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Vocabulary/Grammar activities
Unit 1
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Complete the sentences with these words.
anger
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arm’s
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back
head

courage
pain

edge

pride

foot
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grudge

The problems between my grandparents and their neighbours go ________ years.
My life is in a ________ , I need to get out and about and do new things.
I hate having to get up at 6am for school. It’s a ________ in the neck.
He’s got an interview later today, so he’s really on ________ . Be nice to him.
Shut up, would you! You’re doing my________ in! Stop criticising people!
It’s always best to keep obnoxious people like that at ________ length.
Sarah’s a very easy-going character, and she’s not the kind of person to bear a ________ .
I know you’ve had a bad day, but try not to vent your ________ on other people.
He’s not very subtle, he often says exactly what he thinks and puts his ________ in it.
I’m trying to work up the ________ to ask him out.
Can’t you just swallow your ________ and accept that you made a mistake?
“I’ve got my driving test on Monday!” “Keep a cool ________ and you’ll be fine.”

Circle the correct words.
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Her parents were adamant / overjoyed at her exams results.
When you go to university, write to me every day, otherwise we’ll just drift / fall apart.
She loves him so much but I’m not sure it’s mutual / reciprocal.
She doesn't have much phone coverage as her house is so distant / remote.
My little brother's very cheeky to my aunt, but I suppose familiarity asserts / breeds contempt.
The doctor said that anxiety was the cause of his abnormal / dysfunctional behaviour.
My mother and her sister are inseparable / unified and they're identical twins too!
He needs to stop thinking about it; he's being too impassive / obsessive.
The huge smile on your face is arousing / bearing curiosity.
Don’t you know he’s joking? You’re so gullible / vulnerable!
He says their relationship is purely companionable / platonic, but we’re not convinced.
Her behaviour is very beside / out of character; I don’t know what’s wrong.

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Choose the correct answers.
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Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the correct form of the Past Simple, Past Continuous,
Past Perfect Simple or Past Perfect Continuous.
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As people get older, they ________ their memory to a greater or lesser degree.
a have lost
b lose
c are losing
d have been losing
Pete ________ a habit of falling out with people over nothing since his football team lost the league.
a has developed b is developing c develops
d has been developing
When I ________ my boyfriend’s parents, I felt totally at ease right from the start.

a was meeting b had met
c met
d have met
In recent weeks, since his bike was stolen, Max ________ signs of a more cynical side to his character.
a is showing
b shows
c has been showing
d would show
Although everyone ________ why he was in her bad books, nobody wanted to explain it to him.
a understands b understood
c was understanding
d is understanding
They get on incredibly well. They ________ on the same wavelength right since the moment they met.
a are
b were
c are continuing
d have been
He ________ her every day and it’s beginning to put stress on their relationship.
a teases
b is teasing
c has teased
d has been teasing
When I told Polly she could tell me what the problem is, she really ________ everything off her chest.
a gets
b is getting
c has got
d got

She ________ (start) to tell him what she thought of him, but then decided to bite her tongue.
They ___________ (talk) about her behind her back for years when she finally found them out.

Doctors ___________ (recommend) eating bananas and fish to improve his brain’s efficiency.
Julia ___________ (stick) up for him when no one else would.
As a teenager, my dad was an apathetic student who ___________ (always/miss) classes.
Fred ___________ (train) very hard for months, so I wasn’t surprised when he beat the record.
Harry ___________ (be) withdrawn all morning, so eventually I asked him if he was all right.
Carrie ___________ (hope) to settle down in their new home, but her parents hated living there.

Circle the correct words.
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My grandma would watch / was watching old films while she was knitting, every afternoon!
Mum would meet / love meeting me after school every afternoon, when I was little.
He would promise / promised he would never tell her a lie. Unfortunately, he often did.
Who would you / did you use to spend your ‘misspent youth’ with, Dad?
As a child, Kay would / used to love lying in the sun, reading adventure stories.
At primary school, I used to / would hate having to study for spelling tests every week.
I would never / never used to enjoy getting my hair cut. I love it now!
My grandparents wouldn't / didn't use to have so many electrical appliances in their kitchen, when they were young.

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Unit 2
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Complete the sentences with these words.
analyse
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decompose
estimate

deduct
infer

disintegrate
interpret

dissolve

eradicate

From your recent absences, are we to _______ that you are planning to leave the company?
It’s difficult to _______ the extent of the damage, but we’re guessing that it’s huge.
When organic materials _______, methane gas is released into the atmosphere.
In order to find the average, we _______ the highest and lowest results then work with the rest.
Could you take this test tube to the laboratory, please, and _______ its contents?
These findings look significant; how should we _______ them?
We’ve got the numbers we need; now we need to _______ the exact force of the impact.
If the solids do not _______ in the liquid, the resulting mixture is called a suspension.
Typically, satellites _______ on impact with our atmosphere, then splash down in the Pacific.
It is hoped that vaccines and genetically altered mosquitoes will _______ malaria by 2040.

Complete the sentences with a preposition.
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calculate

This article says scientists are ____ the brink of discovering a new source of energy.
Astrophysicists are not convinced that we are ____ reach of finding out if there is life on other planets.
He is so ____ the times that he doesn’t even have a smartphone.
She was standing in that box one minute and the next she had disappeared ____ my eyes.
Two hundred years ago, man’s grasp of electrochemistry was ____ its infancy.
I’m not sure that I like the idea of having instant virtual travel ____ my fingertips.
He’d ideally like his company to be ____ of the curve in drone technology.
R. Buckminster Fuller was certainly a genius, but ____ all accounts he was also highly eccentric.
In order to find original, innovative solutions to everyday problems, you need to think ____ the box.
He’s more than willing to lend you any of his books, but his personal notes are totally ____ limits.

