Gateway to the world B1 (Unit 5)

Read the definitions and then choose the correct type of TV programme.

a programme that doesn’t use professional actors and shows situations involving ordinary people

a programme where people compete to be the best singer or dancer

a programme about detectives who arrest criminals

a programme where the story is about a world that does not exist

Read the text and choose the correct words connected to TV and online video.

I use different (a)                    [streaming services, season, episodes, spoilers, mobile devices] to watch TV, mostly Netflix. At the moment, I’m watching the third (b)                    [mobile devices, streaming services, episodes, season, spoilers] of Stranger Things. I’ve only got two more (c)                    [season, episodes, spoilers, mobile devices, streaming services] before I find out the ending, so I’ve asked my friends not to tell me any (d)                    [streaming services, season, episodes, spoilers, mobile devices] as I want the ending to be a surprise! I also watch TV on different (e)                    [spoilers, season, episodes, mobile devices, streaming services] so that I can watch my favourite programmes when I’m on the go.

Choose the best answers to complete the text.

I’m not keen on horror films with monsters, I find them, really _____.

He writes the most amazing stories! His ideas are so imaginative and _____, not like anything else.

Have you read her book? It’s about her life and the wonderful things she’s done. It’s really _____.

She thought it was a really _____ joke and she couldn’t stop laughing.

The film got a really terrible review, and the critics said it was _____!

Complete the sentences with the correct adjectives.

The drama was really _____ and she couldn’t stop watching it.

The documentary about ocean life was _____; it had lots of interesting facts.

He felt _____ when the aliens appeared in the science-fiction series.

When they revealed who the winner of the talent show was, the audience were _____.

I find watching the chefs prepare different dishes on television _____.

Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives given.

Spaghetti is         (thin) than some other types of pasta.

In my opinion, beach holidays are        (good) than mountain holidays.

Basketball is              (popular) in the US than soccer.

Facebook is the         (big) international social media company.

That’s the          (funny) cat video I’ve seen.

It’s the       (bad) TV series I’ve watched; it was really boring.

Choose the correct modifiers in these sentences.

1. Over 60% of our music class play the guitar. It’s       [a bit, far] more popular than any other instrument.

2. My cousin is          [slightly, much] older than me – there’s a six-month difference.

3. Houses are usually       [a lot, a bit] more expensive than flats where I live. Sometimes they are double the price!

4. African elephants are       [far, a bit] bigger than Asian elephants. They are 0.5 metres taller.

5. In my opinion, shopping online is       [a bit, much] more convenient. I love that I don’t have to leave the house.

Write sentences with a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use so or such.

His friend is so nice. He’s a nice person. His friend is                    .

It’s so cold today, I need my jacket. It’s                       that I need my jacket.

I thought it was such a frightening film. I was               when I watched the film.

She’s having such a busy day today. She’s               .

He was so bored with the TV show, he fell asleep! It was                       that he fell asleep!

That was such an interesting story! I love that story, it's                !

Complete the text with too or (not) enough.

Sean: Did you have your surfboarding class yesterday?

Katy: Yes, it was great fun, but I spent most of the class sitting on the board!

Sean: Why? Was it (a)        [too, enough] difficult to stand up?

Katy: Yes! After practising on the beach, when we went in the water, I didn’t have (b)        [too, enough] strength in my legs!

Sean: Oh, are you going to do another class?

Katy: Definitely, do you want to come? If we have (c)        [too, enough] people, we can do a class after school.

Sean: No thanks, the water is (d)        [too, enough] cold for me!

Katy: Don’t worry, the club has (e)        [enough, too] wetsuits for everyone, so you won’t get cold.

Sean: OK, what time is the class? I don’t want to get home (f)        [too, enough] late.

Katy: At 6 pm, we’ll be out of the water by 8 pm because after that time there is (g)            [too, not enough] daylight to see well.