Upper-Intermediate English File Unit 7-8 Third edition

Two ________ described seeing the attack from their bedroom windows.

I’d rather ______(have) a coconut

Wouldn’t you rather John________ (do) the repair of the bathroom this week?

Chelsea refused ________ (beat) and ended up winning the match.

Jack encouraged me to try/ that I try a new hairdresser’s.

It’s difficult to avoid ________ (photograph) by paparazzi when you’re famous.

The ________ demanded £50,000 for the safe return of the director’s wife.

John regretted not asking/ to not ask how much the hotel was before he booked it.

Peter convinced me not to give up/ not giving up playing rugby.

Fish and chips used to ________ (wrap) in old newspapers.

I saw Miranda in the art exhibition. She ________ (show) around by one of the artists.

That restaurant ________ (say) to be one of the best in Europe.

I suppose I could have / must have dropped my wallet, but I think it’s been stolen.

The ________ of the jury was that Mr Anderson was guilty of all charges.

I’d rather you ________ (not meet) me for lunch today, I’ve got a lot of work to do.

The gym is closed this week – it ________ (redecorate).

You must have / can’t have seen Billy. He’s on holiday at the moment.

Karen offered to lend / lending me her car when mine was being repaired.

Would you rather ________ (eat) Chinese food or Indian?

Nobody _______ (tell) the time of the exam yet.

The couple ________ (think) to have escaped to France.

You look exhausted. You should have gone / should go for a shorter run.

Chris says he’d rather you ________ (pick) him up at 8.00, not 7.00.

Danielle admitted that she’d rather ________ (not go) to the barbecue.

The man had __________ several previous crimes for which he was also charged.

I suggested to buy / buying Anne some flowers, but Lisa said she’d prefer chocolates.

The man was charged with _______ after following Miss Stevens everywhere.

After being ________ by police for several hours, the woman confessed to the crime.

Both men were ________ to three years in prison.

We’d rather you ________ (not come) round tonight because Larry’s ill.

My neighbour threatened to cut / cutting down the trees in the garden.

Sheila insisted on paying/ to pay for all our drinks.

Drivers shouldn’t ________ (fine) for parking ten minutes longer than they’ve paid for.

Would you rather ________ (eat) out tonight, or stay in?

Cigarettes are often _______ into the UK because the tax is so high on them there.

Both women were ________ because of a lack of reliable evidence.

They must have / should have gone to bed early – there are no lights on in the house.