Key to Global Revision 1

I-                   Rewrite these sentences using a modal verb:

1-      I am not sure but the train might/may/could/can come late.

2-      I shouldn't have lied to you. I’m really sorry.

3-  Can/May I use your car? Mine has broken down.

4-       Ahmed could have lost all his money in that hazardous investment but he was lucky.

5-       Brahim had to sell his house to avoid bankruptcy last year.

6-       She can't have been at home this morning. I rang the bell ten times and nobody answered.

7-      I can’t find my keys. I must have forgotten them in the restaurant. That’s the only place I went to.

8-   Saudi women mustn't/can't drive cars. It is forbidden.

9-  I don’t know but I may/can/might have been busy when you called.

10- You don't have to/needn't shout. I’m not deaf.

11-  You should have apologised to him. He wouldn’t have got angry.

12- He can't have reached Fez so fast. It’s too far.

II-          Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list:

1-      They come from different social backgrounds, that’s what prevents them from understanding each other.

(accurate – achievement – background – pattern – prevent – stereotype)

2-                              The struggle against illiteracy isn’t an easy one.

(asset – award – strength – struggle)

3-                              The end of the 20^th century witnessed the advent of Internet which is considered a breakthrough  in communication.

(advent – basic – breakthrough – claim – dawn – massive)

4-                              I hope the money I spent on this car will be wothwhile.

(border – worthwhile – skilled  turmoil)

III-             Match these words to form collocations:

a- adult	b- high	c- gender	d- problem	e- health	f- cultural
1- care	2- gap	3- diversity	4- illiteracy	5- solving	6- priority

a	b	c	d	e	f
4	6	2	5	1	3

IV-             Functions:

1- Ahmed complains to his cell phone company because his cell phone doesn’t make calls.

Ahmed: I'm sorry to have to say this but my cell phone doesn't make calls.

The clerk apologises and asks Ahmed to hold on for a minute.

The clerk: I'm really sorry. Would you mind holding on for a second?

Ahmed accepts.

Ahmed: Certainly.

2-      Saïd: I have just got married.

Mimoun: That's wonderful news.

3-      Ayman’s car has broken down and he telephones the mechanic to ask for advice.

Ayman: My car has broken down, what should I do?

The mechanic advises Ayman not to do anything and to call the breakdown service.

The mechanic: You'd better no do anything, you shoul call the breakdown service.

يمكن استعمال عبارات أخرى

1- Agreeing	a- Poverty is the result of inappropriate government policies.
2- Disagreeing	b- It’s true that oil prices are high but the taxes imposed on them make them higher.
3- Effect	c- I couldn’t agree more.
4- Defining	d- I don’t think so.
5- Concession	e- Brain gain refers to the return of skilled of people to their native countries.

1	2	3	4	5
c	d	a	e	b

V-                Fill in the blanks with a phrasal verb:

1-      Never give in; you should keep on trying until you make it.

2-      The new president wants to bring about changes in policy.

3-      You have to _________________of your health more.

4-      We had to take the stairs because the lift had broken down.

5-      They never turn down anybody who needs help.

6-      Check their site to find out what time the train leaves.

7-      She took up aerobics so that she would lose weight.

8-      Most children want to become pilots when they grow up.

9-      She makes up skilfully; she looks younger than she really is