1. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)
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2. When she sold the jewelry at such a low prices, she was cheated (ride)
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3. Suppose we make no changes at all for the time being (what)
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4. It's rumoured that we will have a new manager (rumour)
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5. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking (save)
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6. At this moment, I only have time to think about with my university thesis (preoccupied)
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7. Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy his new house (light)
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8. My salary is half what I would be in the job I was offered in January (if)
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9. Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise (intent)
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10. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week
-> There _____________________________________________________________________________.
11. Returning from the battle, they had no money left (RUB)
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12. I was very lucky to escape from that crash (COUNT)
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13. I'd thought about it for some time and decided to try to do something ( A GO)
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14. It was disgraceful that Barbara refused to help one of her oldest and closest friends (BACK)
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15. The director's bodyguards stood behind him, watching
-> Watchfully________________________________________________________________________ .
16. We must think about ways of improving the transport system
>Thought____________________________________________________________________________ .
17. I hadn't realized the full implications of what had happened until some time later
> It was_______________________________________________________________________________ .
18. The police only warned Sally because it was her first offence
> Sally was let________________________________________________________________________ .
19. It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled
> Nobody is to________________________________________________________________________ .
20. It's what people eat that betrays their social background, not their table manners
-> What gives________________________________________________________________________ .
21. We couldn't have managed without my father's money
> If it_________________________________________________________________________________ .
22. This is the procedure (follows)
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23. The film didn't come up to my expectations (short)
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24. He is a generous person (name)
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25. I think his theory is logical and clear (stands)
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26. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football (shoulders)
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27. He would do almost anything to win the girl's hand (lengths)
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28. I think those tool may proved helpful (come)
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29. Since their father's death, they have had serious financial problems (straits)
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30. Jane is very likely to be promoted (stands)
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31. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow (committed)
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32. He easily loses his temper (flies)
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33. They've been arguing about the motorway extension for years (bone)
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34. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning (iceberg)
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35. The Prime Minister doesn't make a good impression on TV (across)
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36. I felt that the last candidate seemed rather inexperience (struck)
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37. It's uncertain whether the band's tour will take place (balance)
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38. We get on very well with our next neighbor (term)
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39. Do you consider Michael one of your best friends? (count)
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40. I was there when he admitted the truth (presence)
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41. I heard her use those words many times
-> Many's____________________________________________________________________________ .
42. Owen is a good player but Rooney is better
> Very good__________________________________________________________________________.
43. Two men stole the old lady's handbag
> The old lady________________________________________________________________________.
44. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students (under)
> Students__________________________________________________________________________ .
45. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights (subject)
> Due to the bad weather__________________________________________________________ .
46. They were very keen to hear the president's speech (ears)
> They________________________________________________________________________________ .
47. The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11/9 attack on the WTO building (carbon)
> The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center_______________________________ .
48. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week
> An increasing______________________________________________________________________ .
49. In order to make a profit the new leisure center needs at least 2000 visitors a month
> No fewer___________________________________________________________________________ .
50. My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing
> The moment________________________________________________________________________ .
51. Mr D claimed that hard work was the reason for his success
> Mr D attributed_____________________________________________________________________ .
52. I learnt a lot of the language simply by listening to the other people (fair)
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53. The film went bankrupt after failing to win the contract (liquidation)
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54. The terrible scream frightened me (blood)
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55. Could you tell me where you were last night? (account)
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56. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children (false)
> The journalist_____________________________________________________________________ .
57. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness
> Alan's illness____________________________________________________________ .
58. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing (teacup)
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59. A government official leaked the story to the world press (wind)
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60. There's nothing new about defense alliances (hills)
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61. If you hope to be a good driver, you mustn't break the traffic regulations. (abide)
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62. I don't agree with the conclusions you have put forward. (along with)
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63. If you don't get down to work, you won't be able to pass the entrances exam. (otherwise)*
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64. Can Mr Bailey deliver the letters by tomorrow? (Is it)
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65. Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn't want to get soaked. (For fear)
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66. Did she use her spare time in a good way? (make)
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67. Where is the annual meeting being organized? (place)
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68. It is more than probable that they have had problems with their car. (In all)
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69. She was warned firmly not to use the faulty oven, but she still kept doing so. (Even)
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70. It's hardly possible to reach the peak of the mountain on foot. (It's nearly)
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71. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't convince Debbie to deliver a speech. (Try)
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72. Nobody died in the accident. (no fatalities)*
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73. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow. (committed)
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74. The possibility of any further storms can't be excluded. (out)
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75. We never lost hope that the our missing son would return some day. (At no time)
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76. Robert warned his wife pretty strongly, yet she refused to listen to his advice. (No matter)
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77. She earns too little to afford to buy expensive cosmetics. (She doesn't)
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78. Can the conflict be only solved by force? (Isn't there)
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79. One of the patients couldn't breathe properly. (short)
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80. I reported him to the police because I assumed he was guilty of theft. (assumption)
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81. It was a pity nobody voted in favour of our party. (I wished)
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82. Why did Mary resign? (the reason)
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83. You shouldn't forget about your grandmother's birthday in any circumstances. (Under no)
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84. The whole truth didn't come out until after the governor's death. (It wasn't)
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85. You are forbidden from leaving the house at night. (Your)
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86. How long have they been listening to this loud music? (When)*
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87. No such idea has ever occurred to me before. (crossed)
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88. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend. (permitting)
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89. I'm sure it wasn't Barney who broke the mirror as he was outside all the time. (It couldn't)
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90. Having replaced the flat tyre with a new one, we went on driving to the countryside. (After we)
