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Unit 1
1 Complete the text with these words.

 angry  anxious  bugs  confident  curious  embarrassed  furious  joyful  sad  shocked

When I take a taxi to get to the airport, I feel 1 about getting there on time, especially if there’s a lot of
traffic. When I arrive, I tend to feel 2 that I’ve brought the essential papers I need, such as a passport
and travel insurance because I always check that I’ve packed everything I need the night before. However, what
3
me the most are other travellers who are 4 and absolutely 5 with themselves
because they’ve accidentally left their passports at home. Similarly, there are those passengers who haven’t weighed
their bags in advance and are 6 to know how many kilograms their luggage is. They are then usually
7
to see how overweight their luggage is and 8 because they have to pay so much
more for the additional weight on the aircraft. Coming back home, most people are 9 to leave, but
are 10 to return to family and friends.

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

1 How about travelling abroad for the first time?
a you feel b does you feel c do you feel
2 When I see a spider, I usually out loudly with fear.
a scream b screams c am screaming
3 Don’t let his nasty and thoughtless words you.
a be upset b upset c is upsetting
4 It that he‘ll succeed in climbing the mountain this time.
a is seeming b seem c seems
5 
When you to be confident and responsible, then people trust you.
a learns b learn c is learning
6 Emma usually by plane as she has a fear of flying.
a isn’t travelling b doesn’t travel c hasn’t travelled
7 Tom always to make his friends laugh at his funny jokes.
a tries b is trying c try
8 That bad-tempered man at the poor girl now and she’s made a mistake with the change.
a shouts b is shouting c shout

3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 I have lived / am living in this house since I was born.

2 Paul has felt / is feeling guilty about forgetting Mother’s Day.
3 He is frustrated as he has been trying / has tried to contact you all morning.
4 The weather has got worse and it has rained / has been raining all day.
5 I want not / don’t want to disturb you, but could you please help me to fix my phone?
6 Sam is so sensitive that he is getting / gets easily upset.
7 It is becoming / has become more difficult for teenagers to express their feelings.
8 My mum has prepared / has been preparing dinner for two hours and she feels tired now.
9 Jane has been driving for twenty years and isn’t having / hasn’t had an accident yet.
10 This house has / has had a great view of the sea.

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Unit 2
1 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 Earrings form part of a legend / tradition that dates back thousands of years.
2 Most countries hold annual festivals / legends to celebrate important events.
3 All the guests enjoyed the music and dancing at our wedding spectacle / reception.
4 The exact origins / bonds of the tradition are unknown, but it’s a great spectacle.
5 Globalisation is having an important effect on our lifestyles / ancestors.
6 Ancient civilisations / legends often have their roots in history.
7 Traditional customs / behaviours often adapt to a change of outlook in modern lifestyles.
8 The closing reception / ceremony finished with an amazing firework display.

2 Complete the sentences with these words.

 ahead  back  call  identify  into  role  speech  spread

1 The best man gave a during the wedding ceremony.

2 The ice swimming tradition in Denmark dates a long time.
3 The spring music festival is out over several weeks.
4 Harry played the of the creature in the school production of Frankenstein.
5 She talked her husband learning Spanish before his trip.
6 We hope all of these events will go as planned this year.
7 Let’s off this afternoon’s sports practice. The weather forecast looks terrible.
8 In this film, she plays a character I can with.

3 Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect simple, past simple or past continuous form of the verbs.

1 I (call) my travel agent three times today, but he hasn’t phoned back yet.
2 While I (consider) the cost of the holiday, I nearly changed my mind.
3 Three weeks ago, I (send) you an email to confirm my booking.
4 
The programme on globalisation on TV last night (feature) some very
interesting comments.
5 We (not / have) such a good meal since we went to that Greek restaurant last year.
6 Dad (not / visit) such a good museum since he was a student.
7 
My passport was in my jacket pocket when I unpacked yesterday, but I (not / see)
it since then.
8 The new tourist information office (just / open) in our town.

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Unit 3
1 Complete the sentences with with the correct form of these phrasal verbs.

 catch up on  come up with  get away with  live up to  look down on  look up to

 make up for  miss out on

1 Mark was disappointed. His favourite singer had failed to his expectations.
2 Let’s meet soon so we can each other’s news.
3 The director has some great ideas for her new film.
4 Dan was lucky. He made a number of mistakes in the test, but he them.
5 He bought her some flowers to his upsetting behaviour yesterday.
6 I don’t want to the sales when the shops open again after the break.
7 James used to his older sister, but that was before he went to university.
8 Some rich and famous celebrities those who are less fortunate.

