UNIT 2

Ex. 1
Fill in: top, light, mood, big, body, medical, turned, play, burst, glossy, eating,
scared.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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deal
of the class
into tears
image
magazines
attention

7 just . sixteen
8 . snacks
9 . swing
10 . a role
11 . to death
12 . disorder

Ex. 2
Choose the correct item.
1. With any illness, its important to . at your own pace.
A regain
B recover
C heal
D improve
2. Many diets to lose weight involve . calories.
A counting
B calculating
C adding
D numbering
3. Many people put on weight when they return to . eating after
being on a diet.
A natural
B normal
C usual
D common
4. John was . to believe that dark chocolate wasnt as fattening as
milk chocolate.
A a classic
B a model
C an ideal
D a perfect

Ex. 3
Fill in: social, low, heart, locally, prevent, health, major, stay.
1
2
3
4

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.
.

in calories
benefits
active
contributor

5 . grown
6 . interaction
7 . illnesses
8 . disease

Ex. 4
Fill in: put, stressful, follow, keep, organized, danger, warning, intensive, pretty,
get.
1
2
3
4
5

. regulations
. sb calm
. situation
. teamwork
. a cast on

6 . into trouble
7. course
8 . stressful
9. signs
10. zones

Ex. 5
Choose the correct world.
1. A single recipe/dose of antibiotics may be as effective as multiple ones.
2. A 74-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene/sight of the
accident.
3. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food-borne
diseases/sicknesses.
4. Hes at hospital recovering from a(n) surgery/operation on his leg.
5. He broke his arm and now has it in plaster/bandage.
Ex. 6
Fill in the correct prepositions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

They collected money to provide aid the homeless.

John is allergic cats.
The doctor will operate .. him.
He suffers asthma.
I dont know how he copes . his injury.

Ex. 7
Put the verbs into the correct tense.
1. A: You should (call) me last night. I waited for an
hour.
B: Im so sorry. Youre right. I ought . (call).
2. A: He cant . (be) at work.
B: Yes. We would (see) him.
3. A: You neednt (do) the washing-up. I have
already done it.
B: Thanks. You shouldnt .. (do) it.

Ex.1
Fill in: make or do.
1 my best
2 the washing up
3 a decision
4 sb a good turn
5 fun of
6 peace
7 my hair
8 an appointment
9 a mistake
10 a fortune

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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

a job
a promise
progress
harm
an experiment
friends
space
sb a favor
certain
war

Ex.2
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in each gap.

VEGANS
In the 0) developed world, more people are
becoming vegetarian. There seem to be two
reasons for this. Some believe eating meat is
1) while others argue that
the 2) of meat is neither
necessary nor 3) .. .
Vegans take their beliefs to the extreme.
They remove all animal and dairy products
from
their
diets
4)
..
COMPLETE
also avoid using other animal 5)..
such as leather goods. Some people find this
philosophy 6) .However,
7) have expressed concerns.
They point out that children in particular, may
not get all the nutrients they require in the
8) of animal and dairy
products. They 9) . recommend
that all vegetarians take vitamin and calcium
supplements on a 10). basis.

DEVELOP

MORAL
CONSUME
HEALTHY

They

PRODUCE
ADMIRE
DIET

ABSET
STRONG
DAY

Ex.3
Circle the odd word out.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

plain, low-fat, self-raising, wholemeal flour

grated, white, icing, cane sugar
well-done, rare, medium, unripe steak
sparkling, mineral, fizzy, still water
black, brown, filter, white coffee
seasonal, fried, fresh, homemade vegetables
animal, corn, olive, vegetable oil

Ex.4
Fill in: will or be going to.
1. A:
B:
2. A:
B:
3. A:
B:
4. A:
B:
5. A:
B:

Im starving.
Dont worry. I . make you a sandwich.
Is John back?
No, he . be late tonight. He has to finish his report.
Have you booked tickets for the performance?
Oh! I forgot! I book them after work.
Why do you need all these eggs and flour?
I.. bake a cake.
Are you coming with us tomorrow?
No, I watch a film with Philip.

Ex.5
Fill in the appropriate form of each verb in brackets.
1. Jane didnt turn up for the meeting. She must
(forget) about it.
2. Its ten oclock. Jane was supposed . (arrive) by now.
3. Children are . (not/eat) in class. It is strictly
forbidden.
4. You should . (come) to my birthday party; I was
expecting you.
5. You cant (hire) a car if you dont have a valid
driving licence.

Ex.6
Fill in the correct particle.
1. Education alone is not enough to bring . changes in
peoples diets.
2. It took him quite some time to get shock of the accident.
3. After she fainted it took the medic some time to bring her .
4. I picked .. a nasty virus while on holiday.
5. Long dark winter nights really get me . .
Ex.7
Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitals.
1. You should increase your intake of fruit.
DAY
2. I have removed junk food from my diet.
COMPLETE
3. countries have good standarts of healthcare.
DEVELOP
4. Some people believe that wearing fur is . .
MORAL
5. The amount of charity work he does is . .
ADMIRE

Ex.1
Fill in the appropriate particle(s).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

John come .......................... chickenpox last Monday.

