B1 Mother Teresa LIU039

Read the text about the life of Mother Teresa. Some of the lines are correct. Some
have a word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the box next to the line. If
the line is correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines have been done for you.

1 Mother Teresa grew up in Skopje, Macedonia. Her parents ✓

2 were the shopkeepers and she led a comfortable life. However, the

3 she often read books with stories about missionaries in India,

4 which she has found very interesting. She wanted to be a

5 missionary for herself, so, when she was still a teenager, she

6 became a nun and went to Calcutta.

7 There she taught them girls from rich families in a convent

8 school. Although she never did saw them, Mother Teresa

9 knew that the school was very near at some of the worst

10 slums. One night she heard an “inner voice” which told her

11 to stop her work much as a teacher and help the poor instead.

12 So, while she left the convent and began to live among the poor

13 in the slums. She walked barefoot and wore a white sari, yet

14 just as they did. She asked for help and was not being

15 disappointed. Many people sent money and presents. The

16 city let her to have an old house, and she began her work with

17 twelve other nuns. The people who came to her were every

18 usually very ill, or even dying, but she also looked after babies

19 who then had been left in the streets. In 1979, Mother Teresa

20 was awarded herself the Nobel Prize. She died in 1997.

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1 Mother Teresa grew up in Skopje, Macedonia. Her parents ✓

2 were the shopkeepers and she led a comfortable life. However, the

3 she often read books with stories about missionaries in India, ✓

4 which she has found very interesting. She wanted to be a has

5 missionary for herself, so, when she was still a teenager, she for

6 became a nun and went to Calcutta. ✓

7 There she taught them girls from rich families in a convent them

8 school. Although she never did saw them, Mother Teresa did

9 knew that the school was very near at some of the worst at

10 slums. One night she heard an “inner voice” which told her ✓

11 to stop her work much as a teacher and help the poor instead. much

12 So, while she left the convent and began to live among the poor while

13 in the slums. She walked barefoot and wore a white sari, yet yet

14 just as they did. She asked for help and was not being being

15 disappointed. Many people sent money and presents. The ✓

16 city let her to have an old house, and she began her work with to

17 twelve other nuns. The people who came to her were every every

18 usually very ill, or even dying, but she also looked after babies ✓

19 who then had been left in the streets. In 1979, Mother Teresa then

20 was awarded herself the Nobel Prize. She died in 1997. herself

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 B2 Taking Part in the Olympics LIU039

Complete the text about taking part in the Olympic Games. Fill in the blanks from
the word list on the right. There are TWO words you will not need.

For many athletes taking (1) ___________ in the Olympic Games is the peak
of their career. It is an event which takes (2) _______________ only every
four years and athletes are prepared to do whatever is (3)
___________________ and sacrifice anything to make their dream come (4)
accommodates
_______________.
ceremony
While few athletes have the (5) ___________________ to take part in chilling
Olympics twice or even three times in their life many only have a once-
in-a-lifetime shot at gold, silver and bronze medals. competitions

display
In the months and years before the Olympics they try to (6) _____________
for the games in national and international (7) ___________________. Once highly
selected by their national Olympic committees they prepare with the medals
help of (8) ___________________ developed training schedules so that they
can perform best when the day arrives. national

necessary
When athletes take part in the Olympics they stay at the Olympic Village,
in itself a small town which (9) ___________________ thousands of athletes, offered
coaches and officials from all over the world. They are (10) opportunity
___________________ training facilities, roam through souvenir shops and
cafes and socialize with (11) ___________________ from other countries. paid

part
The opening (12) ___________________ is an event which most describe as
something really special. Thousands of athletes parade into the stadium, participants
(13) ___________________ their country's flag and wear their official place
Olympic outfit.
qualify
However, winning a gold medal is surely the most (14) ______________ raised
moment of an athlete's career, when you stand on the podium, seeing
your flag (15) ___________________ and hearing the national anthem sacrifices
played. Then you finally know that all the (16) ________________ made, and true
hardships endured in the previous years have
(17) ___________________ off.

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For many athletes taking (1) part in the Olympic Games is the peak of their career. It is an
event which takes (2) place only every four years and athletes are prepared to do whatever
is (3) necessary and sacrifice anything to make their dream come (4) true.

While few athletes have the (5) opportunity to take part in Olympics twice or even three
times in their life many only have a once-in-a-lifetime shot at gold, silver and bronze
medals.

In the months and years before the Olympics they try to (6) qualify for the games in
national and international (7) competitions. Once selected by their national Olympic
committees they prepare with the help of (8) highly developed training schedules so that
they can perform best when the day arrives.

When athletes take part in the Olympics they stay at the Olympic Village, in itself a small
town which (9) accommodates thousands of athletes, coaches and officials from all over
the world. They are (10) offered training facilities, roam through souvenir shops and cafes
and socialize with (11) participants from other countries.

The opening (12) ceremony is an event which most describe as something really special.
Thousands of athletes parade into the stadium, (13) display their country's flag and wear
their official Olympic outfit.

However, winning a gold medal is surely the most (14) chilling moment of an athlete's
career, when you stand on the podium, seeing your flag (15) raised and hearing the
national anthem played. Then you finally know that all the (16) sacrifices made, and
hardships endured in the previous years have (17) paid off.

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 B2 Choosing the Right Sport LIU040

Read the text about how to choose the right sport. Some of the lines are correct.
Some have a word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the box next to the
line. If the line is correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines have been done
for you.

1 We all know how good exercise and physical fitness is for ✓

2 our body and mind. While most of us want to keep fit and while

3 look good, however many people take them up the wrong

4 activity and lose interest quickly. Fitness coaches do advise

5 people to do things that match to their character.

6 Many people choose a team sport, like basketball, football

7 or volleyball because they like to be together with such

8 other people. Others are more happier when they can go

9 swimming or hiking on their own.

10 When people who like to compete individually against others

11 may take up a racket sport, like tennis, which where they

12 do not have to often depend on others to perform well.

13 If, on the other hand, competition is not even important

14 to you, try enjoyable activities like dancing.

15 Think about how easy it is to make yourself the exercise.

16 Some activities, like running across long distances, require

17 a considerable amount of much endurance. If you don't

18 want to endure the physical pains of such a heavy sport,

19 choose something that makes you less tired, but which

20 you enjoy. In any other case, at the end of every activity

21 it is important to feel that you have done something for

22 your body.

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1 We all know how good exercise and physical fitness is for ✓

2 our body and mind. While most of us want to keep fit and while

3 look good, however many people take them up the wrong them

4 activity and lose interest quickly. Fitness coaches do advise do

5 people to do things that match to their character. to

6 Many people choose a team sport, like basketball, football ✓

7 or volleyball because they like to be together with such such

8 other people. Others are more happier when they can go more

9 swimming or hiking on their own. ✓

10 When people who like to compete individually against others when

11 may take up a racket sport, like tennis, which where they which

12 do not have to often depend on others to perform well. often

13 If, on the other hand, competition is not even important even

14 to you, try enjoyable activities like dancing. ✓

15 Think about how easy it is to make yourself the exercise. the

16 Some activities, like running across long distances, require across

17 a considerable amount of much endurance. If you don't much

18 want to endure the physical pains of such a heavy sport, heavy

19 choose something that makes you less tired, but which ✓

20 you enjoy. In any other case, at the end of every activity other

21 it is important to feel that you have done something for ✓

22 your body. ✓

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 B1 Gap Year LIU040

Word Formation: Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits in each
space.

Many students in Britain take a gap year from full-time (1) ___________________ (EDUCATE)
between leaving school and going to a university. Some take on jobs in shops, hotels or
restaurants for a few months, in order to earn enough for an (2) _________________ (EXTEND)
holiday. Backpacking is a very popular and (3) ___________________ (ADVENTURE) but also
cheap option because many students can only afford to travel on local buses and trains and
stay in hostels. Australia and New Zealand, as well as India and Thailand, are
(4) ___________________ (FAVOUR) backpacking destinations,

Unpaid work on educational or (5) ___________________ (ENVIRONMENT) projects is another

option. Opportunities range from (6) ___________________ (HELP) out in school classrooms to
working in hospitals far away from home. There are (7) ___________________ (NUMBER)
organisations that make (8) ___________________ (ARRANGE) for those who are interested , both
at home and overseas.

However, while universities view a gap year as an (9) ___________________ (NECESSARY) break
from study, other people feel that it provides students with (10) ___________________ (VALUE)
skills. To potential (11) ___________________ (EMPLOY) a gap year can look good on a CV. They
can see that you have spent time on (12) ___________________ (BROAD) your horizon and that
your experiences have increased your (13) ___________________ (CONFIDENT) in working with
people and that you are ready to take on (14) _______________ (RESPONSIBLE).

The (15) ___________________ (POSSIBLE) of taking some time off, however, has also become
popular with people between 25 and 35 , who decide that they need a break from their career,
travel the world, or do further studies in another (16) ___________________ (PROFESSION) field.

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Many students in Britain take a gap year from full-time (1) education (EDUCATE) between
leaving school and going to a university. Some take on jobs in shops, hotels or restaurants
for a few months, in order to earn enough for an (2) extensive (EXTEND)
holiday. Backpacking is a very popular and (3) adventurous (ADVENTURE) but also cheap
option because many students can only afford to travel on local buses and trains and stay
in hostels. Australia and New Zealand, as well as India and Thailand, are (4) favourite
(FAVOUR) backpacking destinations,

Unpaid work on educational or (5) environmental (ENVIRONMENT) projects is another

option. Opportunities range from (6) helping (HELP) out in school classrooms to working
in hospitals far away from home. There are (7) numerous (NUMBER) organisations that
make (8) arrangements (ARRANGE) for those who are interested , both at home and
overseas.

However, while universities view a gap year as an (9) unnecessary (NECESSARY) break
from study, other people feel that it provides students with (10) valuable (VALUE) skills.
To potential (11) employers (EMPLOY) a gap year can look good on a CV. They can see that
you have spent time on (12) broadening (BROAD) your horizon and that your experiences
have increased your (13) confidence (CONFIDENT) in working with people and that you
are ready to take on (14) responsibility (RESPONSIBLE).

The (15) possibility (POSSIBLE) of taking some time off, however, has also become
popular with people between 25 and 35 , who decide that they need a break from their
career, travel the world, or do further studies in another (16) professional (PROFESSION)
field.

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 B1 Living in a new country LIU041

Read the text about living in a new country. Decide which of the four words best fits
each space.

Although living in another country can be an (1) ___________________ adventure, it is

sometimes proves (2) ___________________ a difficult experience. Many things are new and
different – not only the language and culture but also (3) ___________________ things like
where to buy stamps or when banks are open. For a person who is used (4)
___________________ in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel
helpless, (5) ___________________ and frustrated.

Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain (6) ________________
before they feel at home in their new (7) ___________________. The first few weeks after
arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then (8) _______________
sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient. Some people (9) ___________________
their new home for such feelings. Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) _________
and begin to adapt.

However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) ___________________ the
same things in reverse. It takes them (12) ___________________ time to get back to their
former life in their home country.

1 excited exciting pleasure thrilled

2 have been be of being to be
3 everyday daily average regular
4 been to being to be being
5 confusing confused confuse confusion
6 steps times eras stages
7 surroundings settings atmospheres situations
8 life certainty reality truth
9 cause blame accuse hold
10 in off of back
11 bear happen suffer experience
12 some any every all

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Although living in another country can be an (1) exciting adventure, it is sometimes proves
(2) to be a difficult experience. Many things are new and different – not only the language
and culture but also (3) everyday things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open.
For a person who is used (4) to being in control of their world these new experiences can
make them feel helpless, (5) confused and frustrated.

Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain (6) stages before
they feel at home in their new (7) surroundings. The first few weeks after arrival in another
country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then (8) reality sets in and can make
you feel angry and impatient. Some people (9) blame their new home for such feelings.
Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) in and begin to adapt.

However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) experience the same
things in reverse. It takes them (12) some time to get back to their former life in their home
country.

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 B2 Ring of Fire LIU041

Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap.

The Ring of Fire refers (1) _________________ a gigantic chain of volcanoes around the Pacific
Ocean. It stretches (2) _________________ New Zealand to Asia and across the ocean to
Alaska. From there, it continues along the western coast of North and South America down
to the southern tip of Chile. The Ring of Fire is based on the fact that continents do
(3) _________________ stay in the same position and float around the surface of the earth.

According to plate tectonics, the earth's surface (4) _________________ of a number of

enormous plates or sections of rock, (5) _________________ are about 80 km thick. These
plates move (6) _________________ speeds of up to a 10 cm (7) _________________ year. In the
middle of the Pacific Ocean hot liquid rock, called magma, flows from the (8)
_________________ part of the earth up to the ocean floor. This new material pushes older
material away and causes plates to move.

As plates move away from and (9) _________________ each other they collide. In some cases,
one plate may move under another plate and lead to a process (10) _________________
subduction. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes at the boundaries of plates. (11)
_________________ addition, the bottom plate melts (12) _________________ to extreme
temperatures and the magma created in such a process can move through vents to the
Earth's (13) _________________ and produce volcanic activity.

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The Ring of Fire refers (1) to a gigantic chain of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean. It
stretches (2) from New Zealand to Asia and across the ocean to Alaska. From there, it
continues along the western coast of North and South America down to the southern tip of
Chile. The Ring of Fire is based on the fact that continents do (3) not stay in the same
position and float around the surface of the earth.

According to plate tectonics, the earth's surface (4) consists/comprises of a number of

enormous plates or sections of rock, (5) which/that are about 80 km thick. These plates
move (6) at speeds of up to a 10 cm (7) per/each/every/a year. In the middle of the Pacific
Ocean hot liquid rock, called magma, flows from the (8) inner/central/innermost/
middle/interior/ part of the earth up to the ocean floor. This new material pushes older
material away and causes plates to move.

As plates move away from and (9) towards/to each other they collide. In some cases, one
plate may move under another plate and lead to a process (10) called subduction. This is
the cause of frequent earthquakes at the boundaries of plates. (11) In addition, the bottom
plate melts (12) due to extreme temperatures and the magma created in such a process
can move through vents to the Earth's (13) surface and produce volcanic activity.

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 B1 Cycling LIU042

Read the text about cycling. Write ONE word which best fits into each gap !

Fitness experts are now telling us that cycling is one of the

best forms of exercise. As (1) ____________ as making you

stronger and (2) ____________ energetic, cycling also helps to

improve your breathing. Not only (3) ____________ correct

breathing help your lungs develop, but it is also good for

your general well-being. But for cycling to have the right

effect (4) ____________ the body, you should cycle as (5)

____________ as you can, because the more you practice, the

better the results (6) ____________ be.

For people who are not accustomed to (7) ____________ exercise, cycling is a great start. It

also has other advantages. Because it is an outdoor sport, it allows you to (8) ____________

time in the open air, and the idea of (9) ____________ able to escape from the noise and

traffic of the city is very attractive to many people.

