1.

Choose the correct phrase

1 We gave d a meal.
a) at the visitors b) for the visitors c) the visitors d) to the visitors

2 I'm busy at the moment c.....................on the computer.

a) I work b) I'm work c) I'm working d) I working
3 My friend d.......................the answer to the question.
a) is know b) know c) knowing d) knows
4 I think I'll buy these shoes a..........................really well.
a) They fit b) They have fit c) They're fitting d) They were fitting
5 Where a.............................the car?
a) did you park b) did you parked c) parked you d) you parked
6 At nine o'clock yesterday morning we d.........................for the bus.
a) wait b) waiting c) was waiting d) were waiting
7 When I looked round the door, the baby c.....................quietly.
a) is sleeping b) slept c) was sleeping d) were sleeping
8 Here's my report d........................it at last.
a) I finish b) I finished c) I'm finished d) I've finished
9 I've b.........................made some coffee. It's in the kitchen.
a) ever b) just c) never d) yet
10 We d...............to Ireland for our holidays last year.
a) goes b) going c) have gone d) went
11 Robert b.......................ill for three weeks. He's still in hospital.
a) had been b) has been c) is d) was

1 States and actions (A)

Tom is on the Internet. He's telling people about himself. Say
which verbs express states and which express actions.
► I surf the Net most evenings, action
1 My flat is in the town centre................................ state
2 I drive a taxi in the daytime ................................. action
3 I own two cars. .........................state
4 I go to lots of parties. state
5 I love football. .......................... state

2 I think/I'm thinking etc (B)

Complete the conversation. Choose the correct form of the verb. Emma:
Hi, Matthew. What (►) do you loo k/are you looking at?
Matthew: Oh, hi. These are photos of me when I was a child.
Emma: Oh, look at this one. (1) I think you look lovely, Matthew. Matthew: (2) I
have some more photos here.
Emma: Look at this. Why such a big coat?
Matthew: It was my brother's. That's why (3) it didn't fit properly.
Emma: Oh, (4)I'm seeing . And (5) you have your tea here. And in this one
(6)/you're thinkin g about something very serious. Matthew: This
is a photo of the village (7) I come from. Emma: Oh, that's nice.

2 Past continuous or simple? (A-B)

Put in the correct form of the verb.
Rita: I hear the lights (►) went (go) out in your flats last night.
Emma: Yes, (►) / was watching (I / watch) a documentary on TV when suddenly
(1).........................................we lost (we / lose) all the power. But
(2) It comes (it / come) on again after about ten minutes.
 Vicky: Rachel (3) was coming.......................(come) down the stairs when the lights
(4) ………went…………………… (go) out. She almost (5) fell.............................(fall) over.
Daniel: Matthew and I (6) were palying....................(play) table tennis at the time.
Andrew: (7)I worked ...........................(I / work) on the computer.
(8) I lost(I / lose) a whole hour's work. But this morning
(9) I got (I/get) up early and (10)…did..........................(do) it again.

Past simple, continuous and perfect (A-D)

Daniel is telling the story of how he forgot his passport. Put the verbs into the correct form.
(►) /(happened (it / happen) last August at the airport. A few weeks before, a group
of us (1) had decided (decide) to go to Greece together for a holiday.
(2)...........................(we / wait) in the queue at passport control when suddenly
(3) ............................................................................……………I realized………(I / realize) that (4)
had forgotten ......................................................(I / forget) my passport.
(5).....................................................................................................................It
was……………………… (it / be) quite a shock. (6)…I was hurrying ..........(I / hurry) to a phone and
(7) ringed…………………….. (ring) my parents. (8)…they was working. .(they / work) in the garden,
but luckily my mother (9) heard..........................(hear) the phone.
(10).................................they found (they / find) the passport and immediately

2 Passive verb tenses (B)

Complete the information about Barford Hall. Put in the correct form of these verbs.
►build (past simple) 2 use (past continuous) 4 not look (past perfect) 6 use (present simple)
1 own (present simple) 3 buy (past simple) 5 do (present perfect)

The building at the end of the High Street is Barford Hall, which (►) was built in 1827. Today the Hall
(1)………………owns …………………. by Bardale Council. It (2) was using................as a warehouse when it
(2)…was bougth ………………… by the Council in 1952, and it (4) had not looked ....after very well.
Since then a lot of work (5)have done .........................on it, and these days the Hall
(6)......................................…uses as an arts centre.

VOCABULARY: BRAND MANAGEMENT

1 Complete the sentences about brands and products with the missing word. The first letter is given.
1 A problem with product endorsement ____________________ is that the celebrities used might get into
trouble, which could then cause negative publicity.

2 Brand loyalty___________________ is declining among shoppers, who are increasingly turning to the
cheaper supermarket own-label products.

3 By expanding their product research____________________, many companies hope to attract new

customers.

4 Ferrari’s brand image____________________ is that of an upmarket, well-engineered, well-designed and

sophisticated car.

5 In many countries, the ‘bic’ brand name____________________ has become a synonym for ballpoint
pens.
6 Last year, our company started a huge advertising campaign to support its biggest European product
launch____________________ ever.