Choose the correct answers.
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Fifty people have registered for the online platform, but I think we only have a dozen _____ users.
a system
b information
c active
d functional
I know his ideas are supposed to be _____, but to be honest I find them rather underwhelming.
a outdated
b conventional

c impractical
d groundbreaking
This type of technology is in _____ danger of becoming obsolete.
a eminent
b imminent
c hefty
d tangible
The results of the test were _____, so they decided to repeat it under slightly different conditions.
a generic
b inconclusive
c abstract
d emitted
It is probably _____ to believe that all scientific progress is beneficial to man.
a ingenuous
b utilitarian
c ingenious
d eminent
Any kind of _____ breach at this stage would endanger the reputation of our programmes.
a security
b information
c digital
d system
Librarians nowadays who have poor digital _____ skills should really update their skill set.
a information b literacy
c search
d computer
If you want to find an actor or scientist’s name, use a _____ engine to carry out a photo comparison.
a computer
b digital
c search

d intelligence

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D

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the words in bold. You may
use between three and eight words.
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This kind of artificial intelligence will slowly die out before the end of the century.
have
Little __________________________________ become obsolete by the end of the century.
I’ll be leaving to go in to the laboratory in a minute.
just
I __________________________________ go in to the laboratory.
We cannot respond to your query until we hear from our researchers in Taiwan.
soon
__________________________________ hear from our researchers in Taiwan, we’ll respond to your query.
They’re sure to discover a cure for malaria in the next ten years.
bound
A cure for malaria __________________________________ some time in the next decade.
The twenty-twenties, which are almost upon us, may see changes in how we study.
fast
Changes in the way we study may occur in the twenty-twenties, a decade _____________________.
She’s really excited about going to the Physics Fair at the university on Saturday.
to
She __________________________________ spending Saturday at the university Physics Fair.
I’m going to be fairly upset if I don’t win that research grant.
shan’t
If I don’t win that research grant, I __________________________________ happy about it.
If you don’t phone to say you got home safely as soon as you get in, we’ll worry all evening.
tell
We’ll worry all evening unless you __________________________________sound when you get home.

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
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A radical change in attitudes to online privacy _____________. (loom)
I’m not convinced we _____________________ (ever/discover) how the universe began.
Will you _____________ (go) past the computer repair shop later?
He’s certain _____________ (want) to see the results of the tests we carried out.
Once they _____________ (develop) efficient artificial intelligence, jobs will be at risk.
You can tell me what you think of my ideas once you _____________ (read) this report.
We _____________ (understand) his explanation very well, shall we?
Scientists say a breakthrough is imminent; they expect _____________ (make) an announcement this month.
How can I find out where they _____________ (play); do you have the tour dates?
By the time you read this note, you _____________ (already / deduce) that I have left.

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Unit 3
A

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the words in bold. You may

use between three and eight words.
1 The decision was taken to reduce the number of free meals available to the homeless.
back
They decided they would have __________________ number of free meals they gave to the homeless.
2 You’ll just have to accept the need for another job.
up
You’ve __________________ fact that you have to find another job.
3 Nobody paid any attention to his request for help.
ears
His request for help _________________________________________.
4 How could I possibly refuse to help all those children who need of medical help?
back
How could I possibly __________________ all those children needing medical aid?
5 Couldn’t you endeavour not to just do the same as everyone else? Be original!
jump
Why not_________________________________? Be original!
6 They always seem to get the same old celebrities to help them raise funds for charity.
fall
It seems they __________________ the same old celebrities to help collect money for charity.
7 The public are always incredible when it comes to helping each other in a crisis.
bring
A crisis always seems __________________ in the public and everyone helps each other.
8 Why are we encountering so many problems caused by bureaucracy?
bureaucratic
Why are we running _________________________________?
9 The situation has reached the point where we can no longer ignore the issues.
head
The point has been reached at which we can _________________________ sand.
10 He is hoping that plenty of affluent people will support him in his endeavour.
wealthy

He is hoping that a ________________________________ behind his cause.

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words.
alarm
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ban

condemn
picket

condone
prosecute

disperse
favour
suppress

persecute

The factory is being _____________ by office staff who have had their pay cut.
The organisers cannot _____________ any violent form of protest carried out by participants.
The crowds were _____________ quite peacefully by police on horseback.
He will be _____________ by the courts for his involvement in five cases of violence during the protest.
The Huguenots were _____________ for their religious beliefs and fled to Britain in the 17th century.
We must _____________ some of the actions of our more radical members and apologise publicly on their behalf.
I was _____________ to read that some countries allow people to carry guns.
Dog fighting has been _____________ in this country; you can face up to two years in prison for owning fighting dogs.
The revolution was _____________ when the military stepped in.
Do you feel that some people here are _____________ by management and given preferential treatment?

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Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first.
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Choose the best answer.
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Abuse in 19th century British workhouses was frequent.
People were _________________________________________________________.
Prejudiced people can occasionally be driven to commit crimes against their neighbours.
Prejudice can _________________________________________________________.
Certain groups of people have frequently been oppressed throughout history.
The oppression of _________________________________________________________.
Ignoring people or ridiculing them are tactics used by callous bullies to humiliate them.
In order to humiliate them, people are __________________________________________.
I try to be open-minded when I’m following political debates.
I try to _________________________________________________________.
We will be brutal in our attempt to be heard.
No effort will _________________________________________________________.
Having professionals paint your house is cheaper than doing it yourself, in the long term.
If you get your _________________________________________________________.

Obedience is required of police dogs at all times.
A police officer must _________________________________________________________.

The car ___________ illegally, so they took it away.
a got parked
b had parked
c was parked
My best friend ___________ to be School Captain this morning.
a nominated
b got nominated
c has nominated
Corrupt politicians ___________ away their right to vote.
a got taken
b have taken
c were taken
I’ve written a letter to our local MP and I want to ___________.
a get it delivered
b have delivered it
c delivered it to her.
He says he ___________ mercilessly at his last school.
a got him bullied
b was bullied by
c got bullied
Emigrating to the USA ___________ by the Irish, whereas the Scots went to Canada.
a was typically favoured
b typically favoured
c had typically favoured
Disregarding the rules will result in your ___________ from the rugby club.
a being banned
b having banned

c having it banned.
The gardens where I live ___________.
a abuse the local children
b are abused by the local children
c have the local children abused
I wonder if paper passports will ever ___________.
a be done away with
b have done away with them
c get them done away with

Circle the correct answer.
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Some of the protestors got interviewed / them interviewed.
Our placards at the march were great – we had them made / made them by a local artist.
These are said / have said to be some of the greatest names in history.
Don’t worry, sir; we’ll soon have you up and walking / walked again.
They told / were told to meet outside the railway station.
We need to have done it / have it done quickly and humanely.
It seems / is said by many that he was one of the most benevolent leaders in history.
They’re too apathetic to get supported / behind the cause

You’re going to get arrested yourself / yourself arrested!
If you can help those people there, I’ll have someone send / sent you a nurse.

