Revision 1-3. Use of English B2

Natalie is a very ___ child. She likes ordering her younger brother around.

We will only deliver the goods if you pay ___ advance.

Students ___ their final exams in May.

The teacher told us to _____ through the text and then answer the first question.

My brother is a genius when it comes to physics, but it is completely hopeless ___ history.

In this shop, you can find skiing equipment for ____ at 60 pounds per day.

Sophia has decided to take up running, so she bought a pair of new ____ .

Some writers write under ____ because they do not want their real names to be revealed.

The best part of the house is the living room: it is not very big , bit it has a fireplace which makes it nice and ___ .

I'd like to apologise ____ inconsiderate remark; it was very thoughtless of me.

I'm thinking of buying Mum ____ a silk scarf or a leather bag for her birthday. Which do you think is better?

I know this place; ____ used to be a farmhouse.

Jane ____ for work for over two years now.

They ____ in London for ten years before moving to Ukraine.

My nephew was born ___ 14 September 2015.

I used to go to school by _____ bike, but now that I live further away I take the bus.

I ____ a friend from my old school later tonight, so I can't go to the cinema with you. Maybe some other time.

You will find us ____ 65 Green Street. It's our new address.

Can I have ___ slice of pizza, please?

Mandy, have you _____ tidied your room this week?

LEARNING THROUGH PLAYING FOOTBALL

Although            [illiteracy, literacy, numeracy, education] levels are generally fairly high, as only 14% of the world's population is unable to read or write, there is still great need for understanding learning differences. A programme which has been in use for some time and has proved successful is one that combines playing and talking about football with learning to read, write and use numbers. Football is a good choice as it is a(an)                [strict, self-conscious, luxurious, affordable] sport that people can play almost anywhere with just a ball and a pair of trainers. The main aim of the programme is for students to improve their reading, writing and number skills , and thus             [hand in, come up, fall behind, keep up] with schoolwork, but in fact, its social consequences are greater. Acquiring these skills can help students become more             [incompetent, independent, motivating, impersonal] in day-to-day tasks, improve their self-esteem and, though            [assignment, absence, assessment, assembly]

GAUDI'S CASA MILA

The buildings of Antoni Gaudi              [has gained, gain, were gaining, have gained] a worldwide reputation. Many visitors are attracted to Barcelona just to have the opportunity to see his extraordinary work up close. One of Antoni Gaudi's last and most famous works is Casa Mila. It is one of the most well-known buildings of the Catalan Art Noveau period and is a work of art        [all, both, either, itself] inside and out. It has an unusual wavy form, no right angles to be seen and an eye-catching roof. Unlike many of Gaudi's other buildings, which are brightly coloured, the Casa Mila has natural colours of stone. The uniqueness of the house and        [its, it, it's, itself] valueas a work of art meant that it was declared       [a, the, other, -] "Monument of National Historical and Artistic Interest" by the Spanish government    [on, by, in, at] 1969 and clasified as a world Heritage Site by UNESCO.