EXTRA PRACTICE
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4
G1
1
Write the words in brackets in the correct
tense:
will
,
going to
or present continuous
.
1
A:
I bought this phone here, but it doesn’t work.
B:
OK. Leave it here and I
(look) at it as
soon as I have time.
2
It’s all arranged. We
(meet) at 2 p.m. in the
market square.
3
We’ve discussed it and we
(get) married!
4
I don’t think I
(do) anything on Monday. Can
we meet then?
5
A:
What do you intend to do about Lillian?
B:
We
(offer) her an extension on the essay.
6
I haven’t made up my mind yet, but I
(probably go) to the lesson tonight.
7
You should go to the party. I’m certain that Frank
(be) there.
8
Thanks for the offer, but I think I
(stay) at
home tonight.
G2
2
Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first, using the words given.
1
If you don’t revise, you won’t pass your exams.
If you revise,
.
2
If we see your teacher, we should ask him for the
correct answer.
We should ask your teacher for the correct answer
when
.
3
The world might only have one or two languages in
the future if we don’t protect them.
The world might only have one or two languages in
the future unless
.
4
I won’t go if you don’t go.
I won’t go unless
.
5
I’ll be there at about 5 p.m. unless there’s lots of traffic.
If
, I’ll be there at about 5 p.m.
6
We’ll go for coffee as soon as the class ends.
When
.
7
I’ll give you a call if I’m not busy this afternoon.
Unless
, I’ll give you a call.
8
You shouldn’t go out so much if you don’t have
much money.
If you don’t have
stay in.
KL
3
Complete the words in the conversation.
A:
So we all agree our staff need English lessons. But
the problem is when? What about at lunch time?
B:
No, I’m not
1
s
about that. Staff won’t like it.
They’ll complain.
C:
I
2
t
you’re right. When are they supposed to
eat? I think after work is better.
A:
I’m
3
a
I don’t like that idea. I think that will
cause some problems because people finish at
different times.
B:
Maybe, but think about the
4
c
. If we have
them during working hours, it’ll cost us money.
C:
Yes, but they would work harder. Let’s think this
5
t
.
A:
I’m not in
6
f
of it. Money isn’t the only
problem. How can we have everyone joining the
class in the middle of the day?
V1
4
Match the words in the box to their
definitions below.
foreign dialect grammar accent bilingual
native
1
the way you say words in a language
2
from another country
3
able to speak two languages fluently
4
a way of speaking in a particular region of a country
5
from or belonging to a particular country
6
the rules of language
V2
5
Choose the correct word.
1
When I’m nervous, my English lets me
off/down
.
2
Don’t fall
behind/ahead
with your homework.
3
I have a friend who just seems to pick languages
off/up
. I think she knows six!
4
I can get
by/on
in Spanish – in restaurants, for
example.
5
Children tend to catch
on/along
more quickly.
6
Have you ever thought of taking
off/up
Chinese?
7
Slow down! I can’t keep up
at/with
you.
V3
6
Match idioms a–f with situations 1–6.
1
We shopped and shopped for hours – I think we
have everything for the house now!
2
I think we can afford the holiday if we are careful
with what we buy in the next couple of months.
3
You look absolutely amazing – you could be a
celebrity!
4
I can’t believe how much they charged. I have never
paid that much before.
5
I think I’m going to treat myself to that designer jacket.
6
I don’t know how I’m going to pay my bills this
month – I have no money.
a
to look like a million dollars
b
to be broke
c
to splash out on
d
go on a spending spree
e
to be ripped off
f
to tighten your belt
V4
7
Complete the text with the words in the box.
appropriate context formal informal polite
register
In my opinion, you always need to think about the
1
of your material and where it is going. Some
social media sites appear to be
2
, but it is still
important to be
3
because you don’t know who
will read your posts. However, when you send emails,
thinking about
4
is very important. Even though it
is an electronic message, you need to be more
5
if
you are talking to your lecturer or boss and you should
make sure you are using
6
language. For example,
he/she may not be impressed if you start your email with
‘Hey dude’.
