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Part I
A
1. .......................................
1. Most residents decided to ______ the town following a recent spate of ethnic
violence.
2. Ten days after the disaster the rescue workers had to ______ any hope of finding
somebody alive.
3. It turned out the vessel had been badly damaged by the torpedo and the crew had no
other choice but to ______ ship.
2. .......................................
1. We ______ the idea of trying to find a hotel and decided to spend the night in the car.
2. Nigel‘s parents ______ him at a very early age and he was brought up by his uncle.
3. Motorists stranded in the snowstorm ______ their cars and tried to walk to the
nearest emergency phones.
3. .......................................
1. It is difficult to ______ all the information given in a lecture, so you should always
take notes.
2. We will coat the walls with sound-proof material so that they ______ most of the
noise coming from outside.
3. We would rather advertising did not ______ so much of the company‘s budget.
4. .......................................
1. His work ______ him so much that he forgot to eat dinner.
2. She had only ______ half of the information contained in the manual.
3. Many of the smaller colleges have been ______ into the main university.
5. .......................................
1. Many inside the prison were suffering constant ______ at the hands of the prison
guards.
2. Alcohol ______ is one of the serious social problems eroding this country. No
wonder life expectancy is so low.
3. The president‘s ______ of power and persecution of ethnic minorities made him a
pariah on the world scene.
6. .......................................

1. Samuel‘s not easily offended and if you say sorry to him, he will of course ______
your apologies.
2. For the time being, you need to ______ the fact that famine and wars are part of our
lives and there‘s little we can do about it.
3. They won‘t ______ you as one of their own unless you begin to talk, look and think
like them.
7. .......................................
1. The only ______ to the camp site is down a narrow country lane.
2. Only authorised personnel can gain ______ to classified information.
3. The press were denied ______ to the Prime Minister.
8. .......................................
1. The ramp at the entrance of the building has made it ______ to the disabled.
2. I kept my camera ______ in case I saw something that I wanted to capture on film.
3. Health care should be ______ to all people, regardless of financial status.
9. .......................................
1. The guest house can ______ about 50 people which is not enough for our large group.
2. You have no choice but to ______ to the new situation and make the most of it.
3. We‘ll do our best to ______ your needs and make your stay here as pleasant as
possible.
10. .....................................
1. There is no chance you can get the actor‘s autograph because he‘s always ______ by
his bodyguards.
2. In Oslo, a young budding violinist ______ the renowned pianist during his tour.
3. Of course, we require that your job application be ______ by your curriculum vitae.
11. .....................................
1. On no ______ should passengers leave their seats during take off.
2. Spanish population in the city may ______ for about 20 percent of all the city
dwellers.
3. Certainly, sir. You can charge all the drinks and food to your ______.
12. .....................................
1. Whenever our department receives a letter of application we always ______ it
expressing our gratitude for sending it to us.

2. The two painters never failed to ______ their debt to the artistic movement that
emerged at the turn of the century.
3. Now some of these experts ______ that it was a mistake to condone sexual
promiscuity.
13. .....................................
1. The museum has ______ an important collection of late Roman coins.
2. When her children had grown up and left home, Sandra went to secretarial school
and ______ new skills.
3. She ______ a taste for olives during her holiday in Greece.
14. .....................................
1. No matter how hard I try I can‘t seem to get the idea of uncountable and countable
nouns ______ to my students.
2. I came ______ a really strange web site when I was looking for some information on
the Internet last night.
3. The shrill sound of the school bell cut ______ the shouts and laughter in the
playground.
15. .....................................
1. He‘s always wanted to ______, but his father keeps telling him he‘s too young to join
the theatre company.
2. The police operation proved successful. The security guard was caught in the ______
of stealing classified information.
3. Trying to raise your kids, satisfying your partner and pursuing a professional career
seem to be a difficult juggling ______ for many burnt-out mothers.
16. .....................................
1. My computer is out of ______ at the moment so I can‘t e-mail you.
2. If he doesn‘t repay the loan they are threatening legal ______.
3. The police need to take ______ to deal with violent crimes.
17. .....................................
1. I wanted to ______ something to what she said but in the end kept quiet.
2. We were lost, and to ______ to our problems it was starting to get dark.
3. To work out the average, ______ up all the marks and divide by 20.
18. .....................................
1. The official had difficulty finding her because she didn‘t leave a forwarding ______.

2. Please don‘t make a social gaffe when you are introduced. You should ______ the
king as His Majesty.
3. If we don‘t ______ this problem now, it is bound to get worse sooner rather than later.
19. .....................................
1. In the first half of the book such important questions as the origin of the universe and
the meaning of life are ______.
2. There is a letter ______ to you on the kitchen table.
3. The chairman ______ the meeting, underlining the necessity for revaluation.
20. .....................................
1. In an emergency, there‘s no time to lose. You need to know how to ______ first aid
safely and effectively.
2. If victims of crime try to ______ punishment on their own, they risk becoming
______ law offenders themselves.
3. These units which ______ public funds should be systematically scrutinized by
independent organizations.
21. .....................................
1. The murderer‘s sudden ______of guilt surprised the police.
2. It is expected that the museum will make a financial loss this year unless prices for
______ are increased.
3. The government‘s reluctant ______ that the unemployment figures had risen was a
shock to everyone.
22. .....................................
1. The interrogation officer used less than typical techniques to crack him. Eventually,
the spy ______ he worked for the CIA.
2. He was ______ to hospital after an X-ray showed a huge brain tumor in his left
hemisphere.
3. I‘m afraid, sir, you can‘t enter the place. Today only members are ______ to the Club.
23. .....................................
1. When they realised they couldn‘t have children, they decided to ______ a baby.
2. The government has decided to ______ a firm policy towards civil disobedience.
3. The local Conservative party is to ______ a recent recruit as its candidate to fight the
next election.
24. .....................................

1. Before you see the boss, I must warn you in ______ that he can be intimidating at
times.
2. The invention of the machine was described as a major ______ in the field of
medical science.
3. In the morning, the French troops are expected to ______ on the insurgents‘ positions.
25. .....................................
1. The factory managers began to look worried as the crowd ______ shouting angrily.
2. Sheila‘s boss has kindly ______ her two month‘s salary so she will be able to pay the
deposit on her flat.
3. The new theory was ______ by two postgraduate research students in Cambridge.
26. .....................................
1. A person‘s age and background will always ______ their choice of friends.
2. The actress said that she was happiest performing in front of a large group of people,
so first-night nerves didn‘t ______ her greatly.
3. This disease is often difficult to identify as it doesn‘t ______ everyone in the same
way.
27. .....................................
1. Funnily enough, with the advent of the computer ______ people began working more.
2. The day she came of ______ she left the nest and set up her own home.
3. Racism is still a problem in many civilized countries in this day and ______.
28. .....................................
1. In democratic countries people are supposed to be free moral ______. They can do
whatever they want unless they do no harm to other people.
2. The farm was immediately surrounded by dozens of law enforcement ______ after a
tip-off from a reliable source.
3. The writer‘s previous literary ______ were useless at getting his books published, so
he decided to go it alone.
29. .....................................
1. Our club welcomes new members of all ______.
2. Ewan is studying the history of the Middle ______ at university.
3. Renata always spends ______ preparing her speeches.
30. .....................................
1. Looking ______ to the future, what are you planning to do after you leave school?

2. My oral exam is looming ______, and I‘m really nervous about it.
3. If you want to get ______ in life, you really need good qualifications.
31. .....................................
1. Clients with no financial resources of their own qualify for legal ______.
2. The medical officers quickly came to the ______ of the wounded shop assistant.
3. It would be difficult to write this book without the ______ of a computer.
32. .....................................
1. We intend to ______ the magazine at older men, where we feel there is a gap in the
market.
2. Some people appear to have no ______ in life and go from one job to another.
3. My ______ was bad and I missed the target by at least a metre.
33. .....................................
1. Everyone always said that Angela had a gentle ______ about her.
2. They travelled by ______ as it‘s a faster means of transport.
3. The foul smell of the polluted sea ______ could be noticed for kilometres.
34. .....................................
1. The captain sounded the ______ when the ship began swaying in the high seas.
2. The doctor said there was no cause for ______ as the pain would soon go away.
3. Jane felt a growing sense of ______ when the children hadn‘t returned from the
boating trip.
35. .....................................
1. Having been brought up in a city, Julie found the rural environment ______ to her.
2. The aim of the festival is to bring together people from ______ cultures, and enhance
understanding between them.
3. ―The message seems to be coming from an ______ spacecraft, Commander,‖ said the
astronaut.
36. .....................................
1. After a month‘s holiday, she seems more ______ and looks forward to life‘s
challenges.
2. The government is fully ______ to any dangers the country might encounter in the
coming period.
3. The injured victim was still ______ when the ambulance brought her to hospital.

37. .....................................
1. Our new call centre will ______ for increased efficiency which, in turn, will
contribute to our clients‘ satisfaction.
2. Don‘t ______ others to patronize you or make you feel small.
3. ―______ me,‖ a man said to her, helping to pick up the items she had accidentally
dropped on the store‘s floor.
38. .....................................
1. The scholarship includes an ______ of £100 for books.
2. As a married man his tax ______ is higher than that of a single person.
3. The teacher made ______ for the fact that the student had been ill when she took the
exam.
39. .....................................
1. The building was leaning at a 30 degree ______.
2. ―It‘s hard to see his face from this ______.
3. We discussed the problem from every conceivable ______, but we just couldn‘t find
a solution.
40. .....................................
1. She showed me a computer which might ______ my particular needs.
2. Police are interviewing a man who is said to ______ the description of the attacker.
3. Does anyone ______ to the name of Devian?
41. .....................................
1. In a personal ______ for money for the victims of the disaster the President showed
great emotion.
2. Does the idea of working abroad ______ to you?
3. The accused intends to ______ against his ten-year prison sentence.
42. .....................................
1. The sudden ______ of the film star at the party caused a stir.
2. The modern extension did nothing to add to the ______ of the grand old house.
3. Fears are growing about a possible typhoid epidemic following the ______ of quite a
few cases in the village.
43. .....................................

1. Her visa ______ was systematically rejected by the embassy on the grounds of
insufficient financial means.
2. This simple, yet useful, software ______ frees computer users from having to recall
all those important arrangements they make.
3. The institute has great hopes about the ______ of this new device in medicine.
44. .....................................
1. James graduated in the summer and has already ______ for jobs abroad.
2. A clean dressing should be ______ directly onto the wound.
3. The new law ______ only to temporary residents of the country.
45. .....................................
1. To get a desirable effect you have to ______ the paint evenly over the whole surface.
2. At secondary school one of the teachers motivated him to run sprints and 2 years
later he decided to ______ himself to becoming a professional athlete.
3. I have some good news, Mr. Sanders. The new tax regulation doesn‘t ______ to
taxpayers who are self-employed.
46. .....................................
1. She never ______ the things he did for her.
2. He said that the value of the house had ______ considerably.
3. His employer ______ that he had been ill, and she did not penalise him for having
been absent.
47. .....................................
1. If this method fails to work, try adopting a more rigid ______ to your child‘s
upbringing. Some even suggest corporal punishment.
2. Just before the plane was about to ______ the airport, the pilot asked the passengers
to fasten their belts.
3. I don‘t think shouting and venting you anger on people is the right way to ______ the
problem. Why don‘t you have a heart-to-heart talk with them?
48. .....................................
1. Nobody can really ______ with his great talent as a musician, it‘s his honesty that‘s
in doubt.
2. You may disagree, but I would ______ that this is a cause worth supporting.
3. The children ______ about which TV channel to watch all the time. It‘s driving their
mother mad!

49. .....................................
1. A meal at the restaurant will cost you an ______ and a leg.
2. I‘ve got a list of people to phone as long as your ______!
3. If you keep jumping on the ______ of the chair like that, you‘ll break it.
50. .....................................
1. The duel was about to begin. Two knights in their massive suits of ______ faced each
other in the castle courtyard.
2. Brian seems invincible, but I know a chink in his ______ we can use against him.
3. The fatal incident could have been avoided if the policeman had worn body ______.
51. .....................................
1. When her smooth leg touched his under the table Brian felt instantly ______ and
blushed.
2. The guest on the show certainly______ the interest of the host by giving some
snippets of her latest love affair with the footballer.
3. Surprisingly, one day John ______ from his deep sleep in a hospital ward. He saw his
wife holding his hand.
52. .....................................
1. When the TV set ______, the world began to shrink, turning itself into a global
village.
2. The meeting paid off as the both parties had ______ at a compromise.
3. All the pain and suffering experienced in the hospital ward were gone the moment
Lucy‘s baby ______ in the morning.
53. .....................................
1. He was proud to see his short ______ in print.
2. Police found an ______ of clothing in the boot of the suspect‘s car.
3. There is an ______ in the constitution which states that human rights must be
respected.
54. .....................................
1. Parts of the vehicle are welded together on the ______ line.
2. A(n) ______ of important officials were present to welcome the Prime Minister.
3. The child got to school too late to join the morning ______.
55 ......................................

1. Upon seeing her daughter in a torn blouse and in tears after the date, she started to
______ the worst.
2. In his TV address, the president refused to ______ full responsibility for the disaster.
He put the blame on the intelligence he‘d got.
3. Looking at the excavated works of art from that period it is reasonable to ______ that
our ancestors were cultured individuals.
56. .....................................
1. General Santiago ______ power following a largely bloodless coup-d‘etat.
2. Since he was wearing a uniform, I ______ he was the doorman and gave him a
generous tip.
3. As she caught sight of her son, her face ______ an expression of sheer delight.
57. .....................................
1. I don‘t think we should ______ too much significance to her predictions. They hardly
ever come true.
2. If you want your money back, please ______ the document of purchase to your letter
and send it to us stating when and where you bought the product.
3. You cannot ______ labels to people after a five-minute conversation. Your attitude is
oversimplistic.
58. .....................................
1. We were unable to ______the wedding due to a prior engagement.
2. The minister left the meeting suddenly to ______ to some urgent business
3. Would you please ______ to your work and stop day-dreaming?
59. .....................................
1. Fiona had a free afternoon, so was able to give the problem her full ______ .
2. The new research has been the subject of considerable media ______ recently.
3. I think we should bring the problem to the ______ of the local council.
60. .....................................
1. Professor Carson is an ______ on mediaeval music.
2. The local planning ______ will take the final decision about the new shopping
complex.
3. Without being given ______ by the head of department, I cannot sanction your
transfer.
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B
1. .......................................
1. Marry felt emotionally abused when he announced he wanted to ______ out of his
promise to marry her.
2. I was truly pleased to see the ______ of him. In fact, he didn‘t fit in with us at all.
3. The pair chose to live in a ______ street away from the bustle of the city centre
enjoying peace and quiet.
2. .......................................
1. Invertebrate creatures such as the worm and octopus do not have a(n) ______.
2. The small businesses in this city are in fact its economic ______.
3. Dan doesn‘t have the ______ to tell his superior what he honestly believes.
3. .......................................
1. The Prime Minister has been fully ______ by the opposition on this issue.
2. Since it ______ onto a disused factory, I was reluctant to buy the house.
3. Simon put the car into reverse by mistake and ______ into the car behind.
4. .......................................
1. The discussions to find a peaceful solution to the uprising took place against a
______ of continuing violence.
2. You shouldn‘t be ashamed of your working-class ______.
3. The fabric she chose has got pink roses on a pale blue ______.
5. .......................................
1. Ever since John broke the window, he‘s been in the teacher's ______ books.
2. Rumour has it that he quit the country leaving nothing but ______ debts behind.
3. Poor Mark! I feel really ______ about his being laid off on his birthday.
6. .......................................
1. The seafront was ______ damaged in the aerial attack. Very few buildings remained
intact.
2. Nothing spelled the disaster. But things began to go ______ wrong when civilians got
caught up in the line of fire.
3. She has been ______ treated all her life. Even now, she‘s suffering from her violent
husband.
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7. .......................................
1. The IMF is threatening to cut off its financial support if the government doesn‘t
______ the budget.
2. A sudden gust of wind blew the climber off his ______ and down the steep cliff.
3. The future of the tsunami survivors is still hanging in the ______ as relief efforts still
lack coordination.
8. .......................................
1. When she picked the rose, a thorn went into the ______ of her thumb, and she fell
into a deep sleep.
2. Can you look in the top drawer in the kitchen and see if you can find a ______ of
string?
3. Her parents had arranged a formal ______ for her eighteenth birthday, although she‘d
have preferred to go to a club.
9. .......................................
1. In sunny weather ______ people are strongly advised to wear a hat.
2. If the tyres of a car are ______, there is an increased risk of slipping due to the
surfaces being worn down.
3. The company chairman‘s resignation come as a ______ statement during the monthly
sales meeting.
10. .....................................
1. The changes proposed by the government will definitely hit people in the highest
income ______.
2. A marauding ______ of soldiers was threatening the very existence of local peasants
and their families.
3. Analysts point out that small political factions need to ______ together to
successfully compete with large parties in the upcoming elections.
11. .....................................
1. Their house was situated near the river ______ on a small hill far away from the town.
2. Mike saw the plane ______ and turn round flying back to the airport. He had a
premonition that something horrible might have happed up there.
3. Tomorrow is a ______ holiday. So you‘d better contact the office today.
12. .....................................
1. Deborah‘s lack of a higher education is a ______ to her getting promotion.
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2. If you are going to have a shower, there‘s a new ______ of soap in the soap dish.
3. Oh look, there‘s a coffee ______ over there; let‘s pop in for something to eat.
13. .....................................
1. There she was. A small child ______ with feet begging for some money. She felt
sorry and handed some cash saying it was for shoes.
2. In this region farmers used to make do with ______ essentials. Now state subsidies
allow them to buy luxury items.
3. It‘s a grammar mistake. You should‘ve used the ______infinitive after would rather.
14. .....................................
1. The dog‘s ______ alerted the watchman that something was wrong in the backyard.
2. For centuries, the indigenous population have used the ______ of the tree to make
remedies.
3. Our manager used to ______ at us when she felt we could be more efficient with our
work.
15. .....................................
1. How he survived in these conditions will probably never be explained. He had only a
bottle of mineral water to drink and a few chocolate ______ to eat.
2. The hardened criminal is sure to spend the rest of his days behind ______. He will
not get away with the crime like this.
3. When a new team of town officials came to power, they immediately closed down all
the licensed ______ in the town to appease the moral majority.
16. .....................................
1. It is pitiful when people ______ their assumptions on prejudices, not facts.
2. The tourists finally made it to the lighthouse. Standing there, at the ______ of the tall
structure, they were a bit disappointed as it was closed for renovation.
3. It wasn‘t until the early years of the 20th century that the fishing port was turned into
a strategically important naval ______.
17. .....................................
1. The sight of ______ hens huddled in their small cages put him off eggs for a long
time.
2. Understandably, pupils must feel frustrated and exhausted having to undergo a
______ of exams at the end of the school year.
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3. The community was relieved when the thug was finally convicted of assault and
______.
18. .....................................
1. The figure was momentarily silhouetted in the ______ of his bike‘s headlight, and
then disappeared into the darkness.
2. This ______ seems to have been attacked by woodworm, so when you have the roof
redone, you had better make sure it is replaced.
3. She opened the door to her guests with a(n) ______ of pleasure on her face.
19. .....................................
1. The recent terrorist attacks on the country's embassies ______the hallmarks of a
radical group linked to Al Queda.
2. I don‘t ______ a grudge and I mean it. I understand it wasn‘t intentional.
3. The investment can be a bit risky and what‘s more, you have to ______ half of its
costs.
20. .....................................
1. The children looked up to see their father entering the room ______ gifts from
foreign countries.
2. Glancing in his rear-view mirror, the learner driver was horrified to see a large
articulated lorry ______ down on him.
3. ______ in mind everything you‘ve told me, I think we should postpone our trip until
later in the year.
21. .....................................
1. She felt there was some kind of ______ in her. On the surface she came across as
sweet and kind, but deep down her kinky desires sometimes grabbed hold of her.
2. The desert during the day seems devoid of life. But at night it is a very different
______.
3. A few ducks and one ______ of burden was all that the poor farmer had on his farm.
22. .....................................
1. To appease the city dwellers, the council voted in favour of sending more police
officers on the ______.
2. So far nobody has managed to come close to his fantastic record let alone ______ it.
3. Add some sugar, a pinch of salt, two eggs, some flour and then ______ them together
until it‘s smooth.
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23. .....................................
1. His time for the 100 metres has yet to be ______.
2. Don‘t put the milk in until you‘ve ______ the eggs.
3. The Government were ______ in the election because they‘d put up taxes too much.
24. .....................................
1. I think Jim needed such a sobering experience. Maybe now he‘s going to get it that
life isn‘t always a ______ of roses.
2. Some marine creatures use camouflage to hide on the sea ______ waiting for their
prey to arrive.
3. Susan hated the loose atmosphere in the office, all those lecherous men who thought
she would go to ______ with them because they were her superiors.
25. .....................................
1. Once in front of the King, the messenger ______ double in respect and handed the
letter from the Prince.
2. It is obvious the gutter press has ______the truth slightly to sell the story. Otherwise,
it would be dull.
3. The father was so ______ on getting his kidnapped daughter back that he promised to
pay any ransom demanded.
26. .....................................
1. The funny thing about the wedding was the fact that the ______ was more nervous
than the bridegroom himself.
2. Roy enjoyed the ______ of both worlds. He could travel round the world and make
money at the same time.
3. To the ______ of my knowledge, he was at his office at the time of the murder.
27. .....................................
1. It took only 5 years for the mayor to change the town ______ recognition. Tourists
couldn‘t believe their eyes how it improved.
2. The thing he liked most about his log cabin was that it was situated in the back of
______ away from the slightest traces of modern civilization.
3. Mathematics has always been ______ me. Even today I have difficulty doing the
simplest calculations.
28. .....................................
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1. Those guys don‘t know what modesty means. They get too ______ for their boots
each time they‘re praised.
2. The tycoon considered it funny when insignificant businessmen began thinking
______ and drawing up grand plans.
3. Las Vegas has a reputation for attracting ______ spenders and the like who are
rolling in it.
29. .....................................
1. Most commentators were tempted to ______ the show as the worst they had ever
seen.
2. The spy was given a clean ______ of health as the preparations for the mission were
drawing to a close.
3. The bird‘s wings were not damaged, but its ______ was in a sorry state.
30. .....................................
1. The derelict edifice was falling to ______. Years of poor maintenance were to blame.
2. I was thrilled to ______ when I saw the pop star in the flesh.
3. I don‘t know what‘s wrong with this watch. I‘ve got to take it to ______ and see
what‘s inside.
31. .....................................
1. A ______ feeling of failure overcame the team after the final. They‘d lost the game
in the last minute.
2. The fact that Garry had to give way to a new breed of upwardly mobile executives
was a ______ pill to swallow.
3. The ______ irony is that as a doctor he killed more people than his brother who
serves in the army.
32. .....................................
1. Motorists are being warned that driving conditions might be dangerous due to
______ ice.
2. One of the boys gave me a ______ look when I identified him as the main culprit in
the mugging incident.
3. It‘s a great feeling to be in the ______ and not to owe any money to your bank, isn‘t
it?
33. .....................................
1. Don‘t put the ______ on me for what happened!
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2. Where does the ______ for this tragedy lie?

3. We are prepared to accept some degree of ______ as regards the condition of the
National Health Service.
34. .....................................
1. In the examination room, his mind went ______ and he couldn‘t give a single answer
to the examiners‘ questions.
2. Fill in this ______ with only one word. Is that clear?
3. Her ______ eyes showed no interest in the subject, only impenetrable emptiness.
35. .....................................
1. In the winter, the hills opposite George‘s house were sometimes covered with a
gorgeous ______ of snow.
2. It‘s useless to ask Liam to take part in the game. He won‘t join in the fun as he‘s
always been a wet ______.
3. The Ministry of Health suggested a ______ ban on TV alcohol advertising. No
commercials should be allowed regardless of the time of their airing.
36. .....................................
1. A powerful bomb ______ rocked the area shattering all the windows within 200
metres.
2. Finding her small teddy bear proved to be a ______ from the past that brought back
hundreds of good memories from her childhood.
3. Each day politically charged lyrics with its pompous music would ______ from a
huge loudspeaker in the city square to remind its dwellers which country they lived in.
37. .....................................
1. The space shuttle ______ off successfully to the cheers of the people in the space
center.
2. The solid rock wasn‘t an obstacle. The engineers simply ______ their way through
the mountain using explosives.
3. As expected, the press ______ the government for the lack of reforms and its
unwillingness to boost the economy.
38. .....................................
1. Living in a ______ family with her stepfather‘s daughters proved difficult for Jane
and caused much pain.
2. The agent‘s disguise was so perfect that he easily ______ in with the sect‘s members.
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3. Her fans couldn‘t understand why she ______ jazz with disco music and thought it
sacrilegious.
39. .....................................
1. Though blind, Amanda was richly ______ with incredible artistic skills that she
systematically developed.
2. Some of those pagan nations believed that the goddess ______their crops each spring
in return for bloody sacrifices.
3. You don‘t know how much I would give for a few moments of ______ silence in the
evening.
40. .....................................
1. Sally ______ on her soup to cool it down.
2. A sudden gust of wind ______ out the candle.
3. They were making counterfeit money, but somebody ______ the whistle on them,
and they got arrested.
41. .....................................
1. The genocide couldn‘t be explained rationally and has been described as being
motivated by ______ prejudice.
2. Jennifer‘s dazzling beauty always makes men ______ to her numerous quirks.
3. He slammed on the brakes bringing the car to a halt, realising he‘d found himself in a
______ alley.
42. .....................................
1. With the biggest stumbling ______ out of the way, the process could pick up the pace
anew.
2. Gary‘s a chip off the old ______. He certainly takes after his father in many respects.
3. Having their own detached house was always their dream, but for the time being they
had to make do with living in an apartment ______ in a poor district.
43. .....................................
1. I thought I had a good solution to the problem, but my plan was ______ by the
director, who said it would be too expensive.
2. In many parts of the country, black clouds completely ______ out the sun, and whole
towns were cast into semi-darkness.
3. Enrico had to take a different route home because the main road was ______ by a
lorry which had overturned.
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44. .....................................
1. The school staff needs new ______ in order to bring in novel ideas.
2. Having met his parents, I can see that generosity is in his ______.
3. The doctors said they would have to carry out a ______ test prior to the operation.
45. .....................................
1. It‘s disgusting when you keep sneezing all the time. Can‘t you just ______ your
nose?
2. The coach‘s resignation came as a further ______ to the club following the
disqualification of its two best players.
3. Don‘t be naive. If they lay their hands on the story, they‘ll ______ it out of all
proportion and tear you to shreds.
46. .....................................
1. Don‘t worry about the homework. The teacher checks it once in a ______ moon.
2. When you feel ______ and left out, put on some soothing music to calm you down.
3. By Jove! Where have you been? You‘re ______ with cold. I‘ll bring you a cup of hot
chocolate.
47. .....................................
1. Your idea might be revolutionary on paper, but it‘s the ______ of Directors that
makes the final decisions.
2. I‘m afraid the proposed changes will affect people right across the ______, young
and old, rich and poor.
3. Haven‘t you heard the announcement? You‘ve got to ______ the plane now as it
takes off in five minutes.
48. .....................................
1. The governing ______ didn‘t approve of his new strategy and ordered him to come
up with something more down to earth.
2. There‘s a growing ______ of evidence that points to him as the main suspect in the
case.
3. What attracted her to the car was not its price or colour, but its ______ that looked so
slim, almost feminine.
49. .....................................
1. All his arguments ______ down to one thing - you need other people to feel happy.
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2. Most critics admit that the director has gone off the ______ after he made a movie
that attempted to please everybody.
3. Bring the sauce to the ______ and stir gently.
50. .....................................
1. What had started as a minor disagreement over the bar bill soon ______ over into a
fight.
2. By the time I got off the phone, the pan had ______ dry.
3. When the reasons for the conflict were analysed, they all ______ down to the
question of land ownership.
51. .....................................
1. You‘ve impressed me with your ______ move. I thought you were bluffing.
2. The dictionary is easy to use and, of course, all entries are in ______ type for clarity.
3. It‘s a popular misconception that only eccentrics and the like choose to wear ______
colours.
52. .....................................
1. The metal ______ on the door refused to give in to the burglars.
2. Russell became paralyzed from the waist down after being struck by a of lightning.
3. The kid used to ______ down his lunch and spend hours in front of the TV.
53. .....................................
1. Since the issue was first discussed in 1950, it has become a ______ of contention. It‘s
never failed to generate passionate reactions.
2. Kate has been burning the midnight oil recently as she has to ______ up on ancient
history for a big test next week.
3. The farm looked grim. The land was ______ dry with no vegetation as far as the eye
could see.
54. .....................................
1. Any breach of discipline in the army could result in you having the ______ thrown at
you.
2. The experiment must be carried out by the ______, otherwise we may face
accusations of professional misconduct.
3. I think you should take a leaf out of Jim‘s ______ form of exercise.
55. .....................................
1. I‘ve been in my mother‘s bad ______ since I forgot her birthday this year.
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2. The company‘s ______ may show a profit, but it isn‘t reflected in their share price.
3. Petroleum engineers are currently in great demand so the recruitment agency has
only a few on its ______ at the moment.
56. .....................................
1. During the crash the front of the car ______ the burnt of the impact. Fortunately, the
driver suffered only a few minor injuries.
2. The coin they found at the excavation site ______ the name of the Roman Emperor.
3. The child ______ such a striking resemblance to Natasha that there was no doubt it
was hers.
57. .....................................
1. You may suffer psychological damage if you ______ up your emotions and feelings.
It‘s good to have somebody you can confide in.
2. When his family died in a car accident all his life collapsed. He tried to find
consolation by hitting the ______ and leading a reckless life.
3. The process of wine making must be closely supervised. Even the last stage when
you ______ the wine must be carried out in hygienic conditions.
58. .....................................
1. You should‘ve seen his face when the bank ______ the cheque and he was left with
no money to survive till the end of the month.
2. The light ______ off the mirror and into Karen face blinding her for a moment.
3. Nobody expected that Tim would recover from the illness. But against all the odds,
he ______ back and returned to acting.
59. .....................................
1. The book was a masterpiece in the art of printing. Richly encrusted in gold and
______ in leather it stood out among other publications.
2. Despite his frantic efforts, he is ______ to lose the game. It‘s inevitable.
3. A plane ______ for New York has been hijacked by a group of armed men. We‘ll
keep you updated as more news comes in.
60. .....................................
1. The Prime Minister said he would never ______ to the terrorists‖ demands even if it
would cost him the next elections.
2. When in front of the royal couple you should ______ low respectfully and remain
silent.
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3. The stem of the ship looked solid, but its ______ showed signs of rust and negligence.
61. .....................................
1. Could you help me ______ up these old toys? I want to give them to charity.
2. When the black ______ was finally found at the bottom of the sea it was immediately
transported to the base for examination.
3. We can be sure that voters will decide who they want as their leader at the ballot
______.
62. .....................................
1. Encouraged by the enormous success locally, the language school made a bold move
to open its first ______ overseas.
2. The view was partially blocked by a huge ______ that stuck out from a massive tree
in the backyard.
3. Miriam became to feel uncomfortable when the conversation started to ______ off
into the areas that she knew very little about.
63. .....................................
1. What ______ of shampoo do you use?
2. I never buy clothes with ______ names.
3. The series launched an exciting new ______ of humour on British TV
64. .....................................
1. If you tell him you don‘t want to many him, you‘re very likely to ______ his heart.
2. This new model will satisfy the most demanding drivers and what‘s more, it won‘t
______ the bank.
3. It‘s hard to build trust between these two ethnic minorities. It will take generations to
______ down prejudices.
65. .....................................
1. We had a ______ in the middle of the Nevada desert and it took hours to get the bus
fixed.
2. This sheet gives a ______ of the budgetary needs of our school.
3. Her poor mother had an emotional ______ following the death of her husband.
66. .....................................
1. Susan was born and ______ in the West Country.
2. Unemployment after the first World War ______ social unrest.
3. This particular kind of dog is ______ for its aggressive nature.
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67. .....................................
1. School officials have been making efforts to ______ the gap between teachers and
students, but with not much success so far.
2. The ______ of her glasses was broken. It snapped when her brother accidentally sat
on them.
3. Carl, would you like to join us? There are Just three of us and we need ______
another person to play ______.
68. .....................................
1. Morris was a man of few words. His ______ comments and laconic answers were
proverbial.
2. You can be sure you‘ll be kept fully informed about the situation. We‘ll ______ you
on the latest news as it comes in.
3. And now, other headlines in ______. The Prime Minister will visit Japan later today
on his three-day tour of Asian countries.
69. .....................................
1. Laura is a very ______ student who learns quickly and does all her course work very
well.
2. Paul always looks on the ______ side of life, so you never find him getting really
depressed.
3. We came out of the dark cinema and into the ______ sunshine.
70. .....................................
1. The aim of the campaign is to ______ an end to poverty in our inner cities.
2. The purpose of using old films in the classroom is to ______ history alive for the
students.
3. The new water pump will ______ about a significant change in the lives of the local
villagers.
71. .....................................
1. She has a gift for ______ out the best in people.
2. I don‘t like her high and mighty attitude: she needs ______ down a peg or two.
3. I hope you don‘t mind me ______ my mother here with me.
72. .....................................
1. This callous crime, perpetrated in ______ daylight, has caused widespread outrage
both in the country and abroad.
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2. The actor came into the cinema surrounded by a bunch of bodyguards hiding behind
their ______ shoulders.
3. With his ______ German accent, he was immediately spotted by the producer to play
a Nazi in a war film.
73. .....................................
1. I can‘t afford to go to the cinema. I‘m completely ______ at the moment.
2. Sally ______ her mother‘s favourite vase, so she bought her another one that was just
the same.
3. We ______ down on the motorway last week and had to wait ages before anybody
came.
74. .....................................
1. In the late 1990s his groundbreaking book ______ about a revolution in academic
circles.
2. Seeing the hero die in the last scene ______ tears to her eyes. She thought it was
unfair.
3. And this final argument has ______ our discussion to an end. That‘s all. Thank you
very much.
75. .....................................
1. The book shop was full of poor students who were ______ through magazines and
books unable to buy any of them.
2. Despite ______ the Internet for five days, the researchers still have very little
information on the issue in question.
3. The moment the farmer saw his neighbour‘s cows ______ peacefully in his field he
almost had a fit.
76. .....................................
1. His first and only ______ with the law happened at the age of 65 when he exceeded
the speed limit.
2. If you want to ______ up on your skills, our course is the thing for you. It‘s
affordable and extremely effective.
3. I use a special paste and ______ them regularly, but still there‘s that awful plaque
that troubles me.
77. .....................................
1. It was during my first flight in the balloon that I was instantly bitten by the flying
______.
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2. Sh! Let‘s not talk in this room. They might have put a ______ to listen in on our
conversations.
3. To stay home, little Mike pretended he had a nasty stomach ______, but his mother
didn‘t fall for that trick.
78. .....................................
1. The company was ______ on the principles of trust, integrity and reliability.
2. It was a good idea to have ______ Information Technology into the syllabus.
3. By working hard Bill ______ up his savings and managed to buy a car.
79. .....................................
1. The neighbourhood called on the council to install a speed ______ on the road after a
speeding car ran over an elderly woman.
2. You never know who you may ______ into on your holidays abroad. For instance,
Luke met his secondary school Geography teacher last year.
3. If the mafia finds out he is unwilling to give back the money, they‘ll ______ him off
and he‘ll end up in a mortuary.
80. .....................................
1. There are fears that more than 20 people have been ______ alive in the Russian coal
mine.
2. Once the two families ______ the hatchet and let bygones be bygones, life got back
to normal.
3. The professor struggled to find his mobile which was ______ somewhere under
heaps of books and encyclopedias on his desk.
81. .....................................
1. Brian Yarrow has got money to ______, that‘s his trouble.
2. For goodness sake, try not to ______ yourself out on this project!
3. Every night, the lights ______ in the window to guide the sailors home.
82. .....................................
1. His sudden ______ of anger took everybody by surprise. Nobody expected it from
the man who was supposed to teach self-control.
2. After a decisive victory, the whole army ______ into song to mark the occasion.
3. The services were immediately called in when the water pipe ______ in the city
centre causing havoc and panic among city dwellers.
83. .....................................
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1. Their business went ______ after just three months. By the way, what can you expect
from two guys with no experience in the market?
2. The chairman had a plaster Lenin ______ on a stand in the corner that always
reminded him about his political orientation.
3. For more than a week the syndicate knew that the police would ______ its drug
factories and relocated its operations.
84. .....................................
1. After the gaffe he‘d made during a formal reception in the embassy, he became the
______ of his colleagues‘ jokes.
2. At first glance, it seemed that the room wasn‘t occupied, but the detective spotted a
cigarette ______ still smoldering in the ashtray. He immediately grew suspicious.
3. Be quiet, you naughty boy! Don‘t ______ in if you‘re not asked.
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1. .......................................
1. The system was not ______ to deter tax evaders.
2. Hiring a lawyer was a ______ attempt to frighten us into giving them what they want.
3. Investing in property at such a time was a ______ risk that paid off.
2. .......................................
1. I‘m not going to remain silent any longer, my dear. Let‘s ______ a spade. You are a
big-headed spoilt child in an adult‘s body.
2. When the boss started to suggest that she should ______ him by his first name, she
thought he was going a bit too far.
3. It was a ______ of nature that made him leave the place for a while, and not his
shyness. Don‘t read too much into the situation.
3. .......................................
1. Explaining why the soldiers were sent in so quickly, an army spokesman said that the
situation had ______ for immediate action.
2. The police were ______ to deal with the fight but no arrests were made.
3. The performance had to be ______ off after fire destroyed the stage.
4. .......................................
1. Our previous teacher ______ across as being less confident than the new one.
2. The truth about why Phil was expelled from school only ______ out a few days ago.
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3. An interesting point ______ up when we were discussing the environment in class

yesterday.
5. .......................................
1. I couldn‘t believe my ears and I was so grateful when the bank manager said they
were willing to ______ my debts.
2. If the chairman doesn‘t show up by 3.30, we will have to ______ the meeting.
3. Taken separately, the two forces are powerful. But combined, they ______ each other
out.
6. .......................................
1. If you don‘t want any more, put the ______ back on the bottle.
2. The scientists were thinking of drilling a hole through the polar ice ______ to reach
the lake which, according to their calculations, was exactly under their feet.
3. A swimming ______ is required if you want to take a swim in the pool.
7. .......................................
1. On the night on his debut, the concert hall was filled to ______. All the tickets had
been sold out well in advance.
2. Mary often has to travel to many places in her ______ as chief inspector for the
institute.
3. The learning ______ of the brain seems infinite. Scientists claim it can store almost
all the information that comes our way.
8. .......................................
1. The company was in difficulties and needed an injection of ______ to solve its
problems.
2. Tonight everyone in the country is converging on the ______ for the New Year
celebrations.
3. Like all politicians, he was keen to make as much ______ as possible from the
rumours surrounding his opponent‘s business dealings.
9. .......................................
1. The management are playing their ______ close to their chest when it comes to
informing us about what will happen after the takeover.
2. Judging from the political turmoil in the country, an election could be on the ______
soon.
3. Tony finally laid his ______ on the table and told his parents that he‘d dropped out of
university.
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10. .....................................
1. Take good ______ of my daughter: she‘s the only one I‘ve got.
2. There are over 600 children in ______ in our town, of whom ten per cent are in the
local children‘s home.
3. I don‘t ______ what you say; I believe I‘m old enough to make my own decisions.
11. .....................................
1. Her car skidded on a slippery road and was about to ______ into a roadside tree when
she managed to regain control.
2. Nobody denies that he had a checkered ______ in business, but now he‘s shining as
one of the stars in our department.
3. Being at a crossroads after leaving college he sought some professional advice from a
______ counselor.
12. .....................................
1. Although she‘s far from being poor, Diana is always ______ with money.
2. Seeing that her boss was in a bad mood, his secretary was especially ______ to avoid
saying anything that might upset him.
3. After ______ study of your proposal, we have decided to accept your offer.
13. .....................................
1. Insects such as mosquitoes and lice ______ many serious diseases.
2. He was required to ______ all the details in his head, as it was too dangerous to
commit them to paper.
3. All our products are fully refundable in case of dissatisfaction and ______ a full
twelve month guarantee.
14. .....................................
1. When his computer broke down, he wasn‘t afraid as it ______ a 24-month guarantee.
2. It has been suggested that the disease might be ______ by a small insect which
incubates in the flesh of dead animals.
3. In the past, almost all men in this area ______ guns. Now they are regarded as the
most peace-loving people.
15. .....................................
1. Who‘s going to ______ the chicken? I‘m absolutely ravenous.
2. The company might be small, but it‘s very successful. It managed to ______ out a
niche in the audio industry for itself.
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3. Ruben used to ______ miniature sculptures as a craftsman. Now that tourists are
gone, he makes a living selling local produce.
16. .....................................
1. The new manager made a very strong ______ for changing the office layout.
2. I don‘t think I have ever seen a worse ______ of cruelty to a pet.
3. I am hopeful that they make an exception in my ______ because of the unusual
circumstances.
17. .....................................
1. He ______ a quick glance at his watch and realized it was 2 p.m. He was already late
for the meeting.
2. His suspicious behaviour ______ doubt on his loyalty to the company. We‘ll need to
keep a watchful eye on him from then on.
3. Unfortunately, Eliza couldn‘t find the actor‘s name in the ______.
18. .....................................
1. She didn‘t want to form any lasting relationships with men. All she needed was
______ sex every now and then.
2. His ______ trousers stuck out in an environment that put a lot of emphasis on being
smart at work.
3. To the ______ observer, the painting has nothing special to offer, but those who are
experts know it is a masterpiece.
19. .....................................
1. Their house is so tiny that there‘s no room to swing a ______ in it.
2. She promised to keep it a secret, but then she went and let the ______ out of the bag.
3. I think my boss is playing ______ and mouse with me, as the promotion he promised
me three months ago still hasn‘t come through.
20. .....................................
1. What? You‘re going out without a cap in such weather. Do you want to ______ a
cold?
2. Our new teacher definitely knows how to make us study and she always manages to
______ our attention unlike any other.
3. I doubt whether these shoes will ever ______ on in this region. People here are more
conservative than you think.
21. .....................................
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1. He promised himself to steer away from the conflict, but in the end he found himself
______ up in the dispute.
2. On her way home, a huge headline reading NO MORE MILK ______ her eye. She
stopped and bought a paper.
3. Scott was ______ red-handed taking photographs of the prototype of the machine.
22. .....................................
1. Two special agents were assigned to penetrate a terrorist ______ that was operating
in the south west of the country.
2. Scientists around the world were astounded at the pace ______ divisions happened in
this newly discovered organism.
3. With a straitjacket on, he was led away to a padded ______ on the first floor.
23. .....................................
1. A double-page ______ spread in the country‘s most widely read magazine is to
convince the customers the company is still a big player in the game.
2. Rufus was caught red-handed and was immediately sent to a correctional ______.
3. Their discussions almost always ______ on money and what they have both brought
to their marriage.
24. .....................................
1. Luke has shares in the building industry and a ______ of hotels strewn all over the
world.
2. People formed a human ______ stretching for 5 kilometers to protest against the
proposed tax rise.
3. It was breathtaking to watch the mountain ______ from the top of its highest summit.
25. .....................................
1. Given that Roger Blake, who is a man of integrity, is to ______ the committee, we
can be sure of its independence and sound judgement.
2. She was reclining in an easy ______ daydreaming of her Prince Charming.
3. One of the infamous attractions of the prison was the electric ______ that saw many
convicts electrocuted.
26. .....................................
1. Allan is known to be a meticulous worker. He never leaves anything to ______.
2. If you asked me, I‘d say he stands a better ______ of accomplishing the task with the
help of professional advisors.
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3. It‘s ridiculous to spend money on games of ______. In addition, you may easily get
hooked on them.
27. .....................................
1. I don't know how dangerous the jungle is - if you go, you‘ll have to take your ______.
2. The ______ are that the zoo will be forced to close.
3. Doing the course will certainly improve your ______ of getting a job.
28. .....................................
1. There is unlikely to be any ______ in the weather this week.
2. Johann says he is really looking forward to his holiday because he needs a ______.
3. Could you let me have some ______ for the parking meter?
29. .....................................
1. Full of beans? Why don‘t you ______ your energy into some sport or hobby?
2. By popular request, the company added a sports ______ to its offer in order to attract
more TV viewers.
3. The ______ that connects the lake with the sea lost its importance once the forests
had been logged.
30. .....................................
1. Don‘t you think they ______ over the top in this pub? It‘s a rip-off.
2. I wouldn‘t put John in ______ of a research department. He lacks creativity and is so
forgetful.
3. The man was facing ______ a of sexual harassment. Two former female employees
had filed a lawsuit against him.
31. .....................................
1. A highly ______ atmosphere permeated the sporting venue. Violence could erupt at
any moment.
2. The dog ______ at him at full speed. There was no time to run or hide so he chose to
remain in that position no matter what.
3. A refugee gave a graphic description of what had happened in the village. A band of
armed militia had ______ around the place dragging men, women and children out of
their homes.
32. .....................................
1. The volunteers were expecting to raise about 20,000 dollars for ______.
2. Focus on your family first. As the old adage goes: ______ begins at home.
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3. The rocker came up with the idea of putting on a ______ concert to help the poor in
Africa and it met with an enthusiastic response from the music community.
33. .....................................
1. Peter‘s ______ and sense of humour made him a welcome guest on anyone‘s list.
2. Although he claimed not to be superstitious, he put a ______ in his back pocket
before heading for the exam.
3. The plan was a great success. It worked like a ______.
34. .....................................
1. The Government is determined to ______ the recent rise in unemployment levels.
2. I‘d better just ring and ______ what time the pool closes this evening.
3. If the liquid changes colour, you should ______ against the chart to assess the acidity.
35. .....................................
1. I reckon you want to tell me something. Don‘t bottle it up! Get it off your ______
and you‘ll feel much better.
2. With a war of 20 billion dollars and the backing of the Congress, the President was
ready to lead the nation to war.
3. Isn‘t it time we threw out this ______ of drawers? It‘ll never go well with the rest of
the furniture.
36. .....................................
1. I always find it hard to talk to other people in social situations. At parties I usually
stand alone looking miserable while my friends ______ the fat with attractive girls.
2. The offer sounded fantastic, but he needed a few more days to ______ it over before
taking any decisions.
3. You call it a proper meal? You can hardly ______ this steak!
37. .....................................
1. Be careful when you wash up these china cups. They are very fragile and may
______ easily.
2. Listen, if we all ______ in to buy Andy a present, it‘ll be much cheaper.
3. At first the silicon ______ was exclusively used in computers, but the prediction is
that one day it may be implemented in every household appliance.
38. .....................................
1. As sales continued to decline, Patrick had no ______ but to close down the business.
2. At the new shopping centre, customers will find a wide ______ of goods on display.
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3. Although Sally Green would have been Paul‘s ______ for the job, other members of
the interview panel had different ideas.
39. .....................................
1. Only Jane‘s inner ______ of friends knew she was adopted at the age of three. She
thought it a bit embarrassing to talk about this with strangers.
2. In this multiple choice exercise you have to ______ the correct answer.
3. The spokesperson told the reporters that the only way to end this vicious ______ of
violence is to adopt new regulations concerning ethnic minorities in the country.
40. .....................................
1. Having seen the test results his GP began to be concerned about his poor blood
______.
2. The magazine has a weekly ______ of 100,000 copies which is a significant number
in this small country.
3. Amazing stories about their private life were in ______ and they soon began
considering suing the media for damages.
41. .....................................
1. They were married secretly in a ceremony to avoid the glare of ______ publicity.
2. Even if you are not helpful, you can at least be ______ in your replies.
3. Humphrey had been a ______ servant for many years.
42. .....................................
1. The tornado was bound to ______ hundreds of lives due to an inadequate warning
campaign.
2. The moment he knows he has the majority of votes, he will ______ victory over his
powerful rival.
3. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by this travel agency, you can always
______ compensation.
43. .....................................
1. Polly has ______ an enormous amount in travelling expenses following her trip to
the USA.
2. My boss has ______ to be a direct descendant of the famous explorer.
3. The bank‘s collapse ______ many victims in the city‘s financial institutions.
44. .....................................
1. When she saw the balloons, Gina ______ her hand over her mouth in amazement.
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2. Adam ______ James on the shoulder and said, ―Well done!‖

3. As the comedian finished his performance, the audience ______ politely.
45. .....................................
1. The colours of your clothes do not match – they ______.
2. They don‘t get on well with my brother because our personalities ______.
3. Unfortunately, I won‘t be able to go to both Theresa‘s and Jane‘s weddings as the
dates ______.
46. .....................................
1. Her cooking is good, but it‘s not in the same ______ as her husband‘s.
2. He graduated from Oxford with a first ______ degree in English literature.
3. She‘s attending an extra-mural ______ in medieval history at the university.
47. .....................................
1. The Green Party are pinning their hopes on ______ energy coming from the Sun in
an attempt to break free from the syndicate of oil producing nations.
2. Benjamin got a substantial discount on his insurance when he showed his ______
driving license.
3. Dear voters, I‘ve got ______ hands and I‘ve got nothing to hide. You see you can
completely trust me.
48. .....................................
1. Let me make one thing crystal ______, Billy. You can‘t go out and that‘s flat.
2. I don‘t think I‘ve done anything wrong as you‘re suggesting. I‘ve got a ______
conscience.
3. My philosophy is to steer ______ of trouble and everything will be all right.
49. .....................................
1. His uncle‘s resignation ______ the way for Tom to take over the business.
2. Susan ______ a shelf to make room for the books she had recently bought.
3. As a result of new evidence produced in court today, Smith was ______ of all blame.
50. .....................................
1. It was very ______ of you to convince our clients to buy the more expensive machine.
2. As well as having a vivid imagination, you need to be ______with your hands to be a
good sculptor.
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3. Sylvia had always admired ______ people and Richard certainly seemed more
intelligent than most men she‘d met.
51. .....................................
1. Raul and Terry are now best friends. In fact, when they first met they ______ straight
away.
2. He ______ his fingers to get the students‘ attention, but they were still running round
the classroom.
3. To show him how it worked, the graphic designer ______ twice on the icon and the
photo got bigger.
52. .....................................
1. It was quite a ______ to reach the castle, which was built on a rocky hill.
2. After a steady ______ , the price eventually leveled off at $5 a litre.
3. The speed of her new album‘s ______ up the charts has been sensational.
53. .....................................
1. The temperature has ______ steadily over the last week which bodes well for those
wanting to enjoy the warmth.
2. Unexpectedly, her first record entitled HIGH ______ to number one in the disco
music charts across Europe.
3. The burglars must have ______ into the room through the back window.
54. .....................................
1. Rescue workers are searching the area around ______ the to find survivors of the
quake.
2. At the end of a working day most employees ______ off at about 5, but some staff
have to stay a bit longer.
3. The ______ on his dashboard indicated that he was travelling well beyond the speed
limit.
55. .....................................
1. I had a pretty ______ shave in the reserve when an alligator missed my hand by 2
inches.
2. The reporter had the chance to see sectarian violence at ______ quarters while in the
region.
3. And this joke has brought our show to a ______. Thank you and see you next time.
56. .....................................
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1. I‘m glad we ______ the deal before oil prices went up. A week later, and it would
have cost us much more.
2. The country ______ its borders to foreign beef after a farmer‘s union blocked all
major roads for two days.
3. The autumn suddenly arrived and the days ______ in. Less sunshine meant gloom
and depression for the small village.
57. .....................................
1. With her passed exams and a lucrative job on the horizon, Melinda felt on ______
nine.
2. The nuclear bomb hit the centre and seconds later a huge mushroom ______ was
ominously hanging over the town.
3. Cheer up! Every ______ has a silver lining. There are some valuable lessons to be
drawn from this experience.
58. .....................................
1. A tired, slouching caddy was following the player, carrying a bag full of golf ______.
2. The magician produced the ace of ______, seemingly the same card that he‘d torn in
two a moment earlier.
3. It has been reported that many football ______ have to struggle with their tight
budgets because players demand more money each year.
59. .....................................
1. Our ski ______ was a dynamic young Austrian chap.
2. We travelled by ______ so we saw some wonderful scenery.
3. At midnight Cinderella‘s ______ changed back into a pumpkin.
60. .....................................
1. Particular clans were easily identified on the battlefield. A knight‘s ______ of arms
on his shield gave insight into his background.
2. A second ______ of paint can be applied at least 3 hours after the first one.
3. You‘d better put on your winter ______. It‘s got quite cold in the evening.
61. .....................................
1. What Pamela didn‘t like about her job was the strict dress ______ all the employees
had to observe.
2. A famous mathematician was asked to help the military break the secret ______ the
Germans used to send messages to their allies.
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3. The scientific community agreed that understanding the genetic ______ would allow
us to combat incurable diseases in the future.
62. .....................................
1. It‘s not only poets or writers that ______ new phrases. Some words are invented by
ordinary people.
2. The house‘s quite cheap. The other side of the ______, though, is that it needs
renovating.
3. She picked up the phone, put a ______ into the slot and dialed the number.
63. .....................................
1. Leo gave the other passengers a ______ look and went on reading his newspaper.
2. It was ______ comfort to the workers to be told that their wage rise would be below
the rate of inflation.
3. I was tracking the deer in the wood when suddenly the trail went ______.
64. .....................................
1. He thought that a few illustrations or anecdotes would add ______ to his report.
2. The fascinating old market is full of ______ and activity and is well worth a visit.
3. You‘re looking better today - you‘ve got a bit more ______ than you had yesterday.
65. .....................................
1. At medical school, Peter had to ______ himself to his studies instead of socializing.
2. The severe penalty put people off the temptation to ______ crime.
3. The medical board decided to ______ more money to the children‘s ward.
66. .....................................
1. The robin is a ______ sight in winter in many British gardens.
2. You will notice a fruity taste ______ to all drinks made from this grape.
3. James was not an officer, but a ______ soldier.
67. .....................................
1. It‘s said that the building ______ because poor materials were used during
construction.
2. Grandpa got out of the bed, but after taking only a few steps, ______ on the floor.
3. They hadn‘t predicted the amount of work the system would have to handle and it
eventually ______ shortly after its implementation.
68. .....................................
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1. It is her secret weapon. First make him get hot under the ______ and then make him
feel guilty for being too aggressive.
2. Surprisingly enough, the cuffs of the shirt were spotless whereas its ______ was in a
sorry state.
3. Each time they fell out over some trivial matters, he used to ______ her in the
tearoom saying how sorry he was.
69. .....................................
1. As he was broke, he called his mother ______ to ask for some cash to survive till the
next month.
2. Unusual as it may seem, the old lady used to ______ cigarette packets though she
didn‘t smoke at all.
3. Hold on a moment. Give me some time. I need to ______ my thoughts before I
decide.
70. .....................................
1. She began to ______ as Tom related the embarrassing incident.
2. In pursuit of a new image, she decided to ______ her hair.
3. ______ your narrative with more adjectives which will hold the reader‘s attention.
71. .....................................
1. Miss Staples reads the newspaper‘s social ______, hoping to see her name.
2. The thin ______ gave way under the pressure of the heavy ceiling.
3. The accountant added the ______ of figures, trying not to make a mistake.
72. .....................................
1. Each day the cock was strutting in front of the hens displaying its impressive red
______ that stood on its head.
2. He was grateful that local villagers were willing to ______ the area for his missing
cow.
3. Look at your hair, Tom! It‘s a mess. Haven't you got a ______ to do something about
it?
73. .....................................
1. The ex-soldier was suffering from ______ fatigue which he developed when fighting
in Afghanistan.
2. Unable to ______ inflation on their own, the government turned to foreign experts
for help.
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3. The private widowed his wife and two children when he was killed in ______.
74. .....................................
1. Customs officials will ______ down heavily on anyone smuggling illegal goods into
the country.
2. We were a bit worried as it took her a few minutes to ______ round after being
knocked on the head.
3. He has a tendency to ______ out with some strange expressions he learnt from an old
phrase book.
75. .....................................
1. He spent the evening in the ______ of his 1000-dollar armchair watching soap operas.
2. At first it must have been difficult for him to get over the death of his wife. But, I
think, now he‘s finally found ______ in helping others to cope with similar problems.
3. Brain has lost the game and it‘s cold ______ for him to know that he will be given a
chance to beat his opponent next year.
76. .....................................
1. I don‘t feel ______ when I‘m with her. I don't know why, maybe it‘s because she‘s
always gossiping about other people.
2. When Sarah wasn‘t working they were really badly off. Now she‘s got a job, they‘re
quite ______ again.
3. Not only does this sofa look great, it‘s really ______ too.
77. .....................................
1. I bet your item will ______ a high price at the auction. It looks like a masterpiece.
2. Carl might be a bit shy, but he has a very good ______ of Chinese, which is most
advantageous.
3. The major had only 20 soldiers under his ______. Highly skilled as they were, they
couldn‘t stop the advancing enemy troops.
78. .....................................
1. Few toys have had such long-running ______ success as the Barbie brand of dolls.
2. I usually listen to ______ radio in the car on the way to work, but when it comes to
TV I like to watch channels which don‘t have advertising.
3. I used to like that band, but I think they‘ve become very ______ since they had that
top ten hit.
79. .....................................
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1. He wasn‘t paid a salary because he worked on ______. When he didn‘t sell the
products, there was no money and he was often starving.
2. As a monarch with a weakness for fine arts Louis used to ______ Italian artists to
produce paintings for his palace near the capital.
3. Shortly after the major military operations were over, the interim government set up a
special ______ to investigate crimes against humanity.
80. .....................................
1. You didn‘t have to ask him twice. He ______ all the information to memory in no
time.
2. The tribunal was provided with sufficient evidence that the dictator had ______ some
of the worst atrocities in human history.
3. A lot of funds have been ______ to the restoration process in parts of Asia ravaged
by the tsunami.
81. .....................................
1. Laura despised having to ______ in the morning because her journey to work took 2
hours.
2. To the last moment the convict hoped the governor would ______ his death sentence
to life imprisonment.
3. If you would like to ______ your pension for a tax-free lump sum at retirement you
have to fill in this form.
82. .....................................
1. When my parents go out, I hate being alone so I‘d really appreciate your ______.
2. We‘re in good ______ because the Prime Minister made the same mistake a few
years ago.
3. The KSC is probably the most famous theatre ______ in the world.
83. .....................................
1. Winning the competition came as a ______ surprise to Marianne.
2. Robin is determined to keep on collecting football stickers until he has a ______ set.
3. Sir Ralph arrived at the fancy-dress party in full army uniform, ______ with badges
and medals.
84. .....................................
1. On ______ of their meal, hotel guests are invited to retire to the lounge for coffee.
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2. The work on the new extension to the museum is nearing ______ and a date for the
reopening of the building will soon be set.
3. Following successful ______ of the introductory course, students will be invited to
sign up for the options of their choice.
85. .....................................
1. Simple as it may seem, it is a highly ______ process that still perplexes scholars.
2. A new plan to build a leisure ______ near the forest is now taking shape and will go
ahead as soon as possible.
3. Chris visits his psychologist regularly to overcome his inferiority ______.
86. .....................................
1. Before the interview Brian took a deep breath and tried to ______ himself.
2. Did Schumann ______ this symphony, or was it Brahms?
3. Try to ______ your thoughts before you start on the essay.
87. .....................................
1. The ______ of the new government will be announced the day after the general
election.
2. Mark forgot to write his name on the front page of his ______.
3. You Make Me Feel So Young, sung by Frank Sinatra, is probably Myrow and
Gordon‘s most romantic ______.
88. .....................................
1. The shareholders were glad the business is still a going ______ and they could sleep
well.
2. Sir, no offence, but my past record should be none of your ______.
3. The hospital official expressed ______ for the health of the critically ill patient. He
feared she might not make the night.
89. .....................................
1. The Palestinian authorities quickly ______ the attack as barbaric and totally
unacceptable.
2. Though it‘s expected that the edifice will be pulled down next week, the squatters
still refuse to abandon the ______ building.
3. Most people in the shantytown felt ______ to a life of misery and suffering, devoid
of any hope whatsoever.
90. .....................................
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1. He has a heart ______ so he has to take things easy.

2. My aunt is 85, and in no ______ to travel round the world.
3. One ______ of the job is that you should be able to work at night.
91. .....................................
1. When the tenant broke the ______ of the lease, the landlord took him to court.
2. As he has a low salary, we were surprised he lived in such comfortable ______.
3. Skin ______ such as eczema can be triggered by anxiety.
92. .....................................
1. Mr. Brown is going to ______ the Junior Philharmonic in its first performance.
2. Be careful how you ______ yourself when you visit my parents.
3. The government is going to ______ an experiment.
93. .....................................
1. Their groundbreaking experiment they ______ two years ago won them a Nobel
Prize and recognition in the scientific world.
2. A group of German tourists were on a ______ tour of Olsztyu, a small town in the
north east of Poland, when this incident occurred.
3. The concert will be held on 2nd July and the orchestra will be ______ by Roger
Blake.
94. .....................................
1. John has great ______ in his mechanic‘s ability to get the car going.
2. My father is usually successful in interviews owing to his air of ______.
3. Susan has never betrayed a ______ and I don‘t think she ever will.
95. .....................................
1. Scientists are close to proving that there is definitely a ______ between diet and
certain medical conditions.
2. Tom‘s local flight was delayed, so he missed his ______ at the international airport.
3. The lights in the old car sometimes go out because there is a loose ______ in the
electrical circuit.
96. .....................................
1. The information leaflet provides all the information you need to make a ______
decision. We don‘t want you to act hastily.
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2. Despite suffering multiple injuries, he remained ______ at the beginning, but later
slipped into a coma.
3. Nike has always catered for fashion ______ teenagers.
97. .....................................
1. ______ estimates put the number of casualties at below 30.
2. Susan‘s ______ views were often frowned upon. She often came across as old-
fashioned and behind times.
3. The place has long been a stronghold of the ______ Party.
98. .....................................
1. Once under the rubble, the resident had to ______ as much energy as he could to stay
alive.
2. More and more nations are now aware that we need to ______ our resources to
secure the future.
3. The thing that Chris remembers most from his childhood years is the taste of his
grandma‘s sweet strawberry ______.
99. .....................................
1. Most students find this grammar ______ difficult to master because it doesn‘t exist in
many languages.
2. Unfortunately, some sports facilities are still under ______ and will not be in use
when the Olympic Games begin in July.
3. The ______ of the peace plan was going smoothly with experts on both sides sharing
ideas.
100. ...................................
1. If you feel that unwell, I think you should ______ a doctor.
2. In principle I think the suggestion is good, but I‘d need to ______ my boss before I
can give you a final decision.
3. She speaks French fluently, but needs to ______ a dictionary to check spellings when
it comes to writing a letter.
101. ...................................
1. As our previous car ______ more fuel and was slower, you will certainly appreciate
its more economical and faster sibling we‘ve just produced.
2. Other girls in the neighbourhood have been ______ with jealousy since Claire got
engaged to the local heartthrob.
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3. The study reveals that in the past this Amazon tribe ______ less meat and more fruit
than now.
102. ...................................
1. He got the job because he had a useful ______ in the company who arranged an
interview for him.
2. We used to phone each other regularly, but I haven‘t been in ______ with her for
some time.
3. In my job I have personal ______ with members of the public every day.
103. ...................................
1. The new commander arrived at the base to take ______ of the army.
2. The radio works OK, but there‘s something wrong with the volume ______.
3. I‘m not saying she‘s a bad mother, but she seems to have very little ______ over how
her son behaves.
104. ...................................
1. The drink can‘t be served to adolescents because it has a high alcohol ______.
2. Certainly, the way she wrote the book is fresh and revolutionary, but the ______ is
mediocre, to say the least.
3. Though life has been hard on George, he's finally found peace and is ______ with his
life.
105. ...................................
1. The company‘s in for a lot of flack. What they have done verges on breach of ______.
2. Expose this substance to sub-zero temperatures and it will ______ leaving the
impression that it‘s lost some of its weight.
3. Studies have shown that children under 5 are especially vulnerable and may ______
the disease.
106. ...................................
1. With both political parties organizing their big ______ in March, a series of security
measures were implemented.
2. The writer didn‘t follow the ______ of a classic detective story. The reader knew
who the culprit was from the very beginning.
3. You have to obey some social ______ when in a foreign country. Simply when in
Rome do as the Romans do.
107. ...................................
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1. She is well-known for her strong religious ______.

2. My parents taught me to have the courage of my own ______ and not to give in to
persuasion by people I didn‘t respect.
3. The defendant has asked for two other ______ for shoplifting to be taken into
account.
108. ...................................
1. Betty, you look, ______ in those sunglasses, almost like Julia Roberts.
2. It is difficult, if not impossible, to throw him off his balance. He‘s always as ______
as a cucumber.
3. There‘s nothing like a ______ drink on a hot day lying on the beach.
109. ...................................
1. You‘re a grown-up, Tom. It‘s high time you cut the umbilical ______ tying you to
your mother.
2. It was now clear why the victim was unable to contact the police. The phone ______
was cut off.
3. Have you got a piece of ______ to secure this pack to the roof of the car?
110. ...................................
1. Scientists from every ______ of the world attended Dr. McBean‘s seminar.
2. The driver attempted to turn into Brick Lane, but he was going too fast to negotiate
the ______ safely and smashed into a lamp Post.
3. The young politician was inexperienced, but he had several senior party members in
his ______.
111. ...................................
1. The airbags were included with the car at no extra ______.
2. I learnt to my ______ that Darryl was not always to be trusted.
3. She‘s now counting the ______ of not taking out travel insurance before she went to
America on holiday.
112. ...................................
1. In this new computer game, the higher the body ______, the higher your score is.
2. I‘m afraid you have to ______ me out. I‘m not going out with you today.
3. The unemployed girl soon lost ______ of how many jobs he had already applied for.
113. ...................................
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1. They‘ve had a ______ of disagreements recently, but normally they get on fine
together.
2. Can you reverse the car a little more so we can ______ it to the caravan?
3. The whole restaurant had been booked by a middle-aged married ______ celebrating
their silver wedding anniversary.
114. ...................................
1. So what ______ of action do you propose to follow?
2. Throughout the ______ of history, we see that people do not learn from their
mistakes.
3. The river followed a meandering ______ and finally flowed into the sea.
115. ...................................
1. We derided to settle out of ______ to avoid the publicity and expense of a trial.
2. Famous artists used to hold ______ in this cafe, and students, models and admirers
would come to share a beer anil listen to them talk about art.
3. The ball hit the back of the ______ and bounced back over the net.
116. ...................................
1. The escape fell on a moonless night and the inmates broke out under the ______ of
darkness.
2. Mr. Rhon, will you be so kind as to ______ for Mrs. Lucid when she‘s on sick leave?
3. On our bike tour in Denmark and Sweden we managed to ______ about 100
kilometres a day.
117. ...................................
1. With this new householder‘s policy, we are ______ against fire and theft.
2. The stone carving they found in the jungle was ______ by a thick layer of mud.
3. On the first day after leaving camp, the explorers ______ only ten kilometres.
118. ...................................
1. We don‘t need any preferential treatment. All we want is a fair of ______ the whip.
2. His policy to ______ down on drug addicts hanging out near schools won him a lot
of respect from the parents.
3. The bank boasts that with the latest technology it is impossible to ______ the code
and all online transactions are safe.
119. ...................................
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1. To get the job, she was forced to enroll on a ______ course in Italian. The company
wanted her to get the hang of it in less than 2 months.
2. I‘ve had a terrible row with my wife and I wonder if I can ______ at your place
tonight. Look, I‘ve brought my sleeping bag.
3. It was obvious that the computer system would ______ one day due to the enormous
influx of junk mail that had been ignored so far.
120. ...................................
1. Traffic was reduced to a ______ due to a car accident on the motorway.
2. In the morning a terrible hangover woke him up. He tried to ______ out of bed, but
his body refused to obey his commands.
3. Seeing dead bodies scattered all over the mortuary made his skin ______.
121. ...................................
1. He put some shaving ______ on his stubble and began his daily routine in the
bathroom.
2. The cake looked appetizing with its white layers of whipped ______ and cherries on
top.
3. Soon after the breakup of the Soviet Union, the ______ of Russia‘s scientists began
their exodus to the west where the money was much better.
122. ...................................
1. Encouraged by the market, consumers buy on ______ and later regret having to pay
huge interest rates.
2. It‘s not fair when your boss takes the ______ for the work done by those under him.
3. The jury found the defendant‘s explanations hard to ______ and as a result found him
guilty of the committed crime.
123. ...................................
1. He was rightly ______ with getting the company out of a very difficult situation.
2. I got a full refund - my account was ______ with the money last week.
3. He has been falsely ______ by historians with discovering the island.
124. ...................................
1. The opposition started its campaign by becoming highly ______ of the ruling party‘s
handling of the energy crisis.
2. After the riot, one policeman with serious injuries was rushed to hospital and he still
remains in a ______ condition.
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3. Her contribution proved to be absolutely ______ to the success of the project. If it

hadn‘t been for her, we‘d have been done for.
125. ...................................
1. Both the farmers and manufactures are expecting a bumper ______ this year because
the spring this year was almost perfect.
2. I don‘t want you to mention the issues in his company. Each time they ______ up, he
seems to get agitated.
3. Rufus was sitting in a chair watching the hairdresser ______ his child‘s hair.
126. ...................................
1. Johnny, I was really ______ with you when you told the interviewer how much I
weigh. It‘s nobody‘s business.
2. I don‘t think our paths will ever ______ again. I‘m going to live in the rainforest with
indigenous people.
3. She was the first woman to ______ the Atlantic in a hot-air balloon.
127. ...................................
1. The sun was setting as the ferry ______ to the opposite shore of the river.
2. He ______ his arms over his chest and waited to hear his son‘s excuse.
3. Anastasia‘s name was ______ off the list of guests as she couldn‘t attend the event.
127. ...................................
1. Mary Queen of Scots was nine months old when she was ______, but she did not rule
Scotland until she was eighteen years old.
2. The dentist says I need to have that broken tooth ______, which is going to be
expensive.
3. In late spring the sea is warm enough to swim in and, floating in the water, you can
look up and see the mountains still ______ with snow.
129. ...................................
1. The ______ oil is pumped in through here and the treatment process begins.
2. They were forced to live in ______ wooden shacks after their homes were destroyed
in the earthquake.
3. Despite accusations that the paintings were ______, the gallery insisted on putting
them on public display.
130. ...................................
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1. A car parked outside the house. Somebody must have got out as she heard gravel
______ under their feet.
2. Accountancy is not for you. The job‘s not inspiring. You have to ______ numbers
and sit at a desk for hours.
3. The ______ is an excellent classic exercise for those who want to flatten their
stomachs.
131. ...................................
1. The opening of the new store grabbed the nation‘s attention when three people
including a small girl were ______ to death as crowds were storming the shelves.
2. Unfortunately, the Nazis brutally ______ the uprising with the help of local
nationalists.
3. To make matters worse, the accident has ______ his hopes of ever playing basketball
again.
132. ...................................
1. The handyman used a special device to check whether there was a flow of electrical
______ in the wire. There was none.
2. There seems to be an invisible ______ of mistrust in our company. It may give rise to
resentment and other strong feelings.
3. Have you already read the ______ issue of Time? They are trying to expose the
scandal surrounding the Prime Minister.
133. ...................................
1. The winner of the competition put his arms up in the air holding a silver ______ in
his hands.
2. Even when the milk was hot Liz used to ______ her hands around the bowl and sip it
slowly.
3. To tell you the truth, talking about politics isn‘t my ______ of tea. Can we change the
subject?
134. ...................................
1. The doctor was unable to ______ the child as he did not have the right drugs.
2. Attempts to ______ unemployment have so far failed in spite of all their efforts.
3. In olden times people used to ______ meat with salt to preserve it.
135. ...................................
1. In the evening the cat would ______ up on her lap and go to sleep as she was
stroking it tenderly.
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2. I‘m not chicken-hearted, but when I heard his piercing scream it did make my hair
______.
3. There was nothing left of the building. Only a single long ______ of smoke was
coming from the charred remains of the fire.
136. ...................................
1. After her divorce she was awarded ______ of their three children. Their father could
visit them once a week.
2. The woman has been held in police ______ connection with the bank robbery.
3. The guide book says that the artist‘s paintings are now in the ______ of the National
Museum for future generations of art lovers to admire his talent.
137. ...................................
1. It isn‘t Anna‘s ______ to speak to strangers on trains.
2. When that night-club refused me entrance because I wasn‘t wearing a tie, I decided
to take my ______ elsewhere.
3. In large cities, the old French ______ of going home from work for lunch is dying
out.
138. ...................................
1. The red car ______ in on him and David had to slam on the brakes to avoid a
collision.
2. When working to a tight deadline, you may be tempted to ______ corners sacrificing
good quality.
3. A period when small babies ______ their teeth is painful both to them and their
parents.
139. ...................................
1. The driver escaped with just a few ______ on his face.
2. The writer was annoyed that so many ______ had been made to the script.
3. The recession means that ______ in pay are inevitable for many workers.
D
1. .......................................
1. The opponents of the war effort pointed out that the collateral ______ is bound to
draw a lot of criticism from the world community.
2. The revelations in the press exposing his sexual orientations caused considerable
______ to his reputation as a respected politician.
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3. Make sure you wear a pair of high quality sunglasses on a sunny day as the sun‘s
rays can irreversibly ______ your eyes.
2. .......................................
1. Unexpectedly, a 16-year old girl turned out to be the ______ horse in the competition
beating 32 other contestants, including some famous names.
2. Cross my heart! I knew nothing about this. I‘ve been kept in the ______ about the
whole plot.
3. The ______ side of his personality sometimes whispered nasty ideas to his warped
psyche.
3. .......................................
1. We made a ______ for the shelter as the rain started pouring down.
2. He put a ______ of lemon in my drink, which made it much more refreshing.
3. There could be a ______ between these two words but I will have to check it.
4. .......................................
1. At long last the couple decided to arrange a ______ for their wedding.
2. This particular kind of ______ grows in Egypt.
3. Susan had a dinner ______ so she couldn‘t attend the meeting.
5. .......................................
1. People have wanted to express their emotions and feelings in writing since the
______ of civilization and we see it as a basic human need.
2. One day the full scale of the problem will ______on him and he will come to his
senses, but you have to remain patient.
3. The group set off for the mountains at the crack of ______.
6. .......................................
1. Soon they realized they were given misleading information when their car reached a
______ end and they had to turn back.
2. I‘m ______ on my feet. I‘ve been working for the last 15 hours.
3. Latin and a couple of other ______ languages are taught at our university, along with
modern languages. We invite you to see our prospectus if you want any further
information.
7. .......................................
1. The man was known to ______ in antiques and second-hand books. Later, though, it
turned out he had been selling fakes he‘d produced himself.
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2. Jack was watching his hands closely as the man started to ______ out the cards.
3. It took Nora a good ______ of time and patience to do the 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.
8. .......................................
1. The young boxer ______ the champion a powerful uppercut and knocked him out.
2. During his trip to Morocco, Jim ______ with various African businessmen who are
interested in our services.
3. Considering all his financial problems, Tom has ______ with the situation well.
9. .......................................
1. The town didn‘t ______ itself out in any flags. So during the festival it looked drab.
2. Shortly after take off, the terrorist made his way to the flight ______ and threatened
the pilot with a gun.
3. On the ship slaves were kept below ______ in appalling conditions.
10. .....................................
1. A small group of disgruntled taxpayers decided to ______ war on the bureaucracy
flooding the Tax Office with thousands of letters.
2. ―Do you have anything to ______, sir?‖ the customs officer asked Jerry the standard
question.
3. If the current situation doesn‘t get any better, the government will be forced to
______ martial law in the province.
11. .....................................
1. The republic ______ war on its neighbours on 25 June.
2. The accused ______ that he was innocent of the murder.
3. Have you ______ all your earnings for the previous financial year?
12. .....................................
1. Because she ______ all her life to a political career she had no time and willingness
to form a stable relationship.
2. Encouraged by the latest invention, the firm ______ another 5 million pounds for
medical research.
3. The author has ______ his new book to his wife, who was a constant source of
inspiration throughout the creative process.
13. .....................................
1. His political views made a ______ impression on her young mind. She also wanted
to join the ranks of the Conservatives.
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2. Now that you‘re in ______ water, you want my help? No way.

3. The walls were painted a ______ blue colour with yellow spots here and there.
14. .....................................
1. All books agree that it‘s a sensitive age. Youngsters often rebel and ______ their
parents.
2. Those gorgeous butterflies ______ description. They are small masterpieces with
intricate colorful patterns on their wings.
3. The acrobat‘s movements seemed to ______ physical laws. The audience were
mesmerized by his performance.
15. .....................................
1. It is necessary to wash clothes made from ______ fibres at a low temperature.
2. Negotiations between the rival factions have reached a very ______ stage, with
neither side willing to give an inch.
3. Although it is made from various root vegetables, the dish has a very ______ taste.
16. .....................................
1. Worried about the morale of the group, the manager ______ a fiery speech to
encourage the team.
2. Look, I promised you a satisfying holiday and I have ______ the goods. So, what‘s
all the fuss?
3. Linda thinks the hospital is a nasty place to give birth to a child. That‘s why hers was
______ at home by a midwife.
17. .....................................
1. My ______ to see the hotel manager went unheeded, so I left in disgust.
2. This computer game is in such ______ that we have run out of stock.
3. All our products are half price this month, and credit is available on ______.
18. .....................................
1. The cyclist was disqualified despite the fact that he strenuously ______ taking
performance enhancing drugs.
2. His followers ______ themselves the luxuries of modern life and obeyed their
leader‘s commands slavishly.
3. Sadly enough, ethnic minorities are usually ______ the opportunity to be promoted in
certain professions.
19. .....................................
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1. I can‘t believe you were so ______ as to let the burglars in and make them feel at
home. You really need your head examined.
2. In the morning the moors look gloomy and dreary, always covered in ______, almost
impenetrable fog.
3. The ______ population of the city makes many feel small and insignificant among
the masses of people.
20. .....................................
1. The town is not a safe place for tourists. So if you want to take a walk, it‘s advisable
to ______ your valuable possessions in the reception.
2. Certainly, sir. I can put the DVD player away for you, but you have to put down a
______ of at least 20 percent.
3. High levels of Low-Density Lipoproteins increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
as they ______ cholesterol on the walls of your arteries.
21. .....................................
1. Although students on the course should be familiar with the basic theories of
economics, they are not expected to have any great ______ of understanding.
2. In the company of such well-known figures as the town‘s mayor and a presenter from
the local radio station, Paula felt out of her ______, and so remained quiet.
3. When planting asparagus, it is necessary to dig a trench of sufficient ______ to
ensure that the roots will be entirely covered
22. .....................................
1. We were proud when we reached the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, we had to
______ it quickly as the weather was turning fast.
2. Every year aunt Bellamy and her family would ______ on our small house and
overstay their welcome.
3. It‘s no good fighting evil with evil. You simply ______ to their level and lose respect
for yourself.
23. .....................................
1. The original ______ of the restaurant included an open kitchen by the front entrance.
2. My heart is set on a couch with an embossed floral ______.
3. I have to admit that I met him by ______; I waited in the lobby until he arrived.
24. .....................................
1. If you don‘t provide your body with proper nutrition when you‘re growing, you are
likely to ______ all kinds of diseases later in your life.
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2. At first it was a small conflict in the south of the country. But analysts predicted that
it would ______ into an all-out war if not properly handled.
3. Even if you don‘t understand cricket, don‘t worry. In time you‘ll ______ a taste for it.
25. .....................................
1. I would like to have this film ______ by Monday. It‘s very important to me.
2. Poor nations often accuse ______ countries of not doing enough to write off their
debts.
3. I think I have ______ as an actor over the years. I‘m more self-confident now and I
have a clear purpose in my professional life.
26. .....................................
1. There was much confusion when the businessman passed away because he ______
intestate.
2. I tell you, I nearly ______ when they called me to say I was one of the people to get a
Green Card.
3. She left the room and Roger could hear her footsteps on the floor until they ______
away.
27. .....................................
1. If she continues talking to the boss like that she‘ll end up ______ her own grave.
2. Since John lost his job we‘ve been ______ into our savings just to pay the monthly
bills.
3. Yon don't need to keep ______ me in the ribs every time you make a joke; if it‘s
funny enough, I‘ll know when to laugh on my own.
28. .....................................
1. Because of ______ light and dense smoke in the restaurant he couldn‘t recognize the
person he‘d arranged to meet.
2. At home Lora was always told that she was ______ and couldn‘t learn anything.
Despite all of these negative comments, she made it to university and got a
scholarship.
3. Mrs. Johnson generally takes a ______ view of people who are deliberately on the
dole.
29. .....................................
1. Hopes of saving the island from tourism development ______ as the building
supplies arrived.
2. The guest speaker ______ the lights as the film footage was projected onto the screen.
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3. Her eyes ______ with sorrow as she watched them go.

