PŁACE 30 paysyfecard za zrobienie
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LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
1 Complete the sentences with appropriate words. Put one word in each space.
1 X: Does the dress _________fit___ you?
Y: No, it’s a bit too small.
2 It’s perfect. It’ll ________pair____ with my new dress.
3 I’m really pleased ______by______ it.
4 We’ve got some new models of mobile phones ___for_________ sale.
5 The biggest ____________ is that you can buy everything in one place.
6 The biggest ____________ is that it is really expensive.
7 It may be suitable ____________ people who travel a lot.
8 X: Can I ____________ it on, please?
Y: Yes, of course, you can. The changing rooms are over there.
9 Are you looking for any ____________ colour or style?
10 What size ____________ you?
VOCABULARY
2 Write the names of the shops where you can buy the products listed below.
1 a pair of trainers: ____________
2 shampoo, soap: ____________
3 a pair of gold earrings: ____________
4 a fashion magazine: ____________
5 paint, tools: ____________
6 some beef or pork: ____________
7 tulips, a red rose: ____________
8 some bread and rolls: ____________
9 paint, tools: ____________
10 wooden blocks, a doll: ____________
3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters have been given.
1 I bought this shirt in a sale at half p____________. I paid ₤15 for it, not ₤30!
2 We can’t a____________ to buy a new car at the moment. We haven’t got enough money.
3 I don’t have a favourite b____________ of sports footwear, I buy whatever I like.
4 A lot of companies use clever m____________ t____________ to make people buy their products. For example, you buy goods on special offer which aren’t really cheaper than usual.
5 I had very little c____________ on me, so I had to pay by credit card.
6 This commercial a____________ to young people because it promotes an active lifestyle.
7 I bought this dress at half price. It was a real b____________!
8 I haven’t got much cash, so I’ll have to pay by c____________ c____________.
9 I always try to save money, so I usually wait and buy my clothes at the s____________, when the prices are much lower.
10 Companies often use some c____________ jingles and slogans to make people remember their products.
4 Complete the sentences with correct prepositions.
1 How much did you pay ______ this dress?
2 The TV didn’t work properly, so we returned it ______ the shop the next day.
3 The books you ordered have arrived ______ post this morning.
4 A lot of customers complain ______ unhelpful shop assistants.
5 I’m writing to complain ______ the service I received in your shop last week.
6 It’s silly to pay so much ______ this model if you can buy a cheaper one.
7 He hardly ever spends his pocket money ______ unnecessary things.
8 Me and my brother are saving our money ______ a new games console.
GRAMMAR
5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1 These earrings are cheaper than the ring.
These earrings aren’t __________________ the ring.
2 Our family doesn’t have much money, so we can’t buy a huge house.
Our family isn’t __________________ to buy a huge house.
3 I spent ₤100 and my sister spent ₤100 too.
I spent __________________ money _________________ my sister.
4 She was so angry that she couldn’t speak to us.
She was __________________ to speak to us.
5 These jeans are too short!
I need a __________________ pair of jeans.
6 I have never seen such an expensive tablet.
This tablet here is __________________ one I’ve ever seen.
7 This sofa is so big that it won’t fit in the room.
This sofa is __________________ to fit in the room.
8 The performance was quite boring, so we left early.
The performance wasn’t __________________ to make us stay till the end.
9 He’s very intelligent, just like his older brother.
He’s __________________ his older brother.
10 I’ve never been to such a large shopping centre.
This is the __________________ shopping centre I’ve ever been to!
11 I think this red T-shirt isn’t as good as the blue one.
I like this red T-shirt, but the blue one is even __________________.
12 Pop-up adverts are more annoying than TV commercials.
TV commercials aren’t __________________ pop-up adverts.
6 Choose the correct relative pronoun.
1 Mike is a person who / whose knows a lot about advertising.
2 Bloggers that / whose projects are the most popular will get huge discounts in our online shop.
3 I’d like to work in a place where / – there are a lot of interesting people.
4 I don’t like advertisements where / which are boring.
5 The advertisement – / who I told you about is on TV now.
6 Nancy doesn’t buy clothes where / which are low quality.
7 The jingle – / who I told you about is on radio now.
8 The influencer that / whose blog won the first prize last year is now opening his own shop in the city centre.
9 Emily is the copywriter who / – created that advert.
10 I’d like to work in a place where / which there are a lot of creative projects to run.
ENGLISH IN USE
7 Choose the answer a, b or c that means the same as the Polish parts of the sentences in brackets.
1 I don’t think this top ___ (pasuje do) your skirt. Try another colour.
a matches
b fits
c suits
2 This restaurant here is ___ (równie popularna jak) the one on Park Road.
a so popular that
b more popular than
c as popular as
3 ___ (Skończyła się nam kawa). Could you get some on your way home?
a We’ve sold out the coffee.
b We’ve run out of coffee.
c We’ve used some coffee.
4 This dress looks very nice. ___ (Może ją przymierzysz)?
a Why don’t you try it on?
b Do you try it on?
c Have you tried it on?
