ENGLISH REVISION - 2ND BI

PART 1: (READ THE TEXT AND DO AS IT FOLLOWS)

1) What does the author seek to promote according to the last paragraph?

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP SAVE OUR PLANET Consider the highlighted part of the fragment and answer question 2.

USE YOUR VOICE: We are the first generation to know we are destroying the It is estimated that a third of all food produced in the world is lost or wasted.
world, and we could be the last that can do anything about it. Speaking up is one of the most
powerful things you can do, especially if it is to the right people. Tell people to commit to action to 2) What could be the Active Voice version for the highlighted part of the fragment, keeping
protect our natural world. Contact the brands you buy from and get them to tell you how their the same verb tense?
products are sourced. Use social media – this is one of the most effective ways to get brands to
listen to you, so tell them that you want a real change. It is not just about speaking to the people Consider this fragment and answer question 3.
in charge. Talk to your friends, neighbors and colleagues and get them to make positive changes
too. Speak up, speak to everyone, and make your voice heard. You are encouraging companies to source and produce their products in a sustainable way.
BE INFORMED: One of the best things you can do is to keep yourself informed. It
leaves you better equipped to have those conversations with your friends and family and the 3) What is the Passive Voice version for this fragment, keeping the same verb tense?
people you want to influence. Get yourself clued up on the facts, stay up to date with recent news
on the state of our natural world, and work out what you can do. We have a _______________ of Consider the highlighted part of the fragment and answer question 4.
resources readily available.
REDUCE YOUR WASTE: We need to change our buying pattern and adopt a Speak up, speak to everyone, and make your voice heard.
mindset that values sustainability. We need to make wasting our resources unacceptable in all
aspects of our life. Every product we buy has an environmental footprint and could end up in 5) What is correct about the verb form “heard”?
landfill. The impact of plastic pollution on our oceans is becoming increasingly clear, having drastic a) It is written in the Present Perfect, and it refers to everyone’s voice.
impacts on marine life. Recycling what we can reduces the amount of new materials we are b) It is a Passive Voice form, and it could be followed by “by everyone”.
making, and upcycling is a creative way to make old items into something more valuable. This c) It is in the Past Simple, referring to an action that happened before another in the past.
could be reusing a jam jar as a candleholder, or using old tins as plant pots – the possibilities are d) It is a Passive Voice form, and its active version would be “everyone will hear you”.
endless! It is not just the products we buy. It is estimated that a whopping third of all food e) It is in the Past Simple and its future form could be “will heard”.
produced in the world is lost or wasted. Do your bit by eating up leftovers and use any ingredients
you have spare to make interesting meals. Try to waste as little food as possible, and compost the Consider this fragment and answer questions 6 and 7.
organic waste you cannot eat.
Use your purchasing power and make sure your money is going towards positive Our amazing supporters are helping nature and tackling the main causes of nature’s decline.
change. By supporting eco-friendly products, which are less damaging to the environment, you
are encouraging companies to source and produce their products in a sustainable way. Our 6) What is the negative Passive Voice version of this whole fragment, without change in the main verb
amazing supporters are helping nature and tackling the main causes of nature’s decline, tense?
particularly the food system and climate change. We rely on generous donations to carry out our
projects all around the world. There are lots of ways to give. Become a member of WWF, adopt an 7) What is the interrogative Passive Voice version of the highlighted part of the fragment?
animal, take on a challenge for Team Panda, or encourage your family and friends to donate by
setting up a Facebook birthday fundraiser.
 PART 3 – GRAMMAR – PASSIVE VOICE (CHANGE EACH SENTENCE TO ITS
8) Which word best
PASSIVE VERSION KEEPING THE SAME VERB TENSE)
completes this sentence
from the text: “We have a PART 2 – VOCABULARY (COMPLETE WITH WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS
_______________ of FROM PAGES 173/174) 1. John collects money..
resources readily
1. He often comes across as a __________, always eager to share unsolicited 2. Anna opened the window.
available”?
a) penniless advice. 3. We have done our homework.
b) prone 2. She is __________ to forgetting her keys, so she always keeps a spare set in
her bag. 4. I will ask a question.
c) bullied
d) range 3. The __________ at the club checked everyone's IDs before letting them in. 5. He can cut out the picture.
e) forged 4. The film was originally in French, but it was __________ into English for
international audiences. 6. I’m going to delete this sentence.
9) Which word best 5. It is important to stand up against those who try to __________ others in the 7. We do not clean our rooms.
replaces the one in bold in workplace.
6. The fitness app allows users to __________ their daily steps and monitor 8. William will not repair the car.
this fragment from the text:
“"It is estimated that a their progress. 9. Did Sue draw this circle?
whopping third of all food 7. There were differing opinions __________the best approach to solve the
problem. 10. Could you feed the dog
produced in the world is
lost or wasted."? 8. Solving complex mathematical problems requires a great deal of __________ 11. I was mowing the lawn from 9 to 10 am.
a) enormous and concentration.
9. Adopting a growth __________ can help you overcome challenges and 12. He has to wash his socks.
b) tracked
c) bouncer achieve your goals. 13. We aren’t walking the dog now.
d) cognitive 10. Completing the marathon was a significant __________ for her after months
of training. 14. He must pay attention.
e) dubs
11. The new educational game is designed to enhance children's __________ 15. They had told an inspiring story.
10) What is the meaning of development through interactive puzzles.
12. They decided to __________ a new partnership to expand their business into 16. I should install a security app.
the highlighted word in this
fragment from the text: international markets. 17. No one saw the thief.
“"We need to change our 13. The store offers a wide variety of products that __________ from electronics
to home goods. 18. Are you going to solve this problem?
buying pattern and adopt a
mindset that values 14. After losing his job, he found himself __________ and struggling to make 19. Does he have to sing this song?
sustainability."? ends meet.
15. She was having __________ adjusting to her new job's demands and long 20. They shouldn’t offer him chips.
a) having a tendency
b) with regard to hours. 21. I haven’t heard anything.
c) mental attitude 16. The charity organization provides support for animals that have been
__________ and neglected. 22. Did they save your life?
d) title or nickname
e) doing something 17. The company announced a __________ 50% increase in profits this quarter. 23. You don’t have to buy a printer.
successfully