Phrasal verbs
We _______ in the airport at 5 o’clock in the morning, as we had an early flight. (=started the journey)
set off
Normally the students (SIT) in front of their computers screens, but this week they (CAMP) with Professor David Streyer.
sit / are camping
The competition took place the biggest football ____ in our region.
pitch
He _____ the world record for the 200m.
broke
There was a ______ from the top of the castle – the scenery was breathtaking.
viewpoint
I’m thinking of ______ karate. I need more exercise, and I like learning new things. (=start doing as a hobby)
taking up
Naomi always (MAKE) stupid comments.
is always making
The ______to the Antarctic lasted a year. The scientists did the research there.
expedition
My dad _______ to work by car, while my Mum walks.
commutes
We _______ around the Red Fort, not much time, and it’s huge! (=quickly visit)
rushed
The electricity supply will be _____ if we don’t pay our bill.
cut off
I expect he (WANT) a big dinner. He didn’t eat at lunchtime.
will want
She seemed _____in her promises to finish school.
sincere
At around 1.00 p.m. we reached our final _______.
destination
This exciting form of travel _____ to people who prefer active holidays.
appeals
We must ______ some of those old furniture, it takes a lot of space.
get rid of
He has (?) to China and he’s still in China.
gone
Archaeologists dig out another _____object.
historical
Do some volunteer work is a good way to _____ from your routine.
break / escape
You must be ______ that you won! Congratulations! (=very pleased)
delighted
I wanted to ____ with the main group of runners, but it was impossible to stay with them.
keep up
Two races already (TAKE) place this morning, but it (RAIN) since 2 pm, so nothing is happening at the moment.
has already taken / it’s been raining
Scientists from all over the world are trying to find a ____ for cancer.
cure
We started the journey without planning our ______.
route
His fingers were _______ when he got out of the cold water. (=bigger than normal)
swollen