people and relationships
My grandparents are both really funny. I ___ (look) to them because they can make anyone laugh.
My grandparents are both really funny. I look up to them because they can make anyone laugh.
I like tea, but I (prefer) coffee these days.
I like tea, but I prefer coffee these days.
VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is an organisation that sends people to foreign countries to work as volunteers/part-time/salaries.
VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is an organisation that sends people to foreign countries to work as volunteers.
We hope … (see) you soon.
We hope to see you soon.
a person who doesn’t judge others and accepts people as they are
open-minded
Unfortunately, I ____ (not take) either of them. I'm more similar to my dad, who is very serious!
Unfortunately, I didn’t take after either of them. I'm more similar to my dad, who is very serious!
I (save) up to buy a flat at the moment, so I (live) with my parents for a few months.
I’m saving up to buy a flat at the moment, so I’m living with my parents for a few months.
The finances/dollars/wage they earn is small, but it’s enough to live in the country.
The wage they earn is small, but it’s enough to live in the country.
I promise … (clean) all the dishes if you cook.
I promise to clean all the dishes if you cook.
concentrated
focused
My partner and I ____ (get / well) when we first met, but these days we have a lot of arguments.
My partner and I got on well when we first met, but these days we have a lot of arguments.
My closest friend (study) for a PhD right now, so she (usually / be) busy, but we often get together and play tennis.
My closest friend’s studying for a PhD right now, so she is usually busy, but we often get together and play tennis.
When they return to their country, their time abroad is like a job/qualification/course that they have gained.
When they return to their country, their time abroad is like a qualification that they have gained.
After … (read) the first page of this book, I don't think it's for me.
After reading the first page of this book, I don't think it's for me.
three synonyms to ‘sociable’
chatty/talkative/outgoing/easy-going
Someone who doesn't hold doors open for people behind them is r____ .
Someone who doesn't hold doors open for people behind them is rude.
She (not know) it, but I (not work) this week.
She doesn’t know it, but I’m not working this week.
The skills they have learnt can help in many different work/employment/careers.
The skills they have learnt can help in many different careers.
I try to avoid … (do) anything I don’t enjoy.
I try to avoid doing anything I don’t enjoy.
become popular
catch on
Someone who loves telling other people what to do is b____ .
Someone who loves telling other people what to do is bossy.
My car needs a good clean at the moment.
An employee who has been responsible/in charge/managing for organising a project in another country often has an open mind and good problem-solving skills.
An employee who has been responsible for organising a project in another country often has an open mind and good problem-solving skills.
Tom and Mike have decided... (buy) a boat.
Tom and Mike have decided to buy a boat.
money that you receive regularly
income