end in their bedrooms can hang out with their mates in cyberspace. 22. As websites such as MySpace have taken off, teenagers have been only too eager to join in their millions and spend hours a day and night online. 23. We're witnessing the birth of the generation of the 'keyboard potato', for want of a better expression. 24. For those born into some cultures, however, marriage may have quite a different meaning. 25. In an arranged marriage, it is the parents who choose the partner and it's possible for the young person getting married not to meet their future bride or groom in person until the day of the wedding. 26. Indeed, a young person might be promised to another as a child, many years before the wedding day. 27. Amongst communities that practise arranged marriage, it's not unusual for a generation gap to open up between parents and children, with many young people refusing to accept an arranged marriage 28. However, if the partners treat each other with respect and recognise that they are both of equal value, there doesn't seem to be any real barrier to having a happy married life. 29. In publishing, an/ the author will usually earn royalties on sales. 30. Although the 'struggling author' is still common, it is quite possible for a successful novelist to earn a great deal of money. 31. The painter doesn't receive any benefit from this, though. 32. More than a few artists today, however, are very aware of this, and so practice what is sometimes called 'holding back'. 33. They produce, say, ten paintings for an exhibition, but only allow a certain number of them, say eight, to be sold. 34. The other two they keep, in the hope that when they sell them in later years they will have greatly increased in value. 35. Certainly, the entire/ whole music industry be it pop, rock or classical is in turmoil at the moment, but its future is not bleak.

36. There is still a huge amount of money to be made from live performances. 37. 'Can't you feel yourself getting older? Don't you think/ consider/ find it strange to be 25 and not married yet?' they asked. 38. You keep on going like that all night, making a note of anybody you like. 39. I didn't dare tell them that I worked for a young women's magazine, so I pretended to be a hairdresser. 40. The Kevins, Jonathans and Michaels came and went, and I started/ began to feel like I couldn't stand/ bear to hear another potted biography. 41. Speed dating might work for some, but I think I'll stick to traditional methods to find Mr Right. 42. There is a widely held view that artistic standards have got worse over the last 100 years or so and that contemporary art is in a bad way, the cliched response being 'my three-year-old child could have done better than that'. 43. How can we get to the bottom/ heart of this seeming contradiction? 44. Those new to contemporary art should be forgiven for this kind of response, but it is largely a matter of their ignorance rather than the reality. 45. What needs to be made clear is that contemporary art is at the cutting edge; painting a lifelike picture of a racehorse is no longer an option for an artist attempting to break new ground. 46. Were contemporary artists to produce pictures like this, we would actually have the worst of all worlds a stagnant and backward-looking artistic tradition. 47. Having said that, some contemporary art is of poor quality , but that's true of every art form at any point in history. 48. However, those at the top of the contemporary art world are producing innovative and challenging pieces. 49. At its best, contemporary art is as exciting and productive as it's possible for art to be. 50. There is, of course, a fine line between quality contemporary art and pseudo-art.

V. Circle the word which best matches each statement. 1. 'I've never seen a more beautiful diamond!' exquisite / sound 2. 'His honesty is the only feature about him that's positive.' redeeming / ultimate 3. 'These metal railings are really old and brown.' stale / rusty 4. 'It's just not good enough.' invaluable / inadequate 5. 'The workmanship on this cabinet isn't very good.' detrimental / shoddy 6. 'This CD-ROM drive isn't working properly.' defective / detrimental 7. 'This apple's completely black.' rotten / stale 8. 'This was the most important reason for us.' optimum / prime 9. 'The job couldn't have been done without your help.' exquisite / invaluable 10. 'The price seems reasonable to me. I'll take it.' ultimate / satisfactory 11. 'This bread's not very fresh.' rotten / stale 12. 'I think the government's measures are going to do quite a lot of damage.' detrimental / defective 13. 'It's the most exciting experience you'll ever have!' ultimate / optimum 14. 'I think it was a sensible decision.' prime / sound 15. 'This is exactly what I need.' ideal / prime 16. 'Excellent work. Well done!' satisfactory / first-rate 17. 'Four is the right number of people for this project.' ultimate / optimum

VI. 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 one and eight words, including the word given. 1. There's not that much difference between irony and sarcasm. line There's a fine line between irony and sarcasm. 2. I sincerely promise you that I'm telling you the truth. bottom I promise you from the bottom of my heart that I'm telling you the truth. 3. As far as I know, no one's talking about you behind your back. best To the best of my knowledge, no one's talking about you behind your back. 4. I don't feel guilty at all, Mary. Clear I have (got) a (completely) clear conscience, Mary. 5. After working for six hours, I finally managed to finish the report. in I finally succeeded in finishing the report after working for six hours. 6. Oscar is qualified to teach Russian because he has a degree in it. to Oscar's Russian degree qualifies him to teach the language. 7. I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it. like I used to quite like sharing a bedroom with my brothers when I was young. 8. Tim resolved that he would stay out of trouble when he left prison. to On being released from prison, Tim resolved not to get into/ never to get into trouble again. 9. What was your inspiration for creating such a fantastic character in your new novel? to What inspired you to create such a fantastic character in your new novel? 10. Austin and his father are very similar, aren't they? after Austin takes after his father, doesn't he? 11. I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. myself I found myself standing outside the house I was looking for. 12. I was surprised Sarah couldn't do the maths problem because it was very easy. play The maths problem was childs play, and I was surprised Sarah couldn't do it. 13. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. free Retirement will free me (up) to spend more time with my grandchildren. 14. Do you want to go to the cinema this evening? like Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening? 15. 'Will you come with me to the concert next Thursday?' Andrea asked Gareth. go Andrea asked Gareth if he would go with her to the concert the following Thursday. 16. 'Does the train get in at four o'clock?' asked Pete. whether Pete asked whether the train got in at four o'clock. 17. 'Have you been talking on the phone all evening, Tim?' asked his dad. if Tim's dad asked (him) if hed been talking on the phone all evening. 18. 'Are you all coming tomorrow?' Fiona asked us. whether Fiona asked us whether we were all coming the following day. 19. 'Doesn't Jerry live near you anymore?' asked Dominic. me Dominic asked whether Jerry lived near me/ Jerry lives near me any more. 20. 'Shall I send you an e-mail about it, Trevor?' asked Kevin. him Kevin asked Trevor if / whether he should send him an e-mail about it. 21. 'Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?' said Robert. offered Robert offered to (help Carlo) do the dishes. 22. 'Do we really have to go to bed right now?' Toby asked his parents. did Toby asked his parents if/ whether they really did have to go to bed right then. 23. He told us that getting a later plane was our only option. but 'You have no option but to get a later plane,' he said. 24. 'Does Tony follow current affairs closely?' asked Susie. interest Susie asked me whether/ if Tony takes/ had a close/ keen interest in current affairs.

