Unit 09

Part A
Grammar and vocabulary

A. Rewrite the sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using the word given.
Example:
Her intention is to join a gym.
going
She is going to join a gym.

1. They will take care of the puppies.

look
They ………………………………… the puppies.

2. We were walking for a long time before we found any water.

across
We were walking for a long time before ………………………………… any
water.

3. The letters BBC mean British Broadcasting Corporation.

stand
The letters BBC ………………………………… British Broadcasting Corporation.

4. To apply for the job you must complete this form.

in
To apply for the job you ………………………………… this form.

5. He gave the matter careful consideration, but decided to decline the offer.
over
He …………………………………, but decided to decline the offer.
6. When the noise stopped the lecturer started his talk.
down
When the noise …………………………………. the lecturer started his talk.

B Underline the correct words or phrases in the sentences.

7. Sorry, I forgot buying / to buy the chocolate spread. I’ll get some next time I
go shopping.

8. I will always remember meeting / to meet Mr Mandela. It was an incredible

experience.

9. It is impossible to avoid stepping / to step on small plants when you are walking in
the countryside.

10. When the bell rang we stopped working / to work and started chatting.

11. He regrets moving / to move to the capital.

C. Choose the correct words from the list a -j to complete the sentences. There is
one extra word you do not need.

12. The rise in prices ……… in a drop in sales.

13. It wasn’t funny to see the comedian ……… on the banana skin.
14. The international agreement should ……… to peace in the region.
15. He tried to stay upright, but he ……… his balance.
16. Don’t leave your bag on the floor. Someone will ……… over it.
17. The new tax will cause prices to ……….
18. How do the town’s new buses ……… to the previous ones?
19. Our city is in one of the driest ……… of the country.
20. People here think a new car is a(n) ……… of success.
a. lost
b. symbol
c. trip
d. compare
e. regions
f. slip
g. lead
h. resulted
i. ingenious
j. rise

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Example:
He thought the height of the skyscraper was excessive, (excess) but they built it
anyway.

21. She failed the exam and now she has to ……… (sit) it.

22. This isn’t a local problem. It’s ……… (globe).

23. Oil and other fuels have improved people’s ……… (prosper).

24. I love the ……… (architect) style of those buildings in the old city.

25. The ……… (inspire) for the poem was a childhood experience.

26. That was a ……… (wonder) holiday.

27. The farmers’ houses were destroyed. ……… (consequence) they couldn’t earn

a living.

28. The battery is flat. I need to ……… (charge) it.

29. Don’t throw those papers away. You should ……… (cycle) them.

30. Welcome to the ……… (open) of the shopping center.