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