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CAE Speaking diamonds 1

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    Diamond expressions for the speaking exam
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  • I do sport at least 3 times a week because it helps me to s____ _____  // u________(=relax)
    switch off/unwind
  •  20
  • I'm really f____ of cooking. (= I like cooking)
    fond
  •  20
  • Those kind of countries really don't ______ to me much = attract
    appeal
  •  25
  • I t____ _____ my mother's side of the family =I'm similar to...
    take after
  •  25
  • It's worth b______ing in mind that everybody can react in a different way = taking into account
    bear in mind
  •  25
  • The v____ majority of students are guilty of last-minute exam preparation
    The vast majority
  •  25
  • I made that dish f___ s____ = from the beginning i.e. I didn't buy any prepared food
    from scratch
  •  20
  • IIn the future I'd like to have a job that I find f_______ = satisfying
    fufilling
  •  25
  • The other day I p____ i____ the centre to meet up with some friends =went (informal)
    popped into
  •  25
  • I was in a q_____ when I had to decide what degree to do- really I had no idea =confused
    quandry
  •  25
  • Sometimes my boss t___ me f____ g_____= She assumes I'm available whenever she needs me
    takes me for granted
  •  25
  • I thought about becoming a lawyer but to be honest, the long hours p___ me o____
    put me off
  •  25