Passive voice

Unit 7A: saving energy

Match the word in column A to its definition or meaning in column B
A
B

plumber

crack
energy

solar
luxury
scheme
innovation
conserve
the power from electricity, gas, coal, etc that is used to make things work
a plan
a person whose job is to fit and repair things like water pipes and baths
a new idea, method
of or using the sun
a thin line on something where it is nearly broken
to prevent something from being changed, lost, or destroyed
something expensive that you do not really need


1.___; 2. ___; 3. ___; 4. ___; 5. ___; 6. ___; 7. ___; 8. ___
Complete the passage with an -ing or to -infinitive form of the verb in brackets

Last night I decided (1)______ (go) to Sally’s birthday party. I was really nervous. I usually avoid (2) _____ (go) to parties because I have trouble (3) _______ (remember) people’s name. Well, last night things were different. Before the party, I read a book about (4)________(improve) your memory. I practised (5)_______ (do) some of the memory exercises. They really helped. As a result, I stopped (6)________ (worry) about what people would think of me, and I tried (7) _______ (pay) attention to what people were saying. And guess what? I had a good time! Now I do enjoy (8) ______ (go) to parties.

Complete the sentemces with words provided:
What/ you do/ if you/bitten/ a snake?
If you/ took/ exercise, you probably/ feel healthier.
You mind/ If I/ used phone?
If i/ not go/ their party, they/ unhappy.
what/ you do/ if/ won millions/ dollars?
I/ tell/ something/ is/ interesting.
This/ most exciting film/ I ever visited.
I/ not know/ reason/ you not go/ school yesterday.
You still remember/ day/ we first met?
I like/ live/ country/ there/ plenty/ sunshine.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets
Your English doesn’t improve because you don’t practise it regulary. (if)
_________________________________________________________________________________
I’m trying to find my dairy. (looking)
_________________________________________________________________________________
The last time I saw David was in 1989. (seen)
_________________________________________________________________________________
The police continued to watch the house. (carried)
_________________________________________________________________________________
Fill the blanks with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
My brother spent hours ________ (repair) his motorbike
Don’t forget to bring my dictionary when you _________ (come) back tomorrow.
You __________ (feel) cold if the sun __________ (not shine).
I’m very tired after that long walk. I’m not used to __________ (walk) so far.
Bill never carries money with him. He’s afraid of __________ (rob).
I stopped __________ (buy) a newspaper on the way home.
She dislikes _________ (ask) to do something by others.
If Lan or Mai _________ (come), tell them _________ (wait) for me.
When Mrs. Brown ___________ (look) out, she _________ (see) the children _________ (play) near the pool.
A: Who suggested ___________ (go) on a camping holiday in October?
B: I did. But I __________ (not know) it was going to rain. I don’t enjoy ________ (put) up a tent in the rain.


Unit 7b: saving energy

Complete the conversations with expressions for suggestion
A: I like having seafood for dinner. B: ______________ go to the restaurant by the seaside?
A: I’m really tired. B: I’m tired too. ____________ resting for a while?
A: ___________ travel around the town? B: That’s a good idea. ___________ hiring a motorcycle. We’ll see a lot more that way.
A: I want to buy some souvenirs before we leave. B: OK. _________ go shopping after dinner.
A:What should I do to save electricity? B: I _____________ turn on a lot of lights and remember to turn off television before going to bed.
A: It’s a lovely day. _____________ go for a picnic? B: No. I don’t want to. _____________ playing tennis.
Read the passage carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true or false
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham