Compact First revision units 1-5 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

This class is definitely in need ___ more listening practice before the exam.

of

After I saw a documentary on global warming, I became much more conscious ___ how much energy I'm using

of

Jim's tired. But it's got nothing to do ___ studying. He went to an all-night party on Saturday.

with

My nephew is totally obsessed _____ dinosaurs at the moment.

with

I've had no response ______ the question I sent my tutor.

to

I was __________ confused by the grammar in today's class. But after I'd read it a second time. I understood everything.

a bit

totally

extremely

The flight was ______ good overall.

Pretty

Totally

Completely

The weather was ________ warm but not too hot.

Rather

Really

very

I felt ________ full after that huge lunch. So I had a nap on the sofa.

Quite

Absolutely

Totally

I was _________ exhausted after hiking all afternoon.

Absolutely

Very

Completely

rather

I'm not sure why that meat tasted so strange. It ____________ been in the freezer too long. Or perhaps I didn't cook it long enough.

might have

Leah ________ given her grandson all those sweets. They made him sick.

shouldn't have

That was so embarrassing when your phone rang. You ___________ turned it off before the play started!

should have

It's okay, we ____________ go shopping tomorrow. I've bought what I wanted online.

Don't have to / Don't need to /Needn't

I don't know who ate your peanuts. It ____________ been Jorge. He's allergic to peanuts. That's impossible.

Can't have / Couldn't have

She was interrupted ___ people claiming to want to help her.

by

of

in

on

Are you familiar ___ this theory?

with

of

to

about

It's not cool to be jealous ___ your friends!

of

with

to

for

I am obsessed ___ this new song! I can't stop listening to it!

with

on

over

under

She's a great doctor, capable ___ helping all her patients.

of

with

on

from

Are you pleased ___ your results? You should be!

with

of

for

in

On behalf ___ everyone at the hotel, we hope you have enjoyed your stay.

of

off

by

for

It's no surprise you don't like this music; it isn't really aimed ___ you.

at

for

to

below

Compared ___ the new films, the original is a masterpiece.

to

of

in

by

Could you keep an eye ___ the kids while I pop out for a minute?

on

to

in

from

I'm responsible ___ everyone's safety, so please do as I say!

for

from

in

on

Hi! Can I have a quick word ___ you, when you have a moment?

with

to

about

from

In response ___ your query, we believe that...

to

from

of

with

He was terribly ashamed ___ his actions.

of

with

for

to

I'm emailing with regard ____ a recent purchase in your store.

to

How about playing football rather than tennis? It's a sport I'm more familiar ____

with

This class is definitely in need ___ more listening practice before the exam.

of

After I saw a documentary on global warming, I became much more conscious ___ how much energy I'm using

of

Jim's tired. But it's got nothing to do ___ studying. He went to an all-night party on Saturday.

with

My nephew is totally obsessed _____ dinosaurs at the moment.

with

I've had no response ______ the question I sent my tutor.

to

I was __________ confused by the grammar in today's class. But after I'd read it a second time. I understood everything.

a bit

totally

extremely

The flight was ______ good overall.

Pretty

Totally

Completely

The weather was ________ warm but not too hot.

Rather

Really

very

I felt ________ full after that huge lunch. So I had a nap on the sofa.

Quite

Absolutely

Totally

I was _________ exhausted after hiking all afternoon.

Absolutely

Very

Completely

rather

I'm not sure why that meat tasted so strange. It ____________ been in the freezer too long. Or perhaps I didn't cook it long enough.

might have

Leah ________ given her grandson all those sweets. They made him sick.

shouldn't have

That was so embarrassing when your phone rang. You ___________ turned it off before the play started!

should have

It's okay, we ____________ go shopping tomorrow. I've bought what I wanted online.

Don't have to / Don't need to /Needn't

I don't know who ate your peanuts. It ____________ been Jorge. He's allergic to peanuts. That's impossible.

Can't have / Couldn't have

Of course the computer's not working, you forgot to _______ it on.

TURN

COUNT

INSIST

JUMP

Don't _____ on the bed, you'll break it.

JUMP

SIT

DEPEND

KEEP

Keep calm and ________ on.

CARRY

KEEP

DEPEND

JUMP

Their book was ________ on their childhood.

BASED

DEPENDED

INSISTED

CARRIED

My teachers says I need to ________ on my pronunciation.

