11-Б writing (II)

Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

He feels unfit because he doesn’t do any sports.

If ___ more sports, he wouldn’t feel so unfit.

Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

I’ve told you about that girl.

That’s the girl ___.

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‘When did you meet Caroline?’ Tom asked me.

Tom asked me when ___ Caroline.

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‘Please don’t make so much noise’, my mum said to us.

My mum asked ___ so much noise.

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You must promise to drive carefully or I won’t lend you the car.

___ the car as long as you promise to drive carefully.

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‘Did you hear from Helen last week?’ Dan asked me.

Dan asked me if I ___ from Helen the week before.

Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

We were too tired to carry on walking.

We were ___ walking.

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It’s a pity I’m not rich enough to travel more.

If I were richer, ___ more.

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This 12th-century church is the oldest building in our town.

This church, ___ in the 12th century, is the oldest building in our town.

Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

‘Do your grandparents visit you every weekend?’ Dan asked me.

Dan asked me if my grandparents ___ me every weekend.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: Do you think your city or town is a good place to live? Why? Why not?

Student: I quite like my town. (1) Although / In spite of it isn’t very big, there is always something interesting going on. There are some nice cafés and pubs (2) where / which you can go out with your friends, and sometimes there are some sporting and cultural events. On the other hand, a lot of young people are leaving the town. If there were more jobs around here, many of them (3) stayed / would stay. I suppose that I’ll also leave next year if I (4) manage / will manage to get a place at university.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: Do you think your city or town is a good place to live? Why? Why not?

Student: I quite like my town. (1) Although / In spite of it isn’t very big, there is always something interesting going on. There are some nice cafés and pubs (2) where / which you can go out with your friends, and sometimes there are some sporting and cultural events. On the other hand, a lot of young people are leaving the town. If there were more jobs around here, many of them (3) stayed / would stay. I suppose that I’ll also leave next year if I (4) manage / will manage to get a place at university.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: Do you think your city or town is a good place to live? Why? Why not?

Student: I quite like my town. (1) Although / In spite of it isn’t very big, there is always something interesting going on. There are some nice cafés and pubs (2) where / which you can go out with your friends, and sometimes there are some sporting and cultural events. On the other hand, a lot of young people are leaving the town. If there were more jobs around here, many of them (3) stayed / would stay. I suppose that I’ll also leave next year if I (4) manage / will manage to get a place at university.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: Do you think your city or town is a good place to live? Why? Why not?

Student: I quite like my town. (1) Although / In spite of it isn’t very big, there is always something interesting going on. There are some nice cafés and pubs (2) where / which you can go out with your friends, and sometimes there are some sporting and cultural events. On the other hand, a lot of young people are leaving the town. If there were more jobs around here, many of them (3) stayed / would stay. I suppose that I’ll also leave next year if I (4) manage / will manage to get a place at university.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: What kind of TV programmes do you like watching?

Student: I often watch talent shows but I also like chat shows with popular celebrities, (5) who / which, unfortunately, are often on too late for me. So I record them (6) so that / in order to I can watch them when I’ve got the time. I occasionally see a film on TV (7) if / unless I’ve got too much homework or I’m too tired. I think I’d watch TV more if I (8) had / have a TV set in my room.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: What kind of TV programmes do you like watching?

Student: I often watch talent shows but I also like chat shows with popular celebrities, (5) who / which, unfortunately, are often on too late for me. So I record them (6) so that / in order to I can watch them when I’ve got the time. I occasionally see a film on TV (7) if / unless I’ve got too much homework or I’m too tired. I think I’d watch TV more if I (8) had / have a TV set in my room.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: What kind of TV programmes do you like watching?

Student: I often watch talent shows but I also like chat shows with popular celebrities, (5) who / which, unfortunately, are often on too late for me. So I record them (6) so that / in order to I can watch them when I’ve got the time. I occasionally see a film on TV (7) if / unless I’ve got too much homework or I’m too tired. I think I’d watch TV more if I (8) had / have a TV set in my room.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: What kind of TV programmes do you like watching?

Student: I often watch talent shows but I also like chat shows with popular celebrities, (5) who / which, unfortunately, are often on too late for me. So I record them (6) so that / in order to I can watch them when I’ve got the time. I occasionally see a film on TV (7) if / unless I’ve got too much homework or I’m too tired. I think I’d watch TV more if I (8) had / have a TV set in my room.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue.

Ewa: Are you getting on well with your parents at the moment?

Ben: In fact, I’m not. I really wish they (1) are / were more easy-going. For example, my mum doesn’t like my long hair and she keeps telling me I need to (2) have it cut / have cut it. And I’m (3) telling / told to tidy up my room almost every day, which is crazy. Not to mention the fact that they both tell me that it’s high time I (4) start / started revising for my exams! I wish I (5) had / have more freedom, so I hope I (6) will accept / will be accepted into university in a few months and I’ll start living on my own.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Ann: The internet connection isn’t working again. It’s high time you (a)______________ (do) something about that!

John: Ok, I promise I’ll have it (b)______________ (fix) tomorrow.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Ann: The internet connection isn’t working again. It’s high time you (a)______________ (do) something about that!

