1. Choose the best quantifiers to complete the sentences

1. There's not a big difference between our grades, but Haley got a marginally/significantly better score than me.

2. I spent the least/most amount of time on the project so I was disappointed that I didn't win

3. The storm caused slight/significant damage, and we lost our power for three days.

4. People spend hours on their smartphones. Fewer/More people today read books than when I was young.

5. Georgia spends a considerable/slight amount of time on her computer. She prefers to be outside most days.

2. Write the quantifiers in the correct columns in the table.

a few of, marginally , most , significant , slightly

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a lot of ----------

-------- -------------

considerable ------------

------------ least

3. Complete the conversation with the correct quantifiers.

considerable, marginal, most , significantly , slightly

Julia: What do you think determines success?

Ren: Well, I know that if I make a (1)------ effort to study, for example, then I usually get a good grade. So, I think (2) -------success comes from hard work

Julia: Yeah, I think you're right. I didn't study much last week and got a (3)------ lower grade than I expected. I felt terrible.

Ren: Do you think luck has anything to do with it?

Julia: Hmm ... yeah, you need a (4)------ amount of luck to be successful. But effort is much more important. You might have a (5)------higher chance of getting a good grade if the teacher is a family friend, for example, but you'll still need to study!

4. Complete the sentences with the correct words. There are three words which are not used.

admitted , apply, effort , load , reward , situation , surprised , though

1 Val------ that she hadn't completed her homework assignment.

2 Pedro was ------to hear that he had received a perfect score on his essay.

3. The------ at work was difficult because the project failed and people were upset.

4 Joni studied hard for the exam, and her------- was a score of 100%.

5 It's important to put in a lot of------- if you want to succeed.

5 Complete the sentences by adding a prefix to the words from the box.

agree , consistent, convenient , patient , possible

1 It's not------- to think that you can make your own success.

2 The store closes early, which is------ because I work late.

3 Hosni and I-------- about some things, but we're still great friends

4 If you're ------and work too quickly, you won't do a good job.

5 The bus schedule is-------- so I never know what time the bus will arrive.

6. Match the words with the definitions

adequate, author , defines, illustrate , tense

acceptable or OK

provide a visual explanation

someone who writes

tells the meaning of something

worried or nervous

7. Complete the sentences with much or many.

1 Did you have------ success discussing the new contract?

2 There weren't------ visitors at the conference today.

3 Are there------- green spaces in your city?

4 How------- unemployment is there in your country?

5 My dad works in a bank, but he doesn't earn very-------

8. Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to complete the sentences.

1 I love your new business plan. You have------ good ideas.

A much B a lot of C very few

2 Can I help you? I have------- pieces of advice I can offer.

A a few B many C too

3. I did my speech, but there were -----people in the audience. The room was only half full.

A a few B very few C no

4. 4 I'm afraid I don't have-------- time. Maybe we can meet tomorrow?

A hardly any B many C much

5. The tickets for the concert were------ expensive, so I didn't buy them.

A much B a lot of C too

9. Complete the text with the correct word or phrase. There is one extra word or phrase you do not need to use

a few, a lot of , hardly any , much , too , very few

My driving exam was not good. To begin with, I had (1)------- time to prepare. The problem was I had (2)-------- much work, so I had very little free time. I took (3)-------- lessons but clearly not enough. On the day of the exam, there wasn't (4)-------- traffic on the roads, so I thought I was lucky. But then I hit a bus! Oh well, I believe that (5)---------- people actually fail the first time, so I'm not that worried.

10. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the blank in the same line.

EMPLOY, FAIL , MOTIVATE , COME , SUCCESS

When you are looking for any kind of (1) , there are a few things to think about. It's important not to be afraid of

(2)-------. If you don't get the job you apply for, you weren't meant to get the job. Stay positive. A key factor is (3)-------- .You should really want to do the job. This is much more important than thinking only about having a good (4)------- Believe me, job satisfaction is more important. Just know thisyou will (5)------- in the end.

12 . Complete the words in the sentences. The first letter is given, and there is one space for each letter.

1. We're going to have to-------- the meeting because of the problems at the airport ( r)

2. They're going to demolish the old movie theater and then------- it. The new one will be much more modern ( r )

3. Experts say that for healthy teeth you should-------- your toothbrush every three months.( r)

4. I've decided to -------the speaking test. I was so nervous first time I just know I can do better. ( r )

5. Janice had to------ her passport, so she can't come with us to Spain in July. Maybe we can all go together in early September instead? ( r )

13. Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verb

alter, believe, go, reject, transfer

1. Did you know that a lot of famous actors------ their appearance before they became successful? For example, some actors have their teeth fixed to look "more American."

2 I'm -------all the data to you right now. You should have it in a few minutes.

3 Not every company------- in the motto "The customer is always right."

4 If anything ------wrong, call me. I can be there in half an hour.

5 Oh, no. My work visa has been--------- . What am I going to do now

14. READING

[1] Elon Musk was born in South Africa on June 28, 1971. At the age of 24, he moved to California, borrowed $2,000 from his father, and started a software company with his brother, Kimbal. They worked very hard, and the company quickly became a big success, and because of this, he decided he wanted to become CEO of the company. The other important members of the company, however, refused. On account of this, Musk sold his part of the company. He got $22 million.

[2] In 1999, just four years after he started his first company, Musk started another company because he wanted to create a better service for paying for things online. It was financed with $10 million of the money he got from selling his first business. This company also became very successful, but once again he disagreed with the other people involved. As a result, he again decided to sell. The money he received this time was even more: it was around $165 million

[3] Musk has continued to found one business after another, and each one has been a great success. According to Musk, the reason why he has been so successful is that they are all based on his simple business ideas: these are to work hard and to not follow trends.

[4] Musk is now 46 and has a net worth of $15.2 billion, making him the 80th richest person in the world. If anybody knows the secrets of success, it must be him.

1 Find these phrases in the text. What do each of the pronouns in bold refer to?

1 They worked very hard ... (Paragraph 1)----------------

2 ...------ the company quickly became a big success, and because of this ------. (Paragraph 1)-----------------

3 It was financed with $10 million-------- ... (Paragraph 2)

4 ...----- each one has been a great success ...------ (Paragraph 3)

5 ...----- these are to work hard and to not follow trends ...------ (Paragraph 3)

2. Scan the text and answer the questions.

1 Why did Musk sell his part of the company he started with his brother?

A The company didn't want him to be CEO.

B He wanted to start a new company

2 Why did Musk create his second company?

A To buy and sell things online

B To make buying and selling online easier

3 Why did Musk sell the online payment company?

A He didn't agree with the other people in the company.

B The company became too successful

4 Why does Musk believe his businesses are successful?

A Because he invests a lot of money

B Because his business ideas are simple

5 Which is NOT part of Musk's simple business philosophy?

A To work hard

B To follow trends

WRITING ... Write a description based on the notes. Use words to describe change

Pay attention to your use of the simple past and irregular verbs.

History of early cars

1769 - Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot builds a steam car in France

steam-powered internal combustion engine

1879 - Karl Benz designs his engine

1895 - people use the words "motor car" officially

individual hand crafting assembly line production

1908 - Ford Model T construction starts

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1.Complete the sentences with the simple past of the verbs in parentheses.

l---- ---- (research) Dubai because I'm going on holiday there.

2 Jim ------ (live) in Dubai for five years as he had a job there.

3 Oil trade...... (be) popular after the pearling industry------ (end).

4 Urban sprawl------- (happen) in Babylon and China before it happened in modern day cities like London.

Complete the sentences