For items 11–20, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use from three to five words. The number of words you should put in the gap is specified in each case. Do NOT use contracted forms. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: 0. “Let’s go to the cinema on Sunday,” said Ann. wanted
Ann to the cinema on Sunday. (4 words)
0 wanted us to go
11. Betty was the only one who didn’t enjoy the performance.
apart from Betty
Everyone enjoyed the performance ___. (3 words)
12. The price of the meal includes dessert.
is included into
The dessert ___ ___ ___ the price of the meal. (3 words)
13. My sister is too short to be a basketball player.
is not tall enough
My sister ___ ___ ___ to be a basketball player. (4 words)
14. I have to clean up the studio before I can leave.
leave until I have
I cannot cleaned up the studio. (4 words)
15. She regrets not having gone to university.
wishes she had gone
She ___ ___ ___ ___ to university. (4 words)
16. She isn’t repainting the kitchen until Monday.
is not being repainted
The kitchen ___ ___ ___ ___ until Monday. (4 words)
17. Everyone left except for Mike.
the exception of Mike
With ___ ___ ___ ___ , everyone left. (4 words)
18. The fridge is completely empty.
is nothing left in
There ___ ___ ___ ___ the fridge. (4 words)
19. They’ve only got half the boys they need to make up a team.
twice as many boys than
They need ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ they’ve got to make up a team. (5 words)
20. I’m certain she wrote the article herself.
must have written
She ___ ___ ___ the article herself. (3 words)
The problem of deforestation is caused by cutting down and burning trees. Our society is producing too much packaging and food waste which ends up on the ___ rubbish tip. When the last animal of a certain species dies, that species becomes extinct. Many animals find it more and more difficult to survive as their natural habitat is destroyed. Factories and cars release poisonous chemicals into the air. ___release groups try to protect animals and the places where they live. Pollution is__ threatening ___the lives of many animals. Several environmental groups are working to __conservation the world’s rainforests from being destroyed.
encourage prevent adoption reduce cut down on
Choose the correct modal verb.
I found a briefcase on the train. – You ought to take it to the police station as soon as possible. Did you get some money from the bank? – No, I didn’t need to. I had enough in my wallet. Sorry, I’m late. – You should wear a watch. I wonder if Paul and Jim have got lost. – They can’t have got lost because I gave them a map. Would I use your mobile phone, please? – Yes, of course. We needn’t go shopping this week, we’ve got plenty of food. When shall I visit you next? – You might call in tomorrow if you like.
Paraphrase the following sentences using modal verbs.
16. He needs to take the exam again. 17. I’m sure Terry can’t be at the office. 18. It is possible that Jane can call me this evening. 19. You mustn’t eat and drink in the classroom. 20. We are ought to clock in and out every day. 21. Can I do anything to help? 22. Sam could reach the top of the mountain after climbing for several hours. 23. We can throw a party on your birthday.
Choose the correct answer A, B or C.
Yesterday we ran … Tim on our way to the cinema.
B to
My friend is an avid supporter … Greenpeace.
A of
This car runs … unleaded petrol.
C on .
He has almost run … this old lady!
Into
I feel strongly … recycling.
B about
