B. VOCABULARY
I. The following sentences all contain phrasal verbs or expression with “get”. Decide which answer A,
B, C or D best fits each gap and underline it.
33. That jumper looks so old and dirty. When are you going to get ................... of it?
A. away B. throw C. waste D. rid
34. Here’s my telephone number. If you have any problems, just get in ................... with me.
A. talk B. speak C. touch D. tact
35. I heard she was a lovely woman. Unfortunately, I never got ................... the to meet her.
A. occasion B. opportunities C. possibilities D. chance
36. I asked him how much he got ................... but he refused to tell me.
A. paid B. earned C. money D. salary
37. Come on, hurry up and get ...................! Your bus leaves in five minutes.
A. ready B. ordered C. fit D. prepare
38. His parents are worried about his behaviour. He’s always getting into ................... at school.
A. problems B. trouble C. difficulty D. punishment
39. His girlfriend left him in March and he still hasn’t got ................... it.
A. by B. over C. off D. past
40. I can’t speak French very well, but I always manage to get .......... with a dictionary and a few gestures.
A. by B. over C. across D. through
41. He wanted to get to the town centre but he got ............. the wrong bus and ended up at the station.
A. in B. out of C. on D. off
II. Each of the words for people 1-5 has a relationship of some kind with one of the words a-e. Match
the words and then use them to complete the sentences below. You may need to use plural forms.
1. host 4. performer |
a. spectator d. guest |
42. The youngest .................................. in the stadium surprised the .................................. by
winning the 400 metres in record lime.
43. The only person I recognized at the party was the ..................................; I didn’t know any of the
other ..................................
44. The .................................. and .................................. looked very happy as they walked back
down the aisle after the ceremony.
45. Many members of the.................................. left the theatre before the end of the play, disappointed
at the acting of some of the ..................................
46. After a thorough examination, the .................................. could find nothing wrong with his
..................................
III. Write one word in each gap.
47. Bill Gates made his money by satisfying the ................................ for computer operating systems
that were easy to use.
48. I was ................................ the Web when I came across a site that had lots of information about my
favorite band.
49. Click on the ................................ below to become a member and enjoy everything that Musiconline
has to offer.
50. When you’re................................ the wheel of the new T4 sports car, it’s obvious that there’s a lot of
computing power under the bonnet, as well as engine power.
51. Now, don’t complain about having to spend the holidays away from your computer - it’s for your
own................................ and you’ll thank me later.
52. Since she changed jobs, Anne has really thrown her ................................ into her career.
53. You should keep your computer system up to ................................., or you might find that some
programs won’t run.
54. The workman said that he needed a spanner and asked me to pass him one from his
................................ kit.
IV. Read this extract from a leisure center brochure and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each
space.
The Burnham Leisure Centre has an impressive range of sports and fitness facilities which are all available
to the public at a reasonable price.
Bring the family and enjoy the Olympic-size swimming pool or, if you’re a serious athlete, you can (55)
............... throughout the year on the all-weather running (56) ............... You can even (57) ...............
snowboarding or skiing on the specially-constructed artificial ski slope.
If your game is tennis, you will find there are indoor and outdoor (58) ............... to choose from. For team
games, we have three five-a-side football (59) ............... which you will probably have to book in advance
because they tend to be very popular. Two basketball teams play at the center, so you can always come along
with the kids and (60) ............... a match.
If you’re just looking for the chance to get fit, why not take advantage of our superb (61) ............... where
you will find all the latest exercise equipment. We also run aerobics classes several times a week which
provide low-stress (62) ............... for people of all ages. After your workout, you can relax by taking a sauna.
55. A. exercise B. practice C. train D. work
56. A. ring B. track C. court D. pitch
57. A. go B. play C. do D. make
58. A. pitches B. fields C. rings D. courts
59. A. pitches B. fields C. halls D. courts
60. A. watch B. view C. attend D. see
61. A. court B. gym C. hall D. room
62. A. training B. running C. practice D. exercise
C. WRITING
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 THREE and EIGHT words, including the
word given.
