2Round-up

A. Choose a, b or c.

1. On a special , such as his graduation, I will give this to my brother.

a. position b. occasion c. point

2. John is very to leave earlier.

a. likely b. aware c. common

3. I just love the of these flowers.

a. smell b. touch c. sense

4. I don’t want to have any chocolate cake. I feel like having something.

a. clear b. savoury c. sweet

5. Did they where the festival will take place?

a. consider b. arrange c. announce

6. Which will the event take place at?

a. surface b. venue c. atmosphere

7. Dina was carrying a so she could see in the dark.

a. decoration b. streamer c. lantern

8. Peter is his way to the library.

a. in b. on c. by

9. of water can lead to serious health problems.

a. Lack b. Measures c. Amounts

B. Complete the sentences with one word.

1. Don’t worry about Mohammed. He won’t get lost. He knows his way around.

2. Are you aware of the new measures the government has taken to protect the environment?

3. I don’t understand what you’re talking about. It just doesn’t make sense .

4. Can I have a word with you, Mike?

5. My friends never let me down. I can always rely on them.

6. Why were you so late? Did you lose your way?

7. It took me a while to get used to waking up at 6 o’clock every morning.

8. The museum opening is sold out, so we didn’t find any tickets.

C. Complete the sentences with the or -.

1. Our new house will be ready in - March.

2. That’s the worst match I’ve ever watched.

3. Is Roberto from - Italy? He speaks Italian very well.

4. I’m really tired. I’m going to - bed.

5. Would you like to have lunch here or do you want to go to the new Chinese restaurant near park?

6. James plays - tennis and I play volleyball.

7. This is the telescope I want to buy.

8. The Wilsons want to go on a boat trip down the Amazon.

9. Ian lives in - New York City. Actually, he lives near - Central Park.

D. Write sentences using should / shouldn’t.

1. Rita wastes so much water every day.

She shouldn't waste water.

2. Fruit is cheaper at the market than at the supermarket.

We should buy fruit from the market.

3. Fatima drinks coffee at night so she doesn’t sleep well.

She shouldn't drink coffee at night.

4. Frank wants to go to the Technology Fair but there aren’t many tickets left.

He should have a ticket soon as a possible.

5. The kids want to play a computer game, but their father is sleeping and the noise might wake him up.

They shouldn't be noisy.

6. John eats chocolate every day.

He shouldn't eat chocolate every day.

E. Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words given.

1. I’m very sleepy. I can’t study. too

I'm too sleepy to study.

2. Can I use your mobile, Steve? let

Will you let me use your mobile, Steve?

3. It’s a good idea to stay at home when you are ill. should

You should stay at home when you are ill.

4. Why don’t we get some more candles? How

How about getting some more candles.

5. I’m interested in learning more about other cultures. would

I would like to learn more about other cultures.

6. Could you read this poem, please? mind

Would you mind reading this poem.

F. Complete the dialogue with the sentences a-g. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Paul Guess what I’ve got two tickets for!

Steve What?

Paul The FA Cup Final, tonight.

Steve (1) g I thought the match was sold out.

Paul Yes, but luckily my brother, Jeff, had bought some extra tickets last week. (2) f . He says we can have them. Great, isn’t it?

Steve (3) d

Paul So what do you say? Do you want to come with me?

Steve Are you kidding? Of course I do.

Paul Cool. (4) c

Steve I’m so excited! I really didn’t want to miss a match like that.

Paul So when is your brother giving us the tickets?

Steve (5) a.

SLEEPING DISORDERS

1. Why is sleepwalking dangerous?

Because accidents can happen.

2. How long can someone sleepwalk for?

They can sleepwork from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.

3. What do sleepwalkers remember when they wake up?

Nothing.

4. Why has the Guiness World Records stopped having ‘staying awake’ records?

Because it's too dangerous.

5. What may cause people to be somniphobia?

The fear of having nightmares or dyingin their sleep.

6. Why could narcolepsy be embarrassing?

Because people who have got this disorder can't stop themselves from falling asleep.