III. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Nowadays it is becoming (INCREASE)1 ………………… popular for students to go on an exchange programme. This is (SPECIAL)2 ………………… popular in Europe. In such programmes, students can go abroad and (STUDIOUS)3 ………………… at a foreign university for a term or two, and these studies count towards their agree. This (ARRANGE)4 ………………… has several advantages. Students have the
opportunity to practise the foreign languages they have (LEARN)5 ………………… in school. They meet different cultures and experience in a different way of life. In (ADD)6 …………………, they learn about different ways of (THINK)7 ………………… in their own subject and get a broader view of the issues. For example, one Austrian student who was studying agriculture found different types of (FARM)8 ………………… in
England interesting. Finally, they also meet exchange students from other countries, so they experience a really (NATION)9 ………………… environment. This experience will (HOPE10) ………………… result in a better understanding between nations.

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
1. His parents didn’t live there any longer. They (go) ………………… to live in the country.
2. His sister wasn’t there, either. She (get) ………………… married.
3. At this time next week they (board) ………………… the plane to London.
4. Ingrid and Ruth won’t be at this school when classes (start) ………………… next semester. They (attend) ………………… a new school in Taiwan.
5. Ingrid and Ruth won't be at this school when classes (start) start next semester. They (attend) will attend a new school in Taiwan.
6. About twenty people already (arrive) ………………… when they (enter) ………………… the hall.
7. When Jack (enter) ............................. the room, I (not/ recognize) ............................ him because he (lose) ........................... so much weight and (grow) .......................... a beard. He looked totally different.
8. I (visit) ...............................so many beautiful places since I (come) ............................to Utah. Before moving here, I (never/ hear) .........................................of Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, or Canyon lands.
9. - “You (know) ………………… Nick?” - “Yes.” - “How long you (know) ………………… him?” - “I (know) ………………… him for 10 years since we (be) ………………… in the same primary school.
10. Last night, I (eat) ………………… four servings of food at the ‘all-you-can-eat’ dinner at The Village Restaurant. Until that time I (never / eat) ………………… so much in a meal. I’ve felt so miserable all day today.

VII. Fill in each space with one suitable preposition.

1. I’ve arranged an excursion ……………… you.

2. He accused me ……………… lying.

3. You can’t hide the truth ……………… me.

4. Would you kindly explain this ……………… me?

5. Invest some money ……………… this company.

6. Can you forgive me ……………… what I did?

7. I can’t advise you …………… your private life.

8. Translate this report ………… Spanish for me.

9. I’ll reserve a seat ……………… you.

10. You remind me ……………… my sister.

11. Don’t associate me ……………… them.

12. He stole money ……………… the firm.

VI. Complete the sentences using the given verbs and phrases.

1. When / the police / arrive / , / the car / go.

2. When / I / get / the shop / , / it / close.

3. They / eat / everything / by the time / I / arrive / party.

4. When / we / leave / beach / , / the rain / already / start.

5. By the time / I ./ get / into town / , / the shops / close.

6. When / I / find / purse / , / someone / take / money / out / it.

7. The car / go / when / I / look / into / the street.

8. The patient / already / die / by the time / I / see / her.

9. All the garages / close / by the time / we / cross / border.

10. You / already / leave / when / the trouble / start?

Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods, dating back to the earliest development of farming. Now we have a (high / long / huge / strong)1 …………. choice of breads, all cut up and wrapped to take home from the supermarket, (so / but / that / while)2 …………. bread has not always been so cheap or easily (ready / allowed / possible / available)3 …………. Breads dating back 10,000 years were flat breads that (did / would / had / must)4 …………. not use yeast to make them rise. (Methods / Examples / Reasons / Ways)5 …………. of flat breads still eaten today are Indian chapattis and Mexican tortillas. It was in Ancient Egypt, (within / about / inside / along)6 …………. the banks of the river Nile, that the wheat used to make bread was grown in large (lengths / weights / quantities / sizes)7 …………. Egyptian bakers experimented to create raised breads and also invented closed ovens. Bread became (very / even / much / only)8 …………. important and it was often used instead of money. The Romans enjoyed eating bread, and rich people (said / demanded / suggested / told)9 …………. to have the more expensive white breads. White bread is still to this (time / moment / hour / day)10 ………….the most popular variety in Europe and North America.

III. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. Rose’s brother can play chess very well. He took part in his school’s (compete) ……………………..and won the first prize.
2. You can earn a lot of money nowadays as a (profession) ………………… footballer.
3. The plane made a late (depart) …………………
4. Maria’s uncle is a very famous (act) …………………
5. We liked the trip very much. It was extremely (enjoy) …………………
6. Nhan has a pen pal in France and they write to each other (regular) …………………
7. You should put your jewels in the hotel safe if you are worried about their (secure) ……………………..
8. The restaurant manager was very (apology) ……………………..and said we could have our meal for free.
9. The shop (assist) ……………………..seemed to spend most of the time talking rather than attending to the customers.
10. The written English is not (system) …………………….. phonetic, which causes difficulty to foreigners.

IV. Rewrite the following sentences.
1. He became a dogwalker five years ago.
He 
2. She has been a vet for eight years.
She
3. I’ve never driven such a fast car.
It is 
4. Normally, I have a ten-minute journey to school. (ME)
Normally, 
5. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. (TOUCH)
Don’t forget
6. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog
7. May I borrow your car tonight, Henry? (MIND)
Do 
8. He was unable to paint the gate because of the rain. (PREVENTED)
The rain
9. If you have finished your homework, you can go to the party. (UNTIL)
You 
10. She broke down in the middle of her speech. (MAKING)
She 

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple or the Past Perfect.
1. We (sit) ………………… down to the table only when all the guests (arrive) …………………    
2. There (be) ………………… a curious expression on his face I never (see) ………………… before.
3. He (be) ………………… a teacher at the University, as his father (be) ………………… before him.
4. There (be) ………………… silence after she (go) …………………
5. From downstairs (come) ………………… the sound of a radio playing a song he never (hear)………………… before.
6. Very deliberately and carefully Poirot (retell) ………………… the conversation he (hold) ………………… with Saitrana at Wessex House.
7. When I (arrive) ................... home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) .................... a beautifulcandlelight dinner.
8. By the time I got to the office, the meeting (begin, already) ............................................without me. My boss (be)..........................furious with me and he (fire).................................... me.
9. When I (turn)..........................the radio on yesterday, I (hear).......................a song that was popular when I was in high school. I (not/ hear)..........................the song in years, and it (bring)...........................back some great memories.
10. Last week, I (run)...............................into an ex-girlfriend of mine. We (not/ see)................................each other in years, and both of us (change)..................................a great deal. I (enjoy)...........................talking
to her so much that I (ask).............................her out on a date. We are getting together tonight for dinner.

I. Complete the passage using the Past Perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
Yesterday morning I checked what (happen)1 …………………… while I was away. They told me that there (be)2 …………………… no major problems. Alice explained that she (not finish)3 …………………… the drawings until last Friday but she (send)4 …………………… them to the client on Monday. Phil reported that he (received)5 …………………… the insurance proposal on Monday and that he (already / write)6…………………… a reply. David told me that the new photocopier (not arrive)7…………………… but he (phone)8 …………………… Jacksons to remind them that they (agree)9 …………………… to deliver it this week. I told you before I went that I (leave)10 …………………… instructions for my staff and you can see that they have worked well.

Last week, my friend Peter and I decided to take a road trip. (At present / At first / At least / At most)1………………, we were going to take Peter’s car, but it had (broken up / broken into / broken in / broken down)2……………… a couple of days before. As a(n) (result / consequence / effect / reason)3……………, we decided to (hire / lend / let / buy)4 ……………one for 30 dollars a day. We both took Monday off from (job / task / work/ duty)5…………… , so that we could have a full four days. Our goal was to drive from New York to WashingtonD.C., and back. The trip itself was great. The weather was great. The weather was beautiful, and we (came across / came along / came into / came round)6 …………… many interesting places along the way. There was a lot to (look / notice / see / watch)7 …………… in Washington, so we spent two days there. The sad thing was that I had forgotten my camera, even though Peter had specifically (mentioned / reported / expressed / told)8…………… that he didn’t have one to bring along. So, we bought lots of postcards to remind us of our trip. Even though we arrived back a bit tired on Monday night, the trip was well worth it!