Mastering Advanced English: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idioms Practice

Advanced English Language Practice: Exercises and Solutions

Section 1: Word Formation and Contextual Vocabulary

1. John has to work unsocial hours, such as weekends and evenings.
2. Swimming with dolphins is an unforgettable experience.
3. In English, the present simple is used for an action which is part of a daily routine.
4. Be careful whenever it gets windy. You can fall down.
5. What an embarrassing situation!
6. Mr. Roberts is a person highly respected by his neighbors.
7. He is able to put a shark into a state of immobility for about fifteen minutes.
8. Lions are far from being the ferocious killing animals depicted in the media.

Section 2: Sentence Transformation and Grammar

1. She still hasn't turned up.
2. They moved to Paris two years ago. (for)
   They have been living in Paris for two years.
3. The villagers were generous. They invited us to join in with their celebrations. (such...that)
   The villagers were so generous that they invited us to join in with their celebrations.
4. There weren't many good restaurants in the town. (hardly)
   There were hardly any good restaurants in the town.
5. Gloria is going to finish typing the report on Thursday. (finished)
   By Friday, Gloria will have finished typing the report.
6. This is the shop window. I saw the job advert here. (Relative clause)
   This is the shop window where I saw the advert.
7. There is no point in calling a plumber. (need)
   We do not need to call a plumber.
8. I've never seen such a pretty girl. (ever)
   She is the prettiest girl I have ever seen.
9. My dad used to take us to the seaside when we were young. (Would)
   My dad would take us to the seaside when we were young.
10. Our train left after a three-hour delay. (waiting)
    We had been waiting for three hours before our train left.

Section 3: Collocations and Travel Vocabulary

1. The Smiths would rather self-cater.
2. He has a very rewarding job.
3. Mike has developed a strong bond.
4. Julie holds a post (or position).
5. It's easy to be gullible.
6. Wendy always makes sensible decisions.
7. A traditional person is often conservative.
8. Kate is good-natured.
9. A synonym for 'downside' is disadvantage.
10. If you book a package holiday...
11. Some hotels in [location] accept local currency.
12. Unawatuna is a great place to sample local cuisine.
13. The H... (Incomplete fragment)
14. Our departure time is 10:00 AM.

Section 4: Phrasal Verbs Practice

1. You should check in at the desk.
2. Hurry up!
3. Peter has been putting down (criticizing) his colleagues.
4. My friend has taken out (e.g., a loan).
5. She spends money recklessly, so she might get cut off (e.g., from utilities).
6. We have run out of milk.

Section 5: Prepositions of Relationship and Movement

1. You should book your tickets on the website.
2. They congratulated him on his promotion.
3. He's responsible for the project.
4. He applied for the job.
5. Travelling in style.
6. You can rely on me.

Section 6: Common English Idioms

1. He's such a pain in the neck (or pain in the ass).
2. He never stays in one place; he has itchy feet.