TRIOS 4

1. ....active...............
• Scientists were astounded when the volcano, which had been dormant for the last 200
hundred years, became...................again endangering the lives of the inhabitants of the island.
• The captain died on...................service in the Vietnam War somewhere in the dense jungles
of the south.
• Despite her advanced age, she was very..................., still on the go pottering round in the
garden and going jogging every other day.
2. ....GUIDE...............
• Have you got a TV...................? I want to know what’s on tally tonight.
• The tourist ................... was a 56 year-old lecherous man making eyes at elderly German
female tourists.
• When you press the Enter button, instructions on the screen will...................you through
the installation process.
3. ....DOG...............
• I can’t understand your optimism. Prices are rising, jobs are scarce, our welfare system
going to the ...................and you say life is good.
• I’m not going anywhere in such weather. It’s raining cats and....................
• We should let sleeping...................lie and avoid bringing up the issue.
4. .....PULL..............
• After a thorough examination the inspector decided to ...................down the building as it
posed a threat to the dwellers’ safety.
• Be a man, Luke,...................yourself together and stop crying . The girls are looking at you.
• Sally hated sitting at the first table in the classroom. The boys behind made it a point
to...................her long plaits and it hurt a lot.
5. ...INVADED................
• The paparazzi denied that he had...................the privacy of the rock star. He claimed he
didn’t feel guilty whatsoever.
• When Poland was ............. by German troops, most of the European nations just looked on.
• Hundreds of thrilled fans...................the pitch soon after the final whistle was blown.
6. .....CARRY..............
• Smuggling drugs in some countries may...................a maximum penalty of death.
• The law firm thought that Mr Bykowski could...................out his threats and sue the
multinational corporation for damages.
• They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can..............up to 200 passengers.
7. ..PLANT.................
• There was credible intelligence information that the chemical ...................might be targeted
by environmental groups.
• Their efforts to................a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT team.
• In an attempt to boost the town's image as the greenest town in the region they intend
to...................2,000 seedlings in the centre.
8. ....FACE...............
• Now, without anybody to turn to, he had to...................the biggest challenge in his life.
• You're in love with her. Don't deny it. It's written all over your....................
• The acne on his........didn’t want to disappear no matter how often she went to the solarium.
9. ..DEEP.................
• Holmes was sitting in his favourite chair with his pipe in his mouth ...................in thought.
• She looks and talks tough, but...................down she’s a very sensitive person that can be
easily offended.
• Everybody, take a...................breath. The roller coaster ride is about to begin.
10. .....EARNED..............
• You really want me to cheat my clients? Come on! We've ................... a reputation for
being fair and trustworthy.
• Josh is said to have................a small fortune selling second-hand goods and fake jewellery.
• I was not going to get rid of my car. Though old, it still...................its keep.
11. .....PLACE..............
• His ideology was shaped by a bunch of clerics giving speeches in a local............of worship.
• Don't...................too much emphasis on grammar . Vocabulary is more important.
• After the last orders were taken and the pub closed for the night, he took her to
his...................to finish their fabulous night with a glass of champagne.
12. .......OPERATION............
• The new system ensuing fair treatment of all the people will come into...................next year
under the auspices of the United Nations.
• Headquarters are planning to carry out a major ............ to take the insurgents off the streets.
• He underwent a major bypass ................... when his heart started to send worrying signals.
13. ...POINT................
• Despite unforeseen difficulties, he made it a...................of seeing her when his ship called
at New York.
• The infamous interrogator used to...................his gun at prisoners to make them talk.
• I think you’ve missed the.................... I didn’t say I want the car . I said I like it.
14. ..REACH.................
• The jury didn’t...................a unanimous decision due to a lack of sufficient evidence.
• It has been reported that a 10-year-old child was seriously mauled when she tried
to...................out her hand to touch the lion.
• Keep all the detergents out of...................of children. They might drink them by mistake.
15. ....PASSED...............
• After a frantic fight for his life, the musician...................away in the morning. The music
scene is in mourning.
• The new operating system was such a success that a few glitches in the
software...................largely unnoticed.
• Archeologists have put forward the theory that a broad street must have...................through
the town centre.
16. ..DEMONSTRATION...............
• The press described the event as a peaceful .................... No damage was reported and the
people behaved properly.
• During the mating season males often stage a .......... of strength by showing their big fangs.
• Because some customers wanted to see the appliance in action, he gave a
quick...................to show how it worked in the kitchen.
17. ...STAND................
• With poor follow-up service, the firm doesn’t...................a chance of keeping their
customers happy.
• On his hind legs the animal may...................one metre high.
• “What does this abbreviation...................for?” “Unidentified Flying Object.”
18. ...MISS................
• Go down the street, turn left and the swimming pool is on your right. You
can’t...................it.
• You’d better hurry up if you don’t want to...................the post.
• Many teenagers raised in a strict environment feel they...................out on having fun. They
should remember, however, that this kind of upbringing protects them from many problems.
19. ....CHANGE...............
• I’m afraid there is no direct railway link between the towns and you have
to...................trains in Bristol.
• And now, another item on the auction, a 17th century clock that, let's hope,
will...................hands in a moment.
• ‘The car isn't working, Daddy.' I think you have to...................the battery.'
20. ...TREATED................
• The disease was quickly diagnosed and he was immediately sent to hospital to
be...................for pneumonia.
• “All the hostages are being well...............and are feeling OK,” said a masked man on video.
• She took her children to the cinema and later ................... them to some sweets in the local
restaurant. They enjoyed the evening immensely.
21. ....NUMBER...............
• This Standard feature of your word processor enables you to ..the pages of your documents.
• There is a good...................of reasons to stop smoking , but obviously it’s you who have to
make the decision.
• Jerry was searching the Net for a back...................of the magazine that would complete his
extensive collection.
22. .....REMAINS..............
• It...................to be seen whether they will bring oil prices down, but I doubt it.
• I admit Susan's made a few mistakes dealing with our customers, but she...................your
superior. I trust her completely.
• The explorers were delighted when they'd stumbled across the...................of this forgotten
ancient city closely guarded by the rainforest.
23. .....BRIGHT..............
• She was an exceptionally talented and ................... child. Adults marveled at her ability to
comprehend even the most complicated issues.
• Once he got recognition in his native country, Mike began thinking about something more
ambitious and decided to head for the...................lights of Hollywood.
• With the sales soaring, our company has a................... future . Here’s to our manager!
24. .....RISE..............
• Their sudden...................to fame took all the critics by surprise. They hadn't expected the
band to dominate the charts.
• The death toll is going to...................as more bodies are being recovered.
• One inconsiderate remark at the embassy gave...................to rumours about the president's
poor health.
25. ....CLASS...............
• He had to fly economy...................because the firm had been hard hit by the recession.
• I’m afraid you’re not in the same ................... as your opponent in the semifinals. He’s
going to make mincemeat of you.
• Janet has never been ashamed of her working...................background and she always
mentions it in interviews.
26. .....MOBILE..............
• Luckily Mike had his...................so we could contact the emergency services after his
girlfriend had broken a leg in the remote parts of the mountains.
• During the job interview he unashamedly called himself an upwardly ...................man with
high ambitions.
• The people kept in touch with culture through a...................library that appeared in the
village twice a year.