It took her a long time to get ................... the shock.
Rainy weather really gets me .. .
Better healthcare has bought .. a reduction in childhood illnesses.
Stella is looking . her sick sister.
She fainted but we managed to bring her .
He tried to drink his soup but he couldnt keep it . .
She has a bad cold which was brought by standing in the
freezing rain.

Ex.2
Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1. Can you get me a newspaper, Steve? John asked.

whether

John asked Steve

......................................a newspaper.

2. I didnt steal her wallet, he said.

stealing
He .. wallet.
3. Im sorry I didnt invite you to the party, she said to him.
for
She . to the party.
4. Are you in charge of the new employees? he asked me.
responsible He asked me if
. the new emplyees.
5. Why dont we go out tonight? Steve said.
going
Steve..
that night.
Ex.3
Choose the word which fits best.
1. If you stop eating sweets, you will be able to check/test/examine/control your
weight.
2. My dad had to reduce/weaken/shrink/shorten his salt intake for health
reasons.
3. After eating, blood sugar level rise/raise/arise/grow up.
4. When I finish medical school, I will have
managed/acquired/achieved/succeeded my goal.
5. Before eating a banana you have to remove/delete/extract/take out the skin.

Ex.4
Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1. He asked the judge to consider his previous good behavior.
take
He asked the judge to ..
his previous good behavour.
2. Jenny and her sister are alike.
similar
Jenny is . her sister.
3. Ive been looking for a cheap house for ages.
search
Ive been .. cheap house for adges.

Ex.5
Change into reported speech using: deny, suggest, apologise, invite, beg.
1. Would you like to come out to dinner tonight?

2.
3.
4.
5.

I didnt eat last piece of cake!

Please, please help me with my homework!
Im really sorry I broke the plate.
Why dont we go to restaurant tonight?

Ex.6
Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1. I bought some milk because we may run out later.
case
I bought some milk later.
2. Although it had goo reviews, I was disappointed with the new restaurant.
despite
I was disappointed with the new restaurant

.. reviews.
3. Greek and Turkish cooking are alike in a number of ways.
Similar
Greek cooking is very
cooking.
4. Hes in charge of ten employees.
responsible Hes . ten employees.

Ex.7
You recently bought a DVD player online whose disc tray gets stuck. Send
an email to the company. In your email (120-150 words) you should:

state when you bought it.

explain what the problem is.
ask for a replacement.

MODULE 3
MINIMAL LEVEL
Ex.1
Fill in: old,special, stall, supportive, main, performers, bands, potential, public,
street, handmade, quite.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

.. occasions
.. holders
brass ..
.. exhibition
street ..
.. smile
.. street
.. traditions

9. .. procession
10.
..
customers
11.
..
village
12.
..
crafts

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14.

Ex.2

15.

Choose the correct word.

1. The party didnt come until Paul showed up.

16.
A alive
B live
C living
D lively
2. Having a homemade birthday cake is a family .. .
17.
A custom
B habit
C tradition D heritage
3. We watched them perform the .. ceremony.
18.
A ancient
B aged
C antique
D elderly
4. We moved to the country for a slower of life.
19.
A walk
B step
C speed
D pace
5. The bake sale a lot of money which we gave to charity.
20.
A won
B got
C made
D gained
21.
22.

Ex.3

23.
Fill in: extreme, wildlife, scientific, burning, rocky, sharp, towering,
nature.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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.
.

peaks
habitat
conditions
heat

5. .
expeditions
6. . cliffs
7. . reserve
8. . landscape

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10.

Ex.4

11.

Fill in with: trip, voyage, crossing, cruise, travel, tour.

1. The ferry was quite rough.

2. The acrros the Atlantic was uncomfortable in such a small
boat.
3. John went on a luxury around the Med.
4. She took a of all the city sights.
5. I took a book with me to read on the long train . .
6. They say, Its better to .. than to arrive.
7. Bob has to go on a short business this weekend.
12.
13.

Ex.5

14.

Fill in the gaps with: goods, express, local or InterCity.

1. The .. train from London to Paris also stops at Leeds and

Newcastle.
2. The train is faster because it doesnt stop anywhere on the
way.
3. The ........ train only transports food and merchandise.
4. The . train is slow, but it calls at all our neighbouring towns.
15.
16.

Ex.6

17.

Fill in the correct preposition.

1.
2.
3.
4.

The actors were dressed original costumes.

The match was put .. due to bad weather.
I came . Sue at the fair.
She didnt want to part .. her collection, but she had to as there
was no room.
5. He adapted easily . The new environment.
18.
19.

Ex.7

20.

Choose the correct word.

1. The restaurant was pretty/rather good but pretty/rather expensive.

2. They were quite/rather disappointed with the service but Steve was
quite/rather pleased.

3. The place is quite/rather famous for its festival.

4. They had a quite/rather good idea what to do.
5. It was a pretty/quite a surprise to see her again.
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Ex.1