Saturday 15th February 2020

When you mark my exam, please take into consideration the fact that I was ill.

I have left my essay on your desk for you to read at your convenience.

It makes no difference what food I give it, the cat refuses to eat anything.

I’m sorry, but what happens from now on is beyond my control.

It’s none of your business how much money my father earns!

Try to catch the waiter’s attention − I want to ask for the bill.

a) She arrived at the party in a satin dress.

b) After an hour’s walk, we got to the bridge.

c) The plane is due to reach the airport in 20 minutes.

a) Leave the bag in the corner next to the lamp.

b) Let’s look at the problem from a different angle.

c) Why does your point of view always differ from mine?

d) Don’t write in the margin because that’s where the teacher makes her comments.

e) They stood at the water’s edge and gazed at the sunset.

a) Don’t worry. They’re probably on their way here.

b) It’s likely that Johnson will win the race.

c) I’m certainly not going to lend him any more CDs! He never returns them.

d) I could be wrong, but that’s possibly the worst song I’ve ever heard.

All of the performers in the play were professional actors. perform

That’s the tiniest camera I have ever seen. tiny

I accidentally spilled coffee all over my keyboard. accident

I truly believe that Mark and Julie will be very happy together. true

We spent a peaceful afternoon without the children. peace

The scenery in this part of the country is amazing. scene

Thank you. Your kindness is really appreciated. kind

He was lucky to be alive after a fall like that! Live

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words

It was a bad idea to eat that old ham.

eaten

You shouldn't have eaten that old ham.

I wasn’t invited to the party, so I didn’t go.

would

I would have gone to the party if I had been invited.

I am certain she was sleeping when I phoned her.

been

She must have been sleeping when I phoned her.

I thought it was a letter, but it was actually a bill.

out

What I thought was a letter turned out to be a bill.

Please do not wait before paying this bill.

without

Pay this bill without delay, please.

She won’t forgive you no matter what you say.

difference
It makes no difference what you say, she won’t forgive you.

I was trying to make her notice me, so that I could ask her name.

catch

I was trying to catch her attention, so that I could ask her name.

You have no right to know about my private life, so don’t ask me about it.

none

My private life is none of your business, so don’t ask me about it

Saturday 22nd February 2020

Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verbs in brackets.

Do you feel like going (go) out or would you rather stay (stay) in tonight?

Did they manage to carry (carry) the new bed upstairs?

I always enjoy eating (eat) out with friends.

I’d like to eat (eat) in a Chinese restaurant for a change.

A: Did you remember to lock (lock) the door?

B: No, I didn’t. I’d better go (go) back and do (do) it now.

She remembers going (go) to school for the first time.

After spending (spend) two weeks alone, she was looking forward to seeing (see) us all.

She was the only one to arrive (arrive) at the meeting on time.

She pretended to be (be) sick in order to avoid going (go) to school.

My parents think that I am incapable of earning (earn) a living.

Complete the sentences by filling in the gaps using correct verb.

1.- My sister said, ‘No, I didn’t take your car.’

My sister denied taking my car.

2.-Ann said to me, ‘No, I won’t give you any money.’

Ann refused to give me any money.

3.-Bill said to his wife, ‘I am so sorry I spoilt our holiday.’

Bill apologised for spoiling their holiday.

4.-Martha said, ‘Let’s go sailing this weekend.’

Martha suggested going sailing that weekend.

5.-Alice said to me, ‘Yes, I’ll help you with your homework.’

Alice agreed to help me with my homework.

6.-Brenda said to me, ‘You took my watch.’

Brenda accused me of taking her watch.

7.-The man said, ‘Yes, I stole the car.’

The man admitted stealing the car.

8.-‘Don’t worry, Peter; I’ll take you to the park tomorrow,’ said his father.

Peter’s father promised to take him to the park the next day.

Complete the indirect questions.

1. Where is the bathroom?

Could you tell me where the bathroom is?

2. How much does this cost?

I wonder if you know how much this costs.

3. When do the tickets go on sale?

I don’t suppose you know when the tickets go on sale.

4. Do you want to take a short break?

I wonder if you want to take a short break.

5. Is that St Paul’s Cathedral over there?

Do you know if that is St Paul's Cathedral over there?

6. Did the children enjoy the show?

I’d like to ask you if the children enjoyed the show.

7. What’s the time?

Would you mind telling me what the time is?

Drag and drop to match the sentences with the question tags.

