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Since I was in high school, I was keen (1) ____ languages. I studied French, German, and Italian and managed to (2) ____ a decent level, but I've never got (3) ____ to sitting a certification that proves my (4) ____.
Since I was in high school, I was keen (1) ON languages. I studied French, German, and Italian and managed to (2) GET a decent level, but I've never got (3) AROUND to sitting a certification that proves my (4) LEVEL.
1. Max comes ____ as a bit of a bore in the interview, but he may be one of the most hilarious pals I've met.
2. Mum used to tell us that being patient and doing things at a ____ was crucial to achieve success.
1. a) down b) across c) by d) round
2. a) time b) once c) tempo d) order
1. B ACROSS
2. A TIME
Complete the expressions:
1. a lifel _____ painting
2. a lifel _____ passion
3. people from all w_____ of life
4. it's the s_____ of my life
5. just a f_____ of life
1. a lifeIKE painting
2. a lifelONG passion
3. people from all wALKS of life
4. it's the sTORY of my life
5. just a fACT of life
1. I had no idea that Sally was divorced and during last night's dinner I asked how her husband was. I always say the wrong thing.
MOUTH
1. I had no idea that Sally was divorced and during last night's dinner I asked how her husband was. I always __________.
1. I had no idea that Sally was divorced and during last night's dinner I asked how her husband was. I always PUT MY FOOT IN MY MOUTH.
Currently loads of people disagree with the way things have been (1) ____. By and (2) ____, the people of this state are not happy with the (3) ____'s Reform changes. Let's see how this (4) ____ out.
Currently loads of people disagree with the way things have been (1) DONE. By and (2) LARGE, the people of this state are not happy with the (3) PRESEIDENT's Reform changes. Let's see how this (4) TURNS out.
1. It is for her ____ welcoming that my granny will always be remembered.
2. Emilia has been investigating about the space ever ____ she got her telescope.
1. a) nice b) warmth c) happily d) lovely
2. a) time b) more c) that d) since
1. B WARMTH
2. D. SINCE
Andrew was (1) ____ disappointed after losing the race. However, he needs to understand that he was (2) ____ slow compared to his opponents. The final result was (3) ____ reasonable.
Andrew was (1) BITTERLY disappointed after losing the race. However, he needs to understand that he was (2) PAINFULLY slow compared to his opponents. The final result was (3) PERFECTLY reasonable.
1. You should inform your supervisor if you they haven't provided you feedback.
GIVEN
Anyone who ______ feedback should contact their supervisor.
2. It is quite clear that the downtown of Mexico city has many historical and beautiful areas yet poor and old zones. That's the contrast of the city.
DOWN
The downtown of Mexico City has historical and beautiful areas, but it also has ______ which reflects the contrast of the city.
1. Anyone who HASN'T BEEN GIVEN feedback should contact their supervisor.
2. The downtown of Mexico City has historical and beautiful areas, but it also has RUN-DOWN ZONES which reflects the contrast of the city.
My family loves camping trips. Every now and (1) ____ we go to the woods where we get to meet people from various (2) ____ of life. I've made such really good friends there. However, the one who is the (3) ____ and soul of the party is my brother. He is the one who always gets to make people life while (4) ____ them to put up their tents.
My family loves camping trips. Every now and (1) THEN we go to the woods where we get to meet people from various (2) WALKS of life. I've made such really good friends there. However, the one who is the (3) LIFE and soul of the party is my brother. He is the one who always gets to make people life while (4) HELPING them to put up their tents.
1. ____, the whole team is working on collecting evidence.
2. Despite being ____ energetic, I am enjoying my new kitty.
1. a) Nowadays b) Actually c) Now d) Currently
2. a) extremely b) totally c) utterly d) quite
1. D CURRENTLY
2. A EXTREMELY
Many cities around Mexico have turned into (1) b____ towns know for their adequate infrastructure and international (2) i____ which has led to Mexican market have broken new (3) g____ in Engineering and Industry.
Many cities around Mexico have turned into (1) BOOM towns know for their adequate infrastructure and international (2) INVESTMENT which has led to Mexican market have broken new (3) GROUND in Engineering and Industry.
1. My brother's girlfriend helped me to get a flat in the city without further notice. I owe her one!
SAVER
My brother's girlfriend is such ________ she got me a flat in the city without any anticipation.
2. Parents refuse to let their children go out because there's a lot of insecurity on the streets.
GROUNDS
Children's permissions to go out are ________ that there is a lot of insecurity.
1. My brother's girlfriend is such A LIFE'S SAVER she got me a flat in the city without any anticipation.
2. Children's permissions to go out are DENIED ON THE GROUNDS that there is a lot of insecurity.
As a teenager who had just (1) ____ from a small town in the outskirts of the city, entering a new school was (2) ____ difficult. Although I didn't (3) ____ the ice with my new classmates, I always get off on the (4) ____ foot when they got to speak to me. I'd say I have good friends now!
As a teenager who had just (1) MOVED from a small town in the outskirts of the city, entering a new school was (2) QUITE/VERY/EXTREMELY difficult. Although I didn't (3) BREAK the ice with my new classmates, I always get off on the (4) RIGHT foot when they got to speak to me. I'd say I have good friends now!
1. The topics of the Maths exams ____ most of Unit 7, 8, and 9. You better start burning the midnight oil.
2. I don’t like to cut ____ when I have company for dinner. Sharing meals is something I do enjoy.
1. a) applies b) contains c) covers d) includes
2. a) shapes b) budget c) corners d) details
1. C COVERS
2. C CORNERS
Fame might be awesome, but don't forget to (1) keep your feet on the g____.
For my boyfriend's birthday, I got to rent a (2) q____ old cottage in the woods. All our friends are coming too.
Somewhere in this (3) s____ metropolis full of skyscrapers, there are quite fabulous spots to get some relaxation.
1. keep your feet on the GROUND
2. QUAINT
3. SPRAWLING
1. Those employees who constantly complain about their director's decisions might damage their chances to get a better job post.
SHOOT
Those employees who criticise their directors really ________ foot.
2. Cassie will study Psychology just like her mother.
FOOTSTEPS
Cassie will ________ and study Psychology.
1. Those employees who criticise their directors really SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE foot.
2. Cassie will FOLLOW IN HER MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS and study Psychology.