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Unit 1 Read the following texts and match the a gather round(sb/sth) in a large group words in bold to the definitions below. Where might you see each type of writing? d get nearer to sb/sth one is chasing e give sb loud encouragement 2 Fill in each gap with a suitable expression from the list pp小to, dispose o, on, let off, on the run from POLICE Two teenagers convicted yesterday on a charge of car theft should be 1) th a suspended Hi Ralph Text A sentence in view of their age, their lawyer argued Sorry we didn ' t get to see each other while I was in town Andrew McWade and Peter duncan both 17, but my day didn't quite go according to plan! already 2) the police in connection I started by 1)bolting down my breakfast, as I wanted with another crime when they stole the car. The stolen to leave early to avoid the traffic. By 8.00 I was 2) bombing vehicle was spotted by the driver of a police patrol car, along the M4 until I got stopped for speeding by a police who immediately gave chase. Realising that the patrol officer. I started to explain but he 3)butted in, saying, The car was them, the youths speed limit 4)applies to everyone, you know. "Luckily, he attempted to 4) evidence linking 5)let me off with a warning them to both crimes but were soon arrested When I eventually got to town my adventure really began. Anyway, when you've read this clipping from The Prosecution lawyers insisted that, given the circum Evening Star, I'm sure you'll forgive me for not calling you tances of the crime, normal grounds for a reduction in See you next timel punishment did not5)…,……… accused Sentence will be passed today 3 Replace each word/phrase in bold with a be relevant to sb/sth itable expression from the list, using the c□ eat sth very quickly correct tense/forn d excuse sb from punishment bolt down. bomb along, bull in, cheer Tourists gathered round the statue as the guid Nicholas Forbes (43), who is wanted for armed robbery and began to talk about its finer points has been 1)on the run from the police for several weeks as apprehended outside lost accidents on this motorway are caused by yesterday drivers who travel fast with no regard for road safety Forbes was attempting to 2 )dispose of a bag in a rubbish in when a police officer approached him. Forbes sprinted off, with the officer in hot pursuit, and bystander Dominic Clarke 3 The crowd gave the runners loud encouragement as they approached the finishing line (23)joined the chase. Onlookers 3)cheered Clarke on as he quickly 4)gained on Forbes and wrestled him to the ground A crowd of shoppers 5)congregated around the strug 4 I was running late, so I had to eat my lunch quickly and rush off gling men and Forbes was arrested. A police spokesman praised Clarke's bravery but urged the public not to tackle dangerous criminals themselves. "Such matters are best lefti 5 I'd have liked to ask a question, but I didn 't want to in the hands of the police, he said interrupt while he was talking
Unit 1 4 Read the dialogue and match the words 3 I think its high time she in bold to the definitions below. In what her family and became more independent situations might such a dialogue occur? 4“Look, I don t want to ver this. Can we reach a compromise? Ellis: Come in please, Mr Bates 5 The council's provision for the elderly is Bates: Thank you for 1)fitting me in at such short notice, …… government policy Mr Ellis. Have you had a chance to familiarise your- self with the papers I sent you? 6 Replace each word/phrase in bold with a Ellis: Yes, I 2)got in early this morning to look through suitable expression from the list. them. Let's 3)get down to business straight away, shall we? I see that you plan to 4)set up your own decided on, face up to, fit company. Bates: Yes, that's right. I'd like to 5 break away from the Let's have a cup of coffee first, then we can start work firm I'm working for at the moment. To be honest I've 6)fallen out with the management 2 The train arrived early, so there was no one at the station to meet me Ellis: I've looked through your plans. I must say that my figures are somewhat 7)at odds with yours. You're underestimating the costs and overestimating your 3 Have you chosen a name for your baby yet? Bates: Excuse me, Mr Ellis- may I interrupt you for a 4 I know you are very busy on Monday, but could you moment? I've produced a revised set of estimates find time to see me at lunchtime? which I think will give a more realistic picture of the firms possibilities. Could you just look at them first 5 Martins mother wouldn 't accept the fact that her before 8)deciding on a course of action son was a thiet Ellis: Well, I must admit, Mr Bates, I'm worried about your company' s potential profitability I think you have to 9)face up to the fact that this business is unlikely to 7 Use each word in bold to make a new succeed. 10)In the interests of the bank, I'll have sentence similar in meaning to the to refuse your application original. Do not change the word in bold. sth(e.g. an orga I wasn, t expecting you for another hour. Did your flight arrive early? (get) b□ arrive c stop being part of sth 2 Maria still can't make up her mind about which d quarrel with sb(e.g. a former friend) e for the sake of(sb)/sth 3 Could the dentist see me now, please? I'm in terrible □ accept sth(。 