Preactivate your Grammar and Vocabulary Greek with Key Sample

YOUR GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΣΤΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Alexandra Green THE B1 PSREELPLIANRGATION B1

Contents UNIT GRAMMAR VOCABULARY PAGE Clothes and Shopping 4 1 Present Tenses Education, Communications 2 Past Tenses and Technology 18 32 Review 1 (Units 1–2) Entertainment and the Media 34 3 Future Tenses 4 Modals, Semi-modals and Modals Perfect The Environment 48 63 Mind Your Phrasals 1 Buildings and Places 65 Review 2 (Units 3–4) 67 5 The Passive 6 Conditionals Health, Medicine and Exercise 82 Review 3 (Units 5–6) Hobbies, Leisure and Sports 94 96 7 Reported Speech 8 Relative Clauses House and Home 112 Food and Drink 127 Mind Your Phrasals 2 129 131 Review 4 (Units 7–8) 9 The Causative, Articles, Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Quantifiers 10 Wishes and Preferences, Gerund and The Natural World and Weather 148 Infinitives Travel and Transport, 164 Review 5 (Units 9–10) Feelings and Experiences Jobs and the Working World Today 166 11 Adjectives, Adverbs, So and Such 181 12 Clauses and Conjunctions 196 Mind Your Phrasals 3 198 200 Review 6 (Units 11–12) 201 Spelling Rules 204 Irregular Verbs Dependent Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases

01 Present Tenses 1 Read and circle the correct answers. ••••PSPCrtrleaoesttsiheevenensttVSaPeinermdbrpfsSelehc,otPpSrpieminspgelnet, Continuous Continuous Present Perfect A We usually cycle to school but today we are walking to school because it is raining. Cycling is quite dangerous in the rain, especially when I have to use my umbrella. Most of my classmates walk to school or take the bus. 1 We are walking to school. a This is a habit, something that happens regularly. b This is happening now. 2 Most of my classmates walk to school. a This is a habit, something that happens regularly. b This is happening now. B It’s already ten past eight and I’m still getting dressed! I’m looking for my jeans, and my new jumper! I haven’t even had breakfast yet! 3 I’m still getting dressed! a This action is happening now. b This action is complete. C Gemma and Ann have seen an online advertisement for a pair of boots that they really like. They have been looking for a similar pair all morning. They’ve been to all the shoe shops in town, but they haven’t had any luck! They both feel very disappointed. 4 Gemma and Ann have been looking for a similar pair all morning. a This is something that has just finished. b This is something that started some time ago and continues in the present. 5 They’ve been to all the shoe shops in town. a This is something that is still happening. b This is something that has finished. 6 They both feel very disappointed. a This is happening now. b This is something that happens regularly. 4

