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Vocabulary and grammar review Uni~ 7

Vocabulary Grammar

0 Complete each conversation below with a word 8 Circle the correct option in each of these
from the box. sentences.

bored concerned 1rr1tating 1 Petra said she'd join us for lunch if she
persuas1ve reassuring upsetting (/fiUs~l would finish her work in time.
2 If you asked people, most of them will said I
A: I cried when I watched the programme about
would say that lying is wrong.
the baby gorilla that died. 3 The old woman won't get across the road if
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B: I know, it was so 1 ~ps.~t:h1-1 . someone didn't I doesn't help her.
A: I've been worrying about Gina's new job. 4 Harim's changed so much that if I met I will
B: Me too - but it's 2 to know that she's meet him now, I wouldn't recognise him.
getting on well with her colleagues. 5 Research shows that children will disobey an
instruction if they think I thought no one is
A: Whenever I get to the bus stop, one's just left! watching them.
B: That must be really 3
6 In England, people say 'Pardon' if they
A: Telling people that they will save money if they cannot 1 could not hear someone clearly.
buy a more expensive phone makes no sense. 7 If you get on with your colleagues, work is I
B: Mmm, but it's a very 4 . argument. was more enjoyable.
8 I'll tell you what I think, but you might I
A: He's yawning again. would not agree with me.
B: I guess he's 5 . 9 You shouldn't give up the course unless you
find I you'll find it too hard.
A: I'd like to give more money to charity.
B: Yes, but you can't be 6 about everyone. 0 Find five other referencing mistakes in this
paragraph and correct them using the words
6 Complete the sentences below about US Facebook in the box.
users using the expressions in the box. You will
need to use some expressions more than once. It ItS etftef they thiS thiS
age age group aged ages the age(s) In every society, people need to build
relationships with another otke.r people. These
1 Facebook is used by people of all v. e.s .. . relationships can take place at work, school or
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2 Just over 50 percent of users are under .
home. Wherever it occur, it is important that
of 26.
people understand each other. An organisation
3 The 18 to 25 is the largest single group will not function well if their members are
of users.
unhappy. Good managers understand the point
4 People between of 26 and 34 make
and make sure they reward employees
up the second largest group of users.
for good work. In fact, when you take
5 More youngsters . 13 to 17
time to understand what people
use Facebook than people over 44.
want and why they want them,
6 Twelve percent of Facebook users 35-44
14% it is usually possible to solve
are under 17 years of . .. ........ .
most problems. These results
7 Ninety-seven percent of users are
in a happy environment where
under of55. people progress well.
8 The 55 to 65 represents 18- 25
the smallest category of users. 43%
US Facebook users by age
group (insideFacebook.com)
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