VOCABULARY 1
I'm USELESS / POINTLESS at managing people. I prefer to work on my own.
useless
I regret _____ (inform) you that your package has been returned to the sender.
to inform
_________ to oneself describes someone who prefers being alone, avoids socializing, and doesn't share much about their personal life or feelings, often seen as private or reserved, like in "She's quiet and __________ to herself."
keeps
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Even though we have all worked hard, there has been no noticeable improvement. BAD
Despite all our efforts, things are just __________ before.
AS BAD AS
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ONE preposition for all three sentences:
You can't turn your back ____ me now, not after all I've done for you.
He really gets ______ my nerves.
The loans we have are really putting a strain ____ our finances.
ON
Most of the skills I learned at university have come AT/IN/POINT/ON use at work.
IN
Say the words that can be left out: She came to the meeting but she didn’t say anything.
We can leave out the subject and/or the auxiliary verb.
She came but she didn't say anything.
I could __________ find my keys nor remember where I put __________.
neither
them
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She will often panic if there is a problem. TENDENCY
She __________ panic if there is a problem.
HAS A TENDENCY TO
What is the missing word and where does it belong?
'Do you think this milk is okay to drink?''
'It should. I only bought it yesterday.'
It should BE (okay to drink - ellipsis)
What does this mean? Marc and Emma GET ON LIKE A HOUSE OF FIRE.
They have a good relationship.
I can't help _____ (feel) sorry for James. He worked so hard, but he didn't win the competition.
feeling
I was offered a job with a high salary, but the long hours and shift work put me _____.
off
It _______________ he never answers.
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I have read all of her books but one. THAT
There is only __________________ I have not read.
ONE BOOK THAT
The football coach really has it in for me -
a) I think I'm his favourite player.
b) he's always blaming me when things go wrong.
b) He's always blaming me when things go wrong.
My sister doesn’t like horror films but I _____
do
I'm going to take __________ of the nice weather and go on a long bike ride. It's not too warm today.
a) advantage b) time c) point d) purpose
a) advantage
My father is not interested in travelling. DESIRE
My father _______________.
HAS NO DESIRE TO TRAVEL
What are your plans for celebrating Nina’s birthday? MIND
What do _______________________Nina’s birthday?
YOU HAVE IN MIND FOR (CELEBRATING)
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My little brother really gets on my n__________.
nerves
Electric vehicles and autonomous driving systems have revolutionized the transportation sector. _____ innovations can reduce carbon emissions and enhance road safety.
Such
_____ of the two boys were interested in going to university. Isn't it strange that both of them weren't motivated. They get really good marks.
Neither
The man is armed and _______________ you approach him.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD
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Have you ever taken an __________ dislike to someone and later changed your __________?
MIND