Round-up

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

1. The announcement said there would be a 2-hour delay. ANNOUNCE

2. This Maths problem is impossible to solve. I just can’t do it. POSSIBLE

3. I couldn’t sleep well because the bed was uncomfortable. COMFORTABLE

4. This salad is tasteless. Can you give me the salt? TASTE

5. I need to join the gym. I’m really unfit. FIT

6. Before going to the zoo, all the children were full of excitement. EXCITE

7. There are some unbelievable discounts at that shop. BELIEVE

8. Would it be impolite to ask you to take off your shoes? POLITE

B. Choose a, b or c.

1. You’re looking very this evening, Anthony.

a. luxurious.

b. smart.

c. enjoyable.

2. The ski instructor we had was very.

a. experienced.

b. delayed.

c. minimum.

3. When the horse left the, I had to clean it up.

a. stable.

b. cabin.

c. resort.

4. I’ll try to some time to visit Tom this afternoon.

a. pass.

b. spend.

c. make.

5. If all the are on board, we can leave.

a. passports.

b. hosts.

c. passengers.

6. Why are you? I know you don’t agree with me.

a. shaking

b. nodding

c. pointing

7. A: I into Saleh the other day.

B: Really? How is he?

a. poured

b. bumped

c. tapped

8. We have no but to wait here for Dad to pick us up.

a. slope

b. behaviour

c. choice

C. Choose a, b or c.

1. A: I’m sure I won’t win the competition.

B: a. It’s a good laugh.

b. Don’t talk nonsense.

c. Don’t waste time.

2. A: I have to get ready.

B: We’re not late or anything.

a. Take your time.

b. From time to time.

c. Make some time.

3. A:
B: Were you really embarrassed?

a. I was unpleasant.

b. I made a fool of myself.

c. I was disorganised.

4. A:
B: Yes, I think they liked me.

a. Did you make a good impression?

b. Did you have a passion for it?

c. Were they familiar with you?

D. Rewrite using Direct Speech.

1. Edwin asked us to go camping with him.

'' Go camping with me'' Edwin said to us.

2. Mr Gibson told me to take a break in half an hour.

'' Take a break in a half an hour'' Mr Gibson said to me.

3. The man asked me to help him find his cabin.

'' Please help me find my cabin,' the man said to me.

4. John told me to pack my suitcase.

'' pack your suitcase'' John said to me.

5. The police officer asked us not to speak.

'' Please don't speak'' the police officer said to us.

6. My teacher told me to raise my hand.

'' Raise your hand'' My teacher said to me.

E. Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. ‘Omar, give me that brochure, please,’ said Khaled.

Khaled asked Omar to give him that brochure.

2. ‘Don’t push me, Tim,’ Mark said.

Mark told Tim not to push him.

3. ‘Be quiet and sit down,’ said my teacher.

My teacher asked me to be quiet and sit down.

4. ‘Please help me with my homework, Hasna,’ said Sahar.

Sahar asked me to help her with her homework.

5. ‘Stop eating junk food and start exercising,’ the doctor said to Mr Green.

The doctor told Mr Green to stop eating junk food and start exercising.

F. Read the text and answer the questions.

1. Where is the Republic of Malta?

It's just off the coast of Sicily.

2. What’s the weather usually like there?

It's sunny all year round.

3. Which city on Malta has the largest population?

Birkirkara.

4. Why does the writer say Gozo is the ‘greenest’ island?

Because it is covered with beautiful Mediterranean trees.

5. What is Ramla Bay famous for?

It is famous for its red sand and clear blue water.

6. How many people live on Comino?

It is an island with a population of just 8.

7. Why are there no petrol stations on Comino?

Because there are no cars.