Unit 5

1 Choose the correct option (a–d) to complete the sentences.

1 
Johnny says he wants to win an Oscar, but this is just a ______ that will never happen as he doesn’t even do
any acting.
a goal b dream c hope d challenge
2 I’m sure you made a fantastic ______ in your interview. You looked so smart.
a impression b appearance c experience d chance
3 Georgia is ______ to become a fighter pilot even though her parents aren’t too keen on the idea.
a inspired b hard-working c ambitious d determined
4 His parents wanted to ______ him to work harder at school, so they offered him money!
a motivate b educate c award d focus
5 If you really want to impress the universities, you need to ______ part in activities outside school.
a make b gain c take d show
6 I learned a lot of useful ______ when I worked part-time in my mum’s office.
a skills b achievements c grants d experiences
7 You need a lot of ______ to be a successful writer because other people will often be unkind about your work.
a ambition b hopes c dreams d self-belief
8 I’ve set my ______ on becoming a vet and I won’t let anyone or anything stop me.
a sights b fire c hopes d record

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 can’t have  have to  might not have  must have  

 needn’t have  should  shouldn’t have  wasn’t able to 

1 You ________________ finished already! You’ve only just started!

2 He ________________ spoken so loudly. We’re not deaf.
3 He ________________ open the zip file although he tried for at least half an hour.
4 She ________________ left the office yet. Her computer is still on.
5 Mary obviously has natural talent, but she ________________ had some singing lessons at some point.
6 I really don’t think you ________________ buy that laptop. It costs a fortune.
7 In my opinion, he ________________ given up so easily. I thought he had a good chance of winning.
8 If he decides on a career in the army, he will ________________ get his hair cut.

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold.
1 I’m positive everybody has studied modal verbs. MUST
Everybody modal verbs.
2 It’s possible he wasn’t motivated. MAY
He motivated.
3 Was it possible for you to make any progress on that project? ABLE
Were progress on that project?
4 In the end, it wasn’t necessary to buy as much bread as I did. NEEDN’T
In the end, I bought as much bread as I did.
5 I’m sure he worked incredibly hard to get where he is today. MUST
He incredibly hard to get where he is today.
6 You’re fit as a fiddle. How about helping me move this weekend? COULD
You’re fit as a fiddle. me move this weekend?

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 7 He used to be going places, but it looks like his company is about to fire him. MIGHT
He used to be going places, but it seems his company him.
8 It isn’t necessary for you to finish the project today. The deadline isn’t until next week. HAVE
You the project today. The deadline isn’t until next week.
9 Do you think it’s a good idea to try to make your first million by the age of thirty? SHOULD
Do you really try to make your first million by the age of thirty?
10 I’m sure he didn’t forget to do his homework. He’s an excellent student! COULDN’T
He do his homework. He’s an excellent student!

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