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2A b Complete the questions in the past simple.

Where did you live before you moved to
a Put the verbs in brackets in the past England?
simple. I lived in Australia.
Last year I finished my exams. I 1     1  living there?
(want) to go to university, so I 2     (start) Yes, I really enjoyed it.
to do some research and 3     (read) lots 2  the climate like?
of information. Eventually I 4     (get) an interview and It was very warm most of the time.
5     (make) arrangements to visit the university. I 6    
3 What sort of house ?
(leave) in plenty of time, but at the station, I 7     (find) that
the train had been cancelled. I 8     (not know) what to do, but We lived in a large house near the sea.
then I 9     (remember) my mother 10     (be) still at home. 4  around the country?
I 11     (call) her and she 12     (agree) to come to the Yes, we travelled as much as we could.
station. By the time she 13     (arrive), it was raining heavily. In 5  in the sea often?
the end, she 14     (drive) me all the way to the interview, so We swam in the sea every morning.
when I 15     (get) there I 16     (not feel) at all stressed. I 6  many friends there?
17     (answer) the questions as well as I 18     (can), and
Yes, because we met a lot of new people.
I 19     (pass) the interview.

2B b Put the verbs into the past simple or past continuous.

We were having coffee when Sarah phoned. (have, phone)
a Complete the sentences with a verb in the 1 It        when we      the house. (rain, leave)
past continuous.
2 I      him while I        in France. (meet, study)
My friend and I were shopping for clothes. (shop) 3 I      to surf while I        in
1 What      you      at? (look) California. (learn, live)
2 My brother couldn’t come because he 4 When we      my sister       . (arrive, wait)
      . (work) 5 They        the doorbell because they
3 We        home when we saw an        TV. (not hear, watch)
accident. (drive) 6 Jenny      still      of what to say when she
4 I made a mistake because I       . (not      the office. (think, reach)
think) 7 Do you think you      your earring while you
5 He told me he        a book about his        the house? (lose, clean)
life. (write)
6 Why      you      up the road? (run)
7 I        you yet. (not expect)
8 They        at a beach resort. (stay)

2C b Complete the sentences with so, because, but, or although.

I recognized James immediately, although I had only met him
a Put the sentences in the right order. once before.
a After dinner we had coffee in the lounge. 1 I don’t have enough money for a taxi      I’ll have
b  I went to the hotel bar before dinner and we to walk.
got chatting. 2 We can’t go to the park      it’s raining.
c  Over dinner we talked about our families 3      I looked everywhere, I couldn’t find my book.
and interests. 4 It was still light     we went for a walk.
d Then we went for a walk by the beach. 5 We wanted to buy tickets      they had all been sold.
e 1  One evening during my holiday last year, I 6 I forgot to post the card      I was rushing to get
made a new friend. to work.
f  She agreed, so we ordered some food 7 She can’t take the exam now,      she can take it
and drinks. next year.
g We decided to meet up again the next day. 8 The restaurant was full      we went to a café.
h  I suggested we could share a table for 9 My mother would like another cat      she already
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3A b Look at the pictures. Make sentences with going to + a verb

from the list below.
a Complete the sentences with going to
+ a verb from the list below. miss ruin be spend

rain send visit let catch

not play see stay

I think it’s going to rain later.

1 Sally        the bus into town.   
2 We        a film after work. You’re going to spend all your 1 You        glad you
3 I        my Christmas cards early money if you’re not careful! chose this!
this year.
4 Are your parents       you soon?
5 That team        next season.
6 Take a key if you        out late.
7       you       the cat in?
  
2 We        our flight! 3 This rain        our
day out!

3B b Complete the dialogue between two flatmates.

A How are you spending next weekend (spend)?
a Read the sentences. Write N for now, F for future.
B I 1         (help) my sister plan her wedding.
F Carl and Amelie are getting married in June. A Have you made a start yet?
1   I’m writing a book about my travels. B Well, tomorrow I 2          (make) a list of
what we need to do.
2   Next Sunday we’re going to church.
A 3     your sister     (come) over to
3   I’m having a quiet day at home. your house?
4   We’re learning to type at an evening class. B Yes, she 4          (get) the train.
5   We’re having tea at 4 o’clock tomorrow. A I guess she 5         (feel) a bit anxious?
6   They’re going on a cruise in June. B Not really, we      all 6      (look) forward to
the wedding.
7   She’s getting the dinner ready.
A I hope it goes well!
8   I’m cooking supper for everyone on Saturday.

3C b Write sentences with who, which, or where.

