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Unit 1
1 Complete the sentences with these words. The words may be used more than once.

 
about  down  for  in  on  over  to  with 

1 
I can’t believe my battery is dead. It’s a real a pain the neck!
2 Some people are more sensitive noise pollution than others.
3 
We are dependent smell, sight and taste to tell us if food is good to eat.
4 
If you are dissatisfied any aspect of our service, we will offer you a full refund.
5 
Chris will be the moon if you call him – I know how much he’s missed you.
6 
It’s hard not be pessimistic the future of the environment these days.
7 
The Head Chef is responsible creating dishes that will appeal to all tastes.
8 
Martin is always the ball, but I’m afraid you may need to remind Lottie.
9 
I was two minds about whether or not to take the job, so I asked my mum for some advice.
10 
You’ll find Jon very -to-earth and easy to talk to.

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
I’m not generally a very emotional / moody person, but I do cry when I watch sad films.
2 
Other people may appear more eager / self-confident than you, but everybody doubts themselves from time to
time.
3 
My grandfather is pretty optimistic / unconventional – I can promise you’ll never have met anyone like him before.
4 
It’s easy to get furious / overwhelmed during your final exams, so it’s important to manage your stress.
5 
I was pessimistic / reluctant to try a drink containing raw egg – but it was actually delicious.
6 
If you are quite an eager / outgoing person, you may enjoy a job in sales or hospitality.
7 
I was ecstatic / optimistic when my cat, who had been missing for a year, strolled in the door as if nothing had
happened.
8 
I’m always very eager / outgoing to try new things – life is an adventure!

3  omplete the sentences with the present simple, present continuous, present perfect simple or present
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perfect continuous form of the verb.

P: Hey, Dan! What are you doing here? You don’t study psychology, do you? Or 1

(you / change) course, now?
D: Hey Pat! No, I’m still studying politics. I’m here because I 2
 (take) part in an experiment
at the moment. Believe it or not, I 3 (sit) in that room all day today, eating crisps.
P: Really? That 4
 (sound) amazing! I love crisps. What 5
(the researchers / try) to discover?
D: Well, usually researchers 6
 (not tell) participants what an experiment is about, as it might
influence the results. But I 7 (think) about it quite a lot and I have some ideas.
P: Go on. What’s your theory?
D: Well, they 8
 (make) us wear headphones while we’re eating the crips, so I think they
want to know if sound changes your perception of flavour.
P: Interesting! I’m sure you’re right. Speaking of food, I’m just on my way to the canteen. Do you want to come?

D: Thanks, but I’m full. I 9
 (eat) about 200 crisps today. I 10
(get) a bit sick of them to tell the truth.
P: I can imagine!


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4 Complete the sentences with these time expressions.

 already  at the moment  by the time  from time to time  in 2016  often  recently  when 

1  the police have interpreted the evidence, the criminals will have escaped.
2  the nurse inserts the needle into your arm, you’ll perceive a slight stinging sensation.
3 
Children from poorer communities experience hunger.
4 
Your donations over the last three years have enabled several children to receive
medical treatment.
5 
I sense you’re feeling down . Is there anything I can do to help?
6  , scientists first identified a link between flavour and sound.
7  , the cameras detect the movements of animals outside the property.
8 
We have concluded that we need to hire more staff.

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Unit 2
1 Complete the sentences with these words.

 ancestors  archives  armour  battlefield  descendants  firearms  prehistoric  shields  warriors 

1 
The original letters and diaries are stored in the library’s .
2 
The police carry plastic for protection, a bit like soldiers in ancient times.
3 
The cave paintings of humans can tell us something about how they lived.
4 
The of ancient Japan were called samurai, and their main weapon was the sword.
5 
His land is to be sold and the money from the sale will be divided amongst his .
6 
I found out that some of my on my mother’s side were originally from eastern Europe.
7 
Archaeologists have found swords, bones and other artefacts on the site of the historic .
8 
At the museum, the children tried on a replica of the that the soldiers would have worn into battle.
9 
Primitive called ‘fire lances’ were first used in China around 1,000 years ago and they are the
predecessors of all modern guns.