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Unit 4
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Complete the sentences with one word.
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Circle the correct answer.

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The _______ were incredible; their singing was beautiful.
I’m sorry, the hotel is fully-booked. We have a dance _______ staying for the whole week.
As the actor arrived in the lounge for our interview, her _______ disappeared to their rooms.
The _______ of directors has a meeting today at 3pm.
He isn’t a friend. He’s an _______ of my brother’s. I think they went to primary school together.
Roughly 3 million Welsh people live in Wales, but the Welsh _______ around the world is about the same size, with at
least 75,000 Welsh people in Argentina alone.
Since his parents got divorced, he’s not on _______ terms with his father.
The crowd wasn’t peaceful at all; in fact it was more like an angry _______.
Mr Carter is a really strict teacher; try not to get on the wrong ________ of him.
My sister and I are the _______ of friends. We see each other every day.
I always ignore those What happened next will amaze you articles on social media – they’re just _______.
When we all go to university, do you think we’ll _______ in touch?

You need to cultivate / harvest new friendships when you change school, or you’ll feel lonely.
Josh and I are working on our project tonight. I know you’re busy but I wanted to keep / put you in the loop.
I wish people wouldn’t use avatars / memes instead of profile photos on social media.

We’re hoping to get some of the money for drums for our band by crowdfunding / trending.
Make sure you get around / in with some nice people at college and avoid those nasty cliques.
She says she’s really looking forward to catching in / up with your news.
There are several different cabinets / factions in the party and they never agree.
We’re going to watch my brother play basketball; feel free to drop / tag along if you like.
A clan is like a flock / tribe, in that there are family connections between many of the members.
Hi Mum, sorry I missed you. I just wanted to touch base / home, but I’ll call back later.

Complete the sentences with a word formed with the word in CAPITALS.
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There’s a lack of ___________ at my school; everybody is white. DIVERSE
When you live in close ___________ to your neighbours, you become more tolerant. PROXIMATE
Our ___________ has lasted over fifteen years, and now we’re in love! FRIEND
I’m sorry, you can’t buy this model any more. It’s been ___________. CONTINUE
The main character is very unconventional and is full of ___________, brutal but generous and loyal. CONTRADICT.
Do you think their story is ___________ to that of Romeo and Juliet? ANALOGY
The best relationships are ___________- with give and take from both people. SIDE
He smiled; Katie and his mother were getting on ___________, watching an action movie together. FAME
It’s about an elderly man and his ___________ love who find romance again after three decades! LOSE
She thought she’d ___________her account but suddenly she received nine notifications. ACTIVE

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Complete the sentences with these words.
can’t
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daren’t

didn’t

had

have

may

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Oh darling! What beautiful flowers! You needn’t ___________!
I really think you ___________ to go out more often and meet new people.
We might as ___________ eat his share of the birthday cake; he’s obviously not coming.
When I was a child we ___________ dare speak to an adult unless we were spoken to.
He ___________ have remembered the party was today. That’s the only explanation for him not being here.
You ___________ pretend you’re sorry. I know you don’t really care.
“___________ I come round and ask you for help with my assignment?” “Yes, of course you can!”
Do you think we ___________ better tell her that they can’t stand each other?
I ___________ open the letter. What if it’s bad news?
It looks as if we ___________ be watching the match tonight. The electricity has gone off.

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That’s strange. I ___________ have put my keys down somewhere.
a can
b must
c will
If you smile at people in the street, you ___________ find that they smile back. But not always.
a ought
b should
c would
If we were only ___________ remember his number, we could call him and ask him where we are!
a able to
b can
c could
I think you ___________ better try to meet up at the weekend rather than on a school day.
a could
b had
c would
We ___________ be able to reunite our own old college football squad; that would be fun!
a might
b need
c ought
___________ you be so rude and selfish? I’m really upset now!
a Can
b Might
c Need
These trousers ______
have shrunk in the wash, but I think it’s more likely that I’ve put on weight.

a can
b could
c will
Whether it’s true or not, we ___________ never know.
a needn’t
b must
c shall

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Unit 5
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Complete the sentences with a preposition.
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He came last in the qualifying race, although _____ his credit he did make a tremendous effort.
_____ all likelihood we’ll be away this weekend, as we’re hoping to go to a musical in London.
Presentation and coordination are _____ the utmost importance in synchronised swimming.
I know he’s very charismatic and friendly, but don’t get sucked _____ by his act.
_____ retrospect, I might have preferred to have become a dancer.
After failing his first year at university, he turned _____ a new leaf and became a very good student.
Usain was stripped _____ one of his medals after his relay team was disqualified.
Don’t blow your chances _____ being offered the job just because you forgot to clean your shoes!
As he felt his leg break, the gymnast knew his hopes of a medal had gone _____ the drain.
She tried to pick _____ the pieces after her world was turned upside-down, but it wasn’t easy.
Try not to get caught _____ in Darren’s crazy plans – they never work out.
Álvaro fell in _____ the local cartel and he never spoke to us again.

Complete the sentences with these words.
back
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backbone
rough

bleak
chance
setback
spots

chances
towel

corner
track

criticism

Getting good qualifications should put you on the fast __________ to a bright future.
Although they came from a fairly __________ neighbourhood, it didn’t stop them becoming huge stars.
Generally speaking, he does not respond well to __________ - not a quality I admire in him.
She is rather a weak character; she lacks __________.
Try not to let this __________ put you off; ‘into every life a little rain must fall’ as they say.
You’ll be looking at a __________ future if you don’t leave school with good grades.
I’m the eternal optimist; I always believe brighter times are just around the __________.
He was mean and callous as a boy, and he’s mean and callous now. A leopard never changes its __________.
You might blow your __________ if you don’t call her now.
We’ve worked too hard to throw in the __________ now.

