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English 45 Public

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The validity of a lot of information posted on the web is open to ______.

doubt

consideration

question

15

The Open Science movement is a global ____to make scientific data accessible to the general public, allowing more widespread involvement in scientific research.

initiative

scheme

process

15

In the 1980's, the United Nations Environment Programme _____with the metereological Organisation to identify and communicate the seriousness of the threat to the ozone layer.

got in

teamed up

took up

15

Paula and I have been friends since 2008. (DATES) - My _______ to 2008.

friendship with Paula dates back

15

I am not expecting an increase in sales this year (UPTURN) - I have ______ in summer sales this year.

no expectation of/for an upturn

20

The students were told to either keep quiet or leave the art gallery (NO) - The students ______ keep quiet or leave the art gallery.

were given/had no choice/alternative/option but to

20

My grandmother has finally got used to living alone (TERMS) - My grandmother ____ living alone.

has finally come to terms with

20

The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. (CRUCIAL) Careful ................ of the reforms.

planning is crucial to the success

15

The news that the President had quit came as a great surprise to everyone. (ABACK) - Everyone _______ President quitting.

was taken aback by the

25

You're overloaded with work, your whole family is confined and, to make matters worse, it's freezing cold. Suddenly, your router breaks down. You say...

That's all I need! / I need this like a hole in the head!

15

A close friend split up with their long-term abusive partner a few months ago. It was a very difficult process to get over, but the right decision. Now, your friend announces that he/she is getting back together with their ex. You say...

You need your head examined! / I need hardly remind you of how difficult etc.

15

There's a public transport strike and you've got an exam/job interview to go to. The only possible way you can get there is by bicycle - a two-hour ride! Your loved ones ask why you're going to put yourself through this. You say...

Needs must (when the devil drives).

25

No matter how well anyone in the class writes, your mean teacher refuses to award anyone more than a 13 out of 20. Your classmates are livid but you, already resigned to the situation, say...

It can't be helped.

20

awful/safe/sure: Completely? Bitterly?

completely

15

awful/convinced/excrutiating/sure/terrified: Absolutely? Perfectly?

Absolutely

15

cold/disappointed/opposed: bitterly? completely?

bitterly

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