71. Yesterday, when I saw Tom, he (write) _____________ a letter. 72. If she really loved you, she _____________ (not be) so horrible to you 73. Her aunt remembers _____________ (see) the first car in his village 74. The students (play) _____________ football since 9 o’clock. 75. Will he remember _____________ (pay) the bill? I told him he should do it today 76. We ( study ) _____________ mathematics at 8 o’clock last night. 77. She had a cold, so she couldn’t help _____________ (sneeze) all the time 78. Everybody helped _____________ (clean) up after the party 79. My mother often (wash) _____________ clothes on Friday night. 80. He needs _____________ (work) harder if he wants to make progress 81. He’s so lazy. He always avoids (learn) _____________ by heart. 82. The grass is very long. It needs _____________ (cut) 83. She wishes she (be) _____________ at home right now. 84. You don’t need _____________ (iron) that shirt. It doesn’t need _____________ (iron) 85. If you didn’t pass the exam, _____________ (you/take) it again? 86. People can’t ski in the Alps if there _____________ (be) no snow 87. Last night, when the police came, the robbers ( run ) _____________ 88. He stopped _____________ (drive) because he was sleepy 89. I think he ( watch ) _____________ a cartoon at that time. 90. They stopped the car _____________ (have) a chat with their friends 91. Don’t forget _____________ (invite) him for coffee when you see him 92. If she ( be ) _____________ at the top of the class this term, what would her father reward her? 93. He’ll soon forget _____________ (be) involved in the accident 94. I ( not see) _____________ him since last month. 95. They tried _____________ (find) their way, but they were lost 96. He came to my house after I ( leave ) _____________ for work. 97. Why don’t you try _____________ (hold) your breath, or _____________ (drink) a glass of water? 98. Nothing makes me ( change ) _____________ my mind. 99. First he repaired the radio, then he went on _____________ (repair) the television 100. My brother usually (watch ) _____________ football match on Saturday night. 101. Go on _____________ (explain). It is very interesting 102. We ( sell ) _____________ that car five years ago. 103. Don’t keep him _____________ (stand) at the gate! 103. I can’t stand (laugh) _____________ when I see a clown. 105. There was no way of _____________ (get) over the obstacle 106. He made me _____________ (repeat) every word of his instructions 107. After he _____________ (retire) from his political life, the politician _____________ (begin) to write his autobiography 108. Sonia often wastes her time _____________ (chat) with her friends Giúp em với
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with your friend. He has just sent you some photos of holiday. Write a letter to Tom. In your letter you should:
• thank him for the photos and holiday
• explain why you didn't write earlier
• invite him to come and stay with you
Rewrite the following sentences using the given words in brackets:
1. "It was nice of you to invite me to dinner. Thank You," Miss White said to George. (thanks.... For)
2. "I'm sorry. I couldn't com to meet you love Summer," Kate said to her parents ( apologize... For)
