... particles, and collocations. Contents Introduction vii iii FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICEFIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Vocabulary 1 Travel and holidays 203 Vocabulary 2 ... the level of First Certificate. It also provides practice in key lexical areas. There are regular consolidation units which include forms of testing commonly used in the FirstCertificate examination. ... Word list 302 Grammar index 311 Grammar answers 313 Vocabulary answers 330 VI FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE ã Used to Used to is used to describe past habits or states. A time expression...
... gold! FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 2 Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence. The first one is done for you. a) I suddenly remembered that I forgot/had forgotten my keys. ... lie, stay prefer the present perfect continuous. I've been waiting for ages. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 8 For, since, ago See Grammar 14 for contrast between these time expressions. ... there together. .j) I can't remember how long/when I've had this watch. FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 10 GRAMMAR 2 PRESENT PERFECT Choose a suitable description for each picture....
... completion of an event. I'll wait here until you have finished. 16 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Key points 1 The present perfect simple describes events without a definite time. ... it your habit?) Are you sleeping enough? (What is happening at the moment?) 21 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Fixed ã Present continuous arrangements and The present continuous is used ... made at the time of speaking. I know, I'll get him a wallet for his birthday. 15 CATE LANGUAGEPRACTICE Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence. a) What sort of work do...
... C stay D have stayed 15) A have gone B went C am going D will have gone 29 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 2. Put each word in brackets into a suitable verb form. Moving house I ... afternoon. h) Christine told Michael she had lost her lighter the night before. FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE GRAMMAR 6 INDIRECT SPEECH 31 ã Reporting polite questions We can use ... salesman h) 'Have you ever been to Japan, Paul?' Sue asked Paul 33 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 5 Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have...
... 3) I'd have liked it more if it had looked like someone I knew. FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE CATE LANGUAGEPRACTICE Underline the most suitable verb forms in each sentence. a) ... mind telling me h) What do you think of London? Do you think you could tell me FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 5 Choose the most appropriate description for each picture. 1) If she ... Should h) I wouldn't accept if you asked me to marry you! If you were 41 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 9 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning....
... Mary's hair still needs cutting. 55 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... sister is staying with us. This is Jack, whose sister is staying with us. 6.i FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 2 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. The stolen bike ... clauses In a non-defining relative clause we cannot leave out the relative pronoun. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 60 4 Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form. A friend in...
... whom you usually sit? j) This is Bill, about whom you have heard so much. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Key points 1 9 Make one sentence from each group of sentences, beginning as ... little difference in some contexts. There was something written above/over the door. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 70 ã In and at: places In refers to towns, countries and the 'inside' ... relative clauses with a preposition. That's the girl I live next door to. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Underline any relative pronouns that can be left out in these sentences....
... and came back last night. 81 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Goodwriters A course for you! Jane was one of those students who has problems with writing. First, her handwriting it was ... things. b) glue c) fridge d) sink e) dustbin f) toothbrush g) corkscrew h) key 79 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 10 Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and ... gave up smoking money. g) I came here so that I could see you. to I you. 77 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE ã Calendar references If today is Monday: Saturday night was the night...
... already C) still D) just j) The first time I noticed something was wrong was I got home. A) since B) when C) for D) until 84 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 7 Replace the word or phrase ... Not is stressed. No-one is to leave the room. You are not to leave the room. 93 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 4 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a) We ran ... FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 7 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Arriving in...
... is not required with this radio. have You don't an aerial with this radio. FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE GRAMMAR 17 MODAL VERBS: PAST Pronunciation and In speech, have is often ... told me I had to go. 'Shall I help?' He asked if he should help. 99 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 3 Underline the most suitable phrase in each sentence. a) We should have ... later) But in everyday speech we often use didn't need to for both cases. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Choose the most suitable response to each comment or question. 100 a)...
... my best wishes. 2) Sure, go ahead. Ill FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... to a request Suggesting Thanking 109 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... you do. I'm Bill Thompson. 1) Very well thank you. 2) How do you do. 107 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Match each sentence (a-j) with a function from 1-10. a) Wait a minute,...
... Diana works as a graphic designer. 131 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 130 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. ... tax. 8 English are difficult to get to know at first. 9 the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror. 128 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 10 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) ... or not one. A: How many people came to the party? B: None!/None at alU/Not one! FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 3 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a) The...
... drive is j) Barbara can skate just as well as John can. John isn't 143 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Key points 1 In the construction all + subject + verb, all means the only thing. ... dress to her sister's wedding. j) Harry has got over the w of his cold. 142 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 4 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word from the box. a) Is ... or more syllables: efficiently, more/less efficiently, the most/least efficiently FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given in capitals, and...
... (have the same characteristics as) 152 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Ask after Jim asked after you yesterday. (ask for news of) Call for I'll ... I'm relying on you. (count on) j) Peter is just like his father! (take after) FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 4 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given in capitals,...