1. The risks of using nuclear power far........…….its benefits. WEIGH

2. The ............................of pesticides in conventional farming has made people turn to organic products. USE

3. The farmers claim that their………............has been reduced this year due to unfavourable weather conditions. COME

4. I'm afraid her abilities have been..................……..; there are much better scientists than her. ESTIMATED

5. In .................... countries people die of diseases related to polluted water.DEVELOPED

1. Climate changes will definitely cause sea levels to rise.

bound Sea levels ……………………due to climate changes.

2. A number of animal species will soon face extinction.

verge A number of animal species …………………………..……extinction.

3. If they hadn't helped, .the park wouldn't have been built.

help But………………………….the park wouldn't have been built.

4. The project on the Amazon rainforest will be complete by the end of week.

have The project on the Amazon rainforest ……..……..by the end of the week.

5. If we don't do more to prevent forest fires, there will be serious consequences for wildlife.

done There will be serious consequences for wildlife if…...........prevent forest fires.

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. There is a lack…….clear information about GM food.

2. If we don’t find renewable sources of energy, we will end……with serious problems.

3. We are……danger of losing many wild flowers because of the use of chemical sprays.

4. If you have breathing problems, you must give….smoking.

5. Positive changes, however small, …….a difference to the environment.

6. Many children who live in polluted cities suffer………asthma.

7. The new factory will be built……..condition that it disposes of its waste responsibly.

8. By the end of May we will have………working on the project for two years.

9. We must take care of the earth now,……else future generations will suffer.

10. Try to cut................... on the amount of paper you use in the office.

1. Environmental pollution causes……… to people’s health.

A devastation С disaster

В destruction D damage

2. We must respect nature or suffer the…… .

A consequences С impact

В results D effects

3. Everyone should learn about using …….. resources responsibly.

A global С physical

В natural D earthly

4. The wildlife park was created to protect….. species.

A dangerous С extinct

В endangered D wild

5. We should try to reduce our water….. .

A consumption С protection

В use D warning

6. The cost of clearing up toxic….. is very high.

A waste С residue

В rubbish D sewage

7. If we cut down these trees, we will destroy the natural ……. of the birds and animals that live in them.

A ecosystem С area

В space D habitat

8. What is the future of genetically…… food? Will we accept or reject it?

A programmed С improved

В modified D changed

9. We must find a better way to …..of plastics because they cause environmental problems.

A deposit С discard

В dispose D dump

10. One of the major environmental…............... that needs to be considered is deforestation.

A warnings С issues

В laws D measures

11. I can’t stand seeing animals in…… .

A protection С reserve

В packaging D captivity

12. Global…. is causing climate changes.

A destruction С heating

В pollution D warming

13. We must investigate…. energy forms.

A balanced С ultimate

В alternative D creative

14. Instead of throwing …. paper and glass we can recycle them.

A up С off

В in D away

15. The new law will…..effect in six months.

A have С bring

В give D take

16. It’s better for animals to live in the…. .

A nature С wildlife

В wild D habitat

17. The ozone ….. forms a part of the upper atmosphere.

A layer С limit

В level D layout

18. Wildlife is…... threat in many parts of the world.

A in С under

В at D over

19. We can be affected negatively….noise pollution.

A by С of

В from D with

20. Governments need to look…. ways to conserve natural resources.

A down С up

В in D into

1. A: Excuse me Miss. I forgot to bring my essay.

B: a. I'm so sorry.

b. Don't worry.

2. A: I did really badly in the oral exam.

B: a. Terribly.

b. Don't let it get you down.

3. A: I got a job as a lecturer in the English Department.

B: a. That's great news!

b. Go ahead.

4. A: Do you mind if I borrow your pencil for a minute?

B: a. I'd rather not.

b. Not at all.

5. A: I don't want to change schools. I'll lose all my friends.

B: a. You'll be fine.

b. Never mind.

