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1 Replace the words in bold with similar words or phrases below. (2 points
each = 10 points)
set up x designed x in demand x face x population
1. The new iPod is extremely popular . .........................
2. My cousin established his business five years ago. .........................
3. Roberta recently created five adverts for a yogurt company. .........................
4. The number of people here has increased. .........................
5. It·s better to confront problems when they first occur. .........................

2 Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning
of the words in italics. (3 points each = 15 points)
1. The new iPod is p
 . ºverybody / Nobody wants one.
2. Her latest CD is now p. It costs too much / is in all the shops .
3. My cousin recently ÷

 his third shop. He·s a good thief / businessman .
4. Roberta ÷p ÷ computer games. She is very creative / doesn·t approve of
them.
5. I was
  of the situation. I knew all / nothing about it.

3 Complete the passage by adding a suitable prefix to the words below. (3

points each = 18 points)
possible x read x likely x advantages x dependent x estimate
-hen you·re ready to be 1. ......................... and get your own flat, you should
remember a few important things. First, unless money is not a problem for you,
don·t 2. ......................... the cost of renting a flat. Second, remember that every
flat has got 3. ......................... , so decide on your priorities. Do you want to be
near public transport, for example, or would it be 4. ......................... for you to
live in a noisy street? Third, don·t get discouraged ² although you might think
you·re 5. ......................... to find the perfect place, it·s out there somewhere!
Finally, once you·ve found it, don·t sign the rental contract until you
6. ......................... it carefully to make sure that you understand everything.

4 Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. (1 point each = 7

points)
for x with x of x about x on x to x in
1. Jane and Dave had another argument ......................... their wedding.
2. There·s no lack ......................... opportunity to do voluntary work.
3. Sharon had no interest ......................... science until she started to learn
physics.
4. I think Bill owes me an apology ......................... reading my private e -mails.
5. Something·s the matter ......................... my car, so I have to take it to the
garage.
6. Air pollution has an effect ......................... people·s health.
7. The actor had no objection ......................... signing autographs.

5 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Use a conditional or a

time clause. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. (4 points
each = 12 points)
1. I·ll help you if I don·t have to work late. (unless)
................................ ................................ ................................ ..............
2. I didn·t have enough money to buy the trainers. (if)
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3. The only way you will get stronger is to exercise. (when)
................................ ................................ ................................ ..............

6 Complete the dialogue with the verbs in brackets. Use the first, second or
third conditionals.
(6 points each = 24 points)
1. A: I give up! This is so hard.
B: You .................................. (not underst and) if you .................................. (not
concentrate) more.
2. A: I finally got a high mark in English!
B: You .................................. (not do) so well if you .................................. (study)
so hard.
3. A: Have you decided what to wear for the party yet?
B: No, if I .................................. (decide), I .................................. (let) you know.
4. A: -hat would you do if you won the lottery?
B: If I ................................. . (win) the lottery, I .................................. (travel) all
over the world.

7 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Make any necessary
changes.
(6 points each = 18 points)
1. Because it·s raining, we·re not going. (so)
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..
2. Tickets were in such great demand that the band added a second
concert. (because of)
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..
3. I ate too much cake, and now I·m ill. (as a result of)
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..

8. Complete the sentece using the modals bellow:

might not ŏ can·t ŏ have to ŏ shouldn·t ŏ could ŏ should ŏ mustn·t ŏ is able to ŏ

must

1. Mary is terribly late. Her mother _____________ worried 

2. I think you ____________________ get more exercise. It·s very good for you. 
3. Today is Monday. -e ___________________ get up early for school. 
4. That old man ______________________ be our new coach. They said they
were sending someone young 
5. I can·t find my football. ________________ I borrow yours?
6. Rule number one: you ______________________- be late for basketball
practice. 
7. He isn·t good at basketball, but he ______________________ swim well.
8. I don·t want to promise you that·ll come tonight because I
_______________ have time. 
. You _______________________ talk so quickly. It·s hard to understand you. -