CAE prep. - Use of English practice (the sequel) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.

pay in advance

I only went to see that fil because you told me how good it was. / HAVE: I ____________ to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.

wouldn't have gone

Makarena never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Makarena _______________ opportunity to go on a hike

never gives up the

Katalina is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into trouble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.

Due to her bravery

Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.

overpriced & overhyped

"I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".

around

It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.

historical

Going to Hornitos on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.

appeals

Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.

pound

I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.

crave

Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!

honest

The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ___________________ raining.

even though it was

"You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ________________________ the last piece of chocolate.

accused Paul of taking

Think CARE about how to answer this question.

carefully

For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.

concentrated

Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.

are

'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,' said the police officer to Max. // DANGERS: Max received a ____________ at night without any lights from the police officer.

WARNING ABOUT/ REGARDING/ CONCERNING THE DANGERS OF/WHEN CYCLING

Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. // SPITE: Anna got the job __________experience in public relations.

IN SPITE OF A/HER LACK

I'm disappointed with the Fishers' new album when I compare it to their previous one. // COMPARISON: I think the Fishers' new album is ________________ their previous one.

DISAPPOINTING/A DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON WITH/TO

The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. // THE: The number of students now at university is __________________ been, apparently.

THE HIGHEST (THAT/ WHICH) IT HAS EVER/IT’S EVER

My brother now earns far less money than he did when he was younger. // NEARLY: My brother _____________ much now as he did when he was younger.

DOES NOT/DOESN’T EARN/MAKE NEARLY SO/AS

Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.

severity

After the holidays, I was so FIT, I had to do some STRONG training in the gym.

unfit & strength

Melissa wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.

fitness

Dante cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

such

____________ the rain, she got up at 6 am to go for a run.

Despite

They were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the thief who only wanted to steal their money.

misled

I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.

impression

Gloria likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.

care

We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.

inconvenient

George was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.

win

With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.

empowered

Sophia was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.

uncollaborative

My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different companies in Antofagasta.

consultant

Despite his EXPERT, he played excellently in the cup final.

inexperience

Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common. anything

anything

So ______ Alondra can get to uni on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am. (or even earlier)

that

Jamir could decide ___________ or not to buy the volleyball.

whether

_______________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.

Although / Even though

We'll start the class at 08:10 am tomorrow ________ my bus is late again.

unless

___________ being only 9 inches tall, my dog is by _____ the bravest dog in Chile.

despite & far

As Rocío walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.

sight

Camila won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.

pride

Because of her excellent marks, she was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.

for

Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.

of / by

She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.

to

The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were strongly opposed ___ the proposal.

to

John's goal resulted ___ the match going to over-time.

in

I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.

miss

She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.

presence

She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.

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