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Starting test
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time on. You don't have to do the whole test at once - you could do numbers 2 to 22
first to test ... means that the action
went on for the whole period. David is stressing the length of time that the work went on.
We use the continuous with actions. We do not normally use it with state verbs ... have problems with particular
points of grammar, then you can start with the
relevant units. The contents list and index will help
you find what you want. Or you can do the Starting
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went on for the whole period. David is stressing the length of time that the work went on.
We use the continuous with actions. We do not normally use it with state verbs ... haven't our holiday.
Test 3 Present perfect and past simple (Units 11-15)
Test 3A
Put in the past participles of the verbs in brackets.
► We've found (find) all the answers.
1 Have you………………………....
... are 25 tests at intervals through the book. You can do a test after you have
worked through a group of units. At the beginning of each test you are told which
units are being tested.
The tests ... term, but
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questions. Many of the test questions are similar to those used in the Cambridge
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... relates to. If you have made
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repeated action?
? Matthew loves sport. a feeling
? Sarah often works late at the office. a repeated action
1 1 hate quiz programmes.
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Contents
Introduction page vi
Key to symbols vii
Starting test viii
Words and sentences ...
Starting test
This test will help you to find out which parts of the book you need to spend most
time on. You don't have to do the whole test at once - you could do numbers 2 to 22
first to test...
...
playing badminton with Matthew tomorrow.
6 Present continuous or simple? 7 State verbs and action verbs
A Introduction
The present continuous means that
we are in the middle of an action.
2 Exercises
... expresses. Is it a thought, a feeling, a fact or a
repeated action?
? Matthew loves sport. a feeling
? Sarah often works late at the office. a repeated action
1 1 hate quiz programmes.
2 ... ice-creams
PHRASE WITH TO/FOR
to Rachel.
to my cousin.
for all the children.
B To or for?
We give something to someone, and we buy something for someone.
We can use to with these verbs:...
... means that the action
went on for the whole period. David is stressing the length of time that the work went on.
We use the continuous with actions. We do not normally use it with state verbs ... States and actions (A)
Tom is on the Internet. He's telling people about himself.
Say which verbs express states and which express actions.
► I surf the Net most evenings, action
1 My ... simple? 14-15 Present perfect or past simple?
Test 1 Present tenses (Units 4-7)
Test1 A
Read the conversation between two students. Then look at the answers below
and write the correct answer...
... Test 2 Past simple and past continuous (Units
8-10)
Test 2A
Put in the past simple of the verbs in brackets.
►
The car ... (know)
6
My friend was the winner of the competition, (won)
7
Is it a fact that the Romans built this wall? (did)
Test 2C
Lorna Bright is a long-distance walker. Look at this part of her ... fourth time I've seen it.
D Today, this week, etc
We use the present perfect with today and phrases with this, e.g. this morning, this week, this year.
We've done quite a lot of...
... later in the day.)
Test 3 Present perfect and past simple (Units 11-15)
Test 3A
Put in the past participles of the verbs in brackets.
► We've found (find) all the answers.
1 Have you………………………. ... perfect continuous
A Introduction
We use the present perfect continuous
for an action (waiting). The action
happens over a period of time (for
twenty minutes). Here the period lasts
up ...
C Use
We use the present perfect continuous for an action over a period of time leading up to the present (see A).
In these examples the action is still going on.
We've been waiting here...
... present perfect simple for a complete
action over a period of time leading up to the action. We are thinking of the result.
present. We are thinking of the action going on.
Daniel's tired. ... perfect continuous for an action We use the past perfect simple for a complete
over a period of time. We are thinking of the action. We are thinking of the result,
action going on.
Emma's ... shot,
we all (throw) ourselves to the floor.
TEST 4 Past and perfect tenses (Units 16-20)
Test 4A
Read the conversation. Then look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each...
...
4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2
Form(B)
Put in the verbs with be going to.
Laura: What are you doing with that camera?
Trevor: (►) I'm going to take (I / take) it to work. ... at a bank in London. So I'll be free for most of the
summer. I'm going to spend six weeks travelling around the US. My friend Vicky is
coming with me. (She finishes college at the ... one told me that the goods had arrived the week before.
Test 5F
Complete the news report. Put each verb into the correct form.
The actress Vanessa Kemp (►)
has disappeared
(disappear)....
... future continuous)
to talk about future actions. There are two different uses.
B Will be doing for continuous actions
We use the future continuous for an action over a period of time.
It means ... say goodbye to our visitors? They're about to leave.
TEST 6 The future with will, be going to and
present tenses (Units 23-27)
Test 6A
Put in the missing words. Use one word only in each ... 'The
new centre (10)……………………. take our customers away,' said one of them.
Test 6D
Look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.
► A: Let's go to the...
... had a talk with Daniel. Trevor
and Laura are having an argument.
NEGATIVE
QUESTION
Test 7 The future (Units 23-30)
Test 7A
Read the telephone conversation. Then look at the answers below ... had a game of cards. We had a wonderful holiday.
Have expresses an action. Mark has lunch means that he eats lunch.
With the action verb have we cannot use got and we cannot use a short form. ...
(have) so much practice by the
time you perform it that it's sure to be brilliant.
32 Exercises
1 Short forms (B)
Write the sentences in a more informal style, with short forms....
... She's been out with him a few times, but really she's in love with Tom.
Unfortunately he isn't in love with her.
a) Who is Nick in love with? b) Who is in love with Tom?
2 Mark ... to, with.
(For prepositions in questions, see Unit 38.) Compare these sentences.
SUBJECT
Who was talking to you?
(Someone was talking to you.)
What wine goes with fish? (Some
wine goes with ... information
1 Can I help you with those bags?
2 Shall we stop for a rest?
3 Is it Tuesday today?
4 Could you wait a moment, please?
5 Would you like to have tea with us?
6 Will your friend...