Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Complete the first half of an article by writing the verb in brackets in the correct
tense and passive form. Then listen and check.

The International Space Station (ISS) _______________________ (currently / run) as a

joint project between five space agencies. The main structure ______________ (complete) in
1998, but the idea for cooperation in space began at the end of the Cold War. An agreement
for a joint space programme between the USA and Russia _______________ (not / reach) until
1992, and final plans for a new space station _______________ (announce) a year later. Unlike
previous spaceships and satellites, the ISS ________________ (build) in space while in orbit. In
fact, components __________________ (still / add) today.

*Complete the second half of the article by underlining the active or passive form.
Then listen and check.

The ISS has become / has been become the biggest space station ever. It can even see /
can even be seen from earth with the naked eye. The space agencies carry out / are carried
out daily experiments on the ISS. For example, new spacecraft systems regularly test / are
regularly tested here. It has continuously staffed / has been continuously staffed since 2000, so
it is using / is being used as a research centre to assess the long-term effects of zero gravity on
the human body. The results will affect / will be affected the preparations for long-term space
colonization.

*Rewrite the sentences in the passive where possible. Mark the sentence that cannot be written in the
passive with an X.

1. We are currently discussing your situation. 4. We might have sold all those dresses.

Your situation is currently being discussed. __________________________________

2. The class had answered every question.

_______________________________________

3. I’m afraid they’ve already gone.

_______________________________________

*Read about Simon Reeve. Circle the correct form of the verbs.
Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

Simon Reeve is an author and TV presenter. Several of his books and TV

programmes won / have won international awards. He made / has made a
series of fascinating travel documentaries for the BBC. He travelled / has
travelled to the four corners of the earth. In 2006 he circled / has circled the
earth following the Equator. In 2008 he did / has done the same again, but
this time following the tropic of Capricorn. He visited / has visited some of
the most dangerous places on earth. He also went / has also been to places
no other foreign visitor ever visited / has ever visited. His taste for travel first
developed / has developed when he and his family drove / have driven
across Europe on their summer holidays.

*Write question using the present perfect simple or past simple.

1. __________ he ___________ (ever/win) any international awards? - Yes, several.

2. Which tropic _________he__________ (follow) in 2008? – The tropic of Capricorn,

3. Where else ___________he___________ (visit)? – Some very dangerous places.

4. How many countries __________ he _______________ (visit)? – Too many to count!

5. When ______________ he first__________________ (develop) a taste for travelling? – During

his summer holidays as a child.

*Complete the interview using the present perfect simple or past simple of the verbs
in brackets. Then listen and check

A: What’s the most exciting thing you ____________________ (ever/do)?

B: I _________________ (do) so many exciting things. Perhaps the most exciting was when

I _________________ (climb) to the top of Kilimanjaro. I ________________ (climb) a lot of

mountains, but Kilimanjaro was definitely the best. When I _______________(reach) the top, I
just ______________ (want) to shout. It’s amazing standing on a snow-capped mountain
looking down over sun-baked Africa.

A: What _________________ (be) the worst moment of your last trip?

B: When I _________________ (catch) Malaria. I __________________ (never/feel) so ill.

A: Is there anywhere you ____________________________ (not/visit)?

B: I __________________________ (never/be) to the Arctic Circle. I’d love to visit the North Pole.

*Match 1-8 with A-H

Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

1. There’s been change of plan. ____ A. We’re going to be late!

2. We’ll need to leave here at about 7:30. ____ B. The doors open at 8 o’clock.

3. I didn’t do very well on my exams. ____ C. I’m babysitting for my neighbor.

4. You’d better bring some sun cream. ____ D. But I’m going to study much harder this year.

5. I forgot that it’s Amy’s birthday today! ____ E. It’s going to be really hot today.

6. Oh no! Look at the traffic. ____ F. All classes will finish at 1 p.m.

7. Tomorrow is the last day of term. G. I’ll send her a text message.

8. Sorry, I can’t come tomorrow evening.____ H. We’re meeting at 12 instead of 1.30.

*Choose the best options. Then listen and check.