You paid the rent on Monday, didn't you?

There aren’t any vacancies at the factory, are there?

Let’s turn off the television, shall we?

They never get travel sick, do they?

They’ll be here soon, won't they?

She’s never beaten you at tennis, has she?

It doesn’t hurt, does it?

I am right, aren't I?

Use the words given to complete the sentences. Make sure the words are in the correct form.
Use each word at least once.
a. It was Henri Becquerel who discovered radioactivity.

b. Can you find out when the bus leaves, please?

c. One type of telescope was invented by Sir William Herschel.

d. His grandfather set up the company 60 years ago.

a. She wears sunglasses because her eyes are sensitive to light.

b. He's so sensitive that he gets upset when you criticise him.

c. Being so sensible, Julie is in great demand as a babysitter.

d. I tried to be reasonable, but they refused to cooperate.

e. There's no logical explanation for this event.

a. The weather was so bad that the navy had to abandon the search for the missing sailors.

b. The soldier deserted his post during the battle.

c. As the fog descended, the block of flats opposite disappeared slowly from view.

d. I seem to have mislaid my pen. Have you seen it?

a. This watch is accurate to within five seconds a decade.

b. I had the printer make a(n) exact copy of an old poster which had been torn.

c. You said you left at about midnight. Can you try to be more precise, please?

Use the word in brackets to form a word that completes the sentence.

The children should be congratulated for putting on such a memorable performance. (memory)

Before you go to university, you need to decide what subject you want to specialise in. (special)

There is a suspicious looking man hanging around outside the library. (suspect)

Symptoms of the disease include headaches, fever, and a constant feeling of weakness. (weak)

The boys watched in amazement as the stunt rider performed his tricks. (amaze)

This club has a large membership, consisting of people of all ages. (member)

My parents have been happily married for 45 years. (happy)

I don't just dislike boxing, I hate it. (like)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs listed below. Meanings can
be checked in the feedback at the end of the activity.

The doctor advised my uncle to cut down the amount of chocolate he eats.

I turned down my place at a university in London because I wanted to live near my parents.

She gets very bored just sitting around the house all day, doing nothing.

Sorry I'm late. I slept in this morning because my alarm didn't go off!

He sat back in his chair, picked up his book, and began to read.

Why don't you pass around that bottle of water, so that everyone can have a drink?

Steve believes in always being honest with people, even if they might be offended.

You should stand back from the edge of the bicycle track or you might get hit.

believe in = be sure that something is right

cut down = reduce the amount of something

pass around = offer something to each person in a group

sit around = stay at home being lazy

sit back = rest comfortably on a chair or sofa

sleep in = get out of bed later than usual

stand back = move a short distance from something

turn down = reject an invitation

Complete the sentences with these words.

Leave me alone! I don't want to see anybody today.

You shouldn't worry about what people think of you. You've got nothing to be ashamed of.

Our babysitter is very good at keeping the children amused while we are out.

Every time I sit down to write an essay my mind goes blank.

He left the company because he didn't want to be associated with the film industry anymore.

I'm not sure what Daniel is doing, but he is completely absorbed in it. He hasn't come out of his
room for hours!

Find the mistakes and correct the sentences where necessary. Write 'Correct' below those which
do not need correcting.

1. She couldn't cope with worked for so many hours a day.

She couldn't cope with working for so many hours a day.

2. Pam would rather to drink wine than beer.

Pam would rather drink wine than beer.

3. She admitted to steal the money from the safe.

She admitted stealing the money from the safe.

Feedback. Question 3 'admit to stealing' - the 'to' is not part of the infinitive but part of
the idiomatic phrases 'admit to' meaning to 'acknowledge'. 'Admit' is also a correct option. But
both take the gerund.

Therefore the correct answer could be either 'She admitted to stealing the money from
the safe' or 'She admitted stealing the money from the safe' but it cannot be used with the
infinitive.

4. Mr Anderson can't stand to be treated dishonestly.

Mr Anderson can't stand being treated dishonestly.

5. They postponed going to see their grandparents.

Correct.
 6. I don't remember arranging a meeting for today.

Correct.

7. Jim advised me working overtime to earn more money.

Jim advised me to work overtime to earn more money.

8. I don't enjoy to be in crowded places.

I don't enjoy being in crowded places.