You have enough determination, so what’s holding you __________?
Do you think he stands any __________ of winning?

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
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Supposing you __________ (want) to be famous, how would you achieve it?
If he __________ (ask) for your phone number, might you have given it to him?
You’re unlikely ever to be successful unless you __________ (be) willing to work very hard.
He __________ (only ever / give) up if all his hopes were dashed.
If you think you don’t deserve the job, you __________ (put) yourself down.
__________ (you / still / love) me even if I can’t afford to buy you a birthday present?
As long as you arrive punctually, we __________ (be) able to get a drink before the film.
It remains to be seen whether they __________ (solve) the problem quickly or not.
I __________ (not tell) the truth if I said I wasn’t scared right now.

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Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first. Use the words in bold.
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I would have made you something different if you’d told me you’re a vegetarian.
known
Had _____________________________, I would have made you something different.
My younger brother would choose Florida for our holiday, if it were up to him to decide.
decision
Were _____________________________, he would choose Florida for our holiday.
Excuse me making a suggestion, but we really ought to include Jack in our plans.
think

If I might _____________________________, should keep Jack in the loop.
He made a very unwise choice and now he regrets it.
such
If he hadn’t _____________________________ it now.
Of course she feels pessimistic! You always dash her hopes.
will
If you _____________________________ bound to feel pessimistic.
Of course we’ll be fine if everyone makes an effort.
provided
We’re sure _____________________________ an effort.
You’ll need to bring some food if you’re planning to bring your crowd with you.
going
If your _____________________________ sure you bring more food.
If we assume you’ve studied everything and you go to bed early, you’ll definitely pass.
can’t
As long as you’ve studied everything and you don’t go to bed early, ___________________.

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If / Whether his TV series is a failure or not, he still won’t lose much money in the end.
I can lend you my bike, should / were you need it.
If you / Let’s supposing you had a million pounds in the bank, would you still want to study?

If you were to ask Jenny about her parents’ jobs, she will / might not want to tell you much.
If you may / Were you to want to study Maths at university, I know a woman who can help you.
He wouldn’t be able to visit us unless we gave / had given him a letter for immigration.
If they’re going to release him, why don’t / will they release him now?
We wouldn’t be / have been here now if we hadn’t persevered for all those years.

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Unit 6
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Complete the sentences with one word.
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Circle the best answer.
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They lost their _________ egg in the banking crisis and now they’re completely skint.
He realised he’d been ripped _________ when the cheap game console he’d bought didn’t work.
Although he was a very wealthy man, he doled _________ more advice and criticism than money.
He sees earning money as a last _________; he’d rather borrow or steal it, as far as we can tell.
I’d lend you the money if I could, but I’m flat _________ myself, too.
Wilson won second prize in the lottery the other day; he’s _________ in it now!
She’s really a biologist, but she’s makes a little money on the _________ by making jewellery.
Millie’s trying to get a mortgage, but there’s so much _________ tape that it’s a very slow process.
The government has announced _________ in education, which doesn’t look good for the future.
I’m a bit _________ for cash; could you lend me a couple of euros, please?

She’s the chancellor / treasurer of the local photography club in her spare time.
He made a fortune from his first film but then offset / squandered it on parties and motorbikes.
Rather than be a victim of blackmail / bribery, he published the photos himself.
I’ve left my wallet at home. Could you lend me some broke / dosh? And I’ll get the coffee.
Gerard is always so well-dressed I suspect he’s pretty well-kept / well-off.

Francis was robbed of / with his dignity as well as his money.
Let’s go to La Cantina! It’s so good and the food’s a fairly safe bet / bid quality-wise too.
This is the posh part of town. You have to be fairly affluent / indigent to live here.
They want to crack down on /onto benefit fraud, which is why they ask so many questions.
Don’t go to that dentist! He’s above-board / crooked.

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The divorce _________ was so high that he had to sell the house.
a mortgage
b settlement
c stimulus
She’s such a _________ she never has any money but her wardrobe is full.
a miser
b spendthrift
c tight-fist
If you’d like to return the jacket to us, we can _________ you immediately.
a finance
b offset
c reimburse
I had such a fantastic birthday! My friends _________ me with cards and presents.
a gambled

b showered
c tipped
Money is so tight at the moment; we’ll have to go _________ a holiday this year.
a for
b through
c without
I’m not allowed to play games at night because Dad says the price of electricity is _________.
a incurring
b maximising
c soaring
She took them out for a _________ meal when they went to visit her in Milan.
a lavish
b thrifty
c well-to-do
I don’t like walking past that man’s restaurant. He’s always seemed a bit _________ to me.
a shady
b wanting
c well-heeled

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Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first.
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It was the first time in our lives we’d seen such a tremendous waste of money.
Never __________________________________________________________.
The hotel was so opulent that I felt uncomfortable there.
It was such __________________________________________________.
You really have to stop spending so much on shoes.
You’d __________________________________________________.
I really regret not investing my money when I had the chance.
I wish __________________________________________________.
You should never, ever tell him that you have so much money in the bank.
Under no __________________________________________________.
He gambled his money away as soon as he was paid.
No sooner __________________________________________________.
Stop being such a spendthrift! You’ll need your money when you’re older.
Don’t be so __________________________________________________.
The markets recovered ten years after the crisis.
Only after __________________________________________________.
I’d prefer it if you didn’t tell my parents that I’ve lost my job.
I’d rather __________________________________________________.

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Not only _______________ (they / squander) most of their inheritance but they lost their house gambling too.
I wish _______________ (always / be) so skint!
If I could live my life again, I
_______________ (not wish) for more than happiness.
We’d rather you _______________ (ask) us for a loan. Why on earth did you go to a bank?
Sorry but my mother says that under no circumstances _______________ (she lend) us the car.
My grandma wishes she _______________ (spend) her savings now but she doesn’t know what on.
If he hadn’t been so gullible, he _______________ (never / buy) it.
I really wish you _______________ (stop) talking and do your homework.
They would have given her whatever she needed if she _______________ (fall) on hard times.

