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UNIT 5 More Practice: Vocabulary

1 Match the expressions in A to the definitions in B.

A B
1 call off ...... a make a mistake
2 slip up ...... b relax
3 put off ...... c postpone or delay
4 calm down ...... d live with only a little money
5 get by ...... e imagine or have an idea
6 think up ...... f cancel

2 Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1 If you finish a task in no time flat, you finish it … .
a very quickly
b very slowly
2 Someone who is prompt is always … .
a late
b on time
3 If you are fed up with an activity, you … .
a don’t want to do it any more
b want to get better at it
4 Despair is a … feeling.
a positive
b negative
5 If you’ve pulled something off, you’ve … .
a succeeded at doing something difficult
b failed at something important

3 Complete the sentences with the words below.

delay ■ take into account ■ go by ■ driven mad ■ brief ■ willpower ■ go off ■ sidetracked
1 I was doing my homework, but then I got ............................. by something on my phone.
2 Ira and I had a ............................. conversation while waiting for the lift.
3 We left early for the airport, but we didn’t ............................. how bad the traffic would be.
4 There was a ............................. with your order, so that’s why it hasn’t arrived yet.
5 If someone tries to enter the house at night, an alarm will ............................. .
6 My mother wants to stop smoking, but she insists she hasn’t got the ............................. .
7 For the last hour of the meeting, I just looked at the clock and watched the minutes ............................. .
8 Bill can’t live in the city. He is ............................. by all the noise.

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4 Complete each mini-dialogue using the same preposition.

1 A: Why are you so tired? Did you wait ............ for your parents last night?
B: No, but they woke me ............ when they came home at 2 am.
2 A: Why were you ............ a hurry when I saw you yesterday?
B: I was trying to get to a shop before it closed. Luckily, I arrived ............ the nick of time.
3 A: Are you prone ............ being late?
B: Well, I am late from time ............ time, but sometimes, I’m also early.
4 A: It seems like you’re having the time ............ your life in Italy!
B: I know, but it feels like it’s only a matter ............ time until I start missing home.
5 A: I’ve got too much time ............ my hands these days.
B: What do you mean?
A: I’m not working right now, so the days just seem to drag ............ . I need to find a new hobby!
6 A: I wore black to the party because I didn’t want to stand ............ .
B: Well, that turned ............ to be a big mistake. Everyone was wearing bright colours and you were the only one in a
dark dress!

5 Complete the sentences using 1-3 words. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1 The deadline for this ..................................................... is next Sunday.
2 I often ..................................................... in my downtime.
3 It’s difficult to juggle ..................................................... .
4 Your time is up, so you must ..................................................... .
5 People often get an adrenaline rush when they ..................................................... .
6 He felt ..................................................... when he realised he’d been stood up.
7 Most people hate ..................................................... during rush hour.

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UNIT 5 More Practice: Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.

1 Sam is the only one who doesn’t know the truth. We … tell him. It's his right to know.
a ought to c had to
b mustn't d are able to
2 Omar didn’t answer the phone when I called. He … been in the shower.
a would have c should have
b might have d couldn't have
3 I did everything I could, but I … fix your computer. I’m sorry.
a wouldn’t c won't have to
b shouldn't d wasn’t able to
4 You … break this habit, but it won’t be easy.
a could c can
b couldn't d can’t
5 It … been difficult to juggle university and work. I don’t know how you did it.
a should have c wouldn't have
b must have d couldn’t have
6 I’ve reminded him four times to come early tomorrow. He … forget.
a will have to c will be able to
b must d had better not

2 Complete the answers to the questions using the words in brackets. Add any necessary words.
1 Q: Will I see you at the party tonight?
A: (No, I / not / able to / come) ..................................................................................... because I’ve got
homework to do.
2 Q: Were you waiting for me? I’m sorry!
A: It’s OK, (you / not / have to / apologise) ..................................................................................... .
We weren’t waiting long.
3 Q: Why are you upset?
A: I didn’t study enough for the exam. (I / should / start) .....................................................................................
a week ago.
4 Q: How is your project going?
A: Not great. (I / not / should / choose) ..................................................................................... this topic.
5 Q: Why are all the chairs in the garden wet?
A: (It / must / rain) ..................................................................................... last night. I didn’t even notice!

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3 Complete each pair of sentences with the correct form of the verb in capitals. Add a modal, a modal
perfect or the structure had better. There may be more than one correct answer.
GO
1 I regret staying up late last night. I ..................................................... to bed earlier.
2 I’m sorry that I ..................................................... to the park with you. I just had so much work to do.
BE
3 Thank you for all your help. It ..................................................... possible for me to do this project without you.
4 There are no lifeguards at this beach, so you ..................................................... careful when swimming here.
HEAR
5 Mila was listening to music in her room with the door closed. She ..................................................... what we
were saying.
6 The volume on the TV is too low. I ..................................................... anything.
COME
7 You ..................................................... to the party with me, but it would be nice if you did.
8 Rachel ..................................................... with us to the shopping centre, but she still hasn’t decided yet.

4 Complete the sentences with your own answers.

1 At my school, students mustn’t ................................................................................................................. .
2 Next year, I will have to .............................................................................................................................. .
3 I didn't study enough. I could have ........................................................................................................... .
4 If the weather is nice tomorrow, I might .................................................................................................... .
5 My friend didn’t come to school. She must .............................................................................................. .
6 All that pizza made me feel ill. I shouldn’t have ....................................................................................... .