Intermediate Final Workshop Materials

Grammar
Exercise 1. Complete the direct or indirect questions for these answers.
1. When______________________________________________________________?
I moved to this small town when I was 25 years old
2. Could you tell________________________________________________________?
My elder brother helped me to cook.
3. Would you mind telling me _____________________________________________?
No, my job is tiring and challenging.
4. I’d like to know _______________________________________________________?
No, I have never traveled abroad.
5. Could you ____________________________________________________________?
No, I can’t tell you when he will come back!

Exercise 2. Complete the direct or indirect questions for these answers.

1. When________________________________________________________________?
I entered the university when I was sixteen years old.
2. Could you tell me______________________________________________________?
My favorite book is Harry Potter.
3. Would you mind telling me______________________________________________?
Yes, of course, I like my university.
4. I’d like to know_______________________________________________________?
No, I don’t regret anything I’ve done.
5. Could you____________________________________________________________?
Yes, she has been living here for 3 years!
Exercise 3.Complete the direct or indirect questions for these answers.

1. When_______________________________________?
I learned my piano skills when I turned 18.
2. Could you tell me___________________________?
My art teacher influenced me to explore the world of painting.
3. Would you mind telling me ________________?
Yes, I enjoy working from home. It provides a good balance of comfort and productivity.
4. I'd like to know_____________________?
No, I've never attempted skydiving, and it's not something I regret.
5. Could you tell me______________________?
I earn 3 million sums a month.

Exercise 4.Complete the sentences with if/unless or will / won’t.

1. You ______________be much fitter, if you do regular exercises.
2. She _________________make any progress unless she tries hard.
3. My coach has promised to have a party__________ we win next time.
4. Air quality __________________ change for better side unless the world industries cut the
pollution amount significantly.
5. This government won’t reduce unemployment_____________________ new vacancies are
created.
6. It __________________ really help the environment if recycling becomes more common.
7. You are paid more money at this company ____________you work longer hours.
8. Do you believe that if people are happy at work, they ___________________ be happier in
general?
9. If you walk everywhere instead of taking the bus, your physical condition ____________
improves.
10. Many people visit their families over the New Year’s holiday, ____________________ they
have to work.
Exercise 5. Fill in the blanks with either the second or third conditional.
1. You ____________ (notice) my new haircut if you had been more attentive.
2. If you _____________ (enjoy) modern art, we could visit the new exhibition.
3. If you had eaten at lunch, you ______________ (not / be) so hungry now.
4. If there were an ashtray in the house, we _____________ (not / need) to go to the balcony to
smoke a cigarette.
5. I would apply for the job if I ____________ (know) how to write an application letter.
6. If I _____________ (go) to the job interview, I might have got the job.
7. You would need to find another job if you _____________ (move) to a new town.
8. I would exercise twice a day if I _____________ (have) more time.
9. If the T-shirt _____________ (not / be) so loose, I would wear it.
10. If the factory ______________ (not / close), many workers wouldn’t have been unemployed.

Exercise 6.Choose the correct option a–c to complete the sentences.

1. I think that if he had had more time…
a) he would travel.
b)he hadn’t traveled.
c)he would have traveled.

2. John might not have been arrested …

a) if he robbed the bank.
b) if he wouldn’t have robbed the bank.
c) if he hadn’t robbed the bank.

3. If the police hadn’t come on time…

a)criminals probably run away.
b) criminals would probably have run away.
c)criminals would probably run away.

4. Jerry couldn’t have passed the exam…

a) if he hadn’t prepared well.
b) if he hasn’t prepared well.
c) if he would have prepared.
5. If they hadn’t left their bags in the restaurant …
a) they would be stolen.
b) they would have been stolen.
c) they wouldn’t have been stolen.

