Useful things/tools
Collecting things
How things go wrong
100

My grandmother used to ______ her own clothes because it was cheaper than buying them.

My grandmother used to sew her own clothes because it was cheaper than buying them.

100

Many people get ______ doing yoga because it helps them relax and stay healthy.

Many people get into  doing yoga because it helps them relax and stay healthy.

100

Different teachers often have a different ______ to learning languages.

Different teachers often have a different approach to learning languages.

200

I stepped in mud, so I had to ___ it off my shoe before going inside.

I stepped in mud, so I had to wipe it off my shoe before going inside.

200

For me, learning to cook started out of ___ , but now I really enjoy it.
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For me, learning to cook started out of curiosity, but now I really enjoy it.

200

If the product is damaged, you may have a valid ______ for a refund.

If the product is damaged, you may have a valid claim for a refund.

300

I’m planning to do some ______ in my apartment this weekend because the sink is leaking.

I’m planning to do some repairs in my apartment this weekend because the sink is leaking.

300

Leaving food outside in hot weather can become a serious health ______.

Leaving food outside in hot weather can become a serious health hazard.

300

She  ______ in classical ballet for many years before becoming a professional dancer.

She trained in classical ballet for many years before becoming a professional dancer.

400

Be careful not to ______ the water on the table.

Be careful not to spill the water on the table.

400

What began as a simple hobby has grown into a real ______ for photography.

What began as a simple hobby has grown into a real passion for photography.

400

After the accident, the driver admitted that he was at  ______ .

After the accident, the driver admitted that he was at fault.

500

When we were students, we didn’t have much money, so we had to make ______ with what we had.

When we were students, we didn’t have much money, so we had to make do with what we had.

500

The situation at work is getting out of ______ because nobody is following the rules.

The situation at work is getting out of hand because nobody is following the rules.

500

If you want to improve your English, you need to make an ______ to practise every day.

If you want to improve your English, you need to make an effort to practise every day.