I. GRAMMAR: Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below

IF CLAUSE &WISH

Cirle the best option to complete each sentence:

1. It's a very nice drink. I' m sure you would like it if you        it?

A. tested           B. ate          C. tried               D.  surveyed

2. If you have a map along, you                   get lost

A. will            B.  will not          C. wouldn't              D. would

3.  "Why didn't you attend the party?","-  I would have gone if I              time"

A.have had             B. had         C. had had       D.would have

4.If I lived bu the sea, I                a lot of swimming

A. would do          B. will do           C.do          D. did

5.  Water freezes if the temperature             below zero

A. fall              B. will fall                C. falls             D. fell

6. If I                 prime Minister, I'd have many school built

A. am        B. were           C. had been         D. will be

7.                    we hurry, we'll miss the bus

A.if          B.if not         C.unless          D.ever if

8. What          you do if you            a King?

A. will/are            B.would/were          C. would have/ has been              D. would/ had been

9.If the             come soon, I'm not going to wait

A. isn't                 B.didn't             C.doesn't          D.hasn't

10.I wish I                   in a big house with a beautiful garden now.

A. lived           B. live        C. living           D.am living

11. If it rains this evening,I              go out

A. don't              B. won't           C.am not         D. shalln't

Complete the sentences with a/ an/ the or no article (-).

E.g.: Would you like to be an actor?

1. Do you like staying in Answeraanthe(-) hotels?

2. I bought Answeraanthe(-) unusual soccer ball on Answeraanthe(-) eBay.

3. I do all my shopping on Answeraanthe(-) Internet. What Answeraanthe(-) great way to shop!

4. We had Answeraanthe(-) dinner in Answeraanthe(-) best restaurant in Answeraanthe(-) world.

5. This morning I bought Answeraanthe(-) newspaper and Answeraanthe(-) magazine. AnswerAAnThe(-) newspaper is in my bag, but I can’t remember where I put Answeraanthe(-) magazine.  

Exercise 2: Complete the following sentences with the TO INFINITIVE form of the verbs.

1. I went to the coffee shop Answer my best friend. 

2. I often travel by public transport Answer money. 

3. I’m studying at university Answer a pharmacist. 

4. I called my uncle Answer him what time he would come. 

5. I stayed at the office Answer the project. 

6. I work hard Answer money. 

7. I’m learning another language Answer a better chance of getting a good job. 

8. We are organizing a big surprise party Answer his fortieth birthday. 

Unscramble the question and answer them.

1. you/ the/ do/like/ countryside/ How/ ?

2. trip/ Do/ to/ you/ the/ fancy/ countryside/ a/ ?

3. do/ countryside/ you/ go/ How/ to/ often/ the/ ?

4. about/ like/ you/ do/ What / countryside/ the ?

5. the/ about/ like/ you/ don’t/ What/ countryside/ ?

6. is/ season/ the/ What/ best/ visit/ the/ to/ countryside/ ?

7. you/ like/ country/ to/ move/ Would/ to /?

8. like/ countryside/ Do/ parents/ the/ your/ ?

Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer A - H. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

A Life Less Ordinary

Staring at the laptop screen, I was overwhelmed with numbers, charts, and reports. I had always dreamt of a job where I could make a difference, not just crunch numbers. (16) ……… . Fresh out of college, the allure of a stable job with a handsome paycheck seemed irresistible.

I remember the day I got the job offer; my parents were over the moon, thinking their child had finally secured a future. However, every day as I sat in my cubicle, a voice inside me questioned if this was it. Was this the life I wanted? Or was I destined for something more meaningful? (17) ……… .

Six months into the job, I came across an advertisement about a teaching opportunity in a remote village in Africa. It was an initiative to educate children who had never been to school. (18) ……… . The position was unpaid, but it promised an experience of a lifetime. Without a second thought, I applied, much to the dismay of my family and friends.

Today, I find myself in a small village, surrounded by eager kids with a thirst for knowledge. No longer am I confined to a cubicle; the vast African savannah is my new office. I may not have the comforts of my old life, but the smiles on these kids' faces are worth more than any paycheck. (19) ……… .

I have realized that life is not about earning but about making a difference. These children have taught me the value of education, and every day, I strive to give them the best. (20) ……… . They might not have fancy gadgets, but their dreams are as big as any, and I am here to help them achieve those dreams.

A. The corporate world was not as glamorous as I had imagined.

B. I was initially unsure if I was making the right decision.

C. They were concerned about my safety and the challenges I would face.

D. The idea of teaching had always been close to my heart.

E. The excitement of the first month soon wore off, replaced by monotony.

F. The landscape, though beautiful, also posed many challenges.

G. Every day, I am reminded of the impact one person can have.

H. The children come to school with a spark in their eyes.