Round-up

Vocabulary

A. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals.

1. What’s that unpleasant smell? PLEASANT

2. Don’t you know it’s impolite to stare at other people? POLITE

3. Some people think this book is boring, but I disagree. AGREE

4. Tidy up your desk! You can be so disorganized sometimes. ORGANISE

5. This chair is uncomfortable. Can I sit on the sofa? COMFORTABLE

6. Don’t be impatient. The documentary will start soon. PATIENT

B. Circle the correct words.

1. Billy and I had a(n) luxurious / enjoyable walk by the sea.

2. I hate wasting / taking my time in shopping centres.

3. We were an hour late so we delayed / missed our flight.

4. Ted greeted / waved goodbye and boarded the ship.

5. I was sunbathing almost every day, so I got a nice tie / tan.

6. Darren left his sunglasses in the cabin / brochure, so he went to get them.

7. Greg might win the competition. I think he made a good impression / announcement on the judges.

8. Can you pour / run out some tea for me, please?

9. ‘There’s my brother’, said Mahmud and nodded / pointed to a boy who was waiting for the bus.

Grammar

C. Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. ‘Please help me find my suitcase,’ Emma said to us.
Emma asked us to help her find her suitcase.

2. ‘Don’t move the furniture!’ Gina said to Mary.
Gina told Mary not to move the furniture.

3. ‘Don’t go backpacking,’ Ian said.
Ian told us not to go backpacking.

4. ‘Don’t forget your passport!’ Saleh told Sami.
Saleh told Sami not to forget his passport.

5. ‘Go to Paris in December,’ my cousin said.
My cousin told me to go to Paris in December.

6. ‘Stay in your cabin, please,’ the crew member said.
The crew member asked me to stay in my cabin.

D. Read the direct questions and form indirect questions.

1. How dangerous is that slope?
Do you know how dangerous that slope is?

2. What time does the travel agency close?
Could you tell me what time the travel agent closes?

3. Which bus goes to Banbury?
Can you tell me which bus goes to Banbury?

4. Where will I find souvenirs?
Do you know where I will find souvenirs?

5. Who is that young man?
Could you tell me who is that young man?

6. Where is the library?
Can you tell me where is the library?

7. What time does the train leave?
Could you tell me what time the train leaves?

8. Who wrote that poem?
Do you know who wrote that poem?

9. Why are you late again?
Can you please tell me why you are late again?

10. How often does Carlos have an English lesson?
Do you know how often Carlos has an English lesson?

Communication

E. Complete the dialogue with the phrases a-g. There are three extra phrases which you do not need to use.

Steve Are you painting a picture, Todd?
Todd Yes, but it’s not very good.
Steve (1) e It’s great.
Todd Do you think so?
Steve Yes, I didn’t know you were an artist.
Todd (2) b
Steve You should have your own exhibition.
Todd (3) f
Steve Don’t be silly. Actually, there’s a competition at the
Town Hall every year. You should enter.
Todd But I haven’t finished this painting yet.
Steve The competition isn’t until the summer. (4) d

Speak

Talk in pairs. Use the ideas in the box and make sentences. You should use so and your partner should use such.

A: The house was so expensive that I couldn't buy it.

B: It was such an expensive house that I couldn't buy it.

A: The places was so impressive that everyone took pictures.

B: The shopping centre was so crowded that I couldn't park.

A: My holiday was so amazing that I didn't want to leave.

B: The documentary was so boring that I couldn't keep my eyes open.

A: The room was so tiny that I couldn't breathe.

Write

Write some sentences about a role model of yours.
Think of reasons why this person is so great.

My father is my role model. He is such an amazing person that everybody likes him.

He is so helpful that when someone has a problem, he offers to listen to him and give him advice.

He is also very hard-working.

He works so hard that he keeps getting promoted.

However, he always finds time for his family. He is such a great father.

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

Are you keen on travelling around the (1) globe?
You just need a backpack and your favourite thobe.

A (2) backpacking holiday, or maybe a cruise?
Whatever you choose, you’ve got nothing to lose.

Take a seaside holiday and get a good (3) tan.
Explore (4) marine life – it can be so much fun.

A (5) guided city tour is just the thing for you Sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Pick a location from a holiday (6) brochure Pack your bags: you’ll have fun, that's for sure.