OET ( B1) UNIT 10

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).

1 In the last test, I was __________________ (bad) in class!

2 The weather in Los Angeles is __________________ (good) than in New York.

3 He received __________________ (little) pay of all.

4 How can we make the race __________________ (exciting) than the last one?

5 Can you stand a bit __________________ (far) away, please?

Rewrite the sentences in direct speech as reported speech.

‘I’m going to go shopping for presents tomorrow.’

Jill said __________

‘Don’t copy things from the Internet.’

The teacher warned us ________

‘Can you do me a favour?’

Mum asked _________________________.

‘Mum’s had a hard day today.’

Dad told us ________________________.

"I’ll do it for you.’

Linda said __________________________.

‘You must pass!’

Rick said ___________________________.

‘Were you and Tess in the canteen a minute ago?’

Tim wanted to know ___________________.

1 ‘Ben and I were working on a project last week.’

I explained __________________________.

Complete the sentences with the correct missing word

The footballer was sent off for arguing with the r_________.

He didn’t have the s_________ to fight any further.

Training hard was worth the e_________. She won!

The winner received a medal and some p_________ money.

Wimbledon is the biggest tennis t_________ on grass.

I feel pain in my leg m_________, I cannot run or even walk.

Listen to the text and decide if the statements 1–6 are true (T) or false (F).

The speaker was the first to climb Everest with no breathing equipment.

The speaker said it was important to plan both ways, up and down.

The speaker celebrated on his way down.

The speaker knew that rock is colder than snow.

The speaker felt really tired on his way down.

The speaker survived a storm in the mountains.

Read the three texts about sports and for questions 1–6 choose the correct answer.

Running. As most of you already know, is a sport that attracts all sorts of people: professionals, amateurs, women, men and so on. Running a marathon is something that long-distance runners often have as a final goal. The secret of getting yourself into the best shape is not to make yourself work too hard or run too fast. In this way, you can avoid injuries. So, the idea is to increase your training distance slowly, step by step. Be careful how you warm up and cool down because these are the times when injuries could happen. Always take the last kilometre slowly, too. If you stop suddenly after a hard run, you might have a heart attack.

Text is about

Running,

as most of you already know, is a sport that attracts all sorts of people: professionals, amateurs, women, men and so on. Running a marathon is something that long-distance runners often have as a final goal. The secret of getting yourself into the best shape is not to make yourself work too hard or run too fast. In this way, you can avoid injuries. So, the idea is to increase your training distance slowly, step by step. Be careful how you warm up and cool down because these are the times when injuries could happen. Always take the last kilometre slowly, too. If you stop suddenly after a hard run, you might have a heart attack.

Text says that if you train really hard, you may …

Pilates – the exercise method for you

If you find an aerobics class too fast and walking too slow, consider Pilates. Follow Madonna, Sharon Stone and other celebrities who have been keeping fit for many years.

Stretch and strengthen

The Pilates method is based on breathing and concentration and uses five pieces of equipment that work all the muscles to stretch and make them stronger.

Come and join us

For those who want to try Pilates, our Pilates Centre is offering a free session every Monday evening for the next six weeks.

A word to those with backache and other injuries: Pilates can help you with your problems but it cannot replace medical help.

Pilates _________

Pilates – the exercise method for you

If you find an aerobics class too fast and walking too slow, consider Pilates. Follow Madonna, Sharon Stone and other celebrities who have been keeping fit for many years.

Stretch and strengthen

The Pilates method is based on breathing and concentration and uses five pieces of equipment that work all the muscles to stretch and make them stronger.

Come and join us

For those who want to try Pilates, our Pilates Centre is offering a free session every Monday evening for the next six weeks.

A word to those with backache and other injuries: Pilates can help you with your problems but it cannot replace medical help.

The purpose of text is to _____

Tennis - a future ambition

I’ve been playing tennis since I was young. At first, I found it very difficult, but gradually it became easier and my dad kept saying things like: ‘You’ll be a champion one day if you keep on like this.’ Well, I kept on playing but I’m not a champion yet. I’ve been playing tennis all over the world and twice I beat top players. I get to travel a lot, but it’s not as exciting as people think. I spent most of last year in hotel rooms. Recently, I’ve been thinking that I’d like to try something different. I’ve been travelling non-stop for five years and now it’s time for a change. But if I didn’t play tennis what would I do? You see, I didn’t study much when I was at school because I only thought about tennis. I wish I could go back to school but it’s too late now.

The tennis player …

ennis - a future ambition

I’ve been playing tennis since I was young. At first, I found it very difficult, but gradually it became easier and my dad kept saying things like: ‘You’ll be a champion one day if you keep on like this.’ Well, I kept on playing but I’m not a champion yet. I’ve been playing tennis all over the world and twice I beat top players. I get to travel a lot, but it’s not as exciting as people think. I spent most of last year in hotel rooms. Recently, I’ve been thinking that I’d like to try something different. I’ve been travelling non-stop for five years and now it’s time for a change. But if I didn’t play tennis what would I do? You see, I didn’t study much when I was at school because I only thought about tennis. I wish I could go back to school but it’s too late now.

the writer says that he …