1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. It was …………………… of you to organise a birthday party for your mother. (thought)
2. I’m …………………… at dancing. It’s like I’ve got two left feet! (hope)
3. My parents are always …………………… when I come home late. (worry)
4. The lesson was so …………………… that I fell asleep. (bore)
5. Breaking my foot was …………………… . (pain)
6. Today it’s cold, but I’m …………………… it will be more pleasant tomorrow. (hope)
7. We were all …………………… by the new computer game. (fascinate)
8. Jack was …………………… when Jill finally agreed to go out with him. (thrill)
9. We didn’t know what to do but Sue had several …………………… suggestions. (help)
10. Scuba diving is a …………………… activity but I really love it. (challenge)

2 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
power • break the law • exhausted • risky • robbery • hold a press conference set off • seriously injured • awesome •
user-friendly • daily • thief
1. Did the police arrest Alex for …………………… ?
2. The girl was not …………………… in the accident.
3. It’s …………………… to go into the jungle alone.
4. How many …………………… broke into the house?
5. Do you exercise …………………… or just several times a week?
6. The instructions were …………………… so they were easy to understand.
7. The president is …………………… this afternoon.
8. The children were …………………… after the long day.
9. The …………………… stopped working because of the storm.
10. They …………………… very early in the morning and drove all day.
11. The …………………… took place at exactly five o’clock.
12. Caving is …………………… . You should try it.

3 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. There are more words and phrases than you need
keep up with • store information • develop • solve the problem terrified • devices • going on • helpless • useful • keep in touch
NOMOPHOBIA
Mobile phones are such wonderful 1. …………………… . We use them to 2. …………………… with our friends and family, and
our phone calendars help us 3. …………………… our social obligations. In addition, those of us with smartphones use
them to find out what’s 4. …………………… in the world. Unfortunately, some people find mobile phones so 5.
…………………… that they become addicted to them. When they’re not sleeping, these people may use phones to check
e-mails and different forms of social media about a hundred times a day! People who use their phones so often may
6. …………………… something called “nomophobia” – a fear that they will be 7. …………………… without their phones. This
phobia is more common than you might imagine. In a recent UK survey, 66% of the 1,000 people in the survey said
they were 8. …………………… of losing their phones. Do you think you’ve got nomophobia? Find out more about the
condition and ways to 9. …………………… at www.allaboutcounseling.com.

4 The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentence. (10 x ½ = 5 points)
1. Police survive the streets to help stop crime. ……………………
2. We cannot prevent without water and food. ……………………
3. Some people patrol on their Facebook account every day. ……………………
4. We tried to publish the accident from happening. ……………………
5. She’s taking a course to crash her computer skills. ……………………
6. Firefighters attack people. ……………………
7. Reporters write and rescue articles. ……………………
8. Lions rarely delete people. ……………………
9. It’s a good idea to develop old documents you don’t need. ……………………
10. The mobile phone networks might post updates in a bad storm. ………

5 Complete the sentences with one word to show that you understand the meaning of the bold words.
1. My father made a reservation for a table at the …………………… .
2. Sue posted a comment on …………………… about my photographs.
3. Many people keep …………………… in a safe.
4. Robbers might break into a …………………… .
5. Sam turned off the …………………… .
6. The witness saw the …………………… .
7. I like to keep in touch with my …………………… .
8. Headlines give important information about the …………………… .
9. Specially trained people do stunts in …………………… .
10. Someone who is thoughtful thinks about …………………… .
11. I use …………………… as a search engine.
12. You have to be brave to have a job that is …………………… .

