Vocabulary

1Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

instead of pay us a visit network trend cut back on tolerate major prevent

1.I cant people who talk loudly on their phones.

2.Lets go running in the park sitting in front of the television.

3.Why is the television cancelling its most popular programme?

4.Buying a house is one of the decisions you will make.

5.Only young people will be able to wear this latest fashion .

6.The doctor told Mr Jones to fatty foods and sweets.

7.Last night, Vicky without calling first.

8.Driving slower in the rain often accidents.

2Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

huge decrease brilliant over the top glamorous pay attention to odd contestant

1.Andrew and Steve had a clever plan to start a business.

2.The participants had to answer some tricky questions to win the game.

3.Jan lowered the air conditioner by five degrees to cool the room quickly.

4.A very big crowd of people came to the free concert in the park.

5.Dont you think that the dogs behaviour is strange?

6.You should concentrate on the little details.

7.This bright pink colour is excessive for a wedding dress. Why dont you choose white?

8.She wore a very elegant dress at the ceremony. 3Complete the passage with the words below. Make any necessary changes.

sponsor product willing advert purchase profit advertising

spectator effective compete increase

A sportswear company will spend a lot of money on 1. because it has to 2. against many other brands. Companies like Nike, Fila and Puma want to be 3. of successful athletes because its an easy way to advertise their 4. at sports competitions. When David Beckham or Usain Bolt wears a companys logo, they become an 5. to the millions of 6. who are watching the event. The companies are 7. to pay large amounts of money because they know that using famous athletes is a very 8. way to 9. their sales. Many people will 10. an expensive pair of trainers or a shirt because they admire the athlete who uses that brand. Thats the way sportswear companies make big 11. . 4. Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

controversial owe income get by expenses

budget borrow misleading cut back on

1.A:Im very upset. Jack me 1,000 and he wont pay me back.

B:Well, he doesnt try to any money from me because he knows I dont trust him.

2.A:I never seem to have enough money. How do you manage to live on your ?

B:I have got a and I only buy what I need. I have learned to

without extras.

A:I guess I should learn from you how to my .

3.A:This article about the world economic crisis is very . Many people dont agree with it.

B:The reason is that the information is . There are many incorrect facts.5Complete the sentences to show you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.

1.Are you willing to ?

2.Many students can improve their marks by .

3.I wont lend you money because .

4.It is unfair of you to .

5.Dont judge a person by .

6.Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.

1.The computer course was very effective.

a.It was a waste of time.

b.We learned a lot.

2.Can you keep a secret?

a.I dont want anyone to know.

b.Tell as many people as you can.

3.The spectators .

a.paid a lot of money for the tickets

b.are playing for the championship

4.Can you lend me your phone?

a.Ill pay you for it.

b.Ill return it soon.

7Choose the correct answer.

1.That man looks suspicious. Keep track of / Keep your eyes on him.

2.The police work hard to prevent / improve crime in our neighbourhood.

3.Its unfair / misleading to ask Jim to pay because he doesnt have a job.

4.The latest budget / trend is creating your own blog on the Internet.

5.The sponsors / contestants were divided into teams.

8Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below.

purchase tolerate get by huge judge keep in mind

1.I know enough French to manage in Paris.

2.Dont give an opinion about Sharons behaviour until you get to know her.

3.Most people are very excited when they buy their first car.

4.My parents cant deal with the loud rock music that I like to listen to.

5.Dont forget that we must leave in an hour.

6.She lives in a very big house. 9Choose the correct answer.

1.A:Have you met Toms new girlfriend yet?

B:Yes, she and Tom paid me a visit / paid attention last Sunday evening. She was wearing an expensive designer dress. She has a very childish / glamorous taste in clothes, doesnt she?

A:I dont like her taste in clothing at all. I think its really brilliant / over the top.

B:Well, Tom likes her and thats whats important.

2.A:Were spending too much money. We have to cut back on / increase going out to restaurants.

B:Too bad. I just saw an advert / a network for a new Italian restaurant that I wanted to go to this Friday.

A:Well, if we want to save money, we will have to start reducing our products / expenses.10Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

eye-catching decrease keep track of major owe income

1.Peter is on a diet. He wants to the number of calories he eats.

2.Did you notice her ring? Its .

3.Her has stayed the same for years so shes going to ask her boss for more money.

4.Its hard to all the changes in our schedule.

5.Im familiar with all the computer companies.

6.I think you me an apology for insulting me.

11Choose the correct answer.

1.A:Have you met Toms new girlfriend yet?

B:Yes, she and Tom paid me a visit / paid attention last Sunday evening. She was wearing an expensive designer dress. She has a very childish / glamorous taste in clothes, doesnt she?

A:I dont like her taste in clothing at all. I think its really brilliant / over the top.

B:Well, Tom likes her and thats whats important.

2.A:Were spending too much money. We have to cut back on / increase going out to restaurants.

B:Too bad. I just saw an advert / a network for a new Italian restaurant that I wanted to go to this Friday.

A:Well, if we want to save money, we will have to start reducing our products / expenses.12. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

eye-catching decrease keep track of major owe income

1.Peter is on a diet. He wants to the number of calories he eats.

2.Did you notice her ring? Its .

3.Her has stayed the same for years so shes going to ask her boss for more money.

4.Its hard to all the changes in our schedule.

5.Im familiar with all the computer companies.

6.I think you me an apology for insulting me.