Complete these sentences with words which have the same roots as the words in italics
21. How did Joan react to your idea that she should hire Bill? …Her ____ was quite favorable.
22. How did your friends respond to your suggestion? …Oh, their __________ was very good.
23. How do you express an apology politely? ... The __________ I use is, “Oh, I’m very sorry”.
24. How do you recognize whether a plane is American or Russian? … ___________ is usually easy because we have studied photographs.
25. How do you spell the name of this fruit? … I’m very bad at _________________ but I think it’s p-o-m-e-g-r-a-n-a-t-e.
26. How do ships at sea communicate with each other? …__________ is usually by radio.
27. How much is Jill paid a week? …Her __________ pay is $ 200.
28. How much money did your father allow you while you were a student? … My___________ was $250 a month.
29. I’m always sorry for lonely people. I think _________ is one of the greatest miseries.
30. I’m interested in politics and read all the __________ news in the papers, but never want to
__ become a _________ myself.
I. Complete these sentences with words which have the same roots as the words in italics 11. Anita finds it hard to amuse herself on weekends. ... Yes, the only_________ in this little town is the movie theater.
12. They are organizing a big conference here for next year. Its __________ is going to take several months.
13. Helen’s a generous woman, but her___________ doesn't extend to people she thinks are trying to take advantage of her.
14. Diane’s poet, and even her ordinary writing is __________ . Her ________ is getting pretty well known these days.
15. Carole’s a thoughtful girl, and her ___________ makes her popular.
16. Ellen’s a determined woman. You can see her ___________ in her face.
17. Sarah’s very confident she’ll pass her examination, and I have full _______ in her.
18. Carol often quotes from Shakespeare, and her____________ are always correct.
19. Henry’s studying science, but he doesn’t really have a ________ mind.
20. How are the books in your library classified? …You’ll find the__________ system in that book.
I. Complete these sentences with words which have the same roots as the words in italics
1. Martin’s working in agriculture now. He went to an ____________ college for three years.
2. George quarrels a lot. I’ve ever known such a ____________ person.
3. Mike’s influence on the children has been considerable, buy Linda has been even more_______ .
4. The situation is bad. Our soldiers are in the valley and the enemy is _______ on the hill.
5. Oliver wants half this nut, but it isn’t easy to__________ .
6. Neil’s an actor and drama is his life. Everything he does is _________ .
7. Harry argues a lot, but his_____________ never seem to persuade anyone.
8. Try Robert’s new novel. It's good. … I didn’t know he was a _________ .
9. I want to put a new advertisement in the paper. We just have to keep on ______ till we get results.
10. Barbara always has a lot of sympathy for her students’ problems. …Yes, she’s a very________
She can even __________ with people she doesn't really like.
Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D which is closet in meaning to the sign. 1.Please inform the College Office of any change of address immediately
A. The College has moved to a new building
B. If you move house, tell the College Office
C. Tell the College Office your home address when you first arrive
D. Ask at the College office if you want to change your room.
2.Standing room only
A. There is no more room.
B. There are no more seats.
C. There is room for one more person.
D. There is only one more room.
3. Lasts up to one week in fridge
Unsuitable for freezing
A. Don't keep this food longer than a week.
B. Don't put this food in the fridge.
C. This food will last longer in the freezer.
D. This food will fast over a week if frozen.
4.Please keep this doorway clear
A. Don't lock this door.
B. Please wait here until the door is opened.
C. Please don't stand here.
D. Please use the other door.
5.This hospital has no emergency department
A. Accident patients are not admitted here.
B. The emergency department is closed.
C. This hospital only accepts accident patients.
D. Contact this hospital in an emergency.
Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.
91. Should I find your camera .......
A. I will bring it round to your house
B. I could bring it round to your house
C. I would bring it round to your house
D. I brought it round to your house
92. Were we to buy a computer ........
A. I could have learnt something about the Internet
B. we could have sent more e-mails
C. we could be able to write e-mails to friends
D. I'll write e-mails to my friends
93. Had I known how useful mobile phones were
A. I had got one a long time ago
B. I would have got one a long time ago
C. I'd like to get one as soon as possible
D. I let you get one a long time ago
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A,B,C,D for each sentence bellow
WHAT SORT OF SHOPPER ARE YOU?
Love it or hate it, we all go shopping. But there are different types of shopper. Do you know which kind you are? Abby Edwards asked around...
