1.Choose the correct answer. 1.Having your own business is often more…………..than working for someone else. a.profitable b.mainstream 2.The audience..........their hands in time to the music. a.Cheered b.clapped 3.I got into an argument with my date, and it............the whole evening. a.wrecked b.mimicked 4.I know this story sounds............, but it´s really weird. a.weird b.unknown 5.Several new TV programmes are...............being broadcast. a.convincingly b.currently 6.That was the strangest event I´ve ever................ a.remained b.witnessed 7.Have you ever seen that singer............live? a.perform b.afford 2.Complete the dialogues with the expressions below. Go broke*might as well*all in all*looks down on*moved to tears*named after*front-row seats
1.“Did you get good tickets?” “Yes, we´ve got..................................” 2.”How did Jeff react to his daughter´s poem?” “We was...............................................” 3.”Should we wait for Michael?” “He may be late, so we................................start eating” 4.”Where does your name come from?” “I was............................my grandmother” 5.”Why do you say that Marcia is a snob?” “Well, I think she ……………….anyone who isn´t rich.” 6.”Did you enjowy the conference?” “Yes,…………………………..it was a positive experience.” 7.”Why does Laura work so hard?” “if she didn´t, she`d…………………………………….” 3.Complete the passage with words or expressions from the list below. No longer*well worth*devoted*rewarding*equipment*on stage*afford*first rate ROCK´N ROLL FANTASY CAMP Lots of people want to be rock stars when they´re young, but instead they grow up to live ordinary livesx. However, these would-be rockers 1…………………need to feel srustrated. Rock´n´Roll Fantasy Camp, a Los Angeles summer camp for adults, is 2……………………. to making its clients feel like stars for one week. Real rock stars are brought in to teach and play with the “campers” for ten hours everyday, and rehearsals and jam sessions are held in 3………………, professional music studios with 1
all sound 4………………………provided. In the end, they write their own songs and perform them 5……………………….. Of course, not everyone can 6………………. The $8,500 tuition fee. But those who can pay this amount will enjoy a7…………….. week of fun, music and lots of contact with celebrities. Clients that have been to the camp say that it was 8………………..the price 4. Complete the sentences with a suitable word or expression from the unit. Make any necessary changes 1.Richard has moved away. He ................lives here. 2.My uncle.........when his business failed. 3.The origins of this mysterious language are........... 4.My time this summer will be.............to writing my book. 5.There´s no work to do, We.............................go to the beach. 6.Mary didn´t go out. She......................at homeall day. 7.The...........................at the cinema are too close to the screen. 8.I´ve learned a lot on this trip. It´s been a ............................experience. 9.The hike was difficult, but it was.................... the effort. 10.The car was.........................in the accident. 5.Choose the correct definition for each word or phrase in bold. 1.Some musicians llk down on tribute artists because they aren´t original. a.think they are better than b.enjoy watching 2.She spoke so convingcinly that we had to agree a.quickly b.persuasively 3.She went broke despite working at two jobs. a.fell and broke her leg b.lost all her money 4.This street was named after a famous author. a.given the same name as b.given a name similar to 5.Which songs are currently in the Top 40 chart? a.now b.usually 6.At the cinema, it´s not always good to sit in front-row seats. a.the places nearest the screen b.the places farthest from the screen 7.We were moved to tears when the band began to play our special song. a.very upset b.affected emotionally 8.Everyone cheered when he scored a goal. a.shouted joyfully b.felt happy
6.Complete the passage with the words below afford
On stage
rewarding
All in all
perform
remained
unknown
First-rate
THE MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE In the year 1962, Carlo Little was a famous 1........................drummer and the Rolling Stones were a band that was still 2......................... . Mick jagger, the lead singer of the Stones, asked Carlo to 3............................ with them as part of their group. After appearing with the Stones 4............................... a few times, he left them because they were too young and unprofessional for him. He didn´t know it then, but this decision was a big mistake. If he had 5.......................with the Stones, he would have become a celebrity and a multi-millionaire. Instead, he had to work hard all his life, delivering bread and selling hamburgers. Nearly four decades later he could not 2
even 6........................... tickets to see the band he had once played in, but amazingly, he had few regrets. He felt that 7........................ , his life had been happy and 8..........................