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91. I cannot do anything more to make you feel comfortable. (There)*
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92. Many wild animals are in danger of extinction. (The lift)
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93. If I were you, I would throw the files away. (dispose)
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94. The Wrights don't have much money to live in comfort. (ends meet)
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95. You should ask for some medical support as soon as you reach the nearest town. (Immediately)
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96. We couldn't find her anywhere. (She was)
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97. I couldn't understand a word of what he said. (tail)
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98. Should you practice the piano so often? (advisable)
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99. Our supplies of firewood will soon be finished. (low)
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100. Carol is obliged to do the washing up at home. (an obligation)
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101. Susan is very proud of her sports achievements. (prides)
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102. He wasn't very willing to accept anybody else's demands. (take kindly)
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103. I didn't think of giving up going on the expedition for a single moment. (Not for a single moment)
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104. I preferred to take a course in psychology instead of wasting my time at the
mathematics department. (Rather than)
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105. Muriel may have forgotten about the evening classes. (It is)
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106. Why don't we have a good time in the casino this night? (How)
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107. Right after our departure Tommy came down with a cold. (No sooner)
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108. You should never disobey the safety regulations. (conform)
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109. This case is similar to the one we investigated last year. (bears)
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110. I'll have to find some time to tidy up the garden shed next week. (get round to)
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111. You cannot deny the old town square is imposing. (There's no)
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112. To tell you the truth, I bought these shoes on the cheap. (song)
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113. We were all shocked by the rude response that the boy gave to his loving mother. (aback)
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114. The flight attendant asked me to put down the cigarette. (refrain)
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115. I just touched the handle and the burglar alarm went off. (Hardly)
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116. William and Simon don't like each other. (get)
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117. Since their father's death, they have had serious financial problems. (straits)
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118. Jack isn't so much interested in Lisa as in her parents' big fortune. (Lisa)
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119. Nigel doesn't pay much attention to my problems. (granted)
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120. Do we have to work only night shifts all the time? (Is there no alternative)
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121. I tried really hard but I failed to solve the puzzle. (Try as)
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122. I didn't understand much of what the man said to me. (scarcely)*
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123. All the inhabitants of the island know this place very well. (familiar)
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124. The minister claims that another rise in food prices is possible. (cards)
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125. Her role in the plot was of secondary importance. (second fiddle)*
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126. It's not our concern what they do after lessons. (It is of)*
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127. You may have serious problems if you don't have any health insurance. (bound)
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128. There was poor attendance at the concert. (attended)
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129. The farmers are in a desperate need of financial backing. (badly)
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130. I suddenly realized I had strayed from the main route. (dawned)
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131. They say about half of the staff will be made redundant. (sack)
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132. Mother left the room rather quickly because she didn't want to wake us up. (Not)
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133. I don't know how much of that syrup she ought to be given. (faintest idea)
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134. After his uncle's death, Lou inherited the house and the garden. (into)*
135. Mark had to pay for repairing the CD player. (expense)
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136. It's possible that they haven't been notified of the changes in the timetable. (They might)
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137. We were surprised by the fact that no support was offered to the survivors. (What)
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138. It depends on her whether the costs are to be reimbursed or not. (up)
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139. Everybody is aware that the newspaper is published by the right-wing party. (It is common)
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140. The ballot will be carried out on condition that there are no objections from the public. (Provided)
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141. What right have you got to give me orders? (about)
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142. Should you come across the missing files, let me know at once, please. (happen)*
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143. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation. (The statement boils)
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144. Sally distrusts modern technology strongly.(Sally has)
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145. He will have to spend seven years in prison. (sentenced)
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146. We were all convinced Tom would succeed in passing his final exams. (confidence)
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147. Julia won't speak to the boy first as she is too shy. (Being)
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148. Michael painted his last picture three years ago. (It was)*
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149. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard. (I owe)
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150. We have a debt of gratitude to pay to all those who gave us their support. (indebted)
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151. How much money does he make a month? (income)*
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152. Have you got William Wharton's latest book? (possession)
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153. Did Celia intend to invite her landlord to dinner? (an intention)*
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154. As far as I know, the building was set on fire deliberately. (To the best)
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155. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk. (All but)
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156. His mother claims that he can easily be infected with flu. (susceptible)
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157. Who was driving the car when the collision occurred? (the wheel)*
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158. I think those tools may prove useful. (come)
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159. It seems unbelievable, but he's learned that long poem by heart. (Unbelievable)*
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160. It doesn't matter how much you offer to pay, he'll never sell the family memorabilia. (However)
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161. When did the patient regain consciousness? (round)
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162. I won't fry the fish until they are scaled. (Only when)
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163. They seemed to have been frightened by someone. (It looked)
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164. Even big quantities of vegetables aren't harmful to your health. (do)
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165. We shouldn't have wasted so much time waiting for the film star to turn up. (worth)
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166. If a fire breaks out, the emergency exit should be used. (the event)
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167. The handling of the matter has been heavily criticized by the press. (scorn)
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168. Brian must do exercise to strengthen his back after the surgery. (compulsory)
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169. When will the resolutions that we have taken be implemented? (put)
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170. We regret to inform you that there is no more demand for your products. (Much to)
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171. Hardly anyone could understand the lecture. (comprehensible)
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172. The best way to make them work hard is to promise them a reward. (Promise)
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173. Mark is a passionate skier and he also takes part in skateboarding tournaments. (Apart from)
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174. Ann paints her landscapes with great pleasure. (Ann takes)
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175. I didn't really know whether to accept their engagement or not. (mixed feelings)
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178, You are allowed to play in my garden if you promise not to do anything wrong. (So long)
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179. As there are no more questions, I think we can end the meeting. (bring )
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180. It was a nice party when you take everything into consideration. (All things)
181. Since she met that boy, she's been thinking only about him. (wrapped)
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1. I don't think the television's likely to blow up at any minute. (likehood)
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2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. ( picked)
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3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. ( went)
