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Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct answer.
1. Jenny was asked to turn out / tidy up / log onto her room before she went to school.
2. It’s easier to learn a foreign language when you remove / expose / lean yourself to it.
3. The new book will be updated / available / pressing in our shop from 1st September.
4. He pushed the fence / pole / file into the water and pulled his shoe out.
5. I’ll bring my TV with me. It’s portable / user-friendly / affluent.

2. Match an adjective in I to a suitable noun in II.

I II
1. pressing .... a. neighbourhood
2. affluent .... b. table
3. user-friendly .... c. issue
4. portable .... d. manual
5. social networking .... e. event

3. Match each sentence beginning in I with a suitable continuation in II. Pay attention to the words in
bold.
I II
1. After deleting your e-mail, ........ a. of cars down the avenue.
2. Some parents won’t let their children access ..... b. the name of the competition.
3. He found what he wanted when he googled ...... c. certain websites.
4. The president travelled in a fleet ........ d. of all the letters we received.
5. The star of the film wasn’t overjoyed to see....... e. I accidentally hit the cancel button.
6. While I was updating my anti-virus program, ..... f. I realised I still needed it.
7. We keep a folder ........ g. so few fans at the opening.

4. Choose the correct answers to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. He was accused of the crime, but he says he is innocent / guilty.
2. We removed all the food at the beginning / end of the meal.
3. I want to tidy up the house. It’s too small / dirty.
4. As part of the exercise, we had to crawl in the water / on the floor.
5. Can you access that for me? My car / computer isn’t working.

5. Complete each sentence with a suitable collocation. Using the verbs enter, forward, download,
post or charge and the words below. Make any necessary changes.
password • the attachment • a film • a message • mobile phone
1. Even though I ……………………… my ……………………… , I couldn’t get into my e-mail.
2. Is it illegal to ……………………..……………… from the Internet?
3. If you ………………………………………… on the noticeboard, you might get a reply.
4. I ……………………… my ……………………… last night, but it’s still not receiving calls.
5. Can you ……………………… me ……………………… ? I want to see all the pictures of the party.

6. Complete the sentences with the verbs below and the correct prepositions. Make any necessary
changes.
hear • insist • die • prevent • stay • apply • rely
1. Nobody could ……………………… the Titanic ……………………… sinking.
2. I wouldn’t ……………………… him. He never arrives on time.

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3. She ……………………… the job three weeks ago, but still hasn’t heard from them.
4. I ……………………… my cousin’s house for a week when I was in London.
5. I finally ………………………… Rose last night.
6. Our dog ……………………… old age and we buried him in the back garden.
7. I ……………………… paying for both tickets. You paid last time.

7. The following sentences don’t make sense. Make them logical by replacing each adjective in bold
with an adjective in bold from a different sentence.
1. This issue is affluent. It needs to be dealt with immediately. ………………………
2. I was updated when I heard the fantastic news. ………………………
3. Our neighbours used to be available before they lost all their money. ………………………
4. Listen to the news to receive portable information throughout the day. ………………………
5. Her new CD will be user-friendly in all the shops next week. ………………………
6. The manual is not pressing. It’s hard to understand. ………………………
7. The equipment is overjoyed, so we’ll be able to carry it with us. ………………………

8. Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the meaning of the
words in bold.
1. He took a close-up of the ……………………… .
2. We built a fence around our ……………………… .
3. While he was waiting, he leaned on the ……………………… .
4. We tried, but couldn’t prevent the ……………………… .
5. Can you help me restart my ……………………… ?
6. Next month, they are going to launch their ……………………… .
7. If you look in the folder, you will find the ……………………… .
8. The baby crawled on the ……………………… .
9. You have to tidy up your ……………………… .
10. When was the last time you logged onto ……………………… ?

9. Complete the sentences with a suitable word or phrase below.

portable • file • delete • password • deny • expose • remove • lean • launch • turned out • device • affordable
1. I need to buy a mobile phone. I’m looking for one that is ……………………… .
2. I don’t think it’s fair for journalists to ……………………… details of someone’s private life.
3. My favourite author is going to ……………………… his new book next week.
4. I’m sorry, but I didn’t mean to ……………………… your e-mail.
5. There are too many books on this shelf. We need to ……………………… some of them.
6. Don’t tell anyone your ……………………… .
7. Don’t ……………………… it. I saw you taking the money from my bag.
8. Although no one believed him at first, it ……………………… that he was telling the truth.

10. Complete the sentences to show you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
1. When my computer crashes, I ................................................................................... .
2. I often go online to order ............................................................................................ .
3. My parents always complain about ........................................................................... .
4. I often need to be reminded about ............................................................................ .
5. I like social networking sites because ..................................................................... .
6. Next year, I might apply for ........................................................................................ .
7. My friends usually forward ......................................................................................... .
8. It’s been a long time since I thought of ...................................................................... .
9. I can’t depend on Sam because ................................................................................ .
10. He was accused of .............................................................................................................. .

