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Empower Intermediate B1+ (Unit 4)

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  • Julian _________________ play excellent golf when he was only ten. (modal of ability)
    could
  • John _________________ play tennis really well. He’s champion of his club. (modal of ability)
    can / is able to
  • Kevin was disappointed because he ____________ get tickets for the football game. (modal of ability)
    wasn't able to / couldn't
  • People think I'm ______________, but in fact I'm very shy.
    confident
    talented
  • When we were in Madrid we stayed at ____ Ritz, which is ____very expensive hotel.
    the / a
  • I've already __________________ a lot of my goals.
    achieved
    succeeded
  • I'm very ____________ with young children.
    bright
    patient
  • She is good _________ making friends.
    about
    at
    to
  • _____ Canary Islands are famous for their holiday resorts.
    The
  • He’s amazing, he _________________ speak 5 languages including Chinese. (modal of ability)
    can / is able to
  • ____ Gobi is the largest desert region in Asia.
    The
  • I'm very ___________, so people often tell me to be quiet.
    sensitive
    talkative
  • Unfortunately, I _________________ sing at all! No-one in my family is musical either. (modal of ability)
    can't / am not able to
  • She’s 7 years old but she _________________ read – her parents are getting her extra lessons. (modal of ability)
    can't
  • I was really tired so I went to _____ bed early.
    - - -
  • It is important to have a positive attitude ___________ your work.
    about
    towards
    at
  • Next time you’re in _____ England please don’t forget to visit ___ British Museum.
    - - - / the
  • He _________________ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased. (modal of ability)
    was able to / managed to
  • Jane broke her leg yesterday and she is still in ___ hospital.
    - - -
  • My friends usually go to ___ school by bus.
    - - -
  • She has to work tomorrow, so she ___________ come to the party. (modal of ability)
    won't be able to
  • When the car broke down I was really pleased because I _________________ solve the problem. (modal of ability)
    was able to / managed to
  • In 3 years, I __________ drive. (modal of ability)
    will be able to
  • I searched for your house for ages, luckily I _________________ find it in the end. (modal of ability)
    was able to / managed to
  • He is confident _______________ his ability to pass the exam.
    about
    towards
    at
  • We _________________ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. (modal of ability)
    couldn't / weren't able to
  • James _________________ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he’s forgotten most of it now. (modal of ability)
    could
  • I'd like to be a ____________________ businessman.
    successful
    talented
  • I _________________ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult. (modal of ability)
    couldn't / wasn't able to / didn't manage to
  • Sandra has been ____ architect for eight years.
    an