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Developing Skills

Grammar & Usage Set B

Answers

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Unit 1 Present perfect tense

A1. have passed the examination 2. has gone to bed3. has not read the novel yet 4. has never been to Macau5. has just cut her finger 6. has broken down7. has not/hasn’t found a job 8. has fallen down9. have not/haven’t moved in 10. has taken it away

B1. She has never been late 2. They have never worked together3. He has just recovered 4. the show has just started5. she has already/just seen the film 6. we have never had a problem7. he has already/just gone home 8. she has never been abroad

C1. Have you ever seen 2. Have you ever played 3. Have you ever been4. Has Chloe ever come 5. Have you ever lost

1. How long has he been ill? 2. How long has it been out of order?3. How many times have you seen it? 4. How many times have you called him?5. How long have you known him?

1. Have you seen him 2. Did you get his email address 3. Have you heard4. Have you said/did you say 5. Has she been 6. Was he alone 7. Have they put

D1. has taught 2. taught 3. has written 4. have known5. met 6. have never been 7. did not/didn’t move 8. has not/hasn’t rained9. missed 10. did not/didn’t see 11. did not/didn’t give 12. did she tell13. have you read 14. made stayed 15. have not heard received

E1. (a) Have you ever been (b) went (c) Did you have (d) was2. (a) found/have found (b) did you find (c) looked (d) did not/didn’t see3. (a) Have you seen (b) was (c) has gone/went4. (a) has given up (b) did he start (c) started (d) did he quit5. (a) have met (b) have never spoken (c) saw (d) have not/haven’t read (e) lent

F1. 2. appeared 3. started 4. 5. was also6. could 7. suddenly stopped 8. 9. became 10. had11. remained 12. offered 13. died

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G1. Do you like 2. have you visited 3. I have been4. There are 5. have only visited 6. will be able to7. have you visited/did you visit 8. It is 9. saw10. Do you always travel 11. usually travel 12. do not let

H1. watched 2. have ever seen 3. is 4. deliver 5. decides6. is 7. is 8. directed 9. produced 10. also found11. is 12. created 13. have seen 14. has watched 15. will watch

I1. have had 2. have just arrived 3. was4. spent 5. is 6. had 7. visited8. also rode 9. arrived 10. is having11. plan 12. will visit/are going to visit/are visiting/will be visiting

J1. (e) 2. (g) 3. (m) 4. (k) 5. (a) 6. (l) 7. (c)8. (h) 9. (b) 10. (f) 11. (d) 12. (j) 13. (i)

K1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C8. B 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. B

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Unit 2 Past continuous tense

A1. was watching television 2. was taking a nap 3. was sitting on the floor4. was playing with his toys 5. was cooking 6. dinner7. were lying under the table 8. were sleeping 9. was watering the plants

B1. was not/wasn’t looking 2. was not/wasn’t listening to him3. was not/wasn’t walking his dog 4. was not/wasn’t having a shower5. was not/wasn’t watching the morning news 6. was not/wasn’t queuing for the tickets7. were not/weren’t watching TV 8. was not/wasn’t travelling on it9. was not/wasn’t cleaning the apartment 10. were not/weren’t expecting anyone

C1. Were they playing basketball 2. Were you sleeping3. Was he talking to Jane 4. Did he hurt himself5. Was she waiting for someone there 6. Did he see a doctor

D1. (a) was (b) was standing (c) was waiting (d) shouted2. (a) was (b) was raining (c) made (d) washed (e) turned

(f) was making (g) said3. (a) was getting (b) rang (c) picked (d) was (e) needed4. (a) called (b) was going (c) were talking (d) went5. (a) was closing (b) came (c) asked

E1. 2. started 3. 4. 5. lost 6. made7. bought 8. interrupted 9. 10. 11. setting 12. need13. was reading 14. 15. 16. had 17. got 18. were arguing

F1. was visiting 2. stayed/were staying 3. were 4. went 5. were sleeping6. was having 7. felt 8. decided 9. entered/was entering 10. saw11. did not pay 12. was going 13. started 14. replied 15. went16. were chatting 17. took 18. looked 19. were 20. reached21. went 22. were eating 23. took 24. found 25. arrived26. was drinking 27. choked 28. fainted 29. did not know 30. sounded

G1. got 2. am 3. was preparing 4. am 5. are doing6. is your sister staying 7. am 8. are having 9. lives/is living

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10. escaped 11. was 12. happened 13. woke14. decided 15. was going 16. smelled 17. was leaking18. made 19. heard 20. rushed 21. was going on22. broke 23. dragged 24. happened 25. learned/learnt

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Unit 3 Past perfect tense

A1. had broken 2. had failed 3. had caught 4. had forgotten5. had gone 6. had not rained 7. had lost 8. had had9. had not been 10. had left 11. had taken

B1. didn’t feel 2. had moved out 3. had 4. had had 5. had stopped6. phoned 7. had left 8. had lied 9. has been 10. has not stopped

C1. had closed 2. did not come 3. did not take 4. was not5. had already given 6. had already gone 7. had read/read 8. did not/didn’t invite9. did she say 10. had she gone/did she go 11. went returned 12. did you call

D1. was tired 2. 3. had not seen 4. 5. 6. went7. lost 8. 9. had not heard 10. asked 11. broke/ 12. had not waited

