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The documentary on climate change was incredibly t____________________-p_____________________. It made me reflect deeply on the impact of our daily habits on the environment.
Both of my younger brothers ______________________ after our dad. They’re so much like him.
At the time of the accident, I was in such a shock that I forgot how to a _ _ i _ _ s _ _ r first aid.
thought-provoking
take
administer
It’s important to provide psychological help to children who _______________ victim to bullying.
In my opinion, _ _ t _ z _ _ s _ _ p education should be compulsory at secondary schools.
Without proper protection, some endangered species are likely to become _____________________.
fall
citizenship
extinct
The smell of the dish was so nasty it turned my ____________.
Sarah served some pieces of s ____________ (juicy, mouth-watering) chicken with garlic and a side salad.
Eating a/an ____________________ (pożywny)breakfast gives you energy for the whole day.
stomach
succulent
nutritious
I’ve inserted the coins, but the machine won’t d____________ the drink I chose. What a nonsense!
Our trip to Paris was m_________________. The sights, the food, and the culture created experiences I’ll never forget.
He is _______________________________ to an old aristocratic family through his aunt.
dispense
memorable
related
My dad has got three________________________ (his sister’s sons). We always spend Christmas together.
We’re going out with a few ___________________ (people we work with) from the financial department.
Mark is a _____________________ (not close) relative of mine. I think he’s my grandmother’s cousin’s son or something like that.
nephews
colleagues
distant
Working abroad during the holidays can help you b__________your t____________skills.
I’m not sure you can __________ a living from posting videos on the Internet.
I do care about my carbon _____________________, so I hardly ever use my car or travel by plane.
boost/ transferable
make
footprint
Scientists warn that if the ice _________________________ in the Antarctic melts, the sea level will rise dramatically.
My little brother is a really ____________ eater. He complains about half the things our parents make him eat.
This tea is ____________-sweet! How much sugar have you put in it?
cap
picky/fussy
sickly
It’s necessary to i____________ before turning to let other drivers know what you’re going to do.
What every scientist should care about are facts and _______________, which can be verified and then interpreted accordingly.
This therapy is recommended in case of ____________________ (problemach trawiennych).
indicate
figures
digestive problems
When did the war in Syria b____________ out?
I believe the government needs to spend more money on developing ___________________________ (renew) energy sources, like hydropower or solar energy.
When he moved to live in Japan, he quickly acquired a ______________ for the local seafood.
break
renewable
taste
He has ____________________(słabość do słodyczy), so he always orders dessert.
I prefer ____________________ (wytrawne) snacks like pretzels over sweet ones.
The new machine is difficult to program, so f____________ the instructions in the manual carefully.
a sweet tooth
savoury
follow
1. Britain used to ____________ against France a lot.
My twin brothers like to ____________ – they are always kicking, biting and hitting each other.
2. Last night, the Prime Minister ____________ the opposition’s decision. He said it was irresponsible and could lead to growing political unrest.
The terrorists ____________ the embassy building in the early morning hours.
fight
attacked
1 We’ve made use of several _______________ (innovate) solutions on our new assembly line to boost production.
2 The local residents are concerned about the _______________ (pure) of the tap water because of the chemical plant nearby.
3 Alexander Graham Bell was the _______________ (invent) of the telephone.
4 My friend is an _______________ (adventure) who loves extreme sports and exciting trips.
5 He’s incredibly _______________ (invent) when it comes to solving practical problems.
6 The initial _____________ (receive) of her new theory was rather critical, but further tests suggested that it might actually be true.
innovative
purity
inventor
adventurer
inventive
reception
1 Dave Drizzler is my favourite weather _ _ r _ c _ _ t _ r on TV5. He presents the weather in such a humorous way.
2 They have invited a group of p _ _ d _ _ s into the studio to comment on recent political events.
3 Some politicians like to _ u _ t _ statistics while talking about the economy. They present a lot of numbers to support their views.