30. .....................................
1. Tony turned up the radio, the ______ lights, and sped on through the gloom.
2. Although I‘ve ______ into a lot of his theories, I‘ve never quite got to grips with any
of them.
3. The knife should ideally be ______ in boiling water between cutting each slice.
31. .....................................
1. When Irvin‘s health improved, he was immediately ______ from hospital so that he
could enjoy being with his family more.
2. The report found that a huge amount of chemical waste has been ______ into the
river since the new laws were implemented.
3. Her colleagues described Mary as a paragon of virtue. She always ______ her
obligations properly maintaining high moral standards.
32. .....................................
1. It was a delicious ______ of fried fish and rice.
2. The ______ got smashed to pieces when it slipped from her hands.
3. The larger your satellite ______ the greater its reception bandwidth.
33. .....................................
1. Don‘t make me laugh. This idea is ridiculous. It should be ______ out of hand.
2. The bell rang and the professor immediately ______ his students. They made a
frantic dash for the door.
3. As dozens of office workers have been ______, she felt she could be the next one to
be axed.
34. .....................................
1. His chronic ______ affected his ability to work.
2. The house was left in total ______ after the party.
3. Incidents of civil ______ led to the formation of a riot squad.
35. .....................................
1. To critics‘ surprise, the artist‘s futuristic sculptures were put on ______ in the
national gallery.
2. Don‘t be misled by his cool manners. Ron can ______ a whole range of emotions if
you get to know him better.
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3. The day is packed with attractions. The festivities will include local dances and a
fireworks ______ at midnight.
36. .....................................
1. A bomb ______ team arrived soon after the caller had threatened to blow up the
university.
2. Feelings were running high when the locals learnt their area had been marked as a
perfect site for ______ of hazardous waste.
3. The army had all that sophisticated weaponry at its ______ to get the conflict right.
37. .....................................
1. Environmentalists often come into ______ with large corporations.
2. Tom‘s decision to drop out of school caused a major ______ between him and his
parents.
3. The relationship between the two countries is already strained so we must avoid
doing anything that will cause further ______.
38. .....................................
1. Put the tablet in water and it should ______ within three minutes. Then drink the
mixture.
2. The article in the country‘s law stated that only adultery could ______ marriage. No
other reasons for ending the bond were taken into account.
3. Hearing the clown hiccupping always makes small children ______ into laughter at
the circus.
39. .....................................
1. I don‘t like taking pills so I use soluble aspirin because it can be ______ in water.
2. She ______ into tears when she found out that her cat had died.
3. His courage ______ when he realised that he was going to be competing against a
professional athlete.
40. .....................................
1. Realising that too much publicity about his alleged connections with the Russian
mafia was no good, the politician went to great lengths to ______ himself from the
scandal.
2. I get the feeling my neighbours are a bit aloof. They seem to have kept their ______
since I moved in.
3. ―Do I have to take a bus?― - ―No, it‘s within walking ______.‖
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42. .....................................
1. I ______ remember telling you that I‘d be working late at the office today.
2. His grammar and vocabulary are impeccable, but he has a foreign ______ accent
when he speaks.
3. The witness says that she saw the defendant‘s face quite ______ even though it was
dark at the time.
42. .....................................
1. The soldier managed to ______ himself in battle, despite his obvious fear beforehand.
2. Politicians need to ______ between ageing as a process and ageing as a social
phenomenon.
3. If you look to the right, you should be able to ______ the foothills of the Black
Mountains quite clearly.
43. .....................................
1. When the car blew a tyre, it skidded off the road and into a deep ______.
2. After a lot of careful consideration, the team leader decided to ______ the plan as
being too risky.
3. If I were you, I would never ______ Erik in favour of another one. You can‘t leave a
man who cares about you, can you?
44. .....................................
1. And now bad news for motorists. A car accident has caused the E7 to be closed and
traffic has been ______.
2. I bet the magician must have ______ the audience‘s attention to perform this trick.
3. Each time the detective left his office to work on the case, he always ______ phone
calls to his mobile to keep in touch with his clients.
45. .....................................
1. Our local football team has been trying to get into the first ______ for the last two
years.
2. Tim is no good at long ______ but he's brilliant at multiplication.
3. The seemingly unfair ______ of wealth seems to be balanced in favour of those who
have been well-educated.
46. .....................................
1. A little sunshine can ______ wonders for the health.
2. The flat looked so dreary that we decided to ______ it up.
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3. It‘s always the new recruits who have to ______ the donkey work.
47. .....................................
1. My father thinks the country‘s been going to the ______ since the last government
was elected.
2. If I were you I wouldn‘t interfere; sometimes it‘s better to let sleeping ______ lie.
3. Take an umbrella as it‘s raining cats and ______ out there!
48. .....................................
1. The outspoken critic of the current regime ______ the discussion. Nobody could get
a word in edgeways.
2. Located in the centre, the huge domes of the white churches ______ the small town.
3. The province is overwhelmingly ______ by blacks. They account for more than 90
percent of the whole population.
49. .....................................
1. His health is getting worse by the hour. It's not an exaggeration to say he‘s at death‘s
______.
2. The court ruling against our company means opening the ______ for other people to
file lawsuits.
3. In the pub he got drunk and became violent. Soon the bouncer had to show him the
______.
50. .....................................
1. The report is nearly finished. I‘ve just got to ______ the i‘s and cross the t‘s.
2. Looking out of the plane window, she could just make out the farm, a little black
______ between two enormous golden fields.
3. All university email addresses in Britain end ac ______ uk.
51. .....................................
1. With the loans from the EU, the local firms have been able to ______ their profits
and increase their productivity.
2. Fearing assassination, the agents used the president‘s ______ at the ceremony.
3. Ann‘s parents were shocked when it was revealed that their daughter had been
leading a ______ life taking drugs after school.
52. .....................................
1. Boris had a small part in the play but ______ as a programme seller before the
performance.
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2. Pippa ______ her efforts as she was determined to succeed.

3. The investment was so good that I ______ my money in three months.
53. .....................................
1. When the mysterious man began to sing, nobody was left in any ______ as to his true
identity.
2. The recent heavy storms have left a ______ in everyone‘s mind regarding the
strength of the town‘s flood defences.
3. I have no ______ that Tony will go on to great things after leaving this school.
54. .....................................
1. The birds looked comical without their feathers. The ______ was collected and
transported in bags to the factory on the outskirts.
2. All the workers came to the conclusion that it would be best to ______ tools and put
more pressure on the management.
3. ―______ with the President!‖ shouted the angry crowd in front of the palace.
55. .....................................
1. The tracks show that the victim must have been ______ along the road only to be
thrust into a ditch 30 metres further.
2. I will never forgive her that Alice has ______ us into her domestic problems. She
should have solved them herself.
3. As expected, their legal battle ______ on for years, costing them fortunes and nerves.
56. .....................................
1. Ron, you haven‘t ______ the potatoes, have you? They are soft and unappetizing.
2. Big investments seem to have ______ our resources and we need to economize now.
3. When she read his suicidal note, the blood ______ from her face. She looked pale.
57. .....................................
1. I can feel a ______ here. I‘m a bit cold. Can you close the window?
2. Jack‘s not in favour of bottled beers. He prefers ______ ones sold in pubs.
3. At times, the farmer dreamt of at least one ______ animal that would make his work
in the field less tiresome.
58. .....................................
1. Though the match ended in a scoreless ______, football fans and sports
commentators enjoyed it immensely.
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2. With the onset of old age, the farmer found it more and more difficult to ______
water from the local well.
3. She could easily ______ on her 10 years‘ experience in the teaching business and
write a book on the subject.
59. .....................................
1. There are some worrying conclusions to be ______ from our last sales results.
Improvements have to be made to avert the disaster.
2. Over the years, the musical has been a great success and has ______ huge crowds.
3. Sir, it‘s so dark in here because I‘ve ______ the curtains just as you ordered me.
60. .....................................
1. Janet ______ up a list of the things she had to pack before leaving for Las Vegas.
2. In the summer, the square was occupied by artists who ______ pictures of tourists for
$5.
3. The book ______ a lot of criticism from historians accusing him of doctoring the
facts.
61. .....................................
1. Even in best marriages, mates may ______ apart if they don‘t take care of each
other‘s emotional needs.
2. As more and more people want peace and quiet there‘s been a huge ______ towards
living in the country.
3. I‘m sorry. I don‘t quite follow your ______. Can you explain it more clearly?
62. .....................................
1. Overnight, snow had ______ up against the door, so we could not get out.
2. The lecture was so boring that he ______ off to sleep after 15 minutes.
3. The boat had come loose from its moorings and ______ out to sea.
63. .....................................
1. She was just ______ off to sleep when there was a loud knocking at the door.
2. Snow was ______ across the road, making driving increasingly difficult.
3. She was aware that they were ______ apart but couldn‘t see how to save their
relationship.
64. .....................................
1. My book on insects says that a big group of cicadas can create a sound that is louder
than a pneumatic ______.
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2. As the area records considerable seismic activity, it isn‘t surprising that the local
school organizes an annual earthquake ______ for its pupils.
3. After the fall of the communist regime many foreign investors poured into the
country to ______ for oil in the rich fields off the west coast.
65. .....................................
1. If the weather is fine on Sunday, let‘s go for a ______ in the country.
2. The ______ for survival kept the castaway alive for weeks.
3. The new manager has plenty of ______ and enthusiasm.
66. .....................................
1. The vehicle involved in the crash was being ______ by a man of about 30.
2. The President was a man ______by ambition.
3. Many people were ______ from their homes by the rising flood water.
67. .....................................
1. The lawyer was superb at ______the point home and he eventually won the jury over.
2. Your everlasting complaints are ______ me mad. Can‘t you just roll up your sleeves
and get down to work?
3. The sleet had been ______ hard all night causing havoc on the streets.
68. .....................................
1. The court is going to ______ the charges against him due to insufficient evidence.
2. Various agencies have so far donated about $1 million to the cause. Still it‘s a
______ in the ocean given that the project will cost about $50 million.
3. It‘s expected that new safety measures will make the death rate ______ in a few
years.
69. .....................................
1. Jim only ______a few hints about the matter. Then we had to do our fair share of
work to connect the dots.
2. The rugby player was finally ______ from the squad following a drug abuse scandal.
3. A burning match is believed to have been ______ on the carpet before it caught fire.
70. .....................................
1. The course involved a lot more work than Natalie had anticipated, and she considered
______ out after only a few weeks.
2. If you‘re going into town in the car, would you mind ______ me at the shops so I can
buy a paper?
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3. Although clearly nobody was interested in hearing about Clive‘s golfing exploits, he
showed no sign of ______ the subject.
71. .....................................
1. The striker lined up his shot and ______ the ball into the back of the net.
2. Anne‘s constant chatter nearly ______ me mad.
3. John used to have lots of friends, but he ______ them away with his incessant
complaining.
72. .....................................
1. She was shouting something to him at the top of her voice, but her words were
______ out by the powerful growl of the engine.
2. Only seven people are reported to have ______ in the sea last year, which constitutes
a big drop in these types of accidents.
3. His life was devoid of any purpose whatsoever. No wonder, he often ______ his
sorrows in a local pub.
73. .....................................
1. They rounded off a lovely lunch with a glass of ______ Spanish wine.
2. It can be really embarrassing when you ______ up in mid-sentence during an
interview and you can‘t produce a single word.
3. ―What‘s wrong with you?‖ - ―I have a ______ cough and an awful headache, doctor.‖
74. .....................................
1. The building serves a ______ purpose. It‘s both an office building and an art gallery.
2. Having ______ nationality helps enormously in the world of business and crime.
What a coincidence.
3. The popular seaside resort town will be linked to the capital by a ______ carriageway.
75. .....................................
1. Despite the convincing results, Dr. Peres was ______ about using alternative
medicine to treat illnesses.
2. Claims about the success of diet pills for weight loss are ______.
3. The country has earned the ______ distinction of having the worst health care system
in Europe.
76. .....................................
1. Quick, ______. The boom‘ll hit your head if you don‘t.
2. Sandra took to snow-boarding like a ______ to water.
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3. One of my favourite dishes is ______ with orange sauce.

77. .....................................
1. We were unable to have the picnic by the river ______ to the dreadful weather.
2. The accountant asked him for a cheque to cover the money that was ______ to the
tax office.
3. According to the timetable, the next train is ______ to arrive in a couple of minutes‘
time.
78. .....................................
1. Yesterday Mike set fire to our carpet. You know, never a ______ moment with our
children.
2. The patient in the corner was moaning loudly so the nurse administered some kind of
drug to ______ the pain.
3. The blade of the kitchen knife was so ______ that it was impossible to slice the bread.
79. .....................................
1. During the war, the military used a lot of ______ tanks and other weapons to confuse
the enemy that mostly relied on satellite pictures.
2. The ventriloquist‘s ______ stuck on his hand looked like one of the famous TV
presenters which only added to the attractiveness of the show.
3. The moment the mother put a ______ in her baby‘s mouth, it stopped crying and
began to calm down.
80. .....................................
1. The kitchen was spick and span and not a speck of ______ could be seen.
2. A team of police officers set out to ______ the place to find any fingerprints that
might have been left at the scene.
3. It‘s still unclear what may develop from this confusion. So the best thing to do now is
to wait for the ______ to settle.
81. .....................................
1. It‘s the ______ of a pilot to look after the welfare of his passengers.
2. We could go to the cinema this afternoon - I don‘t go on ______ until seven o‘clock.
3. You do realise that you have to pay ______ on goods imported from abroad, don‘t
you?
82. .....................................
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1. Rufus is probably the last representative of a ______ breed of people who keep
promises.
2. I‘m really ______ to see a good Polish film, but there are none on at the moment.
3. Scholars predict that this species will be in danger of ______ out within five years.
So, there is much at stake right now.
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1. .......................................
1. Don‘t waste your breath. He won‘t listen to you. It just goes in one ______ and out
the other.
2. In the cinema, instead of watching the movie, he was whispering some sweet
nothings in her ______ that made her blush from time to time.
3. Contrary to popular belief, it's not true that you need to have an ______ for languages
to master them. Hard work has its own rewards.
2. .......................................
1. It has been a really nasty conflict with insurgents resorting to intimidation, looting
and a scorched ______ policy.
2. What on ______ are you doing in here, Ross? You are supposed to be attending a
conference in Japan.
3. Wow! A new BMW! It must have cost the ______.
3. .......................................
1. The pain began to ______ off not long after I‘d taken the medicine.
2. The interviewer tried to put me at my ______ by talking about his family.
3. The first time my brother tried snowboarding, he managed it with ______.
4. .......................................
1. During the breeding season, the male constitutes an ______ prey for predators as it
can‘t defend itself.
2. If you think you are going to make ______ money here, you‘re wrong. It takes a lot
of hard work to get it.
3. You‘d better go ______ on Terry. Your draconian methods don‘t work at all.
5. .......................................
1. Rachel makes friends ______ as she enjoys meeting people and has a very outgoing
personality.
2. The carnival is ______ the most important event in the local calendar.
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3. You can get to the beach ______ by going out the back door of the hotel and
following the cliff path.
6. .......................................
1. Not only does he often overstay his welcome, but he can also ______ you out of
house and home.
2. If you throw in your lot with Emmy, one day her extravagant lifestyle will start to
______ away at your modest financial resources.
3. I‘m innocent and your accusations are baseless. I can prove it and you‘ll have to
______ your words.
7. .......................................
1. The company is currently at the cutting of ______ computer technology and is
determined to hold this position for years to come.
2. Dressed in a new, aerodynamic swimming costume, the swimmer seemed to have an
______ over the other competitors.
3. His latest action-packed movie starring Jennifer Ron and Mike Prize will keep you
on the ______ of your seat.
8. .......................................
1. William needs to make a greater ______ if he wants to pass his driving test first time.
2. New credit card technology is being developed in a serious ______ to stop fraud.
3. The new reserve is a joint ______ between the council and the Natural Wildlife
Society.
9. .......................................
1. I don‘t think he‘s your friend. If he was, he wouldn‘t ______you on to do all these
daring things which you later regret.
2. At all costs avoid products high in dietary cholesterol like ______ yolks.
3. She always kept a nest ______ for emergencies which came in handy when she was
laid off unexpectedly.
10. .....................................
1. Thanks to his knee and ______ pads Billy didn‘t suffer any serious injuries when he
fell off his skateboard.
2. Fans look pitiful when they ______ their way through the crowd to get a glimpse of
their idols.
3. Our specially designed brush will save a lot of ______ grease when cleaning floors.
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11. .....................................
1. With the breakup of the traditional family, more and more marriages ______ in
divorce.
2. If you don‘t plan your professional career, you might ______ up having a deadend
job.
3. Diana doesn‘t cringe at using dishonest methods to achieve her goals because she‘s
always believed that the ______ justifies the means.
12. .....................................
1. Because it was doing an increasing amount of trade in the Swedish market, the
company decided to ______ the services of a bilingual secretary.
2. A politician needs to be a good public speaker who can ______ the attention of an
audience.
3. I‘ve tried to ______ my new neighbours in conversation, but they always seem in a
hurry to get away.
13. .....................................
1. The workers at the car factory are at present ______ in negotiations to improve their
position.
2. As the business expanded and more staff were required, the company ______ the
services of a recruitment agency.
3. When my brother and his new girlfriend announced that they were ______ it took the
whole family by surprise.
14. .....................................
1. There must be an ______ of surprise if we want to catch him off guard.
2. Roger is really into his ______-making models. I‘ve never met anybody so keen on
them.
3. Your poor health might be the result of the lack of a trace ______ or two. Let‘s hope
further tests will shed some light on this.
15. .....................................
1. Heavy rain and cold won‘t put off football fanatics and I‘m sure they‘ll brave the
______ to see their favourite team in action.
2. There are a few undesirable ______ within our legal profession. If we don‘t expel
them, they‘ll tarnish our reputation.
3. Hold your horses! First you have to learn the basic ______ of the job and then you
can be entrusted with more duties.
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16. .....................................
1. When he saw her getting off the train, he ran to ______ her.
2. Adam knew he would never find it easy to ______ the new culture.
3. We are trying to come up with a solution which will ______ all our ideas.
17. .....................................
1. My mother ______ me warmly as if she hadn‘t seen me for ages.
2. Most trade union leaders ______ the new European rulings regarding pay and
working conditions.
3. His first novel ______ a whole range of emotions, however, I found his second book
rather shallow.
18. .....................................
1. The room was ______ except for a rocking chair in the corner.
2. After years of experience, I finally realised he made nothing but promises ______.
3. Being separated from his young son left Eric feeling ______.
19. .....................................
1. At the age of 18, George ______ in the army.
2. We ______ the help of some well-known names in the field of journalism when we
were preparing our report.
3. Everyone in the family was ______ to organise the party.
20. .....................................
1. His role in the peace process was indisputable. He had always been actively ______
in fence-mending talks.
2. Each time he called, he heard the ______ tone in the receiver.
3. After a few drinks he wound down a bit and ______ himself in conversation with
some girls at the counter.
21. .....................................
1. I‘m really sorry I can‘t accompany you to the airport because of a previous ______.
2. She broke off their ______ claiming she now had serious doubts about his true
intentions.
3. The commander-in-chief said that the soldiers had obeyed the rules of ______ when
conducting house-to-house searches.
22. .....................................
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1. Encouraged by her family, Loraine has finally ______ the beauty contest.
2. Talks and negotiations between the two rival groups ______ their second week.
3. I can assure you I have nothing to do with this plan. In fact, such an idea has never
______ my head.
23. .....................................
1. She scanned the room, looking for something to ______ herself with while she
waited.
2. He refused to ______ the possibility of his daughter going to Africa.
3. Part of the secretary‘s position was to ______ the wives of the visiting dignitaries.
24. .....................................
1. It still remains a mystery how the burglars gained ______ to such a closely guarded
building.
2. The dictionary ______ says that a wand is a stick which a magician holds to do tricks.
3. George‘s ______ in the contest was immediately spotted and given the first prize.
25. .....................................
1. Ethnic violence and fighting ______ following the assassination of a black human
rights activist.
2. The courtroom ______ into laughter when the woman said she locked up her
husband in the attic because he‘d been disturbing her while she was watching a soap
opera.
3. Residents began to flee the area in panic soon after the volcano ______ sending
plumes of ashes into the air.
26. .....................................
1. Make sure you close the container tight so as not to let the gas ______ from it.
2. We had a lucky ______ the other day. Our scatter-brained neighbour nearly ran over
us when he was backing up into his drive.
3. Spending time alone at the weekends in his log cabin was an ______ from the hustle
and bustle of the city.
27. .....................................
1. I was so ashamed when her name ______ me given that we had been working
together for two years. I must have a memory like a sieve.
2. The two shoplifters ______ detection because they had dressed up as supermarket
shop assistants.
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3. The detective has been hot on the heels of the ______ prisoner who broke out in
February.
28. .....................................
1. It‘s ______ to read the small print at the end of legal documents.
2. I believe that the ______ difference between man and apes is the awareness of time.
3. The village has retained its ______ character in spite of the new developments.
29. .....................................
1. It is essential to ______ good working relationships with your potential in-laws.
2. A special committee was formed to ______ the facts surrounding the alleged coup.
3. Eventually, the capsule will land and the astronauts‘ aim will be to ______ a
permanent space station on the Moon.
30. .....................................
1. With his pinstripe suit, dark tie and bowler hat, Mr. Prescott was clearly a man who
was part of the ______.
2. All food and drinks bought here must be consumed inside this ______.
3. The ______ of a working party to look into immigration was the first item on the
government‘s agenda.
31. .....................................
1. Make sure the ground is perfectly ______ before you start laying paving slabs.
2. It looked incredible when the lottery machine chose seven ______ numbers in a
sequence starting from 4.
3. Brian‘s composure was outstanding, ______ his facial muscles didn‘t divulge any
emotions whatsoever. This helped enormously in business negotiations.
32. .....................................
1. Having ______ the ship, the scientists couldn‘t provide any plausible explanation
what might have caused the disease in the first place.
2. The proceedings have been adjourned and tomorrow other witnesses will be ______
by the prosecutor.
3. I‘ve just had my lungs ______ and the doctor said they look quite OK.
33. .....................................
1. The school staff officially welcomed a group of ______ students from Norway who
were to spend two weeks with their English peers.
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2. During the debate there‘s been a heated ______ of words between the two
contestants vying for the party‘s nomination.
3. The remorseful drug dealer agreed to work with the police in ______ for protection
and immunity.
34. .....................................
1. The paper boasted that it would soon publish an ______ interview with the reclusive
singer.
2. Her shop was situated in an ______ area populated by thousands of rich people that
could afford upmarket goods.
3. Laziness and top grades are mutually ______. You know no pains, no gains.
35. .....................................
1. Please ______ the terrible state of this room, I haven‘t had time to tidy it up.
2. I know that she‘s under a lot of pressure, but nothing can ______ her terrible
behaviour.
3. Would you ______ me for a moment - I need to leave the room and make a phone
call.
36. .....................................
1. The public felt that the Prime Minister had failed to ______ good judgement in her
handling of the crisis.
2. Using a rowing machine is a very good way to ______ the muscles in your legs and
back.
3. Afternoons in the country were his favourite form of relaxation - and a perfect way to
______ the dog.
37. .....................................
1. The problems of global warming are ______ the minds of scientists.
2. During the summit meeting, protesters were ______ the right of free speech.
3. By playing tennis, you are in fact ______ nearly every muscle in your body.
38. .....................................
1. The car market ______ rapidly when the tax on imported cars was finally lifted.
2. John‘s extensive travels to foreign countries has ______ his horizons enormously.
Now he calls himself a citizen of the world.
3. This short explanation didn‘t satisfy the press, so the spokeswoman ______ on her
early comments to provide further information.
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39. .....................................
1. For centuries millions of African slaves were ______ on plantations by a handful of
white supremacists bent on profit.
2. The logging industry has already ______ thousands of acres of rain forest to the
detriment of indigenous communities.
3. I‘m feeling ______ by my boss who is demanding complete devotion. I‘m not a robot,
am I?
40. .....................................
1. By not helping the poor he ______ himself to a lot of criticism from the media and
charities to the detriment of his career.
2. The last fire drill has ______ the weaknesses of the system. Some measures must be
taken to ensure the safety of the students.
3. The wasteland was completely ______ to the scorching sun and strong northeast
winds.
41. .....................................
1. Porn advocates said that the law, which was about to be introduced, was against
freedom of ______ enshrined in the Constitution.
2. Susan is, if you will pardon the ______, mentally disturbed. I still can‘t work out why
she behaves the way she does.
3. He was famous for telling jokes with a deadpan ______ on his face. The audiences
roared with laughter when he performed.
42. .....................................
1. I would like to ______ a warm welcome to you all and thank you for being with us
tonight.
2. They are planning to ______ the road by twenty kilometres.
3. They originally intended to spend ten days in Egypt but now they‘ve decided to
______ their visit.
43. .....................................
1. In a fence-mending gesture, the Prime Minister ______ his invitation to her
counterpart asking him to visit her country next year.
2. The trade was going smoothly and the company ______ its business to other markets
as well.
3. Once the sandy beach ______ for miles. Now it‘s a desolate place with hardly any
tourists.
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44. .....................................
1. The parents are thinking of building an ______ to the existing house if a second child
enters the world.
2. There‘s a slight problem. I know Mr. Frisk works in this firm, but I must have lost his
______ number.
3. We‘re very unlikely to meet the deadline. If we aren‘t given an ______, we won‘t
finish on time.
45. .....................................
1. There was a twinkle in her ______ when she learnt she had been granted a
scholarship.
2. I think the sculpture is horrible. I can‘t work out what it is supposed to be. But you
know, beauty is in the ______ of the beholder.
3. Matthew looked awful after the fight. A black ______ and a lot scratches all over his
face.
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1. .......................................
1. The clock ______ looked a bit bare without its hands.
2. Most analysts described the system in the country as capitalism with a human ______.
3. At last, he was brought to justice and had to ______ serious charges of indecent
behaviour.
2. .......................................
1. The house ______ south, with a beautiful view of the sea.
2. Sanchez ______ Martinez in the final of the tournament, and won.
3. Wendy finally ______ up to the fact that Fred wouldn‘t be coming back.
3. .......................................
1. When he was in his nineties, the famous writer‘s health began to ______.
2. If the potato crop were to ______, it would create many problems for the local people.
3. Please do not ______ to check the safety precautions for this device.
4. .......................................
1. His unpopularity with his colleagues was largely due to his ______ meet deadlines
and participate in projects.
2. The pilot had to make a crash landing, and it was later discovered that the problem
had been engine ______.
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3. She decided to take the flat even though it was damp and gloomy, but her efforts to
make it more cheerful were a total ______.
5. .......................................
1. Her head was spinning even more. She felt she was going to ______ soon, which
happened 2 minutes later. When she came round, curious pedestrians were staring at
her.
2. Some nocturnal animals have an amazing sense of hearing that enables them to hear
even very ______ sounds.
3. Theoretically, there is a ______ possibility of him getting better. But, it‘s highly
unlikely.
6. .......................................
1. He‘s been looking for work since he lost his job. He has called a job centre several
times and has even visited a careers ______ in the province capital.
2. Susan‘s bright shoes and jacket matched her ______ hair. She looked gorgeous.
3. You can forget your right to a ______ trial in a country based on corruption and
nepotism.
7. .......................................
1. I‘ve never cheated on my wife and I‘ve always been ______ to her, cross my heart.
2. Independent sources corroborated his version and said he‘d provided a ______
account of the events.
3. The boss knew he could count on Mark‘s loyalty as he‘d remained ______ to the
company before despite its many problems.
8. .......................................
1. When she goes out too much, Samantha starts to ______ behind with her homework.
2. The magazines on the market tend to ______ into three main groups.
3. Following the opening of a rival nightclub, Cinderella’s has begun to ______ out of
favour with the city‘s young people.
9. .......................................
1. You‘ve ______ victim to these fraudsters because you ignored my advice. It‘ll teach
you a lesson.
2. Mom, can you help me out this time? I‘ve lately and they‘re threatening to evict me.
3. The shareholders were furious which didn‘t surprise the CEO because their shares
had ______ to a record low.
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10. .....................................
1. Don‘t be taken in by his promises - I‘m sure they are ______.
2. The police are going to charge the man with giving ______ evidence.
3. I didn‘t say anything before because I didn‘t want to raise any ______ hopes.
11. .....................................
1. His face looked ______, but I couldn‘t say where or when I had seen him before.
2. And the last piece of advice. Don‘t get too ______ with the interviewers.
3. Martha might help you make a deal as she‘s on ______ terms with all the council
members.
12. .....................................
1. The film was banned fearing that it might ______ the flames of hatred between
blacks and whites.
2. A ______ in the room proved a blessing as temperatures were very high for this time
of the year.
3. The celebrity has been constantly inundated with ______ mail from teenage girls
since he played a boy looking for affection.
13. .....................................
1. After a successful debut fame went to his head and the young actor started
squandering thousands of dollars on ______ hotels and expensive cars.
2. Isn‘t it ridiculous that they ______ themselves as experts on computers without even
knowing what a processor is?
3. ―Do you ______ seeing a movie tonight?‖ - ―Sorry, but I‘d rather stay home.‖
14. .....................................
1. They searched ______ and wide for the missing child.
2. Julie is by ______ the most accomplished student in her class.
3. ______from being strict and old-fashioned, the new manager was actually supportive
and innovative.
15. .....................................
1. Though he desperately tried to free one of his hands, he couldn‘t as it was held
______. He realized the kidnappers meant business.
2. Sue saw a window of opportunity and made it a point to work with this experienced
director. She somehow felt it would mean getting on the ______ track to fame.
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3. He didn‘t hear her come in as he was ______ asleep. He‘d been working so long that
now he was dead to the world.
16. .....................................
1. It‘s vital that your attention remain ______ on your goals.
2. She got in the car, ______ her safety belt and drew away from the kerb.
3. Feeling increasingly nervous about his role as best man, he ______ the rose to the
lapel of his jacket.
17. .....................................
1. The millionaire took out a $100 banknote from his ______ wallet and handed it to the
bellboy.
2. There‘s a ______ chance of him coming to the party. He dislikes being in large
groups of people.
3. The girls on the beach got jealous of Jane. There wasn‘t an ounce of ______ on her
and her tanned skin was glistening attractively in the sun.
18. .....................................
1. In academic circles he is often regarded as the ______ of this new theory. Others
only draw on his observations.
2. I tell you what. One day I‘ll settle down, get married to a nice girl and ______ at least
10 children.
3. I want to confess, ______. I feel terribly guilty. I‘ve sinned against my God and my
family.
19. .....................................
1. There is no point in currying ______ with him by saying blandishments. He‘s a man
of integrity.
2. All the MPs voted in ______ of the new regulations aimed at improving safety on the
roads.
3. Jack, can you do me a ______ and give me a lift to the centre?
20. .....................................
1. The song Auld Lang Syne is an old ______ in most parts of the UK.
2. The two-year-old, ridden by Richard Guest, is the ______ in next week‘s Cheltenham
Gold Cup.
3. The Earl of Essex had notoriety as the ______ of Queen Elizabeth.
21. .....................................
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1. Carl and Mike are very good friends and it‘s not surprising. You know, birds of a
______ flock together.
2. She had to replace her ______ pillow with a synthetic one as it turned out she was
allergic.
3. Winning the competition was another ______ in the cap of the athlete‘s successful
career.
22. .....................................
1. Hardly anything positive can be said about Chris. Perhaps his only redeeming
______ is his loyalty.
2. The summer‘s edition of the magazine will contain a special ______ on holidays in
the Mediterranean.
3. As technology becomes cheaper, GPS is going to become a standard ______ in
mobile phones.
23. .....................................
1. A farmer himself, Tom holds that solitude and fresh air are two of the best ______ of
country living.
2. Graceful and statuesque, her beauty was accentuated by her well-defined facial
______.
3. Ornithologist Ted Mannings noted that there had been some excellent ______ on
wildlife in the news recently.
24. .....................................
1. Once the data is collected, it is ______ into a computer system that works out the
possible results.
2. Frank‘s suspicion grew even stronger, ______ by an inexplicable fear that one day
his wife might leave him for somebody else.
3. I‘ve really got ______ up to the back teeth with your constant demands. Enough is
enough.
25. .....................................
1. It‘s hard to eke out a living when you get chicken ______ for your hard work, isn‘t
it?
2. Lacy didn‘t feel any affection towards her new child. She thought of it as just another
hungry mouth to ______.
3. The youngster soon began spending about 7 hours a day surfing the Internet to
______ his addiction to pornography.
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26. .....................................
1. I don‘t ______ up to going out this evening, I‘m afraid.
2. The nurse gave him an injection and he didn‘t ______ a thing.
3. I ______ pretty confused about my future at the moment.
27. .....................................
1. I‘ve been on my ______ all day, and I‘m looking forward to sitting down with a nice
cup of tea!
2. Martha thought she was going to be out of work for months, so she really landed on
her ______ with that new job!
3. He‘s been living here for two years now, but he‘s getting itchy ______ and wants to
leave.
28. .....................................
1. When night ______, the town quickly turned into a paradise for excitement seeking
individuals.
2. He ______ from grace as it transpired that he was involved in some monkey business.
3. As usual, Ruben ______ out with his girlfriend over a trivial issue and now found it
hard to say sorry.
29. .....................................
1. I told the builders that the wall ______ rather damp when I touched it.
2. Dr. Rowan ______ that it was time for him to retire after fifteen years as chairman.
3. Karin ______ in her bag hoping her wallet was there.
30. .....................................
1. We had to ______ in the area to keep out intruders who made our land a perfect spot
for their revelries.
2. The horse cleared the last ______ and it was obvious that the gold would go to
France.
3. One of his irritating traits is sitting on the ______ when a decision should be made.
31. .....................................
1. After Barbie ditched him for a younger man, Ken realized he was unable to ______
for himself.
2. Your immune system, when working properly, can ______ off a whole range of
viruses.
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3. His mother didn‘t want any women around him, so she would ______ them off with
biting remarks.
32. .....................................
1. For centuries the land along the River Nile has been exceptionally ______, thus ideal
for farming.
2. Our advertising agency is seeking young copy writers with a ______ imagination to
come up with original ideas.
3. Even in old age, most men still remain ______ unlike women who lose their
reproductive powers earlier.
33. .....................................
1. The press wanted to know which players the coach was going to ______ in this
important match.
2. Some instruments were giving wrong readings due to a strong magnetic ______.
3. For a moment the shoplifter disappeared from the shop assistant‘s ______ of vision.
34. .....................................
1. Tired of having to ______ her way onto buses at rush hour, Jane bought a car.
2. She vowed to ______ the court‘s decision to give custody of her children to their
father.
3. Julie had to ______ the impulse to answer back when she was reprimanded for her
behaviour.
35. .....................................
1. Angela keeps her ______ by constantly dieting and exercising.
2. When I saw the ______ on the cheque I gasped with astonishment.
3. A key ______ in producing any new legislation is the Prime Minister.
36. .....................................
1. I am not exactly sure what the rate of unemployment is, though it is certain to be in
double ______.
2. Mary could just make out some dim ______ standing in the doorway.
3. Since key ______ in the government are challenging the motion, it is unlikely to pass.
37. .....................................
1. If you don‘t want to buy the printed version, you can always download the
appropriate ______ from the Internet.
2. The group was highly organized. They were walking in ______ tied to each other.
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3. At her lawyer‘s suggestion she was determined to ______ for divorce.

38. .....................................
1. When his wife passed away, Luis began longing for someone to ______ the void.
2. Curious about what had been happening in the town during his absence, Morris asked
his friend to ______ him in on the latest gossip and news.
3. Currently, our university is looking for a suitable candidate to ______ the post in the
physics department.
39. .....................................
1. A ______ of dirt and oil lay over the surface of the pond.
2. Loma Rook has been ail over the world promoting her latest ______.
3. If you wrap the cheese tightly in plastic ______ and put it in the fridge it will last
longer.
40. .....................................
1. My new boss ______ fault with everything I do.
2. If my mother ______ out I‘ve crashed the car. I‘ll be in big trouble!
3. Kirsten is shy, so she ______ it hard to talk to strangers.
41. .....................................
1. The material was so ______ that it tore under the slightest pressure.
2. We are rarely given the time to read all the ______ print when we sign a contract.
3. It was a ______ day so we decided to go on a picnic.
42 ......................................
1. The onions should be ______ chopped and then sprinkled on top of the dish.
2. The argument is really quite ______ balanced, and it is as yet unclear what the final
decision will be.
3. The engine has been ______ tuned to give the best possible performance.
43. .....................................
1. They‘re spoilt, these children. Their mother does all the work in the house herself and
they hardly ever lift a ______.
2. With his extended connections in high circles, Carl seems to have a ______ in every
pie.
3. The boxer carried on fighting despite breaking his little ______ and it paid off as he
won the match.
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44. .....................................
1. The charismatic speaker ______ his audience with enthusiasm.
2. Jake‘s boss ______ him for his laziness and lack of initiative.
3. The potter ______ the huge vases.
45. .....................................
1. On my arrival a man from Texas greeted me with a sunny smile and a ______
handshake that I thought would crush my hand.
2. You‘d better take a ______ stand and don‘t yield an inch on this matter. If they sense
you‘re indecisive, they‘ll make mincemeat of you.
3. She‘s always been a ______ believer in the idea of globalization. Even its worrying
consequences for the poor won‘t change her mind.
46. .....................................
1. I‘m surprised Sheila was so supportive when your mother was ill as I‘ve always
thought she was rather a cold ______.
2. Sian fell like a ______ out of water when he first went to work for the company.
3. Jane may have a fancy job title, but really she‘s just a big ______ in a small pond.
47. .....................................
1. He‘s alleged to have made his fortune by ______ in troubled waters after the collapse
of communism in Russia.
2. Penny‘s so lacking in confidence that she‘s forever ______ for compliments.
3. As usual several reporters were hanging around the bar ______ for tidbits of gossip.
48. .....................................
1. Most of what they serve at that place isn‘t ______ to eat.
2. Since his accident he‘s only ______ to do part-time work.
3. According to doctors, elderly people should try to keep themselves ______ by taking
regular exercise.
49. .....................................
1. Can‘t you understand, Brenda? I want a long term solution and not the quick ______
you're suggesting.
2. It‘s hard to ______ a date for our wedding. We‘re both leading very busy lives these
days.
3. Jack, can you ______ me a drink? I could do with one. It‘s been a hard day.
50. .....................................
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1. International watch dog organizations say the elections have been ______ and as
such should not be recognized.
2. Our bank promises to have our interest rates ______ for 5 years at 5%. It‘s a real
bargain.
3. When the gymnast ended his performance, all the eyes were ______ on the judges.
51. .....................................
1. There was a small crack on one of the table legs and the varnish on the top began to
______ off.
2. His eyelids became heavy as he‘d been struggling not to ______ out. Finally
tiredness got the upper hand and he fell asleep.
3. It‘s amazing that each ______ of snow is different from others, just like fingerprints.
52. .....................................
1. The radio-controlled device wasn‘t working. He suspected that the battery must have
gone ______.
2. Travelling across the Netherlands you immediately notice that the land is ______.
3. You can be sure there are no hidden charges. All you pay is a ______ rate of $100
per annum at the beginning of the year.
53. .....................................
1. In an attempt to design an improved version of the stealth airplane, scientists were
closely examining the bird‘s smooth movements in ______.
2. Once inside the room, he spotted another ______ of stairs that he suspected might
lead to the professor‘s secret laboratory.
3. When the ball bounced off the wall and smashed Mr. Wilson‘s window, all the boys
took ______.
54. .....................................
1. He was lying on the hot beach watching kites ______ gently in the morning breeze.
2. I remember being woken up by the smell of fresh bread ______ upstairs and into my
bedroom.
3. Jenny has got tired of ______ her idea at weekly meetings as it has been consistently
rejected by the majority.
55. .....................................
1. He saw a ______ of birds flying southwards in search of a warmer environment.
2. Each year a lot of pilgrims ______ to the shrine to worship the goddess.
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3. The shop assistant was almost always surrounded by a ______ of school children
screaming for free biscuits.
56. .....................................
1. It is believed that the wreck has been lying deep on the sea ______ since the war
hostilities ended.
2. You‘ve been talking for two hours. Please let me have the ______ now. I‘d like to
address the public.
3. Trade unions pointed out that there was a significant lack of communication between
the management and the shop ______.
57. .....................................
1. The flowers we planted ______ in the damp conditions.
2. In Germany, baroque art ______ in the 17th and 18th centuries.
3. She raced down the street, ______ her winning lottery ticket at the man in the comer
shop, then burst into tears of joy.
58. .....................................
1. Illegal work migrants are ______ into the country through the porous borders,
stirring up outrage among right wing parties.
2. Those were the wild days. Alcohol was ______ freely and promiscuity was spreading
everywhere.
3. It is suspected that chemical waste has been ______ into the river since the start of
the factory‘s operation.
59. .....................................
1. The official was forced to pay only a ______ visit to the region as she had to leave
for the capital the next day.
2. Early in the morning, a powerful blast sent hundreds of shreds of glass ______ in all
directions. The guerrilla war began.
3. Our boss is in the habit of ______ into a rage each time we mention a pay rise.
60. .....................................
1. The company asked a ______ group a series of challenging questions to develop their
selling strategies for the next product.
2. George! Are you with me? I get a feeling you‘ve switched off. Please, ______ your
attention on the lesson.
3. The photos of the landscape seemed out of ______ due to the shaking of the train. All
of them were taken when he was travelling across Russia in a rickety wagon.
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61. .....................................
1. Whenever she came and made a scene, he would sit back, ______ his arms and listen
to her impassively.
2. Johnny, could you ______ up your clothes and put them on the chair before I get
angry?
3. After a training session, you may ______ our exercise machine and store it under
your bed, saving precious space.
62. .....................................
1. The instructions should be concise, but also easy for the user to ______.
2. Free-range farms allow poultry to ______ their natural behaviour patterns.
3. He wants to be a policeman, although his father would like him to ______ in his
steps and become a doctor.
63. .....................................
1. The embassy was closed down ______ a recent spate of violence and an upsurge of
nationalistic feelings.
2. The band has a huge ______ among teenagers, especially in the USA and Canada.
3. Josh informed us he was going away the ______ day which didn‘t come as a surprise.
64. .....................................
1. She had ______ memories from her last business trip to Jamaica. She met a gorgeous
businessman whose attitude to life was similar to hers.
2. They came to the airport to bid all their guests a ______ farewell.
3. I don‘t think George wants to many her. He‘s only ______ of her, that‘s all.
65. .....................................
1. Unfortunately Jake and I got off on the wrong ______ from his first day in the
company, and our working relationship has been difficult since then.
2. When it comes to letting the children go out during the week, their mother always
puts her ______ down.
3. I really put my ______ in it when I let slip we‘d been to the cinema together before,
didn‘t I?
66. .....................................
1. The police used ______ to disperse the gang of football hooligans.
2. The ______ of the explosion destroyed many of the surrounding buildings.
3. His ______ of argument persuaded me to change my ideas.
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67. .....................................
1. The government has been ______ to withdraw the controversial education bill.
2. I could see that the door to my office had been ______ and my papers were missing.
3. The leading actor‘s performance was not natural at all and came over as
melodramatic and ______.
68. .....................................
1. I had to ______ out $100 to get a seat next to the stage during the concert, but it was
worth it.
2. Shortly before the storm began, a ______ of lightning appeared in the sky
illuminating the countryside.
3. Take the right ______ and go straight on for about 2 miles. The chapel is on your left.
69. .....................................
1. Sadly, it's not our parents that ______ our opinions about the world, it‘s the media.
2. By the time Kate was in the fourth ______, she had already won a few major
competitions.
3. Kelly was diagnosed with a particularly virulent ______ of the disease.
70. .....................................
1. Please ______ this email to anyone in the department who would benefit from a
training weekend.
2. Let‘s sit further ______ so we can get a better view of the play.
3. A bit more ______ planning would have prevented our staffing problem.
71. .....................................
1. Though all the evidence suggested it was suicide, the detective suspected ______
play.
2. I strongly disapprove of film celebrities using ______ language during interviews.
3. The player committed only a single ______ during the first half of the match.
72. .....................................
1. People say that Frank is a nasty individual but whenever I‘ve met him, I‘ve always
______ him very pleasant.
2. You‘ve ______ fault with absolutely everything at the hotel - I‘ve never known
anyone complain so much!
3. Despite all the evidence against him, he was ______ not guilty when the case came to
court.
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73. .....................................
1. Their friendship provided a solid ______ for their marriage.
2. All the funds raised by our ______ go to various animal causes.
3. There was no ______ to the accusation he had made.
74. .....................................
1. It seems to be fashionable to wear jeans which are ______ at the edges.
2. Tempers are getting rather ______ in this heat today.
3. Constant abrasion means that even the thickest ropes can become ______ over time.
75. .....................................
1. The meal was really expensive, but at least we got a ______ drink at the end.
2. I‘m afraid I‘m terribly busy at the moment - I‘m not ______ until next Friday.
3. Do you believe in ______ will, or is our destiny decided?
76. .....................................
1. I can‘t put up with your eating habits. I won‘t have you eat cheeseburgers and
______ fries all the time.
2. The party was getting boring by the minute and Susan with a few friends made a
decision to take ______ leave and slip out of the garden when the hosts were not
watching.
3. Please, pardon my ______ I didn‘t want to offend anybody, but I feel strongly about
the issue.
77. .....................................
1. Norah couldn‘t get over him. Though it had been five years after their divorce, he
was still ______ in her mind.
2. We‘re not going to hold out long in the middle of the ocean without some ______
water.
3. This ossified company requires some unconventional thinking and ______ ideas.
78. .....................................
1. The investigation has found that more soldiers died from ______ rather than enemy
fire.
2. His hosts turned out to be very ______ and talkative and before long he felt as if he
was part of their family.
3. As it was only a ______ match, there were very few fouls and zero hostility on the
pitch.
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79. .....................................
1. A small lunatic ______ in the party is believed to approve of the use of violent
methods to achieve political gains.
2. The girl had curly blonde hair with a cute ______ running across her forehead.
3. The boss used ______ benefits to make him change his mind and stay with the
company for the next five years.
80. .....................................
1. The troops at the ______ had to endure lack of food and comforts for many months.
2. When the baby lay on his ______ he started to cry.
3. Michelle maintained a brave ______ as her way of dealing with personal tragedy.
81. .....................................
1. The community‘s perception of cohabitation is still very conservative in this region.
Most people ______ on such a practice.
2. The teacher looked at the child with a ______ unable to believe his excuses.
3. He knew from the beginning that his mother would ______ at him disapprovingly. So
he chose not to tell her who he wanted to invite to the party.
82. .....................................
1. She leads a very ______ and varied life, although sometimes she finds there‘s not
enough time in the day.
2. In the photograph Hilda was wearing a ______ skirt and patterned blouse.
3. Brad‘s all right, but he‘s a little too ______ of himself sometimes.
83. .....................................
1. I don‘t really know what it is, but I have a ______ feeling that somebody is watching
me.
2. ―Are you OK?‖ - ―Yeah, don‘t worry. I just feel a bit ______. That's all.‖
3. An agonizing pain went through her arm as she banged her ______ bone on the pole.
84. .....................................
1. Raymond had no qualms about using his connections to ______ his artistic career.
2. If you want ______ details about our service, don‘t hesitate to visit our Web site.
3. Since the insurance company dismissed his claim, he had no choice but take the
matter ______.
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1 ........................................
1. This is a very competitive business and companies are always trying to ______ an
advantage over their rivals.
2. As their performances improved, the players began to ______ in confidence.
3. Financially, she won‘t ______ much by changing jobs, but she feels that she‘ll get
more satisfaction.
2. .......................................
1. Although initially regarded only as a soap star, Emily has the ______ respect of the
critics for her recent film roles.
2. For young singers, there is nothing to be ______ from over-exposure in the media at
an early stage in their career.
3. The former model is reported to have ______ a lot of weight since her retirement.
3. .......................................
1. Despite lack of practice, his ______ improved as the chess match progressed.
2. Hunters returned empty-handed, the ______ having been protected by animal rights
activists.
3. It was the first ______ of the season and ten goals were scored.
4. .......................................
1. After a ______ of five years, Jennifer decided to go back to work full-time.
2. There is a ______ in the magazine market which needs to be filled.
3. The children squeezed through a ______ in the wall.
5. .......................................
1. The teacher asked the children to ______ round her in a circle while she read the
poem.
2. Nathan started to ______ up all his books and pens and put them in his briefcase
before leaving his desk.
3. From your email, I ______ that you‘re not too happy with the service this company
has been providing.
6. .......................................
1. The voters felt the elections were grossly rigged. Therefore, they ______ on the main
square in the capital chanting angry slogans.
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2. After the first two slow months, finally the campaign ______ momentum, exceeding
all expectations.
3. Roger knew he had to keep a cool head in this situation. So he ______ his thoughts
and started considering all the options.
7. .......................................
1. The train left the station, ______ momentum as it went.
2. People were ______ outside the store, eager to snap up bargains on the first day of
the sales.
3. The whole family were out in the orchard ______ olives.
8 ........................................
1. All the enemy forces were put on high alert and ordered to ______ up for the final
showdown.
2. With our state-of-the-art bike even the highest hills seem to be child‘s play. You
simply change ______ and conquer them easily.
3. Police in riot ______ clashed with demonstrators calling for a total ban on abortion.
9. .......................................
1. The five-star ______ who is believed to have been responsible for ordering ethnic
cleansings is to stand trial next week.
2. It later turned out that Mary had failed to inform her ______ practitioner that she had
occasional blackouts.
3. Taking part in this ______ knowledge quiz requires good brains and fast reflexes.
10. .....................................
1 Today‘s world has seen the widening of the ______ gap between teenagers and their
parents. They seem to have no common ground on which to build their relationships.
2. The company made plans to produce a new ______ of computer processors that
would set standards for years to come.
3. Physicists are working on a new method of improving the ______ of electricity
without harming the environment.
11. .....................................
1. My mother was always such a lovely ______ person, who wouldn‘t hurt a fly.
2. If you have a heart condition you should take regular but ______ exercise.
3. There was a mountain pass at 5,000 metres but the slopes were quite ______ .
12. .....................................
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1. Do you know where I can ______ this suit dry-cleaned?

2. I‘ll ______ my secretary to fix up a meeting sometime next week.
3. I‘m not sure exactly what they earn, but I know they ______ paid a lot more than me.
13. .....................................
1. Sarah has that rare ______ of being able to really listen to people.
2. Joe's always had the ______ of the gab, which is why he became a politician.
3. There‘s a free ______ in every pack of Busy Bee‘s Frosted Honey Flakes.
14. .....................................
1. It‘s a ten-minute drive from here, ______ or take a minute or so.
2. I‘ll lend you the money if you ______ me your word that you‘ll pay it back this time.
3. She didn‘t want to ______ the impression that she was too keen to accept his
invitation.
15. .....................................
1. Having been ______ to understand that their travel expenses would be paid, the
speakers at the conference were annoyed to find that this was not in fact the case.
2. I haven‘t ______ much thought yet to what I‘m going to do once I‘ve finished this
project.
3. Jim was an exceedingly spoilt child as his mother had always ______ way to his
every whim.
16. .....................................
1. Martin felt a ______ of satisfaction at having been of help in the charity drive.
2. Her brisk walk in the crisp autumn countryside had given Zoe‘s face a healthy pink
______.
3. The coal fire gave off a soft ______ which created a romantic atmosphere in the
room.
17. .....................................
1. The quiz contestant ran out of time and was unable to ______ for the jackpot
question.
2. Although his career was progressing well, the young journalist knew he had a long
way to ______ before he would be ready for promotion.
3. Keeping animals‘ in captivity may ______ against your principles, but it is the only
way to preserve some species.
18. .....................................
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1. The story ______ that Miranda got hitched to an old media tycoon, but later ran off
with a handsome model she‘d once met at a party.
2. It ______ without saying that you should be careful while paying by credit card on
the Internet.
3. The jacket may be fashionable right now, but it‘s only a matter of time before it
______ out.
19. .....................................
1. He won his first ______ in 2000, at the Sydney Olympics.
2. The three wise men bore gifts of ______ frankincense and myrrh.
3. The puppy was as good as ______ while I was looking after him.
20. .....................................
1. Some people say that the 1950s were the ______ age of Hollywood.
2. When Mr. Thomas left the firm he was given a ______ handshake by his superiors.
3. The ______ rule about crossing a road in Britain is to look right, left, then right again.
21. .....................................
1. There‘s a(n) ______ chance that he‘ll win.
2. He‘s not particularly ______ at chess, but he‘ll improve.
3. After reading his report, we have a fairly ______ idea of what went on at the meeting.
22. .....................................
1. I waited years to do it. but I finally ______ my own back on him for his disloyalty to
me.
2. Loud noise is something that has always ______ on my nerves.
3. The party was a great success as all the guests ______ on like a house on fire.
23. .....................................
1. The model moved with such ______ that she appeared to float across the stage.
2. She was given a week‘s ______ in which to pay the outstanding debt.
3. It‘s hard to believe that she didn‘t even have the ______ to apologise after it was
proved she had made the mistake.
24. .....................................
1. You should use a high ______ of oil to protect your car engine.
2. Mickey re-sat the maths exam to improve his ______.
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3. For civil service positions the ______ depends on both qualifications and length of
service.
25. .....................................
1. They added up the cost of the cruise and the ______ total came to £10,000.
2. A trip to the seaside can be a ______ day out.
3. Petula has always had ______ plans for the future.
26. .....................................
1. As a very good student, he got a government ______ of 1000 dollars to pay his
university fees.
2. They will never ______ you permission to build a house on this site. They are
planning archaeological excavations here.
3. She looks fantastic in this bikini, I ______ you, but beauty will fade away one day.
27. .....................................
1. Most young people in industrialized countries take all the luxuries of modern
civilization for ______. What‘s more, they think they deserve them.
2. The court ______ the company permission to go ahead with the building plan despite
fierce opposition from the local communities.
3. ______ Mr. Nice is not perfect, but he is the only party leader the nation can trust in
these difficult times.
28. .....................................
1. Be shrewd and ______ this opportunity before it‘s too late. It won‘t happen again
soon.
2. Despite her lengthy explanations, the people in the audience didn‘t fully ______ what
she was trying to get across.
3. It is still unclear how the man was able to slip from the ______ of the two burly
policemen.
29. .....................................
1. The late singer would turn in his ______ if he could now listen to his songs being
commercialized.
2. A new spate of terrorism is a matter of ______ concern. No one can feel safe and it
may strike at any moment and in any form.
3. The UN specialists have been actively searching for a mass ______ where more than
100 people are believed to have been buried alive.
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30. .....................................
1. In his eyes, the painting with its landscape and some fat cows ______ on the field
was a classic example of bad taste and mediocrity.
2. The brick that fell off the roof missed his head by 6 inches, ______ his arm lightly.
3. During Susan‘s career as a model she had to watch her diet and was used to ______
throughout the day.
31. .....................................
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1. The sports centre offers a ______ variety of sports facilities such as swimming pools
and gyms.
2. All experts agree that a ______ divide is emerging in society. Never before has the
nation been so split in their views on moral issues.
3. The ______ thing about these state-of-the-art binoculars is that they allow you to
measure distances between you and the objects you are looking at.
32. .....................................
1. You won‘t find a better person to look after your plants than Roy. He‘s said to have
______ fingers.
2. Wow! What a fantastic haircut you‘ve got! The girls will be ______ with envy when
they see you.
3. The commission gave the project the ______ light and the work went ahead without
delay.
33. .....................................
1. The report blamed the managerial staff for ______ negligence. The workplace was
found filthy and the workers hadn‘t been paid overtime.
2. Nobody at the studio expected that the movie would become a blockbuster and would
______ 100 million dollars worldwide.
3. It‘s a shame that such a small country spends almost 20 % of its ______ domestic
product on weapons of mass destruction.
34. .....................................
1. If your parents find out you are going out with this good-for-nothing boy, they are
going to ______ you for at least a week.
2. In an act of retaliation the guerrillas razed the village to the ______ because of its
cooperation with the forces loyal to the government.
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3. The air traffic control was forced to ______ the plane after a technical problem was
reported by the cabin crew.
35. .....................................
1. The city‘s two football ______ are in need of new turf, so they will be closed for the
weekend.
2. Although the castle buildings are closed during the week, the ______ are open to the
public from 9 to 5 every day.
3. Since all possible problems have been foreseen, there should be no ______ for any
complaint.
36. .....................................
1. The religious order is distancing itself from this tiny splinter ______ that formed
quite recently.
2. Girls began screaming and weeping when their favourite pop ______ jumped onto
the stage.
3. This free software, though not as advanced as professional programmes, lets the users
______ their photos in different categories.
37. .....................................
1. The small fishing village has ______ into a major resort in just a few years.
2. The market for male beauty products has ______ rapidly in recent years.
3. I‘ve ______ used to the idea that some of my ancestors may have been criminals.
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1. .......................................
1. He had fallen into the ______ of having a cup of coffee from the vending machine
every time he passed it.
2. Interrupting his wife is a really bad ______ of his.
3. Mother Benedicta, immaculate in her black ______ and white, starched coif, listened
carefully to what was being said.
2. .......................................
1. All hell broke loose when the police entered the brothel. They met with a ______ of
bullets and the sound of machine gunfire.
2. Sleet and ______ have wreaked havoc in the rural areas. It is reported that livestock
have been severely affected by these weather conditions.
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3. Allan stood on the pavement trying unsuccessfully to ______ a cab to get to the
airport as quickly as possible.
3. .......................................
1. Dennis Shepron has been ______ as the greatest portraitist of his century.
2. Although she had a cultivated accent, she obviously ______ from a working-class
background.
3. He ______ a taxi, jumped in and it sped away.
4. .......................................
1. Ladies and gentlemen, I‘m sure you‘ve enjoyed the show so let‘s give our artists a
big ______.
2. Scuba diving is fantastic. Why don‘t you try your ______ at it and have some fun?
3. The negotiator was using subtle persuasion to make the hijacker ______ over his
weapon.
5. .......................................
1. When you put the items into the boxes, make sure you ______ them gently as they‘re
extremely delicate.
2. The amount of paperwork I have to ______ at the office is enormous. Please
somebody help me.
3. Loraine came up to the closed door. She pressed the ______ down, but the door
refused to give up.
6. .......................................
1. This season we‘ll beat other competitors ______ down. They‘ve been saddled with
enormous debts and an expensive workforce.
2. Cinderella was suffering so much at the ______ of her stepmother that sometimes she
wished she hadn‘t been born.
3. Going to the pub? It‘s impossible. I have my ______ full with Smith‘s report doe on
his desk at eight sharp tomorrow morning.
7. .......................................
1. At the end of the holiday, ______ on to any unused foreign currency because it may
come in handy on another occasion.
2. If your call is not answered within two minutes, you‘re advised to ______ up and dial
again.
3. The company decided to ______ a portrait of the retiring managing director in the
boardroom.
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8. .......................................
1. He was ______ his jacket in his wardrobe when he saw a paint stain on the sleeve.
2. My daughter enjoys ______ around my study and watching me work on the
computer.
3. Against all odds, underdogs Redwood United are still ______ onto the top of the
league table.
9. .......................................
1. Sarah is ______ to show groups of visitors around the archaeological site in return
for a small fee.
2. Are you ______ with the local history course that you‘re doing?
3. Dora‘s mother was only willing to go and see films which had a ______ ending.
10. .....................................
1. The Americans claim that these three countries ______ terrorists and are actively
engaged in terrorist activities.
2. It‘ll do you no good if you ______ resentment indefinitely. Try to forget what he has
done to you and you‘ll feel better.
3. The ship had to spend two more days in the ______ while the pirates bought some
supplies from the locals.
11. .....................................
1. Can you speak up a bit? You see my father is ______ of hearing.
2. He‘d had a ______ time since the doctors told him he had prostate cancer. His psyche
couldn‘t return to normal.
3. Come on! No ______ feelings. I admit I made a mistake, but it wasn‘t intentional.
Stop making such a fuss about it.
12. .....................................
1. Anna is rude to everybody, so it‘s ______ surprising that most people can‘t stand her.
2. We‘d ______ moved into the new house before things started to go seriously wrong.
3. You ______ ever come across old-fashioned equipment like that in offices any more.
13. .....................................
1. Rick does a tot of dangerous sports, but fortunately he has come to no ______ so far.
2. I don‘t suppose I‘ll win this competition, but there‘s no ______ trying.
3. I know you‘re fairly fit, but a bit more exercise wouldn‘t do you any ______.
14. .....................................
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1. Some environmental groups claim we can ______ solar energy to generate electricity
for all the people living on our planet.
2. He led the horse out of the stable, put on a ______, attached the plough and went
towards his small field.
3. All her colleagues were delighted when Pam was back in ______ after the operation.
15. .....................................
1. I take off my ______ to Robert. Not only did he pass the test, but he also got full
marks.
2. You have to wear a hard ______ here. After all, it‘s a construction site and we don‘t
want to pay any fines.
3. The player got rave reviews in sports magazines after he‘d scored a ______ trick.
16. .....................................
1. The reptile lays its eggs in mid-June and they ______ 2 weeks later.
2. When the plane caught fire on landing, the passengers and the crew managed to leave
the aircraft using the escape ______.
3. Fed up with his brother‘s reign, the prince decided to ______ a plot to force him into
exile.
17. .....................................
1. The princess would scream her ______ off in the tall tower, but nobody could hear
her.
2. I must say I‘ve never had a good ______ for facts and history was the subject I
disliked most.
3. Fame and popularity quickly went to his ______ after Rufus received a prestigious
movie award for the best young actor.
18. .....................................
1. They turned left and ______ towards the port.
2. Two students holding a banner ______ the demonstration.
3. Terry ______ the team of researchers as he was the acknowledged expert.
19. .....................................
1. His two-storey detached house was located in the ______ of the town next to the
cathedral.
2. Unfortunately, there is no other way you can remember these facts except learning
them by ______.
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3. The moment he saw his first airplane he set his ______ on becoming a pilot.
20. .....................................
1. To tourists‘ delight, a great ______ wave hit the region at the beginning of the
summer.
2. Janine deeply regretted the things she had said in the ______ of the moment.
3. Put the ingredients in the saucepan and ______ for two minutes.
21. .....................................
1. When the oral exam came to an end and she was informed that she‘d passed, Edna
______ a sigh of relief.
2. Suddenly, one of his heavy suitcases fell from the platform and landed on the rails.
He jumped down, picked it up and ______ it back on.
3. Upon seeing a shriveled cadaver, some of the medical students had to leave the
dissecting room and ______ in the lavatory.
22. .....................................
1. Mike‘s a ______ sleeper. You can switch on the telly and he won‘t wake up.
2. Visibility is greatly reduced due to ______ snow and strong winds. Motorists are
advised to drive carefully.
3. The navy suffered ______ losses as the aircraft carriers came under a sudden attack
of the enemy‘s air force.
23. .....................................
1. Surely you can‘t be ______ responsible for a mistake that was nothing to do with
you!
2. As a student. Kate ______ certain extreme views but she has become much more
conservative since then.
3. Sebastian Coe ______ the world record for the 800 metres for many years.
24. .....................................
1. I was sitting at the next table to them so I couldn‘t ______ overhearing their
conversation.
2. My financial situation is pretty bad anyway, so this unexpected bill doesn‘t exactly
______.
3. I wish you wouldn‘t ______ yourself to my CDs without asking me first.
25. .....................................
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1. They went upstairs as water was now waist ______ and was still rising. Luckily, help
was on the way.
2. Try to avoid food which is ______ in fat and doesn‘t have any nutritional value.
3. With her competitive spirit she always aims ______ whether it is her professional or
private life.
26. .....................................
1. I‘ve applied for that job I told you about but I think it‘s ______ unlikely that I‘ll get it.
2. Carol‘s students all think very ______ her and consider her the best teacher at the
college.
3. The hotel was ______ recommended in the brochure but we found it ______
something of a disappointment.
27. .....................................
1. The examiner gave the candidate no ______ as to whether she had passed.
2. A helpful ______ is to put the mixture in the fridge for ten minutes before balking it.
3. It‘s a delicious dish with just a ______ of allspice and nutmeg.
28. .....................................
1. He began his career in a small dingy club where he was spotted by a studio manager
and the rest is ______.
2. This massacre will go down in ______ as one of the most vicious acts of human
barbarity.
3. A good insurance sales agent will always ask you about your medical ______ to
make sure you‘re not suffering from any incurable diseases.
29. .....................................
1. We met at university and I must say we ______ it off straightaway. We‘ve been
friends ever since.
2. The scandal ______ the headlines in the morning. The campaign strategists were
unable to avert disaster.
3. The worst ______ region of the country was the south. The flooding caused a lot of
damage leaving many people homeless.
30. .....................................
1. Strange as it may seem, we didn‘t encounter any problems. The whole plan went
without a ______.
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2. It‘s becoming dangerous to ______ a ride these days. You never know who‘s behind
the wheel.
3. The drunkard fought hard to ______ himself up onto the bed, but kept falling off.
31. .....................................
1. If you don‘t finish the job on time, we‘ll ______ you personally responsible.
2. The ancient theatre in Ephesus could ______ up to 25,000 people which is a great
architectural accomplishment even by today‘s standards.
3. Would you like to ______ the line? I‘ll see if I can put you through to the manager.
32 ......................................
1. If the good weather ______, we‘ll have the picnic.
2. In the long run, gold ______ its value.
3. The state ______ a celebration every year in honour of its struggle for independence.
33. .....................................
1. The new device, which we add as a standard feature, can help you to ______ in on
your car should it be stolen.
2. Frank was a born mechanic. He‘s always felt at ______ with bikes and cars.
3. There‘s no need for you to drive your message ______. I‘ve already understood what
you want me to do.
34. .....................................
1. Concerned doctors ______ him up to a drip immediately and close relatives were
called.
2. By then it was dark, so I found the edge of her coat, ______ my finger through a
buttonhole and led her across the car park.
3. It is increasingly common for teenage boys to be ______ on steroids in their efforts at
bodybuilding.
35. .....................................
1. It was embarrassing when the ______ started shouting at the guests. Some people
took offence and left the party.
2. As an Olympics ______ city it boasted a couple of privileges that other towns could
only dream of.
3. The TV viewers were thrilled when they learnt that Gina, the winner of the latest
edition of Big Brother, was going to ______ a new TV game show.
36. .....................................
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1. Abortion became a ______ issue just before the elections were to be held. The nation
seemed to be split in two.
a ride these days. You never know _ himself up onto the bed, but kept
2. Hundreds of new cheap cars were leaving the assembly line and they were selling
like ______ cakes in poorer provinces.
3. The last dish was piping ______ when it arrived at their table.
37. .....................................
1. The customers were thrilled when the owner of the pub told them everything was on
the ______ .
2. Judging by the way people reacted to his jokes, he really brought the ______ down.
He was given a standing ovation for his dazzling performance.
3. The castle used to ______ a posh restaurant and a luxurious hotel.
38. .....................................
1. The role of the man has changed a lot. Now he is expected to do some ______ chores
that he once didn‘t touch at all.
2. With millions of sold albums, he certainly became a ______ name in the music
industry.
3. The invention of the washing machine and other ______ appliances means less work
and more time for your family. At least, in theory.
39. .....................................
1. The atmosphere got spooky in the castle. In addition, the ______ wind outside kept
sending shivers down her spine.
2. The joke was so funny and witty that the audience was ______ with laughter.
3. ―When the night falls, a pack of wolf comes out of the forest ______ at the moon,‖
he began his story.
40. .....................................
1. It‘s a ______ instinct, surely, to save others, especially a child.
2. His ambition from adolescence was to become a ______ rights lawyer.
3. The writers which interest me most are those whose novels explore the strengths and
weaknesses of ______ nature.
41. .....................................
1. The moment he realized it was a tele-marketeer who called him, he ______ up and
went back to dinner.
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2. She quickly took off her suit and ______ it in the wardrobe before taking a plunge
into the bath.
3. Each day thick smog ______ over the city centre preventing the sunshine from
reaching the streets.
42. .....................................
1. When he fell off his bicycle, he ______ his arm.
2. John really ______ me when he said I was a manipulative and calculating person.
3. The muscles in my leg really ______ after running the marathon.
I
1. .......................................
1. The hotel manager wanted the builders to give him a better ______ of the cost of the
new leisure complex before he gave the go-ahead.
2. Our ______ for the holiday is to set out on foot, then resort to public transport when
we get tired.
3. I don‘t care what you say, she‘s not my ______ of a good mother, allowing her
children to roam the streets at that time of night!
2. .......................................
1. I think what you said yesterday ______ how difficult it is to get anyone to agree on
anything.
2. The lecturer ______ his talk with a really colourful selection of slides.
3. It was universally agreed that the book which won the photography prize was
beautifully ______.
3. .......................................
1. The city is keen to shake off its ______ as a post-industrial problem area.
2. It was only with the spread of cinemas in the 1920s that people began to regard the
moving ______ as a real art form.
3. Throughout the trial, Hopkins was the very ______ of respectability.
4. .......................................
1. It is often said that children learn best by ______.
2. The new sofa looked quite expensive, but in fact it was made of ______ leather.
3. Alison could do an almost perfect ______ of their teacher, and she always made
everyone laugh.
5. .......................................
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1. The importance of security was ______ upon them as they entered the building.
2. I was ______ by how well she handled those customers.
3. As the dog trotted across the wet cement, its paw prints were ______ into the surface.
6. .......................................
1. Ed‘s answers during the viva gave a false ______ of his knowledge. Normally
articulate and bright, he could hardly utter a single word.
2. The stand-up comedian did a nearly perfect ______ of the rock star. People were
shrieking with laughter.
3. At first, I was under the ______ that they were reticent. Only later did I learn they
were extremely talkative.
7 ........................................
1. Parker ______ in a brief speech that he would be leaving the company.
2. It was once believed that dreams ______ future events.
3. The driver ______ left but immediately turned right!
8. .......................................
1. A key witness can often provide detailed corroboration, thus having a dramatic
______ on the outcome of a complex legal case.
2. It‘s generally agreed that the ______ of television in the modern world is
considerable.
3. Martha Graham played a major role in developing the theory of modern dance, so
extending her ______ to a whole new generation of dancers.
9. .......................................
1. The government today announced a new ______ to encourage reading among young
people.
2. I‘m not very satisfied with my new secretary as she refuses to use her own ______
and is always asking me to give her instructions.
3. The home team took the ______ early in the match, forcing the other side to play a
defensive game.
10. .....................................
1. We need a new captain who can ______ the team to regain their past form.
2. The new manager doesn‘t exactly ______ confidence in his workers.
3. His meeting with this unknown woman was to______ his greatest poem.
11. .....................................
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1. Police ______ has revealed that the spy escaped to a country from which he cannot
be extradited.
2. Are these cave paintings proof that on alien ______ once visited our planet?
3. Martha is a brilliant student but doesn‘t show much ______ in her everyday life.
12. .....................................
1. He has shown no ______ in taking part in the trek across the mountains.
2. I believe that it is in the public ______ that the facts of the situation are made known.
3. There is a disturbing lack of ______ in recycling in the area where I live.
13. .....................................
1. Don‘t agree to anything until you have been through everything and checked exactly
what is ______.
2. It‘s clearly none of your business so why did you feel the need to act ______?
3. Becoming ______ with someone so soon after the divorce was not exactly what he
had planned.
14. .....................................
1. I would like to take ______ with the remark you made in your editorial about Gaelic
speakers.
2. While thumbing through a back ______ of The Financial Times in the dentist‘s
waiting-room, Mike came across his dream job.
3. Every time he suggests they should see a counsellor, his wife manages to evade the
______.
15. .....................................
1. Ministers have been told to wait until the Foreign Secretary ______ a formal
statement before speaking to the press about the incident.
2. The subject of legalizing drugs is one of those controversial ______ which is unlikely
to be resolved soon.
3. In the next two ______ of the National Reporter we will be bringing you a special
report on the health care crisis.
16. .....................................
1. The department ______ a travel warning alerting tourists to possible terrorist threats.
2. A coin and three new stamps are going to be ______ the victory over the invading
forces.
3. As soon as I‘m ______ with a passport, I‘ll pack and go to Australia.
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17. .....................................
1. When the news ______ was first shown on TV, nobody believed it would capture
people‘s attention. But, it did.
2. Miranda felt attached to this particular ______ of clothing that brought back good
memories of years spent with Ricky.
3. And now, another ______ on the agenda today is our policy towards the trade unions.
J
1. .......................................
1. The next card that he took from the pile was the ______ of diamonds, a valuable
acquisition indeed.
2. Safety can‘t be compromised. Always use a proper ______ when you inspect the
underside of your car.
3. Don‘t worry, mum. I‘ll do it before you can say ______ Robinson.
2. .......................................
1. If it hadn‘t been for his flak ______, the reporter would have been killed in the war
zone.
2. Yes, he did return the book, but it was dog-eared and its dust ______ was missing.
3. Take them out of the oven and serve your ______ potatoes with a green salad. It‘s
delicious.
3. .......................................
1. The traffic ______ extended for three kilometres.
2. Martha was in a terrible ______ and didn‘t know what to do.
3. Try some of my blackberry ______; it‘s delicious!
4. .......................................
1. At least a size too big, Hannah‘s straw hat was ______ down over her eyes.
2. He ______ a few coins into a fat Coca-Cola machine outside the saloon, but nothing
happened.
3. Roads leading to the sea were reported to be ______ by lunchtime, with those inland
unusually quiet.
5. .......................................
1. Amy went off and ______ her friends in the restaurant.
2. Once he‘d ______ the two last pieces of wood together with strong glue, the model
was complete.
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3. When all the other children ______ in, the noise was deafening.
6. .......................................
1. The striker limped off the pitch, complaining about his left knee ______.
2. Diana dismissed his idea of having a ______ bank account as she thought it was old-
fashioned and would take away her freedom.
3. After many talks behind closed doors, the two parties issued a ______ statement
calling on the government not to sign the treaty.
7. .......................................
1. It‘s hard to ______ how tall buildings are when you see them from the air.
2. I have been asked to ______ a song-writing competition.
3. It‘s a mistake to ______ people by appearances alone.
8. .......................................
1. It‘s not sensible to ______ to conclusions before all the arguments have been
discussed.
2. All the people in the shop got angry when an old lady tried to ______ the queue
demanding special treatment.
3. When Malysz appeared on top of the ski ______the crowd went wild cheering and
chanting his name.
9. .......................................
1. The police car moved into action when the driver ______ the lights and ignored their
command to stop the car.
2. He ______ for joy upon learning he‘d won a lot of money in the lottery.
3. Seconds before the explosion, the pilot ______ clear of the helicopter.
10. .....................................
1. Roy married a woman ten years his ______.
2. I‘ll always remember Mrs. White, my teacher in ______ school.
3. Ripton was at that time a ______ official at the Treasury.
11. .....................................
1. It‘s ______ as well I remembered to take the map with me, or we‘d never have found
our way there.
2. There‘s no need to get upset ______ because I‘ve said I don‘t agree with you.
3. Do you think you could phone back in about ten minutes - I can‘t speak to you
______ now.
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1. .......................................
1. When the publishers rejected her first novel, Celeste felt such a ______
disappointment that she burst into tears.
2. As you know, Gary is a ______ sportsman who loves football, basketball and cricket.
3. He ground the knife blade to give it a ______ edge.
2. .......................................
1. How can anyone ______ track of what‘s going on in this mess!
2. You‘re doing really well, so please ______ it up!
3. I try to ______ up with the latest news via the Internet.
3. .......................................
1. If it hadn‘t been for the diary she ______ , the police wouldn‘t have known who her
biological father was.
2. An additional cup of coffee ______ her going for another two hours of intensive
work.
3. Rules should be ______ to a minimum. We don‘t want to stifle creativity, do we?
4. .......................................
1. Barbara emerged as a ______ player in the game, a name to be reckoned with.
2. To get access to the information stored on your computer you have to ______ in a 15
digit code.
3. A self-study exercise book without the ______ at the end is more than useless.
5. .......................................
1. It wasn‘t until he found out he had lung cancer that he decided to ______ the habit.
2. Make sure you‘re punctual today. We‘re going to ______ off the meeting at 4 on the
dot and we won‘t wait for you.
3. Unless you start behaving yourself, the principal may ______ you out of school.
6. .......................................
1. I had plenty of time to ______ before my train left.
2. Gerald managed to ______ everyone‘s enthusiasm for the film by revealing the
ending!
3. Susanna, wearing a stunning black number, was dressed to ______.
7. .......................................
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1. Gary was cautious not to believe the man‘s promises to get rich fast. He knew full
well that making a ______ overnight was next to impossible.
2. Can‘t we take a rest? My feet are ______ me. We‘ve been doing shopping for the last
five hours.
3. I don‘t think my attitude to mercy ______ will change as I grow older.
8. .......................................
1. Michael‘s a very vindictive man. If you mess up with him, hell certainly repay you in
______.
2. Thank you very much for your ______ invitation, but unfortunately we are unable to
attend the ceremony.
3. Susan will make a perfect victim in any relationship. She‘s the ______ of person who
will sacrifice everything for you.
9. .......................................
1. He had to ______ his estate car goodbye to pay off some of his debts and pay the
bills.
2. There, there. Show me your knee and Mommy will ______ it better.
3. Does he always ______ up to the boss like that? Doesn‘t he know it‘s so degrading?
10. .....................................
1. I need a bicycle repair ______ to mend my puncture.
2. Jim‘s mother bought him a new drum ______ for his birthday.
3. This coffee table is only sold in ______ form for home assembly.
11. .....................................
1. Carmen had always ______ hypnotherapy until she found it actually worked.
2. She was ______ sideways when she heard she had won the lottery.
3. After negotiation, the price was ______ down on condition we paid cash.
L
1. .......................................
1. The ______ Party has been in power for ten years now.
2. The woman was suffering from excruciating ______ pains on her way to hospital.
3. Sometimes women are used as cheap ______ by some unscrupulous employers.
2. .......................................
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1. The approaching army ______ siege to the town in early winter and now was waiting
patiently for the town residents to put up the white flag.
2. His first flight ______ the foundations for the whole aviation industry.
3. The undercover agent ______ the briefcase on the table, opened it and started
handing the money to the drugs dealer.
3. .......................................
1. Australia is a ______ of diverse nationalities and cultural traditions.
2. We saw the bird ______ briefly on a nearby fence before it flew off.
3. Even the strongest swimmer couldn‘t swim to ______ in such rough water.
4. .......................................
1. The ships ______ their catch at the harbour in the early hours of the morning.
2. She‘s ______ a plum job with the BBC - she‘s really delighted.
3. After three years of wild living he ______ up in serious debt and had to sell his house.
5. .......................................
1. The first ______ of our journey was from New York to Boston where we wanted to
stay a couple of days.
2. He doesn‘t know the word poverty. He‘s been living in the ______ of luxury since he
was born.
3. It is a funny sight when kittens ______ milk with their small red tongues. They are so
cute.
6. .......................................
1. Children are hyperactive today, but if you show them a few tricks I‘m sure they‘ll
______ into silence.
2. You have to be vigilant all the time when you work as a bodyguard. A single ______
of concentration may mean someone‘s death.
3. I‘m afraid that once he‘s released, he‘s going to ______ into his old wicked ways.
7. .......................................
1. The annoying thing about Tom is that he always has to have the ______ word in
every discussion.
2. The ______ person I expected, or wanted to meet at the reception was my former
boss.
3. He didn‘t win the competition, but he made it through to the ______ six.
8 ........................................
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1. Vanessa is tired because she‘s had a lot of ______ nights recently.

