VOCABULARY 1
The restaurant became ______ after several celebrities complained publicly about the poor service.
A) celebrated B) infamous
C) familiar D) respected
b) infamous
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People can sometimes grow accustomed to loneliness. (GET)
People can sometimes _______________ lonely.
GET USED TO BEING
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As soon as I walked into the bakery, the sweet ______ of fresh bread made me hungry.
A) scent B) smoke
C) steam D) flavour
A) SCENT
She works incredibly hard, but her boss often _____ her for granted.
a) considers b) makes c) charges d) takes
d) takes
Which of the following grow in bunches?
a) grapes b) vanilla beans
c) bananas d) cherries
All of them!
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You should ______ your tie a little; it looks too tight and uncomfortable.
A) loosen B) release
C) loose D) separate
A) LOOSEN
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Spending all day in bed is not something I normally do. (USUALLY )
I _______________ all day in bed.
DON'T USUALLY SPEND
After walking around the unfamiliar city for hours, we completely got ______.
A) missed B) hidden
C) lost D) escaped
c) lost
The company’s old inventory system was so _____ that employees often spent hours correcting simple data-entry mistakes.
A) incapable B) incompetent
C) unable D) inefficient
d) inefficient
What is the missing word?
Hint: It's the same word for all three gaps.
The construction crew is going to _____ up a new fence around the property.
Can you help me _____ together these shelves that I bought at Ikeas, please?
We have to _____ off the meeting until next week because Jennifer is on sick-leave.
PUT
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She poured herself a hot chocolate into her favourite blue m______.
mug
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I can see from what you say that your mornings are very busy! But what _____ in the afternoons?
a) do you usally do b) are you doing
c) you do usually d) are you usually doing
DO YOU USUALLY DO
I keep all my important documents in the top d______ of my desk. I have a key to lock it with.
drawer
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Ruben became extremely angry when he discovered that someone had damaged his car. (TEMPER)
Ruben __________ when he discovered that someone had damaged his car.
LOST HIS TEMPER
Despite several months of training, the new assistant was still _____ of handling customer complaints without supervision.
A) inefficient B) incompetent
C) unable D) incapable
d) incapable
A: Although it is a citrus fruit with a naturally tart, bitter flavour, a fresh _____ is considered by many to be a delicious and healthy way to start the morning.
B: I find _____ too bitter to eat. I prefer oranges. Lemons are much too sour and limes I just use to make 'Mojitos'!
grapefruit
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I used to find the noise of the city strange, but now I don't find it strange. (USED)
I used to find the noise of the city strange, but now I'm _______________.
AM USED TO IT
Even though we live in different countries, we still ______ through video calls and messages.
A) keep in touch B) get together
C) hold on D) carry on
a) keep in touch
What are the missing verbs? Say them in the correct tense.
Hint: Each gap is missing a different word.
1. I was so busy preparing the presentation that I _____ track of time.
2. After years of mounting debt and declining sales, the local bookstore finally _____ out of business
1. LOST
2. WENT
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My grandparents ______ get up at 4am every morning to milk the cows.
A) would
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These are the definitions. What words are they for?
Hint: They both begin with the letter 'L' and one is a compound noun.
1. A replaceable electrical device that produces artificial light from electricity.
2. A portable or rigid structure used for ascending or descending, often leaned against a wall or standing self-supported.
1. light bulb
2. ladder
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It was impossible for Jordi to become accustomed to living in England. (USED)
Jordi _______________ in England.
COULD NOT GET USED TO LIVING
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What's the missing word?
I'm having a ___________ at doing my own taxes this year to save on the cost of hiring an accountant.
The new company policy didn't _____ down really well with the employees.
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1. My coworkers treat her _____ because she's the CEO's daughter.
2. Pollution is a serious issue, _____ in urban areas.
3. Modern education systems should focus on practical skills, _____ those required in the job market.
4. _____ trained dogs can help blind people get around.
1. SPECIALLY
2. ESPECIALLY
3. ESPECIALLY
4. SPECIALLY
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After moving abroad, Marta gradually stopped communicating with many of her old friends.
After moving abroad, Marta _____________________ many of her old friends.
LOST TOUCH WITH