UNIT ~ APARTY I Multiple Choice Today he is on the .of his wife's death A annual B anniversary C annually D date He didn't concern himself the details A in B on C with D by The President is deeply concerned .this issue A in B on C at D about They were more concerned how the other women had dressed than in what the speaker was saying A with B in C on D at He didn't seem in the least concerned her safety A at B for C on D by I'm counting you to help me A in B with C at D on This decision is .to upset a lot of people A like B likely C likeliness D likeable These workers are considered .a high-risk group A like B as C by D with Her eyes suddenly filled tears A like B as C by D with 10 To order, fill the coupon on age 54 A in B out C at D A and B 11 The hole has been filled A in B out C at D with 12."What math class are you taking next term?' 12 "My advisor recommended .Algebra II." A me to take B to take C me D that I take 13 I'd have told you if I the book A should have seen B had seen C saw D would have seen 14 he did was quite wrong A If B What C That D Which 15 He kicked the ball hard, and it broke the window Aa little too B a small amount C quite a little D a very little 16 "Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o'clock?" ~ "Well, actually, I earlier." A should prefer it will be B am preferring it to be C would prefer it to be D will prefer it 17 'Do you think raising children is difficult?" ~ "Yes, it's especially hard to teach them… " A the responsibilities B responsibility C a responsibility D the responsibility 18 Do it in the same way you did it before A like B.so C as D that 19 Mary was very when she found that her dress was dirty A crying B hurt C amused D ashamed 20 "What did the paper say about the President's plans for next week?" ~ "He to South Africa then." A is to fly B has flown C is flown D will be fly 21 He prefers this interesting book that one over there A to B than C of D from 22 The bus stops here in order to passengers only A pickup B get off C pull up D pull in 23 "What's all the noise about?" ~ "We had a bad accident at the factory." A happening B happened C happen D has happened 24 I am not used to early in the morning A getting up B get up C got up D have got up 25 While studying he was financially dependent his wife A on B to C of D from 26 .there on time, we must start now A Be B To be C Being D Is 27 "Has the building been sold?" ~ "Not yet, but there are two businesses .are interested in it." A that both of them B that C that both D both of that 28 He insisted coming with me A in B for C on D at 29 You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by .it a lot A exercising B training C practising D doing 30 I have lived near the railway for so long now that I've grown to the noise of the trains A accustomed B familiar C unconscious D aware II Find a suitable word for the sentences below One example has been for you A Boil plenty of salty water, and add the spaghetti B I'll boil the kettle and make some tea C She put some potatoes on to boil A Don't your chickens before they are hatched B I .him among my closest friends C To sheep is to imagine that sheep are jumping over a fence and to count them, as a way of getting to sleep A Jake's passed his exams, We're going out to B will our 25th wedding anniversary in Floren C How people New Year in you • country? A I felt warm and sitting by the fin B His bedroom is a little room C He often has a chat with his frie ids on the phone A It is such handwriting B It is very .of you to cry when you get bad marks C Don't be so ! A The college is playing .to a group of visiting Russian scientist B Ian, our ., introduced us to the other guests C He often plays the role of a TV game show A He is an supporter of Manchester United B You don't sound very .about the idea C She was even less .about going to Spain A I can't say I share your for the idea B She never lost her for teaching C He had a real .for the work A In York we had a short stop for B Can we offer you some ? C After travelling for a few hours, we tries to find a place to rest and find .for mind and body A He had to .his memory by looking at his notes B I myself with a coo! shower C Click here to .this document 10 A They the room with flowers and balloons B The cake was to look like a car C Photographs of actors the walls of the restaurant 11A The whole family .together at Ray's home B His supporters in the main square C A large crowd was outside the studio 12 A The children were about opening their presents B I'm really at the prospect of working abroad C Don't get too .by the sight of your name in print 13 A The book primarily with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War B This chapter .itself with the historical background C One major difference between these computers way in which they store information 14 A Don't .yourself about it - let's just forget it ever happened B It him that nobody had bothered to tell him about itl C It (s) me to think of her all alone in that big house 15 A You're to buy a ticket, but not many people B I thought we were to be paid today C You were to be here an hour ago! III Supply the correct form of the word in bold They held the theatre's 25th anniversary last Sunday (celebrate) Don't behave (child) The news was greeted with a lack, of by those at the meeting (enthusiastic) Slight will be served during the break (refresh) We can see the elaborate on the carved wooden door (decorate) The old building has purely arches (decorate) We are following