Solutions Intermediate Unit 2

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

How long __________ musical instruments?

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My dad __________ collecting them in the 1980s.

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We __________ to a bigger house recently.

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

My parents moved to a bigger house because they __________ enough space in the old place.

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She __________ a beautiful antique guitar in a small shop last summer.

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

Yesterday, on his twentieth birthday, Tom ______ his first car after years of saving.

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

This year, she ______ part in three marathons, proving her impressive endurance.

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

Since moving abroad, Alex ______ in his hometown, missing its familiar comforts.

Complete the sentence with the present perfect or past simple form of the verb.

Sarah ______ to Paris for the first time last year, fulfilling her dream of visiting Europe.

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Since starting his new job, John ______ a lot of new friends.

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Emma ______ her best friend for over ten years, building a friendship on shared experiences.

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MAPPLETON SCHOOL HOBBY DAY

Think you’re too busy studying to make time for a hobby? Haven’t found a hobby that interests you, but want to explore some possibilities?

Then come to Mappleton School’s annual Hobby Day! Students and teachers will give presentations and lead hands-on workshops. Everything from collecting and crafting to photography and landscape painting will be covered. Come with an open mind, and there’s a good chance you’ll find an interest to last a lifetime! Saturday, 3 March from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The purpose of the text is to…

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For some reason, I was never thrilled by the hobbies my family and friends attempted to interest me in. When I was younger, my mum and sisters tried to get me into scrapbooking, but I failed to see the point. My friends’ passion for skateboarding and martial arts like karate didn’t catch my interest either. My dad tried to get me involved in his hobby, model planes, but I didn’t have the patience for it. Then my mum and I started chatting with a neighbour who grew rare plants. One tour of her greenhouse, and I was hooked. Of course my friends were very surprised – and still are – but I am sure that plants will be a lifelong passion.

The writer suggests that …

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It is clear that interest in hobbies is changeable, but a few hobbies have stood the test of time. A conspicuous example of this is collecting. Anything is collectible if someone decides to collect it. And it is a curious fact that even objects with little intrinsic value can become exorbitantly priced if enough people demonstrate a desire for them.

What fact about collecting does the author point out?

When training for competitions, many athletes ______ gymnastics to enhance their performance.

My friend, who is passionate about martial arts, ______ judo at a local dojo every week.

Every Tuesday evening, Lisa ______ ballet at the local dance academy.

After a busy week, I find a short walk isn’t enough, so I__________ jogging in the park to clear my mind.

On weekends, if the weather permits, I often ____ cycling along countryside trails to explore new landscapes.