2 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
When he united several independent states, Sargon of Akkad established the world’s first , Akkadia, 4,300
years ago.
a empire b kingdom c election
2 
Spartacus, a Roman slave and gladiator, led a which defeated nine Roman armies before it was stopped.
a civil war b rebellion c revolution
3 
Unlike the clothes worn by ordinary people, the clothing of the was elaborate and would change according
to fashions.
a aristocrats b imperials c labourers
4 
The life expectancy of an agricultural was much longer than that of a factory worker in the 18th century.
a constructor b warrior c labourer
5 
Fidel Castro led the communist in Cuba and overthrew the military dictatorship that held power there.
a campaign b revolution c monument
6 
Members of the still own an estimated 30–47 % of all the land in England.
a aristocracy b empire c campaign
7 
If the leader of the party resigns, it is likely that will be called in the spring.
a a rebellion b a revolution c an election
8 
Although this country is in name, the royal family have very limited political power.
a an empire b a kingdom c an aristocracy
9 
Many people today question the amount of taxpayers’ money that is spent on maintaining the .
a monarchy b kingdom c civil war

3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
I found some interesting old coins when I had been using / was using the metal detector.
2 
The building used to be / would be a hospital, but now it’s been turned into flats.
3 
How long had you been taking / were you taking lessons before you passed your driving test?
4 
My parents were used to getting / would get angry if I came home late.
5 
The rain had been pouring / was pouring down for so long that it had flooded the road
6 
Women didn’t use to have / would not have the right to vote.
7 
By the year 1850, London became / had become the world’s wealthiest and most powerful city.
8 
British factory workers got used to living / used to live in terrible conditions 200 years ago.
9 
The workers came / have come here to work in the factories during the last century.
10 
Many generations of readers have enjoyed / enjoyed Dicken’s novels since they were written in the 19th century.

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4  ook at the first sentence in each pair. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning,
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using the word in bold. Use no more than five words.

1 She is the author of several historical novels.  HAS

She a number of historical novels.
2 The king had no experience of people saying no to him.  USED
The king people saying no to him.
3 Jane’s diary was empty before October 1943.  WRITTEN
Jane in the diary until October 1943.
4 
Paul found it difficult to drive on the left side of the road at first.  GET
Paul couldn’t on the left side of the road at first.
5 
Nobody had thought a nineteen-year-old would win the competition.  EXPECTING
People a nineteen-year-old to win the competition.
6 
We had a long chat, which stopped when we noticed the time.  BEEN
We for hours when we realised what time it was.
7 
These days I go to the gym, but in the past, I avoided it.  USED
I to the gym, but I don’t anymore.
8 
Despite years of searching, archaeologists cannot find any remains of the city.  EVER
No remains of the city by archaeologists.

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Unit 3
1 Complete the sentences with these expressions.

  close to home   a home from home   a house on fire   make yourself at home
  on the house   put her foot down   put her mind to   put up with

1 
I feel so comfortable here – it’s like .
2 
While you’re staying with us, please and use anything you want.
3 
I wanted to get my hair dyed purple, but my mum .
4 
I have a lot of faith in her – she could do anything if she it.
5 
The remarks he made were a little too , and she looked offended.
6 
I think our mums would get on like – they have a lot in common.
7 
When we complained that the starters were cold, they offered us desserts .
8 
There’s going to be a lot of noise from the new development, but we’ll have to it.

2 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
The recently building will make an excellent office.
a refurbished b furnished c spacious
2 
A complete of the building will cost a fortune.
a extension b renovation c conservation
3 
Please could you let me have a copy of the , so I can see the measurements.
a floorplan b foundations c layout
4 
If you do not keep up the , the bank can take your home.
a deposits b mortgages c repayments
5 
When you look at the of the building, you have no idea of the space inside.
a interior b extension c exterior
6 
That is the who was complaining that the rent was too high.
a homeowner b tenant c landlord
7 
You are lucky to find a flat with a – not many of these homes have any outdoor space.
a décor b courtyard c loft
8 
You’ll find that the master bedroom has a large bathroom.
a ensuite b overlooking c spacious

3 Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

1 
According to the website, the new houses go / will go on sale on the first of the month.
2 
We don’t move in / We’re not moving in until the building has been cleaned.
3 
The living room is going to look / will be looking wonderful painted in a relaxing green.
4 
Watch out! You’re dropping / You’re going to drop that box if you’re not more careful.
5 
I think this is being / will be a wonderful area to raise a family.
6 
I’m sure it isn’t going to be / won’t be expensive to replace the tiles on the roof.
7 
I’ll help you clean up. I’m not doing / I won’t do anything later.
8 
This time next week, we’ll be living / we’re going to live in our very own home. I can’t wait.
9 
The paint in the hall dries / will have dried by the time the furniture arrives.
10 
The new sofa won’t arrive / won’t be arriving today after all. It’s been rescheduled.