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4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (even)
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5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in colours. (advent)
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6. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible. (loss)
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7. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (proportion)
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8. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning. (iceberg)
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9. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (shoulders)
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10. Thomas was not given details of the company's new project. (dark)
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11. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. (lacked)
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12. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders. (stop)
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13. Travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you. (more)
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14. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . ( BACK)
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15. She was so anxious while the results were read out. (BREATH )
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16. The house shouldn't be left unlocked for any reason . ( ACCOUNT )
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17. A huge investment has been put into the field of solar-electricity.( INVEST )
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18. Alice was not a confident person, and that was why she was so shy. ( DUE )
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19. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn't send a fax. (CLUE)
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20. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant.( BEDISE)
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21. Please stop criticizing everybody! (DOWN)
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22. We don't expect that the missing climbers have survived. (HOLD)
23. Helen's report is rather unclear in places. (LACKING)
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24. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor's performance. (STANDING)
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25. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. (FOOT)
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26. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept.(TERMS)
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27. A government official leaked the story to the world press. (WIND)
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28. Building societies will have to guard against their rivals. (LAURELS)
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29. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
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30. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
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31. I really don't know what you're talking about.(FAINTEST)
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32. I feel I am not being treated fairly. (RAW)
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33. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting.( WENT)
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34. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel. (DISTANCE)
35. Pauline isn't one of the people who know the secret. (ON)
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36. We don't expect that the missing climbers have survived. (HOLD)
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37. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (TERMS)
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39. Stop criticizing everybody! (Down)
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40. Terry has just insured her life. (out)
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41. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. (OUT)
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42. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (OUT)
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43. I met your friend David the other day. (INTO)
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44. I think you've been overcharged, old son! (OFF)
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45. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. (UP)
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46. I won't allow swearing in my classroom (FOR)
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47. The company was bought up by a large multinational. (OVER)
48. Your story is different from the facts. (WITH)
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49. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is (EMBARRASSES)
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50. Don't you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child?
(RECOLLECTION)___________________________________________________________________ .
51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters. (PRIORITY).
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52. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. (RELIANCE).
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53. "I don't mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries". (MATTER)
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54. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some postive changes into the French film industry. (breath)
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55. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the WTO building. (carbon.)
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56. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this, but it's probably worth about $5000.( figure)
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57. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is very likely to end up in hospital.
(Receipe) ____________________________________________________________________________ .
58. Detectives had stopped working on the Hornsey murders case three years previously. ( book)
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59. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (dab)
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60. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (size)
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61. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (teeth)
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62. He died, having nothing of his own. (name)
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63. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (jog)
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64. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings. (hold ups)
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65. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (name)
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66. Social scientists find it hard to acceptthat the fall in the birth rate is responsble for the old
age of our society. (resistance)
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67. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy's parents. (stone)
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68. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualities. (go into)
69. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country. (storm)
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70. They've been arguing about the motorway extension for years. (bone)
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71. My father doesn't approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. (view)
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72. I like her a lot. (affection)
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73. You look as if something unpleasant has happened to you.( wars)
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74. It's brillian film. - I laughed uncontrolably all through the way.( head)
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75. She finds grammar exercies extremely boring. (stiff)
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76. I'll have to wait before I know whether he'll keep his promise or not.(remains)
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77. He was so worried that his mind couldn't function normally.( straight)
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78. They'll cause a lot of trouble. (cat)
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79. Some people say that there's hardly any difference between love and hate. (line)
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80. She can buy anything she wants - She's very rich. (rolling)
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81. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. (chance)
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82. You must accept the fact that she has left you.( resign)
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83. I just didn't know what to say. (lost)
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84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (nick)
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85. They sent him to prison for three years. (sentenced)
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86. I don't intend to tell you my plans. (intention)
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87. Tim looks nothing like his father. (take)
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88. He watched videos all day. (entire)
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89. I don't think she likes doing other people's work for them. (objects)
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90. I didn't agree with the idea. (favor)
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91. Teaching doesn't suit her. (cut)
92. I never thought of going by train.( occur)
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93. He is very likely to come. (probability)
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94. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (caused)
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95. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (Due)
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96. The rain was coming down in torrent.(dogs)
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97. Organic vegetables are said to be health. (wonders)
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98. He is determined to become a doctor. (heart)
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99. Mary got married without her parents' knowledge. (unaware)
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100.John spent all his time working. (devoted)
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101.The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. (room)
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102.There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. (order)
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103. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down.
