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Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

instead of • pay us a visit • network • trend • cut back on • tolerate • major • prevent
1. I can’t …………………… people who talk loudly on their phones.
2. Let’s go running in the park …………………… sitting in front of the television.
3. Why is the television …………………… cancelling its most popular programme?
4. Buying a house is one of the …………………… decisions you will make.
5. Only young people will be able to wear this latest fashion …………………… .
6. The doctor told Mr Jones to …………………… fatty foods and sweets.
7. Last night, Vicky …………………… without calling first.
8. Driving slower in the rain often …………………… accidents.

2 Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

huge • decrease • brilliant • over the top • glamorous • pay attention to • odd • contestant
1. Andrew and Steve had a clever plan to start a business. ……………………
2. The participants had to answer some tricky questions to win the game. ……………………
3. Jan lowered the air conditioner by five degrees to cool the room quickly. ……………………
4. A very big crowd of people came to the free concert in the park. ……………………
5. Don’t you think that the dog’s behaviour is strange? ……………………
6. You should concentrate on the little details. ……………………
7. This bright pink colour is excessive for a wedding dress. Why don’t you choose white?
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8. She wore a very elegant dress at the ceremony. ……………………

3 Complete the passage with the words below. Make any necessary changes.

sponsor • product • willing • advert • purchase • profit • advertising

spectator • effective • compete • increase

A sportswear company will spend a lot of money on 1. …………………… because it has to

2.
…………………… against many other brands. Companies like Nike, Fila and Puma want to be
3.
…………………… of successful athletes because it’s an easy way to advertise their
4.
…………………… at sports competitions. When David Beckham or Usain Bolt wears a company’s
logo, they become an 5. …………………… to the millions of 6. …………………… who are watching
the event. The companies are 7. …………………… to pay large amounts of money because they know
that using famous athletes is a very 8. …………………… way to 9. …………………… their sales.
Many people will 10. …………………… an expensive pair of trainers or a shirt because they admire the
athlete who uses that brand. That’s the way sportswear companies make big 11. …………………… .

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4 Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

controversial • owe • income • get by • expenses

budget • borrow • misleading • cut back on
1. A: I’m very upset. Jack …………………… me €1,000 and he won’t pay me back.
B: Well, he doesn’t try to …………………… any money from me because he knows I don’t
trust him.
2. A: I never seem to have enough money. How do you manage to live on your …………………… ?
B: I have got a …………………… and I only buy what I need. I have learned to
…………………… without extras.
A: I guess I should learn from you how to …………………… my …………………… .
3. A: This article about the world economic crisis is very …………………… . Many people don’t
agree with it.
B: The reason is that the information is …………………… . There are many incorrect facts.

5 Complete the sentences to show you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.

1. Are you willing to ......................................................................................................................... ?

2. Many students can improve their marks by ................................................................................... .
3. I won’t lend you money because ................................................................................................... .
4. It is unfair of you to ...................................................................................................................... .
5. Don’t judge a person by ................................................................................................................ .

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Grammar
1 Write the sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes.

1. the salesperson / tell / the customers / the shoes / be / on sale / all day
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2. the teacher / remind / the students / read the instructions
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3. Ryan / wonder / why / they / not give / him an answer / yet
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4. Terry / admit / she / already see / this film
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5. the nurse / inform / the family / they / can wait / here
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2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the reporting verbs below.

wondered • warned • ordered • complained • informed • instructed • promised

1. “Nobody likes my new dress,” Cathy said.
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2. “Why did I fall in love with Ben?” I said.
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3. “Apologise to your sister immediately,” my father said to me.
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4. “Take out the ingredients for the cake,” the chef said to the students.
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5. “We have gone to war,” the president said to the citizens.
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6. “You mustn’t drive through a red light,” the policeman said to the driver.
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7. “You will get a special birthday present,” my parents said.
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3 Complete the mini-dialogues in a logical manner.

1. A: Where did Jay say he’d meet us?

B: He said ...................................................................................................................................... .
2. A: Why has the teacher given us so much homework?
B: She explained ............................................................................................................................ .
3. A: What excuse did Shelley give this time?
B: She told me ............................................................................................................................... .
4. A: Was John sleeping during the lesson?
B: Yes, he admitted ....................................................................................................................... .
5. A: I don’t understand how the bank clerk made that mistake.
B: She said ..................................................................................................................................... .

4 Complete the answers with the correct form of the verbs below.

leave • do • run • ask • call

1. Why is Matt out of breath?
He said that he …………………… all the way from school.
2. Did you collect the money?
No, Mr Jones told another worker …………………… it.
3. How are we going to know which entrance to go to?
Our host said that he …………………… ahead to tell us.
4. Do you know why Daniel looks unhappy?
He complained that his girlfriend …………………… just …………………… him.
5. What was the waitress whispering to you?
She wanted to know if we …………………… for the bill.

5 Write the conversation in reported speech.

Joe: Where do you want to go on holiday?

1.
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Jessica: Let’s go to Greece.
2.
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Joe: Do you want to visit Athens or an island?
3.
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Jessica: I’ve heard a lot of good things about Crete from Eric.
4.
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Joe: Fine. I’ll call the travel agent.
5.
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Jessica: I’ll get more information from Eric about his trip.
6.
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