Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way.

6. I know I don't make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)

7. The defence contributed enormously to the team's success. (MADE)

8. Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. (SOONER)

9. A police car has stopped outside. (UP)

10. Can you help me with the decoration? (GIVE)

Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way.

1. My sister is always talking whenever I watch my favourite TV programme. (HABIT)

2. Everyone heard about the accident before I did. (LAST)

3. The publisher told her very clearly that he had no interest in her short stories. (UNCERTAIN)

4. His aggressive attitude shocked me. (ABACK)

5. I hope you enjoy yourself while you stay with Mabel. (DURING)

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

6. They were just as good as we had expected. ->They certainly lived.........................................

7. One day she's going to become a famous film star. ->It's only.............................................................

8. You can enter the competition to meet the cast only if you purchase a ticket for the show. ->Only......................................................

9. It was wrong to put Jean in charge of showing visitors round the building yesterday on her first day at work. ->Jean should......................

10. The number of people applying for university grants fell last year. ->There................................................................

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1. What I found surprising was his lack of confidence. ->It was his...............................................................................

2. Fred waited for Sophia to finish her homework before telling her his news. ->Fred didn't.........................................................

3. I would prefer you not to discuss details of this case in public. ->I'd rather..................................................................................

4. The young lad wasn't looking where he was going and tripped over that wire. ->If the....................................................................

5. Many people believe that Stonehenge was built as some kind of time-keeping device. ->Stonehenge...........................................

Read the conversation again. Complete the following definitions, using the highlighted compound nouns in the conversation.

1. A(n)  is a family that consists of parents and children.

2.  is the care of children, especially while parents are at work.

3. A(n)  is the difference in attitudes or behaviour between younger and older age groups, which can cause a lack of understanding.

4.  are the rules of behaviour that are typically accepted while people are eating at a table.

5. A(n)  is a person's opinion about a subject.

6. A(n)  is a big family that includes not only the parents and children, but also grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins, all living under the same roof