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WorksheetsPassages 1 Units Review 1-5
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Chicago is a great city; ____________, it's too crowded.
although
in spite of
however
despite
__________ living downtown is expensive, there's a lot to do.
Despite
In spite of
Although
On the other hand
_________ the high crime rate, I'm not afraid to walk home alone after dark.
Despite
However
Even though
Nevertheless
My husband likes classical music – I, ________, like all kinds.
although
even though
despite
on the other hand
__________ his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match.
In spite of
However
Although
Even though
You can’t get a job _______ you have the experience.
as long as
now that
unless
if only
Bring a map _______ you get lost.
in case
as long as
provided that
if not
_________ you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train.
Now that
Considering that
Whether or not
Even if
She's enjoying the job _____ she's got more responsibility.
whether or not
unless
just in case
now that
______ he wants to _______, he'll have to clean his room.
Only...if
Whether...or not
Providing that
Even if
Arriving on time to a dinner party isn’t a good idea in Argentina.
It's a good idea in Argentina arriving on time to a dinner party.
Being a good idea in Argentina to arrive on time to a dinner party.
It's not a good idea in Argentina to arrive on time to a dinner party.
It's not a good idea to arrive on time.
In Japan, it’s rude to leave food on your plate.
In Japan, it's being rude to leave food on your plate.
it's rude to leave food on your plate in Japan.
Leaving food on your plate is rude in Japan.
In Japan, it's not rude when you leave food on your plate.
Asking strangers personal questions is considered impolite in England.
To ask strangers personal questions is considered polite in England.
Asking strangers personal questions is considered impolite in England.
In England, it's not considered impolite to ask strangers personal questions.
In England, it's considered impolite to ask strangers personal questions.
When you greet friends in Brazil, kissing them on the cheeks is normal.
When you greet friends in Brazil, to kiss them on the cheeks is normal.
When you greet friends in Brazil, it's normal to kiss them on the cheeks.
In Brazil, kissing them on the cheeks is normal.
When you greet friends in Brazil, kissing them on the cheeks is normal.
In France, it’s a good idea to bring chocolates to a dinner party.
In France, it’s not a good idea to bring chocolates to a dinner party.
In France, it’s a good idea to bring chocolates to a dinner party.
Bringing chocolates to a dinner party is a good idea in France.
Bringing chocolates to a dinner party is a good idea in Spain.
When someone gives you a gift, it’s _______ to say “thank you” so the person feels appreciated.
polite
strange
rude
unusal
It’s ______ to talk about your personal problems at work because others may feel uncomfortable.
appropiate
bad form
a compliment
typical
In the United States, it’s _____ to shake hands when you meet someone new and best to have a firm handshake.
offensive
inappropiate
typical
bad form
Asking a person’s age can be considered _______ in many cultures, especially if you don’t know the person well.
a compliment
rude
polite
appropiate
Calling a colleague late at night is _______ because the person may be busy with family or asleep.
inappropiate
normal
polite
a compliment
“I’m riding with Julia.”
He told me he rode with Julia.
He told me he was riding with Julia.
He told me he might be riding with Julia.
He told me he had been riding with Julia.
“You shouldn’t eat that.”
Sam advised me not to eat that.
Sam encouraged me to eat that.
Sam begged me not to eat that.
Sam told me not to eat that.
“What did Pam lose?”
My mother asked me if Pam had lost.
My mother asked me what Pam loses.
My mother asked me what Pam had lost.
My mother asked me whether Pam had lost.
“Don’t touch the oven; it’s hot!”
She warned me not to touch the oven because it was hot.
She promised me not to touch the oven because it was hot.
She asked me not to touch the oven because it was hot.
She explained me not to touch the oven because it was hot.
“We’ll buy the theater tickets.”
They said that they will be buying the theater tickets.
They said that they would buy the theater tickets.
They said that they bought the theater tickets.
They said that they are buying the theater tickets.
“You should start a blog.”
Laura informed me to start a blog.
Laura ordered me to start a blog.
Laura asked me to start a blog.
Laura encouraged me to start a blog.
“Nancy has never been skiing.”
He said Nancy would been skiing.
He said Nancy is never been skiing.
He said Nancy had never been skiing.
He said Nancy had been skiing.
“This product works!”
The ad forbade that the product works.
The ad offered that the product works.
The ad threatened that the product works.
The ad claimed that the product works.
“Don’t see that movie!”
Rowan told us not to see that movie.
Rowan told us to see that movie.
Rowan told us that we see that movie.
Rowan told us not seeing that movie.
“Did he ask her to come?”
Kim asked why he had asked her to come.
Kim explained that he had asked her to come.
Kim wanted to know if he had asked
her to come.
Kim asked if he was asked her to come.
Which of the following expressions do we use to agree?
