1) use the information in the first sentence to complete the second sentence. use all of/most of etc. or the…of + whom/which. don't forget about full stops.
1. jane has received neither of the letters i sent her. i sent jane two letters,
2. mike gave half of the 50 000$ he won to his parents. mike won 50 000$,
3. the sides of the road we drove along were lined with trees. we drove along the road,
3)complete each sentence with two to five words including the words in the brackets.
example 0.
this is sally. she teaches us ballet. (who)
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this is sally who teaches us ballet.
1. that’s the shop. i bought my new dress there. (where)
that’s the ? my new dress.
2. this is the magazine. i bought it yesterday. (that)
this is the ? yesterday.
3. that’s the ring. sonya found it yesterday. (that)
that’s the ring ? yesterday.
4)maintain a positive attitude. when we (3) ourselves to become negative, thinking and
speaking as if the worst is bound to happen, we increase our feelings of stress and anxiety. focus instead on the possibility of positive (4), and think about how those outcomes might be achieved.
3.let 3. outcomes
3. allow 4. outcomes
3. allow 4. disadvantages
5) be prepared. if you are anticipating a stressful situation in your near future, such as a presentation, performance, interview or (5), make sure you take plenty of time to prepare yourself. preparing in advance will relieve pressure, and make it easier for you to be calm and focused. get perspective on your situation. take a moment to (6) from the situation, and evaluate just how important it really is in the grand scheme of things. remind yourself that stressful situations pass, and are often not nearly as important as they seem while we are experiencing them.
5. exaltation 6. benefit
5. examination 6. step back
5. execution 6. learn
6)take a break. stepping away from a stressful situation is often the best way of coping with it. take a moment to go outside for a short walk, or sit down with a favorite book. try your best to (7) the situation, as this will help relieve the mounting tension which we feel when undergoing stress over an extended period of time, letting you come back at the problem with fresh (8) and perspective.
7. take advantage of 8. power
7. win in 8. mind
7. let go of 8. energy
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that Jane did not receive any of the letters. In the second sentence, we need to complete it by using the information in the first sentence. We can say "both of which" to indicate that she did not receive any of them.
2. Mike gave half of the $50,000 he won to his parents. Mike won $50,000, most of which he gave to his parents.
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that Mike gave half of the $50,000 to his parents. In the second sentence, we need to complete it by using the information in the first sentence. We can say "most of which" to indicate that he gave the majority of the $50,000 to his parents.
3. The sides of the road we drove along were lined with trees. We drove along the road, the sides of which were lined with trees.
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that the sides of the road were lined with trees. In the second sentence, we need to complete it by using the information in the first sentence. We can say "the sides of which" to indicate that we drove along the road and the sides of the road were lined with trees.
1. That's the shop. I bought my new dress there. (where)
That's the shop where I bought my new dress.
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that the dress was bought at a specific shop. In the second sentence, we need to complete it using the information in the first sentence. By using "where," we can indicate that the dress was bought at that specific shop.
2. This is the magazine. I bought it yesterday. (that)
This is the magazine that I bought yesterday.
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that the magazine was bought. In the second sentence, we need to complete it using the information in the first sentence. By using "that," we can indicate that this specific magazine was bought.
3. That's the ring. Sonya found it yesterday. (that)
That's the ring that Sonya found yesterday.
Explanation: In the first sentence, it is stated that the ring was found. In the second sentence, we need to complete it using the information in the first sentence. By using "that," we can indicate that this specific ring was found.
4. Maintain a positive attitude. When we (3) ourselves to become negative, thinking and speaking as if the worst is bound to happen, we increase our feelings of stress and anxiety. Focus instead on the possibility of positive (4), and think about how those outcomes might be achieved.
3. Allow 4. Outcomes
Explanation: In the sentence, it is mentioned that negative thinking and speaking can increase feelings of stress and anxiety. To complete the sentence, we need to choose the correct words that match the meaning. "Allow" is appropriate to indicate the action of allowing ourselves to become negative. "Outcomes" makes sense in the context of focusing on the possibility of positive results.
5. Be prepared. If you are anticipating a stressful situation in your near future, such as a presentation, performance, interview, or (5), make sure you take plenty of time to prepare yourself. Preparing in advance will relieve pressure, and make it easier for you to be calm and focused. Get perspective on your situation. Take a moment to (6) from the situation, and evaluate just how important it really is in the grand scheme of things. Remind yourself that stressful situations pass, and are often not nearly as important as they seem while we are experiencing them.
5. Examination 6. Step back
Explanation: In the sentence, it is advised to take plenty of time to prepare yourself for a stressful situation. Additionally, it suggests taking a moment to evaluate the importance of the situation. "Examination" can represent a stressful situation that requires preparation. "Step back" fits the context of taking a moment to remove oneself from the situation and gain perspective.
6. Take a break. Stepping away from a stressful situation is often the best way of coping with it. Take a moment to go outside for a short walk, or sit down with a favorite book. Try your best to (7) the situation, as this will help relieve the mounting tension which we feel when undergoing stress over an extended period of time, letting you come back at the problem with fresh (8) and perspective.
7. Let go of 8. Energy
Explanation: In the sentence, it suggests that letting go of the situation can help relieve mounting tension caused by extended stress. "Let go of" is suitable to indicate the action of releasing or removing oneself from the situation. "Energy" is appropriate as it signifies the mental and emotional state that can be restored after letting go of the stress.