John: Ok, I promise I’ll have it (b)______________ (fix) tomorrow.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Some of my friends (a)______________ (give) £50 a week as pocket money. I wish my parents (b)______________ (be) so generous!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Some of my friends (a)______________ (give) £50 a week as pocket money. I wish my parents (b)______________ (be) so generous!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

The technician said that our old alarm system couldn’t (a)______________ (repair). So, we (b)______________ (have) a new one installed last week.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

The technician said that our old alarm system couldn’t (a)______________ (repair). So, we (b)______________ (have) a new one installed last week.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Jane: Does your leg hurt again? It’s really high time you (a)______________ (see) a doctor about it.

Mark: Actually, I did yesterday. I had an X-ray (b)______________ (take) and fortunately, it’s nothing serious.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Jane: Does your leg hurt again? It’s really high time you (a)______________ (see) a doctor about it.

Mark: Actually, I did yesterday. I had an X-ray (b)______________ (take) and fortunately, it’s nothing serious.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Everyone likes Paul. He (a)______________ (invite) to all the parties. I wish I (b) ______________ (be) so popular, too!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Everyone likes Paul. He (a)______________ (invite) to all the parties. I wish I (b) ______________ (be) so popular, too!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Unfortunately, the roof of our house (a)______________ (damage) by the storm last week. So, as soon as I have the money, I (b) ______________ (have) it repaired.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Unfortunately, the roof of our house (a)______________ (damage) by the storm last week. So, as soon as I have the money, I (b) ______________ (have) it repaired.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence and circle the answer to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: When did you get back from holiday?

Y: _

X: Really? I thought you were going for a week.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence and circle the answer to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: What’s the best way to the bank?

Y: _

X: Oh, that’s not too far.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence and circle the answer to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: Are you going to Katy’s party?

Y: _

X: Maybe your invitation is in the post.

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X: Would you like to go for a coffee?

Y: _

X: That’s a shame.

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X: Shall I come round later?

Y: _

X: OK. Speak soon.

Read the text. Complete the gaps (1-5) with the correct answer.

I was really impressed by the TV documentary programme about monkeys and apes last night. Among other things, it showed monkeys 1. _ together to reach different goals. We also saw how they use tools to solve various problems and how they enjoy dangerous sports 2. _ diving into shallow pools from very high towers – just for fun! 3. _ I found really amazing was the story of one ape that had 4. _ up with both humans and other apes, and he had learned how to use a tablet computer to communicate. He could use nearly 500 symbols! We saw him order oranges, bananas and various other items on his tablet for a picnic. The programme left me with the feeling that monkeys and apes are far more intelligent than we think. In fact, I would say that there are a lot of things that humans can learn from them 5. _ than the opposite.

Read the text. Complete the gaps (1-5) with the correct answer.

I was really impressed by the TV documentary programme about monkeys and apes last night. Among other things, it showed monkeys 1. _ together to reach different goals. We also saw how they use tools to solve various problems and how they enjoy dangerous sports 2. _ diving into shallow pools from very high towers – just for fun! 3. _ I found really amazing was the story of one ape that had 4. _ up with both humans and other apes, and he had learned how to use a tablet computer to communicate. He could use nearly 500 symbols! We saw him order oranges, bananas and various other items on his tablet for a picnic. The programme left me with the feeling that monkeys and apes are far more intelligent than we think. In fact, I would say that there are a lot of things that humans can learn from them 5. _ than the opposite.

Read the text. Complete the gaps (1-5) with the correct answer.

I was really impressed by the TV documentary programme about monkeys and apes last night. Among other things, it showed monkeys 1. _ together to reach different goals. We also saw how they use tools to solve various problems and how they enjoy dangerous sports 2. _ diving into shallow pools from very high towers – just for fun! 3. _ I found really amazing was the story of one ape that had 4. _ up with both humans and other apes, and he had learned how to use a tablet computer to communicate. He could use nearly 500 symbols! We saw him order oranges, bananas and various other items on his tablet for a picnic. The programme left me with the feeling that monkeys and apes are far more intelligent than we think. In fact, I would say that there are a lot of things that humans can learn from them 5. _ than the opposite.

Read the text. Complete the gaps (1-5) with the correct answer.

I was really impressed by the TV documentary programme about monkeys and apes last night. Among other things, it showed monkeys 1. _ together to reach different goals. We also saw how they use tools to solve various problems and how they enjoy dangerous sports 2. _ diving into shallow pools from very high towers – just for fun! 3. _ I found really amazing was the story of one ape that had 4. _ up with both humans and other apes, and he had learned how to use a tablet computer to communicate. He could use nearly 500 symbols! We saw him order oranges, bananas and various other items on his tablet for a picnic. The programme left me with the feeling that monkeys and apes are far more intelligent than we think. In fact, I would say that there are a lot of things that humans can learn from them 5. _ than the opposite.

Read the text. Complete the gaps (1-5) with the correct answer.

I was really impressed by the TV documentary programme about monkeys and apes last night. Among other things, it showed monkeys 1. _ together to reach different goals. We also saw how they use tools to solve various problems and how they enjoy dangerous sports 2. _ diving into shallow pools from very high towers – just for fun! 3. _ I found really amazing was the story of one ape that had 4. _ up with both humans and other apes, and he had learned how to use a tablet computer to communicate. He could use nearly 500 symbols! We saw him order oranges, bananas and various other items on his tablet for a picnic. The programme left me with the feeling that monkeys and apes are far more intelligent than we think. In fact, I would say that there are a lot of things that humans can learn from them 5. _ than the opposite.