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4 Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 
I am so tired of my neighbour’s noise that I’m on the point to move house.
2 
The rent at my flat about to go up again. It’s getting so expensive to live here.
3 
I have been living in this flat for a year next Friday.
4 
The shops on the high street will to be demolished and replaced with three-storey flats.
5 
We are due for finishing repaying our mortgage in 2050.
6 
We are bond to find the right house soon. We just need to keep looking.
7 
I’m at the verge of signing the contract, but it’s such a big commitment.
8 
Marc will have been to plan his birthday celebrations all month.

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Unit 4
1 Match the beginnings of the sentences (1–10) with the endings (a–j).

1 
Our report on the latest French styles is essential reading if you’re a
loyalty card.
2 
This jacket fits me better than anything off the shelf because it was b
profit margin.
3 
I love your jeans – that colour is so c
fashion conscious.
4 
Even though the government said there was no shortage, people started d
on trend this season.
5 
Companies produce their goods in developing countries to increase their e
window shopping.
6 
There’s no point waiting for the staff to come over, this place is f
made-to-measure.
7 
Wow! That dress fits you so well. It could have been g
self-service!
8 
While we’re waiting for Helen, we can do a bit of h
tailor-made for you!
9 
I’ve already collected nearly £100 worth of points on my i
price tag.
10 Before you get excited about that coat, take a look at the j
panic buying.

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 belt  boots  glove  hat  pocket  shirt  sleeves  socks 

1 
After I’ve made a few adjustments, it will fit like a .
2 
Keep your on! There’s no need to shout. I’m coming now.
3 
When I was younger, I used to lose my temper at the drop of a .
4 
That remark was below the , and if you don’t apologise, I’m leaving.
5 
My dad told my brother to pull his up and start paying his own bills.
6 
I know that birthday money is burning a hole in your , so let’s go shopping.
7 
The storm made a huge mess, but we just had to roll up our and clear it up.
8 
You’ve been too big for your ever since you joined that expensive tennis club.

3  ook at the first sentence in each pair. Complete the second sentence using the passive.
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Do not include the agent.

1 
The assistant showed me all of the different styles they had in stock.
I  .
2 
We ship our clothes to customers in twenty countries.
Our clothes  .
3 
Manufacturers are producing some innovative recycled fabrics.
Some innovative recycled fabrics  .
4 
We have refunded you in full for the jeans.
You  .
5 
The tailors can make the jacket in any of these fabrics.
The jacket  .
6 
The designer will launch the new collection in Paris.
The new collection  .
7 
Students must not wear sunglasses in the classroom.
Sunglasses  .
8 
People are certainly going to notice you in that bright pink coat.
You  .

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4 Correct the mistakes with passives and causatives in these sentences.

1 
The designer was known being extremely difficult to work with.
2 
Instead of thrown away, the cotton can be made into new garments.
3 
I absolutely love been looked after for a change!
4 
We had cut off our power by the storm.
5 
They said to be planning to sue the newspaper.
6 
Could you get your sister give me a call, please?
7 
I’m not having my brother makes my decisions for me.
8 
It is belief that consumers care more about the planet these days.

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Unit 5
1 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
The headline said that there had been a revolution and the country was now being controlled by a .
a dictator b diplomat c activist
2 
During the election, social media companies tried to remove misleading from people’s newsfeeds.
a manifestos b propaganda c policies
3 
The party leader is trying to convince the that he is someone who could lead the country.
a opposition b electorate c constitution
4 
What we need is , so that we can let the public decide the matter.
a a referendum b a constitution c an in-depth review
5 
Several of the tried to block a busy road in order to raise awareness of the issue.
a dictators b diplomats c activists
6 
The opposition party’s contained several policies which had captured the public’s imagination.
a manifesto b propaganda c constitution

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 break  call  clear  come  get  have  make  spread 

1 
They are hoping to their message across to younger voters using social media.
2 
The new government guidelines don’t sense to me. Do you understand them?
3 
The government called a news conference to up any confusion about the new rules.
4 
The police quickly the news about the scam, but some people had already lost money.
5 
I hate to the bad news, but the concert next weekend has been cancelled.
6 
The opposition party will for the government to stop supporting fossil fuel companies.
7 
The police officer asked if she could a word with the man and he immediately ran away.
8 
The opposition need to up with a convincing alternative plan to the government’s policy.