A. Melanic, 22, dancer
I'm an addict - I can't spend enough money! When I have the cash I'm out there and then I don't get miserable. I definitely have difficulty walking past sale signs. My boyfriend's exactly the same, so we often drag each other around the shops. We're an addicted couple!
B. Juliet, 28, personnel manager
I only shop for essentials - I hate shopping and only go when I really have to. When I do, I know what I want and I won't settle for anything else. I find shopping tiring and there's always something I'd rather be doing.
C. Lizzie, 41, secretary
I don't enjoy shopping in the least! I really dislike shopping for clothes as I can never find what I want, or anyone to help me look for it. The shops are too noisy, everything is disordered and I find it an absolute nightmare. Fortunately, I rarely have to shop for clothes as most of my clothes are given to me. As for food shopping, I go to the local supermarket once a week and get it over and done with quickly.
D. Ann-Marie, 29, nursery worker
I love shopping but only on certain days and never on a Saturday, as it's far too busy. I'd say I'm a careful shopper...I always set off with a fair idea of what I want, and I never snap things up immediately. I have to look in other shops, in case I can find a better bargain - I take ages!
Which of people ?
compares prices before buying things?.......
finds it impossible to resist buying things?.......
prefers spending her time on activities other than shopping ?.......
feels unhappy when she cannot afford to go shopping?.......
does not need to buy clothes very often?.......
prefers going to the shop at quiet times?.......
is critical of the way shops are run ?.......
goes shopping when it is really necessary ?.......
never goes shopping at weekends ?.......
enjoys shopping with other people ?.......
IV. Rewrite the sentences.
1. We covered the floor with an old sheet and then started painting the ceiling.
.... Þ Having.............................................................................
2. It was thought that the painting had been destroyed.
.... Þ The painting ..................................................................
3. It was such a cold day yesterday that I wore my winter coal.
.... Þ I felt ................................................................................
4. There is no animal as cruel as man.
.... Þ Man is the .......................................................................
5. The dog came near the food. Its owner was busy with the luggage.
.... Þ The dog whose................................................................
6. I met him for the first time in 1997.
.... Þ I had not .........................................................................
7. He is extremely lazy and he was dismissed.
.... Þ Because of ......................................................................
8. She has been writing novels for five years.
.... Þ She has been a ................................................................
9. Although James was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
.... Þ Despite his ......................................................................
10. The judges had never seen a prettier flower display.
.... Þ It was ..............................................................................
VIII. Put each of the following phrasal verbs in its correct place in the sentences below
get down, bring up, take down, put up, bring up, try out, turn out, give away, call off, see off
1. Don’t worry about the journey to the airport. I’m coming to ______ you_____ .
2. The other car didn’t stop after the accident, but luckily I was able to ________ its number.
3. The car is in quite good condition but you can __________ it___________ before you make any decision to buy.
4. Would you like to _______ any other matter before the meeting closes?
5. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure __________ you___________ .
6. I’m afraid we’ll have to __________ the meeting__________ . Alice and John can’t come.
7. Her parents died when she was eight and her uncle decided to _______ her_______ himself.
8. I’ve got a spare room, so I can ________ you________ if you are ever here again.
9. They’ll never believe you are American. Your British accent will _____ you______ immediately.
10. If you persist in refusing to pay the rent, we shall have no option but to ________ you_______ .
Choose the correct word for each space.
1. I think her novels are__________ . The style is awful and the plots are ridiculous. <unreadable, illegible>
2. After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign over the shop had become completely
______________ <unreadable, illegible>
3. There are several reasons why he’s leaving the country. First, he hates the weather here, secondly, he can’t find a good job, and ______________ , he’s homesick. <lastly, at last>
4. ____________ I succeeded in making him understand. <lastly, at last>
5. ____________ I phoned the police, then I made a list of what had been stolen, then I made myself a cup of tea. <first, at first>
6. ____________ they didn’t like their new boss. <first, at first>
7. The goods were stored in a _________ cinema. <misused, disused>
8. The empire consisted of the kingdom and all its_________ colonies. <dependent, dependant>
9. I’m very ________ with this computer. It keeps breaking down. <dissatisfied, unsatisfied>
10. He ate a meal large enough for three people but her appetite was still ________ . <dissatisfied, unsatisfied>