1. The idea for redecorating the house came to my mind _______ to work last week.
A. as I drive B. when was driving C. when driving D. as I was driving
2. What do you think our friends _______ when we _______ to the party?
A. will be doing / get B. are doing / will get
C. have done / will be getting D. had done / got
3. _______ me to the airport, please? My car _______
A. Are you going to take / broke B. Are you taking / breaks
C. Do you take / has broken D. Will you take / has been broken
4. The article stated that he _______ read at the age of three.
A. can B. could C. would D. might
5. You _______ take a sweater in case it gets cold.
A. should B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. would
6. Be careful! Such small objects _______, causing serious injury or even death.
A. needn’t swallow B. must be swallowing
C. must swallow D. could be swallowed
7. It is obvious he is only interested _______ money.
A. to make B. in make C. to making D. in making
8. Anne couldn’t find a taxi so I offered _______ her to the station.
A. drive B. to drive C. driving D. driven
9. Let me _______ you some reasonable explanation.
A. give B. to give C. giving D. gave
10. I sat down _______ drank my coffee.
A. and B. but C. so D. therefore
11. Tina wanted to go home, _______ Dave did not.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
12. The police had searched thoroughly, _______ found nothing.
A. therefore B. so C. and D. yet
13. Each of them _______ a good seat.
A. have chosen B. are chosen C. was choosing D. choose
14. All of the dogs in the neighborhood _______.
A. barks B. was barking C. were barking D. has barked
15. Statistics _______ a difficult subject.
A. is B. are C. were D. was be
16. Jack has _______ friends in Los Angeles.
A. lots B. a lot C. a lot of D. lot of
17. There is _______ available at the library.
A. plenty of help B. many helps C. so many helps D. a few help
18. There is _______ to waste.
A. a great deal of times B. few time
C. a little times D. little time
19. _______ the matter with you?
A. What is B. How is C. What does D. How does
20. _______ you ever witnessed a fire?
A. Do B. Are C. Have D. Does
1. Please,don't mention this matter to the children!
-> Would you mind
2. The clerk was stealing the money. The manager caught him that time
-> the manager caught
3. Do you want to go out for a cup of coffee?
-> Do you feel
4. She really doesn't want you to call her your "old lady"
-> She objects
5. Nobody has mowed the lawn for weeks
-> The lawn
6. "I'm sorry I didn't let you know about the change" Paul said to Carol
-> Paul apologized
7. "I must see my lawyer" the woman insisted
-> The woman insisted
8. "Thanks. It was very kind of you to show me the way" she said to me
-> She thanked
9. When you phoned me, it was my lunch time
-> When you phoned me, I
10. "Harry, can you remember to buy some chocolate" Sally said to Harry
-> Sally reminded
11. How long have Pauline and David been married?
-> When
12. Our team didn't lose the match thank to the goalkeeper
-> If it
13. He can't do a teaching job because of his lack of patience
-> If he
14. Keep your feet warm or you'll catch a cold!
-> Unless
15. Please let me know, if you get any news about Tim!
-> Should
16. Don't worry if you can't answer all the questions
-> It doesn't
17. We really need a new washing machine
-> What
18. All the people at the party were dressed in fancy dress
-> Everybody
19. No one can use this machine without permission
-> This machine
20. We won't get to the airpot on time without taking a taxi
-> Unless
21. Have you got a smaller size than this?
-> Is this the
22. I've never flown in a balloon before
-> This is
23. I went on holiday with the people. They were very friendly
-> The people with
24. She sent me a nice present. I was very grateful for it
-> She sent me a nice present for
25. I sat next to a boy in the exam. He didn't understand most of thw questions
-> The boy whom
26. My younger brother finds origami interesting
-> My younger brother is
27. The beach of this town is very famous
-> This town is
28. I've never enjoyed myself so much
-> I've never had
29. I had left my bicycle at the gate and then it had disappeared
-> My bicycle
1. If we(have) __________wings, we (not,have) _________ to take an airplane to fly home.
2. The statue (break) __________ while it (move) __________ to another room in the museum.
3. It was not until I (live) __________ with him that I (realize) _________ that he (cheat) __________ me and it was my terrible mistake to marry him.
4. I was considering (buy) ___________ a house nut now I (change) my mind.
5. The staff was made (lie) __________ down on the floor by the robbers.
6. The Swedish scientist, Alfred B.Nobel, left money to be awarded to people who have done something important (help) __________ humankind.
7. Sorry I didn't make the plan on Friday. I hope it didn't mess you around much. I know you (already, book) _______________ me a room hotel, but presumably you were able to cancel it. Unfortunately, my father (not, be) ___________ very well recently, and on Friday morning, while he (clean) ___________ the car, he fainted and (rush) ___________ into hospital. Luclily, the doctors say he's likely to be home in a few days.
8. Look! That man (run) ____________ our of the bank ! And he (carry) ___________ a large bag full of money.
9. He apologized for (not, write) ___________ to her for a month.
10. When we arrived at the meeting, the first speaker (just, finish) _____________ and the audience (clap) ___________
Adjectives
I. Underline all the adjectives in this description.
This comfortable hotel with its pleasant gardens is ideal for people who want a quiet holiday, yet it is only a short distance from the highly popular attractions of the area. There are lovely views from every room. The atmosphere is very friendly, and the staff are always helpful. The holiday here is very good value for money.
