E41 The Second Written Schoolwork

The Second Written Schoolwork

A Using the beginnings provided, rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

0    I’ve ordered oxtail soup, not mutton broth. It is oxtail soup that I’ve ordered, not ___

      mutton broth. ____________________________________

1    It was the most stirring patriotic song I have ever heard.

      Never ___________________________________________

2    I just need a bit of your guidance to carry on with the project.

      All ______________________________________________

3    She wouldn’t have applied for this job if she had known what the conditions were like.

      Had ______________________________________________

      4    Barbara hardly ever speaks up in front of many people.

      Seldom ___________________________________________

5    My mother disapproves of our engagement, not my father.

      It ________________________________________________

6    The teacher didn’t only scold them in class, but she also called their parents to school.

      Not only __________________________________________

      7    Young people trying to jump queues really annoy me.

      What ______________________________________________

8    The President decided to send his troops there only when the peace talks failed.

      It _________________________________________________

      9    I don’t like my hair dyed. I will not have it permed either.

      I don’t like my hair dyed, and neither _____________________

      ____________________________________________________

10  The dean started his lecture and immediately heard a strange noise outside the hall.

      No sooner ____________________________________________________________________

     

B Complete the text below with one word (a verb or a particle) in each gap.

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Ruth: It all started when my twin sister Ann learned that she was two minutes older than me. She began to (0) _____look_____ down on me and do terrible things I cannot (1) ____________________ up with any more. Many times she’s gone (2) ____________________ with my best dress without asking for permission. Ann is also very critical and keeps getting (3) ____________________ me for one thing or another. She doesn’t realise that it really (4) ____________________ to me and I might go (5) ____________________ her very soon. Or I’ll (6) ____________________ my own back on her by wearing her best clothes.

Ann: I have no idea why Ruth kicks (7) ____________________ a fuss every time I borrow something from her. I always (8) ____________________ it back when I don’t need it any more. Besides, I’m her older sister.

Mum: I think I need to talk it (9) ____________________ with the girls. Hopefully they’ll be able to (10) ____________________ forward some kind of solution. They can’t go on like this any longer.

C Match the words from the two columns to form meaningful expressions.

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0    inquire                               a)         about something

1    chat                                    b)         in someone’s ear

2    mention                             c)         all day with a backpack

3    stroll                                  d)         about the times of trains

4    whisper                              e)         along the beach

5    stagger                               f)         her concern

6    trudge                                g)         half-awake into the bathroom

D Complete the sentences with appropriate words. Use only one word in each gap.

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0    The boys had a violent ___argument____ over their toy soldiers.

1    The talks aim at ending a 20-year-old _______________ between the two families.

2    You keep trying to earn more and more money, even though you have plenty already. It’s just ____________________ .

3    There are many countries nowadays that are divided by religious or racial _______________ .

4    My little brother is very brave – he shows no signs of _______________ .

5    Unfortunately, the strike ended in violent _______________ with the police.

6    He was eaten up with _______________ when he saw his wife talking to another man.

7    My mother longed for a _______________ to the conflict between my father and me.

TOTAL

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