CUADERNILLO DE REFUERZO DE INGLÉS: 2º BACHILLERATO DEPARTAMENTO DE INGLÉS DEL IES SAN FERNANDO, BADAJOZ

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UNIT 1
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the words below and a suitable suffix.
generous • education • require • doubt • suit • accomplish • assign • attend
1. What an …………………… ! You must be so proud.
2. Have you finished the maths …………………… yet?
3. The …………………… here is that everybody has to study maths and history.
4. Many animated films for children are not only funny, but …………………… .
5. That isn’t a …………………… colour for you.
6. The weather is terrible. It’s …………………… the outdoor concert will take place.
7. …………………… at the meeting was low. Obviously, not many people knew about it.
8. Thank you for the lovely gift. I appreciate your …………………… .

2 Rewrite the sentences with a similar expression below. Make any necessary changes.
take after • hand in • sign up for • study abroad • look up to • depend on
1. I will always be there to support you.
You ................................................................................................. .
2. My mother is creative and athletic, but I’m not.
I ...................................................................................................... .
3. I hope I can go to university in another country.
My hope .......................................................................................... .
4. My teacher wants the assignment by Monday.
I ...................................................................................................... .
5. I have got a lot of admiration for people who volunteer and help others.
I ...................................................................................................... .
6. Is your name on the list for the course?
Did you ........................................................................................... ?

3 Name:
1. something you inherit ……………………
2. something you revise ……………………
3. a place where a researcher might work ……………………
4. a foreign language in your country ……………………

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. The necklace is worthless although it looks …………………… .
2. I can’t afford the tuition fees at this …………………… .
3. She cheated in the exam, so the teacher was …………………… .
4. I hope to get a degree in …………………… .
 5. I really enjoyed the lecture last night. I thought the …………………… was excellent.
6. It’s important to encourage Sally. She doesn’t have a lot of …………………… .
7. They spoil their children. They give them too much …………………… .

5 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.

educational • punish • attendance • role model • sensitive • effort • allowed • accomplishments
live up to the expectations • excellence • demanding • pass • hand in • suitable
A Different Type of Education
School can be a 1. ……………………………… time for a lot of students who
worry about having to 2. ……………………………… tests and 3.
……………………………… assignments on time. In addition, it’s sometimes
very difficult for kids to 4. ……………………………… of parents who demand
nothing less than 5. ……………………………… . However, there are parents
who think differently and want an 6. ……………………………… system that is
7. ……………………………… for children who have got different learning

styles. One possibility is the open or democratic schools that are operating in
countries all over the world. The oldest and most famous one is Summerhill in
England that was started in 1921 at a time when it was acceptable to 8.
……………………………… students who were weak learners. A.S. Neill, who
founded Summerhill, wanted a school where there would be no punishments
and 9. ……………………………… at classes would be voluntary. In time,
Summerhill became the 10. ……………………………… for democratic schools
all over the world. These open schools are 11. ……………………………… to
the needs of every student. It is believed that students make an 12.
……………………………… when they are given independence and are 13.
……………………………… to choose what they want to study. Democratic
schools believe that students should want to go to school and their 14.
……………………………… shouldn’t only be measured according to a mark.

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Perfect
Simple.
Add extra words.
1. By the time we got home, everyone ………………………………………… . (go)
2. Since I was a child, I ………………………………………… . (dream)
3. I didn’t recognise him. I ………………………………………… . (not see)
4. I don’t know what I’m going to wear. I ………………………………………… . (not decide)

2 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb. Use a perfect continuous tense.
1. Call her. She ………………………………………… about you all day.
2. I finally found what I ………………………………………… all day yesterday.
3. I won’t forget about the meeting. You ………………………………………… about it all week.
 4. It’s OK. I ………………………………………… in the queue for long.

3 Match the sentences in A to the continuations in B.

A B
1. We have been studying for the test for over a week. ...... a. We only started yesterday.
2. We had been studying for the test for a week. ...... b. That’s why we didn’t do well.
3. We haven’t been studying for the test for very long. ...... c. We’re going to start today.
4. We haven’t studied for the test yet. ...... d. We were very well prepared for it.
5. We hadn’t studied for the test. ...... e. I’m sure we’ll do well.

4 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use a suitable simple or continuous perfect tense.
1. They ……………………………… (be) in Los Angeles for a week. They’re having a great time.
2. ……………………………… you ……………………………… (finish) your homework yet?
3. We ……………………………… (walk) around for hours, but we’re still not tired.
4. How long ……………………………… they ……………………………… (wait) outside by the time
you arrived?
5. By the time you returned my call, I ……………………………… (take care) of the problem.
6. I’m surprised he ……………………………… (not call) me all week. Maybe something is wrong.
7. What ……………………………… you ……………………………… (do) all day? You look exhausted.
8. It was no surprise that she cancelled the meeting. She ……………………………… (not feel) well all
week.

