5 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past continuous.
THE DOWNTON GAZETTE
Аdevastating flash flood 1)
(occur) in the village of Downton yesterday. Emma
Michael, a local resident, narrowly escaped injury when
floodwaters 2)
(wash away) a
bridge on her way to work. "It 3)...
(rain) and the wind 4)
(blow) as I 15)
(drive) to work
yesterday morning," says Emma. I 6)...
(listen) to the radio when I 7)...
(hear)
reports that the water in the river 8)...(be) really high.
I 9)
(stop) my car
to take a look and, at that moment, a huge wall of water 10)
(rush) down the river and
11)
(sweep away) the bridge. I the
12)
(have) a lucky escape!​

1 Little did she know that dolphins would become her life's work.

To rewrite this sentence using inversion, we start by placing "Little" at the beginning of the sentence followed by the auxiliary verb "did" and then the subject "she." After that, we add the main verb "know" and move the indirect object "that dolphins would become her life's work" to the end of the sentence.

2 Not only has Anna never been diving, but Tom hasn't either.

To rewrite this sentence using inversion, we start with the phrase "Not only" followed by the auxiliary verb "has" and then the subject "Anna." After that, we add the main verb "been" and move the direct object "diving" to the end of the clause. The same structure is used for the second part of the sentence.

3 Should you see Mike today, ask him if he wants to go diving on Saturday.

To rewrite this sentence using inversion, we start with the auxiliary verb "should" followed by the subject "you." After that, we add the main verb "see" and move the direct object "Mike" to the middle of the sentence. The same structure is used for the second part of the sentence.

4 Only if you swim with dolphins will you realize how amazing they are.

To rewrite this sentence using inversion, we start with the adverb "only" followed by the conjunction "if." After that, we add the subject "you" and the main verb "swim." Then, we bring the auxiliary verb "will" before the subject "you" again and add the verb "realize." Finally, we move the adverb "how amazing they are" to the end of the sentence.

5 Such was Greg's tiring day that he fell asleep on the bus home.

To rewrite this sentence using inversion, we start with the adverb "such" followed by the linking verb "was." After that, we add the subject "Greg" and the adjective "tiring." Then, we bring the noun "day" before the conjunction "that" and add the pronoun "he." Finally, we move the verb "fell asleep" and the adverbial phrase "on the bus home" to the end of the sentence.

a) Harry makes over £20,000 a year.

Explanation: In this sentence, "makes" is the most appropriate word because it means that Harry earns or receives a salary of over £20,000 a year.

b) Mary was awarded a scholarship to study child psychology.

Explanation: In this sentence, "scholarship" is the most appropriate word because it refers to a financial aid or grant given to students to support their education.

c) How much did you pay for your new car?

Explanation: In this sentence, "pay" is the most appropriate word because it refers to the act of giving money in exchange for something.

d) Their house sold for a lot more than they expected.

Explanation: In this sentence, "sold" is the most appropriate word because it means that their house was bought by someone for a higher price than they anticipated.

e) I'm going to the bank to withdraw the money for the rent.

Explanation: In this sentence, "withdraw" is the most appropriate word because it means to take out or remove money from an account.

f) The manager disappeared with the takings from the concert.

Explanation: In this sentence, "takings" is the most appropriate word because it refers to the money collected from a particular event or activity.

g) By the time Kate retired she was a prosperous businesswoman.

Explanation: In this sentence, "prosperous" is the most appropriate word because it means successful and financially well-off.

h) We had a good holiday but it was rather expensive.

Explanation: In this sentence, "expensive" is the most appropriate word because it means costing a lot of money.

i) Unfortunately, the old painting I found turned out to be worthless.

Explanation: In this sentence, "worthless" is the most appropriate word because it means having no value or being of no use.

j) We would appreciate it if you would settle your bill as soon as possible.

Explanation: In this sentence, "settle" is the most appropriate word because it means to pay or resolve a debt or financial obligation.

Task 4:

1) credit
2) fortune
3) redundant
4) retirement
5) bankrupt
6) value
7) investment
8) market
9) credit
10) charge

Explanation: Each word in the box collocates with a specific word in the fixed phrases.

1) "credit market" refers to the market or industry that deals with the borrowing and lending of money.
2) "fortune" refers to a large sum of money or wealth.
3) "redundant" refers to being laid off or no longer needed in a job or position.
4) "retirement" refers to the act of leaving work permanently, usually at an older age.
5) "bankrupt" refers to the state of being unable to pay debts and having financial ruin.
6) "value" refers to the worth or importance of something.
7) "investment" refers to putting money or resources into something with the expectation of gaining profit or income.
8) "market" refers to the economic system in which goods and services are bought and sold.
9) "credit" refers to the ability to borrow money or the trustworthiness of a person's financial reputation.
10) "charge" refers to the cost or fee for a particular service or product.