2  omplete the sentences with the past simple or past perfect (simple or continuous) form
C
of the verbs.

1 
By the time we finally (reach) the entrance to the cinema, they
(sell) out of all the tickets.
2 Her real acting career began after she (give) up singing.
3 Many viewers (complain) about the excessive violence in last night’s film.
4 
When the actors (arrive) for the award ceremony, there (be)
lots of cheers from the crowd.
5 The football stadium was packed with fans who (come) to support their team.
6 
Before he (become) famous, Brad (work) hard for years.
7 
Leonardo (look) at a script for a thriller when he (decide) to
work on the stage instead.
8 
Before his sudden rise to fame, the celebrity chef (not / think) about buying a
restaurant.

3  omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold.
C
Do not change the word given.

1 I have not visited London for eight years.  SINCE

It’s been eight years London.
2 While I was cooking in the kitchen yesterday, the phone rang.  WHEN
I was cooking in the kitchen yesterday .
3 When I was young, I had more energy than I have now.   USED
When I was young, I more energy than I have now.
4 Lifestyles of people in our country have always been affected by globalisation.   AFFECTED
Globalisation the lifestyles of people in our country.
5 Which lifestyle was more appealing to young people in the past?   BEEN
In the past, which lifestyle young people?
6 While we were visiting museums, we also went sightseeing.   GO
Not only , but we also visited museums.
7 The girls used to get excited when they attended a fashion show.   WOULD
The girls when they attended a fashion show.
8 The director was at the meeting for eight hours.   HAD
The director the meeting for eight hours.

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Unit 4
1 Complete the text with these words.

 commercial  district  industrial  inner  outskirts  residential  suburb  urban

Henry and his family live on the second floor of a block of flats in the 1 city area. However, this
2
life does not suit him and his young family, as there is constant noise pollution from traffic and
emergency vehicles, as well as car alarms going off at all hours of the day or night. Similarly, in this central
3
there are many shops and other 4 buildings covered with brightly lit signs and
advertisements, which makes it difficult to get a good night’s sleep with so much light pollution coming through their
windows. They would prefer to live in a quiet 5 on the 6 of the city. So they are looking for a
house in a peaceful 7
neighbourhood, with a back garden where the children can play close to nature and
far away from the 8 parks and factory zones.

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 People moving from the country into cities leads to an increase in residential / urbanisation.
2 Steven makes full use of the pavement / bike path when he cycles to work.
3 Tomorrow he will choose a route that minimises the amount of pollution / pedestrians he breathes.
4 The children always use the pedestrian crossing / zone to reach the other side of the busy road.
5 Do you know how many residentials / inhabitants live in your city?
6 The majority of the city’s population lives in the main residential area / industrial park.
7 Hopefully, that speed camera / traffic light caught the car which failed to stop at the pedestrian crossing.
8 The recently opened shopping mall is the talk of the city / town!

3  omplete the sentences with the future simple, future ­continuous, future perfect simple, future perfect
C
continuous or be going to form of the verbs.

1 The weather reporter says it (rain) tomorrow, so we should take that into consideration.
2 You seem to be very tired. (I / make) you a cup of coffee?
3 City life can be very stressful, and I have decided I (move) to a more rural area soon.
4 By the year 2050, the world’s population (increase) dramatically.
5 
Next week, I will have left all my problems behind and (lie) on the beach, relaxing in the
sun.
6 
In rural areas with few facilities and little public transport, it’s likely young people (move)
to the city in search of excitement.
7 
Traffic in the city is getting worse, so I believe that air and noise pollution (increase).
8 Have you decided what you (study)?
9 
Soon, companies (make) clothes from recycled materials to reduce household and
industrial waste.
10 By the end of the century, we hope that scientists (find) a cure for many diseases.
11 Research shows that many people (shop) online in the future.
12 Architects (design) new houses that are environmentally friendly in the future.

