EXTRA PRACTICE
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V1
5
Read the summary of a business meeting and
use the information to complete the sentences below
with the names in italics.
Once everyone had sat down,
David
started the meeting
by making some suggestions and asking everyone for
their ideas.
Steve
made sure everybody had a chance to
speak.
Lucy
said she wanted to talk about the marketing
campaign, but then she realised she had left her notes
behind, which made her look foolish. But of course
Walter
remembered that he had a summary of the
campaign on his laptop, so he was able to help her with
the details. We then asked
Miranda
to give a summary
of the situation, but she hadn’t been listening so she
couldn’t say much. Then
Caroline
said she wanted to
discuss everybody’s opinions on the new US office, but
then suddenly decided she wanted us all to write our
opinions in a report, which was rather annoying.
1
tried to create a level playing field.
2
moved the goalposts.
3
scored an own goal.
4
started the ball rolling.
5
took her eyes off the ball.
6
was really on the ball.
V2
6
Match the sentences.
1
I’m always nervous at interviews.
2
I never lose my temper.
3
I want to improve my skills and understanding.
4
I find it difficult to make myself work hard.
5
I’m not really happy with my personality and
behaviour.
a
I lack self-discipline.
b
I have a lot of self-control.
c
I don’t have much self-respect.
d
I don’t have any self-confidence.
e
I’m interested in self-development.
V3,4
7
Choose the correct word.
1
The aim of the game is not to hurt your opponent, but
to demonstrate your skill and physical
agility / agile
.
2
Success in the game depends on
coordination /
coordinated
between all parts of the body.
3
The gymnasts are extremely
flexibility / flexible
to
make all the moves they do.
4
The coach wasn’t very
tolerance / tolerant
when the
team made mistakes.
5
She showed great
determination / determined
throughout the difficult race.
6
It is said you have to
make / have
sacrifices to get to
the top in sport.
7
He is slightly
obsession / obsessive
when it comes to
his training – he doesn’t know when to stop!
8
His talent set him
apart / upon
from the rest of the team.
G1
1
Choose the correct word or phrase.
1
Borrow one of my pens – there are
few / a few
in the
cupboard.
2
Hardly any
students / of students
passed the test.
3
There’s
few / hardly any
music on my MP3 player.
4
Almost
none / none of
our photos came out well.
5
Several / Several of
my friends are at university.
6
I need
a few / a little
help with my homework.
7
There’s
a little / little
furniture in the flat so we’ll
have to buy some.
8
You should invest your money with my bank.
Few /
A few
other banks offer such good interest rates.
9
There’s far too
much / many
rubbish on the streets.
G2
2
Read the text and add six definite articles.
Quidditch is a fictional sport invented by the author J.K.
Rowling for best-selling Harry Potter books. It is a ball
game in which players try to score goals. There are four
balls and two teams of seven players. Usually players are
wizards and witches and play game by flying on their
broomsticks. The goals are ring-shaped and are above
the ground. The object of game is to score more goals
than opposing team.
3
Complete the sentences with either the definite
article or a blank space if no article is needed.
1
How far is it from
capital city?
2
Did you see
last episode of
Heroes
?
3
I’ve bought a new phone.
phone’s got a
fantastic camera.
4
Who is
best singer at the moment?
5
All children should do
sports when they are
at
school.
6
Is that
house where you grew up?
KL
4
Two managers are discussing job applicants
they have just interviewed. Complete the dialogue
with the words and phrases below.
A:
Well, Caroline and Toby were
- they both
have lots of experience.
B:
You’re right. They both had
qualities.
A:
So, Caroline or Toby? Who do you prefer?
B:
Well, Caroline has
technical skills.
A:
Yes, but she’s a bit direct and pushy …
A:
Do you think so? I thought her presentation was
A:
Yes, but Toby also gave an
performance and
he has a great CV.
to his achievements.
B:
Yes, he
has
personal qualities. He’d
get on really well with the rest of the team.
a
exceptional
b
admirable
c
extraordinary
d
truly remarkable
e
There seems to be no end
f
outstanding
g
undoubtedly
h
astonishing