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Complete the sentences with these phrases.
bucket list
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dawn on them on a whim out of this world play it by ear riot of colour
sense of adventure
stumble upon
spur of the moment
stone’s throw

satisfy their curiosity
wipe them out

We loved the flowers on the islands, a complete __________ and the food was amazing too.
It began to __________ that they would be stuck in the airport for days.

__________ we rented a motorbike and toured the island. It was such fun!
When they spotted a strange-looking doorway, they had to __________ and go in.
We were really lucky to __________ a tiny, picturesque village in the mountains above the coast.
The views from the top are __________ so remember to take a camera.
The museum was a __________ from our hotel but we didn’t visit it until the last day.
It was a __________ and a passion for botany that led him to the Amazon project.
The butterflies here used to draw thousands of tourists, before the heat began to __________.
We changed our plans on the __________ and went to Siena instead.
I wouldn’t say it’s on my __________ but I would like to visit Japan one day.
We don’t need to choose a restaurant for lunch now, we can __________ as we walk around.

Complete the sentences with a word formed with the word in CAPITALS.
They loved the trip to the Science Museum. It wasn’t just___________, it was fun. EDUCATE
There is a ___________ belief that flamenco is typical throughout Spain, but that is not true. HOLD
The variety of food was so ___________, it was hard to choose what to have. PHENOMENON
Children are generally so ___________ that travelling with them can be a joy – or a nightmare. INQUIRE
Attractive, peaceful rooms are a ___________ feature of any hotel. DESIRE
My love of travelling is driven by a ___________ for knowledge. THIRSTY
The ___________ may be surprised by the mix of cultures in Jerusalem. MIND
The ___________ of the beach in spring is the perfect antidote to the city. TRANQUIL
It’s an “eco-café”; you can only get there by bike and all the products are from ___________ sources. SUSTAIN
The area is struggling but the town hall hopes that the new port will bring a much-needed ___________ of life to the
area. INJECT
11 The structure is considered to be an ___________ by many, but I quite like it. ODD
12 Proximity to the beach was a ___________ factor in their choice of hotel. DECIDE
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Trying to buy tickets online was painfully __________.
a easy
b practical
c slow
The hotel food was __________ delicious.
a slightly
b simply
c very
Although we passed through very picturesque scenery, the bumpy ride was __________ uncomfortable.
a absolutely
b extremely
c utterly

Availability of flights connecting east and west Europe has __________ improved in recent years.
a considerably b entirely
c rather
It’s __________ impossible to find cheap, decent places to stay in London.
a extremely
b fairly
c pretty
He’s absolutely __________ when we travel, which can be a good thing.
a fearless
b fun
c inquisitive
Trying to understand the local language was a bit __________.
a hilarious
b impossible
c tricky
We knew jetlag was catching up with us all when __________ no one appeared for breakfast.
a barely
b scarcely
c virtually

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Circle the best answer.

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Although the suburbs are very modern, the city centre proper / proper city centre is medieval.
Sorry but we’re not laughing any more. We need to take a serious / seriously look at the situation.
Could you please recommend a responsible person / person responsible to babysit for our children?
Almost / Hardly anyone spoke our language so we had to buy a phrasebook.
We liked the villa but mum thought the bathroom was absolutely / incredibly filthy.
The taxi driver who picked us up was terribly / utterly rude.
There were incredibly / surprisingly few tourists when we reached the Alhambra.
Several seagulls hungry / hungrily tried to steal our ice creams!

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We were surprised by how good the folk concert we stumbled on was.
surprisingly
The folk concert ____________________________________________________________.
The hotel room could not have been cleaner.
absolutely
The hotel room ____________________________________________________________.
It was extremely difficult to stay on the right path back to the village.
virtually
Staying on the right path _____________________________________________________.
It was difficult to drive through the town as the streets seemed wider than they were.
deceptively
The streets of the town ___________________________, making it tricky to drive through.
The sudden influx of noisy tourists has made local residents understandably annoyed.
how
It is not ____________________________________ noisy tourists has annoyed local residents.
It was almost midnight when most of us were finally brought dessert.
hardly
_________________________________________________________ dessert before midnight.
It was not normal to see him so enthusiastic about taking a plane, as he hated flying.
unusually
Considering his hatred of flying, he took___________________________________________.
Thanks to Carnival, there were hardly any rooms left in the whole city.
available

Practically___________________________________________________ thanks to Carnival.

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Complete the sentences with these words.
act
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indicator

infinite lines methodology papers
syllabus thesis

ropes submission

I finally finished my ___________ at the weekend after five years writing it!
At first, university seems very different from school, but once you know the ___________, you’ll be fine.
We have to formulate our ___________ and then try to prove or disprove it empirically.
The final date for ___________ was last Tuesday; you’re three days too late.
Reading between the ___________, I’d say you’re not very happy on your course.
My parents chose this school because the ___________ includes a lot of practical subjects.
If I don’t get my ___________ together, I’m going to fail my exams.
His knowledge of ancient history is ___________, or at least he says it is.
I like my new school better than the old one; the __________ is more interactive and I enjoy that.
There are so many dates and names it’s difficult to take it ___________ in.
Continuous assessment is, generally speaking, a better ________ of your progress than an exam.
She’s got three ___________ and a dissertation to do for next Monday.

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all hypothesis

I was worried we wouldn’t agree so it’s good to know we’re at / on the same page.
In general, students don’t address / apply themselves enough to their studies in the first term.
That’s not really within the scope / theory of the course, but you could do some extra reading.
Close analysis / review of his work revealed several instances of plagiarism.
You should put the assignment / bibliography in the appendix.
We have an exam in / on Identity Economics on Friday afternoon.
Original copies of his wonderful trilogy are quite hard to come by / round.
I agree he has a formidable intellect / knowledge but he’s also quite socially challenged.
She based her rationale on some very interesting arguments / plots.
He doesn’t want to follow our advice, so I suppose he’ll learn by the book / the hard way.
He just didn’t want to drop / hit the subject; I nearly screamed!
She is generally considered to be one of the top names in / on her field.

