Vocabulary
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:
An accident involving over ten vehicles has ___ in the east-bound lane.
If any of these symptoms ___ while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately.
occur
The report documents the staggering amount of domestic violence ___ women.
against
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson ---------------- (be) excited about their children’s access to so much information through the Internet when they---------------(buy) their first computer several years ago.
were
bought
Astrologers earn a lot of money. They make correct predictions about the future.
(who)____________________________________
Astrologers who make correct predictions about the future earn a lot of money.
Your friend looks ill, but continues to sit in class. You think that he is doing the wrong thing by not seeing a doctor, so you make a suggestion by saying:
Suggested answers:
(I think) you should see a doctor.
Why don’t you see a doctor.
one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:
The police have found no ____ of a terrorist link with the murder.
There is no scientific ____ to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
evidence
Vegetables are generally low ___ calories and rich ___ vitamins.
in
The story of Christopher Nolan’s film, Interstellar, is simple: the Earth is dying. Giant dust storms cover the planet, and the crops are failing. If scientists (1a)____________________(find) a solution to the problem soon, all the people on the planet (1b)____________________(die).
(a) don’t / can’t find
(b) will / may / might / could die
Most astrologers offer the first session for free in order to encourage the client to come back again.
________________________________________to come back again.
(so that)
Most astrologers offer the first session for free so that they (can /will / may) encourage the client...
Harry: Let’s go out for dinner tonight. How about that new seafood restaurant on 54th Avenue?
Sally:_____________________________________.
Harry: That’s alright, don’t worry about money. I’ve just received a bonus payment for my latest project.
Suggested answers:
I don’t have much / any money
It is an expensive restaurant (, isn’t it?)
Isn’t it an expensive restaurant?
to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:
Did you ___ to get any bread?
I only just ___ to finish on time.
I can't ___ all this work on my own.
manage
I'm not used ____ eating so much at lunchtime. I usually only have a salad.
to
I know I promised to go shopping with you, but some last minute meetings came up. So I ___________ (probably, have) time to accompany you.
probably won't have
Erik Weihenmayer is an outdoor enthusiast who excels in such activities as mountaineering and rock climbing. He has climbed all of the world’s seven highest mountains — including the famous Mount Everest. ________________, he has run marathons, wrestled, skydived, and skied.
Futhermore/Also/In addition/Moreover
Your downstairs neighbor is throwing a party and making too much noise. You are thinking of calling the police, so you knock on his door and threaten him by saying:
If________________________________________.
Suggested answers:
you continue / keep making noise,
you don’t stop the party,
you don’t turn it off / down , I'll call the police.
clearly noticeable; clearly separate and different
There's a ___ smell of cigarettes in here.
The underlying approaches for each of the methods are different, which results in ___ characteristic strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
distinct
The cake ___ made the other day was absolutely delicious. Could I have the recipe?
you
Leonard Cohen’s talent, creativity and ____________________ (imagine) enabled him to write unforgettable songs.
imagination
Russian is spoken in the Motherland. In addition, it is spoken in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the
U.S.A.
Russian __________________________________.
(not only…but also…)
… is spoken not only in the Motherland but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S.A.
… is not only spoken in the Motherland but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S.A.
A: Wow. Your new shirt looks amazing!
B: Oh, thank you. It is actually a birthday present.
A: ______________________________________ ?
B: Melissa did. She really knows what looks good on me.
Who bought you the shirt / present?
Who gave it to you?
not including; but not:
The museum is open daily ___ Monday(s).
The government has few options ___ to keep interest rates high.
Everyone was there ___ for Sally.
except
_____ Giles comes back to the office, can you tell him I’ve gone home.
If/When
_______________ (fortunate), after the tour, the singer began to suffer from serious health problems.
Unfortunately
British and American English are different from each other in three ways. Firstly, ___________________. For example, while the British use the letter “u” in the spelling of some words like “colour” and “behaviour,” Americans do not. The British also prefer to use the letter “s” instead of “z” in some other words like “criticize” and “prioritize.”
suggested answers:
The spelling of certain / some words is different
There are some / certain differences in spelling
Some / Certain words are spelled differently
You have noticed that one of your classmates is always late for class. You want to find out the reason for this, so you ask him:
Why are you (always) late for class?