This document provides vocabulary exercises to practice rewriting sentences using synonyms, completing mini-dialogues, writing follow-up sentences, and filling in blanks with provided words. It also includes grammar exercises to practice using modals and modal perfect tenses, including completing sentences, rewriting sentences, and writing original sentences using modals or modal perfects. The exercises focus on improving English vocabulary and grammar skills.

1. Vocabulary
1 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words and phrases in bold with a similar word or phrase.
1. This cake is unusually good. May I have the recipe?
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2. It was silly to leave a plastic bag in the oven.
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3. The path was hard to walk on, but we continued going forward.
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4. I am having difficulty with maths this year.
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5. The tour guide directed our attention to a mountain in the distance.
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6. If you water the plant, you’ll soon see that it’s not dead.
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2 Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and expressions below. There are more words than you need.
give up • dreadful • survive • worth it • managed • focus
awesome • waste of time • performance • bored to death
1. A: Thanks for coming to the show. I hope you enjoyed the 1.
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B: Absolutely! It was 2.
……………………… !
2. A: Did anyone 3.
……………………… the fire?
B: Yes, the firefighters 4.
……………………… to rescue everyone in the house.
3. A: It was hard to 5.
……………………… smoking after so many years.
B: Yes, but wasn’t it 6.
……………………… ? You must feel so much better!
4. A: I was 7.
……………………… in that meeting. It was so long, and we didn’t decide anything!
B: I agree. It was such a 8.
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2. 3 Write a second sentence that logically follows the first one. Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. Ellen thought the show was first-rate.
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2. My sister and I share our clothes.
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3. My doctor told me to exercise daily.
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4. I found the film offensive.
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5. The film is good for a laugh.
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6. Why are there so many rehearsals this week?
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4 Complete each sentence in a logical way. Use the correct form of the gerund or the infinitive.
1. It’s strange that the light is on. I don’t remember ……………………………………………… .
2. When you go out in the sun, don’t forget ……………………………………………… .
3. I can’t hear the music any more. Did the violinist stop ……………………………………………… ?
4. I forgot my money! I hope Brenda remembered ……………………………………………… .
5. What a beautiful view. Let’s stop ……………………………………………… .
6. The singer made such an impression on me. I’ll never forget ……………………………………………… .
5 Complete the passage using the words below. There are more words than you need.
struggle • performance • face • share • daily
manage • give up • focus on • keep going • smashing
Most people enjoy some form of music but may not realise that music is actually good
for their health. Music can be used to 1.
……………………… pain, to lower stress levels
in people who 2.
……………………… difficult problems, and to help people who
3.
……………………… with cancer.
Research has shown that music with a strong beat affects the rhythm of your
brainwaves. A faster beat can help you 4.
……………………… your work and be more
alert, while a slower beat calms you down.
Music can be used in your 5.
……………………… routine for relaxation, as well as to
help yourself 6.
……………………… when you feel tired. You don’t have to attend a
7.
……………………… to enjoy the benefits of music. Listening to music at home can be
just as helpful.
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3. 6 Complete the sentences to show that you have understood the words in bold.
1. I find it difficult to face .............................................................................
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2. We didn’t have a good time on our holiday because ............................
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3. Live shows are exciting to watch because ............................................
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4. The film was overrated, so we were ......................................................
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5. After the concert, the audience ..............................................................
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6. The lecture was a real eye-opener because ..........................................
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4. Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with modals that fit the categories in brackets.
There may be more than one possible answer.
1. It’s a red light. You …………………… stop. (obligation)
2. …………………… you speak French? (ability)
3. …………………… I use your phone, please? (permission)
4. The last bus is at midnight. We …………………… be at the station by 11.45. (necessity)
5. We …………………… cancel the competition because there is a possibility of rain. (possibility)
6. Do you want my advice? You …………………… wear so much make-up. (advice)
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Add a modal or a modal perfect.
1. It’s a pity you didn’t ask me to help. I ……………………………… (wash) the dishes.
2. You ……………………………… (carry) your driving licence with you while driving. It’s the law.
3. Didn’t the package come? It ……………………………… (arrive) by now.
4. Jeff had a dentist’s appointment at 2.00. He ……………………………… (leave) the meeting early.
5. I tried to open this window, but I ……………………………… (do) it.
6. ……………………………… you please ……………………………… (help) me?
7. I think I heard the doorbell. That ……………………………… (be) Sandra.
8. Dad ……………………………… (drive) you to the shopping centre earlier, but now he won’t be able to.
3 Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. There’s no need for us to have daily rehearsals. (have to)
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2. I’m sure he was disappointed when he missed the concert. (must)
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3. Terry knows how to play five musical instruments. (can)
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4. There’s a possibility that the tickets will be sold out. (might)
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5. It’s necessary that everyone arrive on time. (must)
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6. I don’t know if I’ll be able to meet you tonight. (might)
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5. 4 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences.
Use a modal or a modal perfect.
1. You are required to show ID in order to get in.
You ....................................................................................................... .
2. There’s a chance that the shop is still open.
The shop ............................................................................................... .
3. It’s possible that someone found your missing key.
Someone .............................................................................................. .
4. I‘m sure they saw us.
They ...................................................................................................... .
5. Is it necessary to complain all the time?
Do ........................................................................................................ ?
5 Write a second sentence to follow the first one. Use a suitable modal perfect.
1. I didn’t realise it was so cold today.
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2. The weather turned out to be better than we had expected.
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3. The ground is very wet.
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4. I feel sick after that enormous meal.
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5. We got lost on our way to the restaurant.
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6 Write a sentence describing the following situations. Use a modal or modal perfect.
1. Something that you regret having done:
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2. A slight possibility that something will happen:
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3. A certainty that someone did something:
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4. An ability to do something unusual:
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5. Lack of permission to do something at school:
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6. 4 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences.
Use a modal or a modal perfect.
1. You are required to show ID in order to get in.
You ....................................................................................................... .
2. There’s a chance that the shop is still open.
The shop ............................................................................................... .
3. It’s possible that someone found your missing key.
Someone .............................................................................................. .
4. I‘m sure they saw us.
They ...................................................................................................... .
5. Is it necessary to complain all the time?
Do ........................................................................................................ ?
5 Write a second sentence to follow the first one. Use a suitable modal perfect.
1. I didn’t realise it was so cold today.
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2. The weather turned out to be better than we had expected.
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3. The ground is very wet.
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4. I feel sick after that enormous meal.
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5. We got lost on our way to the restaurant.
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6 Write a sentence describing the following situations. Use a modal or modal perfect.
1. Something that you regret having done:
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2. A slight possibility that something will happen:
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3. A certainty that someone did something:
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4. An ability to do something unusual:
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5. Lack of permission to do something at school:
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