That / the man / live next door.
a Complete the definitions with who, which, or That’s the man who lives next door.
where.
1 This / the shirt / I bought on holiday.
The butcher’s is the shop where we buy meat. 2 That / the office / my husband works.
1 A cashier is a person      operates a till. 3 This / the car / was used in the film.
2 A polar bear is an animal      is dangerous to 4 Those / the staff / have been on a training course.
humans. 5 This / the lecturer / will be your tutor.
3 The kitchen is the room      food is prepared. 6 Those / the clothes / she bought online.
4 A carer is a person      looks after sick or 7 Here / the room / we can hold the party.
elderly people.
8 Susan / the friend / told me the news.
5 A cinema is a building      you go to watch films.
9 This / the place / we’re going to meet.
6 White is a colour      is popular for
wedding dresses.
7 A railway timetable is a leaflet      tells you the
times of trains.
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4A b Write sentences or questions with already, just, or

yet.
a Write sentences in the present perfect. Emily / finish the work. (just) Emily’s just finished
She / do the shopping. + She’s done the shopping. the work.
1 He / see his parents since Christmas – 1 I / ask / the lecturer about that. (already)
2 I / finish my homework + 2 / you / have / lunch? (yet)
3 We / receive your letter – 3 They / get back / from holiday. (just)
4 / you go on holiday this year ? 4 We / not decide / where to go. (yet)
5 My boyfriend / see that film – 5 The manager / make / his decision. (already)
6 I / post a card to my grandmother + 6 The flowers / begin / to come out. (just)
7 / you turn your computer off ? 7 I / not start / my revision. (yet)
8 I / buy any meat this week – 8 Sorry, she / leave. (already)

4B b Complete the dialogue with the present perfect or past

simple.
a Complete with the verb in the present A When did you arrive in England? (arrive)
perfect.
B I 1         here since September. (be)
Has your brother registered for college?
A 2     you      much of the country yet? (see)
(register)
B No, I 3    much opportunity so far. I 4     to look on
1 We        her a present yet. (not buy)
the Internet for places to visit. (have, start)
2 The teacher        a test for our
class. (set) A 5     you      the tourist information office? (try)
3      you ever      to a rock B Yes. I 6         there last Saturday. (go)
festival? (go)
4 I        the dinner yet. (not cook)
c Complete with been or gone.
5 Where are they? They        to the
cinema. (go) Here comes Dad. He’s been fishing.
6 My sister      always      to 1 Pam has      to study abroad.
travel. (want) 2 She’s      in town for hours already.
7      you      the news today? (hear) 3 Have you      to the theatre recently?
8 We        them very long. (not know) 4 I can’t meet my friends today because they’ve      to an
9 The children        their homework. art exhibition.
(not done) 5 Where’s your cat today? I don’t know, he’s      out all
10      anyone      Silvio? (see) morning.

4C b Answer with Nobody, Nowhere, or Nothing.

1 Where did you go last Friday night?     
a Complete with something, anything, nothing, etc. 2 Who was with you?     
At least we learnt something from our experience. 3 What did you do?     
1 Is there      I can do to help you?
2 We can’t find the email     .
c Answer the questions in b with a full sentence.
3 I used to know      who looked just like her.
4 The police searched the area but found     . 1 I didn’t go  .
5 Let’s go      quiet to chat. 2  .
6      knows how worried she’s been. 3  .
7 Is there      you’d really like to go?
8 I’m afraid this conversation is going     .
9 We couldn’t see      we liked in the boutique.
10      must know the answer, I’m sure!

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5A b Rewrite the sentences so they

mean the same. Use as…as.
a Write sentences with a comparative adjective Stanley is stronger than Jacob.
or adverb than. Jacob isn’t as strong as Stanley. Stanley Jacob
New York is more expensive than Miami. (expensive)
1 I can type       my sister. (quick) 1 Our TV is bigger than my parents’.
2 This wine is of a      quality      that My parents’ TV isn’t  .
one. (good) 2 Honey is sweeter than sugar.
3 Our French test was      I expected. (easy) Sugar isn’t  .
4 My father is much      he used to be. (thin) 3 Your house is larger than ours.
5 This term is a week      last term. (short) Our house isn’t  .
6 The city is      away      I thought. (far) 4 Canberra is smaller than Melbourne.
7 I think the theatre is       the cinema. (exciting) Melbourne isn’t  .
8 Do you know anyone      90? (old) 5 I have passed more tests than Chloé.
9 Your train arrives      mine. (early) Chloé hasn’t  .
10 The weather today is much      it was 6 Spain scored more goals than Italy.
yesterday. (bad) Italy didn’t  .
7 Our carpets are cleaner than yours.
Your carpets aren’t  .

