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Add the suitable verbs to make the correct phrasal verbs.
break; come; do; drop; get; go; jump; lie; put: settle; take; throw; tick; turn; work
1. Mike’s interest in practicing karate ____dropped__ off rather quickly and the boy started to look for a new hobby to take up.
2. The exact cost of the whole venture isn’t known yet, but our best accountants have been trying to ___work__ it out.
3. For some people, the situation was too tense to ___put____ up with and no wonder that quite a few of them preferred to go home.
4. There was no sign indicating that the cottage had been ____broken__ into, yet, the owner was sure his precious paintings had been stolen.
5. ‘There’s no hot chocolate on the menu, sir.’
‘That’s all right. I can ___do___ with a cup of tea instead.’
6. Luckily, the bomb which __went___ off near the bank last Friday didn’t kill anyone.
7. I don’t quite like the new apprentice’s approach. He seems to ___lie___ down on the job.
8. We owe this marvellous wooden church building to the first Christian pioneers who ____settled__ down in this area in the 16th century.
9. Our stay in the town will certainly be a good chance for Michael to visit his grandfather’s birthplace, so I’m sure he will ___jump___ at the opportunity.
10. Don’t you think Patrick ___takes__ after his grandfather? They both have got equally blue eyes and blond hair.
11. If none of you is going to wear these clothes, I’ll ___throw____ them away or donate them to charity.
12. During to the winter Olympic Games the small mountain village ___turned___into a metropolis with thousands of visitors from all over the world.
13. I knew nothing about the treasure hidden in my garden. I _____came___ across it while I was digging the earth.
14. Those naughty boys went on making terrible noise in the park even though they had been ____ticked__ off by the annoyed constable.
15. Mr Simpson’s illegal practices enabled him to ___get___ away without paying taxes for almost two years.
Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation _______________was reported to be/to have been under control.____________________
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She _______________ is said to work 16 hours a day._______________________________
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company _________is thought to being planning a new advertising campaign_____________________________
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera ____________is expected to end next year______________________
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man _________is alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour________________________________
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President _________was reported to _______to have suffered a heart attack. ___________________
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner _____________ is thought to have escape by climbing over the wall._______________________
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings __________is reported to have been badly damaged by fire________________________
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ___________are said to have been homeless after the floods._________________________
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
Marta ____________is expected to pass the test_____________________________
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He ___________is believed to have been killed by terrorists_________________________________
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You ____________were known to have been in town on the night of the crime._________________________________
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson __________is supposed to have been earning £10 million a year.________________
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
____there is a secret tunnel between those two houses._________________________________________
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They_______are known to live in a small flat on the fifth floor________________________________________
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister________and his wife are believed to have separated________________________
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy___________is believed to wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.________________________________
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages_____are expected to be released soon_________________________________
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people__are reported to have been injured in the explosion_____________________________________
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise ___________is said to good for health______________________________
Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We ____are having the house painted_ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to __have another key made___ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you __has had your hair cut___ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; ___have you had your hair cut__ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. ___do you have a newspaper delivered__ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I __haven't had the film developed ___ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we __are having a swimming pool built ___ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must __have it cleaned___ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ___have your ears pierced__ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often __do you have your car serviced___ (.you/ your car/ service)?
Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose
Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation was reported to have been under control.
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She is said to work 16 hours a day.
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company is thought to be planning a new advertising campaign.
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera is expected to end next year.
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man is alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour.
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President was reported to have suffered a heart attack.
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over a wall.
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings are reported to have been badly damaged by fire.
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people are reported to be homeless after the floods.
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
it was expected that Marta would pass her driving test.
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He is believed to have been killed by terrorists.
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You were known to have been in town on the night of the crime.
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson was supposed to have been earning £10 million a year by Journalists
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
There is said to be a secret tunnel between those two houses.
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They are known to live in a small flat on the fifth floor.
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister and his wife are believed to have separated.
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy is believed to be wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages are expected to be released soon.
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people are reported to have been injured in the explosion.
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise is said to be good for health.
Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We ___are painting the house__ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to __make another key___ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you __had your hair cut___ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; __have you had your hair cut___ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. _is a newspaper delivered____ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I ___haven't developed the film__ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we ___are building a swimming pool__ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must __clean it___ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ___pierce your ears__ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often __do you have your car serviced ___ (.you/ your car/ service)?
Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose
Exercise 1. Put these sentences into the passive voice.
1. Should they help Jane with the sewing?
Should Jane be helped with the sewing?
2. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car.
Judy’s car is being repaired by the mechanic
3. Must we finish the test before ten?
Must the test finished before ten?
4. They use a computer to do that job nowadays.
a computer is used to do that job nowadays.
5. Employers must pay all travel expenses for this training course.
all travel expenses for this training course must be paid by employers
6. Did her story take them in?
were they taken in by her story
7. The bank manager kept me for half an hour.
i was kept by the bank manager for half an hour.
8. Has he spelt this word wrongly
has this word been spelt wrongly?
9. All his friends will see him off at the airport.
he will be seen off at the airport by all his friends
10. They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.
beer used to be drunk for breakfast in England years ago.
11. Someone might have sent the letter to the wrong address.
the letter might have been sent to the wrong address.
12. They were cleaning the floor when I arrived.
the floor was being cleaned when I arrived.
13. They are digging the hole on the wrong side of the road.
the hole is being digged on the wrong side of the road.
14. They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful.
your money is going to be stolen if you’re not careful.
15. Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion?
have you ever been asked for opinion?
16. Alan’s knowledge of art doesn’t impress me.
i am not impressed by Alan’s knowledge of art
17. How do people make candles?
how are candles made>
18. They can’t make tea with cold water.
tea can't be made with cold water.
19. When is someone going to announce the results of the contest?
when are the results of the contest going to be announced?
20. Nobody informed the police that there had been a mistake.
the police werent imformed that there had been a mistake.
21. Where will your company send you next year?
where will you be sent by your company next year?
22. Who looked after the children when you were away?
who were the children looked after by when you were away?
23. Look! Someone is feeding the seals.
Look! the seals are being fed
24. Kathy had returned the book to the library.
the book had been returned to the library by Kathy
25. By this time tomorrow, the president will have made the announcement.
By this time tomorrow, the announcement. will have been made by the president
26. The pollution in the city was affecting people’s breathing.
people’s breathing. was being affected by The pollution in the city
27. Mrs Andrews hasn’t signed those papers yet. Has Mr Andrews signed them yet?
those papers haven’t been signed by Mrs Andrews yet. have them been signed by Mr Andrews yet?
28. Is a student pilot flying that airplane?
is that airplane being flied by a student pilot?
29. Where did they hold the 1988 Olympic Games?
where was the 1988 Olympic Games held?
30. Do they make those tractors in this country, or do they import them?
are those tractors made in this country, or are they imported ?
Exercise 2. Change active to passive, paying close attention to special structures.
1. Parents always give me proper encouragement.
proper encouragement is always given to me by my parents
2. I remember someone giving me a toy drum on my fifth birthday.
I remember being given a toy drum on my fifth birthday.
3. Someone saw him pick up the gun.
he was seen picking up the gun.
4. They asked me some difficult questions at the interview.
i was asked some difficult questions at the interview.
5. Don’t touch this switch.
this switch musn't be touched
6. He won’t let you do that silly thing again.
He won’t let that silly thing be done again
7. The real estate office will send you a copy of the sales contract.
you will be sent a copy of the sales contract by The real estate office
8. I didn’t expect the police to find my car.
I didn’t expect my car to be found by the police
9. I rarely hear her call her children bad names.
I rarely hear her children being called bad names.
10. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
a terrible mistake seems to have been made
11. I think they should have offered Tom the job.
I think Tom should have been offered the job.
12. People say that Arthur robbed a bank a long time ago.
Arthur is said to have robbed a bank a long time ago.
13. They used to make little boys climb the chimneys to clean them.
make little boys used to be made to climb the chimneys to clean them.
14. They suggested banning the sale of alcohol at football matches.
They suggested the sale of alcohol at football matches should be banned
15. Take off your coat.
your coat should be taken off
16. They have sent that money to the poor families.
that money has been sent to the poor families.
17. He recommended using bullet-proof glass.
He recommended bullet-proof glass. being used
18. She loves someone praising her all the time.
She loves being praised all the time.
19. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
he is believed to have special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
20. You need to have your hair cut.
your hair needs cutting
V. Complete the sentences , using the corect form of the verbs in backets
1. I couldn't make my car .........start............ (start) this morning
2. Mr.Robinson enjoys ........listening..........(listen) to music while he ......is driving........(drive)
3.Jane is trying ...........to avoid......(avoid).........meeting...... (meet) him
4.These tigers used .........to be kept..........(keep) in iron cages
5. Your book should .......be taken....... (take) great care of
6.She is said .....to be.....(be ) very good at cooking
7.I have ...been laughed........ (laugh) at by other people
8.Marie Curie ..........was awarded........ (award) the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903
VI. Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in brackets
The Cotswolds is an area of great ...............beauty........(beautiful)in England . It has a number of .....delightful......(delight) villages and small towns with ......lovely........ (love) old buildings that have remained unchanged since the area was the major...commercial...... (commerce)center several centuries ago . The countryside in the area is ..........charming.........(charm)and most of the buildings there are made form and ........attractive......(attract) type of light stone that is particular to the Cotswolds
In the summer , the Cotswords can get rather ....crowded.......(crowd) but it is always possible to find pretty places that do not have the ......fame............(famous) of the more well-known villages and town .There í no shortage of pleasant hotel and .......traditional........(tradition) inns for visitors to stay in and the Cotswolds area is an excellent place for an ........enjoyable......(enjoy) weekend or longer trip
V. Complete the sentences , using the corect form of the verbs in backets
1. I couldn't make my car .......STARTED.............. (start) this morning
2. Mr.Robinson enjoys ..........LISTENING........(listen) to music while he ........WAS DRIVING.......(drive)
3.Jane is trying ..........TO AVOID.......(avoid).......MEETING........ (meet) him
4.These tigers used ..........TO BE KEPT.........(keep) in iron cages
5. Your book should ........BE TAKEN...... (take) great care of
6.She is said ......TO BE....(be ) very good at cooking
7.I have ..... BEEN BEING LAUGHED...... (laugh) at by other people
8.Marie Curie .........WAS .AWARDED........ (award) the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903
VI. Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in brackets
The Cotswolds is an area of great ..........BEAUTY.............(beautiful)in England . It has a number of ......DELIGHTFUL.....(delight) villages and small towns with .......LOVELY....... (love) old buildings that have remained unchanged since the area was the major....COMMERCIAL..... (commerce)center several centuries ago . Thecountryside in the area is ........CHARMING...........(charm)and most of the buildings there are made form and ........ATTRACTIVE......(attract) type of light stone that is particular to the Cotswolds
In the summer , the Cotswords can get rather .....CROWDED......(crowd) but it is always possible to find pretty places that do not have the ........FAME.........(famous) of the more well-known villages and town .There í no shortage of pleasant hotel and .......TRADITIONAL........(tradition) inns for visitors to stay in and the Cotswolds area is an excellent place for an ......ENJOYABLE........(enjoy) weekend or longer trip
Complete the dialogue by filling in the blanks with the correct questions.
I am: _______________________________ourist attractions?
Foreigner: Not many, but I've visited some.
Complete the following story , using the words in the box.
message , upset , turned up , so , cost , with , hear , finish , because , got.
Yesterday it was a terrible day . I overslept because I didn't (1) hear the alarm. Then, (2) because I missed the bus I had to take a taxi to work. That (3) cost $200,000 VND, whichI relly couldn't afford. Of course, y boss was(4) upset because I was late for work . At noon I had to (5) finish writing report (6) so I couldn't have lunch (7) with my friends as I had planned.
In the evening I was supposed to have dinner and go to a concert with Susan, my best friend, but she never (8) hear. When I finally (9) got home, I was tired , hungry and discouraged. There was a (10) message on my answering machine from Susan. It said she was breaking up with me . What an awful day!
Combine the two halves of the sentences in column A and column B together to make meaningful ones.
A
1.) The big bus is our school bus.
2.) The girls are in the Y&Y club of our school.
3.) That lady is our principal.
4.) The old man is the math teacher in our school.
5.) The bike needs repairing.
6.) Her father bought a new car.
7.) The cakes are delicious.
8.) The report attracted the students.
9.) The comedy attracted many people.
10.) The music show interested a large audience.
B
a.) Chattering noiily in the school yard.
b.) crossing your house.
c.) written on wild animals.
d.) made by my mother
e.) made in Japan
f.) shown on TV last night
g.) talking to the principal
h.) wearing a pink dress
i.) painted black
j.) performed by the most famous singers in the city.
Your answer :
1 - b ; 2 - h ; 3 - a ; 4 - g ; 5 - ; 6 - e ; 7 - d ; 8 - c ; 9 - f ; 10 - j
3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.
1. Helen hasn't been to Chicago since 1996.
last The .................last time Helen went to...................... Chicago was in 1996.
2. This is the best story Anna has ever written.
good Anna has.................not written such a good............... story before.
