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Task one: WORD FORMATION
For questions 110: Complete the passage with the correct form of the words given.
WHERE TO EAT
Its hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. 0 perfection is
0.
not an easy thing to find when it comes to restaurants. I remember my
parents taking me as a child to the most (1) restaurant they
1.
could find. They didnt think it was worth spending a lot of money on
someone who had no table manners! Today the choice of restaurants is so
2.
great, however, that total (2) is rare. Its difficult to explain
exactly what Im looking for in a restaurant. Its certainly not (3)
3.
.. surroundings, although I must admit that Im usually (4)
4.
. to go into a place which looks dirty or dingy. In these
days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5) . to persuade my own
children that a bowl of salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips!
Some parents I know (6) . taking their children to fast food
restaurants, but Ive always made an effort to go and see just whats
available in those places. I cant honestly say that some of the experiences
were so good that they were (7) . , but at least I feel I have
given the fast food chains a try. I would like to be able to say that we go out
to dinner once a week. (8) . , this is not the case. We either
seem to be too busy, or decide that its more (9) .to have a
family meal at home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is
certain, I am still as (10). about food as I ever was, and
intend to remain so!

PERFECT
EXPENSE
DISAPPOINT
LUXURY
WILLING

5. DETERMINE
6. LIKE
7. FORGET
8. FORTUNATE
9. SATISFY
10. ENTHUSIASM

Task two: MULTIPLE-CHOICE CLOZE

For questions 115, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE
There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays (0) .. we are rarely
surprised when we are (1) .. about another one. (2) .. , some people might
find it difficult to (3) ..that small creatures (4) hedgehogs would be the
cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island which (5) ..
off the west coast of Scotland (6) .. how this extraordinary situation has come about. It
appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They were introduced by a gardener who thought they
(7) .. be an effective way of controlling the slug population. There are now so (8)
..hedgehogs on the island that they are putting many rare birds at (9) ..
because they eat birds eggs. The hedgehogs, it seems, are (10).. so what are the local people
going to do (11) .. it? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the
mainland. The plan might have (12) ..if residents on the mainland hadnt pointed out that
the hedgehogs would (13) .. just as much of a threat on the mainland as on the island. But,
unless action is (14) .. soon, the continuing increase in the hedgehog population will (15)
.. in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds.
0 A which

B how

C that

D where

1
2
3
4

B explained
B Although
B convince
B such

C told
C Yet
C suppose
C like

D said
D However
D consider
D as

A mentioned
A Even
A believe
A so

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5 A extends
6 A described
7 A should
8 A largely
9 A danger
10 A anywhere
11 A with
12 A beaten
13 A change
14 A made
15 A result

B lies
B commented
B can
B much
B risk
B everywhere
B about
B won
B become
B done
B lead

C covers
C talked
C ought
C many
C trouble
C anything
C to
C caught
C return
C taken
C cause

D stretches
D meant
D would
D far
D difficulties
B nothing
D for
D succeeded
D move
D held
D turn

Task three: KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

For questions 110, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
Example: It hasnt taken Sam long to learn Spanish.
picked:
Sam has picked up Spanish very quickly.
1. Could you come and collect me from the station?
up Would you mind .from the station?
2. Are you interested in sport?
tell Can you interested in sport?
3. The people I stayed with tried hard to make me feel at home.
way The host family I stayed with ..to make me feel at home.
4. It wasnt a good idea to argue with your cousin.
should You with your cousin.
5. Im sure Sally was exhausted after cooking for so many people.
must Sally after cooking for so many people.
6. Watch out for anyone intent on stealing money from your clothing on the train!
pick Watch out for anyone trying on the train!
7. I couldnt follow what the teacher was saying.
take I wasnt able what the teacher was saying.
8. Could I borrow your dictionary?
lend Could ..your dictionary?
9. Who is going to look after the children tomorrow?
take Who will.. the children tomorrow?
10. I dont like horror films very much.
keen .horror films.