6 Match the sentences in A to the sentences in B. Pay attention to the words and phrases in bold.
A
1. Bob’s car has broken down.
2. There’s breaking news on the radio.
3. I think you’re taking a risk.
4. Jack reads the headlines.
5. My dog is harmless.
6. The president is holding a press conference.
7. Mel set off early in the morning.
8. Brad is having trouble accessing the Internet.
B
...... a. It’s dangerous to go mountain climbing alone.
...... b. He wants to tell the reporters about his visit to Europe.
...... c. However, he didn’t arrive until late at night.
...... d. He should try turning off his computer and turning it on again.
...... e. He’s never attacked anyone.
...... f. He’s too busy to read the whole newspaper.
...... g. He can’t drive you to work.
...... h. There’s just been a plane crash

7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need.
go trekking • update • trail • seriously injured • mobile networks • publish evidence • gadgets • social networking sites • survive •
lock • go viral
1. There wasn’t any …………………… at the crime scene.
2. We changed the …………………… on the door.
3. The band’s video …………………… on YouTube.
4. There was a terrible fire but thankfully no one was …………………… .
5. Jake’s going to …………………… in the Himalayas.
6. My mother loves buying kitchen …………………… .
7. Some computer programs …………………… themselves automatically.
8. Did they …………………… your article in the newspaper?
9. We walked on a …………………… through the forest to the lake.
10. Teenagers today spend hours on …………………… like Facebook.

8 Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrases below. Do not change the original meaning.
frightening • mountainous • come up with • user-friendly • painless lose your way • run out of • masked • break the law •catch on
1. We haven’t got any sugar left.
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2. The game became popular with young people.
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3. The thief thought of a way to steal €1 million.
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4. The injection didn’t hurt.
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5. Two robbers with masks broke into the house.
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6. Did you get lost in Rome when you were there?
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7. You mustn’t do anything illegal.
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8. The instructions were difficult to understand.
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9. I’ve never seen such a scary film.
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10. We live in an area with mountains.
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9 Find two pairs of words with a similar meaning and four pairs with an opposite meaning.
outgoing • moving • earn • spend • borrow • save • emotional shy • waste of time • lend • worth seeing • make money
Similar: …………………… ……………………
…………………… ……………………
Opposite: …………………… ……………………
…………………… ……………………
…………………… ……………………
…………………… ……………………

10 Complete the sentences with words from Exercise 1.

1. Will you …………………… me your laptop?
2. They’re not rich but they …………………… decent salaries.
3. Sandra doesn’t make friends easily because she’s …………………… .
4. Don’t go to that film – it’s a complete …………………… .
5. It’s a good idea to put your money in the bank and …………………… it.
6. Jo is always very …………………… and cries easily.

11 Write T (true) or F (false).

...... 1. Someone who is selfish has trouble sharing things.
...... 2. People with a similar background have little in common.
...... 3. If you tell lies all the time, your friends will believe you.
...... 4. If you can afford something, you’ve got enough money to buy it.
...... 5. Someone who is weak will find it hard to lift something very heavy.
...... 6. People get an award for doing something well.
...... 7. Something that is a bargain will cost more than usual.
...... 8. When you fight with someone, you aren’t getting along.
...... 9. The main character in a film is the least important character.
...... 10. If a film is a box office hit, many people have seen it

12 Complete the sentences to show that you understand the meaning of the bold words.
1. This film is based on ............................................................................................................ .
2. Two places you might be given a bill are .............................................................................. .
3. You can see window displays in many ............................................................................... .
4. Someone who has an athletic build probably ...................................................................... .
5. A story that is hilarious will usually ...................................................................................... .
6. Someone who is gorgeous is ............................................................................................... .
7. People often rent .................................................................................................................. .
8. People shake their head when ............................................................................................ .
9. When you watch a film that is dull, ....................................................................................... .

13 Complete the second sentence using the word in brackets. Use 1-4 words. Do not change the original meaning.
1. Everyone liked his appearance. (impression)
His appearance ………………………………………… on them.
2. I thought the film was excellent. (highly)
I ………………………………………… that film.
3. When you know Jack, I’m sure you’ll like him. (get)
I’m sure you’ll like Jack when you ………………………………………… him.
4. Anna is very funny. (humour)
Anna has got a great ………………………………………… .
5. I want to see if this shirt looks good on me. (try)
I want to ………………………………………… this shirt

14 Complete the sentences with the words below and a suitable suffix.
emotion • terrify • adventure • care • move • fact • hope • predict • danger • enjoy
1. Something that is …………………… is real information.
2. A animal that is …………………… can hurt you.
3. A …………………… person always breaks things.
4 A person who is …………………… might cry a lot.
5. When a film is …………………… , you know what will happen next.
6. A film that is …………………… might make people in the audience cry.
7. Someone who is …………………… is optimistic.
8. An …………………… event is entertaining.
9. A …………………… experience is very scary.
10. Someone who is …………………… tries new things.