Collocations
go go go go go go 7.Replace the words in bold with the correct from of the collocations above. 1.Would you like to try riding my motorcycle? ............................................................................................................................................. 2.As the disease progressed, his health deteriorated. ............................................................................................................................................ 3.Unfortunately, I lost all my money last year. ............................................................................................................................................ 4.He´s always busy and active. ............................................................................................................................................ 5.She nearly lost her mind waiting for an answer from the university. ............................................................................................................................................ 6.My father is losing all his hair. ............................................................................................................................................ 8.Complete the sentences with the collocations below. 1.The virtual tour is.............................to actually being in Paris. 2.A long walk is..................................getting rid of a headache. 3.Is that Gucci perfume? Yes, it´s........................................!
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4.She really..............................the Red Hot Chili Peppers. She knows the words to all their songs. 5.Camels in the Arctic? There´s.....................................! 6.The situation isn´t that serious. Don´t................................it!
thing thing thing thing thing thing 9.Match the sentences beginnings in I with the endings in II. Add the correct form of a collocation with “thing” or “go”. I 1.A crackling fire is 2.I love planes. One day I´d like to 3.Marcus has got so much energy, he´s 4.The weather 5.I wish Sally wouldn´t II a.so we couldn´t go to school. b.from morning till night. c.the price of the tickets. d.a cold winter day. e.flying one. 1........................................................................................................................................ 2....................................................................................................................................... 3....................................................................................................................................... 4....................................................................................................................................... 5.......................................................................................................................................
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10.Match the following collocations with their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you. I 1.here you can do your own thing 2.I don´t know why it happened. It was just one of those things 3.It goes without saying that if your foot hurts, You shouldn´t run the marathon. 4.He just makes up his speeches as he goes along. II ......a.without planning or preparing ......b.it is obvious ......c.behave the way you want to ......d.something that is hard to explain 11.Choose the correct answer 1. George would like to date Harriet. He really has a thing about/makes a big thing about her. 2. 2.The police are looking for anyone who witnessed/measured the accident 3. If I don´g find my keys I´ll go mad/go broke. 4. The audience laughed when the comedian mimicked/judged a well-known politician. 5. I haven´t had a moment´s rest today. I´ve been having a go/on the go since this morning. 6. I understand it was difficult to make a decision. So, what´s the real thing/bottom line. 12.Complete the passage with the words or phrases below. level appreciative Run their errands Look down on Just the thing profitable mainstream perform acceptance Bring in
PLAYING IN THE STREETS Buskers are musicians and entertainers who 1…………….. on city streets and in underground stations. Some buskers have got other jobs and some busk full-time; some manage to 2………………………. only pocket money, while others make busking into a 3……………………business. Although some people 4…………………buskers as representing the lower 5……………………..of entertainment, today they are gaining more and more 6………………………… . Shoppers and commuters are usually 7………………… of street music, saying it´s 8……………………… they need to put them in a good mood as they travel to work of 9……………………… Many talented buskers, such as Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, have gone on to become 10………………………. artists or even superstars.
Word families 13.Copy the chart below into your notebook. Then fill in the missing words. Which two words have the same form for the verb and the noun? Verb 1 2 3
noun
adjective
adverb enjoyably
originate player
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
useful profitably acceptable description devote appreciation securely
14.Complete the sentences with words from the upper exercise. 1.I´d like to express my........................for your support. 2.Many people think a pocket knife is a ......................gift. 3.I live in Italy, but I´m.....................from England. 4.Everyone loves a cute, ...........................kitten. 5.Children get a feeling of ..........................when their parents are near them. 6.I was thrilled when I got a letter of.........................from the university. 7 Restaurants are the most..................businesses in this town. 8.The rain didn´t affect our...................of the trip. 9.They.........................three hours every day to volunteering at a hospital. 10.The witnesses were asked to..............................what they had seen. 15.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets 1.The audience showed their..........................by cheering. (appreciate) 2.That type of music................................ in Africa. (origin) 3.She writes very....................about her travels. (describe) 4.It took time for this idea to gain...........................(accept) 5.This information may be....................to me.(use) 6.People found the concert extremely..............................(enjoy) 16.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1.What................................must we make so that the house will look ...........................? (prepare, accept) 2.My boss gave me a detailed..........................of how I could spend my time more.......... (describe, useful) 3.The reporter would like to ask the ........................ an ............................question. (play, add) 4.I found the..................story much more......................than the shortened version. (originate, enjoy) 17.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. Use prefixes and/or suffixes. 1.I´ve found some …………………………(add) information that ithink might be …………….(use) 2.The event was …………………..(origin) meant for members only, but now it has been opened to …………………..(members) 3.Don´t be …………………………(courage) because a few things have gone wrong. I´m sure the rest of our holiday will me more …………………………..(enjoy) 4.Thigs will be fine as long as you …………………….(opera) and give us an exact ……………….. (describe) of what happened.
