Extra Practice
Grammar · Vocabulary · Speaking · Review — extra help with the language you are learning. This is support, not a stage of the course.
Model sentences
- In my opinion, this film is overrated.
- I love spicy food. — So do I!
- I don't really like crowds. — Neither do I.
1.I love this song. — ____
2.I don't eat meat. — ____
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- In my opinion, this isn't nearly as good as people say.
- It's far more expensive, but it's the best one I've ever tried.
- I'm not so sure about that — I think it's slightly overrated.
1.This isn't ____ good ____ the last one.
2.I love this app. — ____
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- I have to finish this report by Friday.
- You don't have to bring anything — we have plenty of food.
- You mustn't use your phone during the exam.
1.You ____ show your ID at passport control — it's the law.
2.You ____ pay extra for the wifi — it's already included.
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
Model sentences
- You should drink more water.
- You shouldn't skip breakfast.
- I think you should talk to your manager.
1.You look exhausted. You ____ get some sleep.
2.You ____ eat so much sugar — it's bad for you.
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- I can speak two languages.
- When I was young, I could climb trees easily.
- She was able to fix the car herself yesterday.
1.I ____ swim by the age of five.
2.Despite the storm, the pilot ____ land the plane safely.
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
Model sentences
- Could you pass the salt, please?
- Would you mind waiting a moment?
- Could you possibly send me the file?
1.____ you pass me that book, please?
2.Would you mind ____ the window?
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- I can speak Italian, but I couldn't speak it well two years ago.
- You should see a doctor about that cough.
- You must wear a seatbelt in this country — it's the law.
1.You ____ be quiet in the library — it's a rule.
2.You look tired — you ____ get some rest.
Watch out
- Don't add -s to modal verbs (he can, not he cans).
Model sentences
- If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.
- Plants die if they don't get sunlight.
- If I drink coffee late at night, I can't sleep.
1.If you heat ice, it ____.
2.Plants ____ if they don't get water.
Watch out
- Don't use 'will' in the if-clause (If it rains, not If it will rain).
Model sentences
- If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay home.
- If she studies hard, she'll pass the exam.
- I'll call you if I finish early.
1.If it rains, we ____ home.
2.If she ____ hard, she'll pass.
Watch out
- Don't use 'will' in the if-clause (If it rains, not If it will rain).
Model sentences
- When I finish work, I'll call you. (certain — I will finish work)
- If I finish early, I'll call you. (not certain — I might not finish early)
- As soon as she arrives, we'll start.
1.____ I get home, I'll cook dinner. (certain)
2.____ I win the lottery, I'll travel the world. (uncertain)
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- I'll go for a run unless it rains. (= if it doesn't rain)
- You can stay out late as long as you text me.
- We'll sign the contract provided that the price stays the same.
1.I'll go for a walk ____ it rains. (= if it doesn't rain)
2.You can borrow my car ____ you fill it up with petrol.
Watch out
- Don't use 'will' in the if-clause (If it rains, not If it will rain).
Model sentences
- If you heat metal, it expands. (Zero — fact)
- If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay in. (First — real possibility)
- When I get home, I'll relax. (certain)
1.Water ____ at 100°C. (Zero)
2.If it rains, we ____ home. (First)
Watch out
- Don't use 'will' in the if-clause (If it rains, not If it will rain).
Model sentences
- I'd say my track record speaks for itself.
- I work for a startup as a designer.
- I graduated from Manchester in 2022.
1.I work ____ a tech company ____ a product manager.
2.I graduated ____ Edinburgh ____ Economics.
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- She's the teacher who taught me English.
- This is the app which saved my life at university.
- That's the café where we first met.
1.The doctor ____ treated me was very kind.
2.This is the hotel ____ we stayed last summer.
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- If I won the lottery, I'd buy a small house by the sea.
- I'd tell her the truth if I were you.
- If we lived closer, we would see each other every week.
1.If I ____ more time, I'd study Italian.
2.If she were here, she ____ know what to do.
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- Don't use 'will' in the if-clause (If it rains, not If it will rain).
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- I used to live in a tiny flat above a bakery.
- He didn't use to enjoy running — now he does marathons.
- Did you use to have long hair?
1.I ____ live in Rome, but I moved in 2018.
2.Which negative is correct?
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
Model sentences
- Millions of these phones are sold every year.
- The window was broken during the storm.
- English is spoken in over fifty countries.
1.The letters ____ every morning.
2.The castle ____ in the 14th century.
Watch out
- Don't forget the form of 'be' + past participle (was made, not was make).
Model sentences
- 'I'm busy.' → He said he was busy.
- 'We've finished.' → They said they had finished.
- 'Call me tomorrow.' → She told me to call her the next day.
1.'I'm hungry.' → He said he ____ hungry.
2.'I'll be there.' → She said she ____ be there.
Watch out
- Don't keep the question word order in reported questions (She asked where I lived, not where did I live).
Model sentences
- Skim → 'The article is about home-working trends.'
- Scan → 'The number is 42%.'
- Close read → 'The writer is doubtful — she uses "supposedly" twice.'
1.Which mode for 'What is the text about?'
2.Which mode for 'In which year?'
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- The picture shows a family in a park.
- In the foreground a boy is kicking a ball.
- They look really happy — maybe it's a birthday.
1.Best opener for picture description?
2.Which tense for actions in the picture?
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- Hi Sam, thanks for your email! Great to hear from you.
- Sounds amazing — lucky you! I'd love to hear more.
- It all started one rainy Saturday morning.
1.Best informal email opener?
2.Best informal sign-off?
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.
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- I used to be afraid of speaking — now I'd say I quite enjoy it.
- If I move to Lisbon next year, I'm gonna miss London.
- I've been studying for a year, which is, kind of, the best decision I've made.
1.Used to + base form is for…
2.First conditional structure?
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- Re-read the examples and notice the exact word order before you use the form yourself.