Part 1
You need to have a ... for business if you intend to start working in that company.
a) head b) mind c) brain d) sense
a) head
Faced ... such a difficult problem, many just give up
WITH
A rise in teenage unhappiness has been associated with a recent rise in the ... of personal image fuelled by apps such as Instagram.
IMPORTANT
importance
I don't care whether or not my ex decides to go to the party.
CONSEQUENCE
It ................................. if my ex decides to go to the party or not.
It IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE TO ME if my ex decides to go to the party or not.
In this day and age there is ... agreement that climate change results from human activities.
widespread, general, ubiquitous etc.
I've got a lot on my ... at the moment. Can I get back to you when I'm less busy?
a) dish b) plate c) platter d) bowl
b) plate
We can set this ... and deal with it later
ASIDE
In the past few years ... coworking spaces have sprung up in every major urban centre.
NUMBER
numerous
There's a danger those mountaineers won't be able to make it back to the hut before it gets dark.
RISK
Those mountaineers run ................ able to make it back to the hut before it gets dark.
Those mountaineers run A/THE RISK OF NOT BEING able to make it back to the hut before it gets dark.
Giving an example. As a case in ... , look at the higher rates of crime in cities compared to towns and villages.
As a case in POINT
The internet offers great business potential for an entrepreneur prepared to ... out a niche for themselves.
a) cut b) slash c) carve d) slice
c) carve
Later, ... completed all the tasks, he was finally able to relax
HAVING
Despite the obvious assumption about big brains, it seems that having a high IQ is ... to having a large head.
RELATION
unrelated
Many people wrongly believe that all Australians spend their free time on the beach.
POPULAR
Contrary............................. all Australians spend their free time on the beach.
Contrary TO POPULAR OPINION/BELIEF (,) NOT all Australians spend their free time on the beach.
The first thing I mentioned, the second thing I mentioned. "In the case of the ... /in the case of the ..."
The former and the latter
To balance the ... we need to cut back on production costs.
a) records b) finances c) books d) money
c) books
This irrational premise is all ... often viewed as an error, ... being an idea associated with living a healthier, happier and longer life.
TOO, DESPITE
By smoking indoors you not only damage your own health, but you also ... the health of those who live with you.
DANGER
endanger
Emily hasn't got any money, which is why her clothes are quite shabby.
DUE
The shabbiness of Emily's clothes............................................ of money.
The shabbiness of Karen's clothes IS DUE TO (HER/A LACK) of money.
Because of the last thing I mentioned. "In ... of the above."
In LIGHT of the above
My plan didn't work out as I had hoped, so I had to go back to the ... board.
a) planning b) drawing c) writing d) white
b) drawing
Language ... well be built into the brain, but it is precisely ... to this programming that growing minds need a stimulating linguistic environment.
MAY, DUE
Don't allow yourself to be ... by his cuddly and furry exterior. My little puppy may lash out and tear you to shreds if you get too close.
LEAD
misled
If the concert is cancelled, we’ll get a refund.
EVENT
In the............................. off, we’ll get a refund.
In the EVENT OF THE CONCERT BEING CALLED off, we’ll get a refund.
Cause an effect with no actor: "Excessive time spent in isolation can give ... to feelings of depression, anxiety and general malaise."
can give RISE to