(Rejection) _______________________________________________________________________________________ .
104.Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. (Until)
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105.She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (Emphasis)
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106.They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
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107.Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish.( unless)
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108.It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. (average)
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109.It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (waste)
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110.Many species of the wildlife are threatned with extinction. (danger)
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111.The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (resulted)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
112.The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. (aback)
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113.Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over.( terms)
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114.William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. (sides)
115.There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (threatened)
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116.She has always had a good relationship with the children.( got)
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117.The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities.( met)
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118.Don't tell the boss anything about this. (breathe)
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119.We have more important things to do at the moment.(fish)
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120.The accused became very emotional. ( overcome)
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121.Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late. ( penalised)
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122.The model's clothes lay all over the floor. (strewn)
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123.Our new director wants you to call her "Madam". ( addressed)
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124.I can't say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. (having)
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125.We'll have to make up our minds by the ed of the week, won't we?( be)
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126.It's just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. ( ruled)
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127.Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. ( being)
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128.Never forget that the customer is always right. ( borne)
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129.This school-leaver's qualifications are not adequate for such a damanding job, are they? (
sufficiently) _______________________________________________________________________________________ .
130.When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. (fend)
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131.I'm afraid I'll be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. (cropped)
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132.He'll probably get here late; he usually does.( liable)
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133.It's not certain whether I'll be able to pay the bills this month.( touch)
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134.It's impossible to predict howlong it will take to do this. (telling)
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135.When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. (back)
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136.Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals.( deterent)
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137.She was nervous about going to the doctor's, so I went woth her so that she wouldn't be alone. ( moral)
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138.He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. (incentive)
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139.He has always done things to help her in her career.( supported)
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140.Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. (away)
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141.At the moment I can't afford to buy a new car. (question)
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142.I assume you are hungry.(granted)
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143.I knoe I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter.( Bring)
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144.Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. ( Bounds)
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145.He has changed his opinion on the house.( Heart)
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146.I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. (Paid)
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147.Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. ( Arms)
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148.Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. (Bird)
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149.She was really crazy about him. (Head)
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150.She bagan to suffer from irrational fears. ( Prey)
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151.Who will inherit the estate? (Heir)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
152.The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. (resemblance)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
153.His irresponsible attitute is endangering his career as a doctor.( Jeopardy)
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154.You should excuse his bad manners, he's only a child. (allowances)
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155.The candle fell over and made the barn start burning. (Light)
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156.City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays.( Prone)
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157.Fortunately, the boat didn't sink. (Stroke)
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158.Bill reckoned that his succeess was due to incredible luck. (Put)
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159.I've considered the advantages and disadvantages and I've decided not to go.(Weighed)
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160.After a while I realised that I've made a terrible mistake. (Dawned)
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161.When she left her home, she had to do everything on her own.(Fend)
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162.I was not sure whether to go with him or not ( Minds)
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163.Nowadays we often buy goods and pay for them later. ( Credit)
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164.I sufferd from obsessive and agonising thoughts. (prey)
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165.The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (onset)
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166.As an antidote to their disaapoitnment, he bought them iec-cream. ( offset)
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167.I travel by bus only when I have no alternative. (resort)
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168.Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. (put)
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169.Don't forget those who are at work on this lovely sunny day! (Spare)
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170.The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person. (Comes.)
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171.The incident ruined my chances of promotion.( Paid)
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172.She began to suffer from irrational fear. (Prey)
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173.I can't understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract. (Baffled)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
174.There isn't much that Peter doesn't know about modern art.( Gaps)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
175.Bob has a habit of upsetting people unintentionally. ( Inclined)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
176.Martin's habit of taking risks doesn't fit in with his image as a family man. (Compatible)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
177.John really must attend the meeting. ( Crucial)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
178.Sally became known throughout the country as a result of her popular TV series.
(Household) _______________________________________________________________________________________ .
179.John made his teacher very angry. (Incurred)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
180.He used to be a teacher, so he really knows what it's like in the classrom. (Firsthand)
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181.She writes notes on everything that was said at the meeting.( Record)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
182.They could not warn people by electronic mail because that might spread the computer virus. (Fear)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
183.Jane is likely to be promoted. (Chance)
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184.The cost of the excursion is part of the price of the holiday. (includes)
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185.Charles and his brother are exactly alike.( look as)
