Choose the correct word(s) in brackets:
1. Her achievement in gaining a university place is a /an (knack for - eye opener - no mean
feat - fuss).
2. With some (trepidation - dead end - perseverance - strenuous), I set out to find my first job .
3. They (had the heart to - added a bit colour to - went downhill -backed out of) the deal the
day they were going to sign the contract.
4. Her greatest (dread - honing - traumatic - rave) was that she couldn’t win the race .
5. The show has recently received (persevere - intrepid - alien - rave) reviews in all the papers .
6. If a large number of people make enough of the (honing - gear - fuss- ravenous), we can
force them to think again of the project.
7. Hiking around Europe was an (exhilarating - loop - monochrome - devoid) experience .
8. He said that the death of his father gave him a new (compassionate - assertive -modesty -
perspective) of life.
9. He was one of the most determined, stubborn (respect - persevering - tolerance -
gratitude) people I have ever met .
10. Feeling particularly (rave - respectful - compassionate - intrepid), we decided to have a
climbing lesson.
11. He makes (dreadful - invigorating -straining - strenuous) effort to imply that his work was
exceptional.
12. The police have made a (ravenous - devoid - thorough- aftermath) investigation to find the
criminals.
13. All the best relationships are two-way, focused on (runners up -win -win - aftermath -
onlookers) strategies.
14. My presentation (had a knack for - had nothing ventured -went up in smoke- back to
square one) when the slideshow stopped working .
15. Several hot springs occur, and earthquakes are (infrequent - subzero - ensure -
in this part of the country.
16. Eating some sweets can alleviate the (smudge - monotony-assertive - rave) of the limited
diet.
17. She is a fairly normal teacher, though she can be quiet (assertive - muttering - grateful -
fairness) when needed.
18. I thought that she really liked me, but the next day she gave me (eyeopener - stand on my
feet - twist my arm - the cold shoulder).
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19. How much can we expect to earn this year? I can’t (tell you off the top of my head - speak
my mind - change my heart - stand on my own feet). I have to check the figures first .
20. My best friend had the (looming - feat -rave - knack for) designing clothes and arranging
parties .
21. When Jane failed her exam, she felt like all the hard work she had put into studying had
(weather the storm -went up in smoke - win- win situation - added a colour to her life)
22. The rain (was no mean feat - held us back - gave us a cold shoulder - set my
heart on).
23. Though I was in hurry, the bright colour of the coat in the window shop (have a knack - go
along with - caught my eyes).
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24. Maria may have )taken great pride - bitten more than she could chew - taken initiative
- spoke her mind (by taking on such a challenging project.
25. He is determined not to let this opportunity (go downhill -slip through his fingers - back to
square one - get a dead end) a second time.
26. After a serious accident, she no longer (adds a bit of colour - has a knack for - takes things
for granted - goes downhill)
27. (leaving - leaves-is leaving - having been left) out in the rain all weekend, the blankets
couldn’t be used.
28. Looking back, I really should have persevered more with my painting lessons instead of
(throwing the towel - going up in smoke - going downhill -weather the storm).
29. I realized that jane was giving me (eye-opener - get off her chest - cold shoulder - intrepid)
because what I had said hurt her feelings .
30. Filming every rare moment of the shy animals requires a certain amount of (infrequent -
perseverance - strategy - strenuous)
31. They had to wait ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take (effect- defect- fact- fist) before
they stitched up the cut.
32. (Left- Leaving- Leaves- Leave) without cover, food will attract flies and insects.
33. When the business went bankrupt, twenty years of hard work went up in (Smoke- dust-
waste- smog).
34. She was taken to hospital after (be- was- being- having) injured in a car accident.
35. If this doesn't work, we're back to (square- circle- long- near) one.
36. (Opened- Opening- Been opening- Have opened) the door, Paul found a letter on the
doormat.
37. My mother always takes my father's (back- side- face- point) when I argue with him.
38. (Shocked- Shocks- Shocking- Shock) by the tragedy, they didn't know what to do.
