Word formation
My brother is a very good ______; he wins many races. (SWIM)
Swimmer
I haven't been to the cinema for six months. TIME
The _______________ the cinema was six months ago
last time I went to
I am interested __ learning more about art.
in
.I'm sorry I'm late; I completely ________ track of time while I was reading.
A) missed
B) lost
C) failed
B) lost
The _____ of the new shop is next Saturday. (OPEN)
opening
"I will help you with your homework," said my brother. PROMISED
My brother____________ my homework.
promised to help me with
We arrived __ the airport two hours before the flight.
at
You should always ________ your best, even if you don't think you will win the competition.
A) make
B) take
C) do
C) do
It is _______ to finish all this homework in ten minutes! (POSSIBLE)
impossible
It's a waste of time to wait for the bus; let's walk. POINT
There is ______________ the bus; let's walk.
no point in waiting for
If you don't hurry __, we will miss the bus!
up
How much was the bus ____ to the city center?
A) fare
B) fee
C) bill
A) fare
I was very _____ because I lost my favorite book. (HAPPY)
unhappy
"I'm sorry I broke your phone," said my friend. APOLOGIZED
My friend _________ my phone.
apologized for breaking
I am thinking _______ taking up a new hobby like photography this year.
of (or about)
I usually ______ with my friends at the park on Saturdays.
A) hang out
B) act out
C) turn over
A) hang out
The _______ of life on other planets is a popular topic for science fiction. (EXIST)
existence
The company gave him a job because he has a degree. EMPLOYED
He was ____________ because he has a degree.
employed by the company
She finally succeeded __ passing her driving test after three attempts.
in
It is ________ to use the same PIN for all your credit cards.
A) unwise
B) unimportant
C) illegal
A) Unwise