1. He is expected that to come first in his class. .......................

2. He can't avoid to getting into trouble at school. .......................

3. If she passes her A levels, she'll go to the university. .......................

4. My brother was failed his driving test for the third time. .......................

5. I was being given a low grade in the final test. .......................

1. It is very .................….. to keep studying without a break. TIRE

2. Simon felt very………when he was caught coppying another student's work. EMBARRASS

3. She was ……….................. when she received her exam results. THRILL

4. For your English Literature lesson you will be asked to read a..................…….of texts. VARY

5. After many years of hard work, Professor Johnson received…….........................for his contributions to science. ACKNOWLEDGE

1. Choose the correct item.

1. The soldiers were exhausted and couldn't move back any further, so they had no choice but to....................

A surrender С invade

В conquer D retreat

2. After long months of negotiations, the two sides finally signed a peace…….. .

A treaty С truce

В disarmament D contract

3. The police........................ the protesters and brought them to the police station.

A attacked С defeated

В arrested D defended

4. The ...................... came on board and inspected all the sailors on the ship.

A ally С admiral

В pacifist D private

5. I don't think he is a very good leader because he has no control………the soldiers in his company.

A over В on

С in D at

6. There were people protesting here earlier, but now everything's fine: it's all ...................... control.

A in В under

С over D behind

7. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about the situation: it's….. ..............my control.

A away from С far from

В out of D beyond

8. The army camp is beyond that mountain. There's..............…….chance that we'll reach it before nightfall.

A slight В small

С few D little

9. It's not always easy for a soldier to carry...............….. orders.

A out В on

С off D up

10. through the mountains on horse back was an amazing experience.

A Hiking С Trekking

В Wandering D Marching

11. Many people want to.............……their history back as far as they can and discover who their ancestors were.

A find В search

С trace D track

12. Very occasionally, an outstanding person comes along who changes the......….of history.

A course С path

В route D way

13. Amelia Earhart................…..history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

A fixed В did

С prepared D made

14. Jane was going to pay for the trip, but when she saw how much it was going to cost, she backed..................

A away В out

С off D up

15. The Louvre Museum in Paris is……..............in history: it used to be the palace of the French kings.

A recorded С steeped

В full D loaded

16. You really should buy a DVD player! You have to move with the….................

A times В time

С timing D timer

17. On 5th November 1605, Guy Fawkes tried to blow.......…….. the Houses of Parliament in London.

A down В off

С up D away

18. He's involved.........….. a number of research projects.

A at В in

С on D to

19. It can be very difficult to bring.....……. political change because people generally like things that are familiar.

A about В on

С around D up

20. Up until midnight, one group of soldiers were keeping watch, then another group took ...................

A in В up

С over D on

1. They say Shirley Temple was a gifted child.

have Shirley Temple..................................... a gifted child.

2. There’s no point in memorising facts you haven't understood.

worth It's ................................ you haven't understood.

3. They called off the meeting as the Headmaster was absent.

owing The meeting .................................. the Headmaster being absent.

4. I don't like being told what to wear at school.

others I don't like .............................. to wear at school.

5. Your photos will be delivered within 30 days of the ceremony.

your You .............................. within 30 days of the ceremony.

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. She was shocked when her assignment was returned covered……...........corrections.

2. You need to do more work at home if you want to keep……..............with this class.

3. The two students are thought to have………............ cheating in the test.

4. The Headmaster has decided to................…… all the classrooms painted.

5. All exam papers will be marked ..........……two examiners.

6. She can speak four ......................... languages.

7. What do you think is the best way to revise..................……an exam?

8. His university professor specialises….................... the history of classical Greece.

9. Our teacher has a great....................... of humour.

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. She was shocked when her assignment was returned covered……corrections.

2. You need to do more work at home if you want to keep…….with this class.

3. The two students are thought to have……… cheating in the test.

4. The Headmaster has decided to …… all the classrooms painted.

5. All exam papers will be marked ……two examiners.

6. She can speak four languages.

7. What do you think is the best way to revise……an exam?

8. His university professor specializes….. the history of classical Greece.

9. Our teacher has a great of humour.

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. She was shocked when her assignment was returned covered……corrections.

2. You need to do more work at home if you want to keep…….with this class.

3. The two students are thought to have……… cheating in the test.

4. The Headmaster has decided to …… all the classrooms painted.

5. All exam papers will be marked ……two examiners.

6. She can speak four languages.

7. What do you think is the best way to revise……an exam?

8. His university professor specializes….. the history of classical Greece.

9. Our teacher has a great of humour.

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. She was shocked when her assignment was returned covered……corrections.

2. You need to do more work at home if you want to keep…….with this class.

3. The two students are thought to have……… cheating in the test.

4. The Headmaster has decided to …… all the classrooms painted.

5. All exam papers will be marked ……two examiners.

6. She can speak four languages.

7. What do you think is the best way to revise……an exam?

8. His university professor specializes….. the history of classical Greece.

9. Our teacher has a great of humour.

10 .If you're not sure,............... …up the word in a dictionary.