Task 1. Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form, adding any necessary…

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1) The rubbish collectors aren’t coming this Monday, ?
A. come they
B. are they
C. aren’t they
2) Let’s just try one more shop, then go home, ?
A. shall we
B. will we
C. do we
3) Pay for the coffees while I go to the toilet, ?
A. do you
B. are you
C. would you
4) There’s no reason to worry about this interview, ?
A. isn’t there
B. Is there
C. is it
5) ‘Ross wants to come with us tomorrow.’ ‘? That’s fine.’
A. Does he
B. Wants he
C. Doesn’t he
6) I’m not sure whether . dinner this evening.
A. want all the quests
B. do all the guests want
C. all the guests want
7) Don’t ask Gerald to help you — he doesn’t even know what time ! A. it is
B. is it
C. is
‘We don’t think a holiday together is a good idea.’ ‘., really.’
A. Nor we
B. Nor we do
C. Nor do we
9) ‘Elena wants to have the meeting after work.’ ‘Jane . so let’s do that.’
A. is too
B. does too
C. too does
10) ‘Let’s leave now. I’m exhausted.’ ‘! Just one more dance, please.’ A. Oh, me not
B. Oh, me too
C. Oh, I’m not
11) ‘Can I try the advanced class, then?’ ‘OK, I . .’
A. suppose so you can
B. suppose it is
C. suppose so
12) ‘We can’t go into the school during the holiday.’ ‘! How are we supposed to get all our preparation done?’
A. What crazy
B. That’s crazy
C. How’s crazy
13) ‘Shall we get a red tablecloth?’ ‘! prefer white.’
A. Personally
B. By the way
C. Obviously
14) So, that’s today’s session finished. ., what time are you coming on Wednesday?
A. To be honest
B. Personally
C. By the way
15) ‘You completely forgot to tell me about the meeting!’ ‘I . you!’
A. did tell
B. told
C. didn’t tell
16) ‘The builder wants £100 an hour.’ ‘But that’s . ridiculous!’
A. not
B. so
C. such
17) ‘Bob has cancelled the order for the music system.’ ‘Why . has he done that?’
A. earth
B. for
C. ever
18) Have you seen the new celebrity magazine, ., the one with Orlando Bloom on the cover?
A. well
B. so
C. you know
19) What’s this ? Is it a kind of sugar?
A. stuff
B. sort
C. thing
20) Is that all clear then? ., let’s move on to the next topic.
A. By the way
B. I mean
C. Right

26 I can’t hear you – it’s . noisy in here.

a too

b too much

c too many

27 Jamal has just sent me . to arrange plans for this weekend.

a a blog

b an email

c a website

28 I promise I’ll call you as soon as I . .

a I arrive

b I arrived

c I’ll arrive

29 Photographers and designers need to be very . .

a creative

b fit

c annoying

30 The global financial crisis, . is forcing lots of small businesses to close, does not look set to end soon.

a it

b that

c which

31 There . a terrible accident if the pilot hadn’t reacted so quickly.

a had been

b was

c would have been

32 “Are you ready to order?”

“Not yet – I’m still looking at the . .”

a bill

b menu

c service

33 “My job is never boring.”

The speaker’s job is always . .

a interesting

b popular

c difficult

34 I’ve been working here . about the last two years.

a during

b for

c since

35 “It leaves from Platform 2 at 4.15.”

The speaker is talking about . .

a an airline flight

b a train

c a taxi

36 I went to a lovely . last Saturday.

The bride was my best friend when we were at school.

a anniversary

b marriage

c wedding

37 “I’ve got a headache.”

“Maybe you . to take an aspirin.”

a should

b ought

c don’t

38 The patient had an . to insert metal pins in his broken leg.

a injection

b operation

c X-ray

39 She won a seat in parliament at the last . .

a general election

b opinion poll

c referendum

40 I’m surprised you didn’t get upset. If someone said that to me, . really angry.

a I’m

b I was

c I’d be

41 This used to be . part of the city, but since the old buildings were renovated it’s become a very fashionable area.

a an affluent

b a run-down

c a trendy

42 Cassie went to bed early because she was . .

a tired

b stressed

c relaxed

43 In the 1960s, computers were . expensive that ordinary people couldn’t afford them.

a so

b such

c too

44 Do you want . the match tonight?

a watching

b watch

c to watch

45 Researchers claim the new discovery is a major . in the fight against malaria.

a breakthrough

b investigation

c progress

46 The Maths problem was really difficult and I just couldn’t . the answer.

a check in

b set off

c work out

47 When I was a child, I never . about the future.

a have worried

b used to worry

c was worrying

48 A local politician has . charges of corruption made by the opposition party.

a accused

b blamed

c denied

49 . worries me about society today is how completely we have come to depend on technology.

