Verb forms.
Use the verbs in the box to fill the gaps (1 – 8) in the text. Decide which verb best fits which
gap and put it in the appropriate tense or form, active or passive, according to context. There
is one extra verb that you do not need to use.
be change make realise seek stand star take write
Frank Abagnale Jr. is one of the most famous con artists in history. During the 1960s he (1)
__________________________ after for crime all over the world. His main crime was (2)
__________________________ false cheques. Apart from that, he pretended (3)
__________________________ a pilot and later a lawyer, although he never graduated from
college. He became one of the most famous impostors ever. He finally got arrested and (4)
__________________________ trial at the age of 20. Luckily the five-year stay in prison
made him (5) __________________________ he needed a change. Since then Frank (6)
__________________________ his life completely, and now he's a millionaire again, only
this time helping the law. In 2002, Frank's life (7) _________________________ into a film
called Catch Me If You Can, (8) _________________________ Leonardo DiCaprio.
Open cloze.
Read the three texts below and think of the word which best fits into each space (1 – 10 ). Use
only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answer on
the Answer Sheet.
I
Until recently, in western societies, it was the females who usually cared more about their
appearance (0) __than__ the men. However, all that may be changing. It has been said that
male cosmetics are one of the highest growth areas in the economy. This change may well
have occurred as a (1) _________________ of the popularity of such metrosexual stars as
David Beckham and even Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, both of (2)
_________________ are believed to have had a big influence on ‘new’ men everywhere.
II
Police officers were reported last night to be confused by a series of strange break-ins to
offices around the city. The vast majority of office break-ins are done to steal money or goods
but, according to quite a (3) _________________ sources close to the investigations, this is
clearly not the case. The burglars didn’t steal anything – the whole of the offices’ equipment
is present, which suggests that the motivation is not theft. This means that there must surely
be a different reason for the break-ins, but it is believed that the police (4)
_________________ absolutely no idea what it may be.
III
Some people create a wonderful picture of what life would be like if virtual reality was
available to everybody. You could attend a friend's wedding in the Caribbean, listen to the
music, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and enjoy the taste of the food being served -
all this while sitting in your home in Reykjavik on a chilly winter morning.
Supporters believe virtual reality will not only enhance entertainment, but also open new
educational horizons and contribute to the development of science and the arts. It will (5)
_________________ many of our tasks simpler, and allow people to express (6)
_________________ creativity in many new ways.
Others, however, think that the long-term effects of virtual reality may be much more
beneficial. They point to problems, (7) _________________ physical and mental, that people
who use the technology experience, like eyestrain and nausea. These are just temporary
effects, but scientists fear that prolonged use of virtual reality may cause permanent changes,
especially in children, (8) _________________ brains are developing.
Phrasal verbs.
Use only the verbs given in the box and add the corresponding preposition or adverb. There is
one verb that you do not need to use.
bring / crack / dress / get / give / go / make / put / put / take
(0) They had a plan to ___ __ as guards and escape from the prison at night.
(1) Never _______________ _______________ until tomorrow what you can do today!
(2) The pilot allowed the little boy to _______________ _______________ the controls of
the plane for a few minutes.
(3) You should _______________ some money _______________, just in case you need it.
(4) I’m sorry I haven’t booked a ticket for you. I’ll _______________ it _______________
to you next time. I promise.
(5) We must _______________ _______________ these two chapters again. I don’t
remember anything.
(6) The speaker did her best but she didn’t manage to _______________ her message
_______________ .
(7) Don’t tell me everything. If you _______________ _______________ the ending of the
story, I’ll be bored at the cinema.
(8) Why didn’t you _______________ _______________ your previous job experience
while they were considering you for this position? You should have told them! You
mustn’t brag about it but mentioning it is quite OK.
Gap filling.
Find one word which is appropriate for both gaps in each of the following pairs of sentences.
Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
(0) a) I tried to understand the instructions but they did not make sense.
b) It is important to have a close family because it gives a child a sense of security.
(1) a) The parliament building is situated on the north __________________ of the river.
b) I’m just going to take these empty jars to the bottle __________________ for recycling. (2)
a) The teacher told the class to __________________ their hand if they had a question.
b) Do you think it’s better to __________________ kids in the country or in a city?
(3) a) She felt she needed a drink so she stopped at a __________________ down the street.
b) Mum told me to get a __________________ of soap when I went to the store.
(4) a) Steve says he likes to __________________ his own shirts.
b) Grandma's blood test shows she has a deficiency in __________________.
Circle the correct answer
Body Language
Language is commonly believed to be a system of communication that (0) ___B___ of sounds
and written symbols. However, we can also communicate in other ways by using our facial
(1) _______ , our tone of voice and even our (2) _______ body. In fact, in many situations,
non- verbal communication can (3) _______ more accurately what a person is feeling. Body
language always speaks the truth, (4) _______ words can often be misleading.
