1 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 If I (live) in Australia,
2 I (not feel) lonely
3 I (save) as much money as possible
4 If I (not go) to school,
5 I (call) her
6 If I (eat) more fruit and vegetables,
7 If you (know) the answer,
8 If I (can) play a musical instrument,
9 I (see) lions and elephants
10 If I (be) on a reality TV show,
A I (join) a band.
B I (not learn) anything.
C I (become) famous.
D if I (have) more friends.
E I (not tell) you!
F if I (travel) to Kenya.
G if I (find) a good job.
H I (be) healthier.
I I (go) surfing every day.
J if I (know) her phone number.
2 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence using the word in brackets. Change one of the verbs into
the past perfect and make any other necessary changes.
1 Tina left her credit card at home. She wanted to buy a new dress in the sale. (but)
2 Samantha learned to ski. Then she went on the skiing holiday. (after)
3 Andrea’s computer broke. Then she stopped shopping online. (after)
4 Gemma saved her pocket money for three months. She could buy a skateboard. (because)
5 Sheila wrapped all the presents. Then the guests arrived. (after)
6 Howard bought a lot of things in the shop. He got a free gift. (because)
7 Helen and Mark got married. Then they went on a honeymoon to Mauritius. (after)
8 Anna didn’t spend much money before Christmas. She bought some new shoes in January. (so)
9 Ben tried to repair his own bike. Then he borrowed his friend’s bike. (after)
10 Gavin went to university. He found a well-paid job. (because)
Vocabulary
3 Read the definitions of shops and services and write the correct words. The first letter of each word
has been given.
1 This shop only sells fresh flowers. f
2 This is a shop where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. g
3 This shop sells clothes and other things to raise money for a good cause. c s
4 If you want to buy or sell a house, you go to this place. e a
5 If you don’t have a washing machine, you can go to this place to wash your clothes. l
6 This is a great place to have a hot drink and meet your friends for a chat. c s
7 This shop only sells beauty products. c s
8 In this shop, you can buy special or unusual foods from other countries. d
9 If you want to decorate your home, you need to buy things from this shop. D s
10 People go to this place if they want to invest or borrow money. b
4 Write the numbers and currencies in words.
1 451₹
2 £5,467
3 $3,500,000
4 €522,364
5 ¥32,975
5 Read the dialogue and circle the correct words.
Steve Have you heard that there's a 1
sale / coupon on at WP Arnold's? They're moving to a bigger building so
there are loads of 2
bargains / price tags.
Ben Yeah, but I've got enough stuff to wear and I can't really afford to buy anything at the moment.
Steve I can lend you some money if you like. Yesterday I took back a coat that I’d bought and got a 3
receipt /
refund, so I've got plenty of cash now.
Ben Don't worry. I'd prefer to 4
owe / save up and spend my own money. I don't really like 5
borrowing / lending
from friends.
Steve OK, no problem.
1. Gardening takes up a lot of time.
2. She took away the food.
3. She takes after her mother in character.
4. He took off his coat.
5. Sorry, I took you for your sister.
6. Your daughter doesn't take after you at all.
7. Anxiety has taken over his appetite.
8. Do you take me for a fool?
9. He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
10. He takes up his duties next week.
11. I won't take up your time any more.
Если нужно, вот перевод:
1. Садоводство занимает много времени.
2. Она забрала/унесла еду.
3. Она похожа на свою маму по характеру.
4. Он снял пальто.
5. Извините, я принял вас за вашу сестру.
6. Ваша дочь совсем не похожа на вас.
7. Тревога лишила его аппетита.
8. Вы принимаете меня за дурака?
9. Он снял с меня мокрые ботинки и заставил меня сесть у костра/камина.
10. Он приступает к своим обязанностям на следующей неделе.
11. Я не буду больше отнимать у вас время.