success
Not everyone has a natural talent ______ sport or art.
for
Andrew Graham-Dixon is an (pertex) in Russian art.
expert
I’m not sure if I can come tonight. It d___________ how much homework I get.
depend on
The document which states you completed a course.
certificate
example / give / me / an / let / you: we could offer
a discount for large orders.
Let me give you an example
So any teenager who has the opportunity ______ learn a skill should give it a try.
to
Evelyn Glennie has an (updateit) for drumming, despite begin deaf from the age of twelve.
aptitude
He really has a t ________ taking beautiful photos.
talent for
A series of lessons on the internet.
online course
Put the underlined words in the correct order to complete the sentences.
this / reason / say / I / the / is they don’t like
people wasting time.
The reason I say this is
Well, I didn’t win the race, but I ______ for coming third.
a) be nominated
b) got a medal
c) be on a shortlist
got a medal
Emily Richmond is a (fluskil) round-the-world sailor.
skilful
The postal workers are ___________ their poor salaries again.
protesting about
An advanced qualification that makes you a doctor.
PhD
A: I’m not sure what you mean.
B: OK, let me give you a(n) ______ : you’re well
qualified but you can’t fi nd a job. What then?
example
I hear you might _____ for best newcomer.
a) win an award
b) come first
c) got an A
win an award
Professor Stephen Hawking is (defitg) at maths.
gifted
Eating too much sugar can _________ problems with your teeth.
lead to
A document which states you can be in charge of a car.
driving licence
A: The ______ I say this is that it’s becoming more and more important these days.
B: I must _______ I agree with Ricky.
reason, say
I can’t believe I _______ in my English exam.
got an A
Thiago Silva is a (deltaten) defender for the Brazilian national football team.
talented
We’re doing a fun run tomorrow. You should _______ it too. It’s fun!
take part in
Time spent working for a company in order to learn a job.
apprenticeship
A: Why do you say he’s lazy?
B: Well, ______ example, yesterday he came in at 11a.m. and left two hours early.
for