3 Read the direct speech and complete the second sentence using reported speech.

1 
‘Be careful who you speak to,’ the police officer told me.
The officer 
2 
‘The shopping centre will be opened by the mayor on Saturday,’ the developer told them.
The developer told 
3 
‘Will you talk off the record?’ the journalist asked the politician.
The journalist asked 
4 
‘We think we willl be able to offer tourist flights into space soon,’ the entrepreneur said.
The entrepreneur said that they 
5 
‘Temperatures will stay at 35 degrees this week but may fall next week,’ the weather reporter said.
The weather reporter said that 
6 ‘Please tell me your name,’ the journalist said to the girl who had witnessed the crime.
He asked the witness 
7 
‘Two children who went missing have been found safely today,’ said the police officer to the reporters.
The police officer told 
8 
‘Who gave you my home address?’ she asked him.
She asked him 

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4 Read the direct speech and complete the reported speech. Use the correct form of these reporting verbs.

 agree  apologise  confess  congratulate  enquire 
 insist  promise  recommend  warn  wonder

1 
‘Whatever you do, don’t be late,’ my boss said.
My boss  .
2 
‘You should try the new Vietnamese restaurant in town,’ she said to me.
She  .
3 
‘Well done! You passed every single subject!’ my teacher said to me.
My teacher  .
4 
‘Will this dress look good on me?’ she asked herself.
She  .
5 
‘I really do need to leave tomorrow,’ my uncle said.
My uncle  .
6 
‘Yes, you can borrow my car,’ she said to Mike.
She  .
7 
‘I will never lie to you,’ I said to her.
I  .
8 
‘I cheated on question four,’ my friend told me.
My friend  .
9 
‘I’m so sorry I didn’t come to your party,’ he said to her.
He  .
10 
‘Have you seen this girl?’ the police officer asked the shopkeeper.
The police office  .

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Unit 6
1 Match the beginnings of the sentences (1–8) with the endings (a–h).

1 
The bed and breakfast didn’t have any availability, a
we prefer to go off the beaten track.
2 
We received our itinerary this morning, b
which was very luxurious.
3 
The hotel upgraded us to the honeymoon suite, c
ours really went the extra mile.
4 
Luckily, the guest house had one vacancy, d
so we had to stay full board at a hotel.
5 
We don’t tend to go on very touristy holidays; e 
but I don’t think we’ll do self-catering again.
6 
We stayed in an apartment this year, f
so there was no porter to carry our bags.
7 
We loved having a holiday rep to look after us; g
and our first outing is not until Wednesday.
8 
We were staying in a very modest inn, h
and the rate was extremely reasonable.

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 boat  call  drive  fit  have  hold  lead  line  sailing  settle 

1 
The airline staff asked all the first-class passengers to up for boarding.
2 
There was no time to in – the programme of activities started immediately.
3 
When I reported the faulty key card at reception, I met another tourist who was in the same .
4 
Unfortunately, we will have to off today’s whale-watching trip, as the sea is too rough.
5 
Eli is such an easy-going boy; he can in with other children wherever we take him.
6 
They had to up the departure of our train until the delayed London train had gone through.
7 
If you don’t print out your ticket, it can to delays at the airport.
8 
Our holiday rep is annoyingly cheerful; he will me up the wall by the end of the week!
9 
If you itchy feet, there are some excellent deals on flights to Asia right now.
10 
Once we’ve crossed the border, everything will be smooth and we can relax.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1 
We regret (inform) you that we will have to stop in Cairo due to a mechanical failure.
2 
We stopped (eat) lunch at a pizzeria before doing some shopping in the plaza.
3 
How could you forget (row) along the canals in Venice? That was the best part of the holiday!
4 
We were made (get) off the plane five minutes after we boarded, but nobody explained why.
5 
First the rep explained the rules of the hotel, then she went on (talk) about the entertainment.
6 
When I am in Rome, I mean (get) up early every day in order to beat the crowds.
7 
The climate crisis means (travel) by plane is no longer many people’s first choice.
8 
I tried (get) a good picture of the fountain, but there were too many tourists.
9 
The hotel made me (pay) for the broken lamp, which I suppose was fair.
10 
The passengers went on (talk) even though the holiday rep was trying to get their attention.