Grammar FORM USE EXAMPLE They live in a small village in the mountains. Present Simple • μόνιμες καταστάσεις Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. What do you usually wear to school? I / You / We / They / work. Shops in this town close late tonight. He / She / It works. • γεγονότα και γενικές αλήθειες Do I / you / we / they / work? • συνήθειες και ρουτίνες Does he / she / it work? (συχνά μαζί με επιρρήματα I / You / We / They do not (don’t) work. συχνότητας) He / She / It does not (doesn’t) work. • δ ρομολόγια και προγράμματα στο μέλλον • α φηγήσεις, κριτικές και Terry runs with the ball, he shoots and αναμεταδόσεις αγώνων he scores! Present Continuous • πράξεις που συμβαίνουν Jessica is trying on some new clothes in the τώρα, την ώρα που μιλάμε changing room. I am (’m) shopping. You / We / They are (’re) shopping. • προσωρινές καταστάσεις We are sharing a computer at the moment, as He / She / It is (’s) shopping. our new laptops haven’t arrived yet. Am I shopping? • καταστάσεις που αλλάζουν ή The weather is getting worse these days! Are you / we / they shopping? εξελίσσονται Is he / she / it shopping? I am not (I’m not) shopping. • ενοχλητικές συνήθειες ή My little brother is always borrowing my You / We / They are not (aren’t) πράξεις (συχνά μαζί με την things. It’s so annoying! shopping. λέξη always) He / She / It is not (isn’t) shopping. • π ρογραμματισμένες πράξεις ή We’re going to London next weekend. σχέδια για το άμεσο μέλλον Χρονικές εκφράσεις Present Simple Με τον present simple χρησιμoποιούμε συχνά τις ακόλουθες χρονικές εκφράσεις: every morning/month, in the afternoon/evening, at night, at the weekend, on Fridays, in (the) summer, in March, once/twice/three times a week, κτλ. We do kick-boxing twice a week. Adverbs of Frequency Με τον present simple χρησιμoποιούμε συχνά επιρρήματα συχνότητας (adverbs of frequency) όπως: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, κτλ. They rarely agree on what to do. ALERT! Τα επιρρήματα συχνότητας μπαίνουν πριν από το κύριο ρήμα, αλλά μετά από το ρήμα to be. We usually go out with friends on Saturdays. Josh is never here when we need him. Present Continuous Με τον present continuous χρησιμoποιούμε συχνά τις ακόλουθες χρονικές εκφράσεις: at present, at the moment, now, right now, today, tonight, nowadays, for the time being, this week/month/year, soon, tomorrow, κτλ. I’m sending a message at the moment. We’re moving to Australia this summer. UNIT 1 5

Unit 1 FORM USE EXAMPLE Stative Verbs • ρήματα που αναφέρονται στην κτήση ή This coat belongs to Annie and Τα stative verbs είναι ιδιοκτησία: belong to, have, own, κτλ. that one is her brother’s. ρήματα που περιγράφουν καταστάσεις και όχι • ρήματα που περιγράφουν τις αισθήσεις: see, This dress looks great on you. πράξεις. Συνήθως δεν τα hear, smell, taste, feel, look, sound, κτλ. χρησιμοποιούμε σε χρόνους διαρκείας (continuous • ρήματα που περιγράφουν συναισθήματα: dislike, Keith hates in-store shopping. He tenses), ακόμα και αν enjoy, hate, like, love, prefer, κτλ. prefers shopping online. περιγράφουμε κάτι που συμβαίνει τώρα, ακριβώς • ρήματα που περιγράφουν καταστάσεις αντίληψης: I don’t think that’s Ella’s sweater. αυτή τη στιγμή. agree, believe, forget, hope, imagine, know, mind, think, remember, understand, realise, κτλ. • άλλα ρήματα που περιγράφουν μεγέθη, βάρος, How much does this bracelet cost? όψη, κτλ.: cost, weigh, seem, appear, κτλ. State or Action? I think these boots are too expensive. (νομίζω, πιστεύω) Ορισμένα ρήματα έχουν I am thinking of taking a course in fashion design. (σκέφτομαι) δύο σημασίες: μπορούν να James has a new jacket. (του ανήκει) περιγράψουν μια πράξη James is having a party this weekend. (οργανώνει) (action) ή μια κατάσταση I don’t think Katie sees what I mean. (καταλαβαινει) (state). Όταν αυτά τα Katie is seeing Helen this evening. (θα συναντήσει) ρήματα περιγράφουν πράξεις, μπορούμε να τα χρησιμοποιούμε σε χρόνους διαρκείας. FORM USE EXAMPLE Present Perfect Simple • κάτι που ξεκίνησε στο παρελθόν και συνεχίζεται Sarah has worked for this company στο παρόν since 2010. I / You / We / They have (’ve) left. • κάτι που έγινε στο παρελθόν αλλά δεν I think I’ve met him before. He / She / It has (’s) left. αναφέρουμε ή δεν γνωρίζουμε ακριβώς πότε Have I / you / we / they left? • για να μιλήσουμε για κάτι που συνέβει για πρώτη This is the first time my brother Has he / she / it left? φορά has offered to lend me his laptop! I / You / We / They have not • κάτι που έγινε στο παρελθόν και το αποτέλεσμα We’ve tidied our room. It looks (haven’t) left. του επηρεάζει το παρόν great, doesn’t it? He / She / It has not (hasn’t) left. • μια πράξη που μόλις τελείωσε (συνήθως με τη I don’t have to go shopping. I’ve λέξη just) just ordered a pair of jeans online. • εμπειρίες και πράγματα που έχουμε ή δεν έχουμε My parents have visited Antarctica κάνει στη ζωή μας twice. have been vs have gone Χρησιμοποιούμε have been όταν κάποιος έχει πάει Liam has been to Dubai before. (Πήγε στο Ντουμπάι αλλά έχει κάπου και έχει επιστρέψει. επιστρέψει τώρα.) Χρησιμοποιούμε have gone όταν κάποιος έχει Anne has gone to the supermarket. πάει κάπου και δεν έχει επιστρέψει ακόμα. (Βρίσκεται στο σουπερμάρκετ τώρα.) 6

