Round-up

Vocabulary

A. Circle the correct words.

1. The professor will give a presentation at ten different venues / positions this year.

2. What you’re saying doesn’t take / make any sense.

3. You should visit the dentist likely / regularly.

4. I don’t think the mayor is aware / awake of the problem yet.

5. Did you see the moon? It’s very bright / lively tonight.

6. John is a common / possible English name. You hear it everywhere.

B. Complete with prepositions.

1. I hope Mary doesn’t let me down this time. I can never rely on her.

2. I’m on my way to the supermarket. Do you need anything?

3. My eyes are red from lack of sleep. I’ve been having terrible nightmares.

4. Lee can’t get used to waking up early.

5. By the way, did you hear about the car accident that happened down the road?

6. We can’t go to the football match. It’s sold out.

Grammar

C. Complete the sentences with the or —.

1. Last week my parents went to — Egypt and visited the Pyramids. Next month they’re thinking of going skiing in the Alps.

2. A: Did you see the fireworks last night?
B: Yes, I love — fireworks!

3. You know, — people say that the Chinese language is difficult to learn, but I want to try.

4. My brother finished — university in 2012.

5. A: When are you moving to the south of England?
B: In June

D. Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Mark was exhausted so he stopped studying (study) and went to bed.

2. We may go (go) to the school on Thursday morning (help) to help set up the exhibition.

3. Greg wants to become (become) a photographer. That’s why he’s thinking of (buy) buying a professional camera.

4. I was surprised to see (see) Ted in a suit. I thought he hated wearing (wear) formal clothes.

5. Bob never has enough time to do (do) any homework but he can spend (spend) hours playing (play) computer games.

6. A: My brother won’t let me use (use) his laptop. He’s so annoying!
B: How about borrowing (borrow) mine?

E. Write sentences with should/shouldn’t and the phrases in the box.

1. Kelly got a D in her History test.

She should study harder.

2. I’m travelling to Russia next month, but I don’t speak Russian.

I/You should buy a phrase book.

3. I never manage to finish my school projects on time.

I/You shouldn't waste time watching TV.

4. Ray works until 10pm, so he’s usually too tired to see his friends.

He shouldn't work so late.

5. Our planet is in danger because of global warming.

We should try to protect it.

Communication

F. Match.

1. Could I have a word with you? c

2. Did you get tickets for the match? b

3. Who smashed the window? e

4. Mr Brown always wears old-fashioned clothes. d

5. I got a new solar jacket! a

Speak

Work in pairs. Think of what we should/shouldn’t do to save water. Use some ideas from the box.

A: We shouldn't use the washing machine and dishwasher every day.

B: That's right. And we shouldn't wash fruit with running tap water.

A: Also, we should have short showers and collect any used water to our plants.

B: Another idea is to collect rainwater to water our garden.

Write

Write about what we should/shouldn’t do to save water. Use some ideas from the speaking activity and add your own.

To save water, there are a lot of things we can do. First, we shouldn't use the washing machine and dishwasher every day.

In addition, we shouldn't wash our vegetables and fruit with running tap water.

We should use a bowl of water, instead. Also, we should have short showers and collect any used water or collect rainwater to water our plants.

Complete the rhyme with the words in the box. Then listen and check your answers.

You say it's hot? Well, don’t be (1).
Planet Earth is boiling

Global (2) warming is the name.
The environment is calling.

(3) reduce waste, use your brain.
Find ways to save some water.
There has to be a little left, for your grandson or granddaughter.

Think of the future human (4) beings
What planet will we leave them?
Take (5) measures now before it's too late. Our children’s children need them.