UNITS 1–3

1 Fill the gaps with the right word. If you think they should be blank, write Ø.
0 He ought _to__ understand the importance of the occasion.​
1 there have been no complaints, I think we can say the restaurant has been a success.
2 Only answer can be accepted for each question.
3 I already interviewed three applicants this morning.
4 How many species have become extinct by the end of the decade?
5 You really see that fantastic exhibition before it finishes at the end of the month.
6 I’ll lend you the book you return it by Monday.
7 diplomacy is better than going to war.
8 seen the concert hall, our guests should now go to the dining room.
9 You have bought me a ticket as I won’t be able to go.
10 His house is on the coast of Mediterranean Sea.
11 She’d working there for months before she met her manager.

2 Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct words or phrases from the box.
clear of the tourist traps​​an ability​off the beaten track​know-all
botany​​​aloof​​meticulous​​​fictional
get back to nature​​a passion​​cultural awareness international
relations​​hospitable over-optimistic​​baking temperatures
I have to say that was the worst holiday I have ever been on. I’ve never considered myself to be a 0 know-all, but as I had lived in England for a few years, I thought I knew enough! I wanted a holiday that was a bit 1 . I have 2 for flowers and the islands are famous for theirs. In fact, the Scillies are heaven for anyone who studied 3 . The people are supposed to be
4 and eager to help. I knew that I wasn’t going to get 5there, but I did expect it to be quite warm in the summer. I was 6. It rained every single day of the fortnight I was there. I also found that although the local people were friendly, they were so 7. I was lucky if I saw more than three in one day. I’ve never felt so lonely! I wanted to
8 in the beautiful gardens but in fact I spent nearly every day in my hostel hooked up to my computer. The Scilly Islands are very remote and maybe because of this you need to have some 9 of the region before going there and be 10 in checking the right time to avoid bad weather. However, if you want a cheap holiday and to steer 11, I suggest you go camping somewhere in England.

1. The word "to" should be filled in the blank in sentence 0. This is because the phrase "ought to" is used to express obligation or expectation.
2. The word "one" should be filled in the blank in sentence 2. This is because the phrase "Only one answer" is used to indicate that only one answer is acceptable for each question.
3. The word "already" should be filled in the blank in sentence 3. This is because the word "already" is used to indicate that an action has already been completed.
4. The word "by" should be filled in the blank in sentence 6. This is because the phrase "by Monday" is used to indicate that the book should be returned before Monday.
5. The word "before" should be filled in the blank in sentence 11. This is because the phrase "before she met her manager" is used to indicate that the action of working there occurred before the action of meeting her manager.

In the second part of the exercise:
1. The phrase "off the beaten track" should be filled in the blank in sentence 1. This is because the phrase "off the beaten track" is used to describe a place that is not popular or well-known among tourists.
2. The word "a passion" should be filled in the blank in sentence 2. This is because the phrase "a passion for flowers" is used to indicate a strong interest or enthusiasm for flowers.
3. The word "botany" should be filled in the blank in sentence 3. This is because the phrase "who studied botany" is used to indicate a person who has learned about or has knowledge in the science of plants.
4. The word "hospitable" should be filled in the blank in sentence 4. This is because the word "hospitable" is used to describe people who are friendly and welcoming.
5. The phrase "get back to nature" should be filled in the blank in sentence 5. This is because the phrase "get back to nature" is used to describe the act of experiencing or enjoying the natural environment.
6. The word "over-optimistic" should be filled in the blank in sentence 6. This is because the word "over-optimistic" is used to describe someone who is excessively positive or hopeful.
7. The word "aloof" should be filled in the blank in sentence 7. This is because the word "aloof" is used to describe people who are distant or not friendly.
8. The phrase "off the beaten track" should be filled in the blank in sentence 8. This is because the phrase "off the beaten track" is used to describe a place that is not popular or well-known among tourists.
9. The word "meticulous" should be filled in the blank in sentence 9. This is because the word "meticulous" is used to describe someone who pays attention to detail and is careful in their work.
10. The word "clear" should be filled in the blank in sentence 10. This is because the word "clear" is used to describe someone who is aware or well-informed about something.
11. The phrase "off the beaten track" should be filled in the blank in sentence 11. This is because the phrase "off the beaten track" is used to describe a place that is not popular or well-known among tourists.