Grade 11
Module 2
V-1
Task 1. Complete the sentences with the following phrases: take it easy, up to my eyes, get off your chest, broken up, can't take, under stress, losing control
A: You look worried. Is there something you want to 1 ______?
B: Well... I think I'm 2_____ of my life. There's too much happening at once.
A: I have three deadlines tomorrow. I'm 3_____ in work!
B: Just 4_____ . Make a list and do one thing at a time.
A: Mark seems 5_____ lately.
B: He is. He and his girlfriend have 6_____ , and he's really upset about it.
A: The constant noise from the construction site is driving me crazy. I 7 _____ it anymore!
B: I know, it's really unpleasant.
Task 2. Determine whether the subordinate clause is Defining (D) or Non-Defining (N).
My sister who lives in Paris is a fashion designer.
The car, which was bright red, sped down the street.
The book that I lent you must be returned by Friday.
Mr. Johnson, whom you met yesterday, is our new boss.
People who work hard often achieve their goals.
This smartphone, which I bought last week, has already broken.
The village where I grew up has changed dramatically.
My grandfather, who is 90 years old, still plays chess every day.
The movie that we watched last night was terrifying.
The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest ocean, covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
Task 3. Complete the sentences with the right relative pronoun.
The book _____ I borrowed from you is fantastic.
That's the woman _____ won the lottery last year.
I remember the day _____ we first met.
The restaurant _____ we had dinner was very expensive.
The person _____ phone was stolen reported it to the police.
My brother, _____ lives in London, is a programmer.
The Eiffel Tower, _____ is in Paris, is a famous landmark.
Mr. Jones, _____ son is in my class, is our new neighbour.
The company, _____ was founded in 1990, is very successful.
We stayed at the Grand Hotel, _____ she recommended to us.
Task 4. Fill in the blanks with the correct particle: off, on, up, down, up with.
Could you put me ……. for the night? I've missed my last train.
We had to put ……. the meeting until next week.
Put ……. your helmet before we start cycling.
I won't put ……. ……. your bad behaviour any longer!
It's not nice to put ……. other people's ideas.
Task 5. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition: for, to, of, about, on.
She has a big influence …… my decisions.
He never pays attention …… what I say.
Jo made a strong impression …… everyone at the party.
Paula always insists …… doing things her way.
He constantly boasts …… his expensive car.
Grade 11
Module 2
V-2
Task 1. Complete the sentences with the following phrases: cope with, sick and tired, getting me down, out of proportion, caused him, take it, killing me
A: I'm 1 _____ of this gray weather. It's really 2_____ .
B: Cheer up! Spring is just around the corner.
A: This project is 3_____ . I don't know how to 4_____ all this pressure.
B: Don't blow things 5_____ . It's difficult, but you can do it.
A: The failure of his business has 6 _____ a lot of stress.
B: Yes, he looks like he can't 7 _____ much longer. We should talk to him.
Task 2. Determine whether the subordinate clause is Defining (D) or Non-Defining (N).
The artist who painted this picture is very famous.
My house, which has a blue roof, is located near the park.
Students who pass all exams will receive a scholarship.
Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers.
The computer that I use for work is very powerful.
Her wedding dress, which was made of silk, cost a fortune.
The doctor who treated my grandmother is very experienced.
Saturday is the only day when I can sleep late.
Chocolate, which is made from cocoa beans, is loved by millions.
The man whose car was stolen reported to the police.
Task 3. Complete the sentences with the right relative pronoun.
This is the kind of music _____ helps me relax.
The man _____ lives next door is a doctor.
I didn't like the film _____ we watched yesterday.
That's the reason _____ I left early.
She is someone _____ always tells the truth.
My best friend, _____ I've known since childhood, is coming to visit.
The author's latest book, _____ was published last month, became a bestseller.
The sun, _____ is a star, provides us with light and heat.
My birthday, _____ we usually have a party, is in July.
The old library, _____ we used to study, has been demolished.
Task 4. Fill in the blanks with the correct particle: off, on, up, down, up with.
She always puts ……. her coworkers in meetings.
I can't put ……. ……. this constant noise from the construction site.
He put ……. his warm coat before going outside.
They decided to put ……. their trip to the mountains.
My grandparents put me ……. when I visit them in the summer.
Task 5. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition: for, to, of, about, on.
My teacher has been a good influence …… me.
Please pay attention …… the instructions.
She made a lasting impression …… the interviewers.
He insisted …… paying for dinner.
She often boasts …… her children's achievements.
Keys:
V1
1
get off your chest
losing control
up to my eyes
take it easy
under stress
broken up
can't take
2
D
N
D
N
D
N
D
N
D
N
3
that/which
who
when
where
whose
who
which
whose
which
which
4
up
off
on
up with
down
5 1) on, 2) to, 3) on, 4) on, 5) about
V2
1.
1 sick and tired
getting me down
killing me
cope with
out of proportion
caused him
take it
2.
D
N
D
N
D
N
D
D
N
D
3
that/which
who/that
that/which
why
who/that
whom
which
which
when
where
4
down
up with
on
off
up
5. 1) on, 2) to, 3) on, 4) on, 5) about