B2 Key Word Transformation KWT005

Complete the second sentence with TWO to FIVE words using the word given, so
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. He couldn't concentrate on his exam because of the noise. (SO)

It was couldn't concentrate on his exam.
2. I haven't received an answer yet. (STILL)
I an answer.
3. He has always found cooking easy. (GOOD)
He has always cooking.
4. This is the strangest music I have ever heard. (STRANGE)
I have music before.
5. I have only been to America once before. (TIME)
This is only the to America.
6. Sam would rather not go to the cinema tonight. (FEEL)
Sam to the cinema tonight.
7. She looks just like she did when I last met her. (SAME)
She looks exactly when I last met her.
8. Getting tickets for the concert is harder than I thought. (NOT)
Getting tickets for the concert I thought.
9. My friend said, " You took my schoolbag away from me!" (ACCUSED)
My friend her schoolbag away from her.
10. It's easy for the mayor to speak in public. (DIFFICULTY)
The mayor speaking in public.
11. We have not sat in the garden house since last summer. (LAST)
The in the garden house was last summer.
12. Going home without saying goodbye wouldn't be right. (OUGHT)
I think we really we leave.
13. I was told that booking in advance wasn't necessary. (WORRY)
I was told that I about booking in advance.
14. My boss always criticises his staff. (TENDENCY)
My boss his staff.
15. They will ask to see your documents at the border. (SHOW)
You will your documents at the border.
16. At the end of the presentation Allen showed some slides. (FINISHED)
Allen _ some slides.

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1. He couldn't concentrate on his exam because of the noise. (SO)

It was so loud/noisy that he couldn't concentrate on his exam.
2. I haven't received an answer yet. (STILL)
I still haven't received an answer.
3. He has always found cooking easy. (GOOD)
He has always been good at cooking.
4. This is the strangest music I have ever heard. (STRANGE)
I have never heard such strange music before.
5. I have only been to America once before. (TIME)
This is only the second time I have been to America.
6. Sam would rather not go to the cinema tonight. (FEEL)
Sam doesn't feel like going to the cinema tonight.
7. She looks just like she did when I last met her. (SAME)
She looks exactly the same as she did when I last met her.
8. Getting tickets for the concert is harder than I thought. (NOT)
Getting tickets for the concert is not as easy as I thought.
9. My friend said, " You took my schoolbag away from me!" (ACCUSED)
My friend accused me of taking her schoolbag away from her.
10. It's easy for the mayor to speak in public. (DIFFICULTY)
The mayor has no difficulty speaking in public.
11. We have not sat in the garden house since last summer. (LAST)
The last time we sat in the garden house was last
summer.
12. Going home without saying goodbye wouldn't be right. (OUGHT)
I think we really ought to say goodbye before we leave.
13. I was told that booking in advance wasn't necessary. (WORRY)
I was told that I didn't need to worry about booking in advance.
14. My boss always criticises his staff. (TENDENCY)
My boss has the tendency to criticise his staff.
15. They will ask to see your documents at the border. (SHOW)
You will have to show your documents at the border.
16. At the end of the presentation Allen showed some slides. (FINISHED)
Allen finished the presentation by showing some slides.

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 B2 Phrasal Verbs PV012

Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form.

BREAK INTO – CROSS OUT - EAT OUT - GET THROUGH TO - GROW UP - KEEP UP - LET

IN ON - MAKE UP FOR - PUT UP WITH - RUN INTO - SEND FOR - SLOW DOWN -

STAND FOR - TAKE AFTER - TURN DOWN – WORK OUT

1. The burglars the house and stole all the jewels.

2. There must be something wrong with your mobile phone. I can't
you.
3. I an old acquaintance of mine at the airport. I hadn't seen her in years.
4. I told her to , otherwise she would crash into the car up front.
5. What do the letters WHO ? – The World Health Organisation.
6. We usually at our favourite restaurant once a month.
7. Please the names you don't want to have on the list.
8. My teacher told me to stop being so childish and start .
9. The pilot was able to the delay caused at the airport.
10. Jack his father. He even walks in the same way.
11. My boss told me to the good work. I was one of the best employees.
12. I cannot your bad behaviour anymore. I'm calling your parents.
13. I hope everything for you in your new job.
14. I the manager's offer of a 10 percent raise. I demanded more.
15. We had to the doctor because his condition was deteriorating.
16. I'll you a secret. – I am getting married next summer.

