Unit I Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the box eradicate literate educate promote effect honour volunteer provide participate mature We were very pleased with the high level of in the charity events Humour is often far more than shouting I can see an increasing in how she understands the world They started a campaign for illiteracy in the summer of 2000 I am deeply to be invited to this momentous occasion We congratulate James on his well-deserved to Chief Executive, All the children are tested in basic Did he it , or did you make him? The Red Cross is in charge of of emergency relief 10 We found the program and informative II Report each sentence using the verbs below and a to-infinitive clause Use each verb once only If necessary, add an appropriate object after the verb advise agree ask call on propose hope order urge volunteer warn remind invite threaten offer promise 'If I were you, I'd read the exam questions very carefully He 'Be quiet!' He 'The theater will be built next to' the town hall.' They 'Okay, I'll collect David from school.' He 'Please stay for a few more days.' She TH fight the ban on smoking in public places.' He 'I imagine I'll see Olivia at the party.' He 'Can you lend me ten pounds?' He 'The government should more to help the homeless.' He 10 'I'll take the children into town.' He 11 'Don't swim out too far, boys.' He 12 'Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work.' She 13 'Would you like to come on a picnic with us, Jane?' He 14 'If you can't find anyone else, I'll drive you to the airport.' He 15 'I won't give you the money back if you keep on at me.' He III Underline the correct verb If either is possible, underline them both The committee agreed/ suggested to postpone the meeting until 11th August Emma insisted/ said that we should bring the children along The prime minister insisted/ wanted to discuss transport policy in the interview She said/ offered that she would call me back He expected/ advised to leave at 5.30 in the morning He claimed/ proposed that the subject of holiday pay should be raised at the next meeting The shop has guaranteed/ has promised that it will deliver the chairs by the end of the week 8 She offered/ suggested to wait for the children to get ready Terry wanted/ suggested that I should stand in the student elections 10 She refused/ requested that her brother should be invited too 11 He longed/ promised to go back home and see his parents 12 She promised/ volunteered that she would collect the children from school today IV Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrases, using a clause beginning with a toinfinitive clause or an -ing form of a verb leave the motorway at junction; buy a guide book; read through our notes; more exercise reduce bus and train fares; look after the children; listen to the BBC World Service; go to the doctor go for a long walk; build it to the east of the city To find my way around London; Les suggested To encourage people to use public transport the council proposed I'd been feeling unwell for a few days and my mother advised I've putting on weight and my doctor has recommended To avoid the road works, police have advised She was going abroad for two weeks and I promised To help us prepare for the exam, the teacher advised us To improve her English pronunciation, the teacher recommended her London urgently needs a new airport, and the government proposes 10 It was a lovely morning and Emma suggested V Report these sentences Choose the most appropriate reporting verb in parentheses Make it active or passive as appropriate The teacher said to Jim, 'Would you give your book to Mary, please?' (ask/ Tell/ order) The teacher The sign said, 'No parking in this area Violators will be towed away.' (invite/ warn/ force) Drivers The fire chief said, 'Everyone must leave the building immediately.' (order/ remind/ allow) Everyone Before Bobby went to bed, his father said, 'Don't forget to brush your teeth.' (invite/ allow/ remind) Before Bobby went to bed, his father The teacher said to the students, 'You will have exactly one hour to complete the exam.' (order/ expect/ warn) The students My garage mechanic said, 'You should get a tune-up every 5,000 miles.' (ask/ order/ advise) My garage mechanic The factory manager said to the employees, 'Do not come late If you do, you will lost your jobs.' (ask/ warn/ encourage) The employees The sign on the side door says, 'Do not enter,' so we have to use a different door (ask/ permit/ force) Nobody The judge said to the defendant, 'You must not shout in the courtroom again.' (ask/ order/ encourage) The defendant My parents often said to me, 'Good for you! It's good to be independent!' (remind/ require/ encourage) My parents VI Complete each of the sentences with one appropriate preposition The students were asked to provide reading and writing skills the villagers More and more people are taking part the struggle against illiteracy 3 Let's concentrate solving this problem before we discuss the other ones William insists getting up early, even on weekends Many companies participated the trade fair Many students have difficulty learning phrasal verbs The literacy rate of population rised considerably 1995 and 2002 Each exercise focuses a different grammar point Interest physical fitness increased during the 1980s 10 Do you consider these textbooks essential the course? VII Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first Just when he arrived at the station, the train was starting to move Hardly Let's go for a walk We've been working all day John suggested The cake was so hard that I could not eat it It was 'You'd better not waste your time, Betty,' Tom said Tom I am sorry that I didn't invite her to my party last night I regret Mike's father is going to fix the ball for him next week Mike It is at Mr Foster's request that I'm writing this letter to you Mr Foster The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years There has been I expect that they will get there by lunch time I expect them 10 I'm sorry I couldn't come to your birthday party last Sunday, John Mary apologizes