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

1. To meet with socially = get together

2. To leave a place secretly = run away
3. To escape punishment for doing something wrong = get away with
4. To show someone a place = show around
5. To meet someone by chance = run into
6. To arrive somewhere, usually unexpectedly = show up
7. To be well or confident enough to do something = feel up to
8. To hit someone with a vehicle = run over

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs.

1. Let’s stay at home tonight. I still don’t feel up to going out.

2. Every year the old school friends get together for a meal.
3. Ivan was a new student, so I volunteered to show him around on his first day.
4. Did you really think you could get away with copying your whole project from the
Internet?
5. Daniella ran away from home at the age of 17, but she came back two days later.
6. Our cat has been run over by a car twice, but he’s still okay!
7. I ran into my old English teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
8. We waited for half an hour for Simon to show up, but he never did.
Select the correct words from the dropdown.

1. On second thoughts, I’d rather go to the tennis match tomorrow.

2. I’m in two minds about whether or not to go rock climbing this weekend.
3. If you’re at a loose end, why not come round to my house and play computer games?
4. She wants at least £100 for her old bicycle, but I don’t think it’s worth it.
5. He only ever visits his grandmother once in a blue moon.
6. It was raining, I was hungry and on top of all that, I had a cold.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of 'play', 'do' or 'go'.

1. How often do you go climbing?

2. My aunt does yoga three times a week.
3. I really enjoy playing volleyball.
4. Gary has been doing karate for five years, and now he has a black belt.
5. Do you want to go bungee jumping with me next week?
6. I’ve played chess since I was eight years old, but I’m still not very good at it.

1. ‘You’d better stay in bed for a couple of days,’ the doctor said to me.

advised

The doctor advised me to stay in bed for a couple of days.

2. Driving without a licence is illegal.

to

It’s illegal to drive without a licence.

3. I’d buy this house, but I don’t have enough money.

afford

I can't afford to buy this house.

4. Jenny’s mother thinks Jenny must tidy her room.

wants
Jenny’s mother wants Jenny to tidy her room.

5. Perhaps James wasn’t telling the truth.

been

James may not have been telling the truth.

6. We very rarely have pizza for dinner.

moon

Once in a blue moon we have pizza for dinner.

7. You will be punished for cheating in the test.

away

You won't get away with cheating in the test.

8. I unexpectedly met Ian when I was in London.

ran

When I was in London, I ran into Ian.

1. I'd like to know when are you arriving.

Incorrect
2. You aren’t very helpful, aren’t you?

Incorrect
3. Wasn’t that a great match?

Correct
4. Why you didn’t tell me about this?

Incorrect
5. Could you to give me directions to the bank?
Incorrect
6. Let’s go to the beach, shall we?

Correct
7. Don’t talk so quickly, do you?

Incorrect
8. Doesn’t she look lovely in that dress?

Correct
9. I’m very late, aren’t I?

Correct
10. Do you know if Jane is coming to the meeting?

Correct

07th March 2020

Add question tags to these sentences.

1. I’d better leave, hadn't I?

2. Patrick can’t drive, can he?
3. There weren’t many people in the restaurant, were there?
4. He broke the world record last year, didn't he?
5. I’m improving, aren't I?
6. Help me with this assignment, will you?
7. Let’s go swimming, shall we?
8. Those are your neighbours, aren't they?

Complete the negative questions.

 1. Weren't you surprised that they won the championship?
2. Hasn't the weather been terrible recently?
3. Isn't that the most amazing view you have ever seen?
4. Why wasn't Martha home until after midnight?
5. Wouldn't it be great if Dad bought a new sports car?
6. Haven't you heard the news about the president?
7. Weren't they happy to be sent home early from school yesterday?
8. Isn't it a lovely day!

Complete the sentences with the word that best fits each gap.

1. Do you know if Simon is at home?

2. They don’t enjoy visiting me in hospital, do they?
3. Why didn’t she phone a taxi?
4. I’d like to know where you got those tickets.
5. Let’s go home, shall we?
6. Everyone loves chocolate, don’t they?

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

1. To get out of bed later than usual = sleep in

2. To stay at home being lazy = sit around
3. To rest comfortably on a chair or sofa = sit back
4. To reject an invitation = turn down
5. To offer something to each person in a group = pass around
6. To move a short distance from something = stand back
7. To be sure that something is right = believe in
8. To reduce the amount of something = cut down

Select the correct words from the dropdown.