7 In marketing, the length of time that people continue to buy a particular product is called the product
lifecycle____________________.

8 Several consumer associations are running campaigns to require disclosure of product

placement____________________ in all media, including TV, movies and video games.

9 We want more consumers to become familiar with our products. So the aim of our next advertising
campaign should be to raise brand awareness ____________________.

10 When Bic, the manufacturer of ballpoint pens, moved into windsurf boards, disposable lighters and razors,
it was a typical example of brand stretching ____________________.

VOCABULARY: BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH

1 Complete the text with the correct British English option a), b) or c).
My last overseas business trip was highly enjoyable. I set off fairly early in the morning, so there was hardly
any traffic on the (1)___b___________, and I got to the airport very quickly. I drove straight to the multi-
storey (2)_____a_________. Level four was practically empty so I parked very easily. I then took the
(3)_________b_____ down and made my way to departures. As usual, I had (4)______c________ my ticket
online. This allows me to use one of the express check-in desks, where there is hardly ever a
(5)_____a_________. As I just had one piece of (6)________b______, it took only a couple of minutes to
check in, and then just a little longer to go through security. I was relieved to see that there were no delays or
cancellations. I boarded my plane and set about doing some work. What’s great about Santol Airlines is that
even if you fly (7)________c______ as I usually do, there is plenty of work space for the business traveller. I
finished my report and then just relaxed until landing. I made my way to the (8)_______c_______ station,
checked the (9)________a______ and the platform number, and took the first train to the
(10)_______b_______. I got off at Opera, which was within easy walking distance of my hotel.

1 a) runway b) motorway c) freeway

2 a) car park b) parking lot c) parkway
3 a) elevator b) lift c) carousel
4 a) reserved b) checked c) booked
5 a) queue b) line c) row
6 a) travel bag b) hand luggage c) carry-on baggage
7 a) coach b) savings c) economy
8 a) underway b) subway c) underground
9 a) timetable b) diary c) schedule
10 a) downtown area b) city centre c) district
SKILLS: TELEPHONING: MAKING ARRANGEMENTS
4 Complete the conversation. Write one word in each blank.
A Travel Section. Good afternoon. How can I help you?

B I’d like to speak to Zehra Kadic, (26)__travel____________. That’s extension 211.

A Thank you. Who’s calling, please?

B Jan Degraaf, from Smets Electronics.

A Just one moment please, Mr Degraaf. I’m putting you through.

C Hello, Zehra Kadic speaking.

B Hello, Zehra. Jan here. The (27)__reason____________ I’m calling is that I’d like to fix another time
for our Friday meeting. I’m afraid something’s (28)__come____________ up, and I’m tied up all day. Sorry
about that.

C No problem. How (29)___about___________ Thursday morning instead?

B I can’t (30)_____afford_________ it then, I’m afraid. But I’m free in the afternoon after 15.00.

C OK. Shall we say 15.30?

B That’s fine for me.

C Good. So I’ll see you on Thursday at 15.30.

B That’s great. See you then!

2 Words in sentences (C)
Is the underlined word a verb, a noun or an adjective?
? Shall we go for a walk? noun
? Shall we walk into town? verb
1 Laura wanted to talk to Rita. verb
2 Laura wanted a talk with Rita. noun
3 The windows aren't very clean. adjective
4 Doesn't anyone clean the windows? verb
5 We went to a fabulous show in New York. noun
6 Laura wanted to show Rita her photos. verb
7 Henry thought Claire looked beautiful. verb
8 A strange thought came into Emma's head. noun
9 Sarah is feeling quite tired now. verb
10 Studying all night had tired Andrew out. verb

3 Word order (A)

Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
► is / Melanie / very nice Melanie is very nice.
1 football / likes / Tom tom likes football ………………………………………………
2 an accident / David / had david had an accident………………………………………………
3 moved / the piano / we we moved the piano………………………………………………..
4 a tall woman / Harriet / is harriet is a tall woman………………………………………………..
5 sat / on the floor / everyone ………………………everyone sat on the floor………………………..
6 gave / some help / Mike's friends / him ........................mikes friends gave me some help.....................................................

1 Present continuous or simple? (A-C)

Complete the sentences. Put in the present continuous or simple of the verbs.
► I'm writing (I / write) to my parents. / write (I / write) to them every weekend.
1 It is snowing....... (it / snow) outside it is coming (it / come) down quite hard,
look.
2 Normally I start...............................(I / start) work at eight o'clock,
But I am starting...................(I / start) at seven this week. We're very busy at the moment.
3 I haven't got a car at the moment, so I am going ..................(I / go) to work on the bus this week.
Usually I drive ...........................(I / drive) to work.
4 The sun rises...............................(rise) in the east, remember. It's behind us so
We are travelling........ (we / travel) west.
5 I'm afraid I have no time to help just now I am writing ..................(I / write) a report. But
I promise....................... (I / promise) I'll give you some help later.
6 I want.................. (I / want) a new car...............................I am saving (I / save) up to buy
one.