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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)