25. 'I'm going to enjoy myself now the exams are over,' said Heidi. hair Heidi said she was going to let her hair down now the exams were over. 26. As the plane finally stopped on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines. rest As the plane finally came to rest on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines. 27. Pete said that Josh doesn't usually tell lies. like 'It isnt like Josh to tell lies,' said Pete. 28. 'Let's not make any plans and just see what happens,' said Dawn. ear Dawn suggested playing it by ear and just seeing what happened. 29. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! whim I bought it on a whim and now I really regret it! 30. Our detectives are determined to find out exactly what happened in this case. bottom Our detectives are determined to get to the bottom of this case. 31. I'm afraid your grandmother got worse during the night. turn I'm afraid your grandmother took a turn for the worse during the night. 32. You'll have to improve your general knowledge before you go on that quiz show. You'll have to brush up on your general knowledge before you go on that quiz show. 33. The car was so badly damaged it had to be destroyed. The car was so badly damaged it had to be written off. 34. One of the poems is particularly noteworthy due to its interesting use of imagery. One of the poems particularly stands out due to its interesting use of imagery. 35. If attendance doesn't improve soon, the play will probably have to close. If attendance doesn't pick up soon, the play will probably have to close. 36. I've heard a new gallery has opened in St Ives, so I'm going to see what it's like. I've heard a new gallery has opened in St Ives, so I'm going to check it out. 37. Susan only just passed her history of art course. Susan scraped through her history of art course. 38. The photo's got a couple of marks on it, so I'll scan it and make it look better with some software I've got. The photo's got a couple of marks on it, so I'll scan it and touch it up with some software I've got. 39. On the show today, we're going to completely change the look of the Simpsons' spare bedroom. On the show today, we're going to completely make over the Simpsons' spare bedroom.

VII. For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences. 1. I'm afraid we're fresh out of that CD. As soon as I get out of prison, I'm determined to make a fresh start. And now, fresh from their blockbuster tour of the USA, here's ... The Goldsmiths! 2. She wants to make a clean break and leave the publishing industry completely. The doctors have given me a completely clean bill of health. This term, you all start again with a clean sheet, so I won't hold anything you did wrong last term against you. 3. Is long hair back in style? I actually don't know much about that style of architecture. If I was a rock star, I'd make sure I was treated with style wherever I went. 4. I bumped into an old flame of mine in Woolworth's this morning. Dave's an old hand when it comes to doing the carnival disco he's been doing it for years. I'm afraid we're going to have to consider putting Mum in an old people's home.

5. They think I'm stupid but I'm not going to let them get the better of me. We could stay at a hotel near the festival or, better yet, camp in the grounds. Yes, I'm certainly all the better for two weeks in the sun. 6. I don't really see myself settling down any time in the near future. People came from near and far to attend the celebrity wedding of the year. We just about managed to get to the airport on time, but it was a near thing. 7. The two countries are similar with respect to the divorce rates. Of course we argue, but I don't think we're any different from other couples in that respect. Todd lost a lot of people's respect when they saw how he treats his wife. 8. One of the important features of the law is that it recognises the rights of unmarried partners. In order to find the woman's missing husband, the police asked if he had any distinguishing features. I was quite impressed by the safety features on Bill's new car. 9. We supported our son while he was at university so he didn't have to work while he was studying. My father supported Chelsea, and so did his father before him, so it was only natural that I would too. When I saw the results of the survey, I was quite surprised by the number of people who supported the death penalty. 10. To our delight, the boss said that we could have an extra day off work. Martin always takes great delight in talking to anyone about fishing. When Erin finally started to move downhill on the skis for the first time, she laughed in delight. 11. The local council should start a building programme to meet the need for leisure facilities. The Mayor said he had no need of advice from people who didn't understand the situation. This area is badly in need of financial investment. 12. I had dried frog when I was in Korea, and I would describe the taste. I thought that what you said to Erica was in very bad taste. You might not like sushi the first time you try it it's a bit of an acquired taste. 13. We're quite keen for our son to go to Cambridge University when he finishes school. I enjoy team sports, like basketball and volleyball, and I'm especially keen on football. My parents have always taken a keen interest in my hobbies. 14. I was a bit of a loner when I was younger and I spent a lot of time playing by myself. The government has been accused of playing for time because it doesn't know what to do. Liam never learnt to read music, but he's capable of playing practically anything by ear. 15. The headmaster was full of praise for the school cricket team, who had won six matches in a row. The police officers involved deserve praise for their bravery in such a difficult situation. If I read one more newspaper editorial in praise of the Prime Minister I shall scream. 16. When we finally made it out of the forest, we decided to rest before moving on. Just rest your bike against the gate and come inside. You can rest assured that I will not stop until I find the person who damaged the school gym.

VIII. Complete using the words in the box.

merge

go

grow

dispute

mess

seek

comprise

take

liken

warm

1. We've never really gone in for camping holidays, have we Susan? 2. I love mountaineering, and I suppose I would liken it to the excitement of winning the lottery. 3. I didn't like this song at first but it's really grown on me recently. 4. Our office is going to merge with the one in the next town so some people will lose their jobs. 5. The first volume of her autobiography takes/ took in her childhood and her arrival in Hollywood. 6. We'll need ten minutes or so to warm up before the game. 7. Stop messing about! 8. In some countries, children under 16 comprise the majority of the population. 9. I'm not disputing the facts I just don't agree with your interpretation of them.

edge

heel

par

pride

show

sight

top

whistle

word

world

10. Soccer Maestro is undoubtedly the last word in online football simulation games at the moment. 11. The picture that takes pride of place on our mantelpiece, though, is the one of our granddaughter graduating. 12. You're a sight for sore eyes, Claire! Thank goodness you're here we desperately need your input. 13. Jean Paul is clearly a very talented designer. His one Achilles' heel, however, may be his lack of business sense. 14. The buffet at the party was out of this world! I've never tasted such exquisite strawberries. 15. Amis' new novel is slightly below par for a writer of his stature; I was a little disappointed. 16. All the bands were fantastic, but The Editors and Franz Ferdinand really stole the show. 17. I think the media's response has been a little over the top it's only a TV programme, after all. 18. I've spent the whole morning vacuuming the inside of the car. It's now clean as a whistle. 19. The Gordon Gallery clearly has the edge over other modern art galleries; they have the largest collection, and the largest budget to spend on acquiring new pieces.

appeal

bear

delight

differentiate

fancy

praise

resolve

strive

urge

welcome

20. Trisha suggested going to Indonesia, but the idea didn't really appeal to me. 21. Young children seem to delight in showing things they've made at school to their parents. 22. I think I just fancy getting a DVD and staying in tonight. 23. The firefighters praised Mrs Collins for her quick thinking when the fire broke out. 24. We would urge anyone who values personal freedom to vote against this proposal. 25. The Prime Minister welcomed the suggestion from the leader of the opposition and said that the government would consider it carefully. 26. I don't know how Liz can bear to work at that place. 27. It's important to have clear goals to strive towards. 28. The Board of Directors has resolved to increase sales by at least 20% over the coming year.