6. If I had written the letter last week…

a. he would receive it by now.
b. he would be receiving it now.
c. he would have received it by now.
Exercise 7. Complete the sentences so that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first. Use the passive form.
1. Mary Pullen started the fashion magazine in 1975.
The fashion magazine___________________________________ Mary Pullen in 1975.
2. People build skyscrapers all the time.
Skyscrapers ___________________________________________ all the time.
3. The bank must review all applications for loans.
All applications loans_____________________________________________.
4. My company has set up a charity for homeless animals.
A charity________________________________ for homeless animals.
5. No one knows if the global crisis will affect any more countries. No one knows if any more
countries________________________________________.

Exercise 8. Complete the sentences so that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first. Use the PASSIVE form.
1. Maria is going to write a novel.
A novel ___________________________________ by Maria.
2. People invest money in the IT sphere. IT sphere
___________________________________________ all the time.
3. Students must return books to the library on time.
Books ______________________________to the library on time.
4. Apple has released a new iPhone 15 recently.
A new iPhone 15 ________________________________recently.
5. I think more and more people will use solar panels in the future.
Solar panels ________________________________in the future.
Exercise 9. Complete the sentences so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first.
Use the PASSIVE form.

1. The school opened its doors to students in 1990.

Its doors _____________________________________________________________in 1990.

2. Researchers are conducting experiments on the effects of climate change.

Experiments on the effects of climate change ________________________________ by
researchers.

3. The chef prepared a delicious three-course meal for the guests.

A delicious three-course meal ______________________________________________ by the
chef for the guests.

4. The company will launch a new product next month.

A new product _________________________________________________________ by the
company next month.

5. Nobody has noticed the missing documents yet.

The missing documents ___________________________________________________ by
anybody yet.

Exercise 10. Read the sentences and re-write them using should have /
shouldn’t have.
1. My sister had a temperature; she walked a lot outside yesterday.

_______________________________________________________________________

2. Maria is coughing a lot; he has eaten ice cream a lot.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. He is fired as he has not met deadlines on time.

_______________________________________________________________________

4. I don’t have money at all now, last week I bought a lot of clothes.

_______________________________________________________________________

5. Helen can’t join the party; she has not completed her work yet.

_______________________________________________________________________
Exercise 11.Read the text. Then complete the sentences using should have /
shouldn’t have and the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Ramil missed his train yesterday. He watched movies back-to-back and didn’t remember to set
his alarm, so he didn’t get up until 10 a.m. He hadn’t packed the night before, so he had to get
his bags ready in the morning. When he got the bus to the train station, the traffic was terrible
and it would have been quicker to walk. He didn’t get to the station until nearly eleven o’clock.
He ordered a coffee from the station café and was waiting to pay for it when his train suddenly
arrived on the platform. He tried to run for it but was too late. He had booked his ticket three
weeks in advance, so he couldn’t use it on another train. What a waste of time and money!

1. He ____________________ to set his alarm. (forget)

2. He ____________________ his packing until the morning. (leave)
3. He ____________________ to the station. (walk)
4. He ____________________ a coffee. (buy)
5. He ____________________ his ticket three weeks in advance. (book)

Exercise 12. Write the sentences using reported speech

1. "He works in a bank"
She said ___________________________________________________________
2. "We went out last night"
She told me ________________________________________________________
3. "I'm coming!"
She said ___________________________________________________________
4. "I was waiting for the bus when he arrived"
She told me ________________________________________________________
5. "I'd never been there before"
She said ___________________________________________________________
 Exercise 13 . Read the direct questions. Then change them into indirect
questions with the help of reported speech.
1. ‘Do you like reading magazines?’
He asked: _____________________________________________________________
2. ‘Have you finished your lesson?’
She asked me: ____________________________________________________________
3. ‘Did you watch a film yesterday evening?’
They asked: ___________________________________________________________
4. ‘What do you think about our new teacher?’
He asked: _____________________________________________________________
5. ‘What are you going to do next Sunday?’
She asked: ____________________________________________________________

