Review Unit 6

Review Unit 6

EX1: Complete the film review with the words below.

against time; for lost time; in time; no time; nick of time; of their lives; on borrowed time

Open Ended

Complete the film review with the words below.

against time; for lost time; in time; no time; nick of time; of their lives; on borrowed time

“Me, Earl and the Dying Girl” is a hugely successful comedy film about a relationship that becomes a race (1) ______________. Greg's mother gives him the unenviable task of befriending Rachel and trying to 'cheer her up' after she's been diagnosed with an incurable disease. But since Rachel is living (2) ______________, she doesn't want to waste her last days hanging around with a boy whom she hardly knows.

"At first, Rachel has (3) ______________ for Greg. But then, (4) ______________, a friendship slowly develops. Wishing they had got to know each other earlier, they begin to make up (5) ______________by hanging out together every day. Then, along with Greg's buddy Earl, they have the time (6) ______________making comically bad home movies.

“Me, Earl and the Dying Girl” is a great film with some hilar ious moments. Ultimately, dying tragically young doesn't fit well with the film being a comedy - so expect a late twist in the plot to arrive in the (7) ______________for Rachel.

EX2: Complete the sentence.

Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below. 

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

1 That politician has LIBERAL/INTOLERANT racist views.

• LIBERAL

• INTOLERANT

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

2 It isn't UNSUITABLE/ FITTING to wear shorts to a formal wedding.

• UNSUITABLE

• FITTING

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

3 Ida Laura Pfeiffer was a brave, FEARLESS/ FAINTHEARTED explorer.

• FEARLESS

• FAINTHEARTED

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

4 Thousands turned out for the funeral of the DISTINGUISHED / INSIGNIFICANT Nobel-prize-winning scientist.

• DISTINGUISHED

• INSIGNIFICANT

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

5 For a few DREARY / HAIR-RAISING moments during the climb, Iva was left hanging by one hand above a 50-metre drop.

• DREARY

• HAIR-RAISING

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence. Choose the correct words from the pair of antonyms below.

6 Small children must be CHAPERONED / UNACCOMPANIED when they travel.

• CHAPERONED

• UNACCOMPANIED

EX3

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences. 

Multiple Select

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

1 I've managed to ________ most of my goals in life - with a lot of hard work and a little luck.

• reach

• attain

• meet

Multiple Choice

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

2 Suzie was able to _ _ a long-standing dream when she finally met Miley Cyrus.

• reach

• fulfil

• meet

Multiple Select

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

3 Special forces soldiers were able to________ their mission and return safely.

• attain

• complete

• accomplish

Multiple Select

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

4 After years of incredibly hard work, Salma _______her ambition of competing in the Olympic Games.

• realised

• completed

• achieved

Multiple Select

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

5 Few of us are able to______ all of our aspirations, but it's still important to set ourselves goals.

• complete

• achieve

• meet

Multiple Choice

Choose one or two options to complete the sentences.

6 In order to win the competition, you have to_______ all the objectives that we set for you in 24 hours.

• reach

• complete

• meet

EXE4

Complete the sentences. Use each phrasal verb twice. 

fall out / get over / go off / take off 

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

1 We don't know how the prisoner managed to

a four-metre-high wall and escape.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

2 The fire alarm

, so we left the building.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

3 The doctor told me to

my shirt.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

4 Lucy and Tom aren't speaking. They've

.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

5 Don't eat that cheese. It's

.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

6 It took a while for our company to

but it's doing well now.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

7 My younger brother

of a tree and broke his arm.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences, using one of the following phrasal verbs: fall out; get over; go off; take off

8

the death of my pet dog wasn't easy at all.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

1 The film is about an old man. His life changes when he meets a refugee.

• The film is about an old man whose life changes when he meets a refugee.

• The film is about an old man, whose life changes when he meets a refugee.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

2 Did you book that holiday? You were telling me about it last week.

• Did you book that holiday which you were telling me about last week?

• Did you book that holiday, which you were telling me about last week?

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

3 We'd been trekking non-stop for eight hours. At that point, we were exhausted.

• We'd been trekking non-stop for eight hours, by that point we were exhausted.

• We'd been trekking non-stop for eight hours, by which point we were exhausted.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

4 At the end of the film, we see a coffee tin. There are Edward's ashes inside it.

• At the end of the film, we see a coffee tin which has Edward's ashes inside.

• At the end of the film, we see a coffee tin, which has Edward's ashes inside.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

5 People tend to worry about a lot of things. Most of them aren't very important in the end.

• People tend to worry about a lot of things, most of them aren't very important in the end.

• People tend to worry about a lot of things, most of which aren't very important in the end.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

6 There may be a train strike. In that case, Dad will drive us.

• There may be a train strike, in which case Dad will drive us.

• There may be a train strike, in that case Dad will drive us.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that combines two sentences below.

7 'Hello' won a Grammy award in 2017. It's still one of my favourite songs.

• 'Hello' which won a Grammy award in 2017 is still one of my favourite songs.

• 'Hello', which won a Grammy award in 2017, is still one of my favourite songs.

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

1 the play / be / show /today / is a romantic comedy

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

2 this / be / a memorial to soldiers / kill / in the war

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

3 the film / tell /the story of a man / kidnap / by gangsters

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

4 it / be / always great / see / someone / fulfil / their dream

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

5 the film / direct / by Ang Lee / star / Suraj Sharma

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentences using reduced relative clauses.

6 my mum / love / old photos / take / in black and white

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

1 That__________be my mum calling. I didn't tell her I was going to be late. (can / can't / will)

• can

• can't

• will

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

2 I'd take a jacket if I were you. It__________get cold later on. (must / may / can't)

• must

• may

• can't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

3 Carl__________still be playing football. The match finished ages ago. (can't / may / will)

• can't

• may

• will

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

4 You__________have no problems passing. Physics is your best subject. (could / must / should)

• could

• must

• should

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

5 The weather__________be rather unpredictable here. One minute the sun's out and the next it's raining. (can / could / will)

• can

• must

• will

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

6 I suppose Lisa __________be waiting at the other exit. We didn't say exactly where wed be. (can / might / must)

• can

• might

• must

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

7 Your dad__________have a very demanding job. He always looks exhausted. (might / must / should)

• might

• must

• should

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs in brackets.

8 Let's watch the documentary on TV tonight. It __________be interesting. (can / can't / could)

• can

• can't

• could

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

1 Look at all those puddles. It

. (must / rain)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

2 Why didn't you say you had a problem? I

you. (could / help)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

3 I'm surprised her sister isn't here. She

. (can't / invite)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

4 Where's Ian? He

by now. (should / arrive)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

5 I can't find my wallet. I think it

. (may / steal)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

6 Of course she didn't pick up the phone. She

(will /drive) home from work!

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the modal verb with a perfect, perfect continuous or passive infinitive.

7 I think I

my keys in the front door. (might / leave)