Assignments for 13.10.23

NEF Student’s Book Advanced Revise and Check slide 43/in written form/

Grammar

a. Complete the sentences with the right word or phrase.

1. It’s 2.30 now-what time do you think we’ll get to London?
2. Unfortunately, Allie got caught cheating in her final exam.
3. The windows are filthy. Shall we get someone to clean them?
4. I don’t think Keith will ever get used to doing his own laundry — his mother always did it.
5. My passport expires in two months, so I need to get it renewed.

b. Right or wrong?

1. Basically, I think she still hasn’t got over the break-up of her marriage.
2. We’ve finished the interviews and all in all we think Joe Young is the most suitable candidate.
3. Dave’s really late, isn’t he? I think he might have got lost.
4. The waiter probably didn’t notice that they had left without paying. 
5. I think it’s unlikely that I’ll be given a work permit. true
6. What a wonderful smell! Somebody must be baking some bread.
7. You definitely won’t pass your driving test if you. drive that fast! true
8. I called you yesterday. You should have got a message on your voicemail. true
9. Not only did we see the sights, we managed to do some shopping as well. 
10. Only when the main character dies does her husband realize how much he loved her. true

c. Complete the sentences with the right form of the verb in brackets.

1. The traffic is quite bad — she’s unlikely to arrive before 7.00.
2. Maria is bound to have heard the news — everybody was talking about it yesterday.
3. My neighbor can’t work very long hours. He’s always home by early afternoon.
4. No sooner had they got married than James lost his job.
5. Never have I seen such a wonderful view. It completely took my breath away.

Vocabulary

a. Complete the missing words.

1. She’s quite shy, but you’ll soon get to know her.
2. Shall we get together for a coffee at the weekend?
3. I’ve been trying to get hold of Danny, but he’s not answering his phone.
4. She’s always phoning me at work — it really gets on my nerves.
5. I hope I get over this cold by the weekend; I’m supposed to be going to a wedding.
6. His parents let him to do whatever he wants, so he’s used to getting his own way.
7. When I was a student, I had to get by on less than £50 a week.
8. I hope I get the chance to talk to him before he goes home.

b. Circle the right word. 

1. The English archers used their bows to fire thousands of arrows / spears into the air.
2. After days of fighting, both sides agreed to a retreat / ceasefire.
3. The city finally fell after a three-month siege / coup.
4. During the civil war, thousands of refugees / allies crossed the border to safety.
5. It was a fierce battle and civil / casualties were heavy on both sides.
6. The rebels broke out  / blew up the railway lines.
7. Even though they were surrounded, the troops refused to surrender / defeat.
8. The army shelled the capital with long-range bullets / missiles. 

c. Complete the sentences with verbs in the past simple.

1. Mabel slammed the door and walked off angrily.
2. ’Thanks, darling,’ she whispered softly in his ear.
3. He  whistled a happy tune as he walked down the street.
4. ’I wish he was here — I really miss him,’ she sighed.
5. The wind was so strong that the windows rattled.
6. The car’s brakes screech as it came to a stop.
7. A bee flew in through the window and buzzed round the room.
8. The door of the old library creaked open slowly, but there was nobody there!