Destination B1 Unit 13 14 15Review-B1 Key
Destination B1 Unit 13 14 15Review-B1 Key
Destination B1 Unit 13 14 15Review-B1 Key
Countable nouns
Countable nouns have a singular and a plural form and take a singular or plural verb.
Uncountable nouns
We cannot count some nouns (uncountable nouns). They do not have a plural form and take a
singular verb, even if they end in -s.
C. Complete using the phrases in the box. You have to use some phrases more than once.
Where there is more than one answer, write all the answers.
a few • a little • a piece of • some
some sugar a little / a piece of / a few / some bottles a little / some water
some bread
a little / a piece of / a few / some toys a little / some butter a little / a piece of /
some fruit some music
D. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Write no more than three words.
1. We don’t know anything about the problem. information
We don’t have any information about the problem.
2. Is it okay if I have some cheese? bit
Is it okay if I have a bit of cheese?
3. There’s only a little coffee left in the jar. much
There isn’t much coffee left in the jar.
4. I try not to drink too much Coca-Cola in a week. cans
I try not to drink too many cans of Coca-Cola in a week.
5. Would you like some more chocolate? piece
Would you like another piece of chocolate?
6. I don’t want a lot of cream on my strawberries. cream
I only want a little cream on my strawberries.
Use Example
singular countable nouns (not specific) I need to get a new coat.
an (indefinite article)
Use Example
instead of a when the next word begins with a I don’t have enough money for an expensive
vowel sound dress.
Watch out
Whether we use a or an with a word depends on the sound, not the spelling. Be careful with the
following words and phrases.
• an honest person • an hour • a euro • a uniform
Use Example
singular countable nouns (specific) Let’s go to the new shopping center.
plural countable nouns (specific) Where are the books I ordered?
uncountable nouns (specific) I gave the shop assistant the money and then left.
Use Example
plural countable nouns (general) Prices have gone up a lot recently.
uncountable nouns (general) Fresh fruit is really good for you.
Special rules
Use Example
places the: seas (the Atlantic), rivers (the Amazon), areas (the Antarctic), some countries
(the USA, the UK), public buildings (the theatre), the Earth, the world, the sky, the
moon, the sun, the sea, the environment
no article: towns and cities (Moscow), most countries (France), continents
(Europe), streets (Baker Street), planets (Mars)
activities a/an: have a job, work as a ...
the: on the radio, the media, play the piano
no article: go to work, on TV, go shopping, play tennis, listen to music, go to work,
go to school, be at school, be at university, school subjects (maths)
time the: in the morning/afternoon/evening, on the 20th March, in the 1950s
no article: days (Thursday), months (May), years (2009), at night
people the: the King, the Prime Minister, the army, the navy, the police, the Germans, the
English
no article: become king, he’s English, speak English
A. Complete using a, an, or the.
1. We had a really good science lesson at school today.
2. I found an unusual insect on the wall outside our house.
3. It’s your birthday next week. Are you going to have a party?
4. We waited for hours, but we finally saw the Queen.
5. Why don’t we listen to the radio?
6. Have you got a euro I could borrow?
7. Mum has gone to the bank, but she’ll be back soon.
8. Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for over an hour!
B. Write an article in each gap where necessary. If an article is not necessary, put a dash (-).
I had (1) a really bad day on (2) - Tuesday. I bought (3) a new game on CD-ROM for my computer,
but (4) the game didn’t work properly. I took it back to (5) the shop on (6) - North Street, but (7)
the manager blamed me! He pointed to (8) a scratch on (9) the CD-ROM and said I’d done it. I
couldn’t believe it! I had to buy (10) a new one!
D. In each sentence there is a word missing. Put an arrow (↑) to show where the missing word
should go and write the word.
1. English music was popular in America in ↑ 1960s. the
2. Would you prefer to read ↑ book or watch television? a
3. We had maths at school yesterday and our teacher gave us ↑ surprise test! a
4. Peter joined ↑ police and caught ten thieves in his first month! the
5. Gordon wanted to be ↑ writer, so he studied English at university. a
6. Suddenly, two UFOs appeared in ↑ sky over Washington. the
Phrasal verbs
Prepositional phrases
by credit card/cheque
for rent
for sale
in cash
in debt
in good/bad condition
Word formation
Word patterns
C. Each of the words in bold is in the wrong sentence. Write the correct word.
1. We don’t usually get that property of washing powder. brand
2. We can only take the item back if you’ve still got the change. receipt
3. The best thing about the new shopping center is that there’s a lot of fee. variety
4. What’s the design on a French one euro sale? coin
5. Carter and Sons have got some really good things in the receipt. sale
6. My mum didn’t like me selling my bike, but she said it was my coin, so it was my decision.
property
7. When we bought the house, we had to pay a huge brand to a lawyer. fee
8. The taxi driver wasn’t very happy when I told him I didn’t have any variety. change
Phrasal verbs
He’s taking it down. She’s saving up. He’s trying to hurry up.