_________________________________________________ ______________________________________ .
186.What are you thinking at the moment? (Mind)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
187.What about going to the new film at the Rex tonight? (We)
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188.You will find me waiting outside the station. (Be)
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189.Scientists are on the point of making a vital brakthrough. (About)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
190.I work in a factory which has 1,500 employeess. (1,500-employee)
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191.Just after solving one problem I was faced with another.( When)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
192.It is my impression that she is enjoying her new job a great deal.( Seems)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
193.Mary rang hours and hours ago. (That)
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194.He is so familiar with his wife that he no longer appreciates her full value. (Granted)
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195.Knowledge without common sense is of little importance. (Counts)
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196.She is not poor at all; in fact, she is quite rich. (Means)
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198.The fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities was not revealed until
several years after his death. (Light)
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199.Don't forget those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day! (spare)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
200.The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (Proportion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
201.The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person. (Comes)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
202.The manager told his staff that he was pleased, but he could do better.(Room)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
203.My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I've lost the car keys. (Wall)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
204.If you don't like the idea then just say so. I believe you should always speak frankly. (spade)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
205.We'd get the job finished much quicker if everyone worked as hard as everyone else. (Weight)
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206.If things go wrong, James, whatever you do, don't panic. (Head)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
207.You have said exactly the right thing.( nail)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
208.His shop has now stopped trading after making heavy losses.( Business)
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209.He began to do homework as soon as he arrived home.( Got)
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210.I think you should go by train. (Were)
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211.Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.( Never)
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212.Most people can understand him when he speaks English.( Understand)
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213.Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to go with her. (Whether)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
214.Please go straight to the check - in desk when you arrive at the airport.(On)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
215.She has extensive knowledge of Ancient Egypt. (Very)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
216.He unwillingly asked her for help. (Turned)
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217.Unfortunately, all his efforts were unsuccessful. (Nothing)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
218.MR.Kenedy received a gold medal for his service to the country.( Recognition)
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219.The effect on these pills only lasts for 3 hours.( Off)
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220.I need someone to take my place at the ceremony.( Stand)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
221.He gets very annoyed when you criticize him. (Bull)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
222.Tim tried to be like one of his heros when he was a young musician. (Modeled.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
223.The claim to provide the best service in business, but Ithink that can be questioned. ( Dispute)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
224.You should punish him serverely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (Example)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
225.The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.( Attendance)
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226.I really reget to have lost the opportunity to gat the promotion. (Boat)
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227.I am sure it will snow tomorrow.(Bound)
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228.Could I stay with you in Chicago for a few days, John? (Put)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
229.Unexpevtedly, we did not have enough food for the guests. (which)
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230.The reason why the two cars collided has been unknown. (No)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
231.Our teacher never let us leave the school.( To)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
232.Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory fo students.(Under)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
233.You must keep this door closed at all times when the red light is illuminated. (Acount)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
234.As a reslut of bad weather, there may be delays on some international flights. (Subject)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
235.Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rain Bow Disco.( Bounds)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
236.The offer of a job will only be confirmed following a sucessful medical examination. (Completed.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
237.It is highly unlikely that the meeting will end before 8. (Chances)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
238.When I realized how much it was going to cost, I changed my mind.( Realization)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
239.I didn't feel like doing anything energetic.( Mood)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
240.Although he was over slept, Clive wasn't late for work. (Up)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
241.I am not trying to make you feel any worse about this. (Wish)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
242.It's whether we'll be able to afford it or not that I'm not sure about. (What)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
243.Jeremy frequently events ridiculous stories like that! (Make)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
244.He plays computer games all day.( Entire)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
245.He talked about nothing except the weather. (Sole)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
246.As soon as Grandad appeared you could bet something would go wrong with the television.( Guaranteed)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
247.Can that film be seen by the general public yet? (Release)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
248.If we accpet that majority attribute of industrial societies is achievement, then the laws
of that society must apply to everyone. (Given)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
249.It is unjustified to prepurpose that all men are stronger than women. (Assumption)
__________________________________________________________________________________ .
250.In 1939 World War II broke out. (Advent)
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251.Mr.Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbour helped him. (Without)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
252.Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life. (Down)
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253.The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. (Terms)
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254.I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situstion was. (Home)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
255.Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (disapproval.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
256.Whatever happens, we must avoid adverse publicity. (costs)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
257.This is the fisrt time I've seen her in my life. (Set)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
258.It's unlikely he'll be picked for the Olympic swimming team. (Chances)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
259.I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. (Bring)
260.He is different form his brother in almost all respects. (Bears)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
261.We wouldn't want to restrict the freedom of the students in any way.( Impose)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
262.I suddenly realized the meaning of a "freebie" (Dawned)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
263.I wanted to learnRussian before I visited Moscow.(Without.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
264.When I noticed it was formal dress, it was too late. (Until)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
265.Don't panic about something so trivial. (Mountain)
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266.She has always had a good relationship with the children. (Got)
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267.You'd be better if you had a quiet holiday. (Do)
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268.What Rachel does in her spare time doesn't concern me. (business)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
269.Only final-year students are allowed to use the main college car park. (restricted)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
270.The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. (resemblance)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
271. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays.( Prone)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
272. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.( Attendance)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
273. Tim tried to be like one of his heros when he was a young musician. (Modeled.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
274. .There isn't much that Peter doesn't know about modern art.( Gaps)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
275.Bob has a habit of upsetting people unintentionally. ( Inclined)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
276.Martin's habit of taking risks doesn't fit in with his image as a family man. (Compatible)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
277.John really must attend the meeting. ( Crucial)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
278.Sally became known throughout the country as a result of her popular TV series.
(Household) _______________________________________________________________________________________ .