Grammar FORM USE EXAMPLE Present Perfect Continuous • πράξεις που ξεκίνησαν στο παρελθόν We have been walking around και συνεχίζονται στο παρόν, για να the shopping mall all morning! I / You / We / They have (’ve) been reading. δώσουμε έμφαση στη διάρκειά τους He / She / It has (’s) been reading. • π αρελθοντικές πράξεις που I’m very tired. I’ve been ολοκληρώθηκαν πρόσφατα και το working hard all day. Have I / you / we / they been reading? αποτέλεσμα τους επηρεάζει το παρόν Has he / she / it been reading? • για να δώσουμε έμφαση στη διάρκεια They’ve been cooking all week. μιας πράξης How many people have they I / You / We / They have not (haven’t) been invited to the dinner party? reading. He / She / It has not (hasn’t) been reading. Χρονικές εκφράσεις Present Perfect Simple Με τον present perfect simple χρησιμoποιούμε συχνά τις ακόλουθες χρονικές εκφράσεις: ever, never, just, already, yet, for, since, once/twice/three times, recently, so far, lately, until now, always, today, this month, How long…?, κτλ. Have you ever travelled by boat? They have never talked to us about their problems. Ryan has just left home. We have already done our homework. Jim hasn’t arrived yet. We’ve had this car for six years. She’s been here since six o’clock. I’ve written two paragraphs so far. Have you spoken to Steven lately? We haven’t been out recently. I have always wanted to fly in a hot-air balloon. We haven’t had any calls today. We have spent a lot of money this month. Present Perfect Continuous Με τον present perfect continuous χρησιμoποιούμε συχνά τις ακόλουθες χρονικές εκφράσεις: all morning/day/night, for, since, lately, recently, How long …?, κτλ. We’ve been studying all weekend. It’s time for a break! We’ve been working on this project for two whole weeks! Have you been living in this tiny flat since you left home? Jack hasn’t been sleeping very well lately. How long has Jane been trying to get her novel published? ALERT! Δεν χρησιμοποιούμε stative verbs σε χρόνους διαρκείας, εκτός αν περιγράφουν μια πράξη. I’ve had a bike since I was five years old. I’ve been having parties for my birthday for as long as I can remember. UNIT 1 7

