The speaker's engaging tone immediately ______ the audience's ______ and kept them focused throughout the talk.
ignored / advice
dismissed / interest
captured / attention
overcame / boredom
The quality of service at the hotel didn’t just meet, but completely ______ my ______, making the experience unforgettable.
lived up to / expectations
exceeded / expectations
failed / hopes
ignored / demands
I think this job would be more ______ to someone with technical skills, as it involves a lot of IT work.
destined
matched
equal
suited
______ the ______ that it was raining heavily, they decided to go ahead with the outdoor event.
Regardless of / fact
Due to / fact
Because of / fact
Despite / forecast
Sarah is completely ______ of ______ two tasks at the same time; she always ends up getting confused.
capable / managing
unable / performing
incapable / doing
good / doing
After listening to all the arguments, I’m ______ to ______ that we should postpone the meeting.
inclined / think
disinclined / admit
forced / decide
motivated / believe
____________, the decision to invest in this project was the best one for the company.
With matters considered
Everything examined
Considered all things
All things considered
After years of hard work and dedication, he finally ______ his ______ of becoming a professional musician.
lost / dream
realised / ambition
abandoned / mission
achieved / ambition
We take safety measures in the factory as a ______ of ______; it’s something we do routinely to avoid accidents.
matter / course
strategy / success
source / habit
plan / action
______ any ______, we should be prepared for delays at the airport because of the ongoing strike.
On / event
At / resort
On / occasion
In / event
______ ______ of the new evidence presented, the judge decided to reopen the case.
With respect to
In knowledge
Because of
In light
It's just a ______ of ______ now before the company announces its new CEO.
plan / fact
matter / course
question / time
thought / reality