E1. got 2. had forgotten 3. left 4. got5. had left 6. had started 7. got 8. had left9. found 10. had broken 11. had lost 12. was13. walked 14. went 15. had forgotten 16. ran17. was not 18. had set 19. had lost 20. did not have

F1. did you return 2. have just got 3. did you like 4. took5. enjoyed 6. did you take 7. did you see 8. had gone9. had not returned 10. did you see 11. had just come 12. had13. snowed 14. had never seen

G1. happened 2. failed 3. broke down 4. had started/started5. stopped 6. happened 7. had seen/saw 8. heard9. had just finished 10. occurred 11. had left/left 12. were you doing13. looked/had looked 14. did not/didn’t think 15. had hit 16. had called17. got 18. learnt/learned 19. tried 20. had taught

H1. had 2. made 3. did not/didn’t know 4. waters 5. cooked6. have never eaten 7. will certainly visit 8. met 9. had just returned

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10. stayed 11. had gone 12. had not told 13. did not/didn’t have

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Unit 4 Giving advice and talking about necessity

A1. ought to/should get up 2. ought to/should be 3. ought to/should visit4. oughtn’t to/shouldn’t go 5. ought to/should apologise 6. oughtn’t to/shouldn’t stay up7. oughtn’t to/shouldn’t eat 8. oughtn’t to/shouldn’t drink 9. ought to/should take

B1. Do you think I should buy this dress? 2. Do you think I should learn to swim?3. Do you think I should learn to speak Putonghua?4. Do you think my brother/he should take the job?5. Do you think I should join a tour?6. Do you think Jennifer/she should continue her studies abroad?7. Do you think I should invite Angela?

C1. Had/’d better hurry 2. Had/’d better take an umbrella with you3. Had/’d better turn on the light 4. Had/’d better not play with it5. Had/’d better not go out 6. Had/’d better follow his advice7. Had/’d better tidy up the place a bit 8. Had/’d better start studying for it now

D1. must/have to 2. have to/must 3. do not/don’t have to4. had to had to 5. do not/don’t have to6. had to 7. must/have to 8. did not/didn’t have to9. does not/doesn’t have to 10. must not/mustn’t 11. must not/mustn’t12. must not/mustn’t 13. must 14. did not/didn’t have to15. must not/mustn’t 16. had to

E1. Do we have to/Must we wait long 2. Do you have to/Must you go now3. Do I have to/Must I give my ID card number 4. Do I have to/Must I phone her now5. Did you have to work overtime 6. Do you have to change trains7. Did you have to meet her at the airport

F1. don’t need to/needn’t leave until the end of the week2. don’t need to/needn’t return the book until next friday3. don’t need to/needn’t do the job themselves4. don’t need to/needn’t pick me up at my hotel5. don’t need to/needn’t help my mother in the kitchen6. don’t need to/needn’t get up until eight tomorrow morning7. don’t need to/needn’t wait until the party finishes/is finished to leave

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G1. need 2. need not 3. must 4. should not 5. should 6. must not

H1. don’t have to 2. have to 3. have to 4. need not/don’t have to5. must not 6. have to 7. must 8. have to9. must 10. must/will have to 11. needn’t don’t have to

I1. needn’t go 2. mustn’t drink 3. don’t need to hurry 4. needn’t wait5. didn’t need to pay 6. can can 7. it is advised that 8. mustn’t open9. can 10. needn’t see 11. must 12. you’d better put on13. needn’t 14. don’t need to decide 15. could16. recommended 17. don’t need to tell

J1. aims 2. ought to 3. considering 4. should5. should 6. needs 7. ought 8. have to9. needed 10. had better 11. it is not recommended that12. need 13. must 14. ought to 15. need16. should 17. should not 18. cannot

K1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. A7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. B

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Unit 5 Talking about possibility

A1. Sue may/might not come.2. The temperature may/might drop further tomorrow, but it’s not likely.3. I may/might not have time to see you off at the airport.4. Her train may/might be late, but it’s not likely.5. My parents may/might approve of my plan, but it’s not likely.6. Her story may/might be true, but it’s not likely.7. My grandmother may/might not go by plane.8. The meeting may/might not last long.9. The film may/might break the box office record, but it’s not likely.10. He may/might not be back until next month.

B1. may/might be out selling flags 2. may/might be playing basketball3. may/might be watering plants in the garden 4. may/might be (doing her) shopping5. may/might be cleaning the house 6. may/might be delivering letters7. may/might be taking it for a walk 8. may/might be reading in the library9. may/might be baking (a cake) in the kitchen

C1. may/might have forgotten 2. may/might have gone3. may/might not have finished 4. may/might have been5. may/might have left 6. may/might not have known7. may/might have failed 8. may/might have caught9. may/might have injured 10. may/might have had

D1. may/might have been 2. may/might have burst 3. may/might have robbed4. may/might have had 5. may/might have called 6. may/might have aimed7. may/might have fired 8. may/might have lasted 9. may/might have hit10. may/might have gone 11. may/might have dreamed/dreamt

E1. have stayed 2. 3. 4. have been5. /not be going 6. get/be getting 7. be preparing 8. be9. be having 10. 11. 12.

