Units 1+2
Andrew never takes risks. He’s so naive/ cautious/ moody.
cautious
Intense/Hilarious/Inspiring stories in sport make me want to take up running or something!
Inspiring
Why does she always talk to me so rudely like that? It really chills me out/ recharges me/winds me up.
winds me up
A: Apparently a new car manufacturer’s going to enter the market.
B: Yes, I heard it’s going to launch/ break into a new sports car.
launch
If you are in/dis/ir satisfied with our service, please contact the manager.
dissatisfied
There are ethical/ industrial /domestic questions concerning genetically modified food that need answering.
ethical
Getting food poisoning has really put me ...... eating shellfish.
off
Sorry, what did you say? I switched off/ focused on/ wound up for a moment there.
switched off
Your idea of a fizzy mint drink is too brilliant/bizarre. No one will buy it.
bizarre
Unscramble the words:
When was the last time you......... (tseyda pu) really late?
stayed up
I enjoyed watching Angela’s .............. (react) to her surprise party.
reaction
Stuart asked Clare to go out ....... him, but she turned him .............
with / down
Unscramble the word:
The gardens at the Palace of Versailles are truly .................. (duelflight)!
delightful
Unscramble the word.
I’ve changed my light bulbs so they’re all now energy-.............. (fenceifti).
efficient
None of my students m __ __ __ __ h __ __ __ in class. They're angels.
misbehave
I’m not good with s __ __ __ t __ __ __ __ t __ . I like to plan everything in detail.
spontaneity
I enjoy b __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ s, like those big-budget summer movies.
blockbusters
As anyone who plays chess will tell you, it takes a lot of thought to defeat an o __ __ __ __ __ __ t.
opponent
Good education e __ __ __ __ __ s children to succeed in life.
enables
What's the word?
Someone lacking in confidence is: i...............
insecure
Find and correct the mistake:
Thank goodness I met my CT deadline. I’m so fascinated!
Thank goodness I met my deadline. I’m so RELIEVED!
Find and correct the mistake:
That new company has just taken down another twenty new employees.
That new company has just taken IN another twenty new employees.
Find and Correct the mistake:
We should listen to Pete’s advices and avoid travelling in the rainy season.
We should listen to Pete’s ADVICE and avoid travelling in the rainy season.
Find and Correct the mistake:
If they give me one of their products, I’ll increase it for free!
endorse, promote
What do you call someone who isn’t the minimum age to enter a club, drink alcohol, smoke, or drive a car? (adj)
under-age