For successful communication both at the office and at home, an understanding of body
language is important. At work, non-verbal communication is (5) ______ to power. People in
charge tend to lean (6) _______ in their chairs, fold their hands behind their heads and put
their feet up on the desk. They usually (7) ______ conversations, both talking and interrupting
more than others. Those who (8) _______ orders, on the other hand, are much less relaxed
and tend to sit on the (9) _______ of their chairs with their arms tightly folded. Body
language plays an equally important role at home. Children are particularly quick to pick (10)
______ on non-verbal signals and can distinguish between what is said and what is really
meant.
(0) A exists B consists C contains D includes
(1) A expressions B shapes C looks D aspects
(2) A full B whole C partial D total
(3) A herald B announce C reveal D publish
(4) A whereas B so C except D therefore
(5) A associated B related C combined D reserved
(6) A back B behind C away D against
(7) A overwhelm B master C dominate D hold
(8) A do B give C lead D follow
(9) A top B edge C limit D border
(10) A out B over C up D at
Tenses
My cousin Sylvie (0) works (work) in a restaurant in the centre of Paris. She (1)
_______________ (work) there for three years. At the moment her best friend from England
(2) _______________(stay) with her. They have been to the theatre three times. Last night
they bought two tickets for the cinema because next week they (3) _____________________
(see) a film. Last Tuesday, while they (4) _______________ (dance) in a disco, they (5)
______________ (meet) some friends of theirs and they (6) _____________ (not /come)
home until very late. Sylvie was so tired at work the following day that she (7)
______________ (spill) coffee all over a customer. She doesn’t think she (8)
_______________ (see) him at the restaurant again.
Read the text carefully. For numbers 1-7, write the word which best fits in each space.
Use only one word in each gap.
Advice to First-Time Air Travellers
Travelling (0) by aeroplane can be a tiring business if you are new to it, so it's best to be well-
prepared. If your destination is a foreign country (1) __________ you don’t know at (2)
__________ , it’s best to arrange for someone who is familiar (3) __________ the place to
meet you at the airport. When you set (4) __________ for the airport, double check that you
have everything – tickets, passports, visas, insurance and foreign currency. Give yourself (5)
_________ of time for the journey. You’ll need to arrive at (6) __________ two hours before
take-off. Once you’re at the airport, never agree (7) __________ carry anyone else’s luggage.
Phrasal verbs
get go put take turn
back by on out down off up
The car stopped and a small boy ______, holding a bunch of flowers.
(1) We ___________________ jazz dance last year in hope of keeping fit.
(2) One fire officer was injured while he _____________________ the fire in the hotel.
(3) What time do you think you’ll ________________ here from the theatre?
(4) We heard that someone had put a bomb in the shopping centre, but luckily it failed to
________________.
(5) The moment I stopped looking for Lucy, she ___________________ out of nowhere.
(6) Let’s ____________________ to business.
Exoskeleton boots
Engineers have 1. ________________ a motor-free device to make walking more efficient
and easier – something scientists once thought couldn't be done. The prototype exoskeleton
boot runs from just below the knee to the ankle. When you 1. 2. ________________ on a pair,
you can reduce the energy it takes to walk 3. ________________ 7 percent. That means you
won't burn 4. ________________ many calories.
It's wearable robotics without a motor or a power source. The one-pound device 5.
________________ instead on a spring to store energy and release it with each step and a
clutch that engages the spring at the proper moment. The device is a little too 6.
________________ to fit under pant legs or socks.
"It doesn't look too bad. Looks kind of 7. ________________," said Carnegie Mellon
University engineering professor Steven Collins. He is the lead author of a study published in
the journal Nature. "When you first put them on, it feels a little bit 1. 8. ________________.
Then after a few minutes you don't really notice it very much."
With an obese nation, making exercise burn 9. ________________ calories may not seem like
the best idea. But it's not as crazy as it sounds, Collins said. This sort of hydraulic 10.
________________ could also boost the development of other exoskeleton devices, perhaps
for the hips.
1. a) discovered b) deviced c) composed d) come up with
2. a) tie b) strap c) wear d) connect
3. a) of b) to c) by d) on
4. a) as b) very c) a lot d) sufficiently
5. a) relies b) rests c) based d) produced
6. a) huge b) awkward c) bulky d) voluminous
7. a) glittering b) flashy c) sparkling d) shiny
8. a) tight b) random c) casual d) odd
9. a) less b) more c) fewer d) many
10. a) outfit b) cast c) formation d) complex
Word Formation
$500M Boston art heist remains mystery
25 years later
It's been called the_______(big) art heist in
U.S. history, perhaps the biggest in the
world. But 25 years later, the theft of 13
works from Boston's Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum remains
_______________( SOLVE ).
The theft has spawned books, rumors and
_______________( SPECULATE ) about
who was responsible - and multiple dead
ends.
Yet authorities and museum officials remain
_______________( HOPE). They note that
stolen art almost always gets returned. It just
sometimes takes a generation or so.
"Although a quarter-century has passed since
the art was stolen, we have always been
_______________(DETERMINE) to
recover it and we remain optimistic that we
will," said Anne Hawley. She is the
Gardner's director and was in charge at the
time of the theft. Authorities say the artwork
is worth perhaps as much as a half-billion
dollars. Museum officials say it's
_______________ (PRICE)because it
cannot be replaced.
