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10 Jan
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Find the words that should be replaced with their homophone pairs:

1. After having behaved badly during the lessen (the lesson), the pupil was sent to the principal’s
office.
2. The warm son (sun), the cool shadows, that salty smell, the boys bobbing on the horizon are all
reasons I love the sea.
3. It is not aloud (allowed) to drink wine before going driving.
4. They are different but that is good because their skills are complimentary.(complementary) That
allows them to achieve any feet. (feat)
5. The silverback guerrillas (gorillas) had their sites set on their prey.
6. This is a foul farm where you can buy chickens and turkeys. If you wanted a good stake (steak), you
should have sought out the stockbreeder down the road.

Use the word at the end of the sentences to form words which would fit in the gaps.

1. The treasure hunters believe there is an old Aztec fortune somewhere in an inaccessible area of the
Amazon. ACCESS
2. There were several inaccuracies in the police report which made it difficult to close the case.
ACCURATE
3. The sculpture was unbelievably sophisticated. So much so that people don’t understand how it was
created. BELIEVE
4. She watched in disbelief as the world record was broken right in front of them. BELIEVE
5. He plays a failed actor whose best friend is, unconceivable even less successful. CONCEIVE
6. That is undeniably my favourite movie, I could watch it 20 times and not get bored. DENY
7. The team will undoubtedly win the match because they are leading 4 to 2 and there are three more
minutes left. DOUBT
8. The surgeon performed the surgery very quickly and effectively. EFFECTIVE
9. The repair to the sculpture was impressive. You couldn’t tell it was ever broken. IMPRESS
10. The pictures to the hostel were misleading - the pool was tiny, the bathroom was dirty and the
rooms looked completely different. LEAD
11. Illiteracy is the lack of the ability to read. LITERATE
12. The movie we saw yesterday was a good choice if you just wanted to unwind and have a little fun,
but it was completely unmemorable so I can’t tell you what it was about. MEMORY
13. Nelson Mandela was truly a remarkable man. REMARK
14. The house was unsuited for their needs so they started looking for another place to live. SUIT
15. The airline is taking steps to ensure the safety of its passengers. SURE
16. The plane is insured for two million pounds. SURE
17. There was a huge misunderstanding leading to some tension at the end of the movie.
UNDERSTAND

Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the words provided. There are some words you do not
need. like-minded relegate ensue abound speculation
One’s personality can manifest itself in the choices we make, be it the career paths we choose, the place
we live and feel comfortable in or our leisure pursuits. Look at the person’s interior, for example. The
manner in which the furniture is laid out, the choice of decor and manner in which they stack their books
and possessions can tell you something about e.g., how practical they are or how much of a perfectionist
they are. Is their home perfectly neat and tidy? Does it seem comfortable, homely and inviting? These
tangible pieces of their inner selves can testify to how they approach themselves, others in their life and
life itself. However, the odds of guessing someone’s personality correctly in this way are not that high, as
this sort of judgement can be misled by the vast amount of information one can misinterpret.

Grammar: the passive

expected that the soap opera 'Round the Corner' will end
next year.

It is supposed that the fotballer Wayne Johnson

is earning £10 million a year.

It is believed that the Prime Minister and his wife

have seperated.
 is owned was used
was bought had not been looked
has been done
is used

will be done
will be called

can't be bought

should be sold

The song is sung by Pavarotti.

Nigel's passport had been stolen.

Doctors are payed a lot of money.

I hope to be interviewed for the job.

The floor was being cleaned.

Judy is having her car repaired.

Tessa got lost.

It was agreed that the plan should go ahead.

When did your kitchen get decorated.

Exercise is said to be good for you.

Lara Đakulović