viernes, 8 de marzo de 2019

Vocabulary practice. Unit 6. Bach. 1



Crime
1. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences:

1  The episode was about a person who was kidnapped / stolen from his family.
2  The victim was rescued / arrested after the neighbours heard the screams.
3  You can rob / receive a fine for throwing rubbish on the ground.
4  They tried to get into the country using forged / rescued passports.
5  Some thieves tried to hijack / steal my bag.
6  After school last Thursday, I witnessed / committed a crime. A man took some things from a shop.

2. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences:

1  The _______________ got away with jewellery and some cash.
    a steal                         b thief                   c theft

2  The _________  asked the victim’s family for one million euros to return their son.
    a kidnap                      b kidnapper           c kidnapping

3  The _____________  knocked the mirror off the side of my car last weekend.
    a vandalise                 b vandal                c vandalism

4  The criminals were watching the house for weeks before the____________
    a burgle                      b burglar               c burglary

5  She tried to ______________________ the president.
    a murder                     b murderer            c murdering

6  They weren’t able to ________________  the plane because the cabin
    door was locked.
    a hijack                       b hijacker              c hijacked


 3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs from the box:
get away with     hold onto     show up     shut down    turn out     turn up

1  Over the years valuable pieces of art have gone missing and have never
    _____________________________  .
2  My local corner shop________________________   yesterday because
    it hadn’t made any money for two years.
3  My younger sister always_____________________  not doing her homework. The teachers always believe her excuses.
4  Fred didn’t _________________________  for the concert – he was ill.
5  After leaving school, he _______________________  all his old school books: they are in the attic.
6  The stolen Manet painting ______________________  to be a forgery!


4. Match the beginnings of the sentences 1–8 with their endings a–h:

1  The singer’s accountant was arrested ___
2  Graffiti is considered to be ___
3  When he received ___
4  First, the hijackers ___
5  There have been ___
6  The firefighters ___
7  The police inspector ___
8  She was found guilty ___

a the prison sentence, he didn’t show any emotion.
b changed the route and then they took control of the plane.
c rescued the old woman from the burning building.
d investigated the crime to find out who the murderer was.
e vandalism when it damages buildings or property.
f  many thefts in local shops.
g of committing burglaries in the area.
h for stealing regular amounts of money from his clients.

5. Complete the sentences with the prepositions from the box:
about    for (x2)     in     of (x2)     on     with

1  Forensic scientists have to deal _____________  evidence found at crime scenes.
2  Ruth felt ashamed ____________________  telling lies to the police.
3  She wasn’t responsible ______________________  what had happened.
4  He was worried _____________________  her reaction to the news.
5  The series was based ______________________  a true story.
6  People who throw litter on the ground have no respect_____________
    the environment.
7  They were accused ______________  forging money.
8  The people involved _____________  vandalising the train must pay a fine.

6. Choose the best endings to complete the sentences:
1  Since Luke was caught vandalising the school _______________
2  Politicians are often accused of using public money ________________
3  After leaving prison Mark has ______________
4  I wanted to buy a new smartphone but I couldn’t afford it. ____________

a  kept on the straight and narrow.
b  the teachers have got their eye on him all the time.
c  to line their own pockets.
d  The one I wanted cost an arm and a leg!

Reinforcement Unit 5 Bachillerato 1


1. Choose the best answers to express ability:

1  a I can help you if you want.
    b I can play the piano.

2  a He could speak two other languages.
    b I could speak to my teacher.

3  a Can you open the window?
    b We’ll be able to do more things on our mobiles.

4  a In two years’ time, I’ll be able to drive a car.
    b In two years’ time, I will drive a car.

5  a Can you play tennis?
    b Can you pass me the sugar?

6  a She couldn’t convince him to go to the party.
    b I could get you something to eat if you want.


2. Complete the sentences with must, mustn’t or don’t have to:

Before the fashion show starts, listen to the rules:

1  You _____________________________  wear clothes by the designer. You can wear anything you like.

2  You ________________________________________  wear nice clothes or you won’t be allowed in.

3  You _______________________________________ show your ticket to get in. No ticket – no entrance.

4  You _____________________________  talk during the show. It’s not allowed.

5  You ___________________________________________  turn off your phone.

6  You___________________________________ take any photos. It’s forbidden.



3. Match situations 1–5 with the advice a–e:

1  This shirt is too tight. ____
2  Joe likes those boots. ____
3  I spend too much money. ____
4  Your laces are loose. ____
5  These trousers are too long. ____

a  You ought to take up the hem.
b  You should wear a looser one.
c  You ought to spend less on clothes.
d  You should tie them.
e We ought to buy them for his birthday.


4 Complete the dialogue with can’t, might, must or may:

Anna: Whose MP3 player is this?
Tony: It isn’t mine and it  ____________________________ be Elaine’s because she doesn’t have one.
Kate: No, but it _____________________________________ be Mike’s. He was listening to his earlier.
Anna: It _________________________________  be his, because his is red and this one is yellow.
Kate: Julie has a yellow one. It ________________________________  be hers.
Tony: I think you’re right. It __________________________  be Julie’s. Let’s call her and ask her.


5. Choose the best answers to explain the sentences:

1  She knocked on the door but no one opened it.
    a She mustn’t have heard you.
    b She heard you knocking.

2  You can’t find your geography book.
    a You might have left it at school.
    b You might leave it at school.

3  Eve didn’t call you last night.
    a She mustn’t have forgotten.
    b She must have forgotten.

4  Your friends are in a café and they are laughing.
    a Jane must tell a funny story.
    b Jane must have told a funny story.

5  My brother studied hard for the exam.
    a He can’t have passed.
    b He must have passed.


6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets:

1  It isn’t obligatory to spend a fortune to look good. (don’t have to)
    ______________________________________________________________
2  I recommend you look for clothes in second-hand and cheaper shops first.
    (should)
    ______________________________________________________________
3  I forbid you from buying clothes without trying them on first. (mustn’t)
    ______________________________________________________________
4  It is a good idea to read fashion magazines. (ought to)
    ______________________________________________________________
5  I don’t remember spending all that money on my credit card. (can’t)
    ______________________________________________________________