Vocabulary

1. Match each sentence in A to a suitable continuation in B. Pay attention to the words in bold.
A B
1. Bob and Lucy haven’t been getting along. ……. a. However, they’ve grown apart and aren’t in
touch now.
2. Mike and Tyan used to be close friends.
……. b. She never got ever her first love.
3. Olivia has been dating Max for a few weeks.
……. c. She and her fiancé are planning a small
4. Emily got engaged last month.
wedding.
5. Felix’s parents got divorced many years
……. d. They have both moved on.
ago.
……. e. I think they are going to break up.
6. My mother’s aunt remained single all her
life. ……. f. The more she gets to know him, the more she
likes him.
2. Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. What have you and Jason got in common?
a. He loves camping, but I don’t.
b. We like similar books and music.
2. Do you have a favourite relative?
a. I especially like my aunt Florence, who’s my mum’s sister.
b. Not really, but everyone I’m working with seems nice so far.
3. Have you ever fallen in love?
a. Luckily, no. my two serious relationships ended in a friendly way.
b. No. I’ve never felt that strongly attracted to anyone.
4. Why are you ignoring all her calls?
a. Because I’m helping her with a problem.
b. Because I’m still upset with her.
5. How did your parents treat your boyfriend at dinner the other night?
a. They were very nice to him.
b. They just happened to run into each other.
6. Do you feel she’s been taking you for granted?
a. Absolutely. She’s constantly thanking me.
b. Definitely. She makes plans for us without even asking me.
3. Choose the correct preposition in each sentence.
1. I’m searching for / at / to a suitable flatmate.
2. I can’t depend in / at / on him any more.
3. If you don’t believe in / at / for yourself, you will fail.
4. She wanted to chat, but I had to concentrate at / in / on my essay.
5. I don’t approve at / of /for that kind of behavior.
6. Most of my friends participate on / for / in a team sport.
7. I’ve never heard her complain on / about / from her parents.
8. Everyone is staring at / of / about us.
9. Why do they argue on / about / with everything?
4. Match A to B from the logical sentences.

1. I’m worried ……. a. in you new job.

2. Nobody laughed ……. b. for everything.

3. Hope you succeed ……. c. at my jokes.

4. We tried to prevent them ……. d. about you.

5. Don’t blame me ……. e. from leaving.

Grammar
5. Complete the sentences with the appropriate conditional
1. If it is fine tomorrow, we _________________ (go) swimming.
2. If you ____________ (wear) that hat, you will look silly.
3. If it snows, _____________ (you/ drive) to the coast?
4. If I had got up on time, I _________________________ (not miss) the school bus.
5. She would have taken me to the station if her car ___________________ (break) down.
6. If they___________(have) time at the weekend, they will come to see us.
7. If we sneak out quietly, nobody _________________(notice).
8. If we _________________(know) about your problem, we would have helped you.
9. If I______________(be) you, I would not buy that dress.
10. If I had got up on time, I _________________________ (not miss) the school bus.
6. Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate conditional tense.
1. It was very cold, that’s why we didn’t have a party in the garden.
If it …
2. Unless you hand in all your exercises you will have a negative mark.
If you …
3. I missed my dental appointment because you didn’t remind me.
If you …
4. He was using old ones, that’s why he had an accident.
If he …
5. If you don’t advertise your product, nobody will know it.
Unless …
6. When I arrived the train had left, so I couldn’t say goodbye to them.
If I …
7. I didn’t help Sheila because she didn’t ask me.
If Sheila …
8. If he continues driving so fast he will be fined.
Unless …
9. I don’t know what time it is because I haven’t got a watch.
If I …
10. You got wet because you didn’t take an umbrella.
If you …
7. Complete the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. They promised to call, but they didn’t. (should)
They ____________________________________________________
2. That new restaurant closed because people complained about the food. (if)
The new restaurant They _______________________________________
3. Before Sebastian proposes to Alicia, he’ll buy the engagement ring. (until)
Sebastian ___________________________________________________
4. I’ve been living in London for five years. I met my girlfriend there. (where)
My girlfriend and I ____________________________________________
5. It’s not necessary to tell me all the details. (don’t)
You_________________________________________________________
6. The first time Dylan and I played tennis together was two months ago. (for)
Dylan and I __________________________________________________