5 Write a logical sentence to continue the first sentence. Use the words in brackets and a suitable
simple or continuous perfect tense.
1. They finally had enough money to buy a car. (save / all year)
..........................................................................................................
2. My mother was surprised when she got home. (bake / a cake)
..........................................................................................................
3. What’s it like in London? (never / be there)
..........................................................................................................
4. The ground is wet. (rain / all day)
..........................................................................................................
5. I was very upset when you saw me. (boyfriend / break up)
..........................................................................................................
6. I wonder how Paul is. (not see / in ages)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
1 Choose an expression below that describes each of the sentences.
raise money • follow rules • make a difference • take steps • get involved • have a say
1.She joined an organisation to help the homeless in her city. ……………………
2.It’s a long process but at least they’re starting to deal with the problem. ……………………
3.Receiving an education can have a huge impact on a person’s life. ……………………
4.We want to express our opinion about this issue. ……………………
5.We hope to sell enough cakes at the cake sale in order to buy some new books for the
school. ……………………
6. ................ You just can’t do whatever you want. ……………………
2 The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentence.
1. Please be quiet. He’s going to make sense now. ……………………
2. We’re taking advice to provide better service. ……………………
3. I have to make a speech for my dog before I travel overseas. ……………………
4. Take his steps. He knows what he’s talking about. ……………………
5. It makes an effort to wait until the sale next week. ……………………
6. If you don’t make arrangements, you won’t do as well as you can. ……………………

3 Complete the sentences to show that you understand the meaning of the bold words.
1. It’s not fair that I always
.
2. Many of the people staying in the shelter don’t
.
3. We organised a demonstration in order to
.
4. ......................................................... is banned in many public places.
5. Growing up in a slum must be
.
6. At our school, it’s mandatory for students
.
4 Complete the passage with words below. There are more words than you need.
learning to give • volunteer • empathy • charity • make a difference • aware of • get involved •
hunger • criticise
Learning to Give
Sally Beam wanted to make her three children 1. …………………… those less
fortunate, so she encouraged them to 2. …………………… in helping others. On
each of her children’s birthdays, they all took cakes, balloons and gifts to
children in hospital and had a birthday party with them. Sally said that her
children felt 3 …………………… for the young patients and this experience
seemed to 4. …………………… to everyone involved. Sally hopes this
 experience will encourage her children to 5. …………………… – helping others
through 6. …………………… .

5 Write T (true) or F (false). Pay attention to the words in bold.

...... 1. People sign a petition when they’re satisfied with something.
...... 2. If they lower the voting age, students will finish school earlier.
...... 3. People often take a break when they need a change.
...... 4. You make an appointment to see friends.
...... 5. You don’t have to pay taxes if you live in the city.
...... 6. People are unhappy when their standard of living is low.
...... 7. In a democracy, poverty doesn’t exist.
...... 8. You can be a citizen of a school.

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use reported speech.
1. “We refuse to leave the demonstration now,” they said.
They said that they ………………………… to leave the demonstration then.
2. “I’m standing up for my rights,” the protester said.
The protester said that he ………………………… for his rights.
3. “Do you live in a shelter?” the social worker asked.
The social worker asked the man if he ………………………… in a shelter.
4. “Why didn’t you sign the petition yesterday?” my friend asked.
My friend asked me why I ………………………… the petition the day before.
5. “Most of my friends think that the voting age should be lowered,” she said.
She said that most of her friends ………………………… that the voting age should be lowered.
6. “We followed the rules,” the players insisted.
The players insisted that they ………………………… the rules.
7. “The decision isn’t fair,” I complained.
I complained that the decision ………………………… .

2 Choose a suitable reporting verb. Then complete the sentences using reported speech.
1. “I don’t want to volunteer.”
She suggested / admitted / offered ..................................................................................... .
2.“Get involved in a social issue.”
She suggested / warned / complained ................................................................................ .
3.“The living conditions are terrible.”
We complained / requested / reminded .............................................................................. .
4.“I want to have a say in this matter.”
I insisted / admitted / suggested ......................................................................................... .
5.“Which charities does he support?”
They wondered / requested / offered .................................................................................. .
3 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Use the phrases below.
the lawyer wondered • the teacher informed everyone • I suggested • the volunteer asked
Sue complained • the police officer warned us • the suspect insisted
1. “Will you sign this petition?”

2. “It’s mandatory to attend all the classes.”

3. “My parents criticise my lifestyle.”

4. “The demonstration is going to be violent.”

5. “Let’s volunteer at this shelter.”

6. “Are they aware of their rights?”

7. “I didn’t break into her house last night.”