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Unit 5
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

1 
The app should only take a couple of months, so it will be ready for the
new term.   DEVELOP
2 The latest model of this tablet comes with a webcam and speakers.   EQUIP
3 I think the constant of electronic devices is a waste of time.   MONITOR
4 
Apart from the aspects of video calls, there are also issues with
communication.  TECHNOLOGY
5 Modern computer games often show environments, which look amazing.   REAL
6 
The NASA Dart project will make precise when it crashes into
the asteroid.   MEASURE
7 
There are some strange on this email. I hope no-one has hacked
my account.   ATTACH
8 She spent the afternoon a 3D world using a virtual reality headset.   EXPLORE

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 That can’t / mustn’t be Anthony. He’s away on a technology course for two weeks.
2 You needn’t / couldn’t have bought tickets for the science museum. I’ve already bought some.
3 Why did you spend so long online? You could / should have strained your eyes!
4 According to the instruction manual, you may / must press this switch for the 3D printer to work.
5 I’m not sure if I’ll order the new equipment online. It might / can get damaged in the delivery process.
6 
You mustn’t / can’t use your phone charger all day as it may overheat and get damaged.
7 
The experiment failed. The scientist can’t / shouldn’t have been so careless when he took the measurements.
8 
They should / may have upgraded the anti-virus software, but they didn’t and now their laptop keeps crashing.

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold.

1 Is it necessary for us to bring all this photographic equipment?   HAVE

Do we all this photographic equipment?
2 It would be a good idea for you to upgrade your computer software.   SHOULD
You computer software.
3 I’m certain that it was exciting to build the International Space Station in space.   BEEN
It exciting to build the International Space Station in space.
4 It wasn’t easy for the older generation to learn how to use computers.   HAVE

It easy for the older generation to learn how to
use computers.
5 The computer started downloading updates a while ago, so surely it has finished now.   OUGHT TO
The computer downloading the updates now.
6 You can’t get a decent job without computer skills these days.   ABLE
You get a decent job without computer skills these days.
7 I was able to fix the faulty printer without any help.   COULD
I the faulty printer without any help.
8 You didn’t need to buy an extension cable for the computer, as I already have one.   NEED

You an extension cable for the computer, as I already
have one.

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Unit 6
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs below.

 burst out  get up  give up  keep up with  knock over  show off  show up  take off

1 We couldn’t help laughing at the comedian’s funny jokes.

2 I’m so bad at bowling – I hardly managed to a single pin!
3 Tom felt ill last week and didn’t finish the marathon. He before the end.
4 When he’s fit though, he runs so fast it’s hard to him.
5 Now that you can ride a unicycle, isn’t it time you your skills?
6 We decided to early and go for a run before it got too hot.
7 Emma was due to for the party, but she didn’t. I don’t know what has happened to her.
8 Her academic career when she became a university lecturer.

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 
Many indoor / outdoor sporting activities require specialised equipment such as helmets, hiking shoes and ropes.
2 Do you know who will be defending / representing Mexico at the next Olympic Games?
3 You need to be healthy and strong for field / pitch sports such as athletics and running.
4 I’m thinking of scoring / taking tennis lessons to improve my game.
5 Aerobics is a fun activity you can do / play in order to keep fit.
6 Successful trail-racing and marathon runners often become role / trophy models.
7 
These days, lots of people enjoy going / playing games on their phones, tablets and laptops.
8 For me, bungee jumping is a(n) appealing / terrifying sport. I’m afraid of heights, so I would never do it.

3  omplete the sentences. Add an appropriate preposition and the -ing form or infinitive form of the verbs in
C
brackets.

1 I’m really looking forward to (go) on holiday next week. At last!

2 Fancy (eat) an ice cream?
3 Let’s (go) and see the latest Star Wars film, shall we?
4 I would prefer (take) up an exciting hobby like parachuting.
5 James intends (enjoy) himself on his skiing trip to the mountains this year.
6 In my free time, I am really keen on (play) music.
7 Jane would rather (see) Star Wars than Lord of the Rings.
8 I would like (know) how much the cinema tickets cost.
9 Sue remembered (have) so much fun at Mary’s party last year.
10 They have decided (try) aerobics as an activity to keep fit.
11 We had better (leave) now if we want to see the start of the concert.
12 That song competition was well worth (watch) on TV.