In countries like Germany and Holland, (10) ____________ cycling is extremely popular,

special cycling lanes are often built along the side of the (11) ____________ . This not only

gives the cyclist more freedom, but it also prevents accidents, (12) ____________ are often

caused by impatient drivers who can't wait to overtake a slow cyclist. More and more

people are taking (13) ____________ cycling in other countries too, even if there are no

special cycle lanes.

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Fitness experts are now telling us that cycling is one of the best forms of exercise. As (1)

well as making you stronger and (2) more energetic, cycling also helps to improve your

breathing. Not only (3) does / will / can correct breathing help your lungs develop, but it is

also good for your general well-being. But for cycling to have the right effect (4) on the

body, you should cycle as (5) much / fast / hard as you can, because the more you

practice, the better the results (6) will / should be.

For people who are not accustomed to (7) doing exercise, cycling is a great start. It also has

other advantages. Because it is an outdoor sport, it allows you to (8) spend time in the

open air, and the idea of (9) being able to escape from the noise and traffic of the city is

very attractive to many people.

In countries like Germany and Holland, (10) where cycling is extremely popular, special

cycling lanes are often built along the side of the (11) road / street / pavement . This not

only gives the cyclist more freedom, but it also prevents accidents, (12) which are often

caused by impatient drivers who can't wait to overtake a slow cyclist. More and more

people are taking (13) up cycling in other countries too, even if there are no special cycle

lanes.

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 B2 Job Interviews LIU042

Read the text on job interviews. Use the word in brackets to form a new word that
fits into each blank.

Most people feel rather (1) ___________________ (NERVE) when they go for an interview for a new

job. This is not surprising because it is important to get a job you really want. People being

interviewed expect the interviewers to be (2) _________________ (OBJECT) , matching an

applicant against a job (3) __________________ (DESCRIBE). However, what often happens in

reality is that the interviewers make (4) ____________________ (DECIDE) that are not much more

than reactions to the (5) ____________________ (PERSON) of the applicant.

Even skilled interviewers may, without realising it, (6) _____________________ (CONSCIOUS) favour

people who make them feel at (7) ___________________ (EASY). Thus, if you go for an interview you

should try to make a good (8) ______________________ (IMPRESS) from the start by presenting

the interviewers with the very best version of yourself, emphasizing the (9) __________________

(VARY) of skills you have. You must appear very positive and as (10) _____________________

(ENTHUSIASM) as possible. It is for you to convince the interviewers that you are

(11) ____________________ (DEFINITE) the most (12) ___________________ (SUIT) person for the job.

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Most people feel rather (1) nervous (NERVE) when they go for an interview for a new job. This

is not surprising because it is important to get a job you really want. People being interviewed

expect the interviewers to be (2) objective (OBJECT) , matching an applicant against a job (3)

description (DESCRIBE). However, what often happens in reality is that the interviewers make

(4) decisions (DECIDE) that are not much more than reactions to the (5) personality

(PERSON) of the applicant.

Even skilled interviewers may, without realising it, (6) consciously/unconsciously

(CONSCIOUS) favour people who make them feel at (7) ease (EASY). Thus, if you go for an

interview you should try to make a good (8) impression (IMPRESS) from the start by

presenting the interviewers with the very best version of yourself, emphasizing the (9) variety

(VARY) of skills you have. You must appear very positive and as (10) enthusiastic

(ENTHUSIASM) as possible. It is for you to convince the interviewers that you are (11)

definitely (DEFINITE) the most (12) suitable (SUIT) person for the job.

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 B2 Organic Farming LIU043

Read the text about organic farming methods. Fill in the blanks from the word list
on the right. There are THREE words you will not need.

Members of an organic farm

community near Rostock,
Germany
Image: Smaack, CC BY-SA 4.0
<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/
by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Instead of chemicals, organic farming uses a lot of organic

(1) ____________________ to give crops the (2) ___________________ that they
need to grow. Clover, for example, has a lot of nitrogen in it and farmers agricultural
use it to make the (3) _______________ better. Manure from animals and
compost are also used to (4) _________________ the soil. These fertilizers chemical
also help conserve soil, not destroy it after a few years. conditions
Organic farmers also use crop (5) __________________ to preserve the good controlled
qualities of soils and avoid monoculture.
destroy
Chemical pesticides destroy or weaken many of the natural enemies of
enrich
pests, like birds or frogs. They also can kill those insects that control a
great number of pests. fed

Organic farming creates new (6) ___________________ areas for wasps, bugs, living
beetles and flies by (7) _______________ them with water and food. matter
Weeds are (8) ____________________ by using special machines. Hay, straw nutrients
and wood chips are put between the (9) _________________ of plants to stop
offering
weeding.
providing
Many (10) ______________________ products can be produced in an organic
way. Meat, dairy products and eggs come from animals that are (11) rotation
_________________ organically and can graze outdoors. They live in (12)
rows
____________________ that are natural to them. Cows, for example, are kept
in pastures and fields. Vegetables and fruit are also produced with soil
organic methods.

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Instead of chemicals, organic farming uses a lot of organic (1) matter to give crops the (2)
nutrients that they need to grow. Clover, for example, has a lot of nitrogen in it and
farmers use it to make the (3) soil better. Manure from animals and compost are also used
to (4) enrich the soil. These fertilizers also help conserve soil, not destroy it after a few
years.

Organic farmers also use crop (5) rotation to preserve the good qualities of soils and avoid
monoculture.

Chemical pesticides destroy or weaken many of the natural enemies of pests, like birds or
frogs. They also can kill those insects that control a great number of pests.

Organic farming creates new (6) living areas for wasps, bugs, beetles and flies by (7)
providing them with water and food.

Weeds are (8) controlled by using special machines. Hay, straw and wood chips are put
between the (9) rows of plants to stop weeding.

Many (10) agricultural products can be produced in an organic way. Meat, dairy products
and eggs come from animals that are (11) fed organically and can graze outdoors. They live
in (12) conditions that are natural to them. Cows, for example, are kept in pastures and
fields. Vegetables and fruit are also produced with organic methods.

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 B1 Under The Streets Of London LIU043

Read the text about London’s underworld. Write ONE word which best fits into each
gap !

There has been no space for new buildings in Central

London (1) ______________ many years now. In fact, this was
a problem that city planners had to (2) ______________ with
as long ago as the 19th (3) ______________ . They
decided that the only way to expand was to go down. So
they dug. Recent construction work in the (4) ______________
of London has uncovered a lot of London's underground
past. Workers found a hidden world from Roman times.

In one recent development, construction workers

unearthed the old High Street of Roman London, (5)
______________ follows exactly the line of today's main roads
through the City of London.

There are even secrets (6) ______________ the River Thames, Aldwych Tube Station
Image: Photograph by Mike Peel
which has around 30 tunnels beneath it. The first of these (www.mikepeel.net), CC BY-SA 4.0 , via
Wikimedia Commons
was built by Marc Brunel back in the 1800s. He began work
in 1825 - it was a very difficult job, and it (7) ______________
him and his men 15 years to finish. But the tunnel finally opened in 1840 and was a great
success. Some years (8) ______________ it was closed to the public and used for a railway
line.

One of the biggest underground networks in London is, of course, the (9) ______________
railway, also known as the Tube. Some Tube lines are more (10) ______________ a hundred
years old, and several have recently closed. For example, the tiny line to Aldwych, the heart
of London's theatre (11) ______________ , was closed in the 1990s. The empty station is now
hired out for films and parties. Aldwych is just (12) ______________ of 40 ghost stations
throughout the city. Another is a station called British Museum, which some people say
was (13) ______________ because an Egyptian mummy had escaped (14) ______________ the
nearby museum and was haunting the station !

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There has been no space for new buildings in Central London (1) for many years now. In

fact, this was a problem that city planners had to (2) deal / cope with as long ago as the

19th (3) century . They decided that the only way to expand was to go down. So they dug.

Recent construction work in the (4) heart / city / centre / core of London has uncovered a

lot of London's underground past. Workers found a hidden world from Roman times.

In one recent development, construction workers unearthed the old High Street of Roman

London, (5) which follows exactly the line of today's main roads through the City of

London.

There are even secrets (6) under the River Thames, which has around 30 tunnels beneath

it. The first of these was built by Marc Brunel back in the 1800s. He began work in 1825 - it

was a very difficult job, and it (7) took him and his men 15 years to finish. But the tunnel

finally opened in 1840 and was a great success. Some years (8) later / after it was closed

to the public and used for a railway line.

One of the biggest underground networks in London is, of course, the (9) underground

railway, also known as the Tube. Some Tube lines are more (10) than a hundred years old,

and several have recently closed. For example, the tiny line to Aldwych, the heart of

London's theatre (11) district / town / area / region , was closed in the 1990s. The empty

station is now hired out for films and parties. Aldwych is just (12) one of 40 ghost stations

throughout the city. Another is a station called British Museum, which some people say

was (13) closed because an Egyptian mummy had escaped (14) from the nearby museum

and was haunting the station !

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 B1 Albert Einstein LIU044

Read the text about Albert Einstein. Write ONE word which best fits into each gap !

Albert Einstein is (1) _____________ of the best -known scientists of

the 20th (2) _____________ . Yet he was not a particularly good

student. At school in Munich, Einstein (3) _____________ fairly good

grades in nearly (4) _____________ subjects and was excellent at

mathematics and physics. However, he disliked doing (5)

_____________ he was told. He didn’t like exams and neither did he

like attending classes, so he left school early.

Albert Einstein
Image: Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-
(6) _____________ failing the entrance exam , Einstein was
19000-1918 / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC
BY-SA 3.0 DE ,
eventually admitted to (7) _____________ Swiss Federal Institute of
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Technology in 1896. Although he did well, he was (8) _____________

to get a job at a university after graduation, mainly (9) _____________ he was thought to be

very lazy. Instead, he worked in a secondary school, (10) _____________ he taught maths and

physics, both of which he was good (11) _________ .

About two years later , Einstein received a job as a clerk in Bern. Shortly afterwards, his

special theory of relativity (12) _____________ published - one of the greatest scientific

achievements in the history of mankind.

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Albert Einstein is (1) one of the best -known scientists of the 20th (2) century . Yet he was

not a particularly good student. At school in Munich, Einstein (3) got / received / had fairly

good grades in nearly (4) all subjects and was excellent at mathematics and physics.

However, he disliked doing (5) what he was told. He didn’t like exams and neither did he

like attending classes, so he left school early.

(6) After failing the entrance exam , Einstein was eventually admitted to (7) the Swiss

Federal Institute of Technology in 1896. Although he did well, he was (8) unable to get a

job at a university after graduation, mainly (9) because he was thought to be very lazy.

Instead, he worked in a secondary school, (10) where he taught maths and physics, both of

which he was good (11) at .

About two years later , Einstein received a job as a clerk in Bern. Shortly afterwards, his

special theory of relativity (12) was published - one of the greatest scientific achievements

in the history of mankind.

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 B2 The Indian Caste System LIU044

Choose the best option for each blank.

The Indian caste system (1) ________________

society into groups of people with different
functions and status.

Originally, the highest caste, the Brahmins,

were the intellectual and spiritual guides,
priests and philosophers. Second were the
Kshatriyas, the caste of warriors and rulers.
Then came the Vaishyas, (2) ____________ with
trading and commerce, and the lowest caste
were the Shudras, who were labourers and
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People of these four castes had to (3) __________

any contact with the "untouchables", people who ranked below all others and did the dirty
work. While the higher castes managed to (4) __________________ their position in Hindu
society the lower ones were not given any power (5) _______________. Those who
(6) ___________________ caste rules were punished severely.

During their (7) ______________, the British tried to give more rights to the lower castes and
abolish traditional practices, but in practice they did not succeed. Since 1949 the
Constitution of India has (8) _________________ all its citizens equal rights, but changes have
been slow.

India's (9) ___________________ development of the past decades has done a great deal to
weaken the caste system. With huge, overpopulated cities, caste laws can (10________________
be observed. Indians can improve their social status through professional and financial
success. In rural areas, however, the caste system remains an influential (11) ______________
in society.

The majority of the former untouchables, who now call themselves Dalits (the oppressed),
are still (12) ____________________, but as their numbers are strong (18-20% of the
population), democracy has provided them with more rights and better jobs.

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2 joined united linked associated
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5 at all above all at least in fact
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8 offered permitted allowed granted
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11 factor key cause reason
12 dispossessed denied fortunate underprivileged

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The Indian caste system (1) divides society into groups of people with different functions
and status.

Originally, the highest caste, the Brahmins, were the intellectual and spiritual guides,
priests and philosophers. Second were the Kshatriyas, the caste of warriors and rulers.
Then came the Vaishyas, (2) associated with trading and commerce, and the lowest caste
were the Shudras, who were labourers and craftsmen.

People of these four castes had to (3) avoid any contact with the "untouchables", people
who ranked below all others and did the dirty work. While the higher castes managed to (4)
strengthen their position in Hindu society the lower ones were not given any power (5) at
all. Those who (6) disobeyed caste rules were punished severely.

During their (7) rule, the British tried to give more rights to the lower castes and abolish
traditional practices, but in practice they did not succeed. Since 1949 the Constitution of
India has (8) granted all its citizens equal rights, but changes have been slow.

India's (9) economic development of the past decades has done a great deal to weaken
the caste system. With huge, overpopulated cities, caste laws can (10) no longer be
observed. Indians can improve their social status through professional and financial
success. In rural areas, however, the caste system remains an influential (11) factor in
society.

The majority of the former untouchables, who now call themselves Dalits (the oppressed),
are still (12) underprivileged, but as their numbers are strong (18-20% of the population),
democracy has provided them with more rights and better jobs.

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 B2 Our Changing World LIU045

Read the text about the risks and opportunities of our changing world. Some of the
lines are correct. Some have a word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the
box next to the line. If the line is correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines
have been done for you.

1 Our modern world is changing at a faster rate than at any ✓

2 other time in history. Although this act has led to many act

3 such problems it also offers advantages and opportunities.

4 Environmental issues are the ones we could worry about

5 most. Many people believe that living on earth will soon

6 become impossible hardly because of global warming.

7 Others predict us that pollution is getting out of control,

8 so that we won't be able to breathe clean and fresh air

9 anymore. A global pandemic has been hit all countries in the

10 world and shown how unprepared and less vulnerable we

11 are in dealing with unknown diseases and viruses.

12 But there are also those who believe are more optimistic

13 about our future. While they think that, due to progress and

14 development in medicine, we will not be able to live longer

15 than any younger generation before us. Doctors will be able

16 to cure illnesses that have been regarded incurable. Some

17 optimists even think that there are ways to reverse out

18 rising temperatures on earth.

19 In any other case, we must act now if we want to make

20 our next world a safe and liveable place for our children and

21 grandchildren.