Complete the sentences with one word.
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Does this written assignment ___________ towards our final mark?
She’d been studying all night and drifted ___________ part way through the lecture.
You need to hit the ___________ during the Easter holidays as the exams are in May.
My teacher said my pronunciation made my answers ___________ and he couldn’t give me a mark.
He was just about to give us extra homework when we were ___________ by the bell, literally.
I’m sorry but in ___________ with the school rules, you may not wear a hoodie. Please take it off.
It’s a long story, but ___________ a nutshell, you’re going to have a new sports teacher.
His teachers say that he is on ___________ to get very good grades in his exams.

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Choose the correct answer.
1 His teacher warned __________________________________________.
a him to be suspended
b he was going to be suspended
c him that he was going to be suspended
2 My parents encouraged __________________________________________.
a us to follow our dreams
b to follow our dreams
c that we followed out dreams
3 We suggest __________________________________________.
a follow your intuition
b to follow your intuition

c following your intuition
4 She congratulated me __________________________________________ my dissertation.
a on
b by
c of
5 They denied _______________________________ anything about the missing apparatus.
a know
b to know
c knowing
6 I want to ask whether ______________ our assignment and can help me.
a do you understand
b you understand
c you to understand
7 Our teacher _____________________ to making a mistake in the exam.
a apologised
b admitted
c denied
8 She wondered whether ______________ for a place on the course or not.
a to apply
b she applied
c should she apply
9 Did he mention __________________ Gary this morning?
a whether he see
b to see
c our seeing
10 We suggest _____________ about articles on recent theories in this field.
a he inquire
b him to inquire
c to him inquiring

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“Are you enjoying your course?” she asked.
She inquired __________________________________________.
“I hate the way you’re always whistling and making strange noises in exams” Ryan said.
Ryan complained about __________________________________________.
“Why ever would he have been asking about me?” she wondered.
She wondered __________________________________________.
He agreed to let us stay up late that Friday to watch the final.
“All right, you __________________________________________.”
“I’m absolutely sure that someone in this class has taken my copy of the answers!” Mrs Galbraith shouted.
Mrs Galbraith accused __________________________________________.
“Bring them over here to my desk, please, Stephen.”
Mr Black asked __________________________________________.
My mother refused to let me give up on myself or on my future.
“I promise __________________________________________.”
“Don’t forget to change your clocks on Saturday, everyone!”
Our history teacher reminded __________________________________________.

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Unit 9
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Choose the correct answer.
1 After his wife died, he didn’t find it easy to ________ for himself.
a fend
b push
c strike
d tend
2 Jude always gets ________ with the difficult customers.
a laid
b saddled
c settled
d stood
3 I’ve decided to step ________ as CEO and will be leaving at the end of April.
a away
b back
c down
d out
4 There are plenty of ________ jobs in the paper but not much casual work.
a full-time
b part-time
c temporary
d weekend

5 Would you just grow ________ and take responsibility for things! We all make mistakes.
a in
b on
c through
d up
6 After three nights ________ the midnight oil, she fell asleep at the dinner table.
a burning
b hitting
c lighting
d throwing
7 He’s terrible at ________ and always wants to micro-manage everything.
a assigning
b delegating
c granting
d handing
8 If things get really bad, you know you can lean ________ me.
a against
b at
c on
d towards
9 She’s just ________ from a very well-paid job in the city because of stress.
a emancipated
b evicted
c liberated
d resigned
10 Now you’ve learned the ropes, we’ll leave you to your own ________.
a deadlines
b devices
c methods
d utilities

11 He’s a terrible ________ and never returns the deposit at the end of a lease.
a landlord
b manager
c sovereign
d tenant

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Complete the sentences with a word formed with the word in CAPITALS.
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They live in a very ________ society with little social mobility. HIERARCHY
We need to ask you to provide ________ and a CV with your job application. REFER
There’s an employment ________ on the High Street next to the cinema. AGENT
Your deposit will be returned to you at the end of the ________. TENANT
He took the company to court for unfair ________. DISMISS
An ________ assessor will evaluate staff performance. DEPEND
Many of the country’s problems are caused by part of the population feeling ________. FRANCHISE
He is a perfectionist and has an acute fear of ________. MEDIOCRE
She is totally ________ and doesn’t need help from anyone. SUFFICE

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Grace and Adrienne, ________of whom left home last year, are identical twins!
Find a seat ________ you can see the board from, please.
All four of the houses that we saw, the fourth of
we eventually rented, were very nice.
What with ________ the boxes we had to move, it’s not surprising you’re exhausted.
I would leave my parents’ home without a second’s hesitation, ________ the chance.
We couldn’t really just decide to move out after a month, ________ signed a two-year contract.
There’s the professor ________ house we rented for two years.
The Prince of Wales, ________ is also the Duke of Cornwall, is said to be a good landlord.
________ as I love you, I’d rather not share a house with you.
The individual ________ whom we leased the garage was crooked.

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
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________ (walk) along the street round the corner from work, I found the house of my dreams.
________ (live) with his parents for thirty-five years, he had no intention of moving out.
The film ________ (advertise) in this evening’s paper looks really worth watching.
His home island, ________ from the mainland in 1996, was becoming a peaceful, prosperous state.
________ (warn) by his landlord several times, he was finally evicted last week.
We’re not sure if we will be continuing to employ you, ________ (give) our current financial state.
She went up the aisle ________ (hold) her father’s arm tightly.
________ (look) at all the houses in your agency, we’ve decided not to move house.
Even ________ (draw) roughly on a napkin in pencil, the house looked beautiful.

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The government has decided to supplement rent for young families, allowed / allowing them to improve their living
conditions.
Although / Despite being much needed, help was slow in arriving.
Thank you for all your advice – not that I would / so as not to have followed it.
In view of / Much as his not having a fixed residence, we have decided to provide him with accommodation.
He was absolutely exhausted due to / in order to his late night shift and long hours.
We’re not sure next who’s / whose the next interview is.
Been / Being mistaken for a famous actor, he was offered the best room in the hotel.
Was the lady who / to whom you spoke to earlier looking for help finding work?

