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CONTRAST

FOR BACHILLERATO 1

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

EXERCISES WITH ANSWER KEY

MORE PRACTICE UNIT 1

Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. The family decided to face / hire a large car for the trip.
2. Mary loved the souvenir / scenery in the desert.
3. It was difficult climbing the rocky / flat mountain.
4. I can’t hear you because it is very deserted / noisy in the room.
5. The most interesting travel arrangements / landmarks are in the centre of the town.

2 Match A to B to form sentences.

A B

1. The policeman warned us …… a. good roads.
2. Jane painted a colourful picture …… b. for the hotel in Istanbul.
3. I made a reservation …… c. you must study hard.
4. If you want to achieve good marks, …… d. so he doesn’t understand English.
5. This rural area doesn’t have …… e. to stop driving fast.
6. The journey will be long, …… f. that won a competition.
7. He is from a foreign country, …… g. so bring some food.

3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

unpredictable • guided tour • go abroad • guide • local • sandy • steep • travel arrangements

1. Mr Parker often …………………………… for work. Last month, he went to France.
2. When we came back from the beach, Mum told us to leave our …………………………… shoes outside.

route • exotic • remote • peaceful • accommodation

1. We looked for a hotel room when we got to Rome. ……………………
2. There is a new way to get to the shopping mall. ……………………
3. This flat is too far away. I want a place that is closer to the city centre. ……………………
4. This park is very quiet in the late afternoon. ……………………
5. The supermarket sells strange and unusual fruits from Asia. ……………………

Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. Charles … the car at the moment.

a. is washing b. washes

2. … your friends with their homework in the afternoons?

a. Are you helping b. Do you help

3. Slow down! You … too fast.

a. are driving b. drive

4. My brother … to sleep before midnight.

a. isn’t going b. doesn’t go

5. Where … the school bus in the morning?

a. is Marty catching b. does Marty catch

2 Write sentences with the words given and the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or

Present Continuous.

1. to lock / Peter / never / the door /. (forget)

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2. you / why /? (cry)

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3. the / always / they / evening newspaper /. (buy)

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4. friends / my parents / tonight /. (not visit)

5. her sister / tomorrow / Anne / the cinema /. (take)

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6. dinner / Mum / every Saturday /. (not make)

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3 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. The teacher …………………………… (leave) the room while the students …………………………… (do) a test.
2. The dog …………………………… (sleep) when the thief …………………………… (enter) the house.
3. I …………………………… (get) dressed when my boyfriend …………………………… (ring).
4. Andy …………………………… (see) us while he …………………………… (run) in the park.
5. Jake …………………………… (stop) working when he …………………………… (break) his leg.
6. We …………………………… (watch) a film on television when Mark …………………………… (arrive).

4 Choose the correct time expression.

1. My friends play basketball ….

a. twice a week b. a week ago c. tomorrow

2. Did you finish your homework …?

a. at the moment b. last night c. every day

3. The dog … wakes me up in the morning.

a. on Tuesdays b. always c. last Tuesday

4. The telephone is ringing ….

a. now b. yesterday c. every evening

5. It began to rain … Kate was driving.

a. when b. sometimes c. while

6. Does the department store … have a sale in January?

MORE PRACTICE UNIT 2

Vocabulary

1 Circle the word that doesn’t belong.

1. escape • firefighters • rescue workers • accident
2. terrified • stay calm • screamed • fear of
3. brave • hero • rescue • health
4. alive • safe • bored • lucky
5. satisfied • worried • frustrated • exhausted

2 Choose the correct continuation to show that you have understood the meaning of the words

in bold.

1. Liz is terrified of …. a. getting up in the morning b. snakes
2. Put on … to keep warm before you go outside. a. a heavy coat b. a bathing suit
3. The teacher praised the students when they …. a. did well in the test b. failed the test
4. My keys are missing from my bag. a. I know where I put them. b. I can’t find them anywhere.
5. The coach was irritated by …. a. the team’s performance b. the evening meal

6. Brad and Ellen were injured when …. a. a car hit them b. they went to hospital

3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

relieved • trapped • emergency landing • crew • eventually • realised • reached

1. We drove for three hours before we …………………… a town with a hospital.
2. The pilot made an …………………… because of an engine problem.
3. The young mother was …………………… when the police found her lost child.
4. Michelle …………………… that Tim wasn’t interested in her when he stopped phoning.
5. The train was very late but …………………… it arrived at the station.
6. The cat was …………………… in the tree, so Will climbed up to bring it down.
7. The ship’s …………………… was waiting to welcome us.

