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=~ j Although I had a Jot of questions | was afraid 9 The passengers’ relatives were anxious 3 it’s not a matter 4 We have to face the possibility 5 My parents expressed surprise & We tend to be scared ... 7 As stepped onto the boat | suddenly felt anxious 8 The pupils were scared 9 The committee sees no problem 10 Ever since that experience at the zoo she’s been afraid 2 Ee A B c -zo0 Match the sentence beginnings (1~10) with the endings (A-J). of large animals. at the fact that I'd finally found a job. of whether you want to do it or not, iv’s an order. that | would make them do the test again. to ask them. in approving your application for planning permission. of things we know little about. for news of their loved ones about the lack of life jackets. of them not getting here in time. Complete the sentences with appropriate verbs and prepositions from the boxes. Use each verb ‘only once. Some of the prepositions will be needed more than once. Note that you will need two prepositions in numbers 10-15. verbs accuse agree jrepositions Somehow | managed to The subcontractors should be able to The immigration authorities couldn't in my opinion we can I'm rather confused; you'd better OB WYO ORK | wouldn't dare him 10 Congress is bound to 12 Since the accident he’s had to 13 I'm happy to report that the unions . year. 1 In the event of a power cut you will have to electricity. 15 Look, just give me the car keys: | don't want to apologise : disagree explain _present about, for from to my parents Don't take it out on me; I've never tried to . stealing, although | certainly don’t trust him. the increase in federal taxes. my comments; they were completely justified. his mother the President 11 | absolutely refuse to them blame prevent the refugees Do you honestly think this faith healer will manage to The Chief Constable is going to Harold today’s unemployment problem that procedure you convince cure depend quarrel. rely stop supply over - with my innocence spare parts. entering the country, him his stutter? this year's award for bravery. the previous government. me again doing what you felt was right everything the need for wage controls next the emergency generator you this any longer. 169 LCCC es 5 3 5 “ Some of these sentences contain grammatical mistakes. Tck (v) the correct sentences, then find Renewed prospect NEW WONDER DRUG and correct the mistakes. ee es peace at REDUCES CRAVING OLS eter branes UN talks vous NICOTINE 1 The firing squad aimed at the condemned man their rifles. 3 a 2 Ou untant provided us with the end of year account “— i 15 ‘ iF account. ae ided us with the end of year accounts. - 8 PAL ACE ISSUES Travel companies fail 3 The brant areitect presented us to her imaginative proposals. i APOLOGY........... to provide insurance 4 My uncle blames on his hearing problems old age MISLEADING sesso, airport delays . eosnseene soo STATEMENT os 5 The Prime Minister disagreed with the cabinet over the new welfare scheme, pan a! 6 Do you agree me her with the corporate sponsorship deal? _ 2 LITTLE HOPE .. 16 NEW WAY ......... 7 The crippled patient was cured of the doctor's radical new treatment of arthritis. SURVIVORS IN FILING TAX RETURNS 8 Why won't you even giscuss her with 1? AVALANCHE HORROR PROV GIES ANGER 9 The plane was saved from disaster by the quick thinking of the crew members. Z ” 10 je V7 10 Gerald was accused of the court by ving underoath os ac WHAT'S THE RTI : effect .......... violence OUR TEAMS? EE in Hollywood films SOCCER SUPREMOS Complete the newspaper headlines with appropriate prepositions. ilara alee lee Seite aos 1 4 " 18 SOAP STAR GIVES MINISTRY ANNOUNCE | SEQUEL ............ Government deny NO REASON... SOLUTION ws-0.TRAFFIC | ] | “pYTANIC’ BOMBS belief......... quick DIvoR JAMNIGHTMARES ye | AT BOX OFFICE fix solutions CE 4 ° : ° 2 \GRESSMAN i NING Scientists predict POSSIBILITY ........ CONG: a TASK ............ CLEAI success ......... battle MANNED JOURNEY __ CEE | UP BEACHES GIVEN TO against cancer ‘ TO SATURN SAY NASA * BIG BUSINESS I VOLUNTEERS Fear ......... ° FILM STAR DENIES | PM GIVES JOB. ° ne sunburn keeps ATTACK |... | DRUGS TSAR TO EX vu, INFLATION PHOTOGRAPHER POLICE CHIEF FIGURES children indoors | mW J) 5 as 172 For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given. The words must not be altered in any way. © She finds spiders very frightening. scared connbltee dt very, seated of spiders 1 Isaac was getting more and more frustrated by his lack of progress. fed up 2 They say the terrorists carried out the atrocities. responsible a essreeite 3 My students find our film and id photography course interesting. interested 4 The public rarely feels sympathy towards politicians caught behaving badly. sorry 5 We found the quality of her singing voice quite astonishing, astonished 6 | don’t think he likes spicy food very much, fond 7 Excessive consumption of fried food can have a bad effect on the arteries. harmful 8 I'm afraid | haven’t got much change at the moment. short - . 9 Our neighbour treats her cats remarkably well good oe 10. He owes his fame to his performance in Othello at the National Theatre, famous 11 | have every confidence in his abilities, sure 12 Thank you for your swift response to my enquiry. grateful . 13, My two brothers are not at all like me. different . 14 The new legislation covers deregulation of the airline industry concerned sone . 15 | would love to know how the magician did his tricks. curious 16 My colleague really likes all these new electronic gadgets. keen . - 17 The daily swim seems to be beneficial to his health good 18 The research team is working on a brand new project. engaged . 19 Unfortunately we don't really expect them to reach the final round. hopeful . 20 Inspector Morse believes the blind man committed the murder: guilty

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