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Review 2: Units 3 and 4

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A

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.

Sir Clive Sinclair

Born in 1940, UK businessman Sir Clive Sinclair has an (ENDURE) place in the minds of British people for two reasons.

Correct answer: enduring

First, he was the man who (REVOLT) home computing with the ZX series of computers, and secondly, he was the man whose (ALTER) to the car, the C5, failed spectacularly to capture the public imagination.

Correct answers: revolutionised / revolutionized; alternative

Sinclair's products, the ZX81 and its successful (PLACE), the ZX Spectrum, were small, affordable computers that sold in huge numbers in the early 1980s.

Correct answer: replacement

Despite limited (CAPABLE), they allowed people to play computer games in their own home for the first time, and even introduced people to the word (PROCESS).

Correct answers: capability / capabilities; processing

The C5, a one-person vehicle that ran on (ELECTRIC), was produced in 1984 and was Sinclair's attempt to (MODERN) transport.

Correct answers: electricity; modernise / modernize

However, it was (PERSIST) criticised in the press for being unsafe and impractical in the British climate and production of the C5 was (CONTINUE) in August, 1985.

Correct answers: persistently; discontinued
(1 mark per answer)

B

Select the correct word or phrase.

When I saw / was seeing Marty, he was chatting to someone outside the bank.

Correct answer: saw

Jason wasn't interested in the film because he already saw / had already seen it.

Correct answer: had already seen

I was shocked because it was the first time I heard / had heard Alec use such bad language.

Correct answer: had heard

In his younger days, my grandfather would / used to be a pretty good tennis player.

Correct answer: used to

I was / have been really pleased when my little brother was born.

Correct answer: was

Tim was always getting / had always got into fights at school when he was a kid.

Correct answer: was always getting

The dog played / had been playing in the mud, so he was absolutely filthy.

Correct answer: had been playing

A week into our camping holiday, we were used to cooking / used to cook in the open air.

Correct answer: were used to cooking
(1 mark per answer)

C

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. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.

Don't you think we should decorate the living room soon? up
Isn't it about time the living room?

Suggested answer: you did up

Why should I offer you advice if you won't listen? use
What's you advice if you won't listen?

Suggested answer: the use of offering

Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behaviour for the better. leaf
Kevin has he got out of prison.

Suggested answer: turned over a new leaf since

Don't complain about it to me because it won't make any difference. good
It's it because it won't make any difference.

Suggested answer: no good complaining about

You only have a short time to do this work, so don't waste time. clock
You are , so don't waste time.

Suggested answer: working against the clock

When her dream of meeting Kylie came true after so long, Carol couldn't believe it. reality
Carol couldn't believe it when her dream of meeting Kylie after so long.

Suggested answer: became a reality

I often think that Sean is actually his twin brother, Michael. mix
I often his twin brother, Michael.

Suggested answer: mix him up with

Would you like to do what the Prime Minister does? places
Would you like to the Prime Minister?

Suggested answer: change places with
(2 marks per answer)

D

Write one word in each gap.

Johnson was the lead until the final bend, where he fell off his bike.

Correct answer: in

I'm afraid our Conference Room is use at the moment, but I'll call you when it's free.

Correct answer: in

The Internet provides access an incredible amount of information.

Correct answer: to

Dr Fisher told us that Grandad's health had changed the better, so we could see him.

Correct answer: for

The manager announced that the meeting had been postponed and would be held a later date.

Correct answer: at

Don't believe everything you read the Web.

Correct answer: on

I don't think Nikki would've hurt your feelings purpose.

Correct answer: on

The champion has been very good form recently, so he should win this match.

Correct answer: in
(1 mark per answer)

E

Choose the correct answer.

When Josh phoned, he sounded like he ......................... quite a shock.

Correct answer: B had had

Just as you arrived, I ......................... ready to go out.

Correct answer: D was getting

The computer has had an enormous ......................... on the way we work.

Correct answer: B influence

It might sound strange, but dinner yesterday was the first time I ......................... octopus.

Correct answer: D had eaten

Make sure you ......................... up the data on your computer, because you might get a virus.

Correct answer: A back

The Minister was accused of ......................... the truth.

Correct answer: A distorting

That new painting looks a bit out of ......................... in our living room, don't you think?

Correct answer: C place

I woke up late for my interview because I ......................... about it all night and didn't get much sleep.

Correct answer: C had been worrying
(1 mark per answer)
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