a That

b What

c Which

50 Cats and dogs are usually kept as . .

a farm animals

b wild animals

c pets

4. 1
had a car accident on my way back home from work. (NEAR)
5. There’s nothing wrong with your soup. It looks
to me (FINE).
6. The girl was
dressed for her birthday party. (PRETTY)
7. Mom was very
after she had heard the
news. (CALM,
GOOD)
8. She was a
-trained athlete who performed
in
competitions. (GOOD, REMARKABLE, GOOD)
9. The wild animal came
to us, so
we were afraid. (CLOSE,
NATURAL)
10. Dollars are
accepted in many countries of the world. (WIDE)
when he came in. (ANGRY)
11.I looked at him
12. My dad wore an
jacket for the celebration. (ELEGANT)
13. They were
actors who performed in a
professional way.
(PROFESSIONAL, HIGH)
14.We
noticed the storm. All of a sudden, objects were flying around
through the air. (HARD, WILD)
15. Not
they lost their last match. (SURPRISING)
16. My parents were
annoyed about my test marks. (REAL)
with the Christmas presents they received.
17. They were
(PERFECT, HAPPY).
18. Your suggestion sounds
Let’s go! (GREAT)
19.There is no
flight between Chicago and New Yok at the moment.
(DIRECT)
20. The manager spoke to us in an
harsh tone. (UNUSUAL)​

Spotlight 9. Module 2. Variant 1.
Fill in: washing, surburbs, caravan, floor household chores,
neighbourhood, basement, mop. Two words are extra.
1. Of all the doing the washing is the one Jenny hates most.
2 Is your new . very crowded and noisy?
3. Jenny would like a house with a . to keep vegetables.
4. My mom does . and cleaning in our family.
Where do you live in the centre or in the ?
6. I prefer living in the cottage, if you like you may live in the . .
II. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Do you mind .(get) off the phone ? I need to make a call.
2. Sam avoids (shop) at the corner shop because it’s a bit expensive.
3. George has offered . (take) the dog for a walk while I’m busy with the
chores
4. They are tired of . (live) in the dirty, noisy city.
5. Danny wants.(become) an astronaut when he grows up.
6. Mark’s parents never let him . (stay) out late on weeknights.
7. They are always glad .(find) a warm place.
8. He stopped. (smoke).
9. They stopped . (rest) and continued the work.
10. You must . (tidy) up your own room.
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Task 3 Use of English Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

1. Factory work is often and boring — especially when you have to do the same actions all day long. REPEAT

2. Our phone call was because there was an electricity cut and all land lines stopped working. CONNECT

3. There was an smell coming from the kitchen because we had burnt the food. PLEASANT

4. Has Frank always wanted to work in people in need? VOLUNTEER sector and help

5. The economy of our country isn’t doing well at the moment and many car companies have closed. MANUFACTURE

6. Schools take important steps to ensure that all employees follow proper standards. SAFE

1 A: How much material do you need?

B: Well, I need . for one large

curtain. Say about 5 metres. (material)

2 A: Why are Bill and Ellen moving?

B: Now that they have two children, their flat is

. for them. (small)

3 A: How about making an omelette?

B: I don’t think there are .

in the fridge to make an omelette. (eggs)

4 A: Did you visit Disneyland when you were in

Paris?

B: No. Unfortunately it was .

. from where we were staying. (far)

5 A: How did the interview for the job go?

B: Not very well. They said that I don’t type .

. for the position. (fast)

6 A: Let’s go on a picnic!

B: Isn’t it . outside

to go on a picnic? (cold)

7 A: Why are you going to the library?

B: It’s not . in here

for me to study for tomorrow’s exam. (quiet)

8 A: Was Matthew able to take the six o’clock train

to Berlin?

B: No. He didn’t wake up .

to catch it. (early)

9 A: Mum, do you know where my favourite jeans

are?

B: They are still in the clothes basket. I didn’t

have . to do the

washing. (washing powder)

10 A: Did Diana pass the course?

B: Unfortunately, she didn’t do .

in the final exam to pass the course. (well)

Exercise 5.

Divide the adjectives into two groups: gradable/ungradable

Tiny, small, excellent, boiling, big, enormous, bad, warn/hot, terrible, freezing, good, cold, tired exhausted, furious, angry

Exercise 6.

Match the phrases with the meaning.

1. turn the TV up

2. turn over

3. TV licence

4. commercials

5. favorite programs

a) programs you like most

b) money you have to pay if you have a TV

c) the advertisements between programs

d) to increase the volume

e) to change to a different channel

C. Use the compound adjectives in Exercise B to complete the sentences.

beer on a hot summer day.

1. There’s nothing better than drinking an .

2. There are some traditional farmers left who still make cheese the

way.

3. Tourism has had

4. Some

5. A

6. I don’t like

effects on Thailand’s economy.

politicians are proposing reforms to the educational system. person is between 45 and 65 years old.

people who are intolerant of new ideas.

7.

. jam is usually better than the kinds you buy in the shops.

