Viewpoint 2, Unit 2

It’s interesting how

cell phones have changed so much in just a few years. Not so long ago they were __________ really

expensive, but __________ really big and bulky.

• not only (…) also

• either (…) or

• not only (…) neither

My father was always complaining about cell phones. He said they were __________ affordable __________ convenient.

• neither (…) nor

• not only (…) also

• both (…) and

Everyone I know has __________ a smartphone __________ a tablet.

• neither (…) or

• both (…) also

• both (…) and

Custom-__________

• called

• built

• powered

Last-__________

• minute

• saving

• built

So-__________

• powered

• saving

• called

I don’t know how people had time to do anything other than housework before we had all the __________ appliances that are now available!

• labor-saving

• solar-powered

• custom-built

If I make a lot of money when I’m older, I’ll buy a __________ car so I can have everything exactly as I want it, and mine will be different from everyone else’s!

• solar-powered

• custom-built

• last-minute

Replace the words in italic with the type of phrase given in parentheses.

People who commute to work on public transportation spend a lot of time on their computers. (present participle)

• commuting to work

• that commute to work

Replace the words in italic with the type of phrase given in parentheses.

If you want to buy a new laptop online, I know a good website that you should try. (active infinitive)

• for trying

• to try