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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 11 HANDOUT 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE

I. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form.

1. If you ten minutes earlier you would Paul.

a. have arrived - had met
b. had arrived - have met
c. had arrived - had met

2. If I earlier, I could Ann up earlier, too.

a. had finished - have picked
b. have finished - have picked
c. had finished - had picked

3. If I you better, I wouldn’t that comment.

a. have known - had made
b. had known - have made
c. have known - have made

4. If Sue to this party, I wouldn’t such a good time.

a. hadn’t came - have had
b. hadn’t come - had had
c. hadn’t come - have had

5. If we , we would our diplomas.

a. hadn’t graduated - had received
b. had graduated - have received
c. have graduated - had received

6. If they , they would the examination.

a. had studied - have passed
b. have studied - had passed
c. had studied - had passed

7. If Tom the race, he would famous.

a. hadn’t won - have became
b. had won - have became
c. had won - have become
KEY: 1) b. 2) a. 3) b. 4) c. 5) b. 6) a. 7) c.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 11 HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.

Column A Column B

1. The baby wouldn’t have cried a. he could have easily sold it.

2. Fred could have got that job b. if the tickets had been cheaper.

3. If Helen hadn’t shown her ID, c. the police would have arrested her.

4. Jean could have seen better, d. if the mother had fed her.

5. If Mike had painted his house, e. I might have forgiven her.

My friend would have had better f. if she had studied harder.

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g. if my driver’s licence had expired.
If Sherry had written to me,
h. if she had changed her glasses.
We would have gone to the concert
if he had applied for it.

KEY: 1) d. 2) i. 3) c. 4) h. 5) a. 6) f. 7) e. 8) b.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 11 HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Organize the following words into meaningful sentences.

1. TEST IF SHE / PASSED THE / MORE / HAD STUDIED / COULD HAVE / ANN

2. HADN’T BEEN / IF THE / MOVIE / RENTED IT / SO VIOLENT, I / WOULD HAVE

3. ARRIVED / HADN’T / HAVE / IF SHE / LISA COULDN’T / ON TIME / TAKEN /A TAXI

4. COULD HAVE / HAD REHEARSED / IF JOE / MORE, HE / SUNG BETTER

5. A HOUSE IF / BOUGHT / HAVE / HE HAD SAVED / JOHN COULD / MORE MONEY

6. GONE TO / HAD VISITED / IF WE / PARIS, WE / THE MOULIN ROUGE / WOULD HAVE

7. BOOK, SHE / COULD HAVE / EXAM / IF / PASSED THE / READ THE / SUSAN HAD

8. ALBERT WOULDN’T / HAD A / HAVE GONE / HE HADN’T / HEADACHE / HOME IF

KEY:
1) Ann could have passed the test if she had studied more.
2) If the movie hadn’t been so violent, I would have rented it.
3) Lisa couldn’t have arrived on time if she hadn’t taken a taxi.
4) If Joe had rehearsed more, he could have sung better.
5) John could have bought a house if he had saved more money.
6) If we had visited Paris, we would have gone to the Moulin Rouge.
7) If Susan had read the book, she could have passed the exam.
8) Albert wouldn’t have gone home if he hadn’t had a headache.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 12 HANDOUT 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE

I. Replace the verb to get with the appropriate meaning.

1. After getting good reviews she started getting many letters from fans.
a. obtaining - receiving
b. receiving - arriving
c. arriving - buying

2. I get very happy every time I get home.

a. became - buy
b. catch - became
c. become - arrive

3. If we get an invitation we’ll get there early.

a. obtain - receive
b. receive - arrive
c. became - buy

4. Brian didn’t get why he got a bad mark on the test.

a. understand - obtained
b. become - received
c. obtained - became

5. She got very nervous after getting the news.

a. obtained - buying
b. received - arriving
c. became - receiving

6. After getting a raise, George went to the mall to get some clothes.
a. understanding - obtain
b. obtaining - buy
c. becoming - receive

7. When Bill got to the stadium people were starting to get anxious.
a. left - understand
b. arrived - become
c. became - arrive

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8. My children got used to get home early at night.

a. became - buying

b. caught - became

c. became - arriving

9. He was getting over the accident by the time he got an Oscar.

a. arriving from - gained

b. recovering from – received
c. coming from– obtained

KEY: 1) a 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) b 8) c 9) b

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 12 HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Circle the correct meaning of the verb to get for each sentence.

1. I want to get (become/receive) to know you a little better.

2. After several interviews, Ron managed to get (understand/ obtain) the job.

3. I have to get up very early to get (catch/arrive) the bus on time.

4. What time did you get (catch/arrive) home last night?

5. I have to get (receive/buy) some milk at the supermarket.

6. I didn’t get (understand/obtain) a word of what the tourists said.

7. She got (knew/received) your message last night.

8. It’s getting (becoming/arriving) dark in here, can you turn the light on?

9. Pat got (became/received)a beautiful birthday present.

10. Which bus do I need to get (catch/arrive) to go downtown?

KEY: 1) become. 2) obtain. 3) catch. 4) arrive. 5) buy. 6) understand. 7) received.

