1A
Grammar 1 & 2
Noun phrases 1
1A · G1 · Ex 1 Complete the blog post with the phrases in the box.
Fill in gaps 1–8 using the phrases provided. Gap 1 is already done as an example.
Box
across London
around the world
for this kind of restaurant
I had
to keep us safe
which was hanging
who isn't afraid of heights
to remember
A BREAKFAST I WON'T FORGET
For my birthday last month, my best friend invited me out for a very special breakfast – high above the city!
No, we weren't going in an aeroplane – we were going to have breakfast in a restaurant 1 which was hanging in the sky from a crane! Apparently, the idea 2 comes from Belgium. Now it has travelled to over 40 cities 3 .
The food 4 was delicious, but the best thing was the amazing view 5 . Of course, I was glad that there were seatbelts 6 .
I'd highly recommend it to anyone 7 . It was certainly a birthday outing 8 .
For my birthday last month, my best friend invited me out for a very special breakfast – high above the city!
No, we weren't going in an aeroplane – we were going to have breakfast in a restaurant 1 which was hanging in the sky from a crane! Apparently, the idea 2 comes from Belgium. Now it has travelled to over 40 cities 3 .
The food 4 was delicious, but the best thing was the amazing view 5 . Of course, I was glad that there were seatbelts 6 .
I'd highly recommend it to anyone 7 . It was certainly a birthday outing 8 .
1A · G2 · Ex 1 Order the words in brackets to make a noun phrase. Then complete the question.
Arrange the words to form a correct noun phrase and write it in the gap.
a
What is ?
(sport / watch / your favourite / to)
b
Tell me about .
(someone / get on well with / you / who)
c
What is ?
(kind / your favourite / film / of)
d
Where is ?
(which / has / a place / for you / happy memories)
e
What is ?
(to cook / dish / for friends and family / your favourite)
f
What are ?
(your reasons / this course / for taking)
g
Tell me about .
(you have read / which / something / recently)
h
Tell me about .
(an activity / you / which / do / in your free time)
i
Where is ?
(place / to go on holiday / your favourite)
j
Tell me about .
(which / an experience / grateful / made you)
1B
Grammar 1 & 2
Modifying comparisons
1B · G1 · Ex 1 Complete the dialogue with the words in the box.
Use each word from the box once to fill the gaps in the conversation.
Box
a
as
lot
more
much (×2)
nearly
safer
slightly
Martha: What about this flat? It's 1 nicer than that awful place we saw on River Road.
James: It is far 2 modern, that's for sure.
Martha: The bedrooms are a lot bigger, and it's only 3 more expensive.
James: What?! It's a 4 more expensive!
Martha: Yeah, I guess you're right, but it does look lovely.
James: The one on River Road is 5 bit more central. It'd be much quicker to get to work.
Martha: True. But this area seems a bit 6 than River Road.
James: Come on, I don't think there's 7 difference between the neighbourhoods.
Martha: Really? River Road didn't seem 8 pleasant.
James: I'm not sure I agree. I like the lively atmosphere down by the river.
Martha: I tell you what, there's another flat available across the road, which is not quite 9 expensive as this one. Shall we take a look?
James: Yes, OK. Good idea.
James: It is far 2 modern, that's for sure.
Martha: The bedrooms are a lot bigger, and it's only 3 more expensive.
James: What?! It's a 4 more expensive!
Martha: Yeah, I guess you're right, but it does look lovely.
James: The one on River Road is 5 bit more central. It'd be much quicker to get to work.
Martha: True. But this area seems a bit 6 than River Road.
James: Come on, I don't think there's 7 difference between the neighbourhoods.
Martha: Really? River Road didn't seem 8 pleasant.
James: I'm not sure I agree. I like the lively atmosphere down by the river.
Martha: I tell you what, there's another flat available across the road, which is not quite 9 expensive as this one. Shall we take a look?
James: Yes, OK. Good idea.
1B · G2 · Ex 1 Complete the sentences with modifying comparisons.
Use the structures below to write sentences about the card topics. Fill in the blanks using a modifier + comparative / as … as structure.
Structures: slightly … than · a bit … than · a lot … than · far … than · not nearly as … as · not quite as … as
Structures: slightly … than · a bit … than · a lot … than · far … than · not nearly as … as · not quite as … as
1
slightly than .
2
a bit than .
3
a lot than .
4
far than .
5
not nearly as as .
6
not quite as as .
* This is a free-writing exercise — write your own sentences using the card topics (e.g. cheese vs chocolate, laptop vs tablet, etc.). No automatic check for this exercise.
1C
Grammar 1 & 2
Non-defining relative clauses
1C · G1 · Ex 1 Combine each pair of sentences using a non-defining relative clause.
Join the two sentences into one. Use which, who, where, when, or whose. Sentence 1 is done as an example.
1
We shared a piece of chocolate cake. It was delicious.
2
We went to Lola's. At Lola's, you can get cheap tacos on Wednesdays.
3
There was free wifi. It was very convenient.
4
I was surprised to beat Jo. She goes bowling every week!
5
Then the DJ put the song Perfect on. It reminded me of Dani's wedding.
6
That's Phil. His friend is throwing the party tomorrow night.
7
We had seats in the front row. The seats probably cost a fortune.
8
The club was packed. This was unusual for a Tuesday.
9
We were coming home from Jack's place. We got on the wrong bus.
1C · G2 · Ex 1 (Part A) Read sentence beginnings and match the correct ending.
Match each sentence beginning (1–6) with the correct ending (a–f) to form a non-defining relative clause.
1
I grew up in Oviedo, …
2
I could introduce you to my friend Sarah, …
3
That song reminds me of our road trip, …
4
We went by double decker bus, …
5
It's a special cinema, …
6
I went to that new exhibition by David Yarrow, …
1C · G2 · Ex 1 (Part B) Read sentence beginnings and match the correct ending.
Match each sentence beginning (1–6) with the correct ending (a–f).
1
I bought a bag, …
2
I had five cups of coffee, …
3
We watched that new film with Lily James, …
4
I flew to London via Dubai, …
5
This is Daria, …
6
I really enjoyed my birthday last year, …