Wednesday, 29 September 2021

UNIT 4 Section 1 (B) Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams

UNIT 4 Section 1 (B)

 

Phrasal Verbs

Read the sentences on the left and match the phrasal verbs with their definitions on the right by writing the correct number in the box next to each definition.

A. KEEP, HOLD, CATCH

1

The government kept back vital information concerning the oil spill.

 

rob

2

Skaters were warned to keep off the thin ice.

 

prevent from being taken away

3

The students kept on working hard despite the terrible heat.

 

maintain

4

We were told to keep out of the abandoned house.

 

reserve, not reveal

5

Ted, you got an A in your Biology test. Keep up the good work!

 

reach

6

Hold on! I’ll just get my jacket and we can leave.

 

stay off, not approach

7

Despite his financial problems, he managed to hold on to his fortune.

 

continue

8

Sorry I'm late, but I was held up in traffic on the way here.

 

delay

9

Two men held up a supermarket last night and stole £ 2000.

 

wait for a short time

10

Even though he was injured during the race, he still managed to catch up with the other runners.

 

not enter

B. CARRY, WEAR, WORK, MOVE

1

It was impossible for Alison to carry on working after receiving the bad news.

 

start living in

2

Recent studies carried out by the government show that more and more people are relying on the state health system

 

continue

3

The fans got carried away during the concert and climbed onto the stage.

 

find a solution, discover

4

The tyres of my car have worn out. I must get new ones

 

stop living in

5

I'm too worn out to go anywhere tonight.

 

over-excited

6

Scientists still haven’t worked out what caused the death of the animals.

 

take part in physical exercise

7

Working out on a regular basis reduces the risk of heart disease.

 

perform, conduct

8

I took a week off work in order to move into my new home.

 

tired

9

My landlord won't renew my contract so I have to move out by

the end of the month.

 

become thin, weak or unsuitable for further use

ANSWER KEY

A


B


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