F1. C 2. G 3. D 4. A 5. I6. H 7. B 8. E 9. F

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G1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. C8. A 9. A 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A

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Unit 6 Review test 1

A1. 9.

2. 10.

3. 11.

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8.

B1. She has been in hospital since last week2. She was visiting friends in Singapore3. I have not/haven’t told her our plan yet4. The thief had left by the time the police arrived5. It did not/didn’t rain last night6. The concert had not/hadn’t started when we got there7. She attended a special music school when she was eight8. He has not/hasn’t heard from his best friend Tim for weeks9. I had not/hadn’t finished the book I borrowed10. The thief broke into the house while the family slept/were sleeping

C1. I ought to/should see a doctor 2. I had to take my aunt to the airport3. He may/might/must have been busy 4. You ought to/should take this umbrella5. You could have/might have left it 6. We don’t have to leave yet7. He might/may be listening to his new CD 8. I may/might have dinner with Sally9. I ought to/should drink plenty of water

D1. 2. needn’t stay 3. 4. had5. might be talking 6. won 7. did, arrive 8. might have been9. 10. mustn’t 11. might have gone/might be 12.

E1. had been 2. arrived 3. have finished 4. could 5. turned out6. treated 7. began 8. had settled down 9. have sent 10. made11. attended 12. found 13. wanted 14. decided 15. have been16. have not visited 17. joined 18. had been 19. had never been 20. met21. met 22. saw 23. were visiting 24. was buying 25. did not have

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F1. might live 2. may happen 3. could be 4. might not be able5. is really possible 6. was 7. may have overlooked 8. be able to9. cannot tell 10. might come 11. should 12. might cost

G1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. C9. A 10. C 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. B17. B 18. A 19. A 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. C 24. C

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Unit 7 The passive

A1. is made from sand 2. are imported from Japan3. is published weekly 4. is grown in most Asian countries5. are built to store water 6. are found in the mountains of China7. are sold in many supermarkets 8. is obtained from sugar cane

B1. has been decorated 2. was admitted 3. was attacked4. has been/was taken away 5. will be served 6. have been invited7. has been/was taken 8. has been hoisted 9. was left10. will be made 11. was taken 12. has been/was bitten13. has been repaired 14. was injured 15. will be opened

C1. had been lent out 2. was found 3. were trapped4. was built 5. was delayed 6. had been pulled down7. had been forced 8. was burgled were stolen9. had been burned/burnt 10. had been replaced

D1. The carpet is being cleaned. 2. Mr Chan’s car is being washed.3. The plants are being watered. 4. The baby is being fed.5. The grass is being cut. 6. The bed is being made.7. The curtains are being drawn. 8. The goods are being unloaded.

E1. i 2. l 3. f 4. k 5. a 6. d7. j 8. c 9. g 10. e 11. b 12. h

FB A B A C BC A B C A B

G1. broke 2. did the thief take 3. were/are 4. was not/wasn’t stolen5. was disturbed 6. finish 7. was the theft discovered8. was not/wasn’t discovered 9. returned 10. have the police caught11. has been made 12. will be arrested 13. recovered/will be recovered14. was not/wasn’t stolen 15. is still being made 16. will not/won’t be completed

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1. I’m writing 2. It is estimated3. there has been 4. Residents have complained5. these complaints are justified 6. the animals should be blamed7. they have been driven 8. they often feed9. their crops may be destroyed 10. The government insists11. no resources are/have been allocated 12. this problem cannot be allowed13. it will get 14. you should launch 15. I will have 16. you will win17. these free-grazing animals are well taken care of

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Unit 8 The to-infinitive

A1. to hear 2. to buy 3. to see 4. to stay 5. to be6. to persuade 7. to hurt 8. to celebrate 9. to talk 10. to take

B1. Jane to speak louder 2. me to have dinner with her 3. him to post a letter4. her to wait for him 5. Jane/his daughter to pay more attention in class6. him to borrow her mobile phone 7. him to go out with his friends8. her to call sally 9. her to watch 10. Tom to change his shirt

C1. e 2. j 3. a 4. h 5. c 6. k7. d 8. b 9. g 10. f 11. i

D1. her son not to be late 2. the children not to touch the wires3. me not to tell anyone about it 4. Ann not to open the window5. the drive to get out of the car 6. me not to spend so much time on comic books7. the little girl not to be shy 8. to take good care of his brother9. to help Lily carry the bag 10. Sally to join them

E1. easy to find 2. impolite of him to leave 3. impossible to read 4. pleasant to work5. hard to do 6. interesting to talk to 7. safe for children to play8. safe for you to drink 9. fun to listen to 10. anxious to know11. ready for you to use 12. nice of you to meet 13. important for drivers to obey14. silly to tell 15. wrong of her to quarrel 16. afraid to go17. glad to see 18. wise of Mr Ip to give up 19. unwilling to talk20. convenient for you to see 21. welcome to read 22. careless of them to leave

F1. easy to play fun to watch 2. difficult to figure out3. fun to play hard for me to guess4. boring to play I am glad to know5. easy to pass very difficult to clean enjoyable to play

G1. glad to receive 2. nice of you to remember 3. nice to study4. surprised to find 5. so nice of the family to treat 6. surprised to see7. crowded for me to stand by 8. impossible for me to decide 9. difficult to get in touch10. eager to hear

