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'Don't drink the water from the pond.' - he said to us. (He warned)

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2. Everybody knows that Mr Adams travels to the most remote and
extreme places. (Mr Adams is)
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3. The general had almost no information from the headquarters.
(hardly)
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4. How long was the performance? (last)


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5. I am not interested in your private matters. (Your private


matters)
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6. If I were you, I wouldn't spread gossips about my best friends.


(advise)
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7. I have never seen a better camping site than this one. (the
best)
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8. It's a pity I don't have enough spare time to visit you in the
afternoon. (If only)
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9. It's a pity we haven't taken our camera. (We wish)


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10. It's very unlikely that he did the crossword puzzle on his own.
(couldn't)
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11. It wasn't a good idea to make so many workers redundant. (We


shouldn't)
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12. 'I won't let anyone know about my future plans'. - Sandra said.
(Sandra said)
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13. Jack may not come home late although he's eighteen. (Despite)
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14. Jane discovered that it was difficult to type fast. (found)


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15. Jason likes mathematics very much. (fond)


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16. The last time we met the Boultons was in September. (since)

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17. Let's go skating after breakfast. (How)


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18. None of us could recognise the man in disguise. (able)


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19. One of my pen-pals comes from Osaka. (A pen-pal)


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20. Unfortunately, you came much too late to buy the tickets. (You
would)*
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21. The weather is too bad to go windsurfing. (enough)


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22. We pay some people to clean the windows in our office every
month. (cleaned)
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23. Wherever you are, don't forget the principles of good


behaviour. (No matter)
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24. You don't need to tell everybody about the changes.


(necessary)
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25. It wasn't Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure. (It
couldn't)
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26. We had to call the doctor because the baby had a high
temperature. (because of)
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27. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anybody about the discovery. (You
had)
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28. The boys laughed at the man in spite of his old age. (fun of)

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29. You are all welcome to take any food you like. (Help)

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30. What was the reason for his resignation? (made)


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31. Did the children enjoy themselves during the performance?


(good time)
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32. We haven't had any message from him since March. (heard)
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33. You don't have to worry about the future. (no need)
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34. All the students were awarded diplomas. (Every)


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35. Is your uncle the owner of this Rolls ROYCE? (belong)


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36. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long
speech on the current changes in the computer technologies.
(Having)
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37. Why didn't they tell us they were going to sell their house? (I
wish)
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38. George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise
to bring it back by Saturday. (unless)
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39. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle. (hardly)
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40. Our representatives have been criticized the new concept(critical)
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41. It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or
yellow. (matter)
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42. Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. (last)
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43. I haven't visited Oslo since 1998. (The last time)
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44. Mrs Arnold will take care of our cat while we are away. (look)
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45. I don't usually sleep after work. (in the habit)
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46. Little Tommy was expecting Christmas with real delight.
(forward to)
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47. The young clerk didn't know how to deal with this complicated
matter. (capable)
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48. Alan is both a good sprinter and a skilled jumper. (Besides)
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49. Several workers refused to join the strike. (opposed)
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50. I haven't lent my new lawnmower to anybody. (Nobody)

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51. Peter's hair really ought to be cut. (needs)*
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52. The attacker made me open the safe. (I was)
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53. In spite of countless obstacles, Jim succeeded in building his
own house. (successful)
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54. I'll go upstairs to find out if they have already vacated the
rooms. (sure that)
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55. The building designer doesn't like the idea of a complete
reconstruction. (approve)
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56. We have never visited a more charming place before. (Never)
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57. My new assistant knows a lot about anaesthetics. (knowledge)*
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58. Our experiment will be carried out only if we gather enough
money. (condition that)
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59. We haven't contacted each other for several months. (touch)
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60. Mr Thompson's opinion of these innovations is rather low.


(much of)
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61. Michael works overtime because he wants to pay off his debts.
(view)
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62. Each of us has tried to comfort the depressed patient.
(attempt)*
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63. I was just going to leave my office when the phone rang.
(about)
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64. Nobody managed to work out the correct answer. (failed)**
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65. I was strongly determined to complete my dissertation by the
end of the month. (I had)
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66. Father doesn't want you to keep these disgusting insects. (rid)
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67. When we came back home we realized it had been broken into.
(On)
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68. He will lie on the sofa doing nothing all day round. (nothing but)
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69. They say they don't want to play cricket any more. (bored)*
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70. Andy didn't tell anybody that he was going on a lone
expedition. (without)
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71. As soon as it gets warmer, the spring flowers will bloom. (The
moment)
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72. One of the relatives has made a statement for the mourning
parents on television. (behalf)
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73. Was it difficult for you to assemble the set? (difficulty)
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74. We are hiring a specialist to redecorate the flat. (having)
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75. At least some of you may be obliged to sign the agreement.
(under)
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76. Suddenly, the baby started to cry and nobody knew what to do
about it. (burst)*
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77. Certainly, drinking too much alcohol can be harmful to your
health. (do
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78. Only a few Members of Parliament voted for the reforms.