4 Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below.

victim • screamed • stayed calm • be scared of • on his own • passengers

1. The people who were riding on the bus complained about the uncomfortable seats.

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2. The little girl fears the dark and loud noises. ……………………………
3. Alan solved the problem by himself. ……………………………
4. When the fire started, the office workers didn’t get upset. They left the building quietly.

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5. The person who was attacked was an 80 ‐year‐old woman. ……………………………
6. Becky shouted in a high voice when she saw a mouse in her room. ……………………………

5 Choose the correct answer.

2. my sister / to buy / yesterday / a new pen / forget

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3. miss / the film / we / the beginning / just / of

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4. 2009 / not see / Jake / his cousins / since

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5. to work / not take / they / last week / the car

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3 Complete the sentences with the time expressions below.

just • since • for • yet • never

1. My family has owned this shop …………………… 1982.
2. I’ve know Terri …………………… six years.
3. I’ve …………………… been to the USA. I’d love to go!
4. Have you had lunch ……………………?
5. Oh, no! We’ve …………………… missed the bus.

4 Choose the correct answer.

1. The dogs stopped / had stopped barking by the time the police came / had come.
2. Did you turn off / Had you turned off the stove after you finished / had finished cooking?
3. John heard / had heard the news before he read / had read it in the newspaper.
4. No one enjoyed / had enjoyed the party because Andrew forgot / had forgotten to bring the music.
5. By the time the technician called / had called , my brother fixed / had fixed the computer.

5 Write questions for the answers below. Pay attention to the words in bold. Use the Past

Simple, Present Simple or Past Perfect Simple.

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Yes , she has just signed a new contract.

I walked to school because I need the exercise.

3. ............................................................................................................................................................

The singer had sung two songs alone.

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Yes , all the students passed the test.

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The basketball team won the game last night.

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They have lived in the house for three years.

6 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Present Perfect

Simple or Past Perfect Simple.

1. Larry’s parents …………………………… (give) him money for his birthday last month. Larry …………………………… (just buy) a new bicycle with the money.
2. By the time the train …………………………… (arrive), many people …………………………… (come) to the station.
3. We …………………………… (sell) all the tickets for the party yesterday, but the girls …………………………… (not decorate) the room yet.
4. …………………… Steve …………………… (send) the letter before he …………………………… (talk) to his boss?
5. Marie …………………………… (not stop) crying since Graham …………………………… (leave) town.

4. Dad spread the blanket on the floor …… d. in the chemistry lab.
5. Jean’s latest news is …… e. so the baby could lie there.

3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

download music • environmentally-friendly • foolproof • out-of-date • search engine • no longer

1. Most teenagers …………………………… instead of buying CDs in a music shop.
2. Don’t buy this shirt. It is …………………………… because it’s last year’s fashion.
3. Paper bags are more …………………………… than plastic bags.
4. It is quiet in our area because our neighbours …………………………… have their noisy dog.
5. The easiest way to find information on the Internet is to use a …………………………….
6. We have a …………………………… plan to surprise Anne on her birthday. She’ll never guess.

4 Choose the correct answer.

1. The instructions for the camera are very creative / complicated.
2. Why don’t you start up / fight to the car while I lock the door?
3. My computer occurred / crashed because of a virus.
4. The breakthrough / coast was too far to walk to. We had to take the car.
5. The group stored information / came up with new ideas to improve the company.
6. This jacket isn’t very practical / long‐lasting for the snow. It won’t keep you dry.

5 Replace the words in bold with the words below.

reliable • personal • innovative • famous • user-friendly

1. Don’t read my diary. It is private. ……………………

2. When you need help, you can always ask Henry. He is someone you can depend on.

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3. It is always exciting to meet a well‐known person. ……………………
4. I work for a company which invents new and different products. ……………………
5. Don’t panic! This computer program is easy to understand and use. ……………………

6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

deal with • set on fire • dangerous • efficient • accurate • convenient

1. The children accidentally …………………… the house …………………… when they played with matches.
2. Karen is an …………………… secretary. She makes a list of daily tasks when she comes to work.
3. The results of the last experiment were more …………………… than the first experiment.
4. Speeding on the road is very …………………… to other drivers.
5. The police are trying to …………………… the growing violence at football games.
6. My flat is in a …………………… place, close to the bus stop and supermarket.

Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. I am going to take / will take the six o’clock train. I’ve already got a ticket.
2. Take an umbrella. I think it is going to rain / will rain today.
3. I’m angry with Alan – he won’t help / isn’t going to help clean the house.
4. My parents promised that they are going to lend / will lend me the money.
5. Jennifer is going to wear / will wear a pink dress for the wedding.