exhilarating

idle

indulge

pastime

pursue

respite

trivial

unwind

29. A key breakthrough in Britain came with the Ten Hour Act (1847), which limited the working day and ensured that workers got some respite from their jobs. 30. People now had at least some time to unwind from work at the end of the day and indulge themselves. 31. Many members of the middle class hated the idea of the workers being idle and believed that they would waste their time on trivial matters instead of pursuing productive activities, such as education or going to church. 32. The workers, however, found the new freedom exhilarating and threw themselves into new pastimes with enthusiasm.

batteries

end

feet

hair

heart

party

potato

spice

time

whim

33. 'Oh! I'm exhausted! I've been doing housework all day.' `Come and put your feet up for five minutes and I'll make a cup of tea.' 34. 'Do you fancy going to that new jazz club in town?' 'Yes, let's go and let our hair down a bit, shall we?' 35. 'Jamie is so much fun!' 'Yes, he really is the life and soul of the party. 36. 'You're not changing jobs again already, are you?' 'Well, they do say that variety is the spice of life.' 37. 'Roger wasn't pleased to get rejected by the team, was he?' 'No. He really had his heart set on playing for them.' 38. 'You look a bit bored.' 'Well, I've been at a loose end since I finished the book I was reading.' 39. 'You weren't planning to go to Singapore on holiday, were you?' 'No. I got to the travel agent's and just decided to go there on a whim. 40. 'I can't believe you built the Eiffel Tower out of matchsticks!' 'I guess I must have had a lot of time on my hands.' 41. 'Does Jenny ever move from in front of the TV?' 'I think she's in danger of becoming a bit of a couch potato. 42. 'You've got a great suntan!' 'I went away for a few days to recharge my batteries.

IX. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. 1. Well, she did study classics at Oxford, so it's hardly surprising she knows Latin and Ancient Greek. CLASS 2. The Pet Shop Boys' sound is inimitable and unique. IMITATE 3. The main reason I believe children shouldn't be exposed to violence on TV is that they're so impressionable at that age. IMPRESS 4. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so I can spend all day agonising over which choice of two words to use. PERFECT 5. Maybe I am an idealist; but what's wrong with wanting every human being to have access to clean drinking water? IDEAL 6. I've read that many performers suffered feelings of inadequacy as children. ADEQUATE 7. I don't know how worthwhile it would be to get some of these old postcards valued. WORTH 8. We'll find out how much the jewellery's worth at the valuation next Thursday. VALUE 9. Now the government's declassified the papers, we can find out what really happened. CLASS 10. Being director of the National Gallery is an awesome responsibility but thankfully I have a number of highly experienced experts to help me. AWE 11. With her experience as both an actor and a director, Tabitha is a very worthy successor to Albert Weeks as Chairperson of the National Theatre. WORTH 12. What I like about Stravinsky's music is the rhythmic(al) complexity, which has a powerful effect on the

listener. RHYTHM 13. After ten matches, we had the unenviable record of played ten, won none, lost ten. ENVY 14. I know you'd rather take your holiday in August, but when the boss is offering you extra days off, I don't think you can afford to be so choosy. CHOOSE 15. You don't need to be quite so zealous in your work, and you might find you enjoy it more if you take a little time off. ZEAL 16. After dinner, we went for a leisurely stroll along the seafront. LEISURE 17. We're only two weeks into the school holidays and already my children are restless/ restive REST 18. Don't throw away consumer packaging. Most of it's reusable if you use a little creativity. USE 19. There's a qualitative difference between photography and still-life drawing. QUALITY 20. I'm looking for a flatmate so I'm going to put an ad in the classifieds. CLASS 21. Please contact reception regarding the storing of valuables in the hotel safe. VALUE 22. The positive relationship between a business and a customer, often referred to as goodwill', is difficult to quantify financially. GOOD 23. Theo and his brother are always together. They're completely inseparable. SEPARATE 24. It's very perceptive of you to notice that Sean's not his usual self. PERCEIVE 25. Despite his apparent lack of concern, I think Gabriel really does care what other people think of him. APPEAR 26. Don't feel that you're being disloyal to Sharon if you tell me what's bothering you about her. LOYAL 27. James got into trouble for impersonating a police officer. PERSON 28. I don't see why someone should be given preferential treatment at an airport just because they're famous. PREFER 29. I was given the unenviable task of telling the team that funding had been withdrawn from the project. ENVY 30. The Minister attempted to downplay the dispute, saying it was just a minor disagreement. PLAY 31. I'm afraid I left the chicken in the oven a bit long so it's a little overdone. DO 32. I wouldn't describe myself as a sporty person, but I do enjoy the occasional game of golf. SPORT 33. A demotivated learner is less likely to retain the content of the lesson than one who is enthusiastic about his or her learning. MOTIVE 34. Marvin used to be quite wild, but he's relatively calm these days. RELATE 35. According to Lionel, losing his job and then getting divorced were unconnected, but I think there's probably a link. CONNECT 36. Young animals very quickly form a strong attachment to their mothers. ATTACH 37. What I don't like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all individuality. INDIVIDUAL 38. Very little in our lives prepare us for parenthood. (PARENT) 39. The best money comes from items that are in very good condition often because they're unused (USE) and still in their packaging, but there's also a market for things like second- hand pottery or glassware that might have imperfections (PERFECT). 40. I'm quite successful. One of my strengths (STRONG) is that I've got a very good rating on most of these sites people I've sold to have given me very good reviews, so new customers trust me. I'm also good at spotting what's valuable (VALUE) and what's completely worthless (WORTH). 41. Diamond's basically indestructible (DESTROY), you see, and these have got damage marks on them. 42. One characteristic (CHARACTER) of the modern world is that people increasingly find themselves living side by side with people from other cultures. 43. In such circumstances, racism (RACE) is a real danger. 44. They may feel that another culture presents a threat to their own heritage (INHERIT), one that could even lead to the disappearance (APPEAR) of certain aspects of their way of life. 45. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of perception (PERCEIVE) than reality and different groups live in relative (RELATE) harmony in many parts of the world.