3. Steve moved house three months ago.
since It ............is three months since ...............Steve moved house.
4. The house was too expensive for us to rent.
enough The house...............isn't cheap enough.................. for us to rent.
5. The last time they went abroad was two years ago.
not They ....................haven't gone abroad for........................ two years
4. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.
1. The family have already eaten all the birthday cake she has made yesterday. ........has.............
2. We can't finish fixing the bathroom as the shop has been run out of parts. .........been............
3. Have you ever been using the washing machine lately because it’s not working properly now! ..........properly...........
4. He still hasn't already finished putting up the fence around the garden. .......already..............
5. He hasn't been in touch with us since he has left. ..........has..........
5. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
1. You need to be….........careful.................while using the machine. CARE
2. We found the extra bedroom quite…....useful..........when we had visitors. USE
3. They needed to put a ….......protection............... covering over the swimming pool. PROTECT
4. Once they won the competition, they were able to buy a ……......luxurious.......... villa. LUXURY
5. Her dream came true when she was chosen as the……....designer.......... of the year. DESIGN
6. Circle the correct response.
1. A: The radiator isn't working. В: а. I can't say for certain.
b. I'll see what I can do.
2. A: Been waiting long? B: a. Ages.
b. Me, too.
3. A: Any news yet? B: a. Why not?
b. Nothing.
4. A: Need a hand? B: a. Sorry, no.
b. I'll manage.
5. A: Can you do something about this cracked window?
B: a. I'm a bit busy at the moment.
b. Why not?
3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.
1. Helen hasn't been to Chicago since 1996.
last The ..................last time Helen went to ..................... Chicago was in 1996.
2. This is the best story Anna has ever written.
good Anna has.................not written such a good............... story before.
3. Steve moved house three months ago.
since It ..............is months ago since.............Steve moved house.
4. The house was too expensive for us to rent.
enough The house.................was not cheap enough ................ for us to rent.
5. The last time they went abroad was two years ago.
not They ......................have not gone abroad for...................... two years
4. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.
1. The family have already eaten all the birthday cake she has made yesterday.
2. We can't finish fixing the bathroom as the shop has been run out of parts.
3. Have you ever been using the washing machine lately because it’s not working properly now!
4. He still hasn't already finished putting up the fence around the garden.
5. He hasn't been in touch with us since he has left.
5. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
1. You need to be…...........careful ...............while using the machine. CARE
2. We found the extra bedroom quite….....useful.........when we had visitors. USE
3. They needed to put a ….......protectant............... covering over the swimming pool. PROTECT
4. Once they won the competition, they were able to buy a …….....luxurious........... villa. LUXURY
5. Her dream came true when she was chosen as the……...designer........... of the year. DESIGN
6. Circle the correct response.
1. A: The radiator isn't working.
В: а. I can't say for certain.
b. I'll see what I can do.
2. A: Been waiting long?
B: a. Ages.
b. Me, too.
3. A: Any news yet?
B: a. Why not?
b. Nothing.
4. A: Need a hand?
B: a. Sorry, no.
b. I'll manage.
5. A: Can you do something about this cracked window?
B: a. I'm a bit busy at the moment.
b. Why not?
1. That university, founding/ founded over a century ago, is very famous.
2. I just feel safer with the food selling/ sold in supermarkets.
3. An oportunist is a person taking / taken every chance they get.
4. The cay stealing/ stolen last week has been found.
5. Tim has a friend working/ worked as an engineer.
6. The men arresting / arrested yesterday have been released.
7. Only a few people playing/ olayed the lottery actually win anything.
8. World War I, lasting/ lasted four years, was fought mainly in Europe.
9. Jack refused to take the vase damaging/ damaged in the post.
10. Baseball is a game playing/ played mainly in the United States.
11. The money finding/ found in the flat belongs to the National Bank
VII/ Choose the best option:
1. That university, founding/ founded over a century ago, is very famous.
2. I just feel safer with the food selling/ sold in supermarkets.
3. An oportunist is a person taking / taken every chance they get.
4. The cay stealing/ stolen last week has been found.
5. Tim has a friend working/ worked as an engineer.
6. The men arresting / arrested yesterday has been released.
7. Only a few people playing/ olayed the lottery actually win anything.
8. World War I, lasting/ lasted four years, was fought mainly in Europe.
9. Jack refused to take the vase damaging/ damaged in the post.
10. Baseball is a game playing/ played mainly in the United States.
11. The money finding/ found in the flat belongs to the National Bank
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. Faraday attended a lecture ___________ by a famous scientist.