a course of methods of information (gather) He was very to be asked to play for Wales (excite) She waved as the car approached (excite) 10 The novel is based on a true story (suppose) 11 I haven't seen it myself, but it's to be a great movie (suppose) 12 We try to treat every member of staff (equal) IV Fill in each gap with a word from the box Eve – mixture – refreshed - guest - refresh - enthusiasm – anniversary decorate - gather – occasion – excited - celebrating We are going to celebrate your wedding It is a movie .the life and work of Martin Luther King I don't mind,' she said, without much Icing is a sweet .of sugar and water, milk, butter or egg white that is used to cover and decorate cakes New Year's is 31 December, especially the evening of that day A party-goer is a person who enjoys going to parties or who is a at a particular party The long sleep had her In computing, to .is to get the most recent information, for example on an Internet page, by clicking on a button on the screen We need to the sitting room 10 Can you all round? I've got something to tell you 11 Christmas is a good .for the family gathering 12 An .crowd of people gathered around her V Supply each blank with the correct preposition She was dressed black head foot I am quite aware his intentions My friend is good English and mathematics He seemed so surprised my success Though we all ran the thief, we could not catch him The people came the meeting .all the country We are looking forward seeing her again I am anxious his health His friends congratulated him his good fortune 10 I am thinking looking anew job VI Fill in each gap with only ONE suitable word This report was written .programming a computer You can win .practising The .of the poetry competition will be known today 4 The librarian went to look in the cupboard .rare books were kept Let's go for a long walk, we? He refused to give up work .he'd won a million pounds I'm sure they were .lies! He always did well at school in of having his early educatior disrupted by illness Over the past two years the .of living has risen considerably 10 Did you see that fascinating wildlife programme television lag night? I l We can't count this warm weather lasting 12 He arrived an hour late and all our arrangements 13 There's no getting upset about it 14 This award is considered to be a great 15 You're not to walk on the grass VII Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form I suggest (call) an ambulance for the injured boy 'My watch keeps (stop) ' ~ "That's because you keep (forget) I (change) the battery." Have you finished (work) on this project? Don't forget (lock) the door before going to bed I don't remember (see) this film before You have to avoid (drive) in heavy traffic Is there anything here worth (buy) ? He has postponed (take) the trip She pretended (not see) me yesterday 10 We were looking forward to (see) you here VIII Put the verb in parentheses in the correct verb form: the gerund or the infinitive The speaker said he would confine himself to (try) to (answer) .four questions By selling council houses, we are able to devote money to (build) .fresh properties Hard work is the key to (pass) .examination The idea of a laboratory permanently in space is moving rapidly nearer to (become) .a reality Having suggested the scheme myself, I now feel committed to (try) .to (make) .it work He used to (dislike) London, but he now seems resigned (live) there Unreliable delivery dates are one of the most important obstacles to (increase) .our exports It might be better to (try) .to (discuss) .it in his own language, as he isn't used to (speak) .English IX Complete the sentences, using the gerund of a suitable verb The Prime Minister said he was looking forward to .the US President Donald Trump He should be accustomed by now to .English food The policeman couldn't swear to the accused man at the scene of the crime Do you think your father would object to our He said he wasn't used to .in public Having almost run out of money, we were reduced to in a cheap hotel Dad tried to limit himself to .ten cigarettes a day Manufacturers were asked to devote all their energies to .exports We shan't be going My wife doesn't feel up to .so far 10 The committee could see no alternative to .the plan in its original form X Complete the sentences with the gerund or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets We plan (take) .our holidays abroad this year The headmaster doesn't permit (smoke) .during the meetings Come over here! I'd like you (see) .this Children should start (learn) .a foreign language at primary school The union leaders urged their members (think) again before (decide) (strike) He remembered (pass) on most of the information, but omitted (mention) .one or two of the most important facts The reporters asked many questions which the freed men declined (answer) He'd prefer you (go) .to his place, if that's convenient The film was so terrifying that she could hardly bear (watch) .it 10 Would you mind (lend) .