5B b Write sentences with a superlative + ever

+ the present perfect.
a Complete the sentences with the superlative. He / intelligent person / I / meet
It’s the fastest animal on earth! He’s the most intelligent person I’ve ever met.
1 He’s the        person I know. (cheerful) 1 It / long distance / I / travel
2 They are the      team in the competition. (good) 2 They / pretty clothes / I / see
3 This is the       plant I’ve ever seen. (unusual) 3 She / kind person / I / meet
4 It has been the      summer for many years. (bad) 4 It / frightening book / I / read
5 China is the country with the      population. (large) 5 It / bad restaurant / we / be to
6 Ellen is the      girl in our class. (short) 6 It / unusual music / I / hear
7 Singapore has one of the world’s        airports. 7 That / good bargain / I / find
(attractive) 8 It / encouraging report / she / have
8 The      train leaves at midnight. (late) 9 It / quiet place / we / live
9 Please can you point out the        route? (direct)
10 Ben Nevis is the      mountain in Scotland. (high)

5C b Complete the sentences with too, too much, too

many, or enough.
a Circle the correct form. Some people have told me my cat is too fat.
I’ve walked too / too much far, I’m tired. 1 If I drink        coffee late at night, I can’t
1 She doesn’t eat vegetables enough / enough sleep.
vegetables. 2 There are        students in that class.
2 They don’t come to see us enough / enough come to 3 He won’t pass the exam, he hasn’t done
see us.      revision.
3 How many / much money have you brought? 4 We were        late to catch the bus.
4 We’re too much busy / much too busy to see you today. 5 It’s best if you don’t invite        people to the
5 I buy too much / too many magazines. party.
6 He’s too quiet / too much quiet. 6 Do you have      sales assistants in the shop?
7 There isn’t time enough / enough time to go to the 7 If you put        milk in the jug, you will spill it.
beach. 8 There were        speakers at the conference.
8 I think the children get too much / too many homework.

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6A b Complete with will + a verb from the list.

a Write sentences and questions with will / won’t. say send rain be walk sing
Use contractions where you can.
A Will you phone your boss today?
it / be very busy in the city today It’ll be very busy in
B No, I will send her an email.
the city today. +
1 A Are you going to get the bus home?
1 we / expect you until this evening –
B No, I      home today.
2 I think you / enjoy the film +
2 A I’m worried I’ll be late for work.
3 / you be home for tea ?
B Don’t worry, you      on time.
4 she / want to leave without saying goodbye –
3 A What will you say to Marcus?
5 / the house be easy to find ?
B I      exactly how I feel.
6 we / be able to find what we need here +
4 A Do you think it ­­­     tomorrow?
7 I promise I / be ready on time +
B No, I think it will be a sunny day.
8 / tomorrow be a sunny day ?
5 A Will you take part in the Christmas concert?
9 I’m sure there / be a problem –
B Yes, we      in the choir.
10 you / be able to finish that job later +

6B 1 A I’d love a cup of tea.

B      you one?
a Match the sentences. 2 A Can you explain to your mother?
Have you seen my dog anywhere? H A I think it’s a brilliant idea. B No, she         .
1 I’m really tired.    B I’ll try to mend it. 3 A We should get some exercise.
2 You’ve really upset me now.    C Shall I translate it for you? B          tennis
3 I can’t find my keys.    D Yes, we’re going to Naples. tomorrow?
4 This dish is broken.    E Why not have a break? 4 A You should invite your friend to our
5 My mobile is getting old.    F Have you checked your party.
6 I can’t understand this French text.   
pockets? B I’m afraid she      no.
7 Are you going on holiday?    G Sorry, I didn’t mean to. 5 A Will we get anything to drink?
8 What do you think of my suggestion?   H No, sorry, I haven’t seen him. B I think they        tea and
coffee.
I You could get a new one.
6 A Will you drive home this evening?
B Yes, we      overnight.
b Complete the sentences on the right with will / won’t (or shall) + a verb 7 A Can you come to town with me?
stay consider bring ask provide know play understand say B I      my parents.
8 A Do you know your results yet?
A Are you going to take the job? B No, I      until tomorrow.
B I’ll consider it.

6C b Put the verb in the right form.

