VOCABULARY GAPS
That theory has no real _______ on real facts
BASIS
They are going to organise repairs to the buildings damaged in the earthquake. STEPS
They will be __________ to repair the buildings damaged in the earthquake.
They will be taking steps to repair the buildings damaged in the earthquake.
She has blossomed and (changed, transformed) a beautiful young lady.
TURN INTO
Another ten minutes and we ______________ (run) for two hours!
WILL HAVE BEEN RUNNING
I didn't see my best friend since we had a big argument last month.
haven't seen
Smoking heavily puts your health ______ risk
AT
He started saying he'd quit months ago and will continue to do so till the end of the year. THREATENING
By 31st December, he _______________ to quit for months.
By 31st December, he will have been threatening to quit for months.
My coach always encourages us- he never (critisizes) us
PUT US DOWN
By next summer, Peter _____________ (gratuate) from university and ______________ (start) looking for a job.
WILL HAVE GRADUATED AND WILL HAVE STARTED
Listen to those students! They discuss the exam answers very loudly in the hallway.
are discussing
The mayor has promise to ______ steps to improve public transport
TAKE
After dedicating years to the sport, I was thrilled to win a gold medal. PUT
After the years I _____________, I was thrilled to win a gold medal.
After the years I had put into the sport, I was thrilled to win a gold medal.
We (managed to understand) how much healthy and unhealthy fat was included in each food item.
WORKED OUT
It was the first time she ______ (ever fly) in a plane!
By this time next year, my sister will graduate from university and start her first job.
will have graduated
An unexpected guest turned _______ for dinner
UP
If they cancel the trip, it's going to be mostly your fault. LARGELY
You _______________ blame if they cancel the trip.
You will be largely to blame if they cancel the trip.
Luckily the test was (delayed) till next week
PUT OFF
Dan ________ (not seem) to be in top form, which was surprising, because he __________ (train) for the event the whole summer.
DIDN'T SEEM/HAD BEEN TRAINING
Ellen is hoping to renew in an exclusive school which used to be for boys only.
ENROLL
I was new to the subject, so I was out of my ________ in the advanced class
DEPTH
"Unlike today, your work wasn't good enough in the past," my boss told me. USE
My boss said my work did______________to par.
My boss said my work did not use to be up to par.
GAVE OUT
Luckily when he ______(ask) to resign, he __________ (not work) on anything very important.
WAS ASKED/WASN'T WORKING
Students at this school deceive at sciences and maths, with most getting top marks.
EXCEL