exercises

1. Vocabulary
1 Name ......
1. two things you can download: ……………………… , ………………………
2. two items that have a screen: ……………………… , ………………………
3. two things that need to be charged: ……………………… , ………………………
4. two things that are broadcast every day: ……………………… , ………………………
5. two places that are open round the clock: ……………………… , ………………………
2 Write a second sentence that adds details to the first sentence. Use the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
1. I have to study hard for the maths exam. (tough)
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2. We need to find a place to hold our parents’ anniversary party. (host)
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3. Our team will play tonight. (cheer)
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4. Fashion is very important to Gemma. (latest)
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5. This map doesn’t show the roads that were just built. (out of date)
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6. This is the most advanced computer on the market. (cutting-edge)
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7. Our car breaks down every couple of months. (reliable)
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8. This program is free. (download)
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9. The city has just built a brand-new gym. (state-of-the-art)
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2. 3 Complete the sentences to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
1. The phone I’m using isn’t wireless, so ...................................................
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2. I accidentally deleted your e-mail address, so now ...............................
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3. The program is so user friendly that even ............................................
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4. My boss is so demanding that I .............................................................
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5. My computer has just crashed, so .........................................................
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6. The brakes of our car are faulty, so .......................................................
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4 Complete the sentences with the words below and a suitable suffix. There are more words than you need.
govern • important • rehabilitate • champion • examine • decide • violent • able • aware • addict
1. We need to raise the public’s ……………………… about recycling.
2. The mayor is trying to reduce the level of ……………………… in our neighbourhood.
3. Haven’t you made a ……………………… yet? Just pick one!
4. He doesn’t understand the ……………………… of good manners.
5. Marco will compete in the computer games ……………………… .
6. After a year of ……………………… , Tim was able to walk again.
7. The prime minister is part of the national ……………………… .
8. After the ……………………… , the doctor told Helene to drink plenty of water.
5 Form new words by adding a suitable noun suffix. Use a dictionary to help you.
1. friend ………………………
2. entertain ………………………
3. prevent ………………………
4. confuse ………………………
5. possible ………………………
6. weak ………………………
7. appear ………………………
8. differ ………………………
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3. 6 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
There are more words than you need.
carry on • able • decide • weird • come up with • screen
every once in a while • take over • rehabilitate • addict
Although an 1.
……………………… to computer games can be harmful, playing those
online games 2.
……………………… can actually make you smarter. The games require
you to make quick 3.
……………………… and 4.
……………………… creative solutions.
This type of problem-solving 5.
……………………… can help you succeed in the real
world. If computer games involve more than one player, they can also improve social
skills. Even though you only connect with people on the 6.
……………………… , you can
build a sense of community. Finally, games teach you that failure is a natural part of
learning, and that you must simply 7.
……………………… and try again.
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4. Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with suitable relative pronouns. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Do you know anyone ……………………… lives in this building?
2. I bought that scarf the summer ……………………… I went cycling in Italy.
3. When was the moment ……………………… you realised you were in love with her?
4. I’d like to talk to the person ……………………… idea it was to call the president.
5. The website had a lot of information ……………………… was really useful.
6. That’s the intersection ……………………… I had an accident.
2 Combine the sentences using a relative clause. Make any necessary changes.
Omit the relative pronoun if it is not needed.
1. We took care of a bird. Its wing was broken.
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2. Where are my pyjamas? I wore them last night.
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3. My grandmother is learning to use a computer. It is very user friendly.
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4. Dave is going to buy the latest mobile phone. Henry has already got it.
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5. My computer crashed yesterday. It hasn’t worked properly for a long time.
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6. Make sure he gets the supplies. He needs them today.
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7. The festival is on Monday. I have a maths exam then.
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3 Write sentences with the words below and a relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.
1. I / not / remember / the restaurant / we / have / our first meal / .
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2. you / know / the man / be / talking outside / ?
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3. that / the girl / twin brother / sit next to me / last year / . .
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4. where / be / the money / Mum / give us / ?
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5. you / taste / the cake / my brother / make / ?
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5. 4 Combine the sentences using a suitable relative clause. Make any necessary changes.
1. I just read some comments by Selena Gomez. I’m following her on Twitter.
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2. James decided to watch television. Television helps him relax.
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3. Sam didn’t play in today’s game. His arm was broken.
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4. Independence Day is an exciting time. We watch fireworks then.
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5. Eleanor studied music at university. She plays in a symphony orchestra.
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6. Everyone knows the dance from that video. The video went viral and was seen by millions.
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5 Complete the passage with a suitable relative pronoun. There may be more than one possible answer.
There are many people 1.
……………………… have great ideas and want to write a
book. In the past, potential authors sent their work to an editor, 2.
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would decide if the book was good enough to publish. But in a time 3.
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the Internet dominates what we read, that is changing. Now authors can send their book
directly to a site like Amazon, 4.
……………………… it will go on sale to the general
public. There are a number of companies 5.
……………………… offer authors the
tools to create a professional-looking e-book. Even famous authors like David Mamet,
6.
……………………… earlier work won a Pulitzer Prize, are turning to self-published
e-books. Authors often make more money on e-books, 7.
……………………… is one
reason for the popularity of this new form.
6 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Pay attention to the relative pronouns in bold.
1. I don’t feel comfortable in places where .................................................
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2. I make friends easily with people who ....................................................
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3. I admire people whose ...........................................................................
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4. My friend lives in a house which ............................................................
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5. The happiest I have ever been was the day when .................................
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6. 4 Combine the sentences using a suitable relative clause. Make any necessary changes.
1. I just read some comments by Selena Gomez. I’m following her on Twitter.
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2. James decided to watch television. Television helps him relax.
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3. Sam didn’t play in today’s game. His arm was broken.
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4. Independence Day is an exciting time. We watch fireworks then.
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5. Eleanor studied music at university. She plays in a symphony orchestra.
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6. Everyone knows the dance from that video. The video went viral and was seen by millions.
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5 Complete the passage with a suitable relative pronoun. There may be more than one possible answer.
There are many people 1.
……………………… have great ideas and want to write a
book. In the past, potential authors sent their work to an editor, 2.
………………………
would decide if the book was good enough to publish. But in a time 3.
………………………
the Internet dominates what we read, that is changing. Now authors can send their book
directly to a site like Amazon, 4.
……………………… it will go on sale to the general
public. There are a number of companies 5.
……………………… offer authors the
tools to create a professional-looking e-book. Even famous authors like David Mamet,
6.
……………………… earlier work won a Pulitzer Prize, are turning to self-published
e-books. Authors often make more money on e-books, 7.
……………………… is one
reason for the popularity of this new form.
6 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Pay attention to the relative pronouns in bold.
1. I don’t feel comfortable in places where .................................................
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2. I make friends easily with people who ....................................................
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3. I admire people whose ...........................................................................
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4. My friend lives in a house which ............................................................
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5. The happiest I have ever been was the day when .................................
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