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Task four:

CONFUSING VERBS

I. MAKE or DO
1. If you agreed, youd be __________________ me a great favor.
2. Its no good playing with Victoria. She __________________ such a fuss if she doesnt win.
3. The visiting foreign dignitaries were invited to __________________ speeches at the ceremonial opening of
parliament.
4. What on earth have you __________________ with the paper I was reading just now?
5. If you __________________ any noise, theyll hear us and call the police.
6. A complete rest would __________________ you an awful lot of good.
7. Well, there just isnt any coffee. Youll have to __________________ without.
8. The housekeeper always __________________ the beds straight after breakfast.
9. Hes having a new suit __________________, as he cant find one in his size.
10. What do you feel like __________________ this weekend? Walking? Eating out? Going for a swim?
11. Now that hes over eighteen, hell have to __________________ his military service.
12. Doctor, is this treatment really going to __________________ me better?
13. Try to avoid __________________ so many mistakes in the final version.
14. I didnt manage to __________________ my homework, as I was at a rehearsal last night.
15. I expect the new manager will be __________________ a few changes in some departments.
16. He always __________________ the hovering, but not without a bit of grumbling.
17. John, have you got a moment? I could __________________ with some help.
18. I dont see what the problem is, Jess. Youre __________________ a mountain out of a molehill.
19. Shall I __________________ a beef casserole for dinner?
20. Im afraid I cant make it to the meeting tonight. Ive got too much to __________________ .
II. SAY, TELL, SPEAK, or TALK
1. She was __________________ to go home.
2. They __________________ quietly to each other for a long time.
3. Come in. he _________________.
4. The postman didnt __________________ me he had delivered a parcel.
5. How many languages do you __________________ ?
6. __________________ me! I must know! What did he __________________ to you?
7. Dont believe him. He always _________________lies.
8. Now, stop __________________ , everybody, and listen to me.
9. You must be silent while the judge is __________________.
10. There is nothing more to be __________________ on the subject.
11. You can always __________________ the supervisor if you dont feel well.
12. Ive just got one thing to __________________ , so listen carefully.
13. They will have to be __________________ to pull their socks up.
14. Everything will be all right if you __________________ the truth.
15. I was so surprised I couldnt __________________ a word.
16. Every time he tries to __________________, he stutters.
III. ARISE / RISE / RAISE
Correct the sentences if necessary. Tick any that are already correct.
1. I watched the sun, a great red ball, raise slowly over the horizon.
2. Please raise your hand if you need the invigilators help.
3. Wait until the dough has rose before kneading it again.
4. The actress rose from her sofa and swept out of the room.
5. The comedian just about managed to raise a laugh from his listeners.
6. Arise, Sir Galahad! Henceforth, you will serve your queen as her knight.
7. As the curtain was slowly raised, there were gasps of admiration from the audience.
8. If any more difficulties should rise, just let me know.
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9. Taxes will probably raise next year.
10. Inflation is rising steeply in some countries, and more gradually in others.
IV. LIE or LAY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Yesterday the mayor __________________ the foundation stone of the new leisure centre.
How long do you think those fossils have __________________ there?
All the blame was __________________ on the hospital management.
Would you mind __________________ the table for supper, please?
How long have you been ______________ to your friends? Why dont you tell the truth for a change?
Im afraid Mrs Worth wont be coming tonight. Shes ________ down at the moment, with a migraine.
In some cases, both birds take their turns at sitting on the eggs that the hen bird has ____________.
Despite the sweltering heat outside, Sharon ______________ down on her bed and tried to sleep.
The international mediators are hoping that both sides will __________________ down their weapons and sit
down at the negotiating table.
10. Dont speak! he said, __________________ a finger on his lips.
11. You may not like the photo, but remember, the camera never ________________.
12. Were having the new carpet __________________ tomorrow.
13. Take your time. The ultimate decision __________________ with you.
14. The city of Paris __________________ on the River Seine.
V. HAVE TO or SHOULD
Complete the sentences with a form of have to or should. Make the verbs necessary.
1. Your hairs too long. I think you __________________ get it cut.
2. Our clothes smell, and youve got a cough. You __________________ smoke.
3. Im going to bed. I __________________ be up early tomorrow.
4. Id like to meet your boyfriend. You __________________ invite him round.
5. I __________________ tell my parents where I am, then they dont worry.
6. You __________________ come with me if you dont want to. Ill go on my own.
7. If you need some help with your homework, you __________________ go to the library.
8. If youve got a ticket, you __________________ queue. You can go straight in.
9. You __________________ tell lies. Its wrong.
10. Geoff works too much. I think he __________________ take it easy.

