Do it if you want, it´s no skin off my.................(bodiom)
nose
She said, ‘People often whip out their cameras almost mindlessly to 1..................a moment, to the point that they are missing what is happening
capture
grab
seize
snatch
I didn’t mean to interrupt the meeting. (intention)
I had no intention of interrupting the meeting
"...................until Pearl Harbor, half of the 48 states had laws making it illegal to employ a married woman." (complex preps)
up
I really admire someone like that. (look)
I really look up to someone like that
Never disobey your elders! (passive)
You are asked not to disobey your elders!
"Now I understand why she wants to live in that flat, It´s beautiful" - Only after
only after I'd seen her flat did I understand why she wanted to live there.
a lack of......................from other animals does make the food easier to find
compete
competitiveness
competing
competitions
"Outside............ the rain, the weather is perfect, so let´s go swimming or at least a walk." (complex preps)
of
There is little.................that Boris will win.
likeliness
likeness
likely
likelihood
I don’t feel like going out. (mood)
I´m not in the mood for going out
.............19th century scientists ruling out the possibility of "heavier-than-air flying machines", to IT specialists convinced that home tech would not catch on,
To
From
The
Each
This means that pasta is more (4) ........ than eggs or meat. Such a diet enables them to move very energetically when required. BENEFIT
BENEFICIAL
I am learning............... (speak) English. (gerund + infinitive)
to speak
It is reported that he is now recovering in hospital. RECOVERY He is reported......................in hospital now.
to be making a recovery
He always over reacts and jumps down my...............! Then doesn´t even say sorry! (Bodiom)
throat
unexpectedly, without warning (colour idiom)
out of the blue
By and.........., it is unwise to say that something will never happen, particularly in the technology field. (UOE pt2)
large
These days we regard stress (1) ..... a necessary evil of modern living.
AS
She avoided...............(tell) him about her plans. (gerund - infinitive)
telling
Both a rigorous and comprehensive (2) ........ regime and highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance. FIT
FITNESS
She couldn’t decide. (mind)
she couldn´t make up her mind
I haven't ever felt so lonely. - never
Never had I felt so lonely.
It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provides athletes with the (3) ........ they need to compete. ENDURE
ENDURANCE
She knows him. (passive)
he is known to her
In Dr Henkel’s experiment, a group of university students were 6...........on a tour of a museum and asked to either photograph or try to remember objects on display.
conveyed
led
run
steered
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 lack / in spite of her lack
When people rely on technology to remember for them 2........... on the camera to record the event
settling
swearing
assuming
counting
I don't fancy ...............(go) out tonight. (infinitive / gerund)
going out
I just got off the bus when it crashed into a car. - scarcely
Scarcely had I got off the bus when it crashed into the back of a car.
I made a silly mistake and now I have to go to my boss and.................. (Idiom)
face the music
My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger. NEARLY My brother .................................. much now as he did when he was younger.
does not earn nearly so / does not earn nearly as / doesn't earn nearly so / doesn't earn nearly as
to express something to your limit. (colour idom)
blue in the face
The new policy is...............our company's values, so we can proceed with the planning. (complex preps)
in line with
Failure to follow a sensible diet can result in the (5) ........ to maintain stamina. ABLE
INABILITY
Regular training to increase muscular (6) ........ is also a vital part of a professional's regime, STRONG
STRENGTH
All these situations produce stress but (4) ..... you can control it and not the other way around, you will feel stimulated, not worn out.
IF PROVIDED
I couldn't work because of the loud noise. - so
So loud was the noise that I couldn't work.
Our friendship............for a while but we are okay now.
fell apart
broke up
fell out
I didn’t know that cars were so expensive in this country. IDEA I................so much in this country.
had no idea (that) cars cost
The guide pointed out the paintings. (attention)
The guide drew our attention towards the painting
I didn't realise that she had decided to come to the meeting. DECISION I was unaware ...................................................... attend the meeting.
OF HER DECISION TO
Yet stress is not negative and without (2) ..... we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in life
IT
We got started on the new project immediately. TIME We lost ................................... on the new project.
NO TIME IN GETTING STARTED
Tell the maid to prepare tea.
You are asked to tell the maid to prepare tea.
He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country. LITTLE ........................................ that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
Little did he know Little did he realise
Nico eats a lot of sushi. (passive)
A lot of sushi is eaten by Nico.
above all, technology that.....makes people´s lives easier and conserves scarce energy resources are a good thing.
only
really
both
just
above all technology that...........makes people´s everyday lives easier and conserves scarce energy resources.
only
really
both
just
Don’t get depressed because of such a small problem. LET It’s such a small problem that you shouldn’t.....................down.
let it get you
Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else. UNDER I hear the restaurant in town .........................................
is under new management
Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test. BROKE Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
broke down in tears as
I’ve just noticed that the car has almost run out of petrol. HARDLY I’ve just noticed that.........................left in the car.
there’s (is/was) hardly any petrol.
He will repair her bicycle. (passive)
Her bicycle will be repaired by him.
see/understand everything very clearly and straightforwardly. (colour idiom)
black and white
But,..........in mind that you will probably still need a reference from these people. BEAR
bearing
However, someone who has already resigned is more likely to be 24..................when giving their opinions. TRUE
truthful