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Passive sentences 1º. Analizar la oración y buscar cd o ci para que pase a sujeto paciente
The policeman is following the thief throughout Europe cd 2º. Buscar el verbo y el tiempo verbal dárselo al verbo to be y poner el verbo en participio . 3º. El sujeto de la oración activa pasa a complemento agente precedido de la preposición “by” siempre al final de la frase: The thief is being followed throughout Europe by the policeman Suj pac Comp Agente 4º No se pone complemento agente cuando el sujeto activo sea -people: People buy lots of presents for Christmas Lots of presents are bought for Christmas -compuesto de –one o –body: Someone stole my car yesterday My car was stolen yesterday -pronombre personal: He had cooked dinner Dinner had been cooked -el que se supone: The postman delivers the letters everyday The letters are delivered everyday
5º. Si en una oración hay ci y cd salen dos oraciones pasivas distintas: I will be told the truth He will tell me the truth The truth will be told to me
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IT IS SAID …., IT IS THOUGHT …, IT IS KNOWN …,IT IS BELIEVED …, IT IS EXPECTED …, IT IS REPORTED …, IT IS UNDERSTOOD …, IT IS CONSIDERED … They say that he is 108 years old It is said that he is 108 years old. He is said to be 108 years old. They say that Henry eats 10 eggs a day. It is said that Henry eats 10 eggs a day. Henry is said to eat 10 eggs a day. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York. It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York. The wanted man is believed to be living in New York. They expect that the strike will begin tomorrow It is expected that the strike will begin tomorrow. The strike is expected to begin tomorrow. They report that he stole $60 It is reported that he stole $60. He is reported to have stolen $60. They reported that he stole $60 It was reported that he stole $60. He was reported to have stolen $60. They reported that two people were killed in the explosion It was reported that two people were killed in the explosion. Two people were reported to have been killed in the explosion.
PASSIVE INFINITIVE Verbs which are followed by “to + infinitive” keep the same structure “to + infinitive” in the passive. a. verbs about asking, allowing, ordering, or helping: advise, allow, ask, encourage, forbid, force, help, invite, order, permit, persuade, remind, teach, tell, warn.
We allowed them to stay out late They were allowed to stay out late They
have encouraged us to sing
We have been encouraged to sin 18.Complete the sentences. Use the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
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1.Dessert..........................(serve) on the terrace now. 2.That type of guyitar..................................(not use) since the 1970´s3. 3.In the future....................teenagers...................................(should/put) in jail for shoplifting? 4.Some athletes were expelled from the games after they........................(test) for drugs. 5.That was a dangerous thing to do. You...........................(could/kill) 6.How much money..................................(spend) on advertising at this company last year? 7.Daisy walked in while her behaviour........................................(discuss) 8.Taxes..........................(have to/pay) by everybody.
19.Complete the sentences. Use the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets. 1.The programme...............................................(broadcast) on Channel 4 later tonight. 2.Kevin.....................................................................(must / move) the boxes last night. 3.The defendant waited outsidewhile his case .................................................(discuss) 4. We………………………………………………..(already/pack) most of our things. 5……………computer games……………………………………….(sell) in this shop? 6.The book was written after all the research……………………………………..(do). 7.This painting…………………………………..(might/paint) by Leonardo Da Vinci. 8……..you…………………………..(throw away) all your old notebooks yesterday? 9.At the moment, the candidates…………..……………..(interview) by the manager.
