PARTICIPLES IN RELATIVE CLAUSES - Exercise

I. Rewrite the following relative clauses, as in the example.

Ex. The man who is sitting in front of you is my cousin.

       The man sitting in front of you is my cousin.

1. Meals which are served cold are cheaper.

2. The car which was broken into was a Porsche.

3. The man who is driving that bus is my brother.

4. People who are caught stealing are imprisoned.

5. The woman who lives in this house is Russian.

6. The man who is playing the piano is blind.

7. Tickets that are bought on the Internet are often cheaper.

8. Anyone who lies will be punished.

9. The woman who is talking is an actress

10. The machine which we bought at the local shop was faulty.

KEY

1. Meals served cold are cheaper.
2. The car broken into was a Porsche.
3. The man driving that bus is my brother.
4. People caught stealing are imprisoned.
5. The woman living in this house is Russian.
6. The man playing the piano is blind.
7. Tickets bought on the Internet are often cheaper.
8. Anyone lying will be punished.
9. The woman talking is an actress.
10. The machine we bought at the local shop was faulty.

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AND EXPRESSING WISHES AND REGRETS - EXERCISES

I.Rewrite the sentences using conditional forms.

1 I don’t buy CDs because they’re so expensive.

2 It’s raining heavily, so we can’t play tennis.

3 I was very busy last night so I didn’t phone you.

4 The reason Louise coughs all the time is that she smokes.

5 He didn’t know what to expect, so he stayed at that motel.

6 She didn't know you were in hospital, so she didn't visit you.

7 She is very shy; that's why she doesn't enjoy parties.

8 They don't clean the windows so the rooms look rather dark.

II.Respond to each situation using wish or if only.

1 You’ve just deleted a page of text by mistake.

I ………… deleted that.

2 You can’t play the guitar as well as him.

If ……………. as well as him.

3 You can’t reach a book on the top shelf of a library.

I …………. a bit taller.

4 You’re in a nightclub, but you’ve run out of cash.

If …………….. more money with me.

5 You said something nasty to a friend, and now regret it.

I ……….. that to her.

6 Your boss is always criticizing your work.

I ……… my work all the time.

 

KEY to exercises

I. Conditional sentences.  Key 

1.If the CD’s weren’t so expensive, I would buy them.

LINKING DEVICES / LINKERS - EXERCISES

I Circle the correct answer: a, b, or c.

1 Jenny spent a month in Paris … improve her French.

a so that b in order to c so as

2 Colin worked all night … be late finishing the project.

a so as not to b to not c so that not

3 Take some more money … you need to pay to get in.

a so as to b in order that c in case

4 She phoned me … she could discuss the problem.

a in order to b so that c so as to

5 Kathy spoke to a lawyer … find out what to do next.

a to b in order that c so that

6 I repeated the point … he hadn’t understood me.

a in case b so as not c in order not

II Complete the sentences using one of the words:

no matter what,  even if, unless, as long as, whoever, whether

1 I’ll see you inside the stadium ….. you decide not to go.

2 I’m going out tonight, …. you like it or not.

3 He can wait in the queue with everyone else, …. he is.

4 I’ll have one of those cocktails …. it isn’t too expensive.

5 He said he’d always love her, ……… happened.

6 He goes to the office …… he’s ill. Today he’s got flu, but he’s still at work.

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Exercise I  

MODAL VERBS - New Headway Advanced

I.Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

1.We should be careful. (ought)

2.I managed to finish all my work. (able)

3.I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. (must)

4.It's against the rules for players to have a drink. (allowed)

5. It was a mistake to go to that bar last night. (shouldn’t)

6.The report must be on my desk tomorrow morning. (has)

7.It is possible that Joanne did not receive my message. (might)

8.It's impossible for Martin to be jogging in this weather. (can't)

9.Perhaps Susan knows the address. (may)

10.It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (didn't)

11.He probably left early last night. (may)

12.He refuses to listen to what his father says. (won’t)

