wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

C1 unit 8

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 5hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

not heavy

(a)  

2.

Able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes

(a)  

3.

able to change or bend easily according to the situation

(a)  

4.

doesn't let liquids through easily

(a)  

5.

stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved

(a)  

6.

able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged

(a)  

7.

able to take liquid in through the surface and to hold it

(a)  

8.

able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful

(a)  

9.

keep on

a)

not stop

b)

start

c)

move (forward)

10.

catch on

a)

not stop

b)

start

c)

move (forward)

11.

build on

a)

not stop

b)

start

c)

move (forward)

12.

drag on

a)

not stop

b)

start

c)

move (forward)

13.

take on

a)

not stop

b)

start

c)

move (forward)

14.

give off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

15.

put off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

16.

go off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

17.

cut off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

18.

set off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

19.

break off

a)

stop/postpone

b)

describe sth. bad/unpleasant

c)

leave/lose connection with sth.

20.

Despite this setback, we're going to _____ with our plans.

a)

break off

b)

press on

c)

take on

21.

The legal process could _____ for a year or more.

a)

take on

b)

set off

c)

drag on

22.

Don't _____ repairs: it could be more costly in the long run.

a)

put off

b)

keep on

c)

break off

23.

Conventional light bulbs _____ a lot of heat, which is a waste of energy.

a)

give off

b)

cut off

c)

keep on

24.

These workshops _____ students' existing practical experience.

a)

put off

b)

build on

c)

take on

25.

Most dairy products will _____ fairly quickly unless kept in the fridge.

a)

go off

b)

give off

c)

keep on

26.

Biodegradable plastics have been slow to _____ because they're expensive to produce.

a)

keep on

b)

give off

c)

catch on

27.

Many agricultural vehicles can easily _____ working on biodiesel.

a)

catch on

b)

keep on

c)

press on

28.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: food/milk

(a)  

29.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: fumes/a smell

(a)  

30.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: a word/information

(a)  

31.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: boring lesson/negotiations

(a)  

32.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: prices/standards

(a)  

33.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: a meeting/an appointment

(a)  

34.

think of a matching phrasal verb for: a new product/trends

(a)  

35.

The material _____ be used to make rubbish bags and packaging that degrades quickly.

a)

is likely to

b)

could

36.

There are _____ be numerous other potential applications.

a)

possibly

b)

likely to

37.

It ______ that fifteen to twenty per cent of waste heat _____ be converted to useful electricity.

a)

is possible / could

b)

could've been / can

38.

Waste-heat recovery systems _____ be attached, for example, to automobile exhaust pipes and to other forms of transport.

a)

are sure to

b)

could

39.

As well as being used for packaging, it is _____ that the material could also be developed for use as car components.

a)

possibly

b)

possible

40.

I'm sure you were quite surprised by the results. (must)

You (a)   quite surprised by the results.

41.

It's possible that I won't be able to make it to the meeting. (chance)

(a)   (that) I won't be able to make it to the meeting.

42.

Graphene might change the nature of manufacturing in a big way. (possible)

It (a)   that graphene will/might/could change the nature of manufacturing in a big way.

43.

It's not possible that you saw Oscar this morning. (can't)

You (a)   Oscar this morning.

44.

The meeting isn't likely to take place as planned. (doubtful)

It (a)   (that) the meeting will take place as planned.

45.

Humans will definitely visit Mars one day. (bound)

Humans (a)   visit Mars one day.

46.

It's possible that Paula forgot to send the email. (might)

Paula (a)   to send the email.

47.

I'm originally from the Netherlands, but _____ here in Botswana for fifteen years now, I've got used to most things.

a)

lived

b)

having lived

48.

Generally _____, I love the lifestyle here, it's much more relaxed.

a)

speaking

b)

being spoken

49.

When I first arrived, _____ almost constant hot, sunny weather seemed fantastic.

a)

having

b)

having had

50.

I sometimes reminisce about those crisp winter mornings _____ to work.

a)

walking

b)

walked

51.

Since _____to the UK from Poland a couple of years ago, the thing I've noticed I miss most is the bread.

a)

moving

b)

moved

52.

_____ how many Polish people there are living here now, you'd think it'd be easier to get hold of.

a)

Given

b)

Having been given

53.

And there are quite a few Polish shops _____ all kinds of familiar foods, but of course, bread doesn't travel so well.

a)

having sold

b)

selling

54.

_____ such a small island, space is at a premium, so everyone lives in apartments.

a)

Being

b)

Having been

55.

I have a really nice apartment with a view out over the harbour, but _____ in a fairly rural area in the Philippines, I really miss not having a garden.

a)

grown up

b)

having grown up

56.

______ the chance, I'd quite like to move to one of the outlying islands where you can sometimes tan apartment with some outside space,

a)

Giving

b)

Given

57.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

(a)   (if /ask), I think most people living abroad would say they miss their families most.

58.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

(a)   (be/ big sports fan), I miss not being able to go and watch my local football team back home.

59.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

(a)   (live/abroad) for so long now, I think I've just adjusted to a new way of life.

60.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

(a)   (since / marry) my Brazilian husband, I've felt much more a part of the local

61.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

I'm generally pretty happy here, but (a)   (if /push), I'd maybe say I miss the sense of humour from back home.

62.

Make participle clause from the words in brackets.

(a)   (come / small island), the thing I notice most living here in Switzerland is not having the sea nearby.