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

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  • With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
    empowered
  • So ______ Alondra can get to uni on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am. (or even earlier)
    that
  • 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
  • ____________ the rain, she got up at 6 am to go for a run.
    Despite
  • _______________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
    Although / Even though
  • Gloria likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.
    care
  • 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
  • John's goal resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
    in
  • She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
    presence
  • For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
    concentrated
  • They were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the thief who only wanted to steal their money.
    misled
  • It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
    historical
  • '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
  • "I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
    around
  • Makarena never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Makarena _______________ opportunity to go on a hike
    never gives up the
  • Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
    honest
  • 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
  • Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.
    pound
  • I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.
    impression
  • Melissa wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
    fitness
  • I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
    miss
  • She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
    to
  • Katalina is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into trouble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
    Due to her bravery
  • We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
    inconvenient
  • Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
    pay in advance
  • My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different companies in Antofagasta.
    consultant
  • ___________ being only 9 inches tall, my dog is by _____ the bravest dog in Chile.
    despite & far
  • Sophia was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
    uncollaborative
  • Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common. anything
    anything
  • Camila won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
    pride
  • Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
    of / by
  • Despite his EXPERT, he played excellently in the cup final.
    inexperience
  • Going to Hornitos on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.
    appeals
  • The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ___________________ raining.
    even though it was
  • Because of her excellent marks, she was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
    for
  • I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.
    crave
  • Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.
    overpriced & overhyped
  • George was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.
    win
  • Think CARE about how to answer this question.
    carefully
  • Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
    severity
  • The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were strongly opposed ___ the proposal.
    to
  • Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
    are
  • 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
  • As Rocío walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
    sight
  • Jamir could decide ___________ or not to buy the volleyball.
    whether
  • She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.
    from
  • We'll start the class at 08:10 am tomorrow ________ my bus is late again.
    unless
  • 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
  • Dante cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
    such
  • "You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ________________________ the last piece of chocolate.
    accused Paul of taking
  • After the holidays, I was so FIT, I had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
    unfit & strength