Vocabulary
illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power
corruption
Our company was established over thirty years ago.
UP
Our company __________________ over thirty years ago.
Our company was set up over thirty years ago.
I can't take much exercise because I don't have enough free time
If_______________________________________
If I had enough free time, I would take more exercise
I found this bottle _____(float) in the sea
I found this bottle floating in the sea
You don't want to be late _____your game.
You don't want to be late FOR your game.
a situation in which available goods and services, or social and cultural influences, gradually become similar in all parts of the world
globalization
I know you’re busy, but could you include one more appointment?
IN
I know you’re busy, but could you __________________ one more appointment?
I know you’re busy, but could you squeeze in one more appointment?
We won’t have a holiday this year because we haven’t got any money in the bank.
If ______________________________________
If we had had some money in the bank, we would have had a holiday this year.
My parents can't get anyone ____(buy) our flat
My parents can't get anyone to buy our flat
In 1991 the new Government came ______ power.
In 1991 the new Government came INTO power.
a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death
famine
Sophie accepted the job even though it was demanding.
ON
Sophie __________________ the job even though it was demanding.
Sophie took on the job even though it was demanding.
He parked his car illegally so it was towed away by the police.
The police ______________________________
The police wouldn’t have towed away his car if he hadn’t parked it illegally.
I had the garage ____(service) my car
I had the garage service my car
And I'll try to avoid it _____ all means possible.
And I'll try to avoid it BY all means possible.
a type of musical benefit performance featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose
a benefit concert
I have worked many hours on this project. I hope you appreciate that.
IN
I have __________________ many hours on this project. I hope you appreciate that.
I have put in many hours on this project. I hope you appreciate that.
I’m going to Australia because I’ve been offered a job there.
If _______________________________________
If I hadn’t been offered a job in Australia, I wouldn’t be going there.
Would you like your meal ____(serve) with chips or salad?
Would you like your meal served/to be served with chips or salad?
I mean, it might hurt her now but it would be better _____ the long run.
I mean, it might hurt her now but it would be better IN the long run.
to make a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion
hold a rally
The manager of our local football club has resigned because the team keep losing.
DOWN
The manager of our local football club has __________________ because the team keep losing.
The manager of our local football club has stepped down because the team keep losing.
I’m studying for my exams. That’s why I spent the weekend in the library.
If ________________________________________
If I weren’t studying for my exams, I wouldn’t have spent the weekend in the library.
Tony was made ______(apologise).
Tony was made to apologise.
Adolescent boys and girls are often discouraged ____ engaging in joint recreational activities.
Adolescent boys and girls are often discouraged FROM engaging in joint recreational activities.