2. There were lots of ______ arrivals at the party because of traffic problems.
3. Mike was in his ______ thirties when he finally found a career that he liked.
9. .......................................
1. The ship was ______ six months after the beginning of construction work and went
on its maiden voyage a week later.
2. There have been reports that forces loyal to the ousted president have ______ a new
offensive on the capital.
3. The software company ______ its highly anticipated update of their operating system
in June.
10. .....................................
1. Do you really think you‘re above the ______? One day you wont get away with it.
2. When faced with the ______ of the jungle and the rat race so prevalent in the city,
Roger simply wanted to get away from it all.
3. The film features a sullen cup who takes ______ into his own hands and metes out
justice.
11. .....................................
1. Game wardens ______ traps to catch poachers and hunters.
2. If you pay on our installment plan, we will ______ your carpets free of charge.
3. You can‘t simply ______ the blame on the government whenever things go wrong!
12. .....................................
1. In their desperate struggle to get a conviction, the police succeeded in ______ the
blame for the murder on an innocent bystander.
2. If the actress persists in marrying a wealthy man more than twice her age, she will be
______ herself open to the obvious criticisms.
3. At the end of the event, the organisers are ______ on a meal to thank all those who
have helped.
13. .....................................
1. And with a ______ of two goals to nil, Barmworth are very likely to win the cup.
2. Police are following up a new ______ in an effort to solve the baffling case.
3. Rick Shears is the male ______ in this exciting, action-packed adventure.
14. .....................................
1. At the hairdresser‘s, he picked up a magazine and started to ______ through it.
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2. Carlson stopped drinking and made up with his parents in an effort to turn over a new
______ . He wanted to become a better person and father.
3. Spring was in the air. Flowers were coming out and most trees were coming into
______ giving the countryside this unique green shade that woke up sleepy villagers.
15. .....................................
1. Don‘t ______ on the fence. It‘s strictly prohibited in the zoo for safety reasons.
2. Ron is careful about his diet eating only ______ meat as his doctor recommended
cutting out all fat foods.
3. It‘s been a dreadfully ______ year for the car industry with sales down by 45 percent.
16. .....................................
1. Without doubt, the last few decades have seen a quantum ______ in computer
technology.
2. It wasn‘t difficult to check that February had 29 days in 2000 as it was a ______ year.
3. Tim didn‘t ______ at the chance and later terribly regretted it. Even his wife found it
hard to comfort him.
17. .....................................
1. The coach will ______ the decision on the striker‘s fitness until next week.
2. Do you want to ______ me your phone number so I can get back to you?
3. It‘s important to include all the spices in this recipe for curry; if you ______ anything
out, it won‘t taste authentic.
18. .....................................
1. The official inquiry into the embezzlement of the council money will be ______ by
Detective McKay.
2. Her recent behaviour has him ______ to believe that she wants to convert him to
Islam.
3. It has been reported that it was human error that ______ to the plane crash.
19. .....................................
1. When Daniel went to a new school he felt ______ out. The teachers and his peers
didn‘t seem to take any interest in him.
2. It took only 30 minutes to crack the case as the burglar had ______ hundreds of
fingerprints all over the place.
3. The hurricane ______ a trail of devastation and mayhem on its way through the
southern states.
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20. .....................................
1. The final ______ of their journey was the most demanding as they had to make their
way through a dense jungle.
2. No, it was only a joke. I was just pulling your ______. Charles isn‘t a fortune teller.
3. Luckily, the policeman survived the accident with only one broken ______ and
several cuts.
21. .....................................
1. If you carry on keeping people at arm‘s ______, you‘re very-unlikely to strike up a
real friendship.
2. There‘s no need to ask him to retell the story. He‘s already described it at great
______.
3. She‘s travelled the ______ and breath of the earth in the quest for the purpose of life.
22. .....................................
1. Regrettably, we were ______ down by the travel representative who didn‘t pick us up
from the airport.
2. To eke out a living, the widow had to ______ her late husband‘s room to a student.
3. Lily doesn‘t know how to fill in a simple form, ______ alone run a business.
23. .....................................
1. You can be sure I‘ll do my ______ best to teach you how to operate the machine.
2. The two parties involved in the discussions came to the conclusion that further talks
should be held at management .
3. The product was intentionally placed at eye ______ to attract customers‘ attention.
24. .....................................
1. The team felt embarrassed after their outright defeat. All the players wanted to suffer
in silence, ______ their wounds in private.
2. Huge flames were ______ at the walls of the barn when the fire brigade finally
arrived to put out the fire.
3. Looking out of the window, I saw a small cat on the roof ______ its fur with its red
tongue.
25. .....................................
1. To be honest, we still don‘t know what kinds of problems ______ ahead, but we‘re
not afraid.
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2. The castle used to ______ on the hill above town before it was destroyed by the
Teutonic Knights.
3. It‘s not a crime to tell a white ______ now and again, especially if you don‘t want to
hurt anybody‘s feelings.
26. .....................................
1. Since they re-routed heavy goods traffic down our street you take your ______ in
your hands every time you step out your front door.
2. Tony‘s been living the high ______ since he had that lottery win.
3. The portrait is interesting, but it isn‘t very true to ______.
27. .....................................
1. Please, make sure you don‘t wake Susan. She‘s such a ______ sleeper.
2. Many can‘t understand how, being a woman, she can travel ______ to foreign lands.
A small suitcase is all she takes.
3. The cover-up failed completely. As more and more facts were coming to ______,
some decided to seek refuge in a neighbouring country.
28. .....................................
1. As dawn broke and the sky ______ we were at last able to get our bearings.
2. Her face ______ as soon as we suggested a trip to the beach.
3. My workload has ______ considerably since an assistant was hired to help me.
29. .....................................
1. He was drawn to London by the bright ______ and the promise of a rewarding career.
2. As a philosopher and a mathematician, Russell was one of the leading ______ of his
generation.
3. In the darkness, the reflection of the harbour ______ glittered on the water.
30. .....................................
1. The boss set an upper ______ for the amount of overtime anyone could do in a week.
2. We have no extra money - our finances are stretched to the ______.
3. There‘s no ______ to what you can achieve if you really try!
31. .....................................
1. What are you doing here? Didn‘t you see the sign, son? This area is off ______ for
unauthorized personnel.
2. If your boss ______ your creative vision, don‘t despair. Set up your own firm and
spread your wings.
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3. I‘m usually quite lenient, but there are ______ even to my patience. You‘ll be
grounded for one week.
32. .....................................
1. When the general died of gunshot wounds, the next in the ______ of command took
over.
2. The house seemed deserted. The only signs of somebody‘s presence were some
clothes hanging on the washing ______ in the backyard.
3. The future looks grim for those who haven‘t fled to the neighbouring country.
Almost 80 percent of the population live below the poverty ______ .
33. .....................................
1. The actress forgot her ______ on the opening night of the play.
2. This anti-ageing cream will reduce ______ on your face.
3. Don‘t ever cross railway ______ at this point; it‘s far too dangerous.
34. .....................................
1. There‘s a telephone ______ established to the village, so it‘s not cut off from the
outside world.
2. The fossil was quickly described as the missing ______ between two large animal
groups.
3. Common goals and shared experience ______ both families. In addition, they often
help each other in times of need.
35. .....................................
1. Anxious, she was tapping her fingers on the table, chewing her ______.
2. The disaster would have left most people emotionally devastated, but Frank knew
how to keep a stiff upper ______.
3. His speech impediment was the result of the cleft ______ he was born with.
36. .....................................
1. Sadly, the police used ______ ammunition to break up the riot and several deaths
soon followed.
2. Even extreme measures like ______ wires and dogs didn‘t deter the prisoners from
trying to escape.
3. Nothing could have been done to avoid some vulgar language on the show as it was
broadcast ______.
37. .....................................
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1. Just look at Richard - he‘s ______ proof that you don‘t need a degree to be successful.
2. It was the worst storm in ______ memory, but thankfully the sailors all returned
safely.
3. People say that he is the ______ image of his father, but I can‘t see it myself.
38. .....................................
1. Another lorry drove up to the back of the warehouse and was efficiently ______ up
with textile goods.
2. The hijacker certainly meant business when he aimed a ______ gun at one of the
hostages.
3. At work, Jessica found it hard to collect her thoughts as her mind was ______ down
with marital problems.
39. .....................................
1. The anonymous buyer purchased all the items belonging to the famous 19th century
sculptor ______, stock, and barrel, even his wigs.
2. In a widely publicized televised debate, the two candidates will ______ horns to win
the hearts and minds of the undecided voters.
3. Any security expert will tell you that a good ______ on the door is the first effective
line of defence.
40. .....................................
1. The businessman was forced to say goodbye to all of his property. Even his ski
______ in the Alps was confiscated by the Tax Office.
2. Scores of fishermen decided to ______ a formal complaint to the Ministry to voice
their anger over the total ban on cod fishing.
3. The holiday is bound to be fantastic. Our family are going to ______ in the most
luxurious hotel on the west coast.
41. .....................................
1. The couple used to spend each winter holiday in a small ______ cabin near a lake, far
from the hubbub of the city life.
2. Big timber companies ______ trees at such a pace that it‘s impossible for the
rainforests to recover.
3. I slept like a ______ after an 8-hour trek in the mountains.
42. .....................................
1. All the castle towers ______ north across the entrance to the harbour.
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2. It doesn‘t ______ as if we‘ll have the chance to see the museum.

3. It‘ll take some time to ______ through the report and make a decision.
43. .....................................
1. When the hull of the ship hit the iceberg, a few rivets came ______ and fell on the
deck.
2. The residents are advised to stay at home as the lion which has escaped from the zoo
is still on the ______.
3. With his wife and children away, George was at a ______ end and didn‘t know what
to do in his spare time.
44. .....................................
1. Her husband died two years ago, but Jane is still mourning his ______.
2. When the actor went up onto the podium to collect the award, he seemed at a ______
for words and tears were running down his cheeks.
3. Although the patient suffered massive ______ of blood, the doctors opted for an
alternative method to transfusion.
45. .....................................
1. Normally talkative, he was for once ______ for words when Janet told him she
would never be with him.
2. Some literary critics claimed the charm of the book was ______ in the translation.
3. The poor boy came to the city only to get ______ in the maze of its streets.
46. .....................................
1. Terence and his friends are a strange, arty ______ of people.
2. Many of us are not satisfied with their ______ and yet do nothing to improve their
lives.
3. At the auction I bought ______ number 3 which was an antique ring.
47. .....................................
1. I have to admit that with John and me it was ______ at first sight.
2. There is little ______ lost between me and my next-door neighbour.
3. I‘m hoping it‘s just a case of puppy ______ as I‘m certainly not letting my son get
married at the age of sixteen.
48. .....................................
1. Though affluent and successful, Carl prefers to keep a ______ profile, avoiding the
media attention.
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2. To investors‘ horror, the shares of the company remained at an all time ______.
3. Incompetent staff and ______ standards made the school land at the bottom of the
ranking.
49. .....................................
1. Each time a guard was walking past their cell, the inmates took the trouble to ______
their voices.
2. Let me make myself clear. I will never ______ myself to negotiate with brutal
dictators.
3. The profits for the second half of the year will be ______ in comparison with the first
six months.
50. .....................................
1. It is still difficult for Katy to get over the fact that her best friend left her in the
______ when she most needed her.
2. The company is bound to ______ from one crisis to another if it doesn‘t improve the
standards of its products.
3. He must have felt sick. In the morning, I saw him get up and ______ towards the
bathroom.
51. .....................................
1. Our fishing ______ looks so convincing and real that no fish is going to resist it.
2. In an effort to ______ back old customers, the dealer decided to extend its guarantee.
3. Ben promised her to give up gambling. But after a while he found the ______ of
casinos too powerful to fight against.
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1. .......................................
1. The two ______ contenders in the forthcoming election were female.
2. The ______ difference between African and Indian elephants is the size of their ears.
3. His imaginative ______ course won him the cookery competition.
2. .......................................
1. The government intends to ______ interest rates at a high level in order to discourage
public spending.
2. Amanda continues to ______ that her dismissal was unfair.
3. Their house is so big that it must cost a fortune to ______.
3. .......................................
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1. The runners set off at a pace that simply could not be ______.
2. He still ______that he was innocent after the verdict despite all the evidence against
him.
3. It is not surprising that the number of accidents is increasing when our local roads are
so poorly ______.
4. .......................................
1. The professor urged Mary to ______ in modern languages while at university,
commenting favourably on her linguistic skills.
2. At the conference the speaker called this country the ______ polluter in the northern
hemisphere.
3. On returning from negotiations, his superiors congratulated Frank on winning a lot of
______ concessions that would benefit the company in the future.
5. .......................................
1. I‘m sure Maria will ______ for the beach as soon as she‘s unpacked.
2. How much do you think Fritz will ______ every month in this new job?
3. Philippe has done so well lately that I‘m sure they will ______ him sales director
soon.
6. .......................................
1. As a trainee, he has to survive on a modest salary, though he ______ little extra on
commission.
2. The boss ______ him do overtime every day.
3. A Japanese company ______ the electronic components found in this product.
7. .......................................
1. She asked if I wanted a hand with the bags but I told her I could ______ them on my
own.
2. I honestly don‘t know how we‘re going to ______ now Keith‘s lost his job.
3. I‘ve really had enough, but I think I could ______ another of those delicious cakes if
you insist.
8. .......................................
1. The student looked confused, but still ______ a witty answer to the examiner‘s
question.
2. Before being taken on by a first division team, the coach had ______ a couple of
small clubs in the north.
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3. It‘s a mystery to me how people ______ without electricity 200 years ago.
9. .......................................
1. You have a big chance of getting through the examination process. I‘ve heard that the
pass ______ is only 50%.
2. I know full well that I will never dissuade you from meeting this man, but let me tell
you he‘s mischievous and wants only your money, you ______ my words.
3. His calculations were wide of the ______. That‘s why the newspaper refused to
include them in its latest issue.
10. .....................................
1. When Laurence spilled the blackcurrant juice, it ______ the new white sofa.
2. Since time was of the essence, the teacher ______ the tests quickly and efficiently.
3. They ______ the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary by hosting a large
party in the grounds of the estate.
11. .....................................
1. Life was good for Sergeant Collins. He was stationed in ______ quarters so he was
able to spend almost all his free time with his wife.
2. It wasn‘t until the honeymoon that she realized he had ______ money. She felt
dejected.
3. Some jazz musicians bristled with rage when they learned the performer had ______
jazz with techno music.
12. .....................................
1. The ______ media have changed the way we live and communicate with people.
2. The ______ of workers are in favour of the strike.
3. The flowerbeds are a ______ of colour at this time in summer.
13. .....................................
1. Trying to ______ the Chinese language may be a harrowing experience for any
European.
2. Only a closed circle of employees had access to the ______ copy that had
disappeared from the company‘s headquarters.
3. It‘s awful watching you be so subservient to your father. You‘re 25 and you should
be the ______ of your own destiny.
14. .....................................
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1. The ______ between Manchester United and the home team was disrupted by unruly
fans.
2. Joan and Bob are so well suited that everyone says they are an ideal ______.
3. Even the world grand master was no ______ for the computer at chess.
15. .....................................
1. His house ______ was starting getting on his nerves as he always made a mess in the
bathroom.
2. The species begins to ______ at the age of two when both animals reach adulthood
and their reproductive organs are fully formed.
3. Clinton decided to choose Gore as his running ______ in the presidential elections.
16. .....................................
1. She decided she wasn‘t university ______, and went to secretarial college instead.
2. Her dress was made of a soft, entirely natural ______.
3. The writer spent some months in the Far East collecting ______ for a new book.
17. .....................................
1. It‘s a sad observation, but nowadays it seems your personality doesn‘t ______ in
social situations, but how much money you have.
2. Acne is no laughing ______, especially if you‘re a self-conscious teenager.
3. Emma doesn‘t want to form any relationships with males. As a ______ of fact, she is
thinking of becoming a nun.
18. .....................................
1. I didn‘t ______ to hurt your feelings. Please put it down to my sharp tongue.
2. Don‘t mess with us. To demonstrate that we ______ business we‘ll kill one hostage
every hour on the hour.
3. To overpower 3 men without any weapon was no ______ feat. A week later he was
presented with an award for his bravery.
19. .....................................
1. The college principal said that he ______ to bring the catering facilities up to date.
2. We decided to ask the lecturer exactly what he ______ when he used the word
―teleportation‖.
3. Of all the awards that the actress won during her career, the Oscar ______ the most
to her.
20. .....................................
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1. I don‘t think Mike will ______ up to his new duties as deputy. He doesn‘t command
enough respect.
2. Money-obsessed individuals ______ people by the things they possess, not by who
they are as a person.
3. Though the new law came into effect last year, locals still ______ materials in inches
rather than centimeters.
21. .....................................
1. Some critics of the Internet accuse it of being a ______ for corporate advertising.
2. The old lady claimed to be a ______ who could communicate with the dead.
3. The thief is described as being of ______ height and has several tattoos on his neck.
22. .....................................
1. Most companies will ______ reasonable travelling expenses, provided that receipts
are kept.
2. Villages are often established where two rivers ______ because this offers their
inhabitants ideal conditions for trade.
3. With rapid developments in genetics, the sports world will soon ______ new
challenges, as athletes use this technology to enhance their performance.
23. .....................................
1. He only has to look at her and she begins to ______.
2. It was so hot that the butter started to ______.
3. Her anger began to ______ away as she read the letter.
24. .....................................
1. Apparently this has been the wettest autumn in living ______.
2. She has set up a charitable fund in ______ of her husband.
3. Having a photographic ______, she finds it easy to remember faces.
25. .....................................
1. Jack is now on the ______ and will be released from hospital by Monday. This is
what the doctors are saying.
2. Even a hardened criminal has a chance to ______ his ways and eventually lead a
normal life.
3. Frank, I‘m asking you again to ______ that broken bike of mine. You‘ve promised
me this.
26. .....................................
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1. Branwen had got herself into such a ______, that she didn‘t know what to do.
2. The colonel was eating his lunch in the officer‘s ______.
3. Clean this room up immediately - it‘s a complete ______.
27. .....................................
1. Joanne felt dreadful when her jokes ______ 2 students were staring at her with blank
eyes.
2. The businessman dreaded the thought of disappointing his contractors and ______
the deadline.
3. So far invincible, the Swedish tennis player ______ his match in the Russian rising
star.
28. .....................................
1. It is a huge exaggeration to call this illness life-threatening. It is only a ______
infection.
2. Serve the dish with a ______ sauce as it loses a lot when it‘s spicy.
3. Luke is ______ and soft-spoken which is extraordinary for somebody who has to
deal with hardened criminals.
29. .....................................
1. I know you don‘t ______ words, but you should‘ve held your tongue this time.
2. Then take the beef and ______ it up with some onion and other ingredients.
3. ―Have you noticed the way these men walk?‖ - ―Yeah. Strange, isn‘t it? They seem
to ______as if they were gays.‖
30. .....................................
1. I don‘t ______ working long hours if I‘m paid for it.
2. When he mentioned the film, the starring actors sprang to ______.
3. He was famous for his positive frame of ______ and an outstanding sense of humour.
31. .....................................
1. A ______ injury kept Gerry away from the office for a couple of days.
2. Shirley has had a few ______ roles in films, but she is certainly not the star that she
makes herself out to be.
3. When Francis was at university, he majored in modem languages but his ______
subject was European Studies.
32. .....................................
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1. To the collector‘s delight, the stamps were in ______ condition although they were
very old.
2. It wasn‘t until the 12th century that the country began to ______ its own coins.
3. Linda liked the dish as such, but she hated the ______ sauce her mother always
added.
33. .....................................
1. When Brian tells other people what he did at the party, he tends to ______ out some
of the more embarrassing details.
2. Although I like living in this city, I ______ a lot of things about the little village I
come from.
3. Tickets were hard to get, but I was determined not to ______ the opportunity to see
the band on one of its rare live appearances.
34. .....................................
1. We left early and so ______ the rush hour traffic.
2. When he was at school, Simon never ______ an opportunity to boast about his
achievements.
3. Petra completely ______ the point of what the lecturer had said and so asked an
entirely inappropriate question.
35. .....................................
1. A British trade ______ left this morning for China.
2. The new manager told the staff that his ______ was to improve the company‘s image.
3. The police mounted a rescue ______ to find the climbers lost in the Cairngorms.
36. .....................................
1. Try ______ some cornflour into that sauce to thicken it up.
2. You can have some fun ______ business with pleasure at these conferences.
3. Sharon‘s twin daughters are so similar that I keep ______ them up.
37. .....................................
1. Which ______ of car is Alfonso thinking of buying?
2. In the railway museum, you can see a working ______ of the very first steam
locomotive.
3. The company training policy was considered to be a ______ of good practice.
38. .....................................
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1. Though incredibly successful in the world of sport, the athlete is ______ about his
achievements.
2. I don‘t expect much, really. All I want is ______ accommodation and something to
eat.
3. The girl caught Mike‘s eye because of her ______ clothes and shyness.
39. .....................................
1. You can put your mind at rest. A nurse will systematically ______ your mother‘s
condition.
2. Secret services around the world routinely ______ phone calls of those suspected of
terrorist activities.
3. The engineer‘s eyes became bloodshot from staring on end at his computer ______.
40. .....................................
1. Mary, you‘re crying for the ______ . I will never be able to earn enough to buy you a
yacht.
2. The news was fantastic and she was over the ______ about getting a new job.
3. What? You help around the house once in a blue ______ and you‘re saying I should
appreciate it?
41. .....................................
1. Steve made the ______ of his holiday even though it rained every day.
2. It will take half an hour at the ______ to reach the port.
3. For the ______ part, life in our town is fairly peaceful.
42. .....................................
1. He decided to ______ a campaign against deforestation.
2. No matter how much she tried she just couldn‘t ______ the horse.
3. She‘s going to ______ the medal on velvet and have it framed.
43. .....................................
1. It‘s always been her dream to join the ______ police as she is mad about horses and
everything to do with them.
2. The company ______ a vigorous campaign to explain that its business practices were
fair.
3. The Queen walked into the hall, came up to the stairs and ______ a few steps leading
to the throne.
44. .....................................
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1. Can‘t you see what you‘ve done? She‘s crying. You and your big ______. Next time,
hold your tongue, will you?
2. The dish on the table looked great and made my ______ water.
3. When Jane was born, her father didn‘t pay any attention to her. He probably thought
she was nothing else than another ______ to feed.
45. .....................................
1. The party leaders got together to plan their next ______ in the election campaign.
2. Chrysoula hated playing chess with Yannis because he always took so long it was his
______.
3. It‘s high time we made a ______; there‘s so much to do.
46. .....................................
1. The reporter was profoundly ______ by the scale of the humanitarian crisis that had
claimed thousands of lives by then.
2. When our new neighbours ______ in, our family was the first one to greet them.
3. Since he has ______ up the ladder, he can hardly recognize his former colleagues.
47. .....................................
1. The film was very ______ and nearly everyone shed a tear.
2. ______ house can be a stressful experience unless you plan it carefully.
3. I looked at the injured dog carefully, and it didn‘t seem to be ______.
48. .....................................
1. You press this button and the photocopier produces ______ copies. It‘s as easy as
ABC.
2. Faced with ______ allegations of using public funds to support his mistress, he had
to resign from the committee.
3. The stuntman suffered ______ injuries after falling from a speeding train.
40. .....................................
1. The thing that Rita hated most about supermarkets was the fact that she was exposed
to piped ______ flowing from speakers.
2. Your saying that you love me is ______ to my ears and it means more than dozens of
presents.
3. This time you‘ve got to face the ______ and answer for your disgraceful behaviour.
50. .....................................
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1. In Agatha Christie‘s crime stories, the detective always solves the ______ of who the
murderer is.
2. Angela invariably dresses in black and has an air of ______ about her.
3. A ______ bidder paid six million dollars for the Impressionist painting at yesterday‘s
auction in New York.
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1. .......................................
1. ―Who‘s gonna be at the party?‖ - ―Mike, Jena, Ricky, to ______ but a few.‖
2. It‘s too early to ______ the successor to the chairman. Despite his old age, he‘s still
going strong.
3. Your carrying on being a lawyer is out of the question. You‘re giving our profession
a bad ______.
2. .......................................
1. He was the first to discover a new type of lily, which he ______ after his daughter!
2. Mark was ______ as the successor to the team‘s previous coach.
3. The authorities have not yet ______ those responsible for the accident.
3. .......................................
1. She crossed her legs and took out a ______ file from her bag. For the next five
minutes she was preoccupied with looking after her fingers.
2. Could you ______ this loose board to the floor? Somebody may hurt themselves.
3. The tax increase turned out to be the final ______ in the coffin of small businesses
and many had to be closed down.
4. .......................................
1. The incumbent President won in the second round of the presidential elections by a
______ margin.
2. I had a ______ escape the other day. If it hadn‘t been for my mother, the car would
have hit me.
3. He felt there were too many candidates on the list, so he thought it appropriate to
______ it down to only three.
5 ........................................
1. Amy is by ______ rather a shy person.
2. Generally, the ______ of a shop‘s response should depend on the seriousness of a
customer‘s complaint.
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3. Eric always had a keen love of ______ so I‘m not surprised that he has chosen an
outdoor job.
6. .......................................
1. Many athletes have more ______ ability than the current champion; his success is
due to his positive attitude and good coaching.
2. It‘s only ______ to feel embarrassed when you do something stupid.
3. Honey is a completely ______ product with an excellent reputation for boosting the
immune system.
7. .......................................
1. She has a ______ figure and looks good in everything she wears.
2. Kristina keeps her house so ______ and spotlessly clean.
3. Julia wore a ______ checked suit on her first day at work.
8. .......................................
1. A mobile phone is an absolute ______ for this job, as you will need to be available at
all times.
2. The summary of his findings is, of ______, very brief, but it gives as much
information as is relevant.
3. There was no ______ for her to give up her job - it was entirely her own choice.
9. .......................................
1. I‘ve nearly broken my ______ to come and help you and now you‘re saying I needn‘t
have come here.
2. Unlike others in the crowd, he didn‘t have to crane his ______ to get a good view of
the Queen heading for her palace.
3. Some of his fans thought he‘d gone mad when he had a small tattoo done on the nape
of his ______.
10. .....................................
1. Our charity raises money for the homeless and for people in ______ in the inner city.
2. People ______ to be made aware of the additives that certain food contains.
3. We have no ______ of these toys now that our children have grown up.
11. .....................................
1. Rufus heaved a sigh of relief when the doctor told him the AIDS test was ______.
2. Racists always have a terribly ______ attitude to ethnic minorities, to say the least.
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3. Asked whether she would get into university, she replied in the ______. No wonder,
her parents were bitterly disappointed.
12. .....................................
1. Since the introduction of the ______ watch scheme, much fewer burglaries have been
reported.
2. Kids, don‘t be so noisy! You‘re bound to disturb the whole ______.
3. The President‘s pen put up for auction was worth something in the ______of 5,000
dollars.
13. .....................................
1. The story about a mayor who has feathered his ______ and fled the country has
grabbed the national headlines.
2. When children grow up and finally leave the ______, their parents are usually
overwhelmed with emotions.
3. The bird is famous for building its ______ high in the mountains.
14. .....................................
1. I‘ve decided to paint the house in ______ colours like cream and beige.
2. Doris hid her anger by keeping her voice ______ when she spoke.
3. The two sides agreed to meet on ______ ground to discuss a truce.
15. .....................................
1. It‘s ______ to impossible to change this ossified system. Remember, old habits die
hard.
2. If you keep skiving, you‘re ______ in line to be sacked. Is that clear?
3. When the child‘s father died, a few social workers tried to find his ______ of kin, but
to no avail.
16. .....................................
1. React immediately and ______ such unruly behaviour in the bud. Otherwise, you‘re
asking for trouble.
2. Promise! You won‘t let the cold ______ at your extremes when you ski with your
friends.
3. I‘ll be back in a minute. I‘ve got to ______ home to take some documents I‘ve
forgotten.
17. .....................................
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1. She was a cute blonde with large blue eyes and a snub ______ much like female
manga characters.
2. You know what. I don‘t like the way you poke your ______ into other people‘s
affairs.
3. Karen can‘t understand why her boss looks down his ______ at the staff even when
they record good results.
18. .....................................
1. It was a local citizen of ______ who founded the civic centre.
2. Tom found a short ______ on the table telling him that his dinner was in the oven.
3. A ______ of bitterness was heard in Cynthia‘s voice.
19. .....................................
1. I ______ down the numberplate of the speeding vehicle.
3. They ______ that Mr. Ponsonby had chosen not to wear a dinner jacket for the
formal banquet.
3. The speaker ______ in closing that a solution to the problem of the thinning ozone
layer was still no nearer to being found.
20. .....................................
1. I‘ve got no money in my purse and there‘s ______ left in my account.
2. I don‘t want to go to the party with you, in fact, I want ______ to do with you ever
again.
3. She is ruthless and will not at ______ to get what she wants.
21. .....................................
1. It escaped my ______ that my keys were still on the table when I closed the door.
2. Gilbert handed in his ______ after he had found a better job.
3. The large ______ on the bench read ―wet paint‖.
22. .....................................
1. Gill‘s been going to ______ school since she was three and she enjoys it.
2. Our mother used to sing us ______ rhymes at bedtime.
3. They have some beautiful yellow roses in the ______ across the street.
23. .....................................
1. For years the two families haven‘t been on speaking terms with each other, ______ a
grudge that refuses to fade away.
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2. With a blank expression on her face Jennifer was sitting at the counter, a bit tipsy,
______ a glass of red wine.
3. The singer has been ______ his vocal cords and it‘s hoped he‘ll be fine to give a
recital soon.
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1. .......................................
1. The young prince wants the best apartment you‘ve got, sir. Make no mistake about it,
money is no ______.
2. The special edition of a complete collection of the director‘s movies has become an
______ of desire among film buffs.
3. I didn‘t say that and I strongly ______ to words being put in my mouth. Is that clear?
2. .......................................
1. Everyone knows that you are ______ to wear a seat belt in this country.
2. I asked him to pass the ball and he duly ______.
3. Thank you so much for your help - I am much ______ to you.
3. .......................................
1. You are strongly advised not to ______ the solar eclipse without using special
sunglasses.
2. Employees are required to ______ the non-smoking rule, applied on the company‘s
premises.
3. Few people today ______ the spring equinox in the traditional way.
4. .......................................
1. An independent panel of experts has ______ that there‘s a worrying drop in the
badger population.
2. The contestants were expected to have ______ all the rules, so it came as a surprise
when one of them had to be voted off the programme for cheating.
3. Once on the moors, Linda always ______ birds wading in the shallow waters.
5. .......................................
1. During the ______, many ordinary citizens suffered.
2. Paragliding is a dangerous ______ but an enjoyable way to spend time.
3. The student ______ prevented lectures from taking place.
6. .......................................
1. I had to wait some time to try on the trousers as all the changing rooms were ______.
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2. Once you‘ve retired, why don‘t you look for a part-time job to keep yourself ______?
3. It was five minutes before the start of the concert and very few seats were ______.
7. .......................................
1. As far as I can remember, he‘s never had a permanent occupation. He‘s satisfied with
______ jobs that he does from time to time.
2. It seemed ______ that she asked me to lend her some money. After all, she‘s a
millionaire.
3. Chris was so scatter-brained that he often wore ______ invariably brought smiles to
people‘s faces.
8. .......................................
1. The ______ against winning the lottery are about 6 million to one. So, I‘d rather you
spent that money on my new shoes, honey.
2. Strangely enough, her description of the mugger was completely at ______ with
those of other witnesses.
3. The cellar was full of ______ and ends the beggar had been collecting for years.
9. .......................................
1. When he took off his socks at the dinner table, the guests took ______ and left the
room a few seconds later.
2. Having a small amount of soft drugs for your personal use is not a criminal ______ in
certain countries.
3. No ______, but could you stop talking gobbledygook and get to the point?
10. .....................................
1. We can‘t wait while our rivals are gaining ground in the market. I think we need to
adopt a more ______ strategy and reach out for the teenage sector.
2. Girls don‘t like his rude manners and find his jokes about sex extremely ______. No
wonder, he‘s come in for a lot of flak recently.
3. The allied troops launched a new ______ to bring the defiant city to its knees.
11. .....................................
1. Mr. Poftmon was in his ______ writing a report.
2. The press ______to give you further details.
3. The Prime Minister has been in ______ for five years.
12. .....................................
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1. He made a pledge not to touch a drop at the party. Unfortunately, he had ______ too
many and eventually landed under the table.
2. The assumption proved wrong and now they were back at square ______ in search of
a plausible explanation.
3. His mother was truly relieved when she saw her son back coming from the war still
in ______ piece and, surprisingly, in very good health.
13. .....................................
1. I used to think she was ______ and trustworthy — but I was wrong.
2. The offer will remain ______ until the date specified.
3. I‘ve completely run out of ideas, so I‘m ______ to suggestions.
14. .....................................
1. The new law means that the tax system will ______ in a different way from now on.
2. Before you ______ this machinery, make sure you are wearing the appropriate safety
gear.
3. The surgeon decided not to ______ as he felt that the patient‘s condition would
improve without surgery.
15. .....................................
1. The new ______ system proved superior to its predecessor. The department was
encouraged to have it installed on all its computers.
2. The two detectives working on the case of the rapist were convinced that he was
______ in the vicinity of shopping malls.
3. I‘m sorry, but you can‘t see Dr. Jenkins. He‘s now ______ on a patient.
16. .....................................
1. Physiotherapy is recommended following an ______ on your back.
2. Removing the hardened sediments from the antique vase is going to be a delicate
______.
3. There were several nuclear reactors in ______ at the time of the accident.
17. .....................................
1. In his new job, Alex was quickly shown that his place was at the bottom of the
pecking ______.
2. The shop must have lost my ______ as the product wasn‘t delivered on time.
3. The new governing body was doing its best to establish at least a semblance of
political ______ in the country that had seen violence for the last 7 years.
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18. .....................................
1. This time I may ______ your negligence, but I won‘t be so lenient in the future.
2. The rooms in the chalet ______ the mountains giving visitors a wonderful view.
3. It‘s important not to ______ the fact that some men can be as sensitive as women.
19. .....................................
1. I‘ll be happy to move because we‘re ______ on both sides by neighbours we don‘t
get on with.
2. I was ______ for promotion last year, even though I outperformed everyone else in
my sales department.
3. I don‘t see how such a crucial piece of evidence was ______ during the investigation.
20. .....................................
1. The television channel was ______ by the number of letters that came in. It took
almost three weeks before the staff read them all.
2. Though the army put up a good fight, it was finally ______ by the enemy forces and
had to concede defeat.
3. After spending six moths in the space station, the two astronauts felt ______ by a
feeling of sadness and homesickness.
21. .....................................
1. I share a flat with two friends but we all do our ______ cooking.
2. My grandfather used to ______ a cat called Charlie that hissed at every visitor to the
house.
3. When Mrs Brindle demanded to know who‘d broken the window, none of the
students would ______ up.
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1. .......................................
1. Many young fathers usually ______ up and down the corridor waiting for their wives
to give birth to their children.
2. He thought the whole process was moving at a snail‘s ______ and wanted some
immediate changes to speed it up.
3. Don‘t strain yourself. Do your exercises at a slow ______.
2. .......................................
1. It‘s a ______ of lies. Take it back or else I‘ll take legal measures to teach you a
lesson.
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2. The room was dingy. A small table in the middle was home to empty bottles of
whisky, cigarettes and a ______ of dog-eared cards.
3. Come on, Bill! ______ it in. I can‘t stand your stupid jokes.
3. .......................................
1. After the concert, all the equipment was ______ away and transported in a convoy of
lorries to the next venue.
2. George ______ in his job and went travelling around the world for a year.
3. The club was absolutely ______ and there was no room at all on the dance floor.
4. .......................................
1. Simon gently raised the dog‘s wounded paw and noticed that one ______ was badly
cut.
2. The space shuttle was standing erect on the launch ______ ready for blast-off.
3. Could you pass me the writing ______? It‘s on the table. I need to jot down a few
notes.
5. .......................................
1. The Prince‘s wedding to a divorcee made the front ______ in the press across the
country.
2. She wasn‘t sure whether her husband had arrived on this plane and asked the airport
staff to ______ him. A few minutes later he turned up carrying two big suitcases.
3. On Sunday mornings he would sit in his rocking chair and ______ through the
Sunday papers looking for interesting stories.
6. .......................................
1. The lawyer for the defence made it a point to convince the jury that the accused
wasn‘t as black as he had been ______ by the prosecutor and his team.
2. Sandra ______ a rosy picture of life in the city, which she thought would make her
mother come to live with her.
3. The only things that proved he once ______ works of art were a few easels and lots
of canvas scattered on the floor.
7. .......................................
1. What‘s up? You look so ______ as if you‘ve seen a ghost or apparition.
2. Because she wanted to lighten up the living room, the interior designer suggested the
walls be painted ______ blue.
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3. You must be kidding saying you‘re depressed. Your worries ______ into
insignificance compared to problems people in developing countries have to struggle
with.
8. .......................................
1. The fortune teller has published a book on how to read somebody‘s ______.
2. Believe me! It‘s a bargain. I‘m not going to this stuff off on you.
3. Toni‘s been widely known as a corrupt individual and many have come to him to
grease his ______.
9. .......................................
1. The conservatory door had a glass ______ in its centre.
2. A ______ of experts on the environment will discuss the depletion of the ozone layer.
3. Lights were flashing urgently on the aeroplane‘s control ______.
10. .....................................
1. Her ______ in the conspiracy was comparatively minor.
2. Jeanette Duffy was overjoyed to hear that she had got the ______ of Juliet.
3. Forensic examination revealed that a vital ______ of the plane was missing.
11. .....................................
1. The young actress was delighted to land one of the leading ______ in Bloomfield‘s
latest film.
2. Spare ______ are not always available for older domestic appliances.
3. The medicine should be diluted so that it is two ______ water to one third medicine.
12. .....................................
1. The annual ______ conference is being held in Blackpoll this year.
2. The horse is going to auction, and any interested ______ may make a bid for her.
3. A search ______ was organised to look for the missing children.
13. .....................................
1. Though Peter was confronted with taunting words, he chose to let it ______ and said
nothing.
2. Knowing that her admitting to the mistake might have a devastating impact on her
career, she attempted to ______ the buck to a girl she worked with.
3. For those tourists who count every penny we suggest getting a cheap weekend bus
______ if you want to see the city.
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14. .....................................
1. Figo got control of the ball and ______ it to Ronaldo who scored a beautiful goal in
the last minute of the match.
2. To everybody‘s surprise, Janet ______ her driving test first time. Some people
suggested she must have bribed the examiner.
3. His head bore the brunt of the impact when he fell over and ______ out. It took five
minutes to bring him round.
15. .....................................
1. ―Where are the boys?‖ They‘re ______ the time in the lounge watching a movie.‖
2. As expected, his fascination for extreme sports wasn‘t sustained and it simply turned
out to be a ______ interest.
3. It‘s madness. Our politicians keep ______ bills that are bound to severely affect tax
payers and they think people will vote for them in the next elections.
16. .....................................
1. Gandhi was renowned for his ______ resistance and other non-violent methods he
used to achieve his goals.
2. Even ______ smokers should be concerned about their state of health. Some
evidence suggests they may get infections as frequently as those who smoke
regularly.
3. The grammar of the language Rick was studying seemed difficult. Especially
its______ voice gave him a lot of headache.
17. .....................................
1. We guarantee that one nicotine ______ a day is enough to make you quit smoking
completely. You can trust us.
2. Though only in his twenties, Jerome already has a large bald ______ on the crown of
his head.
3. Let‘s make peace and ______ up our differences. I hate it when we argue.
18. .....................................
1. Those who know him agree that recently Sam has developed a worrying ______ of
behaviour. He tends to go round trying to stir things up.
2. The shirt suited him very much. It was plain with no ______ whatsoever.
3. His original production set the ______ for almost all science fiction films. Even now
some directors say they‘ve been greatly influenced by his revolutionary techniques.
19. .....................................
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1. Those who ______ too many compliments should be avoided at all costs. They are
insincere in their expressions of admiration.
2. Mary felt exploited as she had to ______ through the nose for her stationary bike.
3. Now you will have to ______ the penalty for your fraudulent activities. The tax
office is after you.
20. .....................................
1. Chances of finding a job that ______ well are not as good in the north of the country.
2. It is because he never ______ attention in meetings that he often gets things wrong.
3. Next time she ______ me a compliment, I‘ll be sure to watch my back.
21. .....................................
1. As your mind works at ______ mental effectiveness in the morning, set aside some
time and do your studying in the early hours of the day.
2. Only the two surviving mountaineers reached the ______ of the mountain. It looked
like a Pyrrhic victory. Most of their friends lost their lives trying to beat nature.
3. The roads were terribly congested at ______ times and the traffic was often reduced
to a crawl.
22. .....................................
1. Mary seemed to be a square ______ in a round hole. She didn‘t fit with our team and
was eventually given the chop.
2. If you don‘t stop being so smug, one day somebody will take you down a ______ or
two, teaching you where you‘re in the pecking order.
3. The shirt was flapping in the air hanging on a clothesline with only one ______ that
was keeping it in place.
23. .....................................
1. Eager to improve her writing skills, Maria was looking for a few ______ pals in
language newspapers.
2. If you want to find out more about our activities, why don‘t you put to ______ paper
and send us a letter?
3. Villagers always ______ up their animals when the night falls for fear of big cats.
24. .....................................
1. As an undercover agent, Ben has managed to ______ the Mafia structure on the west
coast, contributing to many arrests.
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2. The cave was almost pitch-black and his eyes found it extremely difficult to ______
its thick darkness.
3. There are fears among educators that this selfish philosophy may ______ the
educational system.
25. .....................................
1. The guru‘s followers claimed he was able to ______ miracles. Later though, it turned
out he was just another skillful conman.
2. After many years of obscurity, the singer agreed to ______ live once again to help
with a charity campaign.
3. Science has nothing to do with speculation. That‘s why our institute makes it a point
to ______ a lot of experiments before reaching any conclusions.
26. .....................................
1. Traditionally, this car has been sold on its safety more than its ______, but the new
215 model is as fast as anything else in its class on the road today.
2. The company‘s poor ______ this year has been blamed on rising fuel costs.
3. I saw an interesting ______ of ―Aida‖ at the Edinburgh Festival last year.
27. .....................................
1. I found that the sports car ______ particularly badly on wet roads.
2. The advice service ______ a useful function until it was closed last year.
3. He ______ in front of a live audience last week for the first time.
28. .....................................
1. She put the ______ cash in the office safe, locked up and went home.
2. He was convicted of ______ theft and sentenced to two month in prison.
3. I think it‘s ______ of you top argue about such a minor matter!
29. .....................................
1. I can‘t stand Valerie: she is always trying to ______ a fight with people.
2. It‘s easier to ______ up a language if you have an ear for it.
3. We always ______ contestants out of the studio audience.
30. .....................................
1. The survivors were on the brink of despair when suddenly the radio receiver ______
up the signal.
2. The staff took advantage of the curator‘s visit and ______ his brains about the new
conservation policy.
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3. From Jane‘s point of view, the meeting was a disaster as the members ______ holes
in her theory.
31. .....................................
1. Josh, why are you always ______ a quarrel with people who wish you well? It‘s
illogical.
2. In the evening, the children would sit at the kitchen table ______ at the disgusting
food provided by their stepmother.
3. Even after many years, Rufus still clearly remembers the time spent on his
grandfather‘s farm looking after animals and ______ apples from his orchard.
32. .....................................
1. During the weekend, thieves stole a priceless ______ from the gallery.
2. There‘s sound, but I can‘t get any ______ on this TV set.
3. The newscaster gave an accurate ______ of the tense situation caused by the
transport strike.
33. .....................................
1. The boxer looks tough and he doesn‘t give up easily. He has this ability to pick up
the ______ after each round.
2. In the army Forrest used to spend hours taking his machine gun to ______ and
reassembling it again hundreds of times.
3. The table was a mess, it was cluttered with bits and ______ scattered all around it.
34. .....................................
1. Tattoos and body ______ are not allowed in the army. Anyone breaking this rule will
be expelled from our regiment. Is that clear?
2. The explorers had to face subzero temperatures and ______ winds before reaching
the summit.
3. Luckily, the alarm gave out a loud ______ sound that scared the burglars away.
35. .....................................
1. He discovered a button was missing in his trousers and had no other choice but use a
safety ______ to keep it in place.
2. It‘s unreasonable to ______ your hopes on this risky investment. You‘ll be sorry if it
doesn‘t come off.
3. The people at the ceremony were in shock when he announced he didn‘t want to
marry her after all. I can tell you, you could hear a ______ drop.
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36. .....................................
1. It was too good to be true. He had to ______ himself from time to time to make sure
it wasn‘t a dream.
2. Robert likes to exaggerate and to show off so you‘d better take what he says with a
______ of salt.
3. Our family began to feel the ______ when our father lost his job and went on the
dole.
37. .....................................
1. The policeman ______ the angry protester against the wall to stop him escaping.
2. Grandmother recalled that, for her wedding, the hairdresser ______ her hair up to
create an elaborate display of curls and braids.
3. He eventually ______ the blame on his sister, though she was quite obviously
innocent.
38. .....................................
1. No wonder the ______ burst. It was 50 years old and rusty. It‘ll take some time
before we remove the water from the house.
2. When Watson arrived at the house, Holmes was chewing over another mystery,
sitting in his chair and smoking his favourite ______.
3. Having a vehicle is still a ______ dream in this country. The majority is still too poor
to afford anything let alone a car.
39. .....................................
1. His mother noticed that he had always had perfect ______ and could play musical
instruments at a professional level without looking at notes.
2. Some of the football fans were charged with ______ invasion and grievous bodily
harm.
3. The roofs of the buildings ______ steeply almost touching the ground.
40. .....................................
1. He picked up a pebble and ______ it into the lake aiming at the duck. Fortunately, it
managed to escape.
2. Most students who have taken part in the CAE exam feel that the reading section was
______ at a very high level.
3. Upon arriving at the campsite, some of us made a fire while the others ______ the
tent.
41. .....................................
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1. During the interrogation, he admitted seeing the man, but couldn‘t ______ him.
2. No matter how many advertisements you‘re going to ______ in newspapers, it won‘t
improve the company‘s image.
3. Your remarks at the funeral were out of ______. Think twice before you say
something.
42. .....................................
1. Can I have a piece of this ______ chocolate? I have a weakness for it.
2. Even though the policeman was in ______ clothes, she saw him through and alerted
her accomplices.
3. During the exam you‘ll be provided with ______ paper and other stationery.
43. .....................................
1. They had a cunning ______ to overthrow the government.
2. This room could be made so much more attractive with a different colour ______.
3. Suddenly he understood he was no longer part of her ______ of things.
44. .....................................
1. He‘s responsible for buying ______ and equipment for his company‘s factories.
2. A new hydro-electric power ______ tectonics has allowed people to construct
earthquake early warning systems.
3. The robbers changed the number ______ of their car to throw the police off the scent.
46. .....................................
1. The youth claimed that the police had ______ the drugs in his house.
2. Tom has ______ peas at the end of the garden.
3. He stood there patiently, his feet ______ wide apart.
47. .....................................
1. At an open-air rally he made a speech from a raised ______ constructed at the last
moment.
2. Don‘t be silly Loraine, ______ shoes went out of fashion 3 years ago. Take them off
at once.
3. The former president hailed the candidate‘s international ______ and his knowledge
of foreign affairs.
48. .....................................
1. The situation is complicated as several different factors come into ______.
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2. Much of his humour involves a ______ on words.

3. Apparently the police do not believe that foul ______ was involved in the death of
pop star Jason Gordon last week.
49. .....................................
1. If they go on ______ down the seriousness of the accusations, they are in for a lot of
trouble in the court.
2. Scientists ______ God shoulder great responsibility as you can‘t predict long-term
consequences of consuming genetically modified foods.
3. The naughty pupil was made to spend an hour in detention for ______ truant.
50. .....................................
1. The manager ______ a severe headache as his reason for not attending the meeting.
2. The accused ______ not guilty to armed robbery.
3. Paul ______ with his father to buy him a motorbike for his birthday.
51. .....................................
1. The pensioner owned a small vegetable ______ where he spent most of his days
looking after his carrots and tomatoes.
2. As the ______ unfolds, the film gathers pace and the actors can show their full
potential.
3. The two generals met in a private house at night to ______ against the emperor and
to discuss how to run the empire together after his death.
52. .....................................
1. The company knows that staying in business involves investments. That‘s why we
intend to ______ this year‘s profits back into building a few new factories.
2. When the right time comes farmers ______ their lands using horses.
3. Only one snow ______ moved into the city to remove the overnight snow.
53. .....................................
1. That big field near the woods has just been ______ up, so if you‘re planning to take
the dog for a walk today you‘d better go to the park instead.
2. I turned to speak to my passenger for a second, and the next thing I knew I‘d ______
into the car in front.
3. Despite her fatigue, the teacher ______ on until she‘d marked every child‘s
composition.
54. .....................................
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1. Backed up by some colleagues, Jasper ______ up enough courage to stand up to the

bullies.
2. The chicken was killed, ______ and cut into pieces for further processing.
3. The estate agent must have ______ the number out of the air. The house definitely
costs much less.
55. .....................................
1. You idiot! You should have ______ the TV in before switching it off.
2. The radio station ______ the band‘s new single free of charge in exchange for the
interview.
3. I‘ve just ______ the hole in the roof, but it‘s leaking already. Maybe, you can do
something about it.
56. .....................................
1. The thug punched him ______ in the nose. Luckily, the bone was intact.
2. His new book entitled ―The Black Jungle‖ tries to ______ the mysteries of a few
tribes that still inhabit this part of the world.
3. To ensure that a wall is straight during the construction process, use a ______ line
from time to time.
57. .....................................
1. On a hot summer‘s day, there is nothing I like more than to ______ into an outdoor
swimming pool.
2. Investors were frantic when stock market prices began to ______.
3. They decided to take the ______ and go and work overseas.
58. .....................................
1. As soon as Godzilla invaded the power station, the Japanese capital was ______ into
darkness.
2. To consumers‘ delight, beef prices ______ to a new low after more cases of mad cow
disease emerged.
3. The warm sea was beckoning enticingly. She quickly removed her clothes and
______ into the water.
59. .....................................
1. The pop star was charged with ______ the boy with alcoholic beverages and making
indecent proposals.
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2. As a captain, George spent almost all his life on ships that were ______ between
Cairo and Lisbon.
3. Emigrants from post Communist countries were ______ their trade on the Warsaw
streets trying to sell cheap clothes and cigarettes.
60. .....................................
1. I don‘t take very kindly to people who ______ my ideas.
2. I‘m such a bad cook I can‘t even ______ an egg!
3. People who ______ in this area of the river will be prosecuted.
61. .....................................
1. Sadly enough, the black rhino has been ______ to extinction despite the game
wardens‖ frantic efforts to save it.
2. The ______ eggs served by his wife were bland and dull in comparison with his
mistress‘s gourmet food.
3. Critics called it a blatant act of plagiarism when her book was released. She seemed
to have ______ a lot of ideas from other authors.
62. .....................................
1. They claimed that the whole country is now under their control, but they admitted
there might be some ______ of resistance here and there.
2. The company caters for business people with deep ______ and high disposable
incomes.
3. I see them together almost day and night. It seems they are living in each other‘s
______.
63. .....................................
1. I take your ______ about severely punishing those who have committed serious
crimes. But giving a life sentence for manslaughter is an exaggeration.
2. You lose a ______ in this game when you don‘t answer a question.
3. Although it wasn‘t her fault, Mary somehow knew her colleagues would ______ a
finger of blame at her.
64. .....................................
1. All the sunflowers in the park were ______ in the same direction.
2. Recent technological advances are ______ the way forward for a whole generation of
schoolchildren.
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3. Two policemen were standing behind a tree, ______ their radar equipment at the
oncoming traffic, in order to catch speeding drivers.
65. .....................................
1. At the moment, the evidence ______ to John being guilty of the murder.
2. The bibliography at the end of the book ______ readers in the direction of further
reading on the subject.
3. Mrs. Bell generally ______ out any discrepancies between what was recorded in the
minutes and what was actually discussed at the meeting.
66. .....................................
1. My fiancée gave me a ______ in my ribs when I started to talk about children with
my future in-laws. It was a clear signal that I should drop the subject.
2. Ron, I‘ve heard you ______ fun at this disabled man. Shame on you!
3. It‘s easy to ______ holes even in the best plan. Can‘t you say anything positive for a
change?
67. .....................................
1. The engineers from both universities decided to ______ their knowledge and
expertise to develop a more efficient fuel cell.
2. As in a classic crime story, the victim was lying on the floor in a ______ of blood
surrounded by a group of police officers.
3. Each evening David headed for the pub where he drunk his favourite draught ale and
played a game of ______ with his friends.
68. .....................................
1. I‘m not going to take that job as the salary is too ______.
2. That was a terrible film last night - the acting was particularly ______.
3. They are very ______ now that David isn‘t working.
69. .....................................
1. It was supposed to be romantic. So, on the beach Mark ______ the question, but
Lucy told him she wasn‘t ready yet to become his wife.
2. The racing driver took the bottle of champagne. Then he ______ the cork and started
spraying the contents onto the people nearby.
3. Yesterday was the last time we met. I just ______ in to see her and ask how she was
doing.
70. .....................................
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1. The spokesperson for this small religious denomination assured the officials that it
didn‘t ______ any threat to the local community.
2. She sat on a chair striking a ______ ready for a photo to be taken.
3. One of the mafia‘s men attempted to ______ as a doctor to get access to the witness
on a life support system in hospital.
71. .....................................
1. A little bit of ______ feedback would make a pleasant change from my boss‘s
continual carping.
2. Unfortunately, your test result came out ______ again, so you‘ll have to take another
course of antibiotics.
3. You need to attach that wire to the ______ pole of the battery.
72. .....................................
1. The clergy denounced the incident as a case of demonic ______. The priests claimed
the woman was simply insane and had to be treated in hospital.
2. With ball ______ standing at about 80 percent, the English football team controlled
the game and routed the opposing side, winning 10-1.
3. In the end, the ring leader was charged with illegal ______ of explosive materials and
sent to prison.
73. .....................................
1. There‘s no point in raising the matter again; I have no intention of changing my
______.
2. Bettina has worked there for ten years and thinks she should have been offered a
better ______ in the company by now.
3. The airline‘s financial ______ is healthier now than it has been for many years.
74. .....................................
1. The old chap looked miserable. Blind and as deaf as a ______, he was unable to look
after himself.
2. He took up the ______ of a manager at a large multinational company without
hesitation.
3. This particular border ______ was regarded as a strategic point and became the target
of a military operation.
75. .....................................
1. We can assure you that you‘ll spread wings with our company and realize your full
______ if you decide to work for us.
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2. The therapy has a lot of advantages, but you have to know there are some ______
health risks. You liver may be damaged as a result of the treatment.
3. Undoubtedly, with picturesque scenery and unspoilt surroundings, the area has the
______ for the development of the tourist industry.
76. .....................................
1. This mug cost me only one ______. Not much for a souvenir of this kind.
2. Stray dogs, if caught, are kept for some time at the local ______ facility on the
outskirts.
3. If they don‘t give in, the artillery is ready to ______ the town until it‘s razed to the
ground.
77. .....................................
1. Shall I ______ you another cup of tea?
2. Just look at those black clouds - it‘s going to ______ very soon.
3. Molly was able to ______ out all her troubles to her best friend.
78. .....................................
1. The streets filled with theater-goers as they were ______ out of the building after the
performance.
2. It‘s suicidal. If you keep criticizing our sponsors, they are sure to give up ______
money into our project.
3. Did you know that the stream that is ______ out of the ground here is believed to
have healing powers?
79. .....................................
1. His secretary arranged a ______ lunch with European contractors to be held in the
Hilton.
2. At one point in history the country became a colonial ______ that others respected
worldwide.
3. A reliable source close to the minister said that the final decision was made in the
corridors of ______.
80. .....................................
1. The ______ of the law requires an incisive mind, as well as legal training.
2. Ruby‘s constant ______ resulted in her receiving the Young Pianist of the Year
award.
3. It was his ______ to wear a hat whenever he went out in the sun.
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81. .....................................
1. Doctor, how can you advise people to shed weight if you‘re overweight? Come on,
you have to practice what you ______.
2. As an effective teacher, he never fails to ______ the virtues of hard work and
consistency.
3. Zealous Christians in the first century were instructed to ______ the good news from
House to house just as Jesus did.
82. .....................................
1. When Betty said she didn‘t love him anymore, there was a ______ silence and
surprisingly, he started to sob.
2. The woman was heavily ______ when she arrived at the maternity ward.
3. Literary critics hailed the book as a masterpiece, saying it was ______ with both
affection and brutality.
83. .....................................
which made all the
1. The company had to increase their insurance ______ which made all the policy
holders see red.
2. We pride ourselves on selling only ______ quality goods. They cost much more, but
our ultimate goal is to satisfy even the most choosy customers.
3. These days when time is at a ______ you have to organize your life wisely.
84. .....................................
1. Although they are not with us any more, their heroic deeds will always be ______ in
our minds and hearts. Let‘s pray.
2. Initially, some procedures may ______ problems, but once you‘ve got used to them,
everything will go smoothly.
3. Men are selfish and insensitive, ______ company excepted, of course.
85. .....................................
1. Life ______ her with many opportunities, which she let pass her by.
2. When he retired he was ______ with a charming gold clock.
3. The evening news is always ______ by the same newscaster.
86. .....................................
1. So far, efforts to ______ the peace between the two nations have failed.
2. I can recommend the pears, which we ______ in sugar syrup every autumn.
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3. Susan managed to ______ her sense of humour, despite the fact that she was in a
difficult situation.
87. .....................................
1. To call for assistance ______ the bell at the reception desk.
2. The reporters began to ______ the politician for more information about the reasons
for his resignation.
3. The police finally confirmed that they intended to ______ charges against both
women.
88. .....................................
1. ―Can you spare me a minute, boss?‖ - ―Sorry. I‘m ______ for time right now. Can
you drop in a bit later, Ron.‖
2. The organizers ______ the building company to meet the deadline and build the
stadium in time for The World Cup.
3. In the workplace, Janet felt discriminated against and finally ______ charges against
two of her colleagues who had been making offensive remarks.
89. .....................................
1. Being in the black is a marvellous thing and now I‘m sitting ______ enjoying life.
2. Miranda‘s not just a ______ face. It may surprise you, but she‘s got an Ph.D. in
mathematics.
3. A small seal covered in oil is not a ______ sight and those responsible for the oil spill
should be brought to justice.
90. .....................................
1. It‘s difficult when problems ______ on your mind and there‘s nothing you can do to
solve them.
2. The Persian prince often went hunting with his favourite bird of ______ on his
forearm.
3. Children are usually easy ______ for all kinds of corrupt individuals. So, parents!
Beware.
91. .....................................
1. Loraine got scared to death when she accidentally ______ her finger on a needle left
by a drug addict.
2. The dog paused for a moment, ______ its ears and listened attentively for any sounds
coming from beneath the rubble.
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3. His shameful desertion of his wife ______ his conscience to the end of his days and
was the only thing he regretted.
92 ......................................
1. This ski resort can ______ itself on drawing huge crowds of millionaires and tones of
American celebrities.
2. The antelopes got a bit agitated when a ______ of lions came closer to the herd near
the waterhole.
3. Robert‘s new car was his ______ and joy. He bragged about it everywhere he turned
up.
93. .....................................
1. Sadly enough, he was cut off in his ______ leaving a wife and three small children.
2. After a thorough investigation, a neo-Nazi activist became the ______ suspect in a
murder case of a black woman.
3. Adidas wanted to show its new commercial in ______ time when it was most likely
to be spotted by large audiences.
94. .....................................
1. The three ______ colours include red, yellow and blue. By mixing them you can
come up with any other colour you like.
2. It is at ______ school that children should have the best teachers because it is a
crucial stage in their mental development.
3. Our ______ concern is to provide customers with the best products and service they
deserve. Nothing is more important than this.
95. .....................................
1. The book has been out of ______ for 50 years and can only be found at auctions.
2. You can only have yourself to blame. If you had read the fine ______ you would
know the contract is binding for ten and not five years.
3. Our new photo machine is able to develop and ______ pictures faster and with better
quality.
96. .....................................
1. I felt quite sick when the dentist started to ______ around my mouth.
2. Sniffer dogs were brought along to ______ the area for clues.
3. The press are well known for the way they ______ into people‘s backgrounds.
97. .....................................
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1. Pia‘s under a lot of stress because she‘s in the ______ applying for a new job.
2. The company was trying to develop a new manufacturing ______ in an attempt to cut
costs.
3. Many people buy cosmetics in an attempt to slow down the ______ of ageing.
98. .....................................
1. The requirements are not the most challenging. All you have to do is to a ______
letter without serious spelling mistakes.
2. If you want to enter the place, you need to ______ a valid membership card.
Otherwise, forget it.
3. Our south-east division is able to ______ the required number of CDs within three
days.
99. .....................................
1. 30% of the company‘s ______ of olive oil is solely for export to Europe.
2. What did you think of the amateur drama group‘s ______ of ―Hamlet‖?
3. Everyone in full time education will be offered cheap rail fares on ______ of their
student union cards.
100. ...................................
1. Recently, a small pilot ______ has been launched in the neighbourhood. It aims at
integrating immigrants into the local community.
2. If you wear a suit and tie in business situations, you ______ a professional image.
3. The sound system went kaput and the guest speaker had to ______ his voice to be
heard at the end of the room.
101. ...................................
1. The prince ______ to her on one knee on the balcony. Two weeks later the wedding
took place and they lived happily ever after.
2. The committee was established to work on the ______ changes to the annual budget.
3. Scientists have ______ a plethora of theories to explain how fish know which way to
go to their breeding grounds, but no definite explanations have been given so far.
102. ...................................
1. To ______ his point, John quoted some famous experts on the subject.
2. I don‘t feel any need to ______ myself any more as I‘ve already achieved much
during my career.
3. The task didn‘t ______ to be very difficult. In fact, it was child‘s play to us.
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103. ...................................
1. The government‘s decision ______ to be disastrous for the educational system.
2. They never actually ______ that the accused was guilty of the crime.
3. Everyone said William would never make it to university but he ______ them all
wrong.
104. ...................................
1. The government was not able to ______ details of its plans for new road construction.
2. They had to ______ for a possible emergency by stocking up with food and other
supplies.
3. The new bill attempted to ______ consumers with the means to fight back against
unscrupulous retailers.
105. ...................................
1. Though well into her 20s by now, Jane‘s father still ______ for her, including buying
all her clothes.
2. Results show that the substance can be handled without adverse health effects,
______ that there is adequate ventilation.
3. Data from other experiments have ______ the basis for continuing intensive research
on the Martian climate.
106. ...................................
1. Newspapers are prepared to pay large sums of money to obtain interviews with
______ figures.
2. New information concerning the case has come to light and will be made ______
next month.
3. The local MP called on athletes to perform a ______ service by supporting local
charity events aimed at improving sports facilities for the young.
107. ...................................
1. The accident happened when he wanted to lift his oak table. He ______ a muscle and
had to be treated by a doctor.
2. On our way home we ______ off the road to buy some strawberries from roadside
vendors.
3. It came as a surprise when it turned out that he wasn‘t the one who made decisions. It
was his deputy who ______ strings.
108. ...................................
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1. The investigators are ______ the machine apart to find out what went wrong.
2. Luke found himself stuck behind the steering wheel but was just ______ himself out
when the ambulance arrived.
3. Who‘s that ______ faces at the window?
109. ...................................
1. To his surprise, the girl clenched her fist and ______ him in the jaw. That was
punishment for his pulling her ponytail.
2. As soon as I produced my ticket, the conductor ______ it and let me get on the train.
3. When Miriam heard the fantastic news, she ______ the air in victory. The job was
hers.
110. ...................................
1. It was ______ chance that he met her once again in a small forgotten village in the
north.
2. The tie was made of ______ silk and cost 100 dollars, which was far beyond his
means.
3. Relief agencies were concerned about the lack of ______ water and food.
111. ...................................
1. He took a week off work with the express ______ of finding a new job.
2. I‘m sure Tony deleted my file on ______, although he says it was an accident.
3. I don‘t mind living at home for now as it suits my ______ of saving money.
112. ...................................
1. The young man devoted his life to the ______ of pleasure.
2. I have to admit that hill walking is a ______ which doesn‘t interest me at all.
3. The flustered mother ran out of the supermarket in hot ______ of her absconding
toddler.
113. ...................................
1. He lost half of his money doing business with Russians, but ______ it down to
experience.
2. Can you believe it? Linda, our new manager, ______ a tempting proposal to him and
he flatly rejected it.
3. If the police is reluctant to ______ a stop to car theft, I don‘t know who I should turn
to then.
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1. .......................................
1. You can get a massive discount on this item, sir if you buy it in ______.
2. Nobody knows what to expect from him. He‘s been something of an unknown
______ since he joined our department.
3. The help of a ______ surveyor may be indispensable before you build a house.
2. .......................................
1. He reached into his pocket and produced a buck and a ______ which he handed to
the newsagent.
2. After living for five years in the student ______, the painter moved to a more
luxurious part of the town. It was a turning point in his artistic life.
3. The economy looks robust with sales up in the first ______ of the year.
3. .......................................
1. There are fears in some ______ that the ending of the scheme could cause
recruitment problems for schools.
2. The house has 25 rooms, including special ______ for visiting royals.
3. The rock face looked much steeper at close ______ and the ill-prepared group began
to wish they‘d stayed in bed.
4. .......................................
1. Lucy, I won‘t have you go to the funeral in a mini skirt. It‘s out of the ______! Put
on something decent and less provocative.
2. When a Protestant began to ______ his religious beliefs, Rimond realized his faith
was not based on accurate knowledge, but ceremonies.
3. There is no ______ that money can‘t give you happiness. Still, life‘s hard without it.
5. .......................................
1. The law passed by Congress was viewed as a ______ fix and not a permanent
solution to the problem of the homeless.
2. Experience is advantageous, but not essential in this job. If you‘re ______ on the
uptake, we‘ll teach you everything you need.
3. The mayor was infamous for his ______ temper and journalists often exploited this
personality trait to wind him up.
6. .......................................
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1. If we‘re very ______ we may see some deer, but the slightest sound will scare them
off.
2. I‘ve never seen the roads so ______ as they were during the petrol crisis.
3. You can tell everyone next week, but for now I‘d like you to keep it ______, please.
7. .......................................
1. In court, the prosecution lawyer ______ a similar case of a man who had been
sentenced to death for the same type of crime.
2. The priest ______ a certain passage from the Scriptures to support his radical ideas.
3. Her husband was ______ as saying that the princess was feeling well after the birth
of their first child.
R
1. .......................................
1. In my previous job I got the feeling I was taking part in the rat ______ and I
eventually summoned up enough courage to quit.
2. The boy had his leg bitten by a poisonous snake and it was a ______ against time to
get the antidote.
3. Regardless of your background, ______ or religion you have the right to a fair trial.
2. .......................................
1. It is difficult to hang curtains on that ______ because there is a narrow pelmet
hanging over it.
2. I think I‘d prefer to fly to Edinburgh rather than go by ______.
3. Maude held on firmly to the ______ as she climbed slowly up the stairs.
3. .......................................
1. Yes, he did complain about occasional aches and pains shortly after the operation,
but now he‘s as right as ______.
2. The plane whizzed overhead spilling a ______ of leaflets urging the rebels to
surrender.
3. Heavy winds and torrential ______ have wreaked havoc in the north of the country.
4. .......................................
1. It is ______ to find a shop that gives a truly personal service these days.
2. One CD by that group is no longer available in the shops and was classed as ______
in one online auction.
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3. I have joined an organisation that is dedicated to helping preserve ______ species of

butterfly.
5. .......................................
1. Don‘t ______ your voice when you‘re talking to me. I' may look old, but I‘m not
deaf.
2. A young inexperienced mother is likely to ______ the alarm each time her child
coughs.
3. What the general had seen on the ground made him ______ important questions
about the soldiers‖ safety.
6. .......................................
1. Paul ______ his glass to drink our health.
2. The government has ______ the tax on Cigarettes.
3. I ______ that question at our last meeting, if you remember!
7. .......................................
1. Other colleagues grew jealous when he ______ it in and became financially
independent.
2. The burglars went straight into the living room and ______ through the drawers to
find the jewellery and other valuables.
3. The cold autumn days set in and each day Paul ______ the dead leaves lying on the
ground in front of his house.
8. .......................................
1. He became the first ______ driver to exceed a speed of 100 mph during a
championship.
2. Despite her efforts to ______ support for her new project, nobody seemed to be
interested.
3. President Smith addressed an election ______ in the city centre as part of his
campaign.
9. .......................................
1. Vinnie successfully ______ his father‘s business before joining the army.
2. The magazine editors have been heavily criticised because they ______ an article on
exam-cheating techniques lost month.
3. We ______ a wire from the ground floor to the basement so that everyone could get
access to the Internet.
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10. .....................................
1. The whole place ______ with music.
2. His cruel words still ______ in her ears.
3. There was something about her story that ______ true.
11. .....................................
1. The mountain ______ stretched in front of their eyes for miles. Its snowcapped peaks
were glittering in the morning sun.
2. Our store offers a wide ______ of sports equipment which is specially designed for
the demanding customer.
3. The media tycoon was shot at point-blank ______ outside his mansion in the early
morning hours. The case is being investigated at the moment.
12. .....................................
1. A mean spirit is ______ as a severe character failing by some people, as it shows a
lack of openness and generosity.
2. If she wins the next tournament, she will be ______ as number one in the world.
3. Sotheby‘s ______ my grandmother‘s chest of drawers highly.
13. .....................................
1. This bird is so ______ that it appears on the endangered list in many countries.
2. Sadly, restaurants that source only local products are all too ______ these days.
3. Sam took advantage of a ______ opportunity to meet the elusive leader of the
political movement.
14. .....................................
1. Tickets for students and pensioners visiting the museum are at a special ______.
2. Libraries are disappearing at an alarming ______. Soon well become a nation of the
illiterate.
3. I don‘t ______ their chances of staging the next Olympics. The city lacks basic sports
amenities.
15. .....................................
1. The old car was ______ down the lane, belching thick clouds of smoke into the
evening air.
2. When the cups and saucers started ______, their first thought was that it was an
earthquake.
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3. Peter proudly began ______ off the list of important historical dates he had been told
to learn.
16. .....................................
1. ―Did you know that sushi is made from ______ fish?‖ - ―What? You mean, they
don‘t fry it?‖
2. The operatives working overseas are sending us only ______ data and it‘s up to us in
the department to analyze it and consider any possible risks.
3. The press will be after us if they find out our factory is releasing ______ sewage into
the local river.
17. .....................................
1. I finally ______ him after getting his home number from his wife.
2. After hours of negotiation and lengthy disagreements, they finally a compromise.
3. Her hair was so long it ______ to her waist.
18. .....................................
1. When Laura checked the shirt label, she saw that it ______ ―Hand wash only‖.
2. Unfortunately I ______ the map wrongly and we ended up too far south.
3. The sergeant ______ out the names of the officers who would work on the case.
19. .....................................
1. My ______ of the situation is that Ann is quite eager to leave.
2. The audience were treated to a(n) ______ of the first chapter of the novel.
3. The last volume of Bogarde‘s biography makes interesting ______.
20. .....................................
1. After working so hard to finish their house, Bob and Clare were ______ for a holiday.
2. Mark is popular at parties because of his ______ wit.
3. My daughter says she doesn‘t feel ______ to get married yet.
21. .....................................
1. Many people, through lack of opportunity, are not able to their ______ full potential.
2. Greg woke with a start only to ______ that it had been just a dream.
3. Sanders became a rich man when he was able to ______ a lot of money on his old
properties.
22. .....................................
1. The pianist never ______ the potential he‘d known as a teenager.
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2. Mark ______ his ambition when his novel became a bestseller.

3. Helen ______ she had been cheated by the shopkeeper when she checked her change.
23. .....................................
1. The couple was looking for a place in a friendly, crime-free neighbourhood to
______ their three children.
2. If the problem of unemployment is not resolved, poverty will soon ______ its ugly
head.
3. The driver died on the spot, yet miraculously those in the ______ of the car emerged
unscathed.
24. .....................................
1. The skyscraper, ______ up on the horizon made an awesome sight.
2. It must be an exhausting life for her, ______ triplets.
3. The wild horse was neighing and ______, unable to be ridden.
25. .....................................
1. You have been late every day this week; what is your ______?
2. Dora is so headstrong; her actions defy all ______.
3. Within ______, I am prepared to work overtime.
26. .....................................
1. Can‘t we have a ______ discussion about this, without anyone losing their temper?
2. I don‘t think it‘s ______ to expect us to work extra hours without any extra pay.
3. Considering that it‘s an expensive city, the cost of the hotel we stayed in was quite
______.
27. .....................................
1. In a retaliatory gesture, the country ______ its ambassador from Germany. Soon after
this incident war erupted.
2. Hundreds of grocery products are to be ______ as the banned preservative may cause
irreparable damage to your eyes.
3. The witness ______ the whole event perfectly and proved a precious asset to the
police.
28. .....................................
1. In certain parts of the world radio ______ can be very poor. If this happens in your
case, we strongly suggest that you contact your local dealer.
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2. Much to her surprise, Dorothy was given a frosty ______ at the annual meeting of
shareholders. Most of them were giving her the cold shoulder.
3. When the newly married couple appeared in the entrance, it was the signal that the
wedding ______ should begin.
29. .....................................
1. She‘s changed beyond ______. Once an ugly, shy girl and now an attractive, self-
confident businesswoman.
2. For years Danny has been doing his best to achieve ______ and respect. All in vain.
People still ignore his efforts.
3. Independence came at a price, yet it was worth it as the country gained diplomatic
______ around the world.
30. .....................................
1. None of the ______ companies wanted to sign a contract with the budding singer
claiming his lyrics contained racist remarks.
2. In the summer thermometers ______ temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius in the
shade.
3. He was immediately sacked when it emerged that he had a long criminal ______
which he hadn‘t mentioned during the interview.
31. .....................................
1. It will take the team‘s star player time to ______ his form after being out so long
through injury.
2. It was difficult for the emergency services to ______ any bodies from the buildings
in the aftermath of the earthquake.
3. She needed several weeks to ______ from the illness she picked up in the tropics.
32. .....................................
1. Rescuers ______ six bodies from the wreckage of the ship.
2. The police ______ all the property stolen in the robbery.
3. Maria ______ from her illness in record time.
33. .....................................
1. He‘s been in the ______ since I remember and now the bank is threatening to take
legal action unless he pays up all the money he owes.
2. This issue has nothing to do with us. I suspect it must be a ______ herring to divert
our attention.
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3. The lawyer‘s face became ______ with rage when the judge dismissed his evidence
as insignificant.
34. .....................................
1. The raging fire spreading west has so far ______ a couple to villages to ashes, but it
has an appetite for more.
2. With new filters installed, the factories have ______ air pollution drastically over the
past two years.
3. I was really sorry for Jeff. He was ______ to living in a small rented room after his
company went bankrupt.
35. .....................................
1. When I saw her, she was still ______ from the shock of discovering the body.
2. While he was ______ in the fish, it broke free and swam away.
3. He was ______ off the names of the players in the various teams.
36. .....................................
1. Concentration camp guards ______ to people by their numbers, not names in an
attempt to rob them of their identity.
2. When asked, the man at the travel information office ______ to his long list of hotels
and recommended The Lion.
3. The charges ______ to another Mr. James and were sent to you purely by chance.
37. .....................................
1. The material may be used behind radiators as it can ______ heat, thus cutting costs.
2. Days spent in custody made John ______ on his miserable life and rethink his
priorities.
3. It‘s not always true that your clothes ______ your social status. Some rich people
dress scruffily.
38. .....................................
1. After further ______ the company decided not to appeal against the council's refusal
of their planning application.
2. The fact that we have not asked you to do this job is no ______ on your of the work.
3. For a moment everyone in the room was dazzled by the ______ of the sun on the
glass.
39. .....................................
1. Her poor exam results are not ______ of her general ability.
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2. Cyclists are advised to wear ______ clothing at night.