1. With the recent change of government, the economic situation has just gone FROM bad
to worse.
2. We can’t afford another car, so this one will just have to do FOR the moment.
3. Why don’t you want to come to the beach? What’s wrong WITH you?
4. Is this just a rehearsal or is it FOR real?
5. Tony was promoted FROM shop assistant to manager in her first month.
6. I am writing WITH reference to our recent stay at your hotel in Monaco.
Use the words given to complete the sentences. Make sure the words are in the correct form. Use
each word at least once.

a) The zoologist spent days OBSERVING the behaviour of a pride of lions.

b) Can you SEE the sea from the top of the hill?

c) It’s such a small stain that no one will NOTICE it.

d) I’d rather WATCH television than go out.

a) A day at the SEASIDE would make a pleasant change.

b) Cannes is a popular tourist RESORT.

c) Navy vessels patrol the COAST in search of pirates.

d) Our boat sank, but we were able to swim to the SHORE.

e) Oil tankers are too big for this small PORT.

a) A(n) EDITOR decides which articles are included in a newspaper.

b) He’s worked as a war CORRESPONDENT for the last ten years.

c) At the start of the football match, the COMMENTATOR predicted a win for Brazil.

d) The REPORTER asked the president some tricky questions at the press conference.

a) She has all the practical SKILLS necessary for the job.

b) On paper, the candidate had plenty of QUALIFICATIONS, but very little experience.

c) Nowadays TALENT scouts watch children play football and try to sign them at a very young age.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.

1. Are there any tickets left?

whether

Could you TELL ME WHETHER THERE ARE any tickets left?

 2. When does the train arrive in Coventry?

when

I’d like to know WHEN THE TRAIN ARRIVES in Coventry.

3. Is there a bank near here?

suppose

I don’t SUPPOSE THERE IS a bank near here.

4. Step away from the doors, or you might fall out.

stand

You might fall out if you DON'T STAND BACK from the doors.

5. She was invited to the party, but she decided not to go.

down

She TURNED DOWN the invitation to the party.

6. You should reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke.

cut

You SHOULD CUT DOWN the number of cigarettes you smoke.

7. Let’s sit down and rest here for now.

moment

For THE MOMENT, let’s sit down and rest here.

8. I’m writing about your job advert.

reference

I’m writing WITH REFERENCE TO your job advert.

Use the words given to complete the sentences below. Make sure the words are in the correct
form. Use each word at least once.

My father is a professional ECONOMIST who works for the government. economy

Sonja sat back in her chair and stared THOUGHTFULLY out of the window. thought

If you get a reputation for DISHONESTY, nobody will want to do business with you. honest

The police interviewed the suspect in the PRESENCE of a lawyer. present

My PREFERENCE for a holiday destination is probably different from yours. prefer

We haven’t got an ENDLESS supply of money, you know. end

My aunt and uncle are always arguing with each other – they seem to DISAGREE about everything.
agree

I can’t do that because it is IMPOSSIBLE. Possible

Rewrite the sentences in the passive.

1. Pupils mustn’t chew gum in the classroom.

Gum mustn't be chewed in the classroom.

2. He must deliver this parcel right away.

This parcel must be delivered right away.

3. He can’t have broken the vase.

The vase can't have been broken by him.

4. We must wear formal clothes to the reception.

Formal clothes must be worn to the reception.

5. She has to make all the preparations for the party.

All the preparations for the party have to be made.

6. We don’t have to clean the bedroom now.

The bedroom doesn't have to be cleaned now.

7. We should take the boy to his parents’ house.

The boy should be taken to his parents' house.

8. People can bring their pets to the hotel.

Pets can be brought to the hotel.

9. They ought to build a new school in our town.

A new school ought to be built in our town.

10 He might have taken the book by mistake.

The book might have been taken by mistake.

Select the correct words from the dropdown.

1. Dad HAD his car washed yesterday.

2. It’s going to be a hot summer. We must GET air conditioning put in.
3. It’s three years since we last had the bedroom walls PAINTED.
4. I’ GETTING my computer fixed at the moment.
5. Terry is going TO HAVE her dad check her work before she hands it in.
6. The inspector is HAVING the whole house checked for fingerprints.
7. Sally HAD her arm broken in a climbing accident.
8. I’ll GET a plumber to have a look at our bathroom taps.

Rewrite the sentences using the causative form.

1. Someone stole my camera.

I HAD MY CAMERA STOLEN.

2. They are servicing my car.

I 'M HAVING MY CAR SERVICED.