279.John made his teacher very angry. (Incurred)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
280.He used to be a teacher, so he really knows what it's like in the classrom. (Firsthand)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
281.My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I've lost the car keys. (Wall)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
282.If things go wrong, James, whatever you do, don't panic. (Head)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
283.You have said exactly the right thing.( nail)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
284.His shop has now stopped trading after making heavy losses.( Business)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
285. 1. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. When she sold the jewelry at such a low prices, she was cheated (ride)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
4. It's rumoured that we will have a new manager (rumour)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
6. At this moment, I only have time to think about with my university thesis (preoccupied)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
7. Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy his new house (light)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
9. Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise (intent)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
11. Returning from the battle, they had no money left (RUB)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
12. I was very lucky to escape from that crash (COUNT)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
14. It was disgraceful that Barbara refused to help one of her oldest and closest friends (BACK)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
15. The director's bodyguards stood behind him, watching
-> Watchfully________________________________________________________________________ .
16. We must think about ways of improving the transport system
>Thought____________________________________________________________________________ .
17. I hadn't realized the full implications of what had happened until some time later
> It was_______________________________________________________________________________ .
18. The police only warned Sally because it was her first offence
> Sally was let________________________________________________________________________ .
19. It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled
> Nobody is to________________________________________________________________________ .
20. It's what people eat that betrays their social background, not their table manners
-> What gives________________________________________________________________________ .
21. We couldn't have managed without my father's money
> If it_________________________________________________________________________________ .
22. This is the procedure (follows)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
23. The film didn't come up to my expectations (short)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
24. He is a generous person (name)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
25. I think his theory is logical and clear (stands)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
26. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football (shoulders)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
27. He would do almost anything to win the girl's hand (lengths)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
28. I think those tool may proved helpful (come)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
29. Since their father's death, they have had serious financial problems (straits)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
30. Jane is very likely to be promoted (stands)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
31. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow (committed)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
32. He easily loses his temper (flies)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
33. They've been arguing about the motorway extension for years (bone)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
34. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning (iceberg)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
35. The Prime Minister doesn't make a good impression on TV (across)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
36. I felt that the last candidate seemed rather inexperience (struck)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
37. It's uncertain whether the band's tour will take place (balance)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
38. We get on very well with our next neighbor (term)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
39. Do you consider Michael one of your best friends? (count)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
40. I was there when he admitted the truth (presence)
________________________________________________________________________________________.
41. I heard her use those words many times
-> Many's____________________________________________________________________________ .
42. Owen is a good player but Rooney is better
> Very good__________________________________________________________________________.
43. Two men stole the old lady's handbag
> The old lady________________________________________________________________________.
44. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students (under)
> Students__________________________________________________________________________ .
45. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights (subject)
> Due to the bad weather__________________________________________________________ .
46. They were very keen to hear the president's speech (ears)
> They________________________________________________________________________________ .
47. The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11/9 attack on the WTO building (carbon)
> The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center_______________________________ .
48. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week
> An increasing______________________________________________________________________ .
49. In order to make a profit the new leisure center needs at least 2000 visitors a month
> No fewer___________________________________________________________________________ .
50. My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing
> The moment________________________________________________________________________ .
51. Mr D claimed that hard work was the reason for his success
> Mr D attributed_____________________________________________________________________ .
52. I learnt a lot of the language simply by listening to the other people (fair)
_________________________________________________________________________________________ .
53. The film went bankrupt after failing to win the contract (liquidation)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
54. The terrible scream frightened me (blood)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
55. Could you tell me where you were last night? (account)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
56. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children (false)
> The journalist_____________________________________________________________________ .
57. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness
> Alan's illness____________________________________________________________ .
58. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing (teacup)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
59. A government official leaked the story to the world press (wind)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
60. There's nothing new about defense alliances (hills)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
61. If you hope to be a good driver, you mustn't break the traffic regulations. (abide)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
62. I don't agree with the conclusions you have put forward. (along with)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
63. If you don't get down to work, you won't be able to pass the entrances exam. (otherwise)*
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
64. Can Mr Bailey deliver the letters by tomorrow? (Is it)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
65. Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn't want to get soaked. (For fear)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
66. Did she use her spare time in a good way? (make)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
67. Where is the annual meeting being organized? (place)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
68. It is more than probable that they have had problems with their car. (In all)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
69. She was warned firmly not to use the faulty oven, but she still kept doing so. (Even)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
70. It's hardly possible to reach the peak of the mountain on foot. (It's nearly)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
71. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't convince Debbie to deliver a speech. (Try)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
72. Nobody died in the accident. (no fatalities)*
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
73. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow. (committed)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
74. The possibility of any further storms can't be excluded. (out)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
75. We never lost hope that the our missing son would return some day. (At no time)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
76. Robert warned his wife pretty strongly, yet she refused to listen to his advice. (No matter)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
77. She earns too little to afford to buy expensive cosmetics. (She doesn't)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
78. Can the conflict be only solved by force? (Isn't there)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
79. One of the patients couldn't breathe properly. (short)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
80. I reported him to the police because I assumed he was guilty of theft. (assumption)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
81. It was a pity nobody voted in favour of our party. (I wished)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
82. Why did Mary resign? (the reason)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