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1 Our modern world is changing at a faster rate than at any ✓

2 other time in history. Although this act has led to many act

3 such problems it also offers advantages and opportunities. such

4 Environmental issues are the ones we could worry about could

5 most. Many people believe that living on earth will soon ✓

6 become impossible hardly because of global warming. hardly

7 Others predict us that pollution is getting out of control, us

8 so that we won't be able to breathe clean and fresh air ✓

9 anymore. A global pandemic has been hit all countries in the been

10 world and shown how unprepared and less vulnerable we less

11 are in dealing with unknown diseases and viruses. ✓

12 But there are also those who believe are more optimistic believe

13 about our future. While they think that, due to progress and while

14 development in medicine, we will not be able to live longer not

15 than any younger generation before us. Doctors will be able younger

16 to cure illnesses that have been regarded incurable. Some ✓

17 optimists even think that there are ways to reverse out out

18 rising temperatures on earth. ✓

19 In any other case, we must act now if we want to make other

20 our next world a safe and liveable place for our children and next

21 grandchildren. ✓

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 B2 Office Technology LIU046

Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap.

To survive in today's business world, it is essential for a company to stay up-to-date with all the
(1) _____________________ technological developments. Nowadays, running a company
(2) _____________________ computers is virtually impossible. Therefore, in order to lead their
technology department, businesses (3) _____________________ hire the best people available.

These employees must be familiar with personal or desktop computers, even if this involves no
more (4) _____________________ completing a basic computer course. Sceptical workers will only
become comfortable with computers after they (5) _____________________ experienced using
them in practice for some time.

Computers (6) _____________________ people to run companies more efficiently and with
(7) _____________________ difficulties than in the past. For example, computers have the capability
(8) _____________________ organising huge amounts of (9) _____________________ and speed up the
preparation of documents and reports.

In short, (10) _____________________ the average businessman does not have to be a technology
expert, they are unlikely to get very far without at (11) _____________________ a basic knowledge
of computer technology.

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To survive in today's business world, it is essential for a company to stay up-to-date with all the
(1) latest/newest/modern/new technological developments. Nowadays, running a company
(2) without computers is virtually impossible. Therefore, in order to lead their technology
department, businesses (3) must/should/will hire the best people available.

These employees must be familiar with personal or desktop computers, even if this involves no
more (4) than completing a basic computer course. Sceptical workers will only become
comfortable with computers after they (5) have experienced using them in practice for some
time.

Computers (6) allow/permit people to run companies more efficiently and with (7) fewer
difficulties than in the past. For example, computers have the capability (8) of organising huge
amounts of (9) data/information and speed up the preparation of documents and reports.

In short, (10) although/though/while the average businessman does not have to be a

technology expert, they are unlikely to get very far without at (11) least a basic knowledge of
computer technology.

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 B2 Koalas and Kiwis – Oceania's Unusual Animals LIU047

Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap.

Most people in Oceania live on the continental islands of Australia and New Zealand.
Geographically, New Zealand (1) _____________ part of Polynesia. Unlike most other islands
of Oceania, New Zealand and Australia are populated mostly (2) _____________ Europeans.
The recent histories of these nations are similar, as are their economies. English is the
official (3) _________________ in each nation.

One of the similarities (4) _________________ Australia and New Zealand is the importance of
sheep to the economies of both nations. In addition to its domestic animals, Australia and
New Zealand (5) _____________ also home to many forms of wildlife found nowhere
(6) _____________ in the world.

One animal found only in Australia is the koala, (7) _____________ is often referred to as a
bear. However, it is not a bear at all but a marsupial, an animal with a pouch. Unlike bears,
koalas do (8) _____________ eat meat. They only (9) _____________ leaves from the eucalyptus
tree.

(10) _____________ a koala is born, it is about as thick as a pencil and only one inch long. This
tiny creature crawls into (11) _____________ mother's pouch, where it stays for about six
months.

New Zealand also has unusual forms of wildlife. The kiwi, for (12) _______________, is a bird
that cannot (13) _____________. Instead, it runs very fast. The kiwi has whiskers (14) like a cat
and a long, straight bill (15) _____________ digging up worms and insects. The kiwi is the
national symbol of New Zealand, and its picture appears on stamps, coins, and the national
seal.

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Most people in Oceania live on the continental islands of Australia and New Zealand.
Geographically, New Zealand (1) is part of Polynesia. Unlike most other islands of Oceania,
New Zealand and Australia are populated mostly (2) by Europeans. The recent histories of
these nations are similar, as are their economies. English is the official (3) language in each
nation.

One of the similarities (4) between Australia and New Zealand is the importance of sheep
to the economies of both nations. In addition to its domestic animals, Australia and New
Zealand (5) are also home to many forms of wildlife found nowhere (6) else in the world.

One animal found only in Australia is the koala, (7) which is often referred to as a bear.
However, it is not a bear at all but a marsupial, an animal with a pouch. Unlike bears,
koalas do (8) not eat meat. They only (9) eat leaves from the eucalyptus tree.

(10) When/After a koala is born, it is about as thick as a pencil and only one inch long. This
tiny creature crawls into (11) its mother's pouch, where it stays for about six months.

New Zealand also has unusual forms of wildlife. The kiwi, for (12) example/instance, is a
bird that cannot (13) fly. Instead, it runs very fast. The kiwi has whiskers (14) like a cat and
a long, straight bill (15) for digging up worms and insects. The kiwi is the national symbol of
New Zealand, and its picture appears on stamps, coins, and the national seal.

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 B2 Teaching Children About the Dangers of Alcohol LIU048

Read the text about how to teach children about the dangers of alcohol. Use the
word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each blank.

Health and (1) _________________ (MEDICINE) experts in the UK are concerned about the way
alcohol issues are taught in schools and have issued a report calling for (2) _________________
(IMPROVE).

(3) _________________ (OFFICE) of the National Health Service suggest that children should
start learning about the dangers of alcohol at an early age, (4) __________________ (PREFER)
between five and eight.

(5) _________________ (CURRENT), children in upper classes are being taught about the
overall (6) _________________ (BIOLOGY) dangers of drinking alcohol. However, binge
drinking, and (7) ___________________ (EXCESS) alcohol (8) _________________ (USE) is not
usually covered in schools.

According to the report, parents should also be involved in educating their children by
taking special classes (9) _______________ (FOCUS) on alcohol issues.

Statistics show that, although the number of 11–15-year-olds who have never drunken
alcohol has increased, those (10) __________________ (YOUNG) who are drinking are
consuming more alcohol than ever before. In interviews many of them admit to regular
(11) ___________________ (GATHER), binge drinking with friends once a week.

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Health and (1) medical (MEDICINE) experts in the UK are concerned about the way alcohol
issues are taught in schools and have issued a report calling for (2) improvements
(IMPROVE).

(3) Officials (OFFICE) of the National Health Service suggest that children should start
learning about the dangers of alcohol at an early age, (4) preferably (PREFER) between five
and eight.

(5) Currently (CURRENT), children in upper classes are being taught about the overall (6)
biological (BIOLOGY) dangers of drinking alcohol. However, binge drinking, and (7)
excessive (EXCESS) alcohol (8) abuse (USE) is not usually covered in schools.

According to the report, parents should also be involved in educating their children by
taking special classes (9) focussing (FOCUS) on alcohol issues.

Statistics show that, although the number of 11–15-year-olds who have never drunken
alcohol has increased, those (10) youngsters (YOUNG) who are drinking are consuming
more alcohol than ever before. In interviews many of them admit to regular (11)
gatherings (GATHER), binge drinking with friends once a week.

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 B2 Amazon – A Global Technology Giant LIU049

Choose the best option for each blank.

Amazon is one of the world's largest technology companies. It started (1) ____________ as an
online bookstore in the middle of the 1990s and has grown (2) __________________ over the
past decades.

Today, Amazon sells almost everything, from CDs and DVDs to sportswear and electrical (3)
__________________. The company also produces its own tablets and e-readers and lets users
upload their own photos and other files to the Amazon-based cloud.

Amazon.com was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. It first (4) ____________________ out of a small
garage in Washington state. (5) ___________________ a year Amazon offered hundreds of
thousands of books. People could not only order books from an online catalogue but also
write their own (6) ___________________. In 1997 Amazon.com started (7) _____________________
shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange. By 2000 it had made over a billion dollars in sales.

As time went on Amazon.com gradually grew. It bought many of its (8) __________________ and
today cooperates with other companies and lets them sell their products via the Amazon
website.

In 2007 Amazon went a step (9) __________________. It surprised the electronics world with a
revolutionary eBook reader, the Kindle, which today dominates the market. In 2011 a tablet
computer followed, the Amazon Fire. In the following years the company started selling
music downloads and videos on demand. Amazon customers can (10) ____________________
everything they buy on their private cloud and download it anytime they want.

Today, the company has over 300 million active (11) _________________. Its net profit is over 11
billion dollars. Although Amazon is the biggest internet retailer in the world it is often
criticized. Economic experts say that Amazon is turning the Internet (12) ___________________
into a monopoly. Others point (13) _______________ bad working conditions for Amazon
(14) _____________________.

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2 steadily gradual firm solidly
3 machines equipments pieces appliances
4 ran functioned operated worked
5 Within During While Inside
6 analysis checks reviews critics
7 operating dealing changing trading
8 rivalry opponents rivals competition
9 further farther more beyond
10 retail store deposit stock
11 customers clients purchase traders
12 profession economy company business
13 out up at in
14 employ employees employers employment

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Amazon is one of the world's largest technology companies. It started (1) out as an online
bookstore in the middle of the 1990s and has grown (2) steadily over the past decades.

Today, Amazon sells almost everything, from CDs and DVDs to sportswear and electrical (3)
appliances. The company also produces its own tablets and e-readers and lets users
upload their own photos and other files to the Amazon-based cloud.

Amazon.com was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. It first (4) operated out of a small garage
in Washington state. (5) Within a year Amazon offered hundreds of thousands of books.
People could not only order books from an online catalogue but also write their own (6)
reviews. In 1997 Amazon.com started (7) trading shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
By 2000 it had made over a billion dollars in sales.

As time went on Amazon.com gradually grew. It bought many of its (8) rivals and today
cooperates with other companies and lets them sell their products via the Amazon website.

In 2007 Amazon went a step (9) further. It surprised the electronics world with a
revolutionary eBook reader, the Kindle, which today dominates the market. In 2011 a tablet
computer followed, the Amazon Fire. In the following years the company started selling
music downloads and videos on demand. Amazon customers can (10) store everything
they buy on their private cloud and download it anytime they want.

Today, the company has over 300 million active (11) customers. Its net profit is over 11
billion dollars. Although Amazon is the biggest internet retailer in the world it is often
criticized. Economic experts say that Amazon is turning the Internet (12) business into a
monopoly. Others point (13) out bad working conditions for Amazon (14) employees.

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 B2 Oil Production LIU050

Read the text about how oil is produced. Some of the lines are correct. Some have a
word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the box next to the line. If the line is
correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines have been done for you.

1 Before oil can be extracted from the earth geologists must ✓

2 examine off the land and the rock layers that lie underneath off

3 the surface. A few decades ago, drilling for oil was not a great

4 risk. While geologists could not guarantee that oil would be

5 found out where they presumed. Today modern exploration

6 methods make it possible to find oil with a high success rate.

7 Most of all the world’s oil is produced by drilling into the crust

8 of the earth. Crude oil is being found together with gas, which

9 floats above the oil layer. Sometimes just gas is extracted

10 together with oil during the drilling process, at other times

11 it is simply burned off when it comes down to the surface.

12 A drilling rig is set up over oil-carrying rock formations.

13 Oil is often buried deep below the earth's surface land, so

14 that drills must operate on at a depth of 10000 meters

15 and no more. Offshore rigs are built on platforms in the

16 ocean. They drill for less oil underneath the ocean floor.

17 After bringing it to the surface such crude oil is taken

18 to refineries, where it is made into petrol or gas, heating

19 oil, kerosene, fuel for airplanes and old plastic products.

20 Other chemicals and fertilizers are also made out of crude

21 oil. Not all oil is found in rock below the world surface. Some

22 is trapped in oil sands, which makes production to expensive.

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1 Before oil can be extracted from the earth geologists must ✓

2 examine off the land and the rock layers that lie underneath off

3 the surface. A few decades ago, drilling for oil was not a great not

4 risk. While geologists could not guarantee that oil would be while

5 found out where they presumed. Today modern exploration out

6 methods make it possible to find oil with a high success rate. ✓

7 Most of all the world’s oil is produced by drilling into the crust all

8 of the earth. Crude oil is being found together with gas, which being

9 floats above the oil layer. Sometimes just gas is extracted just

10 together with oil during the drilling process, at other times ✓

11 it is simply burned off when it comes down to the surface. down

12 A drilling rig is set up over oil-carrying rock formations. ✓

13 Oil is often buried deep below the earth's surface land, so land

14 that drills must operate on at a depth of 10000 meters on

15 and no more. Offshore rigs are built on platforms in the no

16 ocean. They drill for less oil underneath the ocean floor. less

17 After bringing it to the surface such crude oil is taken such

18 to refineries, where it is made into petrol or gas, heating ✓

19 oil, kerosene, fuel for airplanes and old plastic products. old

20 Other chemicals and fertilizers are also made out of crude ✓

21 oil. Not all oil is found in rock below the world surface. Some world

22 is trapped in oil sands, which makes production to expensive. to

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 B2 Mountain Biking LIU051

Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap.

Over the years, mountain biking (1) __________________ become an increasingly popular
sport, as people become more and more interested (2) ________________ keeping fit and
doing activities (3) __________________ take them out of their homes.

It is not only an enjoyable way of improving (4) __________________ fitness, but (5)
__________________ one of the most satisfying ways to explore the countryside. However, it is
important to follow a (6) __________________ simple rules, otherwise you could endanger the
environment and spoil other people's enjoyment.

Other than motorways, cyclists (7) __________________ not restricted to certain roads, but
they must (8) __________________ attention to the type of path they are on. Some paths are
only designed for people who are (9) __________________ foot, so if you are cycling on these,
be careful (10) __________________ to endanger pedestrians. On any other path, you should
still respect walkers and be careful when you are passing horse riders.

Other things which you are asked to do are to close gates behind you, (11) _________________
that farm animals cannot escape, and to take your rubbish home with you. Always
(12) __________________ someone know where you are going and carry the right equipment
and clothing for unexpected weather conditions.

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Over the years, mountain biking (1) has become an increasingly popular sport, as people
become more and more interested (2) in keeping fit and doing activities (3) that/which
take them out of their homes.

It is not only an enjoyable way of improving (4) your fitness, but (5) also one of the most
satisfying ways to explore the countryside. However, it is important to follow a (6) few
simple rules, otherwise you could endanger the environment and spoil other people's
enjoyment.

Other than motorways, cyclists (7) are not restricted to certain roads, but they must (8)
pay attention to the type of path they are on. Some paths are only designed for people
who are (9) on foot, so if you are cycling on these, be careful (10) not to endanger
pedestrians. On any other path, you should still respect walkers and be careful when you
are passing horse riders.

Other things which you are asked to do are to close gates behind you, (11) so that farm
animals cannot escape, and to take your rubbish home with you. Always (12) let/have
someone know where you are going and carry the right equipment and clothing for
unexpected weather conditions.