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Grammar
1. Choose the correct sentence.
1. a. This book should have returned to the library. b. This book should have been returned to the library.
2. a. He is said to be very talented. b. He says to be very talented.
3. a. I’ll have my hair to be cut next week. b. I’ll have my hair cut next week.
4. a. My mother got the cake baked herself. b. My mother baked the cake herself.
5. a. By 2013, he will have been published his new book. b. By 2013, he will have published his new book.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Her car ……………………………………………………… (repair) this week, so she’s walking more these days.
2. The animals in the zoo …………………………………..……………… (must / feed) three times a day.
3. Our new community project ……………………………..…………………… (launch) by the mayor next Monday.
4. The batteries for my PlayStation …………………………………..……………… (change) twice since last month.
5. I waited patiently while my dog ……………………………………………………..…… (examine) by the vet.
6 The windows …………………………………………………………………….…………… (clean) last week.
7. By the time we arrived, she ……………………………………………..……………… (tell) about his condition.
8. She ………………………………………….……… (should / give) a second chance to pass the exam. She will
probably succeed.

3. Write a sentence with the words in brackets. Use the passive form of the verbs.
1. Nobody knows how it happened. (it / believe / he / fall asleep / at the wheel)
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2. Don’t worry. (your dog / already find / by someone)
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3. The cake is burnt. (it / should / take out of the oven / an hour ago)
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4. I promise I won’t say a word. (your secret / keep / forever)
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5. John saved the children’s lives in the fire. (he / give / an award / at the moment)
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6. I’m not surprised by her comments. (her behaviour / say / be / outrageous)
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4. Rewrite each sentence using two passive structures.

1. The company sent the wrong book to Steve.
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2. The policemen were giving parking tickets to the drivers.
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3. Many people think that eating red meat is unhealthy.
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4. The shop should offer us a refund.
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5. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the correct causative form.

take • remove • prepare • tell

1. The party was amazing. We …………………… the food …………………… by a professional chef.
2. If you want to know more about your future, you should …………………… your fortune …………………… .
3. He doesn’t want to …………………… his picture …………………… for the newspaper.
4. Some people …………………… their tattoos …………………… years later.

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6. Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1.
The Car Chip is a special device which …………………..………………… (collect) data about a driver’s
2.
behaviour once it ……………………………….…… (install) in a car. The device activates an alarm when the car
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……………………………… (make) any sudden stops. In addition, the data
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……………………………..…………… (can /download) to a computer. Paige White, 17, was surprised when she
…………………………………… (discover) her parents knew where she went and how fast she drove. She was
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even more surprised when she learnt that her car ………………………………………….……… (equip) with a Car
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Chip. At first, she was very angry because she felt her privacy ………………………………………… (not
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respect). To make matters worse, the Car Chip ……………………..………………………………… (consider) to
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be a joke by her friends. But her parents felt they ………..………………………………….………… (protect) her.
In the end, Paige admitted that it helped her drive more safely.

7. Rewrite each sentence using two passive structures.

1. They gave Jim an award for his bravery.
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2. Somebody has just sent me some beautiful flowers.
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3. We’re forwarding the attachment to everyone at work.
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4. We should have told our parents the truth.
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5. Everyone knows that dogs are loyal pets.
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8. Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. You have to send that e-mail by this evening.
That e-mail ................................................................................................................ .
2. They are going to finish the script by tomorrow.
The script .................................................................................................................. .
3. No one has ever used this sewing machine.
This sewing machine ................................................................................................ .
4. The bike had been stolen before we got there.
Someone ................................................................................................................... .
5. They are planting the winter vegetables now.
The winter vegetables ............................................................................................... .
6. Janice sold her car to an old friend.
Janice’s old car ......................................................................................................... .
7. The furniture was still being packed when the van arrived.
They .......................................................................................................................... .
8. The essay should have been handed in yesterday.
You ............................................................................................................................ .

9. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the
sentences.
1. They haven’t said anything yet. (nothing)
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2. Has the garden been watered? (someone)
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3. Our teacher checks our homework regularly. (checked)
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4. We were planning our trip to Greece at the time. (our trip)
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5. Somebody should tell him about it. (told)
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6. Our flight may be cancelled because of the weather. (cancel)
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10.Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1.
Social networking ……………………… (become) the most popular activity among people of all ages. Today,
2.
more and more people ……………………… (sit) in front of their computers in order to have a social life. But
3.
what ……………………… (happen) to face-to-face contact? Have people stopped talking to each other?

