Choose any of the look synonyms to complete the
sentences. You may change the verb’s forms if it is neces-
sary.
1. I ……………………. up quickly to see who had
come. 2. They ……………… at the children playing to see
if they recognised anyone.
3. I ……………. blankly at the paper in front of me.
4. He ………………. at her in amazement.
5. He didn’t shout, he just …………….. at me silently.
6. She ……………… at me and smiled.
7. The teacher ……………… at the noisy pupils.
8. She ……………….. down the list of names.
9. Don’t ……………… at people like that; you may
upset them.
10. She ……………………. admiringly at Robert as he
spoke.
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Take the similar meaning in the Word patterns section.
1. The mistake by scientists caused a massive explosion.
The mistake by scientists RESULTED IN a massive explosion.
2. Dr Antherton finally succeeded in discovering the secret formula.
Dr Atherton finally MANAGED TO DISCOVERthe secret formula.
3. Another name for iron oxide is “fool’s gold.
Iron oxide IS KNOWN AS“fool’s gold.
4. Many local residents intend to protest about the nuclear power plant.
Many local residents ___ ARE PLANNING TO PROTESTabout the nuclear power.
5. We are thinking of appointing Dr Knight to the position of Professor.
We CONSIDERING DR KNIGHT FOR the position of Professor.
6. We can’t live in outer space without special equipment.
It IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR US to live in outer space without special equipment.
1) winter 2)spring 3) summer 4)autumn
2.
1)may 2)year 3)awful 4)freezing 5)time 6)shorts
4.
1)she wears 2)is making 3)does 4)go 5)does Jim like 6)are watching 7)going 8)stay
5.
1)goes 2)is listening 3)have 4)am cleaning 5)isn’t raining
6.
1) are you making a snowman at the moment
2)you are wearing a raincoat
3)she usually watches tv in the evening
4)I have not got a yellow coat
5)can Pete swim well
6)it is raining outside
7)do you go to school every day
8)he works a lot on computer
7.
1)B 2)C 3)E 4)A 5)D 6)F