4 Complete the sentences in reported speech with the correct form of a suitable verb.
1.The customer complained that the service ………………………… good the night before.
2. ........................ My friend offered ………………………… me complete the assignment.
3. ........... She mentioned that she ………………………… late for work the following day.
4. .......................... He wanted to know why so many people ………………………… then.
5.There was so much food, but I explained that I ………………………… a few hours before.
6. ................................................... They warned us ………………………… alone at night.
UNIT 3
Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct continuation to show you understand the meaning of the bold words.
1. Take a guided tour.
a. You’ll arrive quickly.
b. You’ll learn a lot.
2. What’s the atmosphere like there?
a. Is it expensive?
b. Is it peaceful?
3. It’s a good idea to book in advance.
a. It’s usually very expensive.
b. It’s always very crowded.
4. What’s the youth hostel like?
a. Is it in a good location?
b. Is it interesting?
5. Could you please help me locate the box?
a. It’s missing.
b. It’s very heavy.
6. We haven’t found accommodation yet.
a. Could you recommend a good place to eat?
b. We need a place for two nights.

2 Match the sentences in A to the expressions in B.

A B
1. He knows how to get home. ...... a. on time
2. He never arrives late. ...... b. find (one’s) way
3. Nothing can stop me from doing this. ...... c. for the time being
4. Sally is working here until she goes on holiday. ...... d. one way or another
5. We arrived a lot earlier than we had expected. ...... e. all the way
6. We didn’t stop driving until we reached our destination. ...... f. in no time at all

3 Complete the sentences with the words below.

run • view • hire • last • fare • ride
1. From this mountain there’s a beautiful …………………… of the sea.
2. Do you think the trains will …………………… on Sunday?
3. The best way to see London is to take a bus …………………… around the city.
4. The bus …………………… has gone up since last year.
5. We’ll use public transportation. We won’t …………………… a car on holiday.
 6. I hope the good weather will …………………… all week.

4 Name:
1. something people put in their luggage ……………………
2. a landmark in your city ……………………
3. something people bring when they go sightseeing ……………………
4. something people do on a guided tour ……………………
5. a place where you have to check in ……………………

5 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you understand the meaning of the bold
words.
1. ....The queue is very long. There are so many …………………… .
2.Everything in the shop is at a fixed price, so don’t expect any …………………… .
3. ..................... We’re getting closer. We’ll soon …………………… .
4. ..................................... The …………………… will land in an hour.
5.The shop is out of the way. It’s not …………………… to where I live.
6.We’re leaving today, so we need to check out of the …………………… .
7. ................... Offer her your seat. She shouldn’t …………………… .
8. .................................. You lead and we’ll all …………………… you.

Grammar
1 Complete each sentence with a suitable modal, affirmative or negative. There may be more than one
possible answer.
1. No pushing, please. You ………………… wait your turn in the queue.
2. You ………………… book in advance. It’s a very popular restaurant.
3. You ………………… hire a driver. We will take you around the city.
4. ………………… you see the Eiffel Tower from your window?
5. It ………………… rain later, so take an umbrella.
6. We ………………… be late. Our host will be insulted.
7. We ………………… go sightseeing yesterday because the weather was very bad.

2 Complete the sentences with the modal perfects below and the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
would have • should have • must have • may have • could have • shouldn’t have • couldn’t
have
1. Thanks for your help. We ……………………………… (do) it without you.
2. You ……………………………… (take) a guided tour. You didn’t see many of the landmarks in the
city.
3. We ……………………………… (hire) a guide, but our friends insisted on showing us around the
city.
4. He ……………………………… (forget) to meet us. He’s not very reliable.
5. I’m not certain, but we ……………………………… (meet) before.
6. It’s too bad you didn’t tell me she was in hospital. I ……………………………… (send) her some
flowers.
7. The necklace is beautiful, but you ……………………………… (buy) me such an expensive gift.
3 Complete each sentence with a logical continuation. Pay attention to the modals and modal perfects in
bold.
1. We might cancel our trip to Paris because
.
2. The plane must have landed because
.
3. We should have taken warmer clothing because
.
4. We ought to wear comfortable shoes because
.
5. I can’t meet you tonight because
.
6. I couldn’t meet you because
.
7. We could have driven, but
.
8. We would have checked in earlier, but
.
9. That can’t be Tom because
.
4 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. There’s a possibility that we’re going to check out a day earlier. (might)

