Revision Work A. Fill in the gaps with the verb in brackets in the most adequate verb tense.

You may use the past simple, the past continuous, the present perfect and the past perfect. Kate Dillon _______ (be) a model for three years. Two months ago she ______ (lose) weight to be on a commercial. Karen __ (leave) to London very early in the morning but she ___ (not/arrive/yet) as there were serious traffic problems. She ______ (think) about having breast implants, but she _________ (decide) not to do it. The doctor__________ (already/finish) his appointments when I called him. She ______ (admire) herself in the mirror when I came in.

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B. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use the Present Simple, the Present Continuous, the Past Simple, the Present Perfect or the Future. 1. Most nowadays parents ___A____ (be) very independent at the age of 20. 2. Their children, the present youth, ____B____(not feel) the same way. 3. These kids ____C____ (grow) up in a different way. 4. Pressures on teenagers over recent years _____D______ (be) very heavy. 5. Future generations_____E____ (come across) even more difficulties in life. 6. At the moment, teenagers ____F____ (also /face) many dangers. 7. Psychologists ____G_____(never/notice) so many identity problems as now. 8. Our grandparents generation ____H_____ (suffer) the horrors of the two world wars, which is something we _____I______ (never/ experience). 9. Recent studies ____J____ (show) that teenagers ____K_____ (become) more selfish. 10. All in all, many changes _____L____(happen) at the moment. 11. Most parent__M__ (not/understand) their children as they __N__ (wish) but they ___O__ (make) a serious effort.

C. Rephrase the following sentences beginning them with the words given, without changing the meaning.

1. In spite of growing up in a time of relative prosperity, teenagers feel insecure. Although ........................................................................... 2. "Most people who are famous have perfect figures, beautiful faces and you know that they've had plastic surgery to look that way." Katherine admitted. Katherine admitted ......................................................................... 3. Though many parents dislike plastic surgery, they may allow it in case of need. In spite of ........................................................................... 4. Ive thought about having my eyes pulled a bit. I think they're too round", said Samantha. Samantha confessed ............................................................. 5. Teens know tattoos can be very dangerous. They still want them.
Although Despite 6. Many parents forbid their children from getting a tattoo or a body piercing. Many teens frequently do it. In spite Even though 7. Face piercing marks shrink up over time. They can still make teens feel bad. Though Despite

8. Online connections sometimes invade peoples privacy. Sometimes... 9. Please, turn your cell phone off, the stage manager told the audience. The stage manager asked.... 10.The use of computers has changed our lives. Our lives... Although the use of cell phones is prohibited at public performances, some people still use them. In spite of... 11.Despite understanding the need to learn other languages, I wouldnt do it. Although ... 12.A person competent in other languages can bridge the gap between cultures. The gap ... 13.Why cant we all speak English? Once this seemed possible. Michael Jenner wondered... 14.Europeans are creating a more unified people.

A more ... 15.It is advisable to have a common language. (modal) People ... 16.I didnt join the project because I didnt like it. If ... 17.Despite liking this project, I wouldnt join it. Although ... 18.They receive thousands of requests every year. Thousands ... 19.Due to this great isolation, my friendships were made via an old CS radio. Stuart explained... 20.He sent me a very nice letter. I ... 21.Stuart advises everyone to have a penfriend. (modal) Stuart believes everyone... 22.Although she knew the risks, she decided to have plastic surgery. In spite of . 23.I am not satisfied with my physical appearance, said Mary. Mary said . 24.What is the easiest way to get thin? John asked. John asked . 25.In spite of being 14, she had plastic surgery to change her eyes. Although .. 26.You see, it isnt very often I have the pleasure of taking a visitor into my little nest. The landlady said ... 27.She patted the empty place beside her on the sofa. The empty ... 28.Some students didnt read the whole story. They didnt understand it. If ... 29.It was impossible for him to read such a difficult story. He ... 30.Although she looked strange, he decided to stay. Despite ... 31.And have you met my little Basil as well? The landlady inquired if ... 32.If that is too much, she added, then perhaps I can reduce it just a tiny bit. The landlady replied ... 33.She had patted the empty place beside her on the sofa. The empty ... 34.Billy didnt realize how insane she was. He stayed there. If ... 35.He is forbidden to stay there. He ... 36.Even though Billy preferred a pub, he took the room at the boarding house. In spite ... 37.Did you manage to get anything to eat before you came here? The landlady asked if ...