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1 Listen and complete the sentences. Write 2 Read the sentences and choose whether the
between one and five words for each answer. underlined words refer to a, b or c.
1 Last month’s ______________________________ 1 My daughters’ favourite animals at the zoo were the
was great fun. tigers. At lunchtime we watched the zoo staff feed
2 His parents and them.
______________________________ bought him a daughters
some lovely presents. b animals
3 The ______________________________ made c tigers
him think of when was a teenager.
4 At the end of the night,
______________________________ took taxis 2 Thelma and James both work in sales and have
home. been at the same company for a year. They say it’s
5 He wants to thank a great place to work.
______________________________ for a special a sales
birthday. b company
c year
2 points for each correct answer 10
3 Choose the correct option a–c to complete the 7 My boss has been offered a better job abroad.
sentences. __________, he’s going to discuss it with his
family before he makes a decision.
1 I’m really terrified of snakes. __________, I’ve
a Naturally
never been close to one in real life.
b Fortunately
a Remarkably c Surprisingly
b Luckily
c Unfortunately
8 Many people find long films hard to concentrate on.
__________, I enjoy them, but only if I’m at home
2 Some languages are very difficult to learn, but, rather than at the cinema.
__________, there are several people who can
a Curiously
speak over twelve of them!
b Personally
a amazingly c Interestingly
b personally
c unfortunately
9 __________ for their fans, the Netherlands have
never won the football World Cup, although they
3 Omar really wanted to travel to Australia this have played in three finals.
summer but __________ he has just lost his job so
a Luckily
can’t afford to go.
b Unfortunately
a naturally c Naturally
b remarkably
c sadly
10 This is usually a popular restaurant, but
__________, it’s completely empty this evening.
4 __________ for our neighbours, they weren’t at
a curiously
home when a lorry crashed through their garden
b naturally
wall yesterday.
c sadly
a Fortunately
b Curiously 1 point for each correct answer 10
c Interestingly
8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 9 Read the dialogue between two friends who are
the verbs from the box. talking about someone who has won the lottery.
Complete the phrases for expressing opinions.
admit announce claim inform The first letter of each word is given.
interview invent keep quiet
mention report tell Katya Hi, Peta! How are things with you?
Peta I’m fine, but have you heard the news about
1 All the main political parties __________ that they Gisem yet?
could improve the country.
2 Some people __________ unlikely stories just to Katya No, what’s happened? Is she OK?
get attention. Peta Well, you’re not 1 g__________
3 The local newspaper is going to __________ the t__________ b__________ this, but she’s
winners of the competition on the front page. won the lottery!
4 Did you see last night’s programme when they 2
__________ the president about the recent crisis? Katya N__________ w__________! When did
that happen?
5 No one was available to __________ us exactly
what had happened during the discussions. Peta Well, I know she does the lottery every
6 Has anyone __________ the police of the accident week, but 3 s__________ t__________
yet? m__________, I can’t remember who it was,
7 Some websites have recently __________ that that last week she actually won!
scientists think a cure may soon be found.
Katya I can’t believe it! 4 T__________
8 A journalist accidentally __________ the name of
a__________! Do you know how much
the person who had passed on the secret
money she’s won?
information.
9 It’s unusual for politicians to __________ it when Peta I’m not sure, but apparently she’s already
they have made mistakes. bought a car.
10 Although the company at first __________ about Katya 5
W __________, y__________
their financial problems, some journalists soon m__________ a brand new one?
found out.
Peta Yes – so she must have won quite a lot of
1 point for each correct answer 10 money!