13.They are obliged to wear helmets at work.  (have to)

KEY

1 We ought to be careful.

2 I was able to finish all my work.

3 It must have been a terrible experience for you.

4 Players aren't allowed/are not allowed to have a drink.

5 We shouldn’t have gone to that bar last night.

6 The report has to be on my desk tomorrow morning.

7 Joanne might not have received my message.

8 Martin can't be jogging in this weather.

9 Susan may know the address.

10 Nancy didn't need to clean the flat.

11 He may have left early last night.

12 He won’t listen to his father.

13 They have to wear helmets at work. 

Metaphors and idioms

I.Replace the phrase in italics in each sentence with the appropriate metaphor or idiom.

a) be in floods of tears                

b) be the root of                          

c) have a few hiccups                  

d) scar you for life                      

e) come to you in a flash                      

f) reach a crossroads in life                  

g) point the finger at

h) go round in circles

i). follow in someone’s footsteps

j) break someone’s heart

k) be overshadowed by

l) not have the foggiest idea

1. A lot of people put the blame on television as the main cause of violent behaviour in children.

2. We might have a few small problems when the computer system is first installed, but it will soon be running smoothly.

3. Being bullied at school can cause you permanent psychological damage.

4. Soon you'll have to make a decision that will affect the rest of your life.

5. How can money be the fundamental cause of all evil? It is wonderful stuff'

6. I don't want to discuss this any more. We could make no progress at all for hours.

7. How can you not know at all when her birthday is? You've been her best friend for years!

8. It can really cause someone severe emotional pain when a lover decides to end the relationship.

9. You can spend ages trying to solve the last clue in the crossword, and then it will suddenly occur to you.

10. She will often cry a lot for no apparent reason.

11. The Formula 1 driver, Ralf Schumacher, must find it difficult to appear inferior in comparison to his older, more successful brother, Michael.
12 .I did what my mother did and became a teacher.

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1 - g)

2 - c)

3 - d)

4 - f)

5 - b)

6 - h)

7 - l)

8 - j)

9 - e)

10 - a)

11 - k)

12 - i)

ADVERBS and Adverb Collocations - New Headway Advanced

I.Complete the sentences with the correct adverb: eagerly, perfectly, severely, conscientiously, interminably, endlessly, distinctly, highly (2x), sorely, deeply;

1.She talks ……… about her problems.

2.Anyone breaking the law will be ……… punished.

3.She speaks ……… of you.

4.The meeting dragged on …………….

5.They …………… accepted my offer of hospitality.

6.I …………… heard someone calling me.

7.I was ……… tempted to complain, but I didn't.

8.It is ………… unlikely that she'll be late.

9.They were ………… disturbed by the accident.

10.She performed all her duties …………….

11.To be ………… honest, I didn't want to go anyway. 

KEY

1.endlessly

2.severely

3.highly

4.interminably

5.eagerly 

6.distinctly

7.sorely

8.highly

9.deeply

10.conscientiously

11.perfectly

 

Adjective + Preposition

Match the beginnings (1-12) and the endings (a-l) of the sentences.

1. My grandfather is very dependent ...
2. This film is based ...
3. It may be old and rusty, but I am very attached ...
4. Bill is emotionally detached ...
5. McDonald has become synonymous ...
6. The employees kept quiet ...
7. You can't tell her anything. She is impervious  ...
8. The working ours in my job are incompatible ...
9. His disruptive behavior at school is indicative ...
10. The company is not liable  ...
11. The teacher is very concerned ...
12. Marc is totally obsessed  ...                                       

a) ... with fast food.

b) ... to my car.

c) ... for any damage caused to vehicles parked on the premises.

d) ... to criticism.

e) ... on my parents.

f) ... with family life.

g) ... with football. He thinks of nothing else.

h) ... on a novel by Jane Austin.

i) ... from his parents. He hardly speaks to them.

j) ... about the false accounting in the company.

k) ... about my son's lack of progress.

l) ... of a deeper psychological problem.