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 B2 Making Money From Being On TV LIU052

Read the text about how to make money from being on TV. Use the word in brackets
to form a new word that fits into each blank.

You can make a career from being on (1) ____________________ (REAL) TV. Some of these
television programmes will pay you to appear in their shows, others will reward the (2)
____________________ (WIN) in some other way. How (3) _____________ (SUCCEED) you are
depends on how good your (4) ____________________ (PERFORM) is because, after all, these
shows are all about (5) __________________ (ENTERTAIN). Other opportunities include being
asked to make an (6) ____________________ (APPEAR) on other television programmes.

The disadvantages are, (7) ____________________ (FIRST), that you have to beat all the other
(8) ____________________ (COMPETE) and in programmes like Big Brother the (9) _____________
(PRODUCE) will be filming you 24 hours a day. At some stage of the programme, you are
bound to say or do something you may not be (10) ____________________ (PARTICULAR)
proud of when you later come out of that (11) ____________________ (USUAL) situation.

No one, other than the other (12) ____________________ (CONTEST) will know how extreme
the situation was and may not empathize with you. If you are (13) ____________________
(FORTUNE) you may achieve celebrity status, but it may not be the kind that you desire.

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You can make a career from being on (1) reality (REAL) TV. Some of these television
programmes will pay you to appear in their shows, others will reward the (2) winner/
winners (WIN) in some other way. How (3) successful (SUCCEED) you are depends on
how good your (4) performance (PERFORM) is because, after all, these shows are all
about (5) entertainment (ENTERTAIN). Other opportunities include being asked to make
an (6) appearance (APPEAR) on other television programmes.

The disadvantages are, (7) firstly (FIRST), that you have to beat all the other (8)
competitors (COMPETE) and in programmes like Big Brother the (9) producer/ producers
(PRODUCE) will be filming you 24 hours a day. At some stage of the programme, you are
bound to say or do something you may not be (10) particularly (PARTICULAR) proud of
when you later come out of that (11) unusual (USUAL) situation.

No one, other than the other (12) contestants (CONTEST) will know how extreme the
situation was and may not empathize with you. If you are (13) fortunate (FORTUNE) you
may achieve celebrity status, but it may not be the kind that you desire.

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 B2 The Dead Sea LIU053

Choose the best option for each blank.

The Dead Sea is (1) ___________________ where the River Jordan ends, just 24 kilometres east
of Jerusalem. It is actually a lake. It (2) ___________________ for about 74 kilometres and is 16
kilometres wide, so it is quite small but (3) ___________________ deep - about 300 metres.

(4) ___________________, the Dead Sea was about the same size as today. Then the climate of
the area changed and became wetter. This change (5) ___________________ the Dead Sea to
grow longer. However, after some time, the climate changed again, and the lake returned
to its original size and (6) ___________________.

The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest lakes in the world. One litre of seawater may (7)
___________________ up to 327 grams of salt. With so much salt in the water, no fish or flora
can survive in the Dead Sea. (8) ___________________, for people who love swimming, it's the
ideal place to (9) ___________________. And the salt in the water makes it easy to swim
without any (10) ___________________ at all!

There is not much rainfall in this place of the world. It usually rains only between October
and March. The temperatures vary (11) ___________________ on the area you look at. In the
northern parts of the Dead Sea winter temperatures reach only about 14° C; however, in
August it can get up to 34 °C in the south. The highest (12) ___________________ temperature
for this region is 51 °C.

Nearly twenty years ago there was a (13) ___________________ to build a canal between the
Dead Sea and the Mediterranean. This would make the (14) ___________________ of the water
in the Dead Sea go up. However, the cost of doing this is so (15) ___________________ that the
project cannot go ahead yet.

Coastline of the Dead Sea

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3 widely somewhat surely extremely

4 Originally Finally Firstly Eventually

5 led brought affected caused

6 outline shape nature structure

7 consist comprise contain exclude

8 Besides However Additionally Also

9 reduce ease calm relax

10 try sweat force effort

11 varying depending changing differing

12 recorded detailed taped proven

13 strategy design plan sketch

14 ground level point amount

15 enormous giant vast extensive

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KEY

The Dead Sea is (1) situated where the River Jordan ends, just 24 kilometres east of
Jerusalem. It is actually a lake. It (2) extends for about 74 kilometres and is 16 kilometres
wide, so it is quite small but (3) extremely deep - about 300 metres.

(4) Originally, the Dead Sea was about the same size as today. Then the climate of the area
changed and became wetter. This change (5) caused the Dead Sea to grow longer.
However, after some time, the climate changed again, and the lake returned to its original
size and (6) shape.

The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest lakes in the world. One litre of seawater may (7) contain
up to 327 grams of salt. With so much salt in the water, no fish or flora can survive in the
Dead Sea. (8) However, for people who love swimming, it's the ideal place to (9) relax. And
the salt in the water makes it easy to swim without any (10) effort at all!

There is not much rainfall in this place of the world. It usually rains only between October
and March. The temperatures vary (11) depending on the area you look at. In the northern
parts of the Dead Sea winter temperatures reach only about 14° C; however, in August it
can get up to 34 °C in the south. The highest (12) recorded temperature for this region is
51 °C.

Nearly twenty years ago there was a (13) plan to build a canal between the Dead Sea and
the Mediterranean. This would make the (14) level of the water in the Dead Sea go up.
However, the cost of doing this is so (15) enormous that the project cannot go ahead yet.

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 B2 Polar Bears LIU054

Choose the best option for each blank.

Polar bears are in (1) ___________________ of dying out. (2) ___________________ some other
endangered animals, it's not hunters that are the problem, it's climate change. Since 1979, the ice
cap at the Arctic Circle where polar bears live has (3) ___________________ in size by about 30 per cent.
The temperature in the Arctic has slowly been (4) ___________________ and this is (5)
___________________ the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears' home.

The polar bears' main (6) ___________________ of food are the different types of seal found in the
Arctic. They catch them by waiting next to the air holes the seals have
(7) ___________________ in the ice. (8) ___________________ the bears are very strong swimmers, they
could never catch seals in the water. This means that the bears (9) ___________________ do rely on the
ice to hunt.

Polar bears also need sea ice to travel. They can (10) ___________________ a huge territory and often
swim from one part of the ice to another. They have been (11) ___________________ to swim up to
100km, but when there is less ice, they may have to swim further, and this can (12) ________________
fatal to the bears. A number of bears have drowned in the last few years and scientists believe that
it is because they were not able to (13) ___________________ more sea ice before they became too
tired and couldn't swim any further.

1 threat warning risk danger

2 Unlike Compared Opposite Different

3 reduced cut shortened lost

4 lifting rising gaining advancing

5 creating turning causing resulting

6 origins means materials sources

7 placed made put set

8 Despite As Although Even

9 properly surely fully really

10 cover spread extend pass

11 experienced noticed known taught

12 happen come end prove

13 reach land get achieve

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Polar bears are in (1) danger of dying out. (2) Unlike some other endangered animals, it's not
hunters that are the problem, it's climate change. Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where
polar bears live has (3) reduced in size by about 30 per cent. The temperature in the Arctic has
slowly been (4) rising and this is (5) causing the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears'
home.

The polar bears' main (6) sources of food are the different types of seal found in the Arctic. They
catch them by waiting next to the air holes the seals have (7) made in the ice. (8) Although the
bears are very strong swimmers, they could never catch seals in the water. This means that the
bears (9) really do rely on the ice to hunt.

Polar bears also need sea ice to travel. They can (10) cover a huge territory and often swim from
one part of the ice to another. They have been (11) known to swim up to 100km, but when there is
less ice, they may have to swim further, and this can (12) prove fatal to the bears. A number of
bears have drowned in the last few years and scientists believe that it is because they were not able
to (13) reach more sea ice before they became too tired and couldn't swim any further.

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 B2 NASA Discovers Star System With Eight Planets LIU055

Read the text about NASA's new discovery. Some of the lines are correct. Some have
a word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the box next to the line. If the line
is correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines have been done for you.

1 NASA has discovered the eighth planet of a star system, is is

2 similar to our solar system. The star, named Kepler-90 is ✓

3 over 2,500 light years away and larger and hotter than only

4 our sun. It is the first star not known to have as many planets

5 as our solar system. The Kepler-90 star system is more than

6 compact than our solar system. The outermost planet orbits

7 the star at about the same distance as such the Earth orbits

8 the sun. Its inner planets are small and rocky while the outer

9 ones are being larger and made up of gas.

10 The newly discovered planet, Kepler-90i, is called the third

11 celestial object in the star system. While it is rocky and similar

12 to our Earth, but if because of its closeness to its home star

13 has an average surface temperature of about 400° C. It moves

14 around the star both once every 14.4 days.

15 The discovery was made based up on data provided by the

16 Kepler Space Telescope. Launched in March 2009, the telescope

17 has constantly been scanning always certain parts of the

18 universe in the search of new stars and planetary systems.

19 Up to now, over 2000 new worlds have just been discovered.

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1 NASA has discovered the eighth planet of a star system, is is

2 similar to our solar system. The star, named Kepler-90 is ✓

3 over 2,500 light years away and larger and hotter than only only

4 our sun. It is the first star not known to have as many planets not

5 as our solar system. The Kepler-90-star system is more than than

6 compact than our solar system. The outermost planet orbits ✓

7 the star at about the same distance as such the Earth orbits such

8 the sun. Its inner planets are small and rocky while the outer ✓

9 ones are being larger and made up of gas. being

10 The newly discovered planet, Kepler-90i, is called the third called

11 celestial object in the star system. While it is rocky and similar while

12 to our Earth, but if because of its closeness to its home star if

13 has an average surface temperature of about 400° C. It moves ✓

14 around the star both once every 14.4 days. both

15 The discovery was made based up on data provided by the up

16 Kepler Space Telescope. Launched in March 2009, the telescope ✓

17 has constantly been scanning always certain parts of the always

18 universe in the search of new stars and planetary systems. the

19 Up to now, over 2000 new worlds have just been discovered. just

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 B2 Reading E-books In Your Holidays? LIU056

Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap.

Holidays are made for reading – at least that is how many (1) ______________ us think of
them. Spending hours in a park or at a beach with a summer read is something we are (2)
______________ to. However, the way we do it (3) ______________ changed considerably. During
the last decade, there has (4) ______________ a trend towards e-books (5) ______________ of
printed editions.

The advantages of carrying (6) ______________ a light electronic device instead of several
kilos of paper when travelling are obvious. New-generation e-book readers (7) _____________
store thousands of books and make millions of titles available at your fingertips. If we add
the disappearance of free check-in luggage imposed by budget airlines, the decision could
(8) ______________ be clearer.

Uncertainties come (9) ______________ we look at the ecological side. A recently published
report on e-book devices states (10) ______________ a book uses up approximately 7.46
kilograms of CO2 during its lifetime. One e-book device, (11) ______________ average, can
replace buying 22 physical books and save about 170 kilograms of CO2 per year.

What the report does not (12) ______________ into account, however, is that a book can
(13) ______________ hundreds of years and be passed on to several readers. What’s more, it
can be recycled (14) ______________ another book.

E-books are also criticized for destroying any trace of the author. A cover can tell a lot
about a story, or even the writer’s personality, as can the texture, colour and font size of
the printed page. In contrast, on an e-book, you (15) ______________ a recipe for a pie or a
thriller in the same standard format.

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Holidays are made for reading – at least that is how many (1) of us think of them. Spending
hours in a park or at a beach with a summer read is something we are (2) used to.
However, the way we do it (3) has changed considerably. During the last decade, there has
(4) been a trend towards e-books (5) instead of printed editions.

The advantages of carrying (6) around/about a light electronic device instead of several
kilos of paper when travelling are obvious. New-generation e-book readers (7) can store
thousands of books and make millions of titles available at your fingertips. If we add the
disappearance of free check-in luggage imposed by budget airlines, the decision could (8)
not/never be clearer.

Uncertainties come (9) when/ if / as we look at the ecological side. A recently published
report on e-book devices states (10) that a book uses up approximately 7.46 kilograms of
C02 during its lifetime. One e-book device, (11) on average, can replace buying 22 physical
books and save about 170 kilograms of C02 per year.

What the report does not (12) take into account, however, is that a book can (13)
last/survive/endure hundreds of years and be passed on to several readers. What’s more,
it can be recycled (14) into another book.

E-books are also criticized for destroying any trace of the author. A cover can tell a lot
about a story, or even the writer’s personality, as can the texture, colour and font size of
the printed page. In contrast, on an e-book, you (15) read/see/have a recipe for a pie or a
thriller in the same standard format.

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 B2 Atlantis – The Lost Civilisation LIU057

Read the text about the lost continent, Atlantis. Some of the lines are correct. Some
have a word that shouldn’t be there. Write this word in the box next to the line. If
the line is correct put a tick (✓) in the box. The first two lines have been done for you.

1 There are many theories as to so what happened to the so

2 legendary world of Atlantis. Debates on whether or not ✓

3 the ancient civilisation has existed at all have been

4 going on for decades ago. While some say the island was

5 an invention of the Greek philosopher Plato, others even

6 regard Atlantis as having been a real continent that never

7 was destroyed by a natural disaster.

8 Those who believe in Atlantis claim them that it was a

9 highly advanced culture, but are not being sure about its

10 exact location and size. There are others who think

11 that Atlantis is an ancient civilisation that may have been

12 existed in many places on the earth.

13 Despite of all the theories it is hard to believe that

14 Atlantis was a lost land and that simply disappeared from

15 the face of the earth. People, however, like to believe

16 in mysteries that cannot be explained enough.

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1 There are many theories as to so what happened to the so

2 legendary world of Atlantis. Debates on whether or not ✓

3 the ancient civilisation has existed at all have been has

4 going on for decades ago. While some say the island was ago

5 an invention of the Greek philosopher Plato, others even even

6 regard Atlantis as having been a real continent that never never

7 was destroyed by a natural disaster. ✓

8 Those who believe in Atlantis claim them that it was a them

9 highly advanced culture, but are not being sure about its being

10 exact location and size. There are others who think ✓

11 that Atlantis is an ancient civilisation that may have been been

12 existed in many places on the earth. the

13 Despite of all the theories it is hard to believe that of

14 Atlantis was a lost land and that simply disappeared from and

15 the face of the earth. People, however, like to believe ✓

16 in mysteries that cannot be explained enough. enough

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 B1 Modal Verbs : CAN, COULD, MUST and Negative Forms MOD001

Complete the sentences CAN, CAN’T , COULD, COULDN’T , MUST or MUSTN’T.

