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CAE Review- Idiomatic phrases and word formation

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    CAE Review- Idiomatic phrases and word formation
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  • We're going camping at the weekend. _____________ it doesn't rain! (I hope it doesn't- idiomatic phrase)
    Fingers crossed
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  • At first I really didn't want to go scuba diving, as I find it very scary, but after talking to Gina about her first experience and how well it went, she has _______________. (convinced me- idiomatic phrase).
    twisted my arm
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  • I thought we were friends and that I could trust her not to tell on me, but in the end she _____________. (Betrayed me- idiomatic phrase)
    stabbed me in the back
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  • Sometimes if the children misbehave, but it isn't hurting anyone, I _____________. (Choose not to see something- Idiomatic phrase)
    turn a blind eye
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  • When I first heard that crazy story, I believed it! It wasn't until much later that I realised he ________________. (joking with me- idiomatic phrase)
    was pulling my leg
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  • He said it was an accident, but I know he did it ______. (intend)
    intentionally
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  • I was walking around, minding my own business, when I ____________ stumbled upon the most beautiful work of art I have ever seen.
    unintentionally
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  • The breakdown in ____________ (communicate) was due to faulty electrical equipment.
    communication
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  • The public struggled to come to terms with the _________ (real) of the situation.
    reality
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  • The new technology proved to be ___________ (efficient) when put to the test.
    inefficient
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  • The pace of __________ (innovate) and accomplishment is already fast but will grow even faster.
    innovation
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  • Although organising it was hard work, the charity event turned out to be very ___________ (succeed) in promoting awareness.
    successful
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  • I can always trust and confide in her, our ____________(friend) grows stronger by the day!
    friendship
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