g. an unpleasant truth,) ain with my tooth find time in one's schedule to see/meet sb 4 On the last leg of the race, Johnson separated from h□ be very different to sth the other runners and sprinted to the line.(broke) i start concentrating on sth 5 The firm's actual expenditure is very different from i make up one,'s mind about sth the budget set at the beginning of the year. (odds) 5 Fill in each gap with a suitable expression 6 Eating your food too quickly is likely to give you from the list, using the correct tense/form indigestion at odds with, break away from, fall out with 7 The home team was enthusiastically supported by a capacity crowd 1 It requires a lot of time and energy to…… 8 The new law is only relevant to companies which All kitchen staff must wear overalls employ disabled people (applies) ene
8 Study the table, then underline the correct 2 We'd just on our camping trip when we prepositions in the sentences below. ealised we'd forgotten the tent. A set aside c set out let* down 1 lower sth/sb B set out for 2 cause sb to be disappointed 3 In the of safety, you are requested not to let*in allow/enable sb/ sth to enter smoke in the auditorium c hands let*off 1 excuse sb from punishment/duty, 2 allow sb to leave a vehicle B cas D interests s cause sth(e.g firework)to explode 4 The new dress code everyone, except let*out 1 allow sb/ sth to leave a room/building, hose who have to wear protective clothing 2 make sth(usu. clothing) wider, A gets down to c is at odds with 3 offer sth(e. g. house)for rent/hire B applies to D sets up let up stop become less in itensity/force 5 The demands of the workers were clearly in a letter to the management. A set aside c set out set * aside 1 keep sth for a future purpose; B set up D set out to discontinue sth for a period of time 6 If I wear my mother's old wedding dress it will have set off begin a journey to be because I' m not as slim as she was set*off 1 cause sth(e.g. series of events)to start c let in 2 cause sth(e.g. bomb)to explode B let down D let off set*out arrange or display st set out for leave one place to go to another 10 Use each word in bold to make a new set out on leave at the start of a journey sentence similar in meaning to the set out to intend to do sth original. Do not change the word in bold. set*up start sth(e.g organisation) 1 Ive asked you before not to interrupt me when I'm speaking It's very rude 1 The navy have promised to set up/off a fund for the families of the dead sailors 2 We're always quarrelling with our neighbours about 2 As it was only Gary' s first offence, the judge let him the amount of noise they make (falling) off/down with a fine rather than a prison sentence 3 I really need to get some new boots. These are so old 3 Rhonda has chosen The Grange Hotel for her wed- they re letting in/out water. ding recept (decided) 4 After waiting an hour for a bus, we decided to set up/off on foot 4 The smuggler was unable to throw away the drugs 5 Jill wanted to come with us, but her babysitter let her before being stopped at custom (dispose down/off at the last minute, so she had to stay at 5 The bucket was lowered into the well by means of Sandras mother never lets her out/ off of the house an old frayed rope (let) unless she knows exactly where she's going 7 Every New Year's Eve they let off/out fireworks in the 6 My grandmother won't accept the fact that she's main square. getting old and needs help The journalist claims he didn't set out for/out to 7 I think it's time Stephen concentrated on his studies destroy the politician's reputation with his expose and stopped fooling around 9 Our holiday was a disaster! The rain never let up/off the whole time we were there 8 Policemen dispersed the crowd that had gathered 10 If you don 't want to sell your flat while you are away, around the scene of the accident. (congregated) rhy don' t you let it in/out? 9 The opposition party seems to be catching up with 9 Choose the correct answer -a, b, c or d the government in the opinion polls (gaining) 1 I asked the bus driver the corner so i wouldn 't have so far to walk home 0 Incineration is an expensive, but effective, means of a bolt. down c let., off getting rid of waste products (disposing) B dispose….of D set. off
