exercises

1. Vocabulary
1 Match A to B to form sentences. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
A B
1. The train was delayed ...... a. so they stayed there only two nights.
2. They each bought a return ticket ...... b. and one driver in the car.
3. It was an expensive resort ...... c. because they weren’t staying long.
4. There were two passengers ...... d. due to bad weather.
5. They didn’t have much luggage ...... e. by 11 am.
6. You are requested to check out ...... f. so they wouldn’t have to pay again later.
2 Answer the questions with a logical response. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Is there a supermarket nearby?
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2. Why do you want to trade places with me?
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3. Why do we have to stop at the border?
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4. Why are you going overseas?
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5. Why aren’t you getting a return ticket?
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3 Complete the sentences to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
1. We looked for a campsite that included ……………………… .
2. I usually get around the city by ……………………… .
3. Help yourself to the ……………………… .
4. I’m going to finish the paper tonight, no matter ……………………… .
5. My package holiday in New York included ……………………… .
6. You sent me the cheque, but you forgot to sign ……………………… .
7. Jo doesn’t get paid much, but she has a very satisfying ……………………… .
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2. 4 Complete each sentence using a prefix and one of the words below. There are more words than you need.
relevant • estimate • dependent • like • complete • lock • possible • necessary • legal • secure
1. Could you get someone to ……………………… the bathroom door?
2. Don’t ……………………… him. He’s much stronger than he looks.
3. You don’t need to bring a gift – it’s ……………………… .
4. Angelina is an ……………………… thinker who makes her own decisions.
5. Those details are ……………………… . They have nothing to do with the issue.
6. It’s ……………………… to solve this problem. Nobody knows what to do.
7. The driver made an ……………………… left turn and caused an accident.
8. I ……………………… classical music. I think it’s boring.
5 Complete the passage using the words below. There are more words than you need.
ordinary • sights • luggage • accommodation • worldwide
unusual • youth hostel • check out • overnight • dislike • value
Where can you find cheap 1.
……………………… while travelling in Japan? Perhaps the best
2.
……………………… for your money is a capsule hotel. This type of hotel offers similar services
to a 3.
……………………… , but the structure of the hotel is very 4.
……………………… . Each
room is just the size of an 5.
……………………… bed, with a bit of room above. Forget about
privacy, because the rooms are arranged next to and on top of each other. In a separate part of
the hotel, there are public showers and a place to store your 6.
……………………… . It’s simply
a place to stay 7.
……………………… and not much else. The big advantage of capsule hotels
is that they cost very little – but you’ll want to 8.
……………………… early and spend your day
seeing the 9.
……………………… of the city. If you 10.
……………………… being in tiny spaces,
a capsule hotel is probably not the best choice.
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3. Grammar
1 Complete the sentences using 1-3 words.
1. I didn’t check the weather forecast, but it ……………………………… rain today, so bring an umbrella.
2. Do you know anyone ……………………………… wants a kitten?
3. If you had handed in the form on time, you ……………………………… a refund.
4. We can’t fly out today because our flight ……………………………… .
5. Mona didn’t want to carry her groceries home, so she …………………………… them …………………………… .
6. Mike and Rachel’s wedding, which is tomorrow night, ……………………………… by a professional photographer.
7. Watch out for plants ……………………………… have three leaves. They’re poisonous.
8. Sandy ……………………………… the piano since she was three years old. She’s very talented.
2 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. Nicki didn’t pack the blue suitcase. (by)
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2. He won’t find the hotel without a good map. (if)
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3. Kate lost the necklace. It was given to her by her boyfriend. (which)
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4. They will finish the bike race before 5 pm. (By 5 pm)
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5. “I’m leaving on the 3 pm train,” Sofia told me. (that)
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6. Perhaps the travel agent called while we were out. (might)
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7. The doctor wasn’t available to speak with me. (could)
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8. I think you should wear sunscreen. (if)
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9. “The train will arrive in three minutes,” the announcer said. (that)
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4. 3 What would you say in each situation? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. You wish you hadn’t left your wallet at home.
I ................................................................................................. . (bring)
2. You’re at the dry cleaners.
I’d like to .................................................................................... . (clean)
3. You see a shop and remember buying something there.
That’s the shop ............................................................................ . (buy)
4. You’re staying home because you have too much work.
If I .................................................................................................. . (go)
5. You plan to go to one museum every day during your trip.
By the end of the trip, .................................................................. . (visit)
6. You’re going to visit the hair salon.
I’m planning .................................................................................. . (cut)
4 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. There may be more than one possible answer.
Do you always feel tired? You 1.
……………………… (learn) to sleep properly if
you 2.
……………………… (take) a sleep vacation. On this type of holiday, sleep
techniques 3.
……………………… (teach) by qualified doctors. Activities that help
you sleep, such as tai chi, meditation, dance and yoga, 4.
………………………
(offer) as well. You can work out at the fitness centre, 5.
………………………
(your back / massage) or relax in a steam cavern. By the end of your sleep
vacation, you 6.
……………………… (recover) your sense of well-being.
Most sleep vacation packages 7.
……………………… (organise) by fancy resorts.
If you 8.
……………………… (not afford) to spend a lot of money, consider a
sleep vacation at home. All electronics 9.
……………………… (turn off). If you
10.
……………………… (cover) the windows with a dark curtain and play relaxing
music at bedtime, you 11.
……………………… (get) a few good nights of sleep.
5 Complete the sentences with a logical ending.
1. The trip will be cancelled if .................................................................... .
2. We had a tour guide who ...................................................................... .
3. By the time we arrived at the hotel, ...................................................... .
4. We’re on a tour of France, and by Thursday, ....................................... .
5. In order to get a good price, you ........................................................... .
6. If I had read the reviews of this hotel, ................................................... .
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