Structures and vocabulary
A. Use the correct verb form
1. By this time next year we (take) ……………………………………………………………. all our exams.
2. He (wait) …………………………………………………………………………… over an hour before the manager decided to talk to him.
3. We remember (watch) ………………………………………………………….. the Olympics in 2008.
4. I’d like to borrow the car this evening. (you, use) ……………………………………………………………………it ?
5. I didn’t want to be late and I (run) …………………………………………………………………. That’s why I’m so out of breath now.
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold and other words.
1. The company has cancelled our contract. HAD
We ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The terrible earthquake that damaged much of the city destroyed the bridge. WAS
The ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Is it expensive? KNOW
I would like …………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………
4. “I think you should apply for the job.” ENCOURAGED
He………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. You don’t come to your classes regularly, that’s why you failed your exam. WOULD
If you …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
C. Use the word given in capitals beside each gap to form a word that fits in the space.
1. One of the most (DANGER) ………………………………….. effects of technology is that we have no (PRIVATE) ………………………………………………………… any more.
2. How often should you (GRADE) ……………………………………………………. your computer equipment?
3. My boss is away and I have so many (RESPONSIBLE)……………………………………………. . I don’t know how I’ll manage.
4. No one can argue about it. The facts are (DISPUTABLE) …………………………………………… .
Circle the best alternative
1. What other clever appliances / equipment / gadgets / devices can you think of e.g. compass, can opener, MP4 player?
2. The recent report suggested that the failure to use information technology properly was due to insensitive / inequality / inaccurate / inefficient administration.
3. It is argued that wind farms are eyesores which damage people’s enjoyment of areas of dilapidated / outstanding / abandoned / derelict natural beauty.
4. She’s painfully / completely / highly / utterly shy.
5. The aim of the game is not to hurt your opponent, but to demonstrate your skill and physical flexibility / feasibility / agility / courtesy.
Writing
Napisz maila do Johna Foxa zachowując zasady formalnej korespondencji :
1. Podziękuj za maila - podaj datę,
2. Przeproś za zwłokę w odpowiedzi, spowodowaną awarią systemu komputerowego,
i niedogodności z tym związane
3. Wyraź żal, że nie jesteś w stanie pomóc osobiście
4. Zaproponuj, że możesz przysłać współpracownika, który pomoże rozwiązać problem
5. Poproś o przesłanie zamówienia do końca miesiąca.
6. Zaoferuj pomoc w wyjaśnieniu wątpliwości z nim związanych
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