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