Vocabulary
Scientists have announced a major ______________________________ in cancer research that could lead to more effective treatments in the future.
breathrough
The course has limited ______________________________, so only 20 students will be accepted this semester.
enrolment
enrollment
The hotel requires a __________________________ deposit, so you will get your money back if you cancel in time.
REFUND
refundable
Where did you get that dress?
Can you tell me _____________________ that dress?
If you __________________________ water to 100°C, it __________________________. (heat / boil)
heat
boils
The film became a huge ______________________________, earning millions of dollars worldwide within just a few weeks.
blockbuster
I had a terrible experience buying a second-hand car online, so I’m much more careful now. As they say, “______________________________.”
once bitten, twice shy
It is highly __________________________ that the event will be cancelled because the weather forecast is excellent. LIKE
unlikely
They have cancelled several flights because of the storm.
Several flights ____________________________________ because of the storm.
have been cancelled
Unless the company __________________________ its prices, it __________________________ many of its customers. (reduce / lose)
reduces
will lose
When I realized I had called my teacher “Mum” in front of the whole class, I wished the earth ___________________________. It was incredibly embarrassing.
would swallow me up
I’ve made you an offer and explained all the conditions. Now ______________________________; you have to decide what to do next.
the ball is in your court
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely __________________________.
BREATH
breathtaking
I __________________________ three applications this week, but I ________________ a reply yet. (send / not receive)
have sent
have not received
By the time the police _______________, the thief __________________________ already. (arrive / escape)
arrived
had escaped
I didn’t want to ______________________________ (phrasal verb) the subject of money at dinner because I knew it might cause an argument.
bring up
She stood by the window and ______________________________ at the mountains for several minutes, completely lost in thought.
gazed
The price they charged for such a simple meal was absolutely __________________________.
RAGE
outrageous
I forgot to submit my assignment yesterday, and now I regret it.
If only I ___________________________________ my assignment yesterday.
had submitted
Someone stole three computers from the school last night.
Three computers _____________________________________from the school last night.
were stolen
A feeling of uncertainty began to ______________________________ the office after employees heard rumours that the company might close.
pervade
Good psychologists need to ______________________________ (3 words) because people do not always say exactly what they are thinking or feeling.
understand human nature
Fast food __________________ in the United States is rising at an alarming rate. CONSUME
consumption
What __________________________ you __________________________ if you __________________________ a large amount of money? (do / win)
would you do
won
How long has Professor Smith been teaching here?
Do you happen to know ______________________________________________ here?
how long Professor Smith has been teaching