A: We’re going / We’ll go to the theatre on Saturday.

B: What are you going to / will you see?

A: It’s a Cuban dance group. They’re great. Do you want to come too?

B: What time does the show start?

A: at 9.30. We’re going to meet up / We will meet up for something to eat at the Thai Dragon
beforehand. There’s / There’ll be me, Rob, Teresa and Stefano. It’s being / It’ll be fun.

B: I’d love to come to. Have you got the tickets yet?

A: No, I think I buy / I’m going to buy them online later today. Do you want me to get one for
you?

B: Could you get two? Jane is staying / will stay with me this weekend.

A: Sure. I’m doing / I’ll do that this morning – as soon as I’ve finished my breakfast!

B: Thanks a lot! Let me know how much is is and I’m paying / I’ll pay you on Saturday.

A: OK. Speak soon!

*Rewrite the sentences with a similar meaning using the words in bold.
Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

1. What are your plans for tomorrow?

Doing ____What are you doing tomorrow?________________________

2. Who do you think will win the competition?

Think/going ___________________________________________________

3. Don’t worry, it isn’t going to rain tomorrow.

Will ___________________________________________________________

4. I’ve arranged to take the day off tomorrow.

Taking ________________________________________________________

5. The flight will leave Naples at 18.30 and arrive in London at 2-.25.

Leaves ________________________________________________________

6. Do you intend to sell your bike at the end of the summer?

Going _________________________________________________________

7. It’s going to be really difficult to get there by nine.

Will ___________________________________________________________

8. The exam will start at 9.00 and the doors to the exam room will close at 8.50.

Starts _________________________________________________________

*Underline the correct verb form, singular or plural, in italics. In one sentence, both
forms are possible.

1. Be careful. These stairs is / are very steep.

2. A pinch of salt help / helps the taste.

3. Your advice is / are always very helpful.

4. How well do / does your trousers fit?

5. Your scissors cut / cuts really well.

6. My team isn’t / aren’t very good. They lose every match.

Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Complete the sentences with the pairs of verbs. Change the form of the verbs where
necessary.

apologise + be can’t help + think enjoy + play mind + stay prevent + break

start + work worry + cook

1. My family always ___________________ ________________________ board games.

2. When did you _____________________ ___________________ for this company?
3. We ______________________ for ____________________ late, but we’ve been stuck in
traffic.
4. Don’t _________________ about __________________ dinner for me.
5. This lock wil _______________ burglars ________________ into your house.
6. My parents don’t ________________ you _________________ at our house.
7. I ______________________ _____________________ that he lied to us.

*Complete the conversation. Write the word in brackets in the –ing form or as an
infinitive. Then listen and check.

A: Did you enjoy _____taking_________ (take) the quiz?

B: Yes, it was interesting. I discovered that I’m good at _____________ (do) creative things.

A: So you’re right-brain dominant?

B: Yes, I am. I don’t appear _______________ (be) as good with details. What about you?

A: I was a mixture. On the whole I learn by ____________________ (study) the rules first, and
afterwards I attempt _______________ (answer) questions one by one. That’s the left-brain
dominant. But I also risk _________________ (make) mistakes from time to time, which is more
right brain.

B: Have you asked anyone else in the class __________________ (try) the quiz?

A: Not yet. I was thinking of _________________ (ask) Pietro.

B: Good idea. I’d expect the test ________________ (show) that he’s left-brain dominant.

A: Me too. But you never know!

Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Underline the correct options in italics. In some sentences both options are possible.

1. I love reading / to read poetry.

2. Getting a driving licence involves taking / to take a test.

3. Pretend like / to like her cooking or she’ll be upset.

4. When did you begin collecting / to collect stamps?

5. He hates asking / to ask for help.

6. I demand seeing / to see the manager!

7. Remind the children tidying / to tidy their rooms.

8. Even after the police have caught them, some people continue breaking / to break the law.

9. Why do you always keep people waiting / to wait?

10. Some people prefer studying / to study online instead of learning in a classroom.

*Complete these sentences so that they are true for you. Use a verb in the –ing form
or as an infinitive.