Unit 1 2 Circle the correct answers. 1 We often go / are going to the supermarket on Saturday mornings. 2 Does hot water freeze / Is hot water freezing faster than cold water? 3 Oh, look! Hannah wears / is wearing the sunglasses I gave her for her birthday. 4 It rarely snows / is snowing here in the winter. 5 My parents never pay / are paying in cash when they go shopping. 6 Do you travel / Are you travelling to Singapore every summer? 7 I download / ’m downloading a great video at the moment. 8 How often do you check / are you checking your emails? 9 My mum works / is working from home this month. 10 Jason is always lose / losing his keys! It’s so annoying. 11 Do you / Are you ever wear second-hand clothes? 12 The Millets leave / are leaving for Canada. Let’s go and say goodbye. 3 Choose the correct answers. b Is this tablet 1 belong to Harriet? a Does this tablet 2 of buying a black tracksuit for my brother. I think he’d like one. a I think b I’m thinking 3 Keith very tired today. He should go home and get some rest. a is looking b looks 4 know why Marsha is late? a Are you b Do you 5 He understand anything I say. a doesn’t b is not 6 How much cost? b is this iPad a does this iPad 7 I’m afraid Josh can’t come to the phone right now. He a shower. a has b is having 8 Jason his grandparents very often. a doesn’t see b is not seeing 9 This cake delicious. a tastes b is tasting 10 I the cheese for the pasta dish at the moment. a weigh b am weighing 11 What at? There’s nothing interesting on this website. a are you looking b do you look 12 Adele in New York next September. I’d love to go, but there are no tickets left. a appears b is appearing 8

Grammar 4 Complete. Use the present perfect simple or the present perfect continuous. 1 She ’s (has) been doing (do) housework for hours, and her back hurts! 2 We haven’t heard (not hear) from him since last year. 3 Liam ’s (has) been going (go) on holiday to France since he was a boy, and he still loves it there. 4 M y gra ndpare nts di dn’t want to move house, but they ’ve (have) just moved into (just / move into) a flat near our house. 5 D on’t worry! Pete ’s (has) already called (already / call) his parents and they’re coming to pick him up. 6 I ’ve (have) been working out (work out) at the gym recently, and I’m really enjoying it. (be) to this new Mexican restaurant three times. 7 We ’ve (have) been 5 Read and complete the dialogue. Use present tenses. Tessa: (1) Do you often post (you / often / post) photos on social media? Lynn: Sometimes, but I (2) rarely share (rarely / share) photos of my family. Tessa: I (3) ’ve (have) just posted (just / post) the photo we took last Saturday when we went shopping. Lynn: Oh no! I (4) look (look) terrible in that p hoto . And I (5) ’m (am) wearing (wear) that horrible dress. Can you send it to me? Tessa: OK. I (6) ’m (am) sending (send) it to you as we speak. You’ll see! We’ll get a lot of ‘likes’! Lynn: Thanks, I (7) ’ve (have) just got (just / get) it. That dre ss (8) doesn’t suit (not suit) me at all. Tessa: Come o n! You (9) ’re (are) always complaining (always / complain) about the way you look in photos! Lynn: You’re r ight! T hat’s why I (10) hate (hate) taking selfies! Tessa: Lynn, it’ s two o’clock. (11) Have you finished (you / finish) your biology project? Lynn: Almost. I (12) ’ve (have) been working (work) on it since nine o’clock this morning. So, (13) are we going out (we / go out) for coffee later this afternoon? Tessa: Yes! (14 ) Have you called (you / call) Melanie and Peggy to let them know? Lynn: I (15) ’ve (have) spoken (speak) to Melanie, but I (16) haven’t (have not) spoken (not speak) to Peggy yet. I’ll text her now. Tessa: Great! See you later! Lynn: See you! UNIT 1 9

Unit 1 6 Write sentences. Use present tenses. 1 you / prefer / shirts or pullovers? Do you prefer shirts or pullovers? 2 Ellie / not call / me / yet Ellie hasn’t called me yet. 3 Henry / always leave / his toys on the floor! Henry is always leaving his toys on the floor! 4 how long / you / wait / outside the clothes shop? How long have you been waiting outside the clothes shop? 5 they / play / video games / all day! They’ve been playing video games all day! 6 Harry / fly / to Milan / in two days Harry is flying/flies to Milan in two days. 7 I / never see / such beautiful earrings / before! I’ve never seen such beautiful earrings before! 8 the film / start / at nine o’clock? Does the film start at nine o’clock? 9 they / drive / the same car / for more than twenty years They’ve been driving/driven the same car for more than twenty years. 10 we / usually / order / pizza / on Fridays We usually order pizza on Fridays. 11 Sam / have dinner / at the moment Sam is having dinner at the moment. 12 my friends and I / rarely go out / on weeknights My friends and I rarely go out on weeknights. 13 this / be / the first time / we / play / this video game This is the first time we’ve played this video game. 14 how long / she / learn / Spanish? How long has she been learning Spanish? 10

