Target FCE unit 3

Name: Date: Mark:

1. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH A SUITABLE PREPOSITION.

1) When I get a couple of days _______, I want to make the _______ of them.
2) For me, holidays are all about relaxing, leaving my worries _________.
3) I usually go ______ sporty holidays, like sailing or paragliding trips.
4) I dont mind saving _______ for something special.
5) If you set __________ early, you can often get a really good place.
6) The wonderful thing about going __________ the island in a camper van was
that we didnt have to pay for accommodation.
7) Id forgotten to put _______ any insect repellent, so I got bitten by mosquitoes.
8) We found it difficult to put _____ our tent because there was a massive hailstorm.

2. WRITE A SENTENCE, A DEFINITION OR A SYNONYM SO THE MEANING OF THE

FOLLOWING WORDS IN CLEAR.

1) package holiday =

2) to sting =

3) mild =

4) orchard =

3. PUT THESE WORDS INTO THE CORRECT COLUMN.

glacier | frost | soak | foggy | gust | clear | heat wave | hailstorm | blizzard | breeze | sleet
| scorching | thunderstorm | blustery | gale | gloomy | freezing | overcast | pour | froze |
blow | downpour

WIND CLOUDS / SKY HOT COLD / ICY RAIN

4. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS BELOW.

precipitation | breeze | showers | drizzle | thunder | boiling | humid | blustery

1) More heavy _______________ are forecast for tomorrow.

2) Sarah fainted because it was _________________ hot yesterday.
3) Mumbai is very hot and _________________ in the summer.
4) Annual ________________ ranges from 300 to 900 mm.
5) Cardiff is set for torrential rain and _______ winds as Storm Barbara hits the UK.
6) It was a beautiful day with a blue sky and a gentle ______________.
7) Rain fell steadily for a few hours, accompanied by _____________ and lightning.
8) It was beginning to ______________, so Jack pulled on his hood.
 5. CHOOSE THE LETTER THAT BEST FITS IN THE GAP.

1) I burnt myself when I touched the iron, and now Ive got a large _____ on my finger.
A. bruise B. blister C. rash
2) You look hot! You are _____.
A. sweating B. shivering C. melting
3) Its quite ______ today and Ive heard its going to get even colder.
A. warm B. chilly C. damp
4) Theres been a ______ in Germany and a village was completely destroyed.
A. flood B. drizzle C. shower
5) Its sunny, but theres a very cold _______ so dont forget your coat.
A. blowing B. air C. wind
6) Jill put her wellington boots on and, as soon as it stopped raining, went out to play in the __
A. lakes B. puddles C. ponds

6. COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH THE WORDS IN THE BOX.

Entertainment cliffs landscapes located valleys

attractions harbour spot depths resort -

Cyprus
With its warm sunshine, sparkling seas and serene 1. , Cyprus offers lots
of reasons to escape the grey winter days. Cyprus has so many 2. as a
holiday island. The sun shines most days of the year and even in the 3. of
winter the days are warm and inviting. The shoreline of rough 4. , sandy
beaches and old harbours is washed by the Mediterranean. Inland, you will discover another
world of ancient mountains and green 5. with neat fields, orange and
lemon groves, vineyards and old villages built out of stone.

Legend has it that Cyprus was the place where the ancient Greek goddess of love,
Aphrodite, was born. The exact 6. is said to be the Rocks of Romiou, a
beautiful beach just up the coast from the old port and town of Paphos. This is the largest
town in Cyprus and is 7. in the south western part of the island. Paphos
has developed into a thriving modern city and is a large tourist 8. , but so, it
has managed to preserve its ancient past. The old 9. is still the central
part of the town with tavernas lining the waterside. There are also excellent bars, clubs and
restaurants in the modern part of town where visitors can enjoy traditional food and 10
.

7. PUT THE VERB IN BRACKETS INTO THE CORRECT PAST FORM.

1) Until I _______________________ (explain) the situation to her I felt guilty.

2) After I _____________________ (finish) my lunch I went back to work.
3) When the police __________________ (interview) me they let me go home.
4) As soon as I got home my brother _____________________ (go out).
5) The children had to stay in until the rain ____________ (stop)
6) When I ____________ (see) John coming towards me I walked in the other direction.
7) I phoned my mother to find out why she _____________ (not write) for so long.
8) We stayed in our seats until the film _____________________ (finish).

8. CONTINUE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKET THE PAST

PERFECT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS.

1. My landlord threw me out of my flat because (not pay the rent for six months / and
break all the windows)
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

2. When I eventually got to the meeting I was bad tempered and exhausted! I (sit in
traffic jam 45 minutes / motorist bump into me / and get completely lost)
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

3. By the time 5 o'clock arrived Brenda was furious. She (wait for an hour / drink six
cups of tea / and they still not arrive)
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

4. I was so depressed that I couldn't do the exam. I (study every day for two months /
and give up see my friends)
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

9. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS

THE FIRST USING THE WORDS IN CAPITALS.

10. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER.

11. CHOOSE A TIME EXPRESSION TO FILL IN EACH GAP.

Ago as soon as during finally for since - while

1) Two weeks ___________, we stayed at the Dale Hotel in Canston.

2) ________________ wed arrived, the problems started.
3) After wed been waiting _____________ half an hour in the hall, a grumpy
receptionist appeared.
4) By the time we _____________ checked in, the kitchen had stopped serving dinner.
5) The bar played music all night ___________ we were trying to sleep.
6) The bed was so uncomfortable that I have had back problems ever _________.

12. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS USING EITHER AN -ING OR A TO-INFINITIVE FORM.

1) She stopped ____________________ a cup of tea. (drink)

2) Remember _________________ your grandfather on Saturday. Its his birthday. (visit)
3) I tried __________________ snails, but I didnt like it. (eat)
4) He went on _______________ after most of the audience had left. (talk)
5) Adam forgot _________________ the bills last month. (pay)
6) I stopped ___________________ alcohol fifteen years ago. (drink)
7) Jim doesnt remember ever ________________ this gallery. (visit)
8) Martin tried ________________ the wardrobe but it was too heavy. (move)
9) She went on _________________ until she was 72. (work)
10) I forgot ______________her for her e-mail address. (ask)
11) John stopped ___________________ us a lift to the station. (give)
12) Did you remember _________________ the car when you left? (lock)
13) She remembers _________________ the conference the day before yesterday. (mention)
14) Anne Smith worked at the office for two years, then went on _______________ a
secretary. (become)