REVISION EXERCISES UNIT 9-10

1.Underline the correct answers to complete the text, a), b) or c).

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b around the town the other day, I was struck by the amount of vandalism 2 I
noticed: graffiti at bus stops, smashed shop windows and the like. I don’t remember there
being so much rubbish on the streets 3 I was young, either. I suppose I must 4
quite a sheltered upbringing because I never saw anything bad going on. But perhaps, it
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have been that we cared more about our surroundings then. Now, according to our
local paper, burglary is commonplace, 6 seems bizarre to me. People 7 the
police should know that they do stop 8 with the local kids and take an interest in
them, but the question is whether they have forgotten 9 on crime prevention too.

1 a) To wander b) Wandering c) Wander

2 a) that b) when c) where
3 a) which b) where c) when
4 a) had had b) had c) have had
5 a) can’t b) could c) mightn’t
6 a) that b) where c) which
7 a) criticisingb) criticise c) to criticise
8 a) talk b) to talk c) talking
9 a) focusing b) focus c) to focus

2.Correct the two mistakes in each sentence.

1 The book writing written by Peterson where when he was living in France, became a best-
seller.
2 Merrill must have been at the party as I clearly remember to go to a concert with him that
night.
3 Dan, which seems a bit rough and ready, always stops helping anyone in trouble.
4 To be married is about give and take, and,
of course, listening, what is also very important.
5 Philip, what dog is a real nuisance, always regrets to take it to the park.
6 Guy must had forgotten that we had arranged to meet tonight as he’s usually on time, if not
early.
I guess he could have delayed in the rush hour traffic.
7 I remember to see outside, but I didn’t suspect him of do anything bad.
8 The policeman tried arresting the burglar, what was a dangerous thing to do, as he was
armed.
9 I’m sure I will leave the country by the time you would read this letter.
10 Hayley wouldn’t live in New Zealand right now if she had got a visa to work there.
11 You mustn’t have seen Jason at the gym as he’s being banned from that place.
12 If he listens to our advice, he won’t be in the predicament he now finds himself in.

5 Underline the correct alternative.

1 His first novel, which/what was based on his early years in the Air Force, is full of
interesting characters from a time gone by.
2 The dress wearing/worn by the princess in Cannes sold for $250,000 at auction.
3 It might/couldn’t have been the robber that I saw, but it was so dark I wouldn’t be able to
give
a very accurate description of what he looked like.
4 To listen/Listening to him after the race, you’d think he’d won gold in the Olympics, not the
village 5k!
5 Colin went on becoming/to become a well-known TV sports commentator after retiring
from professional athletics.
6 It must/can’t have been raining all day. Some of the photos I saw definitely had a blue sky
in them.
7 We regret to inform/informing you that flight D305 to Riva has been cancelled due to bad
weather.
8 Not getting the job was a huge disappointment. Which/What made it even worse was that
Liam, who’d only been at the company for a year, got it instead of me.

Vocabulary
6 Match beginnings 1–7 with endings a)–h). There is one extra ending you do not need.
1 The young girl was accused of e
2 Police say that cases of identity
3 A local man has been officially praised for
4 Remember to be careful and never be taken
5 The way they do it is, one thief diverts
6 Peter’s latest exhibition has received nothing
but rave
7 I went inside to inform the bank that my
card had got

a) jumping into the river and saving the life of the toddler who’d fallen in.
b) in by people coming to your house, claiming to be salesmen.
c) your attention by asking for help, and the other runs off with your bag.
d) theft have risen since internet transactions have become more commonplace.
e) shoplifting after the store detective found five CDs in her bag.
f) stuck in the machine.
g) robbed whilst walking down a side street.
h) reviews from even the harshest critics.

7 Underline the correct answers, a), b) or c).

1 The building was b fire so it had to be evacuated.
a) in b) on c) by
2 Paul blamed his neighbour’s son damaging his car.
a) for b) at c) of
3 When she turned up at the school reunion with a famous actor on her arm, she caused quite
a .
a) deal b) stir c) mix
4 How can I apologise something I didn’t do?
a) in b) by c) for
5 I’m and tired of always being the one to do the washing up. Why don’t you help
out?
a) ill b) sick c) through
6 We’ve always dreamt travelling around the world when we retire.
a) of b) on c) for
7 Fortunately, help was at hand when I broke on the motorway.
a) off b) up c) down
8 The film was so thrilling that I was the edge of my seat until the very end.
a) at b) in c) on
9 The bus driver was cleared dangerous driving and given permission to return to
work.
a) from b) of c) for
10 Ybeth is a hardworking student and since she started focusing more on her studies her
school work has come on in and bounds.
a) jumps b) skips c) leaps
Complete the sentences using one word from box A and one from box B. There are two
extra words in each box.
Box A
give leaps now on
peace rough sick through

Box B
bounds on quiet ready
take tired then through

1 The meeting went on and on for hours without any real decisions being made. It felt like a
total waste of time.
2 I do wish Sheila would stop complaining about her boss. I’m and
of having to listen to her moaning about him.
3 Mark, who comes from New Zealand, is an All Blacks fan and .
He travels to see all their international matches.
4 The band’s first single was a bit and but now they’ve signed
with a big label, their tracks will have a more professional sound to them.
5 Once Mirabel got the hang of the basic chords, her guitar playing came on in
and and in no time she was playing some of her favourite tunes.
6 Hugo loves going hiking on his own to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy
some and .

8 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two words you do not
need.
controversial fast-paced gory
gripping hilarious stunning
poignant thought-provoking

1 The Usual Suspects has a fantastic storyline that keeps you captivated throughout. It’s
definitely one of the most gripping films I’ve ever seen. I was on the edge of my seat!
2 Many theatre critics proclaimed The Play That Goes Wrong as absolutely ,
saying they hadn’t laughed so much in years.
3 When Monty Python’s film the Life of Brian first came out, it was considered to be highly
and was even banned in some countries.
4 Being squeamish and not liking the sight of blood, when I watched Tarantino’s Hostel I
remember spending most of the film hiding behind my hands as it was so .
5 I’ve heard that the book Habit is a real page turner. Apparently, it’s a -
detective thriller that moves rapidly from one crime to the next. It’s hard to keep up!
6 The Sea Inside is a calm, - film which gently builds to the main issue: an
individual’s right to choose whether to live or die. It’s based on a true story.

9 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

I’ve never been 1able to understand why so many people 2 obsessed with the
ageing process. Whenever you turn on 3 television or flick through a magazine,
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’ll see loads of advertisements for beauty products claiming to take years off
you. Of course it 5 be great if I looked younger, but I do believe 6
when you feel good on the inside, you look good on the outside. I’d say that right now I’m the
healthiest I’ve 7 been and I always wake up feeling energetic and focused. If I
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asked to stop working, I’d refuse, because I look forward to getting up and
going to a job I thoroughly enjoy. The last thing I feel like 9 now is retiring, as
there are still so many things I want to achieve in my working life. Besides, I know my body
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tell me when it’s time to stop working. Until then, I’ll carry on.

10 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).

1 c some teenagers watch too much television, others prefer to do sport.
a) Additionally b) As c) While
2 I was frustrated at not having any news the jobs I had applied for.
a) in contrast b) regarding c) this shows
3 Max started working out at the gym every day impress his colleagues.
a) in addition b) for c) in order to
4 my brother is very ambitious, he doesn’t put much effort into his work.
a) Given this b) Although c) Because
5 her exhaustion, Sally still went to Jodie’s wedding.
a) Despite b) On balance c) Although
6 Ben went back to college he could complete the foundation course he needed as an
entry requirement to get into university.
a) despite b) so that c) in order to