According to Dr Aric Stigman, a British doctor, online networking is actually harmful to our health. He
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……………………… (claim) that today, less time ……………………… (spend) on interacting with other human
beings. People are becoming more isolated: their best friend is their computer.
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Dr Stigman goes on to say that the way our genes work ……………………… (can alter) by this lack of personal
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interaction. Furthermore, the risk of serious health problems like cancer and heart disease ………………………
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(may increase). He adds that, in his opinion, modern technology ……………………… (should use) to improve
our lives and our health, and not the opposite. But not everyone agrees with him. People living alone say their
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lives ……………………… (change) by the Internet – and for the better.

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Writing Practice

An opinion essay
Very often you will have to express your own opinion on something. It is important to remember that,
generally, convincing somebody does not rely necessarily on the strength of the ideas but rather on how
you present them. Your opinion s must be supported by examples, facts and experiences from your life. It
is your job to convince the reader that your opinion is valid.

Paragraph 1. Introduction
►Introduce the topic with a fact.
►Present you ideas clearly and precisely.

Opinions for and against capital punishment are in newspapers daily. The press, above all in Europe, is radically against
capital punishment. In my opinion there is nothing more sacred than life. Nevertheless, I am in favour of capital
punishment.

Paragraph 2. Body
►Give examples and reasons for your opinion.
► Explain your arguments clearly and dispassionately.
►You can split this paragraph up into two smaller ones, to explain two separate reasons which
support your opinion.

First, let us consider the reasons for capital punishment. Murder is a serious crime, and the person who commits murder is
taking a human being’s life. Does the threat of having his or her own life taken actually stop potential criminals from
committing atrocious crimes? More often than not, t he answer to that question is no. Studies have shown that the threat of
being executed by the state does not stop criminals from committing acts of horror. More murders and rapes occur each
passing day. Even so, a murderer must be aware that his or her cr ime will be punished: he or she will be executed.

Paragraph 3. Conclusion
►Conclude and give your solution.
►Use modal verbs: should /ought to, have to, must, to express your opinion.

These crimes and the people who commit them must be punished. It is up to society to punish criminals.
Consequently, the only possible punishment is capital punishment. The solution given in the Old Testament of “an eye for
an eye…” provides us with the only possible solution.
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USEFUL LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS A PERSONAL OPINION

- In my view / opinion… - (To be) against (something)…
- As far as I am concerned, … - As I see it…
- From my point of view… - I would say that…
- (To be) for (something)… - Many people think that…

CONNECTORS:

CAUSE: RESULT: PURPOSE:

because (of) so in order to
since therefore so as to
due to consequently so that
as thus to
as a result of as a result
one/another reason for… is as a consequence

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CONNECTORS OF CAUSE, RESULT AND PURPOSE

1. Rewrite the sentences with the connectors in brackets. Do not change the original
meaning of the sentences.
1. The entire class will be punished because you behaved badly. (due to)
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2. You should back up your files so that you won’t lose them. (so as)
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3. The roads were flooded, as it had been raining for a week. (consequently)
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4. Fresh bread is unavailable now, since bakeries are closed at this time of night. (so)
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5. Social networking is fun and convenient. For this reason, it is very popular. (because)
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6. I took my father’s car in order to get there faster. (so that)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. These sentences are taken from an opinion essay. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
.... 1. To sum up, the actions of a single person may not matter, but millions of people can make a difference.
.... 2. First of all, we can all try to reduce our carbon footprint.
.... 3. For all these reasons, I believe that they are wrong.
.... 4. For example, if each of us uses less electricity, it can have a significant effect.
.... 5. Many people feel that individuals can’t do much to help the environment.

EXPRESSING FACTS OR OPINIONS

1. Do the sentences express facts or opinions? Choose the correct alternatives.
1. It is widely known that / As far as I am concerned, the government should spend more on health care.
2. There are definitely / I would agree that there are more problems with drugs today than twenty years ago.
3. I would say that / It is a fact that people in the UK are allowed to vote when they are eighteen years old.
4. I would argue that / It is widely known that people should be allowed to vote in elections when they are
sixteen years old.

WRITING TASK
‘The government should provide more after -school activities for young people.’

■ Write an essay (100-120 words) giving your opinion on this statement.

1. Describe the situation in your country. What do most young people do after school? Where do they go? Do you think
this is a good thing or a bad thing?

2. If you agree with the statement suggest what kind of activities the government could provide, for example after -school
clubs or sports facilities. If you disagree with the statement, say why.
3. What do you think will happen in the future if the government provides / does not provide more activities for young
people? Use linkers of purpose to explain the possible consequences.

4. Begin your conclusion with a summarizing expression. Repeat you opinions using different words.

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