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H1. afford to provide 2. wanted to become 3. try to work 4. employed to work5. asked her to host 6. agreed to do 7. liked to call 8. wanted to say9. need to listen 10. wanted to pay 11. had grown to love

I1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A9. C 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B

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Unit 9 The bare infinitive

A1. depend 2. be 3. put 4. help5. take 6. laugh 7. go 8. (to) keep9. stay 10. handle 11. make 12. brother

B1. call 2. believe 3. take the blame4. won’t let her 5. to send Ann an email 6. to join the English Club7. make up with Jennifer 8. made me 9. to turn back to Hong Kong10. didn’t need 11. you’d better 12. persuade her

C1. I would/I’d like you to explain to me briefly how to use this photocopier.2. Tell me in detail what has happened 3. Anybody smoke in her flat4. ‘You had better/You’d better close all the windows before leaving,’ she said.5. ‘What made the volcano erupt?’ he asked. 6. He might join us.7. We ought to use fewer plastic bags. 8. Discuss our plan now

D1. be 2. to present write 3. submit4. to discuss to do 5. to include interview6. keep 7. to list 8. look 9. notify

E1. to listen 2. be 3. to know 4. laugh5. to help 6. visit 7. find 8. to take9. go 10. have 11. to relax 12. stay

F1. to take 2. to write 3. to find 4. to include 5. go6. write 7. ask 8. to talk 9. quote 10. makes

G1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. A

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Unit 10 The gerund

A1. travelling 2. waiting 3. breaking 4. leaving 5. having 6. doing7. making 8. answering 9. writing 10. meeting 11. playing

B1. without having breakfast 2. after brushing her teeth3. for breaking my promise 4. a note for my mother before going out5. instead of eating out last night 6. for collecting stamps7. has given up playing squash 8. in joining the club9. to keep fit by exercising every day 10. succeeded in climbing to the top of the mountain

C1. taking/to take 2. collecting/to collect 3. walking/to walk4. working/to work 5. playing/to play 6. contacting/to contact7. watching/to watch 8. writing/to write 9. borrowing/to borrow

D1. to swim 2. dancing 3. packing/to pack 4. to go5. living/to live 6. to fight 7. to take 8. watching/to watch9. being/to be 10. seeing 11. to turn 12. making

E1. to stay 2. to wait 3. to understand 4. going5. going 6. to come 7. to snow 8. to know9. to get 10. to rise 11. to meet 12. continuing

F1. to get 2. 3. 4. cleaning 5. to speak6. /crying 7. /to watch 8. 9. 10. living11. to talk 12. to cross 13. 14. to see

G1. to visit 2. to take 3. spending 4. taking/to take5. to go 6. to catch 7. to visit 8. to show9. learning/to learn 10. to teach 11. staying/to stay 12. stay13. writing/to write 14. share

H1. allow me to go 2. kept talking 3. tried to explain 4. agreed to stay5. enjoy being 6. stop me 7. from going 8. think of inviting9. refused to eat 10. admitted trying 11. risked taking 12. manage to convince

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I1. Learning 2. Learning 3. (to) live 4. Lend 5. To return6. Reading 7. To form 8. Holding 9. To discuss 10. To read11. Get 12. Speak 13. Buy 14. Reading 15. To order16. To improve 17. To being 18. To borrow 19. To read 20. To do 21. To make

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Unit 11 Review test 2

A1. 6. 11.

2. 7. 12.

3. 8. 13.

4. 9. 14.

5. 10. 15.

B1. e 2. j 3. a 4. g 5. l 6. b7. h 8. f 9. i 10. k 11. d 12. c

C1. 2. buying 3. /to play 4. will open 5. keep6. /to work 7. to learn 8. doing 9. tell 10. might study11. will depend/depends 12. 13. making 14. not to eat 15.

D1. have found 2. wondering 3. introduce 4. swimming5. does she have 6. to visit 7. brought 8. is coming/is going to come/will come9. have not seen 10. left 11. will have 12. do you often see13. telling 14. miss 15. collecting 16. to have

E1. watched 2. begins 3. 4. 5. treats 6. misses7. crying 8. finds 9. to adopt 10. 11. 12. become13. 14. 15. /to look 16. learns 17. happen 18.

F1. to sing 2. will be staged 3. will take 4. to become5. (to) broaden 6. was established 7. have placed 8. not eating9. being 10. eating/to eat 11. gives/will give 12. to get13. helps 14. fight/to fight 15. starving 16. eating

G1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. B8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. A 14. B15. A 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. A

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Unit 12 Articles

A1. 2. a 3. the 4. the the 5. a6. 7. 8. a the 9. the 10. 11. a/the a/the 12. 13. the 14. the/ the 15. an

B1. The2. a the The the3. a the a/the4. an5. the6. the the the/

7. the the

8. the the the

C1.

2. My brother went to the dentist yesterday.3. Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you go out.4.

5. Last night there was a fire on the 3rd floor of our building.6. She couldn’t see the face of the robber clearly in the dark.7. We were shocked when we heard the news on the radio.8. There was a concert held at Town Hall last night.9. What was the name of the film you saw last Friday?10.

11. At the end of his speech the professor thanked the audience for coming.12. ‘Where’s Mum?’ she asked. ‘in the kitchen,’ her brother replied.13. There’s an old bookstore at the end of this road.14.

