A. Complete using the correct form of the words and phrases in the box.

1. Do you dream of (1) ______________ the winning goal in a football match, or (2) ______________ a top tennis player? Sport (3) ______________ most young people, and it’s a great way to stay healthy and (4) ______________ at the same time. That’s why the local council has decided to help young people who want to (5) ______________ their own sports club. We know it’s a big (6) ______________, and that’s why we’ll give you the money you need to get started. We’ll help you find a place to (7) ______________ and give you money to find good players in your area. Contact the Town Hall for details.

B. Circle the correct word.

1. I really like playing board / video games like Monopoly and Cluedo.
2. Roy was the best player, so he wasn’t surprised when he became captain / club of the team.
3. Lots of people get defeat / pleasure from just watching sport from their armchairs.
4. I thought the music at the concert / rhythm we went to last night was great.
5. Everyone in my family supports the same competition / team.
6. I find classical / entertaining music really boring, and I prefer pop.

C. Choose the correct answer.

1. You should take ……………… a sport and then you would get more exercise.                        A. off B. up C. down
2. I’m trying to work! Could you please turn your music ………………? 

   A. down B. in C. out3.

3. Just ask and I’m sure the other children will let you join ……………… . 

A. out B. up C. in

4. The referee sent David ……………… for arguing with him. 

    A. off B. down C. up

5. This is my favourite song! Turn it ………………! A. off B. out C. up

6. A mobile phone rang, but the musician just carried ……………… playing. A. on B. up C. in

7. We can’t afford to eat ……………… very often. A. off B. up C. out

8. I’ve decided to become a vegetarian and give ……………… meat. A. up B. off C. out

D. Write one word in each gap.

1. We were waiting outside the stadium ______________ a long time before they finally let us in.
2. I’ve got that concert ______________ DVD – it’s fantastic!
3. I ran all the way home and I was just ______________ time for my favourite programme.
4. Everyone clapped when the singer came ______________ stage.
5. At the cinema, Mum sat on the right, Dad sat on the left and I sat ______________ the middle.
6. Ed doesn’t want to become a professional footballer. He just does it ______________ fun.

E. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.

1. What’s the name of that ______________ you were singing earlier? SING
2. I started to learn the piano, but I don’t think I’ve got much ______________ talent, to be honest. MUSIC
3. My dad used to be really fit and was on his college ______________ team. ATHLETE
4. When you were young, did you ever play in the street with other local ______________? CHILD
5. Alan is studying to be an ______________, but I don’t think he’s enjoying it. ACT
6. They have a wonderful ______________ of old toys at the museum in town. COLLECT
7. My grandad loves to ______________ and we often go out on his boat. SAIL
8. You have to practise a lot if you want to work as a ______________ . MUSIC

F. Write one word in each gap.

Diana: Hello, is that Jenny? I’m bored (1) ______________ watching T and I felt (2) ______________ a chat. What are you doing?

Jenny: Hi, Diana. Well, I’m reading a book (3) ______________ a Russian writer. It’s (4) ______________ how to become a great actor.

Diana: Really? Oh, I’m really interested (5) ______________ acting. Tell me about it.

Jenny: He says it takes a long time to get good (6) ______________ acting. To become popular (7) ______________ the public, you need to really understand people.

Diana: That sounds just like me! Tell me more. What else does he say?

G. Each of the words in bold is wrong. Write the correct word.

1. I’m completely crazy with skateboarding! I love it! ______________
2. In my free time I listen on music on CD or on the radio. ______________
3. Elsa isn’t very keen for this group, but they’re one of my favourites. ______________
4. Next week we’ve got a game to a team from Hungary. ______________
5. Is that Kylie? Oh, I’m a really big fan from hers. ______________
6. I was really scared when I took part to the singing competition last year. ______________

Answers

A. Complete using the correct form of the words and phrases in the box.

1. scoring 2. becoming 3. interests 4. fit 5. organize 6. challenge 7. organize

B. Circle the correct word.

1. board 2. captain 3. pleasure 4. concert 5. team 6. classical
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C. Choose the correct answer.

1. B. up 2. A. down 3. C. in 4. A. off 5. C. up 6. A. on 7. C. out 8. A. up

D. Write one word in each gap.

1. for 2. on 3. in 4. onto 5. in 6. for

E. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.

1. song 2. musical 3. athletic 4. children 5. actor 6. collection 7. sail 8. musician

F. Write one word in each gap.

1. of 2. for 3. by 4. about 5. in 6. for

G. Each of the words in bold is wrong. Write the correct word.

1. about 2. to 3. on 4. against 5. of 6. in