Health campaigners are delighted with this reduction and also with the news that __________ raised from the tax will go towards school sports. COME
INCOME
I've made some ______________ decisions this year, but all in all, I've done well. QUESTION
QUESTIONABLE
Although you may think that traditional pursuits are no longer 'in' and that we would have ________ away with old-fashioned hobbies that don't involve computers.
put
sent
done
taken
The weather is so ______________ in the British Isles that it's difficult to know what to wear. CHANGE
CHANGEABLE
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - When it comes down to it, it's not worth the money. AMOUNTS - What _________________ it is too expensive.
IT AMOUNTS TO : IS THAT
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - Without that promotional campaign, sale would never have been so high. FOR - If __________________ that promotional campaign, sales would have been lower. FOR
IT HADN'T : BEEN FOR // IT WASN'T/WEREN'T : FOR
Car collectors are online, comparing notes and restoration __________ with enthusiasts in distant lands.
techniques
crafts
means
systems
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - Suddenly, the novelist became successful. BLUE - Success _________________ for the novelist.
CAME OUT : OF THE BLUE
If a part needs replacing, a vast electronic inventory is there _______ and waiting.
handy
willing
open
ready
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - The organisers were not happy with the way the press covered the event. ISSUE - The organisers ________________ of the event.
TOOK ISSUE : WITH THE (PRESS) COVERAGE
In the 18th century, science took the important step of giving species two-part Latin names, such as Homo Sapiens, _______ a view to allowing people around the world to communicate unambiguously.
with
On the other hand, it has produced some fun terms, to ______ the least, like Wunderpus photgenicus.
say
Let's face ______, there are some pretty weird and wonderful entries on the list of names for living creatures.
it
Though he didn't win the race, he finished a ______________ third. CREDIT
CREDITABLE
Nothing of the _______.
type
brand
variety
sort
Being overweight or obese has been linked to a greater ____________ of various health complaints later in life. OCCUR
OCCURRENCE
To _______ certain extent...
a
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - The press officer worked secretly on the campaign. SCENES - The press officer _____________________ the campaign.
WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES ON
I don't doubt the ______________ of this new gadget, but we simply don't have the money to buy it. EFFECT
EFFECTIVENESS
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - John reads what's happening in the world on his commute to work. DATE - John _____________________ the news on his commute to work.
KEEPS (HIMSELF) / STAYS UP : TO DATE WITH
Some local authorities are introducing a tax on drinks with more than a permitted amount of sugar. ___________ have already begin decreasing the quatity of sugar in their drinks. MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURERS
The system, known _______ 'binomial nomenclature', has done its job.
as
Their nutrition and lifestyle have a direct impact on their _________ and development. GROW
GROWTH
The teacher was furious that Emma had again turned in ______________ work. STANDARD
SUBSTANDARD
With one quick press of a key, _________ car collectors are online.
epic
historical
ancient
classic
Some might give you a very clear picture of ________ to expect when you look at it!
what
Despite ____________ publicity, this has not made much difference to the rates of obesity. CONSIDER
CONSIDERABLE
Historic car rallies and races have a large following. Come Sunday morning, children and adults alike still meet to swap, or perhaps even _________, the cards missing from their collections.
invest
bid
purchase
subscribe
After a day in the field, birdwatchers can post sightings they consider worth sharing with likeminded enthusiasts who will immediately ________ to their passion.
relate
share
join
connect
You won't find leafy sea dragons on land, _______ you?
will
Healthy eating and keeping physically active are __________ important for children and adolescents. PARTICULAR
PARTICULARLY
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - I think you may be right about that whole story being a hoax. INCLINED - I'm ___________________ that the whole story is a hoax.
INCLINED TO : AGREE WITH YOU
One way to improve the dietary habits of schoolchildren is to make _________ to the food served for lunch. ADJUST
ADJUSTMENTS
Moreover, worldwide trends in obesity in children and teenagers are becoming ___________ worrying. INCREASE
INCREASINGLY
Despite the publicity, the improvements to school dinners have not really __________. MATERIAL
MATERIALISED
The more you swot up ______ this fascinating subject, the more you'll learn (and chuckle), believe me!
on/about
No doubt you may be __________ to think that in this day and age, traditional pursuits are no longer 'in'.
fancy
inclined
tempting
dreamy
If anything, the internet has made it easier for people with specialist hobbies in different corners of the planet to ________ themselves to their passion and support one another.
present
focus
stick
devote
On the other hand, it has produced some fun terms like Wunderpus photgenicus or more recently, Heteropda davidbowie, apparently _______ of the singer's contribution to the arachnid world.
because
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