pt 1: multiple choice
Modern conditions such as diabetes and alcohol abuse has caused life ________ to fall in some countries.
a) expectancy b) expectation c) prediction d) forecast
a) expectancy
They spoke to their mother who ___ it clear she wasn't happy with their recent behaviour.
made
We have to ___ (ECONOMY) this month. We don't have many savings left.
ECONOMISE / ECONOMIZE
She still hasn't really recovered from losing her job.
BEING
She still really hasn't got _________________.
over // being made redundant
Air bags _______ the impact of a collision on drivers and passengers.
a) sink b) cut c) lessen d) shrink
c) lessen
In ___ to your normal duties, you will also be expected to train new arrivals.
addition
It was a ___ minor accident but tragically, one of the two drivers died.
(SEEM)
SEEMINGLY
The news that the President had quit came as a great surprise to everyone.
ABACK
Everyone ____________ President quitting.
was taken aback // by the
The company is ruthless in its ______of profit.
a) quest b) hunger c) chase d) pursuit
d) pursuit
I didn't say he was tight-fisted. On the ___, he regularly donates money to various organisations.
contrary
Nobody can be convicted of a crime on ___ (CIRCUMSTANCES) evidence alone.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL
You shouldn't be surprised at Kevin winning that tournament.
COME
It ________________ that Kevin won that tournament.
should come as // no surprise OR should not come as // a surprise
The inquiry into the accident will be ________ by Malcolm Jones, a former army general.
a) overseen b) overlooked c) overtaken d) overpowered
a) overseen
Fresh evidence has recently ___ to light that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.
come
Stop eating junk food and try something more ___ (WHOLE).
WHOLESOME
Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery.
SUSPICION
Johnson was detained __________ in the robbery.
on suspicion of // being involved OR on suspicion of // involvement
The words of his resignation letter ________ he was unhappy with several of his former colleagues.
a) signified b) implied c) involved d) inferred
d) implied
What this soldier did was ___ and beyond his expected duties. He'll be awarded a medal.
above
Some people ___ (ENTHUSIASTIC) about conversational AI but I feel rather sceptical about it.
ENTHUSE
There's no need to concern yourself with the new tax laws till October.
EFFECT
The new tax laws ________ till October.
do not // take effect