8. Many students get a

. job if they are not eligible for a loan.

goal by England put them through to the World Cup Final.

9. A

10. It’s a

fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.

11. Lessons with

instructors can be booked in the language school.

12. Sydney has many

. hotels and luxurious resorts.

D. Now, work with a partner. Talk about the following things:

1. Describe yourself using compound adjectives. Does your partner agree with you?

2. Use compound adjectives to describe someone in the class. Can your partner guess who it is?

3. Discuss which compound adjectives you would use to describe a good and bad friend.

I. Complete the following sentences with the necessary word.
careful, late,spent, gets, guidebooks
1. We got up . every day.
2. Are. useful?
3. I. five weeks in Spain.
4. Be when the floor is wet.
5. What does he do when he . home? II. Correct the mistakes in the sentences. 1.Yesterday, I play with my friends.
2.My friend take a lot of photos last summer.
3.What did you saw last night?
4. I boughth a tiny flat in London.
5. We was in the village yesterday.
III. Make sentences or questions about the past.
1. we /listen/ to/music/ in /class?
2. They / not/ cook/ fish. 3.1/do/my/homework/quickly/
4. you/ use/ a/ computer/ last/ night?
5. She/ buy/a/ ticket/ at/ the/ station.​

1. This picture … at the beginning of the century. A painted B had painted C was painted

2. Jill is very honest. I … she cheated in the test. A not believe B don’t believe C am not believing

3. Look at Martha’s expression. She … screaming any minute now! A is starting B started C will start

4. Nathan is … selfish to care about what others think of him. A very B too C enough

5. We … half the rubbish on the beach by the time Jeff arrived. A have cleaned up B had cleaned up C had been cleaning up

6. Alan said that he … help us move house next week. A will B is going to C would

7. Ben tells the … jokes I’ve ever heard. A funnier B funniest C most funny

8. Mike is a very good swimmer, and … become a lifeguard one day. A might B must C has to

9. Sara couldn’t mend her boots, so she … by a shoemaker. A had fixed them B had them fixed C had them being fixed

10. Anne asked her new classmate where … from. A did he come B he came C does he come

11. If Frank … us, we wouldn’t have finished the project on time. A wouldn’t help B didn’t help C hadn’t helped

12. We … for three hours before we decided to take a break. A must be trekking B had been trekking C have been trekking

13. The salad needs some oil and a … of salt. A litre B teaspoon C pinch

14. Jane … wear a uniform at work, as long as her clothes are neat and tidy. A mustn’t B ought not to C doesn’t have to

15. I … my homework by the time my favourite TV show started. A had finished B finished C had been finishing

16. Mark said that he … a great time in London the previous summer. A had had B would have C has had

17. Sue wanted to change the appearance of her living room, so she … by a professional

interior designer. A decorated it B had it decorated C had decorated it

18. Mum advised me … large amounts of cash with me abroad. A not to carry B to not carry C don’t carry

19. It’s … in here. Can you open the window, please? A too hot В hot enough C enough hot

20. Lisa didn’t know how to get to the museum, so she asked a local to tell her where A was it В it was C is it

21. You … have seen Patrick at the concert. He’s been in Milan for the past two weeks. A can’t В mustn’t C may not

22. This is … idea you’ve ever had, Joe! A the worse В the worst C worst

23. If Julie … to come with us, she’ll have to be here at 8:00. A will want В would want C wants

24. Walter has made … very clear; he will not accept responsibility for the damage. A itself В himself C his self

25. The teacher told us … the classroom until the test ended. A don’t leave В to not leave C not to leave

26. Now that George has started weightlifting, his muscles are becoming … A stronger and stronger В strong and stronger C stronger and strongest

27. This school … in the 1960s. A was built В built C had built

28. … I use your phone, please? A Should В Must C May

29. Mark really needs to speak to you. He … you every five minutes for the last two hours! A hass been calling В is calling C was calling

30. If you buy more than three books at this shop, they … you a better price. A are giving В would give C will give

31. Liz informed us that she … tickets to the show yet. A hadn’t found В didn’t find C hadn’t been found

32. I usually like eating out, but tonight I’d like … at home. A eating В eat C to eat

33. Frank … for six hours without a break, so he decided to stop somewhere to rest. A had been driving В drove C was driving

34. You … get a taxi to the airport. I’ll give you a lift if you want. A mustn’t В don’t have to C can’t

35. Paul wanted to buy that DVD player, so he asked the salesman how much … A did it cost В it cost C it costs

36. George … abroad before, so he was very excited about his trip to Spain. A had never travelled В was never travelling C had never been travelling

37. If Alex hadn’t left home so late he … his flight. A didn’t miss В wouldn’t have missed C wouldn’t miss

38. … you hurry up and get ready, we’ll be really late. A If В When C Unless

39. Robin … Karen that she couldn’t go to her birthday party. A told to В said C told

40. … we leave, less traffic we’ll find in the streets. A early В earlier C earliest