I. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be
used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in
this way.
1. TRANSLATE
The girl was awarded a prize for her English … of the poem.
2. INFORM
This … is very important.
3. DEVELOP
Hong Kong is famous for its quick economic … .
4. PERFORM
Her last ... in the theatre was successful.
5. MEET
I’ll discuss this important question at the … tomorrow.
6. HONEST
… is a good trait.
7. CHEMISTRY
A … is a scientist
trained in the study of chemistry.
8. CREATE
Tim is a good … .
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the word combinations below.
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official
languages, by boat, is situated, be successful, success,
round Europe, was awarded,
collected his thoughts, the rush
hours, the only, foreign languages, collect
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1. He can speak three ...: English, German
and Spanish.
2. India ... in Asia.
3. If you work hard, you'll ... in your
career.
4. There are 15 in India and thousands of
different dialects.
5. English is ... solution to this
communication problem.
6. The famous scientist ... a Nobel Prize
in 1930.
7. He ... and began his report.
8. Last summer their family travelled ...
by bus.
9. Try to get to the office before ... or
you'll be late for the meeting.
10. The winners will travel ... from
Australia to New Zealand.
11. Will you ... the books from Ann,
please?
III. These sentences are the answers to
the questions. Write down the question. Begin your questions with
"How".
1. Our flat is
big.
2. It takes her 15 minutes to get to that
place.
3. He visited 5 countries.
4. This building is very high.
5. They have 2 cars.
6. This street is 2 kilometres long.
IV. Read a sentence and write another sentence with the same meaning. Use
the Active Voice.
1. This picture was bought by Peter.
2. Our conversation was interrupted by
a telephone call.
3. His report will be discussed at the
University by the students.
4. The children are taught by their
teacher.
V. Read a sentence and write another sentence with the same meaning. Use
the Passive Voice.
1. I made the mistake in my dictation yesterday.
2. The girl gets good marks every day.
3. Ann will bring this book tomorrow.
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