One Gap, Three Words
Tom is bound to get a real wake up ____ when he enters the world of work after being closeted in the university for the last seven years.
Many young men answered the ____ to arms and signed up as soon as war was declared.
That car nearly drove into us, it was a really close ____.
CALL
Electricity is getting very expensive these days.
COST
The _____ higher and higher these days.
cost of electricity is getting
As he was walking home late last night, Mr. Jones saw a strange ______ shape in the sky and rang the police immediately. (sphere)
spherical
In ___ years, many medical and sports professionals have stressed the importance of combining diet with increased physical exercise to help lose weight.
recent
The old house was ___________ furnished and we had to buy almost everything new.
thinly
sparsely
mildly
rarely
sparsely
She has instinctive good ____ in clothes and always looks good.
I thought your joke was in pretty poor ____ and could have offended someone.
He's so nice - why don't you like him? I suppose there's no accounting for ____
TASTE
Oh, there you are! I didn't even know you had gone out!
UNAWARE
I ______ fact that you had gone out.
was unaware of the
This new law will not only affect cinemas in the United States but could have dramatic and significant effects on the film industry ______ . (world)
worldwide
I am not disappointed in you Max. If _____ , I am even prouder than I was before this episode.
anything
I have been back to the doctor three times and he still hasn't ___________ the reason for all the pain I have been suffering from recently.
indicated
highlighted
pinpointed
looked up
pinpointed
I'm sorry I didn't quite ____ what you said.
The police launched a huge inquiry to ____ the killer.
Don't stand out in the rain - you'll ____ a cold.
CATCH
You can't just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully.
SPUR
Going on safari isn't a decision you can make ______ moment. You need to plan things very carefully.
on the spur of the
I am looking to leave in order to find a new job, _____ of whether Mr. Perkins offers me more money or not. (regard)
regardless
Hardly had I got up from the seat _____ the police came over to speak to me.
when
You shouldn't have bought so many ___________ presents on this holiday. You won't have any money left when you go back home.
rich
worthy
invaluable
lavish
lavish
She's ____ to find out about it one day - you can't keep it a secret forever.
After leaving Paris, the train was ____ for Istanbul.
The two parties are not legally ____ until the contract has been signed.
BOUND
Both candidates for the job are strong. They are both equally good.
HARDLY
There is ______ the two job candidates.
hardly any difference between
It was a _______ minor accident but tragically, one of the two drivers died. (seem)
seemingly
It has ____ to light that you falsified your examination certificates. What have you got to say for yourself?
come
It's a long walk tomorrow. We need to ___________ as early as possible.
set off
set up
set in
set about
set off
The employment crisis is ____ that it is affecting one in four people.
____ torrential rain is rare in this part of the world.
I didn't have a problem with the new manager's ideas as ____, but I disliked some of his mannerisms.
SUCH
As soon as I arrived at the pub, a fight started.
SOONER
No _____ a fight broke out in the pub.
sooner had I arrived than
His performance in the match today ____ his reputation as a great player. (lie)
belied
(belie something: to give a false impression of somebody/something)
I didn't realise that Chicago was _____ big a city. It can be frightening!
that or so
he sales practices of this company will have to be totally ___________ if we are to save it.
overhauled
overthrown
overrun
overwhelmed
overhauled
(to overhaul: to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes or repairs)