Grammar 7 Read and choose the correct answers. Online shopping or in-store shopping? Online shopping (1) more popular recently, and a huge number of goods and services are now available on the web. Although online shopping is convenient and saves time for buyers, in-store shopping (2) to be here to stay. Many shoppers (3) to try on or test products before buying them, so they prefer to do their shopping in person. Friendly sales assistants in shops (4) a personal shopping experience. Also, shoppers (5) stores because they want to take items home immediately. Online shopping, on the other hand, is available 24 hours a day, and shoppers can search for products on different websites, from home or any other place, without having to think about time or transport. People (6) that online shopping is less popular with older shoppers, who (7) to shop in person. Recent research, however, (8) that both younger and older shoppers like to research products online, but they make their final choices and buy products in stores. 1 a becomes b becoming c has become 2 a appears b is appearing c has been appearing 3 a liked b like c are liking 4 a are creating b have been creating c create 5 a are choosing b choose c have chosen 6 a think often b often think c are often thinking 7 a prefer b are preferring c have preferred 8 a is showing b has been showing c has shown 8 Answer the questions about you. Use always, usually, often or never in your answers. Suggested answers I usually buy clothes 1 Do you buy clothes online or in-store? Give a reason. in-store. I want to make I never buy clothes online because I’m not sure if they are the right size. sure they fit me. 2 Do you try on clothes before you make a decision? Give a reason. I always try on clothes before I make a decision, because I want to make sure they suit me. 3 Are there any items of clothing that you never try on? Why not? I never try on socks because it’s not necessary. I know what size I am. 4 Do you go shopping with your parents or with your friends? I never go shopping with my parents. I usually go shopping with my friends. 5 Have you ever bought something that was the wrong size? No, I’ve never bought something that was the wrong size. 6 How much money do you spend on clothes monthly? I usually spend about 40 euros. UNIT 1 11

Unit 1 Exams in Action 1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. 1 Brian started working here six months ago. Brian has been working here for six months. 2 This is our first trip to Finland. We’ve never been to Finland before. 3 I am still cooking dinner. I haven’t finished cooking dinner yet. 4 Belinda loses things all the time. It’s annoying! Belinda is always losing things. It’s annoying! 5 Jane has never had her own smartphone before. This is the first time that Jane has had her own smartphone. 12

Grammar 2 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. 1 shopping with friends? 9 what time the ferry leaves on Friday? a You usually go a Are you remembering b Do you usually go b You remember c Are you going usually c Do you remember d Do you go usually d You are remembering 2 Lily and I of going ice-skating this afternoon. 10 A: Where’s Dennis? to the library. Do you want to join us? B: He isn’t here. He a has been a think b going b is thinking c goes c are thinking d has gone d have thought 3 I got her email this morning and I . 11 Susan very nervous. She must calm down. a have already replied a looks b always reply b is looking c have replied yet c has looked d don’t usually reply d has been looking 4 We Robert for years. We’re very good friends. 12 A: Why are Mark’s clothes wet? a have known B: He in the rain. b know a walking c are knowing b walks d known c has been walking d been walking 5 Why to lock the door? It’s not safe. a you are always forgetting 13 someone famous? b you always forget a Have you ever been meeting c you are forgetting always b Have you ever met d are you always forgetting c Do you ever meet d Are you ever meeting 6 I time to play basketball today. I have too much homework. 14 He to the top of this mountain three times, and he plans to do it again. a am not having b don’t have a has been climbing c am not b has climbed d not have c is climbing d climbs 7 jeans and a T-shirt to school? a You ever wear 15 We to this part of town before. This is the b Have you ever worn first time. c Are you ever wearing d Have you ever been wearing a have never been b have never gone 8 Jonah to buy a new pair of trainers for c have never been going months now. d have been a is saving up b has been saving up c been saving up d saves up UNIT 1 13