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Unit 7
1 Complete the text with these words.

 accused  arrested  committing  clothes  confessed  crime
 evidence   goods  innocent  prison  sentenced  stolen

The masked robber Billy Jones was suspected of committing a 1 . It was thought that priceless jewels had
been 2 by him. He was questioned by plain- 3 police officers. They 4 him when
they found 5 in his flat. There was a hole inside the sofa, and it looked as though the stolen
6
had been hidden there. The police took him to the station where he was 7 of the crime.
Then he was sent to stand trial, where he insisted he was 8 . However, the jury found him guilty of
9
the crime, and he finally 10 that he had done it. The judge 11 him to eight
years in prison. However, Billy Jones was let out of 12
early and apologised for his crime.

2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold.

1 They should install CCTV in shopping malls for security reasons.  BE

CCTV in shopping malls for security reasons.
2 The jury found the thief guilty of the theft.  WAS
The thief the theft by the jury.
3 The police will always investigate computer crime.  BE
Computer crime by the police.
4 During the night they were setting vehicles on fire.  WERE
Vehicles during the night.
5 If they find someone guilty of a serious crime, what should the punishment be?  FOUND
If of a serious crime, what should the punishment be?
6 If the police catch a motorist for speeding, what should the fine be?  BEEN
If a speeding, what should the fine be?
7 Should a judge always send a burglar to prison if he burgles houses?  BE
Should a prison if he burgles houses?
8 The thief was dropping the stolen goods as he ran out of the store.  WERE
The by the thief as he ran out of the store.

3 Rewrite each sentence using a causative form and the word in bold.

1
There was a bomb threat and the police ordered everyone to leave the airport.  THEY

2
The suspect is being followed by a detective.  WE

3
A thief broke our kitchen window during the burglary.  HAD

4
Our car was stolen last night.  WE

5
A new burglar alarm system will be installed by the technician tomorrow.  I

6
A neighbour noticed the burglar and called the police so that they could arrest him.  TO

7
The boy was caught painting graffiti on the wall, and the teacher made him clean it up.  GOT

8
I have lost my credit cards, so I must inform the bank to cancel them immediately.  HAVE

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

1 
A serious concern for our planet is the gradual and constant increase in the Earth’s temperature known as
warming.
a coastal b gas c global
2 
The burning of fossil , such as coal used in power stations and petrol or diesel used in cars, causes air
pollution, which is then trapped in the atmosphere.
a fuels b flames c fumes
3 
Similarly, the destruction of caused by fires or the cutting down of trees, reduces the amount of oxygen
released into the atmosphere.
a agriculture b forests c climate
4 As rainfall patterns reduce in some areas, this may result in and famine.
a drought b floods c storms
5 As a result of global warming, sea have risen, flooding some areas, and in some places islands have started
to disappear altogether.
a resources b levels c gases
6 
Extreme weather patterns have been observed in the last decade, with an increase in the number of hurricanes
that have huge wind speeds and cause and severe floods.
a rainfall b moisture c storms
7 The planet’s fragile could be protected by using renewable sources of cleaner energy.
a ecosystem b greenhouse c agriculture
8 
Together with human lives, many species of fauna and flora are endangered, and unless we do something now,
they may be of extinction.
a in risk b with risk c at risk

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

1 If you buy an aerosol can, make sure that it is friendly.  ENVIRONMENT

2 The nature reserve was trying to reduce the to the rare rhino’s life.  THREATEN
3 don’t consume meat or fish.  VEGETABLE
4 energy from recycled waste should be encouraged.  RENEW
5 Many animal and bird species are under threat of becoming .  EXTINCTION
6 People living in areas left as the hurricane approached.  COAST
7 An increase in diversity will encourage the survival of endangered species.  NATURE
8 
New environmental laws are concentrating on the of carbon dioxide in
cities.  REDUCE

3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 If we don’t stop destroying the natural habitat of the white rhino, it will / would soon become extinct.
2 Unless we do something now, the ice in glaciers will melt / is melting.
3 We must recycle waste and use clean renewable energy sources if we want / wanted to save our planet.
4 If people cut down trees and destroy the rainforests, we will / would lose our main source of oxygen.
5 If we drove / drive electric cars charged with green electricity, there would be less pollution.
6 The air quality in cities would have improved if there was / had been a reduction of greenhouse gases.
7 We should protect our fish stocks, otherwise they will be / would be overfished.
8 If you switch / switched off all your lights, you would save electricity.
9 If we had used / will use renewable energy, the environmental situation might not be so bad.
10 We can’t install solar panels on our roof unless we would find / find the money to invest in them.

