GRAMMAR: have
Choose the correct alternative.
I 'm having / have to / had my hair cut tomorrow afternoon.'m having
Complete the sentence with on word:
The Chinese economy is growing and _____ a result the standard of living is rising.as
Complete the missing words.
He's quite an adventurous person - he doesn't like ta_____ ri_____.
taking risks
Choose the right word or phrase.
She's been off / out of work for three days with the flu.
off
Complete the missing word.
He always finds a solution to problems - he's very re__________.
resourceful
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
The last time I saw him was in 2010. seen
I __________ 2010.
I haven't seen him since 2010.
Complete the sentence with one word:
We were late _____ of a traffic accident on the motorway.
because
Complete the missing words.
1 They suddenly got married on holiday in Las Vegas - they're very sp_____.
2 She never asks for anyone's help. She's completely se_____-su_____.
1 spontaneous
2 self-sufficient
Choose the right word or phrase.
I won't get that job; I don't have the qualifications / benefits.
qualifications
Complete the missing word.
He seems tough, but de_____ do_____ he's quite sensitive.
deep down
Complete the sentence using the word have.
We need to __________ (the central heating / repair) soon, before it starts getting cold.
have the central heating repaired
Complete the sentences with one word:
1 Everybody seemed to enjoy the barbecue even _____ the weather wasn't very warm.
2 She wore a loose-fitting dress _____ people wouldn't notice that she'd put on weight.
1 though
2 so
Complete the missing words.
He won't listen to me, but he might ch_____ his mi_____ if you talk to him.
change his mind
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 He resigned before they could quit / sack him.
2 I'm hoping to get promoted / a rise to a more senior post.
1 sack
2 promoted
Complete the idiom with one word.
He can be a bit bad-tempered, but he's got a _____ of gold.
heart
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
I need to pay someone to repair my glasses. have
I need __________.
I need to have my glasses repaired.
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
They managed to get here even though the traffic was heavy. despite
They managed to get here __________.
They managed to get here despite the heavy traffic.
Complete the missing words.
1 My brother wasn't very sy_____ when I failed my driving test - in fact, he just laughed.
2 He was de_____ to be a musician even as a boy.
1 sympathetic
2 determined
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 I must have applied for / to dozens of jobs.2 Job-searching / Job-hunting can be really demoralizing.
1 for
2 job-hunting
Complete the idiom with one word.
My boss is very down to _____; you can talk to him about anything.
earth
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
If we buy a dishwasher, it won't be necessary to do the washing-up. have
If we buy a dishwasher, __________.
... I won't have to do the washing-up.
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
1 It was foogy, so the flight was cancelled. due
The flight __________.
2 She wore dark glasses so that she wouldn't be recognized. so as
She wore dark glasses __________.
1 The flight was cancelled due to the fog.
2 She wore dark glasses so as not to be recognized.
Complete the idioms with one word.
1 My kids can be a real _____ in the neck when we eat out - they're so fussy!
2 My grandfather's always had a quick _____. We were quite scared of him when we were young.
1 pain
2 temper
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 Factory work is usually very monotonous / motivating.
2 The manager is in charge of 400 staff / workforce.
1 monotonous
2 staff
Complete with a linker.
___________ that she wasn't hungry, her mother insisted that she eat.
despite the fact / in spite of the fact