4 Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 
I can’t convince to come with us, so she’ll have to stay here on her own.
2 
I heard the door to slam suddenly as he left the apartment.
3 
The hotel expects us be out of the room by ten, so we had better hurry up.
4 
We didn’t notice the sun went down because we were in a cave.
5 
Would you mind me sit with you on the coach?
6 
Remind Dad taking his medication when he gets back to the hotel.
7 
She always seems to resent other people to have a good time.
8 
You can smell the chicken cook on the barbecue from the balcony.
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Unit 7
1 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
Marcia loves nothing more than being on stage, under the backdrop / spotlight.
2 
The writer is working on an adaptation / a back story of George Orwell’s 1936 novel, Keep the Aspidistra Flying.
3 
The bookshop has a great selection of anecdotes / screenplays from classic films.
4 
We can’t leave our seats during the show, but we can get an ice cream in the interval / rehearsal.
5 
I was lucky enough to meet some of the cast / folk after the show.
6 
I can’t believe the film ended like that. We’ll need to wait for the climax / sequel to find out what happened!
7 
There were so many classic songs on the backdrop / soundtrack that I found myself singing in the cinema.
8 
That film is his greatest blockbuster / masterpiece, but he has made several others that are almost as good.

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 dress  emotion  expectations  feature  folk 
 imagination  knowledge  rave  reality  role 

1 
That director uses an unusual trick to convey the characters’ in her films.
2 
The original story about a young female chess player really captured the viewers’ .
3 
It is common that the two lead actors in that movie absolutely hated each other.
4 
A good film needs a big budget, a great screenplay and a talented director.
5 
I’m not in the mood for any films about the harsh of life. Let’s watch a comedy.
6 
If you go into the cinema with very high of a film, you’ll probably be disappointed.
7 
I think his career is on the decline. When was the last time he had a leading ?
8 
The film received reviews from all of the most important critics.
9 
The film brings an old tale to life and makes it incredibly scary.
10 
The rehearsal was a disaster, which usually means the opening night will go well.

3 Complete the sentences with an auxiliary verb.

1 
Don’t tell me what happens at the end of the film, you?
2 
I didn’t enjoy the storyline. However, I like the soundtrack.
3 
Remember to book seats near the front of the cinema, you?
4 
His new film doesn’t seem very original. On the other hand, it have some great characters.
5 
Let’s get some popcorn before the film starts, we?
6 
I’m sorry we missed the beginning of the film, but I tell you to get here early.
7 
The film will be over by eleven, it?
8 
I feel we should leave now if we are going to catch the train.

4 Correct the mistakes in these sentences. Change one word only. One sentence is already correct.

1 
Under no circumstances I will watch the film Titanic with you – it’s sentimental nonsense.
2 
What was the music that I loved more than anything else in this film.
3 
It was the father that ran back into the house to save his daughter, not the mother.
4 
The thing what made Titanic so popular was the chemistry between the two leading actors.
5 
Not once have regretted walking out of the cinema – I hated that adaptation!
6 
What I was trying to say that the film was unwatchable if you have read the book.
7 
Little do we know that the series would become such a big hit.
8 
Rarely I been so terrified during a film.

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Unit 8
1 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
Moira sustained injuries to her abdomen in the crash.
a acute b catching c contagious
2 
I became less to infection after I had had the vaccination.
a immune b dizzy c vulnerable
3 
We’ll give you an exercise plan which can help to keep you .
a lean b toned c swollen
4 
The last thing that you need in a job interview is to feel sick and have .
a an allergy b diarrhoea c a rash
5 
Her parents died when she was young and she suffered a lot of in her early life.
a fracture b agony c trauma
6 
It’s important to take the flu to protect yourself from an illness that could be serious.
a clinic b pandemic c vaccine
7 
The who performed the operation was very experienced.
a surgeon b nutritionist c paramedic
8 
A good will be able to prescribe some exercises that will correct your posture.
a paramedic b physiotherapist c psychiatrist

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
In time, these exercises will build / grow up the muscles in your lower back.
2 
The doctor says I’ll be able to go home tomorrow, but I feel awful, so I wouldn’t agree / bet on it.
3 
You are more likely to contract / feel an illness when you are tired and run down.
4 
When the doctor diagnosed me of / with simple indigestion, I was very relieved.
5 
You won’t be discharged / released from hospital until your condition has been reviewed by the consultant.
6 
Be careful on those rocks! If you pull / twist an ankle here, it’ll take hours to get back to the car.
7 
Most cases of food infection / poisoning come from poultry such as chicken and turkey.
8 
She says she’ll be well enough to go to work, but I’ll believe / expect it when I see it.

3  ook at the first sentence in each pair. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning,
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using the word given. Use no more than five words.