2 Write questions for the answers below. Use a future tense. Pay attention to the words in bold.

Yes , they will save a place for you.

4. They …………………………………… (sleep) at nine o’clock, so don’t phone them.
5. Let’s meet later. I …………………………………… (come) home from work by then.
6. By the end of summer, the children …………………………………… (go) to the beach about ten times.

5 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use a suitable future tense. There may be

more than one possible answer.

1. We …………………………………… (not buy) a new car next week.
2. The dancers …………………………………… (perform) ten dances by the end of the performance.
3. James …………………………………… (return) the library books by tomorrow.
4. …………………… the street lights …………………… (go) on later?
5. …………………… Sandra …………………… (throw away) all her old clothes?
6. The teacher …………………………………… (make) an announcement in five minutes.

6 Write sentences with the words following each sentence. Use a suitable future tense. There

may be more than one possible answer.

1. Nick has special plans for the weekend.

in the mountains / he / hike

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2. Zack doesn’t want to leave before he finishes.

complete / by / he / seven o’clock / his homework

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3. The sun is shining and it’s very hot today.

take / a hat / I / sunscreen / and

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4. Kate loves classical music.

her / buy / we / a disc / for / her birthday

MORE PRACTICE UNIT 4

Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in

italics.

1. A shy person likes / doesn’t like going to parties.
2. Jason does / doesn’t do what other people want because he is very stubborn.
3. Brad is very muscular because he often / occasionally goes to the sports club.
4. Cathy always / never says good morning because she is a cheerful person.
5. My sister is quite petite , so she can / can’t reach that high shelf.
6. If you enjoy doing extreme sports, you must be an energetic / a generous person.

2 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

average height • perfect match • good-looking • give it a chance • make friends • tie the knot

1. Thomas hopes that he will …………………………… at his new school.
2. My sister can’t stop talking about a …………………………… boy she met yesterday.
3. Rosa doesn’t like her new job but she has decided to …………………………….
4. Gina and Mark have decided to ……………………………. They’re getting married in June.
5. Anthony and Kate broke up last week. I guess they weren’t a …………………………….
6. Derek dreams of being a basketball player but he is only …………………………….

3 Choose the correct answer.

1. I think that this arrangement / relationship of flowers is lovely.

4 Match A to B to form sentences.

A

1. Everyone needs a close friend
2. The description of the thief
3. Adam wants to start the new research,
4. Jane is engaged to Steven
5. The partners couldn’t work out their problems B …… a. and the wedding is planned for June. …… b. so they closed the business. …… c. matched the information that the police had. …… d. but he needs his professor’s agreement. …… e. for help and support.

5 Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

get along • keep in touch • claim • doubt • take after

1. I don’t believe anything that Linda tells me. ……………………………
2. They stay in contact by sending e‐mail messages. ……………………………
3. The child says that it is true that the lost dog belongs to him. ……………………………
4. The children are very similar to their mother. They all have blond hair and blue eyes. ……………………………
5. My sister and I don’t have any disagreements. ……………………………

6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

single • get to know • go out • fall in love • married • couple • relatives • friendship • happiness

1. When Bob was 1.^ …………………………… , he liked to 2.^ …………………………… to clubs and restaurants with his friends. Now that he is 3.^ …………………………… to Alice, he prefers to spend time with her.
2. I 1.^ …………………………… with my girlfriend when we were at school. We
   2. (^) …………………………… each other while we were studying for our tests in the library. We have been a 3.^ …………………………… for four years.

3. My 1.^ …………………………… with my cousins is very important to me. Although I only meet my 2.^ …………………………… at family celebrations, the short time I spend with them gives me a lot of 3.^ …………………………….

Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. John … leave at eight o’clock because he has to catch the train.

a. might b. must c. may

2. You … help your sister in the kitchen. Mum wants you to do it.

a. may b. can c. ought to

3. In the past, people … travel long distances quickly.

a. couldn’t b. shouldn’t c. didn’t have to

4. … I close the window? I’m cold.

a. Must b. May c. Should

5. The doctor says that Bram … go to school. The other children will get ill.

a. mustn’t b. might not c. couldn’t

6. Oliver … speak French, English and Spanish.

a. ought to b. must c. can

2 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal.

1. My grandfather isn’t able to hear well.

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2. You aren’t allowed to wear flip‐flops in the gym.

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3. I have to finish this project today.

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4. Jennifer is allowed to stay out until midnight.

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5. I think it’s a good idea that we finish our homework early.

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