39. I was hoping she might show a little (mission- compassion- impression- delusion).
40. Once (approving- approves- approve- approved) your account will be activated.
41. My sisters don't (see- make- have- think) eye to eye with me about the arrangements.
42. Until fully (tested- testing- test- tests), none of the devices are to be used.
43. I tried to be pleasant to her, but she gave me the (cold- cool- old- hot) shoulder.
44. Since (have gone- went- going- go) to Australia, Peter didn’t phone us.
45. Take this as a token of my (gratitude- grace- proof- evidence) for all your help.
46. Having (accepted- been accepted- accepting- accept) on a course abroad, I booked a plane
ticket.
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47. Getting the job finished in under a week was no (mean- main- mild- major) feat.
48. If (opening- opened- opens- open), the gadget cannot be returned.
49. He said that the death of his father gave him a new (compassionate- assertive -modesty-
perspective) of life.
50. He was one of the most determined, stubborn (respect- persevering- tolerance- gratitude)
people I have ever met.
51. Feeling particularly (rave- respectful- compassionate- intrepid , we decided to have a
climbing lesson.
52. He makes (dreadful- invigorating -straining- strenuous) effort to imply that his work was
exceptional.
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53. The police have made a (ravenous- devoid- thorough- aftermath) investigation to find the
criminals.
54. All the best relationships are two-way, focused on (runners up- win -win- aftermath -
onlookers) strategies.
55. My presentation (had a knack for- had nothing ventured -went up in smoke- back to square
one) when the slideshow stopped working.
56. Several hot springs occur, and earthquakes are (infrequent- subzero- ensure- strenuous) in
this part of the country.
57. Eating sweets can alleviates the (smudge- monotony-assertive- rave) of the limited diet.
58. She is a normal teacher , though she can be quiet (assertive- muttering- grateful -fairness)
when needed.
59. I thought that she really liked me , but the next day she gave me (eyeopener- stand on my
feet- twist my arm- the cold shoulder).
Choose the correct options (a-c) to complete the text.
The most popular time for people to go shopping used to be during the January sales.
Now, in some parts of the world there is one particular day that sees shoppers go wild! 1……...
‘Black Friday’, it takes place in November. 2……... Thanksgiving, one of the USA’s biggest
holidays, on the following Friday millions of Americans rush to the shops, 3……... to save
money on their Christmas shopping. Although still 4……... mainly in the USA, Black Friday has
also spread to shops in Canada, Mexico, and the UK. And 5……... to miss out on making
money, online stores are also joining in, 6……... huge bargains to their customers. 7……...
sensibly, it’s a great opportunity for shoppers, but it has also been criticised by many for
encouraging consumerism.
1. a calling b called c having called
2. a celebrating b celebrated c having celebrated
3. a hoping b having hoped c hoped
4. a taken place b taking place c having taken place
5. a not wanting b not having wanted c not wanted
6. a offered b having offered c offering
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7. a approached b approaching c having approached
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Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets to give the same meaning.
1- Knowing that he succeeded, Adams felt very happy. (because)
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2- Walking in the street, I saw my old friend. (While)
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3- Well-managed, cars will not cause air pollution. (If)
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4- I didn’t know how much the city tour would cost, so I asked the travel agent. (Not)
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5- When she arrived home, she found out that the lights had been on. (On …)
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6- Shocked by the sight of the dead man, I didn’t know what to do. (so)
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7- John studied very hard, but he didn’t pass the exam. (studying)
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8- We should wait until all of the evidence is available. (keep)
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9- I don’t always agree with my father about many things. (see)
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10- With a feeling of sadness, she turned to wave goodbye. (heavy)
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11- Students, who plan to study nursing, must first meet the dean. (planning)
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12- Because of the bites of mosquitoes, we wished we had stayed at home. (Bitten)
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13- Kyle is the tall guy. He is wearing a yellow shirt and brown pants. (wearing)
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14- Sam left school early because he felt sick. (Feeling)
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15- Impressed by Daniel’s work, the teacher gave him the highest score. (The teacher)
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16- The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found. (…stolen…)
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17- When my sister heard the good news, she wanted to cry. (Hearing….)
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18- As I had been to England before, I knew where to find a good hotel. (Having….)
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19- Because I didn’t want to lose my passport, I gave it to my father. (Not…)
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20- As I have an assignment to finish, I can’t come with you. (Having….)
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