unitQ9 [eanintion ct A Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each spac THE VW BEETLE The Volkswagen Beetle Is one of the best known cars in the world 0) ____all accounts. it defined a whole generation @ pe opte Itall began in 1935 when Ferdinand Porsche designed the car on his @). and later presented it to the German public. ‘Although back then it was criticised (4) Its shape and its neise level, the car wert on to become a legend. During World War Il. the Volkswagen factory was burnt down, but this did not discourage the manufacturers (5) continuing their work. At the end of the war, Volkswagen (6) 's factory rebuilt by the Allies, among others. In 1946, Volkswagen named the car ‘Type I to mark a new start for the Company. Within lwo yeas, Ure fist Beetle convertible was produced. Alttough complaints (7) the noise persisted, the Volkswagen designers made every effort to improve (8) mode. They always believed it was only a matter of, time before everyone fell (9) the Beetle - and they were right! Over the years, sales grew dramatically and by 1972 the Beetle had made its way into history books as the most produced car ever! Its production reached twenty million cars in 1981, a high percentage (10)_ which were exported to the United States, In 1999, the new Beetle went (1) sale. This model is not simply a more fashionable version of the original (12) Itisa completely new, modern car which has definitely come a long way since the 1935 model. B Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1 Someone stole Bil's briefcase yesterday. stolen Bill yesterday. 2 Our flat needs painting before we rent it out. get Weneed (efor we rent tut. 3 Shella, make sure they sign the contracts by the end of the day. signed Sheila, by the end of the day. 4 My ceeretary has rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday, had 5 Did you know that one of our friends painted this picture? friend Did you know that painter this picture? 6 Have come more cheesecake. _for Tuesday. help Please, ___ some more cheesecake. | 7 Jennifer finally agreed to apaly for the position, got Theyfinally forthe position 8 He always waxes his car on his own. anyone Henever his car. 9 The children were told to bewell¢mannered infront of the guests. When " ectoenvers Infront of the guests.unitO9 10 The students were made to do some extra work for the project. had Theteacher some extra work for the project. 11 Noone helped the children build the treehouse. that's why they were so proud of their achievement. by Thechildren. that’s why they were so proud of their achievement. 12 We had a very good time at the rock concert. enjoyed We at the rock concert sactionZ = ; mmm = Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-I below. You may use some of the words more than once. In some cases more than one word may be correct. A say. tell speak talk discuss. debate ) 1 Don'tinterrupt the teacher while she's A 2We the problem at the meeting so that everybody could give their opinion. 3 It's sonoisy in here that | can't hear what 1e's 4 We were amazed to find out that she five languages. 5 ‘Don't me what to do!” he _ toher ing loud voice 6 The panel women's role in society. 8 G0 wae 1 The customer ___a full refund because his washing machine didn't work. 24 my parentsif | can go to the concert. 3 You must for avisa if you want to visit China. 4 Bill whether he would be able to finish his report on time, 5 The police the suspect for hours. 6 John the waiter for the bil, 7 Most patients hardly ever thelr doctors’ decisions. C require request. order beg inquite command appeal) 1 The nomeless otten Inthe streets for money. 2 The couple weren't satistied with the court's decision, so they decided to toahigher court, 3 | would like to 3 pizza and a lemonade, please. 4 The teacher expects the students to permission to leave the room. 5 Applicants for this position are tohave adegreein Accounting. 6 Jerry called the bank to about the home loans they had on offer. 7 The army officer the soldiers to swim across the river.unitQ9 D advice directions. guide instructions. manual plan recipe 1 Before using the computer, read carefully the _ which are in the _ 2 Ifyou give me ‘on what needs to be done, Ill make a(n) of ection. 3m) to cheap restaurants throughout Europe has just been published. 