X. One word in each sentence is incorrect. Underline the incorrect word and write the correct word on the line. 1. We didn't share the same father tongue, but we managed to communicate in English. mother 2. When my brother got married, my sister-in-law very quickly became one from the family. of 3. I sometimes find that born speakers of English speak a bit too fast for me. native 4. We need to get something for Mum and Dad's marriage anniversary next week. wedding 5. Since tomorrow's a country holiday, I thought we might drive up into the mountains. national 6. I got an e-mail yesterday from a far relative who's researching our family tree. distant 7. This maths problem should be kid's play to someone with as much talent as you. childs 8. She's not my biological aunt, but she's my aunt with marriage. by 9. Following the train crash, people concerned about their liked ones were given a special number to call. loved 10. The problem of child misuse is much bigger than you might think. abuse 11. It's only mankind nature to want to settle down, get married and start a family. human 12. It's the boss's birthday next Wednesday, and there's a rumour we might be taken the day off. given 13. I know you'd rather I took up a sport, but it's not your choice to do. make 14. Some of the courses are compulsory, so we can't just pick and select whatever we like choose 15. If you won't give me a pay rise, then I shall have to think my options. consider 16. The council said they had no option apart to close the sports centre. but 17. Angela travels a lot and is only very eager to experience new places. too 18. Jake's been practising as mad to impress the others in the band. like 19. I can't believe the judge just let the accused be free like that. go 20. I've decided in favour for joining the local swimming team. of 21. You should plan things more carefully and not just act with impulse all the time. on

XI. Write a word formed from the words in the box in each gap. available do motive play prefer relax satisfy sport stimulate tend

It's impossible to (1) overplay the importance of getting active as a family. We all have a (2) tendency to start off with good intentions and then lose our (3) motivation. Playing and exercising together as a family can help you through those moments when you are (4) dissatisfied with your progress. Don't (5) overdo it. Start with gentle exercise and work up to something more strenuous. Whatever your (6) preferred activity, make sure that you're all comfortable doing it at that level. If necessary, switch to a more (7) relaxing activity until you're all in better shape. Children these days get a lot of (8) stimulation from the fast-moving worlds of television, the Internet and computer games. Make sure you find an activity that they'll find fun. Contact Marlston Council to find out about the (9) availability of facilities where you live. Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, (10) sportmanship and working with others. But remember that it has to be fun or they'll soon lose interest. For further information, contact Marlston Council and ask to speak to someone from the 'Get Active' campaign.

I. If a word is in the wrong sentence, write the correct word on the line. If not, put a tick. 1. I'm off to the newsagent's to get a pair of chocolate. Do you want anything? _______ 2. Could you get me a flock of chewing gum when you go to the shops? _______ 3. I think I'll have another herd of toast. _______ 4. Just add a breath of milk if the mixture starts to get a bit dry. _______ 5. I'm popping out for a pack of fresh air. Do you want to come? _______ 6. There was a block of cows being taken down the lane for milking, and it took us ages to get by. _______ 7. You said you wanted to get a new bar of trousers, didn't you? _______ 8. Get us a bunch of bread when you go to the shops, won't you? _______ 9. I was thinking of getting Jill a blade of flowers for our anniversary. Do you think that's romantic? _______ 10. There was a really strong drop of wind and it blew a man's wig off! _______ 11. My mum's so houseproud; there's never a gust of dust anywhere in the house. _______ 12. Could you cut me off a small slice of that cheese? _______ 13. That speck of birds will be migrating south for the winter, I'd imagine. ______________ 15. We do like a nice bit of steak every now and again, don't we, Francis? _______ 16. How heavy's that sheet of concrete, would you say? _______ 17. We'll give you a set of keys and a security pass. _______ 18. There's not a grain of truth in what she said. _______ 19. Is one piece of sugar enough? _______ 20. I'll tear you off a lump of paper if you're going to take notes. _______ 21. The party was a bit boring to start with but everyone livened up when Rod got out his guitar. _______ 22. I'm not very pleased with this drawing actually as I think I've papered up the perspective a little. _______ 23. I've only wasted this up for now I won't be able to fix it properly until we get home. _______ 24. Julie and Simone have messed over their differences while they get their business set up, but I'm sure they'll start arguing again pretty soon. _______ 25. The Prime Minister responded that it was the previous administration which had patched the film industry down. _______ 26. Luckily, the weather brightened up in the afternoon so we were able to hold the reception outside after all. _______ 27. As kids, we always ran ourselves up when our grandparents came to visit. _______ 28. The holiday at the health farm was awful. They only gave us a few vegetables every evening I almost smartened away! _______

II. Circle the correct word or phrase. 1. I've hardly got any / some money left! 2. Neither / Neither of the / Both guards was injured in the attack. 3. The procedure's good, but I think we can better / streamline it further to make it more efficient. 4. The shell of the building has been completely renovated / refurbished and the interior decorators will be starting inside next week. 5. I set the school record for the 100m over eight years ago and it's never been strengthened / bettered to this day. 6. This new browser should enhance / reinforce everyone's experience online. 7. The number of school-leavers going on to university has declined / devastated. 8. Pop songs have cheapened / worsened the word 'love' so that it's meaningless nowadays.

9. The rock festival was fun, but it was marred by the organisation, which was a chaos / shambles. 10. The face in the picture is angelic, except for that tiny blemish / flaw just below the eye can you see it? that seems to be some kind of scar or birthmark. 11. Off the top of my brain / head, I'd say this diamond's worth at least a million euros. 12. You're cutting it fine / well. The meeting starts in about two minutes. 13. To the top / best of my knowledge, there aren't any Picassos on the market at the moment. 14. Lee's his own worst friend / enemy. He complains he hasn't sold any of his paintings, but he won't show them to anyone. 15. There's been bad blood / mood between them ever since Trevor accused Charlton of sabotaging his opening night. 16. That's the last time I lie to a client for Mrs Richards. I'm not going to do her dirty job / work for her any more. 17. My mum's got organising her Christmas card list round / down to a fine art. 18. The woman demanded to know / knowing who was in charge. 19. I can't help to feel / feeling that I've forgotten something. 20. I really wasn't expecting to bump / bumping into Ken in Birmingham. 21. I understand you're trying to be kind, but I don't think you can really empathise / sympathise with me when you haven't experienced anything similar. 22. My parents often adopted / fostered children for a few months when I was young and they must have looked after about 50 youngsters altogether. 23. I thought it strange that the invitation didn't say that partners / peers were invited. 24. It was a real blow when Jim lost his job because he's got a large number of dependants / siblings, including three children and a mother-in-law. 25. The family home was built by a/an ancestor / predecessor of mine and six generations of Barretts have lived in it since then. 26. We've arranged to meet / meeting Michael at the restaurant at nine. 27 I'm sorry, but nothing justifies to behave / behaving like that. 28. Please don't hesitate to contact / contacting us if you require further information. 29. I didn't dare to ask / asking Angus about his argument with Kate. 30. When I told Mr Peters that the dog has / had eaten my homework, he didn't believe me. When I saw Ed yesterday morning, he told me that he is / was going to look at a flat in the afternoon. 31. When we watched Death Watch ill, Paul said he has / had never seen a worse movie in his life! 32. I told Brian last week that the office isn't / wasn't opening on Tuesday so I don't know why he showed up yesterday morning. 33. Kostas didn't dare ask Eleni where had she / she had been the previous evening. 34. I was tempted to ask why did Ranji want / Ranji wanted to sit next to Li Han so badly. 35. No one has asked me why didn't I / I didn't come to work yesterday. 36. Joining the Air Force has always been an anticipation / aspiration of mine. 37. We don't have any information about the hotels, so we'll just have to make an arbitrary / optional decision. 38. If you look at Madeleine's house, it's obvious she has a lot of liking / taste. 39. I've always had a liking / taste for Naomi, ever since she moved in next door. 40. I thought her latest book was mediocre / mundane compared to the others, which I really enjoyed. 41. There is no doubt technology and shorter working hours have got / let / set people free to enjoy their leisure time more than ever before. 42. Many people do / have / make the leisure to pursue hobbies and other activities they like / prefer / want to the work routine. 43. What leisure activities will people choose / decide / opt for in the future? 44. We can expect to see increased personal choice / decision / option. 45. The range of leisure actions / hobbies / pursuits will expand and people will have the decision / option / preference of following up an interest in almost any activity. 46. Whether at home or at enjoyment / leisure / relaxation centres, there will be an ever-increasing need to provide for people at play / recreation / rest.