15 Complete the passage with the words below. There are more words than you need.
brought to life • box office hit • harmful • talented • gives a brilliant performance worth seeing • get along • disappointed • get to
know • dull • personality • producer
The Perfect American
Walt Disney was an amazing film 1. …………………… who made wonderful children’s films. He created animated
characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and 2. …………………… the characters in many children’s stories.
However, although people know Disney’s films, many know nothing about the man’s 3. …………………… . According to
The Perfect American, a new opera about Walt Disney, he was a very 4. …………………… and creative man. But he was
also very difficult and did not 5. …………………… with many people. In the opera, we 6. …………………… Disney both as a
filmmaker and as a frightened old man at the end of his life. The role of Disney is played by Christopher Purves, who 7.
…………………… . However, although the opera has got some strong points, I found the singing sometimes repetitive and
a bit 8. …………………… . I was also 9. …………………… that none of Disney’s cartoon characters were seen onstage. To sum
up, The Perfect American is not perfect. Still, I think it is certainly 10. …………………… .

16 The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentence.
1. The film was selfish and very exciting. ……………………
2. Sue Ellen is very challenging. She doesn’t eat enough. ……………………
3. What skinny scenery! ……………………
4. Climbing Everest is the most breathtaking thing I’ve ever done. ……………………
5. We don’t give credit cards at this shop for returned purchases. ……………………
6. Blake is so action-packed. He never shares his food with anyone. ……………………
7. In this shop, you can pay with pocket money or cash. ……………………
8. To log onto your Facebook audience, you must first go online. ……………………
9. Jessie and Leo’s parents give them refunds for spending. ……………………
10. Everyone in the account enjoyed the concert. ……………………

17 Complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verbs. Choose a verb from the list below and add the correct particle.
One verb is used twice.
rely • get • go • try • turn • set • fall • pay • pick
1. It’s not pleasant to …………………… with your friends.
2. What time did the alarm …………………… this morning?
3. It’s important for me to …………………… with my parents.
4. Let’s …………………… the television …………………… and watch the news.
5. Will you …………………… me …………………… after school?
6. You can …………………… those trousers …………………… in the changing room.
7. The robbers didn’t …………………… . The police arrested them.
8. Jake promised to …………………… me ……………………the money I lent him.
9. They …………………… on their journey a few days early.
10. You can …………………… him. He’s never late

18 The words and phrases in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentence.
1. This problem is impolite to solve alone – I’ll need some help. ……………………
2. Being unwilling is not good for your health. ……………………
3. I’m not adventurous and I’m inactive to do anything that’s dangerous. ……………………
4. What are the achievements of regular exercise? ……………………
5. Winning a gold medal was just the first of his many championships. ……………………
6. In most sports, the goal is to try to check for drugs. ……………………
7. Do they take on adult responsibilities before the World Cup football games? ……………………
8. At what age is someone ready to beat an opponent? ……………………
9. Mark is good enough to compete in tennis benefits. ……………………
10. It is impossible to start eating before everyone is sitting at the table. ……………………

19 Complete the sentences to show that you understand the meaning of the bold words and phrases.
1. It is unhealthy to eat ............................................................................................................. .
2. A good source of protein is .................................................................................................. .
3. In order to keep fit, you should ............................................................................................. .
4. If you want to put on weight, you can .................................................................................. .
5. In my country, it is considered good manners to .................................................................. .
6. I would like to give up ........................................................................................................... .
7. In my country, fireworks can be seen .................................................................................. .
8. In school, I would like to improve ......................................................................................... .

