12 F – UNIT 6 – TEST 07.02.2013 NAME:

Exercise 1

Rephrase the following sentences with the word given:

1. The mayor will give a prize to the best architect. PRESENTED

The best architect …………………………………………………………….…the mayor.

2. The sea is gradually eroding the cliff face in this area. WORN

The cliff face in this area ………………………………………………….……….the sea.

3. They insisted that my brother should complete the application forms again. MADE

My brother………………………………………………in all the application forms again.

4. Smoking is to be totally banned from next month. TAKES

A ……………………………………………………………………… from next month.

5. A quick solution to the housing problem is an urgent priority. NEEDS

The housing problem …………………………………………………………as possible.

Exercise 2

Fill the gaps with a suitable word or phrase:

1. The disused chimney ……………………………. up by the demolition experts last week.

2. The decision whether or not to proceed with the plan ……………………………….… by

the end of the day.

3. It was suggested that an attempt ………………...……to save the old Town Hall building.

4. Since we last met, another sentence ………………………….. to the contract, to avoid

any possible misunderstanding.

5. Six months’ free insurance ………………………………………….in the purchase price.

Exercise 3

Where possible, shorten the following sentences, using participle clauses instead of relative

clauses, or by omitting the relative pronoun.

MODEL: People who work in large cities often long to escape from the rat race.

People working in large cities often long to escape from the rat race.

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12 F – UNIT 6 – TEST 07.02.2013 NAME:

1. Most houses which were built more than a hundred years ago have problems with

damp.

2. The tram starts from the castle, which is the oldest surviving building in the town.

3. Visitors who are caught taking photos inside the church are usually asked to leave.

4. The mosaic was discovered by workmen who were digging in the street.

5. The man who I have been talking to used to live in this neighbourhood.

Exercise 4

Fill each gap with one suitable word. There is one example at the beginning (0):

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