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Unit 9
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs.

 apply  commute  get  involve  miss  move on  possess  take on  work  work on

1 Voluntourism a combination of volunteering and tourism.

2 
Janet wanted to her IT skills so she could get a promotion.
3 Mandy an important work deadline last week because she was sick.
4 
This is a stressful job with little time for relaxation, so you should think seriously before for it.
5 
The manager asked everyone to overtime while the pressure was on to deliver a large order.
6 I am so bored with this job, and I wish I could to a more interesting position.
7 
Living on the outskirts of the city can be depressing when you have to long distances to work
every day.
8 If you continue arriving late for work, you will the sack.
9 
Unless you both scientific knowledge and years of experience in research, you are unlikely to
get promoted.
10 
That new technology company is new employees because they are expanding.

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 This is my CV who / that I have updated.

2 The boss who / which was hiring new employees last week was looking for a team leader.
3 This is the office where / which I will be working.
4 The town which / where I was born has become a centre for research.
5 Is this the only applicant whose / who has sent in their CV?
6 Unfortunately, the position who / that you applied for has now been filled.
7 This is the manager whose / who office is next to yours.
8 The reason why / which I’m late is that I was caught in a traffic jam.
9 I’m looking forward to the day which / when I will set up my own business.
10 I was disappointed with the salary which / who they offered me in my new job.

3 Rewrite each sentence. Use a suitable participle clause to replace the words in bold.

1 The manager was talking on his mobile phone when he entered the room.


2 The manager was unable to provide the sales figures, so he didn’t look good during the meeting.


3 The ideal applicant had been selected for the post and they then offered her the job.


4 The man who was shouting in that office is the boss.


5 The manager spoke to my colleagues, who work at a different branch of the bank.


6 Mark arrived late for work and prepared himself for the worst!

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Unit 10
1 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 Have you considered doing an apprenticeship / assignment if you don’t get into university?
2 My careers trainer / adviser encouraged me to retake the exam I had failed.
3 I should pass the test next week according to my driving instructor / coach.
4 
University course fees can be very expensive, so many students apply for apprenticeships / scholarships.
5 
There is a school in California where the students contribute to their correction / curriculum.
6 I’m looking forward to the day when I finally adapt / graduate from university.
7 
Many universities offer very interesting courses with highly-qualified subjects / lecturers.
8 All students who pass their exams will receive a fee / certificate at the end of the course.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these phrasal verbs.

 drop out  figure out  get through  hand in  look up  note down  pick up  read through

1 I’m going to an old school friend as I haven’t seen her for a long time.
2 Candidates are required to
3 It is sometimes difficult to
4 It would be an excellent idea to
5 Maria decided that she needed to
6 He told his parents he had no intention of
7 
Having studied psychology at school, I think I’ll
without any problems.
8 Anne’s tutor praised her ability to
their answers at the end of the exam.
which is the best course to follow at university.
your assignment again to check for spelling mistakes.
the key information from her chemistry lecture.
of university.
the first year psychology course at university
Spanish very easily.

3 Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech. Use the verbs in brackets.

1 ‘The lecture will be cancelled today,’ the lecturer said to his class. (told)


2 ‘How does the electronic device work?’ the student asked his physics tutor. (ask)


3 ‘You should study maths and physics,’ my teacher told me. (encourage)


4 ‘Don’t mix these two dangerous chemicals as they might explode!’ the teacher said to me. (told)

5 ‘How about applying for an online course?’ the careers counsellor said. (suggest)


6 ‘Do you know what you want to study when you go to university?’ he asked me. (ask)


7 ‘This is where you can return your library books,’ the librarian said to me. (told)


8 ‘I didn’t borrow your book, as I have one of my own,’ Mary said. (deny)

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Unit 11
1 Complete the text with these words.

 abroad  airline  boarding pass  check in  departure lounge  hotel

 luggage  package tours  remote  rent  sightseeing  walking

I’m thinking of going 1 for my holiday because I haven’t left my country for a couple of years. I
usually go online to find the most economical 2 and then book the plane tickets in advance.
Ideally, I’m looking for a small, comfortable 3 or hostel to stay in out of the peak season. I really
want to find a place which is more 4 than the usual resorts and away from the main tourist
hotspots. I don’t fancy going on any organised 5 , as I prefer the freedom to go where and when
I please, without having any fixed meal times. Once I arrive at my destination, I always try to eat at local restaurants
and go 6 around the area, too. I usually 7 a car and drive around visiting
interesting places in the country. I really don’t enjoy 8 long distances, and I feel safer travelling by
car. Finally, the day before the return flight home, I go online to 9 . I also print out my
10
to save time at the check-in desk. In addition, I make sure my 11 is included,
and I won’t be charged extra. At the airport, I never waste any time or money in the duty-free shops, but instead I head
straight for the 12 with a good book to pass the time waiting to board the flight.