20 Complete the passage with the words below

unforgettable sight • public holiday • disapproved • beliefs • ancestors • took part traditional dishes • successful • stalls • unique
• parades • ancient origins
A South American Sun Festival
Every year in June, which is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the people of Peru, South America, have a 1.
…………………… called Inti Raymi. The 2. …………………… of this festival go back to the Inca people, who ruled much of
South America five centuries ago.
According to ancient Inca 3. …………………… , the sun was a god. During the shortest days of the year, the Inca emperor
and other officials 4. …………………… in a special ritual asking the sun to come back. The Europeans, who conquered
South America in the 16th century, 5. …………………. of this festival because it was pagan and they prevented the local
people from celebrating it. But in the 20th century, many South Americans became interested in the traditions of their
Incan 6. …………………… . In 1944, a new Inti Raymi festival was organised in the village of Cuzco, the capital of the Incan
civilisation. The new festival was very 7..…………………… and now, every year, for a whole week before 24th June there
are celebrations. Every day there are 8. …………………… with people in costumes walking through the streets. There are
also many 9. …………………… where people sell 10. …………………….. . Finally, on the last day, thousands of local people
and tourists come to watch a colourful performance that recreates this 11. …………………… Incan ceremony. It is an 12.
…………………… !

21 Complete the sentences with a suitable phrasal verb. Choose a verb from the list below and add the correct particle.
take • go • work • get • dress • grow
1. I should …………………… yoga to help me relax.
2. We shouldn’t let so much time …………………… before we see each other again.
3. For the Halloween party, I expect everyone to …………………… in scary costumes.
4. Jake and Sue …………………… at home with special exercise equipment they bought.
5. I’m sorry I didn’t call you last night. I …………………… very late and was too tired to call.
6.If you …………………… in Montreal, you are used to cold winters

22 Complete the sentences with the words below and a suitable prefix or suffix. Make any necessary changes.
champion • skill • capable • relation • achieve • healthy success • care • argue • trust • meaning • polite
1. I’ve got a good …………………… with my sister. We get along well!
2. The tennis …………………… was held in yesterday.
3. Please be …………………… with that painting. It’s worth a fortune.
4. The people who compete in car races are …………………… drivers.
5. The coming-of-age ceremony was very …………………… to the young girls.
6. It’s …………………… to eat too many sweets.
7. He lies so often, it seems like he’s …………………… of telling the truth.
8. If you lie, people will …………………… you.
9. Google is probably the most …………………… search engine – most people use it.
10. Sally gets very upset when she has an …………………… with her boyfriend.
11. It’s considered …………………… to point your finger at someone.
12. Winning an Olympic gold medal is an amazing …………………… .

23 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. If something is widespread, it is very ……………………. .
2. If your shirt goes with your jacket, they look …………………… together.
3. You get a bill for something you have to .…………………… .
4. Someone who is exhausted hasn’t got lots of …………………… .
5. The cast of a film are the …………………… who play roles in it.
6. If a computer has crashed, it isn’t …………………… .

24 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need.
front page • on sale • well-balanced diet • overcome my fear • ancestors • based on • social media • grew up make a good
impression • hurt myself • award • scoop • upload the photos • keep fit • pleasant • window display
1. You should …………………… by exercising regularly and eating a …………………… .
2. The film was …………………… historical facts and won an …………………… for the costumes.
3. I …………………… in Brazil but my …………………… went there from Portugal 400 years ago.
4. Are you going to …………………… from your holiday onto Facebook or another …………………… site?
5. The newspaper published the …………………… about the prime minister on the …………………… .
6. It took me a while to …………………… of horses after I …………………… the first time I went riding.
7. With his outgoing and …………………… personality, I’m sure that he will …………………… at the interview.
8. The jacket that I saw in the …………………… was cheap because it was …………………… .

25 Complete the second sentence with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. Their wedding is on 5th July. (getting)
They ...................................................................................................................................... .
2. People often wear traditional costumes on this day. (dress)
People ................................................................................................................................... .
3. I haven’t seen her for many years. (gone)
Many years .............................................................................................. since I last saw her.
4. Sam received all the money I owed him. (paid)
I ............................................................................................................................................. .
5. I borrowed €100 from my sister. (lent)
My sister ................................................................................................................................ .