11 Complete each sentence with at, by, in, on, 5 This document explains the new import regulations out of or under thoroughly (detail) 1 This dress was quite cheap because I bought it 6 I don 't think you should have a cheeseburger if you are watching your weight ( diet) 2 Jeff wasn' t allowed into the club because he's 3 The policeman caught the thief 7 Charles is rather angry today because he was stuck in traffic for over an hour 4 Hello! This is WDEB Radio and you are 5 I ran all the way home. I was breath when 8 Judith bought four CDs at a cheap price. There was ot there a big sale at the record shop (discount) 6 I can't find any strawberries because they're not 12 Underline the correct alternative in each 14 a)Underline the most suitable preposition in each of the expressions 1 a cure about/for sth 8 put the blame for/on 2 to bet on/with sth sth for/on sb (e.g. horse race) 9 concentrate at/on sth 3 identical on/to sb/sth 10 disqualified from/of 4 to blame sb for/on sthsth(e. g. competition) 5 subscribe to/with sth 11 invest in/on sth(e.g 6 abstain from/of sth business enterprise 8系影 7 to result in/of sth 2 blame sth for/ on sb/sth b)Use each word in bold to make a new 31s d love to have some dessert but I'm in a diet/on sentence similar in meaning to the original. Do not change the word in bold 2 Sarahs in a bad mood /on a bad mood because she failed her exam 1 That watch you're wearing is the same as the one I 3 Your assignment is to describe in detail/by detail bought last week (identical) England's role in World War II 4 You are required at law/by law to wear your 2 It may take many more years before they find a way seatbelt to heal cancer patients 5 The countries in the middle east have often been for war with/at war with each other over the years 3 You shouldnt smoke if you want to lead a healthier 6 Herbert keeps his valuables in a hidden vault for (abstain) safekeeping/under safekeeping 4 Joe should pay attention to his studies more if he 13 Use each word in bold to make a new hopes to pass his exams this year. (concentrate) sentence similar in meaning to the original. Do not change the word in bold. 5 Fans were surprised when the team was not allowed 1 Henry isn't allowed to drink alcohol because hes to continue in the tournament (disqualified) not old enough 2 The two countries have been fighting with each 6 One more mistake will lead to the dismissal of the other for almost twenty years employees involved (result) 3 I had difficulty breathing by the time I reached the 7 It's not fair to hold Susie responsible for breaking top of the stairs the vase (blame) 4 The radio announcer spoke without realising that he 8 I don't agree with the view that some cultures are was being heard by the listeners erior to others (subscribe)
9 The government is planning to spend money on the 16 Use the word in bold to complete each school system in the hope of improving education new sentence with a similar meaning throughout the country (invest) to the original. Use two to five words. Do not change the word in bold. 10 You shouldn't risk your money on sporting events you're far more likely to lose than to win. ( bet) 15 Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D. 1 Liz keeps all of her jewellery in a bank deposit box a by law c by surprise B for safek D identical to 2 You should always drinking alcohol before you drive as well as when driving a bet on c invest in B D abstain from 3 The party you arranged took me i was expecting to spend a quiet birthday at home A in a bad mood c by I B out of breath 1 My Uncle Jim used to gamble his money on horse 4 I don 't...... the view that women are inferior to races every Saturday afternoon men My Uncle Jim used A subscribe to c ry saturday afternoon. B invest in D abstain from 2 What a coincidence! i have a sweater that is exact 5 Please stop looking at the scenery and he same as the one you're wearing. (identical) hat a coincidence i have a sweater that the road A subscribe to c abstain from 3 The law dictates that you must obey the speed limit B concentrate on on all roads and highways 6 Two athletes were the competition due to You are required their unsportsmanlike conduct. the speed limit on all roads and highways A identical to c disqualified from 4 Poverty and unemployment are the reasons for the b blame for D cure for recent rise in crime (blame) 7 The DJ accidentally fell asleep while he was Poverty and unemployment the recent rise in crime a out of breath 5 I'd like you to explain your findings thoroughly to the rest of the class (detail) 8 Where did you buy those oranges? I didn't know to the rest of the class they were 6 You are not allowed to see this film, because you A out of breath c in season are too young B in detai D under age You are not allowed to see this film, because you 9 The government should a reliable and convenient transport system 7 Smokers often find that they gasp for air after even C result in the lightest exercise (breath) B abstain from d blame for Smokers often find that they are ……, after even the lightest exercise o Many shops offer their goods after the Christmas holidays 8 Chocolate? Not for me, thank you -I'm eating to lose weight, so I cant have any (diet) a on the air c at a discount Chocolate? Not for me, thank you - I'm B by law D for safekeeping so I cant have any