4 The architect drew up for our new house and gaveus some invaluable 5 Mary wanted to try out anew {or chocolate cookies. E brochure leaflet handbook catalogue list. “menu ) 1. There were so many delicicus dishes on the ____ that I couldn't decide which one to choose. 2 “Ismyname on the of successful candidates?" asked Jo. 3 People usually look througy travel _ __ to decide on their holiday destinations. 44 |bought some tools through a mail-order — 5 advertising the new pizza restaurant were distributed around the neighbourhood, 6 Theuniversity Contains useful information about the courses on offer. F @.. «. pee 1 tney___not naving instatted an alarm system. 2 Even though Diane was ona diet, she couldn't. eating the cake. "i 3 Dont____that you broke the window. I saw you break i 4 They to let me into the club because | was under age. 5 My application for the position of sales representative was” G complain citcise object escourage disapprove protest argue quarrel fight 1 The workers were determined to ne for their rights. 2 The food was so cold and tasteless that I decided to to the manager about it. 3 Many teachers ___ of students chewing gum in class. 4 Local residents to the opening of anew factory in the area. 5 The new budget was _ __ for being harsh on poor peope. 6 Dontt with your sister. Sit down and discuss your problems. 7 Ltried not to feel by my low test score, but it was dificult not to. 8 John and Kate split up because they were all the time. 9 The miners closed down the mines to against the inhuman working conditions. 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NATION 8 My friend is than lam when it comes to finding Luck ass spaces. PARK 9 Janet anything | do. We simply cant get along, LIKE 10 The new skylight definitely up the room. LGHT 11 Lam ‘now than | was before | had the soft drink THIRST 2 have been working on this project for weeks butthe problem remains SCIENCE cs —_ SOLVE 13 Shekeeps her money SPEND, THOUGHT 14 Iranthe____ could to get to the hospital. FAST 15 We found his behaviour so _____that we had to leave the room. ANNOY 16 When the teacher told the children that their excursion would be all cance. hie could see was a room fullot races. DISAPPOINT 17 Children learn hardly anything during lessons. BORE GOI A Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. TT soviet tbr York vss aces anlar wa @ control of his business through bankruptcy. This experience at an early age disturbed Miller and thereafter he was aware of society's inadequacies, He would @). them later in his plays by attacking the modern @ _ oflite Miller's major achievement came in 1949, when he won the Pi er Prize for Drama for his play “Death of a , which Is still regarded as one of the finest contemporary plays. It (4 the tragic story of an average man destroyed by false values which get (5) the way of developing an honest Salesmat relationship with his sons, who (6) of his beliefs and look down on him, (nes Millers plays (8) social issues and deal with matters people are anxious (9) ‘They include themes such as how human “elationships fall (10) the responsibility of the individual and their purpose in life. One way or another, Miller's plays analyse (11) the troubles people have in thet life and (12) society's values. =A failed A citicise Away A debates A under A argue A Onaverage A apply Aof Ain A in pairs A question lost C missed disapprove € complain course © approacn says € tells out of c by doubt € object B On demand € By force B wonder € discuss B about c with B behind € out B inperson € in detail B inquire C ask B Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals. The New Zealanders Dwayne van der Sluls and Andrew Akers must be the happiest people on Carth now thet thelr invention and()____craze, zorbing, has become a success. Zorbing involves (2) in aball-or zorb-which (3) _ ___ of specially hardened plastic. ‘The zorb is rolled down a hill, speeding at about 50 kilome-res anhour. (4) canbe ry) ‘a nuge aarenaiine rush. may sound likequitea (6) pastime, but the 70 centimetres of alr between you and the ground mate It M___toget hurt. That's why zorbing didn’t take tong to gain in (8) ss In 2000, (9) broke up their io) but zorbing remains popular in many countries worldwide. D wasted D protest > manner D speaks Din D alsapprove D Atfirst sight D talk D tor D apart D Inhalt D appeal PARTICIPATE GUARANTEE RISK POSSIBLE POPULAR INVENT PARTNER