Units 12Grammar Practice (Standard)1 Correct the errors in the sentences.1Weve been waited here since half past two.___________________________________________________________2I havent played hockey before last Tuesday.___________________________________________________________3You mustnt make a donation but you can if youd like to.___________________________________________________________4They should helped Tina with the washing up last night.___________________________________________________________5How many times have you been breaking your arm?___________________________________________________________2 Circle the correct alternatives.1I knew/have known/have been knowing Ben for years. Hes my best friend.2He was really full because he ate/had eaten/had been eating three huge sandwiches.3Ivan lives/is living/has lived in this apartment for two years. He likes it here.4Jenny left/has left/has been leaving work three hours ago.5My advice is that you have to/must/ought to write Joan a letter. But you decide what to do. 6The evidence is clear. Amy Simms must/may/could be the murderer because she is the only person who had the key to the victims room. Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20107You neednt/mustnt/couldnt have driven all this way to see me. Why didnt youjust phone?8You should have invited/be invited/have inviting Amanda to the party. Shell be upset. 3 Look at the answers and complete the questions with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.1How long _________________ she _________________ (stay) at that hotel?About two weeks. She leaves on Friday.2What _________________ Tamsin _________________ (just / eat) before you met her?Oh, a hamburger, I think.3How many people _________________ you _________________ (invite) to your birthday party?Oh, 50 so far. Itll be great.4_________________ they _________________ (wait) long?About an hour. They look tired and miserable.5What time _________________ you _________________ (get) to school this morning?Half past seven.4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. havehadbeendid1You didnt _________________ to wash up but thanks for doing it anyway.2Amy shouldnt _________________ thrown away all the old newspapers. It was the wrong thing to do. Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20103How many photos _________________ you take on your holidays?4Ive _________________ this hat for years.5Have they _________________ windsurfng yet?6Andy must have _________________ at the wedding. He was the brides brother.7Tom _________________ found his key so he could get into his house.8Where _________________ you been swimming? Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20105 Choose the best option to complete the sentences.1How long _________________ French?athey have studied bhave they studied 2How many times _________________ a famous person?ahas she met bhas she been meeting3Jennifer _________________ do sport until her knee is OK. Doing sport will damage it.amustnt bdoesnt have to4You _________________ be more careful with that.ashould bought5Penny _________________ wear red it doesnt suit her.aneednt bshouldnt6I _________________ Sue for years.ahave known bhave been knowing6 Translate the sentences into your own language.1How long have they been playing computer games?___________________________________________________________2I had never seen the flm before yesterday.___________________________________________________________3We should speak to Graham.___________________________________________________________4Joe doesnt have to wash the dishes.___________________________________________________________ Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20105John could have won the competition.___________________________________________________________ Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 2010Vocabulary Practice (Standard)1 Add a word from the box to each list. witnessdefendantnewsreaderjurorjournalistmugger1editor reporter _________________2culprit suspect _________________3presenter chat show host _________________4bailif judge _________________5victim passer-by _________________6kidnapper burglar _________________2 Write words from 1 for the descriptions. 1In court, this person is on trial and will be found guilty or not guilty of a crime. _________________2A person who interviews celebrities on TV. _________________3The police think this person has committed a crime. _________________4Someone who attacks and robs people in the streets. _________________5Someone who has seen a crime. _________________6A person who has been harmed by a criminal. _________________ Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20103 Circle the correct alternatives.1This morning, two thieves stole/robbed a jewellers shop in the High Street.2Some celebrities refuse to give/make interviews unless they have something to promote.3I hate the way that the broadcast media is fooling/dumbing down the news these days.4Tune/Turn in to the sports news every Saturday afternoon on FAB FM!5Paula is always channel jumping/hopping. She never watches one programme for more than fve minutes.4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. ofaboutforto1Are you aware _________________ the warning signs the council has put up near the river?2Were angry _________________ losing the match. We should have played better.3Are you ready _________________ the weekend?4Andy is sensitive _________________ sunlight. His skin goes very red if he isntcareful.5Is this DVD suitable _________________ people under 16? Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20105 Write words from the box for the descriptions. plain-spokenhard-hittingpublic-spiritedcold-heartedsingle-mindedcool-headed1Henry says exactly what he thinks. _________________2This report is very critical of the government. _________________3Amy has no feelings. _________________4Amanda likes to help people in the community. _________________5Jo is ambitious and knows what she wants. _________________6Simon is calm even when things are difcult. _________________6 Choose the correct synonyms for the words in bold.1I enjoy browsing the newspapers on a Sunday morning.alooking through slowly breading in detail2My newspaper has a very objective point of view.abiased bimpartial3We heard about it in a news fash.aa regular daily news programme ba news bulletin for important breaking news4I get a tabloid every day.aa broadsheet newspaperba sensationalist paper5It was a golden age of British politics.aa successful period ba dangerous era Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 20107 Complete the sentences with the infnitive or gerund form of the verbs in brackets.1Will you remember _________________ (buy) the newspaper, please?2I forgot _________________ (tell) you that I watched your programme yesterday.I really liked it. 3People stopped _________________ (use) typewriters when computers were invented. 4I clearly remember _________________ (meet) you for the frst time. It was sucha funny coincidence. 5I didnt stop _________________ (call) because we were in a hurry. 6I dont remember _________________ (lock) the door. So, it might be open. Ill have to check. Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 2010