Shall I phone you this evening? A. Do you want me phoning you this evening? B. Do you want to phone you this evening for me?

Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the given words

Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. => In spite of ____.

This ring is only made of plastic so it’s quite ............. .

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.

Every (A) teacher I've spoken to tell (B) me that standard of spelling (C) are in (D) decline.

I applied for a part-time job at the supermarket. They are going to _________.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

Because of his broken leg, he didn’t take part in the contest yesterday. → Because his ____.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it

They said that Paula had quit five jobs before working for us. → Paula ________.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your strength. An employer will consider you seriously for a (1) _____ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good at everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (2) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to spend some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (3) _____ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask yourself if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (4) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends;If you are considering a career that (5) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with an expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.