47. If the future is not one of increased leisure, then it won't be for need / desire / want of demand. III. Circle the correct answer. 1. Luckily, only _______of the medicine got spilt. a. little b. a little c. few d. a few 2. The _______ on the kitchen table. a. grocery is b. grocery are c. groceries is d. groceries are 3. You can't just demand _______, you have to earn it. a. a respect b. the respect c. any respect d. respect 4. It's one of the worst books I've ever read. Its only redeeming _______is that it's quite short! a. aspect b. feature c. element d. factor 5. With over 500 hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s, this is the _______hits collection. a. exquisite b. satisfactory c. optimum d. ultimate 6. The concrete is _______by putting metal bars in it; this makes it stronger and more durable. a. reinforced b. refurbished c. renovated d. streamlined 7. This plate's a collector's _______and is actually worth quite a lot of money. a. bit b. article c. object d. item 8. When she suggested _______over the weekend, I was so angry that I threatened to quit. a. me to working b. me to work c. me work d. me working 9. The manager requested that all staff _______present at the meeting. a. have been b. be c. are being d. being 10. I feel _______to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision. a. my duty b. this my duty c. it my duty d. that my duty 11. Do you think there might be a _______between Angie's behaviour and the accident she had? a. link b. tie c. bond d. junction 12. Suddenly, 1 overheard Melissa and Alex talking about me in the _______room. a. attached b. beside c. near d. adjacent 13. Having your heart broken is an _______part of growing up. a. inward b. inset c. integral d. internal 14. Getting divorced was a _______decision, so I don't blame my ex-wife. a. relative b. related c. cooperative d. joint 15. But what you're saying now isn't _______with what you said last week. a. coherent b. consistent c. confirmed d. continuous 16. You have to go through a number of _______stages before you become an expert. a. medium b. average c. moderate d. intermediate 17. There's no _______between Gary and Mark, even though they are brothers. a. resemblance b. appearance c. correspondence d. reflection 18. There's no reason why people of different races can't _______quite peacefully together. a. endure b. be c. inhabit d. coexist 19. I don't want to do the course in applied statistics, but it's _______. a. compulsory b. inevitable c. bound d. indecisive 20. Don't worry about me I'm quite _______to sit here and wait for you to come back. a. ecstatic b. delighted c. joyful d. content 21. When I was pregnant, I often got a sudden _______for tinned sardines. a. preference b. craving c. envy d. greed 22. Olivia has always _______to return to the country she was born in. a. favoured b. yearned c. urged d. inclined 23. After the investigation, the accident was put down to human _______. a. mistake b. wrong c. error d. slip 24. The speaker stopped _______his notes before continuing. a. checking b. check c. to check d. to checking 25. I read somewhere that the youngest _______in a family is often the funniest.

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b. spouse

c. guardian

d. citizen

38 Many people consider Davies _______the finest artist of his generation. a. be b. being c. to be d. to being 41 Everyone started to _______around the old woman on the floor, but no one offered her any help. a. crowd b. spread c. put d. hang

IV. Write one word in each gap. 1. Why don't we meet _______here again on the 12th, when I get back from Germany? 2. I didn't take _______my stepbrother at first, but after a while we grew closer. 3. We should bring everyone _______and discuss what we're going to do for Grandpa's 80th birthday. 4. Being given some responsibility really brought _______a side of Lindsay's character I hadn't seen before. 5. I had a row with Elizabeth and it just cancelled _______all the effort I'd put into getting her to like me. 6. Vivian and I usually agree, but we're not always on the _______wavelength. 7. I know I made a mistake, but I'm only _______, after all. 8. My brother and Jack got on like a _______on fire when they first met. 9. Life's very easy for you. You were born with a _______spoon in your mouth. 10. Jill and Emily are so alike. They're like two _______in a pod. 11. I don't think we're ever going to _______eye to eye on this issue. 12. When something like that happens, it certainly _______your own problems in perspective. 13. I'm avoiding Mr Hunter because I think I'm in his bad _______. 14. Nathan was lucky enough to be born _______a very wealthy family. 15. The cathedral features _______a documentary about important buildings. 16. I think the state pension should be equal _______half the average salary. 17. This rare species of bird is native _______Tasmania and isn't found anywhere else. 18. Some say that hang-gliding is the nearest thing _______being able to fly like a bird. 19. According to the latest statistics, teenagers have _______off TV and are turning off in droves. 20. The internet _______ an interactive, social need that TV doesn't. 21. Teenagers at a loose _______in their bedrooms can hang _______with their mates in cyberspace. 22. As websites such as MySpace have _______off, teenagers have been only _______eager to join in their millions and spend hours a day and night online. 23. We're witnessing the birth of the generation of the 'keyboard potato', for _______of a better expression. 24. For those born _______some cultures, however, marriage may have quite a different meaning. 25. In an arranged marriage, it is the parents who choose the partner and it's possible _______the young person getting married not to meet their future bride or groom _______person until the day of the wedding. 26. Indeed, a young person might be promised to another _______a child, many years before the wedding day. 27. Amongst communities that practise arranged marriage, it's not unusual for a generation _______to open up between parents and children, with many young people refusing to accept an arranged marriage. 28. However, if the partners treat each other _______respect and recognise that they are both _______ equal value, there doesn't seem to be any real barrier to having a happy married life. 29. In publishing, _______ author will usually earn royalties on sales. 30. Although the 'struggling author' is still common, it is quite possible for a successful novelist to earn a _______deal of money. 31. The painter doesn't receive _______benefit from this, though. 32. More than a _______artists today, however, are very aware of this, and so practice what is sometimes called 'holding back'. 33. They produce, say, ten paintings for an exhibition, but only allow a certain _______of them, say eight, to be sold.