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Complete the sentences with these words.
billboard

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rule

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splash

essence

edition

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I’m not sure who it is in the photo but the __________ under it is quite amusing.

He writes a __________ in the Sunday paper and it’s really very popular.
They took his favourite series off prime __________ when audience figures started to drop.
The chief editor is, in __________, the heart of the magazine – she keeps it alive and well.
He earned quite a lot writing __________ for radio programmes as well as background music for films.
The __________ of risk involved in being a war correspondent is predictably high.
You should never __________ out telling the truth as an option in journalism.
Someone has graffitied the __________ opposite our school, because the advert on it was sexist.
She says she wants to __________ out and buy a new car she has seen on television.
The international __________ of the Guardian online paper is a bit too US-orientated for many Europeans.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the words in bold. You may
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He earns a large part of his income from product endorsement and advertising.
for

Product endorsement and advertising _____________________________ of his income.
Supported by everyone in his home town, he won the telephone vote easily.
getting
He won the telephone vote easily thanks to everyone _____________________________ him.
They want to try to persuade him to film an infomercial for their campaign.
into
They’re hoping to _____________________________ a campaign infomercial for them.
On planes, I always find a quick read of the inflight magazine is a pleasant way to pass the time.
flicking
I always enjoy passing the time _____________________________ the inflight magazine.
They manipulate people’s emotions in order to maximise the amount of money they donate.
way
They use _____________________________ of getting people to donate more money.
Some people think that the price we have paid for materialism is happiness and our sense of community.
of
It is said that materialism has taken over at _____________________________ and our sense of community.
He’s just trying to cajole you into buying him the latest video game.
over
He wants _____________________________ you’ll buy him the latest video game.
Do you think materialism and greed are their main driving force, or is it fame?
by
What do you think they _____________________________: materialism and greed or fame?

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The day she received her _____________ copies of her novel, she auctioned them for charity.
a compliment
b complimented
c complimenting
d complimentary
We cannot _____________ out buying our main rival to acquire their most popular brands.
a rule
b splash
c suck
d wipe
The company wants to gear their new lines _____________ a younger, more modern target sector.
a at
b for
c on
d to
Can I _____________ you into coming to the first night of my brother’s play with me?
a endorse
b entice
c induce
d pull
Our market _____________ has actually increased since we stopped advertising in that paper.
a part
b piece
c sector
d share
His tactics to _____________ the public probably won’t sway the majority.
a hype
b lobby
c tout
d woo

Do people still use the _____________ ads to sell things or do they go online?
a classified
b market
c professional
d trade
She _____________ her ideas for jingles to them this morning, and says she’s hopeful.
a coaxed
b pitched
c pushed
d tempted

They congratulated each other / themselves enthusiastically on a very successful campaign.
He put quite a few / great deal of thought into the choice of location for the advert.
He has worked with a lot of agents but no / no one has managed to turn his career around.
It’s impulse control that makes a / the teenager vulnerable to marketing, not lack of judgement.
Far fewer / less people use the word ‘fewer’ than ten or twenty years ago.
The concept is so simple that almost anybody / somebody could have come up with it.
Rock bands often split when they no longer get along with one another / themselves artistically.
- / The one thing I can’t resist is temptation; everything else is easy.
There’s any number of justification / reasons why I wouldn’t use that particular product.
A lot of actors appeared in those commercials, but none / no one was as memorable as him.
She used a lot of data, many / some of which was very up-to-date, to base her theory on.
Before we criticise others, we should really look at each other / ourselves closely in the mirror.

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His company is _____________ important player in the world of advertising.
With the decline of the CD, musicians make much of their money from _____________ merchandising, nowadays.
Can you think of _____________ else we can use to make the room look nicer?
I’ve tried all their products, but _____________ one is as bad as the next.
Many people think he’s attractive, but they say beauty is in _____________ eye of the beholder.
She can give you a _____________ advice if you need help choosing.
I sincerely believe there is _____________ else we can do to help. We’ve run out of options.
The company holds marketing strategy meetings on _____________ Mondays.
Someone has left a phone in the cafeteria. _____________ can pick it up from Henry’s office.
They received a _____________ of complaints about their new ad, although of the half dozen or so, most were from
trolls.

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Her popularity was so sudden, she felt as if her life were getting out of hand / hands.
He hopes that appearing on the talent show will help him make a comeback / stardom.
Five year-old Sunny stole the headlines / limelight everywhere the film premiered.

Despite being widely acclaimed / fabled by critics, his second film failed to win any awards.
Could you discreetly / discretely ask him for his autograph, please?
Dickens’ novels were originally published in excerpts / instalments in magazines.
She was furious when she saw her speeches hounded / lampooned on prime time television.
Some people believed that the department was involved in the conspiratorial / conspiracy.
They never expected to be dropped / signed from the record label after their online video success.
She was paid upwards of / to $25 million for the rights to her latest novel.
The unorthodox art on her album cover helped to put her music on the headlines / map.
As war correspondent / reporter for television news, he had many life-changing experiences.

Although she was __________ for her parties, she was never actually successful in her field.
a eminent
b fabled
c illustrious
d slandered
He became a virtual recluse after being __________ by a fan.
a hounded
b slandered
c sought
d stalked
His films are a riot of colour, yet his own dress sense and lifestyle are at odds __________ that opulence.
a of
b on
c to
d with
The twins __________ the peak of stardom at the age of only fourteen.
a got
b hit
c reached
d stole

As an actor, his capacity for improvisation was behind some of Hollywood’s more __________ lines.
a acclaimed
b eminent
c feasible
d immortal
The costumes were clearly plagiarised and the designer should have been sacked __________ the spot.
a at
b from
c in
d on
You can read __________ from his autobiography on his web to encourage you to buy the book.
a anecdotes
b excerpts
c gossips
d instalments
According to a __________ at the film studio, his new film will star his brother in the lead role.
a blackmail
b gossip
c leak
d paper
Their reporting of the award-ceremony was so __________ that many people complained on Twitter.
a chaotic
b credible
c impartial
d objective

Complete the sentences with these words and phrases.
accounting knowing pleasing
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to shake hands with

signing

to sign talking to

trying to try

We’re hoping to find a sponsor for the film festival but there’s no real __________ what will happen.
In between __________ autographs at posing for selfies, he managed to speak to the press.
No one had much faith in his project, but he just decided there was no harm in __________.
I always wanted to be an actor; I know you’re never too old __________ but I’ll never be confident enough.
They’re always trying __________ the same sector of the public. They need new audiences.
You mustn’t forget __________ the prince before you take the award.
I really don’t understand why you think he’s funny at all but I suppose there’s no__________ for taste.
He couldn’t stop __________ any autographs as security was too tight.
You don’t like any of fifteen the films on?! There’s just no __________ some people.
Do you remember __________ him before you fainted?