1. She is a small baby. She ______________ eat meat, but she ______________ drink milk.

2. He is so ill that he ______________ see the doctor.

3. It’s raining heavily. You ______________ take your own umbrella.

4. We ______________ pick the flowers in the park. It’s forbidden.

5. I ______________ sing now but I ______________ sing very well when I was a child.

6. Mike is only nine months old. He ______________ eat nuts yet.

7. He has a lot of weight so he ______________ run so fast.

8. I’m very tall, so I ______________ play basketball.

9. You ______________ park that car there. It’s a no-parking zone.

10. Many students in Great Britain ______________ wear a uniform when they go to school.

11. George has travelled a lot. He ______________ speak 4 languages.

12. I ______________ come with you now because I’m studying for my test.

13. Footballers ______________ touch the ball with their hands.

14. ______________ I use your phone ?

15. I’m sorry I ______________ come yesterday. I had to work late.

16. You ______________ speed through the city. It’s dangerous!

17. You have been coughing a lot recently. You ______________ smoke so much.

18. I’m very tired today. I ______________ clean my room now, but I’ll do it tomorrow.

19. I ______________ eat lasagne when I was a child, but I like it today.

20. We ______________ go to the bank today. We haven’t got any money left.

21. You ______________ sleep in that room. It’s full of boxes and other stuff.

22. I ______________ swim very far these days, but ten years ago, I ______________ swim over
to the other side of the lake.

23. You have a bad headache, so you ______________ go to bed earlier.

24. I ______________ feed the baby now, so can you do it for me ?

25. Tourists ______________ take their passports with them when they go abroad.
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1. She is a small baby. She can’t/mustn’t eat meat, but she can drink milk.

2. He is so ill that he must see the doctor.

3. It’s raining heavily. You must take your own umbrella.

4. We can’t/mustn’t pick the flowers in the park. It’s forbidden.

5. I can/can’t sing now but I could/couldn’t sing very well when I was a child.

6. Mike is only nine months old. He can’t eat nuts yet.

7. He has a lot of weight so he can’t run so fast.

8. I’m very tall, so I can/could play basketball.

9. You mustn’t park that car there. It’s a no-parking zone.

10. Many students in Great Britain must wear a uniform when they go to school.

11. George has travelled a lot. He can speak 4 languages.

12. I can’t come with you now because I’m studying for my test.

13. Footballers mustn’t touch the ball with their hands.

14. Can/Could I use your phone ?

15. I’m sorry I couldn’t come yesterday. I had to work late.

16. You mustn’t speed through the city. It’s dangerous!

17. You have been coughing a lot recently. You mustn’t smoke so much.

18. I’m very tired today. I can’t clean my room now, but I’ll do it tomorrow.

19. I couldn’t eat lasagne when I was a child, but I like it today.

20. We must go to the bank today. We haven’t got any money left.

21. You can’t sleep in that room. It’s full of boxes and other stuff.

22. I can’t/can swim very far these days, but ten years ago, I could/couldn’t swim over
to the other side of the lake.

23. You have a bad headache, so you must go to bed earlier.

24. I can’t feed the baby now, so can you do it for me ?

25. Tourists must take their passports with them when they go abroad.

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 B1 Modal Verbs: MUST , MUSTN’T and NEEDN’T MOD002

Complete the sentences with MUST, MUSTN’T or NEEDN’T.

1. It’s very warm outside. You _____________________ take a coat with you.

2. You _____________________ speak with a full mouth. that’s very impolite.

3. The doctor said I _____________________ smoke so much.

4. In England you _____________________ drive on the left side of the road but in other
European countries you _____________________.

5. Students _____________________ be late for school.

6. Small children _____________________ play with matches.

7. You _____________________ drive so fast. We have plenty of time left.

8. Do you want me to wait for you? – No, it’s OK. You _____________________ wait.

9. You _____________________ take a taxi. You can go by bus.

10. All candidates _____________________ send in their application forms by Friday.

11. You _____________________ be very hungry. I’ll get you something to eat.

12. Jackie gave me an important letter. I _____________________ forget to post it.

13. They _____________________ go to school today. It’s Thanksgiving.

14. The book I gave you is very valuable. You _____________________ be careful and take
good care of it.

15. We have enough food in the fridge, so we _____________________ go shopping every

day.

16. You _____________________ make a mess in the house, or else mom will be very angry.

17. You _____________________ come if you don’t want to, but I hope you do.

18. You _____________________ shout in a library.

19. I _____________________ take my medicine three times a day.

20. You _____________________ help me. I can prepare the meal on my own.

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1. It’s very warm outside. You needn’t take a coat with you.

2. You mustn’t speak with a full mouth. that’s very impolite.

3. The doctor said I mustn’t smoke so much.

4. In England you must drive on the left side of the road but in other European
countries you mustn’t.

5. Students mustn’t be late for school.

6. Small children mustn’t play with matches.

7. You needn’t drive so fast. We have plenty of time left.

8. Do you want me to wait for you? – No, it’s OK. You needn’t wait.

9. You needn’t take a taxi. You can go by bus.

10. All candidates must send in their application forms by Friday.

11. You must be very hungry. I’ll get you something to eat.

12. Jackie gave me an important letter. I mustn’t forget to post it.

13. They needn’t go to school today. It’s Thanksgiving.

14. The book I gave you is very valuable. You must be careful and take good care of it.

15. We have enough food in the fridge, so we needn’t go shopping every day.

16. You mustn’t make a mess in the house, or else mom will be very angry.

17. You needn’t come if you don’t want to, but I hope you do.

18. You mustn’t shout in a library.

19. I must take my medicine three times a day.

20. You needn’t help me. I can prepare the meal on my own.

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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

MAY – MIGHT – CAN – CAN’T – SHOULD – SHOULDN’T – MUST – HAVE TO – HAS TO -

NEEDN’T – MUSTN’T – DON’T HAVE TO – DOESN’T HAVE TO

1. ___________________ I use your pen, please?

2. You really ___________________ see that new documentary. It’s fantastic.

3. You ___________________ write 30 sentences for homework because you have

misbehaved.

4. You ___________________ to write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.

5. Please, excuse me but I really ___________________ go now.

6. John, you ___________________ speak so quickly. Nobody can understand you!

7. We ___________________ watch TV tonight. We haven’t decided yet.

8. If you’ve got such a bad cough, you ___________________ smoke.

9. I am happy to inform you that I ___________________ come to work next week.

10. You ___________________ make so much noise. The baby is sleeping in the next room.
11. She ___________________ work hard because she’s a single parent and has little money.

12. You ___________________ go now. The train leaves in an hour, so you’ve still got some
time left.

13. According to the weather report it ___________________ rain this afternoon.

14. He ___________________ speak Italian fluently because he spent 5 years there.

15. That __________________ be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.

16. You ___________________ take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good
grades to pass.

17. I ___________________ go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too tired.

18. ___________________ Mary come with us?

19. You ___________________ speak French. I can speak English quite well.

20. You ___________________ take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise
you won’t get in.

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1. May / Can I use your pen, please?

2. You really must/have to/ should see that new documentary. It’s fantastic.

3. You must / have to write 30 sentences for homework because you have
misbehaved.

4. You needn’t / don’t have to write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.

5. Please, excuse me but I really have to / must go now.

6. John, you mustn’t speak so quickly. Nobody can understand you!

7. We might/ may watch TV tonight. We haven’t decided yet.

8. If you’ve got such a bad cough, you shouldn’t / mustn’t smoke.

9. I am happy to inform you that I can come to work next week.

10. You mustn’t make so much noise. The baby is sleeping in the next room.

11. She must/ has to work hard because she’s a single parent and has little money.

12. You needn’t/ don’t have to go now. The train leaves in an hour, so you’ve still got
some time left.

13. According to the weather report it might / may rain this afternoon.

14. He can speak Italian fluently because he spent 5 years there.

15. That can’t be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.

16. You should take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good grades to
pass.

17. I might/may go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too tired.

18. Can Mary come with us?

19. You needn’t/ don’t have to speak French. I can speak English quite well.

20. You must/ have to take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise you
won’t get in.

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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

CAN – CAN’T - COULDN’T – COULD HAVE - HAD TO – MIGHT - MUST - MUSTN’T -

NEEDN’T – SHOULD HAVE - WOULD

1. It’s quite warm outside so you __________________ put on a coat.

2. You __________________ go home now. You __________________ finish writing those

emails. They can wait until tomorrow.

3. He __________________ gone to the doctor when he started feeling ill. Now it’s going to
take longer for him to recover,

4. According to the weather report it __________________ rain today, but I’m not so sure
about it.

5. My mother gave me an important letter to post, so I ________________ forget to post it.

6. You __________________ come if you don’t want to.

7. Children __________________ play with matches.

8. That _________________ be Harry. He said he was going to Paris. What’s he doing here?
9. We will have to take a taxi to the airport, otherwise we __________________ miss our
plane.

10. I __________________ like to go to the cinema with you this weekend. How about it?

11. When I went to Spain for the first time, I __________________ speak a word of Spanish.

12. This jewellery is very valuable. My grandmother gave it to me. You __________________
look after it carefully and __________________ lose it.

13. She felt ill and __________________ leave the office earlier.

14. You __________________ be very thirsty. I’ll bring you something to drink right away.

15. You should buy a lottery ticket this weekend. You __________________ win up to 3
million dollars.
16. You __________________ informed me about the flight delay.

17. __________________ you pass me the sugar, please?

18. You __________________ smoke in public places or restaurants. It’s against the law.

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1. It’s quite warm outside so you needn’t put on a coat.

2. You can go home now. You needn’t finish writing those emails. They can wait until
tomorrow.

3. He should have gone to the doctor when he started feeling ill. Now it’s going to take
longer for him to recover,

4. According to the weather report it might rain today, but I’m not so sure about it.

5. My mother gave me an important letter to post, so I mustn’t forget to post it.

6. You needn’t come if you don’t want to.

7. Children mustn’t play with matches.

8. That can’t be Harry. He said he was going to Paris. What’s he doing here?

9. We will have to take a taxi to the airport, otherwise we might miss our plane.

10. I would like to go to the cinema with you this weekend. How about it?

11. When I went to Spain for the first time, I couldn’t speak a word of Spanish.

12. This jewellery is very valuable. My grandmother gave it to me. You must look after it
carefully and mustn’t lose it.

13. She felt ill and had to leave the office earlier.

14. You must be very thirsty. I’ll bring you something to drink right away.

15. You should buy a lottery ticket this weekend. You might/can win up to 3 million
dollars.
16. You could have informed me about the flight delay.

17. Can you pass me the sugar, please?

18. You mustn’t smoke in public places or restaurants. It’s against the law.

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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

CAN - CAN’T – COULD – DON’T NEED - MAY - MIGHT – MIGHT NOT - MUST – MUST
HAVE – MUSTN’T - NEEDN’T – NEEDN’T HAVE - SHOULD - WILL

1. We _____________________ be able to win, but I don’t think we have a good chance.

2. That _____________________ be John. He said he was going to travel to Australia.

3. When I was younger, I _____________________ sing very well.

4. I think you _____________________ relax more. You have been working too much lately.

5. I _____________________ ask you to help me later.

6. She _____________________ left the house quietly. I didn’t hear her.

7. You _____________________ to go shopping this weekend. We’ve got everything at
home.

8. You _____________________ go in without a ticket. All seats are reserved.

9. All passengers ____________________ put on their seatbelts during take-off and landing.

10. At what age _____________________ you get a driving licence in your country?
11. You _____________________ watered the plants. Dad has already done it.

12. In the US, young men _____________________ join the army. It’s voluntary.

13. I promise I _____________________ stop smoking.

14. Mom, _____________________ you pass me the sugar please?

15. If you want to be a teacher, you _____________________ attend a teacher’s training

college.

16. They _____________________ taken the wrong train. Otherwise, they would be here by
now.

17. He’s not picking up the phone. He _____________________ be home yet.

18. You _____________________ have taken my advice and gone to the doctor. Your cold is
not going to get better if you wait.

19. You _____________________ park in a no-parking area. It’s forbidden.

20. I _____________________ go to the cinema to watch a movie, but I’m not sure.

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1. We might/may be able to win, but I don’t think we have a good chance.

2. That can’t be John. He said he was going to travel to Australia.

3. When I was younger, I could sing very well.

4. I think you should relax more. You have been working too much lately.

5. I may/might ask you to help me later.

6. She must have left the house quietly. I didn’t hear her.

7. You don’t need to go shopping this weekend. We’ve got everything at home.

8. You can’t go in without a ticket. All seats are reserved.

9. All passengers must put on their seatbelts during take-off and landing.

10. At what age can you get a driving licence in your country?

11. You needn’t have watered the plants. Dad has already done it.

12. In the US, young men needn’t join the army. It’s voluntary.

13. I promise I will stop smoking.

14. Mom, could/can you pass me the sugar please?

15. If you want to be a teacher, you must attend a teacher’s training college.

16. They must have taken the wrong train. Otherwise, they would be here by now.

17. He’s not picking up the phone. He might not be home yet.

18. You should have taken my advice and gone to the doctor. Your cold is not going to
get better if you wait.

19. You mustn’t/can’t park in a no-parking area. It’s forbidden.

20. I might/may go to the cinema to watch a movie, but I’m not sure.

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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

CAN’T - COULD – MIGHT - MUST - MUSTN’T – NEED – NEEDN’T - SHOULD –

WILL - WOULD

1. You _______________ touch that dog. It looks dangerous!

2. You _______________ to feed the cat at least twice a day.

3. The bus _______________ be here by now. That’s what the schedule says.

4. When I was six, I _______________ play violin but I haven’t practiced since then so I
_______________ play anymore.

5. Judith _______________ go to school on Saturdays. She has a five-day week.

6. I _______________ rather stay at home than go out and have dinner in a restaurant.

7. My fingernails _______________ cutting. They’re so long.

8. She _______________ study harder if she wants to pass the exam.

9. I’m tired. I _______________ go to bed early tonight.

10. You’ve just had a huge breakfast. You _______________ be hungry anymore.
11. Do you _______________ to pay taxes as a resident of a foreign country?

12. You _______________ wear a uniform to the ceremony. It’s not necessary.

13. Passengers _______________ speak to the driver when he’s on duty.

14. Ask Henry. He _______________ know the answer but I’m not sure.

15. When I was younger I _______________ climb to the top of the mountain without being
out of breath.

16. I _______________ have gone to the doctor, but it got better after a few days.

17. If you speak to her, she _______________ probably tell you the truth.

18. The company boss _______________ be extremely rich if he owns several sports cars.

19. I _______________ have got up so early, but it was a sunny day and I was planning a lot.
20. Jack didn’t _______________ to explain the situation. Everyone know what was
happening.

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1. You mustn’t touch that dog. It looks dangerous!

2. You need to feed the cat at least twice a day.

3. The bus should/must be here by now. That’s what the schedule says.

4. When I was six, I could play violin but I haven’t practiced since then so I can’t play
anymore.

5. Judith needn’t go to school on Saturdays. She has a five-day week.

6. I would rather stay at home than go out and have dinner in a restaurant.

7. My fingernails need cutting. They’re so long.

8. She must study harder if she wants to pass the exam.

9. I’m tired. I must/should go to bed early tonight.

10. You’ve just had a huge breakfast. You can’t be hungry anymore.
11. Do you need to pay taxes as a resident of a foreign country?

