Gateway to the world B1 "Writing Comprehension" (II term)

Match the adjectives with their meanings.

Read the sentences. Choose the best answers.

I hope they catch the _____ who stole my bicycle.

My aunt hasjust had anotherbaby girl, so now I have three _____.

I’m sorry, I don’t speak _____.

I’ve got a sore _____. It really hurts if I eat or drink anything.

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. There is one extra verb you do not need. (do, find, look, make, revise, scratch)

1. If you do your home work too quickly, it’s easy to      lots of mistakes.

2. I want to see the last episode – I can’t wait to      out what happens in the end.

3. I can’t come out tonight – I’ve got to        for a big exam tomorrow.

4. The cat isn’t very friendly. Be careful, or it might try and         you.

5. I don’t know where my keys are. Can you help me      for them?

Complete the sentences. Put the verbs given into the present simple or present continuous.

1. Can you be quiet? I (try)           to do my homework.

2. My aunt’s come to stay with us for a week, so I(share)            a room with my brother.

3. Sorry, sir, can you say that again? I (not/understand)                  what we have to do.

4. I’ve talked to my dad about me doing German, and he (think)        it’s a good idea.

5. My dad brought me in this morning, but it’s usually my mum who (drive)        me to school.

6. Emma sometimes worries about her school work, but she (seem)       fine at the moment.

Complete the dialogue. Choose the best alternative.

Sue: Hi, John, this is a nice surprise. I              [didn’t see, haven’t seen] you for ages. How are you?

John: Hi, Sue – fine thanks. Actually, we                     [just came back, have just come back] from holiday.

Sue: Oh, nice – where                  [did you decide, have you decided] to go?

John: Athens.

Sue: Oh, lovely.

John:                    [Were you ever, Have you ever been] there?

Sue: Yes, but only once. Tim and I          [had, have had] a week there a couple of years ago. It’s so pretty, isn’t it? Especially that bit near the Acropolis.

John: Plaka. That’s where we             [stayed, have stayed], actually, in a really nice Airbnb in one of the little side streets. It was great, and it             [didn't cost, hasn't cost] much.

Sue: Fantastic. Maybe you could email me the details. I'd love to go back one day.

John: Sure – will do.