15. They both arrived at the concert hall at the same time.

D1. 2. the 3. a 4. a 5. the 6. 7. an 8. 9. the 10. a 11. a 12. 13. the 14. a 15. 16.

E1. a 2. 3. an 4. 5.6. 7. the 8. 9. 10. a11. a 12. the 13. the 14. 15. a

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16. a 17. 18. 19. 20.21. 22. 23. the 24. the 25.26. 27. 28. 29. an 30.31. the 32.

F1. A 2. an 3. a 4. a 5. the 6. the 7. 8. the 9. Th

e10. the

11. the 12. the 13. a 14. the 15. The 16. the 17. the 18. the 19. the 20. the21. the 22. the 23. a 24. the 25. the 26. 27. 28. the 29. the

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Unit 13 Someone, anything, nowhere, etc.

A1. no one/nobody 2. someone/somebody3. no one/nobody 4. someone/somebody5. someone/somebody 6. anyone/anybody7. no one/nobody 8. someone/somebody9. anyone/anybody 10. someone/somebody

B1. anything 2. someone/

somebody3. no one/nobody 4. something

5. anything 6. something 7. anyone/anybody 8. nothing9. no one/nobody 10. nothing 11. nothing

C1. nowhere 2. something 3. nothing 4. anywhere5. somewhere 6. anything 7. something 8. somewhere9. nowhere 10. nothing 11. anything 12. anything13. anywhere 14. somewhere 15. something 16. someone/somebody

D1. no one/nobody 2. 3. anyone/anybody 4. nowhere5. something 6. something 7. someone/somebody 8. 9. anywhere 10. someone/somebody 11. somewhere

E1. something 2. nothing 3. Nothing 4. anything5. someone/somebody 6. someone/somebody 7. nowhere 8. no one/nobody9. Anyone/Anybody 10. anything

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Unit 14 Participle adjectives

A1. interesting 2. disappointed 3. amazing 4. worried 5. confusing6. broken 7. retired 8. shocking 9. talking 10. stolen11. satisfied 12. overlooking 13. embarrassed

B1. exciting 2. frightening 3. delighted 4. amusing 5. burning6. damaged 7. injured 8. alarming 9. broken 10. rising

C1. disappointing 2. boring 3. sitting 4. used5. interested 6. annoyed 7. challenging 8. closing9. visiting 10. surfing 11. isolated 12. relaxing

D1. 2. frozen 3. 4. showing 5.6. missing 7. annoying 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. frustrated 14. displayed

E1. interesting 2. boring 3. exciting 4. relaxed5. challenging 6. distressed 7. horrified 8. disturbing9. fascinated 10. distressing 11. horrifying 12. fascinating13. entertaining 14. excited 15. interested 16. bored17. tried 18. annoying

F1. winding 2. leading 3. tired 4. travelling 5. frightened6. shocked 7. frightening 8. trembling 9. passing 10. blazing11. terrified 12. crash 13. deserted 14. lying 15. surrounding16. deafening 17. dazed 18. crashed 19. smoking 20. deafening

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Unit 15 Relative clauses

A1. (that/which) Mr Wong drives/is driving 2. that/which has large windows3. who/that takes care of sick people 4. (that/which )my brother is using/uses5. that/which stands at the top of the hill 6. who/that introduces and plays records7. (that/which) she took on her trip 8. that/which the girl is taking for a walk9. (that/which) Justin is riding 10. who/that sells flowers

B1. j 2. h 3. l 4. a 5. c 6. k7. e 8. b 9. g 10. i 11. f 12. d

C1. the key (that/which) you lost 2. (which/that) he is wearing is too big for him3. don’t like (those) people who/that care only about themselves4. (that/which) I gave her 5. the day when/on the day he was going on a picnic6. at a hotel that/which stood by the lake 7. who/that called you just now didn’t give her name8. have asked some questions which/that are difficult to answer9. the boy whose father works as a doctor at the hospital10. (which/that) you saw with me last night was a remake of the 1972 classic of the same title

D1. which 2. which 3. who 4. which 5. who6. who 7. Who/whom 8. which 9. which 10. Who/whom

E1. , , 2. 3. 4. , 5. , , 6. , ,7. 8. , , 9. , 10. , 11. 12. ,

F1. who/whom/that I knew didn’t come to Carol’s party2. ,who had just moved into the flat nest to ours, invited us to their housewarming party3. who/whom/that the police arrested was in his 30s4. who/whom/that the car hit yesterday died this morning5. are waiting for Ron, who knows the way to the farm6. the tourists who/whom/that Ann met in Shatin7. , who/whom we all love and respect, is planning to retire8. Ann and Kate to Repulse Bay, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong9. who/whom/that Miss Wong took to Disneyland last Sunday comes from Shanghai10. was impressed by the principal’s speech, which he gave during the assembly yesterday11. the workmen who/whom/that my father paid to do the work12. my keys, which I left on the table last night

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G1. 2. which 3. Who/that 4. which 5. 6. who 7. 8. Why/ 9. where 10. That/which

H1. d 2. j 3. g 4. b 5. a 6. i 7. h8. c 9. m 10. f 11. l 12. k 13. e 14.