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1. The burglars broke into the house and stole all the jewels.
2. There must be something wrong with your mobile phone. I can't get through to you.
3. I ran into an old acquaintance of mine at the airport. I hadn't seen her in years.
4. I told her to slow down, otherwise she would crash into the car up front.
5. What do the letters WHO stand for? – The World Health Organisation.
6. We usually eat out at our favourite restaurant once a month.
7. Please cross out the names you don't want to have on the list.
8. My teacher told me to stop being so childish and start growing up.
9. The pilot was able to make up for the delay caused at the airport.
10. Jack takes after his father. He even walks in the same way.
11. My boss told me to keep up the good work. I was one of the best employees.
12. I cannot put up with your bad behaviour anymore. I'm calling your parents.
13. I hope everything works out for you in your new job.
14. I turned down the manager's offer of a 10 percent raise. I demanded more.
15. We had to send for the doctor because his condition was deteriorating.
16. I'll let you in on a secret. – I am getting married next summer.

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 B2 Word Formation WF025

Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each blank.

1. The of the Premier League has been agreed upon by all

the managers. (CONTINUE)
2. I am so with your report. Surely, you can do better. (SATISFY)
3. Lewis and Clarke were famous who explored the Missouri River.
(ADVENTURE)
4. The faster you drive the less your car becomes. (ECONOMY)
5. The lasted for several minutes when the performers came on
the stage. (APPLAUD)
6. If they hadn't won the , they would have had to pay the players less.
(CHAMPION)
7. John was a big who spent all his money in casinos. (GAMBLE)
8. You should be proud of your over the last three years. (ACHIEVE)
9. She always does her homework with great . (ACCURATE)
10. The city displays a relaxed, atmosphere that takes you back in time.
(COLONY)
11. It's to say that they lost the game because they defended so poorly.
(NEED)
12. The books at that shop are so even poor people can afford them.
(EXPENSIVE)
13. He was the right person to fill the . (VACANT)
14. The patient has shown a great to fight off the disease. (DETERMINE)
15. PCs and tablets are a part of almost all in the industrialised world.
(HOUSE)
16.A of virus strains were found in the water. (VARY)
17. progress has been made in the development of tropical medicine.
(REMARK)
18. Police are examining the of the boy next door. (APPEAR)
19. His friend is to live on such a low salary. (ABLE)
20. I felt during my stay at the hospital. (MISERY)

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1. The continuation of the Premier League has been agreed upon by all the managers.
(CONTINUE)
2. I am so dissatisfied with your report. Surely, you can do better. (SATISFY)
3. Lewis and Clarke were famous adventurers who explored the Missouri River.
(ADVENTURE)
4. The faster you drive the less economical your car becomes. (ECONOMY)
5. The applause lasted for several minutes when the performers came on the stage.
(APPLAUD)
6. If they hadn't won the championship, they would have had to pay the players less.
(CHAMPION)
7. John was a big gambler who spent all his money in casinos. (GAMBLE)
8. You should be proud of your achievements over the last three years. (ACHIEVE)
9. She always does her homework with great accuracy. (ACCURATE)
10. The city displays a relaxed, colonial atmosphere that takes you back in time.
(COLONY)
11. It's needless to say that they lost the game because they defended so poorly.
(NEED)
12. The books at that shop are so inexpensive even poor people can afford them.
(EXPENSIVE)
13. He was the right person to fill the vacancy. (VACANT)
14. The patient has shown a great determination to fight off the disease.
(DETERMINE)
15. PCs and tablets are a part of almost all households in the industrialised world.
(HOUSE)
16.A variety/variation of virus strains were found in the water. (VARY)
17. Remarkable progress has been made in the development of tropical medicine.
(REMARK)
18. Police are examining the disappearance of the boy next door. (APPEAR)
19. His friend is unable to live on such a low salary. (ABLE)
20. I felt miserable during my stay at the hospital. (MISERY)

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 B2 Phrasal Verbs PV009

Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form.

BREAK DOWN – BRING UP – CALL OFF - CARE ABOUT – CHECK IN - COME ACROSS –

GIVE IN – GO DOWN WITH – HAND IN – HOLD UP - LOOK UP – PULL DOWN – SEE

OFF

– SPEAK UP – TAKE PART IN – THINK OVER

1. The old community centre is being and new sports facilities will be

built there instead.

2. I some old family photos when I cleaned up the attic last week.

3. Almost half the teaching staff has some sort of cold or flu. Now

we need substitutes for some of the classes.

4. I couldn't her at the airport because I had to work.

5. He what I had said to him and told me he would accept the job.

6. I always have to to my little brother. He gets everything he wants.

7. I had to some of the words because the text was so difficult

to understand.

8. If I hadn't broken my leg, I would have the race.

9. My sister's old car seems to once a week. It's so unreliable.

10. When you at the hotel's reception desk you have to show a passport.

11. He doesn't money because he's so rich. It doesn't matter to him.

12. The teacher told us to our homework by Friday.

13. Please ! The back of the auditorium can't hear you.

14. I was by my grandparents because mom and dad were killed in a

car accident.