A Where shall we go on Saturday? (go)
a Complete the questions with one word.
B Why 1     we      to the theme park? (go)
Was it raining when you went out?
A 2     you      the one near Bristol? (mean)
1      you thought about my suggestion?
B Yes. We 3     to leave quite early. (need)
2 I      think you were interested in jazz music.
A I 4     not sure about getting up early on
3      we need to go shopping today?
Saturday! (be)
4      you coming to the library?
B Oh, you 5     fine. 6     you      the park
5 Which top      you wear tonight?
before? (be, visit)
6 I      decided yet.
A My parents 7     me there when I was younger. (take)
7      the manager replied to your email?
8      you at the students’ meeting? B What 8     you      about it? (remember)
9 I’m surprised my mother      written to me. A Not much really. I 9     forward to seeing it
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7A b Complete the sentences with a positive or negative infinitive.

a Match the sentence halves. climb iron go have arrive not know make not burn

You should save your money C

My cousins want to go to Spain this year.
1 We can buy books more cheaply   
1 A Can you come to the theatre on Friday?
2 Are good manners very important   
B Sorry, I won’t be able      that evening.
3 Come out into the garden   
2 My main ambition is      a really high mountain.
4 I’m worried I sometimes forget   
3 I’d prefer     . I’ve heard enough already.
5 Make sure the children   
4 Camping is a cheap way      a holiday.
A my friends’ birthdays. 5 Would you have time      my shirt, please?
B when the sales are on. 6 It’s important      on time for your appointment.
C for Christmas. 7 Take care      your fingers.
D cross the road safely.
E in your country?
F and look at the flowers.

7B b Put the verbs in the -ing form or infinitive.

The thief was caught as he was about
a Complete the sentences with a verb in the list to escape. (escape)
in the -ing form. 1 My brother’s not very good at     
to emails. (reply)
come sew be cross paint grow run write fly
2 I love watching autumn leaves     . (fall)
Sewing is my favourite way of relaxing. 3 Did you mean      the clock? (stop)
1 My father enjoys      vegetables. 4      the dog is good exercise.
2 Edward goes out      every morning. 5 I’d like      the last episode of the series. (watch)
3 I’ve always dreamed of      first class. 6 Is your sister worried about      her bills? (pay)
4 She’s very good at      pictures. 7 I’m sorry, I meant      I’d be late. (say)
5      home is always a pleasure. 8 This train spends ten minutes      at the station.
6 I don’t like      late for meetings. (wait)
7 Take care when      the road.
8 I must carry on with      my essay.

7C b Circle the correct form, have to, must, don’t have to,
or mustn’t. Tick ✓ if both forms are possible.
a Complete the sentences with the correct form
 You don’t have to / mustn’t provide proof of address.
of have to. 1  We have to / must check out the latest offers online.
I have to do some shopping for my neighbour. 2  You don’t have to / mustn’t come with me if you don’t
1 Do you      take your dog for a walk every want to go.
morning? 3  We have to / must get back by midnight or the door
2 My daughter      go to the doctor’s after will be locked.
school. 4  You have to / must lock the door – someone might get in.
3 We      work today. It’s a public holiday. 5  Do you have to / must you always ask me where
4 All new students      complete this form. I’ve been?
5 Do you      leave so soon? 6  My friend has to / must replace her passport soon.
6 Everyone      make choices in life. 7  I don’t have to / mustn’t repair it, it’s not broken.
7 You’ll      take a coat; it’s going to rain. 8  We have plenty of time – we don’t have to / mustn’t
8      Jack      look after his younger make a decision till next week.
brother today?
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8A b Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t

+ a verb from the list below.
a Complete with should or
shouldn’t. expect make use stay have
open leave wait try
You shouldn’t eat so many cakes.
1 You      have waited so I should try to learn another language.
long before coming to see me. 1 They        later for late-night shopping.
2 You      take my advice. 2 We       everyone to agree with us.
3 You      try to have a walk every day. 3 You        yourself a hot drink, it will help you
4 You      have snacks between meals. sleep.
5 You      think about your diet. 4 We        up late, we have an early train to catch.
6 You      drink alcohol every day. 5 She        to be invited – she’s always welcome.
7 You      get your eyes tested. 6 We        the stairs instead of the lift.
8 You      look so worried. 7 Everyone        regular health checks.
8 We      the party early – it would be impolite.

8B b Complete with the correct form of the verbs.