3. George is a very quiet and ______ man who rarely acts or speaks without thinking.
40. .....................................
1. Because the doctors couldn‘t find the man‘s name in the national ______ of organ
donors they decided not to carry out the operation.
2. He spotted Jane at the cash ______ in the local shop when she was paying for
groceries.
3. At this time of the year thermometers usually ______ temperatures between 20 and
25 Celsius degrees.
41. .....................................
1. I ______ the parcel I sent you because I didn‘t want it to get lost.
2. Gloria ______ for a course to learn pottery at the college yesterday.
3. The fact that he had been insulted suddenly ______ on his face when he flushed with
anger.
42. .....................................
1. You can set your watch by when he comes to the office. He‘s here at 7am, ______ as
clockwork.
2. The doctor recommended visits on a ______ basis, each Monday for the next six
weeks.
3. At first glance, the language seems easy with only ______ verbs and simple grammar
structures, but its pronunciation is a challenge.
43. .....................................
1. The doctor encouraged her to give free ______ to her pent-up feelings and emotions.
her in. But in
2. Everybody thought Tom had enough authority to ______ her in. But in fact she did as
she liked.
3. Many believe that keeping a tight ______ on children can teach them self-discipline
and help them become law-abiding citizens when they come of age.
44. .....................................
1. We regret to inform you that your application has been ______ on the grounds of
inadequate qualifications.
2. Unfortunately, the child‘s body ______ the donor‘s organ and it died within a week.
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3. It s emotionally devastating to feel ______ by your own family, especially if you‘re

sent to an orphanage.
45. .....................................
1. Mike will make an excellent drug counselor because as a reformed drug user he
knows how to ______ to those afflicted by this addiction.
2. Their accounts of the event don‘t ______ to each other. In fact, they‘re totally
different.
3. I want you to ______ the story you‘ve just told me to the respective authorities. I‘m
sure they will find those revelations interesting.
46. .....................................
1. You‘d better not use that in non-defining ______ clauses. It‘s grammatically
incorrect.
2. She had easy access to the actor due to their family ties. I reckon she was a close
______ of his.
3. ―I tell you I‘m badly off.‖ - "Well, it‘s all ______. By Polish standards you‘re not
that poor at all.‖
47. .....................................
1. I liked the ______ atmosphere in the office. There were very few rules you had to
obey and I really felt comfortable.
2. Certain strict work regulations have to be ______ if we want to create more jobs.
3. After crossing the finish line, the marathon runner sat on the grass and ______ his
stiff thigh muscles.
48. .....................................
1. Two men were arrested in connection with the murder, but they were later ______ as
they both had an unshakable alibi.
2. Green Peace claimed that the factory owned by Mr. Goblin had ______ tones of
chemical waste straight into the sea.
3. The band‘s new album is due to be ______ in June followed by a European tour.
49. .....................................
1. After the earthquake, ______ was immediately sent to the stricken village.
2. It was such a(n) ______ to know that he had returned safely.
3. It is hoped that the new drug will bring ______ to arthritis sufferers.
50. .....................................
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1. Proper eating habits and going to bed at a fixed time can ______ stress and make you
feel more energized during the day.
2. She desperately tried to ______ the boredom by telling jokes. But their faces
remained gloomy.
3. We regret to inform you that the management wishes to you ______ of your duties as
of 2nd May.
51. .....................................
1. Despite assurances from the tour company‘s local representatives, the stranded
holidaymakers ______ unconvinced by the reasons given for the cancellation of their
flight.
2. Does anything ______ of the castle‘s original furnishings, or have all these items
been brought in from elsewhere?
3. Now that the farewell concert has taken place, only the group‘s financial affairs
______ to be wound up.
52. .....................................
1. There‘s only a ______ possibility that our sales will grow next year. Recession is the
buzzword at the moment.
2. Casio has even installed ______ control in some of its watches to make it easier for
TV viewers to operate their TV sets.
3. Catching the rebels is still extremely difficult as they choose to hide in ______ parts
of the mountains.
53. .....................................
1. The postmaster‘s ______ from office was seen as a positive step to rid the town of
corruption.
2. Be careful when using any stain ______ product. Too much of it may ruin your
clothes.
3. The ______ company failed to transport our furniture on Monday. Needless to say,
when the new owners arrived on that day, they were disappointed.
54. .....................................
1. Unfortunately, his tactless behaviour and authoritative mien ______ further
discussion impossible.
2. As a civil servant, Claire was praised for her attitude to needy people. She always
______ assistance to those who were in dire straits.
3. This Greek word is often ______ as ―brotherly love‖ in foreign translations.
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55. .....................................
1. You‘d better listen to me, boys because I‘m not going to ______ it. STOP PLAYING
PRANKS ON YOUR LITTLE BROTHER.
2. Truancy didn‘t pay off and Chris had to ______ a year. Luckily, he learnt a lesson
and was one of the best students in his new class.
3. By popular request, the channel will ______ the award winning documentary that
was last shown two years ago.
56. .....................................
1. The loud ______ from the pistol caused me to start in surprise.
2. Look at this interesting news ______ about the fall in unemployment.
was better this term, which pleased her parents.
3. Sally‘s school ______ was better this term, which pleased her parents.
57. .....................................
1. These blue lines ______ our growth rate on the graph. We‘ve really made great leaps.
2. Don‘t worry. We‘ll get all these problems out of our way in no time. They ______
only a minor challenge to our efforts.
3. I‘m sure that you all agree that Mr. Gerstt is the right person to ______ our company
to talks with our business partners.
58. .....................................
1. A career as a sales ______ doesn‘t appeal to Josh as he thinks it‘s dead boring.
2. The findings were considered accurate as a large ______ sample of the population
had taken part in the poll.
3. I wouldn‘t say that the minister‘s favourable comments were ______ of the
majority‘s view of the war. The public doesn‘t like it.
59. .....................................
1. The mayor was not completely in favour of the plans for a new bus station, and at the
end of the meeting he stated what his one ______ was.
2. He knew that she was often too tired to go out to eat on Fridays, so he made the
______ for 8:30 on the Saturday.
3. In order not to break up the local Indian community, a ______ was established on the
outskirts of the town.
60. .....................................
1. The temptation to move to a much better job abroad proved too hard to ______.
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2. Groups of soldiers loyal to the former Prime Minister are continuing to ______ rebel
forces in parts of the country.
3. Staff will obviously ______ any change that results in a net increase in the hours they
are expected to work.
61. .....................................
1. The scientists at the military lab devised a new virus which shows an extraordinary
______ to all known antiviral remedies.
2. Come on! You can do better. Your answer means you take the line of least ______ .
3. Though hidden in caves and poorly armed, the freedom fighters put up a strong
______ against the invading troops.
62. .....................................
1. Jess made a ______ to be more organised in future.
2. There is little hope of an early ______ to the miners‘ strike.
3. The U.N. has passed a ______ to establish irrigation schemes in developing countries.
63. .....................................
1. We refuse to negotiate with terrorists and all those who ______ to violence to settle
political disputes.
2. The seaside ______ was virtually swamped by tourists from all over the world in the
summertime.
3. Don‘t worry. I‘m not going to mortgage our future. I‘ll take out a loan from the bank
as a last ______.
64. .....................................
1. We must try to protect our natural ______.
2. The Health Service does not have the ______ to care for patients as well as conduct
research.
3. The parents left the children to their own ______.
65. .....................................
1. The full details of the case were not printed in the newspapers out of ______ for her
family.
2. With ______ to your proposal, I regret that I am as yet unable to make a decision.
3. His decisive handling of the crisis won him the ______ of his peers.
66. .....................................
1. In ______ to increased demand, the company have doubled their output.
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2. I was surprised to receive an immediate ______ to my query.

3. The ______ to our plea for information was overwhelming.
67. .....................................
1. When our neighbours started having noisy parties every night, my husband ______
by getting up at seven every day and playing the radio at full volume.
2. Unfortunately, the patient has not ______ to the treatment given.
3. I‘m surprised that no-one has ______ to the advertisement you placed in the local
paper.
68. .....................................
1. He won‘t ______ until all the Nazis charged with genocide are brought to justice.
2. To avoid eye strain, ______ your eyes for a few minutes every 45 minutes in front of
the computer screen.
3. There‘s no point worrying too much. You can ______ assured we‘ll do our best to
complete the bridge on time.
69. .....................................
1. The National Guard was brought in to ______ order when angry demonstrators went
on the rampage through the city.
2. Nothing will ______ the customer‘s confidence but a few reassuring words from Mr.
Greenspan.
3. A group of specialists are working on a plan to ______ the sculptor‘s masterpiece to
its former glory.
70. .....................................
1. Your constant skiving at work may one day ______ in your dismissal. Make no
mistake about it.
2. You‘ve seen only a small part. Wait for the end ______ and you‘ll be impressed.
3. The experiment produced a freak ______. The substance hadn‘t killed the rats, but
only made them intoxicated.
71. .....................................
1. Sponge is famous for its outstanding ability to ______ water and is indispensable in
every household.
2. The book Train Your Mind describes a case of a Russian who was able to ______ all
the information that came his way. It is said he knew a 20-volume dictionary by heart.
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3. It‘s one thing to find dedicated workers and quite another to ______ them as
headhunters are constantly on the prowl.
72. .....................................
1. It has been a hard, yet successful day for Josh. Bushed, he ______ to bed to get
strength for the next day full of new challenges.
2. When the voters sent her a signal that she was no longer their favourite, she ______
from political life and settled down in the countryside.
3. The trial was eventually drawing to a close as the jury ______ to decide about the
defendant‘s future.
73. .....................................
1. After three months in the Himalayas, he celebrated his ______ by throwing a party
for all his family.
2. He gave her 5% of his profits in ______ for her assistance in setting up the business.
3. He said he was travelling to Plymouth but that‘s a lie; I saw a(n) ______ ticket to
Norwich in his wallet.
74. .....................................
1. If you don‘t have enough money to phone home, you can always ______ the charges.
2. After hearing an appeal from local residents, the housing committee decided to
______ their decision to construct a motorway next to the town.
3. Be careful as you ______ your car out of the garage - it‘s a tight squeeze!
75. .....................................
1. Following the accident, the company has agreed to carry out a thorough ______ of its
safety procedures.
2. The whole policy of allowing members to borrow the club‘s equipment is now under
______.
3. Sally was thrilled to see a positive ______ of her first novel in the local newspaper.
76. .....................................
1. The soil on the lower slopes of the mountain was ______ enough to produce a very
good coffee crop.
2. The room was decorated in ______ shades of brown and orange.
3. Leo felt quite sick after eating two helpings of an extremely ______ chocolate cake.
77. .....................................
1. In July the beach is always packed with surfers that ______ waves of the blue sea.
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2. When you ______ pillion it is sensible to hold on tightly to the person in front of you.
3. Our company‘s had a bumpy ______ recently, but now things are getting back to
normal.
78. .....................................
1. ―Are you feeling any better now?" - "Absolutely. I‘m as ______ as rain.‖
2. His drug taking was going on ______ under his mother‘s nose. I wonder how come
she hadn‘t seen anything suspicious.
3. The spokeswoman has said the initiative is not groundbreaking, but it‘s a step in the
______ direction.
79. .....................................
1. By ______, at least half that cake should‘ve been mine.
2. The concept of parental ______ is not an unlimited one.
3. An American network will choose the titles and provide technical help in return for
the ______ to screen the film.
80. .....................................
1. When he got out of the bath, there was a ______ of dirt around it.
2. The Hubble telescope allows astronomers to see beyond the outer ______ of our
solar system.
3. There was a crack on the ______ of her coffee cup so she asked the waiter to change
it.
81. .....................................
1. The ______ leader and his right hand have been caught this morning in a large-scale
police operation.
2. She put the saucepan on the gas ______ and went on to make other preparations for
the party.
3. His assurances that he was still madly in love with her didn‘t ______ true. Her
instinct had never let her down.
82. .....................................
1. She had dark ______ around her eyes from too many sleepless nights.
2. The thief escaped with a diamond brooch, two gold ______ and some cufflinks.
3. Only one of the ______ on the electric cooker is working.
83. .....................................
1. The number of people leaving the nursing profession is on the ______ again.
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2. The people were starving and had no choice but to ______ against the government.
3. In stunned silence, he watched his students ______ one by one from their seats and
walk out of the room in protest.
84. .....................................
1. The player felt she was ______ of the title and filed a formal complaint to the Tennis
Federation.
2. Recently we‘ve seen the number of people being ______ on the streets fall due to
more police patrols.
3. You‘re risking being ______ of your self-esteem if you let those thugs harass you.
85. .....................................
1. News of the influential diplomat‘s death ______ international political circles.
2. As the town was still reeling from the first tremor, a second one ______ it to its
foundations.
3. The hammock ______ gently in the afternoon breeze, and it wasn‘t long before
James fell asleep.
86. .....................................
1. Her title ______ in the latest production got rave reviews in the press.
2. The nation has put him on a pedestal and he‘s become a ______ model for teenagers.
3. Soon after they got married, Lucy realized her husband wanted her to play a
subservient ______ in the marriage confining her to the kitchen realm.
87. .....................................
1. One of the jars slipped from her bag and ______ down the road towards the bus
station.
2. At one time the interviewee loosened his tie and ______ up his sleeves as it was
getting hot and stuffy in the examination room.
3. Jane blushed and ______ her eyes when her mother started to show her boyfriend
some photos of her when she was 5.
88. .....................................
1. There‘s a man on the ______ and I think he‘s going to jump!
2. My mum will hit the ______ when she sees this enormous phone bill.
3. We‘re taking so much stuff I think we need to tie some to the ______ of the car.
89. .....................................
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1. It‘s not sensible to believe politicians. They only claim that they will ______ out
corruption, but once in power they do very little to keep their promises.
2. The Bible‘s right in saying that the love of money is the ______ of all evil. It has
brought more suffering than all the wars waged so far.
3. I think your analysis is not complete. We need to get to the ______ of the problem to
find a real solution.
90. .....................................
1. She is going through a ______ patch at the moment. She‘s learnt her husband has
been cheating on her for the last six years.
2. Strong winds and ______ seas provided a dramatic setting for the action movie.
3. We can‘t be more specific right now, but a ______ estimate is that about 20 people
have been killed in recent clashes with the police.
91. .....................................
1. These dogs are trained to ______ up sheep and prove invaluable when some of them
want to stray from the flock.
2. And finally, let me ______ off the show with a song by Bruce Klain, our last artist
today.
3. ―These puzzles don‘t fit.‖ - ―Look, you should put them the other way ______.‖
92. .....................................
1. I‘m afraid you have to wait here. The doctor is out on his ______. He‘ll be back in 20
minutes.
2. The squad stormed the warehouse where the hostages were kept. The witnesses say a
few ______ of ammunition and screams could be heard.
3. Three ______ of negotiations didn‘t produce a breakthrough and other options had to
be considered.
93. .....................................
1. New DNA testing techniques are said to have helped dozens of convicts on death
______ be acquitted and become free citizens again.
2. With an incredible record of winning 4 championships in a ______, the sprinter is
expected to dominate the event this year as well.
3. Can you imagine our annoyance with Terry when we found out he‘d booked seats in
the first ______? We could hardly enjoy the movie.
94. .....................................
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1. A confused computer gave the weary couple a ______ awakening at one o‘clock
every morning.
2. Pietro guessed that the sign was ______, but he was too perturbed to pretend anger.
3. Amazingly, it was a child playing those haunting notes on a ______ instrument.
95. .....................................
1. You‘ve ______ the surprise by telling Jane all about it!
2. When the stock market collapsed many traders were financially ______.
3. The crops were ______ by the unprecedented dry weather.
96. .....................................
1. At this stage of the investigation, we can‘t ______ out the possibility of him being
killed, but it‘s too early to say for sure.
2. Political commentators agree that the ex-dictator used to ______ the country with an
iron fist, nipping dissent in the bud.
3. The golden ______ of business says that the customer is always right and I can‘t
agree more.
97. .....................................
1. To make sure the old air defence system is working properly military scientists are to
______ a series of tests in mid-air.
2. Damn! We‘re stuck in this town. The timetable says coaches don‘t ______ on
weekdays.
3. Here‘s the latest news. A massive police operation is under way as two dangerous
criminals have got out of a high security prison and have been on the ______ for
about six hours.
98. .....................................
1. The old lady placed her foot on the first ______ of the ladder. She then crept up
slowly until she reached the window.
2. All her excuses have ______ hollow so far. He isn‘t going to believe a word of what
she is saying.
3. Your wife has just ______ in to say that she‘s got two tickets for the opera tonight, so
don‘t make any other arrangements.
99. .....................................
1. Some of Joel‘s responsibilities included dealing with the mail and ______ errands for
his lazy colleagues.
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2. After the match feelings among Manchester fans were ______ high and it was only a
matter of time before violence broke out.
3. The expat has been ______ the hotel since 1999, attracting mostly rich British
tourists.
100. ...................................
1. I hate doing things in a ______, but this is what I had to do this morning when 1
overslept.
2. The discovery of the ore in the mountains sparked a gold ______ with thousands of
people descending on the area.
3. His eyes turned into saucers and he felt a sudden adrenalin ______ seconds after he
jumped out of the plane.
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1. .......................................
1. The company had no choice but ______ the worker for his rude comments aimed at
his fellow female employees.
2. She lowered her body and took a ______ of potatoes on her back, breathing heavily.
3. It was almost midnight so Ron decided to call it a day and hit the ______. He
desperately needed some sleep.
2. .......................................
1. The USA has accused the rouge country of providing a ______ haven for a bunch of
especially dangerous terrorists.
2. You‘d better keep a ______ distance from the cage. The gorillas can be unpredictable.
3. It‘s very sensible to keep all your important documents and valuables in a built-in
______ .
3. .......................................
1. Being a good student, she was almost sure she would ______ through the
examinations.
2. The ship set _____ on its maiden voyage at the end of March with 122 souls on board.
3. After the storm they inspected the boat and to their relief it turned out that only one
had been ______ badly damaged.
4. .......................................
1. I thought she was a friend, but later I discovered she was ______ under false colours
and was just using me to enlarge her social circle.
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2. I think you‘re ____ a bit close to the wind by spending so much time online at work.
3. Mary was terribly anxious about her driving test but in fact she found it plain ______
and passed at the first attempt.
5. .......................................
1. We watched as the lion ______ its teeth into its prey.
2. When it finally ______ in that she‘d won the championship, she felt able to celebrate
properly.
3. My heart ______ when I realized just how difficult the work I‘d been given really
was.
6. .......................................
1. It‘s ______ fat that you have to cut down on, not fat in general.
2. Many claim that television and the cinema are ______ with sex and gore and moral
values are practically nonexistent.
3. Gerard‘s tracksuit was completely ______ with sweat after a strenuous training
session.
7. .......................................
1. The fans at the stadium went ecstatic when the goalkeeper managed to ______ the
penalty.
2. A good computer programme will ______ you having to do your accounts in writing,
which can be time-consuming.
3. Two hours later, they eventually found all the missing children ______ one.
8. .......................................
1. I suspect that the new tax on airline fuel is really aimed at raising revenue rather than
at ______ the planet!
2. If you buy goods online, you will be ______ yourself the effort of going to the shops.
3. Fiona was rather extravagant and ______ regularly did not come easy to her.
9. .......................................
1. Obviously you need to ______ the fish before frying it.
2. The crowd watched the fireman ______ the wall, smash the window and get inside
the burning building.
3. It‘s expected that with a continuous flow of cash from foreign benefactors, the
educational programme will be implemented on a massive ______ .
10. .....................................
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1. Don‘t show that huge spider to Miranda or you‘ll probably ______ her to death!
2. The rise in violent crime in our capital is likely to ______ away tourists.
3. There was another bomb ______ in the business district yesterday and we all had to
leave our offices.
11. .....................................
1. Harry, don‘t make a ______ . I‘m not going to buy you this awful toy gun.
2. When the detective finally arrived at the ______ of the crime, a large group of people
had already gathered around the body.
3. The opening ______ of the movie is set in the majestic snow-capped mountains of
the north.
12. .....................................
1. The inspector didn‘t fall for her lies. He somehow knew she was trying to put him off
the ______ to save her husband.
2. Her velvet voice and a distinctive ______ of perfume fueled the flames of love
between them.
3. The animal has an acute sense of smell that enables it to ______ from over 500
metres.
13. .....................................
1. The business may look a bit slow, but wait till the winter sale. People will ______ up
all the clothes in the shop.
2. Put one ______ of ice cream in a cup and sprinkle it with shredded coconut. It‘s
delicious.
3. Their team seems invincible. I would be surprised if they didn‘t ______ first prize.
14. .....................................
1. The acting is fabulous, but the ______ is far below expectations. Too pompous arid
intrusive. At least that‘s what the critics say.
2. After a short trial period, the satellite channel decided that their signal should now be
______ .
3. The only thing the bachelor was able to make was ______ eggs and sandwiches.
16. .....................................
1. It was a close thing when Michael just ______ through his exams with the lowest
marks he‘d ever had.
2. The worker ______ the wall with a little knife to remove the old wallpaper.
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3. The chair legs ______ the concrete when the class stood up. This sound always gave
her goose pimples.
17. .....................................
1. After six months‘ hard work at a town centre restaurant, Kevin eventually succeeded
in ______ together enough money to go on a trip round the world.
2. With so many labour-saving devices on the market Kate finds it irritating that her
mother continues ______ the skin from potatoes with a blunt knife.
18. .....................................
1. In each interview he liked to stress the fact that he built his media empire from
______ with only 50 pounds in his pocket.
2. His left leg began itching from the dust and sweat and he bent down to give it a good
______ .
3. The kitten looks lovely and innocent, but if you push it a bit too hard it‘ll ______ you
with its sharp claws.
19. .....................................
1. If there are too many people calling you in the workplace, you should ask a colleague
to ______ your phone calls.
2. The room was divided into two parts by a flimsy ______ that gave some semblance
of privacy for those on both sides.
3. It quickly turned out that the small enterprise was only a ______ for the mafia‘s dirty
activities.
20. .....................................
1. All the candidates to be employed in the intelligence unit must be thoroughly ______
as they will deal with confidential documents.
2. The magazine recommends that men should be regularly ______ for prostate cancer
when they reach a certain age.
3. It‘s believed that the concert will be ______ live on television in at least 55 countries.
21. .....................................
1. The police will ______ the border if they sense you want to leave the country without
permission.
2. Write the address, put a stamp in the right corner and ______ the envelope.
3. There are speculations that the two companies are planning to ______ the deal soon,
but no concrete facts can be given.
22. .....................................
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1. Browsing the Internet is much easier if you have a ______ engine such as Yahoo or
Google.
2. The inspector produced a ______ warrant and the policemen started to turn the house
upside down.
3. You may ______ for your glasses all day and I‘m sure you won‘t find them in such a
mess.
23. .....................................
1. He‘s going to buy a ______ ticket for United so he can go to all the home games
without having to queue all night.
2. Add the vegetables to the frying pan and ______ well with pepper and salt.
3. He‘s a real United fan and always buys a ______ ticket so he can go to all the home
games.
24. .....................................
1. The work may be a little difficult at first, but after a few months I‘m sure it‘ll become
______ nature to you.
2. Frank noticed that the ______ hand wasn‘t moving on his alarm clock.
3. Ayrton Senna is believed to have been an exceptional racer with a driving technique
______ to none.
25. .....................................
1. More and more women want their children to be born by Caesarean ______
nowadays.
2. Due to a serious car accident a large ______ of the motorway had to be blocked and
traffic was diverted.
3. The cellist fell in love with a woman from the brass ______ in the orchestra.
26. .....................................
1. Although he had a lucrative job and was financially ______ , he felt a big spiritual
void in his life.
2. The skipper went down the hill towards the harbour to ______ his fishing boat to the
quay as a storm was looming on the horizon.
3. Doing business with the Chinese is always a lengthy process. Mike, however, has
managed to ______ an important deal within two weeks.
27. .....................................
1. If these documents fall into the attorney‘s hands and ______ the light of day, heads
will roll.
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2. After lunch, the host family went to the railway station with Jake to ______ him off.
3. Boss, you can take a day off. I‘ll ______ to it that everything runs smoothly in the
office.
28. .....................................
1. After a while, the rain became so heavy that we were forced to ______ shelter.
2. Mr. Williams moved to London to ______ his fortune.
3. To climb this mountain, you must first ______ permission from the appropriate
government department.
29. .....................................
1. Our Volvo has ______ better days. However, we are very attached to this car and
won‘t get rid of it soon.
2. It remains to be ______ how the situation will develop, but let‘s keep our fingers
crossed and hope for the best.
3. Ricky has always ______ himself as the life and soul of the party. He is, however, a
crashing bore.
30. .....................................
1. Customs and Excise say that for every kilo of drugs they ______ , ten times that
amount gets through.
2. Rival companies would dearly love to get a bigger slice of the action and will ______
any opportunity to do so.
3. Critics of the scheme will ______ on this last point to argue against any further
change.
31. .....................................
1. In an overnight operation the police have ______ two tones of cocaine. Its market
value is estimated at five million dollars.
2. Franz didn‘t have to be asked twice. He immediately ______ opportunity and left for
a new job in sunny Florida.
3. The car won‘t start. I guess the engine must have ______ up. We‘d better go on foot.
32. .....................................
1. At the interview don‘t ______ yourself short. Tell them about your strong points and
the qualifications you possess.
2. You‘re naive if you think business is about friendship and loyalty. Your partner will
______ you down the river if need be.
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3. Confronted with the spectre of destitution the owners decided to ______ off part of
the property.
33. .....................................
1. She seems to have a sixth ______ about people‘s foibles.
2. There was a ______ of longing in her voice as she spoke of her home.
3. I couldn‘t understand your argument; it just didn‘t make ______ off part of the
property.
34. .....................................
1. Documents of a highly ______ nature are jealously guarded in the government
archives.
2. From a young age, Ian had been ______ to other people‘s feelings.
3. The planetarium‘s telescope is so ______ that only trained specialists are permitted to
use it.
35. .....................................
1. The midfielder was ______ off the pitch for a brutal foul on the captain of the
opposing team.
2. Upon hitting the planet, a huge asteroid has ______ tons of dust flying into the
planet‘s upper atmosphere.
3. The lecturer seems to have ______ most students to sleep with his long-winded
explanation of this very simple process.
36. .....................................
1. We need to give some ______ consideration to the downturn in our sales, and come
up with a new marketing strategy.
2. The economy situation is so ______ that the government has been forced to raise
taxes.
3. He seems a real joker, but there‘s a more ______ side to him, you know.
37. .....................................
1. No one takes Mr. Potter ______ any more, after he disgraced himself at the party.
2. Teenagers are often ______ at risk of getting into trouble with the law.
3. But ______ , don‘t you feel that hitch-hiking is too risky nowadays?
38. .....................................
1. Don‘t feel sorry for her. Mum. It‘ll ______ her right. After all, she should have
known that playing with fire is risky.
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2. Forget gourmet food. They don‘t ______ anything like this in that squalid restaurant.
3. The tennis player‘s most effective weapon was his ______ which inflicted much
damage on other contestants.
39. .....................................
1. After she had ______ as an MP for thirty years, she resigned to live a quiet life in the
country.
2. The player ______ the ball over the volleyball net.
3. We were ______ fresh cucumber sandwiches and lemonade by the hostess.
40. .....................................
1. We are always pleased to be of ______ to our customers.
2. Mother brought out the lovely willow pattern tea ______ .
3. A short ______ was held to celebrate the renewal of their marriage vows.
41. .....................................
1. You need to spread the cement evenly before it begins to ______ .
2. The runner ______ a world record 25 years ago and surprisingly, no one else has ever
come close to his phenomenal time.
3. My new car has ______ me back almost 20,000 pounds.
42. .....................................
1. The house itself is nothing special, but it has a wonderful ______ on a hill
overlooking a river.
2. The ______ of the film is Germany in the years immediately after the Second World
War.
3. For their anniversary he gave her a large diamond brooch in a gold ______.
43. .....................................
1. When the first snowflakes began to ______ on the roads, all services were on standby
to remove the snow from the streets.
2. Claire wanted nothing but to get married to a nice boy and ______ down in a quiet
suburb.
3. I hope a new series of talks will eventually ______ the differences and lead to a
peaceful coexistence of the two sides.
44. .....................................
1. After a long series of meetings with the management, the workers ______ for a 3%
pay increase.
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2. Before leaving for Australia, Ray sold his car and ______ his account at the local
garage.
3. The contents of the jar ______ during the long car journey and it no longer looked so
full.
45. .....................................
1. Doro wanted exactly the right ______ of blue for the walls of her bedroom.
2. In summer, people with a pale complexion always need some kind of ______.
3. The artist‘s particular use of colour and ______ helped to create an atmosphere of
foreboding in the painting.
46. .....................................
1. The ______ minister in the Conservative party tried to find fault with the
government‘s line of reasoning to raise taxes.
2. The jury reached a unanimous decision. The accused was guilty, without a ______ of
a doubt.
3. Her room was always dark, even on a sunny day. A big tree that grew in front of the
window cast a long ______ making the room look grim and gloomy.
47.
1. The university took pains to ______ off its reputation as the worst educational centre
on the west coast and with good results.
2. It‘s no use asking my father to let me stay out till midnight. He‘s going to ______ his
head and say no.
3. Ruth, come on, ______ a leg! We don‘t want to be late, do we?
48. .....................................
1. The evolutionist‘s convincing explanation has ______ Bill‘s beliefs and made him
question his religious convictions.
2. Margaret is still badly ______ after the mugging that happened yesterday. It‘ll take
her some time before she gets over it.
3. A powerful earthquake has ______ the foundations of all the buildings in the area.
49. .....................................
1. It‘s a ______ that you were unable to see your son‘s match. He played brilliantly.
2. French cuisine can still put all the dishes cooked in other countries to ______ . It‘s so
wonderful.
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3. Father, I‘ve grossly sinned committing adultery and I‘m feeling a sense of ______
and guilt.
50. .....................................
1. At the zenith of his sporting career, his was lean and fit. Now out of ______ and with
a spare tyre around his waist he is a shadow of, his former self.
2. Anne never allowed the mass media to ______ her outlook on life. She preferred
thinking for herself ______.
3. At first the idea was distant and unclear, but it was beginning to take ______ in her
mind.
51. .....................................
1. ―Jane knows how to upset people.‖ - ―Yes. She‘s got a ______ tongue, hasn‘t she?‖
2. Don‘t be late as the performance starts at 5 o‘clock ______.
3. There‘s been a ______ rise in the number of people interested in broadband Internet
connection over the last six months.
52. .....................................
1. She went to a garden ______ to take a rake she needed to deal with the leaves.
2. As the animal grows, it must ______ its skin many times.
3. Recent scientific evidence ______ new light on the way people had hunted in the past.
53. .....................................
1. Jane‘s smooth legs in ______ nylon tights invariably turn men‘s heads each time she
shows up in the pub.
2. It was by ______ luck that he passed the exam. The questions he had to answer were
the only ones he‘d prepared for the previous day.
3. The ______ size of the project was enough to put him off. It meant he would work
non-stop for 2 years.
54. .....................................
1. You‘ve got to do something with your shyness, Ian. Let me bring you out of your
______ and take you to a party.
2. His jaw dropped when it occurred to him that he had to ______ out 500 dollars for a
single therapy session for his depressed dog.
3. The invading army threatened to ______ the town if the citizens didn‘t surrender in
six hours.
55. .....................................
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1. The robber used the small girl as a human ______ to get out of the bank.
2. Never look directly at the sun. In bright daylight always ______ your eyes with a pair
of sunglasses.
3. Another part of the Roman soldier‘s battle gear was his big ______.
56. .....................................
1. After the disaster the design team wanted to ______ the blame for the fiasco onto the
manufacturer and vice versa.
2. Thanks to the concerted efforts of local communities there‘s been a marked ______
in attitudes towards religious minorities. They can now feel quite safe.
3. The job can be fairly demanding as I do a night ______ every second day.
57. .....................................
1. Nothing can prevent us from playing football. We get together at the pitch every
Saturday come rain or ______ .
2. Give him a chance and you‘ll see he‘s going to ______ in the class. He always does
his best when properly motivated.
3. The hair gel will do the trick. Not only will it introduce some order to your hair, but it
will also make it ______ .
58. .....................................
1. Peggy took off her hat to reveal a ______ of red curls.
2. The ______ of the explosion shattered windows in many surrounding buildings.
3. It came as a ______ to me to discover that Simon was leading a double life.
59. .....................................
1. In his haste to locate the exit, he accidentally ______ the torch directly into my eyes.
2. After five applications of soap and oil, the newly polished saddle ______ in the sun.
3. In secondary school, she ______ athletically but was academically poor.
60. .....................................
1. The acrobat fell ______ of the safety net and died on the spot.
2. Don‘t sell yourself ______ at an interview and don‘t hesitate to say a few words
about your skills and abilities.
3. Don‘t mention politics in his company. He has a ______ temper.
61. .....................................
1. The band‘s new single has ______ to number one in less than a week which is an
unprecedented achievement.
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2. Sarah stopped her pranks the moment the headmaster ______ a warning glance at her.
3. Should a natural disaster strike, looters will be ______ on sight. There will be no
mercy for those preying on human suffering.
62. .....................................
1. When her mother abandoned them in the late seventies, she had to ______ the
responsibility of looking after her younger siblings.
2. It was extremely unfriendly when most of the students gave her the cold ______
because she got top marks each time they took exams.
3. On her way home Susan pulled up on the hard ______ to check the tyres.
63. .....................................
1. When the ousted leader went into the court he waved his fist towards the judge in a
______ of defiance.
2. If you‘re afraid to venture into this dark forest, let me ______ you the way to the old
witch‘s house.
3. All the evidence is intended to ______ that colours exert a strong influence on our
personality.
64. .....................................
1. Yes, I clearly remember that flamboyant dullard, officer. He always ______ off in
front of the girls about how smart and rich he was.
2. The profile ______ him in a good light and he was certainly an ideal candidate to
take over after Frank retired.
3. Little John was struggling with the tyre so out of pity he came to the boy and ______
him how to change it properly.
65. .....................................
1. The city‘s population has been ______ ever since it was announced that the mines
had run out of coal.
2. Morris is not a ______ violet. He may have some hang-ups, but he is not lacking in
confidence in social situations.
3. It is not that I‘m ______ from talking to you. It is your attitude that is putting me off.
66. .....................................
1. The president told the reporters that seeing the gruesome crime on the screen made
him ______ and that the perpetrators would be hunted down.
2. At the moment I‘m deputizing for Carl because he‘s been on ______ leave for about
a week.
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3. I can tell you, she must be ______ and tired of his womanizing and they‘ll split up
soon.
67. .....................................
1. Don‘t expect praises from your boss if you are going to ______ with his archrival.
Disloyalty is severely punished here.
2. To eke out a living the postman was forced to have another job on the ______ which
he obviously kept secret.
3. After being flagged down the vehicle pulled up on the ______ of the road.
68. .....................................
1. There were scratches along both ______ of my car when Julia returned it to me.
2. My mother always ______ with my brother whenever we have an argument.
3. The coach asked Ernesto to change ______ so both groups had an equal number of
good players.
69. .....................................
1. Rita was so squeamish that she always fainted at the ______ of blood when she was
given an injection.
2. As he was approaching 80, his ______ began deteriorating and now he found it
difficult to recognize people.
3. Special military units were sent to the affected region and ordered to shoot looters on
______ .
70. .....................................
1. On entering the cemetery, the old woman made the ______ of the cross as if she
needed God‘s help to ward off evil spirits.
2. At the first ______ of exhaustion, stop exercising and have a rest for a few minutes.
3. Why don‘t you ______ up for a swimming course? I‘m sure you‘ll manage to
overcome your fear of water.
71. .....................................
1. The emergency services received a distress ______ from the boat 30 kilometres off
the coast of Malaysia.
2. I‘m afraid, Mr. Gloomy, that your wife's strange moods may ______ the beginning of
menopause.
3. If we lay off more workers, it will send the wrong ______ to the investors. They
might think we are on our last legs.
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72. .....................................
1. The introduction of sound in the film industry struck the death knell for ______
movies.
2. Surprisingly, the statement issued by the department was ______ on the subject of
immigrants. There wasn‘t a single reference regarding the problem.
3. The crowd gathered in the courtroom fell ______ when the foreman read out the
verdict.
73. .....................................
1. Jane visited me unexpectedly last night but I managed to throw together a ______
meal of omelette and salad.
2. The maths exam was so ______ . I passed with flying colours.
3. He was a ______ child and was not capable of following the regular classes at school.
74. .....................................
1. I didn‘t meet a ______ interesting person at the party.
2. As a ______ mother, I know how difficult it is to raise children.
3. A ______ ticket to Northampton costs and a return costs £40.
75. .....................................
1. After the accident the press kept ______ the pilot‘s praises for his cool head and
bravery. But for him, all the people on board would be dead now.
2. What? That‘s not what you told me. Why are you ______ a different tune?
3. Tell us what you know about Capone. Either you‘ll be ______ or you‘ll end up in jail
with a heavy sentence.
76. .....................................
1. It‘s not fair to ______ in judgement over somebody you don‘t know very well.
2. Frank was revising the whole year to ______ for the entrance exams.
3. Do you really think I‘m going to ______ by and watch you treat women like that? No
way!
77. .....................................
1. Roger needs to be cut down to ______. He fancies himself as a bit of a Don Juan, but
in fact he‘s merely a poor imitation of a gentleman.
2. The recruitment committee used to ______ up all the candidates and choose only
those who complied with their standards.
3. You must be pulling my leg. A flat of that ______ can‘t be that expensive.
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78. .....................................
1. As the soup began to cool down, a ______ started to form on its surface.
2. The actor arrived at the award ceremony by the ______ of his teeth due to
exceptionally heavy traffic.
3. The doctors took a ______ graft from the victim‘s leg to replace the burnt area on his
neck.
79. .....................................
1. Shouldn‘t you be at school right now? If your father learns you are ______ lessons,
you‘ll be grounded.
2. Once at the lake, Daniel would spend time ______ stones and watching ripples
spreading on the surface of the water.
3. The boxer jumped up and down as the ______ rope made circles in the air.
80. .....................................
1. When a moose stepped onto the road, the driver ______ on the brakes screeching to a
halt.
2. Deeply offended, upon leaving the room she ______ the door so hard that two
pictures hanging on the wail fell on the floor with a bang.
3. Communist newspapers were quick to attack the conservative candidate and ______
him for violating human rights.
81. .....................................
down our staff
1. If the worst comes to the worst, we‘ll be forced to ______ down our staff and cut
costs.
2. Theoretically, there seems to be a ______ chance of her pulling it off. Still it‘s next to
impossible.
3. I don‘t know how Mary does it, but she always looks so ______ despite eating tons
of chocolate.
82. .....................................
1. Although he was being chased by two federal agents he managed to give them the
______ .
2. I‘m sure he didn‘t mean to say that. It must have been a Freudian ______.
3. You‘ll be a fool if you allow an opportunity like this to ______ through your fingers.
Act immediately.
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83. .....................................
1. The thief ______ the watch into his pocket when he thought no one was looking.
2. Several visitors to the castle almost ______ on the newly polished floor.
3. The speaker ______ a few references to the local football team into his speech, which
the audience appreciated greatly.
84. .....................................
1. Standards at the school seemed to be ______ before the new head arrived.
2. I had planned on ______ out before the meeting ended, but I didn't get a chance to.
3. Time was ______ away and making the deadline seemed an ever remoter possibility.
85. .....................................
1. Before making a phone call, please insert a coin into the ______ .
2. The cost of a half-hour landing ______ at the new airport is the highest in Europe.
3. If your problem is urgent, I might be able to find time to ______ you in this evening.
86. .....................................
1. Poor light and lack of ventilation may ______ down the learning process and
contribute to your getting bad grades.
2. Only after the incident was shown in ______ motion on a big screen, was the judge
able to spot a knife in the culprit‘s hand.
3. Bear with me. I‘m a bit ______ on the uptake. Can you explain it to me once more?
87. .....................................
1. I wouldn‘t trust them if I were you. All their explanations ______ of a big ploy.
2. Some psychologists are strongly against corporal punishment. Most parents, however,
don‘t hesitate to ______ their children now and again.
3. Visitors to this country are advised to ______ their lips while eating as a sign of
respect for the host.
88. .....................................
1. The party at the mansion went on into the ______ hours. The last guests left at about
4 a.m.
2. Most people in the street tried hard to avoid the beggar who was kneeling on the
pavement, asking for ______ change.
3. The government has prepared new laws that were to help ______ businesses to
compete on equal terms with the mighty international companies.
89. .....................................
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1. You must appreciate her intelligence and common sense. It was a ______ move to
invest in electronics and now she‘s rolling in it.
2. I like looking ______ for my job. Scruffiness may cost you dearly when dealing with
clients.
3. The military used a state-of-the-art ______ bomb to carry out a surgical strike.
However, some collateral damage was reported.
90. .....................................
1. The car skidded on the ice and ______ into a tree at the side of the road.
2. The football ______ the glass in the window into a thousand pieces.
3. The managing director ______ his fist down on the table in anger at the committee‘s
decision.
91. .....................................
1. The cream has an enhanced formula that will leave your skin silky ______.
2. It proved to be a bloodless revolution. The UN praised the old regime for the ______
transition of power.
3. If the wood still feels rough, you need to ______ it with a piece of sandpaper.
92 ......................................
1. The students ______ their giggles as the teacher approached.
2. I love mashed potatoes ______ in gravy.
3. When they found the body it was obvious that the victim had been ______ with a
pillow.
93. .....................................
1. Five hundred years ago a stone road used to ______ its way through the rolling hills
of the province.
2. If I were you, I wouldn‘t trust him. He seems to be a ______ in the grass. Mark my
words!
3. Sarah was taken in by some ______ oil peddler who claimed that his elixir could
reverse the ageing process.
94. .....................................
1. It was a ______ decision he made at that time. Now he wishes he had given more
thought and consideration to the scheme.
2. Consumers will ______ up almost all the products in a shop if there‘s a clear-out.
3. The cold ______ in the middle of the summer ruined some of the crops.
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95. .....................................
1. What are you doing? Have you lost your mind? It‘s a posh restaurant and you‘ve
______ your fingers to get the waiter‘s attention.
2. The plank ______ in two under the weight of the motorbike causing it to fall into the
river.
3. When the sergeant burst into the barracks, the privates ______ to attention.
96. .....................................
1. Tony is rather lacking in ______ graces, but when he unwinds he can be quite
interesting to talk to.
2. Elephants are ______ animals and tend to congregate in groups.
3. Increased ______ mobility has blurred the lines between the middle and upper
classes in Britain.
97. .....................................
1. If a politician is ______ on crime, he is very likely to be portrayed as a weak person,
not capable of brining justice to the country.
2. He genuinely feels that her style of promoting goods is too aggressive and may do
more harm than good. As a seasoned salesman he‘s always opted for a ____ sell.
3. Years of leading a cloistered life had a positive effect on her body. Her skin became
smooth and ______ to the touch again.
98. .....................................
1. The soldier died a hero‘s death on foreign ______ far away from his homeland.
2. This very place with its poverty and a high unemployment rate is fertile ______ for
crime and violence.
3. If your dogs still ______ certain areas in the house, one method to stop them doing it
is by spraying those places with some perfume.
99. .....................................
1. My old friends are always a sight for ______ eyes when I come back to my
hometown after my journeys.
2. I hate playing tennis with my uncle because he‘s such a ______ loser. He often gets
angry when he‘s defeated.
3. George sticks out like a ______ thumb with his prominent ears and large eyes.
100. ...................................
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1. A powerful hurricane was forecast and a few weathermen wanted to ______ the
alarm on national TV channels.
2. You have to base your predictions on ______ evidence, not rumours.
3. Jane doesn‘t sleep well most of the time, whereas her brother, Luke, is a ______
sleeper.
101. ...................................
1. Now he‘s a paragon of virtue, but a few years ago he did nothing but ______ wild
oats.
2. Unlike his predecessor, the new instructor didn‘t ______ doubts in the hearts of new
recruits. He chose a more positive approach.
3. At this time of year peasants ______ their fields with wheat.
102. ...................................
1. ―The milk must have gone ______ if you haven‘t kept it in the fridge.‖ - ―Yes, it‘s
gone off.‖
2. At first they seemed a perfect couple, but later their relationship turned ______ due
to her daily spending sprees.
3. Your spiteful comments are just ______ grapes. You simply can‘t stand the thought
of him being so successful.
103. ...................................
1. I can‘t carry on any longer. Please, give me some breathing ______ before I drop.
2. Back then, NASA was seriously thinking of setting up a ______ station in
cooperation with its Russian counterpart.
3. Garry, can you clear a ______ on the table? I‘ve got to put these groceries
somewhere.
104. ...................................
1. Please, ______ me the details and tell me how it all ended.
2. Yes, I‘m talking to you. You couch potatoes. Look at your ______ tyre. Stand up and
exercise with your private TV instructor.
3. Mike doesn‘t know the meaning of the word rest. He works even in his ______ time.
105. ...................................
1. Your behaviour as an adult can ______ volumes about the kind of upbringing you
received in your childhood.
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2. Don‘t let the regime stop you talking about human rights. You have to ______ your
mind and make yourself heard.
3. The psychologist encouraged the parents to ______ highly of their son in his
presence to make him feel more confident.
106. ...................................
1. The way he looks at you ______ volumes about his feelings.
2. Sylvia usually ______ her mind, so shell tell us what she really thinks.
3. Mr. Jones often ______ highly of you to his friends.
107. ...................................
1. Throughout his school years, Billy suffered ridicule because of his ______
impediment.
2. We can assure you that we‘re doing our best to create this ______ recognition
software by November.
3. The Prime Minister delivered his ______ to hundreds of students gathered at the
university to highlight the main points of his economic plan.
108. ...................................
1. Your cynicism will ______ disaster for all of us if you don‘t keep your mouth shut.
2. After university, Ivan had a short ______ in the fishing industry and later got a
permanent job.
3. This golden beach always casts a magic ______ over holidaymakers. In fact, they
keep coming here each year.
109. ...................................
1. It must have been Jenny who ______ the beans. I saw her talking to the Newsweek
reporter the other day.
2. The recession hit big Asian tigers first, but within a week it ______ over into other
countries.
3. It‘s no use crying over ______ milk. You can‘t turn back the clock, can you?
110. ...................................
1. The class fell silent the moment the teacher began to ______ a tale about knights and
their fights with fire-blowing dragons.
2. All of a sudden, the pilot lost control of the plane and seconds later it went into a
______ heading quickly for the ground.
3. In certain areas women still ______ cotton by hand but it‘s a dying art.
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111. ...................................
1. You can put me in prison, but you‘ll never break my ______ . I‘m a free man.
2. The curator told the visitors that the castle is often haunted by the ghastly ______ of
a butler.
3. Working in a group towards a common goal requires team ______ which involves
willingness to make sacrifices.
112. ...................................
1. The couple ______ up when she found out he‘d been dating somebody behind her
back.
2. I think we need to ______ the cost of food and transport between us. It‘s a fair deal.
3. Suddenly a loud sound was heard. Her big suitcase had ______ open and spilt its
contents all over the place.
113. ...................................
1. You must be out of your mind to invite that killjoy to our party. He‘s bound to
______ everything.
2. Parents are advised not to ______ their children with expensive presents. It won‘t
take long before they take them for granted and demand more.
3. I‘m afraid bad weather may ______ our plans of going out tonight.
114. ...................................
1. Supermarkets face prosecution if ______ food is put on sale.
2. A ______ child will eventually become a self-centered adult.
3. At the polling station, more than half the voters had cast ______ ballots.
115. ...................................
1. She was given a head start in the race to give her a ______ chance.
2. At the dance I saw Henry ______ a green striped blazer.
3. As well as being a great ______ event, the Grand National is a big event on the social
calendar.
116. ...................................
1. With their tricky questions the examination committee tried to put me on the ______,
but somehow I didn‘t fall into their trap.
2. This vibrant town is an ideal ______ for all those who want to have good fun.
3. Timothy squinted his eyes and yes, he managed to ______ the small dot on the
horizon.
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117. ...................................
1. Janice decided to wear the dress with the red and white ______.
2. There were dark clouds in the sky and ______ of rain were beginning to fall.
3. Eating too much chocolate can give you ______ .
118. ...................................
1. Most spectators thought the match was over. But, miraculously, within seconds the
boxer ______ to his feet ready to continue the fight.
2. Suddenly, a fresh but stupid idea ______ to his mind. Roland could tell the customs
officer that as a special agent he could possess drugs.
3. A new breed of high tech companies that ______ up only 5 years ago are now
competing with traditional businesses that find it hard to be more flexible.
119. ...................................
1. The bird ______ its wings and flew gracefully over the river.
2. The news of the victory ______ quickly round the city.
3. The soldiers ______ out and started to walk towards the wood.
120. ...................................
1. Spending a fortnight in the Bahamas did wonders for Joanna‘s psyche. Back at work
she was ready to ______ into action.
2. I reckon all his eccentric antics ______ from the years he spent alone on a desert
island.
3. The nutritionist advised the audience to drink at least two litres of mineral or ______
water to help the body perform its complicated processes.
121. ...................................
1. Her irritating shopping habit makes her buy clothes on the ______ of the moment.
2. I‘m sure this defeat will make him stronger. It‘ll ______ him on to work harder
during training sessions.
3. There was no time to lose. The cowboy mounted the horse and started to ______ it
on.
122. ...................................
1. The woman showed lavish hospitality treating them to a ______ meal that they
devoured instantly.
2. Here‘s your money, 20 quid. Now, I don‘t owe you anything and we‘re all ______ .
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3. What they liked about the house was the hall which was 20 ______ metres, almost
double the size of their old one.
123. ...................................
1. Everything had to be in the right place. So he would ______ his CDs to form a neat
pile.
2. The big chimney ______ overlooking the industrial town had become its first ghastly
landmark.
3. Enough was enough. The teacher blew his ______ when she saw chewing gum fixed
to his chair.
124. ...................................
1. Each time the workers threatened to ______ a strike, the owner of the factory felt
inclined to talk about a pay rise.
2. Even though he was an acclaimed actor, he admitted that he suffered from ______
fright now and then.
3. Another ______ in his career began when he met a TV producer that promised
endless opportunities in the film industry.
125. ...................................
1. I must get my car serviced as the engine often ______ in the morning.
2. Each time we want to do something positive, Jack ______ our plans saying they‘ll
never come off.
3. During the play a small boy in the back row of the ______ kept fidgeting and
disturbing others.
126. ...................................
1. The bull ______ his back foot to shake off the flies which kept in landing on him.
2. BMW ______ the vehicle‘s identification number under the bonnet on their latest
model.
3. Michael ______ off to his room after losing an argument with his father.
127. ...................................
1. When he finally announced that he would ______ for election, a lot of prominent
people offered him their support.
2. His songs will ______ the test of time because they have universal appeal.
3. Don‘t allow these small obstacles to ______ in your way. Success is close at hand.
128. ...................................
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1. It seems a good idea to ______ the receipt to a guarantee when you buy something.
This way you‘re less likely to lose them.
2. Fruit and poultry are a ______ diet of this indigenous tribe. They rarely eat anything
else.
3. Mary often fobs him off with some ______ excuses that she‘s always tired after work
and can‘t meet him.
129. ...................................
1. When he found a new ______ in the distant galaxy, he decided to name it after his
girlfriend.
2. As the actress was approaching 60 she began to ______ in low-budget films to make
ends meet.
3. The prosecution is expected to produce his ______ witness in the case who is going
to tear the defense‘s line of reasoning to shreds.
130. ...................................
1. His scruffy clothes stand in ______ contrast to his financial means.
2. She felt terribly embarrassed standing ______ naked in front of the doctor‘s assistant.
3. The walls of the room looked ______ and plain. Josh felt a little paint and a couple
of plants would make the room more lively.
131. ...................................
1. Many people who respected and knew him came to have a last look at him as his
body was lying in ______ .
2. Little Josh was sent to a ______ school because his parents were unable to provide
him with private education.
3. The last ____ that passed this law was Wisconsin. Now the lawyers could celebrate
their unprecedented legal victory.
131. ...................................
1. Despite feeling incredibly angry, the politician kept his voice ______.
2. Over the last few months, we have seen a ______ rise in the cost of air fares.
3. A ______ job will guarantee you a permanent source of income.
132. ...................................
1. The workers used a powerful ______ hammer to crack the road surface.
2. Having worked 10 years in the same workplace Matt felt he had run out of ______
and needed a change.
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3. The cook recommended that they should ______ vegetables instead of boiling them.
134. ...................................
1. Though still robust, each day the old farmer struggled to conquer the ______ hill on
his way to the town market.
2. The mayor could proudly announce that there had been a ______ drop in violent
crime since he took office. Indeed, some surveys showed it had fallen by 55 percent.
3. ―Did you bring any souvenirs?‖ - ―Forget it. My eyes turned to saucers when I saw
the ______ prices. A single postcard cost $10.‖
135. ...................................
1. The recent crisis left the finance minister with little choice. He simply had to ______
down from his post and find himself another job in the private sector.
2. Do you want to know why our company is so successful? Let me tell you. We‘re
always one ______ ahead of our competitors.
3. He took another ______ up the ladder, lost his balance and plunged to the ground.
136. ...................................
1. The government has to take ______ to hold down taxation if it wants to be re-elected.
2. One of the guides showed the tourists the flight of ______ that led down to the castle
dungeon.
3. Our theatre group had to learn a set of very intricate ______ before we could perform
the local folk dance.
137. ...................................
1. Obscene images may ______ in your children‘s minds for years so make sure you
know what your children watch on TV.
2. It has nothing to do with being pragmatic. It‘s about principles and I will ______ to
them no matter what you think.
3. The frail man was making his way to the bathroom with the help of a walking
______.
138. ...................................
1. The British troops have encountered ______ resistance when entering the rebellious
town. The insurgents were ready to die for their cause.
2. He was scared ______ of talking to his father about his plan to marry a woman 30
years his senior.
3. Beat the whites until ______ , add a teaspoon of sugar and mix well.
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139. ...................................
1. I‘ll have a glass of ______ mineral water, please.
2. To be honest, the painter‘s style is to my liking, but the things he chooses to paint are
so ordinary. I can‘t understand why he only deals with ______ life.
3. Why do you keep fidgeting all the time? Can‘t you sit ______ for a moment?
140. ...................................
1. This antiseptic may ______ a bit, but it is essential to clean the wound.
2. Bees usually ______ in self defence. Unlike people, they don‘t do it for fun or
pleasure.
3. A police ______ operation fell flat when one of the dealers recognized the agent.
141. ...................................
1. I think a bee only ______ once, then dies.
2. This cut on my knee really ______ .
3. That kind of sarcastic remark always ______ me into making a rude reply.
142. ...................................
1. Keep the sauce on low heat and ______ it gently from time to time.
2. The photo album helped to ______ fond memories of his childhood years in the
countryside.
3. There are fears that the imposed curfew may ______ up more trouble for the new
regime.
143. ...................................
1. Can you come back later this week? At the moment we haven‘t got this model in
______ . But the supplier has promised to provide them by Friday.
2. Due to the considerable threat from extremists the officials advised people to ______
up on gas masks.
3. The country, a local bully, was notorious for trying to build up a ______ of biological
weapons to threaten their neighbours.
144. ...................................
1. With their new ultrasound system, the institute ______ a march on other scientific
communities and proved once more who ruled the roost.
2. The girl in the corner ______ another glance at Mark and blushed when their eyes
met as she hadn‘t expected him to look in her direction.
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3. Look at this article here! It says a certain professor ______ one of his students‖ ideas
and used them in his book. What a disgrace!
145. ...................................
1. George certainly has a strong ______ to work in a mortuary amid all those corpses.
Very few people could do this job without feeling sick.
2. When the doctors realized she‘d swallowed almost thirty pills she had her ______
pumped.
3. Now it was his turn to enter the examination room. His body began to sweat and he
felt he had butterflies in his ______ .
146. ...................................
1. This detective is renowned for his doggedness. He will leave no ______ unturned to
find the culprits.
2. Karen was told at the airport to book two seats due to her obesity. In fact, she
weighted 22 ______ and 4 pounds.
3. When it became obvious that the protesters wanted to ______ the shop, the police
came into action.
147. ...................................
1. He ______ trial and was later convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
2. No amount of coercion could make him change his position. He ______ firm on his
beliefs.
3. Once in the pub, he ______ him a beer and they started talking about their childhood
years.
148. ...................................
1. Garry‘s so ruthless that he would ______ at nothing to get what he wants. So watch
your back.
2. The formula one driver lost precious minutes at a pit ______ and came third in the
race.
3. Many disgruntled Internet users wanted the Internet provider to put a ______ to spam.
149. ...................................
1. The ______ is about a young man who travels round the USA.
2. Wait until you‘ve heard both sides of the ______ before you make a judgement.
3. Today‘s front page ______ concerns revelations about the travel industry.
150. ...................................
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1. It was too hard for the guys to keep a ______ face and they all burst out laughing
giving the game away.
2. What have you added to my drink? I ordered a ______ vodka, not a cocktail.
3. The woman had long red ______ hair with a parting in the middle.
151. ...................................
1. I had to ______ my neck to catch a glimpse of my favourite singer.
2. You should always warm up before the soccer game, otherwise you may ______
your muscles.
3. Can you please ______ the pasta before you pour on the sauce.
152. ...................................
1. Relations between the two countries have been ______ for the last decade and now
efforts are being made to put the healing process in motion.
2. She ______ a muscle in her leg while running on the track.
3. The cook ______ the pasta and put it onto the plates, sprinkled it with some cheese
and served immediately.
153. ...................................
1. Whenever he talked about philosophy, he would ______ from the point and talk
about his family.
2. One reporter is said to have been hit by a ______ bullet in the exchange of fire
between the two warring factions.
3. No matter how hard the organization encouraged pet owners not to abandon their
animals, the number of ______ dogs and cats in the city rose by the year.
154. ...................................
1. Dean never took orders from other people and didn‘t obey any social rules. He was
often described as a man with a rebellious ______ .
2. As usual, the gambler was on a losing ______ throughout the night. He lost almost
20,000 dollars playing roulette.
3. Suddenly, a ______ of lightning split the sky in two and a few seconds later loud
thunder was heard.
155. ...................................
1. The policeman was subjected to a ______ of abuse when he asked what the young
men were doing on the roof of the building.
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2. Sensibly, Mick decided to postpone his purchase of a CD player until the recently
advertised models came on ______.
3. When Jenny returned to school after the holidays, she was surprised to find that she
had been placed in a higher ______ for maths.
156. ...................................
1. Thousands of people ______ slowly past the coffin to pay their respects to their
beloved princess.
2. The school has always ______ students to allow those with similar abilities and
results to realize their full potential.
3. The room was cold and gloomy. To make matters worse, the rain ______ down the
wall through the leaking roof.
157. ...................................
1. The team is now back to full ______ after a number of injuries to key players last
month.
2. It‘s always an advantage to be able to negotiate from a position of ______.
3. It is easy to understand the ______ of public feeling against the use of nuclear energy.
158. ...................................
1. My boss lays particular ______ on accurate typing and the correct use of English.
2. In some languages getting the ______ wrong can completely change the meaning of
a word.
3. My uncle had a nervous breakdown as a result of ______ and overwork.
159. ...................................
1. It was supposed to be an advanced course, but she felt disappointed as the exercises
were too simple and the teachers didn‘t ______ her enough.
2. The project is not a one-time event to be forgotten. It is intended to ______ over 50
years to have an impact on the next generations.
3. Don‘t put on my shirt. You might ______ it. Can‘t you see you‘re much bigger than
me?
160. ...................................
1. Aid relief agencies are being ______ to the limit. The death toll is rising, but there
are hardly any more supplies to be distributed.
2. She got up, sat on the edge of the bed and ______ her body to relieve muscle tension
and stiffness after a night‘s sleep.
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3. ―It wasn‘t all true what Steven said in the court.‖ - ―You know, to some extent. He
simply must have ______ a few facts to help his friends.‖
161. ...................................
1. The press believed his answers to the questions were not ______ true.
2. ______ speaking, she is a teaching assistant, not a qualified teacher.
3. You must act ______ in accordance with the wishes of your colleagues in this matter,
regardless of what you yourself want.
162. ...................................
1. Our actions will be swift and decisive. We‘ll ______ right at the heart of terrorist
organizations that threaten our existence.
2. It‘s not always easy to ______ the right balance between your domestic
responsibilities and a professional career.
3. Hundreds of workers went on ______ following a row over a pay rise.
163. ...................................
1. I see people struggling to learn the rules of this game, and it ______ me that their
goal is not to win, but to avoid shoeing themselves up.
2. Later in the evening, Connie ______ up a conversation in Polish with Andrei from
Lvov.
3. The comedian Harry Enfield‘s ―Kevin the teenager‖ character ______ an immediate
chord with any long-suffering parent of that age group.
164. ...................................
1. There are some ______ examples of inefficiency which cannot be overlooked.
2. Tim is a(n) ______ young man so he‘s used to being admired.
3. Families of workers will be paid subsistence by the Union in recognition of their
participation in the struggle.
165. ...................................
1. The club‘s ______ of wins was abruptly broken by an unknown football team from
the south.
2. His knowledge of Japanese was so limited that he could hardly ______ a sentence
together.
3. Jane looked gorgeous in her low-cut dress with a ______ of pearls around her neck.
166. ...................................
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1. Soon after she tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, the association
decided to ____ the athlete of all her titles.
2. The doctor asked Charles to ______ down to his pants and lie on the couch in the
corner.
3. He will be remembered as the artist who managed to create an unforgettable comic
______ full of witty remarks and incisive observations.
167. ...................................
1. The celebrations kicked off on the ______ of eight to joyful cheers and songs.
2. His dog used to touch his hand to make Bill ______ him on the back which it
enjoyed immensely.
3. Everybody agreed that it was a sheer ______ of luck that he managed to get into this
stage of the quiz.
168. ...................................
1. Some experts on the economy say the country‘s ______ currency may have some
positive effects, despite an array of disadvantages.
2. ______ language and graphic descriptions will not make you popular with most
women.
3. Don‘t be misled by the way he looks. Yes, he is over 70, but still going ______.
169. ...................................
1. It ______ him as odd that the company used child labour instead of proper workers.
2. The specter of a new spate of violence ______ terror into the hearts of the innocent
civilians.
3. He was ______ off the medical register due to a wrong diagnosis that caused a
patient‘s death.
170. ...................................
1. The rebels decided to give up the armed ______ and call a truce.
2. Life was a ______ for Roger because he was from a very poor family and had to
work from a very young age.
3. The government has not yet recognised the strikers‘ ______ for better working
conditions.
171. ...................................
1. On his way home, Charlie got ______ in a gigantic traffic jam caused by an
unexpected visit of the head of state.
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2. When the teacher turned back, she pulled faces and ______ her tongue out to
demonstrate her displeasure with the grade she‘d got.
3. A clerk came up to the board and ______ another job advert. Soon the unemployed
rushed to have a look at it.
172. ...................................
1. Her expression was a ______ in grief as she surveyed the damage caused by the fire.
2. My niece is carrying out a ______ into the learning styles of primary school children.
3. You‘ll find Professor Roberts in the ______ at the end of the corridor.
173. ...................................
1. You shouldn‘t have broached this ______ in her company. She‘s very sensitive when
it comes to religious issues.
2. It is suspected that the inmates have been ______ to torture in an attempt to extract
vital information.
3. Physics was the ______ Morris liked the most due to his inspiring teacher.
174. ...................................
1. The existing range will soon be ______ by an entirely generation of multifunctional
products.
2. If he had ______ in this round, he could have gone on to the finals.
3. Once Flavia had ______ Simon as chief executive, she revealed her plans for the
company.
175. ...................................
1. Shortly after the university offered its first online service, other educational
institutions followed ______ to remain competitive.
2. At our hotel we are doing our best to ______ every taste imaginable.
3. Don‘t buy this ______ . The sleeves are a bit too long and the lapels are too big.
176. ...................................
1. World leaders are attending a ______ in Paris.
2. The climbers reached the ______ of the mountain at midday.
3. Having won three Olympic gold medals, Davies felt he had reached the ______ of
his ambitions.
177. ...................................
1. Many senior citizens receive a ______ to their basic pension.
2. Apart from regular exercise, I take a vitamin and mineral ______ every day.
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3. I enjoy doing the crossword in the colour ______ of the Sunday newspaper.
178. ...................................
1. The sports club is dependent on the local council for financial ______ .
2. Some famous celebrities have agreed to lend their ______ to the campaign.
3. Most tall buildings have steel frames in order to provide the necessary level of
structural ______ .
179. ...................................
1. Six massive stone pillars were ______ the arches that ran across the top.
2. How long have you been ______ Real Madrid, may I ask?
3. John and Maryanne are more than capable of ______ themselves financially.
180. ...................................
1. In many parts of Russia alcohol reigns ______ . That‘s why the average life
expectancy for men is not very high.
2. The ______ Court has upheld the District Court decision to ban smoking in public
places.
3. One of the streets was named after a local hero who had made the ______ sacrifice
during the uprising.
181. ...................................
1. We were relieved when the news finally came that our father had ______ only minor
injuries in the car crash.
2. The words from the Bible ______ him throughout the ordeal in the dungeons.
3. He claimed it was his ingenious ideas that had ______ his country‘s economic
growth while the rest of the world was struggling.
182. ...................................
1. I knew there was no alternative but to ______ my pride and get on with the job.
2. In a country where most people live below the poverty line, this year‘s debt servicing
is likely to ______ up 28% of export earnings.
3. You don‘t have to ______ every bit of propaganda - you should make up your own
mind.
183. ...................................
1. The company had a voracious appetite for small firms and indeed within five years it
______ up dozens of them.
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2. Having written a suicidal note, Garry took some pills, ______ them and drank down
a bottle of whisky.
3. Though intelligent and hard to fool, she ______ the story about him being a CIA
agent.
184. ...................................
1. The terrified TV viewers watched the hurricane ______ across the country leaving a
trail of devastation.
2. Preliminary results suggest that the Conservatives will ______ to victory getting
almost 80 percent of the votes.
3. It took Frank only 5 minutes to ______ the leaves off the path leading to his house.
185. ...................................
1. I came home to find my son ______ up bits of glass from the kitchen floor.
2. The holiday brochure showed majestic forests ______ over the mountains.
3. The new boss has promised there will be ______ changes within our department.
186. ...................................
1. The party was in full ______ when a new wave of fun-loving teenagers hit the disco.
2. With a powerful ______ of the club he hit the ball and it landed near the pond.
3. The presidential campaign has now focused on those ______ states that may decide
the results at the polls.
187. ...................................
1. Quite a number of families in the area have decided to ______ from electric to gas
central heating.
2. If you should detect a leak, ______ off the mains water supply and call a plumber.
3. Tanya is bilingual in Welsh and English and can ______ effortlessly from one
language to the other.
188. ...................................
1. With the death of the monarch, many ______ allegiance and joined the uprising.
2. When her English teacher started rabbiting on about grammar, she often ______ off
succumbing to daydreaming.
3. She felt uncomfortable watching the gory scenes of a violent film shouting out from
the screen. She quickly ______ over to Animal Planet.
189. ...................................
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1. I want to remind the witness to tell the truth. Bear in mind you‘ve ______ on the
Bible.
2. The new prime minister will be ______ into office tomorrow. Today official
preparations are under way for the occasion.
3. I‘ve always ______ by the book‘s learning techniques and I always will. They proved
extremely effective during my university years.
190. ...................................
1. Not long ago, having a mobile phone was considered a status ______ . Nowadays, it
is part of our culture.
2. The organization has decided to choose the panda as an apt ______ of the ideals it
represents.
3. The activist shot his right fist up in the air as a ______ of ongoing defiance.
T
1. .......................................
1. The dwellers felt that the city was severely congested. In the rush hour the traffic was
nose to ______ for miles.
2. Bond, be careful when you arrive in Hong Kong. They might send undercover cops
to ______ you wherever you go.
3. Once you‘ve prepared the sauce, top and ______ the carrots and peel the potatoes.
2. .......................................
1. Only when you ______ a simple assessment test, will we be able to tell you which
group you‘ll be assigned to.
2. We‘re going to ______ in a few places of interest while visiting this part of the
country.
3. With such a carefree attitude, Elizabeth will never ______ any responsibility for her
actions.
3. .......................................
1. Two French journalists are believed to have been ______ hostage by an unknown
paramilitary organization.
2. You should‘ve seen her face. She was so ______ aback that she remained speechless
for a minute or so.
3. We had this picture ______ when we were coming out of the church on our wedding
day.
4. .......................................
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1. At the party, Jasmine immediately got involved in small ______ about fashion and
men.
2. She quickly became the ______ of the town when she got pregnant. Old women
wondered who was the father of the child.
3. The dealer spent hours trying to ______ her into buying the model, but Linda kept
changing her mind.
5. .......................................
1. His wife went mad each time he told ______ stories about his affairs with other
women before they‘d got married.
2. Doing this piece of work before the deadline is a ______ order. We won‘t manage to
do it.
3. Although he lost a few important matches in his career, he always walked ______ as
if he was the winner.
6. .......................................
1. There was a gentle ______ on the door and soon after a big red head emerged from
behind the door.
2. With a little interest in electronics almost anybody can ______ your telephone line
and listen to your conversations.
3. The plumber was busy in the kitchen repairing a leaking ______.
7. .......................................
1. The sect became the ______ of vicious persecution once the new law came into
effect.
2. At the end of the fiscal year it was announced that the company met its ______ of
selling more than 10,000 cars.
3. Install a good lock in your garden shed as it is usually an easy ______ for thieves.
8. .......................................
1. Climbing to the top of the bridge on the ladder was no easy ______ .
2. George was taken to ______ for not researching the project more carefully.
3. Our first ______ today is to come up with a design for the new bridge.
9. .......................................
1. Gavin has a ______ for fast sport cars.
2. I love the ______ of that spicy tomato sauce.
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3. After a brief ______ of city life, the farmer returned to the country.
10. .....................................
1. A number of people were offended by the joke, and I too found it rather ______.
2. Paramol‘s infant cough medicine is a clear, ______ liquid that can be mixed with
milk or water.
3. I realise that her jewellery is very expensive, but I find it rather gaudy and ______ .
11. .....................................
1. The cart was pulled by a ______ of oxen.
2. It was a real ______ effort - everyone contributed something to the success of the
project.
3. All the players perform well individually but they seem to lack a little ______ spirit.
12. .....................................
1. She saw the agents ______ out of the building chasing a masked individual.
2. The planning department is intending to ______ down a couple of old buildings to
make room for a new shopping mall.
3. Be careful. He‘s got the gift of the gab. If you let him, he‘ll ______ your arguments
to shreds during the debate.
13. .....................................
1. If you can ______ yourself away from the television for a moment, I‘ll show you the
new CD I‘ve bought.
2. Wendy entered the tutorial expecting the professor to ______ her essay to pieces.
3. Tennis players are apt to ______ ligaments and muscles if they don‘t train regularly
enough.
14. .....................................
1. Katherine and her sister look so alike that I simply can‘t ______ them apart.
2. I expect the boss is going to ______ me off for not getting my work done on time
again.
3. I bought my niece a toy clock because she‘s just learning to ______ the time.
15. .....................................
1. All those late nights she spends in the office must be ______ on Margaret‘s health.
2. At this stage, there‘s no ______ who will win the election.
3. Dyslexics often have difficulty in ______ left from right.
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16. .....................................
1. The hot weather may just ______ us to head for the coast.
2. Don‘t ______ fate by travelling on Friday the 13th!
3. Nothing would ______ me to go on a camping holiday.
17. .....................................
1. He had to make serious decisions at the ______ age of 15. What's more, he had
nobody to turn to or confide in.
2. The dish looked appetizing with a large piece of ______ meat and a heap of fries.
3. On the first of January 2002, the euro became legal ______ in most EU countries.
18. .....................................
1. The professor didn‘t like the technical ______ scientists used to describe the process
as it was a bit misleading to the layman.
2. The president‘s second ______ in office was marked by economic growth and
stability.
3. Joanne got a bit apprehensive as the summer ______ was drawing to a close. It meant
more exams and hard work.
19. .....................................
1. A cathode is the technical term for the positive ______ of a battery.
2. Please check which ______ your plane leaves from before we go to the airport.
3. Alicia scanned the technology lab for a free computer ______, but none were
available.
20. .....................................
1. Having read the ______ of the contract, she signed her name.
2. In ______ of its content, the book lacks substance.
3. They‘ve just moved in but they are already on first name ______ with their
neighbours.
21. .....................................
1. The aim of this task is to ______ your knowledge of vocabulary.
2. The drug company has decided not to ______ its products on animals in future.
3. In order to ______ out his new theory, the scientist has taken over the university
laboratory.
22. .....................................
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1. I can‘t have mistaken him for somebody else. I‘m sure I saw this actor in the ______
the other day.
2. The cameras allowed the medical students to watch the developments in the
operating ______ live.
3. In the headquarters a huge war ______ map was dominating one of the walls
depicting all the movements of the two armies.
23. .....................................
1. With the armour 2 inches ______ the vehicle constituted one of the safest places in
the conflict zone.
2. Mary‘s ______ French accent was still easily recognizable though she‘d spent the
last 10 years in Germany.
3. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the room was ______ with smoke.
24. .....................................
1. Please, handle this object with care. Its sides are brittle and wafer ______.
2. The humming bird was flapping his wings furiously. The cameraman wanted to
capture its extraordinary movements, but suddenly it disappeared into ______ air.
3. The abrupt downfall of the despised leader was sure to ______ the ranks of his
political party across the country.
25. .....................................
1. I reckon his high expectations regarding the exam results are based on wishful
______. He will never get more than 50%.
2. ―What did you say?‖ - ―Nothing. I was just ______ aloud.‖
3. Laura kept ______ highly of him in spite of, the social gaffes he often made in public.
26. .....................................
1. Don‘t dismiss the idea as nonsense because you don‘t believe in certain phenomena.
Give it a lot of ______ and you might see things from a different perspective.
2. I ______ it odd when the dealer offered to sell me a car for much less than the actual
price. We didn‘t clinch the deal.
3. I‘m sure she just can‘t bear, the ______ of still working with the man who set her up.
27. .....................................
1. The tailor‘s deteriorating eyesight was making it more and more difficult for him to
______ the needle.
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2. I‘m sorry. What did you say? I‘ve just lost the ______ of our conversation because of
this phone call.
3. Marooned on a desert island hundreds of, miles away from the mainland, the
castaways felt their existence was hanging by a ______.
28. .....................................
1. Due to excessive hunting, the continued existence of several species is now under
______ .
2. The prisoners are only kept in order by the ______ of violence.
3. I know that my new deputy is far better qualified than me, but I think of her as an
asset to the company rather than a ______ to my own promotion prospects.
29. .....................................
1. Moving at full ______, our boat was making its way up the mighty river.
2. The assailant‘s cold fingers were squeezing around her throat in an the attempt to
______ her.
3. Instead of helping small businesses, the new tax is bound to ______ the economy and
give rise to greater unemployment.
30. .....................................
1. I only just scraped ______ my final exams, but I was quite pleased anyway.
2. It‘s very hard for teachers to get ______ to students who would rather not be in the
classroom at all.
3. Remember that you should always look ______ your completed exam paper before
you hand it in.
31. .....................................
1. You don‘t need to take a taxi. It‘s a stone‘s ______ from here. It‘ll take you about 5
minutes.
2. Nobody wants to break the news to the boss. We all know very well that he might
______ a tantrum and get sulky.
3. I might ______ a party next week when my folks are away. Want to come?
32. .....................................
1. Hordes of beachcombers waited patiently for the ______ to go out, ready to explore
the freshly exposed strip of the beach.
2. As a professor, he made it a point to challenge traditions and swim against the
______ .
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3. The police did their best to stem the ______ of mass hysteria following a series of
sniper shootings in the area.
33. .....................................
1. The match resulted in a ______ which pleased neither player.
2. Molly realised too late what a ______ looking after small child was going to be.
3. The ticket to the ball said black ______ for men.
34. .....................................
1. America ______ with Japan in the World Championship.
2. Linda is ______ to the house all day because she‘s waiting for a delivery.
3. The fortunes of the company are ______ to the success of the industry as a whole.
35. .....................................
1. We have no reason not to believe him. His testimony ______ in with that of our key
witness in this case.
2. The two countries ended the period of mutual hostility 10 years ago. Now they are
forging close ______ .
3. A new assortment of silk ______ arrived at the clothes shop just before the Christmas
season.
36. .....................................
1. Moira had a really ______ budget and had to think twice before spending every cent.
2. The dress suits me, but it is a bit ______ around the chest.
3. As expected, security was at ______ the summit of industrialized nations. Some
terrorist groups had vowed to carry out attacks.
37. .....................................
1. There should be no delays, I promise. We‘ll complete the task in no ______ at all.
2. Have you heard the latest? Harris in jail now. He‘s doing ______ for burglary and
physical assault.
3. Jane‘s party was one of the best I‘ve ever been to. We all had a whale of a ______ .
38. .....................................
1. The worst was still to come. The revelations about the pair was only the ______ of
the iceberg and all the tabloids were scenting blood.
2. Her knowledge of a few Asian languages was to ______ the scales in her favour.
Unfortunately, she didn‘t come out well during the interview.
3. The service was excellent and he decided to give the waiter a generous ______.
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39. .....................................
1. He ______ the waiters, even though the service was appalling.
2. The rubbish from the dustcart was ______ into the landfill.
3. The glass ______ over and smashed on the floor.
40. .....................................
1. Most people regard Einstein as the cleverest man that ever lived, but he had himself
rejected this ______ during his life.
2. The book‘s ______ had to be changed as it was decided it was too controversial.
3. Two of the world‘s best teams will be battling it out in Rome tonight for the
European.
41. .....................................
1. In recognition of Trevor‘s efforts, the company offered him a small ______ of its
gratitude.
2. This machine can only be operated by means of a special ______ obtainable from the
kiosk opposite.
3. Residents who rarely exchanged a single word were seated next to each other and by
this ______ Mrs. Thackeray found herself next to Miss Bellamy.
42. .....................................
1. Two days after the disaster the officials announced that the death ______ was 124.
2. Working too hard may take a heavy ______ on your social life and your family.
3. When the church bell began to ______, the women at the funeral started weeping.
43. .....................................
1. Going to gymnastics classes gives you good muscle ______ .
2. Don‘t you dare speak to me in that ______!
3. I‘ve been trying to ring you all day, but I just get the engaged ______.
44. .....................................
1. He had a friendly, open face and she ______ an instant liking to him.
2. In appearance Emily ______ after her father, but she inherited her intelligence from
her mother.
3. It ______ some time to sort out our marriage problems, but now our relationship is
pretty good.
45. .....................................
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1. Don‘t you think Michael is a little too long in the ______ for you? He would make a
good shoulder to cry on, but not a husband.
2. The human rights activist pledged to fight ______ and nail to eradicate social
injustice.
3. Melanie has a sweet ______ and is known for devouring large quantities of chocolate.
46. .....................................
1. She bought a lovely white ______ in the sales. It looks great with her new shorts.
2. I‘ll have to check. I can‘t give you the answer off the ______ of my head.
3. I can‘t get the ______ off this jar. Have you got a strong wrist?
47. .....................................
1. Liam won‘t he playing for the team this week - he ______ a muscle in last week‘s
match.
2. Christl was angry because she ______ her dress on the door handle when she was
getting into the car.
3. Paco ______ out of the house this morning - he must have got up late again.
48. .....................................
1. I feel a sharp pain over here, doctor. I must have ______ a muscle or something.
2. Look at this hole, I bet you‘ve _____ your trousers on the barbed wire when you tried
to climb over the fence.
3. Emily was in two minds and was ______ between her loyalty to the company and
moral principles she wanted to stick to.
49. .....................................
1. The referee ______ a coin to decide which team was going to begin the match.
2. Agitated and upset, Janet ______ and turned all night unable to get to sleep.
3. Another draft was no better. Ricky screwed it up .and ______ it into the wastepaper
bin in the corner.
50. .....................................
1. He was about to ______ on the subject of racial inequality when the meeting abruptly
ended amid serious accusations on both sides.
2. I‘m sure the concert will ______ a lot of hearts and evoke good memories.
3. You must be losing ______ with reality. Life is much more brutal than you think.
51. .....................................
1. As soon as the boat ______ the shore, Ben leapt quickly out and hauled it up.
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2. When Sally opened her present she was very ______ by her parents‘ generosity.
3. When Jim accidentally ______ the switch, the alarm went off, much to his
consternation.
52. .....................................
1. The steak was so ______ that you couldn‘t cut it, let alone chew it!
2. Gerald thinks he looks ______ in that black leather jacket with the studs.
3. This new washing powder is really ______ on stains!
53. .....................................
1. The community‘s help was crucial in the investigation. Before long the police
managed to ______ the sniper.
2. The record is absolutely wonderful. I especially recommend ______ 3 which features
elements of native American music.
3. I‘m giving up. I‘m unable to keep ______ of all the sports events. There are certainly
too many of them nowadays.
54. .....................................
1. Financial experts agree that ______ between the two nations is booming and their
economics look strong.
2. I‘m a lawyer now, but I don‘t feel ashamed that my father was a carpenter by ______.
3. On the shop assistant‘s advice she decided to ______ her old dishwasher in for a new
one.
55. .....................................
1. Hugh had ______ to be a doctor for seven years, but wasn‘t sure he wanted to be one.
2. They have dogs in the airport that are specially ______ to sniff out explosives.
3. The firemen ______ their hoses on the burning factory, but it was too late.
56. .....................................
1. Higgins applied for a ______ because he had been unhappy at the club for the last
two seasons.
2. The offer of a free ______ meant that the breakfast cereal became hugely popular
with children.
3. After the war, the ______ of power back to the local population was a long and
complicated process.
57. .....................................
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1. The jeweller was careful not to fall in the ______ set by the conman who tried to
swindle him out of his money.
2. The mafia man died in a booby ______ blast 10 yards from his house.
3. Jane was caught in the poverty ______. She couldn‘t take this low-paid job as it
would mean losing her substantial welfare benefit.
58. .....................................
1. After passing my exams, I decided to ______ myself to a long holiday.
2. I‘m afraid you didn‘t ______ the issue with appropriate care.
3. The doctor decided to ______ her patient‘s rash with antibiotics and an ointment.
59. .....................................
1. After a month of hard work, I deserved to be ______ better.
2. The delicate statuette had to be ______ with care.
3. The disease was ______ with experimental medicine.
60. .....................................
1. Antibiotics are often the only effective way of ______ infections.
2. If you try ______ your daughter like an adult, you may find she is easier to deal with.
3. Jane enjoys ______ herself to an expensive dinner out every now and then.
61. .....................................
1. The doctors were relieved when the girl began to get better after emergency ______.
2. Each time they fell out with each other, Scott gave his wife the silent ______ which
was meant to cause additional psychological damage.
3. The professor‘s ______ of the subject didn‘t go down well with the rest of the
academic community. They thought it too simplistic.
62. .....................................
1. The fan is now in custody awaiting ______ for his antisocial behaviour at the match.
2. A two-year ______ period of the prototype was initiated before the plane became
part of the commercial fleet.
3. After much ______ and error the scientists finally developed a machine that would
withstand the harsh arctic conditions.
63. .....................................
1. His constant questions surely ______ her patience.
2. We ______ the door, but it was locked.
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3. His case is being ______ at the High Court at the end of the year.
64. .....................................
1. They were concerned that the experiment might ______ off a series of unexpected
changes in the ecosystem.
2. James raised the gun and pulled the ___ ___. The bullet whizzed through the air and
hit the padlock. It dropped on the floor and the door opened wide.
3. The law enforcement agents managed to bring the ______ man to court, but those
who ordered the assassination slipped through the net.
65. .....................................
1. You‘d better remove these logs from the floor. Someone might ______ over them
and hurt themselves.
2. I guess she wanted to ______ me up with some tricky questions of hers, but I was on
my guard throughout the interview.
3. The adventurer completed his round-the-world ______ in a record time of 78 days.
66. .....................................
1. Winning the championship was a personal ______ for Boardman, as well as for
everyone in his team.
2. There were yells of ______ from the campaigners when the result of the election was
announced.
3. The revolutionary new museum building has been acclaimed as a ______ of modern
design.
67. .....................................
1. After the whole ordeal, we wondered if it was worth the ______.
2. The ______ at the football match arose when fans of the losing team didn‘t agree
with the referee‘s call.
3. His chronic back ______ was caused by his sleeping on a soft mattress.
68. .....................................
1. Is that story ______ or did you make it up?
2. He‘s a ______ friend and I trust him completely.
3. What you‘ve said is ______ but it doesn‘t change my opinion at all.
69. .....................................
1. The tree had to be cut down because of a disease and now only its ______ sticks
from the ground.
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2. Can you put your suitcase in the ______ ? There‘s no room inside the car.
3. A small baby elephant was standing at the water hole with its ______ in the water
while its mother was on the alert for predators.
70. .....................................
1. In the evening, Dad would come to our room, ______ us up in bed, sit down and read
us a story.
2. Frank, you look disgraceful. Get your hands out of your pockets, stand straight and
______ your shirt into your trousers.
3. Financial advisors are currently urging people to cut down on spending and ______
away some money just in case.
71. .....................................
1. ______ and that‘s all for today. We hope you‘ll in to our next programme due in
July.
2. The concert was a disaster with two musicians playing out of ______. A fair number
of people left the hall to show their displeasure.
3. You‘re mistaken in thinking I‘ll dance to your ______ and do what you want. I‘m
free to make my own decisions.
72. .....................................
1. The writer would ______ in his grave if he knew they‘ve made his play into a
cartoon.
2. As it could have been expected, the most dramatic change happened at the of ______
century when the war broke out.
3. Next month my grandfather will ____ 95. It‘s incredible if you know that he‘s been a
heavy smoker since the age of 15.
73. .....................................
1. It was when he realized he was unable to support his big family that he ______ to
crime.
2. Months ______ into years, and still there was no news about her husband‘s
whereabouts.
3. To soften his resolve Mary ______ on the waterworks. A few minutes later, confused
and a bit guilty, he changed his mind.
74. .....................................
1. The plumber ______ his wrist while wrestling with one of the pipes in the cellar.
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2. It‘s not true what they are saying. They‘ve just ______ my words to make me your
enemy.
3. The mountain trail ______ many times on its way to the top. The group reached the
summit just before 4 o‘clock.
75. .....................................
1. The secretary refused to ______ in his personal details as she hadn‘t received any
specific instructions from the boss.
2. She‘s not really your ______ , Eric. Don‘t get so depressed because she wasn‘t
suitable for you.
3. His blood ______ was A, which ruled him out as the child‘s father. He gave a sigh of
relief.
U
1. .......................................
1. You shouldn‘t drive a car ______ the influence of alcohol.
2. She wrote her first three books ______ another name.
3. ―You‘ll find his records filed ______ the heading ―Non-resident,‖ said the clerk.
2. .......................................
1. As a ______ member you‘ll be protected against your employer‘s unethical practices.
2. Once in power, contrary to what his citizens thought, he pursued a ______ with
Russia rather than strengthening ties with western countries.
3. They pointed out that the law clearly stipulates that marriage is a ______ of a man
and a woman. So giving equal rights to same sex marriages is against the constitution.
3. .......................................
1. ―To operate a computer, first you need to switch on the visual display ______.‖
―What?‖ - ―I mean the monitor."
2. After every third ______ of your coursebook, there‘s a revision section that is
intended to refresh your memory.
3. I‘d like to have a big storage ______ in the comer and a double bed opposite the door.
4. .......................................
1. I must have ______ him when I mentioned how badly he handled the issue.
2. Carl‘s love affair with a stewardess seriously ______ the balance of his family life.
3. The dinner was a disaster. Not only did he ______ the bottle of wine, on the table,
but he also forgot his wallet and couldn‘t pay the bill.
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5. .......................................
1. His experience and expertise didn‘t go to waste. He put them to good ______ when
in Africa helping farmers increase their yields.
2. It‘s no ______ accusing yourself of not doing enough. You can‘t turn back time.
3. Don‘t swallow the cream. It says ―For external ______ only‖ on the label.
V
1. .......................................
1. The departure of so many members of staff left many positions ______ in the
company.
2. Don‘t just sit there with a ______ expression on your face!
3. Despite strong demand, some offices remained ______ at the rear of the building.
2. .......................................
1. The police searched for the missing girl in ______. She was nowhere to be found.
2. I can‘t understand how you can go out with somebody who is so ______ and big-
headed. He completely lacks a self-sacrificing spirit.
3. The farmer offered the horse some sugar in a ______ attempt to get him to leave the
stable.
3. .......................................
1. I thought the hotel was excellent ______ for money.
2. I know that piece of pottery is in rather bad taste, but it has sentimental ______ for
me.
3. I was foolish enough to take her comments at face ______, even though I know she‘s
a compulsive liar.
4. .......................................
1. It became obvious that the ______ majority of people was dissatisfied with the
current state of affairs. Only a small number wanted no changes.
2. Bruce felt free riding on his powerful bike across the ______ open spaces of Texas.
3. The spa offers a ______ range of beauty treatments including Jacuzzi and massage.
5. .......................................
1. The image has brought back good memories. The children would ______ over a
small wall that surrounded the garden.
2. By far his greatest sporting achievement was winning an Olympic gold medal in the
pole ______.
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3. The jewellery and other valuables were safe lying deep in a bank ______ guarded by
strong doors and sophisticated burglar alarms.
6. .......................................
1. A flight in a balloon provides passengers with an incredible bird‘s-eye ______ of the
town and the surrounding area.
2. On their estate agent‘s advice, they arranged a meeting with the owner to ______ the
house before buying it.
3. The elderly man was mugged in full ______ of the passers-by during the morning
rush hour.
7. .......................................
1. As a wine connoisseur, he made sure his cellar was always full of ______ wines.
2. Most of the ______ cars he buys still work, but it‘s a profit he wants to make, and not
the fun of driving them that makes him buy more.
3. It‘s been a ______ year for the music industry with new promising artists making the
headlines.
8. .......................................
1. She had a clear ______ of what she wanted to do in her future career.
2. Some nocturnal animals can boast exceptional night ______ .
3. I think we should take all the factors into consideration. Otherwise we risk being
accused of having tunnel ______.
9. .......................................
1. Last night‘s events are still ______ in my mind and I don't think I‘ll ever colours that
jump out at you.
2. The artist uses wonderfully ______ colours that jump out at you.
3. She has a ______ imagination and writes amazing stories.
10. .....................................
1. Hundreds of the city dwellers have sent a petition to ______ their concern over plans
to build a new highway.
2. The business deal looks straight, but my inner ______ tells me to be extra careful.
3. There are no disagreements or feuds. We all speak in one ______ giving our
unanimous support for the project.
11. .....................................
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1. You won‘t get any repatriation. The contract you‘re showing me was declared null
and ______ a long time ago.
2. When his child died Ron tried to fill the ______ by helping others cope with similar
situations.
3. The plot of the film is interesting. Unfortunately, it lacks pace and is ______ of
energy.
12. .....................................
1. The tension between rival groups mounted and the situation was extremely ______.
2. If anything was less than perfect the ______ singer would fly into a rage and start
sacking people.
3. The ______ liquid had to be carefully transported to prevent it from evaporating and
possibly exploding.
13. .....................................
1. The ______ of violent crime has decreased slightly in the first quarter of the year due
to new laws targeting young offenders.
2. A ______ of Shakespeare poems dating from 17th century went under the hammer
last May.
3. Can you please turn the ______ down? The music is too loud in here.
W
1. .......................................
1. Dolphins are often seen to follow in the ______ of ships.
2. In certain parts of Ireland they still hold a ______ to mourn the dead.
3. The hurricane left a trail of devastation in its ______.
2. .......................................
1. When she entered the competition, Amy never expected to ______ off with the first
prize.
2. They returned home early only to ______ in on thieves stealing their silver!
3. If you don‘t tell me what's going on, I‘ll ______ out the door and never come back!
3. .......................................
1. Being a man of habit, he always gets up at 5 pm, drinks coffee and ______ the dog
for about 15 minutes. Then he is off to work.
2. This denomination doesn‘t appeal only to poor people. In fact, its members come
from ______ all of life.
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3. Now Mary knows she‘s got friends to fail back on. If her husband ______ out on her
and their three small children, somebody will always come to the rescue.
4. .......................................
1. The toothpaste‘s enhanced formula will ______ off decay, bad breath and a host of
other dental ailments.
2. Exhausted as he was, Abraham had spent the whole night in the maternity ______
looking after his pregnant wife.
3. The child was made a ______ of court when the news about her being neglected by
her father emerged.
5. .......................................
1. They considered painting the room in ______ colours; oranges, pinks or yellow.
2. Put on a ______ coat before you go out in the snow.
3. Their ______ welcome immediately put me at ease and made me feel as if I were
home.
6. .......................................
1. He couldn‘t wear his black pullover because it was still in the ______.
2. I just had time for a quick ______ before I had to leave the house again.
3. The effect is created by first carefully drawing the shape with a crayon and then
applying a ______ of white paint.
7. .......................................
1. Sandra shuffled to the kitchen, took her anti-depressant pills and ______ them down
with lots of water.
2. In a Hollywood manner, the couple ______ their dirty linen in public before splitting
up.
3. After almost seven months the bottle with his message was finally ______ ashore and
found by a beachcomber who informed the services.
8. .......................................
1. You should use water, rather than milk, for ______ the tablets down.
2. I find it very relaxing to hear the sound of waves ______ on the shore.
3. Penny says she‘s ______ her hands of the committee as they spend hours talking but
never resolve anything.
9. .......................................
1. I‘m afraid we‘ve ______ our time on measures that no one is going to implement.
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2. Good food is ______ on the children: all they want to eat is burgers and chips.
3. Our journey has not been ______ - at least someone is at home!
10. .....................................
1. The reporter got furious when the editor suggested that he should ______ his article
down.
2. Ron thought this story of hers was a feeble excuse that didn‘t hold ______ at all.
3. He fitted the description of a prodigal son. First he spent his father‘s money like
______ and then came back home asking for mercy.
11. .....................................
1. There is no evidence that a rise in the number of the unemployed is connected to the
latest crime ______ .
2. A ______ of panic swept over her when she realised what she‘d done.
3. The ______ of immigrants into the country is the direct result of its neighbour‘s
famine.
12. .....................................
1. When the lightning struck, a ______ of panic came over her, but she somehow
managed to keep calm.
2. This latest crime ______ has caused a lot of concern among sociologists.
3. If you‘d like to give camera two a ______ you‘ll see that you‘re on TV!
13. .....................................
1. She looks a bit old-fashioned in these flared trousers, doesn‘t she? They are on the
______ out.
2. You‘re so stubborn. Do you always have to get things done your own ______? Listen
to some good advice for a change.
3. That‘s your appreciation for my hard work? I‘ve gone out of my ______ to please
you, and you turn your back on me.
14. .....................................
1. Demand for beach toys is very ______ this year because of the bad summer weather.
2. The villagers were angered when the council spokesperson put forward a rather
______ argument for closing the local school.
3. This tea‘s far too ______ ; there‘s too much water in the pot.
15. .....................................
1. I love this sweater but it‘s beginning to ______ thin at the elbows.
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2. Carla used to have very long hair but these days she tends to ______ it short.
3. If Roumen carries on working such long hours, he‘ll soon ______ himself out.
16. .....................................
1. The boxer ______ in at about 15 stones, but still he looked small in comparison with
his rival.
2. Believe me, it wasn‘t a rash decision. I swear I have ______ up the pros and cons and
decided not to take a loan.
3. Alice felt ______ down by her household chores. What‘s more, she didn‘t receive
any support from her husband.
17. .....................................
1. For almost five years the majority suffered a lot under the ______ of heavy taxes.
2. Lisa‘s shed some ______ recently and now looks slimmer and fitter.
3. He was just a small cog in the machine and his views carried little ______.
18. .....................................
1. OK, Miranda. It‘s high time we went. We don‘t want to overstay our ______, do we?
2. I‘m confident that the singer‘s new record will be a ______ addition to your
collection.
3. Regular guests say the hotel always tries hard to make all its visitors feel ______.
19. .....................................
1. The girl from the village drew some water from the ______ to offer it to several
pilgrims on their way to the holy place.
2. It‘s ______ worth spending your money on the singer‘s latest album. It‘s terrific.
3. He saw tears ______ up in her eyes after his biting remark.
20. .....................................
1. Though her efforts mostly ______ unnoticed, she took a lot of satisfaction in helping
those in need.
2. The outpatient ______ down with tuberculosis which, it is thought, he picked up
during one of his visits.
3. As he grew older Frank‘s eyes deteriorated and his hair ______ white.
21. .....................................
1. The formal version given by the police says that he fell asleep at the ______ when he
was driving home. The press, however, is full of conspiracy theories.
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2. You can do your bit to help our planet. You can simply ______ your old bike out of
your garage and travel to work on it.
3. The whistle blower was described by the company as a cog in the ______ with no
access to the original documents.
22. .....................................
1. All he really needs now is to be able to ______ away the days hanging out with his
friends. But he knows it‘s impossible before he retires.
2. Johnny, can you leave us for a ______? I have to talk with your mother in private.
3. Her husband was doing the washing-up ______ she was watching a video sitting in
an armchair drinking beer. Life had never been better.
23. .....................................
1. Smart advertising agencies know how to ______ up interest in useless products,
don‘t they?
2. Next you have to ______ the cream and add two egg yolks.
3. All I‘m asking you for is giving me a fair crack of the ______. I surely deserve to be
given the chance.
24. .....................................
1. The master kept ______ to the dog, but it was nowhere to be found. Of course, he got
anxious.
2. Lora used to sit on the porch and listen to the wind ______ through a small wood in
front of her house.
3. Each time the train pulled in and began ______ to announce its arrival, scores of
village children ran to the station to greet the old machine.
25. .....................................
1. The sale of ______ goods, especially dishwashers, has risen by 22 percent, which
shows strong consumer confidence in the economy.
2. Are you feeling OK? You look as ______ as a sheet. Do you care for a glass of
water?
3. The court battle lasting over five years has bled us ______. Now, saddled with big
debts we‘re struggling just to get by.
26. .....................................
1. His jaw dropped and his mouth was ______ open the moment he saw his mother-in-
law in rollers and thick make-up.
2. When the news began a ______ grin lit up the anchorman‘s face.
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3. The experts‖ projections proved ______ of the mark as investors lost a lot of money
on the company‘s shares.
27. .....................................
1. Students on that course are expected to read really ______, even beyond the
immediate subject matter.
2. Supporters of slow food aim to promote the idea as ______ as possible.
3. It is ______ believed that tourism has a positive effect on small island communities.
28. .....................................
1. I‘m not ______ about Barbara‘s new hairstyle - it makes her look too serious.
2. Steve didn‘t really know the answer to the last question in the quiz, so he just made a
______ guess and to his astonishment got it right.
3. It is now an offence to pick ______ flowers in the countryside.
29. .....................................
1. This new electric drill I bought seems to have a ______ of its own.
2. After my grandmother died, I discovered she had left me her ring in her ______, and
I still wear it today.
3. Having the ______ to win is what turns good athletes into champions.
30. .....................................
1. When you‘re an invader, you can‘t ______ the people‘s hearts by using strong tactics.
A completely different approach is recommended.
2. Let me put it this way. Our offer is by far the best and it is only a formality to ______
this lucrative contract.
3. Football experts agree that the team will ______ hands down. It‘s a sure thing,
believe me.
31. .....................................
1. I‘m getting impatient with you, George. You are supposed to ______ down on your
holidays. Instead you‘re making business calls.
2. You need to ______ this clock every 10 days. Otherwise, it‘ll stop working.
3. Leaving the mountains behind, the two rivers ______ through the forest looking like
two dark blue ribbons.
32. .....................................
1. The political party itself is internationally recognized, but its military ______ is on
the list of terrorist organizations.
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2. The north ______ of the palace needs a complete reconstruction. It has been grossly
neglected for decades.
3. He immediately spotted her hidden talent and took her under his ______ to unlock
her enormous potential.
33. .....................................
1. The party will never succeed until it manages to ease the tensions between its
conservative and liberal ______.
2. The consortium agreed that the ______ for the aircraft would lie made in Canada.
3. The hotel consists of a large block with two smaller, ______ on each side.
34. .....................................
1. The journalist had to ______ the tears from his eyes as he gazed at the devastated
landscape.
2. Please ______ you feet before entering the house.
3. The government has invested in a new research facility in an effort to ______ out the
common cold.
35. .....................................
1. The local population of blue butterflies has been almost entirely ______ out thanks to
the use of agricultural pesticides.
2. The intruder carefully ______ the door handle with a cloth to remove all traces of
fingerprints.
3. Chloe‘s mother ______ a tear from her eye as her daughter received her degree
certificate from the university‘s vice chancellor.
36. .....................................
1. It is not necessary to queue up in the bank as you can ______ funds from the ATM.
2. The UN leaders decided to ______ troops from the area.
3. He was obliged to ______ his statement or face the threat of dismissal.
37. .....................................
1. His parents couldn‘t recognize their son. He‘d changed from the lively boy he used to
be into a ______ individual reluctant to talk to others.
2. The reason why people have ______ money from this bank was the worrying report
about its financial problems.
3. A recent poll shows that the public would like to have their troops ______ from the
occupied region for fear of terrorist attacks in their own country.
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38. .....................................
1. Nobody‘s going to take your plate away from you, so there‘s no need to ______
______ your food like that.
2. They‘re certainly not well-off, but at least they manage to keep the ______ from the
door.
3. He seemed charming at first, but he turned out to be just another ______ in sheep‘s
clothing.
39. .....................................
1. The heating‘s off, it‘s no ______ you‘re cold.
2. Penicillin is considered one of the ______ drugs of modern medicine.
3. The children stared at the magician in absolute ______ as he produced a song-bird
from his hat.
40. .....................................
1. Let me give you a ______ of advice about how to make a favourable impression at
the interview.
2. By nightfall, there was still no ______ of the missing hikers.
3. Don knew Steven could not be trusted to keep his ______.
41. .....................................
1. Diana ______ her hair in a simple ponytail tied with a pretty blue ribbon.
2. Andy ______ a puzzled look on his face as he read the anonymous letter.
3. She was upset by the fact that her boss told her off simply because she ______
sandals for work.
42. .....................................
1. I tried that diet too, but it didn‘t ______ for me.
2. If I go cycling I ______ up such an appetite that I put back on all the calories I‘d
burnt off!
3. Tony‘s taken up boxing to try and ______ off the stress his job causes him.
43. .....................................
1. The president ______ the crowd shaking hands and cracking jokes with potential
voters.
2. Despite initial problems, the plan ______ out quite well, getting much publicity from
the press.
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3. Dr. Johnson‘s new diet has ______ miracles with obese patients. Most importantly, it
seems not to cause the yo-yo effect.
44. .....................................
1. Terry couldn‘t understand why his printer was not ______ properly.
2. The politician said that the government was currently ______ on a new policy to
combat crime in the inner city.
3. Tania had the job of ______ through a large pile of documents that needed checking
before being forwarded to another department.
45. .....................................
2.
1. As usual, Paul has managed to ______ out of attending the monthly committee
meeting.
2. She may not want to tell me why she‘s not coming to the party, but I‘ll ______ the
reason out of her sooner or later.
3. I know you‘ve been lying to me, so there‘s no point in trying to ______ your way
back into my favour by bringing me flowers and chocolate!
46. .....................................
1. I think his career as a comedian is coming to an end. His jokes and stories have
______ thin and there are many more boos than applause during his shows.
2. Sonia was absolutely ______ out after having to work at the office for 14 hours
without a single break. That‘s what I call modern slavery.
3. We‘d better get a new carpet. Our old one has ______ a lot over the years.
47. .....................................
1. The computer cost a lot, but it‘s so efficient, I really think we got our money‘s
______.
2. That new car of his is ______ a fortune.
3. Forget about him. He‘s not ______ worrying about.
48. .....................................
1. The jubilant father ______ his arms around his newborn child, holding it to his chest.
Tears welled up in his eyes.
2. Jenny was so ______ up in her embroidery that she didn‘t hear her husband come in.
3. The little gift for his mother was ______ in blue patterned paper and tied with a red
ribbon.
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49. .....................................
1. I might be ______ about this, but I think you‘re making a terrible mistake.
2. This is the ______ time to discuss such an important matter - I‘m much take too busy.
3. Do you agree that it‘s morally ______ to cheat other people?
Y
1. .......................................
1. The team showed no improvement on their previous terrible performances and so it
was inevitable that they would lose ______ again.
2. A change in the law has been agreed but the government have ______ to announce
exactly when it will come into force.
3. I expect John will contact me with the details but as ______ I haven‘t heard from him.
2. .......................................
1. As a rule, you can‘t ______ to your children‘s demands unless you want them to be
spoilt.
2. The farmers didn‘t expect the land to ______ bumper crops this year round due to
unusually heavy rains.
3. Though repetitive, the exercises will ______ positive results within 3 weeks.
3. .......................................
1. Think ______ lucky you didn‘t manage to get tickets for the concert; it was so awful
that we left at the interval.
2. After so much hard work, you owe it to ______ to take a short holiday.
3. You have only ______ to blame for not being shortlisted; you should have got your
entry in on time.
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A
1. ABANDON 21. ADMISSION 41. APPEAL
2. ABANDONED 22. ADMITTED 42. APPEARANCE
3. ABSORB 23. ADOPT 43. APPLICATION
4. ABSORBED 24. ADVANCE 44. APPLIED
5. ABUSE 25. ADVANCED 45. APPLY
6. ACCEPT 26. AFFECT 46. APPRECIATED
7. ACCESS 27. AGE 47. APPROACH
8. ACCESSIBLE 28. AGENTS 48. ARGUE
9. ACCOMMODATE 29. AGES 49. ARM
10. ACCOMPANIED 30. AHEAD 50. ARMOUR
11. ACCOUNT 31. AID 51. AROUSED
12. ACKNOWLEDGE 32. AIM 52. ARRIVED
13. ACQUIRED 33. AIR 53. ARTICLE
14. ACROSS 34. ALARM 54. ASSEMBLY
15. ACT 35. ALIEN 55. ASSUME
16. ACTION 36. ALIVE 56. ASSUMED
17. ADD 37. ALLOW 57. ATTACH
18. ADDRESS 38. ALLOWANCE 58. ATTEND
19. ADDRESSED 39. ANGLE 59. ATTENTION
20. ADMINISTER 40. ANSWER 60. AUTHORITY
B
1. BACK 9. BALD 17. BATTERY
2. BACKBONE 10. BAND 18. BEAM
3. BACKED 11. BANK 19. BEAR
4. BACKGROUND 12. BAR 20. BEARING
5. BAD 13. BARE 21. BEAST
6. BADLY 14. BARK 22. BEAT
7. BALANCE 15. BARS 23. BEATEN
8. BALL 16. BASE 24. BED
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25. BENT 45. BLOW 65. BREAKDOWN