63. Rick is making a slow recovery from his illness. getting
Rick ................................. his illness.
64. Why don’t you throw away that old blouse? rid
How about ......................... that old blouse?
65. We usually buy our food from the local market. tend
We ...................................... our food from the local market.
66. He never asks when he borrows my things! always
He is ............................ asking!
67. When I was younger we often used to go on holiday abroad. would
When I was younger ............................................................................. on holiday abroad.
68. I’m sure I won’t have any problems sharing a flat after a couple of weeks. get
I’m sure I’ll ................................................... a flat after a couple of weeks.
69. I still find it difficult to work with a computer. used
I still haven’t ................................................... with a computer.
70. I can’t wail to see you again. forward
I’m really .................................................. you again.
71. I ought to phone my dad to tell him I’ve arrived safely. better
I ......................................................... my dad to tell him I’ve arrived safely.
A. GRAMMAR
I. Choose the most appropriate future form. Sometimes more than one form is possible.
1. You’ll freeze if ...................... out dressed like that. Put on a warm coat!
(you’ll go / you’re going to go /you go)
2. When I retire next year, ...................... a lot of travelling around North America.
(I’m doing / I do / I’m going to do)
3. A: Have you been in touch with Pat yet to say we can’t come? You said you’d do it.
B: Sorry, I forgot. ...................... her know tomorrow when I see her at work.
(I’m going to let / I shall let / I’ll let)
4. Look at that stupid cyclist. ...................... an accident.
(He’ll cause / He’s going to cause / He causes)
5. A: What do you want done with this box?
B: If you just leave it there, ...................... it upstairs when I go.
(I’ll take / I’m taking / I’m going to take)
6. A: What ...................... this evening?
(are you doing / are you going to do / do you do)
B: Oh, I don’t know. Maybe ...................... watch a DVD.
(I’m going to / I’ll / I’m watching)
7. Please note that next week’s concert ...................... at 7.00, not 7.30 as advertised in the program.
(is commencing / will commence / is going to commence)
8. Mr. Kerr ...................... angry if you don’t hand your homework in today.
(is being / is going to be / will be)
9. A: Bob Dylan ...................... a concert in London next month.
(will do / is doing / does)
B: ...................... book some tickets?
(Am I going to / Will I / Shall I)
10. The air tickets ...................... around a week to reach you.
(shall take / will take / are taking)
11. The French oral tests ...................... next Monday.
(are starting / will start / start)
12. When Guy ...................... 50, Gemma ...................... 18.
(is / will be / is going to be) (is going to be / is to be / will be)
13. If we get much more rain, the river ...................... its banks.
(is probably going to burst / will probably burst / is bursting)
II. Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box. Choose the most appropriate form
miss/ will miss | will be enjoying/ enjoys | will agree/ agrees | will have/ am having | is going to depart/ departs |
is going to melt/ is melting | will be believed/ is to be believed | see/ are going to see | persuades/ will persuade | will rise/ are to rise |
14. The next train for London ........................................................... from platform six at 16.07.
15. I ........................................................... some friends over for dinner on Saturday. Do you want to
join us?
16. They reckon the Greenland ice sheet ........................................................... within a few years.
17. A: Gary doesn’t want to come on holiday with us, then.
B: He says that now, but I’m sure Hannah ................................................ him to change his mind.
18. By the middle of the week, temperatures ........................................................... to 30° C.
19. The striking workers have said that they will prevent finished goods leaving the factory until the
management .................................................... to their demand for improved working conditions.
20. I’m not sure when I’ll be home tonight. Expect me when you .................................................... me.
21. A: The coach leaves Oxford at exactly 5.00 from the bus station.
B: What if I ........................................................... it?
A: You’ll have to take the train.
22. If the research ..........................................................., children now spend more time playing
computer games than watching television.
23. A: It’s Daniel’s first week away at university. I wonder how he’s getting on?
B: I’m sure he ........................................................... himself.
