Solutions Third Edition Intermediate Unit 6 High Flyers

Master personal qualities & phrasal verbs! Boost your English vocabulary with fun practice.

1. Complete the phrases for describing personal qualities. 1 have a good sense of humour2 have lots of / no common sense3 have good organisational skills4 lack self-confidence5 have physical courage6 be good at communicating7 show lots of initiative 2. Complete the sentences with the appropriate adjective or noun. 1 I don't expect any sympathy from my brother. He's never been very sympathetic.2 My friend Hannah is always cheerful. Her cheerfulness puts everyone in a good mood.3 I haven't really got any ambitions. I guess you could say I'm not very ambitious.4 Some parents quickly lose patience with their children. I think they need to be more patient.5 If you want children to be creative, you have to encourage their creativity.6 Our art teacher shows great enthusiasm for our pictures. I don't know how he can be so enthusiastic.7 My sister's self-confidence has grown since she was young. Now she's almost too self-confident. 3. Sort out phrasal verbs. Separable phrasal verbs work sth out look sth up throw sth away call sth off bring sth up Inseparable phrasal verbs come across sth come up with sth look up to sb run out of sth turn into sth 4. Complete the table with the related nouns and adjectives. NOUNS ADJECTIVE flexibility flexible modesty modest idealism idealistic shyness shy thoughtfulness thoughtful pessimism pessimistic honesty honest cheerfulness cheerful 5. Match the phrasal verbs with the definitions. stop doing sth give sth up mention sth bring sth up be similar to sb take after sb delay sb hold sb up invite sb to go on a date ask sb out find sth accidentally come across sth become sth else turn into sth think you are better than sb look down on sb 6. Complete the sentences with the correct verbs. 1 Working abroad doesn't really appeal to me. I'd prefer to stay in this country.2 The café manager wants to employ me as a dishwasher, but I want to work as a waiter.3 Yesterday the police arrested a teenager for shoplifting. They questioned him, but have let him go.4 I feel like coffee. Maybe we can get one at the corner shop.5 A lot of people object to plans for a new airport.6 I usually spend my money on music downloads.7 Do you believe in the existence of UFOs?8 I respond to all the comments on my Facebook page. I think it's impolite to ignore them. 7. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.If you want to travel to Japan, you will have to apply _ a visa. for of on My dad has his own business, but he used to work _ a big bank. as for to I've subscribed _ a lot of Youtube channels. to on as I hope your grandma recovers quickly _ her operation. in on from 8. Complete the sentences with one verb and one or two particles:bring called came come count hold look take / across after off on to up up up up with 1 I'd like to talk to you before you leave, but I don't want to hold you up.2 The meeting has been called off because the manager died in a car crash.3 I need a reliable assistant, and I know I can count on you.4 Who came up with this idea? It's brilliant!5 Most children look up to their parents or teachers.6 Have you ever come across some money in the street?7 Which member of your family do you take after?8 Don't bring up Mary's ex husband tonight at dinner. It's a very sensitive topic.