20.Write sentences with the words in brackets. Use the passive form of the verb. 1.Don´t be afraid. (the thief/already/catch) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.You don´t have to take the TV. (it / dliver/ to your home/tomorrow) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Henry won the lottery last year. (he/not send/a cheque for $ 1 million til last month) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The dog has eaten all the meat.(it/should/not/leave/on the table) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.No one has seen Ann in years. (she/believe/ be in Italy/ now) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 21.Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent where possible. 1.You didn´t pay your bill last month. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.Do Jamaican farmers grow coffee? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Help! Someone is robbing me! ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Matthew can do this work. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Has the library ordered the new books yet? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6.They could have planned this trip more carefully. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 22.Rewrite each sentence using two passive structures.
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1.They haven´t shown me my room yet. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.The guide could have given us better advice. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.A woman had just sold him the ring. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.People think that the eshibition is interesting. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Everyone knows that rock singers make a lot of money. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6.People believe that the French are the best cooks. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 23.Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the correct causative form. wash print check cut repair prepare 1.Those are beautiful invitations. Where did you………………..them……………? 2.Our TV isn´t working. We´ll…………………..it……………………tomorrow. 3.They´re not making the food themselves.They´re…………it………………by a professional chef. 4.My washing machine wasn´t working. I …………………my clothes…………… By the laundry service. 5.Your hair always looks good. How often do you…………..it…………………..? 6.Maybe you should go to the dentist………….you………….your teeth this year? 24.Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.
MUSIC THAT YOU SEE Today, many people 1………………..(feel) that music isn´t what it used to be and the video clip 2……………….(believe) to be part of the reason. Since MTV began in 1981, pop music 3…………………(transform) from music that you listen to, into music that you see. The success of singers nowadays 4……………(depend) more on their looks than on the quality of their music. As a result, talented musicians who 5…………………….(might/become) world-famous back in the 1960s or 70s never get a chance to reach an audience. For better or for worse, the importance of the video clip 6………………(cannot/underestimate), since today an artist´s clip 7…………………….(consider) to be as important as the song he or she sings. The critics might as well get used to this, as it doesn´t seem likely that things 8………………..(change) in the near future.
25.Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs or the modals + verbs in brackets.
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MUSIC THERAPY Kate was in hospital because she 8.........................(injure) in an accident. She 2...................(complain) of terrible pain for several days, but she 3.................. (could not /give) a lager dose of painkillers. Her doctor suggested that she 4....................... (try) another kind of treatment –music therapy. With a trained music therapist, Kate,5..........................(listen) to music for an hour a day and even created some herself. After several sessions, she reported that she 6......................(feel) much better. Music therapy 7.........................(consider/to be) a highly effective form for treatment for pain as well as other medical problems. Music 8....................... (can/reduce) stress, as well as lower blood pressure and heart rate. This 9................. (enable) the body to fight disease and combat injury. Music therapy 10................... (also/use) for treating emotional problems because it allows people to express their feelings without words. 26.Choose the correct answer. 1.She didn´t know that the conversation.................. a.was being recorded b.has been recorded c.was recording 2.The tickets..............online. a.can purchase b.can be purchased c.purchased 3.The museum.........guided tours for visitors a.is being arranged b.is arranging c.is arranged 4.They came to the meeting at 5.00instead of 6.00.They might not have ..........of the change. a.been informed b.informed c.been informing 5.A diamond..........................the most valuable stone.. a.is said b.is said to be c.said to be 6.My TV wasn´t working, but I............a few days ago. a.was repaired b.have it repaired c.got it repaired 27.Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active, passive or causative. 1.......................the first course.........................(serve) now? 2.We went on holiday after we ..............................(finish) the project. 3.It ........................... (believe) that the organ is easier to learn than the piano. 4.The waiter......................................(ought to/ give) a tip. 5.My eye hurts. I think I ....................................