FOCUS

JUMP

BASE

COUNT

She decided to ________ on a new job at work.

TAKE

COUNT

PLAY

DEPEND

To ______ on, you need to type in your username and password.

LOG

COUNT

INSIST

RELY

She ________ on financial help from her family while she was in university.

RELIED

PLAYED

JUMPED

TOOK

She _________ on paying for dinner, even though I suggested splitting the bill.

INSIST

COUNT

CARRY

KEEP

______ on trying, don't give up.

KEEP

RELY

TAKE

BASE

time phrase meaning 'between two times'

in the meantime

Are you OK being alone or do you want me to _____ you company until someone else arrives?

keep

My mum is always telling me to do things, she won't _____ me alone!

leave

She was attracted ____ him from the moment they met.

to

Sometimes I think Sam takes me for ______. He needs to remember how lucky he is to have me!

granted

His betrayal last year ______ her heart.

broke

I thought it was a person ____ first sight, but it turned out to be shadow.

at

Milly and I used to be such good friends, but we ____ touch when she went to a different school.

lost

His behaviour is starting to get on my ______.

nerves

When I'm with my best friend, I feel completely at _____.

ease

When I was younger, during storms my mum _____ (tell) us stories.

would / used to

By the time I got home last night, everyone _____ (go) to bed.

had gone

When I was travelling, I _____ (make) friends with lots of people.

made

I'm vegetarian now, but I _____ (eat) a lot of meat.

used to eat

His eyes were red because he _____ (cry).

had been crying

I saw you last night while I ____ (walk) the dog.

was walking

When I got to the party, everyone _____ (play) a game.

was playing

By the time he was released from prison, Nelson Mandela _____ (be) in jail for 27 years.

had been

I don't think I _____ (meet) John until that event last night.

had met

I was really tired last night because I ______ (clean) all day.

had been cleaning

I didn't use to have a laptop, but I _____ (buy) one last week. It's so useful!

bought

someone who doesn't eat any animal products

vegan

the amount of food you eat - it can be big or small

portion

to make food hot so you can eat it (phrasal verb)

heat up

packaging

the cardboard or plastic that something comes in

food that is very easy to make or prepare

convenience food

real or true, not fake

authentic

advice

tips

long flat surface where customers are served

counter

property owned by a company or organisation

premises

be in danger of failing

struggle

people who write articles giving their opinion about books, films, music, restaurants, etc.

critics (/reviewers)

food cooked and bought at a shop but taken home to be heated and eaten

ready meals

style of cooking from a particular place

cuisine

list of foods and instructions explaining how to cook something

recipe

Everyone in the office occasionally ____ (get) together for lunch on Fridays.

get

By the time we ____ at the hotel, we ____ ready for a big meal.

arrive ... 'll be

arrive ... are

'll arrive ... 'll be

'll arrive ... are

As soon as I ____ my driving test, I ____ you up to the mountains.

pass ... 'll drive

'll pass ... 'll drive

pass ... drive

'll pass ... drive

They ____ married when they ____ enough money to buy a house.

'll get ... have

'll get ... 'll have

get ... have

get ... 'll have

I regularly ___ (work) from home these days.

work

I rarely ____ (meet) people who have the same surname as mine.

meet

Good morning, Madam. ___ you ___ (look) for the conference room?

Are ... looking

Darren can’t see us from there because he ____ (not wear) his glasses!

isn't wearing / 's not wearing

Slow down! Some people ____ (cross) the road ahead of us.

are crossing

I’d like a game of tennis with you some time – where ___ you normally ___ (play)?

do ... play

This species of bird ____ (fly) thousands of kilometres each summer.

flies

Ben’s gone camping for two weeks, but I’ve no idea where he ____ (stay).

