GRAMMAR
a Complete the sentences with one word.
- What were you and Sarah talking about?
- You didn’t like the film, did you?
- My father loves opera, and so does my mother.
- A. I’ve been to India twice.
B. Have you? I’d love to go. - What have you been doing since I last saw you?
b Circle the right answer, a, b or c.
1 Could you tell me what time the bus leaves?
2 How many people usually come to this class?
3 I’ve read at least three books so far this month.
4 That was the best film I’ve ever seen!
5 The sooner you start, the sooner than you’ll finish.
VOCABULARY
a Word groups. Underline the word that is different. Say why.
1 vain stubborn possessive wise
2 cheerful loyal insincere conscientious
3 flu blister cold asthma
4 GP A & E specialist doctor — A & E
b Complete the sentences with a preposition.
1 Who were you talking with on the phone?
2 She’s very good at listening to people.
3 Sam is a real pain in the neck.
4 She’s allergic to milk.
5 What are you waiting for?
c Complete the sentences with an adjective made from the word in bold.
1 Damien is very forgetful. He never remembers our anniversary.
2 I’m ambitious — I want to go far in my profession.
3 My brother is very relying I can always depend on him for anything.
4 Luke is very moody — happy one moment and sad the next.
5 Madeleine is very sensitive It’s very easy to hurt her feelings.
d Write words for the definitions.
1 bleed — when blood comes out of, for example, your finger
2 swollen — bigger than normal, especially because of an injury or infection
3 bandage — a piece of cloth used to tie round a part of the body that has been hurt
4 bad-tempered. — (a person who) gets angry very easily
5 bossy — (a person who is) always telling other people what to do
6 arrogant — (a person who) thinks he/she is superior to other people