They’re giving them away. He’s adding it up. She’s paying him back.
He’s just come back. She’s taking it back.
Prepositional phrases
E. Complete using the words in the box. You have to use some words more than once.
by • for • in
1. It can be very worrying when you’re in a lot of debt.
2. Can I pay for this by cheque?
3. Did you see that the house next door is for sale?
4. They took ten per cent off because I paid in cash.
5. We need to find an office for rent in the center of town.
6. I got quite a lot of money for the car because it was in such good condition.
Word formation
F. One of the words in each sentence is in the wrong form. Write the correct word.
1. The serve in this place is absolutely terrible and I want to see the manager. service
2. Could you help me make a decide? I don’t know which phone to get. decision
3. Even very good quality clothes are quite afford in this shop. affordable
4. Companies should always tell the true in advertisements. truth
5. Credit cards are really use, but you have to be careful with them. useful
6. I read a compare of all the supermarkets and Safeshop was the most expensive. comparison
7. My grandma had no idea that her old vase was so value. valuable
8. Pete never shops at Mayfield’s because he says it’s too expense. expensive
9. Before you borrow from the bank, you have to make a judge about whether you can pay it back
or not. judgement
10. Is the bill right? Could you just check your add, please? addition
Word patterns
H. Complete using the words in the box. Add any other words you need.
advertisement • borrowed • choose • compare • wrong
1. I need to get a new bag for school but I can’t choose between these two. What do you think?
2. This CD player seems expensive, but if you compare it with the one in the other shop, it’s
actually not bad.
3. Madeleine borrowed a really nice top from me and she still hasn’t given it back!
4. The advertisement for/ on the website said you could sell your old things to people all over the
country.
5. The shop assistant was wrong about the price so I had to show her the label.
UNIT 13, 14 and 15 REVIEW 5
A. Write one word in each gap.
eBay
One of (1) the websites that has been very successful in recent years is eBay. On eBay, people take
things that belong (2) to them and offer them for sale. Other people offer (3) an amount of money,
and (4) the person who offers the most money wins the item. They then pay (5) for the item (6) by
cheque or credit card. It’s (7) a simple idea, but it’s become a very popular way of buying and
selling. Even if you only have a (8) bit of money, you can often find something you want on eBay.
Most of the items are (9) in good condition, and eBay has a (10) lot of happy users.
(1 mark per answer)
B. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.
11. I’ve made my (DECIDE) decision. I’m going to buy the blue one.
12. This dress is wonderful - but it’s a little too (EXPENSE) expensive for me.
13. I’ve broken my new CD player and now it’s (USE) useless!
14. In the past, rich people often had (SERVE) servants to do everything for them.
15. We offer top quality products at (AFFORD) affordable prices!
16. The advert was (TRUE) untrue, so I complained to the manager.
17. Please be careful with that painting - it’s extremely (VALUE) valuable.
18. When you (COMPARE) compare our prices with other shops, we’re the cheapest!
(1 mark per answer)
C. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Write between two and five words.
19. Could you lend some money to me until the weekend? from
Could I borrow some money from you until the weekend?
20. I can’t decide which shoes I like most, the blue ones or the green ones. choose
I can’t choose between the blue shoes and the green shoes.
21. Why don’t you return the sweater to the shop you got it from? back
Why don’t you take the sweater back to the shop you got it from?
22. It can be very worrying when you owe money to the bank. debt
It can be very worrying when you are in debt to the bank.
23. We need to go quickly or the shops will be closed. up
We need to hurry up or the shops will be closed.
24. I paid for the CD using notes and coins and then left the shop. cash
I paid for the CD in cash and then left the shop.
25. I don’t agree with your opinion of the new shopping center. wrong
I think you are wrong about the new shopping center.
26. Do they rent cars here? rent
Do they have cars for rent here?
(2 marks per answer)