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ANSWER KEY TO GRAMMAR REVIEW TEST 01
Task one: (one point for each correct answer)
1 inexpensive
2 disappointment
3 luxurious
6 dislike
7 unforgettable
8 Unfortunately
Task two: (one point for each correct answer)
1C
2D
3A
4C
5B
6A
7D
9B
10 B 11B 12 D 13 B 14C 15 A

4 unwilling
9 satisfying

5 determination
10 enthusiastic

8C

Task three: (two points for each correct answer)

1Would you mind picking me up from the station?
2Can you tell me if you are interested in sport?
3 The host family I stayed with went out of their way to make me feel at home.
4You should not/shouldnt have argued with your cousin.
5 Sally must have been exhausted after cooking for so many people.
6Watch out for anyone trying to pick your pocket on the train.
7I wasnt able to take in what the teacher was saying.
8 Could you lend me your dictionary?
9 Who will take care of the children tomorrow?
10 I am not very/that keen on horror films.
To calculate percentage score:
Total x 100
45

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Key to CONFUSING VERBS
I. DO or MAKE
* Make: usually conveys the idea of creating or producing something new.
Ex: make a speech, a fuss, the beds, a (new) thing, (someone) ill/well/better, a mistake, a change
* Do: is used with work, obligations or general activities.
Ex: do homework, housework, military service, your duty, a favour, (someone) good, with / without
1. doing
8. makes
15. making
2. makes
9. made
16. does
3. make
10. doing
17. do
4. done
11. do
18. making
5. make
12. make
19. make
6. do
13. making
20. do
7. do
14. do
II. SAY, TELL, SPEAK, or TALK
Say: is used for direct or reported speech, with no personal direct object.
He just stood there and said nothing.
Tell: is followed by a direct object.
Tell the truth, a lie, fortunes, a story, someone something.
Speak: is often used for a single utterance or for knowledge of languages.
Can you speak French?
Note: He stopped speaking to me after our argument.
Talk: is less formal, more conversational than speak, and refers to a longer activity.
The trouble with Marian is she talks too much.
Can the baby talk yet?
Note: Talk something over, talk about = discuss.
told
talked
said
tell
speak
Tell, say

tells
talking
speaking
said
tell

say
told
tell
say
speak

III. ARISE/RISE/RAISE
* Arise / arose / arisen: means to occur (of a problem, difficulty or need) or to stand up (formal or poetic)
Should any problems arise, let me know
* Rise / rose / risen: means to move upwards or stand up, and cannot take a direct object.
He rose to his feet
* Raise / raised / raised: means to move something upwards, or cause something to grow or appear, and takes a direct object.
He raised his eyes from his work.
Note: raise a smile / laugh, an army, a family, a protest, doubts, fears, suspicions.
1. rise

2. v

3. risen

4. v

5. v

6. v

7.v

8. arise

9. rise

10. v

IV. LIE / LAY

Lie / lay / lain: means to be flat or horizontal
Lie / lied / lied: means not to tell the truth
Lay / laid / laid: means to put something down
Lay the book on the table!
Note: Lay the table, lay the blame on someone or something, lay bare (reveal), lay hold of someone / something.
1. laid 2. lain
3. laid
4. laying 5. lying
6. lying
7. laid
8. lay 9. lay
10. laying
11. lies
12. laid
13. lies
14. lies
V.

1. should
6. dont have to

2. shouldnt
7. should

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3. have to
8. dont have to

4. should
9. shouldnt

5. have to
10. should

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