1 
I’m sure you were delighted when you found out you were having twins!   BEEN
You when you found out you were having twins!
2 
After much discussion, the doctors still couldn’t reach a diagnosis.  MANAGE
After much discussion, the doctors still a diagnosis.
3 
Right now, he can’t walk without a stick.  CAPABLE
He without a stick at the moment.
4 
Is it possible that the doctor made a mistake?  HAVE
Do you think the doctor a mistake?
5 
We couldn’t get through to the hospital by phone.  SUCCEED
We through to the hospital by phone.
6 
I expected the ambulance to be here by now.  SHOULD
The ambulance by now.
7 
I don’t think it’s possible that she swallowed the ring.  HAVE
She the ring.
8 
The doctor apologised for not helping more.  ABLE
The doctor said she was sorry that help more.

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4 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 I could / was allowed to go into the room as soon as she woke up.
2 
How much medication are you supposed to / ought you to take in one day?
3 
The pharmacist was allowed / supposed to give you a hundred of those pills, not ten.
4 
You need to / ought to have let me know that you were in pain.
5 
You mustn’t / needn’t have called the paramedics. I’m fine.
6 
That medicine you bought is a lot cheaper online. We could / would have saved some money.
7 
We shouldn’t / wouldn’t have gone this way. We’re completely lost.
8 
I would / wouldn’t have called you, but I thought you were busy.

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Unit 9
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

1 
The new vehicles will include self-driving ambulances and buses.  AUTONOMY
2 
The manufacturer tried to deny responsibility for the pollution of the lake.  CHEMISTRY
3  stores are offering major discounts on the last generation of games consoles.  ELECTRONIC
4 
The team certainly had a lot of , but were lacking a clear plan.  ENERGETIC
5 
The doctors tried some medications when nothing else worked.  EXPERIMENT
6 
The accident was blamed on a failure rather than human error.  MECHANIC
7 
These days, even my parents understand it is important to protect your online.  PRIVATE
8 
It is vital that you keep your data at all times.  SECURITY
9 
Augmented reality is a wonder that will change the world.  TECHNOLOGY
10 
You need to put the knowledge you learned at university into practice.  THEORY

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
The spies crashed / hacked into the government’s system and stole the data.
2 
If the program keeps crashing, export / uninstall it and then download the latest version.
3 
You can’t scroll / swipe left or right on the laptop, it doesn’t have a touchscreen.
4 
You’ll have to export / paste your photos to another device because your memory is full.
5 
If you install / paste that image from the web into your presentation, it will look very unprofessional.
6 
The ticket site is busy, but just keep refreshing / updating the web page until you get through.
7 
If you scroll / select all of the files, you can delete everything at once.
8 
Navigate / Swipe back to the page you just came from using the back button.

3 Cross out the option which is NOT possible.

1 
If you have forgotten / forget / will forget your username and password, contact the helpdesk.
2 
If my computer had a better processor, it will start / would start / would have started up more quickly.
3 
You know / will know / would know what to do if the computer crashes.
4 
I’ll delete / I might delete / I’d delete the app if they try to make me pay for it.
5 
If the printer had been working, I could / would / should have handed in my assignment on time.
6 
I might have managed to get tickets for the festival if I had / had had / would have had a faster internet
connection.
7 
If you’re planning / you plan / you planned to buy some new equipment, you should do some thorough research.
8 
If the space is / were / had been bigger, we could have installed two screens for each team member.

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4 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
I wish you buy yourself a new phone.
a will b do c would
2 
Make sure you have strong passwords. , a hacker could steal your data.
a Otherwise b If not c Instead
3  you need any further information, you will find a help page on our website.
a Were b Should c Had
4 
I won’t switch to a new phone I can transfer my old numbers to it.
a otherwise b if not c unless
5  the WiFi icon is showing at the top of the screen, you can use the internet.
a As long as b As if c If so
6  I not had good anti-virus software, my computer might have been infected by the bug.
a Were b Should c Had
7  my battery dies while we’re out. How will we know if he’s trying to call us?
a Unless b As if c Supposing
8 
We should wait to upgrade our phone, because it looks they’re planning to release a new model soon.
a to be b as if c though
9  we not to agree to the terms and conditions, what would be the consequences?
a Were b Should c Had
10 
I wouldn’t invest in new hardware you.
a if I were b as I were c supposing I were

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Unit 10
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words.