34. The other two they keep, in _______hope that when they sell them in later years they will have greatly increased in value. 35. Certainly, the _______music industry be it pop, rock or classical is in turmoil at the moment, but its future is not bleak. 36. There is still a huge _______of money to be made from live performances. 37. 'Can't you feel _______getting older? Don't you _______it strange to be 25 and not married yet?' they asked. 38. You keep _______going like that all night, making a note of anybody you like. 39. I didn't _______tell them that I worked for a young women's magazine, so I pretended to be a hairdresser. 40. The Kevins, Jonathans and Michaels came and went, and I _______ to feel like I couldn't _______ to hear another potted biography. 41. Speed dating might work for some, but I think I'll stick _______ traditional methods to find Mr Right. 42. There is a widely held view that artistic standards have got _______ over the last 100 years or so and that contemporary art is _______a bad way, the cliched response being 'my three-year-old child could have done better than that'. 43. How can we get to the _______of this seeming contradiction? 44. Those new _______contemporary art should be forgiven for this kind of response, but it is largely a matter of their ignorance rather than the reality. 45. What needs to be _______clear is that contemporary art is at the cutting edge; painting a lifelike picture of a racehorse is no longer an option for an artist attempting to break new ground. 46. Were contemporary artists to produce pictures like this, we would actually have the _______of all worlds a stagnant and backward-looking artistic tradition. 47. Having said that, some contemporary art is of poor _______, but that's true of every art _______ at any point in history. 48. However, those _______ the top of the contemporary art world are producing innovative and challenging pieces. 49. At _______best, contemporary art is as exciting and productive as it's possible for art to be. 50. There is, of course, a _______line between quality contemporary art and pseudo-art.

V. Circle the word which best matches each statement. 1. 'I've never seen a more beautiful diamond!' exquisite / sound 2. 'His honesty is the only feature about him that's positive.' redeeming / ultimate 3. 'These metal railings are really old and brown.' stale / rusty 4. 'It's just not good enough.' invaluable / inadequate 5. 'The workmanship on this cabinet isn't very good.' detrimental / shoddy 6. 'This CD-ROM drive isn't working properly.' defective / detrimental 7. 'This apple's completely black.' rotten / stale 8. 'This was the most important reason for us.' optimum / prime 9. 'The job couldn't have been done without your help.' exquisite / invaluable 10. 'The price seems reasonable to me. I'll take it.' ultimate / satisfactory 11. 'This bread's not very fresh.' rotten / stale 12. 'I think the government's measures are going to do quite a lot of damage.' detrimental / defective 13. 'It's the most exciting experience you'll ever have!' ultimate / optimum 14. 'I think it was a sensible decision.' prime / sound 15. 'This is exactly what I need.' ideal / prime 16. 'Excellent work. Well done!' satisfactory / first-rate 17. 'Four is the right number of people for this project.' ultimate / optimum

VI. 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 one and eight words, including the word given. 1. There's not that much difference between irony and sarcasm. line There's ___________________________________________________between irony and sarcasm. 2. I sincerely promise you that I'm telling you the truth. bottom I promise you _______________________________________________that I'm telling you the truth. 3. As far as I know, no one's talking about you behind your back. best To _______________________________________, no one's talking about you behind your back. 4. I don't feel guilty at all, Mary. Clear I ________________________________________________________________________, Mary. 5. After working for six hours, I finally managed to finish the report. in I finally ___________________________________________the report after working for six hours. 6. Oscar is qualified to teach Russian because he has a degree in it. to Oscar's Russian degree __________________________________________________the language. 7. I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it. like I used ______________________________________a bedroom with my brothers when I was young. 8. Tim resolved that he would stay out of trouble when he left prison. to On being released from prison, Tim resolved ________________________________trouble again. 9. What was your inspiration for creating such a fantastic character in your new novel? to What ______________________________________such a fantastic character in your new novel? 10. Austin and his father are very similar, aren't they? after Austin ______________________________________________________________, doesn't he? 11. I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. myself ___________________________________________________outside the house I was looking for. 12. I was surprised Sarah couldn't do the maths problem because it was very easy. play The maths problem _____________________________, and I was surprised Sarah couldn't do it. 13. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. free Retirement ____________________________________________more time with my grandchildren. 14. Do you want to go to the cinema this evening? like Do you _________________________________________________ to the cinema this evening? 15. 'Will you come with me to the concert next Thursday?' Andrea asked Gareth. go Andrea asked Gareth if ____________________________ to the concert the following Thursday. 16. 'Does the train get in at four o'clock?' asked Pete. whether Pete asked _________________________________________________________ at four o'clock. 17. 'Have you been talking on the phone all evening, Tim?' asked his dad. if Tim's dad asked ______________________________________________on the phone all evening. 18. 'Are you all coming tomorrow?' Fiona asked us. whether Fiona asked ________________________________________________________________day. 19. 'Doesn't Jerry live near you anymore?' asked Dominic. me Dominic asked whether __________________________________________________any more. 20. 'Shall I send you an e-mail about it, Trevor?' asked Kevin. him Kevin asked _____________________________________________________an e-mail about it. 21. 'Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?' said Robert. offered Robert _______________________________________________________________ the dishes. 22. 'Do we really have to go to bed right now?' Toby asked his parents. did Toby asked his parents __________________________________________go to bed right then. 23. He told us that getting a later plane was our only option. but 'You _______________________________________________________a later plane,' he said. 24. 'Does Tony follow current affairs closely?' asked Susie. interest Susie asked me ____________________________________________________ current affairs.

25. 'I'm going to enjoy myself now the exams are over,' said Heidi. hair Heidi said she _____________________________________________ now the exams were over. 26. As the plane finally stopped on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines. rest As the plane finally _____________on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines. 27. Pete said that Josh doesn't usually tell lies. like 'It _________________________________________________________________lies,' said Pete. 28. 'Let's not make any plans and just see what happens,' said Dawn. ear Dawn suggested _______________________________________ and just seeing what happened. 29. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! whim I __________________________________________________________and now I really regret it! 30. Our detectives are determined to find out exactly what happened in this case. bottom Our detectives are determined to ____________________________________________this case. 31. I'm afraid your grandmother got worse during the night. turn I'm afraid your grandmother _________________________________________during the night. 32. You'll have to improve your general knowledge before you go on that quiz show. You'll have to _______up on your general knowledge before you go on that quiz show. 33. The car was so badly damaged it had to be destroyed. The car was so badly damaged it had to be _______off. 34. One of the poems is particularly noteworthy due to its interesting use of imagery. One of the poems particularly _______out due to its interesting use of imagery. 35. If attendance doesn't improve soon, the play will probably have to close. If attendance doesn't _______up soon, the play will probably have to close. 36. I've heard a new gallery has opened in St Ives, so I'm going to see what it's like. I've heard a new gallery has opened in St Ives, so I'm going to _______it out. 37. Susan only just passed her history of art course. Susan _______through her history of art course. 38. The photo's got a couple of marks on it, so I'll scan it and make it look better with some software I've got. The photo's got a couple of marks on it, so I'll scan it and _______it up with some software I've got. 39. On the show today, we're going to completely change the look of the Simpsons' spare bedroom. On the show today, we're going to completely _______over the Simpsons' spare bedroom.

