ENGLISH 9
EXERCISES FOR UNIT 7
I. Complete the passage with an -ing or to-infinitive form of the verb in
brackets.
Last night I decided (1) (go) to Sallys birthday party. I was
really nervous. I usually avoid (2) (go) to parties because I
have trouble (3) (remember) peoples name. Well, last night
things
were
different.
Before
the
party,
I
read
a
book
about
(5)
(do) some of memory exercises. They really helped. As a
result, I stopped (6) (worry) about what people would think of
me, and I tried (7) (pay) attention to what people were
saying. And guess what? I had a good time! Now I do enjoy (8)
(go) to parties.
II. Fill in the blank space in each sentence with and, but, so, or, because,
therefore, however.
1. Pollys watch was broken she borrowed mine.
2. My family went to Africa we wanted to study the wild animals.
3. Melissa tried to read the book she couldnt understand it.
4. She isnt English. , she speaks English perfectly.
5. They went to town bought a lot of clothes.
6. The road was underwater. , the police closed it to traffic.
7. I havent got a car Ive got a motorbike.
8. The air is polluted theres too much traffic.
9. Which color do you want red, green, yellow blue?
10. Shes working late next Friday she cant come to the party.
III. Making suggestions, using the structures suggest + V-ing or suggest
(that) + clause.
1. You are walking in town with a friend and you feel tired. (take/ taxi)
I suggest
.
2. Joanna has got a toothache. (go/ dentist)
I suggest
.
3. You and your friend dont know what to do this weekend. (have/ picnic/ the park)
I suggest
.
4. There are some cracks in the pipe in Mr. Has bathroom. (get/ plumber/ fit/ new pipe)
I suggest
.
5. You and your brother feel very bored at the moment. (watch/ comedy/ television)
I suggest
.
6. Sandra is leaving her bike outside the bookstore. (lock/ her bike/ carefully)
I suggest
.
7. Your friend wants to improve his pronunciation. (speak/ English/ friends/ watch/
English TV programs)
I suggest
.
8. Theres an exam tomorrow. Neither you nor Rachel have done any work for it. (do/
some revision)
I suggest
.
IV. Choose the correct word or phrase in each of the following sentences.
1. We decided not to go out for meal . we were too tired. (but, because, so,
and)
2. My shoes are dirty. Id better take them .before I come in. (away, up, on,
off)
3. If you want to save money, you should . the amount of water your family
uses. (increase, reduce, adapt, repair)
4. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100 watt light bulb can be replaced by
.(an energy-saving bulb, a 1000-watt light bulb, an electric bulb, a lamp)
5. Who is going to .your children when youre at work? (look for, look up,
look after, look out)
6. Marys eyes are weak, ., she has to wear glasses. (but, however, and,
therefore)
7. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest .the manufacturer directly.
(contact, to contact, contacting, be contacted)
8. .put all the guests on the first floor? (Why dont we, I suggest, How
about, Lets)
V. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.
1. You look tired. Sit ..and have a cup of tea.
2. Im ..for yesterdays newspaper. Did you throw it
..?
3. Could I ..on these shoes, please? Size nine.
4. Turn ..the music. Its too loud!
5. Dont forget to ..off the lights when you go to bed.
6. I used to smoke, but I ..up last year.
7. Could you ..in this form, please?
8. Pick ..your litter! Dont drop it on the street!
9. Dont worry about the baby. Ill look ..her while youre out.
10. Im looking ..to meeting her very much.
VI. Fill in the blank with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. My brother spent hours ..(repair) his motorbike.
2. Dont forget to bring my dictionary when you ..(come) back
tomorrow.
3.You ..(feel) cold if the sun ..(not shine)
4. Im very tired after a long walk. Im not used to ..(walk) so far.
5. Bill never carries money with him. Hes afraid of ..(rob)
6. I stopped ..(buy) a newspaper on the way home.
7. She dislikes ..(ask) to do something by others.
8. If Lan or Mai ..(come), tell them ..(wait) for
me.
9. When Mrs. Brown ..(look) out, she ..(see)
the children ..(play) near the pool.
10. A: Who suggested ..(go) on a camping holiday in October?
B: I did. But I ..(not know) it was going to rain. I dont enjoy
..(put) up a tent in the rain.
VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. Your English doesnt improve because you dont practice it regularly. (if)
2. Im trying to find my diary. (looking)
3. The last time I saw David was in 1989. (seen)
4. The police continued to watch the house. (carried)
5. Do you have any appointments? said Martin. (whether)
6. Lets go to the swimming pool, said Nick. (suggested)
7. Polly gave an angry shout. (shouted)
8. I regret Marta is here now. (wish)