12. You needn’t wear a uniform to the ceremony. It’s not necessary.

13. Passengers mustn’t speak to the driver when he’s on duty.

14. Ask Henry. He might/could know the answer but I’m not sure.

15. When I was younger I could/would climb to the top of the mountain without being
out of breath.

16. I should/would have gone to the doctor, but it got better after a few days.

17. If you speak to her, she will probably tell you the truth.

18. The company boss must be extremely rich if he owns several sports cars.

19. I needn’t have got up so early, but it was a sunny day and I was planning a lot.
20. Jack didn’t need to explain the situation. Everyone know what was happening.

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Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

CAN'T - CAN'T HAVE – COULD - DON'T NEED TO - MIGHT - MIGHT NOT -

MUST - MUST HAVE – MUSTN'T – SHOULD - SHOULDN'T

1. That pizza was gigantic. I'm sure Mary _______________________ eaten it all.
2. Nobody was able to tell the police who that man was, so he _____________________ be
someone from here.
3. Be careful when you walk across that old wooden bridge. It ____________________ be very
safe.
4. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It ______________ be very difficult, then.
5. You ______________ touch the oven. It's very hot and you _______________ hurt yourself.
6. They are putting the suspect into the police car. The police ___________________ arrested
him.
7. I don't know where he is. Take a look in the garage. He ___________________ be there.
8. You ___________________ do any more training today. You look so tried. Take a break!
9. I can't see very well but that ___________________ be Claire over there. At least, she looks
like Claire.
10. Everyone scored over 95% in the first test, so it ___________________ been so difficult.
11. You ___________________ drive me to the airport. I can take the bus.
12. You ___________________ always wear suitable clothes when you go skiing.
13. Pupils ___________________ go out between the various parts of the exam. It's against the
school rules.
14. Danny ___________________ swim when he was four. Now he's part of the town's
swimming team.
15. You ___________________ buy any food. The fridge is full.
16. John _______________ taken a wrong turn somewhere. Otherwise, he'd be here by now.
17. There are signs all over the area, so you _____________ have any trouble getting there.
18. This _______________ be the house they advertised in the newspaper. It's much too big.
19. Mike ___________________ left the house. His cell phone is still here, and he never leaves
without it.
20. Leaving the house today without an umbrella ___________________ be such a good idea. It
looks like it's going to rain in the afternoon.

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1. That pizza was gigantic. I'm sure Mary can't have eaten it all.

2. Nobody was able to tell the police who that man was, so he can't be someone from
here.

3. Be careful when you walk across that old wooden bridge. It might not be very safe.

4. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It must be very difficult, then.

5. You mustn't/shouldn't touch the oven. It's very hot and you might hurt yourself.

6. They are putting the suspect into the police car. The police must have arrested him.
7. I don't know where he is. Take a look in the garage. He might be there.

8. You shouldn't do any more training today. You look so tried. Take a break!

9. I can't see very well but that must be Claire over there. At least, she looks like Claire.

10. Everyone scored over 95% in the first test, so it can't have been so difficult.

11. You don't need to drive me to the airport. I can take the bus.
12. You should always wear suitable clothes when you go skiing.

13. Pupils must not go out between the various parts of the exam. It's against the
school rules.

14. Danny could swim when he was four. Now he's part of the town's swimming team.

15. You don't need to buy any food. The fridge is full.
16. John must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. Otherwise, he'd be here by now.

17. There are signs all over the area, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting there.
18. This can't be the house they advertised in the newspaper. It's much too big.

19. Mike can't have left the house. His cell phone is still here, and he never leaves
without it.
20. Leaving the house today without an umbrella might not be such a good idea. It
looks like it's going to rain in the afternoon.

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 B1 Modal Verbs MOD008

Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.

CAN - CAN'T – CAN'T HAVE - COULD – COULD HAVE - DON'T HAVE – HAD
BETTER – MIGHT - MUST – MUST HAVE - MUSTN'T – NEED - OUGHT –
SHOULDN'T

1. You ___________________ be exhausted after your long trip. Come in and have a drink.
2. John ___________________ taken your car keys. He hasn't even left the house.
3. I won't go out this afternoon because the weather forecast is not very good, and I
___________________ get wet.
4. You ___________________ to apply for the job yet. You can do it later this week.
5. I ___________________ left my wallet in the car. I can't find it anywhere.
6. That ___________________ be Jake. It's impossible. He said he was going to Spain.
7. You ___________________ step into the headmaster's office without permission.
8. Tell your sister she ___________________ stay the night here if she wants to.
9. You have already drunken a glass of wine. You ___________________ not drive. Let me.
10. You ___________________ see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when you go to Paris.
11. I ___________________ to take orders from you. You're not my boss!
12. When I was younger, I ___________________ run very fast.
13. Your cold is getting worse and you have a runny nose. You ___________________ to see
the doctor.
14. My husband is preparing dinner. He's not a good cook so you ___________________
expect anything special.
15. Don't leave your window open at night. Someone ___________________ climb in.
16. Brenda ___________________ be over thirty. She graduated a year after me and I'm only
26.
17. You ___________________ to come with me. I can manage on my own.
18. She ___________________ got lost. Otherwise she'd be here by now.
19. You must be more careful. You ___________________ been killed crossing the street
without looking.
20. I didn't ___________________ to buy more groceries. We already had enough.

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1. You must be exhausted after your long trip. Come in and have a drink.
2. John can't have taken your car keys. He hasn't even left the house.
3. I won't go out this afternoon because the weather forecast is not very good, and I could
get wet.
4. You don't have to apply for the job yet. You can do it later this week.
5. I must have left my wallet in the car. I can't find it anywhere.
6. That can't be Jake. It's impossible. He said he was going to Spain.
7. You mustn't/can't step into the headmaster's office without permission.
8. Tell your sister she can stay the night here if she wants to.
9. You have already drunken a glass of wine. You had better not drive. Let me.
10. You must see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when you go to Paris.
11. I don't have to take orders from you. You're not my boss!
12. When I was younger, I could run very fast.
13. Your cold is getting worse and you have a runny nose. You ought to see the doctor.
14. My husband is preparing dinner. He's not a good cook so you shouldn't expect
anything special.
15. Don't leave your window open at night. Someone might/ could climb in.
16. Brenda can't be over thirty. She graduated a year after me and I'm only 26.
17. You don't have to come with me. I can manage on my own.
18. She must have got lost. Otherwise she'd be here by now.
19. You must be more careful. You could have been killed crossing the street without
looking.
20. I didn't need to buy more groceries. We already had enough.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA001

Make passive sentences using the word parts and the given tense.

1. The window – open (present perfect simple)

__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Her room – paint (past progressive)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. He – take – to the airport. (present perfect simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. The bike – repair – at the moment (present progressive)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The cows – feed – every morning (present simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. The novel – write – a hundred years ago (past simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. The food – must put – in the fridge (present simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. A press conference – hold – tomorrow afternoon (future simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Our new house – just – finish (present perfect simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. The thief – see – by the policeman (past perfect simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. The story – often tell – by grandmother (present simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. The package – send – by a good friend (past simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. He – not see – for ages (present perfect simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. My dad – off – a new job – later this week (future simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. The church – not renovate – for two hundred years (present perfect simple)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
16. Breakfast – serve – from 7 to 10 (present simple)
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1. The window – open (present perfect simple)

The window has been opened.
2. Her room – paint (past progressive)
Her room was being painted.
3. He – take – to the airport. (present perfect simple)
He has been taken to the airport.
4. The bike – repair – at the moment (present progressive)
The bike is being repaired at the moment.
5. The cows – feed – every morning (present simple)
The cows are fed every morning.
6. The novel – write – a hundred years ago (past simple)
The novel was written a hundred years ago.
7. The food – must put – in the fridge (present simple)
The food must be put in the fridge.
8. A press conference – hold – tomorrow afternoon (future simple)
A press conference will be held tomorrow afternoon.
9. Our new house – just – finish (present perfect simple)
Our new house has just been finished.
10. The thief – see – by the policeman (past perfect simple)
The thief had been seen by the policeman.
11. The story – often tell – by grandmother (present simple)
The story is often told by grandmother.
12. The package – send – by a good friend (past simple)
The package was sent by a good friend.
13. He – not see – for ages (present perfect simple)
He has not been seen for ages.
14. My dad – off – a new job – later this week (future simple)
My dad will be offered a new job later this week.
15. The church – not renovate – for two hundred years (present perfect simple)
The church has not been renovated for two hundred years.
16. Breakfast – serve – from 7 to 10 (present simple)
Breakfast is served from 7 to 10.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA002

Rewrite the sentences and make them passive.

1. They will send you the boxes next week.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Coca Cola has sponsored this programme.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The manager has locked the door.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. After they had shut the doors nobody could get in.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The organizers of the event welcomed the president.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. They are inviting hundreds of guests to the opening of the new theatre.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. The farmer milks the cows twice a day.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Everyone went to bed after they had switched off the lights.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Stephen Spielberg is directing a major action film at the moment.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. The local authorities have cut down three trees in our street.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. They serve lunch from 12 to 2.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. When I got there, they were paving the road.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. The referee will stop the match if the weather gets worse.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. Mom hasn’t washed my jeans since October.
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1. They will send you the boxes next week.

The boxes will be sent to you next week.
You will be sent the boxes next week.
2. Coca Cola has sponsored this programme.
This programme has been sponsored by Coca Cola
3. The manager has locked the door.
The door has been locked by the manager.
4. After they had shut the doors nobody could get in.
After the doors had been shut nobody could get in.
5. The organizers of the event welcomed the president.
The president was welcomed by the organizers.
6. They are inviting hundreds of guests to the opening of the new theatre.
Hundreds of guests are being invited to the opening of the new theatre.
7. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
The 2028 Olympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles.
8. The farmer milks the cows twice a day.
The cows are milked twice a day.
9. Everyone went to bed after they had switched off the lights.
Everyone went to bed after the lights had been switched off.
10. Stephen Spielberg is directing a major action film at the moment.
A major action film is being directed by Stephen Spielberg at the moment.
11. The local authorities have cut down three trees in our street.
Three trees in our street have been cut down by the local authorities.
12. They serve lunch from 12 to 2.
Lunch is served from 12 to 2.
13. When I got there, they were paving the road.
When I got there the road was being paved.
14. The referee will stop the match if the weather gets worse.
The match will be stopped if the rain gets worse.
15. Mom hasn’t washed my jeans since October.
My jeans haven’t been washed since October.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA003

Rewrite the sentences and make them passive.

1. They don’t expect you to win the match.

__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. He will finish the puzzle by tomorrow.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
3. The judge has sentenced many criminals in his career.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
4. Millions of people around the world love football.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
5. They are tearing down the old bridge at the moment.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
6. Has anyone opened these letters?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ?
7. The boys pushed Tom into the river.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
8. They say he is an excellent pianist.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
9. They gave him a new outfit for the performance.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
10. What are they going to ask him?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ?
11. We will have to do this work by next Monday.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
12. They could not reach the crash site in time.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
13. Mom is ironing your shirt.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
14. The headmaster did not allow students to smoke.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
15. The police should bring him to the station.
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1. They don’t expect you to win the match.

You are not expected to win the match.
2. He will finish the puzzle by tomorrow.
The puzzle will be finished by tomorrow.
3. The judge has sentenced many criminals in his career.
Many criminals have been sentenced by the judge in his career.
4. Millions of people around the world love football.
Football is loved by millions of people around the world.
5. They are tearing down the old bridge at the moment.
The old bridge is being torn down at the moment.
6. Has anyone opened these letters?
Have these letters been opened?
7. The boys pushed Tom into the river.
Tom was pushed into the river by the boys.
8. They say he is an excellent pianist.
He is said to be an excellent pianist.
9. They gave him a new outfit for the performance.
He was given a new outfit for the performance.
A new outfit was given to him for the performance.
10. What are they going to ask him?
What is he going to be asked?
11. We will have to do this work by next Monday.
This work will have to be done by Monday.
12. They could not reach the crash site in time.
The crash site could not be reached in time.
13. Mom is ironing your shirt.
Your shirt is being ironed (by Mom)
14. The headmaster did not allow students to smoke.
Students were not allowed to smoke (by the headmaster).
15. The police should bring him to the station.
He should be brought to the station (by the police).

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 B1 Passive Voice PA004

Rewrite the sentences and make them passive.

1. Families in poor countries often force their children to work.

__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. They have offered him a good job.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
3. They should have redecorated the house before Christmas.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
4. They will repair my car by next week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
5. People say that he is a good surfer.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
6. They have treated the prisoners badly for years.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
7. You haven’t answered to my question yet.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
8. We had to call the ambulance.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
9. In Asia children do a lot of the work.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
10. You cannot reach this village by train.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
11. Settlers built this town in 1802.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
12. Committee members handed out invitations for the meeting.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
13. You must park your car in the garage.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
14. They showed us the most important paintings in the gallery.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
15. They speak Spanish here.
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1. Families in poor countries often force their children to work.

Children in poor countries are often forced to work by their families.
2. They have offered him a good job.
He was offered a good job.
A good job has been offered to him.
3. They should have redecorated the house before Christmas.
The house should have been redecorated before Christmas.
4. They will repair my car by next week.
My car will be repaired by next week.
5. People say that he is a good surfer.
He is said to be a good surfer.
6. They have treated the prisoners badly for years.
The prisoners have been treated badly for years.
7. You haven’t answered to my question yet.
My question hasn’t been answered yet.
8. We had to call the ambulance.
The ambulance had to be called.
9. In Asia children do a lot of the work.
In Asia a lot of the work is done by children.
10. You cannot reach this village by train.
This village cannot be reached by train.
11. Settlers built this town in 1802.
This town was built in 1802.
12. Committee members handed out invitations for the meeting.
Invitations for the meeting were handed out by committee members.
13. You must park your car in the garage.
Cars must be parked in the garage.
14. They showed us the most important paintings in the gallery.
We were shown the most important paintings in the gallery.
The most important paintings in the gallery were shown to us.
15. They speak Spanish here.
Spanish is spoken here.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA005

Rewrite the sentences and make them passive.

1. They are serving breakfast in the dining room.

__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. They play rugby in all the Commonwealth countries.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
3. You must clean your suit for the ceremony.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
4. The authorities are opening the town health centre next week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
5. Nobody can beat Liverpool.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
6. After John had repaired the car, he sold it.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
7. Steven King wrote the book.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
8. You should send the email today.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
9. The doctor must examine you again.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
10. The company has produced cars since the beginning of the century.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
11. The Egyptians buried pharaohs in pyramids.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
12. They will meet you at the train station.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
13. Has everyone read the instructions?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ?
14. The nurse reads the newspaper to the old man every day.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
15. They must have left the documents behind.
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1. They are serving breakfast in the dining room.

