Comprehensive English Language Learning Workbook

Vocabulary Practice

1. Form Expressions by Choosing Two Words

• 1. Look up: information, a friend
• 2. Beat: an opponent, a team
• 3. Overcome: a difficulty, pain

2. Complete the Sentences

1. The local authority raised a question about installing cameras...
2. The thief ran off with the jewelry before anyone...
3. There is no access for people with a disability in this building.
4. It's a huge relief to hear that Matthew is well.
5. Don't forget to make sure that everyone knows...

3. Complete the Passage with Suitable Words

1. ... achieved this goal. 2. Alicia set a record by becoming... 3. She even broke her father's record by a day... 4. She had aimed to win a competition between herself... 5. Alicia says she got lots of valuable... 6. ... dangerous journey. 7. Her teacher joined her on her journey. 8. They wore protective clothing 9. and took all the necessary equipment for their journey. 10. A lot of endurance. 11. Amazing willpower. He believes... 12. Alicia's exceptional struggle. 13. Face any future challenges.

Grammar Practice

4. Complete Dialogues with Correct Verb Forms

Dialogue I

A: Have you seen (see) Sue lately?
B: She went (go) on holiday to Turkey last week.
A: Really? Sue hasn't been (not be) on holiday for ages.
B: I heard (hear) from her last week. She had (have) a wonderful time!

Dialogue II

A: I tried (try) to phone you yesterday, but no one answered. What were you doing (do) at about 6 o'clock?
B: I was lifting (lift) weights.
A: Really? When did you take up (take up) weightlifting?
B: Not long ago. I have trained (train) for a competition these days.

5. Sentence Rewriting Exercises

1. He left only a few minutes ago. (just)
   He has just left.
2. We started to watch the film before Lucy arrived. (when)
   We had started to watch the film when Lucy arrived.
3. I left university; I never took my final exams. (before)
   I had never taken my final exam before I left university.
4. The last time we spoke was a month ago. (for)
   We haven't spoken for a month.

6. Complete the Passage with Correct Verb Forms

Although I have known (know)... I don't have (not have)... Wii Fit, that helps (help)... He told me that after he had tried (try) this game, he stopped (stop) going to his gym! The next day, I bought (buy) Wii Fit... helps (help) you to do the exercises correctly. Wii Fit combines (combine) fitness with fun, so when I read (read) that Wii Fit sold (sell)... surprised.