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28.Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent where possible. The last three sentences should be rewritten in two way s. 1.What have they told him about the course? ....................................................................................................................................... 2.The second group is completing the questionnaires now. ....................................................................................................................................... 3.By 9.00 last night, he had been taken to hospital. ....................................................................................................................................... 4.People believe that robots are more efficient than humans. ....................................................................................................................................... 5.We all know that loud music is bad for your ears. ....................................................................................................................................... 6.They are going to lend Henry the money. ....................................................................................................................................... 29.Rewrite the sentences in the active. 1.The house doesn´t have to be painted this winter. ....................................................................................................................................... 2.That man must have been sold the last newspaper ....................................................................................................................................... 3.We are going to be given a tour of the castle by Joe. ....................................................................................................................................... 4.When will they announce the voting results? ....................................................................................................................................... 5.Has Renee been told the news? ....................................................................................................................................... 30.Answer the questions below. Use the passive and the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.. 1.Why are you listening to the radio?(interview/at the moment) Because my favourite pop singer………………………… 2.When do they broadcast your favourite programme? (every Sunday at 1.00) It………………. 3.Why couldn´t you geta ticket for the concert? (all the tickets/sell) Because by the time we got there,……………… 4.When will the band release a new album? (in May) The band´s new album………………… 5.How can I open this door? (with a special key) This door………………. 31.Write sentences about each situation. Use the causative and the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes. 1.My trousers are too long. (make shorter) ....................................................................................................................................... 2.His car was dirty. (wash) ....................................................................................................................................... 3.I don´t want to go out to get the pizza. (Let´s/ deliver) ....................................................................................................................................... 4.We didn´t pack the dishes ourselves. (pack/professionals) .......................................................................................................................................
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5.This is a veautiful wedding dress. (where / make) ....................................................................................................................................... 6.That photograph is beautiful. (should/frame) .......................................................................................................................................
32.Complete the passage with the correct active or passive from of the verbs in brackets. THE TEENAGE DEFENDER OF DOWNLOADING Aziz Risouan 1……………….(consider) by some to be a defender of criminal piracy. Others say that this 18-year-old 2……………..(represent) a new g, eneration of online consumer. Whatever is true, it 3……………………(cannot/ deny) that aziz is one of Frances´s leaders in the fight for the right to download music. The young man first 4………………….(become) famous in 2004, when he went to a news conference that 5……………..(organise) by the music industry against downloading. At the conference, he stood up and announced that he was proud to download music! Aziz 6…………….(meet) regularly with members of Parliament, working to convince them that downloaders 7……………….(should/not /treat) as criminals. He has also founded an organisation which provides legal help for people who 8…………………….(accuse) of illegal downloading. 33.Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. THE PROMS The Proms are classical music concerts that 1……………………(hold) for eight weeks every summer in London. They are unusual because the audience stands up while the music 2…………………..(play) and people can eat, drink and smoke during the performances. The Proms 3……………………..(first/organise) in 1895 by Robert Newman, and they 4…………………….(hold) every eyar since then. Mewman´s idea, was to introuduce classical music to people who 5………………..(not expose) to it. He said that audiences 6………………….(might attract) by concderts with inexpensive tickets and an informal atmosphere. He was right, and the Proms soon 7.....................(become) Hugely popular. One reason for their popularity was Henry Wood, who conducted them for 50 years. They 8.........................(might not be) so successful without the excellent programmes that he arranged. The Proms still 9...................(attract) a large audience today. This coming summer, as in any other year the season´s last Proms concert 10...........................(will broadcast) on live television and watched by millions of people all over the world
CONNECTORS OF PURPOSE
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Seguidos de infinitivo sin “to”
Seguidos de una oración
34.Choose the correct connector. 1.I´m taking lessons in order to/so that learn how to play the piano. 2.She bought an iPod so that/to she could listen to her favourite music. 3.I turned up the volume so that/so as to hear better. 4.We ought to buy our concert tickets soon so that/in order to we can get good seats. 35.Choose the correct answer. 1.Emily was ill. ……….she missed three days of school. a.so b.as a result c.however 2.We can´t afford to buy a house……………………the high prices. a.due to b.since c.as well as 3.They don´t spend much……………………..they have a lot of money. a.despite b.because c.although 4.It will take us a long time to get there because it´s very fat…………….the roads aren´t very good. a.In addition b.Therefore c.nevertheless 5.Fiona wasn´t motivated to learn. ……………….she got low marks. a.because b.Due to c.Consequently 6.Oliver applied for university…………………..he finished school. a.during b.then c.as soon as 7.I´d love to go shopping with you today. …………………I promised my mother I´d help her at home. a.Moreover b.However c.At first
