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WorksheetsC1 unit 8
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 5hrs 10mins
not heavy
(a)
Able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes
(a)
able to change or bend easily according to the situation
(a)
doesn't let liquids through easily
(a)
stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved
(a)
able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged
(a)
able to take liquid in through the surface and to hold it
(a)
able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful
(a)
keep on
not stop
start
move (forward)
catch on
not stop
start
move (forward)
build on
not stop
start
move (forward)
drag on
not stop
start
move (forward)
take on
not stop
start
move (forward)
give off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
put off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
go off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
cut off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
set off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
break off
stop/postpone
describe sth. bad/unpleasant
leave/lose connection with sth.
Despite this setback, we're going to _____ with our plans.
break off
press on
take on
The legal process could _____ for a year or more.
take on
set off
drag on
Don't _____ repairs: it could be more costly in the long run.
put off
keep on
break off
Conventional light bulbs _____ a lot of heat, which is a waste of energy.
give off
cut off
keep on
These workshops _____ students' existing practical experience.
put off
build on
take on
Most dairy products will _____ fairly quickly unless kept in the fridge.
go off
give off
keep on
Biodegradable plastics have been slow to _____ because they're expensive to produce.
keep on
give off
catch on
Many agricultural vehicles can easily _____ working on biodiesel.
catch on
keep on
press on
think of a matching phrasal verb for: food/milk
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: fumes/a smell
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: a word/information
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: boring lesson/negotiations
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: prices/standards
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: a meeting/an appointment
(a)
think of a matching phrasal verb for: a new product/trends
(a)
The material _____ be used to make rubbish bags and packaging that degrades quickly.
is likely to
could
There are _____ be numerous other potential applications.
possibly
likely to
It ______ that fifteen to twenty per cent of waste heat _____ be converted to useful electricity.
is possible / could
could've been / can
Waste-heat recovery systems _____ be attached, for example, to automobile exhaust pipes and to other forms of transport.
are sure to
could
As well as being used for packaging, it is _____ that the material could also be developed for use as car components.
possibly
possible
I'm sure you were quite surprised by the results. (must)
You (a) quite surprised by the results.
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.
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.
It's not possible that you saw Oscar this morning. (can't)
You (a) Oscar this morning.
The meeting isn't likely to take place as planned. (doubtful)
It (a) (that) the meeting will take place as planned.
Humans will definitely visit Mars one day. (bound)
Humans (a) visit Mars one day.
It's possible that Paula forgot to send the email. (might)
Paula (a) to send the email.
I'm originally from the Netherlands, but _____ here in Botswana for fifteen years now, I've got used to most things.
lived
having lived
Generally _____, I love the lifestyle here, it's much more relaxed.
speaking
being spoken
When I first arrived, _____ almost constant hot, sunny weather seemed fantastic.
having
having had
I sometimes reminisce about those crisp winter mornings _____ to work.
walking
walked
Since _____to the UK from Poland a couple of years ago, the thing I've noticed I miss most is the bread.
moving
moved
_____ how many Polish people there are living here now, you'd think it'd be easier to get hold of.
Given
Having been given
And there are quite a few Polish shops _____ all kinds of familiar foods, but of course, bread doesn't travel so well.
having sold
selling
_____ such a small island, space is at a premium, so everyone lives in apartments.
Being
Having been
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.
grown up
having grown up
______ the chance, I'd quite like to move to one of the outlying islands where you can sometimes tan apartment with some outside space,
Giving
Given
Make participle clause from the words in brackets.
(a) (if /ask), I think most people living abroad would say they miss their families most.
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.
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.
Make participle clause from the words in brackets.
(a) (since / marry) my Brazilian husband, I've felt much more a part of the local
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.
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.