A. giving B. gave C. given D. to give
2. We couldn’t help___________ when he told us what had happened.
A. laugh B. to laugh C. to be laughing D. laughing
3. “___________ bad weather we are having this summer!” said the woman.
A. What a B. How C. What D. How this
4. I understand most of this, _________ there are still one or two points I would like you to clear up for me.
A. however B. but C. therefore D. so
5. Could you buy me a copy of the newspaper___________ your way to work?
A. for B. by C. along D. on
6. The car was easy to recognize so it wasn’t ___________ difficult for the police to catch the thieves.
A. much B. many C. too D. such
7. I was so tired that I ___________ asleep in the chair.
A. got B. went C. felt D. fell
8. This is Mr. White ___________ invention has helped hundreds of disabled people.
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
9. I need some help with the table. ___________ you lift the other end, please?
A. May B. Should C. Could D. Shall
10. She used to___________ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.
A. earn |
B. to earn |
C. earning |
D. earns |
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. Faraday attended a lecture ___________ by a famous scientist.
A. giving B. gave C. given D. to give
2. We couldn’t help___________ when he told us what had happened.
A. laugh B. to laugh C. to be laughing D. laughing
3. “___________ bad weather we are having this summer!” said the woman.
A. What a B. How C. What D. How this
4. I understand most of this, _________ there are still one or two points I would like you to clear up for me.
A. however B. but C. therefore D. so
5. Could you buy me a copy of the newspaper___________ your way to work?
A. for B. by C. along D. on
6. The car was easy to recognize so it wasn’t ___________ difficult for the police to catch the thieves.
A. much B. many C. too D. such
7. I was so tired that I ___________ asleep in the chair.
A. got B. went C. felt D. fell
8. This is Mr. White ___________ invention has helped hundreds of disabled people.
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
9. I need some help with the table. ___________ you lift the other end, please?
A. May B. Should C. Could D. Shall
10. She used to___________ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.
A. earn |
B. to earn |
C. earning |
D. earns |
II. Each sentence below has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, D. Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. People think computers never do any mistakes, but in fact, they do.
A B C D
2. Going to the cinema is an enjoyable way relaxing at weekend.
A B C D
3. Since Mai looks a bit pale these days, I think she should have taken up some exercises.
A B C D
4. He appears being a perfect man but in fact, he is very rude to his wife.
A B C D
5. The youth nowadays prefer pop music than traditional music.
A B C D
III. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance(APPEAR)
2. The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. (MAJOR)
3. I’m afraid I was very satisfied with the travel arrangements. (satisfy)
4. Even the most sensible person ought to appreciate the beauty of this music. (sense)
5. If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very ___________
Bài 1. Look at the picture again and circle the correct word
1. The balloons had all been blowing / blown up before the carnival started
2. The bananas haven't / aren't all been eaten yet
3.The lorry ín't been / being driven by the gorilla
4. A young boy was / has just taken a balloon from the astronaut
5. A prize is going to have / be given to the person in the best fancy dress
6. The prize might not be awarding / awarded to the clown
7. Has / Is the lorry been decorated well?
8. Can songs be sung by / with people in the crowd, too?
Bài 2. Complete using by or with
1. That book was written by my uncle!
2. Are the best photos usually taken by digital cameras?
3. That song has been sung by lots of famous singers
4.Is your hair cut by a professional hairdresser?
5. Should the paper be cut with a pair of scissors ?
6. All the candles had been lit by the same match
7. The film isn't going to be directed by Steven Spielberg after all
Bài 1. Look at the picture again and circle the correct word
1. The balloons had all been blowing / blown up before the carnival started
2. The bananas haven't / aren't all been eaten yet
3.The lorry ín't been / being driven by the gorilla
4. A young boy was / has just taken a balloon from the astronaut
5. A prize is going to have / be given to the person in the best fancy dress
6. The prize might not be awarding / awarded to the clown
7. Has / Is the lorry been decorated well?
8. Can songs be sung by / with people in the crowd, too?
Bài 2. Complete using by or with
1. That book was written by my uncle!
2. Are the best photos usually taken by digital cameras?
3. That song has been sung by lots of famous singers
4.Is your hair cut by a professional hairdresser?
5. Should the paper be cut with a pair of scissors ?
6. All the candles had been lit by the same match
7. The film isn't going to be directed by Steven Spielberg after all