III. Here is part of a letter from Jane to her friend Rosa, a teacher in England. Underline the correct
alternative.
Darwin, 20th December
Dear Rosa
Hope this find you all well. I suppose by now school (24) will close / will have closed for Christmas and you
(25) will be enjoying / will have been enjoying a rest. It’s hard to believe that Tim’s already 18 and that It’s
only a few months until he (26) will be leaving / will have been leaving school for college.
My main news Is that my brother, John, and his family (27) will have been arriving / will be arriving next
Friday as part of their big trip around the world. By the time they get here they (28) will be going / will have
been to California and New Zealand. No doubt John’s children (29) will have been planning / will plan it all
out for months! They (30) won’t be spending / won’t have spent all their time with me. John has to go to
Perth on business, so i (31) will have kept / will be keeping the rest of the family entertained while he’s away.
Then they (32) will all be going / will all have been going to Sydney...
I. Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the verb given. Use the past simple,
present perfect, past perfect and past perfect continuous tenses. Use each tense at least once in
each group of four sentences, but give alternatives where possible.
1. play
a. We …..have played ….. 35 matches so far this season, so we’re all feeling pretty tired.
b. After the match, she admitted that she …………………………………… badly.
c. ……………….. you …………………………………… rugby or football at the school you went to?
d. We …………………………………… really well all year, so it came as a big surprise when we
were beaten by Wales last December.
2. make
a. We …………………………………… the right decision in emigrating to Canada in the mid-1990s.
b. Henson never thought about retirement. In fact, he …………………………………… a
documentary film about the indigenous people of Chile when he died.
c. A: When did you realise that you …………………………………… a mistake in joining the army?
B: When I was posted to Afghanistan.
d. Korean scientists believe that they ………………………………… a breakthrough in the fight
against cancer by developing a technique for containing the disease. They reported their findings
at the AAL conference in New York this week.
3. eat
a. The couple described how they …………………………………… in the dining room when the
explosion destroyed the hotel.
b. My mother was a vegetarian, and as children we rarely …………………………………… meat.
c. I …………………………………… prawns a few times before last week without any ill effects, but
the ones I had at the restaurant made me very sick indeed.
d. A: Would you like some of these cherries?
B: Yes, please. I …………………………………… any fresh fruit for days.
4. run
a. Over the last year I …………………………………… workshops on creative writing in twelve
colleges and universities.
b. She was breathing hard as if she ……………………………………
c. She …………………………………… only two marathons before breaking the world record in the
Pan-African Games.
d. I was late for work so I …………………………………… most of the way.
II. Read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space.
NEW CYCLING SCHEMES
The County Council has (1) …………. to give a higher (2) …………. to cycling and agreed a new
strategy to guide the (3) …………. ahead in East Sussex.
Cycling is a (4) …………., healthy and environmentally-friendly form of transport. It is (5) ………….
to make it safer, more convenient and attractive, and to increase the (6) …………. of journeys made by
bicycle.
Cycling is being encouraged both for utility purposes (such as journeys to work, school and the
shops) and for (7) …………. trips for exercise and enjoyment, including longer trips by tourists.
Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (8)
…………. the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in Eastbourne.
(9) …………. people will be consulted as the strategy is implemented. The County Council will work
with local cycling and other groups, and a countywide Cycling Forum will be formed to (10) ………….
that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (11) ………….
The (12) …………. of the Cycling strategy are given in a leaflet, and a (13) …………. of the full
strategy document can be seen in County Council Public Libraries.