Clothes and Shopping 1 Cross out the word that cannot be used with the word in bold. 1 leather boots make-up bag 2 fashionable service jewellery accessories 3 damaged goods bargains trainers 4 silk blouse sunglasses skirt 5 gold earrings buttons complaint 6 reasonable price cash choice 7 old-fashioned clothes furniture cost 8 trendy sales haircut style 9 reduced fashion cost price 10 customer complaint refund service 2 Complete the sentences with the words below. assistant card changing department designer opening school shopping tag 1 I don’t en joy shop ping in l arge department stores. I prefer smaller local shops. 2 My mothe r lost he r credit card last month and had to apply for a new one. 3 A helpful shop assistant advised me to buy a silk shirt that was reduced by 40%. 4 Look at th e price tag ! This tracksuit is a real bargain. 5 The shopping centre gets really crowded during the first week of the sales. 6 I don’t lik e tryin g on clothes in changing rooms. I prefer to try them on at home. 7 What are the opening hours of shops in your area on Saturdays? 8 Take off y our school uniform and put on your tracksuit. We’re going hiking! 9 I never bu y designer labels. They’re too expensive! 3 Circle the correct words. 1 This dress is reduced from €80 to only €20. It’s a real bargain / cost. 2 I’m not sure this dress will fit / suit me. It’s a size 10, and I usually take a size 12. 3 Could I please take off / try on this sweater in my size? 4 The store was empty! There weren’t any customers at the checkout / queue. 5 That jacket fits / suits you. You look really nice in green. 6 Most people prefer to pay by cash / credit card nowadays. 7 I’ve done / made a complaint to the store manager. 8 I’m going to return this handbag and ask for a refund / sale. 14

Vocabulary 4 Read and choose the correct answers. Email From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Dear Mr Clark, I am writing to make a (1) about a shirt that I bought from your department store last week. The shirt was reduced by 50%, and seemed to be a real (2) . Unfortunately, when I got home, I noticed that the sleeves were different lengths. Three days later, I went back to the store to (3) it for something else or to ask for a (4) . To my surprise, the shop assistant said that I could not (5) a reduced-price item. I have been one of your best (6) since your store opened fifteen years ago, and I have always been satisfied with the (7) of your products and customer (8) . However, I do not think it is right to have damaged goods on sale. Please feel free to contact me by phone at 01708 973 219. Regards, Elisabeth Marks 1 a company b complaint c business 5 a advise b return c complain 6 a assistants b customers c managers 2 a bargain b sale c price 7 a quality b safety c security 8 a satisfaction b shopping c service 3 a find b exchange c serve 4 a report b cost c refund 5 Write the words that are related to the words in bold. backpack blouse boots buyer cap costume handbag helmet jacket jeans pullover raincoat sandals shirt shopper shorts suit sweater sweatshirt trainers T-shirt uniform 1 shoes boots sandals trainers 2 customer buyer shopper sweatshirt 3 jumper pullover sweater 4 top blouse T-shirt 5 trousers jeans shirt 6 coat jacket shorts uniform 7 bag backpack raincoat 8 outfit costume handbag 9 hat cap suit helmet 6 Answer the questions. Use words from Exercise 5. Suggested answers UNIT 1 15 1 What do business people usually wear to work? Why? Business people usually wear suits to work because they want to look smart. 2 What do you wear to keep warm in winter? I sometimes wear a pullover, a coat and boots. 3 What do you and your friends usually wear in the summer? We usually wear shorts, T-shirts and sandals. 4 What do you wear to school? We wear a uniform. 5 What type of shoes do you like to wear? Why? I like to wear trainers because they’re trendy.