KEY:

1. - e
2. - h
3. - b
4. - i
5. - a
6. - j
7. - d
8. - f
9. - l
10. - c
11. - k
12. - g

VOCABULARY Exercises - New Headway Advanced

I.Find the correct explanation for each word:

• prosperity n.
• satiate v.
• deprivation n.
• stalemate n.
• mindless adj.
• congested adj.
• oblivious adj.
• yearn v.

1. a disagreement or a situation in a competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress;
2. the state of being successful, especially in making money;
3. not aware of something;
4. to want something very much, especially when it is very difficult to get;
5. not remembering somebody/something and not considering them or it when you do something;
6. the fact of not having something that you need, like enough food, money; the process that causes this;
7. crowded, full of traffic;
8. to give somebody so much of something that you do not feel they want any more;

  

II.Put the correct word in the blank spaces. Use each word only once: yearn, devoid, stalemate, hassle, mindless, oblivious, prosperous, congested, satiate, prosperity, relentlessly,

1.The talks ended in ……………….

2.Farmers are more …………… in the south of the country.

3.The people ……ed for peace.

4.We explored the whole town, ………… of the cold and rain.

5.The country is enjoying a period of peace and …………….

6.Many of Europe's airports are heavily ………….

7.Your brother's been ………ing me for cash.

8.Absorbed in her work, she was totally ........... of her surroundings.

9.The letter was ………… of warmth and feeling.

10.He drank greedily until his thirst was …………d. 

11.The sun was burning ………...

KEY to exercises

Exercise I

• prosperity - 2
• satiate - 8
• deprivation - 6
• stalemate - 1
• mindless of - 5
• congested - 7
• oblivious - 3
• yearn - 4

Exercise II

1.stalemate

2.prosperous

3.yearned

4.mindless

5.prosperity

6.congested

7.hassling

8.oblivious

9.devoid

10.satiated

11.relentlessly

Model essays - personal opinion essay

 People spend too much time and money on fashion.

Do you agree or disagree?

Every season, the great fashion houses of Europe and America present their new collections in the hope of persuading people to purchase their latest designs. In my opinion, one does not have to be a slave to fashion in order to look smart.

To start with, following the latest trends in fashion can be extremely expensive. This is especially true for those who buy costly designer clothing.

In addition to this, followers of fashion often give up their individuality and choose clothes which suit neither their figures nor their personalities. This is unfortunate, as the way we dress should reflect who we really are.

On the other hand, some people argue that it is necessary to dress fashionably in order to create the correct image for their careers. This does not mean that the latest fashions are the most appropriate, however. Simple but well-made clothes are almost always the best choice for business wear.

To conclude, I strongly believe that it is advisable to dress with style by choosing good quality clothes that suit you and have lasting elegance. As the famous designer Coco Chanel put it, “Fashion is made to become unfashionable.” So instead of changing your wardrobe constantly, isn’t it better to build up a collection of clothes which you can always wear?

 

Will life be better in the future?

Can you imagine doing your shopping without having to leave the house, or working at home rather than going to the office? I am convinced that life in the future will be much more pleasant than it is today.

In the first place, there will be many improvements in the field of medicine. Scientists are confident that cures for diseases such as cancer and AIDS will have been found. Therefore, the lives of thousands of people will be saved.

Also, new technological breakthroughs will make our lives easier. Computers will be able to perform more time-saving functions, transport will be faster and more efficient and new inventions will continue to help us carry out daily tasks with ease and comfort.

On the other hand, there are those who believe that life in the future will not be so trouble-free. We will have used up the world’s natural resources, therefore our planet will be on the verge of destruction.What is more, some fear that pollution will have increased due to problems such as deforestation, acid rain, oil spills and similar.

All in all, I feel that life in the future will definitely be better. We are all searching for ways to improve our lives and we can only look ahead in order to do this.

Taken from:Successful Writing - Upper-Intermediate - Student's book - Virginia Evans - Express Publishing

Prepared by: Ivana Ristova IV-1