4 Mark’s a really good _ o _ c _ - _ v _ _ artist. You can hear him in a lot of films.
5 He doesn’t actually tell lies, but he often _ _ n _ _ the truth to paint himself in a good light.
forecaster
pundits
quote
voice-over
bends
1 Your __________________ (employ) depends on many factors, including age, education and qualifications.
2 Completing this course gives better chances for career __________________ (advance).
3 Tim is currently undergoing a __________________ (train) in a company producing computer software.
4 In a leadership role, it’s important to __________________ (power) your team members by giving them a sense of ownership over their tasks.
employability
advancement
traineeship
empower
1 My dad has been working as a c _ v _ _ s _ _ v _ _ _ for five years.
2 The patient was given a full e _ _ m _ _ _ t _ _ _ because he was admitted to hospital in a very bad condition.
3 Ben suffers from i _ _ _ m _ _ _ – a medical condition defined as a difficulty in falling asleep or not getting enough sleep.
4 It’s quite easy to d _ _ _ _ _ p bad habits like eating irregularly; it’s much harder to get rid of them.
5 This cut doesn’t look good. Try using an a _ _ _ _ e _ _ _ c cream and if that doesn’t help, consult your doctor.
6 After a few months of struggling with her gambling a _ _ _ c _ _ o _, she decided to go to a rehab centre, where she received some professional help.
7 The car accident she was involved in was a t _ _ _ m _ _ _ _ _ _ g experience, after which she needed some professional psychological help.
civil servant
examination
insomnia
develop
antiseptic
addiction
traumatising
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words:
possible able responsible honest comfort safe
1 Travelling long distances by car can be quite __________________. You can’t stretch your legs or have a walk about like on a train.
2 This part of town is rather __________________ to walk around after dark. There have been a number of muggings and attacks recently.
3 There is a remote _________________ that Earth will become a clean planet again, but I don’t think it’ll happen in the near future.
4 I was so shocked that I was completely _____________________ to say a thing.
5 The company was accused of using ______________________ practices, such as illegal ways of getting rid of waste and bribing some local politicians.
6 In my opinion, it’s very _______________________ of people to keep polluting Earth without thinking about the consequences for future generations.
uncomfortable
unsafe
possibility
unable
dishonest
irresponsible
The Thai dish she’d prepared for us was so m____________ (delicious) that we all asked for a second helping.
Tomato sandwiches soon get unpleasantly s____________ (too wet and soft) if left for too long.
You’ll need to cook the meat for at least two hours so that it becomes nice and t____________ (soft and easy to chew).
The rice wasn’t cooked properly, so it was l____________ (full of tough little pieces).
The roasted potatoes were delicious: c____________ (pleasantly hard) on the outside and soft on the inside.
The meat was clearly o ____________ (cooked for too long).
That meal looks r ____________ (disgusting), I wouldn’t try it even if I was starving!
This butter cake should be fluffy and m ____________ (slightly wet).
They served us a d____________ (delicious) seafood dish which I enjoyed a lot.
I don’t like mashed potatoes. I prefer them b ____________ (cooked in the oven).
mouthwatering
soggy
tender
lumpy
crispy
overcooked
revolting
moist
delectable
baked
Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.
1 While preparing the exhibition, I was responsible by / for / with contacting the local artists.
2 I was so curious of / with / about the ending of the book that I skipped the remaining four chapters and read the final lines.
3 My friend is excellent in / with / at drawing caricatures of people.
4 The article was full with / of / for useful information about some contemporary sculptors.
5 My mum is addicted from/ with / to this soap opera.
6 We’re concerned about/ of/at all the violence shown on TV
Complete the sentences with the correct words. The definitions have been given in brackets to help you.
1 The film was so ____________________________ (making you feel sad or sympathetic, touching) that I couldn’t help but cry.
2 The new comedy at 8 p.m. is ______________________________ (extremely funny). You won’t stop laughing if you watch it!
3 Most newspapers are ____________________ (preferring one person, thing, or idea to another in a way that is unfair) towards one political party or the other.
for
about
at
of
to
about
moving
hilarious
biased
I’m afraid his line has been _____________________________ (busy) all the time, so I’ve just left him a message.