I1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. C7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. B

J1. which 2. which 3. whose 4. who 5. which6. that 7. who 8. which 9. who 10. whose11. who 12. which 13. who 14. that 15. that

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Unit 16 Review test 3

A1. whose 2. which 3. where 4. where 5. whose 6. who7. which 8. whose 9. where 10. which 11. who 12. which

B1. 2. the 3. the 4. 5. a6. 7. the 8. 9. the 10. the11. the 12. a 13. the 14. the 15. a/the

C1. confusing 2. disturbing 3. challengin

g4. limiting 5. surprised 6. shocking

7. touched 8. amusing 9. relaxing 10. pleased 11. annoying 12. convinced

D1. someone/somebody 2. something 3. no one/nobody 4. anyone/anybody5. something no one/nobody 6. nothing 7. anything 8. anyone/anybody9. anything 10. no one/nobody 11. nothing 12. someone/somebody

E1. who 2. tell 3. who 4. boring 5. got6. who 7. explained 8. practicing 9. which/that 10. bored11. challenging 12. when 13. which 14. pleased 15. encouraging

F1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B11. B 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A

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Unit 17 Reported speech: statementA1. (that) their class teacher is/was very kind2. (that) it was very hot yesterday/yesterday that it was very hot3. (that) he didn’t/doesn’t like salad4. (that) her brother had been/was absent the day before/the previous day5. (that) they were going/would go to Tung Chung this (coming) Saturday6. (that) he (had) had a fever two days before (yesterday)/(that) he (had) a fever three days ago7. (that) she and her brother would make a trip to Shanghai in August8. (that) Sue and her sister were in the library (then/at that time/at the time)9. (that) Linda hadn’t come to her party the previous night10. (that) she would return my book next/on this coming Monday

the following Monday (Monday has not yet passed.)

B1. (that) she was glad we had come 2. (that) there were many people there3. (that) he was enjoying himself very much 4. (that) she had/has never been to Beijing5. (that) her brother/he was in Spain for the holidays6. (that) he was/had been at her party the year before/the previous year7. (that) she looked beautiful in that dress 8. (that) her sister was on a diet9. (that) he liked/likes walking in the rain 10. (that) his hair was getting long

C1. (that) you liked country music2. (that) you saw/had seen his brother at the concert the night before3. (that) Peter didn’t/doesn’t have a brother4. (that) you hated/hate pets5. (that) your brother was/is doing a French course in the evening6. (that) you weren’t/hadn’t been there yesterday/that morning7. (that) Jennifer (had) called you the day before/that previous day8. (that) you were/are making plans for the summer holiday9. (that) Fred’s sister was/is your classmate

D1. (that) he needed a holiday 2. (that) he had finished his homework3. (that) he would be back the following day/the next day4. (that) her brother has asked him to come5. (that) she usually spends two to three hours on her homework6. (that) she would see us again that night7. (that) there had been some earthquakes in the country the previous year8. (that) she had been wrong about Ken9. (that) her brother was/had been late the previous Wednesday before

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10. (that) she was going to invite Paul to her party

E1. Fred told me (that) he was tired.2. She said (that) her brother had not/hadn’t finished the book.3. I told Janet (that) my brother was/is learning to swim.4. Bruce said (that) his uncle could not/couldn’t speak Cantonese very well.5. I promised my parents (that) I would/I will/I‘d/I‘ll/ work harder.6. I told my brother (that) I had/I’d met Ann at the supermarket the day before/the previous day.7. Mike said to Linda (that) they would/they will/they’d/they’ll be happy to work with her.8. Lily said to me (that) she was going shopping with her mother that evening.

F1. (that) he bought the sound came from backstage 2. (that) it sounded like water dripping3. was probably from a leaking pipe 4. (that) the sound had stopped when she was backstage5. came back again 6. had to get out of there before the Phantom came after him7. (that) the only exit left was the door backstage8. (that) they would have to force their way out9. (that) he would put on a spectacular show for them10. (that) someone would die if they did not come 11. (that they were not scared of him12. (that) they would bring their teachers with them the next/following day13. (that) they would call the police 14. he would not be able to escape

G1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A8. C 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A

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Unit 18 Reported speech: question

A1. where her phone was 2. asked Clara when she was going/would go to Shenzhen3. asked Mike which car was/is his 4. asked Andy how his sister was doing5. asked Ted how much his new trainers had cost6. asked Lily what time she usually got/gets up 7. asked Bruce what the man had wanted8. asked Tim who had broken the window9. asked her son who he had borrowed the novel from10. asked Sam how long he had lived in Hong Kong

B1. if I had made my bed 2. if I had seen his briefcase3. if the glass of milk in the fridge was mine4. if I (had) used her computer last night/the previous night/the night before5. if I had had/ had eaten breakfast6. if I went/had gone to bed late last night/the previous night/the night before7. if my brother was at work then 8. if I was busy today9. if I had seen Paul today 10. if I had Helen’s phone number

C1. if she spoke English2. how far the nearest MTR station was/how far it was to the nearest MTR station3. whose car had been stolen 4. if she could/can play the piano5. when the accident had happened 6. if she would be there the next day7. if it was raining then/at the time 8. if she went swimming often/if she often went swimming9. how the thief had broken into her house 10. if my sister’s fever had gone down