2. Smoking in the hotel is forbidden. (mustn’t)

3. They had tickets to the concert, but decided not to go. (could have)

4. Does she know how to drive? (can)

5. It’s impossible that his story is true. (can’t)

6. I’m certain that’s my luggage. (must)

7. I suggest you book in advance. (should)

8. It wasn’t polite that you didn’t thank them for their hospitality. (should have)
UNIT 4
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the words below and a suitable prefix. Then add a second
sentence
that logically follows the first.
ordinary • necessary • city • legal • paid • understood
1. ................. I think Kate …………………… the message we left her.
................................................................................................................
2.Volunteers made an …………………… effort to save the penguins after the oil spill.
................................................................................................................
3. ............It’s …………………… to switch on every light in the house.
................................................................................................................
4. ................ It’s …………………… to park your car on the pavement.
................................................................................................................
5. ........................ We need better …………………… public transport.
................................................................................................................
6.The workers are unhappy because they feel they are …………………… .
................................................................................................................
2 Name:
1. ............................... A result of global warming ……………………
2. ....................................A green feature in a city ……………………
3.An environmentally friendly means of transport ……………………
4. ............................. A type of renewable energy ……………………
5. ............A problem caused by rising sea levels ……………………
6. .................................... A reason for being fined ……………………
3 Write T (true) or F (false). Pay attention to the words in bold.
...... 1. There is a limited supply of water when rainfall has decreased.
...... 2. Rechargeable batteries cause less harm to the environment than ordinary ones.
...... 3. Deforestation is good for the ecological balance.
...... 4. Recycling plants are built in order to replace rubbish bins.
...... 5. Wind turbines use up energy.
...... 6. A carbon footprint can have a long-term effect on the environment.

4 Choose ONE or TWO correct answers.

1. You need to replace / dump / get rid of your rubbish in the appropriate places.
2. Farmers often use pesticides to protect their waste / crops / green features.
3. Landfills / Urban farms / Recycling plants are good places to grow vegetables.
4. It’s important to protect the planet’s ecological balance / carbon footprint / global warming.
5. Air pollution causes waste / harm / damage to our health.
6. Crops / Urban Farms / Landfills help feed the population.
5 Complete the passage with the words below.
long-term effect • sustainable • global warming • environmentally friendly • litter • green
features • get rid of
Environmental Science
Many schools offer courses in environmental science. This gives students an
understanding of important issues like 1. …………………… . Students learn
which products and materials are
2. …………………… and which energy sources are 3. …………………… . The

course encourages students to implement as many 4. …………………… as they

can in their homes, such as the use of solar panels. Although the students don’t
5. …………………… the streets and parks in their area, they are taught how to

properly 6. …………………… their rubbish by using appropriate rubbish bins for

different materials. Hopefully, this course will have a
7. …………………… on many people who will play an important part in keeping

our planet safe.

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The long-term effects …………………………… (be) harmful unless people decrease their use of
plastic products.
2. As long as we …………………………… (follow) the directions, we won’t get lost.
3. I wasn’t busy. I …………………………… (go) to the film if they had invited me.
4. I wish I …………………………… (know) how to dance salsa. It looks like so much fun.
5. We would visit a recycling plant if there …………………………… (be) one in our area.
6. I’m sure she …………………………… (not serve) meat if she had known we were vegetarians.
7. We missed the bus. If only we …………………………… (check) the timetable.
8. If you’re interested in volunteering, …………………………… (not miss) tonight’s meeting.

2 Match A to B to form sentences.

A
1. They wouldn’t have taken a taxi if
2. We can’t leave the campsite until
3. I wish my friends
4. Unless we cut down on our carbon footprint,
5. I would ride my bicycle more often if
6. If there were fines,
B
...... a. there will be more damage to the environment.
...... b. people would litter less.
...... c. we get rid of all the rubbish.
 ...... d. there had been better public transportation.
...... e. would be more concerned about the environment.
...... f. there were bicycle paths in the city.

3 Write sentences with the words below according to the form in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
1. if / Daniel / practise / harder / he / win / the competition (third conditional)

2. if / the water / be / polluted / not drink / it (first conditional)

3. deforestation / occur / if / people / cut down / too many trees (zero conditional)

4. we / begin / the experiment / as soon as / sun / set (time clause)

5. I / buy / organic vegetables / if / I / be / you (second conditional)

4 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences.
1. The lecture was boring, so we didn’t stay.
If the lecture ............................................................................................. .
2. I think you should accept the job.
If I .
3. Unfortunately, we forgot about the meeting.
If only ........................................................................................................ .
4. You must remind me or I’ll forget.
Unless ...................................................................................................... .
5. I would love to visit a rainforest one day.
I wish ........................................................................................................ .
6. He regrets getting rid of his bike.
He wishes ................................................................................................. .
5 Complete the sentences in a logical way. Use 1-2 words.
1. .................................................... If glass falls, it …………………… .
2. ................ If he had called me earlier, I …………………… met him.
3. ................ If I had more free time, I …………………… ride my bike.
4. .............If only I …………………… travel somewhere this summer.
5. ......... If we …………………… lost, we would have arrived on time.
6.I will meet you for coffee after I …………………… work this afternoon.
7. ............... If you’re afraid of heights, …………………… on this ride.
UNIT 5
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition.
1. Joy Adamson is famous …………………… bringing up a lion cub in her home.
2. All members of the cat family are similar …………………… each other.
3. Wild dogs are very different …………………… foxes.
4. Poachers are guilty …………………… hunting elephants for their ivory tusks.
5. She is involved …………………… taking care of homeless dogs.

