Thinking about Meaning
Sally’s party promise to be the social _____ of the year.
a. event
b. activity
c. programme
d. festival
a. event
Simon's brother found himself a good work as head chef in a popular restaurant.
job
Give...
a party / a mistake / a lecture / someone a smile
a mistake
The computer always takes ____ new staff for the summer period.
on
Nina is good at maths although/whereas her twin brother is better at languages
whereas
It can be difficult to have someone in your own family _________ you how to drive a car.
a. learn
b. practice
c. teach
d. qualify
c. teach
You can count Harriet to be willing to help you out if you run into difficulties.
except
Lay...
an egg / the blame on / the table / an excuse
an excuse
Negotations broke ____ because of a disagreement about trading arrangement.
down
Dan will go to university next year because/provided he passes all his exams.
Provided
Computer programming is certainly not my _______ of expertise.
a. part
b. section
c. system
d. area
d. area
Don't worry to ask if you need more information.
hesitate
Make....
the washing- up /arrangements / an apology / a noise
the washing-up
The robbers made ____ with a large amoung of money
off / away
I'll do whatever/whenever you want me to do.
whatever
The restaurant offers a _________ range of international dishes.
a. wide
b. distinct
c. changeable
d. various
a. wide
The hotel receptionist will explain you how to get to the conference center.
infrom / tell
Pay...
attention / a ticket / tribute to /a compaign
a ticket
They don't have much money just enough to get ____
by
You'll never be able to afford a car like that unless/until you win the lottery.
unless
At the moment the country has a number of serious _______ problems.
a. tricky
b. economic
c. trivial
d. economical
b. economic
I'd love to do that long train travel from Moscow to Beijing.
journey
Run...
an exercise / a business / a race / a campaing
an exercise
However hard things may seem, it is important not to give ______ and stop trying.
up
Sally enjoys her work whereas/although she does not get very much free time.
although