Focus: Lexis WEEK 7 Task 1 Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

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1. My father strongly _______________ my sister. He can make her do anything! 2. I wont let you _______________ my career. If I want to stay late at work, I will. You cant tell me to leave early. 3. A: Oh! By the way, did I _______________ that I was going to the beach? B: No, but are you sure want to do that? They _______________ rain for later today. 4. I _______________ havent heard from my lawyer. He promised to contact me last week. 5. I dont know what else I can do to convince you that I am serious. I _______________ said we could sign a contract. 6. A: Can you explain the ________________ of this button? B: Well, thats easy it starts the machine. 7. A: Why cant I open this bottle? B: You could try turning it in the ________________ direction. 8. Mommy, what a _______________ little cat! Can we take her home? Please! 9. Can you check the _______________ of your essay before handing it in, please? 10. When a criminal first enters a prison, the police go through all their _______________ and take away anything that could be used as a weapon. Task 2 Fill in each blank with the most suitable alternative. 1. Floods are a _______________ disaster that affect many parts of the world each year. a) exact b) national c) natural d) organized 2. I think you are little overdressed for the _______________. Its only a barbeque, not a wedding. a) spot b) object c) order d) occasion