2 Match the sentences in A to the phrases in B.

A B
1. I don’t want to take my dog for walks anymore. ...... a. good at
2. A lot of pet owners ask her for advice. ...... b. tired from
3. We were happy with the results of the experiment. ...... c. tired of
4. It’s important to walk your dog several times a day. ...... d. pleased for
5. I’m so happy to hear your good news. ...... e. good for
6. I don’t have the energy to walk anymore. ...... f. pleased with

3 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show you understand the meaning of the words in bold.
1. The sting of a bee can be …………………… .
2. A poisonous plant is …………………… .
3. Endangered animals must be …………………… .
4. Animals are treated by …………………… .
5. Mice are often prey for …………………… .
6. A wildlife sanctuary is a …………………… place for animals.

4 Write T (true) or F (false). Pay attention to the words in bold.

...... 1. An animal disguises itself, so it won’t be attacked.
...... 2. Dogs don’t have a sense of smell.
...... 3. Animal testing is a controversial subject.
...... 4. Animals usually don’t protect their offspring.
...... 5. Snakes lay eggs.
...... 6. Animals tag each other.
...... 7. Loss of habitat is often caused by deforestation.

5 Circle the word or phrase that doesn’t belong.

1. wipe out • threaten • blend in
2. deceive • treat • trap
3. mate • intruder • offspring
4. nest • lay eggs • die out
6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.
cell • surroundings • died out • behaviour • raised • track • decline • disease
1. Wild animals should live in their natural …………………… .
2. We …………………… our dog from the time it was a puppy.
3. Dinosaurs …………………… over a million years ago.
4. Scientists …………………… animals in the wild to learn about them.
5. Water pollution causes …………………… .
6. An animal’s …………………… changes when it senses danger.
7. As a result of poaching, there has been a …………………… in the population of certain wild
animals.
8. You need a microscope to see a …………………… .

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form.
1. We watched a film in school about how wild animals ……………………………… (trap) in countries
in Asia,
so they ……………………………… (can / sell) as pets around the world.
2. His sense of smell ……………………………… (affect) since the accident, so he no longer
……………………………… (enjoy) food.
3. You ……………………………… (shouldn’t / threaten) by my dog’s size. He’s not as dangerous as
he ……………………………… (look).
4. When I ……………………………… (attack) by a dog, I ……………………………… (taken) by
ambulance
to hospital and ……………………………… (treat) for rabies.
5. Be careful! There are poisonous snakes that ……………………………… (blend in) with the
surroundings
and it ……………………………… (know) that several hikers ……………………………… (bite) last
year.
6. I ……………………………… (order) the tickets online last month, but they still
………………………………
(not sent) them to me.
7. The dog ……………………………… (must / train) by its previous owner because it
……………………………… (respond) to commands.

2 Write TWO passive forms of each sentence.

1. .. Our guide showed us some endangered insects during our walk.
................................................................................................................
2. ............. I have already sent all my friends my new e-mail address.
................................................................................................................
3.Do you think they will give us enough money to open a wildlife sanctuary?
................................................................................................................
4. .............................................................. I won’t tell them your secret.
 ................................................................................................................
5. .............................................You shouldn’t feed your dog junk food.
................................................................................................................
3 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form.
1. Jack and Amanda always get home from work late at night. That’s why they …………………… their
dog …………………… (walk) every day by a dog walker.
2. Their children found a kitten on the street and brought it home. Yesterday, we ……………………
the kitten …………………… (check) by the vet before adopting it.
3. I received a letter in French, but I couldn’t read it. I …………………… the letter ……………………
(translate)
as soon as possible.
4. I stepped on a piece of glass and it’s very painful. I …………………… it …………………… (must /
removed)
as soon as possible.
5. Our dog doesn’t obey us. We …………………… it …………………… (not train) as a puppy.

4 Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form.

The Chicago Pet Show

Pet shows are popular events which happen annually in many places. At many of
these shows, there are competitions with prizes for the best animals. Animals,
such as horses, cats and dogs
1. ……………………………… usually ……………………………… (exhibit) at these

competitions.
If the prize money is large enough, the show 2. ……………………………… (may /
attract) competitors from around the world. A different kind of pet show 3.
……………………………… (take place) at the Chicago fairgrounds since 2010. At
the Chicago Pet Show, visitors can adopt dogs, cats and other animals that 4.
……………………………… (save) by rescue shelters. The organisers realise that
not everyone can make the commitment to take care of a pet for a long period of
time, so a decision 5. ……………………………… (make) that allows people to
adopt animals on a short-term basis until a permanent home 6.
……………………………… (can / find) for them. The Chicago Pet Show is also
about having a good time. Amazing dog performances, wildlife exhibitions and
pony rides 7. ……………………………… (include) in the two-day schedule. Vets
and dog trainers 8. ……………………………… also ………………………………
(add) to the list of activities. The show has been so successful that it 9.
……………………………… (decide)
to move it to a larger building at the fairgrounds.
UNIT 6
Vocabulary
1 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.
meet the requirements • long hours • available • on-the-job training
résumé • make a living • apply for the position • career
The Four Valleys Nature Park needs guides. You can 1.
……………………………… if you think you 2. ……………………………… .
However, this isn’t a job for someone who is just looking to
3. ……………………………… or wants an exciting 4. ………………………………

. It’s essential that you love the outdoors, nature and animals. You must be
prepared to work
5. ……………………………… and to be 6. ……………………………… to work

weekends. You don’t need a degree for this position, but you will receive 7.
……………………………… . If you are interested and think you are suitable,
please send us your 8. ……………………………… .