Breakfast is being served in the dining room.
2. They play rugby in all the Commonwealth countries.
Rugby is played in all the Commonwealth countries.
3. You must clean your suit for the ceremony.
The suit must be cleaned for the ceremony.
4. The authorities are opening the town health centre next week.
The town health centre is being opened next week.
5. Nobody can beat Liverpool.
Liverpool cannot be beaten.
6. After John had repaired the car, he sold it.
After the car had been repaired it was sold.
7. Steven King wrote the book.
The book was written by Stephen King.
8. You should send the email today.
The email should be sent today.
9. The doctor must examine you again.
You must be examined again (by the doctor).
10. The company has produced cars since the beginning of the century.
Cars have been produced since the beginning of the century.
11. The Egyptians buried pharaohs in pyramids.
Pharaohs were buried in pyramids by the Egyptians.
12. They will meet you at the train station.
You will be met at the strain station.
13. Has everyone read the instructions?
Have the instructions been read (by everyone)?
14. The nurse reads the newspaper to the old man every day.
The newspaper is read to the old man by the nurse every day.
15. They must have left the documents behind.
The documents must have been left behind.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA006

Make sentences in passive voice using the tenses in brackets. Add words where
necessary.

1. Great motorcycles - make – Japan (PRESENT SIMPLE)

__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. The lawn – not mow –last week (PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
3. The postman – not see – recently (PRESENT PERECT SIMPLE)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
4. The Gothic cathedral – build – 10th century. (PAST SIMPLE)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ .
5. Many languages – speak – in the EU (PRESENT SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
6. The schoolhouse – repair – today (PRESENT PROGRESSIVE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
7. The prize – award – tomorrow (FUTURE SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
8. After the accident – Harry – take – to a doctor (PAST SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
9. When I came in – the fridge – repair (PAST PROGRESSIVE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
10. The jewels – find – in the basement. (PAST SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
11. After the shop – close – it – sell (PAST PERFECT SIMPLE – PAST SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
12. Special technology – use (PRESENT PROGRESSIVE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
13. The thief – not find – by the police (PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
14. The shop – close – next month (FUTURE SIMPLE)
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
15. The cat – call – Sissy (PRESENT SIMPLE)
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1. Great motorcycles - make – Japan (PRESENT SIMPLE)

Great motorcycles are made in Japan.
2. The lawn – not mow –last week (PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE)
The lawn has not been mowed since last week.
3. The postman – not see – recently (PRESENT PERECT SIMPLE)
The postman hasn’t been seen recently.
4. The Gothic cathedral – build – 10th century. (PAST SIMPLE)
The Gothic cathedral was built in the 10th century.
5. Many languages – speak – in the EU (PRESENT SIMPLE)
Many languages are spoken in the EU.
6. The schoolhouse – repair – today (PRESENT PROGRESSIVE)
The schoolhouse is being repaired today.
7. The prize – award – tomorrow (FUTURE SIMPLE)
The prize will be awarded tomorrow.
8. After the accident – Harry – take – to a doctor (PAST SIMPLE)
After the accident Harry was taken to a doctor.
9. When I came in – the fridge – repair (PAST PROGRESSIVE)
When I came in the fridge was being repaired.
10. The jewels – find – in the basement. (PAST SIMPLE)
The jewels were found in the basement.
11. After the shop – close – it – sell (PAST PERFECT SIMPLE – PAST SIMPLE)
After the shop had been closed it was sold.
12. Special technology – use (PRESENT PROGRESSIVE)
Special technology is being used.
13. The thief – not find – by the police (PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE)
The thief has not been found by the police.
14. The shop – close – next month (FUTURE SIMPLE)
The shop will be closed next month.
15. The cat – call – Sissy (PRESENT SIMPLE)
The cat is called Sissy.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA007

Fill in the correct passive form of the verb.

1. Romeo and Juliet ___________________ by Shakespeare. (WRITE)

2. The books _________________________ yet. (NOT PUBLISH)
3. As soon as I got home, I realized that my wallet _________________________. (STEAL)
4. Dinner _________________________ between 5 and 10 p.m. every day. (SERVE)
5. No letters _________________________ since the start of the strike. (DELIVER)
6. The building _________________________ torn down when we got there (BE).
7. Progress in many fields of science _________________________ in the last decade. (MAKE)
8. Since last week 5 of the 7 terrorists _________________________. (CATCH)
9. Taxes _________________________ by the new government next month. (INCREASE)
10. The classroom _________________________ next week. (REDECORATE)
11. The church _________________________ by a famous architect in the 18th century.
(DESIGN)
12. The tunnel _________________________ at the moment, so it's closed for all traffic.
(REPAIR)
13. My phone _________________________. I can't find it anywhere. (TAKE)
14. The application _________________________ by Friday. (MUST SEND)
15. When we first met, I had _________________________ a job at the bank. (ALREADY OFFER)
16. Olives _________________________ in Mediterranean countries. (GROW)
17. He _________________________ French when he spent his childhood there. (TEACH)
18. "A Hard Days Night" _________________________ by the Beatles. (WRITE)
19. We _________________________ about the hurricane for the last few days. (WARN)
20. Before the meeting was over all the food _________________________. (EAT)
21. I _____________________________ extra pay this month. (ALREADY GIVE)
22. I _________________________ by the music so I couldn't concentrate. (DISTURB)
23. Aluminium _________________________ out of bauxite. (MAKE)
24. _________________________________________ yet? (THE PACKAGES , DELIVER)
25. A UFO _________________________ by several witnesses yesterday evening. (SEE)

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1. Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare. (WRITE)

2. The books have not been published yet. (NOT PUBLISH)
3. As soon as I got home, I realized that my wallet had been stolen. (STEAL)
4. Dinner is served between 5 and 10 p.m. every day. (SERVE)
5. No letters have been delivered since the start of the strike. (DELIVER)
6. The building was being torn down when we got there (BE).
7. Progress in many fields of science has been made in the last decade. (MAKE)
8. Since last week 5 of the 7 terrorists have been caught. (CATCH)
9. Taxes are being increased/ will be increased/ are going to be increased by the new
government next month. (INCREASE)
10. The classroom will be redecorated/ is being redecorated next week. (REDECORATE)
11. The church was designed by a famous architect in the 18th century. (DESIGN)
12. The tunnel is being repaired at the moment, so it's closed for all traffic. (REPAIR)
13. My phone has been taken. I can't find it anywhere. (TAKE)
14. The application must be sent by Friday. (MUST SEND)
15. When we first met, I had already been offered a job at the bank. (ALREADY OFFER)
16. Olives are grown in Mediterranean countries. (GROW)
17. He was taught French when he spent his childhood there. (TEACH)
18. "A Hard Days Night" was written by the Beatles. (WRITE)
19. We have been warned about the hurricane for the last few days. (WARN)
20. Before the meeting was over all the food had been eaten. (EAT)
21. I have already been given extra pay this month. (ALREADY GIVE)
22. I was disturbed by the music so I couldn't concentrate. (DISTURB)
23. Aluminium is made out of bauxite. (MAKE)
24. Have the packages been delivered yet? (THE PACKAGES , DELIVER)
25. A UFO was seen by several witnesses yesterday evening. (SEE)

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 B1 Active and Passive Voice PA009

Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verb in
brackets.

1. At last night's ceremony, they _____________ the award to an unknown actress. (GIVE)
2. The survivors __________________ by a cruise ship that __________________ to be near
them. (RESCUE, HAPPEN)
3. Two hours after the accident the doctor __________________ him dead. (DECLARE)
4. I remember __________________ to the circus by my father. (BE TAKE)
5. The weather _____________________ in the next few days. (NOT IMPROVE)
6. Coffee _____________________ before you __________________ it. (MUST ROAST, SELL)
7. The bridge _______________________ at the moment so it _____________________. (REPAIR,
CANNOT USE)
8. The police __________________ the victim a picture of the suspect. (SHOW)
9. The new staff members _____________________ all the help they need. (GIVE)
10. That door _________________________ for ages. (NOT OPEN)
11. A few days ago, a judge __________________ him to appear before court next month.
(ORDER)
12. The Times __________________________ such a shocking letter before. (NEVER PUBLISH)
13. They _________________________ on what to do when the headmaster __________________
in. (INSTRUCT, COME)
14. The vandals __________________ bottles into windows and __________________ a few cars.
(THROW, DESTROY)
15. The new teammates _______________________ more time to get accustomed to the
practice sessions. (SHOULD GIVE)
16. After dad __________________ me to the zoo, he __________________ me some new
clothes at the department store. (TAKE, BUY)
17. I __________________ to the party last Thursday because I ____________________. (NOT
GO, NOT INVITE)
18. I __________________ so surprised by such an outstanding performance before. (NEVER
BE)
19. When we __________________ out of the cinema, the bus __________________ to take us
home. (COME, WAIT)
20. All the papers _____________________ in by next Friday. (MUST HAND)

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1. At last night's ceremony, they gave the award to an unknown actress. (GIVE)
2. The survivors were rescued by a cruise ship that happened to be near them.
(RESCUE, HAPPEN)
3. Two hours after the accident the doctor declared him dead. (DECLARE)
4. I remember being taken to the circus by my father. (BE TAKE)
5. The weather will not improve in the next few days. (NOT IMPROVE)
6. Coffee must be roasted before you sell it. (MUST ROAST, SELL)
7. The bridge is being repaired at the moment so it can't be used. (REPAIR, CANNOT
USE)
8. The police showed the victim a picture of the suspect. (SHOW)
9. The new staff members will be given all the help they need. (GIVE)
10. That door hasn't been opened for ages. (NOT OPEN)
11. A few days ago, a judge ordered him to appear before court next month. (ORDER)
12. The Times have never published such a shocking letter before. (NEVER PUBLISH)
13. They were being instructed on what to do when the headmaster came in.
(INSTRUCT, COME)
14. The vandals threw bottles into windows and destroyed a few cars. (THROW,
DESTROY)
15. The new teammates should be given more time to get accustomed to the practice
sessions. (SHOULD GIVE)
16. After dad had taken me to the zoo, he bought me some new clothes at the
department store. (TAKE, BUY)
17. I didn't go to the party last Thursday because I was not invited/ had not been
invited. (NOT GO, NOT INVITE)
18. I have never been so surprised by such an outstanding performance before.
(NEVER BE)
19. When we came out of the cinema, the bus was waiting to take us home. (COME,
WAIT)
20. All the papers must be handed in by next Friday. (MUST HAND)

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Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. The mechanic cannot repair mother's car because they have not delivered the spare
parts.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Farmers have grown wheat in this part of the country for decades.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. All the newspapers are reporting the scandal.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. How did you make this delicious meal?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The police didn't find the missing girl, so they issued a statement.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. You should keep white wine at about 8°C.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Shop security will report all shoplifters to the police.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. The doctors told Judy that she has six months to live.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Pupils must not step on the freshly cut lawn.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. People speak English all over the world.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. Hotel management asks all guests to check out before noon.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. They were renovating the old museum when we walked by.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. You can buy tickets for the concert here.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. They brought him to the arena by helicopter.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. Someone will steal your new bike if you don't put a lock on it.
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1. The mechanic cannot repair mother's car because they have not delivered the spare
parts.
Mother's car cannot be repaired because the spare parts have not been
delivered.
2. Farmers have grown wheat in this part of the country for decades.
Wheat has been grown in this part of the country for decades.
3. All the newspapers are reporting the scandal.
The scandal is being reported by all the newspapers.
4. How did you make this delicious meal?
How was this delicious meal made?
5. The police didn't find the missing girl, so they issued a statement.
The missing girl wasn't found so a statement was issued.
6. You should keep white wine at about 8°C.
White wine should be kept at about 8°C.
7. Shop security will report all shoplifters to the police.
All shoplifters will be reported to the police by shop security.
8. The doctors told Judy that she has six months to live.
Judy was told that she has six months to live.
9. Pupils must not step on the freshly cut lawn.
The freshly cut lawn must not be stepped on.
10. People speak English all over the world.
English is spoken all over the world.
11. Hotel management asks all guests to check out before noon.
All guests are asked by hotel management to check out before noon.
12. They were renovating the old museum when we walked by.
The old museum was being renovated when we walked by.
13. You can buy tickets for the concert here.
Tickets for the concert can be bought here.
14. They brought him to the arena by helicopter.
He was brought to the arena by helicopter.
15. Someone will steal your new bike if you don't put a lock on it.
Your new bike will be stolen if a lock isn't put on it.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA011

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. They will read out the names of the winners in tomorrow's show.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. The shop assistant offered a refund to the customer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Look! someone has broken the vase.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. The police are investigating the murder.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Candidates must write their answers in ink.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. The judge shouldn't have postponed the hearing.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. They said that he was innocent.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. They make all of the components in foreign factories.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. I don't like people lying to me.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Picasso painted Guernica in 1937.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. People have fought wars throughout history.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. They have often described New York as the busiest city in the world.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. Nobody has done the washing up.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. They are demolishing the stadium so the team can't play any games there.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. The city authorities sold the land three years ago.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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1. They will read out the names of the winners in tomorrow's show.
The names of the winners will be read out in tomorrow's show.
2. The shop assistant offered a refund to the customer.
A refund was offered to the customer.
The customer was offered a refund.
3. Look! someone has broken the vase.
Look! The vase has been broken.
4. The police are investigating the murder.
The murder is being investigated by the police.
5. Candidates must write their answers in ink.
Answers must be written in ink (by the candidates)
6. The judge shouldn't have postponed the hearing.
The hearing shouldn't have been postponed (by the judge).
7. They said that he was innocent.
He was said to be innocent.
8. They make all of the components in foreign factories.
All of the components are made in foreign factories.
9. I don't like people lying to me.
I don't like being lied to.
10. Picasso painted Guernica in 1937.
Guernica was painted by Picasso in 1937.
11. People have fought wars throughout history.
Wars have been fought throughout history.
12. They have often described New York as the busiest city in the world.
New York has often been described as the busiest city in the world.
13. Nobody has done the washing up.
The washing up hasn't been done.
14. They are demolishing the stadium so the team can't play any games there.
The stadium is being demolished so games cannot be played here.
15. The city authorities sold the land three years ago.
The land was sold by the city authorities three years ago.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA012

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. Someone might have stolen the valuable jewels.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. They are monitoring the whole area with TV cameras.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Everyone must wear hard hats when working on the building site.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Scientists have not tested the new product on humans.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The company normally delivers cars within a month.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. They saw the suspect entering the building.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. The teacher ought to have sent her to the headmaster.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. The organizers will offer drinks during the break.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. The manager will report all shoplifters to the police.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Border officials made me open my suitcase.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. You cannot trust politicians.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. My husband gave me a new cell phone for my birthday.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. They were opening the parcel when I came in.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. People say that the Copacabana is the most wonderful beach in the world.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. They will have told him the news by next week.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
16. Nobody has ever told him how to manage the club.
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1. Someone might have stolen the valuable jewels.

