3 Circle the word(s) which do not collocate in each GRAMMAR sentence. 1 Scientists undertook / carried out / extracted the survey 1 Complete the sentences with the correct passive forms to find out about public conceptions of their work. of the verbs in brackets. 2 Scientists made a major breakthrough / condition / 1 While we (show) around the castle, one step forward in the fight against cancer. of the people in our tour group slipped and fell off 3 Researchers stuck / devised / invented a way to the battlements. It was awful. measure the amount of gas produced. 2 The trees near the centre (cut) down 4 Biochemists reproduced / inserted / duplicated the today to make space for the new cinema complex. results of the earlier experiment under stricter 3 Both of these gadgets (can / use) to conditions. slice hard-boiled eggs, but this one is much cheaper. 5 The underlying / due / root cause of the problems 4 Some of these vases (think) to be over a remains to be discovered. thousand years old. They’re probably worth millions! 6 The patients all had a rare genetic condition / disorder / 5 Andy (must / give) that pullover at reproduction which may prove fatal in the long term. Christmas. I haven’t seen him wear it before. /6 6 Last term, Simon and I (ask) to sing at 4 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs the concert by the head teacher. in the box. 7 I remember (not allow) to stay up late to watch the final of the World Cup when I was ten. pave stand come resonate prompt I was really upset that I couldn’t watch it. address unfold reflect 8 Many (know) to have died in the disaster, but the authorities are not releasing names 2001: A Space Odyssey yet. The novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was written 9 I’ve heard that Harrison (may / present) by Arthur C Clarke, and the film based on the book, with a medal for his bravery. directed by Stanley Kubrick, both 1 10 Don’t worry about (not / give) a ticket. important issues facing humanity. They explore You’ll get one as soon as you board the boat. the dangers associated with the nuclear age, and / 10 warn against the destructive power associated with 2 Choose the correct form to complete the sentences. technological innovation in the military arena. At the 1 One athlete, choosing / chosen / having chosen at time of the film’s release, these fears 2 random, will be asked to light the torch. with many in the audience who also feared the rapid 2 What happened next shouldn’t ever be allowed / development of technology. being allowed / to be allowed to happen again. It was Although it 3 out in 1969, the film and is a disgrace. has 4 the test of time. One reason for 3 As a kid, I got told off / told off / had told off on a daily this is that it so clearly 5 the fears and basis. Mind you, I was really naughty most of the anxieties felt at that time. Another reason is that time. it 6 each of us to speculate about our 4 The disease thought / was thought / has thought to role in the universe. As the story 7 , we be caused by poor-quality drinking water. gradually realise that the computer Hal has a mind 5 My grandmother was the tumour removed / got of its own. This 8 the way for a tense removed the tumour / had the tumour removed last showdown between man and machine that results February, and she’s been fine since. in a mind-bending trek through space and time. 6 That cut needs see / to see / seeing to. It looks serious /8 to me. 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 7 Did you know that you can play / be played / playing words in the box. that game online? 8 It has argued / has been argued / has arguing that the remake impress cynic exploit stupid imply penal system is not fit for purpose. colony technology 9 A boat made / was made / has made out of paper has sailed across the Mediterranean. 1 Susie made a very speech during her first 10 Steve had fixed his bike / had his bike fixed / had been conference. I was surprised by how good it was. fixed his bike last week at the local bike shop. 2 I can’t believe the of the council in / 10 placing the school crossing so near the dangerous corner. 3 There have been so many advances in the world of science during the last decade that it’s hard to keep up.
plans at first. They thought they wouldn’t work and made sarcastic comments. 5 I preferred the to the original film, actually. 6 During times, European settlers paid little attention to the rights of native peoples in the region. 7 Asking us to work extra hours without pay amounts to . We’re going on strike! 8 It will take a long time before we are fully aware of the of the government’s decision. It may change our way of dealing with childcare. /8 6 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. 1 There is no causal between the new road signs and the rise in the number of accidents. a join b link c connection 2 A number of need to be taken into consideration before we can reach an accurate interpretation of the data. a variables b varieties c various 3 I think these figures are statistical . We can disregard them. a disabilities b enemies c anomalies 4 You shouldn’t the figures to suit your own preconceptions. a revolve b turn c twist 5 Henning Corporation should not be part of the enquiry because the company has a interest in the results being shown to be inaccurate. a vested b tested c conflicted 6 Contrary to popular , the drug has no effect on intelligence. a view b belief c knowledge 7 Crowther’s figures simply don’t up to scrutiny. a shift b set c stand 8 The entire experiment was fundamentally . a error b flawed c anomaly /8 / 50