8) becoming. 9) received. 10) catch.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 12
HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Determine the meaning of the verb to get in the sentences below. Choose from the verbs provided
in the box.

arrive became becoming bought caught

entered go obtain recover understand

1. Barbara always runs to get ( ) to the office on time.

2. His cold is getting ( ) worse, he can hardly breath.

3. I got into ( ) my car and I drove to my agency.

4. She’s been trying to get ( ) a promotion since last year.

5. Joe needs time to get over ( ) from the operation.

6. Mandy got ( ) a cold after swimming for an hour.

7. Get ( ) out of here!

8. I’ve been really happy since we got ( ) married.

9. Janet didn’t get ( ) the end of the movie.

10. Rachel got ( ) a bottle of champagne and celebrated with her friends.

KEY: 1) arrive. 2) becoming. 3) entered. 4) obtain. 5) recover. 6) caught.

7) go. 8) became. 9) understand. 10) bought.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 13 HANDOUT 1
READING ACTIVITY

I. Circle the correct meaning of the phrasal verbs in the following sentences.

1. The museum will put on (set/ leave) an exhibition of her paintings.

2. I’ve been thinking about (considering/ regretting) taking a long vacation this year.

3. She is getting over (jumping from/ recovering from) the accident wonderfully.

4. Grandma will look after (take care of/ leave) my kids on Friday night.

5. Ted has to give up (stop/ distribute) smoking or he will put his health at risk.

6. Take off (change/ remove) your coat; it’s hot in here.

7. The teacher handed over (delivered/ retained ) the tests a while ago.

8. Aaron will carry on (cease /continue) studying until he receives his diploma.

9. I’m looking forward (walking/ anticipating) to see my parents.

10. Ann came down with (caught/ became) a terrible cold yesterday.

KEY: 1) set. 2) considering. 3) recovering from. 4) take care of. 5) stop.

6) remove. 7) delivered. 8) continue. 9) anticipating. 10) caught.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 13
HANDOUT 2
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Determine the meaning of the phrasal verbs in the sentences below. Choose from the verbs
provided in the box.

became enter extinguished manage met by

accident obtain postponed recalling rejected
return shortened

1. They came back ( ) home very late last night.

2. We are looking back on ( ) our years together at school.

3. Sally turned down ( ) a great job in the south.

4. The firemen put out ( ) the fire in a few minutes.

5. Tom came across ( ) the Stevens at the mall.

6. Let’s make do ( ) with mineral water for now!

7. Joanna took in ( ) a few inches to her skirt.

8. Aaron turned out ( ) to be an excellent teacher.

9. The meeting was put off ( ) for next week.

10. My parents invited all my friends to come in ( ).

KEY: 1) returned 2) recalling 3) rejected 4) extinguished 5) met by accident 6) manage

7) shortened 8) became 9) postponed 10) enter

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 13

WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Organize the following words into meaningful sentences.

e.g. FLYING UNTIL / IS CLEAR / THE PLANE WILL / THE RUNWAY / KEEP ON
The plane will keep on flying until the runway is clear.

a. arrive
b. continue
c. obtain
d. accompany

1. COME ALONG / GAME / HIS BUDDIES TO / JOE ASKED / TO THE BASEBALL /

WITH HIM

a. arrive
b. continue
c. obtain
d. accompany

2. SPORTS CAR / SHOW OFF / LIKES TO / IN HIS / DAVE

a. ascend
b. return a phone call
c. display
d. stop

3. AS SOON / AS YOU / CALL ME BACK / GET HOME / PLEASE,

a. ascend
b. return the phone call
c. display
d. stop

4. IN LIFE / GRADUATED, SHE / GO UP / BEGAN TO / AFTER SHE

a. ascend
b. return a phone call
c. display
d. stop

KEY:
1) Joe asked his buddies to come along (ACCOMPANY) to the baseball game with him.
2) Dave likes to show off (DISPLAY) in his sports car.
3) Please, call me back (RETURN A PHONE CALL) as soon as you get home.
4) After she graduated, she began to go up (ASCEND) in life.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 14 HANDOUT 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Determine the meaning of it in the following sentences.

1. They said that it will continue raining.

a. place
b. weather
c. time
d. situation

2. She thinks it is too early to leave.

a. place
b. weather
c. time
d. situation

3. He found it very embarrasing.

a. place
b. weather
c. time
d. situation

4. I heard it will be hotter tomorrow.

a. place
b. weather
c. time
d. situation

5. She thinks it has a nice view.

a. place
b. weather
c. time
d. situation

6. The pediatrician said it has to be fed every four hours.

a. object
b. country
c. baby
d. organization

7. Customers say it has the best service.

a. object
b. country
c. baby
d. organization

KEY: 1) b. 2) c. 3) d. 4) b. 5) a. 6) c. 7) d.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 14
HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.

