2. Fill in the missing word.

1. I can't to go out on Saturday: I haven't been paid yet.

2. It can often be difficult to….a living if you are an artist.

3. I don't know what to write at the end of my CV! I've run…..of ideas.

4. I am sorry, but I couldn't…… overhearing what you said. You've just got engaged? Congratulations!

5. Will you, please, fill….. this application form.

6. Take a look at the flat and see if it is…….buying it.

7. I can't waiting for buses. That's why I nearly always walk to work, or take the bike.

8. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbs had …… money by for their retirement.

9. He had to pay in as they didn't accept his credit card.

10. My son is always complaining that he doesn't get as much ……. money as his friends.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1. "Why are you talking so loudly in the library?" George asked.

why George asked them so loudly in the library.

2. "You broke the vase," Jenny said to Ann.

accused Jenny the vase.

3. "Don't answer the phone!" Fred said to me.

not Fred the phone.

4. "Lets go out!" Mary said. suggested Mary …………….out.

5. I don't think we need to rewrite this report. point There's this report.

4. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.

1. The boss told them to stop wasting of time drinking coffee.

2. I could not avoid from being late for work.

3. You can't expect for a pay rise in your first year of employment.

4. Could you try to working a little faster?

5. I would like doing this job because it is challenging.

5. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

1. He would be better at his job if he took his time and wasn't so…. . PATIENT

2. I'm very disappointed with her; she seems to be……of keeping a job for more than a week. CAPABLE

3. This factory is over 100 years old and has been declared ….. SAFE

by the authorities.

4. He said he had written the report himself, but actually John

helped him; that was a bit……, I think. HONEST

5. I can't understand it; his behaviour is completely…… . LOGICAL

6. Circle the correct response.

1. A: I got the job!

B: a. Congratulations!

b. I see what you mean.

2. A: Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.

В: а. I really don't know what to do about it.

b. Do you really expect me to believe that?

3. A: Why is it that you never listen to what I say? B: a. Yes, I do!

b. I don't think you should.

4. A: You'd make a great tour guide! B: a. No, that's not for me.

b. I don't think you should.

5. A: Can you please lend me £10? В: a. I don't agree.

b. Sorry, I'm broke.

TEST 4

1. Choose the correct item.

1. The rock star bought a small….in the country.

A bungalow С penthouse

В cottage D mansion

2. They live in a stone-built cottage with a…. roof.

A slate В sliding

С French D front

3. Our new apartment is…..easy reach of the town centre.

A in В within

С to D of

4. Pete invited me into the…… room to see his new billiard table.

A guest В dining

С utility D games

5. After visiting Barcelona many times, we decided to……. it our home.

A list В name

С make D place

6. The tomatoes we ate at their house were home-……. .

A made С done

В grown D produced

7. He rented a well-equipped……. with many modern conveniences.

A pool В garage

С garden D flat

8. He keeps his new lawn mower in the garden…..

A attic С loft

В shed D cellar

9. The fitted …..was installed before they laid the tiled floor.

A staircase В kitchen

С furniture D door

10. The bungalow is situated…..one of the best residential areas.

A on В to

С in D of

11. They have got lots of…..furniture in their house.

A sliding С antique

В fitted D spiral

12. We bought this house because it is close….. the school.

A with В at

С in D to

13. They lived in a……house, so they weren't connected to the one next door.

A detached С semi-detached

В council D terraced

14. Whenever I stay at their house I just….myself at home.

A bring В hit

С make D feel

15. The shop is right in the……of Cracow.

A heart В outskirts

С suburbs D reach

16. John tidied the living room while I cleared….the dirty dishes.

A off В out

С up D away

17. The shopping centre is easily….from the motorway.

A affordable С accessible

В available D accountable

18. It finally …home to me that it was time to buy a place of my own.

A arrived С hit

В came D reached

19. She put her toys…..in a cupboard under the stairs.

A out В by

С away D in

20. The log cabin was in a(n)…… spot miles away from anyone.

A spacious В isolated

С stylish D cosy