1 
There is a position available for an in the finance department.  ADMIN
2 
We are expecting to see significant in sales of home office equipment.  GROW
3 
Our profits are dependent on online sales.  INCREASE
4 
All who work on the second floor will be relocated during the refurbishment.  PERSON
5 
Staff are at their most when they are happy and secure in their jobs.  PRODUCT
6 
We use an outside agency for all of our .  RECRUIT
7 
We need to end our on out-of-date and inefficient systems.  RELY
8 
Your will give you training in the basics of the job in your first week.  SUPERVISE
9 
A contract with a major new has just been negotiated.  SUPPLY
10 
We are unable to fill the for a data analyst because there is a skills shortage.  VACANT

2 Complete the sentences with these words. The words may be used more than once.

 from  for  in  of  to  up  with 

1 
If you work your way , you could be a senior manager in five years’ time.
2 
With such a talented team on the project, we are sure to make light work it.
3 
The new schedule is a work progress, so please feel free to suggest changes.
4 
It will take employees some time to get accustomed the new computer system.
5 
Almost all of the fast-food chain’s profits are derived the sales of fries and soft drinks.
6 
After one year in the job, you’ll become eligible a performance-based pay rise.
7 
Some of the staff are involved discussions with the management over pay.
8 
The staff have been presented several different options for the end-of-year social event.
9 
The management at this company are incapable seeing the failures which led to this situation.
10 
Everybody was getting worked about the company’s decision to move to new premises.

3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 The candidate with who I chatted / I chatted with didn’t get the job.
2 The interviewers asked me about a time which / when I had dealt with a difficult customer.
3 There was a large envelope on my desk, at which / which was addressed to my predecessor.
4 The desk at which / which I would be sitting was next to the photocopier and a busy doorway.
5 The apartment, which overlooks / overlooks the river, is one of the perks of the job.
6 The day on when / on which I leave this company will be a sad one, as I have loved my time here.
7 The job offer, which / that was made by post, came after I had already accepted another position.
8 The test, in that / in which I scored poorly, was designed to measure leadership qualities.
9 The receptionist to whom / who I spoke informed me that I had arrived a day early for my interview.
10 The CEO, whom / whose office was three times the size of anybody else’s, was rarely in the building.

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4  ook at the first sentence in each pair. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning.
L
Use a participle clause.

1 I had memorised my presentation because I didn’t trust myself to stay calm.

myself to stay calm, I had memorised my presentation.
2 
Because I work in the city, I have a very long commute.
in the city, I have a very long commute.
3 
I started feeling nervous as I approached the manager’s office.
the manager’s office, I started feeling nervous.
4 
I didn’t notice the sign on the door, so I walked straight in.
the sign on the door, I walked straight in.
5 
After I answered their questions, I asked some questions of my own.
their questions, I asked some questions of my own.
6 
The job wasn’t advertised online, so there weren’t many applicants.
advertised online, there weren’t many applicants for the job.
7 
The manager had never visited the site before, and she got lost.
the site before, the manager got lost.
8 
I had never spoken in public before, so I was a little anxious.
in public before, I was a little anxious.

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Unit 11
1 Complete the texts with these words and phrases.

 car-free  chain stores  congestion  densely populated  high-rise  housing development 

 municipal  retail park  town planning  urban renewal

Another new 1 of 159 homes is planned to help resolve housing problems in the city. The
plans are controversial due to the central location of the site on which the 2 apartment
blocks are to be built. The inner-city area is already 3 and existing residents feel that
overcrowding could increase social problems.

 lans to construct a new 4

P on the outskirts of the city have been generally welcomed
by local residents, who feel that it could reduce traffic 5 in the city centre and bring new
jobs to the region. The plans, which can be viewed on the council’s 6 website, suggest
that there will be twenty units suitable for larger 7 and three units for fast food and casual
dining restaurants.

A new 8 car park is to be built in the city centre. Traffic will be diverted away from the
main shopping streets, which are to become a 9 zone from January 1st. The plans
are part of an ongoing 10 strategy which will see local government spend more than
fifty million pounds on modernising the city.

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
We are optimistic that the deal will come off / over and that we can start on the project next month.
2 
Unfortunately, something has come through / up, and I won’t be able to make the meeting this afternoon.
3 
They are planning to pull down / over the old buildings near the river and build some high-rise flats.
4 
Would you be able to put me in / up for the night when I am in town?
5 
Nobody is sure what the politician stands about / for yet, but her manifesto should give us an idea.
6 
They’ve really gone over / to town on the plans, and it looks as if they will be way over budget.
7 
I want to take you out at / on the town to celebrate tonight. Are you up for it?
8 
We should go to see that play. I’m sure it’ll be right along / up your street.

