Ex. 1. Find the words from column B to match their description in column A.
A.
1. a group of people who have the same interests, religion, race
2. extremely unhappy because you feel lonely, cold, or badly treated
3. to provide the place and everything that is needed for an organized event
4. different, not connected
5. very different from each other
6. interesting or famous places that tourists visit
7. not willing to give or share things, especially money
8. full of activity or energy
9. look at something or someone for a long time because you are surprised, angry or bored
10. to have enough money to buy or pay for sth
11. great energy and eagerness to do things
12. a very strong liking for sth
13. a good or useful quality or condition that sth has
14. having or showing good manners and respect for feelings of others
15. to end a relationship
16. the quality of being able to speak a language well
B.
a) diverse
b) mean
c) vibrant
d) community
e) vitality
f) advantage
g) passion
h) fluency
i) polite
j) host
k) break up
l) sights
m) miserable
n) afford
o) separate
p) stare
Ex. 2. Match synonymous words and expressions.
1. generous
2. book
3. diverse
4. stick together
5. messy
6. separate
7. vibrant
8. brilliant
9. contemporary
a) various
b) untidy
c) modern
d) independent
e) kind
f) fantastic
g) reserve
h) exciting
i) stay together
Ex. 3. Match antonymous words.
1. advantage
2. diverse
3. messy
4. miserable
5. spicy
6. generous
7. polite
8. separate
9. contemporary
a) united
b) mild
c) mean
d) similar
e) rude
f) tidy
g) disadvantage
h) ancient
i) happy
Ex. 4. Complete the charts below. Mind some spelling changes.
| verb | noun |
| 1. build 2. own 3. please 4. populate 5. thrill | ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- |
| noun | adjective |
| 1. fashion 2. friend 3. ---- 4. ---- 5. generosity | ---- ---- foreign vital ---- |
Ex. 5. Complete the sentences with one of the words from Ex. 4.
1. Nearly 70 percent of the … still live in the countryside.
2. My sister is really …. She always buys things for her friends.
3. The hotel staff were very … and helpful.
4. One of her greatest … was walking in the mountains.
5. Despite her eighty years, Elsie was full of ….
6. The previous … painted the outside of the house yellow.
7. ‘The Birds’ is a classic Hitchcock ….
8. Several historic … around the central square have been restored recently.
9. Saleem felt that people were suspicious of him because he was a ….
10. It’s a friendly, … hotel with good rooms.
Ex. 6. Use the right word from the box to complete each collocation.
| brilliant, spicy, cosmopolitan, miserable, diverse, amazing, contemporary, general, historical, shocking, industrial |
1. Istanbul is a great … city, situated between East and West.
2. I’m not very impressed by the works of many … artists.
3. The world is full of … cultures that behave in their own ways.
4. The legend of John Henry is based on a real, … figure.
5. When I saw Jane she looked really …, her marriage was unhappy.
6. The questions are intended to test your … knowledge.
7. Michael Horden gave a … performance as King Lear.
8. Add a little curry powder to give it a … taste.
9. It’s a big … city in the north of England. There are a lot of plants and factories there.
10. Henry was horrified, he had some … news.
11. There’s an … variety of wild flowers, insects, birds and other wildlife in this part of the country.
Ex. 7. Insert the right prepositions where necessary.
1. She’s always been crazy … horses.
2. I’m afraid I don’t share my husband’s enthusiasm … camping.
3. Some people come to London … jobs and money, others … friendship.
4. Mary loves most classical music, … particular Bach and Vivaldi.
5. Manchester is famous … its nightlife and for its football teams.
6. He was a cheerful boy and we got … terribly well.
7. He tells me he’s fed … … school. That’s why his grades are so bad.
8. Parents need to spend time just playing … their children.
9. There are only 20 vacancies, so it is essential to book well … advance.
10. Ferraro was the first woman to be nominated … the job of vice president.
Ex. 8. Fill in each gap with a suitable word.
1. In the summer we start work at sunrise and finish at ….
a) sunset
b) sunshine
c) sunlight
2. Which country is going to … the next World Cup?
a) introduce
b) host
c) celebrate
3. The hotel is not very modern, but it has the … of being close to the city centre.
a) advantage
b) situation
c) quality
4. We’re a family, and we … together no matter what.
a) stand
b) support
c) stick
5. I love the apartment, but I don’t think we can … the rent.
a) let
b) allow
c) afford
6. It often takes years for immigrants to be … into the host community.
a) offered
b) accepted
c) advised
7. One … her parents taught her was to work hard.
a) interest
b) principle
c) passion
8. She … at the page for several minutes, trying to understand.
a) stared
b) saw
c) watched
9. Do you share a room with your brother or do you have … bedrooms?
a) independent
b) diverse
c) separate
10. What are the best … to see in New York?
a) looks
b) sights
c) pictures
Ex. 9. Replace the underlined words with a single word or word combination.
1. One of the many good things of living in London is that you can eat out at almost any time of day.
2. Alice and Henry ended their relationships two months ago.
3. They got lost in the rainy weather and felt very unhappy and uncomfortable.
4. Composers like Philip Glass have made belonging to the present time music more popular.
5. It’s difficult to design a program that will meet the needs of many different kinds of all our users.
6. I like living in Tokyo. The city is fascinating and full of activity and energy.
7. California is a big state with a large number of people living there.
8. She grew up in Chicago, in a district where people from many different parts of the world lived.
9. The people who live there are caring and willing to give money to help others.
10. The company occupies a bright, recently built office in the centre of the city.