1. Write one word in each gap.

A. I really wish youd be quiet! Ive . a splitting headache thanks

to you!
B. Well, one thing is . in doubt.
C. Most people, if asked to respond off the top of their heads, associate
.. n holiday to places such as Blackpool or Torquai with poor
weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation.
D. Many will need a lot of convincing, but those that .. come will find
that todays Blackpool differs quite a bit from the picture postcard past.
E. A massive building project, including a new casino and indoor
entertainment centre that rainy days are no longer a problem.
F. We used to go skating at the ice . every Saturday.
G. Keith had never seen such a large golf . until he went to
Scotland.
H. We all met at the basketball .. at half past three.
I. Its called a boxing ., but its actually square!
J. For the 800 metres race, you have to run round the twice.
K. The football match had to be called off because the .. was
flooded.
L. Adrian got a new fishing . for his birthday.
M. Id spend hours putting linseed oil on my cricket . to keep the
wood strong.
N. Simones to wearing a helmet whenever she goes cycling.
2. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
A. Its only her second time in a recording studio. been
She in a recording
studio once before.
B. This is my first experience of flying alone. time
It is the first . alone.
C. Paul enjoys surprises apart from on his birthday. does
Paul .. surprises, just not
on his birthday!
D. We arrived in Budapest two days ago.
for
We two days.
E. I find it hard to go at the same speed as my husband on walking holidays.
up
I find it hard to .. my husband
on walking holidays.
F. As the storm started, we went towards the old house. direction
As the storm started, we went . the
old house.
G. My parents wouldnt let me stay out late when I was young.
used
My parents let me stay
out late when I was young.
H. Sending messages around the world instantly is no longer unusual.
got
We

messages
around the world instantly.

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In the past, people wouldnt go as far away on holiday as they do today.

use
In the past, people ..
as far away on holiday as they do today.
Im not so keen on skiing now Ive discovered snowboarding. gone
Ive . since I discovered
snowboarding.
Terry never used to spend so much time playing on his computer.
use
Terry .. spend so much time
playing on his computer.
We wouldnt spend so much time indoors when I was young. used
We .. so much time
indoors when I was young.
I spend a lot of my time on my hobbies. up
My hobbies a lot if my time.
I would rather play ludo than snakes and ladders.
prefer
I . ludo rather than snakes
and ladders.
I dont think its likely that youll win the competition. chance
I think theres . the
competition.

3. Choose the correct answer.

I.
I live in Barcelona, but my .. town is Madrid.
A birth
B home
C native
D origin
II.
Last summer, I .. to the beach almost every day.
A went B was going C have been D have been going
III.
We usually do go by train, even though the car .. is a lot quicker.
A travel B journey
C trip D voyage
IV.
Each player takes it . turn to roll the dice.
A on
B in C at
D to
V.
Our new coach is popular .. the whole team.
A for
B to C by D with
4. Circle the incorrect words or phrases and rewrite them correctly.
A. I missed the start of the film because I buy popcorn.

B. When the bus was arriving, we missed it because we were talking.

.
C. During the Christmas holiday, I was eating too much and watching too
much TV!

..
D. My grandfather was owning a hotel by the beach until he sold it last year.

..
5. Find the extra word.

A. . Today, we are got used to having some more free time to do

things
6. Circle the correct word or phrase.
A. We got through to the final/finale but then lost to Cirencester.
7. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when
this is necessary.
A. Many professional basketball players earn a ... (FORTUNE)
these days.
B. The gold, silver and bronze .. (MEDAL) took their places
on the podium for the presentation ceremony
C. Im afraid the swimming pool is closed at the moment as theyre
carrying out some essential (MAINTAIN).
D. Now weve got a full-time .. (TRAIN) and our opponents
come from all over the country.
8. Match to make sentences.
1) The current champion was knocked .
competition.
2) The trainer asked us to carry .
minute injury.
3) Rob had to pull .
answered the phone.

A) out in the second round of the

B) out of the race because of a last
C) on with the activity while he