2 Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. She’s fluent in several languages / jobs.
2. He’s available to start / quit the job.
3. She was promoted because she works slowly / hard.
4. He’s self-employed, so he doesn’t have a boss / job.
5. I’ve been working overtime, so that’s why I’ve been coming home early / late.
6. The company charged me a lot of money, so I was excited / angry.
7. I’m looking for a part-time job because I only want to work regular hours / mornings.
8. She’s got a lot of common sense, so she’s quite ordinary / practical.

3 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you understand the meaning of the words in
bold.
1. In a supportive environment, people …………………… each other.
2. Our business made a bigger profit than we had expected, so we were …………………… .
3. He’s a very reliable worker. You can …………………… him.
4. I’m under pressure at the moment. That’s why I’m very …………………….
5. The job applicant was highly skilled, so we were very …………………… .

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition. Pay attention to the verbs in bold.
1. She’s looking …………………… the possibility of studying medicine abroad.
2. The manager put …………………… making a decision until tomorrow.
3. I’m upset that my offer was turned …………………… .
4. Don’t give …………………… . You can solve the problem.
5. We’re excited because business is starting to pick …………………… .
6. I think I took …………………… more responsibilities than I can handle.
5 Complete the sentences to show that you understand the meaning of the phrasal verbs in bold.
1. I turned down the music because
.
2. I turned down the job because
.
3. They eventually made up after they
.
4. I knew they made up the story because
.
5. Please turn up the air conditioning. It’s
.
6. Our dog finally turned up after
.
7. I can’t pick up the chair. It’s
.
8. We tried to pick up a few words in Chinese because
.

Grammar
1 Match A to B and add a relative pronoun to form sentences. Add a comma where needed.
A
1. The position of office manager will be available next month ……………………
2. There are many useful Internet sites ……………………
3. I’ll always remember the day ……………………
4. Harry is joining a company ……………………
5. The taxi will pick you up at the same spot ……………………
6. I can’t find the note ……………………
7. Angie is a reliable employee ……………………
B
...... a. I started my first job.
...... b. employees work long hours, but are paid well.
...... c. we parked the car last week.
...... d. you left on my desk.
...... e. Mr Brown is promoted.
...... f. show you how to write a résumé.
...... g. is very self-motivated.

1. ............................................................................................................
2. ............................................................................................................
3. ............................................................................................................
4. ............................................................................................................
5. ............................................................................................................
6. ............................................................................................................
 7. ............................................................................................................
2 Complete the sentences with suitable relative pronouns. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Christine, …………………… is a chemist, finds her job very interesting.
2. Fast-food restaurants are places …………………… you might find a part-time job.
3. The trainee …………………… my boss assigned to me is very hard-working.
4. The morning is the part of the day …………………… I get my best work done.
5. Ted didn’t understand the instructions …………………… came in the video game box.
6. The man …………………… son won the marathon is also his coach.

3 Combine the sentences using suitable relative pronouns. Make any necessary changes.
Tick the sentences where the relative pronoun can be omitted.
...... 1. During December, department stores take on additional employees.
They leave after the holidays.
..................................................................................................
...... 2. I missed school yesterday. The maths teacher taught a new subject then.
..................................................................................................
...... 3. The gift pleased Sara very much. We bought it in London.
..................................................................................................
...... 4. This park is considered safe. I go jogging here every morning.
..................................................................................................
...... 5. Many people applied for the position. Max got it.
..................................................................................................
...... 6. The rescue workers handed out food and water to people. Their homes had been destroyed.
..................................................................................................

