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 _____ the standard of living is rising.
as a result
Complete the missing words.
People say Chloe is very ______ and I’d agree that she’s careful and works hard.
conscientious / diligent / dedicated / thorough
Choose the right word or phrase.
She's been off / out of work for three days with the flu.
off
Complete the missing word.
Don't try to __________ - this is your responsibility, not mine.
pass the buck
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:
Even though/Despite she's working hard, I don't think she'll be able to catch up.
Even though
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.
With over 30 seasons, The Simpsons holds the record as the ________ American animated series.
longest-running
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 Could we arrange my timetable _____ I don't have too many classes on Friday?
1 though
2 so that
Complete the missing words.
That's the third glass you've smashed this week - you're so ______!
clumsy
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
Guess the idiom.
to tell people about your achievements, especially in a way that makes you appear too proud of yourself
blow your own trumpet
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.
I did a language course _____ improve my Spanish .
in order to
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.
When he lost his job he was offered a cash payment to ______ the blow.
cushion the blow
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 The company has reported declining sales this year. Nevertheless/but, they have so far/by far managed to avoid any staff cuts.
1 The flight was cancelled due to the fog.
2 Nevertheless / so far
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 He worked briefly as a sales assistant and now he’s moving up _________ .
2 The manager is in charge of 400 staff / workforce.
1 the career ladder
2 staff
Give 3 synonyms for:
1. to allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you;
2. I disagree
3. to relax
1. treat myself to / indulge myself in / pamper myself
2. I respectfully disagree/ I have a different perspective/I see it differently/I cannot agree with that/I hold a different opinion/I beg to differ.
3. unwind / calm down / take a breather / chill out / take a break / catch a break / take a step back