Part 1
Popular perception is that working _________ are now so over-regulated the only people likely to be injured at work are bosses.
a. habits b. plights c. sites d. conditions
d. conditions
One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in ........ a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth.
such
In this profession men ______ women by two to one. NUMBER
outnumber
Phoebe was really surprised to be offered a place on the course.
CAME
The offer of a place on the course ______________ Phoebe.
came as a real surprise to
Correct this sentence (2 answers)
We were used to play football since 4 o'clock till 8 o'clock
We used to play football from 4 O'clock till 8 O'clock
or
We were used to playing football from 4 O'clock till 8 O'clock
ln this post-industrial age, when most jobs are in light industry, information technology and the service sector, we expect working life to be relatively comfortable and at the very _________ safe.
a. few b. least c. most d. furthest
b. least
In ........ words, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.
other
She has had several ______ of her illness lately. RECUR
Recurrences
I think Anita must have gone on a diet recently because she’s quite slim now.
HAS
It looks as _____________ dieting because she’s quite slim now.
if/though Anita has been
Complete with Far, Distant and Remote:
In the not too ..... future, experts predict that it will be impossible to holiday ..... from civilization, but for now, there are still some place on the planet that are virtually impossible to reach because they are so ..... and inaccessible.
In the not too distant future, experts predict that it will be impossible to holiday far from civilization, but for now, there are still some place on the planet that are virtually impossible to reach because they are so remote and inaccessible.
However, a non-profit organisation has taken up the issue with a new database ________ in conjunction with the Trades Union Congress.
a. launched b. embarked c. terminated d. propelled
a. launched
From studies, we know that ........ children are isolated from human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so.
if, when, whenever
I counted on your _______ and you let me down. DISCREET
discretion
Do you mind if I come over to see you later?
OBJECTION
Do you ______________ coming over to see you later?
have any objection to me/my
Complete these expressions:
...... and foremost (Principally)
...... and large (Generally speaking)
for the ....... being (For the moment)
Every ....... and then (Occasionally)
FIRST and foremost
BY and large
for the TIME being
Every NOW and then
A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the ........ of second language acquisition.
a. domain b. branch c. field d. area
c. field
The research shows, if ......... else, that language is a social activity, not something invented ......... isolation.
nothing, little
in
The general checked the _______ of the troops for battle. READY
readiness
It’s difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation.
HOW
I’m not __________________ in that situation.
sure how I would have reacted
make verbs from these words:
long friend
wide class
high different
lengthen befriend
widen classify
heighten differentiate
Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a 2-month .......... course.
a. rapid b. crash c. quick d. fast
b. crash
Language ........ well be programmed into the brain but, ......... this, people still need stimulus from others around them.
may, might, could
despite
Unfortunately, _______ still exists in some parts of the world. SLAVE
slavery
Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude.
PUT
‘I am not willing ______________ from my colleagues any longer, ‘ said Delia.
to put up with any rudeness
What is the key word expression
1. The professor's reputation was such that he was nominated for the award (REGARD)
2. Suddenly the novelist became successful (BLUE)
3. As long as you explain your proposal clearly, they will agree (ACROSS)
1. HELD IN SUCH HIGH REGARD
2. OUT OF THE BLUE
3. GET ACROSS