$5? I need (buy) .a pen 11 An instructor is coming (show) .us how (use) .the machine 12 I suggest (telephone) .the hospitals before (ask) .the police(look) .for him 13 After (hear) .the condition I decided (not, enter) .for the competition 14 I tried (explain) .to him but he refused (listen) .and went on (grumble) 15 He postponed (make) a decision till it was too late (do) anything 16 Imagine (have) (get up) .at a.m every day? 17 Try (forget) .it; it isn't worth (worry) about 18 The horse won't be well enough (run) in tomorrow's race He doesn't seem (have recovered) from his long journey 19 At first I enjoyed (listen) to him but after a while I got tired of (near) .the same story again and again 20 I prefer (drive) .to (be driven) XI Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the list look - eat - write - meet - splash - go - wash - try - take Could you please stop so much noise? I don't enjoy letters Do you involve .a lot of people? I considered the job, but in the end I decided against it If you use the shower, try and avoid water on the floor Jack gave up to be an actor and decided to become a teacher Have you finished your hair yet? The phone rang while Ann was having dinner She didn't answer it; she just went on Why you keep on at me like that? 10 They had to postpone away because their son was sick XII Replace the words in italics by an infinitive construction The police hope that they will solve the crime soon The defeated champion swore that he would have his revenge He claimed that he was an expert in such matters The man pretended that he didn’t understand the lawyer's question The chairman threatened that he would resign if his policies were not adopted The student resolved that he would better next time I vowed that I would never follow his advice again No teacher would profess that he knows all the answers The management promised that they would look into the workers' problems 10 They couldn't, however, guarantee that they would meet all the men's demands XIII Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb form (passive infinitive or gerund) That man seems (trust) by everyone Mr Foster hopes (transfer) to New York by his company No one enjoys (deceive) by another person I absolutely refuse (cheat) by them in that manner We would appreciate (inform) about the matter promptly Naturally, I would like (promote) to a higher position That author doesn't mind (criticize) by his friends The whole problem certainly needs (consider) very carefully That fellow couldn't avoid (choose) into military service 10 I really didn't expect (introduce) to the president XIV Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb form (passive infinite or gerund) Ms Thomson is always willing to help, but she doesn't want (call) .home unless here is an emergency Janice is going to fill out an application She wants (consider) for the club I expected (invite) to the party, but I wasn't The mail is supposed (deliver) at noon your compositions are supposed (write) in ink I don't appreciate (interrupt) when I'm speaking The mountain climbers are in danger of (kill) by an avalanche Does Dr Johnson mind (call) at home if his patients need his help? Mrs Gates appreciated (serve) breakfast in bed she wasn't feeling well 10 Sometimes adolescents complain about not (understand) by their parents 11 Instead of (excite) about the good news Tom seemed to be indifferent 12 You'd better save some money for a rainy day You can't count on (rescue) by your parents every time you get into financial problems 13 I don't remember (tell) of the decision to change the company policy on vacation When was it decided? 14 Ms Drake expects (consult) about any revisions in her manuscript before it is printed 15 If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop (bother) .by every little thing that happens 16 Paul really didn't mind (surprise) by the party to celebrate his fortieth birthday, although he told his friends that they shouldn't have done it 17 Anne hoped (invite) to join the private club She could make important business contacts there 18 Tom made a bad mistake at work; but the boss didn't fire him He's lucky (give) a second chance 19 George mentioned (injure) .in an accident as a child, but he never told us the details 20 The spy admitted (give) some highly secret information to enemy agents XV Put the verbs in the second sentences into the correct verb form Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake A terrible mistake seems (make) People know that he is armed He is known (arm) Before they invented printing people had to write everything by hand Before printing was invented everything had to (write) Don't touch this switch This switch isn't (touch) It is impossible to this This can't (do) You have to see it to believe it It has to (see) (believe) You order me about and am tired of it I am tired of (order) about He doesn't like people laughing at him He doesn't like (laugh) at 10 People believe that he was killed by terrorists He is believed (kill) by terrorists 10 They are to send letters to the leaders of charitable organizations Letters are (send) to the leaders of charitable organizations XVI Write sentences based on the material given You should vary the subject of your sentences (do not use only pronouns), as well as the tense of the main verbs, e.g arrange / meet / the following day The two sides arranged to meet for further talks the following day afford / waste / time appear / understand decide / work / in future fail / complete / on time hasten / apologize for manage / avoid / accident offer / repair / damage refuse / listen to / proceed / make / long speech about / 10 undertake / finish / within six months XVII There is one mistake in each sentence Correct all the mistakes you can find The taxi driver told the man to don't allow his disobedient son to hang out the window There were so much people trying to leave the burning building that the police had a great deal of trouble controlling them John lived in