time unit 60 vocab in use.docx

**Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks** 1. We arrived just \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to catch the last bus. 2. The train was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ today, so I didn\'t miss my meeting. 3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lunch. Let\'s head to the cafeteria. 4. Do you \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a quick chat af...

**Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks** 1. We arrived just \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to catch the last bus. 2. The train was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ today, so I didn\'t miss my meeting. 3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lunch. Let\'s head to the cafeteria. 4. Do you \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a quick chat after the meeting? 5. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ we went to the beach, it rained all day. 6. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ we met, you promised to bring the documents. 7. She managed to finish her work and cook dinner \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.Match the sentences with the correct phrases. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 1. We barely made it to the | a\. on time\ | | theater. | b. in time\ | | | c. it\'s time for\ | | 2. He is very punctual with his | d. have time for\ | | work. | e. the next time\ | | | f. the last time\ | | 3. Let\'s go out for dinner. | g. at the same time | | | | | 4. I don\'t think I can fit it | | | into my schedule. | | | | | | 5. Remember to bring the book. | | | | | | 6. We had a great time at the | | | park. | | | | | | 7. She can multitask | | | effectively. | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence. 1. I hope we arrive \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for the movie. a) in time b) on time c) at the same time 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ you called me, I was out of town. a) The next time b) The last time c) At the same time 3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our meeting, we discussed many important topics. a) The last time b) It\'s time for c) Have time for 4. He managed to finish his report \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a) in time b) on time c) at the same time 5. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our next vacation, we should visit the mountains. a) At the same time b) It\'s time for c) The next time 6. Do you \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a quick walk? a) have time for b) on time c) in time 7. It\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ bed. a) have time for b) the next time c) time for Complete the sentences using the correct phrase. 1. We arrived at the airport \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to check in our bags. 2. She always arrives \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to work. 3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our yearly review. Are you prepared? 4. I don\'t \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ another meeting today. 5. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I see you, I\'ll bring the book. 6. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ we met was at the conference last year. 7. He can work on his laptop and talk on the phone \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 1. I have to finish this project \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Friday. 2. We stayed at the party \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ midnight. 3. She has lived in this city \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ she was born. 4. They went on vacation \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ two weeks. 5. I haven\'t seen him \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 6. He has been working here \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 7. I ran into my old friend \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 8. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I prefer to work from home. 9. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'m staying with my parents. 10. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I\'ll travel the world. 11. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ time I saw her was at the wedding. 12. I need to stay focused \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the meeting. ### Paragraph 1: Vacation Plans I have been thinking about my vacation plans \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I was a child, I always wanted to visit Japan. My parents promised to take me \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, but we never had the chance. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a few years now, I\'ve been saving up for the trip. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I haven\'t been able to travel due to work commitments. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'ve been planning the itinerary. I\'m hoping to go \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ next year. I can\'t wait to explore Tokyo and Kyoto \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ two weeks. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'m focusing on finalizing the details and saving up some more. ### Paragraph 2: New Job John started his new job \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. He had been unemployed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ several months, so this opportunity was very welcome. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ his job search, he applied to many companies and attended numerous interviews. He was very excited when he got the job offer \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the company he had always admired. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, he is settling into his new role and learning the ropes. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, he is staying at a friend's place while he looks for an apartment closer to work. He plans to move into his new place \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the end of the month. ### Paragraph 3: Studying for Exams I\'ve been studying \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours every day to prepare for my exams. I need to pass these exams \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I can graduate. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ last month, I\'ve been staying up late and waking up early to study. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the weekends, I usually go to the library to get some quiet time. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'ve been feeling very tired, but I know it will be worth it. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'m planning to take a break and relax for a while before starting my job search. I hope to find a job \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a few months after graduation. ### Paragraph 4: Family Reunion We had a family reunion \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. It was the first time we all got together \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ years. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the reunion, we shared stories and caught up on each other\'s lives. My cousin, who I hadn\'t seen \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ages, told us about his travels around the world. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the afternoon, we had a big lunch and took family photos. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, everyone is busy with their own lives, but we promised to meet again \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ next year. It was wonderful to reconnect and spend time together. ### Paragraph 5: Personal Reflection I\'ve been reflecting a lot on my life \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ childhood, I had many dreams and aspirations. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'ve achieved some of them, but others remain unfulfilled. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the past few months, I\'ve been thinking about what I want to do next. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I\'ve started a new hobby -- painting. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'m not sure where this new interest will take me, but I\'m enjoying the process. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I\'m focusing on enjoying the present moment and not worrying too much about the future. 1. I have been living in this city \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I was a child. a) until b) since c) by d) for 2. She stayed at the party \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ midnight. a) by b) since c) until d) during 3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, many people prefer working remotely. a) For ages b) The other day c) These days d) Recently 4. We haven\'t seen each other \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a) since b) until c) for ages d) by 5. He plans to travel the world \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a) one day b) by c) recently d) for the time being 6. I met an old friend \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a) for ages b) the other day c) until d) these days 7. She will stay with her parents \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ she finds a new apartment. a) for ages b) one day c) during d) for the time being 8. The project must be completed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Friday. a) by b) for c) until d) during 9. They went on vacation \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ two weeks. a) until b) by c) for d) during 10. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the meeting, please turn off your phones. a) For ages b) During c) By d) Until 11. I have been feeling very tired \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a) since b) recently c) during d) until 12. The last time we met was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ month. a) for ages b) recently c) one day d) last 13. I\'ve been working on this project \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours without a break. a) for b) until c) since d) by 14. He hasn't visited us \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ we moved to the new house. a) until b) for c) since d) during 15. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I\'m staying with a friend, but I\'m looking for my own place. a) For ages b) Recently c) For the time being d) The other day Write a short story or a series of paragraphs that incorporate the following phrases. Try to use each phrase at least once in your writing.  **Introduction:** - Describe a significant event that happened recently. - Mention how long it has been since you last did something important.  **Main Body:** - Talk about what you have been doing these days. - Describe an encounter you had the other day with an old friend or family member. - Discuss a project or goal you are working on and what you need to do by a certain deadline. - Explain how long you have been working on this project or goal. - Share your thoughts on how long it might take to achieve it.  **Conclusion:** - Reflect on your current situation and what you are doing for the time being. - Express your hopes or plans for the future, using \"one day\" to describe a dream or aspiration. - End with a summary of your recent experiences and what you are looking forward to next.  **How is 1¼ spoken?** - A\) one and a half - B\) one and a quarter - C\) one point two five - D\) one and three quarters  **How would you say 1.75?** - A\) one point seven five - B\) one point five - C\) one and three quarters - D\) one point two five  **What term is used to describe 26%?** - A\) a minority - B\) a small majority - C\) twenty-six per cent - D\) a small minority  **What is the majority of the students if 95% agreed with the new plan?** - A\) Less than half - B\) All - C\) A small minority - D\) The vast majority  **Which symbol represents subtraction?** - A\) x - B\) ÷ - C\) + - D\) -  **How would you express the calculation 8 ÷ 2 = 4?** - A\) eight added by two equals four - B\) eight divided by two is four - C\) eight minus two is four - D\) eight multiplied by two equals four  **If someone says \'six point nought two,\' what number are they referring to?** - A\) 6.02 - B\) 6.002 - C\) 0.62 - D\) 6.2  **What does the term \'calculator\' refer to?** - A\) A device for adding up numbers - B\) A tool for making electronic payments - C\) A machine for working out numbers - D\) A tool for measuring temperature 21. **How is 1.5 spoken?** - A\) one and a quarter - B\) one and a half - C\) one and three quarters - D\) one point five 22. **How is the number 0 spoken in temperature contexts?** - A\) Zero - B\) O - C\) Nought - D\) None 23. **What is a common electronic machine for working out numbers?** - A\) Computer - B\) Calculator - C\) Telephone - D\) Thermometer 24. **How do you express 6 × 4 = 24 in words?** - A\) Six divided by four is twenty-four - B\) Six plus four equals twenty-four - C\) Six multiplied by four is twenty-four - D\) Six minus four is twenty-four 25. **What does the \'÷\' symbol represent?** - A\) Addition - B\) Subtraction - C\) Multiplication - D\) Division 26. **Which of the following represents the addition operation correctly?** - A\) 8 ÷ 2 = 4 - B\) 6 × 4 = 24 - C\) 6 + 4 = 10 - D\) 8 - 2 = 6 27. **How do you express a small number of people in a large group?** - A\) The majority - B\) The vast majority - C\) A small minority - D\) The entire group 28. **What is the result of 6 - 2?** - A\) Eight - B\) Two - C\) Six - D\) Four 29. **If someone says \'nought point seven,\' what number are they referring to?** - A\) 0.7 - B\) 7.0 - C\) 0.07 - D\) 0.007 30. **How would you say 6.02 in mathematics?** - A\) Six point nought two - B\) Six point zero two - C\) Six and two - D\) Six zero two