Grammar
The building _______________ for a safety inspection (must close)
must be closed
Collocation: to _____the truth, a _____ing mirror
to twist out of shape
to distort
to make clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook (= curve) at one end
My mother ______ed a blanket for the baby.
crochet
used to say that something is much better and more enjoyable than anything else
In summer, _________a refreshing scoop of frozen yoghurt
Nothing beats
an illness affecting the digestive system
stomach bug
While I was in the library, a rare manuscript from the 18th century _______________ by a historian. (read)
was being read
means to be in a bad mood, often because of feeling offended, hurt, or disappointed
to be in a sulk
a small, comfortable, and secluded space, ideal for relaxing, reading, or enjoying solitude.
cozy nook
Collocations: the ______ing costs of healthcare, to _____the war., to _____this issue, the conflict
escalate
The conflict ___ quickly. Avoid letting the situation ___.
The fighting ____d into a full-scale war
abnormally enlarged
swollen
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______________ these two options is perfect, but we have to choose one.
Either of
Collocaations:: To ________to emotions
appeal
moving or happening at the same time and speed as someone or something else
The changes will put the US__ ____ with Europe and Asia.
in sync
not enough in amount
insufficient
full of energy
fresh as a daisy
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I asked three people for directions, but ______ __ them knew the way.
none of
to be honest
to be level
Living in another country can be a real ___-____. (lots of surprises/life lessons)
eye-opener
I had a massive argument with Sue, but at least it has _____ed ___ ______
clear the air
completely destroy
Collocations:to ______old slums, factory, trailers
demolish
I was sitting in my favourite quiet corner because I _______________ by a professional editor and I had no worries
(have smth done+write+my thesis)
am having my thesis written
willing and keen to try smth
be up for
I knew that this would get some media attention, but the amount it has received has been out of the _____!
They said the repairs should only cost a few hundred dollars, but the final bill was way, way out of the ____!
(out of the) ballpark
to start to like something
They ____ __each other immediately at the party.
Take to
confidently self-assured
assertive