咖2 1 Read the cartoon strip and match the Well, sir. it was dark but I could just 10 words in bold to the definitions make out a body on Come quickly! There's Watch out! You near 1)ran that dog over new 8)Get up on that ‖ box and look Well? 9)Come on, Griffiths the curtain we havent got all day! What can you see? collide with a pedestrian/dog/etc while driving leave a particular pla c understand/see sth with difficulty d leave a vehicle/room/building/etc e move to a higher posi f□gv g h investigate a situation here! That house h been 2) done up recently □ hurry up/ make more effort Wheres th 3)tipped us off, Griffiths? 2 Replace the words in brackets with phrases from the list, using the correct tense/form. get up, look into, make out, run away, lip off Detective Constable Smith was on his way to 1) (investigate) a report of a possible break-in bout which the police had been 2) I dont know, Inspector. Perhaps he 4)ran (given information) by an anonymous phone call. It was away because he's the murderer after midnight when he got to the address mentioned in along Constable the report and parked his car. The house was in dark ness, but he could just 3) man Griffiths.Let's5)get out and see if the door is open trying to 4) (climb) a drainpipe next to an upstairs window. Smith got out of the car to arrest him, but the man heard the noise of the car door, jumped to the ground and 5) left quickly) 3 Fill in each gap wit away,on, out, over, up It's locked shall 1 We've just bought a house, but it is in a bad state of ye 6)go away? repair and needs doing i We' ll miss the start if we don 't hu 3 Mrs Baxter has gon of New York and live in the No! We must 7) look nly swerved in front of her car and she
Read the dialogue and match the words 5 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from in bold to the definitions below the list, using the correct tense/form 1 Although Joe missed the start of term, he soon up under the strain of being e on trial for theft 3fyou……… me up at home tonight have a long talk about the problem 4 Mary's work at school suffered when her parents 5 The athletes are up for the 1500 metre race at the moment nstructor: Right, let's start 1)warming up those muscles Christine: D'you know, I'm really starting to enjoy these sessions. I never thought I'd be able to say that 6 Replace each word/phrase in bold with hrasal verb from the list enny: Yes, everyone's really impressed when I tel correct tense/form. nem I'm doing circuit training. Anyway, before chalk up, clam up, make up for, wake up to e get too out of breath, tell me about Sue and Pierre -is it true they ve 2 )broken up? 1 I forgot my mothers birthday yesterday. I hope these christine: Yes- and i think it's for the best, really. It's chocolates will compensate for it about time she 3 )woke up to his cheating. He's een seeing Lucy for a month now 2 When all the fish died, the villagers realised the Jenny: How did she find out? dangers of pollution from the facto Christine: Well, apparently Sue caught him 4) ringing 3 Peter refused to say anything when we asked him Lucy up. When she asked him what he wa oing to marry Ka doing he just 5)clammed up and she couldnt get a word out of him 4 Our local football team has achieved seven wins in Jenny: Did he try to stop Sue leaving? ts last eight matches Christine: Oh yes, of course. He promised to 6)make up for the way he's treated her, but she wasn 7 Use each word in bold to make a new Good for her How is she? sentence similar in meaning to the stine: Fine, actually. I wouldn't have been surprised if original. Do not change the word in bold she'd7)cracked up. as she always seemed so dependent on him, but she's being quite 1 I can as you that we will examine all of you philosophical about it. After all, she ' s 8)chalked up some happy relationships in the past nstructor: Come on, you two, stop talking. You're behind 2 We tried to catch the small boys who were stealing the others apples but they escaped Jenny: Oh, I hadn 't realised. Wed better 9)catch up! You can finish telling me about it later 3 I can't take all this stress I 'm sure I'll have a nervous a refuse to say anything breakdown if things don' t get better (crack) c□ end a relationship 4 I can't invite both John and Sandra to my party now they' ve stopped seeing each other d reach sb ahead of one, by hurrying e have a nervous breakdown 5 If we walk quickly, we'll reach that group of people f take gentle exercise to prepare for sth ahead of us before they move on again. (catch) g achieve sth(victory/etc), thus increasing one's total 6 Only when a computer was stolen did we realise the h compensate(sb)for sth fact we had a thief inside the company. (wake) i become aware of sth(usu. problem/danger
8 Study the tables, then underline the correct 2 The police couldn't explain how the burglar had prepositions in the sentences below the house a got me down B got into d aot out make out claim/pretend make*out 1 understand/see sth with difficulty, 3 He might have lots of money but what pleasure 2 write/complete sth(e. g cheque, report does he a get up to c get out of make up become friends again after a quarrel b get down to d get into make*up 1 invent sth(a story 2 repay sth(e.g time/money) lost/owed 4 The journalist was that the actress would be there, so he was able to get an interview ke up* complete sth, be part of a whole a made out c woken up to make up for compensate for sth d tipped off 5 The fox was… and killed by a lorry get down move to a lower position get up a got down get*down make sb feel depressed