83. You shouldn't forget about your grandmother's birthday in any circumstances. (Under no)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
84. The whole truth didn't come out until after the governor's death. (It wasn't)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
85. You are forbidden from leaving the house at night. (Your)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
86. How long have they been listening to this loud music? (When)*
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
87. No such idea has ever occurred to me before. (crossed)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
88. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend. (permitting)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
89. I'm sure it wasn't Barney who broke the mirror as he was outside all the time. (It couldn't)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
90. Having replaced the flat tyre with a new one, we went on driving to the countryside. (After we)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
91. I cannot do anything more to make you feel comfortable. (There)*
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
92. Many wild animals are in danger of extinction. (The lift)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
93. If I were you, I would throw the files away. (dispose)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
94. The Wrights don't have much money to live in comfort. (ends meet)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
95. You should ask for some medical support as soon as you reach the nearest town. (Immediately)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
96. We couldn't find her anywhere. (She was)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
97. I couldn't understand a word of what he said. (tail)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
98. Should you practice the piano so often? (advisable)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
99. Our supplies of firewood will soon be finished. (low)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
100. Carol is obliged to do the washing up at home. (an obligation)**
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
101. Susan is very proud of her sports achievements. (Susan prides)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
102. He wasn't very willing to accept anybody else's demands. (take kindly)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
103. I didn't think of giving up going on the expedition for a single moment. (Not for a single moment)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
104. I preferred to take a course in psychology instead of wasting my time at the
mathematics department. (Rather than)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
105. Muriel may have forgotten about the evening classes. (It is)*
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
107. Right after our departure Tommy came down with a cold. (No sooner)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
108. You should never disobey the safety regulations. (conform)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
109. This case is similar to the one we investigated last year. (bears)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
110. I'll have to find some time to tidy up the garden shed next week. (get round to)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
111. You cannot deny the old town square is imposing. (There's no)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
112. To tell you the truth, I bought these shoes on the cheap. (song)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ .
113. We were all shocked by the rude response that the boy gave to his loving mother. (aback)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ . Part 1
1A. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Mathew stood by the door. POSITIONED
Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as to be able to leave the room quickly.
1B. I haven't been told clearly what I'll have to do in my next project at work. REQUIRED.
It hasn't been made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . me in my next project at work
1C. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident. SHORT
The fact that they survived the accident was. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., in my opinion.
1D I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .this problem from arising.
1E I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. JUSTIFIED
I don't think you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fuss about the service.
1F Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood. CONTEND
Laura had a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .during her childhood.
1G The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly. SUDDEN
All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from the audience. Part 2
2A David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. INSTRUMENTAL
David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the proposal
2B If you hadn't changed the original agreement, everything would have been fine. STUCK
Had . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . agreed, everything would have been fine.
2C I think you should have more consideration for those who don't have lives as privileged as yours. SPARE
I think you should . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lives aren't as privileged as yours.
2D We decided to stay for longer becasue we were so thrilled by the place. PROLONG
We decided to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . we by the place.
2E Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. MARVELLED
Competitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . which he conducted his business affairs.
2F I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
I was loath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . some hope of success.
2G After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
After a long hard journey, my spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of my home.
2H Your attitude to life woul dbe greatly improved by regular exercise. WONDERS
Regular exercise would . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at life. Part 3
3A If Tony hadn't interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I'm sure. SMOOTHLY
Without Tony's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yesterday, I'm sure.
3B I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . best we should proceed.
3C He didn't want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. POSSIBILITY
He didn't want to expose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .all his money.
3D The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert. DELUGED
The company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . response to the advert.
3E The manager said that he had paid atention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action. NOTE
The manager said that he had . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . accordingly.
3F WE'll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we'll have no money left. MINIMUM
We'll have to keep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ourselves with no money left.
3G His behaviour at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. CONDUCTED
The way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the bad reputation he now has.
3H Her work didn't meet the standards that were considered appropriate. CONFORM
Her work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acceptable standards. Part 4
4A The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the film that it was banned in several parts of the world.
4B He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. STORE
Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .him when he walked into that room.
4C You shouldn't let trivial matters worry you so much. PREY
You shouldn't let trivial matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extent.
4D He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
His rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of his privacy.
4E I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful. FAVOUR
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .which his business became successful.
4F I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me. BEST
The manager kept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .an hour before he would see me.
4G I'll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn't arise here soon. NEAR
Unless an opportunity presents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .future, I'll have to consider working abroad.
4H I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to prevent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in that way.
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1. This liver condition is common among those who drink a lot.( HEAVY)
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2. "I think the whole idea is ridiculous", he said. ( DISMISSED)
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3. Her lateness made the boss angry. (BANANAS)
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4. She wore headphone in order not to disturb anyone.(LEST)
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5. She is not very good at arranging flowers. (FLAIR)
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6. Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison. (LEAF)
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7. You must not, I repeat not, open this box until Christmas Day.
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8. Sorry, you can't do whatever you want. (PICK)
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9. This vase seems too big for this small table. (PROPORTION)
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10. A lot of awards on his wall point to his great success. (TESTIMONY)
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11. Concerns about job and public safety are more important than other issues. (SEAT)
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12. Your license may be suspended if you refuse to take the breathalyzer. (SUSPENSION)
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13. Venezuelan mourners queued for hours to attend the funeral of the country's late leader, Hugo Chavez. (TRIBUTE)
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14. A lot of good men have been destroyed by drink. (,MANY)
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15. She was embarrassed when she realized that everyone was listening to her singing.
