Future prediction
Jack ___ lose the match. He can’t possibly win now. a) is likely b) is going to c) might
b) is going to
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They were disappointed because few / a few people attended the talk.
few
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I was wondering if you’ve got any technology __________ (predict) for next year.
predictions
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That’s inc _ _ _ _ _ _ _ news. I can hardly believe it!
incredible
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I __________ the impression that she’s not going to be happy.
get
The concert is ___ start at 7.15 p.m. so we need to get there for 7 p.m.
a) due to b) could c) won’t
a) due to
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There is a little / a lack of opportunities for young people in my town.
a lack of
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Einstein was one of the greatest __________ (science) that ever lived.
scientists
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That was a mag _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ meal. It was one of the best I’ve eaten.
magnificent
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I’m not __________, but I’d say we’re going to have nice weather this weekend.
100 percent sure
She ___ to get the job because she doesn’t have enough experience.
a) ’s likely b) isn’t likely c) unlikely
b) isn’t likely
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We were the majority / in a minority so we had to accept their decision.
in a minority
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I’d like to see more __________ (science) evidence before I decide.
scientific
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I’ll never sell my grandmother’s wedding ring. It’s too pre _ _ _ _ _ to me.
precious
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I know for a __________ that you’re not telling the truth.
fact
Computers and robots are ___ to do more of our jobs in the future.
a) certain b) definitely c) due
a) certain
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I’ve got little / a little time now if you want me to help you.
a little
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Many of the things he said were quite __________ (predict), really.
predictable
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It was ast _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to hear her. I had no idea she could sing that well.
astonishing
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There’s __________ that you’ll finish it on time.
(It's not possible)
no way
I ___ work tomorrow because I don’t feel very well.
a) not probably b) won’t probably c) probably won’t
c) probably won’t
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Most of our colleagues went home, but a handful of / several of us stayed to finish the job.
handful of
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We need to do a careful __________ (analyze) of the problems before we can make any recommendations.
analysis
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A mi _ _ _ _ castle is situated at the top of the hill.
mighty
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As a chef, he’s __________ to cook something nice for dinner.
bound