Unit 1 Exams in Action 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap. A shopping experience For most customers, shopping is a fun activity. If you enjoy in-store shopping, Arco’s (1) store is the place for you. You can find all the latest clothes and accessories here at (2) prices. Good customer (3) starts with being friendly and polite. Our sales assistants put the customers’ needs first. You will have their full attention without even asking for it. They can offer advice and help you make the right choice. They will listen to your (4) if you have to return or (5) something. Arco’s department store has a(n) (6) every week, not just during the holiday seasons. You can find trainers, jackets and designer (7) reduced by 50% to 60%. There are thousands of items at (8) prices! Arco’s is easy to reach by public transport, and it’s right next to some of the best cafés, restaurants and theatres in town. If you prefer online shopping, you can visit Arco’s website. Its (9) is easy to use, and its live chat helps (10) who need information in real time. Who could ask for more? 1 a online b department c opening d boring 2 a fashionable 3 a complaint b trendy c reasonable d useful 4 a ideas 5 a reduce b service c product d variety 6 a activity 7 a jeans b opinions c complaints d reasons 8 a sale 9 a checkout b exchange c offer d serve 10 a shoppers b price c sale d product b shopping c prices d tags b product c cost d bargain b experience c result d quality b assistants c managers d students 16

Vocabulary 2 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. 1 Come in! your coat and scarf and make yourself 9 The younger students wear blue trousers and grey at home. . a Take out a backpacks b Take off b uniforms c Put off c tracksuits d Try on d sweatshirts 2 Why do you need cash? We can pay . 10 They know me – I’m one of the shop’s best . a by credit card a friends b in credit b managers c in credit card c customers d on credit card d buyers 3 I don’t understand why he a complaint about 11 All the shirts are to €20. the service at this restaurant. a reduced b replaced a did c exchanged b collected d returned c made d returned 4 You cannot get a if you return a product that 12 You can only take three items of clothing into you have already used. the . a receipt a customer service b refund b checkout queue c bargain c department store d service d changing room 13 You have to buy a for your job interview. a costume 5 I can’t afford to buy labels. b suit a customer c uniform b designer d tracksuit c manager d shopper 14 What skills do you need to be a good shop ? a customer 6 These trousers don’t me. Do you have them b buyer in a larger size? c assistant d designer a suit b return 15 How much is this handbag? I can’t find the . c serve a cost d fit b price tag c label 7 My younger sister loves fashion! She always wears d item clothes and accessories. a old-fashioned b damaged c trendy d reasonable 8 He was really surprised when the manager told him he couldn’t the sweater because he had bought it in the sale. a refund b reduce c make d return UNIT 1 17

Mind Your Phrasals 1 4 Circle the correct words. 1 We need to put off / out our meeting until next week. I’m afraid I’m not available this week. 2 You shouldn’t let your brother put you away / down in front of your friends. It isn’t right. 3 Remember to put up / on your coat. It’s cold outside! 4 Sales assistants often have to put up / out with difficult customers. 5 How much effort do we need to put in / up before we see any results? 6 Make sure you put off / out all the candles before you go to bed. We don’t want the house to catch fire. 7 They’ve put our poster on / up in the cafeteria. It looks great! 8 Will you help me put up with / away the shopping, please? 9 I’m moving out! I can’t put off / up with the noise from all the traffic in this area. 10 We put on / in years of hard work but, unfortunately, we have to close our business. People are not interested in buying hand-made furniture anymore. 5 Match the phrasal verb in each sentence to its meaning. C A put a machine on F 1 Can you turn up the radio, please? I can’t hear the music H B start a hobby, etc. very well. B D C increase the volume/heat 2 Please remember to turn off the air conditioning before you A of a machine leave. We need to save energy. E G D leave the ground 3 Jake is a great athlete. He takes after his father, who used to be a champion runner. E reduce the volume/heat of a machine 4 I took up kick-boxing about four years ago and I still enjoy it a lot. F put a machine off 5 What time does the plane take off? G start controlling something 6 I always turn on the TV at eight o’clock because I like watching the news. H look or behave like a parent 7 Can you please turn down the volume of the video you’re watching? I can’t study when it’s so loud. 8 Liam is going to take over the family business when his father retires. 64

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