1. Write one word in each gap.A. “I really wish you’d be quiet! I’ve ……………. a splitting headache thanks to you!”B. “Well, one thing is …………. in doubt.”C. Most people, if asked to respond off the top of their heads, associate ………….. n holiday to

places such as Blackpool or Torquai with poor weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation.

D. Many will need a lot of convincing, but those that ……….. come will find that today’s Blackpool differs quite a bit from the picture postcard past.

E. A massive building project, including a new casino and indoor entertainment centre ……… that rainy days are no longer a problem.

F. We used to go skating at the ice ………………. every Saturday.G. Keith had never seen such a large golf ………………. until he went to Scotland.H. We all met at the basketball …………….. at half past three.I. It’s called a boxing ………………., but it’s actually square!J. For the 800 metres race, you have to run round the ……………… twice.K. The football match had to be called off because the …………….. was flooded.L. Adrian got a new fishing ……………. for his birthday.M. I’d spend hours putting linseed oil on my cricket ……………. to keep the wood strong.N. Simone’s ……………… to wearing a helmet whenever she goes cycling.

2. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.A. It’s only her second time in a recording studio. been

She ………………………………………………………………… in a recording studio once before.B. This is my first experience of flying alone. time

It is the first ……………………………………………………………. alone.C. Paul enjoys surprises apart from on his birthday. does

Paul ………………………………………………………………….. surprises, just not on his birthday!D. We arrived in Budapest two days ago. for

We ……………………………………………………………… two days.E. I find it hard to go at the same speed as my husband on walking holidays. up

I find it hard to ………………………………………………………….. my husband on walking holidays.F. As the storm started, we went towards the old house. direction

As the storm started, we went …………………………………………………. the old house.G. My parents wouldn’t let me stay out late when I was young. used

My parents ……………………………………………………………… let me stay out late when I was young.H. Sending messages around the world instantly is no longer unusual. got

We ………………………………………………………………………… messages around the world instantly.I. In the past, people wouldn’t go as far away on holiday as they do today. use

In the past, people ……………………………………………………………………….. as far away on holiday as they do today.

J. I’m not so keen on skiing now I’ve discovered snowboarding. goneI’ve …………………………………………………………………. since I discovered snowboarding.

K. Terry never used to spend so much time playing on his computer. useTerry ……………………………………………………….. spend so much time playing on his computer.

L. We wouldn’t spend so much time indoors when I was young. usedWe ……………………………………………………………….. so much time indoors when I was young.

M. I spend a lot of my time on my hobbies. up

My hobbies …………………………………………………………… a lot if my time.N. I would rather play ludo than snakes and ladders. prefer

I ……………………………………………………………. ludo rather than snakes and ladders.O. I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition. chance

I think there’s …………………………………………………………………………. the competition.

3. Choose the correct answer.I. I live in Barcelona, but my ………….. town is Madrid.

A birth B home C nativeD originII. Last summer, I …….. to the beach almost every day.

A went B was going C have been D have been goingIII. We usually do go by train, even though the car …….. is a lot quicker.

A travel B journey C trip D voyageIV. Each player takes it ………. turn to roll the dice.

A on B in C at D toV. Our new coach is popular …….. the whole team.

A for B to C by D with

4. Circle the incorrect words or phrases and rewrite them correctly.A. I missed the start of the film because I buy popcorn.

…………………………………………………………………………………B. When the bus was arriving, we missed it because we were talking.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….C. During the Christmas holiday, I was eating too much and watching too much TV!

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..D. My grandfather was owning a hotel by the beach until he sold it last year.

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5. Find the extra word.A. ……………. Today, we are got used to having some more free time to do things…

6. Circle the correct word or phrase.A. We got through to the final/finale but then lost to Cirencester.

7. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.A. Many professional basketball players earn a ……….…….. (FORTUNE) these days.B. The gold, silver and bronze …………….…. (MEDAL) took their places on the podium for the

presentation ceremonyC. I’m afraid the swimming pool is closed at the moment as they’re carrying out some

essential ………………………… (MAINTAIN).D. Now we’ve got a full-time ………………….. (TRAIN) and our opponents come from all over

the country.

8. Match to make sentences.1) The current champion was knocked …. A) out in the second round of the competition.2) The trainer asked us to carry …. B) out of the race because of a last minute injury.3) Rob had to pull …. C) on with the activity while he answered the phone.