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After winning a national photography competition, she went on __________ (direct) a trilogy of films.
He became notorious in academic circles for __________ (publish) a controversial paper on Einstein.
__________ (know) how to be friendly but persistent are key skills for TV interviewers.
Honestly, his stand-up really makes me __________ (laugh) but I don’t like his films.
The film had seven nominations but it didn’t win a single award! No one saw that __________ (come)!
He became famous by __________ (create) art that was revolutionary yet appealed to the general public.
She didn’t allow him __________ (ignore) by the press and insisted that they interview him too.
He quietly ‘forgot’ __________ (mention) the scandal as he didn’t want to offend her.

Choose the correct answer.
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I really regret never __________ goodbye.
a have said
b to have said
c having said
If you don’t have a small digital camera, try __________ your phone.
a use
b to use
c using
We won’t let you __________ left alone.
a get
b to get
c getting
He had been advised repeatedly __________ into the centre alone.
a not drive
b not to drive
c not driving
Don’t allow them to encourage you __________ your appearance in any way.
a change
b to change
c changing

They warned him __________ to answer all his fans’ letters.
a not even attempt
b not to even attempt
c not even attempting
Visiting his exhibition could lead to people __________ traditional photography again.
a take up
b to take up
c taking up
I think they had better __________ themselves for pack of reporters waiting outside.
a prepare
b to prepare
c preparing

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Unit 12
A

Complete the sentences with these words.
ancestry
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diversity
forces
long-gone
strongly-held
tight
values

mannerisms

mists

He has such particular _________ he’s very easy to imitate.
For most people the meaning of the Christmas tree is _________.
Fairytales are effective at transmitting _________, but they are also guilty of transmitting stereotypes.
I would love to know more about my _________; I think we’re originally from France.
The belief that the moon affects your mood is _________ in these parts.
The _________ of London is one of its most attractive features.
It is often said that to wear white to a wedding is a sign of _________ to the bride.
We had to sit _________ and wait for the procession to pass.
The two communities joined _________ to organise a huge festival in honour of their shared traditions.
All memory of my first village fair are lost in the _________ of time.

Complete the sentences with a word formed with the word in CAPITALS.
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disrespect

Some of their customs come from a _________fear of the dark. ROOT
When we travel, we may find that many of our ________ about a country are wrong. ASSUME
They have little _________ of people who do not observe the local traditions. TOLERATE
Working in a multicultural school, you will be expected to show _________ to the different traditions. SENSITIVE
At carnival in many cities, groups sing ________ satirical songs about popular figures. REVERE
Last weekend, my parents celebrated the _________ of their wedding vows. NEW
I have a particular ________ for some of the traditions from my grandmother’s country. FOND
We leave the city during carnival, as the constant noise is not good for my _________. SANE
British traditions often reveal elements of the islands’ Celtic _________. HEIR
Songs are a(n) _________ part of most of our traditions, as is cake. PRESENT

Choose the correct answer.
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The events calendar for our town looks a bit culturally / traditionally bleak this winter.
Every year in the UK, Pancake Day is observed / offered on the same day as Mardi Gras in some countries.
Young people are often accused of tearing / turning their backs on tradition, but is it true?
When you move to a different country, it is not always easy to defy / integrate into the new culture.
We usually go away for the Bank Holiday, but this year we’re going to stay fast / put.
The oral / vocal tradition is strong in Northern countries, thanks to long nights and poor light.
The indigenous / original peoples of America spoke a great number of languages.
The tradition of a dowry / legacy when a woman marries is dying out worldwide.
There was a tremendous culture battle / clash when he first met her family, but it got much easier.

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D

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the words in bold. You may
use between three and eight words.
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This one great carnival fortnight included a little of everything I had ever seen written about the islands.
read
All ___________________________ encapsulated in this one great carnival fortnight.
Before going, you really ought to watch this documentary.
need
What _____________________this documentary before you go.
The fact that people often say that traditions are dying out annoys me, as it isn’t true.
it
It ____________________________ said traditions are dying out, when it isn’t true.
It wasn’t until the Irish and Scottish emigrated to North America that Halloween arrived in the USA.
unknown
Halloween ________________________ people from Ireland and Scotland emigrated to America.
What appeals to me right now is trying some of the traditional food.

do
What I’d really _________ some of the traditional food.
The only thing on their mind from April to April are the preparations for the annual procession.
year
All they __________________ preparing for the annual processions.
Not many people remember that Oxford was traditionally ‘a place where cows cross the river’.
often
It __________________ name Oxford traditionally meant ‘a place where cows cross the river’.
Her knowledge of traditional songs and tales was a legacy from her grandmother.
taught
It __________________ everything she knows about traditional songs and tales.

Complete the sentences with these words.
all
what
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what

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that
when

who

_____ I thought was that chocolate was originally a drink.
It was my English teacher ____ gave me a love of haiku poetry.
_____ I know is that when we got there, the festival had finished.
_____ seems to me that we’d better find a fancy dress shop.
We couldn’t agree on what to do that evening but _____settled it was a promise of fireworks.
_____ was the migrants from Europe who took their traditions to the USA.
It was the internet and social media _____ changed our birthday greetings habits.
_____ is the songs that I like best about most of our traditions.
It was _____Victoria was queen that Christmas cards became popular in the UK.
_____ we carved a face into at Halloween when I was a child, was a turnip.

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