26. BEST 46. BLUE 66. BRED
27. BEYOND 47. BOARD 67. BRIDGE
28. BIG 48. BODY 68. BRIEF
29. BILL 49. BOIL 69. BRIGHT
30. BITS 50. BOILED 70. BRING
31. BITTER 51. BOLD 71. BRINGING
32. BLACK 52. BOLT 72. BROAD
33. BLAME 53. BONE 73. BROKE
34. BLANK 54. BOOK 74. BROUGHT
35. BLANKET 55. BOOKS 75. BROWSING
36. BLAST 56. BORE 76. BRUSH
37. BLASTED 57. BOTTLE 77. BUG
38. BLENDED 58. BOUNCED 78. BUILT
39. BLESSED 59. BOUND 79. BUMP
40. BLEW 60. BOW 80. BURIED
41. BLIND 61. BOX 81. BURN
42. BLOCK 62. BRANCH 82. BURST
43. BLOCKED 63. BRAND 83. BUST
44. BLOOD 64. BREAK 84. BUTT
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1. CALCULATED 11. CAREER 21. CAUGHT
2. CALL 12. CAREFUL 22. CELL
3. CALLED 13. CARRY 23. CENTRE
4. CAME 14. CARRIED 24. CHAIN
5. CANCEL 15. CARVE 25. CHAIR
6. CAP 16. CASE 26. CHANCE
7. CAPACITY 17. CAST 27. CHANCES
8. CAPITAL 18. CASUAL 28. CHANGE
9. CARDS 19. CAT 29. CHANNEL
10. CARE 20. CATCH 30. CHARGE
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31. CHARGED 62. COIN 93. CONDUCTED

32. CHARITY 63. COLD 94. CONFIDENCE
33. CHARM 64. COLOUR 95. CONNECTION
34. CHECK 65. COMMIT 96. CONSCIOUS
35. CHEST 66. COMMON 97. CONSERVATIVE
36. CHEW 67. COLLAPSED 98. CONSERVE
37. CHIP 68. COLLAR 99. CONSTRUCTION
38. CHOICE 69. COLLECT 100. CONSULT
39. CIRCLE 70. COLOUR 101. CONSUMED
40. CIRCULATION 71. COLUMN 102. CONTACT
41. CIVIL 72. COMB 103. CONTROL
42. CLAIM 73. COMBAT 104. CONTENT
43. CLAIMED 74. COME 105. CONTRACT
44. CLAPPED 75. COMFORT 106. CONVENTIONS
45. CLASH 76. COMFORTABLE 107. CONVICTIONS
46. CLASS 77. COMMAND 108. COOL
47. CLEAN 78. COMMERCIAL 109. CORD
48. CLEAR 79. COMMISSION 110. CORNER
49. CLEARED 80. COMMITTED 111. COST
50. CLEVER 81. COMMUTE 112. COUNT
51. CLICKED 82. COMPANY 113. COUPLE
52. CLIMB 83. COMPLETE 114. COURSE
53. CLIMBED 84. COMPLETION 115. COURT
54. CLOCK 85. COMPLEX 116. COVER
55. CLOSE 86. COMPOSE 117. COVERED
56. CLOSED 87. COMPOSITION 118. CRACK
57. CLOUD 88. CONCERN 119. CRASH
58. CLUBS 89. CONDEMNED 120. CRAWL
59. COACH 90. CONDITION 121. CREAM
60. COAT 91. CONDITIONS 122. CREDIT
61. CODE 92. CONDUCT 123. CREDITED
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124. CRITICAL 130. CRUNCH 136. CUSTODY

125. CROP 131. CRUSHED 137. CUSTOM
126. CROSS 132. CURRENT 138. CUT
127. CROSSED 133. CUP 139. CUTS
128. CROWNED 134. CURE
129. CRUDE 135. CURL
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1. DAMAGE 25. DEVELOPED 49. DOOR
2. DARK 26. DIED 50. DOT
3. DASH 27. DIGGING 51. DOUBLE
4. DATE 28. DIM 52. DOUBLED
5. DAWN 29. DIMMED 53. DOUBT
6. DEAD 30. DIPPED 54. DOWN
7. DEAL 31. DISCHARGED 55. DRAGGED
8. DEALT 32. DISH 56. DRAINED
9. DECK 33. DISMISSED 57. DRAUGHT
10. DECLARE 34. DISORDER 58. DRAW
11. DECLARED 35. DISPLAY 59. DRAWN
12. DEDICATED 36. DISPOSAL 60. DREW
13. DEEP 37. DISPUTE 61. DRIFT
14. DEFY 38. DISSOLVE 62. DRIFTED
15. DELICATE 39. DISSOLVED 63. DRIFTING
16. DELIVERED 40. DISTANCE 64. DRILL
17. DEMAND 41. DISTINCTLY 65. DRIVE
18. DENIED 42. DISTINGUISH 66. DRIVEN
19. DENSE 43. DITCH 67. DRIVING
20. DEPOSIT 44. DIVERTED 68. DROP
21. DEPTH 45. DIVISION 69. DROPPED
22. DESCEND 46. DO 70. DROPPING
23. DESIGN 47. DOGS 71. DROVE
24. DEVELOP 48. DOMINATED 72. DROWNED
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73. DRY 77. DUE 81. DUTY

74. DUAL 78. DULL 82. DYING
75. DUBIOUS 79. DUMMY
76. DUCK 80. DUST
E
1. EAR 16. EMBRACE 31. EVEN
2. EARTH 17. EMBRACED 32. EXAMINED
3. EASE 18. EMPTY 33. EXCHANGE
4. EASY 19. ENLISTED 34. EXCLUSIVE
5. EASILY 20. ENGAGED 35. EXCUSE
6. EAT 21. ENGAGEMENT 36. EXERCISE
7. EDGE 22. ENTERED 37. EXERCISING
8. EFFORT 23. ENTERTAIN 38. EXPANDED
9. EGG 24. ENTRY 39. EXPLOITED
10. ELBOW 25. ERUPTED 40. EXPOSED
11. END 26. ESCAPE 41. EXPRESSION
12. ENGAGE 27. ESCAPED 42. EXTEND
13. ENGAGED 28. ESSENTIAL 43. EXTENDED
14. ELEMENT 29. ESTABLISH 44. EXTENSION
15. ELEMENTS 30. ESTABLISHMENT 45. EYE
F
1. FACE 11. FAMILIAR 21. FEATHER
2. FACED 12. FAN 22. FEATURE
3. FAIL 13. FANCY 23. FEATURES
4. FAILURE 14. FAR 24. FED
5. FAINT 15. FAST 25. FEED
6. FAIR 16. FASTENED 26. FEEL
7. FAITHFUL 17. FAT 27. FEET
8. FALL 18. FATHER 28. FELL
9. FALLEN 19. FAVOUR 29. FELT
10. FALSE 20. FAVOURITE 30. FENCE
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31. FEND 49. FIX 68. FORK

32. FERTILE 50. FIXED 69. FORM
33. FIELD 51. FLAKE 70. FORWARD
34. FIGHT 52. FLAT 71. FOUL
35. FIGURE 53. FLIGHT 72. FOUND
36. FIGURES 54. FLOATING 73. FOUNDATION
37. FILE 55. FLOCK 74. FRAYED
38. FILL 56. FLOOR 75. FREE
39. FILM 57. FLOURISHED 76. FRENCH
40. FINDS 59. FLYING 77. FRESH
41. FINE 60. FOCUS 78. FRIENDLY
42. FINELY 61. FOLD 79. FRINGE
43. FINGER 62. FOLLOW 80. FRONT
44. FIRED 63. FOLLOWING 81. FROWN
45. FIRM 64. FOND 82. FULL
46. FISH 65. FOOT 83. FUNNY
47. FISHING 66. FORCE 84. FURTHER
48. FIT 67. FORCED
G
1. GAIN 13. GIFT 25. GRAND
2. GAINED 14. GIVE 26. GRANT
3. GAME 15. GIVEN 27. GRANTED
4. GAP 16. GLOW 28. GRASP
5. GATHER 17. GO 29. GRAVE
6. GATHERED 18. GOES 30. GRAZING
7. GATHERING 19. GOLD 31. GREAT
8. GEAR 20. GOLDEN 32. GREEN
9. GENERAL 21. GOOD 33. GROSS
10. GENERATION 22. GOT 34. GROUND
11. GENTLE 23. GRACE 35. GROUNDS
12. GET 24. GRADE 36. GROUP
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37. GROWN
H
1. HABIT 15. HAT 29. HIT
2. HAIL 16. HATCH 30. HITCH
3. HAILED 17. HEAD 31. HOLD
4. HAND 18. HEADED 32. HOLDS
5. HANDLE 19. HEART 33. HOME
6. HANDS 20. HEAT 34. HOOKED
7. HANG 21. HEAVED 35. HOST
8. HANGING 22. HEAVY 36. HOT
9. HAPPY 23. HELD 37. HOUSE
10. HARBOUR 24. HELP 38. HOUSEHOLD
11. HARD 25. HIGH 39. HOWLING
12. HARDLY 26. HIGHLY 40. HUMAN
13. HARM 27. HINT 41. HUNG
14. HARNESS 28. HISTORY 42. HURT
I
1. IDEA 7. INDICATED 13. INVOLVED
2. ILLUSTRATED 8. INELUENCE 14. ISSUE
3. IMAGE 9. INITIATIVE 15. ISSUES
4. IMITATION 10. INSPIRE 16. ISSUED
5. IMPRESSED 11. INTELLIGENCE 17. ITEM
6. IMPRESSION 12. INTEREST
J
1. JACK 5. JOINED 9. JUMPED
2. JACKET 6. JOINT 10. JUNIOR
3. JAM 7. JUDGE 11. JUST
4. JAMMED 8. JUMP
K
1. KEEN 3. KEPT 5. KICK
2. KEEP 4. KEY 6. KILL
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7. KILLING 9. KISS 11. KNOCKED

8. KIND 10. KIT
L
1. LABOUR 18. LED 35. LIP
2. LAID 19. LEFT 36. LIVE
3. LAND 20. LEG 37. LIVING
4. LANDED 21. LENGTH 38. LOADED
5. LAP 22. LET 39. LOCK
6. LAPSE 23. LEVEL 40. LODGE
7. LAST 24. LICKING 41. LOG
8. LATE 25. LIE 42. LOOK
9. LAUNCHED 26. LIFE 43. LOOSE
10. LAW 27. LIGHT 44. LOSS
11. LAY 28. LIGHTENED 45. LOST
12. LAYING 29. LIGHTS 46. LOT
13. LEAD 30. LIMIT 47. LOVE
14. LEAF 31. LIMITS 48. LOW
15. LEAN 32. LINE 49. LOWER
16. LEAP 33. LINES 50. LURCH
17. LEAVE 34. LINK 51. LURE
M
1. MAIN 11. MARRIED 21. MEDIUM
2. MAINTAIN 12. MASS 22. MEET
3. MAINTAINED 13. MASTER 23. MELT
4. MAJOR 14. MATCH 24. MEMORY
5. MAKE 15. MATE 25. MEND
6. MAKES 16. MATERIAL 26. MESS
7. MANAGE 17. MATTER 27. MET
8. MANAGED 18. MEAN 28. MILD
9. MARK 19. MEANT 29. MINCE
10. MARKED 20. MEASURE 30. MIND
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31. MINOR 38. MODEST 45. MOVE

32. MINT 39. MONITOR 46. MOVED
33. MISS 40. MOON 47. MOVING
34. MISSED 41. MOST 48. MULTIPLE
35. MISSION 42. MOUNT 49. MUSIC
36. MIXING 43. MOUNTED 50. MYSTERY
37. MODEL 44. MOUTH
N
1. NAME 9. NECK 17. NOSE
2. NAMED 10. NEED 18. NOTE
3. NAIL 11. NEGATIVE 19. NOTED
4. NARROW 12. NEIGHBOURHOOD 20. NOTHING
5. NATURE 13. NEST 21. NOTICE
6. NATURAL 14. NEUTRAL 22. NURSERY
7. NEAT 15. NEXT 23. NURSING
8. NECESSITY 16. NIP
O
1. OBJECT 8. ODDS 15. OPERATING
2. OBLIGED 9. OFFENCE 16. OPERATION
3. OBSERVE 10. OFFENSIVE 17. ORDER
4. OBSERVED 11. OFFICE 18. OVERLOOK
5. OCCUPATION 12. ONE 19. OVERLOOKED
6. OCCUPIED 13. OPEN 20. OVERWHELMED
7. ODD 14. OPERATE 21. OWN
P
1. PACE 7. PALE 13. PASS
2. PACK 8. PALM 14. PASSED
3. PACKED 9. PANEL 15. PASSING
4. PAD 10. PART 16. PASSIVE
5. PAGE 11. PARTS 17. PATCH
6. PAINTED 12. PARTY 18. PATTERN
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19. PAY 50. PLEADED/PLED 81. PREACH

20. PAYS 51. PLOT 82. PREGNANT
21. PEAK 52. PLOUGH 83. PREMIUM
22. PEG 53. PLOUGHED 84. PRESENT
23. PEN 54. PLUCKED 85. PRESENTED
24. PENETRATE 55. PLUGGED 86. PRESERVE
25. PERFORM 56. PLUMB 87. PRESS
26. PERFORMANCE 57. PLUNGE 88. PRESSED
27. PERFORMED 58. PLUNGED 89. PRETTY
28. PETTY 59. PLYING 90. PREY
29. PICK 60. POACH 91. PRICKED
30. PICKED 61. POACHED 92. PRIDE
31. PICKING 62. POCKETS 93. PRIME
32. PICTURE 63. POINT 94. PRIMARY
33. PIECES 64. POINTING 95. PRINT
34. PIERCING 65. POINTS 96. PROBE
35. PIN 66. POKE 97. PROCESS
36. PINCH 67. POOL 98. PRODUCE
37. PINNED 68. POOR 99. PRODUCTION
38. PIPE 69. POPPED 100. PROJECT
39. PITCH 70. POSE 101. PROPOSED
40. PITCHED 71. POSITIVE 102. PROVE
41. PLACE 72. POSSESSION 103. PROVED
42. PLAIN 73. POSITION 104. PROVIDE
43. PLAN 74. POST 105. PROVIDED
44. PLANT 75. POTENTIAL 106. PUBLIC
45. PLATE 76. POUND 107. PULLED
46. PLANTED 77. POUR 108. PULLING
47. PLATFORM 78. POURING 109. PUNCHED
48. PLAY 79. POWER 110. PURE
49. PLAYING 80. PRACTICE 111. PURPOSE
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112. PURSUIT 113. PUT

Q
1. QUANTITY 4. QUESTION 7. QUOTED
2. QUARTER 5. QUICK
3. QUARTERS 6. QUIET
R
1. RACE 26. REASONABLE 51. REMAIN
2. RAIL 27. RECALLED 52. REMOTE
3. RAIN 28. RECEPTION 53. REMOVAL
4. RARE 29. RECOGNITION 54. RENDERED
5. RAISE 30. RECORD 55. REPEAT
6. RAISED 31. RECOVER 56. REPORT
7. RAKED 32. RECOVERED 57. REPRESENT
8. RALLY 33. RED 58. REPRESENTATIVE
9. RAN 34. REDUCED 59. RESERVATION
10. RANG 35. REELING 60. RESIST
11. RANGE 36. REFERRED 61. RESISTANCE
12. RANKED 37. REFLECT 62. RESOLUTION
13. RARE 38. REFLECTION 63. RESORT
14. RATE 39. REFLECTIVE 64. RESOURCES
15. RATTLING 40. REGISTER 65. RESPECT
16. RAW 41. REGISTERED 66. RESPONSE
17. REACHED 42. REGULAR 67. RESPONDED
18. READ 43. REIN 68. REST
19. READING 44. REJECTED 69. RESTORE
20. READY 45. RELATE 70. RESULT
21. REALISE 46. RELATIVE 71. RETAIN
22. REALISED 47. RELAXED 72. RETIRED
23. REAR 48. RELEASED 73. RETURN
24. REARING 49. RELIEF 74. REVERSE
25. REASON 50. RELIEVE 75. REVIEW
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76. RICH 85. ROCKED 94. RUDE

77. RIDE 86. ROLE 95. RUINED
78. RIGHT 87. ROLLED 96. RULE
79. RIGHTS 88. ROOF 97. RUN
80. RIM 89. ROOT 98. RUNG
81. RING 90. ROUGH 99. RUNNING
82. RINGS 91. ROUND 100. RUSH
83. RISE 92. ROUNDS
84. ROBBED 93. ROW
S
1. SACK 22. SEARCH 43. SETTLE
2. SAFE 23. SEASON 44. SETTLED
3. SAIL 24. SECOND 45. SHADE
4. SAILING 25. SECTION 46. SHADOW
5. SANK 26. SECURE 47. SHAKE
6. SATURATED 27. SEE 48. SHAKEN
7. SAVE 28. SEEK 49. SHAME
8. SAVING 29. SEEN 50. SHAPE
9. SCALE 30. SEIZE 51. SHARP
10. SCARE 31. SEIZED 52. SHED
11. SCENE 32. SELL 53. SHEER
12. SCENT 33. SENSE 54. SHELL
13. SCOOP 34. SENSITIVE 55. SHIELD
14. SCORE 35. SENT 56. SHIFT
15. SCRAMBLED 36. SERIOUS 57. SHINE
16. SCRAPED 37. SERIOUSLY 58. SHOCK
17. SCRAPING 38. SERVE 59. SHONE
18. SCRATCH 39. SERVED 60. SHORT
19. SCREEN 40. SERVICE 61. SHOT
20. SCREENED 41. SET 62. SHOULDER
21. SEAL 42. SETTING 63. SHOW
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64. SHOWED 95. SNAPPED 126. STAMPED

65. SHRINKING 96. SOCIAL 127. STAND
66. SICK 97. SOFT 128. STAPLE
67. SIDE 98. SOIL 129. STAR
68. SIDES 99. SORE 130. STARK
69. SIGHT 100. SOUND 131. STATE
70. SIGN 101. SOW 132. STEADY
71. SIGNAL 102. SOUR 133. STEAM
72. SILENT 103. SPACE 134. STEEP
73. SIMPLE 104. SPARE 135. STEP
74. SINGLE 105. SPEAK 136. STEPS
75. SINGING 106. SPEAKS 137. STICK
76. SIT 107. SPEECH 138. STIFF
77. SIZE 108. SPELL 139. STILL
78. SKIN 109. SPILT 140. STING
79. SKIPPING 110. SPIN 141. STINGS
80. SLAMMED 111. SPIRIT 142. STIR
81. SLIM 112. SPLIT 143. STOCK
82. SLIP 113. SPOIL 144. STOLE
83. SLIPPED 114. SPOILED/SPOILT 145. STOMACH
84. SLIPPING 115. SPORTING 146. STONE
85. SLOT 116. SPOT 147. STOOD
86. SLOW 117. SPOTS 148. STOP
87. SMACK 118. SPRANG 149. STORY
88. SMALL 119. SPREAD 150. STRAIGHT
89. SMART 120. SPRING 151. STRAIN
90. SMASHED 121. SPUR 152. STRAINED
91. SMOOTH 122. SQUARE 153. STRAY
92. SMOTHERED 123. STACK 154. STREAK
93. SNAKE 124. STAGE 155. STREAM
94. SNAP 125. STALLS 156. STREAMED
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157. STRENGTH 169. STRUCK 181. SUSTAINED

158. STRESS 170. STRUGGLE 182. SWALLOW
159. STRETCH 171. STUCK 183. SWALLOWED
160. STRETCHED 172. STUDY 184. SWEEP
161. STRICTLY 173. SUBJECT 185. SWEEPING
162. STRIKE 174. SUCCEEDED 186. SWING
163. STRIKES 175. SUIT 187. SWITCH
164. STRIKING 176. SUMMIT 188. SWITCHED
165. STRING 177. SUPPLEMENT 189. SWORN
166. STRIP 178. SUPPORT 190. SYMBOL
167. STROKE 179. SUPPORTING
168. STRONG 180. SUPREME
T
1. TAIL 18. TERM 35. TIES
2. TAKE 19. TERMINAL 36. TIGHT
3. TAKEN 20. TERMS 37. TIME
4. TALK 21. TEST 38. TIP
5. TALL 22. THEATRE 39. TIPPED
6. TAP 23. THICK 40. TITLE
7. TARGET 24. THIN 41. TOKEN
8. TASK 25. THINKING 42. TOLL
9. TASTE 26. THOUGHT 43. TONE
10. TASTELESS 27. THREAD 44. TOOK
11. TEAM 28. THREAT 45. TOOTH
12. TEAR 29. THROTTLE 46. TOP
13. TEAR/PULL 30. THROUGH 47. TORE
14. TELL 31. THROW 48. TORN
15. TELLING 32. TIDE 49. TOSSED
16. TEMPT 33. TIE 50. TOUCH
17. TENDER 34. TIED 51. TOUCHED
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52. TOUGH 60. TREATING 68. TRUE

53. TRACK 61. TREATMENT 69. TRUNK
54. TRADE 62. TRIAL 70. TUCK
55. TRAINED 63. TRIED 71. TUNE
56. TRANSFER 64. TRIGGER 72. TURN
57. TRAP 65. TRIP 73. TURNED
58. TREAT 66. TRIUMPH 74. TWISTED
59. TREATED 67. TROUBLE 75. TYPE
U
1. UNDER 3. UNIT 5. USE
2. UNION 4. UPSET
V
1. VACANT 6. VIEW 11. VOID
2. VAIN 7. VINTAGE 12. VOLATILE
3. VALUE 8. VISION 13. VOLUME
4. VAST 9. VIVID
5. VAULT 10. VOICE
W
1. WAKE 14. WEAK 27. WIDELY
2. WALK 15. WEAR 28. WILD
3. WALKS 16. WEIGHED 29. WILL
4. WARD 17. WEIGHT 30. WIN
5. WARM 18. WELCOME 31. WIND
6. WASH 19. WELL 32. WING
7. WASHED 20. WENT 33. WINGS
8. WASHING 21. WHEEL 34. WIPE
9. WASTED 22. WHILE 35. WIPED
10. WATER 23. WHIP 36. WITHDRAW
11. WAVE 24. WHISTLING 37. WITHDRAWN
12. WAVE 25. WHITE 38. WOLF
13. WAY 26. WIDE 39. WONDER
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40. WORD 44. WORKING 48. WRAPPED

41. WORE 45. WORM 49. WRONG
42. WORK 46. WORN
43. WORKED 47. WORTH
Y
1. YET 2. YIELD 3. YOURSELF
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Part II
1
1. .......................................
1. Our local ______ of Floyds Bank has closed down, so now I have to trek all the way
to the town centre to cash my cheques.
2. A great-aunt of mine was a millionairess but I belong to the poorer ______ of the
family.
3. Sid ducked just in time to avoid a large ______ which fell from the old apple tree.
2. .......................................
1. The casting director has an excellent eye for talent and generally manages to ______
young actors who go on to perform very well in the show.
2. Brian was in a really bad mood, ready to ______ a fight with anyone who disagreed
with him .
3. In the darkness, it was just possible to ______ out the outline of a building in the
distance.
3. .......................................
1. Intricate stone carvings decorate the steps at the ______ of the monument.
2. The tourists used the village as a ______ to tour the surrounding country-side.
3. Oil is used as a ______ to which fragrances are added for the purpose of massage.
4. .......................................
1. They never thought Harry would be capable of such ______ behaviour.
2. He murmured ―All right‖ in a ______ voice.
3. From a ______ position in the company, Hannah worked her way up to a directorship.
5. .......................................
1. Although he has a gentlemanly appearance, there is something ______ about him.
2. Only those with licence plates that end in a(n) ______ number can drive through the
town centre today.
3. He can‘t find a matching pair of socks since they are all ______.
6. .......................................
1. Taking on extra staff was a leap in the ______ as we had no idea how many people
we needed.
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2. Brian‘s a bit of a ______ horse as he never seems to confide in anyone about his
private life.
3. Please don‘t keep me in the ______ about what‘s really happening at work.
7. .......................................
1. I expect we‘ll ______ again one day, but bye for now.
2. The company‘s service didn‘t ______ my requirements.
3. You‘re going to ______ a lot of problems as you go through life.
8. .......................................
1. My grandmother was strict, but the advice she gave me was always ______ , and I
did my best to follow it.
2. She tossed and turned for several hours and then towards morning she fell into a
______ sleep.
3. The bodywork of the car appears to be quite ______ , but the engine definitely needs
replacing.
9. .......................................
1. We are hoping to ______ a good deal of money with this scheme.
2. The purpose of the campaign is to ______ awareness of some very important issues.
3. He speaks quietly simply because he does not wish to ______ his voice.
10. .....................................
1. Everybody who read the articles must have been ______ by the courage shown by
the little boy in the face of such adversity.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Davenport bought a house in France a few years ago and ______ there
once they had retired.
3. It was clear from the graceful way in which the girl ______ that she had had ballet
training.
11. .....................................
1. The most memorable ______ we visited was the Piazza Navona.
2. I am the only one in my family whose ______ is normal.
3. When the road sign came in ______ I realised I only had a few kilometres of my
journey to go.
12. .....................................
1. The refugees are finding it difficult to ______ to their new surroundings.
2. The management has revised company policy to ______ the demands of its workers.
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3. The hotel is not large enough to ______ the star and his entourage.
13. .....................................
1. The peacock strutted around proudly, the ______ of his tail a beautiful sight.
2. I‘m a great ______ of country and western music.
3. Switch on the ______ if you are cooking in the kitchen.
14. .....................................
1. Could you add this up for me? I‘m no good at all with ______.
2. The cocktail party was attended by several well-known public ______.
3. Models have to watch their ______ all the time so they eat very carefully.
15. .....................................
1. Despite one or two problems, Ian‘s travels were, for the most ______ thoroughly
enjoyable.
2. I accept that it was foolish on my ______ to get involved in something so risky.
3. Ambition played an integral ______ in his downfall.
16. .....................................
1. I‘ve decided to ______ your advice about the best way of getting to the airport.
2. Melanie likes to ______ a relaxing herbal bath every day after work.
3. Lance has decided not to ______ painkillers any more, but to try natural remedies
instead.
17. .....................................
1. Anna ______ in bed looking at the ceiling and wondering whether or not to get up.
2. I‘m going to ______ a dustsheet down on the floor and start painting the walls
immediately.
3. Will you ______ the table while I get the meal ready?
18. .....................................
1. You should take a ______ look at this new evidence as it may influence your choice.
2. It was too late when the father realized he was too ______ on the boy. Now he knew
he should have adopted a more lenient approach.
3. You can‘t teach an old dog new tricks, can you? Your grandfather‘s too old for that.
Remember old habits die ______ .
19. .....................................
1. Just because she‘s a girl, it doesn't necessarily ______ that she likes pink!
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2. Whatever Sally did, Tina would ______ suit, never taking the initiative herself.
3. I can usually ______ what he says, but all that jargon confused me.
20. .....................................
1. The other guests aren‘t checking in until this afternoon, so you can take your ______
of the rooms in the hostel.
2. I suggest you go to a street market if you want to ______ up some really good
bargains.
3. Be careful on the metro because that‘s where thieves go to ______ pockets.
21. .....................................
1. Developments took a new ______ on Tuesday, with the stock market tumbling by
5.4%.
2. Mark admitted that he had spoken out of ______.
3. The _____ of the century found Europe in a state of turmoil.
22. .....................................
1. Why don‘t more women ______ for public office?
2. Does your car ______ on unleaded petrol or diesel?
3. We are going to ______ a series of advertisements in the local paper.
23. .....................................
1. There was a very ______ contrast between the scenes of wealth I saw in some parts
of the country and the scenes of poverty I witnessed in others.
2. Trudy is a very ______ businesswoman and that is what has enabled her to make all
the right decisions for her company.
3. There was a very ______ bend in the road and for a moment I nearly lost control of
the car.
24. .....................................
1. My cheque was returned, as I had forgotten to ______ it.
2. These traditional dances, though still popular today, ______ back to the Middle Ages.
3. Those hats Sally wears really ______ her; they‘re like the ones my grandmother wore.
25. .....................................
1. There‘s no ______ in doing further research into time travel as it‘s clearly never
going to be possible.
2. On entering the old castle, you get a real ______ of history and how life must have
been in the past.
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3. Penny was so absorbed in the sci-fi novel that she had lost all ______ of time passing.
26. .....................................
1. Where once had stood a busy shopping centre was now only an empty ______.
2. Technology has made rapid progress in a very short ______ of time.
3. Aunt Vera‘s living room is so crowded with furniture that there is no ______ to move.
27. .....................................
1. Joanne‘s ______ in the art competition won first prize.
2. He gained ______ to the football match by climbing over the wall of the stadium.
3. The last ______ in the balance sheet was dated 11th September.
28. .....................................
1. We plan to ______ sail for the island as soon as the sun comes up.
2. Don‘t forget to ______ your alarm clock, as we‘ve got an early start tomorrow.
3. I‘m counting on you to ______ a good example to our new employees.
29. .....................................
1. It was an accident so there‘s no point being ______ with him.
3. The animal known as a ―liger‖ is a ______ between a lion and a tiger.
3. It didn‘t ______ my mind that my business partner might be stealing from the
company.
30. .....................................
1. A ramp will be installed beside the steps to ______ the needs of people in
wheelchairs.
2. The theatre can ______ an audience of 200 at the most.
3. Some time is required for children to ______ to new surroundings.
31. .....................................
1. The tsetse fly is a ______ which spreads diseases to cattle and humans.
2. The computer engineer found a ______ in the software which was corrupting files.
3. There has been a stomach ______ going around school for weeks.
32. .....................................
1. The police do not have enough evidence to ______ anyone with the murder.
2. If you can be responsible for booking the flights for everyone, I‘ll be in ______ of
finding us a good hotel.
3. The bull lowered its horns and began to ______ towards the people in its path.
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33. .....................................
1. Don‘t cheat – you‘ve just put a card down and it‘s my ______ now.
2. I‘m exhausted because it‘s been very busy at work and I‘ve been on the ______ all
day.
3. Daniel had a ______ at fixing the washing machine but he couldn‘t make it work
properly.
34. .....................................
1. She couldn‘t ______ the pressures of her new job and eventually resigned.
2. He was unwilling to ______ the goods the two men offered him, as he suspected they
were stolen.
3. It wasn‘t very polite of you just to ______ off without saying goodbye to anyone.
35. .....................................
1. What‘s today‘s exchange ______ between the dollar and the euro?
2. We‘re stuck in traffic, and at this ______ we‘re going to arrive late.
3. The crime ______ has risen alarmingly in the last five years.
36. .....................................
1. This chair is so ______ that I need a cushion.
2. Ian has always found maths a ______ subject to do.
3. A ______ winter had destroyed all the flowers in the garden.
37. .....................................
1. The ______ and delicate movements of a ballerina are a wonder to watch.
2. Hazel‘s ______ green jumper matched her eyes.
3. After a ______ supper, they retired to bed.
38. .....................................
1. At the end of the talent show, the judges will ______ the three contestants who will
proceed to the next round of the competition.
2. Did you know that it is now against the law to ______ wild flowers in the National
Park?
3. Graham was in a bad moon and was ready to ______ a fight with anyone who
disagreed with him.
39. .....................................
1. The latest ______ of the magazine includes interviews with all sorts of celebrities.
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2. This is a very important ______ and we should discuss it seriously.

3. When she decided to leave the job, money wasn‘t the ______ - she left because of the
hours.
40. .....................................
1. The holiday ______ on a Saturday last year, so we didn‘t get a day off.
2. Leonora suddenly ______ silent, which made her staff wonder if she was upset.
3. After the arrival of the new team of managers, profits ______ rapidly.
41. .....................................
1. I don‘t know how to juggle all my duties. I always have my hands ______ with work.
2. The chances of him surviving the crash were nil. He hit the building driving at
______ speed.
3. Fiona doesn‘t want to live a dull existence like her mother. She‘s always wanted to
live her life to the ______.
42. .....................................
1. Don‘t forget to ______ the cheque before you send it.
2. Colloquial words sometimes ______ very quickly and make you seem old-fashioned
if you use them.
3. They haven‘t been able to ______ this piece of china but they think it‘s probably
from the around the 15th century.
43. .....................................
1. The patient ______ his gaze on the hypnotist‘s swinging watch.
2. Although the plumber ______ the broken drainpipe, he charged a fortune for it.
3. Well, have you ______ a date for the wedding?
44. .....................................
1. ―We‘ve achieved a great deal in a short ______ of time,‖ said the company director.
2. Mandy liked most things about her friend‘s new home but thought that the dining
table took up far too much ______.
3. ―I‘ve arranged a car parking ______ for you,‖ said the administrator.
45. .....................................
1. Heat the vegetable mixture and serve it on a ______ of rice.
2. After an eventful day, he was glad to lie down on his ______ for a few minutes.
3. Gardeners prepared the flower ______ with the appropriate soil for roses.
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46. .....................................
1. Just because your parents are both teachers, it doesn‘t ______ that you‘ll be one, too.
2. To get to the campsite ______ the road round to the left and then turn right opposite
the supermarket.
3. Millions of viewers ______ the fortunes of the characters in the soap opera every
week.
47. .....................................
1. I didn‘t like the ______ on that carpet so I chose some plain fabric instead.
2. The ______ of events was the same as at all of our meetings.
3. I can‘t make that jacket as I have lost the ______ for it.
48. .....................................
1. Given the panic that followed when the disco caught fire, the eye witness gave an
incredibly accurate ______ of the events.
2. Luisa declined to comment on the issue on ______ of the privacy policy her
organization strives to respect.
3. It‘s really difficult to ______ for her unusual behaviour over the last 2 weeks.
Normally, she is so level-headed.
49. .....................................
1. Although the two women look remarkably alike, there is no family ______ between
them.
2. A ______ on my beautiful gold chain broke and I lost it.
3. There is no ______ between the minister and the spy ring, despite the rumours which
are circulating in the government.
50. .....................................
1. Your subtle hint seems to have missed its ______; perhaps you should try being less
subtle!
2. All schools and businesses remained closed for the day as a(n) ______ of respect to
the victims of the disaster.
3. The ______ she received for her project was one of the highest in the class.
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1. .......................................
1. In the ______ term, there is very little chance of funding for further research into the
matter.
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2. There will be a ______ break after the next lecture to give students the chance to grab
a coffee.
3. After climbing to the top of the stairs, the elderly professor was rather of breath.
2. .......................................
1. We will do all the work, but they will ______ all the credit, as usual!
2. She will ______ offence if you tell her that hairstyle doesn‘t suit her.
3. They threatened to ______ David to court unless he stopped playing his drums at
night.
3. .......................................
1. Would you mind casting your ______ to the committee?
2. I have my ______ on a really nice jumper I saw in Benetton last week.
3. My manager usually turns a blind ______ if I‘m a bit unpunctual in the mornings, as
she knows I often stay late at the end of the day.
4. .......................................
1. When I‘ve had a ______ day at work, all I want to do is go home and relax in front of
the television.
2. You shouldn‘t have been so ______ on Jackie – she only made a small mistake and
there was no need to shout at her like that.
3. I‘m a bit ______ of hearing. Would you mind speaking up?
5. .......................................
1. The team has been working against the ______ to get the project finished on time.
2. A group of idealists are trying to turn the ______ back by living in a remote village
without electricity or running water.
3. Could you set the ______ for six, as I have to catch an early train tomorrow?
6. .......................................
1. My car‘s being repaired so could you possibly ______ me up tomorrow?
2. I did not have much of an appetite and could only ______ at my dinner.
3. You can take your ______ of good cafes in Barcelona.
7. .......................................
1. She ______ the pillow angrily and started crying, wishing she hadn‘t told him
anything.
2. Danny ______ holes in the reports and filed them.
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3. The accountant quickly ______ the amounts into the calculator.

8. .......................................
1. He tried to make his voice sound ______ but it was obvious that he was excited.
2. To the ______ observer, Shakespeare‘s tragedies do not differ much from one
another.
3. He‘s been working here for 12 years, and I‘ve never seen him come into the office in
______ clothes.
9. .......................................
1. Half the staff in our office have ______ down with flu so the rest of us are doing
overtime.
2. Her style of writing means that her characters ______ to life on the very first page.
3. For teenagers buying clothes, style tends to ______ before comfort.
10. .....................................
1. The race for the White House was a ______ heat. The polls showed that two
candidates were running neck and neck.
2. After spending 6 hours in the extreme cold without proper clothing, the mountaineer
realized that his right leg had gone ______.
3. Even earsplitting music won‘t wake him up. He is ______ to the world when he‘s
asleep.
11. .....................................
1. I was a ______ flight and the best man won.
2. In order to qualify for this position, you must have a ______ driving licence.
3. She look a ______ sheet of paper and began the letter again.
12. .....................................
1. You can stay with us if you like, we‘ve got a ______ room in our house.
2. It‘s very difficult to get ______ parts for machines as old as this, so it‘s hard to get
them repaired if they break down.
3. I like my job but the hours are long as it doesn‘t allow me much ______ time.
13. .....................................
1. If you go to the top of that hill, you get an incredible ______ of the whole city.
2. In my ______, this problem is not as serious as you say it is.
3. In ______ of the cost involved, we decided not to go ahead with the plan.
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14. .....................................
1. It was a ______ match and the result was in doubt until the very last minute.
2. Pay ______ attention to what I‘m about to tell you and then you won‘t make the
same mistake again.
3. Harry had always been ______ to his parents and so his decision to keep such an
important matter secret took them by surprise.
15. .....................................
1. We had to hire an extra ______ to help us with the sheepshearing this year.
2. The loose, flowing script left me in no doubt as to whose ______ had penned the
letter.
3. It was pointless denying it; they knew I‘d had a ______ in their downfall.
16. .....................................
1. I‘m sure Tom will take all these points into ______ before he makes a decision.
2. Paul gave us an interesting ______ of his trip when he returned.
3. Alison regretted having taken so much trouble on Basil‘s ______.
17. .....................................
1. This type of food is far too ______ for someone recovering from such a serious
operation.
2. He was said to be extremely ______, but he never shared a penny with his friends
and relatives.
3. The ______ cultural history of Greece attracts thousands of tourists every year.
18. .....................................
1. Her spirits ______ as the weeks went by and her brother still failed to return home.
2. The ship ______ without trace soon after entering the area known as the Bermuda.
3. As soon as she got home, Martha ______ into her favourite armchair with a sigh of
relief.
19. .....................................
1. The first ______ was a delicious ratatouille served with a crusty white roll and butter.
2. The pilot was advised to change ______ approximately 3 minutes before the aircraft
disappeared from the radars.
3. On hearing that he had failed the ______ Carlton started talking about dropping out
of university.
20. .....................................
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1. The idea that we shouldn‘t be eating food that has been flown half-way across the
world has really ______ off in recent years.
2. Although he‘s not a professional musician, Clive has always ______ his singing very
seriously.
3. An international charity has ______ over the running of the second-hand shop in the
village.
21. .....................................
1. Mr. Brown has only recently been elected to the ______ of directors.
2. To my mind, an ironing ______ is a very mundane thing to give as a wedding present.
3. The wood of this tree provides the basic raw material from which various types of
______ are manufactured.
22. .....................................
1. The case against Kay was dismissed because of the lack of ______ evidence.
2. We exchanged some ______ words but in the end were reconciled.
3. It was an extremely ______ winter with temperatures remaining below zero for
weeks on end.
23. .....................................
1. I couldn‘t really ______ to what he said because it was so far from my own
experience, so I kept quiet.
2. I would like to ______ this point to something that was mentioned earlier.
3. She‘s conscientious worker, but she finds it difficult to ______ to people.
24. .....................................
1. Henri ______ his way carefully between the chairs to reach the front of the hall.
2. There was a wide choice of restaurants, so Hans ______ one he hadn‘t visited before.
3. Emily was ______ out as the best player after the team‘s success last week.
25. .....................................
1. The doctor promised that these pills would ______ the pain.
2. If it will ______ your mind, I‘ll speak to the boss for you.
3. At last the rain began to ______ off.
26. .....................................
1. We‘re getting rather ______ on petrol; I think I‘d better stop at the next service
station and put some in.
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2. My boss said that my work was of a ______ standard and that I would have to
improve or I might lose my job.
3. Marianne‘s life hasn‘t been going too well lately and so she‘s been feeling rather
______.
27. .....................................
1. It struck me as ______ the way that Andrew never spoke about his past.
2. All the houses with ______ numbers are on the other side of the road.
3. In the twenty ______ years I‘ve been living here we‘ve always had good neighbours.
28. .....................................
1. No sooner does a fashion appear to be ______ and buried than someone decides to
revive it.
2. Few places are more depressing than a seaside resort in the ______ of winter.
3. Every time I pick up the phone, the line goes ______.
29. .....................................
1. Coralie thought she had made a ______ of the interview, so was surprised to be
offered the job.
2. Anita‘s finances were in such a ______ that she decided to employ an accountant to
sort them out.
3. Chatting on the phone to his girlfriend, Lucas had completely forgotten the pasta
sauce, which was not a sticky black ______ in the bottom of the pan.
30. .....................................
1. The witch cast a ______ on a dog to see if she could change it into something else.
2. I was under her ______ from the moment I saw her.
3. We have had a long ______ of bad weather lately, haven‘t we?
31. .....................................
1. In order to understand the diagram you need to look at the ______ at the bottom.
2. What makes this piece of music interesting is the change of ______ in the middle.
3. According to my boss, the ______ to success is nothing more than self-confidence.
32. .....................................
1. When I received the flowers, I was ______ by his thoughtful gesture.
2. We have not yet understood what ______ Penny to abandon her children.
3. The police ______ quickly to disperse the crowd that had gathered.
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33. .....................................
1. For two days mourners desperately wanted to ______ tribute to their deceased leader.
2. Hard work and determination to master the English language will ______ dividends
in the future. Keep up the good work!
3. You can‘t rely on people who ______ lip service to the ideals you stand by.
34. .....................................
1. When you take into ______ the difficulties they faced, you must admit the team did
well to come second.
2. After he had visited the theme park, Trevor gave us a detailed ______ of the
attractions.
3. Clara asked the shop assistant to charge the jacket to her ______.
35. .....................................
1. As stones cascaded past his head, he held ______ to the rope to avoid falling.
2. He‘s just lazy, and I am ______ running out of time and patience with him.
3. You would be best advised to leave for the airport as ______ as possible.
36. .....................................
1. Be sure to ______ the details in case they are needed at a future date.
2. Both male and female members of the tribe ______ their teeth to points, maintaining
a centuries-old tradition.
3. I watched the soldiers ______ past me on their way to the barracks.
37. .....................................
1. My mother always seems to take my brother‘s ______ when we have an argument.
2. It was terrible experience; the worst ______ was not knowing what had happened to
Tom.
3. In the play, Peter plays the ______ of a romantic and rather naive young man.
38. .....................................
1. The idea of spending a year travelling before going to university has really ______
off in recent years.
2. Although she‘s only an amateur artist, Chloe has always ______ her work very
seriously.
3. A new manager has ______ over the running of the club where we go dancing at the
weekend.
39. .....................................
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1. Several hours after going to bed. I was still ______ awake.

2. People came from far and ______ to take part in the demonstration.
3. With both candidates attracting similar levels of support, the election is ______ open.
40. .....................................
1. The police have several theories about the case, but no ______ evidence as yet.
2. She found all this sudden concern for her welfare rather ______ to take.
3. He found that running 50 miles a week was very ______ on his knee joints, and
finally gave it up.
41. .....................................
1. I‘d say there‘s a ______ chance the government will fall before the next election.
2. Many sporting bodies now give awards for ______ play.
3. The decision may seem harsh but I am convinced it was ______.
42. .....................................
1. Not being ______ for the school team is probably one of the most painful memories
of childhood.
2. John‘s problem was that he had ______ fights with colleagues who were better
placed in the company than he was.
3. The carcass had been ______ clean by vultures and other animals.
43. .....................................
1. The new recruits were sent to an army ______ in the middle of the desert.
2. Many professional artists prefer to use paints with an oil ______.
3. The pain seems to be at the ______ of the spine, doctor.
44. .....................................
1. She felt a sharp pain ______ down her left arm as she got out of bed.
2. I‘ve put some tissues in your schoolbag in case your nose starts to ______ again.
3. You‘ll need more memory on your computer if you want to ______ that program.
45. .....................................
1. Angela gasped as she felt the ______ pain in her knee again.
2. There is a ______ bend in the road just after the post office so don‘t drive too fast.
3. The slightly ______ taste of the drink will not appeal to everyone.
46. .....................................
1. The phone was ______ this morning so I was unable to contact you sooner.
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2. Nobody could wake Roger; he was ______ to the world.

3. Despite delays on the motorway, they managed to arrive ______ on time.
47. .....................................
1. There‘s not much ______ in working so hard unless they give you a pay rise.
2. In one ______ we are all to blame for what went wrong.
3. A ______ of panic spread round the room as they saw the stranger enter.
48. .....................................
1. The car skidded on a patch of oil and went into a(n) ______.
2. The government have tried to put a positive ______ on the conflict.
3. It‘s lovely weather today – let‘s go for a(n) ______ in the country.
49. .....................................
1. The government‘s new policy ______ standards of education throughout the country.
2. The school concert ______ enough money to build a new library.
3. Her grandfather ______ horses for many years.
50. .....................................
1. The children were ______ the task of collecting recyclable waste from home as part
of an environmental project.
2. The targets that have been ______ seem a bit on the ambitious side to me.
3. The procedure for appointing his successor has not yet been ______ in motion.
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1. .......................................
1. Tania was rather ______ to realise that her boss was dissatisfied with her work.
2. Although looking through all the old family photographs was quite a ______ and
time-consuming process, Gerry thoroughly enjoyed it.
3. There has been rather a ______ response to the charity‘s latest appeal for donations,
so more advertising has been planned.
2. .......................................
1. The TV reporter gave a full ______ of the run-up to the election.
2. You need to take the family‘s views into ______ before you decide where to go on
holiday.
3. Please don‘t make a fuss on my ______ .
3. .......................................
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1. Bond managed to break into his adversary‘s house and plant a ______ there.
2. There is a nasty ______ going round at the moment so take plenty of vitamins.
3. A ______ caused the whole computer system to crash.
4. .......................................
1. Several newspapers have ______ the government with lying to the public about the
true extent of the environmental damage caused by the explosion.
2. I didn‘t have any cash on me, so I just ______ the meal to your account at the hotel.
3. As the riot police ______, the demonstrators broke ranks and fled.
5. .......................................
1. She passed her driving test at her first ______ in spite of feeling nervous.
2. Do you think they‘ll really make a ______ of this restaurant - it‘s not in a very good
location.
3. Tommy, you‘ve had your ______ with the computer – now let Susie use it for a bit.
6. .......................................
1. Expecting me to cook a meal for six with only an hour‘s warning is a bit of a ______
order!
2. John told a ______ story to his teacher about the dog eating his homework!
3. That very ______ tree has been on our property since my grandmother‘s day.
7. .......................................
1. The company has announced that it may have to ______ off workers or relocate them
to other factories.
2. I‘m sure Martin will try to ______ the blame on someone else for his mistake.
3. We ______ flowers on my grandfathers grave every year.
8. .......................................
1. Farmers are worried about the ______ winter that has been predicted for this year.
2. We need to think ______ about how we‘re going to compete with our rivals.
3. Tom finds it ______ to follow orders, so I don‘t think he‘s going to enjoy the army!
9. .......................................
1. My cat climbed up to a high ______ of the oak tree and could not make its way back
down.
2. Our London ______ has a vacancy for an accounts manager.
3. The ______ of philosophy dealing with morality is called Ethics.
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10. .....................................
1. Sylvia was out in the meadow, ______ wild flowers.
2. Floyd is so quarrelsome; he is always ______ fights with his schoolmates.
3. ______ the winning entry from so many impressive paintings in the competition was
no mean task.
11. .....................................
1. As the weather deteriorated, it became obvious that we would have to ______ back
and find a hotel in the town we‘d just passed through.
2. When you see the hotel on your left, you need to ______ right immediately
afterwards.
3. If you ______ the piece of paper over, you‘ll see my address on the back.
12. .....................................
1. His face ______ when someone mentioned his ex-wife.
2. Last year, my birthday ______ on Easter Day.
3. The information was classified, but somehow it ______ into the wrong hands.
13. .....................................
1. I could see the horse galloping at ______ speed towards the fence with the rider
shouting for help.
2. My grandmother lived a ______ life and everyone at her funeral had a different story
to tell about her adventures.
3. The bill for the repairs needs to be paid in ______ before the end of this month.
14. .....................................
1. She picked up the phone only to find that the line was ______.
2. Latin and Ancient Greek are ______ languages, and are no longer spoken in daily life.
3. The ambulance rushed the woman to hospital, but she was pronounced ______ on
arrival.
15. .....................................
1. They claimed that the boxing match had been ______ because it was clear
throughout the fight that Lewis was the stronger of the two.
2. The date of the wedding has finally been ______ for March 23rd.
3. Martino not only ______ my computer but he also installed a new games package.
16. .....................................
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1. The psychiatrist concluded that the patient had a ______ personality.

2. John and Sue aren‘t going out any more - they ______ up a few weeks ago.
3. Let‘s drive across to France and we can ______ the petrol.
17. .....................................
1. All members of the History Society have free ______ to over 200 castles and
monuments throughout the country.
2. The closing date for the competition is Friday May 8th and the winning ______ will
be published in the July issue of The Traveller.
3. Each dictionary ______ contains detailed information about the etymology, or
origins, of the word.
18. .....................................
1. Just because Francine doesn‘t say much, it doesn‘t necessarily ______ that she‘s not
interested.
2. Most people in South America ______ the Catholic faith.
3. If you ______ the route shown on the map, you should reach the town by nightfall.
19. .....................................
1. I.Q. tests are a ______ way of measuring someone‘s intelligence and are not always
accurate.
2. Petrol is found in its ______ form and then is refined for use.
3. I will not tolerate ______ language in my classroom.
20. .....................................
1. Chris gave us all a very interesting ______ of his trip when he got back to the office.
2. Don‘t go to any trouble on my ______, I‘ll fit in with whatever‘s convenient for you.
3. If you take into ______ how little time Sandra was given to do this work, she has
done it very well.
21. .....................................
1. The match is being televised ______ in over sixty countries around the world.
2. People who fish on this part of the river usually use ______ bait.
3. It‘s hard to imagine that a qualified electrician would have left ______ wires exposed
in an area where children play.
22. .....................................
1. There was a nasty ______ on the table where the coffee cup had been put down.
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2. When Agnes reached the halfway ______ she felt unable to continue the race.
3. The children all stood up as a ______ of respect when the head teacher came into the
room.
23. .....................................
1. Paul is always ______ of money by the end of the month.
2. The boss had to cut ______ his holiday in order to sort out the crisis in the factory.
3. After one of the forwards was sent off, the team were one player ______ for the rest
of the match.
24. .....................................
1. Jane didn‘t relish the ______ of telling the class they would have to miss the match.
2. Being a working mother is often a thankless ______.
3. The policeman took his son to ______ for throwing the stone through the window.
25. .....................................
1. Her hands were swollen and ______ from the unaccustomed hard work.
2. Dieticians consider ______ vegetables to be the healthiest option.
3. I think you got a ______ deal when you joined that firm,
26. .....................................
1. I admit that I found the film ______ to understand in places.
2. The government is encouraging people to save ______ for the future.
3. The desert has a dry, ______ surface which can sustain little life.
27. .....................................
1. When all the facts came to ______, there was such a scandal that he was forced to
resign.
2. We built a huge bonfire in the garden out of all our rubbish and set ______ to it.
3. It has been decided that, in the ______ of all the criticism it has received, the scheme
will be abandoned.
28. .....................................
1. From her description of events, it was hard to get a clear mental ______ of exactly
what happened.
2. As regards the economic situation, the overall ______ looks much the same as it did
six months ago.
3. For some reason, we never get a very good ______ on this channel on our TV.
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29. .....................................
1. The police ______ an appeal for witnesses to the murder.
2. Do you know where this passport was ______?
3. The publishers ______ the most recent edition of this dictionary last month.
30. .....................................
1. Unfortunately, the company has a very ______ attitude towards safety.
2. George gets some occasional ______ work but most of the time he‘s unemployed.
3. Like most people, I feel much more comfortable in ______ clothes.
31. .....................................
1. The government has set up a ______ to investigate why so much public money was
spent on a building which nobody wants to use.
2. The lift is out of ______ so we‘ll have to use the stairs.
3. She doesn‘t get a salary but they give her twenty per cent ______ on everything she
sells.
32. .....................................
1. If you‘re looking for a bargain, the sports shop in town has got a special ______ on
tennis rackets at the moment.
2. Zack came in for a good ______ of criticism after the team‘s failure to win the cup,
but he seemed unaffected by it.
3. The television company has a lucrative ______ with a soft-drinks manufacturer
which will sponsor the series.
33. .....................................
1. On a ______ day, there is a spectacular view across the valley.
2. Mike earns a ______ thousand pounds a week.
3. It is ______ to everyone that the government will have to call elections soon.
34. .....................................
1. For this activity, it is advisable to ______ the class into three groups.
2. The best way to ______ the logs is with an axe.
3. The managing director decided to ______ the difference between the two proposed
prices for the new product.
35. .....................................
1. Stand with your knees ______ and then slowly straighten them.
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2. Sally is angry and seems ______ on quarrelling with everyone again.

