8 Progress Check 6

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I was cleaning out my room and found some old … from our childhood holidays.

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You aren't the only one waiting in this long queue. We're all in the same … !

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I got off at the last … .

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You should really … a hotel room now; July is a very busy month, and if you leave it too late you won`t find the dates you want.

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The house we stayed in was completely off the beaten … .

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I don't know how Margaret babysits those naughty children. They would … me up the wall!

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We only have a few minutes to … the bus. Let's hurry! 

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Flight 342 to France is … now. 

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All passengers to Manchester should be on … eight. 

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Tina likes to visit quiet resorts that aren't too … .

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Form nouns from the words in bold.

There is greater … about global issues these days. AWARE

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Unfortunately, the two sides failed to reach an … . AGREE

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Coming top of the class is quite an achievement. ACHIEVE

Form nouns from the words in bold.

When the young girl entered the room, she tried to hide her … . NERVOUS

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She spoilt my … of the film by talking the whole time. ENJOY

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

"It`s so cold today,’’ Ann said. 

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

"I’ll tell Sue I saw you," George said. 

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech

"We’re living in New York now," Steve said. 

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech

"John has quitted his job," Diana said. 

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech

"We went to the cinema last Tuesday," John said.

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

We should set … on our trip before sunrise tomorrow, if we want to reach our destination by noon.

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

The heavy traffic set us … about half an hour.

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I want to start setting … money to buy a new bike.

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The accident at the lab set … our research significantly.

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

Autumn is setting … .

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John made his holiday arrangements weeks  … advance, to make sure that nothing would go wrong at the last minute.

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Jason is spending a few days … the seaside. 

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Hotels offer special rates if you travel … season.

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Please send me the information … delay. 

Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

There are many boats … hire at Heritage Port. 

Match to form exchanges.

I lost my passport, but it was found and returned to me two days later.

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Did you enjoy your trip around Europe?

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We didn`t let the rain stop us from seeing the sites.

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I spent my whole holiday in bed with the flu.

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She`s planning to spend three weeks on Greek island this summer.