4 Combine the sentences in two ways using the formal and informal structure.
1.Our manager is the person in charge. You have to get permission from her.
................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................
2.I’m organising a career consultation party. I want to invite you and your friends to it.
................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................
5 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Pay attention to the relative pronouns in bold.
1. I’ll work hard at a job which
.
2. My dream job is a place where
.
3. I want to work with people who
.
4. I’ve got friends whose
.
5. I will tell you about a day when
 ANSWER KEY
MORE PRACTICE 1

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. accomplishment 5. suitable
2. assignment 6. doubtful
3. requirement 7. Attendance
4. educational 8. generosity
2 Possible answers
1. can depend on me
2. don’t take after my mother
3. is to study abroad
4. must hand in my assignment by Monday
5. look up to people who volunteer and help others
6. sign up for the course
3 Possible answers
1. property
2. homework
3. laboratory
4. French
(page 2)
4 Possible answers
1. valuable 5. speaker
2. university 6. confidence
3. angry 7. pocket money
4. engineering
5 1. demanding
2. pass
3. hand in
4. live up to the expectations
5. excellence
6. educational
7. suitable
8. punish
9. attendance
10. role model
11. sensitive
12. effort
13. allowed
14. accomplishments

Grammar (page 3)
1 Possible answers
1. had already gone
2. have always dreamt / dreamed about horses
3. haven’t seen him in years
4. haven’t decided yet
2 Possible answers
1. has been worrying
2. had been looking for
3. have been reminding me
4. haven’t been waiting
3 1. e 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. b
4 1. have been 5. had taken care
2. Have … finished 6. hasn’t called
3. have been walking 7. have … been doing
4. had … been waiting 8. hasn’t / hadn’t been feeling
(page 4)
5 Possible answers
1. They had been saving all year.
2. I had baked a cake.
3. I have never been there.
4. It has been raining all day.
5. My boyfriend and I had broken up.
6. I haven’t seen him in ages.

MORE PRACTICE 2

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. get involved 4. have a say
2. take steps 5. raise money
3. make a difference 6. follow rules
2 1. a speech 4. advice
2. steps 5. sense
3. arrangements 6. an effort
3 Possible answers
1. have to do the washing-up
2. have a home
3. protest about the high cost of university
4. Smoking
5. very difficult
6. to wear uniforms
(page 2)
4 1. aware of 4. make a difference
2. get involved 5. volunteer
3. empathy 6. charity
5 1. F 3. T 5. F 7. F
2. F 4. F 6. T 8. F

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. refused 5. thought
2. was standing up 6. had followed
3. lived 7. wasn’t fair
4. hadn’t signed
2 1. admitted that she didn’t want / not wanting to volunteer
2. suggested that I / we get involved / getting involved in a social issue
 3. complained that the living conditions were terrible
4. insisted on having a say in that matter
5. wondered which charities he supported
(page 4)
3 1. The volunteer asked if I would sign that petition.
2. The teacher informed everyone that it was mandatory to attend all the classes.
3. Sue complained that her parents criticised her lifestyle.
4. The police officer warned us that the demonstration was going to be violent.
5. I suggested volunteering / that we volunteer at that shelter.
6. The lawyer wondered if / whether they were aware of their rights.
7. The suspect insisted that he hadn’t broken into her house the night before / the previous night.
4 Possible answers
1. hadn’t been 4. were shouting
2. to help 5. had eaten
3. would be 6. not to walk

MORE PRACTICE 3

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. b 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. a 6. b

2 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. f 6. e
3 1. view 4. fare
2. run 5. hire
3. ride 6. last
(page 2)
4 Possible answers
1. clothes 4. visit interesting places
2. the cathedral 5. a hotel
3. a camera
5 Possible answers
1. people 5. close
2. discounts 6. hotel
3. arrive 7. stand
4. aeroplane 8. follow

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. have to / must
2. should / ought to / have to
3. don’t have to / needn’t
4. Can / Could
5. might / may
6. mustn’t / shouldn’t
7. couldn’t
2 1. couldn’t have done
2. should have taken
3. could have hired
4. must have forgotten
5. may have met
6. would have sent
 7. shouldn’t have bought
3 Possible answers
1. Steve’s mother is very ill
2. People are waiting for their luggage
3. the temperature is going to drop tonight
4. we have a lot of walking to do
5. I must study for a science test
6. I had no way of getting there
7. we decided to walk
8. we were stuck in heavy traffic
9. he’s on holiday in Greece
(page 4)
4 Possible answers
1. We might check out a day earlier.
2. You mustn’t smoke in the hotel.
3. They could have gone to the concert, but they decided not to go.
4. Can she drive?
5. His story can’t be true.
6. That must be my luggage.
7. You should book in advance.
8. You should have thanked them for their hospitality.

MORE PRACTICE 4

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. misunderstood 4. illegal
2. extraordinary 5. intercity
3. unnecessary 6. underpaid
Possible answers
1. She expects us to pick her up.
2. As a result, many penguins survived.
3. You only need to turn the lights on in the rooms that
you are in.
4. If you leave your car there, you will get a fine.
5. The bus to Liverpool only comes once every two hours!
6. If they don’t get a significant pay rise, they’ll go on strike.
2 Possible answers
1. floods
2. solar-powered traffic lights
3. bicycle
4. wind power
5. flooding
6. littering
3 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. T
(page 2)
4 1. dump, get rid of 4. ecological balance
2. crops 5. harm, damage
3. Urban farms 6. Crops, Urban farms
5 1. global warming
2. environmentally friendly
3. sustainable
4. green features
 5. litter
6. get rid of
7. long-term effect