B run over d done up get down to start giving one s attention to 6 Before performing in a concert, I always get in(to*) 1 enter a place/vehicle( get out (of), by singing scales c crack u 2 arrive at a destination(e.g. station) B get up D warm up get*in (to) gain(sb's) admission to place/event get out(of) leave/escape from (a place 10 Replace the words in bold with a suitable e get out of* avoid punishment/unpleasant duty expression to make a new sentence similar get*out of gain sth from sb/sth in meaning to the original get up to 1 reach as far as 2 do sth(usu bad or amusing Having to watch what I eat all the time is really ng me 1 Sue isnt as fit as she makes up/out. She gets breath- less after five minutes on the rowing machine 2 Rick had to work late yesterday to compensate for the time he took off last week 2 We didn't manage to get in/into the new restaurant as every table was booked 3 The animal probably escaped by making a hole in 3 We know your holiday was spoiled, but we hope this the wire of its cage refund will make up/up for the inconvenience 4" Get down from/out of that wall at once, before you 4 Please write the cheque to my husband because I'll be paying it into his bank account, not mine 5 After they had made up/up for again, Julie and Helen were inseparable 5 Michael earns his money by buying old cars restoring them and selling them at a profi 6 That constant noise is terribly annoying -it,'s really beginning to get me in/down 6 Sonia only invited me along because she wanted 7 I only speak a little French. I can 't make up/out what me to complete a foursome he's saying 8"Once I've had my coffee break, I'll get down to/up 7 Ive reached the last chapter of that novel you lent to that report 9 I couldn 't tell Julie I was planning her surprise party so I had to make up/out a story 8 I'm so proud of Carol she achieved eight Grade in her exams o The train from London got in/out on time 9“P| ease wil‖ you leave now- I need some time on 9 Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D 1 In the face of police questioning, Mrs Jones A split, and said nothing 10 My son is quite naughty, so I'm worried about what c clammed up he might do if I leave him at home on his own B cracked up D warmed up
11 Match the phrases in italics(1-6)to the 5 They've been arguing with each other for quite a few prepositional phrases(a-f) (odds) 1 Firemen may be called a with the exception of The bank robbers abandoned the stolen car next to the motorway 2 He parked close to the b from experience main road 7 She knew from having done this before that a good 3 Everyone enjoyed the c be in the mood for nights sleep was essential before such a long drive lay, apart from John (experience) 4 We learn from the things d at the side of that happen to us 8 Sean spoke to his boss as a representative of his 5 His story didn't agree e at a moment's notice colleagues (behalf 6 I feel like having pizza. f be at odds with 12 a) Underline the most suitable preposition 14 a) Underline the most suitable preposition in each of the expressions in each of the expressions 1 in/with good condition 4 travel sw by/on way of[1 notorious at for sth 6 eligible for/of sth 2 do sth from/on an empty stomach do sth in/out of an 2 exempt from/in sth 7 rely on/with sb/sth 3 sth is from/out of the 3 quick at/on(doing) sth 8 take pride at/in sth 6 for/on behalf of sb 4 addicted to/with sth 9 to object at/to sth 5 capable from/of 10 an increase in/ on sth b)Complete each sentence with a suitable (doing) sth (e. g. price) prepositional phrase from a) 1 Nothing b )Use each word in bold to mak work today It was business as usual sentence similar in meaning to the 2 You can get from Birmingham to Manchester riginal. Do not change the word in bold. the motorway 3 This car is Dea to ains on a lason was not obliged to take the brakes are new and theres not a scratch on it (exempt) 4 Muriel must be starving! She's been working all day 2 Well done- you can certainly be satisfied with the 5 I would like to accept this award excellent work you have produced (pride) all the people involved with the project 6 If you ever find yourself you should find a telephone and dial 999 3 There was a greater number of applications to universities last (increase) 13 Use each word in bold to make a new sentence similar in meaning to the 4 New York has, for many years, been well-known for original. Do not change the word in bold. its violent crime (notorious) 1 Take note of where the fire exits are. You may need to 5 The great majority of voters would disapprove of use them in the event of danger (emergency) paying higher taxes (object) 2 don't feel like having Chinese food. How about 6 I don' t like to need anyone 's help because l prefer to get things done on my ow 3 All of your friends, not counting Jacqueline, will be 7 Despite their and complexity, computers are at the party tonight. (exception) not able to p e creative thought. (capable) 4 We kept a suitcase packed because we knew we had to be ready to leave at any time (notice) 8 A disturbing number of musicians are dependent on either drugs or alcohol (addicted)