Unit 1 V
Complete this sentence:
I didn't like this song to begin with, but it's g____ing ____ me.
grow on
Complete the sentences with repetitive phrases
The advert said the hotel was quite central, but it was
actually m__ and m___ from the centre.
miles and miles
I can't use that cream. It i_____my skin and
makes it all i_______
irritates, itchy
It was awful! I thought I was____ to faint.
going/about
1)Have you ever____the finger of blame at someone
and later found out they weren't at fault?
2)When was the last time someone______ a go at you?
Answer the questions
1)pointed
2)had
Complete each pair of sentences with one of the verbs in brakets. Use the past perfect simple in one sentence and the past perfect continuous in the other.
1)He____with friends for weeks and was
desperate to get his own place.(try)
2)She___loads of different keep-fit activities, but
didn't really take to any. (try)
1)had been trying
2)had tried
Complete each sentence with a preposition in the correct place.
1)In recent years, many organisations have lobbied a
change in environmental policy.
2)We need to do more to raise awareness issues, such
pollution.
1)have lobbied for a change
2)raise awarness of issues
Complete with your own idea:
The more we empower women educationally, the_______
_______
Complete this sentence:
I love outdoor swimming. N___ing ____ it.
What does this phrase mean?
nothing beats it
The airline lost my luggage and it took d___ and d___
for them to get it back to me.
days and days
I b_____my leg on the car door. It was b_____ and ____when I woke up.
bashed, black and blue
Complete this questions with negative part:
_______once tell me you wanted to be an actor?
Didn't
1)My family have been a real c______to me during this difficult time.
2)I'm OK, I guess. I've just been feeling a bit d____ recently.
3)That new film has had r____reviews. It sounds
great.
1)comfort
2)down
3)rough
Complete each pair of sentences with one of the verbs in brakets. Use the past perfect simple in one sentence and the past perfect continuous in the other.
1)After I____the decision to move to Spain, I
started to take Spanish classes.
2)They___ noise for hours so eventually their
neighbours called the police.
1)had made
2)had been making
1)That shop was left a_____when its owner died.
2)The building's protected by law, so it can't be d_____or al______
1)abandoned
2)demolished/altered
Complete this questions with negative part:
______met before? You look familiar.
haven't we