3. This key is ______ out of shape and I can‘t use it.
36 ......................................
1. The atmosphere in the room was very ______ and she went over to open a window.
2. There was a look of resentment in her eyes which was ______ to hatred.
3. There are ______ links between the school and local industries.
37. .....................................
1. When buying a house, it is always a good idea to have some money in ______ for
unexpected expenses.
2. These fine textiles were woven by ______ in India.
3. The newscaster reported that the situation in the capital was getting out of ______.
38. .....................................
1. They gave us a full ______ of their experiences in India.
2. Jane asked the grocer to put the goods on her ______ and she would pay later.
3. The residents‘ opinions on the new road were not taken into ______.
39. .....................................
1. The country grew ______ after the discovery of oil off its coastline.
2. The sky over the Pacific is a ______ blue, unlike the pale colour of European skies.
3. The country has a ______ cultural history which the people are proud of.
40. .....................................
1. My heart ______ when I realised we had to walk another 10 kilometres before we got
to the youth hostel.
2. The ship ______ without trace over three hundred years ago.
3. We were out playing with the children when the neighbours‘ dog ______ its teeth
into the ball and ran off with it.
41. .....................................
1. The ______ outside was a pleasant spot to sit and take morning tea.
2. The ______ had been inspected before the match.
3. Inside the ______, pandemonium broke out when the sentence was announced.
42. .....................................
1. The house was furnished with great ______.
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2. Having acquired a ______ for the good life, Maria found it hard to settle at home
again.
3. I strongly felt that the remarks Michael made at the party lacked ______.
43. .....................................
1. Remember to keep your ______ on the weather so that you don‘t get caught in the
rain.
2. They bought the shares with an ______ to making a quick profit.
3. Although they knew about the planned party, the boy‘s parents decided to turn a
blind ______ and let it go ahead.
44. .....................................
1. Don‘t let your emotions dictate you what to do. Keep a cool ______ and put your
feelings aside.
2. Dennis dozed off as soon as his ______ hit the pillow and was fast asleep for 14
hours.
3. Many a farmer from our village decided to ______ for the lights of the big city
tempted by the promise of quick money.
45. .....................................
1. I‘m not going to ______ the whole story. I‘ll just sum up what happened.
2. The series is very popular because viewers can ______ to the main characters in it.
3. The examples given here don‘t ______ to my personal experience.
46. .....................................
1. Most of us take an interest in the lives of the famous, but it is usually tempered with a
______ of scepticism and a touch of irony.
2. Her subtle ______ on the arm having no effect, Shirley was forced to kick her
husbands‘ leg, in order to shut him up.
3. Even farmers have felt the ______ as fuel and fertiliser prices outstrip the price of
their crops.
47. .....................................
1. My mother has always told me that I should ______ my family and friends first in
my life. Now divorced and lonely, I know she was right.
2. In my opinion, Norah tends to be snobbish and self-centered, to ______ it mildly.
3. The fire brigade did manage to ______ out the fire, but it devoured almost everything
in the house.
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48. .....................................
1. Grangers, the restaurant chain, is taking advantage of ______ property prices to snap
up new outlets in the north-west.
2. Depression can leave the mother feeling ______ for much of the time, often crying
for no reason.
3. That was a rather ______ trick you played on me at the company dinner, putting me
next to the managing director.
49. .....................................
1. The President held ______ for four years and was then re-elected.
2. The Manager‘s ______ bore no resemblance to other rooms in the building.
3. If I had known they had a(n) ______ in Norwich, I wouldn‘t have driven all the way
to London.
50. .....................................
1. When I hesitated over the price, the salesman came up with a special ______.
2. There is a great ______ of rubbish at the bottom of the garden.
3. The two sides tried and failed to come to a ______.
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1. .......................................
1. I‘ve never heard Stella utter even a ______ rebuke to any of her children.
2. The weather seems unusually ______ for the time of year.
3. Your daughter is suffering from nothing more than a ______ eye infection.
2. .......................................
1. It is ______ to say that most of the jokes would have bombed, if he hadn‘t had such a
pleasant personality.
2. There‘s a ______ amount of operatics involved, mostly courtesy of Andrew Tomaz
and his orchestra.
3. And if your skin is ______ and sensitive, you shouldn‘t start off with anything less
than a factor 15 sunscreen.
3. .......................................
1. The proceeds of the live aid concert will be ______ equally between three
international charities.
2. Gordon was disappointed that his new suitcase ______ along the seam the first time
he used it.
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3. The group played together for three years, but when the lead singer decided to go
solo, they ______ up.
4. .......................................
1. Many workers ______ the changes with suspicion and fear that redundancies will
follow.
2. They watched the plane take off and gradually disappear from ______.
3. We had a breathtaking ______ of the mountains from our hotel room.
5. .......................................
1. The journalist gave a lot of details about the case but refused to ______ his source.
2. When she was a baby, Paulo‘s parents wanted to ______ her Sheba but were talked
out of it.
3. If you wanted to sell that painting, you could ______ your own price.
6. .......................................
1. Shopkeepers have noticed that business has been ______ since parking was banned
in the High Street.
2. At first, Melanie was ______ to take in the full implications of what her manager was
saying to her.
3. Darren blamed his late arrival on the fact that the clock in his office was running
______.
7. .......................................
1. I am indebted to J. Brown for his hair-raising ______ of life in jail.
2. The judge took into ______ the family‘s cramped living conditions and financial
difficulties.
3. Thomas refused to open an ______ with the bank, preferring instead to keep his
money in a suitcase.
8. .......................................
1. You‘d better check the time as my watch is a bit ______.
2. He drove all the way to Birmingham in the ______ lane.
3. Only cotton garments with ______ colours should be washed on programmes 7 and 8.
9. .......................................
1. There seemed to be a ______ of oil on the surface of the water.
2. It‘s best to withhold judgement until I‘ve had time to develop the ______.
3. Her parents first met an international ______ festival.
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10. .....................................
1. Eating good food should be a natural ______ of everyday life.
2. Salty was delighted to be offered a ______ in a new television drama.
3. William was keen to acknowledge the ______ played by his parents in establishing
his successful business.
11. .....................................
1. After twenty years touring the provinces as a stand-up comedian, Bill Ryder has at
last achieved a ______ of success with his own TV show.
2. He‘s been a heavy smoker most of his life, so I imagine his sense of ______ must be
fairly diminished.
3. I turned down his invitation to the concert since Stravinsky‘s music has never been to
my ______.
12. .....................................
1. The company‘s new policy will be decided at the next meeting of the ______.
2. Fortunately there were only 28 people on ______ when the ship ran aground.
3. I am not sure if the deal Peter has proposed is entirety above ______.
13. .....................................
1. Alice was sitting with her ______, in her hands learning her ABC.
2. Look first at the title at the ______ of the page to get a general idea of the subject.
3. At the age of 33, he was appointed ______ of Italian at Manchester University.
14. .....................................
1. With the onset of teenage years, she was afraid that one day she would ______ out
into spots that would ruin her impeccable face.
2. When their young brother died in a tragic accident, they decided to cast lots to
determine who was going to ______ the news to their mother.
3. Diplomatic talks have been under way to ______ the cycle of violence in the region.
15. .....................................
1. Part of next year‘s funds will be allotted to making a football ______ on the school
field.
2. The Italian tenor‘s voice reached an unexpected high ______ during the opera.
3. Her parents first met at an international ______ festival.
3. The hot ______ was poured and spread onto the roof of our house.
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16. .....................................
1. There is no ______ way to edit a four-hour film.
2. The unrelenting problems of his life gradually removed that ______ smile from his
face.
3. Harold sat in the ______ chair to watch TV.
17. .....................................
1. The council is planning to ______ a road right through here next year.
2. The bank decided it was not prepared to ______ the risk of investing in such a
speculative venture.
3. The project could ______ into trouble if the committee refuse to make further funds
available.
18. .....................................
1. Most mourners ______ tears over the man‘s grave. He was regarded as one of the
most respected people in the local community.
2. Could you fetch me a hoe from the tool ______? I need to remove some weeds.
3. He thought it strange that millions of people ______ their blood during the war in the
name of patriotism.
19. .....................................
1. We have devoted a good ______ of time to trying to make the system work.
2. The workers were prepared to do a ______ with management to put an end to the
crisis.
3. Our aim is to give our customers a ______ which is fair and square.
20. .....................................
1. Try to stay calm, otherwise the dog will ______ your fear and attack you.
2. Ian is creative but he has no business ______, which is why his restaurant went
bankrupt.
3. Some young people become gang members in order to gain a ______ of identity.
21. .....................................
1. The committee decided to ______ the money equally between the two charities.
2. I can‘t believe that John and Maggie have decided to ______ up after 20 years of
marriage.
3. To serve a watermelon you need to ______ it down the centre with a sharp knife.
22. .....................................
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1. Our football coach always said that teamwork was the ______ to success in life.
2. If you aren‘t sure of the answer to a question, there‘s a on ______ page 274.
3. I pressed the wrong ______ and I deleted the file from the computer!
23. .....................................
1. He decided to ______ some money aside each month in order to save for a new car.
2. You must now wait for the gelatine to ______ before you carry on making this
dessert.
3. Not only did he win a gold medal, but he also ______ the world record for this event.
24. .....................................
1. What‘s her ______ address?
2. The strong ______ makes it dangerous to swim here.
3. We‘d better transfer some money into our ______ account.
25. .....................................
1. There are many factors that need be taken into ______ before a decision can be made.
2. We listened with horror to his ______ of the bank robbery he had witnessed.
3. I‘m afraid the money seems to have been put in the wrong ______.
26. .....................................
1. Detectives decided to place a ______ inside the suspect‘s car.
2. Jenny shrieked when the large ______ landed on her arm.
3. Many people were absent on account of a stomach ______.
27. .....................................
1. The police ______ the crowd in an attempt to break up the demonstration.
2. I couldn‘t believe what the hotel ______ for putting an extra bed in the room.
3. Following lengthy questioning, the police formally ______ the suspect last night.
28. .....................................
1. Many children ______ hungry when their family is affected by long-term
unemployment.
2. I‘ve been in the same kind of job for years and I‘d like to have a ______ at something
new.
3. That beef will quickly ______ off in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.
29. .....................................
1. His lack of experience started to ______ against him when he tried to be convincing.
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2. The stress of working in politics is beginning to ______ on him.

3. Experienced software developers can ______ whether a piece of code is functional
just by reading it.
30. .....................................
1. The pilot noticed that there was a small amount of ice on the left ______ and so take-
off was delayed.
2. The injured seagull was taken to the local veterinarian surgery with a broken ______.
3. Some football managers opt for two players on each ______ so that they have added
cover on each side of the pitch.
31. .....................................
1. To everyone‘s annoyance, Reg barged in and stood at the ______ of the queue.
2. All complaints should be addressed to the ______ of the department.
3. Whilst hammering, Dominic hit his thumb instead of the ______ of the nail.
32. .....................................
1. I usually have a ______ meal at about 8 o‘clock in the evening.
2. Jones was lucky to get off with such a ______ sentence.
3. Borrow this magazine if you want some ______ reading for the journey.
33. .....................................
1. The new exams will ______ students under even more pressure.
2. The police advise homeowners not to ______ spare keys under the door mat.
3. In our culture, we ______ our children‘s education before everything else.
34. .....................................
1. Francesca and Kate both ______ a strong resemblance to their brother.
2. Life is too short to ______ a grudge against your critics.
3. Once you reach the crossroads ______ left, and after that it‘s the second turning on
the right.
35. .....................................
1. Tragically, the secret papers ______ into the hands of the enemy.
2. In the photograph, her long dark hair ______ to her waist.
3. The moment he entered the country, he ______ ill and had to be taken to hospital.
36. .....................................
1. I fed ______ after eating those mushrooms; they must have been off.
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2. The joke that Todd told was not very ______ so nobody laughed.
3. That‘s ______; the car won‘t start, even though I had it serviced this morning.
37. .....................................
1. The toddler looked up pitifully at his mother, aware that he had not received a fair
______ when the cake had been handed out.
2. The manager informed his staff that despite the economic downturn, there was every
reason to believe that the forthcoming ______ would go ahead as planned.
3. It‘s a sad fact that in every newspaper there‘s a good ______ of material that you can
flick through mindlessly.
38. .....................................
1. We‘ve finally ______ the date for the wedding - it‘s September 30th.
2. The interest rate has been ______ at 6.5%.
3. The shelves were ______ to the wall with screws.
39. .....................................
1. We drove through the countryside looking for a nice ______ for a picnic.
2. When the accident happened, reporters were on the ______ within minutes.
3. You can‘t wear that jumper, there‘s a ______ of paint on the front of it.
40. .....................................
1. They were ______ on a diet of bread and potatoes.
2. He slowly ______ his arms above his head.
3. The participants ______ a number of questions at the meeting.
41. .....................................
1. I hurt my ______ while I was climbing.
2. It‘s at the ______ of the page.
3. I‘ll have to ______ the bill.
42. .....................................
1. She knew she would be expected to ______ for her indiscretion.
2. They decided to ______ a visit to the bank manager to arrange an overdraft.
3. The trick, when bargaining, is not to ______ a higher price than is necessary.
43. .....................................
1. John was asked to give a detailed ______ of his movements on the night in question.
2. She wondered how the extra £1,000 had been found in her ______.
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3. It was obvious that money was of no ______ to her.

44. .....................................
1. Whether to join the European Monetary Union or not is very much a(n) ______ issue
in the UK politics scene.
2. Many regard Queen‘s 1987 Wembley concert as one of the greatest ______ rock
shows ever.
3. In a(n) ______ interview, the Prime Minister admitted that he had mishandled the
issue.
45. .....................................
1. The dog would greet his ______ enthusiastically at the door every evening.
2. Be very alert to his manipulations; he is a ______ at getting his own way.
3. Tim is fiercely independent and certainly his own ______ ; nobody tells him what to
do.
46. .....................................
1. To cut costs, the film was arranged to be ______ on location in Spain and Malta.
2. The midfielder took a good ______ at goal, but missed by an inch. The spectators
gave a sigh of disappointment.
3. When the alarm bell rang, the janitor immediately ______ out of his chair towards
the door to alert the services.
47. .....................................
1. When I was at university, I lived for one ______ in a room which overlooked the
river.
2. When the ______ ―British Sign Language‖ is used, it can only refer to the signs used
in the British system.
3. The wrongdoer was fined and sentenced to a ______ of imprisonment, which many
considered excessive.
48. .....................................
1. If I‘ve read the map correctly, this road should ______ us back to town.
2. Akiko is auditioning to play one of the ______ roles in this year‘s production of
Romeo and Juliet.
3. If you‘re not sure about table manners in other countries, just follow your host‘s
______ and you won‘t cause offence.
49. .....................................
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1. It took us an hour to reach the ______ of the queue for checking-in.

2. All that attention at the party has gone to Paula‘s ______ .
3. I certainly wouldn‘t go on that mountain-climbing holiday with her, as I‘ve got no
______ for heights.
50. .....................................
1. The group ______ a new album last month.
2. The engineer ______ the safety catch carefully and then started the machine.
3. Last year the factory ______ five per cent more toxic fumes into the atmosphere.
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1. .......................................
1. I wanted to study IT but there wasn‘t a ______ on any of the courses.
2. The young Kenyan runner stumbled during the race and had to make do with second
______.
3. I wish Nina would tidy up; she leaves her clothes all over the ______.
2. .......................................
1. Although Melissa accepted the invitation, she failed to ______ up on the evening of
the party.
2. After three hours of battling against the blizzard, the hikers decided to ______ back
and head for home.
3. Whenever she needed help with her maths homework, Chloe would ______ to her
grandfather, who had taught the subject in his youth.
3. .......................................
1. Be careful with the faulty ______ on that bracelet or you might lose it.
2. One ______ about the new public transport scheme is that it will need large subsidies.
3. The fishermen were pleased to have such a large ______ of fish.
4. .......................................
1. The guidebook is ______ with many useful maps and lists of cheap places to stay.
2. Each team had to ______ their task within 30 minutes to stay in the competition.
3. It took me ages to ______ the forms I needed for my visa.
5. .......................................
1. We will use the most modern technology to ______ with the problems of
decommissioning and nuclear waste.
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2. Always remember to ______ to the person on your right during a bridge competition.
3. They are the only ones to ______ in the futures market and as a result they saw a lot
of new work.
6. .......................................
1. The police officer warned the boys to keep ______ of trouble.
2. Sophie isn‘t at all ______ about her plans for the future.
3. From this viewpoint you can see the Rif Mountains on a ______ day.
7. .......................................
1. I think it‘s ______ to say you could have tried harder.
2. Keith has done a ______ amount of work for his project already.
3. Sally obviously gets her ______ complexion from her mother.
8. .......................................
1. We found a quiet, secluded ______ by the river for our picnic.
2. We realised we were in a tight ______ when the border guards pointed their guns at
us.
3. Although running on the ______ is recommended as good exercise, I find it rather
boring.
9. .......................................
1. The police have yet to ______ the identity of the victim or a motive for the crime.
2. She‘s been trying to ______ herself as the obvious candidate to take over the job.
3. If you want to fit in, you‘ll have to quickly ______ a good working relationship with
the boss.
10. .....................................
1. Even though they don‘t work together any more, Michelle and Peter are still very
______ friends.
2. The scientists are ______ to reaching a breakthrough in their research programme.
3. Don‘t get too ______ to Anthea, she‘s got a really bad cold.
11. .....................................
1. After lunch, we had a ______ of cards, just to pass the time.
2. His grandparents had a ______ in Luca‘s upbringing, as his parents worked full-time.
3. Mrs. Spencer opened the door and said, ―If you lay a ______ on my son, there‘ll be
trouble.‖
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12. .....................................
1. Jenny‘s boss asked her to give the team a brief ______ of what she‘d seen at the
exhibition.
2. When booking your holiday, please take into ______ the fact that cancellations are
charged at 10%.
3. Do not leave your company laptop in your car on any ______.
13. .....................................
1. New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the ______ to vote.
2. That car has parked ______ behind you so be careful when you reverse.
3. I don‘t think that finishing a relationship by text message is the ______ way to do it.
14. .....................................
1. We hope to ______ more people from the disease by making the treatment freely
available.
2. Please do not attempt to ______ a seat in the library by leaving your bag there.
3. The government has said that low-income families should ______ more, but this is
unrealistic.
15. .....................................
1. The premises of the base ______ about 50 square kilometres which is quite
impressive by Japanese standards.
2. I don‘t think my current salary is enough to ______ all my expenses.
3. Hardly had they heard some gunfire when they ran for ______ to save their lives.
16. .....................................
1. The way she said that to me, it sounded more like a ______ of abuse than an
endearment.
2. At the end of the autumn ______ the junior class will be putting on a pantomime.
3. The prospects for employment in the long ______ are uncertain, but we can offer a
range of temporary jobs at the moment.
17. .....................................
1. Joe fastened his jacket against the ______ air, realising all at once that he was
shivering.
2. With the blockade now lifted, vital medical supplies and ______ materials are
starting to reach the areas worst affected.
3. We savoured the rough garlic sausage and ______ onion, served with hunks of bread.
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18. .....................................
1. Suddenly becoming very famous went to his ______ and he became extremely
arrogant.
2. There had been a lot of discontent among the staff and matters came to a ______ at
the monthly meeting, when an argument broke out.
3. The groups‘ most loyal fans were at the ______ of the queue, having waited
overnight for the concert tickets to go on sale.
19. .....................................
1. The actor was given his big ______ on television by a famous producer.
2. Fran took a short ______ in Italy after her operation.
3. The chairman called for a ______ in the meeting to consider the new proposals.
20. .....................................
1. I‘m having a party at my ______ next weekend, would you like to come?
2. If he keeps playing so badly, he will lose his ______ in the team.
3. This café is a very good ______ for meeting people.
21. .....................................
1. When a job opening in Hong Kong came up, Ben ______ at the change of it.
2. Being the jealous type, Steve immediately ______ to the wrong conclusion when he
saw his girlfriend in a café with another man.
3. The child ______ with joy when he heard he was going to visit the zoo.
22. .....................................
1. I feel rather ______ today, so I‘ll just stay in.
2. My mother has a very ______ opinion of my friends. I‘m not sure why.
3. He spoke in a(n) ______ voice, anxious not to be overheard.
23. .....................................
1. There are several courses of action ______ to the government.
2. The job is still ______ if you‘re interested.
3. The two boxers looked at each other with ______ hostility.
24. .....................................
1. It‘s quite difficult to ______ with a class full of excitable teenagers.
2. There are many business that ______ in human resources management, but only a
few which are established and reputable.
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3. The second and third part of his paper ______ with various aspects of affair.
25. .....................................
1. The weather is exceptionally ______ for November.
2. I chose a ______ curry from the menus as I don‘t like very hot food.
3. The politician was lucky to come in for such ______ criticism over the affair.
26. .....................................
1. The youngsters were rooted to the ______ with fear when they were caught
trespassing.
2. I decided to try a ______ of sailing while holidaying in the Lake District.
3. James only had a small ______ in the TV show, but he hoped it would lead to better
things.
27. .....................................
1. There was much controversy about the new education ______.
2. A hummingbird is a tiny multi-coloured bird which sucks the nectar from flowers
with its long curved ______.
3. There was a reminder from the electricity company because we forgot to pay last
month‘s ______.
28. .....................................
1. The president won the election by a very ______ majority, thanks to the hard work of
his campaign team.
2. Unfortunately, the company takes a very ______ view of market possibilities.
3. Peter had a ______ escape from drowning when his boat capsized and flung him into
the water.
29. .....................................
1. The fog and ice meant that it was a very ______ journey.
2. Business is rather ______ at present but we hope it will pick up soon.
3. You‘d better check the time – the clock might be a few minutes ______.
30. .....................................
1. An ______ was passed by the government to protect wildlife.
2. Throughout the first ______, she kept forgetting her lines.
3. The juggling ______ was a great success with the youngsters.
31. .....................................
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1. Emilio is ______ becoming the best player on our team.

2. My watch is a few minutes ______ so we should still be able to catch the train.
3. The children were ______ asleep by the time we finally got home.
32. .....................................
1. When they got back after a month away there was a ______ of dust over all their
furniture.
2. I‘m going to get the ______ developed as soon as I get home.
3. We bought a camcorder because we wanted to ______ the children as they grew up.
33. .....................................
1. The last ______ of the book isn‘t quite as exciting as the rest of it.
2. He always plays the ______ of the hero in his films.
3. Because one small ______ stopped working, the whole machine broke down.
34. .....................................
1. The company‘s prospects look good in the long ______.
2. A contusion is the medical ______ for a bruise.
3. The terrorists each received a 30-year prison ______.
35. .....................................
1. The clock‘s ______ has luminous hands and numbers, which shine in the dark.
2. Matilda made a ______ as she swallowed the foul-tasting medicine.
3. Slowly, the climber inched his way up the jagged ______ of the cliff.
36. .....................................
1. For more information about assessment you should speak to the ______ of
department.
2. At mealtimes, my father usually sits at the ______ of the table.
3. No, I won‘t come mountain-climbing : I‘ve no ______ for heights.
37. .....................................
1. I watched Fabio‘s face ______ up as his new girlfriend walked into the room.
2. New information has come to ______ about the night of the murder.
3. Being a ______ sleeper means that you often feel tired in the morning.
38. .....................................
1. I pushed the stone back into ______ so no-one would know I‘d moved it.
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2. A restaurant meal should be served ten minutes after you ______ your order.
3. I felt my father ______ his hand on my shoulder as we waited for the news.
39. .....................................
1. He struck me as a hen-pecked husband who was being continually ______ upon by
his family.
2. The manager was disappointed to lose the match, but he ______ it down to illness
and injury.
3. Could you ______ me through to extension 324 please?
40. .....................................
1. Everyone was surprised to discover that the young man was eligible to ______ for
president.
2. The factory closure became such a contentious issue that even the national
newspapers decided to ______ a series of articles on it.
3. The supervisor had to ______ through the safety guidelines several times before she
was convinced that all the staff had understood.
41. .....................................
1. The road was blocked for hours when a lorry ______ its load on a bend.
2. He seems to have ______ a lot of weight since starting his new job.
3. We don‘t allow the dogs into the house as they ______ too many hairs on the carpets.
42. .....................................
1. If the college buys its computer equipment in bulk, it may get a special _____ from
the supplier.
2. There has been a great ______ of money invested in research into global warming in
recent years.
3. Some people complain about having to walk home in the dark, but for me it‘s no big
______.
43. .....................................
1. I‘ve got a terrible ______ of direction.
2. Can you make any ______ of what he‘s trying to say?
3. There‘s no ______ in waiting here any longer.
44. .....................................
1. This is the exact ______ where the famous scene from the film was shot.
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2. When they felt the first ______ of rain, they gathered the picnic together and rushed
inside.
3. The high ______ of my trip around India was definitely the trip to Calcutta.
45. .....................................
1. Her accidental death left a ______ in the acting world which will take a long time to
fill.
2. The printed document was declared ______ by the corporate lawyer.
3. The ship sailed silently through the black ______, unaware of the danger ahead.
46. .....................................
1. Nick ______ his drink down on the wooden seal and rushed indoors to answer the
doorbell.
2. The Robinsons ______ off at seven in the morning after a particularly frantic packing
session.
3. If we ______ the fire alarm going, we could leave the building in the confusion.
47. .....................................
1. Hours before the awards ceremony, the actress had her hair ______ and styled.
2. My electricity was ______ when I forgot to pay the bill.
3. Unfortunately, the government ______ costs by reducing its funding for education.
48. .....................................
1. Pat has always wanted to be able to ______ with the National Theatre Company.
2. When the chimney caught fire we had to ______ quickly.
3. He doesn‘t ______ appropriately for his age.
49. .....................................
1. Timothy ______ into the room and started shouting at the others.
2. During winter water pipes often ______ due to the freezing temperatures.
3. If the banks of the river should ______, the town will be severely flooded.
50. .....................................
1. The police have ______ two men with robbery and they will appear in court
tomorrow.
2. When he realised how late it was, George ______ out of the house and ran down the
road to catch the bus.
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3. The hotel agreed that it was their mistake and said that I wouldn‘t be ______ for the
phone calls that appeared on my bill.
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1. .......................................
1. People in our office tend to ______ out for a drink most Fridays.
2. Would you like me to have a ______ at mending that broken lamp for you?
on talking about her health problems for hours!
3. Maria can ______ on talking about her health problems for hours!
2. .......................................
1. Sarah had to admit that ―mind gym‖ was a ______ she‘d never come across before.
2. The local politician is hoping to be re-elected for a second ______ of office.
3. I think that in the short ______, we should concentrate on keeping the service
running.
3. .......................................
1. The ______ of the company has decided that all products should be environmentally
friendly from now on.
2. The price of most university accommodation includes room and ______.
3. This salad bowl and the chopping ______ on sale over there are made from non-
renewable wood from the rainforests.
4. .......................................
1. It all came to a ______ when Julie discovered the box of old letters.
2. The newly appointed ______ of the department addressed the school warmly.
3. Shaking his ______ in total disbelief, the coach left the pitch.
5. .......................................
1. With the likelihood of further rain today, there appears to be little prospect of any
______ from the suffering.
2. The white-washed houses stood out in sharp ______ against the smooth grey cliffs.
3. My sense of ______ at not having to go must have been obvious to everyone.
6. .......................................
1. It is ______ that she is to blame. The evidence is overwhelming and I don‘t
understand why she is denying it.
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2. The bank robbery was supposed to be ______ sailing, but now things had gone
wrong and one security guard lay dead on the floor.
3. The vast ______ with a few hills was tempting settlers with its natural beauty.
7. .......................................
1. Naomi is a very approachable woman and people find her ______ to talk to.
2. My grandmother thinks that I have a very ______ life compared to her experience of
being a teenager.
3. It‘s ______ to see why so many people support the local team who have done so well
in recent seasons.
8. .......................................
1. House prices ______ dramatically last year and they bought themselves a small flat
near the town centre.
2. I always thought that love at first sight only happened in films but I ______ for Jill
the moment I set eyes on her.
3. He ______ out with his father after a blazing row and hasn‘t spoken to him since.
9. .......................................
1. I feel a bit ______ ; I think I‘ll go and lie down for a while.
2. Wendy kept us entertained with ______ stories.
3. A very ______ thing happened to me last week, and I still can‘t explain it.
10. .....................................
1. Fortunately for Grace, there was a good ______ of support for her idea of organising
a party to celebrate the school‘s centenary.
2. If your school wants to save money, there‘s a special ______ on English books on the
Internet at the moment.
3. As part of a reciprocal ______ between the two governments, students on a gap year
will no longer need to apply for a work permit.
11. .....................................
1. In the kitchen the children were working ______ out to finish the work before their
favourite sitcom.
2. Although he was short, ugly and had ______ feet, it was his personality that drew
most of the girls towards him.
3. Her ______ refusal came as a complete surprise. They wrongly thought she would be
glad to accept the offer.
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12. .....................................
1. We went on a coach tour and visited several local beauty ______.
2. The day after the injection she came out in ______ and had to go back to the doctor‘s.
3. As soon as she ______ another dog, Molly starts barking and pulling at the lead.
13. .....................................
1. You could have ______ me down with a feather when she told me she a boy off his
bike.
2. He didn‘t look where he was going and ______ a boy off his bike.
3. We‘ve ______ down our prices by an extra twenty-five percent!
14. .....................................
1. The new no-smoking policy is going to come into ______ next month.
2. The class turned up in ______ despite the bad weather.
3. They decided to use ______ to extract the information from their prisoner.
15. .....................................
1. Older people prefer to travel off ______, when the buses aren‘t crowded and journeys
take less time.
2. The sun had gone behind a distant ______, leaving streaks of pink and pale yellow in
its wake like a glorious memory.
3. At the ______ of their careers, the comedy duo were regularly getting 27 million
viewers, including the Queen!
16. .....................................
1. In a united ______ of defiance, the protesters refused to disperse when ordered to do
so by the police.
2. The burglars were in the ______ of breaking in when he spotted them and called the
police.
3. His ______ was not well received by the audience and he left the stage to total
silence.
17. .....................................
1. Watch out - that wire might be ______ - don‘t touch it.
2. When we go there, you‘ll be able to see a real ______ elephant.
3. I would never have believed that was a ______ performance.
18. .....................................
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1. Stella bought the ______ for her new living-room curtains in the market and made
them up herself.
2. Jake is going to Italy to get ______ for his new historical novel, which will be set in
Ancient Rome.
3. A waterproof ______ such as plastic or glass should be used to cover the top of the
box.
19. .....................................
1. A van suddenly ______ out in front of Roy‘s car, forcing him to brake.
2. The movie was ______ on location and includes some amazing African scenery.
3. The Spice Girls ______ to fame within a very short time.
20. .....................................
1. ―Blog‖ is a ______ used for a kind of Internet diary.
2. What will the President do when his ______ of office finishes in April?
3. I‘ll see you sometime during the summer ______ and will discuss the idea then.
21. .....................................
1. When learning to drive, you are taught to check your ______ mirror before setting
off.
2. The bird‘s ______ was clearly broken so we took it to a vet.
3. The east ______ of the stately home was built in the 15th century.
22. .....................................
1. Chris arrived very early for his flight in order to be at the ______ of the queue when
the check-in desk opened.
2. My sister‘s got a really good ______ for figures, but I‘m hopeless at maths.
of department so hell be even
3. George has just been promoted to ______ of department so he‘ll be even more busy
from now on.
23. .....................................
1. Although it‘s not very high, it‘s a ______ wage for the job.
2. A ______ number of people came along to the meeting.
3. I think it‘s only ______ to say that she didn‘t know all the facts.
24. .....................................
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1. Both natural ability and hard work ______ an important part in the development of a
top athlete.
2. We can‘t win right now but we may have a chance later, so let‘s ______ for time.
3. The firm have decided to ______ down their financial problems to avoid alarming
their customers.
25. .....................................
1. Stuart is an excellent actor but he cannot ______ criticism of any sort.
2. The insurers said the company would have to ______ some of the costs of repairing
the damaged wall.
3. Both of the children ______ a very strong resemblance to their grandfather.
26. .....................................
1. Children can ______ on very quickly, so be careful what you say.
2. Roger tried to ______ me out by saying he knew where I had been that day.
3. If you aren‘t careful, you‘ll ______ your death!
27. .....................................
1. Sarah felt great ______ when she heard about the accident.
2. The conference catering arrangements are not Mrs. Robinson‘s ______.
3. The new printing company my uncle established is now a thriving ______.
28. .....................................
1. The ______ between our two companies should be profitable for both of us.
2. In my opinion, the principal didn‘t ______ with the students in the right way.
3. A great ______ of time and money was invested in the new project.
29. .....................................
1. The council is expected to ______ the plans for the new sports centre this week.
2. After struggling for three hours to finish his essay Dick went for a walk to ______ his
head.
3. We hope that this meeting will ______ the way for future co-operation between our
companies.
30. .....................................
1. When the commanding officer entered the room, the young cadets all ______ to
attention.
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2. They were moving steadily through the seemingly impenetrable jungle when
suddenly a large animal ______ at them from out of the undergrowth.
3. With the arrival of the ebullient young actor, the party really ______ to life
31. .....................................
1. Following a strong opening on Wall Street, the market made a modest _____, closing
the day up 2.7 at 2030.7.
2. It would turn into a victory ______ if he could go to the conference having won a
second term in office.
3. Undoubtedly this was the best ______ of the match, crowned by a brilliantly-
disguised forehand down the line.
32. .....................................
1. A personal ______ was assigned to help me with my German class.
2. He has recently become the new ______ of the basketball team.
3. A luxurious ______ transferred the tourists from their hotel to the ancient monuments.
33. .....................................
1. I‘m not quite sure how to fill this form in - do you think you could lend me a
______ ?
2. I think we have to act now before the situation gets completely out of ______.
3. Keep the map to ______ in case we need to consult it during the journey.
34. .....................................
1. The main character is unlikely to be killed in the first ______.
2. Any kind of violent ______ on the premises of this university would lead to your
instant dismissal.
3. She may strike you as an unapproachable person, but her aloofness is just a(n)
______.
36. .....................................
1. There has been a steady ______ in the number of guidebooks published recently.
2. As she‘d taken on a lot of extra responsibility at work, Martina felt justified in
putting in for a ______.
3. The ancient farmhouse had been built on a slight ______ overlooking the vast open
plain.
36. .....................................
1. If you‘re like me, you‘ll always ______ your favourite chocolates in the box till last.
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2. This new gadget will ______ me from having to chop up the vegetables by hand.
3. I had hoped to ______ up enough to buy a new motorcycle, but it‘s hard when you
really enjoy going shopping!
37. .....................................
1. The antique shop, as it turned out, was merely a ______ for his spying activities.
2. If it‘s very cold tonight, put an extra ______ on your bed.
3. To be honest, I bought the book because it had an attractive.
38. .....................................
1. University ______ tend to be shorter than school ones.
2. Be sure to read all the ______ of the agreement before signing anything.
3. Sam always speaks of his boss in glowing ______.
39. .....................................
1. I don‘t like the actress who plays the ______ in that new television drama, though the
rest of the cast are good.
2. The Welsh team have just gone into the ______ after scoring twice in five minutes.
3. The ______ from the presenter‘s laptop stretched right across the room and I was
afraid someone might trip over it.
40. .....................................
1. When you reach the beach, ______ towards the tall cliffs on the right.
2. The crowd cheered as David managed to ______ the ball into the net in the last
minute of the game.
3. The people at the ______ of the queue had been waiting outside the ticket office for
hours.
41. .....................................
1. You must try to ______ that irritating habit of biting your nails.
2. When on holiday, I enjoy listening to the waves as they ______ along the shore.
3. After such a long, sweltering summer, I‘m longing for the weather to 3.
42. .....................................
1. Because of repairs being done to their own ground, the Rovers will have to ______
somewhere else this season.
2. The children wanted to ______ in the park some more, but their mother insisted they
got back.
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3. Rachel tried to convince Alan to join forces with her, but he wouldn‘t ______.
43. .....................................
1. His latest novel centres on the uneasy relationship between the two countries at the
______ of the last century.
2. The last person I expected to ______ up at our wedding was my ex-boyfriend!
3. I usually ______ to my mother for help or advice: she‘s a better listener than my
father.
44. .....................................
1. It‘s a good time to buy a television because prices are very ______ at the moment.
2. They spoke in ______ voices and I couldn‘t hear what they were saying.
3. Jessica seemed in very ______ spirits last night, so I tried to cheer her up.
45. .....................................
1. Students are advised to keep their options ______ and not to take the first offer of a
university place they get.
2. It is also important to find a doctor who is prepared to be frank and ______ with you
and answer all your questions.
3. His interpretation is ______ to criticism on two main grounds.
46. .....................................
1. The only aspect of the job I dislike is having to ______ with customer complaints.
2. The group finally signed a ______ with Sony and will be launching their first album
next year.
3. If you want to work in a casino, you need to be able to ______ cards rapidly and
accurately.
47. .....................................
1. You should ______ your head as the entrance to the chapel is a bit small.
2. His wife hated it when he changed his ______ too often. Sometimes he couldn‘t
decide on a single thing.
3. All the facts stuck in her ______. Even after 20 years she could recall them easily.
48. .....................................
1. I tried hard to think of a solution to the problem, but unfortunately nothing ______ to
mind.
2. When the fire alarm went off, we all ______ out of our chairs and rushed out of the
building.
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3. As tourism increased, new hotels ______ up all over the coast.

49. .....................................
1. The college is an educational ______ with a very high reputation.
2. As a young man, he rebelled against the ______.
3. The local government have provided funding for the ______ of a community centre.
50. .....................................
1. Zoos make a useful contribution to conservation, but animals are better off in their
______ habitat.
2. Nick‘s got a ______ talent for music, and can play several instruments.
3. I don‘t like eating anything heavy in the evening, but prefer some yoghurt with honey.
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1. .......................................
1. There has been a rather ______ response to the advertisement that the company
placed in the local newspaper.
2. Although double-checking the customer database was a rather ______ and time-
consuming process, a number of serious mistakes were uncovered as a result.
3. Jamie was ______ to realise that he was fundamentally unsuited to the job he was
doing, and so hadn‘t been thinking of alternatives.
2. .......................................
1. Mr. Jones, the primary school headmaster, had to ______ his remarks to the teaching
staff.
2. I was advised to ______ my letter to the Editor in Chief.
3. I think we should try to ______ the problem of truancy in schools.
3. .......................................
1. The use of wind power is still controversial but, in its ______ , we can say that it‘s a
renewable source of energy.
2. It soon became clear that what my neighbour really wanted was to ask me a ______.
3. Because of their effect on the environment, large cars have fallen out of ______ in
some parts of the world.
4. .......................................
1. Harris was a wealthy collector of ______ art.
2. She was a charming little girl, with ______ blonde hair tied up in pig-tails.
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3. You are advised to carefully read the ______ print before you sign.
5. .......................................
1. The director wore himself out trying to persuade the others that there were some fine
tragic ______ in the rest of the cast list.
2. Some look-alike ______ are even being supplied in similar packaging to that used by
the industry leader.
3. Originating in Spain, merino sheep are now found in many ______ of the world,
being well adapted to hot climates.
6. .......................................
1. We put on advertisement about a nursery school in the newspaper to ______ the
water.
2. That lecturer really does ______ your powers of endurance, he is so boring.
3. This machine is designed to ______ people‘s hearing.
7. .......................................
1. Contributions to the international charity appeal have ______ one million dollars.
2. Eric ______ over, picked up the photograph and realised he was looking at himself as
a small boy.
3. In the 1970s, Britain only had three TV channels and popular programmes often
______ an audience of over 20 million.
8. .......................................
1. It takes a long time to learn to play a musical instrument well and it‘s all too easy to
lose ______.
2. The cottage is in the ______ of the village, opposite the green.
3. I didn‘t have the ______ to tell him he would probably never be good enough to join
the team.
9. .......................................
1. Eric‘s constant interruptions during the meeting pushed my patience to the ______.
2. We ______ classes to ten students so everyone can receive individual attention.
3. Parents should set a ______ on the amount of television their children can watch.
10. .....................................
1. Michael‘s been ______ up at school again according to his teacher.
2. If Elizabeth likes Tom so much, why is she ______ hard to get?
3. If you get involved, you‘ll be ______ with fire!
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11. .....................................
1. A judge has to try to be ______ in all his or her decisions.
2. This picture would be ______ right for our bedroom.
3. I‘ll be with you in ______ a moment.
12. .....................................
1. He used to be one of the top players in the world but he has now had a ______ of 15
consecutive matches without a single victory.
2. Leaving college without completing the course may seem like a good idea now, but I
think you may come to regret it in the long ______.
3. The film is about someone who escapes from prison and goes on the ______.
13. .....................................
1. Transfixed by the gargantuan lizard, he gazed in ______ terror at the television
screen.
2. Aware that his life depended on it, the young man dived from the ______ cliff into
the water below.
3. ______ black tights were all the rage when my mother was young.
14. .....................................
1. The gallery ______ mainly in contemporary abstract paintings.
2. The new corporate tax has ______ a hard blow to many small businesses.
3. It was somebody in the distribution department that I ______ with last time.
15. .....................................
1. By the age of five, children have a good ______ of right and wrong.
2. In dogs, the ______ of hearing is very highly developed.
3. It is not obvious to me in what ______ this word is being used.
16. .....................................
1. The international exchange of ideas has been made easier by the ______ of new
computer technologies.
2. Smoked fish can be mixed with butter to make a delicious ______ for toast.
3. In order to give their product wider publicity, the marketing department paid for a
two-page ______ in a daily newspaper.
17. .....................................
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1. Males have dark plumage and a golden crest covering head and ______, and utter a
call like a bull bellowing.
2. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are about to pass a ______ that
will deal a serious blow to the campaign.
3. I ______ had a considerable amount of cash on me, but the ______ came to a lot
more!
18. .....................................
1. She ______ the tray down on a table next to his bed.
2. The teacher ______ the class some work to do.
3. The princess was given a necklace ______ with diamonds and emeralds.
19. .....................................
1. The quickest way to get back to the hotel is to ______ across the meadows.
2. The newspapers are predicting that the government is going to ______ interest rates
next week.
3. As the play was in danger of being too long, the producer decided to ______ part of
the second act.
20. .....................................
1. Our trip to the theme park wasn‘t that expensive as we had been given a coupon
which ______ the children free of charge.
2. Maeve‘s feeling a bit upset because her mother‘s just been ______ to hospital.
3. After their third unsuccessful attempt to scale the north face of the mountain, the
climbers finally ______ defeat.
21. .....................................
1. Liz, you should hold your tongue. It‘s rude to ______ your brother names. Nobody is
going to play with you if you persist in being so nasty.
2. She feels notoriously insecure in the company of her fellow employees as she thinks
they might ______ her qualifications into question.
3. It‘s getting late and I‘m bushed. I can‘t work any longer. Let‘s ______ it a day and
go home.
22. .....................................
1. The police ______ the man with attempted burglary.
2. The taxi driver ______ me ten Euros for taking me to the station.
3. Breaking the door down, the soldiers ______ into the building.
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23. .....................................
1. I‘ve got a ______ reason for being so angry and I‘ll explain it to you.
2. You need a ______ level of English for that job.
3. People were ______ to me in every place I visited and helped me a lot.
24. .....................................
1. Despite the ______ fog and his tiredness, he decided to continue driving.
2. He had such a ______ accent that it was almost impossible to understand him.
3. The air in the office was ______ with rumours about the manager‘s state of health.
25. .....................................
1. Buying books over the internet has changed the ______ of the bookselling world
completely.
2. James laid the playing cards ______ down on the table and stared hard at his
opponent.
3. The climbers decided to tackle the more challenging south ______ of the mountain.
26. .....................................
1. I can still remember the poems I learnt by ______ at school.
2. An anti-capitalist demonstration took place in the ______ of the business district of
the city.
3. My friend Paloma‘s ______ was in her mouth when she was about to make her very
first parachute jump.
27. .....................................
1. I‘ve known Sheila for years, but I still find her ______ of land.
2. I‘ve discovered that a ______ ancestor of mine was related to Napoleon.
3. Could you pass me the ______ control so that I can change the channel, please?
28. .....................................
1. They built a cottage on their little ______ of land.
2. The play had too many characters and a confused ______.
3. Guy Fawkes Night commemorates a ______ to blow up Parliament.
29. .....................................
1. I don‘t know why she ever ______ up with him in the first place. He was always
really horrible to her.
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2. I ______ their behaviour down to the weather. Children are often naughty when it‘s
windy.
3. I can‘t remember where I ______ my glasses, but they must be here somewhere.
30. .....................................
1. We must repair the fence in the ______ behind the farmhouse.
2. A strong magnetic ______ can be created under certain scientific conditions.
3. The scientist is well known in the ______ of medicine.
31. .....................................
1. She doesn‘t live next door to me, but a bit ______ down the road, opposite the
chemist‘s.
2. If you need any ______ information, please don‘t hesitate to call me.
3. ______ to our phone conversation of this morning, I am pleased to inform you that
your goods have now been dispatched.
32. .....................................
1. A serious injury during practice ______ a severe blow to his chances of retaining the
championship for the third year in succession.
2. Rhonda often ______ with Japanese businessmen when she worked for Microsoft, so
I think she would be useful in the meeting.
3. Frank ______ the cards, and another round began.
33. .....................................
1. Adrienne has problems buying comfortable shoes due to her ______ feet.
2. The soda we were served was ______, so we complained to the barman.
3. This phone company charges a ______ rate of 40 p per minute for all calls to the US.
34. .....................................
1. Children can be very difficult at the age of two, but it‘s just a developmental ______
they go through.
2. Negotiations between the two companies are at a crucial ______ and a decision is
expected later today.
3. The mayor‘s opening speech set the ______ for the programme of events to celebrate
the village‘s 800th anniversary.
35. .....................................
1. I wish she would turn down the ______ on the TV as the noise is disturbing me.
2. ______ one deals with European history up to 1500 AD.
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3. Dough should be left to rise until its ______ doubles.

36. .....................................
1. The majestic ______ in the distance was none other than Mount Everest.
2. Stephen is in the fifth ______ and he is going to do A Levels next year.
3. The government will have to enact some ______ of wages policy if it wants to beat
inflation.
37. .....................................
1. Nobody was willing to ______ the unpleasant task.
2. We expect the horse to ______ well at the race on Sunday.
3. The clutch, brakes and gears each ______ a different function.
38. .....................................
1. She received a(n) ______ prior to submitting the first chapter of her article.
2. The obstacles are intended to block the ______ of offensive weaponry.
3. A computerised booking system will be a(n) ______ on the current situation.
39. .....................................
1. Studying abroad didn‘t ______ up to my expectations.
2. You have to ______ life to the full every single day.
3. It wasn‘t a pleasant experience, but I suppose we ______ and learn.
40. .....................................
1. You‘ve been crying; what‘s the ______ ?
2. It is not so much a ______ of justice being done as of its being seen to be done.
3. I‘m taking these magazines so as to have plenty of reading ______ for the train
journey.
41. .....................................
1. Prices seem to have ______ up in the last few months, while salaries have remained
relatively stable.
2. The story is set in Paris, but most of the film was ______ on location in Palm Springs.
3. On realising his silly mistake, he ______ out of the room to try and catch up with her
and apologise.
42. .....................................
1. We‘re going to tear them to shreds in the court. Their evidence is pretty ______.
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2. Don‘t you think you should ______ this soup with a bit of water? It would taste
better.
3. You‘d better not mess up with the Russian mafia. I think you‘re treading on ______
ice.
43. .....................................
1. He put the washed vegetables on a chopping ______.
2. I dived off the top ______ today, Dad.
3. It‘s a shame to let the scheme for a new sports centre go by the ______.
44. .....................................
1. After such a ______ meal, the Prescotts thought it better to go for a walk.
2. The ______ bracelet was engraved with flowers and leaves.
3. Reports have been coming in of ______ traffic on all routes leading out of the city.
45. .....................................
1. I think it‘s ______ to say that not everyone in the boardroom agreed with the
decision about the site of the new factory.
2. Rita complained that it was not ______ that she had a smaller company car than her
colleagues.
3. My husband looks nothing like his brothers and sisters because he is so ______.
46. .....................................
1. Her lawyer insisted she was the victim of a ______ concocted by her ex-husband and
his brother.
2. With its stylistic inconsistencies and the many credibility gaps in the ______, this
book is a huge disappointment.
3. Sow lettuce and spinach on the vegetable ______ in early March, for cutting in May
and June.
47. .....................................
1. It is ______ to see why the presenter is so popular — he‘s such a lively person.
2. Although the local people speak with an accent, it is ______ enough for visitors to
understand.
3. Tom‘s grandmother hadn‘t had an ______ life, but she‘d always had a very positive
attitude.
48. .....................................
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1. Local fishermen say that the average ______ nowadays is three times smaller than
ten years ago.
2. We could not close the window properly because the ______ was rusty.
3. The salesman sounded convincing, but I could sense that there was a ______
somewhere.
49. .....................................
1. I wish you‘d stop interfering in matters that don‘t ______ you.
2. The poor state of his health is beginning to ______ his family and friends.
3. The report will ______ the impact of technology on our society in the 1990s.
50. .....................................
1. Paul Smith has always been totally ______ to helping others less fortunate than
himself.
2. Anna‘s absolutely ______ to her career as a surgeon; nothing else is really important
to her.
3. The singer George Andrew has ______ several of his most recent songs to his wife.
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1. .......................................
1. Police were warning people to stay ______ of the area last night.
2. The Prime Minister has made it ______ that he will contest the next election as
leader of his party.
3. There was a ______ majority in favour of strike action.
2. .......................................
1. Tom and Anna have reached the ______ in their relationship where they feel ready to
make a commitment to each other.
2. The planning of the summer sports event has reached a critical ______, and certain
financial decisions cannot be postponed any further.
3. Negotiations to buy the building have reached an advanced ______ and an
announcement is expected shortly, which will reveal the identity of its new owners.
3. .......................................
1. Tom was unable to sit his exams as he was ______ up with a bad bout of flu.
2. The government minister has ______ himself open to criticism by his careless and
prejudiced remarks.
3. My English teacher always ______ great stress on correct pronunciation.
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4. .......................................
1. Gerry was seen as a computer wizard, capable of debugging convoluted ______ in
his sleep.
2. It was as if the speaker‘s words contained a concealed ______ that only we were
picking up.
3. Remember to dial the area ______ if you‘re phoning from outside Nottingham.
5. .......................................
1. The Smiths have been living a ______ to mouth existence since he lost his job.
2. He no longer competes in tournaments, but he keeps his ______ in by playing regular
games with friends.
3. I don‘t have a pen to ______ at the moment, so I‘ll call you back later from the office
to get the address.
6. .......................................
1. My grandmother‘s face is lined with ______ and the hardships she has had to endure.
2. It‘s been an ______ since we last saw each other.
3. Some people believe that the ______ of chivalry has come and gone.
7. .......................................
1. The young mother ______ the baby in her arms until he was fast asleep.
2. A huge explosion ______ Waverley station this morning, and several people are
reported to have been injured.
3. The shocking revelations about the actress ______ the British show business world.
8. .......................................
1. The censors cut one particular ______ from the film before it was released.
2. I‘d rather go to the cinema; I‘m afraid opera isn‘t my ______.
3. We couldn‘t get to sleep because we could hear the neighbours making a ______.
9. .......................................
1. The course will ______ all of Lawrence Durrell‘s poetry, including some poems that
were never published.
2. By including this condition in the contract, the company tried to ______ itself against
lawsuits.
3. When Fred goes on holiday in July, Judith will stay behind to ______ for him.
10. .....................................
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1. They expected the traffic to ______ out after the rush hour so necessary road repairs
could be made without causing a lot of inconvenience.
2. Radio stations are ______ on the ground in all the countries where democracy is
almost non-existent.
3. Turning round, she gave him a ______ smile that betrayed a streak of insincerity.
11. .....................................
1. Though the offender ______ clean all the information stored on his hard drive,
experts managed to retrieve some important files.
2. The student, asked by the teacher, took the orange sponge and ______ the board
clean.
3. Dozens of small villages strewn along the coast were ______ out by the tsunami.
12. .....................................
1. They heard the news of their wrecked holiday plans with ______ hearts.
2. For anyone convicted of such a crime, there is a ______ penalty.
3. Simon is convinced he will be able to carry that ______ rucksack all the way.
13. .....................................
1. There‘s a ______ in the text at this point, so the meaning is far from clear.
2. After a period of unemployment, the actor had a lucky ______ and got the starring
role in a big musical.
3. During the meeting, there was a ______ in the proceedings while the votes were
counted.
14. .....................................
1. The ______ of land was too near the river to be safe to build a house on.
2. Police discovered the ______ to overthrow the government.
3. Critics raved about the film but I thought the ______ was weak and unconvincing.
15. .....................................
1. Nick is such a passionate supporter of his team that ho simply can‘t ______ it when
they lose.
2. Before you take such radical action ______ in mind how terrible the consequences
might be.
3. From this photograph, I can see that you ______ some resemblance to your
grandfather.
16. .....................................
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1. The lake is rather ______ this winter - we need more rain.

2. The critics seem to have a pretty ______ opinion of his acting skills.
3. The manager‘s personal assistant came in to the meeting and spoke to him in a
______ voice.
17. .....................................
1. There is a(n) ______ invitation for the trade unions to take part in the negotiations,
but they have chosen to ignore it.
2. Most universities have ______ days in May, so that prospective students and their
families can visit and find out more about the institution.
3. Never leave children under alone in a room with a(n) ______ fire.
18. .....................................
1. They ______ the monument to the memory of the soldiers who died in the war.
2. The doctor ______ his life to finding a cure for this fatal disease.
3. She ______ the song to her husband, who had helped her through all the difficult
times.
19. .....................................
1. Ann is always gossiping about other people - I wish she‘d ______ her own business.
2. ______ your head when you go through this doorway, it‘s rather low for someone tall.
3. Colin earns an absolute fortune in his job - ______ you, he has to work extremely
hard for it.
20. .....................................
1. You needn‘t take the pot out of its ______ in order to water it.
2. The government is taking a firm ______ on the issue.
3. The witness was asked to take the witness ______ and testify under oath.
21. .....................................
1. After a brief ______ , the shares dropped back to 165 p.
2. Thousands of people attended the ______ in the park for World Environment Day.
3. The crowd gasped at the amazing shots of the tennis players during the long ______.
22. .....................................
1. How much ______ do you intend to give of these timetabling changes?
2. I knew he would take no ______ until he‘d checked police and security records.
3. After a week, Maria handed in her ______ and booked a flight to Valencia.
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23. .....................................
1. Adults are supposed to be ______ learners in comparison to children.
2. I forgot that my watch was fifteen minutes ______ so I arrived late for the interview.
3. The first part of the film is terribly ______ and my wife actually fell asleep at one
point.
25. .....................................
1. Adrian‘s the kind of person who likes to plan ______ and decide how to spend each
day of his holiday.
2. Most people believe a good education will enable their children to get ______ in life.
3. If you look to your left, you should be able to see our hotel straight ______ by the
lake.
25. .....................................
1. The thing I like about our boss is that he never shows ______ to anyone - he treats us
all the same.
2. If our clients want to postpone the meeting, the delay might actually work in our
______.
3. Thanks for answering my calls this morning - I owe you a ______.
26. .....................................
1. I felt ______ when I got up this morning but I don‘t feel too good now.
2. There is a ______ line between perfectionism and obsession.
3. If you want to change our arrangement, that‘s ______ with me.
27. .....................................
1. The mountain ______ is usually blocked by snow between March and December.
2. You cannot get into the military zone without a security ______.
3. Rovers‘ captain sent a fantastic ______ between two defenders to set up a scoring
chance for the striker.
28. .....................................
1. Mark still looks handsome at 57, although his hair has gone a bit ______.
2. He returned home from the hospital looking painfully ______.
3. He sat down to his meagre dinner, a ______ soup made from two tomatoes and an
onion.
29. .....................................
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1. With only minutes to go the Brazilian Formula One driver is in the ______.
2. Do you know who is playing the ______ in that new Broadway musical about
ghosts?
3. We always wait for the conductor of the orchestra to give us the ______.
30. .....................................
1. News of their ______ defeat was delayed for over three hours.
2. Her head swayed like a ______ and exotic flower on a delicate stalk.
3. It was with a ______ heart that I said goodbye to George at the station.
31. .....................................
1. Despite being in her fifties, Jocelyn has hardly a ______ on her face.
2. The patient ______ of people waiting in the queue at the bank shuffled slowly
forward.
3. A tree had fallen across the railway ______ in the storm, making train cancellations
inevitable.
32. .....................................
1. I was on the ______ of booking my flight when my boss said that I might have to
change my holiday dates.
2. As the meeting drew to a close, the chairperson moved on to the final ______ on the
agenda.
3. They couldn‘t see the ______ of getting to the airport too early, as the check-in desk
only opened one hour before the flight departed.
33. .....................................
1. In the very first year of operation, the company ______ over £100,000 each month.
2. I thought he would have no head for business but he‘s ______ out to be rather good
at running his own company.
3. The first two or three years were hard but I think the business has ______ the comer
now.
34. .....................................
1. I had to ______ the entire business when the manager became ill.
2. Two rivers ______ down the mountain and feed the lake below.
3. We need to ______ through the song one more time before we record it.
35. .....................................
1. Working during the summer was a good opportunity to ______ some experience.
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2. Opposition parties have started to ______ ground on the government in the polls.
3. Stock markets tend to ______ when central banks reduce interest rates.
36. .....................................
1. The live in a log cabin ______ in the forest.
2. The father was so ______ in thought that he didn‘t even notice the children had come.
3. He took a ______ breath before beginning to recite the poem.
37. .....................................
1. My boss is extremely efficient, but unfortunately she‘s not always very ______ to
other people‘s worries.
2. In the play, James Collard gave a ______ portrayal of the artist as a young man.
3. My brother was always an extremely ______ child, and we had to be very careful
what we said to him.
38. .....................................
1. I can‘t ______ being with Julio when he‘s in a bad mood.
2. The fans said they would ______ outside the stage door until the band appeared.
3. Do you think Sam will be able to ______ the suspense of waiting for his present?
39. .....................................
1. The match was a more ______ contest than many had predicted.
2. We can‘t lay the tiles until the floor is ______.
3. He‘s determined to get ______ for the trick she played on him.
40. .....................................
1. The date for the opening of the new museum has been ______ for next September.
2. A research project has been ______ the task of investigating whether time travel
already exists.
3. Beverley had ______ out at dawn, determined to find the archaeological site before
lunchtime.
41. .....................................
1. I must have upset her, as she usually chats happily to me, but today she ______ me
dead when we met in the street.
2. Don‘t ______ a lot, please; it‘s just a trim that I want.
3. He was so enraged by his nephew‘s behaviour that he ______ him off without a
penny.
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42. .....................................
1. My neighbour is 96 but is still able to walk without the ______ of a stick.
2. The electronic whiteboard is a wonderful new learning ______ for use in the
classroom.
3. Flights carrying ______ donated by charity organisations are now arriving in the
areas affected by drought every day.
43. .....................................
1. While I understand his frustration, I think there was no ______ for such rudeness.
2. The referee made a particularly dubious ______ towards the end of the match.
3. The manager had to leave the meeting due to the urgent ______ from the chairman.
44. .....................................
1. The ______ of blood around the body was discovered by Harvey.
2. ______ of this document should be limited to as few people as possible.
3. Rumours and their ______ should be avoided.
45. .....................................
1. After taking the medicine, it‘s recommended that you wait a ______ hour before
eating.
2. It was gratifying that a ______ number of people turned up for the director‘s farewell
party.
3. ______ intentions are all very well, but it‘s action that‘s required.
46. .....................................
1. That student is exceedingly good at ______ up ingenious excuses for not having done
her homework.
2. I‘m still ______ over their offer of a place at university as I‘m not sure if it‘s what I
really want to do next.
3. Don‘t talk to me at the moment; I‘m ______ out the best way to get to my classes
tomorrow with all the trains on strike.
47. .....................................
1. All right. I have no reason to distrust you. I‘ll take the report as ______.
2. The publication is certainly a good ______ and its contents are so upbuilding and
positive.
3. Posing as a man who was to ______ the gas meter, the agent bugged the living room.
48. .....................................
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1. If you have a back problem, you should avoid doing any ______ work.
2. I never sleep well after having a really ______ meal.
3. The traffic is very ______ today and a lot of people were late for work.
49. .....................................
1. There‘s a ______ chance that she‘s still in her office, although she did say she was
going out for lunch.
2. Alicia has a small cottage on a ______ island off the coast of Scotland.
3. He was a cold, ______ person, who was difficult to talk to, let alone get close to!
50. .....................................
1. There was no going back. Finally, it occurred to them that they‘d reached the ______
of no return.
2. She is a real glutton for punishment. She always works out to the ______ of total
fatigue.
3. I‘d like to ______ out that this theory lacks scientific evidence to support it.
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1. .......................................
1. We are both ______ birdwatchers and spend most weekends in the country.
2. Even though she left the area many years ago, she still has a ______ interest in what
goes on here.
3. He is a professional photographer with a ______ eye for detail.
2. .......................................
1. Stephen‘s father is a famous doctor in the ______ of medicine.
2. We walked through the ______ as the summer sun shone down on us.
3. The sports ______ is flooded and it must be drained before the next match.
3. .......................................
1. Heather wore an elegant dress of ______ silk to the ceremony.
2. Everything we‘ve done today has been a ______ waste of time.
3. As an experienced climber, he was not put off by the ______ rock face looming
before him.
4. .......................................
1. They were in such ______ discussion, they didn‘t see me leave.
2. Don‘t go swimming there, it‘s very ______ and there are strong currents!
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3. Love is a ______ emotion that can last for years and years.
5. .......................................
1. The local buses charge a ______ fare of 70p to the town centre.
2. Jeff‘s demand for a meeting with management was met with a ______ refusal.
3. My car battery‘s completely ______ because I must have left the lights on all night.
6. .......................................
1. I‘d make a very poor nurse as I can‘t ______ the sight of blood.
2. Please don‘t ______ on ceremony, just help yourselves to anything you want to drink.
3. The letters GB on the back of a car ______ for Great Britain.
7. .......................................
1. The builders have still not sent us their ______.
2. The education ______ is controversial but is expected to be approved by a majority.
3. What was the most noticeable about the bird I saw was its bright orange ______.
8. .......................................
1. Make sure you present your information in the right ______ when writing a letter of
complaint.
2. To run for the team, simply complete the ______ below and send it in by April 13.
3. At least he is in good ______ again.
9. .......................................
1. If you wait outside the building at six o‘clock. I‘ll ______ you up in the car.
2. He obviously wanted to ______ a fight with me but I refused to react to his
aggressive behaviour.
3. Most fans regarded him as one of the best players in the country and were astonished
when the selectors didn‘t ______ him for the national team.
10. .....................................
1. The colourful decorations gave the office a festive ______ for once.
2. The minute I walked into the room I could feel the excitement in the ______.
3. According to the latest news, food parcels are being distributed by ______.
11. .....................................
1. They put a stronger ______ on the gate to stop their dog from getting out.
2. A ______ on a canal regulates the flow of water.
3. Helen blew back a stray ______ of hair.
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12. .....................................
1. If it‘s only a ______ of a few pence, it hardly seems worth asking for your money
back.
2. I‘d like to have a word with you sometime, about a personal ______.
3. Household rubbish, including paper, glass, plastic and organic ______ should be
sorted into separate categories.
13. .....................................
1. Audiences prefer to see films ______ in exotic locations.
2. Their new single ______ to the top of the charts.
3. A spasm of pain ______ down his arm.
14. .....................................
1. As we boarded the ship, the ______ occurred to me that I would probably never
return to my country or see my family again.
2. Some people take risks while they‘re driving, with no ______ for the safety of other
motorists.
3. We ______ over the offer very carefully and after a week or so we decided to accept.
15. .....................................
1. The most expensive hotels are those which ______ the sea.
2. As an actor he had to ______ criticism from the press on a regular basis.
3. Cristina found it hard to ______ the fact that her marriage was over.
16. .....................................
1. ______ rain has caused damage to delicate crops.
2. The environment was transformed with the introduction of ______ industry to the
area.
3. The man‘s ______ accent suggested he was from the north.
17. .....................................
1. Although not professionally trained, Damian can produce a technical drawing with a
______ degree of precision.
2. Cindy thought it really wasn‘t ______ of her boss to blame her for all the mistakes in
the document.
3. In common with most of her family, Glenda has very ______ skin.
18. .....................................
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1. The speaker didn‘t deal satisfactorily with the ______ I raised at the meeting.
2. Janet could see no ______ in trying to explain; they would never understand.
3. There will have to be a meeting at some ______ ; it‘s just difficult to say when.
19. .....................................
1. I don‘t know how Anne ______ up with him for so long!
2. Critics ______ his bad performance down to exhaustion.
3. They‘re going to ______ someone in charge whilst the principal is away.
20. .....................................
1. Dangerous drivers do not have the slightest ______ for anyone else on the road.
2. Some of our staff have expressed ______ over the poor lighting in the office.
3. My personal life doesn‘t ______ you so please stop asking me about it.
21. .....................................
1. A member of the rescue team suffered a ______ cut to his hand.
2. The ______ roaring sound of the ocean was never far away.
3. Laura was ______ in thought and didn‘t hear the teacher call her name.
22. .....................................
1. This is the first time since leaving school that I‘ve been ______ of debt.
2. I am still not ______ where everyone she‘s invited is going to stay.
3. After deducting all the expenses, we were left with a ______ profit of £400.
23. .....................................
1. The result should ______, even though there were some refereeing irregularities.
2. We don‘t ______ much of a chance if they are able to field a full-strength side.
3. I doubt whether he‘ll ______ for re-election after this disappointment.
24. .....................................
1. Dr. Saunders was completely overwhelmed by the ______ of work she faced every
day.
2. If you turn the ______ up any more, well get complaints from the neighbours.
3. The writer‘s second ______ of short stories has been well received by critics, though
sales are disappointing.
25. .....................................
1. The organisation has a strict ______ of practice, and employees must make sure they
adhere to it.
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2. I would like to make a phone call, but I don‘t know the international ______ for
Spain.
3. I couldn‘t read the message because it was written in some kind of ______.
26. .....................................
1. As the musicians left the stage, the audience gave them a big ______.
2. She had a ______ in organising this conference, so thanks must go out to her.
3. They still had some time before they needed to go to the airport, so they played
another ______ of whist.
27. .....................................
1. The travel agent says we should ______ an extra hour for our journey in case of
delays.
2. The owners of the estate do not ______ fishing in the lake.
3. How much pocket money does Boris ______ his children each week?
28. .....................................
1. Could you give me a very ______ idea of what the building work would cost?
2. It was an extremely ______ crossing and everyone on board the little ferry felt
apprehensive.
3. Thomas grew up in a rather ______ part of Melchester and had some dubious friends.
29. .....................................
1. The opening ______ of the film made a real impression on me, and from that
moment on I was completely engrossed in it.
2. Police Inspector Davies always liked to revisit the ______ of the crime several times.
3. Flavia‘s daughter is really spoilt and creates an embarrassing ______ if she doesn‘t
get exactly what she wants.
30. .....................................
1. Could you ______ for me and answer the phone while I‘m out of the office?
2. The book has an unimaginative ______ which does not make you want to pick it up.
3. The detectives were working under ______ to expose the gang leader.
31. .....................................
1. Celia and Dan are going to ______ a party at the weekend.
2. The police hope the investigation will ______ some light on what happened that
night.
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3. I wouldn‘t trust that man as far as I could ______ him.

32. .....................................
1. An interim ______ uniting all four committees has just been formed and will meet
for the first time next month.
2. Although it has a black ______ and thin black legs, the waitress swears that the fly is
a mushroom root and is reluctant to replace the meal.
3. An increasing ______ of evidence points to a definite link with the contaminated
water supply.
33. .....................................
1. Although it was a warm day, she was wearing a ______ winter coat.
2. I have a ______ schedule next week, so I won‘t be able to go out with you.
3. He wasn‘t used to doing such ______ physical work and got blisters on his hands.
34. .....................................
1. I don‘t want to be the one who has to ______ the news.
2. We‘ll aim to ______ for lunch around 1.30.
3. The safety harness will ______ your fall.
35. .....................................
1. I really don‘t think that he‘s understood the ______ of the exercise.
2. You should make a ______ of being nice to her as you were so rude the last time.
3. I can‘t see any ______ in pursuing the matter further - we‘re wasting our time.
36. .....................................
1. They say the new minister is a lovely person and very ______ to talk to.
2. My neighbours have not had a very ______ life, but they always seem cheerful.
3. It‘s ______ enough to see why the town is popular with tourists.
37. .....................................
1. I‘m sorry, I didn‘t ______ what you said - could you repeat it, please?
2. They tried as hard as they could, but didn‘t manage to ______ up with Susie and her
friends.
3. As she sorted out the children‘s clothes, she would sometimes ______ herself
wishing she was somewhere else entirely.
38. .....................................
1. Fiona was quite ______ about her reasons for resigning.
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2. I am ______ to suggestions as to what is the best way to proceed.

3. There are few career opportunities ______ to school leavers without qualifications.
39. .....................................
1. The twins were ______ in the taxi which was taking their mother to the hospital.
2. Tom and Jessica couldn‘t understand why the pizza was ______ by the owner of the
restaurant where they usually went every Friday.
3. The speech was ______ at the last minute by the vice-president as the president had
had to go abroad unexpectedly.
40. .....................................
1. Chloe realised that it was pointless arguing with her boss any further because they
were clearly not of the same ______ on the issue.
2. The good thing about having such a close friend is that I can almost read his ______
and never have to ask him what he thinks.
3. The fact that he‘d offended Tania had been on Terry‘s ______ for some time.
41. .....................................
1. If you would ______ aside for a moment, the president is about to come through.
2. I can ______ about five minutes in the sauna, but after that I have to get out.
3. For the poem to ______ a chance of winning the competition, it should be on a
subject that interests the judges.
42. .....................................
1. When they arrived in the banqueting hall, they found a wonderful feast ______ out in
front of them.
2. She ______ her hand on my arm to stop me going further.
3. The workmen had barely ______ the foundations for the building when the project
ran out of money.
43. .....................................
1. We saw a ______ next to the gate that said the land was private property.
2. Unfortunately, nobody takes any ______ of warnings to slow down, so there are
often accidents here.
3. The boss has given me a month‘s ______ but where I am I supposed to find a new
job in just four weeks?
44. .....................................
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1. Petunia was from a poor Shropshire family, from a less ______ background than
Patricia.
2. If the Opposition were ______, they would stop being so abusive.
3. The European market will get through 320 million of the embedded microprocessor
______ cards.
45. .....................................
1. Look at the situation from every ______ before you make a decision.
2. The picture was hanging at a peculiar ______ so I straightened it.
3. The photographer took this shot from an unusual ______.
46. .....................................
1. The many coloured illustrations and diagrams are a particular ______ of this
dictionary.
2. Kathy‘s first job as a journalist was to write a ______ about hairdressing for a local
newspaper.
3. His intense blue eyes are his most striking physical ______.
47. .....................................
1. The restaurant was once famous for its ______ food and wine before it started
serving burgers.
2. We walked on through the ______ rain, slowly but surely becoming soaking wet.
3. Despite his long flight, Eric said he felt ______ and would be present at the meeting.
48. .....................................
1. Any side effect is only temporary and win soon ______.
2. He won‘t get past the door - there‘s no way he could ______ for an eighteen-year-old.
3. How could she ______ up such a wonderful opportunity to make some money?
49. .....................................
1. Several tons of cargo had to be ______ overboard to prevent the ship from sinking.
2. I was completely ______ by my boss‘s negative comments on my work.
3. The passengers were ______ violently forward when the bus unexpectedly jerked to
a halt.
50. .....................................
1. Katerina must have reached New York by now, but there‘s been no ______ from her
yet.
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2. Give me your ______ that you won‘t forget to look me up when you next visit
London.
3. When you see the boss, put in a good ______ for me as I‘m hoping for a pay rise.
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1. .......................................
1. A general election will be ______ next month.
2. Three men have been ______ for questioning about the robbery.
3. Visitors are ______ responsible for any damage caused.
2. .......................................
1. Any new decisions the committee takes must be in ______ with previous policy.
2. If Simon is going to take that ______, I don‘t think he will persuade anyone.
3. George reached the edge of the field and caught sight of a ______ of trees in the
distance.
3. .......................................
1. Under the new law, cigarettes can only be advertised at the ______ of sale.
2. Please, hurry up and get to the ______ - I‘m leaving in five minutes!
3. It‘s often hard to grasp the ______ Ben‘s trying to make - he never thinks before he
speaks.
4. .......................................
1. After such a harsh winter, the trees may ______ far less fruit than usual.
2. I can‘t ______ having to wait so long for my exam results - it seems so unnecessary.
3. He had such an emotionally exhausting time last year - he must still ______ some
scars.
5. .......................................
1. The two ______ contenders in the forthcoming election were female.
2. The ______ difference between African and Indian elephants is the size of their ears.
3. His imaginative ______ course won him the cookery competition.
6. .......................................
1. Leave your key with a neighbour in case anyone needs to ______ access to your
home whilst you‘re away.
2. Professor Peters says that you can ______ great insight into human nature by
studying people as they wait in queues.
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3. I tried hard to convince James that he had nothing to ______ by upsetting his
employers, but he is very stubborn and took no notice of me.
7. .......................................
1. It is only possible to dive safely from the ______ end of the pool.
2. Sally was nervous as she walked onto the stage, but she took a ______ breath and
began to sing.
3. You‘ll get into ______ trouble if you get caught.
8. .......................................
1. Sue has developed a range of cosmetics designed for people with ______ skin.
2. The missing laptop is thought to contain highly ______ information about the
company‘s business dealings.
3. Fred‘s got a large bandage on his little finger and feels very ______ about it because
he thinks it looks silly.
9. .......................................
1. They ______ to lose a lot of money if they are forced to close down their business.
2. He has treated me very badly for a long time and I think that the time has now come
for me to ______ up to him.
3. Wendy is extremely selfish and she can‘t ______ it when she doesn‘t get her own
way.
10. .....................................
1. The restaurant ______ out of fish quite early on in the evening.
2. The boat ______ into a storm as it neared the French coast.
3. Mrs. Benson ______ the company single-handed after her husband‘s death.
11. .....................................
1. Tom and Angela were disappointed not to receive a ______ of cutlery as wedding
present.
2. The college is drawing up a ______ of rules regarding the use of the computer
facilities in the library.
3. Elsa has been collecting Star Wars figurines for 12 years, and needs one more rare
figure to complete the ______.
12. .....................................
1. The Department of Education have pledged to ______ class sizes to 25 by next year.
2. On his way home, Peter ______ across the cornfield, ignoring the farmer‘s warnings.
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3. I am trying to ______ sugar and milk out of my diet completely.

13. .....................................
1. We need an ______ to the pressing problem.
2. Robbie wrote the best ______ in the history test.
3. Without waiting for their ______, she left the room.
14. .....................................
1. The pop star has decided to ______ a press conference so that she can put an end to
rumours regarding her impending marriage.
2. If you need a lift, I could ______ in on my way to the party.
3. After the heavy rain of last week, it was decided to ______ off this year‘s garden
party.
15. .....................................
1. During the scandal, the newspaper's ______ figures were higher than ever.
2. Cold feet and hands can be caused by poor ______.
3. Fake fifty pound notes have been found in ______ in some areas of the country.
16. .....................................
1. The young woman moved with ______ and elegance.
2. He was only given a couple of days‘ ______ to move out of his flat.
3. Even though he is not a religious man he insists on saying ______ before he eats.
17. .....................................
1. There was no family ______ between us; she just brought me up.
2. Although both teams badly needed a win, the match ended in a ______.
3. She removed her ______ and unbuttoned her collar as soon as she was out of the
school gates.
18. .....................................
1. The salesman ______ the customer to believe that the car had had only one previous
owner.
2. A narrow path through the wood ______ all the way to the back of the hotel.
3. The former soldier found civilian life boring as he had ______ such an exciting life
in the army.
19. .....................................
1. The company ______ its awards ceremony in March last year.
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2. John ______ the ladder firmly while his father painted the window frame.
3. The file that was destroyed ______ some extremely important information.
20. .....................................
1. The two boys were sent home from school but told to ______ back the next morning.
2. The journalist was asked to ______ on what had happened the previous night.
3. My brother seemed unwilling to ______ the damage done to his car to the police.
21. .....................................
1. I can‘t see the ______ of all this paperwork, can you?
2. I was so frustrated that I was on the ______ of giving up, but my piano teacher
persuaded me to keep on practising.
3. Now, let‘s move on to the final ______ for discussion at this meeting.
22. .....................................
1. Unfortunately, our request for a loan was ______ down by the bank.
2. We‘ve really ______ a corner and things will improve, I‘m sure.
3. Having ______ professional, she made considerable money from athletics.
23. .....................................
1. After a ______ of bad luck, things began to change for the company.
2. Marta knew the training programme would be difficult but she decided that it would
be worth it in the long ______.
3. Stephan had been working in the office all day and decided that a ______ in the fresh
air would do him good.
24. .....................................
1. The emu‘s egg is unmistakable because of its bright green ______.
2. During yesterday‘s fighting, a(n) ______ landed in the city centre, seriously injuring
two people.
3. The house was just a ______ - the whole of the interior had been burnt to a cinder.
25. .....................................
1. The ______ fog caused a six mile tailback on the motorway.
2. A ______ metal such as lead is used as ballast.
3. By calling him ______ the teacher deeply upset Joe.
26. .....................................
1. Returning to work after such a great summer left me feeling a bit ______.
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2. He seemed a little embarrassed when his joke fell ______.