1. A. intended B. wondered C. decided D. failed
2. A. advantage B. income C. benefit D. priority
3. A. travel B. street C. way D. line
4. A. shortcut B. high-speed C. dangerous D. low-cost
5. A. intended B. convinced C. written D. spoken
6. A. size B. proportion C. provision D. proposal
7. A. recreational B. useless C. sufficient D. promotional
8. A. consist B. participate C. include D. improve
9. A. Abnormal B. Proper C. Country D. Local
10. A. improve B. ensure C. assert D. maintain
11. A. contact B. basis C. touch D. account
12. A. cyclists B. rights C. vehicles D. objectives
13. A. copy B. book C. letter D. network
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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. bigger B. better C. reuse D. father
2. A. watched B. stopped C. visited D. looked
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
3. A. improve B. pollute C. culture D. attend
4. A. decide B. reduce C. famous D. invite
III. Choose the correct answer.
5. The artwork was __________ done by the artisan.
A. carefully B. careful C. care D. careless
6. Last Sunday we arrived at the waterfall nearby __________ 7.00 a.m.
A. at B. in C. of D. on
7. More and more young people are moving to the city as there are __________ of job opportunities here.
A. a lot B. much C. many D. a little
8. The light went out while he __________ dinner with his family.
A. had B. have had C. was having D. is having
9. I got some __________ advice on how to make a presentation from my English teacher, so I passed my oral test.
A. useless B. useful C. uselessness D. usefulness
10. They decided to learn French __________ study in Paris.
A. in order B. so as to C. so that D. in order that
11. Your brother passed the final exam, __________?
A. doesn’t he B. didn’t he C. does he D. did he
12. __________ his aunt really likes the apartment, she can’t afford to buy it.
A. Athough B. Because C. If D. So
13. The students enjoy __________ badminton every morning.
A. playing B. plays C. to play D. played
14. The doctor advised my uncle to stop __________ because it’s quite harmful to his health.
A. to smoking B. smoking C. smoke D. to smoke
IV. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underline word(s)
in each of the following sentences.
15. We should go to the mountainous area to enjoy some fresh air at the weekend.
A. windy B. rainy C. unpolluted D. polluted
16. My brother went on with the project even though his boss said it was impossible to do it.
A. made B. continued C. fought D. began
V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word(s)
in each of the following sentences.
17. I find playing sports an exciting way to exercise.
A. boring B. normal C. regular D. interesting
18. Tom felt nervous the moment the plane took off.
A. turned off B. flew up C. landed D. ran
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
19. Jim: “What a beautiful painting!”
Nam: “__________________”
A. I’m glad to tell you so. B. It’s very nice of you to say so.
C. I don’t mind if you say that. D. You’re welcome!
20. Robert:” Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?”
Mary” “__________________”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Yes, I will.
C. Never mind, thanks D. No, I won’t
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got
over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village
remains. All the houses and buildings in the village ‘ float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish
for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time
learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.
Their lifestyle may seem strange many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you
are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.
21. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to ______
A. the builders B. the schools C. the villagers D. the houses
22. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ______ to many people.
A. tiring B. strange C. dangerous D. boring
23. The villagers not only fish but also ______ the sea life.
A. pollute B. damage C. look at D. look after
24. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because ______
A. they live on the land B. they live far from the sea
C. they don’t live directly on the water D. they live directly on the water
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environmental projects, such as
tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be (25)
__________ to improve the place where we live.
This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the
school. As Tim, a student, says: “No one (26) __________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn
these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) __________ time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (28)
__________ environment. It also helps people get to know (29) __________ neighbors and it can help build stronger
communities.
If you care (30) __________ the state of your town, and you are interested in taking part in the project, please contact
the school for further information.
25. A. done B. does C. do D. did
26. A. stay B. stays C. wants D. want
27. A. doing B. paying C. spending D. giving
28. A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
29. A. their B. his C. its D. her
30. A. about B. on C. at D. in
IX. Fill in each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage.
... Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is (31) _____________ most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet
is a festival (32) _____________ occurs in late January or early February. It is a time (33) _____________ families to
clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes. Family (34) _____________who live
apart try to be together at Tet.
... Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated (35) _____________many countries. It happens at around the same
time as Passover. (36) _________ Easter Day, young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs - as long as they are good.
In many countries, (37) _____________ crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.
