EXTRA PRACTICE
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G1
1
Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first, using a modal verb and
any other words necessary.
1
Sorry but I’m unable to help you with this.
Sorry but
you with this.
2
I think it’s important that we make it stronger.
We
it stronger.
3
Is it possible for you to come with us tonight?
with us tonight?
4
It isn’t necessary to ask for his permission.
You don’t
for his permission.
5
I’m able to use steel in this design.
I
in this design.
6
I’d advise you not to bother him until after lunch.
You
him until after lunch.
7
Keep that wood. It’s likely to be useful later.
Keep that wood. It
later.
8
The new law says that it’s essential that you use
recyclable products.
You
recyclable products because of the
new law.
G2
2
Match replies a–f with sentences 1–6.
1
I heard that it never rains in England.
2
My son is eating again now.
3
The front door is open.
4
He said if he was free, he’d be here by nine at the
latest. It’s midnight now.
5
There was a rumour about them getting married and
then I saw them buying an engagement ring together.
6
Just because it’s specially designed, this tiny pen cost
over €200.
a
My flatmate must be home.
b
You must be joking! It never stopped when I was there.
c
He must be feeling better.
d
So what they say about them must be true.
e
That can’t be true. It’s only plastic.
f
He can’t be coming.
G1, 2
3
Complete the sentences with the modal
verbs in the box.
have to must (x2) don’t have to shouldn’t
can’t could can
1
You
do that now – we’ll have time
tomorrow.
2
You
speak to her like that – she’s very
sensitive.
3
Don’t forget that you
buy a ticket before you
get on the train.
4
I
start working harder or I’ll fail the exams.
5
This
be the right way. Let’s stop and ask
someone.
6
Our new secretary
speak two foreign
languages – she’s really clever.
7
He’s not answering the phone – he
be out
somewhere.
8
Take something to read – there
be delays at
the airport.
KL
4
Complete the sentences with the words in
the box.
appeal point value looks qualities made
aimed several
1
There are
features I really like.
2
It’s
from a combination of metals.
3
It will
to business people.
4
It’s excellent
for money.
5
It
very stylish.
6
It’s
at the younger market.
7
One of the best
is its flexibility.
8
Another strong
is the innovative design.
V1, 2
5
Complete the words with -
ic
, -
er
, -
ive
or -
al
.
1
I don’t think he’ll like the idea – he has very
tradition
views.
2
My nephew is a software design
.
3
This new keyboard layout is very us
friendly.
4
This plan of yours is very innovat
. Will it
work?
5
He’s a very artist
person with great skill in
painting.
6
One scientif
theory says there’s no such thing
as global warming, but no one takes it seriously.
7
For that spare part we’ll have to contact the
manufactur
.
8
That new science fiction film is really futurist
,
with spaceships and lasers.
9
I’d like a kitchen that’s function
rather than
fashionable.
10
I’m an engine
specialising in bridges.
V3, 4
6
Complete the sentences with the words in
the box.
industrialisation polished recycling efficiency
consumerism aluminium streamlining (x2)
1
I think our society is completely based on
these days. All we do is shop!
2
We need to improve the
of these machines.
They currently use too much energy.
3
This all used to be countryside, but the
in the
late eighties destroyed the landscape.
4
The
of this car makes it go faster and also
looks great.
5
I love the way the artist has used
to create
something new and beautiful. Normally these
materials would be thrown away.
6
They are looking at
the business to make it
more efficient.
7
It is impressive to see the way the artist has combined
and wood for a really modern look.
8
He believes
metallic surfaces are essential in
a professional kitchen.