3. Someone broke into my aunt’s house.

My aunt HAD HER HOUSE BROKEN INTO.

4. The hairdresser is going to cut my hair tomorrow.

I am HAVING MY HAIR CUT TOMORROW.

5. An electrician fixed the TV for Mary.

Mary HAD HER TV FIXED.

6. The dentist is filling one of my teeth.

I am HAVING ONE OF MY TEETH FILLED.

06 June 2020

I saw my first football match in this stadium.

where

This is THE STADIUM WHERE I SAW my first football match.

She saw her favourite film of all time yesterday.

Was

The film SHE SAW YESTERDAY WAS her favourite of all time.

You didn’t get the job because you dressed too informally.

reason

The REASON WHY YOU DIDN'T get the job was because you dressed too informally.

That dog’s owner is a police officer.

whose
That’s THE DOG WHOSE OWNER is a police officer.

‘Try to reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke’, the doctor advised.

down

The doctor advised him TO CUT DOWN the number of cigarettes he smoked.

I’m going to start work on my novel properly this summer.

get

This summer, I’m GOING TO GET DOWN TO work on my novel.

They dismissed him from his last job.

sack

He GOT THE SACK from his last job.

I’m sure I'll make a lot of money one day.

get

I’m sure that one day I'LL GET rich.

1. If you don’t stop horsing around in the office, you’ll GET the sack.
2. He finally decided to TAKE the initiative and phone his boss.
3. My dad’s company MADE a huge profit last year.
4. Sarah has never TAKEN a day off the whole time she has worked here.
5. Let’s just try to MAKE the best of a bad situation.
6. You’re never going to GET rich if you have so much trouble getting out of bed.

Select the correct words from the dropdowns.

1. The city had been under attack for three days.

2. After the party, there were paper plates of half-eaten food all over the house.
3. The customs officer quickly glanced through my papers and then waved me on to the
plane.
 4. What time do you plan to pop over to Doug’s place this evening?
5. Do not worry. I have the situation under control.
6. Let me through! I’m a doctor.

1. My uncle Tim was never able to HOLD DOWN a job for long because he was always late!
2. Please FILL IN this form and return it to the office as soon as possible.
3. KEEP the children AWAY from the edge of the river – they can’t swim.
4. I think it’s time we really GET DOWN TO work on this project.
5. Samantha is on a diet, so she’s trying to CUT DOWN ON the amount of chocolate she
eats every day.
6. FILL UP my glass to the top, please. I’m very thirsty.
7. I’m trying to KEEP TO our original plan, but it’s quite difficult because some things have to
be changed.
8. You’re doing a great job – KEEP UP the good work!

To stay far from, or stop someone from going near to something = KEEP AWAY

To keep a job = HOLD DOWN

To reduce the number or amount of something = CUT DOWN ON

To start doing something properly = GET DOWN TO

To continue = KEEP UP

To complete a form = FILL IN

To stick with a plan = KEEP TO

To make full = FILL UP

An employee is a person who is paid to work for a company.

A library is a building where books are stored.

An orphan is a child whose parents are dead.

A microscope is an instrument which makes tiny things look bigger.

2001 was the year when New York was attacked.

A pilot is a person who flies a plane.

Join the sentences using a relative pronoun. Remember to add commas if the clause is non-
defining. For example:

Jenny is a successful lawyer. Her husband is unemployed.

JENNY, WHOSE HUSBAND IS UNEMPLOYED, IS A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER.

Samantha has passed her driving test. She doesn’t like taking the bus.

SAMANTHA, WHO DOESN'T LIKE TAKING THE BUS, HAS PASSED HER DRIVING TEST.

Many people earn a lot of money. They work overtime.

MANY PEOPLE WHO WORK OVERTIME EARN A LOT OF MONEY.

Mark is her only son. He is only ten years old.

MARK, WHO IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD, IS HER ONLY SON.

The Four Seasons Hotel is closing down. I stayed there for a week.

THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, WHERE I STAYED FOR A WEEK, IS CLOSING DOWN.

The book is on the table. I've been looking for it.

THE BOOK WHICH I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR IS ON THE TABLE.

Last summer was a wonderful time for me. The weather was hot then.

LAST SUMMER, WHEN THE WEATHER WAS HOT, WAS A WONDERFUL TIME FOR ME.

She avoided telling me the truth. I really can’t explain it.

I REALLY CAN'T EXPLAIN WHY SHE AVOIDED TELLING ME THE TRUTH.