X. Find one mistake in each sentences below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D.
38. You should (A) to read more books (B) if you want (C) to improve your English (D) vocabulary.
39. I wish (A) all the children in (B) the world (C) don’t have to live (D) in poverty any more.
40. We (A) cancelled our (B) camping trip (C) because of it rained (D) heavily.
41. The doctor (A) which we (B) met in France (C) has just sent us (D) a greeting card.
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
42. Your house is more modern than mine.
A. My house is as modern as yours.
B. My house isn’t as modern as yours.
C. My house isn’t as modern as yours house.
D. My house is more modern than yours.
43. Ally wants to buy that dress, but she doesn’t have enough money.
A. If Ally had enough money, she could buy that dress.
B. If Ally has enough money, she can buy that dress.
C. If Ally have enough money, she could buy that dress.
D. If Ally had enough money, she will buy that dress.
44. Her father invited him to the conference.
A. He is invited to the conference by her father.
B. He has been invited to the conference by her father.
C. He was invited to the conference by her father.
D. He were invited to the conference by her father.
45. “Let’s go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year ‘s Eve.” Mai said.
A. Mai suggested that we went to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
B. Mai suggested going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
C. Mai suggests going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
D. Mai suggested go Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
46. “If were you, I would raise money for the poor,” I said to Thomas.
A. I said Thomas to raise money for the poor.
B. I asked Thomas why he doesn’t raise money for the poor.
C. I asked Thomas why didn’t he raise money for the poor.
D. I advised Thomas to raise money for the poor.
47. This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine.
A. His children tried Japanese cuisine at first.
B. His children last tried Japanese cuisine a long time ago.
C. His children tried Japanese cuisine before.
D. His children have never tried Japanese cuisine before.
XII. Put these words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
48. Hyde Park / a / place / for / good / in / is / fine / weather / camping /. /
_____________________________________________________________________________
49. Jane / with / promised / keep / in / has / touch / is / us / to / while / in / she / Australia.
_____________________________________________________________________________
50. What / do / of / English / you / learning / find / most / aspect / difficult /? /
_____________________________________________________________________________
51. If / down / in / there / will / you / forests / be / floods / cut / trees /, / big / the / every year / the /. /
_____________________________________________________________________________
52. The / convenient / Internet / a / fast / and / way / to get / update / information / is / which / is /. /
_____________________________________________________________________________
53. Keep / passport / asked / in case / you / your / are / to / it / at / handy / customs / show /. /
_____________________________________________________________________________
XIII. Rewrite these sentences using the suggested words in the brackets. Do not change the words given in any way.
54. My mother is going to give me a new bike. (A new bike)
_____________________________________________________________________________
55. “Remember to book a table for tomorrow afternoon, Jane” he said. (He reminded)
_____________________________________________________________________________
56. “Shall we go to the nightclub?” Mike said. (Mike suggested)
_____________________________________________________________________________
57. John is one of my closest friends. I have known him for three years. (whom)
_____________________________________________________________________________
58. Working so much will make you tired. (If)
_____________________________________________________________________________
59. How long have you learnt Japanese? (How long ago)
_____________________________________________________________________________
60. It has been reported that the chancellor is very satisfied with his visit to Japan. (been)
_____________________________________________________________________________
XIV. Put the words in the correct form.
61. Does it make any ___________________________ (DIFFER) to them if we pay by check?
62. The two boys should receive a just punishment. Their ___________________________ (BEHAVE) at the
inauguration ceremony was really outrageous.
63. Mutual accusations will get you nowhere. You’d better try to find a more reasonable
___________________________ (SOLVE) to your conflict.
64. The main cause of the current crisis in the party seems to be the deep ___________________________ (DIVIDE)
between its members.
65. It’s most ___________________________ (FASHION) among youths these days to spend their free time in the
cinema.
66. Cindy and Mike’s close ___________________________ (FRIEND) finally developed into a profound feeling
and culminated in their marriage last year.
67. Tom has lost his ___________________________ (CONFIDE) in conventional medicine after many years of
unsuccessful treatment and has opted for acupuncture.
68. ‘What’s the ___________________________ (LONG) of this rope?’ - ‘It’s six meters long.’
