Module 3 Spotlight

1. Fill in the missing words.

sound,overtime, freelancer, came, brought up, deadlines

1. Soon the brothers ____ to the conclusion that it was heat but not smoke that lifted things.

2. He was an army officer and_____ his sun like a little soldier, hoping it would build his son’s character.

3. The missing explorers returned home safe and ____ .

4. What I like about working as a _____ is that I work at home.

5. The salary is good, the job is rewarding, the only problem is that it’s a bit hard for me to meet ____.

6. Jane has worked_____everyday this week, as it is the busiest time of the year.

2. Put the verbs into the past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past perfect continuous.

1. Peter (stop) when he felt somebody’s hand in his pocket.

2. We overslept and when at last we arrived at the station, our train (leave) already.

3. She (read) a book for 3 hours yesterday.

4. He (not come) to us yesterday, but we hope he will come today.

5. I (wait) at the theatre for an hour before Ann finally showed up.

3. Choose the correct item.

1. Who was on/in charge of building the Big Ben?

2. Nobody can show good results under/in pressure.

3. After the university she made a career by/in law.

4. In/At the age of 5 Mozart could play the musical instrument brilliantly.

5. Mari Curie died by/of radioactive poisoning.

4. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. The nurse brought the patient back … by using cold water.

2. Looking at these photographs brings … so many happy memories.

3. Cheltenham is the best place to bring … children.

4. Rihanna is brining … her new album next month.

5. The new government has brought … many changes in education.