I don’t really ______________________________ (feel like) going out tonight. I’m too tired.
These shoes don’t _____________________________ (go with) your dress. Let’s look for some other ones.
You should _________________________ (press very hard) the empty can before throwing it in the bin.
He’s not really a friend, more of a(n) _________________________ (someone you don’t know well)- we only meet occasionally.
You could see they were related- all the ________________________ (brothers and sisters) looked similar and resembled their father.
engaged
fancy
match
squash
acquaintance
siblings
1 Ms Jones is clearly ____________ out to be a teacher. Nobody can explain English grammar better than her.
2 I’m in desperate ____________ of money. I think I should get a part-time job as soon as possible.
3 I’ve just received a very attractive job offer. Although I’m a bit afraid to give up my current job, I think I’ll ____________ it a go.
4 Peter has been unemployed for the last three months, so he’s finding it very difficult to ____________ ends meet.
cut
need
give
make
Having a________________ experience in marketing can significantly boost one's employment p_______________. Writing a compelling c______________ letter is essential, as it’s often the first impression you make on your future e_______________. Those who p__________________ a career in marketing typically start with entry-level roles to gain h_______________ experience and t_________________ responsibilities under the guidance of a supervisor. After l_________________ a job, they may be involved in various tasks, including assisting with campaign strategies and managing social media accounts. As they progress, they might even be i___________________________ of entire projects, setting high expectations for their team and learning to d____________________________ tasks effectively to other coworkers.
ample
prospects
covering
employer
pursue
hands-on
take on
landing
in charge
delegate
1 As a result ______________ a number of demonstrations in the city, the construction of the new landfill site has been cancelled.
2 Environmental groups and organisations are now looking _____________ the government to introduce stricter laws to protect the environment.
3 Would you go __________ a protest march if one was organised in your area?
4 People in Poland should prepare _______________ more natural disasters like tornados and hurricanes.
5 The houses of the future might be equipped _____________ special devices to control the use of electricity.
6 The government is now investing _____________ eco-friendly ways of waste disposal.
7 An important step would be to change people’s approach _____________ environmental issues.
of
to
on
for
with
in
to
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Two of the verbs should be used twice.
land move perform run
1 After several months of preparation, Jeff is about to ____________ his first marathon.
2 My dad ____________ exceptionally well during his job interview yesterday.
3 Lisa had been working for an advertising company for three years before she decided to ____________ her own business.
4 His speech really ____________ me, I almost cried.
5 One of the most important elements of getting a pilot’s licence is learning how to ____________ a plane.
6 This play was first ____________ on stage almost twenty years ago.
run
performed
run
moved
land
performed
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 Before any drug can be taken, the doctor needs to carry ________ various tests to diagnose the patient’s condition.
2 How did they manage to speed ________ the recovery after such a complicated operation?
3 Quick! We must send ________ an ambulance, this man is bleeding heavily.
4 My dad suffers ______ heavy allergies and need to take medicine every day.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1 Peter jumped off the stairs in the hall and crashed / sprained his ankle.
2 I think you should fall / give up compulsive gaming, it’s not healthy for you.
3 Many young people are glued / stuck to the screen, which can result in sleep deprivation and mood swings.
out
up
for
from
sprained
give up
glued
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 The party used to be in power, but now they’re the ______________ (oppose) in parliament.
2 The conflict might cause the deaths of thousands of ______________ (civil).
3 During the war, this once ______________ (peace) area turned into a battlefield.
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 You can’t blame me _________ the accident. It wasn’t my fault.
2 The demonstration turned into riots and resulted _________ lots of damage to public property.
3 I don’t think we can count _________ politicians to solve this problem soon.
4 Don’t worry _________ Peter. He will be fine.
5 I think they should be punished ________ their behaviour.
6 The law aims at preventing us ________ committing crimes.
opposition
civilians
peaceful
for
in
on
about
for
from