3. He got a ______ refusal to his request for a few extra days off.
27. .....................................
1. Olga told Mario to ______ still while she took his photograph.
2. When finished, the modernist sculpture will ______ in the town‘s main square.
3. I can‘t ______ the way Phil keeps interrupting me when I‘m trying to explain
something.
28. .....................................
1. Many people fail to recognise that the mind needs regular ______ just like any other
part of the body.
2. Trying to get every member of staff to take their holiday at a different time was a
very frustrating ______.
3. Every ______ in the book is designed to build up your reasoning skills.
29. .....................................
1. We need to agree on what ______ of punishment is appropriate in this case.
2. A strange ______ suddenly appeared out of the fog and began to walk towards them.
3. Please hand in the completed ______ to the receptionist before you see the doctor.
30. .....................................
1. The newspaper reporter was urged to ______ the story with sensitivity.
2. Customers are requested not to ______ the goods on display,
3. The manager couldn‘t ______ the pressure and was forced to resign.
31. .....................................
1. She showed me a computer which might ______ my particular needs.
2. Police are interviewing a man who is said to ______ the description of the attacker.
3. Does anyone ______ to the name of Devian?
32. .....................................
1. We didn‘t like the ______ of the hotel as it was rather dark and gloomy.
2. It doesn‘t ______ as if we‘ll get a break from the rain today.
3. I have no respect for people who ______ down on others with less money.
33. .....................................
1. According to the media, it‘s just a ______ of time before an epidemic hits Europe.
2. She looked so low that I asked what the ______ was, but she assured me she was fine.
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3. He had a huge pile of reading ______ to get through in preparation for his exam.
34. .....................................
1. Tom seems to have a chip on his ______ about his lack of education.
2. It was marvellous how everyone put their ______ to the wheel and helped to repair
the damage after the storm.
3. Belinda never speaks to me now that she‘s back with her boyfriend and doesn‘t need
a ______ to cry on any more.
35. .....................................
1. I have a feeling we have made the wrong decision but only ______ will tell.
2. The police arrived in the nick of ______ to prevent the robbery.
3. Now‘s a fine ______ to tell me that you are going to be an hour late!
36. .....................................
1. By the age of 25, Harry had ______ all of his childhood ambitions.
2. I woke up yesterday to find that my worst fears had been ______.
3. When I finally met Gillian I ______ how mistaken I had been about her.
37. .....................................
1. She screamed for ______ and luckily someone heard her through such a difficult
time.
2. Thanks for all your ______ through such a difficult time.
3. Practical ______ is offered through our accommodation service to new students.
38. .....................................
1. This week‘s weather will be mostly ______ with temperatures about average for the
time of year.
2. I think it‘s only ______ to say that the accident was completely my own fault and the
other driver was in no way to blame.
3. The rest of Gwenda‘s family live a ______ distance away from her, so she doesn‘t
get to see them very often.
39. .....................................
1. Eric was on the ______ of resigning from the club, when she was unexpectedly
offered the role of Treasurer.
2. Michael had made a ______ of contacting all of his team mates personally to explain
why he would be missing the important match.
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3. As they had numbered seats, Diane couldn‘t see the ______ of getting to the concert
hall an hour before the performance was due to start.
40. .....................................
1. The company‘s profits have been affected by increasingly ______ competition from
its nearest rivals.
2. The police use ―sniffer‖ dogs to find hidden drugs, because these animals have an
amazingly ______ sense of smell.
3. She never misses a chance to flatter the senior executives; she‘s obviously very
______ to get promotion.
41. .....................................
1. After years of study, Matthew is a recognised authority in his ______.
2. The horses were put out to grass in the ______ nearest the house.
3. Some animals‘ eyes are formed so as to give them an extremely wide ______ of
vision.
42. .....................................
1. What I do in my free time is not your ______.
2. The extent of public ______ about the outbreak was testified to by the number of
phone calls placed to hospitals.
3. I am disappointed that he has shown so little ______ for staff feelings on the matter.
43. .....................................
1. I suspected that the confusion may have occurred by ______.
2. The new model has several ______ features that are an improvement on the previous
one.
3. The vase was decorated with a pretty floral ______.
44. .....................................
1. The water is very ______ which makes it ideal for snorkelling.
2. He explained to me rather hurriedly, so I still don‘t have a ______ picture of what he
wants.
3. The corridors have to be kept ______ of clutter in case of fire.
45. .....................................
1. What makes Jim ______ out in a crowd is his long, blond hair.
2. We have to ______ together and fight this!
3. Is he going to ______ for election this year?
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46. .....................................
1. I‘m still very ______ about John. I don‘t understand why he treated me so badly.
2. This coffee tastes terribly ______ - is it a new brand?
3. You‘d better take a warm coat if you‘re going out, there‘s a ______ wind.
47. .....................................
1. As a result of heavy traffic, they arrived two hours late for the special family dinner
and got a very ______ reception.
2. Everyone else emerged from the cinema raving about the film, but it left me ______.
3. I find my new boss extremely ______ as a personality; she rarely expresses her
feelings.
48. .....................................
1. The children were surprised to hear the tree branch ______ as they sat down on it.
2. Barry realised that he needed to ______ out of his despondent mood if he was going
to have any chance of getting a job.
3. ―I think you‘d better go back to bed if all you can do is ______ at me the first thing in
the morning!‖ Amy‘s mother said.
49. .....................................
1. Yesterday morning, the Prime Minister made his first public ______ since the
elections.
2. You should never judge people by their ______.
3. The Winslow family gave every ______ of being rich.
50. .....................................
1. The texture of this fabric is quite ______ to the touch.
2. Many passengers were ill, since the sea was quite ______ during the crossing.
3. The architect produced a ______ sketch of his plans for the new houses.
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21. .....................................
1. It was the ugliest ______ I have ever witnessed at a sporting event.
2. You‘re going to really embarrass me if you make a ______ about the food in a
restaurant like this.
3. The emergency services were on the ______ within minutes of my phone call.
2. .......................................
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1. There was a loud ______ when I stupidly stood on my sunglasses.

2. That was a nasty ______ you told about your boss, and it wasn‘t even funny.
3. A large ______ appeared in the wall from floor to ceiling after the earthquake.
3. .......................................
1. I work freelance because working in an office ______ me down to a routine, which I
hated.
2. Eileen ______ her hair back in a ponytail to keep it off her face.
3. Jack‘s description of the driver ______ in with that given by the other witness.
4. .......................................
1. The worst thing you could have done was to make him lose ______ in front of his
colleagues.
2. The July‘s decision flies in the ______ of all the evidence.
3. She laid the tarot cards ______ up on the table in the shape of a cross.
5. .......................................
1. The country‘s ______ birth rate was studied by a group of demographers.
2. The hotel staff prepared the accommodation for the coming ______ season.
3. Amanda was held in ______ esteem for having landed the advertising account.
6. .......................................
1. As soon as the policeman had turned his back, the prisoner made a ______ for
freedom.
2. We‘ll be back with you for round three of the competition after a short ______ for
the commercials.
3. Gail and I have decided to make a clean ______ and no longer see each other at all.
7 ........................................
1. I was on the ______ of booking my foreign holiday when I heard that my cousins
from Australia were coming to England, so I changed my plans.
2. The issue of the work canteen was seen by many employees as the most important
______ on the agenda for the meeting with the management.
3. Naomi couldn‘t see the ______ of double-checking her spelling in a dictionary when
she had a spell-checker on her computer.
8. .......................................
1. I think she‘s now working in a restaurant in the Chinese ______ of the town.
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2. You‘re lucky to have such a big office; mine‘s about a ______ the size of yours.
3. The company‘s results are expected to improve in the final ______ of this year.
9. .......................................
1. I suddenly ______ myself feeling sorry for the girl who had stolen my wallet.
2. The doctor spoke very quickly but I ______ most of what he said.
3. Jane was really annoyed when she ______ her brand new coat on a nail.
10. .....................................
1. I‘d like to ______ this meeting by welcoming our guest speaker.
2. It is a generalization that women tend to be more ______ to new ideas than men.
3. Private health care is not an option that is ______ to any people.
11. .....................................
1. They want to ______ the land and have submitted plans for a housing estate.
2. We hope to ______ these ideas in a further seminar.
3. Scientists hope to ______ new drugs to treat the diseases of old age.
12. .....................................
1. The man shouted at us to ______ out as he ran down the street towards us.
2. I wouldn‘t ______ him staying if he agreed to do some of the housework.
3. Can ______ the children for me while I go to the dentist‘s?
13. .....................................
1. The old house had been neglected and was in a deplorable ______.
2. Until the 18th century, Scotland was an independent ______ with its own system of
government.
3. In many countries, the local authorities rather than the ______ are responsible for
maintaining roads, schools and hospitals.
14. .....................................
1. Only the deceased‘s closest relatives attended the ______.
2. Security measures were stepped up in the ______ of the attack.
3. The fishermen soon found themselves in the ______ of the cruise-boat.
15. .....................................
1. It has come to my ______ that some pupils have been disrespectful to Miss Jones.
2. Mary had mixed feelings when she finally handed in her ______.
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3. The ______ on the wall was just a copy of the latest regulations.
16. .....................................
1. If we ______ prices any more we‘ll be making hardly any profit.
2. The censors insisted that some violent scenes were ______ from the movie.
3. We were so poor that my mother was forced to ______ up her old dresses to make
new ones for us.
17. .....................................
1. Our conversation was interrupted by the unexpected ______ of my sister.
2. You can change the whole ______ of a room by altering the lighting.
3. Henry made his first TV ______ at the age of 25.
18. .....................................
1. Don‘t miss next week‘s special ______ on the history and social role of coffee.
2. One interesting ______ of life in the tropics is that plants grow very rapidly.
3. The News will be followed by tonight‘s ______ film at 10pm.
19. .....................................
1. That girl wraps her father round her little ______ and he does anything she asks of
him.
2. There was something familiar about that man on the bus but I can‘t put my ______
on where I know him from.
3. Sally didn‘t lift a ______ to help when we were clearing up after the party.
20. .....................................
1. I know you‘re very upset now but I‘m sure the feeling will ______ soon.
2. His comment was so rude that I couldn‘t let it ______ without telling him that I
thought he shouldn‘t have said it.
3. It was so hot in that room that I felt I might ______ out at any moment.
21. .....................................
1. The deadlines are usually ______ in our kind of work.
2. I held on ______ to Jim‘s hand while we waited for help.
3. I tried the jeans on but they were too ______ around the waist.
22. .....................................
1. In my ______ , that kind of behaviour is absolutely unacceptable.
2. He found a small ______ of hand-written poetry inside an old casket in his attic.
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3. It is a good idea to have a ______ of stamps; it saves going to the Post Office.
23. .....................................
1. The house was completely surrounded by a ______ stone wall.
2. Claire‘s colleagues were irritated by her ______ voice.
3. Many trees were brought down by ______ winds during the hurricane.
24. .....................................
1. The interpretation given is, in fact, the ______ taken by most modern thinkers.
2. Kate could hear the sighs of impatience growing in the ______ of customers behind
her.
3. The company‘s annual trading figures remained broadly in ______ with expectations.
25. .....................................
1. Please explain to me the ______ of having another meeting.
2. It was at that ______ that most of the audience got up and left.
3. We lost a ______ because one person in our team started the race too early.
26. .....................................
1. A poor diet and a hectic lifestyle has made him feel on ______ most of the time.
2. With dozens of animal species on the ______ of extinction, our future looks bleak.
3. As the concert hall was packed to the limit, she tried to ______ her way through the
crowd to get a better look of her idol.
27. .....................................
1. The house is situated on the ______ road into the town, which is extremely noisy.
2. Could you explain exactly what your ______ reason for wanting the job is?
3. The railway that runs through Newcastle-on-Tyne is the ______ line to Scotland.
28. .....................................
1. Felicity ______ great insight into the music business during her period of work
experience at the record company.
2. The intruder ______ access to the building through a skylight which had been left
open.
3. Greg was horrified to find that after two weeks on his special diet he had actually
______ weight.
29. .....................................
1. She ______ the protests as unimportant.
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2. Five workers were ______ after a dispute over the new safely regulations.
3. Since the prosecution was unable to produce any concrete evidence, the case against
the environmental group was ______.
30. .....................................
1. When David heard the news, he was in a terrible ______ until his wife managed to
calm him down.
2. Each prospective member ______ has to accept certain obligations in order to join
the confederation.
3. The plans for the renovation of the house really depend on the ______ of the
foundations.
31. .....................................
1. Despite the poor visibility, the pilot ______ the plane safely and didn‘t have to divert
to another airport.
2. Celia‘s daughter has ______ herself a great job working on the set of the latest James
Bond movie.
3. Carlos kicked the football so hard that it went over the hedge and ______ in the
neighbour‘s garden.
32. .....................................
1. Paula‘s job each day was to ______ the table before each meal.
2. The dog ran across the new path before the concrete had had the chance to ______.
3. If you want people to respect local traditions, you have to ______ an example.
33. .....................................
1. If you ______ a fight with an organisation that size, you‘ll almost certainly lose.
2. I‘m taking the car to work tomorrow, so I‘ll ______ you up at 8 o‘clock if you like.
3. Sam was just about to get on the train when he felt somebody try to ______ his
pocket.
34. .....................................
1. When interviewing applicants for jobs, you should be careful not to judge people by
their ______ alone.
2. Dan‘s work has the ______ of something done in a great hurry, because he never
goes back and checks what he‘s written.
3. Fiona asked the child actor how old he‘d been when he made his first ______ on
television.
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35. .....................................
1. The other children would often laugh at her, ______ her names and make her cry.
2. Alan Kelcher was very laid-back, and let his pupils ______ him by his first name.
3. Give her a ______ and ask her to go out with you.
36. .....................................
1. Karen and Brad got married last week, in a ______ ceremony in London.
2. She never really got along with her cousin, but they had always managed to be
______ to each other.
3. He objected to the company‘s no-smoking rule, claiming that it was an encroachment
on his ______ liberties.
37. .....................................
1. Melanie couldn‘t believe her eyes when she realised that Kath had bought her a
______ piano.
2. This hotel looks very ______ ; are you sure we can afford it?
3. After his lottery win, he started spending money on a ______ scale.
38. .....................................
1. Karen‘s had a lot of ______ on her hands since the last of her children went off to
university.
2. I had the ______ of my life on my holiday in Bali.
3. Employers are getting strict with employees who surf the Internet in the company‘s
______.
39 ......................................
1. Mr. Jones decided that he‘d better have a(n) ______ with his son about the complaint.
2. Harry can be relied upon to keep his ______.
3. I instructed the soldiers not to advance until I gave the ______.
40. .....................................
1. I‘ve always held her work in ______ regard, but I really don‘t see what she‘s getting
at here.
2. Temperatures in and around the city have soared to the ______ 40s and the humidity
is unbearable.
3. Ben was relishing this quiet stroll through the back streets, his spirits still ______
from the way the interview had gone.
41. .....................................
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1. Ray promised to ______ back to the student committee on the details of his meeting
with the college principal.
2. Patients should ______ to the Reception Desk immediately on arrival at the hospital.
3. Most trainee journalists are asked to ______ on local events when they first join the
newspaper.
42. .....................................
1. ―I think this would be a good ______ at which to take a break,‖ said the tour guide.
2. Everyone agreed with Janine‘s ______ that the accounts could have been falsified.
3. The students felt discouraged because what they were doing didn‘t seem to have any
______.
43. .....................................
1. After leaving the expressway, take the road to Woodstock and continue to ______
left until you get to the town itself.
2. After spending years working as a chemist in the food industry, Des says he couldn‘t
______ the thought of eating anything out of a packet.
3. Although medical expenses are covered by their travel insurance, holidaymakers
have to ______ the cost of any non-urgent dental treatment themselves.
44. .....................................
1. I hope to ______ this company as well as my father has for the last twenty years.
2. This popular soap opera is shown in 20 countries and has ______ for over 15 years.
3. The man arrested for the murder escaped from the police and is still on the ______.
45 ......................................
1. Pete is on night ______ at the moment, but I‘ll take a message for him.
2. The recent increase in inflation has triggered a ______ in government plans.
3. She put a cloak over her thin cotton ______ as the night was chilly.
46. .....................................
1. Doctors report that this eating ______ is becoming more prevalent amongst young
people.
2. Stephen blamed the ______ in his flat on the fact that he could find no one to help
with the housework.
3. The boys were brought up on charges of loitering and public ______.
47. .....................................
1. Human cloning is an extremely ______ issue.
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2. All the products were formulated for ______ skin.

3. This ______ mechanism detects even the slightest movement.
48. .....................................
1. The comedian was in a sorry ______ when he found his programme had been axed.
2. In this post-welfare ______, travellers need to be reminded of their duty to give up
their seat to old ladies.
3. A ______ of emergency in the disputed area has been extended for a further six
months.
49. .....................................
1. Someone ______ into the back of my car yesterday.
2. Halfway down the motorway we ______ out of petrol.
3. Mr. Jones ______ the company single-handedly for many years.
50. .....................................
1. In the 18th century, the River Thames was a stinking trough of ______ water.
2. He got fired on account of his persistent use of ______ language.
3. Since he was evidently already in a ______ temper, I avoided provoking him further.
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1. .......................................
1. As a bank employee, Grace is used to ______ large amounts of cash on a daily basis.
2. The staff at the car-hire desk only seemed capable of ______ one client at a time, so a
long queue had formed.
3. You have to be very careful when ______ certain chemicals, as they can cause skin
irritations and other health problems.
2. .......................................
1. James needs to ______ his mind to the task in hand.
2. The information didn‘t ______ to them, so they were told to ignore it.
3. When the dog darted in front of the car, I had to ______ the brakes rather abruptly.
3. .......................................
1. Do you have any ______ change for the ticket machine?
2. ______clothes are more comfortable for travelling.
3. A ______ connection in a plug caused all the lights in the flat to fuse.
4. .......................................
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1. As with any complex project, it‘s a ______ of getting the right mix of skills.
2. In the brain, the cerebral cortex is a layer of grey ______ lying above each cerebral
hemisphere.
3. Helping him to escape had not been a minor ______ and he knew that if these people
were caught they would be punished.
5. .......................................
1. Because he failed to ______ up for the job interview, Mr. Garrard has been crossed
off the shortlist of applicants.
2. In terms of recognition, Tamsin had little to ______ for all the effort she‘d put into
reorganising the office.
3. Despite her poor reception in New York, the artist is still keen to ______ her work
across the rest of the USA.
6. .......................................
1. On his trip across the USA, Brett didn‘t make it to San Francisco because he ran out
of ______.
2. With the benefit of hindsight we can see that the invention was years ahead of its
______.
3. It‘s not that Phoebe was wrong, she just didn‘t choose a good ______ to bring up the
subject.
7. .......................................
1. It turns out that the politician ______ a double life.
2. Inefficiency on the part of rail staff ______ to the crash outside the station.
3. The path ______ from the station to the valley below.
8. .......................................
1. It‘s nice to see Mark in such ______ spirits today for a change.
2. She sang in a ______ and slightly wavering voice.
3. I have ______ hopes of Geraldine passing the exam with an A.
9. .......................................
1. I think it‘s ______ to say that our team was the most successful.
2. The council seems to have a ______ idea of what the people really want.
3. Kate has a ______ complexion, unlike the others in her family.
10. .....................................
1. I don‘t see the ______ of having a second meeting to discuss the same thing.
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2. It‘s important to ______ out that not all the events in the book are based on fact.
3. I believe the final ______ on the agenda this morning is the matter of a pay increase.
11. .....................................
1. There is a ______ seat at the rear of the bus if you want to sit down.
2. She had a ______ look on her face as she stared out of the window.
3. There are a number of people applying for the ______ position in the company.
12. .....................................
1. Professor Jenkins is considered to be one of the world‘s leading experts in his ______.
2. The players took the ______ to deafening applause.
3. This year‘s contest features perhaps the strongest ______ ever assembled for an
international golf competition.
13. .....................................
1. She‘s in no ______ to undertake such a physically demanding trip.
2. He was allowed to leave the country on ______ that he returned within three weeks.
3. Anyone suffering from a serious medical ______ should think twice before
undertaking strenuous physical exercise.
14. .....................................
1. Sally suffered from a serious mental ______ all her life.
2. My aunt‘s house is almost always in a state of complete ______.
3. It was feared that the crisis might lead to widespread public ______.
15. .....................................
1. The wedding reception was a thoroughly enjoyable occasion, but after the bride and
groom left, the atmosphere seemed rather ______.
2. He is extremely particular about everything he eats and drinks and gets angry if
anyone offers him sparkling water that is the least bit ______.
3. Even though they did not look as stylish as high heels, Sylvia always wore ______
shoes when visiting her relatives in the country.
16. .....................................
1. I didn‘t feel in a fit ______ to go to the concert so I stayed at home.
2. San Marino is a small independent ______ in the mountains with its own currency
and postage stamps.
3. The ______ should devote more money to the facilities for the old.
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17. .....................................
1. The ______ was challenging for even the brighter students.
2. Without regular ______ we put on weight much more easily.
3. When I was learning to play the piano I had to repeat the same ______ again and
again.
18. .....................................
1. That kind of music leaves me ______, I‘m afraid.
2. Jenny has been so ______ towards me lately that I think I may have done something
to upset her.
3. Tom and Bianca were supposed to get married last month, but she got ______ feet
and now the wedding‘s off.
19. .....................................
1. I‘ve decided to paint the bedroom a ______ peach colour.
2. Don‘t be too ______ with that class or you‘ll have trouble with them later on.
3. He had no chance of winning the fight - he‘d got ______ with years of easy living.
20. .....................................
1. The instructions say you should ______ the glue to a slightly damp surface.
2. Jane will need to ______ herself more to her work, if she is to get a good degree.
3. I‘ve read the warning but I don‘t know who it can ______ to.
21. .....................................
1. Lucy made a ______ sketch before she started to work on the painting.
2. He had an unusual accent and spoke in a ______ voice.
3. I wish Jeremy wouldn‘t be so ______ with the puppies.
22. .....................................
1. They lost badly, even though the match was against a ______ team of veterans,
including three players who were over forty.
2. You can do Business Studies from ______ in four weeks, providing you already have
a good grade in maths or English.
3. When it came to paying, the store knocked off ninety pounds because there was the
tiniest little ______ on one of the panels.
23. .....................................
1. Mrs. Jenkins opened the door a ______ to see who was there.
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2. You shouldn‘t have made a ______ about her hair; she‘s really upset now.
3. I want to have a ______ at the cryptic crossword so pleased don‘t throw the paper
away.
24. .....................................
1. Once you‘ve served your ______ in prison, you should be allowed to lead a normal
life.
2. My daughter‘s only four so she hasn‘t learnt to tell the ______ yet.
3. The villagers usually ______ the festival to coincide with the arrival of migrant birds.
25. .....................................
1. The manufacturers ______ the faulty appliances from department stores nationwide.
2. After the diplomatic row between the two countries, Ruritania ______ its ambassador
for consultation.
3. When the old lady ______ her childhood, her memories were of happy, carefree days.
26. .....................................
1. Our car is always breaking down and it‘s ______ time we bought a new one.
2. Our profit for this year is at an all time ______ and we are optimistic that we will
continue to do well.
3. After Jack received news of his promotion, he was in ______ spirits for the rest of
the day.
27. .....................................
1. John is good at making people feel comfortable, and always managed to ______ the
ice at parties.
2. I hope this car has been serviced properly as I don‘t want to ______ down on the
motorway.
3. If you ______ this vase it will cost you a lot of money, so please be careful.
28. .....................................
1. The school had a ______ of money available to subsidise class excursions.
2. The Websters have dug a small ornamental ______ in their garden.
3. Walter was down at the leisure centre playing ______ with his friends.
29. .....................................
1. Monica was always ______ to hear all the latest gossip.
2. I‘m quite ______ on the idea of working aboard.
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3. James had always shown a ______ interest in anything mechanical.

30. .....................................
1. I never really understood how platform shoes ______ on in the seventies. They‘re so
uncomfortable.
2. John ______ the bus in the morning as usual and then drove home in his brand new
car.
3. I must have ______ this cold from Maria; she was coughing and sneezing all last
week.
31. .....................................
1. Sarah finally became a little more ______ with her therapist about her feelings.
2. Staying out in the ______ for too long can result in hypothermia, so find somewhere
warm to shelter.
3. The shop was badly damaged by fire and the owner does not know when it will be
______ for business again.
32. .....................................
1. The ambassador‘s wife had an embassy car and chauffeur at her ______.
2. This bin is for the ______ of aluminium cans only.
3. When I sensed in the army I was in the bomb ______ unit.
33. .....................................
1. It‘s nice to see a ______ day after all that rain.
2. Can you ______ your books off the table so that I can get it ready for dinner?
3. You really need to ______ up that misunderstanding you had with Jane. It‘s been
weeks since you two spoke to each other.
34. .....................................
1. There has been a ______ decline in manufacturing output.
2. They have been in a ______ relationship for some time now.
3. Try to keep the camera ______ while you take the picture.
35. .....................................
1. The scientist‘s proposal to do further research into his subject has been ______ by the
finance committee.
2. When there was a total eclipse, the moon completely ______ out the light of the sun.
3. The road to the airport has been completely ______ by an overturned lorry.
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36. .....................................
1. According to the ______ in the window, the shop will be closed until the end of the
week.
2. She gave in her ______ and started to look for a new job.
3. Cathy received an excellent ______ in the local paper for her performance.
37. .....................................
1. The job has given me a great opportunity to ______ what I learnt on the course.
2. I didn‘t fill in that section of the form because it didn‘t seem to ______ to me.
3. My friend was told to ______ this cream to the burn once a day.
38. .....................................
1. Gossip is a(n) ______ of village life that town-dwellers may find hard to get used to.
2. Do not miss the special ______ on the British pop scene in next week‘s edition.
3. Terry considers her nose to be her prettiest ______.
39. .....................................
1. Children‘s imaginations are often ______ by trips out of school.
2. Mr. Henderson closed the door, told me to sit down and said the words which I had
been dreading, ‗You‘re ______!‘
3. The race began when the starter‘s gun was ______.
40. .....................................
1. My daughter's really hopeless with her possessions - she‘s lost her bus ______ twice
this week.
2. The expedition followed a narrow mountain ______ through spectacular scenery.
3. She is delighted with her ______ in geography as it was totally unexpected.
41. .....................................
1. These geese are very regular in their movements and were last seen flying over the
northernmost ______ of Canada.
2. Julian loves to save money any way he can and has found many items for his bed-sit
on the rubbish ______.
3. When you are cooking brown rice, a useful ______ is to soak it for a few hours
beforehand.
42. .....................................
1. If business does not improve soon, we will ______ serious problems.
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2. Since my living room windows ______ west, my plants get direct sunlight most of
the day.
3. Margaret found it difficult to ______ her colleagues after letting them down so badly.
43. .....................................
1. I tried to make it clear I wasn‘t interested, but she wouldn‘t take the ______.
2. When we left this morning, there wasn‘t even a ______ of a cloud in the sky!
3. I can‘t remember the answer, so please give me a ______.
44. .....................................
1. This judge is well-known for taking a hard ______ on petty crimes.
2. The lecturer‘s argument was so complicated that few of his listeners could follow his
______ of thought.
3. Whenever you ring that company, they ask you to hold the ______ then play
recorded music to you while you wait endlessly to speak to the person you want.
45. .....................................
1. We have a ______ of nurses available for emergency work.
2. The rain had left a large ______ in the middle of the road.
3. I think ______ is a game played with coloured balls on a table.
46. .....................................
1. It‘s not a ______ of whether we want to go on holiday, but whether we can afford it.
2. Amy‘s loyalty is not in ______ since we have complete faith in her.
3. Apart from the obvious ______ of space, do you think the club really needs new
premises?
47. .....................................
1. He had to sell the car as we could no longer afford to ______ it.
2. I will always ______ that he was the man who helped me the most.
3. The government is determined to ______ interest rates at the current level in order to
combat inflation.
48. .....................................
1. From what the police spokesman said, we ______ that he‘d been arrested.
2. The car rapidly ______ speed as it went down the hill.
3. The crowds ______ in the square to catch a glimpse of the film star.
49. .....................................
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1. My daughter was able to do long ______ at the age of seven.

2. The team was relegated to the fourth ______ at the end of the season.
3. He was promoted to manager of the sales ______ which pleased him greatly.
50. .....................................
1. Would you ______ baby for half an hour while I go to the shops?
2. I don‘t ______ doing the washing up, but I object to drying the dishes as well!
3. It‘s nothing to do with you, so why don‘t you ______ your own business?
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1. .......................................
1. To do work of such precision requires a very ______ hand.
2. Although he‘s not particularly skillful, Ralph is a very ______ worker and you can
rely on him one hundred percent.
3. There has been a ______ increase in the number of people buying four-wheel-drive
vehicles in our area.
2. .......................................
1. Red is such a ______ colour that it always makes me feel more optimistic.
2. If you catch a cold, you should wear ______ clothes.
3. Someone who has a ______ personality will never be short of friends.
3. .......................................
1. Are you all ______ for your interview tomorrow or do you need help with anything?
2. We need to ______ off before 7am if we want to get to the airport on time.
3. There‘s a ______ of instructions in the box that are written in German, but there‘s no
English version.
4. .......................................
1. There are many jobs that my sister could do but she seems unwilling to ______
herself to anything.
2. The varnish will not have a smooth finish if you ______ it too liberally.
3. I was attempting to complete the whole form until 1 realised that half the questions
didn‘t ______ to me.
5. .......................................
1. The politician insisted that she was addressing the audience in her ______ as a
mother and not as a Member of Parliament.
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2. The pop group were delighted to discover that they were playing in a hall that was
filled to ______.
3. Since animals lack the ______ for reproach, our relationships with them tend to cause
us less concern than those with our fellow human beings.
6. .......................................
1. In Paul‘s opinion, the ban constituted a violation of his ______ liberties.
2. ―If you can‘t be friendly towards him, at least be ______.‖
3. Harry had worked for the ______ service all his life.
7. .......................................
1. I even managed to save money from my student ______.
2. Sarah‘s good writer, I ______ you.
3. His request that they ______ him asylum was rejected.
8. .......................................
1. Another ______ : never criticise your partner directly.
2. She slowly stuck the ______ of her tongue out at the teacher.
3. The Pargeters soon reduced the once-tidy flat to a ______.
9. .......................................
1. In my ______ it‘s one of the best films of the year.
2. Diana is an open ______ - it‘ll be obvious if she‘s upset.
3. Don‘t expect Mr. Brown to cover for you. He does anything by the ______.
10. .....................................
1. Unemployment has ______ record levels.
2. People are queuing up to see the latest Hollywood ______.
3. He ______ his younger brother with his tennis racquet.
11. .....................................
1. Taking lots of vitamin C is believed to increase your ______ to colds and flu.
2. Her uncle was a famous member of the ______ during the war.
3. The government‘s proposals for cutting back on social spending have met with a lot
of ______ from both politicians and charities.
12. .....................................
1. Not many people swim during the winter, so the ______ is not very crowded.
2. The company has a(n) ______ of cars that are used by members of the sales team.
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3. They were not exactly friends, but had played ______ together a few times in the
cafe.
13. .....................................
1. The cottage was remote, situated on the ______ of a cliff overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean.
2. The Siberian tiger has been driven to the ______ of extinction because of illegal
hunting.
3. His superior speed and agility gave him the ______ over the other competitors.
14. .....................................
1. The buses to the village only ______ on weekdays, which means that villagers
without cars are stranded at the weekend.
2. All rivers, we are told, eventually ______ into the sea.
3. If you ______ into Clive at the market, could you ask him to return that CD I lent
him last week.
15. .....................................
1. Mike's ______ starts at 5 30am tomorrow so he‘ll have to get to bed early.
2. There has been a major ______ in public opinion on genetic engineering in the last
few years.
3. Sarah looked years younger in her new lime green ______ and matching shoes.
16. .....................................
1. There is a clear ______ of special responsibilities among the teachers.
2. She works in the export ______ of the company.
3. The river forms a ______ between the old and new parts of the city.
17. .....................................
1. All young men are obliged to ______ in the army for two years.
2. A small post office was opened to ______ the rural community.
3. I fail to see what purpose an extension to the house would ______, so I‘ve decided
against it.
18. .....................................
1. Watch your ______ here because the floor‘s very slippery!
2. We need to deal with this matter taking one ______ at a time.
3. With every ______ the soldier felt weaker.
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19. .....................................
1. The cat curled up on her ______ as she was sitting comfortably in her favourite
rocking chair near the fireplace.
2. Soon after he crossed the finishing line at the stadium, he took a victory ______ to
the cheers of thousands of spectators.
3. The scenery is almost idyllic. Small waves ______ against the cliffs soothing your
nerves.
20. .....................................
1. Are you ______ to go out with us tonight, or are you working overtime as usual?
2. My brother‘s very ______ with his advice, which can be quite annoying.
3. This ______ offer ends next week, so be sure to get down to the store and take
advantage of it – it‘s your last chance.
21. .....................................
1. These prices do not ______ to weekends and holidays.
2. The doctor instructed her to ______ the ointment twice a day on the affected area.
3. Unless you are British, you cannot ______ for a student grant.
22. .....................................
1. Quinn‘s storyline is too ______ for my liking, though there have been several
favourable reviews.
2. The horses broke ______ last night and must be halfway to Mexico by now.
3. I don‘t suppose you‘ve got any ______ change in your pocket, have you?
23. .....................................
1. The subject ______ itself demands the applications of thick layers of paint.
2. However, if a cosmic ray particle collides with ______ inside the magnetosphere,
neutrons can be ejected.
3. The forced sale was over in a ______ of hours.
24. .....................................
1. When groups of visitors come to the television studios, guides ______ them round
the set of the popular soap opera.
2. Any inaccuracies in the data will ______ up when the graphs are produced on screen.
3. The success of perfumes bearing the name of top models really does ______ how
influential celebrities can be.
25. .....................................
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1. Amaya traced the ______ of his finger thoughtfully across his lower lip as he
watched the forensics team at work.
2. The film has received six Oscar nominations and is a hot ______ for the Best
Director slot - eat your heart out, Spielberg!
3. People leave the countryside they claim to love looking like a ______ and expect the
council to foot the bill for cleaning it up.
26. .....................................
1. The office staff couldn‘t get the new printer to ______ properly.
2. Unfortunately, Tim‘s idea for a new office layout didn‘t ______ out in the end.
3. Clare had to ______ towards a solution to the problem over several months.
27. .....................................
1. The project was going really well until we ______ a snag, and that delayed us.
2. Sue and Raymond really ______ it off, and I‘m delighted they liked each other!
3. The old lady ______ her attacker on the head with her walking stick.
28. .....................................
1. Although not a native speaker, Max can express his ideas in English with a ______
degree of accuracy.
2. All members of Melanie‘s family have the same very ______ hair.
3. Wallace didn‘t think it was ______ that he was asked to work longer hours than his
colleagues.
29. .....................................
1. The team‘s defence was very ______ and they let in a lot of goals.
2. My parents grew up in a very ______ part of London but they were happy.
3. I feel very sorry for that ______ child because she‘s got no one to look after her.
30. .....................................
1. The pain from her ear infection was almost more than she could ______.
2. My children ______ both mine and my husband‘s surnames.
3. In the opening scene of the play, the two main characters ______ a crate into the
room and place it in the middle of the floor.
31. .....................................
1. My cousin isn‘t doing all that well academically but he‘s a genius on the football
______.
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2. This company has gained a reputation for being one of the most innovative in its
______.
3. This year, I‘m growing sunflowers in this ______ and next year it will be maize.
32. .....................................
1. George was so exhausted that he was in no ______ to drive a car.
2. Tanya has been training all winter, and she‘s in peak ______.
3. On no ______ are children under ten allowed on this fairground ride.
33. .....................................
1. The new skyscraper ______ the city skyline.
2. The computer hardware industry is still ______ by IBM.
3. When he was growing up he was completely ______ by his older sister.
34. .....................................
1. Louise had to push her scooter to start it because the battery was completely ______.
2. After reaching the top of the last hill, Jeremy lay ______ on his back, exhausted.
3. One cyclist stopped to change a wheel because he had a ______ tyre, probably
caused by broken glass on the road.
35. .....................................
1. Roger agreed that it was a(n) ______ in the right direction, but said more progress
was needed.
2. Seeing a friend in the distance, she quickened her ______ to catch up with him.
3. The next ______ in the process involves exposing the metal to high temperatures.
36. .....................................
1. In the days before electricity, my grandmother had a wood-burning kitchen ______
to do the cooking.
2. You‘ll find a wide ______ of clothes and household goods in our autumn sale.
3. The mountain ______ extends over three countries.
37. .....................................
1. The two nations have a shared culture and a ______ language.
2. You are lucky to see this bird today because they are not ______ at this time of year.
3. It‘s ______ sense for drivers to slow down when it‘s raining.
38. .....................................
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1. The travel industry must continue to ______ appropriate standards of care when it
comes to airport safety.
2. A number of our employees are expected to ______ for the Chicago post.
3. Health and safety regulations ______ to all employees, regardless of status or
seniority.
39. .....................................
1. He told her not to stay out late because it was such a ______ area.
2. After years of manual work, the skin on his hands was ______.
3. I can give you a ______ idea, but I haven‘t had time to calculate the cost exactly.
40. .....................................
1. He looks much taller on ______ than he is in real life.
2. The nurse pulled the ______ across in preparation for the doctor‘s visit.
3. This laptop has the latest processor and comes with a seventeen-inch ______.
41. .....................................
1. There was a loud ______ as the tea tray and all its contents fell to the floor.
2. We heard the screech of brakes, then saw a terrible car ______.
3. A sudden ______ in the system meant that all the computers were out of action.
42. .....................................
1. The death ______ was high following the earthquake.
2. Users of the new highway are required to pay a ______.
3. Working long hours eventually took its ______ on her health.
43. .....................................
1. The assistant ______ me to believe that the equipment would operate in any country,
but that just wasn‘t the case.
2. After the presentation, a panel of experts ______ a half-hour discussion, during
which time the audience was able to ask a number of questions.
3. A series of police raids in the early hours of the last Friday morning ______ to
several arrests being made.
44. .....................................
1. Throughout the match, Philip ______ the ball much harder than his opponent did.
2. Consumers were badly ______ by price increases during the last economic crisis.
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3. It suddenly ______ him that today was a public holiday and all the shops would be
shut.
45. .....................................
1. The sailors feared the storm would ______ before they got safely back to harbour
again.
2. If we have a cheap holiday this year then we won‘t have to ______ into our savings.
3. I don‘t expect the news of the discovery will ______ for a few more days.
46. .....................................
1. Karen‘s in a higher ______ than me at work so I don‘t feel I can criticize her.
2. Your sales figures have fallen so you‘re in no ______ to ask for a higher salary.
3. What‘s the company‘s ______ on hiring people without a suitable degree?
47. .....................................
1. In my ______, people don‘t make enough effort to recycle packaging material.
2. The treasures of the Pharaoh‘s tomb are on ______ at the Bodley Museum.
3. The ______ of the factory doesn‘t exactly add to the attraction of this property.
48. .....................................
1. The mother ______ the child‘s hand as he was about to walk in front of the speeding
car.
2. All the students ______ cheating in the exam will be dealt with by the disciplinary
committee.
3. Mary was late for the meeting and only ______ part of the chairman‘s speech.
49. .....................................
1. Surgeons announced that the ______ on their famous patient had been a success.
2. Although the revised system has only been in ______ for a few weeks, we are
already seeing promising results.
3. It was clear that the President was against any kind of military ______.
50. .....................................
1. The marshes were ______ in the 18th century by a Dutchman.
2. Those injured in the train crash felt completely ______ of emotion.
3. The twins giggled as the bath water slowly ______ away.
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1. .......................................
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1. Are you ______ about exactly what you are supposed to be doing?
2. From her balcony, Fiona has a ______ view of the sea.
3. It was ______ to me that Yvonne had been lying all along.
2. .......................................
1. Pam‘s husband has supported her every ______ of the way, in spite of the problems.
2. As part of her job, Alison tries to keep in ______ with all new developments in
fashion.
3. He needed to be one ______ ahead of his opponent in order to win.
3. .......................................
1. It‘s a strange ______ whose origin is unknown.
2. Pearl just stood there with a blank ______ on her face.
3. The ______ of public opinion by demonstrations and strikes is a right of democratic
societies.
4. .......................................
1. The ______ in the newspaper said the roadworks would begin on July 2nd.
2. It has come to my ______ that staff are dissatisfied with the company cafeteria.
3. Both witnesses failed to ______ the clothes the thief was wearing.
5. .......................................
1. Rules about the use of kitebuggies on the beach only ______ during the tourist
season.
2. If you want to get good results at the end of the year, you need to ______ yourself to
your studies.
3. Anyone interested in the job is invited to ______ before the last day in June.
6. .......................................
1. Over the next seven days, magazines will run awareness-raising ______ and many
shops will be selling red ribbons.
2. He was a man of 50, with a shock of grizlled hair, bushy eyebrows, regular ______
and the finest forehead I ever saw.
3. Jackie Kennedy made style and class two distinctive ______ of the new American
Presidency.
7. .......................................
1. Ceramics have to be ______ at very high temperatures in special ovens.
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2. The recent economic downturn has meant that more workers can expect to be ______
in the next few months.
3. Susan returned from the meeting ______ with new enthusiasm to do what she could
to protect the environment.
8. .......................................
1. The family ______ down the priceless antique from generation to generation.
2. She was upset because a colleague had ______ comments about her new dress.
3. Parliament ______ a new lar regarding the regulation of petrol prices.
9. .......................................
1. Unfortunately, the first poet‘s dreary and depressing verses set the ______ for the rest
of the reading, resulting in a dull and melancholy evening.
2. I can‘t get a dialling ______ ; are you sure you‘ve got it plugged in?
3. The residents‘ association feels that opening a pub in the street would lower the
______ of the neighbourhood.
10. .....................................
1. We have suffered the worst floods on ______ this year, even worse than the floods in
1995.
2. There was so little traffic this morning that I got to work in ______ time.
3. I looked through Emma‘s old _____ collection to see if we‘d listened to the same
music as teenagers.
12. .....................................
1. Despite strong opposition, our local football team has managed to ______ their
position at the top of their league.
2. Some people ______ the belief that the best parents are those that give their children
the freedom to make their own choices.
3. The Town Council has arranged to ______ a public meeting next week.
12. .....................................
1. A long ______ of people stood outside the theatre, patiently waiting for possible
cancellations.
2. I have John Wilcox on the ______ ; he says it‘s an emergency.
3. The groom began his speech with a well-known ______ from a Shakespearean
sonnet.
13. .....................................
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1. She was hoping a reply to her job application would arrive in the morning ______.
2. The dog had been tied to a ______ outside the building waiting for its owner.
3. Jo was glad to be offered the new ______.
14. .....................................
1. The characters in her novels ______ a strong resemblance to those in the Harry
Potter series.
2. When you prepare your CV, ______ in mind that it should be informative but also
concise.
3. I can‘t ______ the thought of taking on any more responsibility!
15. .....................................
1. Although they‘ve tried dozens of local restaurants, Jenny and her husband still
______ that Richard‘s Place is the best.
2. After retirement, many old age pensioners find it difficult to ______ their previous
standard of living.
3. Families in Britain are not as close as they used to be and very few people ______
regular contact with relatives outside their immediate family group.
16. .....................................
1. The car quickly ______ speed as it rolled down the hill.
2. The children ______ a lot of wild flowers to give to their teacher.
3. I soon ______ that the company were no longer willing to give me the job they had
promised me.
17. .....................................
1. We saw the animal ______ back as the hunter approached.
2. You should ______ the curtains at dusk to stop mosquitoes coming into the house.
3. He waited for the taxi to ______ up to the pavement before attracting the driver‘s
attention.
18. .....................................
1. Just ______ you don‘t your head as we crawl through the entrance to the cave.
2. I wouldn‘t ______ volunteering to do some charity work once I graduate.
3. When choosing a course abroad, you should bear in ______ that some schools do not
offer help with accommodation.
19. .....................................
1. Paul retraced his ______ following the direction he had come in.
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2. These small beginnings are the first ______ on the road to success.
3. Mind the ______ as you walk down to the garden - they‘re very steep.
20. .....................................
1. The manager felt they needed new ______ in the department, so most of the old staff
have been transferred to other jobs.
2. Merely trying to find out if Roger had spent a good day at work was like getting
______ out of a stone.
3. Bad temper runs in that family‘s ______.
21. .....................................
1. It took the children some time to ______ down after the excitement of seeing their
school win the football match.
2. Ivana has decided that she definitely wants to ______ in America.
3. Stefan says the time has come to ______ this matter once and for all.
22. .....................................
1. Rules about non-student access to the university grounds only ______ during term
time.
2. If Declan wanted to read an unfamiliar language like Japanese, he realised he‘d have
to ______ himself to learning long lists of characters.
3. Anyone interested in running a course covering the principles of acupuncture is
invited to ______ in writing, outlining any relevant qualifications and experience.
23. .....................................
1. In my ______. as project leader, I am pleased to welcome you to the team.
2. The refugee camp was at full ______ and couldn‘t house any more people.
3. Her creative ______ helped her to succeed in the position of fashion editor.
24. .....................................
1. So many things ______ our attention these days that we are unable to see to them all.
2. Henry does not ______ to be an authority on tropical fish, but he knows a lot about
them.
3. Every year landmines ______ many innocent people‘s lives.
25. .....................................
1. I didn‘t have a view of the sea from my hotel room because there was a ______ big
block of flats in the way.
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2. The town where I live is not very well-known and doesn‘t attract a ______ many
visitors.
3. I didn‘t want to go into ______ detail at that point, so I said I would discuss the
matter further the following day.
26. .....................................
1. David set the ______ for the evening by appearing in a dinner jacket.
2. An ideal marriage, he replied, his ______ implying there was no such thing.
3. I‘ prefer a ______ or two lighter; navy blue is so dark.
27. .....................................
1. The accident occurred on the north ______ of the mountain.
2. There seems to be a new ______ in today‘s class.
3. He was putting on a brave ______, but he wasn‘t fooling anyone.
28. .....................................
1. Ann is astute and can ______ her own in any meeting.
2. Can you ______ the line while I connect you to Mr. Brown‘s office?
3. He is very restless and finds it difficult to ______ down a job for long.
29. .....................................
1. One month in a peaceful and unpopulated ______ helped Dennis to recuperate from
his illness.
2. We hope to be able to solve the dispute through negotiation without ______ to strike
action.
3. As a last ______, the leg will have to be amputated to stop the poison spreading.
30. .....................................
1. The sentry remained at his ______ throughout the night.
2. Your cheque must still be in the ______.
3. Tony stubbed his toe against a wooden ______ yesterday and it still hurts.
31. .....................................
1. Apples will ______ for months if stored correctly.
2. Leaving home and earning enough to ______ yourself is difficult.
3. It was hard to ______ from smiling when he told me the story.
32. .....................................
1. Jane left the engine ______ while she delivered the parcel.
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2. I‘m surprised to hear the Governor of California is ______ for President.

3. I‘ve had that tune ______ through my head ever since I heard it last week.
33. .....................................
1. There has been a recent ______ towards domestic tourism with fewer people booking
overseas holidays.
2. The government plans to ______ its attention away from punishing crime to crime
prevention.
3. I‘m changing to a different ______ next week so I‘ll be starting work much later.
34. .....................................
1. All households will need to ______ water from the well in the neighbouring village.
2. A member of the audience was chosen to ______ the winning ticket.
3. It‘s not a clear-cut question. You will have to ______ your own conclusions from the
debate.
35. .....................................
1. Why have you ______ the stew without any vegetables?
2. I have ______ in the army for many years.
3. They closed the hospital even though it had ______ the local community very well.
36. .....................................
1. The headmaster must take urgent ______ to stop the bullying that is happening in this
school.
2. I had to stop and rest before I climbed the final ______ of the lighthouse.
3. If you get lost in the woods, you should retrace your ______ and go back to camp.
37. .....................................
1. I gave Marta a final ______ goodbye before she disappeared through the departure
gate.
2. He was knocked down by a strong ______ and had to be rescued.
3. A ______ of crime and violence has struck the town in recent weeks.
38. .....................................
1. If you‘ve made a mistake, you can take a ______ sheet of paper from my in my desk.
2. The memories of that wonderful year in Australia are still ______ in my mind.
3. There‘s quite a nice ______ breeze today, so we won‘t get too hot.
39. .....................................
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1. If you‘re interested in doing voluntary work, it‘s best to go and ______ in person
rather than just send a form by email.
2. In the case of cuts, the first aider should ______ pressure to the injured area to stop
the bleeding until medical help can be sought.
3. The charges for hiring the club‘s equipment do not ______ in the case of young
people under 18, who may use it free as part of their membership fee.
40. .....................................
1. My clothes feel very ______ since I lost weight.
2. I had to pay for the cup of coffee with a £20 note because I didn‘t have any ______
change.
3. The little girl had had a ______ tooth for some weeks, and on Friday evening it
finally came out.
41. .....................................
1. That‘s an interesting idea but not relevant to the ______ in hand.
2. It‘s one thing to talk about sailing round the world but it‘s quite another ______ to
actually do it.
3. Whether it‘s better to learn English with a native speaker or non-native speaker is a
______ of opinion.
42. .....................................
1. When groups of visitors come to the castle, guides ______ them round and answer
their questions.
2. The fact that sales of classical music CDs have fallen just goes to ______ how much
is being downloaded from the Internet.
3. Any imperfections in the material will ______ up when it is put under a microscope.
43. .....................................
1. He must use the phone a lot; whenever I phone I get the busy ______.
2. The ______ of the book is light-hearted and often tongue-in-cheek.
3. Choose a neutral ______ for your floor tiles so they don‘t clash with the furnishings.
44. .....................................
1. The conspirators were ______ to secrecy.
2. Although unemployed, Dudley thought that something was ______ to turn up.
3. The parcel was roughly ______ with string.
45. .....................................
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1. The play begins well but finally loses its ______ on the audience‘s attention.
2. The country was caught in the icy ______ of winter.
3. I released my ______ on the robber‘s arm and he fled.
46. .....................................
1. There‘s a ______ chance of snow over the weekend.
2. It was only ______ that Matthew had to pay for the damage he caused.
3. I had ______ hair when I was younger but it‘s got darker over the years.
47. .....................................
1. After much discussion, we decided to fix the TV aerial to ______ in the garden.
2. Although the ______ was advertised widely, there were very few applicants.
3. Sven was disappointed that he had received no ______ that day.
48. .....................................
1. Whether the book in ______ is the one published in the USA is something you‘ll
have to find out from the librarian.
2. There‘s no ______ of Thea‘s loyally to the company; she has been with them for the
past 15 years, after all.
3. It took the minister some time to finally address the ______ of underfunding in
education.
49. .....................................
1. Professor Nilsson is one of the leading experts in the ______ of genetic research.
2. The company wanted to purchase the football ______ so as to build a new
supermarket there.
3. The walkers were told that they did not have permission to cross the ______.
cellular phone will recharge in less than
50. .....................................
1. Under normal ______ your cellular phone will recharge in less than thirty minutes.
2. There were several ______ in her father‘s will, one of which stated that she would
only get the money after she married.
3. The school was an old, run-down building, where teachers and children had to work
in the most appalling ______.
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1. .......................................
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1. At the end of the presentation, the speaker allowed us to ______ our own conclusions
from the evidence she had supplied us with.
2. Despite all attempts to ______ her into the argument, Polly remained aloof.
3. We are fortunate to be able to ______ on the experience of some eminent local
scientists in setting up our research project.
2. .......................................
1. London Underground would be cheaper to use if there was a ______ rate for all
journeys.
2. In a ______ voice, Helen related the tragic events of the afternoon.
3. In response to the criticisms, the government has issued a ______ denial of
involvement in the affair.
3. .......................................
1. If you find a task hard at first, I strongly advise you to ______ at it and I‘m sure you
will soon see a marked improvement.
2. As a doctor who at times has to convey unpleasant information to patients, he often
finds that the words ______ in his throat.
3. As a child, I would spend hours cutting out pictures of my favourite pop stars, which
I would then ______ in my album.
4. .......................................
1. The ______ I heard of him, he was living in Hastings.
2. She‘s awful, I hope we‘ve seen the ______ of her.
3. The rain is expected to ______ all week.
5. .......................................
1. The bridge ______ after the heavy rains and was washed down river.
2. Ted ______ in the office this morning and was rushed to hospital.
3. Resistance to the motorway ______ after we promised to safeguard local wildlife.
6. .......................................
1. The guard dogs were aware of our ______ as we neared the entrance.
2. They needed a new ______ if the business was to flourish.
3. The ______ to the runway was obstructed with military tanks.
7. .......................................
1. I was feeling a bit ______ because I‘d had a late night and I was beginning to get the
flu.
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2. I know you can‘t give me the exact figure but could you give me a ______ idea of
what it might cost?
3. The sea was very ______ and I began to feel ill half-way across.
8. .......................................
1. I can‘t ______ why it‘s necessary for us to do this immediately.
2. Many people ______ money as the most important thing in life.
3. I demanded to ______ the manager to discuss my complaint.
9. .......................................
1. I thought my account was still in ______, but it turned out I actually owed the bank
some money.
2. The voters are in fact more intelligent than some politicians give them ______ for.
3. Mr. Carson tried to take the ______ for his daughter‘s success, even though he hadn‘t
seen her since she was very young.
10. .....................................
1. A few ornaments would raise the ______ of the room a little.
2. He spoke to her in a ______ which made her very angry.
3. There was an unmistakable ______ of sarcasm in his writing.
11. .....................................
1. On her first day in the job, Keira was asked to ______ through a long list of customer
complaints and decide which needed an urgent response.
2. Graham couldn‘t ______ out why he never seemed to get an interview when he
applied for jobs.
3. Milly would get angry when she couldn‘t get the office photocopier to ______
properly.
12. .....................................
12 ______
1. Unfortunately, the government doesn‘t ______ out much hope of a successful
outcome to the negotiations.
2. The trouble with Robert is that he can‘t seem to ______ down a job.
3. Don‘t worry about Sue - she can ______ her own in any discussion.
13. .....................................
1. Whose ______ idea was it to meet up at a cafe that closed down six months ago?
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2. The only ______ spot of that otherwise awful holiday was the trip we made to
Pompeii.
3. No matter what day of the week it was, my father always got up ______ and early.
14. .....................................
1. The rain came ______ down just after the event had begun.
2. She does seem to be ______ her heart out to anyone who will listen.
3. The home fans came ______ onto the pitch at the sound of the final whistle.
15. .....................................
1. I was on the ______ of my seat during the grand prix because it was such a close race.
2. If you drink a glass of water before each meal, you‘ll find that it takes the ______ off
your appetite.
3. Jean appeared to be rather on ______ during the evening and the other guests
wondered if she was worried about something.
16. .....................................
1. Jake ______ chickenpox from his friend when he was eight years old.
2. A stranger ______ hold of me and stopped me from falling over.
3. I hope you‘re not ____ trying to take photos, because it‘s forbidden.
17. .....................................
1. Understanding ail those complicated mathematical equations proved a tall ______ for
little Jimmy. He felt out of his depth.
2. At that point in her life, Gina made a solemn promise to herself to join the ______
and become a nun.
3. Though the computer seemed old by modern technological standards, it was still in
good working ______.
18. .....................................
1. The doctor asked Louis to ______ a deep breath and let it out slowly.
2. My job often requires me to ______ on my engineering experience, which I like.
3. In a desperate attempt to ______ Martha‘s attention, Felix went to work wearing a
bright green suit.
19. .....................................
1. You can‘t argue - the rules are very ______ on this point.
2. She says her skin is so ______ because she drinks a lot of water.
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3. From the top floor of the hotel you get a ______ view of the bay.
20. .....................................
1. She forgot to ______ a stamp on the envelope.
2. My grandma‘s got quite unsteady on her feet and usually uses a ______.
3. I wish the speaker would ______ to the point.
21. .....................................
1. He has an interesting ______ of videos and CDs, including several not usually
available in this country.
2. They knew they were on great danger as the ship was within ______ of the enemy
guns.
3. We finally reached the top of the pass, only to find another mountain ______ facing
us.
22. .....................................
1. We don‘t take much ______ of the dress code at work and we tend to wear what we
like.
2. I just saw the manager putting up a ______ advertising for a part-time sales assistant.
3. You didn‘t happen to ______ where I put that file, did you?
23. .....................................
1. If you need advice on this subject, the best person to ______ is Mr. Gardener.
2. I think we should ______ the problem with caution, as there may be repercussions.
3. As we ______ New York harbour, we‘ll sail past the Statue of Liberty.
24. .....................................
1. Various new safety ______ have been installed, like additional fire extinguishers and
two new emergency exits.
2. I always thought Jenny‘s eyes were one of her most attractive ______.
3. This Sunday‘s educational supplement contains a six-page article on children‘s books
and many other special ______.
25. .....................................
1. The aircraft was taken out of service so that engineers could ______ new engines.
2. The MP3 player is small enough to ______ in your shirt pocket.
3. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the tailor; he‘s going to ______ me for a new
suit.
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26. .....................................
1. Hardly a day ______ without him regretting the argument they had had.
2. Fortunately, it seems that your tactless remark ______ unnoticed.
3. I‘ve ______ your enquiry on to our sales department, who should be able to help you.
27. .....................................
1. Our teacher ______ us through the poem line by line, after which we began to
understand it.
2. Andrew ______ extensive notes during the lecture, because he wanted to remember
exactly what the scientist had said.
3. Zoe ______ down the name and address of the company that her uncle said was
looking for temporary staff.
28. .....................................
1. He ______ money in his wall to the local children‘s home.
2. The little girl was ______ by her mother in the old house.
3. The flight to Damascus ______ much later than was scheduled.
29. .....................................
1. We‘re hoping that the weather will ______ so we can at least spend part of the
evening outside.
2. The police ______ offenders overnight if they are arrested for being drunk and
disorderly.
3. I realise that 1 will have to learn to ______ my tongue in situations where people are
likely to take offence.
30. .....................................
1. A(n) ______ of spectators blocked the young man‘s view of the race track.
2. The Edinburgh to Sterling ______ operates only on holidays and weekends.
3. His speech ended with a ______ from one of Hamlet‘s famous soliloquies.
31. .....................................
1. With a whole array of ______ tools in DIY shops, even women may try their hand at
small repairs.
2. To run a marathon one needs a lot of determination and staying ______ to complete
the race.
3. One day a single sun battery will ______ an environmentally friendly car of the
future.
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32. .....................................
1. The prize-winning sculpture is on ______ at the National Gallery this week.
2. As we rounded the bend, the first few houses came into ______.
3. There is a widespread ______ that too much sugar is bad for you.
33. .....................................
1. My country house needs a considerable amount of money to ______.
2. It is advisable to try to ______ a steady speed at all times.
3. Both defendants ______ that they were nowhere near the scene of the crime.
3.4 .....................................
1. The teacher ______ up the books that were on the desk and put them away in the
cupboard.
2. The train slowly ______ speed as it pulled out of the station.
3. Leaders of the main trade unions have ______ in Dublin for an emergency meeting
today.
35. .....................................
1. So did you ______ any conclusions once you‘d completed your research into the
issue?
2. People don‘t need to learn how to ______ these days as most designs can be created
on a computer.
3. To decide who had won first prize, the organisers of the competition decided to
______ the names out of a hat.
36. .....................................
1. Alexandra‘s knee injury means that he may well ______ out on the chance to play in
the final.
2. Unless she gets here soon, she‘s going to ______ the train.
3. A driver had a near ______ today when a light plane made an emergency landing on
a country road just ahead of him.
37. .....................................
1. The situation was already bad but your interference has made it worse ______.
2. I feel a bit guilty about what happened; ______ , there‘s nothing I could have done
to prevent it so I know I shouldn‘t feel bad.
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3. I haven‘t officially signed any agreement so I can ______ change my mind if I want
to.
38. .....................................
1. Tina had a sarcastic ______ on her face.
2. The ______ of negative emotions can help one to come to terms with them.
3. Jean used an unusual ______ which I hadn‘t heard before.
39. .....................................
1. After the dust had ______ they were able to see how much damage had been done.
2. They travelled for many years and eventually ______ in Italy.
3. Tim ______ the bill for the meal at the end of the evening.
40. .....................................
1. I think you need a different ______ to deal with the problem.
2. The ______ to the city from the north affords the best views of the river.
3. They decided that a direct ______ was the best way to achieve results.
41. .....................................
1. Would you ______ for a cup of coffee while you‘re waiting to see Mr. Williams?
2. Our society should take more ______ of the elderly and treat them with respect.
3. Martin doesn‘t seem to ______ that his aggressive behaviour could get him into
trouble.
42. .....................................
1. Not every unemployed person can ______ Job Seeker‘s allowance.
2. She tried to ______ that she was the one who landed the deal but no-one believed her.
3. Manager Paul McLeish helped Rangers ______ their third championship in four
years.
43. .....................................
1. The committee is totally against any new building in a ______ belt area.
2. When Frank saw Sally‘s new car, he was ______ with envy.
3. I obviously haven‘t got ______ fingers because I can‘t get anything to grow.
44. .....................................
1. Obviously, something had frightened the cat because it ______ out of the house and
up the road with an expression of panic on its face.
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2. The critics ______ her last film to shreds and one of them even called it ―comfortably
the worst movie in living memory‖.
3. Mike was obviously annoyed by the contents of the letter because as soon as he‘d
read it he ______ it up and threw it in the bin.
45. .....................................
1. When Janet got down to work, every complex problem was swiftly ______ to its
most important points.
2. Everything got worse and worse and eventually he was ______ to begging.
3. The doctor noticed that the swelling had been considerably ______ by the application
of the new ointment.
46. .....................................
1. They had planned to ______ him hostage to secure the resignation of the President.
2. Pamela fought to ______ back the tears which threatened to engulf her.
3. Tamsin thinks she can ______ a party to celebrate, but I think she‘ll find it difficult
to find a venue.
47. .....................................
1. Elizabeth‘s reassuring response put Lynne‘s mind at ______.
2. The doctor told his stressed patient that he needed more ______.
3. Settling himself comfortably with his head on the head ______ the passenger fell fast
asleep.
48. .....................................
1. China is likely to be a great military ______ in the future.
2. As soon as it came into ______, the government set about reforming the National
Health Service.
3. Because fossil fuel supplies are fast running out, alternative sources of ______ will
have to be found.
49. .....................................
1. You should ______ a record of all income and expenses from now on.
2. It had always been Derek‘s ambition to ______ a comer grocery shop.
3. Some dairy products do not ______ in good condition for long without refrigeration.
50. .....................................
1. The trains are still ______ despite the snow.
2. My nose has been ______ all week because of this awful cold.
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3. The project had to be completed by July and unfortunately we were ______ short of
time.
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1. .......................................
1. He was old and wrinkled, with a (n) ______ of white hair.
2. It was quite a(n) ______ to see Peter looking so thin.
3. The ______ of the explosion caused the old house to collapse.
2. .......................................
1. Emma likes to ______ attention to herself by changing her hair colour every week.
2. The aim of the report is to ______ a comparison between the effects of poverty on
children living in rural and urban areas.
3. I heard the taxi ______ up outside my house and knew my father had come home at
last.
3. .......................................
1. I thought the ______ at the hotel was really good, the staff were excellent.
2. I‘ve brought a new dinner ______ , which includes six of everything.
3. Compulsory military ______ still exists in Greece, but not in Britain.
4. .......................................
1. The group believed the song ______ a good chance of being a hit but didn‘t dream it
would reach number 1.
2. Being the only child with an American accent, I ______ out amongst the other
children at school.
3. My parents ______ by me all the time I was in prison and did everything they could
to get me released.
5. .......................................
1. She really wanted him to join the company and she got he ______ - though later she
regretted it.
2. The registry office and the hotel where the reception was to take place were a long
______ apart, so we had to organize transport.
3. Gloria thought that working as a make-up artist might be a ______ of getting into
films.
6. .......................................
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1. Your work has not been up to standard in the last three months, but we are prepared
to let you make a ______ start.
2. Write the report today while the events are still ______ in your mind.
3. You will find that Professor Stanton has an entirely ______ approach to this problem.
7. .......................................
1. Paul is still upset about losing his job so you‘ll need to ______ the subject carefully.
2. The government needs a new ______ to tackling gun crime as their current policy
isn‘t working.
3. With the ______ of summer, I noticed the mornings grow lighter and my mood
change for the better.
8. .......................................
1. Sally‘s front tooth is very ______ - I‘m sure it‘ll come out soon.
2. Jane has lost so much weight that all her clothes are too ______.
3. The horse got ______ from the stable and started trotting towards the road.
9. .......................................
1. In ―A Christmas Carol‖, Scrooge starts by being ______ with his money.
2. It is ______ to criticise people unfairly.
3. The ______ score of a pass candidate is 60%.
10. .....................................
1. Could you ______ me how to use this photocopier if you have time today?
2. All this rain we‘re having just goes to ______ that climate change is really happening.
3. If we wait a bit longer, I‘m sure Yuri wall ______ up eventually with another excuse
for being late.
11. .....................................
1. At the start of his career, James was ______ between taking a job in television and
becoming an accountant.
2. The main suspect in the case told the police that his jacket had been ______ when he
fell off his bicycle.
3. In some urban areas, tower blocks are being ______ down to be replaced by rows of
houses.
13. .....................................
1. The two teams ______ each other in the final match this weekend.
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2. The photographer asked the bride and groom to ______ each other for the final shot.
3. We need to ______ the fact that the problem has got out of control.
14. .....................................
1. I do not ______ with young people staying up till all hours.
2. How many books does this bag ______?
3. Ben‘s parents ______ shares in several major multinational companies.
14. .....................................
1. If it is not tended regularly, any garden will soon ______ into a state of disrepair!
2. Successful television personalities generally ______ into one of two categories -
either they are very lucky or they are very determined.
3. Sonia had to miss a lecture, but asked to borrow a Friend‘s notes so that she didn‘t
______ too far behind with the work.
15. .....................................
1. The police were given the ______ to break up gatherings of three or more people.
2. The study identified which fuels would have been used in electricity generation if
nuclear ______ had not been used.
3. The Chairman of the company was reluctant to hand over ______ to the Board of
Directors in his absence.
16. .....................................
1. Although Professor Sims would want to return to the ______ of poltergeist activity,
he said that the report was a very thorough one and well written.
2. Without ______ the most feared of all regimes is a totalitarian one.
3. The woman in ______ was asked whether she had intended to leave without paying
for the goods.
17. .....................................
1. The moonlight revealed a strange ______ walking slowly towards the house.
2. We need to ______ out how to raise enough money to rebuild the damaged
classroom.
3. Before we sign the contract, we need a precise ______ for the final cost and not an
estimate.
18. .....................................
1. When Andrews boss found out that he had lied on his CV, it ______ him his job.
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2. He is the kind of person who aims to win at any ______ and he won‘t help anyone
else in the competition.
3. If we build an airport on this land, the ______ to the environment will be enormous.
19. .....................................
1. It is obvious that the novelist ______ her inspiration from her own childhood.
2. Mandy‘s excitement mounted steadily as the weekend ______ near.
3. The presenter ______ a comparison between the behaviour of animals and the
behaviour of young children.
20. .....................................
1. Your keyboard needs to stand on a ______ surface a comfortable distance away from
the screen.
2. Whichever type of car you hire, with this deal you pay a ______ rate of £30.00 per
day.
3. The landscape to the south of the resort is rather ______ and uninteresting compared
to the hilly area to the north.
21. .....................................
1. You have a ______ choice. Either you obey the rules or you leave.
2. The tennis player beat his opponent in ______ sets.
3. Pam has beautiful teeth - they are pearly white and ______.
22. .....................................
1. At school, Roy used to be a sort of ______ developer, lagging behind his peers.
2. The widower spent most of his evening by the fireplace reminiscing his ______ wife.
3. John only paid up when I threatened to evict him. Still better ______ than never.
23. .....................................
1. Anger flashed in her eyes and ______ flooded her skin as she understood what his
insinuation was.
2. London is a city full of ______ and character, and visitors always enjoy its rich
culture and unique style.
3. With the passing of years, many events in her past life had taken on a different
______.
24. .....................................
1. My favourite ______ of clothing is a cashmere sweater.
2. The journalist wrote a scathing ______ on the government‘s environmental policy.
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3. I did not agree to one ______ in the contract and so refused to sign it.
25. .....................................
1. A new ______ of talks took place about reducing the harmful effects of CFCs on the
ozone layer.
2. How about a ______ of golf before tea?
3. There was a ______ of thunderous applause as the star came onto the stage.
26. .....................................
1. We‘ll ______ what happens with the weather before making plans.
2. Jenny didn‘t ______ through Martins false promises until it was too late.
3. I‘m sorry but I don‘t think we should ______ each other anymore.
27. .....................................
1. I really dislike the way that our manager is always taking ______ for everyone else‘s
hard work.
2. I am still waiting for the bank to ______ my account for the fees they overcharged
me.
3. Once I finish this course, it will count as one ______ towards my degree.
28. .....................................
1. The book about wildlife in the Antarctic ______ me very deeply and I‘ve been
involved in conservation issues ever since I read it.
2. The politician‘s speech ______ on several topics, but he mainly talked about inner
city development.
3. When Sally ______ the painting in the art gallery, all the alarms went off.
29. .....................................
1. You feel bored with your current relationship, but don‘t give up hope, as someone
new is ______ to appear on the scene and steal you away.
2. The men were driven to an isolated area of forest where, still ______ and blindfolded,
they were released unharmed.
3. Alyson is now ______ for Sydney with three friends, who are keeping her company
along the way.
30. .....................................
1. I don‘t ______ with the idea of renouncing discipline entirely.
2. Does the offer you made me last week still ______?
3. The kidnappers said they would ______ me prisoner until the ransom was paid.
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31. .....................................
1. He‘s a nice boy and he‘s very ______, but he doesn‘t do much work.
2. A ______ light shone through the open curtains.
3. She likes wearing ______ colours, but her sister always wears black.
32. .....................................
1. His shot had ______ and accuracy, and the goalkeeper had no chance.
2. Losing ______ in the middle of the day meant that several workers lost hours of
work they had done on their computers that morning.
3. This document gives you ______ to represent me at the company‘s annual
shareholders‘ meeting.
33. .....................................
1. Brian deals mainly with the company‘s clients, while Mary handles the financial
______ of things.
2. We managed to open the box by pushing the ______ of a knife under the lid.
3. The government called for a(n) ______ to the fighting and a return to normal.
34. .....................................
1. I think she‘s got a very good ______ of succeeding as a musician because she‘s very
talented.
2. He took the job because it was his only ______ of earning a living.
3. By ______, the two of us happened to be at the airport at exactly the same time.
35. .....................................
1. When he goes to an Indian restaurant, Henry will always ______ the hottest curry on
the menu.
2. The ship‘s captain is going to ______ the crew to cast off at dawn.
3. Writers should always ______ their thoughts before putting pen to paper.
36. .....................................
1. The poor man didn‘t understand more than the general ______ of the conversation
and looked baffled and tired.
2. Rural poverty was a problem until the 1970s, when the ______ of people to the towns
narrowed the gap.
3. When we looked out the next morning, a ______ of snow over a metre high had all
but buried the gate.
37. .....................................
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1. The bad weather is expected to ______ by the afternoon.

