1 Put the verbs in brackets in the correct infinitive or -ing form. 1 A:I'd like
(help) homeless people.
B:You can
(volunteer) at the homeless charity.
2 A:I'm eager
(reduce) household waste.
B:You could try
(recycle) your plastic bottles.
3 A:People have to stop
(drop) litter in the park.
B:I suggest ...
(organise) a clean-up day.
4 A:I expect people.
(do) more to protect the environment.
B:Yes. Everyone should consider
(join) an environmental group.
1) No sooner had Denzil won the lottery than he decided to quit his job.
Explanation: "Win" means to be successful in a competition or game, in this case, the lottery. Denzil had recently won the lottery, and immediately after winning, he made the decision to quit his job.
2) How long does it take you to commute to work every day?
Explanation: "Commute" refers to the regular journey that a person takes between their home and their workplace. In this question, we are asking about the time it takes for someone to travel to their workplace every day.
3) How much does a state school teacher earn each year?
Explanation: "Earn" means to receive money in exchange for work. In this question, we are asking about the amount of money a state school teacher receives as their annual salary.
4) Over a hundred workers were sacked redundant when the factory closed.
Explanation: "Sacked" means to be dismissed or fired from a job. "Redundant" means to no longer be needed or necessary. In this question, we are talking about a situation where a factory closed down and as a result, more than a hundred workers lost their jobs and were fired.
5) Our next door neighbor was sacked for stealing company property.
Explanation: "Sacked" means to be dismissed or fired from a job. In this question, we are saying that our neighbor was fired because they were caught stealing property that belonged to the company they worked for.
6) Does your local supermarket deliver?
Explanation: "Deliver" means to bring goods or products to a specific location. In this question, we are asking if the local supermarket offers a service where they bring the products to the customer's location.
7) Rarely have I gained so much valuable experience in such a short space of time.
Explanation: "Gain" means to acquire or obtain something, such as knowledge or experience. In this question, we are saying that the person speaking has acquired a significant amount of valuable experience within a short period of time, which is unusual or rare for them.
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- The correct answer is b) captured. The word "captured" means to catch or trap something, which is exactly what a fisherman does when they catch a shark in a net. The other options, a) controlled, c) manipulated, and d) operated, do not accurately describe the action of catching a shark in a net.
2. The runner had... pouring down his forehead.
- The correct answer is b) sweat. When we exercise or exert ourselves physically, our body produces sweat to cool us down. When sweat pours down from the forehead, it means that the runner is sweating a lot. The other options, a) water, c) spit, and d) saliva, do not accurately describe the liquid that comes out when we exercise.
3. He poured milk in his tea and..... it.
- The correct answer is b) stirred. When you mix one liquid with another, as in this case when milk is poured into tea, you use a spoon or any stirring tool to blend the two liquids together. Stirring creates a homogeneous mixture. The other options, a) drifted, c) spun, and d) swirled, do not accurately describe the action of mixing two liquids together.
4. The room was dark except one .... of light.
- The correct answer is c) beam. A beam of light refers to a concentrated stream of light that shines through a small opening or from a specific source. In this context, the room was mostly dark, but there was a single beam of light illuminating a specific area. The other options, a) strand, b) thread, and d) slit, do not accurately describe a concentrated stream of light.
5. Brian always.... up stories.
- The correct answer is a) makes. In this context, "making up stories" means creating fictional tales or fabricating narratives. Brian has a habit of inventing stories. The other options, b) steams, c) brings, and d) breaks, do not accurately describe the action of creating stories.
6. The ..... in the cave was high.
- The correct answer is c) humidity. Humidity refers to the level of moisture or dampness in the air. In this context, the sentence suggests that the level of moisture in the cave was high. The other options, a) steam, b) breeze, and d) moisture, are related to, but do not accurately describe, the level of humidity in the cave.
7. They served chicken and potatoes for the...
- The correct answer is b) main course. In a typical meal, the main course refers to the primary dish that is typically more filling and substantial than appetizers or desserts. In this context, chicken and potatoes would be considered the main course of the meal. The other options, a) starter, c) dessert, and d) abundant, do not accurately describe the primary dish in a meal.
8. This device is designed to.... the feeling of flying.
- The correct answer is a) replicate. To replicate something means to recreate or imitate it. In this context, the device is designed to imitate or recreate the feeling of flying. The other options, b) swirl, c) levitate, and d) float, do not accurately describe the action of imitating the feeling of flying.
9. My mother always serves healthy ... vegetables as a side dish.
- The phrase in question is incomplete, as it ends abruptly. To provide an accurate answer, we need the complete sentence or phrase.