VII. For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences. 1. I'm afraid we're _______out of that CD. As soon as I get out of prison, I'm determined to make a _______start. And now, _______from their blockbuster tour of the USA, here's ... The Goldsmiths! 2. She wants to make a _______break and leave the publishing industry completely. The doctors have given me a completely _______bill of health. This term, you all start again with a _______sheet, so I won't hold anything you did wrong last term against you. 3. Is long hair back in _______? I actually don't know much about that _______of architecture. If I was a rock star, I'd make sure I was treated with _______wherever I went. 4. I bumped into an _______flame of mine in Woolworth's this morning. Dave's an _______hand when it comes to doing the carnival disco he's been doing it for years. I'm afraid we're going to have to consider putting Mum in an _______people's home.

5. They think I'm stupid but I'm not going to let them get the _______of me. We could stay at a hotel near the festival or, _______yet, camp in the grounds. Yes, I'm certainly all the _______for two weeks in the sun. 6. I don't really see myself settling down any time in the _______future. People came from _______and far to attend the celebrity wedding of the year. We just about managed to get to the airport on time, but it was a _______thing. 7. The two countries are similar with _______to the divorce rates. Of course we argue, but I don't think we're any different from other couples in that _______. Todd lost a lot of people's _______when they saw how he treats his wife. 8. One of the important _______of the law is that it recognises the rights of unmarried partners. In order to find the woman's missing husband, the police asked if he had any distinguishing _______. I was quite impressed by the safety _______on Bill's new car. 9. We _______our son while he was at university so he didn't have to work while he was studying. My father _______Chelsea, and so did his father before him, so it was only natural that I would too. When I saw the results of the survey, I was quite surprised by the number of people who _______the death penalty. 10. To our _______, the boss said that we could have an extra day off work. Martin always takes great _______in talking to anyone about fishing. When Erin finally started to move downhill on the skis for the first time, she laughed in _______. 11. The local council should start a building programme to meet the _______for leisure facilities. The Mayor said he had no _______of advice from people who didn't understand the situation. This area is badly in _______of financial investment. 12. I had dried frog when I was in Korea, and I would describe the _______. I thought that what you said to Erica was in very bad _______. You might not like sushi the first time you try it it's a bit of an acquired _______. 13. We're quite _______for our son to go to Cambridge University when he finishes school. I enjoy team sports, like basketball and volleyball, and I'm especially _______on football. My parents have always taken a _______interest in my hobbies. 14. I was a bit of a loner when I was younger and I spent a lot of time _______by myself. The government has been accused of _______for time because it doesn't know what to do. Liam never learnt to read music, but he's capable of _______practically anything by ear. 15. The headmaster was full of _______for the school cricket team, who had won six matches in a row. The police officers involved deserve _______for their bravery in such a difficult situation. If I read one more newspaper editorial in _______of the Prime Minister I shall scream. 16. When we finally made it out of the forest, we decided to _______before moving on. Just _______your bike against the gate and come inside. You can _______assured that I will not stop until I find the person who damaged the school gym.

VIII. Complete using the words in the box. merge go grow dispute mess seek comprise take liken warm

1. We've never really _______in for camping holidays, have we Susan? 2. I love mountaineering, and I suppose I would _______it to the excitement of winning the lottery. 3. I didn't like this song at first but it's really _______on me recently. 4. Our office is going to _______with the one in the next town so some people will lose their jobs. 5. The first volume of her autobiography _______in her childhood and her arrival in Hollywood. 6. We'll need ten minutes or so to _______ up before the game. 7. Stop _______about! 8. In some countries, children under 16 _______the majority of the population. 9. I'm not _______the facts I just don't agree with your interpretation of them.

edge

heel

par

pride

show

sight

top

whistle

word

world

10. Soccer Maestro is undoubtedly the last _______in online football simulation games at the moment. 11. The picture that takes _______of place on our mantelpiece, though, is the one of our granddaughter graduating. 12. You're a _______for sore eyes, Claire! Thank goodness you're here we desperately need your input. 13. Jean Paul is clearly a very talented designer. His one Achilles' _______, however, may be his lack of business sense. 14. The buffet at the party was out of this _______! I've never tasted such exquisite strawberries. 15. Amis' new novel is slightly below _______for a writer of his stature; I was a little disappointed. 16. All the bands were fantastic, but The Editors and Franz Ferdinand really stole the _______. 17. I think the media's response has been a little over the _______ it's only a TV programme, after all. 18. I've spent the whole morning vacuuming the inside of the car. It's now clean as a _______. 19. The Gordon Gallery clearly has the _______over other modern art galleries; they have the largest collection, and the largest budget to spend on acquiring new pieces.

appeal

bear

delight

differentiate

fancy

praise

resolve

strive

urge

welcome

20. Trisha suggested going to Indonesia, but the idea didn't really _______to me. 21. Young children seem to _______in showing things they've made at school to their parents. 22. I think I just _______getting a DVD and staying in tonight. 23. The firefighters _______Mrs Collins for her quick thinking when the fire broke out. 24. We would _______anyone who values personal freedom to vote against this proposal. 25. The Prime Minister _______the suggestion from the leader of the opposition and said that the government would consider it carefully. 26. I don't know how Liz can _______to work at that place. 27. It's important to have clear goals to _______towards. 28. The Board of Directors has _______to increase sales by at least 20% over the coming year.

exhilarating

idle

indulge

pastime

pursue

respite

trivial

unwind

29. A key breakthrough in Britain came with the Ten Hour Act (1847), which limited the working day and ensured that workers got some _______from their jobs. 30. People now had at least some time to _______from work at the end of the day and _______themselves. 31. Many members of the middle class hated the idea of the workers being _______and believed that they would waste their time on _______matters instead of _______productive activities, such as education or going to church. 32. The workers, however, found the new freedom _______and threw themselves into new _______with enthusiasm. batteries end feet hair heart party potato spice time whim