5 I’m afraid we’ve got ___ (zbyt mało) time to visit another shop.
a too small
b too few
c too little
8 I don’t think this jacket ___ (pasuje rozmiarem) me. It’s the right colour but it’s too tight.
a matches
b fits
c suits
9 I don’t go to the cinema ___ (tak często jak) I used to.
a so often that
b as often as
c more often than
10 The shop assistant gave us a big ___ (obniżka). We only paid 70% of the original price.
a sale
b bargain
c discount
11 I’m afraid I haven’t got enough cash ___ (przy sobie).
a on me
b for me
c by me
12 I don’t like the shoes here. ___ (Może spróbowalibyśmy) another shop?
a Why should we try
b Why don’t we try
c Why did we try
___ / 5
VOCABULARY
1 Complete the text with the correct words.
I absolutely love shopping! At least once a week I go to my favourite 1 ____________ shop to look for a nice top or skirt. For example, I bought a wonderful blouse last week, which was a real 2 ____________ because it was 30% cheaper than usual. I also spend a lot of money 3 ____________ other items, like books, which I usually order through the Internet. I have an online 4 ____________ with a large bookshop. I pay 5 ____________ my shopping by credit card and wait for the delivery.
2 Complete the sentences with words and phrases that mean the same as the ones given in brackets.
1 More and more ____________ (buyers) are using online shops these days.
2 We ____________ (haven’t got enough money) to buy a new car at the moment.
3 The company has started a huge ____________ (action to make their product popular) to promote their new line of cosmetics. They hope that their new products will ____________ (be popular with) young active people.
4 They went to a ____________ (shop selling items like rings, bracelets, etc.) to buy their daughter a silver necklace.
GRAMMAR
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and four words.
1 I’ve never seen a more expensive dress!
This is __________________ I’ve ever seen!
2 The blue jacket costs ₤85. The brown jacket costs ₤70.
The brown jacket is __________________ the blue one.
3 This year, I’m trying to spend less money than last year.
This year, I’m trying not to spend __________________ last year.
4 They can’t organise a concert in this square. It’s too small.
This square isn’t __________________ a concert there.
5 The shopping centre is so far that we won’t be able to get there on foot.
The shopping centre is __________________ there on foot.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronouns where necessary.
1 Why don’t you contact a company __________________ makes eco jewellery?
2 I’d like to work at a place __________________ I can do valuable things.
3 Pete is a blogger __________________ opinions people value.
4 Megan is the person __________________ prepares presentations about our new products.
5 The shopping centre __________________ we went to last weekend is my favourite in this town.
VOCABULARY
1 Complete the text with the correct words.
I spent almost the whole day shopping yesterday. First, I went to the small 1 ____________ to get some shampoo. Then I caught the bus to the department store because they were having their 2 ____________ ‒ everything was so wonderfully cheap! I only paid ₤20 3____________ a really nice skirt! I quickly ran out of 4 ____________ and had to use my credit card. Unfortunately, one blouse that I bought has a hole, so I’m going to 5 ____________ it to the shop.
2 Complete the sentences with words and phrases that mean the same as the ones given in brackets.
1 I bought the bracelet at ____________ (50% cheaper).
2 What is your favourite ____________ (a group of products made by a particular company) of sneakers?
3 The jingle for this commercial is really____________ (easy to remember).
4 When I go on holiday, I ____________ (haven’t got enough money) to stay in expensive hotels.
5 The product was completely different from what I had ordered, so I sent it back and asked the company to ____________ (give back) my money.
GRAMMAR
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and four words.
1 The black shoes cost ₤45. The brown shoes cost ₤60.
The brown shoes are __________________ the black ones.
2 I’ve never been to such a bad party!
This is __________________ I’ve ever been to.
3 We should prepare less food than the last time.
We shouldn’t prepare __________________ the last time.
4 I’m so tired that I can’t go shopping right now.
I’m __________________ shopping right now.
5 We can’t buy such an expensive car. We’re not so rich.
We aren’t __________________ such an expensive car.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronouns where necessary.
1 The shopping centre __________________ you went to last weekend is going to be demolished next month.
2 Luke is the person __________________ is responsible for advertising campaigns in our company.
3 Gina is an influencer __________________ opinions teenagers value.
4 Why don’t you contact a company __________________ produces eco cosmetics?
5 I’d like to work at a place __________________ I can learn new skills.
VOCABULARY
1 Complete the sentences with appropriate words.
1 I’m going to an ____________ to get a new pair of glasses.
2 My hair’s too long. I’ll need to get a ____________.
3 We called for a ____________ to fix the pipes in the kitchen.
4 She went to the bank to open an ____________.
5 They bought a last-minute holiday at a local ____________ ____________.
6 I’m going to the post office later to post a ____________ to my friend. I’m sure he’ll enjoy reading the books I’m going to send him!
2 Choose the correct words.
1 I’ve bought some funny hair gifts / clips for my little sister.
2 My brother has recently started working for a building competition / company.
3 We often go to the open-air sale / market for fresh vegetables.
4 She has a true gift / present for singing.
GRAMMAR
3 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use less or the least and the words given.
1 I paid ₤20 for the T-shirt, ₤45 for the jeans and ₤120 for a new dress. EXPENSIVE
The T-shirt was __________________ of all the clothes I bought.
2 Shopping for food is very boring. Shopping for clothes isn’t so boring. BORING
Shopping for clothes is __________________ than shopping for food.
3 My brother and sisters are all multi-talented. I’m not so talented. TALENTED
I’m __________________ of all my family.
4 Young children depend on their parents a lot. Teenagers are more independent. INDEPENDENT
Young children are __________________ from their parents than teenagers.
5 Commercials on TV are interesting. Those on the radio are not so interesting. INTERESTING
Commercials on the radio are __________________ than those on TV.