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. will be
2. follow
3. would have gone
4. knew
5. were
6. wouldn’t have served
7. had checked
8. don’t miss
2 1. d 2. c 3. e 4. a 5. f 6. b
(page 4)
3 1. If Daniel had practised harder, he would have won the competition. / Daniel would have won the
competition if he had practised harder.
2. If the water is polluted, don’t drink it. / Don’t drink the water if it’s polluted.
3. If people cut down too many trees, deforestation occurs. / Deforestation occurs if people cut down too
many trees.
4. We will begin the experiment as soon as the sun sets. / As soon as the sun sets, we will begin the
experiment.
5. I would buy organic vegetables if I were you. /
If I were you, I would buy organic vegetables.
4 Possible answers
1. hadn’t been boring, we would have stayed
2. were you, I would accept the job
3. we hadn’t forgotten about the meeting
4. you remind me, I’ll forget
5. I could visit a rainforest one day
6. he hadn’t got rid of his bike
5 Possible answers
1. breaks 5. hadn’t got
2. would have 6. have finished
3. would 7. don’t go
4. could

MORE PRACTICE 5

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. for 4. of
2. to 5. in
3. from
2 1. c 2. a 3. f 4. e 5. d 6. b
3 Possible answers
1. painful 4. vets
2. dangerous 5. snakes
3. protected 6. safe
(page 2)
4 1. T 3. T 5. T 7. T
 2. F 4. F 6. F
5 1. blend in 3. intruder
2. treat 4. die out
6 1. surroundings 5. disease
2. raised 6. behaviour
3. died out 7. decline
4. track 8. cel

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. are trapped, can be sold
2. has been affected, enjoys
3. shouldn’t be threatened, looks
4. was attacked, was taken, was treated
5. blend in, is known, were bitten
6. ordered, haven’t sent
7. must have been trained, responds
2 Possible answers
1. Some endangered insects were shown to us (by our guide) during our walk.
During our walk, we were shown some endangered insects (by our guide).
2. All my friends have already been sent my new e-mail address.
My new e-mail address has already been sent to all my friends.
3. Will enough money be given to us to open a wildlife sanctuary?
Will we be given enough money to open a wildlife sanctuary?
4. Your secret won’t be told to them.
They won’t be told your secret.
5. Junk food shouldn’t be fed to your dog.
Your dog shouldn’t be fed junk food.
3 1. have / get … walked
2. had / got … checked
3. will have / get … translated
4. must have / get … removed
5. didn’t have / get … trained
(page 4)
4 1. are … exhibited
2. may attract
3. has taken place / has been taking place
4. have been saved
5. was made
6. can be found
7. are included
8. have … been added
9. has been decided

MORE PRACTICE 6

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. apply for the position 5. long hours
2. meet the requirements 6. available
3. make a living 7. on-the-job training
4. career 8. résumé
2 1. languages 5. late
2. start 6. angry
 3. hard 7. mornings
4. boss 8. practical
3 Possible answers
1. help 4. tense
2. pleased 5. impressed
3. trust
4 1. into 4. up
2. off 5. up
3. down 6. on
(page 2)
5 Possible answers
1. the neighbours complained that it was too loud
2. it didn’t pay enough
3. hadn’t spoken to each other for days
4. it didn’t make sense
5. hot in here
6. not coming home for a week
7. too heavy
8. we wanted to impress our guests from China

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. e; The position of office manager will be available next month, when Mr. Brown is promoted.
2. f; There are many useful Internet sites that / which show you how to write a résumé.
3. a; I’ll always remember the day when I started my first job.
4. b; Harry is joining a company whose / where employees work long hours, but are paid well.
5. c; The taxi will pick you up at the same spot where we parked the car last week.
6. d; I can’t find the note which / that you left on my desk.
7. g; Angie is a reliable employee, who is very self-motivated.
2 1. who 4. when
2. where 5. which / that
3. who 6. whose
(page 4)
3 1. During December, department stores take on additional employees, who leave after the holidays.
2. I missed school yesterday when the maths teacher taught a new subject.
3. The gift which we bought Sara in London pleased her very much.
4. This park, where I go jogging every morning, is considered safe.
5. Many people applied for the position which/that Max got. / Max got the position which/that many people
applied for.
6. The rescue workers handed out food and water to people whose homes had been destroyed.
The relative pronoun can be omitted in sentences 3 and 5.
4 1. Our manager, who you have to get permission from, is the person in charge.
Our manager, from whom you have to get permission, is the person in charge.
2. I’m organising a career consultation party which
I want to invite you and your friends to.
I’m organising a career consultation party to which
I want to invite you and your friends.
5 Possible answers
1. is challenging and pays well
2. the hours are flexible
3. are friendly and reliable
4. employers are very generous
5. I almost won €1 million