UNIT 3 Section 1 (B) Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams UNIT 3 Section 1 (B)

 

Phrasal Verbs Read the sentences on the left and match the phrasal verbs with their definitions on the right by w riting the correct number in the box next to each definition. A. LOOK 1 We looked after Ben’s house while he was on holiday.   have a poor opinion of 2 We are all looking forward to the opening game of the season.   respect, admire 3 The authorities promised to look into the claims of corruption.   warn somebody about potential danger 4 I looked over your essay and can suggest some improvements.   take care of 5 Look out! The pavement is broken and you might trip.   expect sth pleasant to happen 6 Look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.   investigate 7 John looks down on people who aren’t as rich as he is   inspect quickly 8 Children often look up to sports heroes.   try to find in a book or list   B. CHECK, WATCH, SHOW 1 We were told to check in at the airport as early as possible.   be careful about 2 Guests are kindly reminded to check out by 12 o’clock.   care for sb or sth, especially because it is your responsibility 3 The tourists were told to watch out for pickpockets.   arrive, appear 4 The older children were told to watch over the younger ones.   report one’s arrival at a hotel/airport etc. 5 The man was showing off his new sports car to his friends.   pay the bill and leave (a hotel/clinic etc.) 6 Everybody showed up at the party on Saturday night.   try to make people notice and admire   Words with Prepositions A. Complete the blanks with prepositions. Adjectives   Nouns Verbs accustomed _________ familiar  _________sb (=well known) knowledge _________ fill sth  _________ sth else addicted _________ familiar  _________sb (=friendly) a rise _________ involve _________ amused _________ be familiar  _________sth (=know well) (feel) sympathy _________ know _________ sth (=have knowledge of) astonished _________ famous _________ a talent _________   (un)aware _________ fond _________ a taste _________ (=flavour, brief experience)   crazy _________ impressed _________ a taste _________ (=liking, preference)   cruel _________ interested _________     curious _________ keen _________     delighted _________ known  _________ (=regarded)     enthusiastic _________ pleased _________     excited _________ rude _________       typical _________       B. Read the following sentences and complete them with prepositions. 1 Did you know___________  the surprise party? 2 Are you familiar___________  the company's no smoking policy? 3 Do you like the taste___________  red wine more than that of white wine? 4 He is feared by everyone in the area. He's known___________ ‘The Cleaner'. 5 I’m really keen___________ the idea of spending my holiday on an island in the Mediterranean. 6 This village looks familiar___________ me. Have we been here before? 7 A rise___________ inflation would have negative consequences for the country’s economy. 8 I didn’t like olive oil but I’ve developed a taste___________ it now that I’m living in Spain.

ANSWER KEY

Phrasal Verbs A B Words with Prepositions A B 1 about 2 with 3 of 4 as 5 on 6 to 7 in 8 for