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6 Extra Language Practice Straight to Advanced

Vocabulary
Change
1 Complete each of the collocations in sentences 1–5 with an appropriate word.
The same word is used in each sentence.
1 a When we bought the house we had to our funds into one account.
b Passengers have to flights at Terminal 5.
A modify B transform C transfer D convert
2 a He wasn’t working so well in that group, so I asked him to places with Ahmed.
b I don’t really think the news is appropriate viewing for the kids, can you channels?
A shift B switch C alter D vary
3 a It’s really important to maintain a diet, and to get plenty of exercise.
b I checked flights yesterday. I was amazed how much prices throughout the month.
A varied B adapted C altered D modified
4 a They their van so that they could all go camping in it.
b The experiment showed how energy was to heat by friction.
A converted B transferred C adapted D transformed
5 a She’s been finding it hard to to life as a freelancer.
b You can the angle of the mirror by using this handle.
A alter B vary C switch D adjust

2 Complete sentences 1–8 with the correct form of a verb from the box.
Use each verb once only.
adapt adjust alter exchange modify switch transform vary

1 The company genetically the crops to ensure they would grow in harsh conditions.
2 The weather patterns tend to here throughout the summer months.
3 We our Euros for the local currency as soon as we arrived.
4 Was the film from a novel?
5 I found it extremely hard to life in Vietnam.
6 We’ve decided to the layout of our house – building begins next year.
7 I’ve finally savings accounts. I was making so little in the last one.
8 The planned Heathrow expansion will completely the aviation industry.

Figurative language
Match each sentence beginning 1–8 with an appropriate ending a–h.
1 The premiere of the film was chaotic, photographers a past and into the distance.
were swarming b of thunder had us running indoors
2 We stood patiently at the side of the road as yet c across it, drowning our voices.
another truck roared
d of interest.
3 The ocean was dark and seething as the wind wailed
e to a halt.
4 The heavy train pulled up at the platform and
f violently around us.
groaned
g out commands.
5 The manager cut a lonely figure, standing on the
side lines barking h all over the place.

6 There was a loud bang and the walls shuddered

7 His latest film has certainly created a huge buzz
8 We huddled under a tree until a clap

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Language focus
Passives
1 Correct the mistakes in sentences 1–7.
1 The climber is thought to have been crossed the ridge when he fell.

2 I’m going to have my car serviced tomorrow. I am having them to do it every year.

3 My bike is stolen last weekend.

4 A lot of houses in the area have being broken into lately.

5 Paul appeared to be confusing by the directions.

6 The incident was reporting to happen in a hotel room in Paris.

7 Didn’t she use to call Miss Jones?

2 Complete each sentence with the correct option in italics.

1 The streets were packed with/by people hoping to see the new president.
2 We had hoped to catch an earlier train, but get/got stuck in traffic.
3 Two of the expedition group were injured by/with ice falling from the glacier.
4 While they were exploring the city they became/become hopelessly lost.
5 If you stay calm and listen to me, nobody will get/have hurt.
6 It seems that the window was broken from/with a brick found in the garden.
7 I heard that they are expected of making/to make an announcement later today.

Passives of reporting verbs

1 Rewrite the headlines as sentences, using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 300 jobs created in IT sector
It (estimate)
2 Global temperatures rise 2°C
Global temperatures (predict)
3 Worse weather to come this year
There (said)
4 ‘Quit now’ say press
The England manager (tell)
5 Hollywood star in new relationship?
It (seem)
6 High-intensity exercise reduces stress
High-intensity exercise (believe)

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6 Extra Language Practice Straight to Advanced

2 Use passive structures to report statements 1–6.

1 We’ve agreed that the article is full of factual errors.

2 Sources allege that the journalist made up many quotes.

3 We consider the report to be biased.

4 We think that the photographs are fake.

5 We propose that the newspaper is removed from circulation.

6 We expect an apology to be issued.

Reading and Use of English Part 4

Key word transformation
For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six
words, including the word given.

1 They are reputed to be a very competitive company, but they pay well.
FOR
They competitive company, but they pay well.
2 They expect to repair the damaged roof before winter comes.
OUT
The roof should time for winter.
5 Joe’s tutor said he had to decide what he wanted to do soon.
HIGH
Joe’s tutor said it decision about his future.
4 It was very easy for someone to steal the car because you forgot to lock it.
STOLEN
You forgot to lock the car which explains easily.
5 The builders promised to get someone to clean the site before they left.
HAVE
The builders promised they up before they left.
6 His parents are making him study really hard this year.
MADE
This year he study hard by his parents.

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