2. It‘s time to ______ out these cupboards and make some space.
3. The lawyer announced that he had new evidence that would ______ the young man
of murder.
38. .....................................
1. If the examiner asks you something, don‘t spend too long thinking about what to say
- just give a ______ answer to the question using everyday language.
2. Ginny was delighted to receive ______ fives from the judges, the highest possible
marks anyone could get in the competition.
3. Melanie had always dreamed of having long ______ hair like the other girls in her
class.
39. .....................................
1. This bag comes from the company‘s mid-priced ______ of accessories.
2. The mountain ______ in Tibet is one of the most familiar images in the natural world.
3. There is a wide ______ of food available in restaurants in London.
40. .....................................
1. If money were no ______, as far as I‘m concerned, I would travel round the world.
2. The ______ of the game is to score as many points as possible.
3. It was a curious ______, which was presumably used in Victorian kitchens.
41. .....................................
1. No sooner had his wife been allowed to leave hospital than he arranged for a nurse to
______ her at home.
2. When I was a child, we had to ______ church every Sunday.
3. I‘ll join you for a drink a bit later, but there are a few matters I must ______ to before
leaving the office.
42. .....................................
1. As Sue ______ paper into her printer, I made photocopies of the tests.
2. Since he was constantly ______ misinformation by those around him, he was never
aware of the real situation.
3. Children ______ on plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables are generally healthier than
those who are not.
43. .....................................
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1. The pair collapsed in a ______ of giggles as Simon struggled with Sam‘s bag and
pretended to fall over.
2. Your jacket‘s a really good ______ - is it made to-measure?
3. Mayor Winston will have a ______ when he reads the taxi drivers‘ proposals for
carving up the city.
44. .....................................
1. The old house has a long and mysterious ______ and is now a popular tourist
attraction.
2. The witness said the thief ran ______ before he had a chance to stop him.
3. I stayed up way ______ my bedtime last night just to watch that horror film.
45. .....................................
1. We believe that customers like the personal ______ and so we aim to treat them all as
individuals.
2. I think there was just a ______ of envy in Michael‘s comments about my new car.
3. I‘ve lost ______ with what‘s happening in this programme because I didn‘t see the
last two episodes.
46. .....................................
1. We need to ______ out a way to reduce costs without firing anyone.
2. I usually ______ up a big appetite after patrolling the streets all day.
3. This video game doesn‘t ______ the way it‘s supposed to.
47. .....................................
1. The colourful pictures should ______ the children‘s interest.
2. My son will soon ______ the majority of the shares in the company.
3. Be careful! I don‘t think that branch will ______ you.
48. .....................................
1. Most of the roads on the island were built by the Ancient Romans and so tend to
proceed in a straight ______ rather than following the contours.
2. Although she usually liked the poet‘s work, Cerise found the final ______ of that
particular poem rather disturbing.
3. Please call me on my mobile, as the ______ to the house is being repaired after the
recent storm damage.
49. .....................................
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1. Germany don‘t have the players they had in the past, but they remain a major ______
in world football.
2. Although one of the engines was off, the pilot had enough ______ to safely fly the
aircraft back to the airport.
3. The emotional ______ of her poetry is such that she has been dubbed the new Sylvia
Plath.
50. .....................................
1. I heard the ______ of the tiny bird‘s heart as I held it in my hand.
2. Many people find the jumping ______ of rock music too much to bear.
3. Whilst on his ______ the policeman heard strange noises coming from the disused
warehouse.
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1. .......................................
1. I don‘t know what to, ______ of this strange message.
2. Did you ______ any progress this term?
3. No one can ______ this new machine work.
2. .......................................
1. After ______ dust in an attic for many years, the collection of paintings is now about
to go on show to the public.
2. As he walked home, Boris was aware of storm clouds ______ in the sky behind him.
3. The couple‘s 25th wedding anniversary provided a good opportunity for ______
together all their old photographs in one large album.
3. .......................................
1. As midnight approached, the guests slowly ______ away from the party.
2. Overnight, the snow had ______ into great piles up against the garden wail.
3. My thoughts ______ back to the days when I believed everything was possible.
4. .......................................
1. Which ______ are you interested in test-driving, madam?
2. Nicky has made a beautiful ______ of a Spitfire fighter plane.
3. Ronaldinho is a role ______ for many an aspiring young footballer.
5. .......................................
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1. Caroline has really made progress with her maths - this year she‘s been moved to the
top ______ at school.
2. Steve opened the window and a ______ of cold air immediately rushed into the room.
3. On the video recording, they could see a ______ of visitors passing through the
exhibition hall.
6. .......................................
1. She claimed she wasn‘t upset, but the ______ on her face gave away her feelings.
3. In his account, he used one ______ that was so obscure that I had to look it up.
3. I love drama, music and all other forms of creative ______.
7. .......................................
1. After long negotiations, they ______ the dispute without going to a court of law.
2. We looked at lots of apartments to rent and finally we ______ on this one.
3. My family moved to Canada and ______ in Toronto many years ago.
8. .......................................
1. Susan Moore is a world ______ on ancient civilisations.
2. Only the treasurer has the ______ to sign cheques.
3. Many schools in Britain are financed by a local ______ in conjunction with central
government funding.
9. .......................................
1. Tom found that having to ______ such a heavy bag anywhere was rather
inconvenient.
2. Although we were getting poor results from our research, we were advised to ______
on with the experiments.
3. The school is hoping to ______ out an extensive programme of repairs during the
summer break.
10. .....................................
1. Police now doubt that anyone will ______ responsibility for the bomb that exploded
yesterday.
2. The old lady‘s ______ that she had seen a UFO was never taken seriously by anyone.
3. If you have an accident and make a ______, you will have to pay more for future car
insurance.
11. .....................................
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1. Many people feel that the government should be more concerned about ______
issues.
2. He was only a ______ recruit, fresh from college and with no experience in sales.
3. All dishes are served with chips or a ______ salad.
12. .....................................
1. When meat is as ______ as this, it really needs to be cooked slowly for hours.
2. It‘s ______ on Mary that she won‘t be able to come with us.
3. We need to introduce ______ new laws to stop industries from dumping their waste
into rivers.
13. .....................................
1. Children who are ______ to their own devices get up to all sorts of mischief.
2. Charles felt ______ out when the other children started playing a board game without
him.
3. After the party, Karen‘s mum was ______ with all the tidying up to do.
14. .....................................
1. Tom‘s story about the dog was rather boring and failed to ______ the group‘s
attention.
2. We didn‘t take the car on holiday as the boot wasn‘t large enough to ______ all our
luggage.
3. Clarice went on to ______ a number of responsible positions in the company before
her retirement in 2005.
15. .....................................
1. After working hard in the garden he needed to ______ for a while.
2. He had to ______ against the gate when he felt dizzy.
3. The future of the economy will ______ on the number of goods the country can
export.
16. .....................................
1. In the future we will be obtaining an increasing amount of ______ from wind and
water.
2. He did everything in his ______ to find us somewhere to live.
3. Leaders are often unwilling to give up ______ even when they are very old.
17. .....................................
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1. One of the special features of the new railway stations is the artefacts on ______
there.
2. Their ______ is that you should not interfere in this matter.
3. Jane‘s father held her up so she could get a better ______.
18. .....................................
1. Advertisements ______ other companies‘ products down are banned in some
countries.
2. The new production system should be up and ______ by the end of January.
3. That play must have been ______ for at least thirty years now.
19. .....................................
1. This jacket‘s a bit ______ in the sleeves; I think you should try another one.
2. Try to avoid annoying Richard, because he‘s got a very ______ temper.
3. Lucy was rather ______ of breath after climbing the 350 steps to the top of the tower.
20. .....................................
1. The joiner used an electric ______ to bore holes in the door.
2. The teacher liked to give the students a regular spelling ______.
3. The uniforms were made of khaki ______ which was very unattractive.
21. .....................................
1. The easiest way to get from Glasgow to Ayr is by train, but there‘s also a bus ______.
2. Most of his ______ in the Ministry of Technology has been as an administrative
officer.
3. Restaurant prices include VAT and ______ but most people leave tips for the waiters
anyway.
22. .....................................
1. The local council had clearly underestimated the ______ of local feeling about its
plan to demolish the old building.
2. Clara felt that she had researched the issue thoroughly and so could argue her point
from a position of ______ in the public debate.
3. After last year‘s run of injuries. I‘m happy to announce that the football team is now
back to full ______.
23. .....................................
1. News of her brother‘s arrest for shoplifting came as a bitter ______ to Ayesha.
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2. In the football match, Raoul received a ______ to his left knee and still has difficulty
walking.
3. The doctor asked his patient to give a good ______ into the tube to test his lung
capacity.
24. .....................................
1. The company has made a huge effort this year to improve on the customer care
______.
2. His friendliness and charm are just a ______ - don‘t be fooled into thinking he‘s soft.
3. It‘s an unusual row of terraced houses, because every house ______ is so different
from the others.
25. .....................................
1. Mr. Groves is a known ______ on local history, so he may be able to help you.
2. I insist on speaking about this matter to somebody in ______!
3. The headmistress gave Miss Jones ______ to take the class on a picnic.
26. .....................................
1. I was at a ______ to know what to say when she told me the bad news.
2. The company made a huge ______ of over $10 million last year.
3. After the accident, Graham suffered from a temporary ______ of memory.
27. .....................................
1. The chef complained that everyone was getting in his ______ and ordered them to
leave.
2. Ron is determined to win this competition and I can‘t imaging him going out of his
______ to help anyone else.
3. I was surprised that none of the people I asked knew the ______ to the museum.
28. .....................................
1. My uncle was a hippie ______ in the sixties and he still wears his hair long even now.
2. The crowd stood ______ to let the bride pass through.
3. One of these days I‘ll pay him ______ for treating me so badly.
29. .....................................
1. Sally always joins me for a ______ of golf on Saturday mornings.
2. Our house is near the end of the postman‘s ______ so he doesn‘t get here until about
9.30.
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3. Management are meeting with the unions for another ______ of negotiations to avert
the threatened strike.
30. .....................................
1. John accepted that his new position would ______ a lot of hard work.
2. A red sky in the morning tends to ______ bad weather is on the way.
3. I didn‘t ______ to tell him, it just slipped out.
31. .....................................
1. Chris Cummings was a good guitarist but he couldn‘t be trusted to ______ up on
time for concerts, so the band asked him to leave.
2. At Open Days, the second-year students ______ potential students and their parents
round all the facilities.
3. He‘s an excellent diver but when he‘s on the diving board in front of an audience he
has an unfortunate tendency to ______ off.
32. .....................................
1. Bruce sent his steak back because it was ______.
2. They felt very anxious when their car broke down in a ______ area of the town.
3. The company spokesman had to answer a lot of ______ questions about the
forthcoming takeover.
33. .....................................
1. This crisis is a ______ of just how badly this department is run.
2. Although it seemed like a good idea when I first heard it on ______ I‘ve decided
against it.
3. She caught sight of her ______ in a shop window and realised how ill she looked.
34. .....................................
1. I‘m living in Paris now but my permanent ______ is Amsterdam.
2. After buying a new computer, Glen had to find a ______ for his old one.
3. Being an orphan, Bobby was brought up alternately in a local authority ______ and
by foster parents.
35. .....................................
1. Did you ______ out with Andrew? Why aren‘t you two speaking?
2. If you ______ behind with your schedule, you will be in trouble.
3. A good education is something to ______ back on when you need it.
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36. .....................................
1. After the accident he was so shocked he lost the ______ of speech.
2. It‘s not in your ______ to cancel the project.
3. You need tremendous ______ in your legs to be a good runner.
37. .....................................
1. You can ______ that book if you want - I‘ve already read it.
2. I‘m trying to cut his hair but he won‘t ______ still - it‘s going to look terrible!
3. Frank used to ______ the butcher‘s shop on Park Road but he‘s retired now.
38. .....................................
1. The moment he saw a six ______number of the cheque, the inventor knew he didn‘t
have to worry about the future.
2. Though a quiet man, Bruce was considered a key ______ in the events. It turned out
he was the one who pulled the strings.
3. They said the project would be costly, but they refused to give us even a ball-park
______.
39. .....................................
1. You can always ______ on family members to help you out.
2. It is always important to ______ your change before you leave the shop.
3. I ______ you as one of my closest friends.
40. .....................................
1. The children were exhausted after the long ______ to their grandparents‘ house.
2. Peter has such a lot of ______ that I am sure he will be the best person to lead this
project.
3. Although the house lights were on and his car was parked on the ______, Mr.
Gregory did not seem to be at home.
41. .....................................
1. The politician is usually a very lively speaker but today his speech was a little
______ and the audience quickly got bored.
2. Jessica is a good violinist but today she played a few ______ notes.
3. There was a loud explosion and we threw ourselves ______ on to the ground.
42. .....................................
1. The postcard showed a long ______ of beach lined with palm trees.
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2. These jeans are comfortable because the fabric has a bit of ______ in it.
3. A lion can stay without moving for hours at a(n) ______.
43. .....................................
1. Having made some money on the stock market, he decided to leave his job and
______ out into property development.
2. The man screamed in terror as the enraged dog ______ itself towards his throat.
3. The railway company has ______ an enquiry into the causes of the accident.
44. .....................................
1. The statue rests on a huge ______ in the middle of the square.
2. A thin ______ of smoke rose from the small chimney.
3. Can you add up this ______ of figures for me?
45. .....................................
1. The painting has an interesting ______ of brightly coloured trees and bushes.
2. Although the Minister seems to have some support, many of his colleagues prefer to
remain in the ______ and keep their opinions to themselves.
3. Years ago, if you came from the wrong kind of ______ it was impossible to enter
some careers.
46. .....................................
1. During the battle, the entire area ______ to the French.
2. While journeying through tropical regions, he ______ ill after drinking contaminated
water.
3. As the manager had predicted, production ______ by 10% due to staff reductions.
47. .....................................
1. Jenny realised that she had become so engrossed in what she was doing that she had
lost all ______ of time passing.
2. There is no ______ in trying to persuade someone to give up smoking if they don‘t
really want to.
3. Just sitting in this old building gives me a real ______ of history and culture.
48. .....................................
1. The anthropologist subjected the islanders‘ rituals and traditions to ______ analysis.
2. When he first went to work in the Middle East, Bill was highly ______ of their
methods doing business.
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3. The bridegroom‘s mother fainted from heat at the most ______ point of the wedding
ceremony.
49. .....................................
1. Now that Tom has so little time, how does he keep ______ of all his investments?
2. Although the ______ they found through the wood was narrow, it turned out to be
easy to follow.
3. The station is no longer used and the railway has become overgrown with weeds.
50. .....................................
1. You need to ______ the fact that Bettina doesn‘t want to go out with you anymore!
2. The team will be attempting to climb the north ______ of the mountain today.
3. She was looking the other way so I asked her to turn round and ______ me.
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1. .......................................
1. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty as well as being ______ to a variety of
beautiful birds.
2. The team performed well when they played at ______, but they only drew in the
return match.
3. She has been living on her own all her life and is not at all keen on moving into an
old people‘s ______ despite her advancing years.
2. .......................................
1. It was Martin that had the ______ idea of redesigning the company logo and it‘s now
much more recognizable.
2. Anna continues to win so many contracts, she‘ll have a ______, if not brilliant future
in this company.
3. The day began cloudy and cool but ended with ______ sunshine and warm
temperatures.
3. .......................................
1. Hotels tend to ______ their prices in the summer season.
2. We‘re hoping that the show we‘re putting on next month will ______ a lot of money
for charity.
3. The advertising campaign ought to ______ the profile of the company.
4. .......................................
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1. She really needs to find a new ______ for all her energy or shell end up very
frustrated.
2. You can change the ______ if you don‘t like the football.
3. The management needs to open some sort of ______ of communication with the
workers.
5. .......................................
1. Due to the new regulations, we are now facing problems of a completely different
______.
2. When the ______ was finally given, the soldiers looked uneasily at each other.
3. The repairs are going to cost something in the ______ of £2000.
6. .......................................
1. It would be silly to let things that have happened in the past ______ a wedge between
us now.
2. Of course, banning boxing will simply ______ the sport underground.
3. You want £200 for that old car? You certainly ______ a hard bargain.
7. .......................................
1. Nikki already had a ______ idea of how she wanted her career to develop.
2. It soon became ______ that Paula would not be able to finish the race.
3. The area in front of the fire exit should be kept ______ at all times.
8. .......................................
1. The fireman ______ out his hand but the man refused to let go and take it.
2. The money I spent on the course really ______ my budget.
3. I can remember a time when the market stalls ______ from one end of the street to
the other.
9. .......................................
1. The college offers a wide ______ of courses, from business studies to hair styling.
2. We looked out of the plane window as we flew over the ______ of mountains.
3. The bird is just out of ______ of my binoculars, so I can‘t make out what species it is.
10. .....................................
1. The team did so ______ in the heats that they did not even reach the quarter-finals.
2. Some of our trees were ______ damaged in the storm.
3. Their roof has been leaking for some time and is ______ in need of repair.
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11. .....................................
1. He ______ that it was getting even colder in the evenings.
2. I always ______ the school rules when I was a pupil.
3. The scientists ______ the behaviour of rats during the experiment.
12. .....................................
1. You can‘t help Sarah; she‘s a hopeless ______.
2. Their lawyer is optimistic because he says they have a really strong ______.
3. If that is the ______, then we‘ll have to completely rethink our strategy.
13. .....................................
1. Julie decided that the new skirt didn‘t ______ her well enough to wear to the
interview.
2. A technician is conning in tomorrow to ______ new locks on all the windows.
3. His combination of talent and dedication will ______ him for inclusion in the
national team.
14. .....................................
1. She has a small ______ of land behind the house where she grows tomatoes.
2. You might need to wear a ______ for a while; at least until your eye recovers from
the operation.
3. She lost her job last year and she‘s been going through a bad ______ ever since.
15. .....................................
1. The police are trying to ______ the missing man‘s movements.
2. We walked along a muddy ______ at the side of the forest.
3. I love the first ______ on the album but am not so keen on all the others.
16. .....................................
1. We had had a lovely day and were ______ for home when the accident happened.
2. The situation may seem awful at the moment but it‘s ______ to get better at some
point.
3. The company is ______ by the terms of international trade agreements.
17. .....................................
1. The fact that Mary comes from a good and stable ______ shows in her impeccable
behaviour.
2. Many regard Paris as the ______ of the finest European cuisine.
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3. He spent the last years of his life in a ______ for the elderly in Brighton.
18. .....................................
1. When I call my sister in Australia the ______ is so clear I can hardly believe she‘s on
the other side of the world.
2. Everyone joined in the first ______ of the chorus of the song but nobody knew how it
went after that.
3. Do you know what ______ of business Charles is in?
19. .....................................
1. He has his own small veterinary ______ and only has one other person to help.
2. It is common ______ these days for someone to greet you as you enter large
American stores.
3. With _____ you‘ll soon get the hang of using the crutches.
20. .....................................
1. She says she‘s going to sue him, but don‘t worry, it‘s just a(n) ______ threat.
2. This morning the roads were ______ of traffic.
3. His life was ______ after the death of his wife.
21. .....................................
1. I think that your brother will ______ an excellent doctor when he qualifies.
2. I am afraid I can‘t ______ the meeting on Saturday because I‘m busy.
3. What do you ______ of the new manager in the production department?
22. .....................................
1. My teacher has told me that ______ information for my project will be easy if I use
the Internet.
2. A crowd was ______ in the square, anxious not to miss the performance.
3. ______ that Mary was annoyed, John decided to say nothing more.
23. .....................................
1. For the third time in a week her neighbour asked her to ______ him off in town on
her way to work.
2. Much as I might like to, I can‘t just ______ everything and go off on holiday.
3. I think we should ______ this subject, as it seems to be upsetting Mandy.
24. .....................................
1. The village where I live is situated at the ______ of the River Wye.
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2. Clearly feeling insulted, Helen told Sheila to watch her ______.

3. We could just make out a gleam of light at the ______ of the tunnel.
25. .....................................
1. One of the problems affecting parts of the rain forest is the presence of miners hoping
to ______ gold.
2. He doesn‘t me ______ as being very interested in our project.
3. If the transport workers ______ tomorrow, many people will be unable to get to work.
26. .....................................
1. The official listened to the whole story, but it was difficult to tell whether he believed
it because his ______ did not change at all.
2. ―Yours faithfully‖ is a polite ______ which can be used to close a formal letter.
3. Her technique isn‘t perfect but she puts great ______ into her piano playing.
27. .....................................
1. That garden bench looks very ______ made and probably won‘t last long.
2. The fence is ______ in need of repair because of the storm we had last month.
3. Susanna wants that hat so ______ she is prepared to queue all night before the sale
starts.
28. .....................................
1. Darren‘s got a very ______ mind, and always knows when people are trying to get
the better of him.
2. Be careful not to go too fast as you cycle down the hill because there‘s a ______
bend at the bottom.
3. There‘s been a ______ rise in the number of burglaries in this area; I think we‘ll have
to get an alarm installed.
29. .....................................
1. During the concert, Tori suffered an unexpected ______ of memory for a few
minutes.
2. The owners do not accept any responsibility for ______ or damage to vehicles parked
in this car park.
3. When Jason set up his own business he expected to make a ______ for the first few
months.
30. .....................................
1. Paychecks which are not ______ after six months will be disposed of.
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2. The employee ______ he had been in bed with a bad cold on the day of the meeting.
3. Government policies and the ensuing strikes ______ a number of lives.
38. .....................................
1. I listened to a(n) ______ commentary of the match on the radio.
2. I think I left the tap ______ ; I‘d better go back and check.
3. The flight to Edinburgh has been cancelled three days ______.
39. .....................................
1. In the ______ term, this new proposal could mean a property tax with substantial
rebates for the poor.
2. Running up the stairs left her ______ of breath.
3. The kids made ______ work of the cakes and ice-cream at the party.
40. .....................................
1. Could you ______ me at the next comer? I can walk from there.
2. The temperature tends to ______ sharply at night at this time of year.
3. I think we should ______ this subject before we have a big argument about it.
41. .....................................
1. The farmer wasn‘t willing to sell his land, to say the least. Actually, he ______ his
two pit bull terriers on a group of developers.
2. Teachers who tell off-colour jokes in the class ______ a bad example. They should
be reprimanded.
3. With her heart ______ on marrying him, there was no stopping her.
42. .....................................
1. Just one day was enough for them to ______ up a close friendship.
2. Lightning can ______ if you stay under a tree in a thunderstorm.
3. He decided to ______ a deal with the lawyers to lessen his sentence.
43. .....................................
1. Milton received a ______ to his pride when he failed to get the job.
2. The victim was knocked unconscious by a violent ______ to the head.
3. The witness gave the police a blow by ______ account of what he had seen.
44. .....................................
1. She wasn‘t concentrating properly and did her homework ______.
2. He reacted ______ to the injection and felt sick all day.
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3. I ______ need some sleep; I‘m exhausted after that long drive.
45. .....................................
1. Elaine‘s self-confidence is just a ______ because in fact she‘s a very shy person.
2. The arrangement is that we have to pay the builders half the money up ______ and
the other half once they‘ve completed the work.
3. You must have got dressed in a hurry this morning - you‘ve got your sweater on back
to ______.
46. .....................................
1. I‘m not sure whether to apply for the job as it will ______ moving away from home.
2. I‘m sure John didn‘t ______ to be offensive; he‘s just not very tactful.
3. I‘m sorry but I really cannot understand what you ______.
47. .....................................
1. When Frank was entertaining the children, I saw a ______ of him I hadn‘t seen
before.
2. Ken works as a teacher, but he also sells insurance on the ______.
3. Ellen fell off her bike and got scratches all down her left ______.
48. .....................................
1. I‘m going to ______ her to a special meal in an expensive restaurant for her birthday.
2. Paul is an unpopular boss because he tends to ______ his employees very badly.
3. The doctors are not quite sure of the best way to ______ her illness.
49. .....................................
1. She‘s ______ to find out about it one day - we can‘t keep it a secret forever.
2. He was legally ______ to report to the police once a week, but did not always fulfill
this requirement.
3. The planes ______ for the disaster zone were well equipped with medicine and
supplies.
50. .....................................
1. My Spanish is not all that ______ now as I haven‘t used it for ages.
2. The food was so ______ that it seemed to be burning my tongue.
3. The robbers drove off with the police in ______ pursuit.
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1. .......................................
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1. Pacific and Australasian history ______ outside my area of expertise, so ask

Professor Moore instead.
2. It‘s easy to ______ for a trick when the other person seems genuinely kind.
3. We watched the rocks ______ before they crashed into the river.
2. .......................................
1. The minister‘s private secretary refused to reveal anything, even though the
journalists ______ her for information.
2. Annie finished cleaning the ground-floor rooms and then ______ all Mrs.
Hemingway‘s blouses for the coming week.
3. The lift suddenly stopped between floors with a terrifying crash, and even though
Steve ______ the emergency button numerous times he could get no response.
3. .......................................
1. What I like most about my house in the mountains is the breathtaking ______.
2. In my ______ , everyone should be encouraged to travel abroad.
3. As we rounded the bend, the lake came into ______.
4. .......................................
1. We will give you a quote of the exact cost in a few hours, but I would say you‘re
probably looking at a(n) ______ of about £3,500.
2. Stewart suddenly saw a strange ______ hovering outside his window.
3. The ______ of the man killing a large animal found on the cave wall dates back to
around 2400 BC.
5. .......................................
1. Paula said to ______ her in too if we go to the seaside tomorrow.
2. You can ______ on me to support you at the meeting.
3. You should ______ yourself lucky that you left the island the very day before the
volcano erupted.
6. .......................................
1. My father gave me a lift into town and ______ me at the railway station.
2. The estate agent ______ the asking price for the house in the hope of a quick sale.
3. Without any warning a piece of plaster suddenly ______ from the ceiling.
7. .......................................
1. However much use you make of the city‘s public transport system, with this type of
ticket you pay a ______ rate of £10.00 per week.
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2. The printer needs to stand on a ______ surface which will remain still when the
scanner is in operation.
3. The southern part of the island is rather ______ and featureless, but much drier and
sunnier than the mountainous area to the north.
8. .......................................
1. The parcel was tied up with ______ and his name was carefully printed in gold
lettering.
2. For their anniversary, he presented her with a ______ of exquisite pearls.
3. After committing a ______ of traffic offences, he was finally disqualified from
driving for five years.
9. .......................................
1. He took the rest of the day off because he wasn‘t ______.
2. Since Mark got that new job, they‘ve been really ______ off.
3. John should do ______ in the test. He has done a lot of studying.
10. .....................................
1. I think on ______ the decision that was reached was the right one.
2. After an amazing run half the length of the pitch, the player lost his ______ at the
critical moment.
3. The ______ of power in the region has shifted dramatically in the last thirty years.
11. .....................................
1. Mark Whitely has a regular ______ in the Arts section of The Guardian.
2. I could see a ______ of smoke rising from the chimney of the cottage.
3. Only one ______ remained of the four that had supported the roof.
12. .....................................
1. Have we got time for another ______ of drinks before we go?
2. There were 15 of us all ______ the table.
3. It was disappointing to see the politician ______ on his critics.
13. .....................................
1. He had a fine ______ of comic timing - even mediocre jokes sounded funny when he
told them.
2. The good ______ he showed when he handled the Manchester crisis is what earned
him the promotion.
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3. It is not clear which ______ of the word ―healing‖ is used here by the poet.
14. .....................................
1. Many newspapers were extremely ______ of the way the Government handled the
crisis.
2. The ______ moment in the match came when the visiting team were awarded a
penalty.
3. Robson‘s second novel did not achieve the ______ acclaim of his first, but it too is a
fine piece of writing.
15. .....................................
1. We were ______ to an expensive meal out as a reward for the hard work we‘d pot in.
2. The wood was sanded and then ______ with a varnish to protect it.
3. When I first took up the post, I was ______ with suspicion by my colleagues.
16. .....................................
1. The television company ______ in close collaboration with teachers to devise the
series of educational programmes.
2. My sister gets ______ up if I borrow her clothes without asking her first.
3. The modem ______ perfectly the first time I tried it, but it‘s not showing any signs of
life now.
17. .....................................
1. Feeling shy from being surrounded by so many unfamiliar people, the small boy
______ back when he was offered some cake.
2. The fate of the condemned man ______ in the balance for weeks while the court
considered his appeal.
3. The walls of the castle were ______ with rich tapestries.
18. .....................................
1. Let me give you a ______ outline of our plan to develop the business.
2. Lucy arrived at the party with a ______ smile on her face, accompanied by her new
boyfriend.
3. The robbery took place in daylight, so it‘s amazing no one saw anything.
19. .....................................
1. Determined to reach the summit, the mountaineers ______ on despite the blizzard.
2. The committee ______ her to make a speech, so she reluctantly agreed.
3. Steve ______ his shirt then hung it on the back of the chair.
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20. .....................................
1. We don‘t know much about Anya as she tends to ______ to herself.
2. The explorers could no longer ______ going once their supplies had run out.
3. The young elephant tried hard to ______ up with the rest of the herd.
21. .....................................
1. They asked George to take ______ of the project.
2. There is a small ______ for using the swimming pool.
3. Melanie was put in ______ of ordering stationery for the whole office.
22. .....................................
1. We‘ll ______ your lateness just this once.
2. The houses ______ a school playing field.
3. Fred didn‘t ______ the pains in his chest. He immediately consulted a doctor.
23. .....................................
1. She ______ herself so hard she had a nervous breakdown.
2. His possessiveness finally ______ her away.
3. The behaviour of their son ______ them to despair.
24. .....................................
1. Are you completely ______ as to what you have to do now?
2. The sound isn‘t very ______ - I think there must be a problem with the speakers.
3. The sky was ______ and there wasn‘t a cloud in sight.
25. .....................................
1. The leader seemed to be almighty. With a ______ of the pen, he could send people to
jail.
2. A powerful ______ of lightning heralded the coming of the storm.
3. Though relatively young, the businessman suffered a massive ______ which was
attributed to loads of stress. He was immediately rushed to hospital.
26. .....................................
1. They are unjustly trying to ______ the blame for the accident on her.
2. The government is hoping that these initial talks will ______ the foundations for
more concrete negotiations.
3. Someone is coming this afternoon to ______ the new carpet in the lounge.
27. .....................................
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1. This medication could affect your ______ so you must only take it before you go to
bed.
2. Success in motivating your staff requires striking a delicate ______ between
asserting your authority and giving praise.
3. She could not explain the deficit in her bank ______.
28. .....................................
1. Our new house will be ready for ______ in just over a fortnight.
2. The ______ of the university by protesting students lasted for three weeks.
3. Gardening is a relaxing as well as therapeutic ______ for those who suffer from
stress.
29. .....................................
1. Suspicion immediately ______ on the last person to see the woman before her
disappearance.
2. Their relationship just ______ to pieces after they‘d only been together for a few
months.
3. As more jobs became available in the improving economic situation, the rate of
unemployment ______ sharply.
30. .....................................
1. Tina was keen to buy a folding bicycle that would ______ inside the boot of her car.
2. Marius painted in a very individual style that didn‘t ______ easily into any traditional
category.
3. Greg borrowed his brother‘s suit to wear at the wedding, but to be honest it didn‘t
really ______ him very well.
31. .....................................
1. The ______ to success is fraught with difficulties.
2. The Weather Service issued a warning to people in the ______ of the hurricane.
3. They followed the ______ until they came to a gate.
32. .....................................
1. These paper tissues have been ______ with eucalyptus oil, which helps to relieve
congestion.
2. The various issues involved in the problem are quite different and should be ______
separately.
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3. At the time I ______ his comments as a joke, but now I realise he was probably quite
serious.
33. .....................................
1. Eric swam only one ______ of the pool before cramp and fatigue brought his
exercise to an end.
2. The director is renowned for making films that exceed three hours in ______.
3. She bought a ______ of lilac velvet with a view to making the dress herself.
34. .....................................
1. The smoke from the fire ______ in the air for days.
2. I ______ around for an hour, then got tired of waiting.
3. I ______ on tightly as the motorbike roared round the corner.
35. .....................................
1. Actors must learn their ______ to do any part justice.
2. The storm brought the telephone ______ down.
3. You need to be able to read between the ______ to understand this document.
36. .....................................
1. Mark ______ his trousers, folded them and put them in a drawer.
2. He ______ forward through the crowd, anxious to get back to his seat in time for the
second half.
3. The staff ______ for better working conditions and higher wages.
37. .....................................
1. My grandmother managed to ______ five children singlehandedly.
2. Before ending the meeting, the Managing Director asked if anyone wanted to ______
any objections.
3. They will ______ the flag while we sing the national anthem.
38. .....................................
1. If you want to ______ the flight, you won‘t have time to check your luggage in.
2. I‘m afraid we don‘t have any replacement parts for this ______ of camera.
3. Listening to love songs after a break-up tends to ______ me depressed.
39. .....................................
1. The campaign is moving into top ______ as the election approaches.
2. Have you packed your climbing ______?
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3. The reverse ______ on this car is difficult to find.

40. .....................................
1. The talented writer was renowned for his ______ sense of humour.
2. Alan‘s ______ cough kept him up all night.
3. The recent ______ spell is worrying to farmers.
41. .....................................
1. I think that after today‘s confrontation, Helga will learn to watch her ______ when
addressing the manager.
2. They stayed in a small cottage, situated at the ______ of the river.
3. He stood before the ______ of the cave and asked me to take his photograph.
42. .....................................
1. We could solve the problem at a single ______ by removing the ringleaders from the
school.
2. He‘s been so preoccupied with the news that he hasn‘t done a ______ work all day.
3. The procession traditionally starts in the square on the ______ of midnight.
43. .....................................
1. Their new ______ of clothing is meant to appeal to a younger target group.
2. There was no point in shooting at the wolf as it was already out of ______.
3. Prices at the store ______ from the easily affordable to the extremely expensive.
44. .....................................
1. The ______ of your course fees must be paid by December.
2. You need excellent ______ as well as grace to be a dancer.
3. Health experts agree that a ______ between work and leisure should be encouraged.
45. .....................................
1. Beryl was in a bad mood and spoke to him in a ______ tone.
2. Watch that bread knife; it has a very ______ edge.
3. These lemon sweets are too ______ for my taste.
46. .....................................
1. Clarissa‘s bad temper ______ something of a shadow over the whole meeting.
2. One of the director‘s main responsibilities is to ______ the show before rehearsals
begin.
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3. The opposing sides in the dispute agreed to ______ aside their differences and work
for the common good.
47. .....................................
1. When the police interviewed him, he ______ he‘d been miles away at the time of the
crime.
2. The avalanche is believed to have ______ almost a hundred lives, although exact
figures are not yet available.
3. When he was made redundant, he swallowed his pride and ______ unemployment
benefit.
48. .....................................
1. The coconut hit the ______ with a dull thud.
2. Although the committee covered quite a lot of ______ today it was felt that a second
meeting would be necessary.
3. Politically correct non-sexist terms like ―chairperson‖ have rapidly gained ______.
49. .....................................
1. If your injury is very minor, it will be ______ by a nurse rather than by a doctor.
2. This particular coat is made of a fabric which has been ______ with a special
substance to make it waterproof.
3. He had a reputation for being a very demanding boss, but personally I found he
______ his staff fairly.
50. .....................................
1. I would like to ______ my disapproval of the action that has been proposed.
2. You should ______ for the course by the end of February.
3. You need specialised equipment to ______ the noise level from wind turbines.
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1. .......................................
1. I have absolutely no ______ ______ what he means!
2. Can you give me a general ______ of what your plans are?
3. He still makes mistakes, but I think he‘s got the ______ right now.
2. .......................................
1. After four world tours in three years, the singer has decided to take a well-earned
______ from travelling.
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2. After buying gifts for all her family, the lottery winner decided to donate the ______
of her winnings to charity.
3. The runner was advised to give her injured knee a thorough ______ before beginning
her training programme again.
3. .......................................
1. It is said that everyone has their ______ but Senator Jacobson never accepted a bribe
in his life.
2. Erica paid the ______ for her constant lateness when she was turned down for a
promotion.
3. Most of the stock in that shop is being sold at half ______ today because it‘s closing
down.
4. .......................................
1. I can‘t believe he‘s considering getting ______ to her; we must talk him out of it.
2. I tried to call him several times, but his line is constantly ______.
3. He left the room, saying that he did not want to be ______ in that sort of discussion.
5. .......................................
1. With the local bus ______ every hour, our village is quite accessible.
2. With tears ______ down her cheeks, Mandy rushed from the room.
3. ______ a successful business requires determination and initiative.
6. .......................................
1. Apples are in ______ supply this winter because of the summer drought.
2. In the ______ term, our company prospects look very promising.
3. Henry would have finished his explanation but Sarah cut him ______.
7. .......................................
1. Lois has a very ______ sense of humour and sometimes it‘s hard to know whether
she is actually joking or not.
2. I must stop and get some pastilles on the way to the cinema because I have a rather
______ cough and don‘t want to spoil everyone‘s enjoyment of the film.
3. After six months at sea, the long distance yachtswoman was glad to be back on
______ land.
8. .......................................
1. Her attempt at making rice pudding failed when the mixture refused to ______.
2. She ______ the alarm clock so it would ring at 6 a.m.
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3. Far from being impractical, Tom proved that his feet were ______ firmly on the
ground.
9. .......................................
1. Last year‘s champion is in with a ______ chance of repeating his success in the grand
prix next weekend.
2. Some of the home owners are hoping to get compensation for the poor building work,
and I think they have a very ______ case.
3. There‘s no point in trying to put the tent up, the wind is far too ______.
10. .....................................
1. The sleuth was known for analyzing each case with a critical ______. That‘s what I
think makes a good detective.
2. When talking with your potential employer try not to avoid ______ contact.
3. Working with a computer for two long each day may lead to ______ strain and pains
in your wrists.
11. .....................................
1. I‘ve made my final offer, so the ______ is in their court now – we‘ll see if they
accept it or not.
2. Sally suggested that they get together and discuss the problem face-to-face, but
Rupert won‘t play ______ and apparently wants to bring in a lawyer instead.
3. If everyone‘s here and ready now, then I think we should get the ______ rolling.
12. .....................................
1. The gang kept a restaurant as a ______ for an illegal gambling house.
2. Politicians often maintain a united ______ even if they personally disagree with their
party leader.
3. With her qualifications and personality, Sonia has a great career in ______ of her.
13. .....................................
1. William is a good talker; he‘s never ______ for words!
2. If you want to get your umbrella back, you can try the ______ and found office at the
station.
3. It‘s easy to get ______ in a big city like London.
14. .....................................
1. The managing director would like to ______ candidates as a group before beginning
the individual interviews.
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2. I‘m not sure what to do - it‘s not the sort of problem we expect to ______ now we
have all this modern technology.
3. The union officials said the management had agreed to ______ the majority of their
demands.
15 ......................................
1. It‘s not fair. You always ______ with dad!
2. Joe stood on the ______ of the swimming pool, poising himself for a dive.
3. Would you like a ______ salad with your steak, madam?
16. .....................................
1. I‘m grateful that you took the ______ to make all these arrangements for me.
2. The ______ with Judy is that she always thinks she knows better than everyone else.
3. When he was younger, Alan used to steal things and he was always getting into
______ with the police.
17. .....................................
1. The writing is so ______ that I can hardly read it.
2. I‘d been standing in the queue for over half an hour when I suddenly began to feel
______.
3. There‘s still a ______ chance that she‘ll get here on time if the traffic isn‘t too heavy.
18. .....................................
1. Could you give me an ______ of how many people are coming to dinner tonight?
2. Sitting in the freezing cold watching a football match is not my ______ of a romantic
night out!
3. I have no ______ why Bill left the party so suddenly.
19. .....................................
1. Demand for ice cream has traditionally tended to ______ off in the winter months.
2. If it isn‘t maintained properly, a modern school building will soon ______ into a state
of disrepair.
3. Denise‘s family problems led her to ______ behind with her college work.
20. .....................................
1. A good ______ school gives a child solid basis for his further education.
2. The book‘s ______ aim is to amuse, not to inform.
3. Children tend to like bright ______ colours.
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21. .....................................
1. They set off at the crack of dawn, hoping to ______ the traffic.
2. We had to ______ a path through the undergrowth in order to reach the edge of the
lake.
3. You first ______ the eggs and flour together and then you add the sugar.
22. .....................................
1. Jones is a key ______ in the trade union movement.
2. James is like a father ______ to me.
3. We don‘t have an exact ______, but it could cost as much as £10,000.
23. .....................................
1. You can ______ on me for support in the meeting.
2. Children learn to ______ at quite a young age.
3. I completely agree with you but my opinion doesn‘t really ______.
24. .....................................
1. His intelligent ______ sense of humour made him popular.
2. Mild, wet winters and ______ summers are characteristics of the Mediterranean
climate.
3. The paint on this window isn‘t ______ yet, so don‘t touch it!
25. .....................................
1. She ran up the last ______ of stairs to the door of his office.
2. His ______ from persecution led him to Australia.
3. I love to watch Canada geese in ______.
26. .....................................
1. My sisters have had a ______ relationship with one another since they were children.
2. A ______ wind suddenly came out of nowhere and we turned the boat around.
3. Even after recent injuries, we have a ______ team for the next game.
27. .....................................
1. The draught from the windows always seems to ______ out the candles in the dining
room.
2. Could you help me ______ up these balloons for Tim‘s party?
3. If you don‘t stop switching the lights on and off, you‘ll ______ a fuse!
28. .....................................
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1. David‘s brother is a drummer in a famous rock ______.

2. A metal ______ encloses the wooden strips at each end of the barrel.
3. Primary education deals with the age ______ of five or six to eleven or twelve.
29. .....................................
1. He gave up his regular ______ in The Guardian for the sake of becoming a radio
producer.
2. A tall ______ of smoke rose from the scene of the accident.
3. The tall marble ______ on that rock is a monument to the soldiers who died here in
1942.
30. .....................................
1. Under British ______ for a time, the economy flourished.
2. As a ______ I finish work at 5.30.
3. I can‘t see the point of this ______ which says we can‘t cycle to school.
31. .....................................
1. He was so shocked after the accident that the police couldn‘t get any ______ out of
him at all.
2. They were certainly under a lot of pressure, although this in no excuses their actions.
3. The whole sorry affair left me with a ______ of complete helplessness.
32. .....................................
1. Chris is not a man to ______ ; he‘s got a foul temper.
2. After reading it again, she decided to ______ out two whole sentences.
3. How long did it take you to ______ the Channel last summer?
33. .....................................
1. Sarah‘s the only person I know who takes the ______ to bake her own bread.
2. Apparently the clients had ______ finding the right exit from the motorway.
3. As far as I‘m concerned, air travel is more ______ than it‘s worth.
34. .....................................
1. I last saw Marta getting on a ship that was ______ for Spain.
2. Knowing John, he‘s ______ to be late for the meeting.
3. The bank robbers had ______ the hostages together with rope.
35. .....................................
1. Jones does a wicked ______ of the headmaster that is just like him.
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2. From what you said I got the ______ that you weren‘t at all that interested in going to
the party.
3. From the look on their faces, it seemed that Neville‘s impassioned speech and vision
had made no ______ on his companions.
36. .....................................
1. My mother ______ down an old photograph album for us to see.
2. The pollution from the factory has ______ local people many problems.
3. The concert was watched by millions of viewers and ______ people together from all
around the world.
37. .....................................
1. Getting on the Olympic team became her ______ objective.
2. A ______ number cannot be divided by any other number except itself, e.g. 1, 3 and
7.
3. Middle age can be the ______ of the life if you have the right attitude.
38. .....................................
1. My ______ is that the plan will never work, but I could be wrong.
2. She waited until the whole of castle was in ______ and then took a photograph.
3. The pictures are currently on ______ in local art gallery.
39. .....................................
1. Doug was put in ______ of the garage while his boss was away on holiday.
2. You can have a newspaper delivered to your hotel room each day, but there is an
extra ______ for this service.
3. The shoplifter was taken to court on a ______ of theft and resisting arrest.
40. .....................................
1. There have been complaints by residents living on the outskirts of the city of attacks
by a ______ of stray dogs.
2. You should be a bit more suspicious! That story is obviously a ______ of lies from
start to finish.
3. James found it difficult to climb because of the heavy ______ he was carrying on his
back.
41. .....................................
1. The dish was quite tasty but rather ______, and would have benefited from some sort
of sauce.
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2. I use a special shampoo for ______ hair which seems to give it more shine.
3. The weather forecast says it will be ______ today with occasional showers.
42. .....................................
1. In class today, our chemistry teacher gave us very ______ instructions about how we
should proceed with the experiment.
2. It was ______ to everyone watching that the athlete had not recovered from his injury.
3. The water is very ______ on this side of the bay and you can see plenty of fish.
43. .....................................
1. The President highlighted the ______ relationship that existed between the two
countries, who, he said, were now ―the closest of allies‖.
2. Relations with management have not improved and there‘s a ______ chance the
unions will call a strike next week.
3. I never liked kissing my grandmother, because I couldn‘t stand the ______ smell of
her perfume.
44. .....................................
1. I know that Simon meant ______ when he corrected my pronunciation, but I thought
it was rude rather than helpful.
2. She is ______ aware of the risks involved in bungee jumping, but that‘s not going to
stop her doing it.
3. Andreas did exceptionally ______ in his test, meaning that he qualifies for a
scholarship.
45. .....................................
1. An ______ number of players is needed to begin the game.
2. I don‘t eat sweets very often but I enjoy the ______ bar of chocolate.
3. That‘s ______ ; I‘m sure I left my glasses here, but they‘re gone.
46. .....................................
1. The curtains were pulled across the windows, allowing only a single ______ of light
to cut through the gloom.
2. Staring at the others, Martin secured his hair with a ______ at the nape of his neck
and then collapsed with laughter.
3. It is the 40% tax ______ which is currently under scrutiny by the government.
47. .....................................
1. Apparently one of the workers ______ from the bridge during its construction.
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2. The group ______ silent as everyone stared in wonder at the active volcano.
3. The price of petrol ______ sharply yesterday.
48. .....................................
1. Chris bought a folding bicycle that was small enough to ______ inside the boot of his
car.
2. Gina is hoping that her grandmother‘s wedding dress will ______ her well enough to
be worn without major alteration.
3. The police officers looked at the CCTV footage closely and agreed that the man
seemed to ______ the description of the escaped prisoner exactly.
49. .....................................
1. The robberies seem to follow a similar ______ of events.
2. Cut round the edges of the dress ______ then stitch the seams of the material together.
3. The curtain material has an attractive ______ of circles and stars.
50. .....................................
1. Your ______ will follow you on the next flight, sir.
2. These exercises are designed to develop the muscles in your ______.
3. The road was blocked by the ______ of a fallen tree.
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1. .......................................
1. One minute before the end of the match Manchester managed to ______ the score at
2-2 and retain its position at the top of the Premiere League.
2. The company attempted to ______ serious charges against computer software pirates
to teach them a lesson.
3. A high ______ of security should be maintained across the country due to terrorist
threats.
2. .......................................
1. I have the ______ that some members of the group are less than happy with the
planned excursion.
2. Vaclav did his best to leave the conference audience with a positive ______ of the
work of his organisation.
3. On one of the Roman tiles you can see the ______ of a dog‘s paw, made before the
clay had dried over two thousand years ago.
3. .......................................
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1. She tends to look older than her age because of deep ______ around her face and
neck.
2. Due to a technical fault on the tracks, two commuters ______ were temporarily
closed.
3. She was offered a part in the school play if she could learn her ______ by the
following day.
4. .......................................
1. Before signing the contract, make sure you read the small ______.
2. Pat wore a dress with a pretty floral ______ on it.
3. The wild cat hadn‘t left a single ______ for us to follow.
5. .......................................
1. Pressure of work ______ Kostas from taking more than a week‘s holiday last year.
2. The secretary ______ a record of everything that was said during the discussion.
3. Mr. Wilson ______ a dog for company as he really enjoyed going for long country
walks.
6. .......................................
1. ―Can you ______ all those enquiries yourself, or would you like some help?‖ David
asked the company new receptionist.
2. Having decided to reorganise their office space, the company needed to find
somebody who could ______ the project for them.
3. Although afraid of offending her hosts, Stella simply couldn‘t ______ to finish the
enormous portion of meat she was given.
7. .......................................
1. Under pressure from the opposition, the government decided to call a ______
election.
2. Not only will keeping fit help you control your weight, but it will also give you a
______ sense of well-being.
3. Latest figures confirm a ______ increase in unemployment despite recent
government measures.
8. .......................................
1. We are pleased to announce that ______ to popular demand our travel pages will be
continuing.
2. The visitors are not ______ to arrive for another two hours yet.
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3. A decision will be made after ______ consideration of the facts.

9. .......................................
1. She‘s always on the ______ - I don‘t know how she has the energy.
2. He‘s going to start his own company, which sounds like a smart ______.
3. Be careful. They‘ll be watching your every ______.
10. .....................................
1. Very few people survive being ______ by lightning.
2. I was ______ by the resemblance of John to my late father.
3. It ______ me that I had had a lucky escape.
11. .....................................
1. The council will probably ______ a very tight budget for next year, which means
there will be hardly any road words.
2. It would be helpful if you could ______ the table for me, while I see to the meal.
3. The police decided to ______ a trap for the kidnappers.
12. .....................................
1. The office stationery is white with a thin blue ______ round the edge.
2. Several High Street shops were extensively damaged by a huge ______ of rioters.
3. The brass ______ at the company picnic played my favourite music.
13. .....................................
1. I told the doctor that 1 regularly get a ______ pain in my chest.
2. Recent events have brought into ______ focus the need for a change in the law.
3. I arrived just as instructed at six ______ to find that I was the only one there.
14. .....................................
1. Despite the young actor‘s inexperience, the director ______ him in the lead role.
2. The flickering candle ______ frightening shadows on the walls of the cellar.
3. Once on the open sea, he ______ his line and sat on the deck waiting for fish to bite.
15. .....................................
1. My previous neighbour always ______ that she knew a lot of famous actors, but I‘m
not sure it was true.
2. After the business trip, John made sure he ______ his expenses promptly.
3. Loss of habitat and damage to the environment has ______ the lives of many animals.
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16. .....................................
1. The local football ______ is the only one in the area still without floodlights for
evening matches.
2. Professor Twain‘s research is recognised as having broken new ______ in the field of
medical engineering.
3. We were thrilled to discover that the ______ on which our house is built had once
been the location of a 12th-century castle.
17. .....................................
1. Everyone knows that one good ______ deserves another.
2. They suddenly came to a sharp ______ in the road.
3. When Tim jumped out from the shadows like that, he gave her a nasty ______.
18. .....................................
1. ______ exercise will help you stay healthy.
2. Walter used to be a long-distance lorry driver, but now he‘s got a ______ job in an
office.
3. When the nurse checked the sleeping patient, his breathing was ______ with no sign
of distress.
19. .....................................
1. The pedestrian‘s shoe left its ______ in the fresh cement on the pavement.
2. Nobody said anything definite, but I got the ______ that they were unwilling to hire
me.
3. Harry will keep you entertained: he does a very good ______ of his new manager.
20. .....................................
1. He had an operation to ______ his hearing but unfortunately it was only partially
successful.
2. The police were called in to ______ order.
3. Some states in the USA may decide to ______ the death penalty for serious crimes.
21. .....................................
1. The hunter looked at the recently made paw ______ and knew the lion must be
nearby.
2. As I couldn‘t afford an original painting, I had to buy a ______ instead.
3. Ruth bought a skirt with an attractive geometric ______.
22. .....................................
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1. The young mother felt proud that she was managing to ______ her children alone.
2. As soon as he spotted the danger, the security man rushed to ______ the alarm.
3. In order to pay for the project, you‘ll need to ______ much more than £1000.
23. .....................................
1. Despite the dreadful journey, they arrived home ______ in the knowledge that their
ordeal was over.
2. Do you think it is ______ to ride a bicycle without a helmet?
3. To be on the ______ side, we should set the burglar alarm.
24. .....................................
1. I‘m angry that they cancelled the arrangement at such ______ notice.
2. Sam was rather ______ with me when we spoke on the phone, so I must have done
something to offend him.
3. As we‘re rather ______ of time, I think we‘d better get on to the main point of this
meeting straight away.
25. .....................................
1. The travel agent explained that you pay a small deposit now and the balance is
______ for payment four weeks before your date of departure.
2. Dave‘s plane is ______ to land at 19:50, so we don‘t need to go to the airport for
another half-an-hour yet.
3. According to his boss, everyone in Malcolm‘s office is ______ for a rise in the next
few months.
26. .....................................
1. I find it difficult to ______ myself deadlines because I need some flexibility in my
work.
2. My brother ______ up a new business last year, and it‘s really taken off.
3. My favourite poem has been ______ to music and sounds beautiful as a song.
27. .....................................
1. According to a recent ______, the number of science graduates is likely to fall in the
future.
2. Rolf decided to turn one room in his new flat into a ______ so that he could keep his
work and his family life separate.
3. In the 19th century, it was not unusual for wealthy people to devote themselves to a
life of ______.
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28. .....................................
1. The entrance fee is £25 but there is a reduced ______ for children.
2. Tropical rainforests are shrinking at an alarming ______.
3. The ______ of interest on loans of more than £10,000 has been reduced.
29. .....................................
1. Having sold a million copies of their album, the ______ received a gold disc.
2. The nurse tied a ______ with the baby‘s name around its wrist.
3. A ______ of light shone beneath the door.
30. .....................................
1. I could see the horse galloping at ______ speed towards the fence with the rider
shouting for help.
2. My grandmother lived a ______ life and everyone at her funeral had a different story
to tell about her adventures.
3. The bill for the repairs needs to be paid in ______ before the end of this month.
31. .....................................
1. He spent about an hour trying to explain it all to me but I still felt totally ______ - it
just seemed impossible.
2. His kind words were completely ______ on her - she was too immersed in her own
thoughts.
3. Celia didn‘t notice how long the flight took; she spent the whole time ______ in her
book.
32. .....................................
1. ―I‘ve got to go now, but I‘ll try to ______ up with you later in the park,‖ said Jake.
2. The organisers agreed to ______ the costs of clearing up after the pop concert.
3. The company has failed to ______ its targets for the second consecutive year.
33. .....................................
1. Once you hear her ______ of the story, I‘m sure you‘ll understand why she resigned.
2. I could see Chen on the far ______ of the room, talking to the Russian delegates.
3. Our ______ lost 2-1 in Saturday‘s match and that knocks them out of the cup.
34. .....................................
1. Despite the traffic problems, Joe managed to ______ up for his interview on time.
2. I think we should ______ back before it gets dark or we‘ll get lost.
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3. I was sure the holiday would ______ out fine in the end.
35. .....................................
1. Because of her red hair and ______ complexion, she avoided sunbathing.
2. Though unable to give an exact figure, he gave us a ______ idea of how much the
trip would cost.
3. He was informed that the merchant was an astute but ______ businessman.
36. .....................................
1. The driver of the blue car ______ that he was turning right, but turned left instead.
2. The tests ______ that her dog might be suffering from heart disease.
3. Mark had never before ______ his intention to go to university.
37. .....................................
1. Results this season have ______ well below expectations and so the team coach has
been sacked.
2. There have been so many interruptions today that I‘ve, ______ behind with my work.
3. Jack didn‘t answer the-phone because he had ______ asleep on the sofa.
38. .....................................
1. Unpacking the enormous suitcases was a slow ______.
2. The strikers are in the ______ of organising talks with the management.
3. By a ______ of elimination, I worked out which street the house must be in.
39. .....................................
1. The British Ambassador ______ us in his villa on the outskirts of the city.
2. I can assure you that I never even ______ the notion of trying to lie to you.
3. After dinner Paul ______ us with jokes and tales of his travels.
40. .....................................
1. It‘s difficult to put an exact ______ on how much the museum extension will cost.
2. Che Guevara was a leading ______ in the communist revolution in Cuba.
3. The government need to ______ out what they are going to do to lower
unemployment.
41. .....................................
1. If you want to learn Spanish, ask if there s a beginners‘ ______ at the local college.
2. In the ______ of the conversation I realised I‘d forgotten her name.
3. It was a simple meal: the main ______ was roast chicken.
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42. .....................................
1. Her lack of self-confidence is reflected in the rather ______ colours she chooses to
wear.
2. It was a ______ speech and some of the audience lost interest and left before the end.
3. The sharp pain in her back had subsided to a ______ ache.
43. .....................................
1. I have to catch an early ______ to Paris.
2. She broke her leg after falling down a ______ of stairs.
3. The children took ______ when they saw the schoolteacher, his face red with anger,
striding across the playground towards them.
44. .....................................
1. The ______ of the painting is thought to be the artist‘s mother.
2. The festival organizers would like to point out that all times and dates of events are
______ to change.
3. Some politicians change the ______ rather than answer a question they find awkward.
45. .....................................
1. The ______ of this needle is so small that I can‘t thread it.
2. Suddenly they found themselves at the ______ of the storm.
3. Joe has an ______ for recognising gifted new artists.
46. .....................................
1. I would almost certainly place him in the top ______ of pupils.
2. The ______ comprised two guitarists, a drummer and a vocalist.
3. The documents were crudely held together by an elastic ______.
47. .....................................
1. Helen rubbed her carpet as hard as she could but the stain still wouldn‘t ______ out.
2. I‘m afraid people don‘t ______ much meaner than my neighbour; she even re-uses
her old tea bags!
3. Matt has gone out this evening to try and forget how badly his presentation went, but
in the cold light of day it‘ll ______ back to haunt him.
48. .....................................
1. At first, the method may not yield instant results, but in the long ______ it is
extremely effective.
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2. His high place in the popularity polls convinced him he should ______ for
Parliament in the next elections.
3. The engineers are trying hard to design a car that would ______ on water only in an
effort to eliminate air pollution for good.
49. .....................................
1. Looking at Barry‘s assignment, you get a real ______ of the pride he takes in his
work.
2. There is no ______ in washing the car before the journey, it‘ll only need doing again
once we get there.
3. Fortunately, Louis had the ______ to check the brakes before he rode off on the bike
he‘d borrowed.
50. .....................................
1. The researchers interviewed a wide ______ section of society for the survey.
2. I heard that in some countries it‘s considered rude to ______ your legs when other
people are present.
3. I get very _____ with her when she tells lies.
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1. .......................................
1. Sven was the star ______ in the school revue with his impersonations of all the
teachers.
2. It‘ll be my ______ to cook a meal for us both next weekend.
3. Don‘t drive too fast as you approach the next ______ because there‘s a sharp
embankment.
2. .......................................
1. The maze was made out of neatly trimmed ______ hedges.
2. I couldn‘t get the tickets because the ______ office was closed.
3. In the past some teachers used to ______ naughty boys on the ears.
3. .......................................
1. When he‘s not working, George‘s main ______ is music, particularly jazz.
2. Politics is of no ______ to Suzanne and she knows nothing about it.
3. We had to pay a very high rate of ______ on the loan from the bank.
4. .......................................
1. He uses a ______ for his hair even though he is almost bald.
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2. After my ______ with the police, I always carry my papers with me.
3. The fire spread through he ______ at a frightening speed.
5. .......................................
1. Terry‘s in the ______ of applying for a new job with a pharmaceutical company.
2. Scientists arc developing a new ______ that will allow minerals to be extracted from
waste.
3. You must check the temperature at each stage in the cheese-making ______.
7. .......................................
1. Although access to its website is free, there‘s a small ______ if you want to receive
the company‘s monthly newsletter.
2. Simon decided to take ______ of his own financial affairs at the relatively early age
of seventeen.
3. Derek is in ______ of the office whilst his manager is on maternity leave.
8. .......................................
1. The film company supplied an information ______ for the sponsors.
2. She didn‘t trust him when she discovered he had told her a ______ of lies.
3. The dealer shuffled the ______ and dealt the cards.
9. .......................................
1. It was a rather ______ day, with so much mist and low cloud that we hardly got to
see any sunshine at all.
2. Thelma explained to the doctor that what she felt in her knee was more a kind of
______ ache than a sharp pain.
3. The film is really action-packed from start to finish with never a ______ moment.
10. .....................................
1. Shops originally had sales so that they could ______ their shelves of old stock and
make room for new things.
2. After the barbecue party, Sammy was told to ______up the mess his friends had left
in the garden.
3. Petra was told to ______ everything out of her bedroom so that it could be used for
guests in future.
11. .....................................
1. The stone columns were designed to ______ a heavy ceiling.
2. We are hoping that some large corporations, will offer their ______ to our project.
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3. Our survey shows that most people ______ the idea of flexible working hours.
12. .....................................
1. A wooden ______ had been nailed over the broken window pane.
2. The local tourist ______ is offering several bargain breaks this spring.
3. The guesthouse charges £10 per night for room and ______ , so it offers good value.
13. .....................................
1. Being disabled need not be a(n) ______ to professional success.
2. I was attacked by a youth wielding an iron ______.
3. There is a very high note to sing in the fourth ______ of the piece.
14. .....................................
1. Farmers have been warned not to ______ trees growing on the hillside.
2. The roads ______ into disrepair as the government no longer had the funds to
maintain them.
3. That old car of mine finally ______ apart last week!
15. .....................................
1. The company needs to ______ this problem before it gets worse.
2. This glue will ______ any material to any another surface.
3. Before we all leave, we should ______ a date for the next meeting.
16. .....................................
1. The checked ______ on the curtains looked lovely against the plainness of the white
walls.
2. As a sociologist, I‘m always looking for a ______ in the way people behave.
3. If you‘re going to make your own clothes, you have to learn how to follow a ______.
17. .....................................
1. Politicians seem able to ______ with every available tide, depending on what suits
them.
2. Marilyn Monroe had the ability to make everyone‘s head ______.
3. I‘m not sure how the meeting will ______ out. Now that our key people won‘t be
there.
18. .....................................
1. The painting would look more ______, if you lift it up a bit at the left.
2. The two horses are now ______ and the race is almost over!
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3. Steve had to go back to an easier ______ because the game was too difficult.
19. .....................................
1. This case would be reported in the next ______ of the magazine.
2. Let me just say that I take ______ with the Minister over this question of public
health.
3. Of course I believe he is evading the ______ yet again.
20. .....................................
1. For the first time, she notices the ______ on her father‘s face.
2. They made the children stand in four ______.
3. The dresses he designs closely follow the ______ of the boy.
21. .....................................
1. Eddie is hoping to get a part in the new ______ of the musical Cats.
2. They are increasing the ______ of ice cream because of greater demand during the
hot weather.
3. Students should note that ______ of a current student card entitles them to a 10%
discount.
22. .....................................
1. Selling their flat was a silly thing to do, in my ______.
2. As we entered the valley, the village came into ______.
3. A tall man with a big head is blocking my ______ of the stage, and I can‘t see the
actors.
23. .....................................
1. He made his ______ on the fashion industry in the 1970s.
2. The university student was delighted with her ______ in the final examination.
3. It was a ______ of the child‘s developing independence that he didn‘t want to sit
with his father on the train.
24. .....................................
1. ______ it to me straight. Did you have something to do with the theft?
2. The newcomer on the tennis scene can certainly ______ as good as he gets, as was
proved by the results of his last game.
3. I‘ll take an hour to get to the airport, ______ or take five minutes.
25. .....................................
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1. If your cat‘s coat is ______, feed it Catto cat food!

2. The ______ rumble of traffic woke her.
3. We could just see the ______ glow given off by the fire‘s last embers.
26. .....................................
1. The date of the church garden fete has been ______ to July 30th.
2. During the writer‘s early childhood, her family ______ to the country.
3. The soprano‘s rendering of the aria ______ the audience to tears.
27. .....................................
1. When we arrived at midnight, the party was already in full ______.
2. When you look at issues like crime and education, there has been a noticeable
______ in public opinion, away from government policy.
3. Amazingly, the ______ which her grandfather had built in the garden for them all to
play on was still there when she visited the spot fifty years later.
28. .....................................
1. Because of a lack of adequate regulation, the system whereby students supposedly
have equal access to the college computer network is ______ open to abuse.
2. The company‘s estimates of how quickly demand for their products would rise have
tended to be rather ______ of the mark.
3. Although she hadn‘t slept very well, Hayley was feeling ______ awake and ready for
the day ahead.
29. .....................................
1. In this goalless draw with Tottenham, Queens Park Rangers supplied the only
chances, Sinton clipping the ______ and Barker hitting a post.
2. Down in Bristol recently, I went to a local ______ which offered live jazz and was
packed every night.
3. Interestingly, the wrapped ______ of soap came into use only at the beginning of the
twentieth century.
30. .....................................
1. Tina was employed two years ago on a ______ basis and has since found a
permanent position in the marketing department.
2. Such a(n) ______ style of dress is not acceptable in such a professional working
environment.
3. Unless you become less ______ in your attitude to money, we shall soon be in debt.
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31. .....................................
1. ______ is becoming less of a social issue in most countries today.
2. Regular reunions have helped me keep in touch with friends from my ______ at
primary school.
3. The Russian ice skater was simply in a ______ of her own and easily won the gold
medal.
32. .....................................
1. I know what I‘m talking about. I‘ve experienced his anger first ______ and let me tell
you he can be really nasty.
2. Confronted with unprecedented mobbing in the workplace, Lisa decided to ______ in
her resignation and look for another job.
3. It‘s high time the police realised the situation is getting out of ______.
Reinforcements are needed to quell the riot.
33. .....................................
1. I hope your new plan for raising money will ______ out better than the last one did.
2. The amount of money spent on space research is likely to ______ public opinion
against them.
3. The children had to ______ somersaults and then race up the ladder.
34. .....................................
1. Some middle-aged parents find it hard to ______ to their teenage children.
2. Geraldine reluctantly began to ______ the events of the morning.
3. The company claims that they will try to ______ pay increases to inflation.
35. .....................................
1. The latest ______ of the magazine contains a feature about guitar making.
2. The most serious ______ that the two sides in the case had to resolve involved an
alleged breach of copyright.
3. The main ______ for the family to decide was not whether to buy the new car, but
whether to pay cash for it or not.
36. .....................................
1. Shakespeare‘s writing is characterised by an incredibly ______ use of imagery.
2. I‘ve never enjoyed Christmas cake - it‘s far too ______ for me.
3. The night club was the exclusive preserve of celebrities and ______ business people.
37. .....................................
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1. The prosecution will attempt to ______ that you were at the scene of the crime.
2. We all doubted her abilities, but she was determined to ______ us wrong.
3. This problem is very complicated and may ______ to be impossible to solve.
38. .....................................
1. Press any ______ to start the computer.
2. Scientists think they have found the ______ to some hereditary diseases.
3. It was an awful performance, with the soloist singing in the wrong ______.
39. .....................................
1. I didn‘t want to arrive late so I left earlier than I needed to, just to be on the ______
side.
2. Since they haven‘t phoned to tell us otherwise, I think it‘s ______ to assume that
they‘re still coming to see us next weekend.
3. Don‘t worry I won‘t tell anyone what you‘ve just told me - your secret is ______
with me.
40. .....................................
1. The train stopped just ______ of the station so we got off and waked to the platform.
2. It was the awful weather that made us decide to cut the holiday ______.
3. The group were running ______ of supplies and drinking water, so they reluctantly
turned back.
41. .....................................
1. In the ______ of the meeting, it became clear that Mr. Jennings had misread the
situation.
2. It is not clear why the ship changed ______ before reaching its original destination.
42. .....................................
1. There are very few pandas left in the wild and they are in danger of ______ out
completely.
2. After walking all afternoon in the summer heat, we were ______ for a long, cool
drink.
3. It is now a week since the discovery was first made, and the initial excitement is now
______ down a little.
43. .....................................
1. Once the ship gets out into open sea, the captain will ______ a course for the island.
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2. This is a special type of cement that should ______ very quickly, and then we‘ll be
able to walk on it.
3. The new sales manager is determined to ______ new targets for the company.
44. .....................................
1. It‘s dangerous to ______ lanes on the motorway without indicating first.
2. Although we flicked the ______ a number of times, the machine would not work.
3. We will no longer be using the old accounting software after we ______ over to the
new software next month.
45. .....................................
1. Even the most hardened criminal is entitled to a ______ trial.
2. The parents are dark-haired but all the children have got ______ hair and blue eyes.
3. The weather forecast for tomorrow is ______ with some scattered shower.
46. .....................................
1. On a Friday night, the ______ in the city centre are crowded with young people.
2. I was so hungry after school that I ate two whole ______ of chocolate.
3. Some prisoners spend hours looking through the ______ at the world outside their
cells.
47. .....................................
1. A professional singer should be able to reach a high ______ like that.
2. He left without saying a word and didn‘t even leave a(n) ______ to explain.
3. The lifeguards know just how dangerous the sea can be, so take ______.
48. .....................................
1. Execute me, is that seat ______ or is someone sitting there?
2. This country has been ______ of malaria and other tropical diseases for many years.
3. After three weeks of captivity, the animals were set ______ and returned to the
jungle.
49. .....................................
1. Small towns have little ______ on a Saturday night.
2. Both men were found guilty of murder and sentenced to ______ imprisonment.
3. You take your ______ in your hands every time you cross that road in the rush hour.
50. .....................................
1. I‘m learning to ______ pots out of clay in my spare time.
420

2. Penelope won a contract to ______ clothes for a well-known fashion house.

3. If you want to be a professional tennis player, my advice is to ______ yourself on
Martina.
421

ANSWER KEY - PART II

1
1. BRANCH 18. HARD 35. RATE
2. PICK 19. FOLLOW 36. HARD
3. BASE 20. PICK 37. LIGHT
4. LOW 21. TURN 38. PICK
5. ODD 22. RUN 39. ISSUE
6. DARK 23. SHARP 40. FELL
7. MEET 24. DATE 41. FULL
8. SOUND 25. SENSE 42. DATE
9. RAISE 26. SPACE 43. FIXED
10. MOVED 27. ENTRY 44. SPACE
11. SIGHT 28. SET 45. BED
12. ACCOMMODATE 29. CROSS 46. FOLLOW
13. FAN 30. ACCOMMODATE 47. PATTERN
14. FIGURES 31. BUG 48. ACCOUNT
15. PART 32. CHARGE 49. LINK
16. TAKE 33. GO 50. MARK
17. LAY 34. TAKE
2
1. SHORT 12. SPARE 23. RELATE
2. TAKE 13. VIEW 24. PICKED
3. EYE 14. CLOSE 25. EASE
4. HARD 15. HAND 26. LOW
5. CLOCK 16. ACCOUNT 27. ODD
6. PICK 17. RICH 28. DEAD
7. PUNCHED 18. SANK 29. MESS
8. CASUAL 19. COURSE 30. SPELL
9. COME 20. TAKEN 31. KEY
10. DEAD 21. BOARD 32. MOVED
11. CLEAN 22. HARD 33. PAY
422

34. ACCOUNT 40. HARD 46. DEAD

35. FAST 41. FAIR 47. SENSE
36. FILE 42. PICKED 48. SPIN
37. PART 43. BASE 49. RAISED
38. TAKEN 44. RUN 50. SET
39. WIDE 45. SHARP
3
1. SLOW 18. FOLLOW 35. BENT
2. ACCOUNT 19. CRUDE 36. CLOSE
3. BUG 20. ACCOUNT 37. HAND
4. CHARGED 21. LIVE 38. ACCOUNT
5. GO 22. MARK 39. RICH
6. TALL 23. SHORT 40. SANK
7. LAY 24. TASK 41. COURT
8. HARD 25. RAW 42. TASTE
9. BRANCH 26. HARD 43. EYE
10. PICKING 27. LIGHT 44. HEAD
11. TURN 28. PICTURE 45. RELATE
12. FELL 29. ISSUED 46. PINCH
13. FULL 30. CASUAL 47. PUT
14. DEAD 31. COMMISSION 48. LOW
15. FIXED 32. DEAL 49. OFFICE
16. SPLIT 33. CLEAR 50. DEAL
17. ENTRY 34. SPLIT
4
1. MILD 7. ACCOUNT 13. HEAD
2. FAIR 8. FAST 14. BREAK
3. SPLIT 9. FILM 15. PITCH
4. VIEW 10. PART 16. EASY
5. NAME 11. TASTE 17. RUN
6. SLOW 12. BOARD 18. SHED
423

19. DEAL 30. WING 41. FOOT

20. SENSE 31. HEAD 42. PAY
21. SPLIT 32. LIGHT 43. ACCOUNT
22. KEY 33. PLACE 44. LIVE
23. SET 34. BEAR 45. MASTER
24. CURRENT 35. FELL 46. SHOT
25. ACCOUNT 36. FUNNY 47. TERM
26. BUG 37. DEAL 48. LEAD
27. CHARGED 38. FIXED 49. HEAD
28. GO 39. SPOT 50. RELEASED
29. TELL 40. RAISED
5
1. PLACE 18. HEAD 35. FACE
2. TURN 19. BREAK 36. HEAD
3. CATCH 20. PLACE 37. LIGHT
4. COMPLETE 21. JUMPED 38. PLACE
5. DEAL 22. LOW 39. PUT
6. CLEAR 23. OPEN 40. RUN
7. FAIR 24. DEAL 41. SHED
8. SPOT 25. MILD 42. DEAL
9. ESTABLISH 26. SPOT 43. SENSE
10. CLOSE 27. BILL 44. SPOT
11. HAND 28. NARROW 45. VOID
12. ACCOUNT 29. SLOW 46. SET
13. RIGHT 30. ACT 47. CUT
14. SAVE 31. FAST 48. ACT
15. COVER 32. FILM 49. BURST
16. TERM 33. PART 50. CHARGED
17. RAW 34. TERM
6
1. GO 2. TERM 3. BOARD
424

4. HEAD 20. TERM 36. SAVE

5. RELIEF 21. WING 37. COVER
6. PLAIN 22. HEAD 38. TERMS
7. EASY 23. FAIR 39. LEAD
8. FELL 24. PLAY 40. HEAD
9. FUNNY 25. BEAR 41. BREAK
10. DEAL 26. CATCH 42. PLAY
11. FLAT 27. CONCERN 43. TURN
12. SPOTS 28. DEAL 44. LOW
13. KNOCKED 29. CLEAR 45. OPEN
14. FORCE 30. SPRANG 46. DEAL
15. PEAK 31. RALLY 47. MIND
16. ACT 32. COACH 48. SPRANG
17. LIVE 33. HAND 49. ESTABLISHMENT
18. MATERIAL 34. ACT 50. NATURAL
19. SHOT 35. RISE
7
1. SLOW 15. SENSE 30. FIELD
2. ADDRESS 16. SPREAD 31. FURTHER
3. FAVOUR 17. BILL 32. DEALT
4. FINE 18. SET 33. FLAT
5. PARTS 20. ADMITTED 34. STAGE
6. TEST 21. CALL 35. VOLUME
7. REACHED 22. CHARGED 36. FORM
8. HEART 23. GOOD 37. PERFORM
9. LIMIT 24. THICK 38. ADVANCE
10. PLAYING 25. FACE 39. LIVE
11. JUST 26. HEART 40. MATTER
12. RUN 27. REMOTE 41. SHOT
13. SHEER 28. PLOT 42. THIN
14. DEALT 29. PUT 43. BOARD
425

44. HEAVY 47. EASY 50. DEDICATED

45. FAIR 48. CATCH
46. PLOT 49. CONCERN
8
1. CLEAR 18. DEDICATED 35. GAIN
2. STAGE 19. MIND 36. DEEP
3. LAID 20. STAND 37. SENSITIVE
4. CODE 21. RALLY 38. STAND
5. HAND 22. NOTICE 39. EVEN
6. AGE 23. SLOW 40. SET
7. ROCKED 24. AHEAD 41. CUT
8. SCENE 25. FAVOUR 42. AID
9. COVER 26. FINE 43. CALL
10. THIN 27. PASS 44. CIRCULATION
11. WIPED 28. THIN 45. GOOD
12. HEAVY 29. LEAD 46. THINKING
13. BREAK 30. HEAVY 47. READ
14. PLOT 31. LINE 48. HEAVY
15. BEAR 32. POINT 49. REMOTE
16. LOW 33. TURNED 50. POINT
17. OPEN 34. RUN
9
1. KEEN 10. AIR 19. PUT
2. FIELD 11. LOCK 20. CONCERN
3. SHEER 12. MATTER 21. DEEP
4. DEEP 13. SHOT 22. CLEAR
5. FLAT 14. THOUGHT 23. STAND
6. STAND 15. FACE 24. VOLUME
7. BILL 16. HEAVY 25. CODE
8. FORM 17. FAIR 26. HAND
9. PICK 18. POINT 27. ALLOW
426

28. ROUGH 36. EASY 44. SMART

29. SCENE 37. CATCH 45. ANGLE
30. COVER 38. OPEN 46. FEATURE
31. THROW 39. DELIVERED 47. FINE
32. BODY 40. MIND 48. PASS
33. HEAVY 41. STAND 49. THROWN
34. BREAK 42. LAID 50. WORD
35. POINT 43. NOTICE
10
1. HELD 18. LED 35. TIME
2. LINE 19. HELD 36. REALISED
3. POINT 20. REPORT 37. HELP
4. BEAR 21. POINT 38. FAIR
5. MAIN 22. TURNED 39. POINT
6. GAIN 23. RUN 40. KEEN
7. DEEP 24. SHELL 41. FIELD
8. SENSITIVE 25. DENSE 42. CONCERN
9. STAND 26. FLAT 43. DESIGN
10. RAN 27. STAND 44. CLEAR
11. SET 28. EXERCISE 45. STAND
12. CUT 29. FORM 46. BITTER
13. ANSWER 30. HANDLE 47. COLD
14. CALL 31. ANSWER 48. SNAP
15. CIRCULATION 32. LOOK 49. APPEARANCE
16. GRACE 33. MATTER 50. ROUGH
17. TIE 34. SHOULDER
11
1. SCENE 5. HIGH 9. CAUGHT
2. CRACK 6. BREAK 10. OPEN
3. TIED 7. POINT 11. DEVELOP
4. FACE 8. QUARTER 12. MIND
427

13. STATE 27. MAIN 41. REPORT

14. WAKE 28. GAINED 42. POINT
15. NOTICE 29. DISMISSED 43. BEAR
16. CUT 30. STATE 44. RUN
17. APPEARANCE 31. LANDED 45. SHIFT
18. FEATURE 32. SET 46. DISORDER
19. FINGER 33. PICK 47.
20. PASS 34. APPEARANCE SENSITIVE/DEL
ICATE
21. TIGHT 35. CALL
48. STATE
22. BOOK 36. CIVIL
49. RAN
23. HIGH 37. GRAND
50. FOUL
24. LINE 38. TIME
25. POINT 39. WORD
26. EDGE 40. HIGH
12
1. HANDLING 17. EXERCISE 33. CLEAR
2. APPLY 18. COLD 34. STEADY
3. LOOSE 19. SOFT 35. BLOCKED
4. MATTER 20. APPLY 36. NOTICE
5. SHOW 21. ROUGH 37. APPLY
6. TIME 22. SCRATCH 38. FEATURE
7. LED 23. CRACK 39. FIRED
8. HIGH 24. TIME 40. PASS
9. FAIR 25. RECALLED 41. TIP
10. POINT 26. HIGH 42. FACE
11. VACANT 27. BREAK 43. HINT
12. FIELD 28. POOL 44. LINE
13. CONDITION 29. KEEN 45. POOL
14. DISORDER 30. CAUGHT 46. QUESTION
15. FLAT 31. OPEN 47. MAINTAIN
16. STATE 32. DISPOSAL 48. GATHERED
428

49. DIVISION 50. MIND

13
1. STEADY 18. STEP 35. STEP
2. WARM 19. LAP 36. RANGE
3. SET 20. FREE 37. COMMON
4. APPLY 21. APPLY 38. APPLY
5. CAPACITY 22. LOOSE 39. ROUGH
6. CIVIL 23. MATTER 40. SCREEN
7. GRANT 24. SHOW 41. CRASH
8. TIP 25. TIP 42. TOLL
9. BOOK 26. WORK 43. LED
10. HIT 27. HIT 44. HIT
11. RESISTANCE 28. FAIR 45. BREAK
12. POOL 29. POOR 46. POSITION
13. EDGE 30. BEAR 47. VIEW
14. RUN 31. FIELD 48. CAUGHT
15. SHIFT 32. CONDITION 49. OPERATION
16. DIVISION 33. DOMINATED 50. DRAINED
17. SERVE 34. FLAT
14
1. CLEAR 12. LINE 23. CAPACITY
2. STEP 13. POST 24. CLAIM
3. EXPRESSION 14. BEAR 25. GREAT
4. NOTICE 15. MAINTAIN 26. TONE
5. APPLY 16. GATHERED 27. FACE
6. FEATURES 17. DRAW 28. HOLD
7. FIRED 18. MIND 29. RESORT
8. PASSED 19. STEPS 30. POST
9. TONE 20. BLOOD 31. KEEP
10. RECORD 21. SETTLE 32. RUNNING
11. HOLD 22. APPLY 33. SHIFT
429

34. DRAW 40. LOOSE 46. FAIR

35. SERVED 41. MATTER 47. POST
36. STEPS 42. SHOW 48. QUESTION
37. WAVE 43. TONE 49. FIELD
38. FRESH 44. BOUND 50. CONDITIONS
39. APPLY 45. HOLD
15
1. DRAW 18. DRAW 35. DRAW
2. FLAT 19. CLEAR 36. MISS
3. STICK 20. STICK 37. STILL
4. LAST 21. RANGE 38. EXPRESSION
5. COLLAPSED 22. NOTICE 39. SETTLED
6. APPROACH 23. APPROACH 40. APPROACH
7. ROUGH 24. FEATURES 41. CARE
8. SEE 25. FIT 42. CLAIM
9. CREDIT 26. PASSED 43. GREEN
10. TONE 27. TOOK 44. TORE
11. WORK 28. LEFT 45. REDUCED
12. HOLD 29. HOLD 46. HOLD
13. BRIGHT 30. LINE 47. REST
14. POURING 31. POWER 48. POWER
15. EDGE 32. VIEW 49. KEEP
16. CAUGHT 33. MAINTAIN 50. RUNNING
17. ORDER 34. GATHERED
16
1. SHOCK 7. APPROACH 13. HOLD
2. DRAW 8. LOOSE 14. FALL
3. SERVICE 9. MEAN 15. POWER
4. STOOD 10. SHOW 16. QUESTION
5. WAY 11. TORN 17. FIGURE
6. FRESH 12. FACE 18. COST
430

19. DREW 30. HOLD 41. ATTEND

20. FLAT 31. BRIGHT 42. FED
21. STRAIGHT 32. POWER 43. FIT
22. LATE 33. END 44. PAST
23. COLOUR 34. CHANCE 45. TOUGH
24. ARTICLE 35. ORDER 46. WORK
25. ROUND 36. DRIFT 47. HOLD
26. SEE 37. CLEAR 48. LINE
27. CREDIT 38. STRAIGHT 49. POWER
28. TOUCHED 39. RANGE 50. BEAT
29. BOUND 40. OBJECT
17
1. MAKE 18. RUNNING 35. FALL
2. GATHERING 19. SHORT 36. POWER
3. DRIFTED 20. DRILL 37. KEEP
4. MODEL 21. SERVICE 38. FIGURE
5. STREAM 22. STRENGTH 39. COUNT
6. EXPRESSION 23. BLOW 40. DRIVE
7. SETTLED 24. FRONT 41. FLAT
8. AUTHORITY 25. AUTHORITY 42. STRETCH
9. CARRY 26. LOSS 43. LAUNCHED
10. CLAIM 27. WAY 44. COLUMN
11. GREEN 28. BACK 45. BACKGROUND
12. TOUGH 29. ROUND 46. FELL
13. LEFT 30. MEAN 47. SENSE
14. HOLD 31. SHOW 48. CRITICAL
15. REST 32. TOUGH 49. TRACK
16. POWER 33. REFLECTION 50. FACE
17. VIEW 34. HOME
18
1. HOME 2. BRIGHT 3. RAISE
431

4. CHANNEL 20. EMPTY 36. PRESSED

5. ORDER 21. MAKE 37. BEAT
6. DRIVE 22. GATHERING 38. RUNNING
7. CLEAR 23. DROP 39. SHORT
8. STRETCHED 24. MOUTH 40. DROP
9. RANGE 25. STRIKE 41. SET
10. BADLY 26. EXPRESSION 42. STRIKE
11. OBSERVED 27. BADLY 43. BLOW
12. CASE 28. SHARP 44. BADLY
13. FIT 29. LOSS 45. FRONT
14. PATCH 30. CLAIMED 46. MEAN
15. TRACK 31. GROUND 47. SIDE
16. BOUND 32. TREAT 48. TREAT
17. HOME 33. WORK 49. BOUND
18. LINE 34. HOT 50. HOT
19. PRACTICE 35. REST
19
1. FALL 15. TREATED 29. FELL
2. PRESSED 16. WORKED 30. FIT
3. VIEW 17. HUNG 31. PATH
4. FIGURE 18. BROAD 32. TREATED
5. COUNT 19. PRESSED 33. LENGTH
6. DROPPED 20. KEEP 34. HUNG
7. FLAT 21. CHARGE 35. LINES
8. STRING 22. OVERLOOK 36. PRESSED
9. WELL 23. DROVE 37. RAISE
10. BALANCE 24. CLEAR 38. MAKE
11. COLUMN 25. STROKE 39. GEAR
12. ROUND 26. LAY 40. DRY
13. SENSE 27. BALANCE 41. MOUTH
14. CRITICAL 28. OCCUPATION 42. STROKE
432

43. RANGE 46. CAST 49. TREATED

44. BALANCE 47. CLAIMED 50. REGISTER
45. SHARP 48. GROUND
20
1. IDEA 18. IDEA 35. IMPRESSION
2. REST 19. FALL 36. BROUGHT
3. PRICE 20. PRIMARY 37. PRIME
4. ENGAGED 21. BEAT 38. VIEW
5. RUNNING 22. FIGURE 39. CHARGE
6. SHORT 23. COUNT 40. PACK
7. DRY 24. DRY 41. DRY
8. SET 25. FLIGHT 42. CLEAR
9. STRONG 26. STRONG 43. STRONG
10. EYE 27. BLOW 44. WELL
11. BALL 28. BAND 45. ODD
12. FRONT 29. COLUMN 46. BAND
13. LOST 30. RULE 47. FELL
14. MEET 31. SENSE 48. FIT
15. SIDE 32. CROSS 49. PATTERN
16. TROUBLE 33. TROUBLE 50. TRUNK
17. FAINT 34. BOUND
21
1. LEVEL 10. STRUCK 19. IMPRESSION
2. IMPRESSION 11. LAY 20. RESTORE
3. LINES 12. BAND 21. PRINT
4. PRINT 13. SHARP 22. RAISE
5. KEPT 14. CAST 23. SAFE
6. MANAGE 15. CLAIMED 24. SHORT
7. GENERAL 16. GROUND 25. DUE
8. DUE 17. TURN 26. SET
9. MOVE 18. REGULAR 27. STUDY
433

28. RATE 36. INDICATED 44. SUBJECT

29. BAND 37. FALLEN 45. EYE
30. FULL 38. PROCESS 46. BAND
31. LOST 39. ENTERTAIN 47. COME
32. MEET 40. FIGURE 48. RUN
33. SIDE 41. COURSE 49. SENSE
34. TURN 42. DULL 50. CROSS
35. FAIR 43. FLIGHT
22
1. TURN 18. LEVEL 35. ISSUE
2. BOX 19. ISSUE 36. RICH
3. INTEREST 20. LINES 37. PROVE
4. BRUSH 21. PRODUCTION 38. KEY
5. PROCESS 22. VIEW 39. SAFE
6. BEAT 23. MARK 40. SHORT
7. CHARGE 24. GIVE 41. COURSE
8. PACK 25. DULL 42. DYING
9. DULL 26. MOVED 43. SET
10. CLEAR 27. SWING 44. SWITCH
11. SUPPORT 28. WIDE 45. FAIR
12. BOARD 29. BAR 46. BARS
13. BAR 30. CASUAL 47. NOTE
14. FELL 31. CLASS 48. FREE
15. FIX 32. HAND 49. LIFE
16. PATTERN 33. TURN 50. MODEL
17. TURN 34. RELATE
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