The valuable jewels might have been stolen.
2. They are monitoring the whole area with TV cameras.
The whole area is being monitored with TV cameras.
3. Everyone must wear hard hats when working on the building site.
Hard hats must be worn when working on the building site.
4. Scientists have not tested the new product on humans.
The new product has not been tested on humans.
5. The company normally delivers cars within a month.
Cars are normally delivered within a month.
6. They saw the suspect entering the building.
The suspect was seen entering the building.
7. The teacher ought to have sent her to the headmaster.
She ought to have been sent to the headmaster.
8. The organizers will offer drinks during the break.
Drinks will be offered during the break (by the organizers).
9. The manager will report all shoplifters to the police.
All shoplifters will be reported to the police (by the manager).
10. Border officials made me open my suitcase.
I was made to open my suitcase by border officials.
11. You cannot trust politicians.
Politicians can't be trusted.
12. My husband gave me a new cell phone for my birthday.
I was given a new cell phone for my birthday by my husband.
13. They were opening the parcel when I came in.
The parcel was being opened when I came in.
14. People say that the Copacabana is the most wonderful beach in the world.
The Copacabana is said to be the most wonderful beach in the world.
15. They will have told him the news by next week.
He will have been told the news by next week.
16. Nobody has ever told him how to manage the club.
He has never been told how to manage the club.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA013

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. The lawyer is preparing some important documents for the trial.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. They are building a new amusement park in this neighbourhood.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The politicians will have reached a decision by tomorrow.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Millions of people all over the world watch this programme.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5. They ought to pay the workers more.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Somebody stole my car from the car park.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7. She hasn't watered these plants for over a week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Joe introduced me to his girlfriend last week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
9. The audience is not listening to the speaker.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
10. They might invite us to the party, but I'm not sure.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Candidates must return their applications by the end of next week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
12. We will finish all the school projects by the end of the next term.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Somebody took this picture a while ago.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
14. The authorities should raise more money for the new church.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
15. They gave us a guided tour of the museum.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
16. The workers were repairing the roof when the fire started.
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1. The lawyer is preparing some important documents for the trial.

Some important documents are being prepared for the trial by the lawyer.
2. They are building a new amusement park in this neighbourhood.
A new amusement park is being built in this neighbourhood.
3. The politicians will have reached a decision by tomorrow.
A decision will have been reached by tomorrow.
4. Millions of people all over the world watch this programme.
This programme is watched by millions of people all over the world.
5. They ought to pay the workers more.
The workers ought to be paid more.
6. Somebody stole my car from the car park.
My car was stolen from the car park.
7. She hasn't watered these plants for over a week.
These plants haven't been watered for over a week.
8. Joe introduced me to his girlfriend last week.
I was introduced to Joe's girlfriend last week.
9. The audience is not listening to the speaker.
The speaker is not being listened to.
10. They might invite us to the party, but I'm not sure.
We might by invited to the party, nut I'm not sure.
11. Candidates must return their applications by the end of next week.
Applications must be returned by the candidates by the end of next week.
12. We will finish all the school projects by the end of the next term.
All the school projects will be finished by the end of the next term.
13. Somebody took this picture a while ago.
This photo was taken a while ago.
14. The authorities should raise more money for the new church.
More money for the new church should be raised by the authorities.
15. They gave us a guided tour of the museum.
We were given a guided tour of the museum.
16. The workers were repairing the roof when the fire started.
The roof was being repaired when the fire started.

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 B1 Passive Voice PA014

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. Someone will attend to you later.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. I don't remember Jack giving me the tickets.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. We must do something before the situation gets out of control.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The company employs 5 people.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6. They are going to buy a new TV set next week.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7. My great grandfather built this house 60 years ago.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. My sister gave me the key so I could get in.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Nobody said anything.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. A loud noise woke me up last night.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. How do you prepare such a dish?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. I don't like someone lying to me.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
13. She solved all her problems.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14. After a while she found out they hadn't told her the truth.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
15. The outstanding performance impressed her.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
16. You mustn't put the leftovers back in the fridge.
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1. Someone will attend to you later.

You will be attended to later.
2. I don't remember Jack giving me the tickets.
I don't remember being given the tickets.
3. We must do something before the situation gets out of control.
Something must be done before the situation gets out of control.
4. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium.
The music can be heard in all sections of the stadium.
5. The company employs 5 people.
5 people are employed by the company.
6. They are going to buy a new TV set next week.
A new TV set is going to be bought next week.
7. My great grandfather built this house 60 years ago.
This house was built 60 years ago by my great grandfather.
8. My sister gave me the key so I could get in.
I was given the key so I could get in.
9. Nobody said anything.
Nothing was said.
10. A loud noise woke me up last night.
I was woken up last night by a loud noise.
11. How do you prepare such a dish?
How is such a dish prepared?
12. I don't like someone lying to me.
I don't like being lied to.
13. She solved all her problems.
All her problems were solved.
14. After a while she found out they hadn't told her the truth.
After a while she found out that she hadn't been told the truth.
15. The outstanding performance impressed her.
She was impressed by the outstanding performance.
16. You mustn't put the leftovers back in the fridge.
The leftovers mustn't be put back in the fridge.

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 B1 Active or Passive Voice PA015

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. Use active or passive voice.

1. A lot of old songs ____________________ on the radio last week. (PLAY)

2. The President ____________________________ about the coup in Central America. (JUST
INFORM)
3. If I ____________________ you I wouldn't go to the meeting. (BE)
4. The bank manager told me that the house ________________________ for. (NOT PAY)
5. I _________________________ the guitar since I was in nursery school. (PLAY)
6. Margie is very happy because she __________________________ an engagement ring
from her boyfriend. (JUST RECEIVE)
7. I _______________________ after the children while the garage ________________________ .
(LOOK , REPAIR)
8. When Jane came to the office, she found out that her boss ________________________ .
(ALREADY LEAVE)
9. Please don't interrupt us. We ____________________ an important conversation. (HAVE)
10. I reported to the police that my stamp collection _______________________ the week
before. (STEAL)
11. A short time after the pedestrian _______________________ by the car the ambulance
____________________ . (HIT, ARRIVE)
12. When Mr Kennel entered the room, emails ________________________ by his assistants.
(TYPE)
13. Dad ________________________ for over three weeks. (NOT SMOKE)
14. He normally ____________________ up on his own but yesterday he ____________________
by his mom. (WAKE, WAKE)
15. They usually ____________________ visitors at the hospital. (NOT ALLOW)
16. All the houses in our street _______________________ every year during the Christmas
season. (DECORATE)
17. India _______________________ independence in 1947. (GRANT)
18. They _______________________ in southern Italy since the end of the war. (LIVE)
19. I ______________________ a car by the garage so that I could drive home. (GIVE)
20. Tom's father is an excellent athlete. He ____________________ some sort of sport every
day. (DO)

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1. A lot of old songs were played on the radio last week. (PLAY)
2. The President has just been informed about the coup in Central America. (JUST
INFORM)
3. If I were/was you I wouldn't go to the meeting. (BE)
4. The bank manager told me that the house hadn't been paid for. (NOT PAY)
5. I have been playing the guitar since I was in nursery school. (PLAY)
6. Margie is very happy because she has just received an engagement ring from her
boyfriend. (JUST RECEIVE)
7. I looked/was looking after the children while the garage was being repaired. (LOOK ,
REPAIR)
I am looking after the children while the garage is being repaired.
8. When Jane came to the office, she found out that her boss had already left. (ALREADY
LEAVE)
9. Please don't interrupt us. We are having an important conversation. (HAVE)
10. I reported to the police that my stamp collection had been stolen the week before.
(STEAL)
11. A short time after the pedestrian had been hit by the car the ambulance arrived. (HIT,
ARRIVE)
12. When Mr Kennel entered the room, emails were being typed by his assistants. (TYPE)
13. Dad has not smoked for over three weeks. (NOT SMOKE)
14. He normally wakes up on his own but yesterday he was woken by his mom. (WAKE,
WAKE)
15. They usually don't allow visitors at the hospital. (NOT ALLOW)
16. All the houses in our street are decorated every year during the Christmas season.
(DECORATE)
17. India was granted independence in 1947. (GRANT)
18. They have been living in southern Italy since the end of the war. (LIVE)
19. I was given a car by the garage so that I could drive home. (GIVE)
20. Tom's father is an excellent athlete. He does some sort of sport every day. (DO)

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Fill in the blanks with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets .

A new sports and athletic centre _____________________ (OPEN) in our town last week. The
facility ____________________ (BELIEVE) to be one of the largest in the country and experts
hope that it ________________________ (VISIT) by thousands of amateur and professional
athletes over the course of the next few years.

The centre _____________________________ (CONSTRUCT) for over 6 years before it

______________________ (OPEN) by local authorities last Monday. However, it
_______________________________________ (NOT COMPLETELY FINISH) yet. Workers are making
the final adjustments this week and say that it _____________________ (COMPLETE) by the end
of the month.

The centre offers various sports facilities including two indoor swimming pools, three large
gyms and a ball court. They _____________________ (CAN BOOK) online or directly at the
administration desk. The equipment ______________________ (BUY) from local companies,
which also provided the training programs.

The new centre _____________________ (FINANCE) by government funds as well as grants that
________________________ (GIVE) to the region by the European Union. Politicians and famous
athletes from all over the country __________________________ (INVITE) to the official opening
ceremony, scheduled for next Tuesday.

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A new sports and athletic centre was opened (OPEN) in our town last week. The facility is
believed (BELIEVE) to be one of the largest in the country and experts hope that it will be
visited (VISIT) by thousands of amateur and professional athletes over the course of the
next few years.

The centre had been constructed (CONSTRUCT) for over 6 years before it was opened
(OPEN) by local authorities last Monday. However, it hasn't been completely finished
(NOT COMPLETELY FINISH) yet. Workers are making the final adjustments this week and
say that it will be completed (COMPLETE) by the end of the month.

The centre offers various sports facilities including two indoor swimming pools, three large
gyms and a ball court. They can be booked (CAN BOOK) online or directly at the
administration desk. The equipment was bought (BUY) from local companies, which also
provided the training programs.

The new centre was financed/has been financed (FINANCE) by government funds as well
as grants that were given/have been given (GIVE) to the region by the European Union.
Politicians and famous athletes from all over the country have been invited (INVITE) to
the official opening ceremony, scheduled for next Tuesday.

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Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – BY - FOR – IN - OF – ON - OUT - TO - WITH

1. He felt nothing but hatred _____________ the person who attacked him.

2. There are many advantages _____________ speaking foreign languages.

3. I have a lot _____________ respect for the teachers I had _____________ school.

4. I’d like to do a course _____________ computer programming.

5. He was _____________ trial _____________ having murdered his wife.

6. We went to see an exhibition _____________ Egyptian history.

7. I had an argument _____________ my boss yesterday.

8. He took away my bag _____________ force.

9. Her fear _____________ flying made travelling very difficult _____________ her.

10. My dad had difficulty _____________ making himself understood.

11. I’ve got a meeting _____________ John this afternoon.

12. _____________ the time I arrived, the train had already left.

13. If you’re _____________ doubt, please call the ambulance.

14. We had access _____________ the internet in all the hotels we stayed _____________.

15. We took part _____________ the activities that the school offered.

16. Suits will never be _____________ of fashion.

17. She’s _____________ leave until the end of the month.

18. The two countries were _____________ peace with each other.

19. You have absolutely no reason to talk _____________ me like that.

20. We’d like to have a room _____________ a view of the sea.

21. The fire was now _____________ of control.

22. She was able to describe the accident _____________ detail.

23. The trousers are _____________ sale at the moment.

24. It sounds great _____________ theory, but will your plan work?

25. I learned to drive _____________ the age of 18.

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1. He felt nothing but hatred for the person who attacked him.

2. There are many advantages of speaking foreign languages.

3. I have a lot of respect for the teachers I had at school.

4. I’d like to do a course in computer programming.

5. He was on trial for having murdered his wife.

6. We went to see an exhibition on Egyptian history.

7. I had an argument with my boss yesterday.

8. He took away my bag by force.

9. Her fear of flying made travelling very difficult for her.

10. My dad had difficulty in making himself understood.

11. I’ve got a meeting with John this afternoon.

12. By the time I arrived, the train had already left.

13. If you’re in doubt, please call the ambulance.

14. We had access to the internet in all the hotels we stayed at.

15. We took part in the activities that the school offered.

16. Suits will never be out of fashion.

17. She’s on leave until the end of the month.

18. The two countries were at peace with each other.

19. You have absolutely no reason to talk to me like that.

20. We’d like to have a room with a view of the sea.

21. The fire was now out of control.

22. She was able to describe the accident in detail.

23. The trousers are on sale at the moment.

24. It sounds great in theory, but will your plan work?

25. I learned to drive at the age of 18.

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Fill in the correct prepositions from the list below.

BY – FOR - FROM - IN – INTO - ON - OUT OF - UNDER

1. Those trousers went ______________ fashion many years ago.

2. We heard about the natural disaster ______________ the news.

3. I was ______________ the impression that we didn't want to offend him .

4. Unemployment is _________________ the increase in many European countries.

5. I don't know ______________ certain , but I think she's on leave at the moment.

6. There was nothing there anymore , so we had to start ______________ scratch.

7. I ran ______________ my old teacher the other day. It was nice to meet him again.

8. The unexpected success of the company took us ______________ surprise.

9. All trains leaving from platform 4 are ______________ time.

10. ______________ my opinion, she must be the greatest athlete of all times.

11. There is a big ceremony being held ______________ honour of the killed soldiers.

12. I'm sorry. I must have done it ______________ mistake.

13. She waved me good-bye until our car was ______________ sight.

14. I am not allowed to give them any alcohol. They are all ______________ age.

15. He told us ______________ brief what he wanted to do , but didn't go into much detail.

16. Jack has gone to New York ______________ business.

17. You must be tired . Why don't you take a break ______________ a change.

18. We have to be there ______________ ten at the latest. Otherwise, they won't let us in.

19. My mother is suffering ______________ cancer and there is not much hope for her.

20. They had to translate the document from English ______________ Spanish.

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Fill in the correct prepositions from the list below.

BY – FOR - FROM - IN – INTO - ON - OUT OF - UNDER

1. Those trousers went out of fashion many years ago.

2. We heard about the natural disaster from/on the news.

3. I was under the impression that we didn't want to offend him .

4. Unemployment is on the increase in many European countries.

5. I don't know for certain , but I think she's on leave at the moment.

6. There was nothing there anymore , so we had to start from scratch.

7. I ran into my old teacher the other day. It was nice to meet him again.

8. The unexpected success of the company took us by surprise.

9. All trains leaving from platform 4 are on time.

10. In my opinion, she must be the greatest athlete of all times.

11. There is a big ceremony being held in honour of the killed soldiers.

12. I'm sorry. I must have done it by mistake.

13. She waved me good-bye until our car was out of sight.

14. I am not allowed to give them any alcohol. They are all under age.

15. He told us in brief what he wanted to do , but didn't go into much detail.

16. Jack has gone to New York on business.

17. You must be tired . Why don't you take a break for a change.

18. We have to be there by ten at the latest. Otherwise, they won't let us in.

19. My mother is suffering from cancer and there is not much hope for her.

20. They had to translate the document from English into Spanish.

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