EXTRA PRACTICE
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G1,2
1
Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first. Do not include the agent
(the person or thing that does the action).
1
Someone has stolen my dictionary.
My dictionary
.
2
A security guard was watching the building.
The building
.
3
Something is keeping me awake at night.
I
.
4
They gave my father a watch when he retired.
My father
when he retired.
5
We require a large deposit.
A large deposit
.
6
We can’t explain it.
It
.
2
Complete the text with a passive form of the words
in brackets.
The Parthenon was commissioned while democracy
1
(establish) in Athens in the 5th century
BC
. Many
of the old buildings in Athens had been burnt down by the
Persians and Phidias, a sculptor,
2
(give) the task of
rebuilding them. The Parthenon
3
(build) to house
the statue of Athena. Phidias insisted on
4
(allow) to
use only the most expensive and beautiful materials.
Ever since ancient times architects, all over the world
5
(influence) by the Parthenon. Over the years
a number of exact copies
6
(construct) in
different parts of the world. Even the Capitol building in
Washington DC
7
(inspire) by it.
At the moment, the Parthenon
8
(damage) by
pollution, but it is expected
9
(restore) to its
former glory in the years to come.
G3
3
Choose the best way to follow the sentences.
1
Jane’s lived in that house by the river all her life.
a
It was built by Don Baum, who was a famous
architect.
b
Don Baum, who was a famous architect, built it.
2
The bridge only lasted twenty years.
a
The terrible earthquake that damaged much of
the city destroyed it.
b
It was destroyed by the terrible earthquake that
damaged much of the city.
3
I’ve always enjoyed talking to my grandmother.
a
Great stories about her life are told to me by her.
b
She tells me great stories about her life.
4
The film has received five Oscar nominations.
a
It was directed by James Cameron, who also
directed
Titanic
.
b
James Cameron, who also directed
Titanic
,
directed it.
KL
4
Complete the sentences with the words in
the box.
absolutely find need got offer vital
idea through
1
We’ve
to offer good value for money.
2
But we need to think all the problems
.
3
It’s
we have plenty of time to discuss this.
4
It’s
essential to offer leisure facilities.
5
It might be a good
to have a sauna.
6
It might be a good idea to
out how many
rooms we need.
7
We should
them something, that’s for sure.
8
We certainly
parking spaces.
V1
5
Circle the odd one out in each group.
1
derelict / dilapidated / ornate / run-down
2
elegant / innovative / graceful / stylish
3
ancient / imposing / impressive / magnificent
4
classical / ugly / contemporary / traditional
V2
6
Replace the phrase in italics with the correct
form of a verb from V2.
1
After the fire many buildings had to be
made again
.
2
The earthquake
harmed
large areas of the country.
3
We decided to
ask
a German construction company
to build our new company headquarters.
4
They plan to
knock down
the dangerous building.
5
Who
planned
the Sydney Opera House?
6
This building is hard to
keep in good condition
.
7
We’d like to
repair
all the original decoration.
8
They plan to
build
a new library here.
V3
7
Match the sentence halves.
1
We should forgive that past mistake. It’s
2
You don’t need to deal with that now – you can
3
If you do that, you’ll never be able to work there
again, so don’t
4
After their past disagreements, they all need to
a
cross that bridge when you come to it.
b
build bridges.
c
burn your bridges.
d
water under the bridge.
V3
8
Choose the correct word.
1
We’ll never know the answer to that question – it’s
misplaced
/
insoluble
.
2
Some of the old houses in the city are terribly
insensitive
/
overcrowded
.
3
Investment in industry has
revitalised
/
misplaced
the town.
4
I’m sorry – I obviously
misunderstood
/
overcame
what you said.
5
Don’t worry about that – it’s
indisputable
/
unimportant
right now.
