Unit 1

Unit 1 Extra practice

1 Wordsnake
Find nine words related to types of relationships.
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2 Odd one out

Which words cannot go with the words in CAPITAL letters? Cross them out.
1 family, physical, moral VALUES
2 close, true, blood FRIENDS
3 working, unlikely, wild ANIMALS
4 faithful, passing, travel COMPANION
5 older, nursing, recent GENERATION
6 approval, economic, political HARDSHIP
7 fair-weather, medieval-style, themed WEDDING

3 Synonyms
Complete the sentences. Match these words in their correct form with the correct meanings of to get in brackets.

be catch do persuade reach receive

1 I received (got) a letter from my Canadian cousins this morning.

2 She (got) delayed on her way to work because of a traffic jam.
3 How is Susan (getting on) in her new job?
4 I tried to (get) Martin to come to the party, but he said he was too busy.
5 Matt (got) a virus when he was away on his business trip.
6 I’ll call you as soon as I (get to) New York.

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Unit 1 Extra practice
4 Crossword
Complete this crossword with the words missing from the sentences.
1 2
B
3 4
O C B
N X C
5
D S A L

6 7
G T
U O
8 9
H H
O
A C
C
10
T S

Down
1 George has got a strong bond with his pet dog.
2 They learned about their distant who arrived in the country centuries before.
4 We are hoping to share some new on our first trip abroad together.
6 Children usually different traits from each of their parents.
7 The two businessmen have always had a competitive relationship, but they’ve got a
respect for one another.
9 Jenny is so kind-hearted – she always shows for her friends and family.

Across
3 Kevin should learn to be more if he wants to make new friends at university.
5 The two animals are – they go everywhere together.
6 As new to the USA, the couple had to learn English to help them find jobs.
8 I think Paul got his strong work from his father.
10 Julie went to her old school friend’s wedding out of a of duty rather than
excitement.

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