Unit 1
PHRASAL VERB
I've completely __________ my hopes of winning.
messed up
It was ________ that he could be silent in this way for a very long time.
evident
Some of the best jokes often manipulate the truth.
The truth _________ in some of the best jokes.
is often manipulated
VOCABULARY
There are no roads to the village – the only way to get there is by helicopter.
Remote
It is _________ accepted that the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world.
generally accepted
PHRASAL VERB
There is no way I could __________ an opportunity like this!
pass up
The milk has gone of - it tastes _________ !
disgusting
Nobody wants friends to tell them lies.
Nobody wants _________ lies by friends.
to be told
VOCABULARY
There are some stunning beaches, and also lots of spectacular cliffs.
Coastline
With little media ___________ and few opportunities to watch the sport live, badminton has struggled as a spectator sport.
coverage
I _________ to go on a hot air balloon flight all my life. (WANT)
have wanted
The restaurant serves up _________ seafood delights in a classy atmosphere.
mouthwatering
People can mix up creativity with dishonesty sometimes.
Creativity _________ with dishonesty sometimes.
can be mixed up
VOCABULARY
You can’t miss it. It’s right in the middle of the city, and is much taller than any of the other buildings.
Landmark
His talk will __________the implications of the Internet revolution.
I ___________ about this moment for so long. I can't wait! (WAIT)
have been waiting
It was a complete and __________ waste of time.
utter
They had prepared lunch before any guests were hungry.
Lunch _________ before any guests were hungry.
had been prepared
VOCABULARY
I loved this city! It’s incredibly lively and full of people!
Bustling
We had already _________ contact with the museum.
established contact
PHRASAL VERB:
It's important to ______ a task _____ to the end.
see/through
She gave him __________ into how Katie and her mother felt about the subject.
insight
They will have been painting houses in this town for 5 years by the end of this year.
Houses ___________ by them in this town for 5 years by the end of this year.
will have been being painted
VOCABULARY
It's one of the best stretches of preserved parts of in the UK.
Unspoiled
He must have been pretty stupid to have __________ trick.
fallen for a/the/that trick