1.

He is far too experienced and self-centered, and would be completely unsuitable for a job in which
he had to be responsible for so many people.

2. Peter was sent to prison for driving at over 100 miles an hour - an act that was not only illegal but
resulted in a terrible car crash.

3. We all got into the car and set off for the international airport - we were going to fly all the way to
Australia.

4. My brother's hopeless - so indecisive. He can never make his mind up, and is always putting off
decisions.

5. I thought the test was very important, but I had been misinformed.It had no effect on my final
results at all.

6. Allowing children to tell lies and be generally dishonest can lead to more serious behavioural
problems later.

7. Can you turn the oven off? I'm worried that the meat may be overcooked - there's nothing worse
than dry, burnt meat!

8. The only thing that matters is that we discover the source of these stories; whether they are true
or not is completely irrelevant.

9. Some aspects of philosophy seem contrary to common sense, and at times illogical, but don't be
put off! It's a fascinating subject once you begin to understand it.

10. James may seem helpless, but in fact he is incredibly independent, and will never give up until he
has achieved his aims.

PART 2:

A: Taken in
B: Set off
C: Put off
D: Put (me) off
E: Give in
F: Turn off
PART 3:
a) I can't see how working so many hours is (benefit) beneficial

c) Smith's guilt was proved by the (evident) evidence

d) The star's behaviour was disgracefully (morality) immoral

e) For many people, Nelson Mandela's life has been (inspire) inspiring

f) Yesterday's events at court were really (drama) dramatic

g) As children grow up they show much more (aware) awareness

PART 4:
1. Significant 2. Devastation 3. Underestimated 4. Catastrophic 5. Incapable