... particles, and collocations. Contents Introduction vii iii FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICEFIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Vocabulary 1 Travel and holidays 203 Vocabulary 2 ... for several years. (state) 1 This book is designed to revise and consolidate grammar points at the level of First Certificate. It also provides practice in key lexical areas. There are regular ... the world ISBN 1 405 00765 6 without key ISBN 1 405 00766 4 withkey Text â Michael Vince 2003 Design and illustration â Macmillan Publishers Limited 2003 First published 1993 This edition...
... 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. ... 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. ... FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 6 Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect simple or the...
... I'll wait here until you have finished. 16 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Key points 1 The present perfect simple describes events without a definite time. Either these events take ... 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 ... example, the speaker thinks of the event as finished rather than still connected with the present. 2 Events described with the present perfect simple may be recent, or not. 3 The present perfect...
... completely different. Shirley doesn't like men with long hair, you see! Best wishes, Graham Norris 28 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 6 Put each verb in brackets into either the ... 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....
... refers to people. This is Jack. His 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 ... 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 ... 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...
... meanings. This book is about Napoleon. I can't drink tea with/ without sugar. Problems of use ã To and at With verbs of motion to means in the direction of. At is not used with verbs of ... 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 ... 3 In speech it is common to end relative clauses with a preposition. That's the girl I live next door to. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Underline any relative pronouns that can...
... of the day Last is used with night, but not with morning, afternoon or evening. They left yesterday morning and came back last night. 81 FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Goodwriters A ... conversation we just use to. 3 Contrasts with while, whereas and nevertheless are used in formal speech and writing. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Contrast ã Although, though, even ... 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...
... 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 in italics with one ... 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 into the station ... now. (in this example there is no difference) FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 88 3 Put one suitable word in each space. a) This is the book I told you about. b) There's someone...
... the house somewhere. e) An aerial is not required with this radio. have You don't an aerial with this radio. FIRST CERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE GRAMMAR 17 MODAL VERBS: PAST Pronunciation ... 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)...
... Please accept it with 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 ... FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE Match each sentence (a-j) with a function from 1-10. a) That's very kind of you, I'd ... 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, let me see 5. b)...
... get richer and the poor get poorer. FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE ã With individual items which represent a class. The lion is fast disappearing. ã With names of musical instruments that ... 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 butler was .C I suspected. ... 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)...
... help as Harry h) David didn't enjoy the match as much as I FIRSTCERTIFICATELANGUAGEPRACTICE 3 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a) I really think that apologising ... 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 either of you interested ... 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....
... be punished) Get along/on with* Do you get along/on with your new boss? (have good relations with) Get on with Stop talking and get on with your work! (continue with) Get out of / managed ... (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 ... me. (depend on) Deal with How can we deal with the traffic problem? (take action to solve a problem) Do without We'll have to do without a holiday this year. (manage without having) Get...