33. 'Oh! I'm exhausted! I've been doing housework all day.' `Come and put your _______up for five minutes and I'll make a cup of tea.' 34. 'Do you fancy going to that new jazz club in town?' 'Yes, let's go and let our _______down a bit, shall we?' 35. 'Jamie is so much fun!' 'Yes, he really is the life and soul of the _______. 36. 'You're not changing jobs again already, are you?' 'Well, they do say that variety is the _______of life.' 37. 'Roger wasn't pleased to get rejected by the team, was he?' 'No. He really had his _______set on playing for them.' 38. 'You look a bit bored.' 'Well, I've been at a loose _______since I finished the book I was reading.' 39. 'You weren't planning to go to Singapore on holiday, were you?' 'No. I got to the travel agent's and just decided to go there on a _______. 40. 'I can't believe you built the Eiffel Tower out of matchsticks!' 'I guess I must have had a lot of _______on my hands.' 41. 'Does Jenny ever move from in front of the TV?' 'I think she's in danger of becoming a bit of a couch _______. 42. 'You've got a great suntan!' 'I went away for a few days to recharge my _______. IX. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. 1. Well, she did study _______at Oxford, so it's hardly surprising she knows Latin and Ancient Greek. CLASS 2. The Pet Shop Boys' sound is _______and unique. IMITATE 3. The main reason I believe children shouldn't be exposed to violence on TV is that they're so _______at that age. IMPRESS 4. I'm a bit of a _______, so I can spend all day agonising over which choice of two words to use. PERFECT 5. Maybe I am an _______; but what's wrong with wanting every human being to have access to clean drinking water? IDEAL 6. I've read that many performers suffered feelings of _______as children. ADEQUATE 7. I don't know how _______it would be to get some of these old postcards valued. WORTH 8. We'll find out how much the jewellery's worth at the _______next Thursday. VALUE 9. Now the government's _______the papers, we can find out what really happened. CLASS 10. Being director of the National Gallery is an _______responsibility but thankfully I have a number of highly experienced experts to help me. AWE 11. With her experience as both an actor and a director, Tabitha is a very _______successor to Albert Weeks as Chairperson of the National Theatre. WORTH

12. What I like about Stravinsky's music is the _______complexity, which has a powerful effect on the listener. RHYTHM 13. After ten matches, we had the _______record of played ten, won none, lost ten. ENVY 14. I know you'd rather take your holiday in August, but when the boss is offering you extra days off, I don't think you can afford to be so _______. CHOOSE 15. You don't need to be quite so _______in your work, and you might find you enjoy it more if you take a little time off. ZEAL 16. After dinner, we went for a _______stroll along the seafront. LEISURE 17. We're only two weeks into the school holidays and already my children are _______REST 18. Don't throw away consumer packaging. Most of it's _______if you use a little creativity. USE 19. There's a _______difference between photography and still-life drawing. QUALITY 20. I'm looking for a flatmate so I'm going to put an ad in the _______. CLASS 21. Please contact reception regarding the storing of _______in the hotel safe. VALUE 22. The positive relationship between a business and a customer, often referred to as _______, is difficult to quantify financially. GOOD 23. Theo and his brother are always together. They're completely _______. SEPARATE 24. It's very _______of you to notice that Sean's not his usual self. PERCEIVE 25. Despite his _______lack of concern, I think Gabriel really does care what other people think of him. APPEAR 26. Don't feel that you're being _______to Sharon if you tell me what's bothering you about her. LOYAL 27. James got into trouble for _______a police officer. PERSON 28. I don't see why someone should be given _______treatment at an airport just because they're famous. PREFER 29. I was given the _______task of telling the team that funding had been withdrawn from the project. ENVY 30. The Minister attempted to _______the dispute, saying it was just a minor disagreement. PLAY 31. I'm afraid I left the chicken in the oven a bit long so it's a little _______. DO 32. I wouldn't describe myself as a _______person, but I do enjoy the occasional game of golf. SPORT 33. A _______learner is less likely to retain the content of the lesson than one who is enthusiastic about his or her learning. MOTIVE 34. Marvin used to be quite wild, but he's _______calm these days. RELATE 35. According to Lionel, losing his job and then getting divorced were _______, but I think there's probably a link. CONNECT 36. Young animals very quickly form a strong _______to their mothers. ATTACH 37. What I don't like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all _______. INDIVIDUAL 38. Very little in our lives prepare us for _______. (PARENT) 39. The best money comes from items that are in very good condition often because they're _______ (USE) and still in their packaging, but there's also a market for things like second- hand pottery or glassware that might have _______ (PERFECT). 40. I'm quite successful. One of my _______ (STRONG) is that I've got a very good rating on most of these sites people I've sold to have given me very good reviews, so new customers trust me. I'm also good at spotting what's _______ (VALUE) and what's completely _______ (WORTH). 41. Diamond's basically _______ (DESTROY), you see, and these have got damage marks on them. 42. One _______ (CHARACTER) of the modern world is that people increasingly find themselves living side by side with people from other cultures. 43. In such circumstances, _______ (RACE) is a real danger. 44. They may feel that another culture presents a threat to their own _______ (INHERIT), one that could even lead to the _______ (APPEAR) of certain aspects of their way of life. 45. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of _______ (PERCEIVE) than reality and different groups live in _______ (RELATE) harmony in many parts of the world.

X. One word in each sentence is incorrect. Underline the incorrect word and write the correct word on the line. 1. We didn't share the same father tongue, but we managed to communicate in English. _______ 2. When my brother got married, my sister-in-law very quickly became one from the family. _______ 3. I sometimes find that born speakers of English speak a bit too fast for me. _______ 4. We need to get something for Mum and Dad's marriage anniversary next week. _______ 5. Since tomorrow's a country holiday, I thought we might drive up into the mountains. _______ 6. I got an e-mail yesterday from a far relative who's researching our family tree. _______ 7. This maths problem should be kid's play to someone with as much talent as you. _______ 8. She's not my biological aunt, but she's my aunt with marriage. _______ 9. Following the train crash, people concerned about their liked ones were given a special number to call. _______ 10. The problem of child misuse is much bigger than you might think. _______ 11. It's only mankind nature to want to settle down, get married and start a family. _______ 12. It's the boss's birthday next Wednesday, and there's a rumour we might be taken the day off. _______ 13. I know you'd rather I took up a sport, but it's not your choice to do. _______ 14. Some of the courses are compulsory, so we can't just pick and select whatever we like _______ 15. If you won't give me a pay rise, then I shall have to think my options. _______ 16. The council said they had no option apart to close the sports centre. _______ 17. Angela travels a lot and is only very eager to experience new places. _______ 18. Jake's been practising as mad to impress the others in the band. _______ 19. I can't believe the judge just let the accused be free like that. _______ 20. I've decided in favour for joining the local swimming team. _______ 21. You should plan things more carefully and not just act with impulse all the time. _______ XI. Write a word formed from the words in the box in each gap. available do motive play prefer relax satisfy sport

stimulate

tend

It's impossible to (1) _______the importance of getting active as a family. We all have a (2) _______to start off with good intentions and then lose our (3) _______. Playing and exercising together as a family can help you through those moments when you are (4) _______with your progress. Don't (5) _______it. Start with gentle exercise and work up to something more strenuous. Whatever your (6) _______activity, make sure that you're all comfortable doing it at that level. If necessary, switch to a more (7) _______ activity until you're all in better shape. Children these days get a lot of (8) _______from the fast-moving worlds of television, the Internet and computer games. Make sure you find an activity that they'll find fun. Contact Marlston Council to find out about the (9) _______of facilities where you live. Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, (10) _______and working with others. But remember that it has to be fun or they'll soon lose interest. For further information, contact Marlston Council and ask to speak to someone from the 'Get Active' campaign.