Unit 10

1 For ah choose the word, a, b or c, that best completes each sentence.

1 That boy over there me of someone I met on holiday.
a remembers b memorises c reminds
2 Some people this to be the most beautiful part of the country.
a consider b realise c understand
3 Its just to me that we were all born in the same month.
a happened b occurred c noticed
4 Were going to the problem in detail and then think about solutions.
a analyse b contemplate c comprehend
5 I really dont meeting those people before.
a recollect b memorise c remind
6 Most people whether the band will record any more songs.
a suspect b consider c doubt
7 Climbing that mountain in winter alone is just too dangerous to .
a occur b realise c contemplate
8 For some history exams, you need to a lot of names and dates.
a remind b memorise c suspect
(8 marks)
2 Match sentence halves ae with 15.
a Theres ice on the pavement so mind 1 taking off your shoes?
b That is a personal matter so please mind 2 making my own dinner.
c Ive missed the last bus home. Do you mind 3 your step when you go out.
d I enjoy cooking so I really dont mind 4 if I stay here tonight?
e When you come in, would you mind 5 your own business.
(5 marks)
3 For aj use the word in capitals to form a word that completes each sentence.
a The of the company have decided to open a new office. MANAGE
b There is often a feeling of after you have had winter flu. WEAK
c Footballers in the top clubs are very paid these days. HIGH
d There are many between the north and south of the country. DIFFERENT
e Emilys biggest was to become Professor of Psychology. ACHIEVE
f The bands grew as they performed in more and more cities. POPULAR
g The Wests of the worlds economy is now ending. DOMINATE
h For scientists, the of the discovery of a new planet was huge. SIGNFICANT
i Oscar has the to go to university if he works hard this year. ABLE
j In this unit, we have been learning like mind your head. EXPRESS
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4 Complete each sentence ah using one of these words plus a suffix.
dedicatesensitivedonateinvestigatepoliteenjoyreplaceexcite
a The arrival of two Hollywood stars in the village caused great .
b There is a police into the disappearance of the money.
c I get a lot of from my hobby and it really helps me relax.
d Unfortunately, some people have no to what other people are feeling.
e To win an Olympic medal, you need to have complete to your sport.
f Im sorry I broke your favourite glass. Ill get you a tomorrow.
g Its just normal to say please and thank you, isnt it?
h A very rich ex-student made a of 100,000 to the school.
(8 marks)
5 For 111 choose the correct alternative in italics.
Compared with other means of transport, one of the (1) safer/safest way to travel is by
train. It is also more relaxing (2) as/than flying, and often (3) far/more cheaper, too. But
nowadays (4) more and more/most and most people are choosing to go by plane, even
though in many ways it is the (5) less/least convenient way to get from one city to another.
For example, airports are nearly always (6) more/much further from the city centre than
the main railway stations, so although the train is not as fast (7) than/as the plane, it
sometimes takes longer by air (8) as/than by rail. In fact, this is becoming (9) less and less/
more and more common as airport security increases. The longer it takes to get through
all the security checks, (10) much/the earlier you have to be at the airport and (11) the
more/the most attractive the train becomes.
(11 marks)
6 Complete each sentence ah with a suitable word.
a Of all the continents, Asia is biggest.
b This computer is the expensive thing Ive ever bought.
c At over 6600 kilometres, the river in the world is the Nile.
d Its nearly summer so the weather is better and better.
e The exercise you do, the fitter youll feel.
f Its more fun going to the seaside staying at home.
g Windsurfing isnt as easy it looks.
h The money you spend, the more you can save.
(8 marks)

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