D1. how her brother was he was much better2. if he had seen her brother, Fred (that) Fred/he was in the canteen3. who/whom she had just called (that) it had been Paul/(that) she had called Paul4. how long the earthquake had lasted (that) it had lasted a few seconds5. if she was enjoying herself (that) she was having a great time6. if she had booked the tickets the day before/the previous day (that) she hadn’t boked them yet7. if her brother had returned from his holiday (hat) he hadn’t returned yet8. her what she was looking for (that) she was looking for her calculator if he had seen it

E1. what the secret of his success was 2. how he could have brains like Paul had/Paul’s3. to eat more fish 4. to give him $5005. his wife cooked him fish/fish for him every day 6. if it worked

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7. it worked for him 8. when he could have the fish9. to meet him there at the same time the next day 10. how he (had) liked his fish11. it was/had been excellent 12. if he felt different in any way13. he didn’t think so 14. paying $500 for just one fish15. (that) his brain was beginning to work better already

F1. if/whether we had watched the entertainment news last night2. Adam/him/them who Maroon 5 was/is3. (that) it/Maroon 5 was/is a famous rock band from America4. what famous bands there were/are in world 5. which band he liked/likes the most6. (that) he loved/loves Maroon 5 7. which band she preferred/prefers8. she actually preferred/prefers boy bands to rock bands9. what the difference between boy bands and rock banks was/is10. if/whether I had known they would be coming to Hong Kong (too)11. how we could get tickets 12. (that) she could ask her cousin13. which concert we wanted to go to

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Unit 19 Indirect question

A1. if/whether they have moved to a bigger house2. if/whether Tim likes listening to Korean pop songs3. how much we will need to pay each month for this TV channel4. which brand of smartphones most Hong Kong people buy5. what the most important thing in your life has been6. if/whether you are going to stay in London for a year7. how many thrill rides Emma tried at Ocean Park last Saturday8. how often Paul does voluntary work in this organization9. Jill bought anything for Mum in Paris10. if this dessert can be made for 15 people11. if/whether Mr Wong’s business went bankrupt during the financial crisis12. how far she ran before she did not feel well

B1. who won the competition 2. if/whether Lisa has passed the driving test3. we need more chicken wings for the party 4. which floor I should go to5. what kinds of pets Mr Cheung keeps 6. when they will arrive at the airport7. if/whether Tom has changed his job 8. if/whether Miss Kwok is absent today9. Henry will join the talent show

C1. if/whether you have any ideas for the fundraising activity?2. if you could tell me more about this game.3. how the game is related to animal protection?4. these activities reflect the theme of the event?5. how the students would help us raise funds by participating in the game?6. if/whether I should make a more detailed proposal to you?7. where the game will take place?8. if/whether there is anyone who might help me contact the staff there?9. how much sponsorship we might expect from the school?

D1. Do you know where I can buy souvenirs here?2. 3. Would you mind telling me which special exhibition it was?4. May I ask what you think about it?5. Could you tell me how often you took a tram?6. May I ask if/whether this is the first time you’ve visited this museum?7. May I ask when your last visit to Hong Kong was?

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8. Could you tell me whether you have come to Hong Kong again for sightseeing?9. 10. may I ask if/whether you have any suggestions for the themes of coming special exhibitions?

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Unit 20 Conditional sentences: types 0, 1 and 2

A1. does not feel licks2. runs escapes approaches3. is flattens4. stares feels5. does not eat survives6. is flicks7. eat is8. approach bend

B1. falls 2. put 3. travels 4. barks 5. heat6. runs 7. does not get 8. gets 9. has 10. mix

C1. doesn’t rain 2. have 3. are 4. will get5. stops 6. cries 7. will let 8. will get9. will leave 10. will give 11. are not 12. won’t finish

D1. you invite him 2. you can join us for lunch3. I can lend you the novel after I finish it 4. you should check out this travel agent’s website5. it’ll be cheaper 6. I can come again tomorrow7. the Typhoon Signal No.3 is hoisted tomorrow 8. you don’t need to wait for me9. she won’t let us 10. he doesn’t need to work overtime

E1. would post 2. came 3. wouldn’t give 4. weren’t5. were 6. wouldn’t be 7. weren’t 8. would follow9. would try 10. wouldn’t stay 11. lived 12. would take

F1. would 2. 3. do 4. eats 5. were6. 7. 8. worked 9. 10. would

G1. dress 2. will find 3. don’t have/didn’t have4. will not help/would not help 5. don’t dress 6. will be7. had 8. would dress 9. don’t know 10. will achieve

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1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B6. C 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C

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Unit 21 Making comparisons (review)

A1. older 2. more comfortable 3. better ; more 4. earlier 5. most modern6. larger 7. heavy 8. sharper 9. less 10. better11. happiest 12. cold 13. more 14. (the) most 15. farther

B1. healthier 2. more 3. better 4. the worst5. (the) least 6. more crowded 7. the latest 8. cheaper9. the wisest 10. most famous 11. fast 12. hungry

C1. older 2. later 3. less 4. shorter5. slower/more slowly 6. easier/simpler/more simple 7. less8. cheaper 9. tidier/neater 10. more generous/kinder

DI do not know as many people as Jane does.We did not/didn’t sell as many flags as Kelly did last Saturday.Grace is less active than her sister./Grace’s sister is more active than she is.I do not/don’t eat as much as he does.She is younger than she looks.I do not/don’t like basketball as much as Brian does.Miss Jones has not/hasn’t been in Hong Kong as long as Mr Smith (has).Peter enjoyed Toy Story more than Toy Story 2. / Peter enjoyed Toys Story 2 less than Toy Story.Ben is smarter than you think.Sue does not/doesn’t like blue as much as purple.

