UNIT 10 I. Choose the word to fill in the blanks: appreciate government difficult because mobility unless culture of weaknesses challenge important as While most Americans are very proud of their country, they may openly criticize the (1)… . Americans like to laugh at themselves and the country’s (2)… . A good sense of humor is valued Americans openly share their opinions (3)… a variety of subjects. They ask questions and (4)… other people’s opinions. Public critism is not considered improper, (5)… it is very personal. Disagreement and challenging questions are often viewed (6)… a sign of strength, ambition and intelligence Americans (7)… innovation, hard work and independence. Although many cultures feel the group, community, or society is more (8)… than individual. Americans (9)… tends to focus on the individual. This sometimes difficult for people of other cultures to accept, not only because of the way Americans behave but (10)… they often expect other to act the same way. II. Connect two sentences using the words in the brackets 1. There were many people at the party. I had met only a few of these people before (whom) 2. The gallery is very big. We can’t see in one day (too) 3. I will never forget the day. I said goodbye to her on that day (when) 4. I whispered. I didn’t want anyone to hear our conversation 5. Waterloo is a place in Belgium. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in Waterloo (where) 6. I met a lot of interesting people. We were on holiday (while) 7. They got up very early. They wanted to get to the top of the mountain before sunrise (in order) 8. They were driving very quickly. That’s why the accident was so terrible. III.Fill in the blanks with one preposition 1. There was an accident this morning. A bus collapsed a car 2. … first I found the work tiring but … a few week I got used … it 3. I was shocked … what you said. You should be ashamed … yourself 4. Forgive me … interrupting you but I must ask you a question 5. The boy left his bicycle leaning … the wall. IV. Tranform the sentences into passive voice 1. Someone has already told him to report for duty at six 2. He ought to tell me about it 3. It is believed that 13 is an unlucky number 4. Did the lawyer give him the details of his uncle’s will? 5. Someone saw him pick up the gun 6. I will be learning my lesson at this time tomorrow 7. Who will do this job? 8. I’m employing a man to tile the bathroom V. Use the correct form of words: Charlie Chaplin was not an instant I (succeed) in Hollywood. His early attempts to copy other comedians were a (fail). He became famous as the tramp and made many (amuse) films in this part. His more serious films are concerned with the cruel (divide) between rich and poor. After the war the American government refused to give him a re- entry visa because some people thought his (politics) views were too long left wing. In 1927, he received a public (apologize) from Hollywood in the form of a special Oscar. VI. Use the correct form of verbs 1. It rained, which spoiled our picnic; but if it (not rain) it (be) a great success 2. I live in a pleasant room (overlook) the garden 3. I hope they (repair) this road by the time we come back next summer 4. The book is divided into five parts and each of these (have) three sections VII. Correct the mistakes 1. There were(A) a time that I used to swim(B) five laps everyday(C) but now I do not have enough time(D) 2. Please give me(A) a few(B) coffee and some donuts(C) if you have any(D) left 3. After George had returned(A) to his house(B), he(C) was reading(D) a book 4. My brother doesn’t(A) care how much does the car cost(B) because(C) he is going to buy(D) it anyway 5. We wish today was(A) sunny so that(B) we could spend(C) the day in the country(D) communing with nature 6. Whenever students asked for help(A) or guidance, the counselor would advise(B) them or refer them(C) to someone who will(D) 7. It is difficult(A) to get used to sleep(B) in a tent after having(C) a soft, comfortable bed to lie on(D) 8. As soon as Pete had arrived(A), he told us(B) that he will be leaving(C) for London tomorrow after the board meeting(D) ANSWER FOR UNIT 10 I. 1. government 2. weaknesses 3, on 4. challenge 5. unless 6. as 7. appreciate 8. important 9. culture 10. because II. 1. There were many people at the party only a few of whom I met before 2. The gallery is too big for us to see in one day 3. I will never forget the day when I said good bye to her 4. I whispered, so that no one could hear our conversation 5. Waterloo is a place in Belgium where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated 6. While we were on holiday, I met a lot of interesting people 7. They got up very early in order to get to the top of the mountain before sunrise 8. If they hadn’t been driving so quickly the accident wouldn’t have been so terrible III. 1. with 2. at – after – to 3. at – of 4. for 5. against IV. 1. He has already been told to report for duty at six 2. I ought to be told about it 3. 13 is believed to be an unlucky number 4. Was he given the details of his uncle’s will by the lawyer? 5. He was seen to pick up the gun 6. My lesson will be learnt at this time tomorrow 7. Who will this job the done? 8. I’m having the bathroom tiled V. 1. success 2. failure 3. amusing 4. division 5. political 6. apology VI. 1. hadn’t rained – would have been 2. overlooking 3. will have required 4. has VII. 1A 2B 3D 4B 5A 6D 7B 8C . after the board meeting(D) ANSWER FOR UNIT 10 I. 1. government 2. weaknesses 3, on 4. challenge 5. unless 6. as 7. appreciate 8. important 9. culture 10. because II. 1. There were many people. UNIT 10 I. Choose the word to fill in the blanks: appreciate government difficult because mobility unless culture of weaknesses. difficult for people of other cultures to accept, not only because of the way Americans behave but (10) … they often expect other to act the same way. II. Connect two sentences using the words in the