's staying

When I borrowed my sister’s jacket I ripped the sleeve. She was not ____ .

amused

amusing

He talks to me as if I were a child! It’s so ____ !

irritating

irritated

I didn’t enjoy the book because it was too ____ (DEPRESS). I prefer more uplifting stories.

depressing

Martin needs to be more ____ (DECIDE) – whenever he’s got a choice to make, it takes him forever.

decisive

You can’t be ____ (PATIENCE) if you teach young children. You have to give them plenty of time to finish their tasks.

impatient

I’d never describe Jade as ____ (THINK) – she’s actually quite selfish.

thoughtful

Diego’s very ____ (PRACTICE) , which means he’s really helpful when it comes to doing repairs around the house.

practical

Harry’s quite a ____ (SENSE) person, so be careful how you tell him what you think of his work.

sensitive

In 20 years, technology ______ (change) the way we live.

will have changed

By the time we arrive, she ______ (decorate) the whole room.

will have decorated

At this time tomorrow, they ______ (take) their final exam.

will be taking

By the end of the lesson, you ______ (learn) three new future tenses!

will have learned

By the end of next month, we ______ (move) into our new apartment.

will have moved

Don’t worry, by the time you arrive, I ______ (cook) dinner for everyone.

will have cooked

At this time next week, I ______ (sit) on a beach in Spain.

will be sitting

By the time he retires, he ______ (work) for over 40 years.

will have been working

In three hours, they ______ (drive) through the mountains.

will be driving

By the time you get home, I ______ (clean) the whole house.

will have cleaned

At 6 p.m. tomorrow, she ______ (watch) her favourite TV show.

will be watching

By 2030, scientists ______ (develop) more advanced AI.

will have developed

By the end of the year, we ______ (save) enough money to go on holiday.

will have saved

At this time next week, they ______ (play) in the championship final.

will be playing

By the time you arrive, I ______ (wait) for over an hour!

will have been waiting

This time tomorrow, we ______ (fly) to New York.

will be flying

By next summer, she ______ (work) at the company for five years.

will have been working

By the time we get to the station, the train ______ (leave / already).

will have already left

Don’t call me at 8 p.m. because I ______ (have) dinner with my family.

will be having

By this time next year, I ______ (finish) my university degree.

will have finished

They ____ (fly) to London on Friday evening at 8:15.

are flying (arranged event in the nearest future)

When _____ (visit) your family again?

are you visiting (We can use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements)

Look at this traffic! We _____ (be) late.

are going to be late ( We use be going to to talk about something that is very near to happen or that we see is going to happen)

Oh no, it's broken! Don't worry I ______ (buy) you a new one.

will buy (We use will for decisions that we take at the moment of speaking)

You dropped your wallet. I ____ (pick it up) for you.

I will pick it up (We use will for decisions that we take at the moment of speaking)

I don't think he ___ (find) a job easily.

will find (We use will to talk about something we think that will happen)

I love photography. I ____ (buy) a digital camera soon. I just need to save a bit more.

am going to buy (We use be going to to talk about future intentions or plans)

What ____ (do) next weekend?

are you going to do (We use be going to to talk about future intentions or plans)

He looks very pale and confused. He _____ (faint).

is going to (We use be going to to talk about something that is very near to happen or that we see is going to happen)

Look at the clouds - it ____ (rain) in a few minutes.

is going to rain (prediction based on what we see)

Wait! I ____ (drive) you to the station.

will drive (spontaneous decision)

I _____ (see) my sister in April.

am going to (plans and intentions about the future)

On Sunday at 8 o'clock I ___ (meet) my friend.

am meeting (arranged event in the nearest future)

We _____ (have) dinner at a nice restaurant on Saturday, but we have't booked a table yet.

are going to have (plans about future we are not sure about)

I _____ probably be working late tonight.

will (We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided)

If we start in the morning, we ____ (reach) there by evening.

will reach (The simple future is used to make predictions)

They ____ (get) married next month.

are getting (The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned)

We ___ (move) to Canada this year.

are moving (The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned)

I think I ____ (get) the job.

will get (We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided)

I ______ probably start a business this year.

will (We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided)

I ____ (leave) for Mumbai tomorrow.

am leaving (The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided)

Josh ___ (go) to the cinema with his friends tonight.

is going (fixed arragement)

As we want to get better marks in English, we ____ (study) harder in the future.

we are going to study ( plans for the future)

Wait! I ____ (help) you.

will (spontaneous decision)

to start doing a particular job or activity: take ___

take up

to suddenly start to be successful or popular: take ____

take off

(noun) a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or college

undergraduate

(noun) the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position

promotion

(noun) the process of making or growing goods to be sold

production

(noun) used to refer to university studies or students at a more advanced level than a first degree

postgraduate

(verb) to complete a first university degree

graduate