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Gold Experience C1 Term 1 Review

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  • She (practice) for years before finally taking part in the marathon.
    had been practicing / had practiced
  • His addiction ___ playing computer games is concerning.
    to
  • She is by far (talented) of the three sisters.
    the most talented
  • When I was five, I spent a lot of time (to play / playing) the Leap Frog Spelling game.
    playing
  • I took practising very seriously (as if / like) I was on the stage of a national spelling competition.
    as if
  • Seeing the glass ___ full might make you happier, but won’t solve your problems.
    half
  • Sooner or later you have to ___ the music.
    face
  • She didn't ___ my face when she saw me after so many years.
    recognise
  • I regret (sign) the contract now.
    signing
  • Nothing could be taken for ___ because opportunities for scoring goals are rare.
    granted
  • That year I (had practised / had been practising) right until the day the competition took place.
    had been practising
  • In all action movies, the hero always comes ___ on top.
    out
  • If all else ___, you still have the opportunity to play for your local team.
    fails
  • She was listening very carefully to what he was saying, hanging his every word.
    on / onto
  • I can’t stand (train) so hard anymore.
    training
  • The coach said that the players had to ___ sacrifices for the team.
    make
  • My husband has ___ memory given that he doesn't recall all details.
    selective
  • I had no recollection of that vacation until the photo ___ my memory.
    jogged
  • Holding ___ a job can be very difficult while also training professionally.
    down
  • She (work) as a film director for a few years when she (win) her first award.
    had been working; won
  • As you know she (work) on a new book as of late.
    is working / has been working
  • We saw the opportunity (as / like) an opportunity for bonding.
    as
  • He remained undecided ___ the options offered to him.
    about
  • It is not luck but hard work and practice that will come ___ play in the finals.
    into
  • She has a few more stories (line up).
    lined up
  • Normally, my mother (would play / was playing) the judge’s role.
    would play
  • I have arranged (discuss) my situation with my agent.
    to discuss
  • It's important to stay on top of the ___ when you're a professional tennis player.
    game