2. Fill in the missing word.

1. I can't afford to go out on Saturday: I haven't been paid yet.

2. It can often be difficult to earn a living if you are an artist.

3. I don't know what to write at the end of my CV! I've run out of ideas.

4.I am sorry, but I couldn't be overhearing what you said. You've just got engaged? Congratulations!

5. Will you, please, fill in this application form.

6. Take a look at the flat and see if it is worth buying it.

7. I can't bear waiting for buses. That's why I nearly always walk to work, or take the bike.

8. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbs had saved money by for their retirement.

9. He had to pay in cash as they didn't accept his credit card.

10. My son is always complaining that he doesn't get as much more money as his friends.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1. "Why are you talking so loudly in the library?" George asked.

why George asked them why they are talking so loudly in the library.

2. "You broke the vase," Jenny said to Ann.

accused Jenny accused Ann in breaking the vase.

3. "Don't answer the phone!" Fred said to me.

not Fred asked me not to answer the phone.

4. "Lets go out!" Mary said. suggested Mary suggested go out.

5. I don't think we need to rewrite this report. point There's no point to rewrite this report.

4. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.

1. The boss told them to stop wasting of time drinking coffee.

2. I could not avoid from being late for work.

3. You can't expect for a pay rise in your first year of employment.

4. Could you try to working a little faster?

5. I would like doing this job because it is challenging.

5. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

1. He would be better at his job if he took his time and wasn't so impatient. PATIENT

2. I'm very disappointed with her; she seems to be incapable of keeping a job for more than a week. CAPABLE

3. This factory is over 100 years old and has been declared safety by the authorities.

SAFE

4. He said he had written the report himself, but actually John helped him; that was a bit dishonest, I think. HONEST

5. I can't understand it; his behaviour is completely illogical. LOGICAL

6. Circle the correct response.

1. A: I got the job!

B: a. Congratulations!

b. I see what you mean.

2. A: Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.

В: а. I really don't know what to do about it.

b. Do you really expect me to believe that?

3. A: Why is it that you never listen to what I say? B: a. Yes, I do!

b. I don't think you should.

4. A: You'd make a great tour guide! B: a. No, that's not for me.

b. I don't think you should.

5. A: Can you please lend me £10? В: a. I don't agree.

b. Sorry, I'm broke.

TEST 4