You can eat your meals at the hotel, where the food tastes marvellous. Or you can of course try some of the excellent local restaurants.
II. Complete the sentences for each situation. Use the word given + the ending –ing or -ed
The film wasn’t as good as we had expected. (disappoint)
a. The film was _________ b. We were_________ with the film.
2. Diana teaches young children. It’s a very hard job but she enjoys it. (exhaust)
a. She enjoys her job but it’s often_________.
b. At the end of a day’s work, she is often _________.
3. It’s been raining all day. I hate this weather. ( despress)
a. This weather is _________. b. This weather makes me _________.
c. It’s silly to get _________.
4. Clare is going to the United States next month. She has never been there before. (excite)
a. It will be an _________ experience for her.
b. Going to new places is always __________.
c. She is really _________ about going to the United States.
5. Jane doesn’t enjoy her any more and would like to do something different. (bore)
a. Jane is ________ with her job because she does the same thing every day.
b. Jane’s job is go ________ .
III. Choose the correct word.
Are you interesting/ interested in football?
The football match was quite exciting/ excited. I enjoyed it.
It’s sometimes embarrassing/ embarrassed when you have to ask people for money.
Do you easily get embarrassing/ embarrassed?
I had never expected to get the job. I was really amazing/ amazed when I was offered it.
She has really learned very fast. She has made astonishing/ astonished progress.
I didn’t find the situation funny . I was not amusing? amused.
It was a really terrifying/ terrified experience. Afterwards everybody was very shocking/ shocked.
Why do you always look so boring/ bored? Is your life really so boring/ bored?
He’s one of the most boring/ bored people I’ve ever met. He never stops talking and he never says anything interesting/ interested.
The two-hour delay was annoying/ annoyed.
This weather makes me so depressing/ depressed.
Going for a jog with Matthew is exhausting/exhausted.
This computer has some very confusing/ confused instructions.
When I got onto the roof. I felt frightening/ frightened.
The journey took all day and night. They found it very tired/ tiring.
I thought the program on wildlife was fascinating/ fascinated.
The childen always get exciting/ excited when the Granny comes.
What thrilling/ thrilled news this is! Congratulation!
I must say it made me puzzling/ puzzled. I just don’t understand.
IV. Complete the sentences, using one of the following words.
bored/boring interedted/interesting amused/amusing exhausted/exhausting |
confused/confusing excited/exciting surprised/surprising annoying/annoyed
|
He words very hard. It’s not surprising that he’s always tired.
The teacher’s explanation was ________. Most of the students didn’t understand it.
I seldom visit art galleries. I’m not particularly ________ in art.
The lecture was ________. I fell asleep.
Liz is always late. I’ll be ________ if she gets here on time.
I’ve been working very hard all day and now I’m _________.
I’m starting a new job next week. I’m quite _________ about it.
Tom is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very ________.
There is no need to get _______ just because I’m a few minutes late.
Liz is a very _______ person. She knows a lot, she’s traveled a lot and she’s done lots of different things.
write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first .Use the word or words in brackets
1 I started working in this hotel six months ago (worked)
2 Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks (went)
3 I met her during my stay in Paris last summer (while)
4 We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year (It's)
5 Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his frist game (never)
6 How long is it since thay went to Nairobi ? (when)
7 Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty (by the age)
8 She is still working on her homewwork (stopped)
9 Could you deliver the goods to my house ? (delivered)
10 In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door (when)
write the complete sentences, using the words given .
Dear Karen
1 I / have / a great time / here / England
2 My university term / not start / until / the autumn / so I 1 take / opportunity / improve my English
3 I / stay / some English friends / own / a farm
4 On weekdays / I catch / a bus / Torquay / go / language classes
5 My friends / say / my pronunciation / much better / when / I arrive
6 At weekends / I / help / the farm . It / quite / hard work / but / I / like
7 you / come / see / me / Christmas /
8 My friends / want / meet / you / and there / plenty / space
9 I / look forward / hear / you / soon
Love, Paul