Sport and Lesiure
I remember the morning of the cup final. I went for a walk and could feel the (1)____ in the air.
excitement
They have created an advertising campaign to ___ the new TV show.
promote
It looks __ though you’ve gone on a massive spending spree.
as
1. They created a huge marketing ___ to promote their new line of shoes.
campaign
1 I’m sorry I haven’t replied yet. I will ___ you later this afternoon.
get back to
People were stopping me in the streets, asking for my (2) ______ . I even had (3) ____ of the other team asking me my thoughts about the match.
autograph / supporters
They ____ to get her to perform in the film.
went to great lengths
My best friend is just __ me in that we both do all our shopping online.
like
6. I recently won two tickets for a luxury spa weekend in an online ___.
auction
2 The company has ___ a new sales manager, who will begin next month.
hired
I didn’t mind that at all as I’m a big (4) __ of promoting the positive side of the sport.
I have been fortunate to (5)____ in some really exciting matches, but nothing compared to the moment I stepped out onto the pitch.
fan / compete
The writers are __ to meet the deadline next week.
under pressure
3 I’m telling you this __ a friend when I say that shirt doesn’t suit you.
4 The fashion show wasn’t as well-organised __ last year.
as / as
2. I had to ____ the invitation because I had already made plans that weekend.
turn down
3 There has been a __ in the number of people visiting the website.
4 ____ are advised to carry their swipe cards with them at all times.
surge / Employees
The only thing I could hear were the sounds of the (6) ____ singing from their seats.
spectators
4 ______ the fact that he was caught cheating, he has now been thrown out of the competition.
5 The views of the mountain range from our hotel were _____.
In light of / breathtaking
5 Jane is just __ her sister – they both love buying new clothes.
6 He works __ an advisor for one of the big fashion brands.
like / as
4 The venue has agreed to __ the event as long as we pay them in advance.
host
5 Due to recent financial losses, the company has had _____ fifty members of staff ___.
6 We are currently ___ your IT issue and will be in touch shortly.
to make redundant / looking into
After 85 minutes, it was 0–0. I received the ball just outside the penalty area, swung my foot and … scored! It turned out to be the winning goal. I was (7)____! I still have the medal hanging up on the wall in my home today.
thrilled
6 They will have to raise more money for the show at some ___.
7 I’m __ to reality TV shows. I’m watching four different shows at the moment.
point in the future / addicted
7 I don’t know why, but I really don’t enjoy shopping __ I used to.
8 It seems __ they’re really enjoying their day out together.
like / like
5 We’re doing everything we can to make sure the gig goes ____.
ahead
7 The board made the decision to move the company’s __ overseas.
8 After quitting his job as a lawyer, Martin decided
__ his own business.
headquarters / to set up