1. Fill in the missing words.
Injured, occur, generate, bolt, lost, huge, buried, floods, famine, strong, drizzling
- An earthquake in the ocean can occur a tsunami.
- The rains have caused floods in many parts of the country.
- All flights have been cancelled because of the strong snowstorm.
- The rain isn't that bad; it's only drizzling.
- The news that Ben was fired came as a bolt from the blue.
- Famine followed as the result of the drought.
- The huge people were immediately taken to the hospital.
- The skiers were lost under the snow.
2. Fill in: in, on, for, out, off.
- I really should call on my aunt more often.
- The meeting today was called off, no reason.
- The governor declared a state of emergency and called for the National Guard to help clear roads.
- The situation called for desperate (крайний) measures.
- "Anyway, just thought I'd call in and say goodbye."
3. Fill in the gaps transforming the words in bold.
Differ, Import, Compete, Silent, Patient
- The new system has made a huge impact to economic forecasts.
- People attach too much importance.
- He claims that the complaint wasn't fair.
- Silence is better than unmeaning words.
- My patience is wearing thin.
4. Complete each sentence with the verb in brackets in its gerund or infinitive form.
- Did you remember to turn off the air conditioner?
- Your bedroom is so dirty. It needs cleaning.
- I enjoy spending time at home.
- I'll carry on working until I get tired.
- If I tell you a secret, do you promise not to tell anybody?
- It's getting late. We'd better go home soon.
- Would you like to help me move house?
- Do you fancy watching a movie tonight?
- I regret telling Craig my secret. Now he has told everyone.
- I tried to get to class on time but the bus was delayed.
5. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of used and the verb in brackets:
- When I moved from my parents, first time I felt lonely. But now I (live) live alone.
- I've lived in London for three years and I used to bad weather.
- I used to (drink) coffee every morning when I worked at an office.
- I used to (read) more in my childhood.