A standard measurement for oil.
II. Find expressions which mean: 1. twice as many as 2. with no unusual occurrences 3. showing the time correctly 4. with as little work as possible
III. There are five examples of the use of 'to win'. What are they?
IV. Replace the words underlined in each sentence with one of the words or phrases given.
argue that there should be have no intention raised fears brought about it is common knowledge regarded as explained the cause as little prospect of success say for certain have every confidence
1. I am not thinking of resigning at the moment.
2. Everybody is aware that Smith has a criminal record.
3. I am quite sure that enough money will be collected to save the Zoo.
4. We all know what caused the closure of the factory.
5. The report has made people afraid that others may be at risk from the disease.
6. Jane is thought to be the best high-jumper in Britain at present.
7. We shall try hard, although there is not much chance of winning.
8. A hospital spokesperson refused to confirm that the injured man had been shot.
9. Some conservationists advocate an immediate ban on hunting.
10. Commenting on the week-end travel chaos, British Rail attributed this to a combination of snow and high winds. V. In each headline, replace the word or words underlined with one of the 'headline' words given.
bid clash held quits toll boost cleared looms set vows
1. Miners' union promises fight over local pay deals.
2. Change to school funding aims to increase teacher numbers.
3. Newspapers and union going to clash over pay claim.
4. Man found innocent in bank robbery case.
5. British attempt to aid refugees turned down.
6. Jackson resigns in government reshuffle.
7. Woman arrested by police after pub shooting.
8. Number of people killed rises to 6.
9. Rail strike approaches.
10. Ministers in disagreement over pay rises. VI. Match each news extract with a headline from IV. a) ..... after efforts to end the ordeal of over a thousand boat-people had been rejected by the government. A spokesperson for Oxfam later accused.......
b) ..... by which men at pits in some parts of the Midlands would receive additional payments for overtime working. This, they said, was not.....
c) ..... unless the government intervenes, which is unlikely at this stage. Services most likely to be hit at first would include some Inter-City links from......
d) ..... pointed out that the Minister had been one of the first to propose a pay-freeze earlier in the year, and asked whether this abrupt turnaround.....
e) ..... left the court accompanied by cheering relatives and friends. This brings to three the number of similar cases recently dismissed by the courts for...
f) ..... and accused them of blackmail. He asked them to bear in mind that with advertising much reduced as a result of the recession, circulations were.....
g) ..... thanked the Prime Minister for his support, but regretted that under the
circumstances he had been left with no alternative. Other sources however..
h) ..... Jean Noakley, 49, of no fixed address. Police later released the description
of a man who they believe could help them with their inquiries. He is..... i) ..... by which head teachers would control their own budgets. At present the
most serious shortages in London and the South East are in maths, physics and.......
j) ..... was said to be in a serious condition. This latest accident adds to the growing criticism that the crash barriers on the M25 are not adequate and that..........
VII. Match each word given with one of the descriptions.
an abbreviation a draft a manual a royalty a sponsor
a circular an editorial a preface a rumour a viewer
1. An article stating the policy of a newspaper.
2. Unofficial news which may have no basis in fact.
3. The introduction to a book written by the author.
4. A company which pays for a broadcast in return for advertising.
5. The payment made to an author for the number of books sold.
6. A book containing instructions for doing or using something.
7. The first version of a piece of writing.
8. A shorter way of writing a common phrase.
9. A leaflet delivered free to a large number of people.
10. A person who watches television.
VIII. Complete each sentence with one of the words given. Use each word once only.
ban claim forecast market publish broadcast
cover launch publicise tune in
1. Over a hundred journalists will............the royal wedding next week.
2. The government has decided to...........the sale of this book.
3. Our company finds it difficult to.............products in that part of the world.
4. Don't forget to............at this time next week for part two of the programme.
5. Both articles.............that the economy will recover by the end of the year.
6. Make sure you............the rock concert well in advance.
7. The BBC intends to...........more programmes in Russian soon.
8. Both newspapers...........to be the first to have learned the news.
9. The company has decided to.............only paperbacks from now on.
10. We are going to.........the new product at a press conference next week.
IX. Complete each sentence, using one of the words given.
fiction illiterate literature outline shorthand gist
illegible manuscript prose unprintable
1. The first chapter is based on fact, but the rest of the book is complete...............
2. David was unable to read the postcard because the writing was................
3. I understood the...............of the article, but I didn't read it in detail.
4. Brenda's comments were so insulting they were................
5. Bill had decided to study French...............at university.
6. I managed to make notes of the speech in................
7. Old Mrs Brown never went to school and is................
8. Some people feel that Davis's...............is better than his poetry.
9. Sheila left the...............of her novel on a train by mistake.
10. Just tell me the...............of the story, don't go into too much detail.