3 Correct the mistakes with the words in bold. Two sentences are already correct.

1 
I need some information about the new development. I’m going to look up it online.
2 
We’ve found a house we might buy. We’re going to look it round on Saturday.
3 
I came across this dress at the back of the wardrobe. What do you think of it?
4 
Our cat has run away again. I really hope he will come him back before we move.
5 
I was quite upset about the planned development at first, but I’ve got over it now.
6 
Could you tell Martin he left his coat here last night If you run him into at the library?
7 
If you don’t know the answers to any of the questions, you’ll have to make up them.
8 
The school is very good, but Tara feels she doesn’t fit herself in there.

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1  the existing leisure centre is not overused, we are rejecting the application for a new one.
a Because of b Since c In spite of
2 
The village school only has five students. , the doctor’s surgery only serves twenty patients.
a Besides b Consequently c Similarly
3  the buildings are ancient, they were not built with sustainability in mind.
a As b In spite of c Although
4  the fire at the high-rise apartment block, new safety rules have been introduced.
a Despite b Because of c Because
5  there are some benefits to the proposals, we feel that the development would cause more harm than good.
a Because b Despite c Even though
6 
We are concerned about the impact of the new retail park on local businesses. , we feel it will increase
congestion on the ring road.
a However b Consequently c Moreover
7 
There are clearly going to be challenges ahead. , I’m sure that together we can pull this off!
a Nevertheless b Therefore c Equally
8 
I’m afraid you failed to include a sustainability report in the plans. , we must ask you to redo them.
a In the same way b Consequently c Besides

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Unit 12
1 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
Don’t get worked up. She’s only trying to object / provoke you.
2 
We decided to settle / submit our argument by tossing a coin, and I won!
3 
My grandfather gets furious if my father contradicts / concedes him.
4 
If you challenge / provoke him to back his ideas up with facts, he won’t be able to do it.
5 
I contradicted / objected to the way she was shouting at me and refused to answer her questions.
6 
Including some images of your work on the website would help to convey / resolve what you do.
7 
Now that the roof has blown off, will you concede / submit that I was right about repairs being needed?
8 
I refused to use social media for years, but in the end, I relented / accepted and got a Twitter account.
9 
You two have been arguing for weeks. What can you do to concede / resolve your dispute?
10 
The manager was furious that his staff wouldn’t relent / submit to what they considered unreasonable demands.

2 Complete the sentences with these words and phrases.

 articulate  consensus  convention  inflexible  non-verbal 
  on your side   open-minded   out of the question

1 
I don’t want a confrontation. Please remember that we are a team, and I am .
2 
I’m about the issue, so let’s talk it over and try to reach an agreement.
3 
Her behaviour was extremely hostile, and it was clear that further discussion was .
4 
Unfortunately, she has become very and set in her ways as she has got older.
5 
He often uses communication, like gestures and facial expressions, to show his opinion.
6 
You are more than me, so I think that you are the right person to try to talk him round.
7 
The is that you make small talk before starting on the business of the meeting.
8 
This is a highly controversial issue, and it will be very difficult for us to reach a .

3 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1 
The language isn’t as easy to learn as I thought it would be.
a like b almost c quite
2 
The director’s cut of the film is longer than the one shown in cinemas.
a far b little c easily
3 
There isn’t as money to invest in the project as we need.
a amount b many c much
4 
Your performance was the most moving of the night.
a far b easily c significantly
5 
I suppose that I’m not as set in my ways as you thought I was!
a like b nearly c just
6 
Body language is as powerful as words in a business meeting.
a equal b just c nothing
7 
That’s the most convincing argument we’ve heard .
a by a long way b significantly c by way
8 
It will be easier to communicate when we are face-to-face.
a by far b a bit c a long way
9 
The job is nothing as interesting as I expected.
a like b nearly c quite
10 
The presentation you gave was better than anything I could have done.
a by far b by a long way c way

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4 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
I find her absolutely / extremely difficult to talk to.
2 
The film was so / too violent to show to children.
3 
The end of the film was a bit / really brilliant, wasn’t it?
4 
The morning was so / really cold that I had to jog to keep warm.
5 
The film was absolutely / incredibly hilarious, and I couldn’t stop laughing.
6 
My sister looked utterly / very exhausted, so I made her a cup of tea.
7 
The management aren’t flexible enough / just to give us a four-day week.
8 
It was so / such an enormous meal that we were all sleepy afterwards.

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