UNIT THE POST OFFICE I Complete these sentences with the correct form of the words from the box compete distribute transmit space post courteous transfer subscribe deliver satisfy All mail were suspended during the strike It's only common to thank someone when they help Do you wish to take out a full twelve-month to the journal? We offer a wide range' of goods at very prices If you are with our service, please write to the manager, This ticket is only used by the person who bought it It is not Fax has now become a cheap and convenient way to transmit texts over distances White walls can give a feeling of The newspaper is free 10 How much was the on that letter? II Write all the pronouns possible to complete each sentence Write Ø if the sentence is correct without adding a pronoun We talk about the party Sarah wants to organise for my birthday To get to Frank's house, take the main road bypasses the village The paintings Mr Flowers has in his house are worth around £100,000 Mrs Richmond, is 42, has three children, Don is a friend I stayed with in Australia She was probably the hardest working student I've ever taught Stevenson is an architect designs have won international praise The Roman coins, a local farmer came across in a field, are now displayed in the National Museum Dorothy said something I couldn't hear clearly 10 There was a little we Gould to help her 11 He received a low mark for his essay; was only one page long 12 We need to learn from companies trading is more healthy than our own 13 Professor Johnson, I have long admired, is visiting the University next week 14 The man I introduced to you last night may be the next president of the university 15 These walls are all remain of the city III Write the information in brackets as a relative clause (defining or non-defining) in an appropriate place in the sentence Give alternative relative pronouns if possible (Use - to indicate ‘no relative pronoun’.) Julia's father has just come back from a skiing holiday (he is over 80) The problems faced by the company are being resolved (I'll look at these in detail in a moment.) She was greatly influenced by her father (she adored him.) Parents are being asked to take part in the survey (their children are between four and six.) He isn't looking forward to the time (he will have to leave at that time.) The Roman coins are now on display in the National Museum (a local farmer came across them in a field.) He pointed to the stairs (they led down to the cellar.) These drugs have been withdrawn from sale (they are used to treat stomach ulcers.) The singer had to cancel her concert (she was recovering from flu) 10 The minister talked about the plans for tax reform (he will reveal them next month.) 11 We went to the Riverside Restaurant (l once had lunch with Henry there.) 12 My aunt is now a manager of a department store (her first job was filling shelves in a supermarket.) 13 John Graham's latest film is his first for more than five years (the film is set in the north of Australia.) 14 The newspaper is owned by the Mears group (its chairperson is Sir James Bex) 15 The Master's course is no longer taught (I took this course in 1990.) IV If necessary, correct or make improvements to these sentences If they are already correct, write He just said anything which came into his head Yesterday was the hottest day I can remember There isn't much can go wrong with the machine 4 Thieves whom stole paintings from Notfort art gallery have been arrested in Paris It may be the most important decision which you will ever take The boy took the photograph was paid £100 The Southham Chess Club, that has more than 50 members, meets weekly on Friday evenings The clock makes a noise what keeps me awake at night I heard many different accents in the room, but none which I could identify as British 10 She is one of the kindest people who I know V Choose the best answer Post office is a place you can buy stamps, mail letters and packages, and receive mail A that B which C where D in which Do you know the date we have to hand in the essay? A which B in which C on that D when My uncle you met yesterday is a lawyer A which B who C whose D to whom The council is in discussion with Lord Thomas, land most of the village is built on A who B whom C whose D that These adults, come to my night class, are very eager to learn A whose B who C that D when Regina, you have never met before, is a genius in painting A that B whose C whom D whoever The paintings Mr Flowers has in his house are worth around $ 100,000 A which B whose C what D whom Oxford, attracts many tourists, is often crowded in the summer A that B which C whose D where It's the best film has ever been made about madness A which B whom C whose D that 10 She cycled from London to Glasgow, is pretty good for a woman of 75 A that B what C which D where 11 Most folk songs are ballads have simple words and tell simple stories A what B when C where D that 12 wins will go on to play Barcelona in the final A Who B Whoever C Which D Whichever 13 I think the reason we get on so well is that we both enjoy talking A why B which C that D what 14 Children diets contain high levels of protein better in examination A who B who C whose D Ø 15 I'm sure that Keith will well at university, one he goes to a which b whichever c where d wherever VI Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition We take great pride offering the best service in town This post office is equiped advanced technology transaction What is the Messenger Call Service used ? Let us take care your postal and telecommunication needs for now and ever We subscribe all the main medical journals This computer isn't capable running this software She seemed satisfied the results She was fiercely proud family traditions and continuity I was useful them because I could speak French 10 I am living away my family and my relatives VII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one I live in the town not far from the capital The town Nobody does it better than you There isn't Thanks to Laura's report, I was able to finish the project Had He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk No sooner That question cannot be answered satisfactorily There is It is my impression that she's enjoying her new job a great deal She seems The secretary hasn't replied me for ten days No reply All of those presents were in agreement with the proposal Everyone It's a pity that it's too late to anything about it I wish 10 She was so good to me that I'll always remember it I'll always remember