A Write one word in each gap. 1 Don't spill your drink on my new tablecloth because it'll never come 2 The accusation that we have wasted public money on this project is entirely 3 Mrs Gallagher looked if she'd had some really bad news. 4 After being unemployed for over a year, Jordan found a job at last. 5 Our new car is near as economical as our last one. 6 I think we should set the tent over there, in the shade. 7 Don't worry - we'll be there on the fifth, no what. shape. 8 I didn't make any money on my investment, but at least I just about 9 It was very satisfying to watch our house being built and see it minerals and oil. 10 This area is rich For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences. to do it on. 11 If you're going to roll pastry, you need a flat. area of a cube is 6
1. Lately we A a small company.
a) took over
b) had taken over
c) have taken over
2. They A their staff by last Friday.
a) recruited
b) were recruiting
c) had recruited
3. The director of the department usually B decisions.
a) make
b) makes
c) has made
4. The C the contract at the moment.
a) are negotiating
b) were negotiating
c) negotiate
5. When I met him, he A freelance.
a) was working
b) worked
c) had worked
6. They C the idea of combining the two companies yet.
a) didn’t abandon
b) hadn’t abandoned
c) haven’t abandoned
7. He C late.
a) is always coming
b) has always come
c) always come
8. We B the matter for 3 hours already.
a) were discussing
b) have discussed
c) have been discussing
9. The board B our project 3 days ago.
a) have rejected
b) rejected
c) reject
10. The last report A trends in the market.
a) reflected
b) reflect
c) has been reflecting