... the level of First Certificate. It also provides practice in key lexical areas. There are regular consolidation units which include forms of testing commonly used in the FirstCertificate examination. ... particles, and collocations. Contents Introduction vii iii FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICEFIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Vocabulary 1 Travel and holidays 203 Vocabulary 2 ... 1 405 00765 6 without key ISBN 1 405 00766 4 with key Text â Michael Vince 2003 Design and illustration â Macmillan Publishers Limited 2003 First published 1993 This edition published 2003...
... gold! FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 2 Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence. The first one is done for you. a) I suddenly remembered that I forgot/had forgotten my keys. ... lie, stay prefer the present perfect continuous. I've been waiting for ages. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 8 For, since, ago See Grammar 14 for contrast between these time expressions. ... there together. .j) I can't remember how long/when I've had this watch. FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 10 GRAMMAR 2 PRESENT PERFECT Choose a suitable description for each picture....
... completion of an event. I'll wait here until you have finished. 16 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Key points 1 The present perfect simple describes events without a definite time. ... it your habit?) Are you sleeping enough? (What is happening at the moment?) 21 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Fixed ã Present continuous arrangements and The present continuous is used ... the Earth. h) Excuse me, do you read/are you reading your newspaper? Could I borrow it? i) Do you wait/Are you waiting for the bus to Newcastle? j) Andy builds/is building his own house in the...
... C stay D have stayed 15) A have gone B went C am going D will have gone 29 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 2. Put each word in brackets into a suitable verb form. Moving house I ... afternoon. h) Christine told Michael she had lost her lighter the night before. FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE GRAMMAR 6 INDIRECT SPEECH 31 ã Reporting polite questions We can use ... salesman h) 'Have you ever been to Japan, Paul?' Sue asked Paul 33 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 5 Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have...
... more if it looked like someone I knew. 3) I'd have liked it more if it had looked like someone I knew. FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE CATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Underline the most suitable ... mind telling me h) What do you think of London? Do you think you could tell me FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 5 Choose the most appropriate description for each picture. 1) If she ... Should h) I wouldn't accept if you asked me to marry you! If you were 41 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 9 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning....
... Mary's hair still needs cutting. 55 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... sister is staying with us. This is Jack, whose sister is staying with us. 6.i FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 2 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. The stolen bike ... clauses In a non-defining relative clause we cannot leave out the relative pronoun. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 60 4 Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form. A friend in...
... whom you usually sit? j) This is Bill, about whom you have heard so much. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Key points 1 9 Make one sentence from each group of sentences, beginning as ... little difference in some contexts. There was something written above/over the door. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 70 ã In and at: places In refers to towns, countries and the 'inside' ... relative clauses with a preposition. That's the girl I live next door to. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Underline any relative pronouns that can be left out in these sentences....
... and came back last night. 81 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Goodwriters A course for you! Jane was one of those students who has problems with writing. First, her handwriting it was ... things. b) glue c) fridge d) sink e) dustbin f) toothbrush g) corkscrew h) key 79 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 10 Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and ... gave up smoking money. g) I came here so that I could see you. to I you. 77 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE ã Calendar references If today is Monday: Saturday night was the night...
... already C) still D) just j) The first time I noticed something was wrong was I got home. A) since B) when C) for D) until 84 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 7 Replace the word or phrase ... Not is stressed. No-one is to leave the room. You are not to leave the room. 93 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a) We ran ... FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 7 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Arriving in...
... is not required with this radio. have You don't an aerial with this radio. FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE GRAMMAR 17 MODAL VERBS: PAST Pronunciation and In speech, have is often ... told me I had to go. 'Shall I help?' He asked if he should help. 99 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 3 Underline the most suitable phrase in each sentence. a) We should have ... later) But in everyday speech we often use didn't need to for both cases. FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Choose the most suitable response to each comment or question. 100 a)...
... my best wishes. 2) Sure, go ahead. Ill FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... to a request Suggesting Thanking 109 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do ... you do. I'm Bill Thompson. 1) Very well thank you. 2) How do you do. 107 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Match each sentence (a-j) with a function from 1-10. a) Wait a minute,...
... Diana works as a graphic designer. 131 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 130 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. ... tax. 8 English are difficult to get to know at first. 9 the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror. 128 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 10 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) ... or not one. A: How many people came to the party? B: None!/None at alU/Not one! FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 3 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a) The...
... can. John isn't 143 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Key points 1 In the construction all + subject + verb, all means the only thing. All we need now is a new car. But we do not use ... dress to her sister's wedding. j) Harry has got over the w of his cold. 142 FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word from the box. a) Is ... or more syllables: efficiently, more/less efficiently, the most/least efficiently FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given in capitals, and...