Vocabulary
I`ve always been a fan of au... and ch... stunts.
audacious, challenging
Paraphrase using participle clauses.
She was snoring loudly and didn’t let anyone sleep.
Snoring loudly, she didn’t let anyone sleep.
If I won some big money in a lottery, I’d ________ quiet ________ it.
keep quiet about
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Mr. Todd sensed the lion (approach).
Mr. Todd sensed the lion approaching.
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In/on/to my mind,
to my mind,
What I really find a...-in.. is cliff diving.
awe-inspiring
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She had the last laugh when she achieved great success in life.
Having achieved great success in life, she had the last laugh.
Most of nowadays politicians and activists are just __________ , who pursue their personal interests.
loudmouths
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Did you see anything strange last night?-I saw a man (run) down the street.
I saw a man run down the street.
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I hadn`t thought about / of / - that
I hadn`t thought of that
For me, if you g... ... ... .... of extreme sports, you are insane.
get a kick out of
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When she turned up at the party, she realized she wasn’t wanted there.
On turning up at the party, she realized….
Having turned up at the party, she realized…
After turning up at the party, she realized…
For __________ out __________, why do I keep making the same mistakes?
for crying out loud
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When I walked into the comedy club, I saw Dave Chappelle (perform) a new act.
When I walked into the comedy club, I saw Dave Chappelle performing a new act.
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The point / way / view I see it is...
The way I see it is
I haven`t a clue how to ... the risk of a heart attack from this stunt.
assess
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If you say this, you can make her life even more miserable.
Saying this, you can make her life…
Why are people __________ so much __________ about New Year?
making so much noise
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
When I woke up, I noticed my dog (snore) loudly next to me.
When I woke up, I noticed my dog snoring loudly next to me.
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Ok, point taken / accepted / supposed
Ok, point taken
His ...-... leap has broken the world record.
death-defying
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My dad was keeping an eye on my brother. He was very strict to him. - My brother was feeling humble...
My brother was feeling humble, being kept an eye on by our strict dad.
I guess my point is ___________ and ____________: I’ll do what I want, not my parents.
loud and clear
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Last night, I heard a strange sound (come) from the closet. Then a few seconds of deafening silence and...
Last night, I heard a strange sound come from the closet.
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I`d go - / up /along with that
I`d go along with that