Key-word Transformations

Tip. Read the whole sentence, and then look at the key word. Try to look at the key word. Try to work out what the question is testing (passive, indirect speech, part of speech, etc.). Complete the sentences without changing the word given. Check that you have written two to five words. Also check for spelling.

29. Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. You can use two to five words including the word given. Don’t change the word given.

1. I've never seen such a tiny house.

ever It's the.......................................... seen.

2. It's a long time since he last visited us.

for He......................................... a longtime.

3. It's a year since he started working here.

been He......................................... a year now.

4. His new book will be on the market next March.

out His new book....................... next March.

5. Two men forced their way into Sally's flat last night.

broke Two men................................ last night.

Idioms & Fixed Phrases

30. Fill in the correct colour (s). Then explain the expressions in bold.

1. Sophie goes to the cinema once in a ……… moon. She doesn't like it much.

2. Jack fell down the stairs and he is and all over.

3. Angela definitely has ……fingers - everything in her garden grows really well.

4. He is a bit........ - he hasn’t got much experience in this kind of work.

5. They knew that if she found out the truth it would hurt her feelings so they told her a little.......... ….. lie.

6. She doesn't want to say anything until she has seen the facts in … and …

31. Underline the correct word, and then explain the phrases.

1. Ian is very active. He is always out and about/around.

2. After the argument they both did their best to clean/clear the air.

3. I can't find my keys anywhere -they seem to have vanished into thin/delicate air.

4. Matt is very determined to buy the cottage. He won't accept/take no for an answer.

5. They wanted to build a holiday resort here, but the owners of those beachfront cottages refused/denied to play ball.

6. They knew they would have to drive a difficult/hard bargain if they wanted to buy the house at a price they could afford.

32. Look at the pictures. Compare and contrast them. You can use the expressions below to help you.

B

Both pictures show …

Picture A… but picture B …

Picture A … In addition…

Picture B, on the other hand, …

Although/While picture A…,

Picture B…

● Which house would you like to live in? Give reasons.

● How is your house similar to/ different from the ones in the pictures?

● What problems might you face in each type of house? Think about: noise, neighbors, distance from shops / facilities, space, heating etc.

33. Look at the pictures and in pairs talk about:

Is your house childproof?

• electrical sockets/hot stoves - safety covers

• chemicals/cleaning products/medicine - locked cupboards

• cupboards & drawers – safety catches on

• swimming pools - guard rails

• staircases- safety gates

• knives/irons – keep out of reach

Electrical sockets are very dangerous because children can be electrocuted. Safety covers should be put on.

34. Your friend, who's got a family of four, has inherited £ 10, 000 and she is thinking of making some improvements to her house. In pairs, decide which would be the best and why.

A: I think she should add a second bathroom.

B: Yes, she's got a big family so another bathroom would be very useful.

35. Complete the dialogue, and then use the prompts to act out similar dialogues.

A: How do you 1).......... it, then?

B: Well, it's nicely decorated and the garden is lovely, but the kitchen is

very 2)..................

A: That's true. But it is 3)... equipped.

B: And there are only two bedrooms.

A: Mrnrn, yes. But we can use the 4) as another

bedroom.
B: I think it will suit our needs. And it's not so expensive, either.
A: Okay, then. Let's tell the estate agent that we are definitely 5)…..

• nice area (+) • four-bed roomed (+) • a long way from the shops (-)

• a bus stop nearby (+) • no central heating (-) • log fire (+)

• well maintained (+) • garden (+) • no garage (-)

• park on the street (+) • no fence (-) • modern security system (+)