Really? I don't.
I'm the same way.
I'm not like that.
That's not true for me.
Which of the following expressions do we use to disagree?
So am I.
So do I.
Neither do I.
I'd say I'm more...
I _______ play video games, but now I don't.
think I've become more
am interested in
used to
would like to be more
Kara ________ her problems. She thinks that other people will do something about them.
solves
causes
ignores
aggravates
You shouldn’t scratch an insect bite. It only _______ the problem.
aggravates
solves
identifies
deals with
Marco is a great boss. I like the way he _______ problems that come up.
deals with
ignores
causes
avoids
Mia’s life seems so easy. She never _________ unexpected problems.
avoids
aggravates
runs into
solves
Bo Wei isn’t sure what’s wrong with his bike. When he ________ the problem, he’ll fix it.
identifies
avoids
ignores
aggravates
Expressions that we use to agree with an opinion:
I know what you mean, but...
I'm with you.
I think so, too
Maybe, but don't you think...?
Expressions that we use to disagree with an opinion:
Really?
That's true
I think you're right
I'm not sure I agree
Which one of the following is a conversation opener?
I should get going. I'll call you later.
Sorry, I've got to run. Talk to you soon.
Can you believe this weather? It's awful!
It was great to meet you.
An example of a conversation closer is:
How's it going?
That's a great outfil!
Do you know many people here?
See you later.
A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions.
Braggart
Conversation Starter
Complimenter
Bore
If you ignore your conversation partner, you are a:
Interrupter
bore
Wandering Mind
Complimenter
A person whose talk or behaviour is dull and uninteresting.
Bore
Braggart
Conversation Starter
Complimenter
I don't mind _________ my time to help other people.
to give up
giving up
give up
for giving up
I never worry about _______ places on time.
get
getting
to get
will get
I want ______ pizza tonight with my friends.
eating
to eat
eat
about eating
I enjoy _______ to parties where I don't know everyone.
go
going
to go
of going
I would prefer ______ home and watch TV.
staying
stay
to stay
on staying
Someone who is relaxed and quiet.
Laid-back
Wild
Outgoing
Reserved
Outgoing is the same as:
Extroverted
Social Butterfly
Shy
Introverted
A person who always tells the truth.
sincere
calm
cool
Generous
A parent of your husband or wife or a member of his or her family:
Next Of Kin
In-Laws
Step-Family
A Relative
A person who, at a baptism ceremony, promises to help a new member of the religion, usually a child, in religious and moral matters.
Godparent
Grandparent
Great-grandparent
Uncle
In which family the grandmother lives?
Two-income family
Nuclear family
Extended family
Patchwork family
I share a room with my cousin. One disadvantage is he’s very messy.
One disadvantage to share a room with my cousin is that he's very messy.
One disadvantage of sharing a room is that he's very messy.
One disadvantage for sharing a room with my cousin is that he's very messy.
One disadvantage of sharing a room with my cousin is that he's very messy.
I have a large family. The great thing is I have many cousins my own age.
The great thing about having a large family is I have many cousins my own age.
The great thing to have a large family is I have many cousins my own age.
The great thing having a large family is I have many cousins my own age.
The great thing about having a family is I have many cousins.
I live with my older brother. One of the benefits is I get to use his car.
One of the benefits living with my older brother is that I get to use his car.
One of the benefits to live with my older brother is that I get to use his car.
One of the benefits of living with my older brother is that I get to use his car.
One of the benefits of living with brothers is that I get to use his car.
I'm an only child. One problem is I don't have anyone to play with.
One problem about being an only child is that I don't have anyone to play with.
One problem with being an only child is that I don't have anyone to play with.
One problem of being an only child is that I don't have anyone to play with.
One problem to be an only child is that I don't have anyone to play with.
Mary was supposed to pick David up.
Mary picked David up.
Mary didn't pick David up.
Jasmine should have called when she got home.
Jasmine called.
Jasmine didn't call.
Matt had to be at work early this morning.
Matt’s boss told him to come to work early.
Matt’s boss didn’t tell him to come to work early.
What things can you do when living on a tight budget?
Buy brand names
Buy the first thing you see
Compare prices
Use credit cards
I just saw Sara at the café, so I _____ she’s in town.
doubt
guess
know for a fact
suspect
Jerry loves football. I ________ he’ll be at the game today.
doubt
am not positive
am not certain
have a hunch
I ________ I’ll see Emma today, since she’s in my English class.
am not positive
suppose
doubt
am not sure
Used to say that you feel certain that something is true or will happen:
Doubt
Suspect
Bet
Assume
Junko said she checked her email, so I ______ she has Internet access.
assume
doubt
That intersection is dangerous. Drivers _____ more careful.
must be
might have been
may have been
could have been