New York since 1960 to 1975, but he lives in Boston now The fire began in the fifth floor of the hotel, but it soon spread to adjacent floors Mrs Anderson bought last week a new sports car; however, she has yet to learn how to operate the manual gearshift I not know where could he have gone so early in the morning The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week because the students' confusion Having lost the election, the presidential candidate intends supporting the opposition despite the objection of his staff Lack of hygiene in restaurants are the major cause of disease in some areas ot the country 10 Had the committee members considered the alternative more carefully, they would have realized that the second was better as the first XVIII Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him The film star avoided I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter I regretted ever He was very sorry that he didn't see Ann on her trip to London He greatly "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter," she told John She advised It's pointless to have that old typewriter repaired That old typewriter is not It was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn't She persuaded She admitted that she had taken the necklace She admitted "Why don't we share the cost?" said my friend My friend suggested He was sorry he hadn't said goodbye to her at the airport He regretted XIX Read the following passage carefully, and then decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE When you go to aparty in Atlantica, don't bring a gift If you so, our host will believe that you think they are poor Never arrive on time in Atlantica Come one or two hours late because your host will not be ready on time himself In Atlantica, all schedules (even airline schedules) run on 'elastic time' At dinner time, eat only what the hosts serve you If you ask for something spe cial, the hosts try to get what you want, even if they have to go out to the store that evening And never look at other guests while you eat Instead, look down at your food Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods like fried meat A bottle of wine is an example of a good gift to bring to aparty in Atlantica Never be late to aparty in Atlantica ’Elastic time' probably means that schedules in Atlantica are not exact Don't eat a piece of hard meat with a spoon Don't ask your host for something special to eat XX Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions below The Roze Inn Welcome to where you can enjoy the convenience of a daily-serviced, two-room suite with your own private kitchenette and bathroom Located in a quiet residential area in the heart of the business and commercial district of Amman this luxury hotel is managed by an experienced team of welcoming and "endly staff who will handle all your business, travel and tourism arrangements The Roze Inn takes pride in offering our clients the very best of International a"d Middle Eastern cuisine Savour our unique selection of Oriental Mezza or Continental specialities with a' e choice of local and European beverages Group bookings welcome For further details of group bookings, please contact the Manager Enjoy the fresh Jordanian summers on our open-air terrace or the intimate atmosphere and charming arabesque decor indoors inspired by the architecture of old Madaba houses Why is the hotel convenient for visiting businessmen / businesswomen? What is good about the people who work in the hotel? How does the restaurant try to make sure everyone will enjoy the food and drink What is it in the leaflet that clearly shows that the owners want to attract parties of guests? Where would visitors be most likely to eat dinner when the weather is cold? XXI Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets We took a train to Liverpool last Saturday (by) We last Saturday She did not thank us for our help when she left (us) She left for our help We are hoping that the weather will improve next week (better) We are hoping weather next week Who has to lock the doors when the office closes? (responsible) Who the doors when the office closes? I was really pleased that at last my father had managed to give up smoking (successful) I was really pleased that at last my father up smoking I went to sleep immediately the train left the station (asleep) I as the train left the station We will not probably see each other again this week (unlikely) It's .you again this week 8 It will be nice to see you again at the party (looking) I'm again at the party I haven't forgotten any of the details of what happened that day (still) I detail of what happened that day 10 We lost our way because the signposts were confusing (caused) The signposts were confusing, which .lost XXII Make sentences based on the given words I / many friends / several races / but / best friend / Chinese boy / Ah Chong // He / sixteen years old He / live / near // He / not only / clever / good boy // His father / carpenter / Mother / look after / small shop // Hard-working people / kind / me As / Chong / school / same class He / sometimes / help / lessons I / help / a few difficult lessons After school / Ah Chong and I / games // Sometimes / we / go out / catch / fish / birds // Return home / late / our parents / scold / severely // 10 Indeed / I / enjoy / company / much // The End ANSWER KEY I MULTIPLE CHOICE B C D A B D B B D 10 D 11A 12 A 13 B 14 B 15 A 16 C 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 A 26 B 27 B 28 C 