Relative clauses; Gerunds and infinitives − 2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There is one extra verb.

collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

Don’t forget ... to the computer first thing in the morning.

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collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

I remember ... the camera in my bag last night, but it isn’t there now.

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collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

She likes ... old-fashioned clothes.

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collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

Start ... the dishwasher so that I can clean the kitchen table.

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collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

Have you remembered ... the rubbish out?

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collect • fly • log on • load up • put • put • do

I’ll never forget ... for the first time. It was so exciting.

Complete the text with these words.

who • where • when • which • whose • to look • coming up • stopping • which • where

Smart inventions in 2015 There are a lot of clever people around the world who like (1)           with ideas to make our lives simpler. Let’s stop (2)         at a few inventions that appeared in 2015. The first invention is for people (3)     love electronic gadgets. This is a wall plug (4)       has sockets for USB chargers as well as normal plugs. This would be very useful for charging phones and other electronic gadgets. The second idea is perfect for environmentalists. It’s a subway ticketing system (5)       you pay with empty plastic bottles. You choose the ticket you want and (6)      the machine asks for payment you insert the required number of plastic bottles in the hole. So now you can travel and do your recycling at the same time! The third invention would be popular with children. It’s a slide which runs down both sides of a staircase. This would be ideal in a park (7)       there are quite a few steps. It helps keep the children entertained and makes the most of the space available. The fourth invention is a vacuum cleaner on wheels. The machine, (8)       is essentially a two-wheeled electric scooter combined with a vacuum cleaner, makes cleaning fun. You ride on the vacuum cleaner while it does the work. Do you know someone (9)       family would like one? The final invention is a pizza-vending machine. Try (10)          people from using this. It’s the fastest way to buy pizza. Put your money in the machine, choose your pizza and three minutes later it’s ready!

Complete the text with these words and phrases. There are two extra options.

digital camera • dishwasher • drop-down menu glitch • microwave • touch screen washing machine

Companies have been showing off their latest consumer gadgets at a trade show in Las Vegas. Amongst all the drones and cars and wearable technology, there were some interesting innovations for the home. Like the (1)                 that connects to the Internet, so you can control your wash programme remotely. Or a (2)            that can be linked to a thermostat so the washing up gets done when energy costs are lowest. Or what about a fridge with a (3)              on the door so you can order your groceries and a smart (4)                inside that can show you what’s in it while you’re out shopping? And at the cheaper end of the market there’s a robot that will clean your grill for you, although demonstrations revealed one (5)        , which was that the grill has to cool down before it will work. It’s hard to predict which of these will survive the test of time, but there’s plenty going on in the world of technology

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the email.

Hi Tom,

Sorry I haven’t been in touch, but I had terrible problems with my computer last week. I was using that file-sharing website you told me about when the screen suddenly (1)          [froze, went off, ran] out and then the whole thing just crashed. Luckily, I had remembered to (2)         [select, back up, set]up my files, so I didn’t lose too much data but it took ages to (3)          [plug in, recharge, install] everything again. I was really worried about my assignment, but fortunately I’d emailed a first draft to my tutor last week so he (4)          [swiped, printed, inserted] it out for me and I’ve just spent the afternoon typing it all up again. In a way, it was a good thing because I could see what was wrong with the first draft so I (5)          [pinched, inserted, deleted] a lot of it and I think it’s a much better piece of writing now. Let’s hope my tutor thinks so, too!

Anyway, let’s meet up soon. Hope you’re well.

Andy

Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the text.

You’re right to think seriously about what laptop you want to buy. It can be an expensive (1)           [download, role, purchase, stream] , so it’s a good idea to try to get it right. A lot depends on your needs, but there are some general things to think about before you splash out on a new (2)          [device, network, charger, satnav] . If you’re going to carry it with you every day, you want something small and light. You’re also going to be staring at it a lot so think about the screen quality and you’ll probably be doing a lot of typing so check the (3)             [flash drive, keyboard, menu, networ] quality. Another consideration is battery life. You don’t want to (4)         [pop up, go off, set up, run out] when you’re in the middle of an important assignment and you’ve got nowhere to recharge. Don’t forget to check out the (5)           [webcam, plug, software, wireless] capability as well – you’ll need an Internet connection for most things you do. There’s lots more to think about so follow this link to my buyer’s guide.

Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.

which • where • who• when • that

This is the machine ... he invented.

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which • where • who• when • that

That’s the restaurant ... we had the birthday party

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which • where • who• when • that

My phone is the device ... I couldn’t live without

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which • where • who• when • that

1971 is the year ... my brother was born.

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which • where • who• when • that

Robert Adler was the man..... invented the TV remote control.

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which • where • who• when • that

Let’s go to the hotel .... we stayed in last time.

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Tom is the drummer in the band. I met him last night.

I met Tom ...

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Robert Adler invented the remote control. He didn’t use his invention.

Robert Adler ...

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We found Jack Thomson’s camera. He’s coming round later.

Jack Thomson ...

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My phone needs charging. You can use it if you like.

You can ...

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I remember being about six. I loved helping mum with the housework.

I remember, ...

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There is a huge sale in this electronics shop. I bought my new laptop there.

This electronics shop ...