E1. She is better paid 2. Her husband earns less3. My boss and co-workers are good 4. we get on well5. he earns the least 6. I don’t earn as much7. my salary is good 8. Simon doesn’t swim as often9. he’s usually very tired 10. She is the best swimmer11. she is one of the fastest swimmers 12. Simon is a better player13. she cannot cook as well 14. She will be able to cook a lot better15. Simon likes apples more 16. Mr Wong likes tomatoes more17. Mrs Wong like tomatoes less 18. The Wong family must be among the happiest families

F1. as well-known as 2. the most celebrated 3. more popular than

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4. most celebrated 5. most 6. largest7. more special 8. earlier 9. most hilarious10. more aware of 11. more appreciation 12. older13. more 14. the most 15. longer16. most 17. more importantly

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Unit 22 Expressing reason and result

A1. because 2. because of 3. because of 4. because of 5. because6. because 7. because 8. because 9. because 10. because of

B1. She had to stay in bed because she had the flu.2. He succeeded because of his hard work.3. We believe he got the job because he had the qualifications.4. his directions were clear, we were able to find the place easily.5. my grandma is old, she can’t do heavy work.6. Dennis was sad because of his failing the test/because of his failure.7. We managed to finish the job on time because of their help.8. The road has been closed as there was a traffic accident./

As there was a traffic accident, the road has been closed.

C1. Ann could not pack all her clothes in it 2. we decided not to swim in it3. we did not need to wear our coats 4. they had to give up the rescue operation5. no one can beat him 6. he left his briefcase at the breakfast table7. he did not sleep well last night 8. you can find almost anything you want there

D1. so 2. good 3. such 4. so5. therefore 6. Therefore 7. so 8. so that9. As a result 10. for 11. so that 12. As a result

E1. because of 2. because/since/as 3. because /as/since 4. because /as/since5. Because /As/Since 6. so 7. because /as/since 8. Because /As/Since9. so 10. because of 11. so

F1. As 2. so 3. as 4. because 5. because of6. As 7. because 8. so 9. as 10. so11. Therefore 12. because 13. so 14. Because of

G1. Since 2. so 3. so 4. so/thus/therefore/as a result5. As a result/Therefore/Thus 6. so 7. so/thus/therefore/as a result8. therefore 9. Therefore/As a result/Thus 10. Since

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Unit 23 General reviewA1. may 2. Seeing 3. explained 4. can 5. reading6. laid 7. was found 8. don’t have 9. to stay 10. may have been11. were sold out 12. should 13. might 14. need not 15. missing

B1. at 2. off 3. of 4. it 5. the6. of 7. is 8. who 9. to 10. to11. a 12. for 13. in 14. you 15. in

C1. too feed 2. 3. convincing 4. 5. is being scolded6. going/she went 7. were invited 8. 9. held up 10. is being cleaned11. 12. think 13. frustrated 14. Do 15. going

D1. 2. a 3. The 4. a 5. the 6. an7. the 8. a 9. a 10. the 11. 12. a13. 14. a 15. the 16. 17. the 18. 19. the 20. the 21. a 22. the

E1. became 2. was accepted 3. saving 4. had fallen5. were killed 6. is 7. collided 8. was carrying9. had 10. was still being investigated 11. have recommended 12. say13. is 14. make 15. began 16. will be17. is finished 18. will be 19. put 20. will take 21. is expected

F1. (that) she had left her handkerchief in the car 2. would go and get it3. go and have a look 4. why it had taken him so long5. Mr Smith was drunk 6. he thought he had seen a bear in a car7. why it was so difficult for people to believe his story 8. to place a notice in the newspaper9. if it was Mr Smith 10. he had seen his notice in the newspaper11. he and his wife had left their pet bear in their car the night before12. they had heard the news/the news had been heard 13. he had told the truth14. it didn’t matter what people said 15. that she was right

G1. Would you like me to post 2. allow her to learn rock-climbing3. near my house closed last month 4. May I ask if/whether you can tell me more5. is nothing in the refrigerator 6. is (now) being processed by the bank

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7. is worried about global warming 8. let you down/let you be disappointed9. who is wearing a black suit is my basketball coach 10. the novel touching11. where she was born 12. gradually picked up speed after it left the station13. which model your brother wants 14. is being upgraded15. Bobby’s phone, which had been his birthday present

H1. May I ask 2. to jog 3. from 4. to time5. which 6. had happened 7. was resting 8. somebody9. anyone 10. no one 11. was dragging 12. might13. anything 14. was panting 15. someone 16. nobody17. disheartening 18. to run 19. for 20. may

I1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C6. C 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. C11. C 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A16. A 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C

J1. earlier 2. large/larger 3. many/more 4. the best 5. the biggest6. better 7. more important 8. fantastic 9. more 10. the most11. the least 12. the greatest 13. fast 14. warmest

K1. G 2. J 3. D 4. B 5. H6. E 7. A 8. I 9. F 10. C