II. Give the definitions of the words. Use the word combinations in brackets.

1. a book (a long composition, to write, to print);

2. a reference (a reader, to refer, source of information);

3. a library (a place, to keep materials, not for sale);

4. a volume (printed sheets, to bind);

5. a copy (original work, imitation, reproduction);

6. a manuscript (a written composition, to distinguish from);

7. a catalog (enumeration of items, to arrange systematically).

III. Rewrite each sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in bold.

a. wish

I'm sorry I didn't invite him to the party.

b. should

Why weren't you watching the road?

c. If only

I regret saying that to her.

d. wish

I shouldn't have hit him.

e. 'd rather

I don't want you to tell her.

f. wish

I don't like it when Megan stays out so late.

g. If only

I'm really sorry we can't come to your wedding.

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h. should

I regret that I didn't work harder for my exams.

IV. Rearrange the words to make excuses in the third conditional.

a. wouldn't / been / if / ill / hadn't / shellfish / had /I / I / have/ the

b. phoned / had / had / if / you / have / time / would / I /the /I

c. if / so / known / had /I / the jumper / expensive / was / wouldn't / bought / have / it

d. If / it / own / my / eyes / seen / with / hadn't / I wouldn't / believed / have / it

V. Complete the sentences with one of the phrasal verbs in its correct form.

come up with beat up break into clear out fit in with drop out of look up to point out take back tell off

a. It's time to______ my garage. There's so much rubbish in it that I need to get rid of.

b. The thieves ________ the warehouse and stole goods worth £2,000.

c. As they were leaving, they were disturbed by the security guard. They _______ him _______ and left him bleeding on the ground.

d. He ________ his elder sister, because to him she always seemed so wise and experienced.

e. I accused you of being mean the other day. I _______ it all _______. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it.

f. “Which one's Adam?” “When I see him, I _______ him ________ to you.”

g. Scientists will have to ______ new methods of increasing the world's food supply.

h. She ______ Tom _______ because he hit his baby sister and made her cry.

i. I had a new student in my class today. He seems very nice. I'm sure he'll ______ the rest of the class just fine.

j. Why did you ________ university after just one term? What are you going to do with the rest of your life?

VI. Writing a covering letter.

1. Louisa Barry wants to apply for a job through Horizons Unlimited, so she is sending her CV and a covering letter. Put the addresses and date in the correct position on the page below.

a _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ b ______________________ c_______________________ _______________________ _______________________

Horizons Unlimited PO Box 444 Richmond Surrey SJ5 4TS

15 Thayers Farm Road Abingdon Nothampton NT12 4PF

30th April 2003

2. Put Louisa's letter in the correct order. (There may be more than one possibility.) How many paragraphs do you think the letter should have?

a. I would therefore be particularly interested in any secretarial.

b. I will be available to start work from the middle of June.

c. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

d. Yours faithfully.

e. I enclose my CV, as requested.

f. I am a qualified and experienced secretary, and am bilingual in Spanish and English. I also speak French fluently.

g. I am writing in reply to your advertisement for temporary summer positions, which appeared in western Mail on 27^th April.

h. “Dear Sir or Madam”

i. However, I am willing to consider any kind of work.

j. Louisa Barry.

3. Write a similar letter to Horizons Unlimited in response to their advertisement. Mention briefly where you would like to work and what kind of work you would be interested in. (You can invent qualifications and experience!)

Horizons Unlimited is an international employment agency, recruiting for positions all over the world. Vacancies include: management and office staff hotel and restaurant staff nannies, private teachers and nurses many more! All applicants must be appropriately qualified. Write for an application form to: Horizons Unlimited, PO Box 444, Richmond, Surrey, SJ5 4TS. Interviews will be arranged with suitable applicants.