(favour of)
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79. Anthony claimed that the other man caused the collision.
(accused)
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80. With such a poor dealing with the matter he will not probably
succeed. (unlikely)
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81. t seemed that they had visited the place before. (They seemed)
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82. The factory had to be shut down because of very low output
and poor profits. (due)
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83. The hijackers haven't set any of the hostages free. (go)
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84. He said he was sorry for what he had said to the customer.
(apologies)*
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85. However unfavourable our position is, we mustn't surrender.
(bold face
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86. his water is too cold to brew tea. (enough)
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87. I can't lend you any money as I don't have much myself. (short)
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88. How much did you have to pay for their service? (owe)
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89. Take this map, it can be very useful if you get lost in the city.
(case)
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90. She says she finds nothing unusual about stormy weather in
this country. (used)*
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91. We were surprised to learn that Brian had become a monk. (It
came
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92. This loud music makes me nervous(my nerves)
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93. I can't understand a bit of what he says. (any sense)
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94. She hasn't decided yet whether to buy this house or not.
(hesitating)
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95. Hats like this aren't fashionable any longer. (date)
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96. Stanley is rather fearful of the new algebra teacher. (awe of)
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97. I'm sorry, I didn't intend to take your book home. (accident)
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98. Our father will probably stay longer in Rome than he expected.
(probability)**
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99. The patient's quick recovery after so serious an accident was
amazing. (made)
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How did you manage to carry such a heavy suitcase?
(cope)
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If you let him go unpunished, he will certainly do that
again. (Let)
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102.
All the passengers of the jumbo jet were killed in the
crash. (None)
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What was the reason for the engine's breakdown? (Why)

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The young policeman was completely unaware that he
was in danger. (oblivious)
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I have never read such an interesting article about space
exploration. (first time)
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Mark doesn't like to be told what to do. (Mark hates)

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Your will start to feel better as soon as you take this
medicine. (The moment)
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108.
haven't you ever had the idea that you could emigrate?
(occurred)
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I doubt whether it will stop raining till afternoon. (It is)

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I'm sure he recognized us at the airport. (He must)

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The wind was so strong that we could hardly walk. (such)

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Sorry, we haven't got any more free tickets. (left)

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113.
Mike doesn't use his tape recorder very often. (Hardly
ever)
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They haven't invited either Mr Hornby or his wife to the
barbecue. (Neither)
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Celine has always been fond of classical music. (taste)

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Peter and his roommate differ from each other a lot.
(common)
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Nobody helps this old man with chopping the wood.
(himself)
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118.
The last time I stayed in London was in 1984. (since
1984)
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119.
The jury said Mr Cutter was guilty of misappropriating a
huge sum of money. (found)
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120.
If you come across my wooden box somewhere in the
cellar do not throw it away(should)
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The secretary said my explanation was unbelievable.
(beyond)
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122.
They cannot watch this film because they aren't adult
yet. (under)

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She doesn't mind informing the rest of the party about
the bad news. (letting)
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If you sleep longer, you will be more relaxed. (The longer)

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Bob feels uneasy whenever he has to dine with his
superiors. (Having to)
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I support the notion to lift the trade embargo. (for)

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This is Ann's favourite soap opera. (the most)*

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the guide recommended we should leave very early. (our)

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are)

He is making us study hard for the exam next term. (We

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I'm afraid it's going to rain. (It looks

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131.
If he were to propose, what would you tell him?
(Supposing)
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132.
This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to
deal with it. (So)
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133.
Our son wants to see the military parade very much.
(anxious)**
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134.
Arnold speaks French much better than his sister does.
(Arnold's sister)
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135.
Is Eddie familiar with the consequences of his irrational
behaviour? (aware)
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She always speaks about her children's achievements
with great pride. (boasts)
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It's a pity you didn't ask us to spend the time with you. (If
only)
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138.
The police were only able to break the riots using force.
(means)
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139.

Have you always been interested in hunting? (fond)

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140.

The existence of the polar bear is endangered. (stake)

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I'm sorry that you've had to wait for me for so long.
(kept)
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142.
The only person responsible for the breakdown was Eric.
(to blame)
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was)

Sue's handbag was stolen by a foreign passenger. (It

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Joan said she didn't usually drink coffee in the morning.
(accustomed)
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