Exercise 14 .Complete the sentences so that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first. Use the words in brackets.
1. Sarah isn’t as tall as Ben.
Ben ____________________ Sarah. (taller)
2. Bukhara is more exciting than Tashkent.
Tashkent is ____________________ Bukhara. (less)
3. Money and happiness are both important to me.
Money____________________ as happiness to me. (just)
4. Some people are less confident about their looks than others.
Some people ____________________ about their looks as others. (as)
5. BMW is far better than Mercedes.
Mercedes ____________________ than BMW (lot)
Vocabulary

Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words from
the box. Use the prefix in-, over-, mis- or re-. There are two words that you
don’t need.

appear arrange behave convenient priced spend

understand

1. You must have ______________________ the directions. This is

nowhere near the part of town where we’re meant to be.
2. If you can’t make the meeting on Monday morning, you’ll just have
to _____________ it.
3. Our flight was canceled due to bad weather, which was extremely
__________________.
4. After going missing in 1926, the writer Agatha Christie
_________________ten days later at a hotel, using a different name.
5. Many people are guilty of ___________________on things they don’t
need, like clothes or jewelry.

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer from the words in italics.

working hours salary redundant unemployment accommodation

Iceland is a great place to immigrate because of job opportunities and living

conditions. The average 1 ________________ is very high, which means that you
can save a lot of money even if you only work there for a few years and a few
hours. Some jobs offer rent-free 2__________________ which means you don’t
have to think about the place to live. The 3 ___________________are usually from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Fridays, Sundays and Saturdays free. If, for some
reason, your company decides that they can no longer keep you in your job and
make you 4___________________, there are certain laws to protect you. That’s
why the country shows a very low 5 _____________and recommends Iceland to
others considering working abroad!
Exercise 3.Choose the correct answer from the words in bold.

bald blonde curly dyed elderly eyelashes

fringe mustache overweight shape shoulder slim
well-built

1. If you want to keep in good _____________, you should do some exercise every day.
2. My grandfather started losing his hair in his thirties and now he’s completely
______________.
3. Do you think Marina’s hair is ____________________? I’m sure it used to be much
lighter than it is now.
4. Eating junk food is the main cause of becoming _______________.
5. This dress is a bit too tight and I’m not _____________ enough to wear it.
6. Jenifer always had long hair but she decided she wanted a change and now has it
_____________-length.
7. When my brother was a little boy, he always wanted to grow a ____________ just like
my dad!
8. Young people in many countries offer a seat for ____________________ people on the
bus.
9. Marina’s _______________ is so long that I’m surprised she can see anything through it!
10. She had beautiful eyes; they were green, with long, dark _______________________

Writing

The English Language is a key factor for becoming a

successful person.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
At least 120-150 words

In your essay, you should write:

• why the English language is important or not important;
• detailed reasons and arguments that can support your opinion;
• your suggestions and recommendations for young people;
Structure
1. Introduction (paraphrase the given statement and state your
position)

2. 1st body paragraph (develop your 1st idea with an explanation and
an example)

3. 2nd body paragraph (develop your 2nd idea with an explanation

and an example)

4. Conclusion (your suggestions and recommendations for young

people)

Moreover, beyond career prospects, English is as a tool for meaningful

connections on a global scale. Being able to communicate in English
maximizes cultural understanding and opens the doors for international
collaboration. In the academic field, the ability to interact with English
resources broadens intellectual horizons and fosters a deeper
understanding different ideas.

The proficiency in the English language is undeniably the crucial factor

in achieving success. I totally support this idea as it is not only about
linguistic abilities, but also personally and professional growth.

To sum up, for students which aim for success, mastering the English
language is crucial. This involves practice through reading, writing, and
engaging in conversations. The goal is not just linguistic proficiency but
to navigate the interconnected world as well as personal growth and
contributing meaningfully to the global community.

To begin, the practical usage of the English have become important in

the professional world. Many global corporations operate in English,
and fluency in the language improves competitiveness in the job market.
A case for the example is my friend who gained a good position due to
her proficiency in English, it allowed her to communicate with
international clients.