69. Mark’s been terribly busy this week. It’s ___________________________ (DOUBT) whether he’ll attend our
performance tomorrow.
70. ‘Why didn’t they react to my warning?’ – ‘They might not have understood its discreet
______________________ (MEAN).’
B. VOCABULARY
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space.
HOLIDAYS WITH FRIENDS
I always (28) ................................... to go to Porchester (29) ................................... my summer
holidays. It is a quiet little town, full of old and interesting buildings. Very (30) ................................... visitors
ever go there, so there are no crowds. I enjoyed its sleepy atmosphere. I work in a big city, so a holiday in
Porchester was a complete change (31) ................................... my usual life. Besides, I found (32)
................................... about the history of the place. I wanted to learn how life used to be in Porchester -
the stories of (33) ................................... people and buildings.
I made notes on (34) ................................... these things (35) ................................... my holidays
and I soon knew (36) ................................... about the history of Porchester than most of the people (37)
................................... lived there.
I am not a rich man and I cannot afford to stay in hotels. (38) ................................... Jack Thompson
heard that I wanted to spend my holidays in Porchester again all these years later, he invited me to stay with
(39) .................................... . Jack and I were in the Army (40) ................................... during the war
and we were good friends.
II. Complete the sentences below, using the most appropriate one in each case.
out of hand | out of work | out of the way | out of action |
out of the question | out of date | out of practice | out of order |
41. I haven’t played for a long time so I’m ..........................................
42. I’m afraid the lift is .......................................... We’ll have to walk up.
43. By the time they received the news a month later, it was ..........................................
44. I cannot possibly do as you ask. It’s quite ..........................................
45. He’s been ................................. for several months and he wonders if he’ll ever be employed again.
46. The car was coming straight towards me but luckily I got .......................................... just in time.
47. They did nothing to stop the demonstrators and, by the time the police arrived, the situation had got
..........................................
48. The goalkeeper’s injury will put him .......................................... for several weeks.
III. Complete these sentences with the correct word “for”, “during”, “while” or “meanwhile”.
49. He’s been on holiday ............................ three weeks.
50. ............................ that time, he’s visited his relatives in Australia.
51. ............................, I’ve been doing his work.
52. ............................ he has been on holiday, I’ve been doing his work.
53. I’ve been doing his work ............................ the time he has been away.
54. The crisis arose ......................... the Managing Director was on holiday and lasted .........................
the duration of his absence.
55. The crisis arose ......................... the Managing Director’s absence on holiday. He went to sea
............................ a few days in his yacht; ............................, his colleagues were attempting to
resolve the problems without him because they were unwilling to disturb him ............................ he
was away.
56. When he returned, he was very angry. ‘Good heavens,’ he said. ‘I’ve only been away
............................ a fortnight but ............................ my absence, everything seems to have gone to
pieces. There I was, sailing peacefully around the Mediterranean, and ............................,
............................ the time I was away, you were trying to solve these problems without telling me.’
III. Complete this text with these verbs.
was (x2) | explained | didn't eat | have gone | had cooked | hadn't eaten |
were | went | didn't lock | have heard | had reached | hadn't locked |
One of the four-year-olds in the reading group suddenly said, “This is the silliest story I (15)
............................. ever.............................!” I (16) ................................................. in the middle of
reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears to the group. We (17) ............................. just .............................
the part in the story where Goldilocks goes into the bears’ house and eats some of the food from bowls on the
table.
“Where (18) ................................................. the bears?” he asked.
“Maybe outside or playing in the woods,” I suggested.
“And their house was wide open? They (19) ............................. even ............................. the door
before going out?’
“Well, in the old days, people (20) ................................................. their doors.”
“And their food was on the table, but they (21) ................................................. it before they (22)
................................................. outside?”
“Maybe they (23) ........................................ it because it (24) ........................................... too hot.”
“If you (25) ........................................... that meal, you wouldn’t (26) .............................................
out and left it, would you?”
“Probably not, but it’s just a story,” I (27) ................................................. rather weakly.