29 C 30 A II FIND A WORD count celebrate cosy childish host enthusiastic enthusiasm refreshment refresh 10 decorated 11 gathered 12 excited 13 concerns 14 upset 15 supposed III WORD FORMAT celebrations childishly enthusiasm refreshments decoration decorative gathering excited excitedly 10 supposedly 11 supposed 12 equally IV GAP-FILL anniversary celebrating enthusiasm mixture Eve guest refreshed refresh decorate 10 gather 11 occasion 12 excited V.PREPOSITIONS in - from - to of at at/by after to - from - of to about on 10 about - for VI GAP-FILLING about by result when Shall although telling spite cost 10 On 11 on 12 upset 13 point 14 honour 15 supposed VII VERB FORM calling stopping, forgetting, to change working to lock seeing driving buying taking not to see 10 seeing VIII GERUND-INFINITIVE try, answer building passing becoming trying, make dislike living increasing try, discuss, speaking IX GERUND meeting eating having seen getting married speaking staying smoking increasing travelling 10 following X GERUND-INFINITIVE to take/taking 11 to show, to use smoking 12 Telephoning asking, to look to see 13 hearing/having heard, not to enter learning/to learn 14 to explain, to listen grumbling t o think, deciding to strike 15 making, to to pass, to mention/mentioning 16 having, to get up to answer 17 to forget, worrying to go 18 to run, to have recovered watching 19 listening, hearing 10 lending, to buy 20 driving, being driven XI VERB FORM j making writing meeting taking splashing trying washing : eating looking 10 going XII INFINITIVE CONSTRUCTIONS to solve to have to be not to understand to resign to never to follow to know to look into 10 to meet XIII VERB FORM to be trusted to be transferred being deceived to be cheated being informed to be promoted being criticized being considered being chosen 10 to be introduced XIV VERB FORM to be called 11 being excited to be considered 12 being rescued to be invited 13 being told to be delivered 14 to be consulted to be written 15 being bothered being interrupted 16 being surprised being killed 17 to be invited being called 18 to be given being served 19 being injured 10 being understood 20 giving XV VERB FORM to have been made be seen to be believed to be armed being ordered be written being laughed to be touched to have been killed be done 10 to be sent XVI SENTENCE BUILDING We can't afford to waste time discussing the matter The students appeared to understand most of the lecture The men have decided not to work overtime in the future The contractors paid a heavy penalty for failing to complete the building on time The shop assistant hastened to apologize for appearing rude By his great presence of mind, the driver managed to avoid a serious accident Do you think the firm will offer to repair the damage caused by one of their employees? I'm sure he won't refuse to listen to what I have to say Having been asked to say a few words on the subject, the man proceeded to make a long speech about something entirely different 10 The shipyard undertook to finish the job with months XVII ERROR CORRECTION to don't allow not to allow could he he could much many because because of since from supporting to support in on are is last week a new sports car 10 as than a new sports car last week XVIII REWRITING The film star avoided being recognized by wearing dark glasses I regretted ever having written the letter He greatly regretted not seeing Ann on her trip to London She advised John to trust Peter That old typewriter is not worth repairing She persuaded not to leave She admitted having taken the necklace My friend suggested sharing the cost He regretted not having said goodbye to her at the airport XIX READING F F T F T XX READING (located) in business/commercial district (of Amman) Staff are welcoming, friendly, and experienced wide choice or international/Middle Eastern cuisine group booking welcome restaurant/dining room/indoors XXI REWRITING SENTENCES went/got/traveled to Liverpool by train without thanking us for our that there will be better/ for better is responsible for locking had been/was successful in/at giving fell asleep as soon unlikely that I'll see looking forward to seeing you (can) still remember every/each 10 caused us to get XXII WRITING I have many friends of several races, but my best friend is a Chinese boy whose name is Ah Chong He is sixteen years old He lives near my house He is not only a clever boy but also a good one His father is a carpenter His mother looks after a small shop They are hard-working people, and very kind to me As Chong go to school with me, we are in the same class He sometimes helps me with my lessons I sometimes help him to understand a few difficult lessons After school, Ah Chong and I play some games Sometimes we go out to catch some fish or birds We often return home very late after our hunting trips and our parents scold us severely 10 Indeed, I enjoy Ah Chong's company very much ... to a party in Atlantica ’Elastic time' probably means that schedules in Atlantica are not exact Don't eat a piece of hard meat with a spoon Don't ask your host for something special to eat... The cake was to look like a car C Photographs of actors the walls of the restaurant 11 A The whole family .together at Ray's home B His supporters in the main square C A large crowd was outside... see that fascinating wildlife programme television lag night? I l We can't count this warm weather lasting 12 He arrived an hour late and all our arrangements 13 There's no getting upset about