36.Rewrite the sentences.Use the connectors in brackets. 1.Some people are willing to climb mountains despite the danger. (even though) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.Max has been studying hard as well as working all year. (furthermore) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.We discussed the problem during dinner. (while) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.We wrote a letter because we had received bad service. (because of) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.She´s a famous celebrity. However, she lacks any talent. (despite) ………………………………………………………………………………………
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37.Join the following sentences with a suitable connector. Do not use the same connector twice. Make any necessary changes. 1.They thought carefully about the trip. They put forward a plan. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.It´s illegal to park on the pavemente. Many offenders are not caught. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.The workers had to work long hours for low pay. They were dissatisfied. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The band plays mostly hip hop. They also play punk. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Teenagers insist on buying brand name clothes. They are expensive. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6.We haven´t finished the material for the exam. Our teacher has been ill. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 38.Complete the paragraph with connectors from the list below. In order to furthermore also however As well as after As a result of despite next First of all Hard rock is harmful David Merrill, a 16 year old school student, conducted an experiment 1………………………. prove that hard rock music has a bad effect on our ability to learn 2…………………., he took two groups of mice and put them through a maze . They found their way through the maze in an average of ten minutes. 3………… he played Mozart to one group, and hard rock music to the other group for ten hours a day. He 4……………………….put them through the maze three times a week. 5……………………….. three weeks, he found that the Mozart group had reduced the time it took to do the maze to one and a half minutes, while the hard rock mice had added twenty minutes to their time. 6………………, the hard rock mice behaved strangely and began to kill each other! Apparently, we may lose our ability to learn 7…………………..become violent and aggressive 8…………………………listening to hard rock 9……………….., we all know that many teenagers will continue listening to hard rock music 10………………. these conclusions. 39.Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. 1.My car was being repaired when you called. (they) ....................................................................................................................................... 2.They are putting out the fire as fast as possible. (being) ....................................................................................................................................... 3.In England, dinner is eaten early in the evening. (eat) ....................................................................................................................................... 4.The lorry driver might have caused the accident. (been) ....................................................................................................................................... 5.I realised that my credit card had been stolen. (that someone) ....................................................................................................................................... 6.They have translated this book into six languages. (has) .......................................................................................................................................
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40.Rewrite the sentences starting with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. 1.Books can be borrowed for a month from this library. You............... 2.”Have you found your keys?”Sonia asked Luke. Sonia asked Luke... 3.The mechanic has already repaired our car. We have.......... 4.We didn´t solve the problem. The problem.......... 5.You mustn´t forget to post the letter. You´d better................... 6.”I´ll lend you the car tomorrow”, my mother promised. My mother promised............ 41.Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. 1.The Beatles are said to be the best band of all time. (it) ....................................................................................................................................... 2.The workers were angry because they hadn´t been given their salaries. (to) ....................................................................................................................................... 3.The problem might have been solved by now. (they) ....................................................................................................................................... 4.They weren’t showing that film last week. (shown) ....................................................................................................................................... 5.Her books have been published. (the writer) ....................................................................................................................................... 6.Did scientists do an experiment last night? (done) ....................................................................................................................................... 42.Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. 1.All the victims are being taken to hospital. (ambulance) ....................................................................................................................................... 2.The last time I spoke to Janice was before she went on her trip (since) ....................................................................................................................................... 3.”Can I listen to your new CD today?” asked Karen (whether) ....................................................................................................................................... 4.Drinking wine is said to be good for the heart. (it) ....................................................................................................................................... 5.My car is going to be checked tomorrow. (get) ....................................................................................................................................... 6.”Take your maths book to school today” said Mark. (reminded) ....................................................................................................................................... 7.I wanted to take you, but we didn´t have room in the car. (would) ....................................................................................................................................... 8.They should print your letter in the newspaper. (be)
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