VOCABULARY 1
word formation:
_____ are warning about the effects global warming will have on us. (SCIENCE)
scientists
the person who is on trial in a law court
accused
a situation in which a business spends more money than it earns
loss
Bob _____ have gone to work. His briefcase is in the hall.
can't
When I was a child, I _____ visit my grandparents every summer.
would/ used to
I should _____ (complete) my assignment last night, but I got distracted and didn't finish it.
have completed
to use your teeth to cut into something or someone
bite
the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things
burglary
to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc.
set up
The repairs on the bridge need _____ (finish), and a skilled team of engineers is being hired for the job.
finishing
___ the bad weather, we had a really nice weekend
Despite/ In spite of
He does not know English, so he can not get a better job.
If he....................................................
knew English, he could/would get a better job.
either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe
lung
Easter Island is famous for its ____ statues. (ASTONISH)
astonishing
word formation: Jane has been suffering from headaches ________. (LATE)
lately
The thieves are believed to have taken over £ 1m in jewellery
It is...
It is believed that the thieves took over...
He felt _____ if time had stopped when he gazed into her eyes during their romantic dinner by candlelight.
as
"I didn't leave the back door open!", Terry said.
Terry denied...
to close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness, etc., or of showing that you are not serious about something you have said
wink
based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings
objective
Divers went down to a_____ of over 50 metres. (DEEP)
depth
I _____ my car _____ (service) yesterday to ensure it runs smoothly during our road trip next week.
had my car serviced
She studied a lot _____ as not to fail the exam.
so
His teeth are checked twice a year.
He …………………………………………………..twice a year
has his teeth checked
the crime of taking goods or people into or out of a country illegally
smuggling
these news reports and articles are intended to be shocking and exciting rather than serious
sensational
the company that sells most of a product or service
the market leader
____ of my brothers are taller than me. I am 1.72m and they are 1.78m and 1.81m.
All
I wasn't sure if I should go to the party, _____.
though
Although I watched the film last week, I couldn't remember much it.
Despite...
Despite watching the film....
to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime
acquit
a person, usually a woman, who gives advice to people with personal problems, especially in a regular magazine or newspaper article
agony aunt
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
biased
She struggled at first, but eventually, she _____ (work) long hours.
got used to working
A new pair of glasses is going to be made for him.
He ……………………………………………… for him
is going to have a new pair of glasses made
It is thought that the robbers escaped in a green ban.
The robbers...
are thought to have escaped in a green ban