memory idioms
gerund or infinitive
likes and dislikes
adjective formation
100

He can’t have a good __________ because he can’t even remember my name.

memory

100

I forgot (to take/taking) the rubbish out this morning. Can you do it?

to take

100

A: What do you think of French cinema? We could watch a French film.

B: I don’t mind it, but I’m not (passionate about it/my cup of tea).

passionate about it

100

Richard is always so __________ (pessimist) about everything.

pessimistic

200

The food in that restaurant __________ memories of school dinners. It was awful!

brought back

200

He’s stopped (to drink/drinking) coffee because it makes him anxious.

drinking

200

I’m not very keen (into/on) Indian films. They’re a bit strange

on

200

The mountain climbing club is perfect for __________ (adventure) people.

adventurous

300

Who’s that footballer with the blond hair? His name’s on ________.

the tip of my tongue

300

I forgot about (to arrange/arranging) to meet Sonia.

arranging

300

Well, (given the choice/I’d be happy) to watch a French film this time, and we can watch a Spanish one next time.

I’d be happy

300

We need to employ someone who’s __________ (rely).

reliable

400

Everything you say to him goes __________. He doesn’t remember anything.

in one ear and out the other

400

(To learn/Learning) more about our products, click on the link below.

To learn

400

I’d (prefer/rather) to watch an Indian film if I had to choose.

prefer

400

Thank you for the present. It’s very __________ (thought) of you.

thoughtful

500

After a game of chess, he has __________ of all the moves in the game.

a perfect recall

500

The purpose of this email is (to tell/telling) you about some changes to your payment plan.

to tell

500

Oh really? I’m very (fond/thrilled) of French cinema.

fond

500

Kelly is very __________ (like). She gets on well with everyone.

likeable

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