Column A Column B

1. It is really cold outside. a. object

2. It is getting late. b. country

3. It’s so nice to see you. c. place

4. It has branches all over the country. d. baby

5. I like it because it’s next to the subway station. e. organization

6. It is white with black spots all over. f. the weather

7. It is very expensive. g. situation

8. It weighed seven and a half pounds. h. animal

9. It is very populated. i. the time

KEY: 1) f. 2) i. 3) g. 4) e. 5) c. 6) a, h. 7) a, b, c, h. 8) a,d,h.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 14 HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Write the word it in the correct place

e.g. The Thomsons ( ) will take ( it ) to the ( ) veterinarian.

1. ( ) is known to be a leading ( ) company in ( ) our country.

2. To ( ) be honest, we found ( ) long and boring ( ).

3. ( ) among other characteristics, ( ) can send ( ) e-mails.

4. I guess ( ) is going to be a long time ( ) before we finish ( ) our project.

5. You can stay with ( ) us if ( ) is OK ( ) with you.

6. ( ) is no use explaining ( ) the facts; they will not understand them ( ) anyway.

7. ( ) the weather report ( ) said ( ) will rain over the weekend.

8. ( ) children love ( ) when they have time to play ( ) outside.

9. The congressman ( ) considered ( ) an insult.

10. ( ) is my birthday tomorrow ( ), I hope you can come and visit ( ) me.

KEY:
1) It is known to be a leading company in our country.
2) To be honest, we found it long and boring.
3) Among other characteristics, it can send e-mails.
4) I guess it is going to be a long time before we finish our project.
5) You can stay with us if it is OK with you.
6) It is no use explaining the facts, they will not understand them anyway.
7) The weather report said it will rain over the weekend.
8) Children love it when they have time to play outside.
9) The congressman considered it an insult.
10) It is my birthday tomorrow, I hope you come and visit me.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 15 HANDOUT 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE

I. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form.

1. Food was quite affordable, accomodations for passengers were expensive.

a. as
b. also
c. although
d. so

2. While Ron was studying to be an actor, he was working in a pub.

a. as
b. also
c. although
d. so

3. Jessica didn’t arrive on time, Peter left.

a. as
b. also
c. although
d. so

4. the dollar increased its value, exporters have more profits.

a. As
b. Also
c. Although
d. So

5. it was too late, they decided to go home.

a. However
b. As a result of
c. Since
d. Therefore

6. It was a very serious matter; , he talked to the press.

a. also
b. as a result of
c. since
d. therefore

7. We called our guests, , they have to confirm.

a. however
b. as a result of
c. since
d. as
KEY: 1) c. 2) b. 3) d. 4) a. 5) c. 6) d. 7) a.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 15
HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.

Column A Column B

1. The company paid my life a. consequently we will send it by fax.

insurance,
b. as well as classical music.
2. Maybe you’re right,
c. besides I’ll visit my relatives in Boston.
3. I will do some business in New York,
d. but she forgot to wrap it up.
4. Sorry, your credit card has expired,
e. but also he’s an excellent swimmer.
5. We need you to sign a form
f. in addition, they paid my house rent.
6. Therese bought a nice birthday
present, g. since they left home.

7. Peter not only plays tennis well h. therefore you’ll have to pay cash.

8. Martha likes rock music i. although your opinion is quite radical.

KEY: 1) f. 2) i. 3) c. 4) h. 5) a. 6) d. 7) e. 8) f.

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 15 HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Organize the following words into meaningful sentences.

1. AT 5 A.M., THEN / HOME / LEFT THE DISCO / MY FRIENDS / THEY WENT

2. A LONG TIME / DISTANT, WE / FRIENDS FOR / HAVE REMAINED GOOD / HOWEVER

3. E-MAIL, IN ADDITION, HE / JANE / MANY FAXES / RECEIVED JOHN’S / SENT HER

4. SON HAD / GROWN-UP, HIS / MOTHER / SINCE HER / STARTED WORKING

5. CONDITION, / EXAMINED ITS PAPERS / SIMILARLY, WE / THE CAR’S / WE CHECKED

6. COLD, SO / GETTING / I PUT / IT WAS / ON A / SWEATER

7. A STORM; / DELAYED / FLIGHT WAS / THERE WAS / THEREFORE, MY

8. BUT EXTREMELY / COLD / THE DAY / WAS SUNNY

KEY:
1) My friends left the disco at 5 a.m., then they went home.
2) However distant, we have remained good friends for a long time.
3) Jane received John’s e-mail, in addition, he sent her many faxes.
4) Since her son had grown-up, his mother started working.
5) We checked the car’s condition, similarly, we examined its papers.
6) It was getting cold, so I put on a sweater.
7) There was a storm; therefore, my flight was delayed.
8) The day was sunny but extremely cold.

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