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  • Alazne was under no ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that the Advanced exam is extremely difficult.
    illusion
  • John was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.
    win
  • Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
    such
  • She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
    to
  • So ______ Alazne can get to school on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am.
    that.
  • John didn't pass the exam but his teacher made an _____________ for him and let him go home anyway.
    exception
  • Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
    honest
  • It's ACCEPT that Zaraobe didn't win the match. The coach is going to make a complaint about the referees.
    unacceptable
  • I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
    miss
  • ___________ being only 9 inches tall, Patucas is by _____ the bravest dog in Bizkaia.
    despite / far
  • __________________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
    Although
  • Orduña is renowned ____ its excellent cake shops and friendly people.
    for
  • I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.
    impression
  • Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
    severity
  • To revise EFFECTIVE, it's important to organise your time and make excellent notes.
    effectively
  • It's far ____ clear who's going to win the league this year.
    from
  • We CONCLUDE / DISPUTE / REASON / ARGUE the claim that we are lazy and rude.
    dispute
  • Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
    up / enrolled
  • It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
    historical
  • I'm not particularly ADVENTURE. I've never travelled abroad even.
    adventurous
  • Patucas sat under the table, waiting PATIENCE to be given the leftovers.
    patiently
  • María was ANXIETY to find out the result of her exam.
    anxious
  • There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
    which
  • The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were stongly opposed ___ the proposal.
    to
  • We have to search for MARGIN gains by improving every small detail.
    marginal
  • The band had ________ and electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
    given
  • We're hoping to reach the semi finals at ______, but I don't expect we'll will the cup.
    least
  • Zaraobe won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
    pride
  • Irati was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
    uncollaborative
  • SUCCEED is difficult to achieve. You have to be highly motivated.
    success
  • "You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ______________________________ the last piece of chocolate.
    Hannah accused Paul of taking the last piece of chocolate.
  • Why people listen to reggaeton never ceases to DAZE/ BAFFLE/ ELUDE / DEFY me.
    baffle
  • We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
    inconvenient
  • He slipped ____ and had to make __ for his mistake.
    up / up
  • Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
    up
  • Marian only arrived at the party at 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed. / TURN: Marian _____________ at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
    Marian didn't turn up at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
  • It was such a PLEASE hosting the party. I'd love to do it again.
    pleasure
  • Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
    are
  • It's typical _______ sausage dogs to be extremely brave and tough.
    among
  • When pressed on the topic, answering the question was AVOID for the minister.
    unavoidable
  • Dachshunds ____ used to hunt all kinds of animals, from ducks to wild boar. They are extremely ADAPT _______ having short legs.
    are / ADAPTABLE / despite
  • Patucas was wary ____ the sharks swimming in the sea but decided to jump in anyway.
    of
  • I asked Peter not to wash up. It was completely NECESSARY.
    unnecessary
  • John's writing was excellent but it was littered with CARE errors.
    uncareful
  • Alazne came back from the States not long ___.
    ago
  • In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
    range
  • Jon's interest in England EXTENDED /EXPANDED / SPREAD / WIDENED far beyond simply learning the language.
    extended
  • Patucas sprinted after the deer. However, she was AMBITIOUS and didn't have a chance of catching it.
    overambitious
  • Were ___ not for his surname, you'd never know Jon was related to Sara.
    it
  • John's three-pointer resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
    in
  • Sausage dogs' barks are ___ deep they sound like a much bigger dog.
    so
  • 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
  • With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
    empowered
  • The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
    nothing
  • Izaro spent a year in the States and so has a unique PERCEPTION / AWARENESS / INSIGHT / VISION into their culture.
    insight
  • Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
    because
  • ____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
    despite
  • She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.
    from
  • Going to Votoria on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.
    appeals
  • '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
  • It's great to gain the RECOGNISE of others but personal satisfaction is the most important reason why I do it.
    recognition
  • Taking my driving test was an SEVERE / BURNING / INTENSE / FIERCE experience.
    intense
  • I'd love to go to Delike but I'd rather wait ______ all the teenagers go home.
    until
  • 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 | NEARLY SO/AS DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
  • I regard Patucas ____ a true friend.
    as
  • Patucas never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Patucas __________________ opportunity to go on a hike
    Patucas never gives up the opportunity to go on a hike
  • There's going to be an exciting REVEAL on tomorrow's show.
    revelation
  • Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common.
    anything
  • John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
    out
  • Despite his EXPERT, Izaro played excellently in the cup final.
    inexperience
  • Patucas is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into touble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
    Due to her bravery, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
  • On a scale of 1 to 10 for braveness, Patucas SCORES / MARKS / GRADES / POINTS a 10 every time!
    scores
  • The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
    overcome
  • We pride _____ on our excellent customer service.
    ourselves
  • I had to satisfy my CURIOUS and couldn't resist looking at the exam.
    curiosity
  • The bus journey was so PLEASE. I'd hate to do it again.
    unpleasant
  • Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
    by
  • After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
    unfit / strength
  • I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.
    crave
  • Irune likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.
    care
  • The Guk statue DATE the opening of Matthew's School of English in Amurrio.
    predates
  • For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
    concentrated
  • We're going to ex_____ these questions in class tomorrow.
    explore
  • Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
    fitness
  • Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. // SPITE: Anna got the job of experience in public relations.
    IN SPITE OF | A/HER LACK
  • Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
    You don't need to pay in advance to attend school clubs.
  • The were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the theif who only wanted to steal their money.
    misled
  • 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.
    I wouldn't have gone to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
  • It's been over six months since I last saw Dan. / SEEN: I _______________________________ over six months.
    I haven't seen Dan for over six months.
  • She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
    presence
  • "I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
    around
  • My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different IT companies in London.
    consultant
  • We'll start the class at 9:30 am tomorrow ________ my train is late again.
    unless
  • What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
    set
  • Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
    like
  • Advances in education have been d_____ by technology.
    driven
  • Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.
    pound
  • John could decide ___________ or not to buy the basketball.
    whether
  • She thought ______ it for ten minutes and finally Patucas came __ with the SOLVE.
    about / up / solution
  • You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
    may / might
  • She's actually really friendly even though she comes ______ as a bit of a cow.
    across
  • The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ______________________ raining.
    The match went ahead even though it was raining.
  • As Izaro walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
    sight
  • We'll have to cancel to match if the ground doesn't thaw. // CALL: We will ______________ the ground thaws.
    We will call off the game unless the ground thaws.
  • John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
    attracted
  • They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. // PULLED: The old bus station is __________________________________ with a new one.
    BEING PULLED DOWN | AND (BEING) REPLACED/ TO BE REPLACED TO BE PULLED DOWN | AND REPLACED
  • Think CARE about how to answer this question.
    carefully
  • The team was ___ into the final by their captain Tony Adams.
    led
  • 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
  • To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
    beneficial
  • Because of her excellent marks, Irati was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
    for
  • Matthew's School of English was the first of it's k____ to open in Amurrio.
    kind
  • CONTRARY / OPPOSITE / OPPOSED / CONTRADICTORY to popular belief, food in the UK is actually very good.
    contrary
  • I've been looking at this exercise for hours and I still can't make sense ____ it.
    of
  • Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
    enable
  • Our plans fell __________ at the last moment and we couldn't open on time.
    through
  • __________ than go out in Amurrio, the friends decided that Orduña was a much better option.
    rather