1. Recently, I’ve started ________________________________________________________________

2. In my spare time, I love _____________________________________________________________

3. I can’t bear people _________________________________________________________________

4. When choosing a film, I always prefer ________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Put these words in the correct order to make questions or statements.

1. done he a hasn’t good job

Hasn’t he done a good job____________________________________________ ?

2. come you I with can’t

_____________________________________________________________________?

3. they take a break soon won’t

_____________________________________________________________________?

4. they how expensive know don’t this is

_____________________________________________________________________?

5. Philip me can you tell where is

_____________________________________________________________________?

6. you think will like Marilyn do our idea

_____________________________________________________________________?

7. know mistakes how I made so many I don’t

_____________________________________________________________________?

8.idea you have are coming do any how many people

_____________________________________________________________________?

*Match a statement as a question (1-6) to the questions (A-F)

1. You’ve left your job? A. What is it now?

2. They’ve changed the password? B. So who’s in charge?

3. It’s this afternoon? C. What will you do instead?

4. Your car’s broken down again? D. Do you think they all received one?

5. No one’s replied to our invitation? E. Wasn’t it in the garage only last week?

6. The boss is on holiday? F. Why did I need to get up so early then?

Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Read the first sentence or question. Rewrite each to ask the question indirectly, or
form a negative question, or make a statement as a question.

1. Have you talked to your boss about the problem? It would be a good idea to.

Why __________________________________________________________ about the problem?

2. Is it OK if I take the rest of the day off?

Can’t __________________________________________________________ of the day off?

3. I thought today’s lesson was cancelled.

Isn’t ____________________________________________________________ cancelled?

4. How much are potatoes this week?

I’d like to know __________________________________________________ this week?

5. Aren’t they coming? Why not?

They _____________________________________________________? Why not?

6. I need you to help me move these books.

Could you ______________________________________________ these books, please?

7. How long has Gabriel been playing that computer game?

Do you have any idea _______________________________________ that computer game?

8. Do you spell his surname C-H-U-I?

You __________________________________________________________________?
Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Choose the correct options.

1. I wish I knew / would know how to play golf.

2. You speak Russian so beautifully. I wish I could / would speak Russian like you.

3. I wish you came / were coming to the party this evening.

4. This film is awful! I wish I stayed / ‘d stayed at home.

5. I wish I could have met / would have met your father.

6. A: I’m bored!

B: I wish you weren’t saying / wouldn’t say that!

*Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.

1. I wish I were __________________________________________________________________.

2. I wish I could _________________________________________________________________.

3. If only I wasn’t ______________________________________________________ tomorrow.

4. If only I hadn’t _______________________________________________________________.

*Match the two halves of the sentences.

1. One person warned everyone that ____ A everyone for coming.

2. Mrs. White promised to ____ B building a new park would be expensive.

3. Mr. Jones proposed ___ C on reaching a final decision at the meeting.

4. The chairperson insisted____ D find out the exact costs for the next meeting.

5. The chairperson thanked____ E asking for more prices from different builders.
Name: ________________________________________ Section: _______________ Score: ______

*Complete the reported speech with a verb in the box

accused admitted apologized encouraged recommended refused suggested warned

1 ‘Why don’t you see a doctor?’ She __suggested__ seeing a doctor.

2 ‘Be careful going up that ladder’ He __________ me about going up the ladder.

3 ‘Sorry. I broke your vase.’ I _______________ for breaking her vase.

4 ‘it’s true. I stole the car’ The thief ____________ stealing the car.

5 ‘No, we won’t work late’ The employees ____________ to work late.

6 ‘This book is brilliant. You have to read it. She _____________ reading the book.

7 ‘I think you’re telling me lies!’ His mum ____________ him of telling lies.

8 ‘Keep going. I know you can do it!’ The coach ______________ the athlete.