15. The meeting has been because two of the participants can't get

here in time.

16. I'm sorry I'm late. Heavy traffic and an accident on the motorway me .

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1. The old community centre is being pulled down and new sports facilities will be

built there instead.

2. I came across some old family photos when I cleaned up the attic last week.

3. Almost half the teaching staff has gone down with some sort of cold or flu. Now

we need substitutes for some of the classes.

4. I couldn't see her off at the airport because I had to work.

5. He thought over what I had said to him and told me he would accept the job.

6. I always have to give in to my little brother. He gets everything he wants.

7. I had to look up some of the words because the text was so difficult to understand.

8. If I hadn't broken my leg, I would have taken part in the race.

9. My sister's old car seems to break down once a week. It's so unreliable.

10. When you check in at the hotel's reception desk you have to show a passport.

11. He doesn't care about money because he's so rich. It doesn't matter to him.

12. The teacher told us to hand in our homework by Friday.

13. Please speak up! The back of the auditorium can't hear you.

14. I was brought up by my grandparents because mom and dad were killed in a

car accident.

15. The meeting has been called off because two of the participants can't get here in time.

16. I'm sorry I'm late. Heavy traffic and an accident on the motorway held me up.

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 B1 Gerund and Infinitive GI011

Fill in the correct form: Gerund or Infinitive (with or without "TO")

1. It's impossible on this pitch because the ball won't bounce. (PLAY)
2. They accused his youngest son of the fence. (BREAK)
3. I blamed him for me with my homework. That's why I got a bad mark.
(NOT HELP)
4. I would like to know why he insisted on this alone (DO).
5. I suggest for a walk this afternoon. How about it? (GO)
6. The doctor advised him swimming because of his cold. (NOT GO)
7. I managed to balance my account without out a new loan. (TAKE)
8. I can't afford money on new clothes. (SPEND)
9. She can't tolerate the centre of attention. (NOT BE)
10. I regret that the event must be cancelled due to the circumstances.
(SAY)
11. Dad demanded what I was doing up at this time of the night. (KNOW)
12. For some people it's difficult to get used up early in the morning.
(WAKE)
13. Why did you avoid your father the truth? (TELL)
14. Do you fancy out with me tonight? (GO)
15. In the old days you were allowed almost everywhere. (SMOKE)
16. My teacher forbade us school during lessons. (LEAVE)
17. I forgot at the store for some groceries. (STOP)
18. This car needs . Could you do for me? (WASH)
19. We postponed to the cinema until next week. (GO)
20. I didn't expect her the award. (WIN)
21. He spends all his spare time stamps and coins. (COLLECT)
22. When I was in London, I managed almost all the important sights,
despite the little time I had. (SEE)
23. He denied contact with the suspect. (HAVE)
24. I remember to my first concert when I was 18. (GO)
25. We were anxious abroad for the first time. (GO)

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1. It's impossible to play on this pitch because the ball won't bounce. (PLAY)

2. They accused his youngest son of breaking the fence. (BREAK)

3. I blamed him for not helping me with my homework. That's why I got a bad mark. (NOT
HELP)

4. I would like to know why he insisted on doing this alone (DO).

5. I suggest going for a walk this afternoon. How about it? (GO)

6. The doctor advised him not to go swimming because of his cold. (NOT GO)

7. I managed to balance my account without taking out a new loan. (TAKE)

8. I can't afford to spend money on new clothes. (SPEND)

9. She can't tolerate not being the centre of attention. (NOT BE)

10. I regret to say that the event must be cancelled due to the circumstances. (SAY)

11. Dad demanded to know what I was doing up at this time of the night. (KNOW)

12. For some people it's difficult to get used to waking up early in the morning. (WAKE)

13. Why did you avoid telling your father the truth? (TELL)

14. Do you fancy going out with me tonight? (GO)

15. In the old days you were allowed to smoke almost everywhere. (SMOKE)

16. My teacher forbade us to leave school during lessons. (LEAVE)

17. I forgot to stop at the store for some groceries. (STOP)

18. This car needs washing. Could you do for me? (WASH)

19. We postponed going to the cinema until next week. (GO)

20. I didn't expect her to win the award. (WIN)

21. He spends all his spare time collecting stamps and coins. (COLLECT)

22. When I was in London, I managed to see almost all the important sights, despite the little
time I had. (SEE)

23. He denied having contact with the suspect. (HAVE)

24. I remember going to my first concert when I was 18. (GO)

25. We were anxious to go abroad for the first time. (GO)

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