2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold.

1 Don’t you think that the feeling of excitement in New York is more significant than Paris?  LESS

Don’t you think that the feeling of excitement in Paris is New
York?
2 I keep learning new things about other cultures as I travel abroad.  MORE
I’m learning about other cultures as I travel abroad.
3 Many guests complained about the rude manner of the hotel receptionist.  SO
The hotel receptionist many guests complained.
4 The new departure lounge in this terminal is larger than the older one.  NOT
The older departure lounge the new one in this terminal.
5 Travelling by train is far more convenient and economical than travelling by car.  LESS
Travelling by car is travelling by train.
6 India is the most interesting country I have ever visited.  MORE
I have never visited a India.
7 I think that camping and walking holidays are more economical than organised package tours.  AS

I think that organised package tours camping and walking
holidays.
8 Environmentally friendly tourism is more attractive than mass tourism or adventure holidays.  NOT

Adventure holidays and mass tourism environmentally
friendly tourism.

3 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 The local cooking in Italy was extremely good / excellent.

2 I was very / absolutely starving after walking twenty kilometres to view the gorge.
3 It is peak tourist season, and it will be very / virtually impossible to find cheaper accommodation anywhere.
4 
I went on an environmentally-friendly tour of the rainforest, and I was very / utterly terrified when I saw a huge tiger
in the trees.
5 Tim was rather / slightly upset when he saw that his flight had been delayed by six hours due to technical reasons.
6 From this mountain top you can get a(n) really / absolutely amazing view of the attractive bay and harbour.
7 London is an utterly / extremely popular tourist destination to visit.
8 
During my skiing trip, the weather suddenly worsened, and the temperature started to drop, so I felt absolutely /
extremely cold.

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Unit 12
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

1 People suffering from benefit enormously from spending time in nature.  ANXIOUS

2 Your ankle looks . Are you sure you haven’t broken it?  SWELL
3 We took her to hospital as she had an allergic to nuts.  REACT
4 
All the patients were vaccinated against the disease last week.  INFECT
5 
All the in the experiment were students.  PARTICIPATE
6 Michael’s leg took over two hours, according to the doctor.  OPERATE
7 David explained how the experience had improved their mental .  PERFORM
8 
In order to have a diet, we need to eat more fresh fruit, green vegetables and a little
white meat, such as chicken and fish.  BALANCE
9 She made a speedy from the operation.  RECOVER
10 Air can have a dramatic effect on people’s health.  POLLUTE

2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 It takes some time to pass out / get over a major illness.

2 The pharmacist advised her to apply / treat the wound three times a day.
3 The patient was recovering well, but then he lost / developed symptoms of an infection.
4 I hope I’m not throwing up / coming down with the flu.
5 The nurse looked / took at my temperature chart and called the doctor.
6 Eating more fruit will give / do you good!
7 Yesterday I ran so fast I almost passed / burnt out.
8 Perhaps you should see a doctor if you’re still feeling up and about / out of breath tomorrow.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1 
It’s high time people (start) to exercise more if they want to keep in shape.
2 If you want to be fit and healthy, you had better (stop) eating all that sugar.
3 James prefers (eat) junk food to nutritious food.
4 I wish he wouldn’t (consume) so many burgers.
5 Tom would rather (cycle) than walk as a form of exercise.
6 Jane would prefer (cook) her own meal than order a pizza.
7 If only you (not / miss) breakfast, then you wouldn’t feel so tired.
8 No sooner had she (hear) the advertisement on TV than she went out and bought the cream.
9 Under no circumstances must you (take) this medicine without talking to a doctor.
10 Should you join our yoga class, you (get) a special discount offer of twenty per cent.
11 I’d rather you (not / go) shopping today, since you are still recovering from your operation.
12 Anne regrets (not / train) harder for the swimming competition.

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