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16. Mr. Tipper's wife was very sorry she couldn't celebrate the New Year with her husband.
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17. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue.
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18. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn't had an ingenious plan. (INGENUITY)
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19. When I started to work, I was so inexperienced that I didn't know how to send a fax.
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20. We aren't willing to support the strike, we don't approve it. (FAR)
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21. His mood began to improve as soon as he drank a glass of wine.(SCARCELY)
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22. Were Mike not so affluent a man, Ann wouldn't be dating him.
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23. Apart from a few minor mistakes, you did a good job on the whole.
BY AND LARGE, you did a good job.
BY AND LARGE- generally- in general- generally speaking- the long and the short of it
24. Diane finds that creating things tops her from thinking about her work. (MIND)
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25. The manager praised one particular player. (SINGLED)
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26. He is said to be a very good pianist. (REPUTATION)
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27. I have little confidence that he will be able to do the job. ( DOUBTS)
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28. I agreed to do the work because I understood that I would be paid for it. (UNDERSTANDING)
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29. Those of us at the back couldn't hear most of the play. (INAUDIBLE)
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30. Sean did all the illustration for the book but no one acknowledged his work. (CREDIT)
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31. Having finished your studies, you must decide what to do next. (FUTURE)
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32. We didn't phone you in case we woke you up. (SO)
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33. Only Martha survived the crash. (SOLE)
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34. Now that their parents have consented to their marriage, their future happiness is guaranteed. (STANDS)
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35. Puzzle-solving is one of her favorite pastimes and always has been. (PASSION)
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36. They all agreed that the new dress code was a complete success. (HAILED)
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37. She know nothing of her husband's impending promotion. (ABOUT)
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38. She only ever has one chocolate at a time. (PERMITS)
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39. The police had to let the suspect go because new evidence was produced. (LIGHT)
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40. Don't let her relaxed manner deceive you; she is an extremely shrewd woman. (TAKEN)
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41. I feel that I don't fit in with the people in the new office. (FISH)
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42. The two children began to argue fiercely about who had damaged the bicycle. (BROKE)
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43. It's important to be well-prepared for an interview because if you make a mistake, you may not get the job. (COST)
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44. "Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house", she said. (
SHE FLATLY refused to sleep in that haunted house.
45. The news that the Prime Minister had resigned came as a great shock to everyone.
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46.A computer breakdown was blamed for the delayed dispatch of the brochures.
A computer breakdown was given the reason for the delayed dispatch of the brochures.
47. It would be much better for you to ask someone who really knows about the law.
You’d be far better off asking someone who really knows the law.
48.When I made my suggestion, he laughed.( GREETED)
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49. Jane enjoys looking after young children very much ( ENJOYMENT).
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50. She gets bored quickly at parties because there is so much trivial conversation. (SMALL)
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51. Your excuse are beginning to sound unconvincing to me. (THIN)
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52. You can rely on Kate to always say exactly what she thinks. (COUNT)
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53. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th. (BOOKED)
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54. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
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55. Every day, it's the same routine in my job.
DAY IN, DAY OUT, it's the same routine in my job.
56. Will you please stay with me for a while? (COMPANY)
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57. He got angry because we all disagreed with him. (TEMPER)
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58. We hadn't been told about the removal until last Friday.
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59. The inspector showed us four potential hazards.( ATTENTION)
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60. He would do anything to win the girl's hand. (LENGTHS)
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61. I think those tools will prove useful. (HANDY)
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62. Since their father's death, they have had serious financial problems. (STRAITS)
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63. I advise you to stop smoking cigarettes. (SHOES)
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64. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow. (COMMITTED)
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65. He oftens gets ill at this time of the year. (PRONE)
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66. I am not normally keen on cycling at the weekend. (IN)
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67. Buying new clothes is something I almost never make the effort to do.
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68. "Without the rapid growth in population there would be fewer food shortages". (BLAME)
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69. Not a word came out of her mouth. (LOST)
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70. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I'm afraid.(REACH)
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71. I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. (MAKE)
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72. Robert was offended when he was left out of the team. (EXCEPTION)
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73. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals.( MONOPOLY)
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74. There was nothing we could do to stop him. (POWERLESS)
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75. I'm on the tenth page of the report I am writing. (FAR)
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76. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
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77. These new machines have put an end to queuing.
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78. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (CLEARED)
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79. Buying a plane ticket at the last minute isn't often possible. (TO)
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80. He didn't ask her anything about her study. (QUESTION)
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81. Einstein proved that energy and mass are basically the same thing.
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82. You can do jogging anytime whatever the weather is like. (RAIN)
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83. Mary was born in a village very far away from the city. (NOWHERE)
84. Jim played truant this morning, so his father has punished him severely. (BOOK)
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85. Coming to class late is inexcusable. (EXCUSE)
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86. The construction workers recklessly disregarded the safety at work. (SHOWED)
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87. They have known each other since they were at infant school. (INFANTS)
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