If you look carefully, you’ll see a rabbit. (look, see)
a Match the sentence halves. 1 If we     , we      the start of the film.
I’ll catch the early train, E (not hurry, miss)
1 If you sit in the sun too long,    2 The flowers      if we      some rain soon. (die, not get)
2 If you return your library book promptly,    3 We      all      sorry if you     . (be, leave)
3 He won’t pass his exams    4 If I      my husband, he      I’ve had an accident.
4 If I write to you,    (not phone, think)
5 I won’t be able to afford a holiday    5 If I      my handbag down, I      probably
6 Will you be at home         it. (put, forget)
6 Your journey      much longer if you      that way.
A if I come round to see you? (take, go)
B your skin will burn. 7 If the skies      clear tonight, we      to see the stars.
(be, be able)
C will you write back?
8 You      enough information unless you      the papers
D you won’t have to pay a fine.
I’ve sent you. (not have, read)
E if I get up in time.
9 If Shona      her exams, we      all      out
F if he doesn’t revise.
to celebrate. (pass, go)
G if I don’t get a job.

8C b Complete the sentences with a pronoun or possessive

adjective.
a Circle the correct form. Venice is famous for its gondolas.
Is this their / theirs house? 1 A Have you brought your camera?
1 Those are my / mine thoughts on the subject. B No, my brother’s is better, so I’ve brought     .
2 Please bring your / yours laptop with you 2 Bertrand and Maria are trying to sell      house.
tonight. 3 There’s a beautiful cat in the garden. Is it      ?
3 I’m sure that umbrella is my / mine. 4 Our friends have brought a picnic to share with     .
4 Your / Yours was the best essay in the class. 5 Please start writing      answers now.
5 This part of the building isn’t our / ours. 6 I’ve sent      application off today.
6 It was my / mine idea, not her / hers. 7 If you need to borrow a lawnmower, we can lend
7 Please tell them their / theirs advice was you     .
very helpful. 8 My mother gave me this necklace, so it’s      now.
8 Have you written all the notes in
your / yours notebook?
9 The pencils are her / hers, but not the pens.

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9A b Complete with the correct form of the verbs to make second

conditional sentences.
a Match the sentence halves. If Zara came to the UK, I would try to meet her. (try, meet)
If you could choose anywhere in the 1 If you      home today, you      in time for Christmas.
world, D (drive, arrive)
1 I’d feel more confident    2 Even if I      the card today, she      it on her birthday.
2 If your boyfriend went back to (post, not receive)
Australia,    3 If you      to drive, you      to use the bus. (learn, not need)
3 You wouldn’t feel lonely    4 I’m sure she      us if there      anything wrong. (tell, be)
4 If you practised more,    5 If I      a good camera I      better pictures. (have, take)
5 His car would have lasted longer    6      they      to live in Sicily if they      do it?
6 If you asked for a day off,    (prefer, can)
7 My parents      plenty to do if they      to retire.
A if he had looked after it better. (have, decide)
B we could go fishing. 8 I      to go on a diving holiday, even if someone      me to
C you would be a really good musician. join them. (not want, invite)
D where would you like to live? 9      you      your country if you      a well-paid job
E would you go with him? abroad? (leave, get)
F if you had a pet. 10      we      the Northern Lights if we      to Norway?
(see, travel)
G if I’d done more revision.

9B b Answer the questions in a. Use the present

perfect + for or since.
a Write questions with How long and the present perfect.
He’s studied computing for three years.
he / study computing How long has he studied computing? 1 She  2001.
1 she / be a doctor  ? 2 She  five years.
2 your friend / live in Argentina  ? 3 Our house  last October.
3 your house / have air conditioning  ? 4 I one term.
4 you / be on this course  ? 5 They  ten years.
5 they / own their house  ? 6 He  he left school.
6 Simon / be a flight attendant  ? 7 It  1949.
7 Ireland / be a republic  ? 8 She  some time.
8 she / know about her illness  ?

9C b Complete with the present perfect or

past simple.
a Circle the correct form. 1 A Why isn’t Sally here today?
He is / He’s been married since last autumn. B She’s on holiday.
1 He got / He has got out of the car as quickly as possible. A Where     ? (she / go)
2 We lived / We’ve lived here in Australia since 2005. B 
To Portugal.      last weekend.
3 I sold / I’ve sold my car last year. (She / leave)
4 My brother came / My brother has come with me when I 2 A      the books today? (you / bring)
went to visit my mother. B I’m sorry,      to bring them. (I / forget)
5 I’m glad our cat came / has come home now, he’s been out A      some notes with you? (you / get)
all night. B 
Yes, fortunately      to bring those.
6 Last Tuesday a celebrity opened / has opened the new ( I / remember)
store in our town. 3 A We love living near the sea.
7 When the police received a call, they sent / they’ve sent an B How long      in Torquay? (you / live)
officer to check on the house. A      there five years ago. (We / move )
8 Tim and Sarah were / have been together for two months B      very lucky to find such a lovely
already. place. (you / be)

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