Structure a meaningful sentence with despite and determination.
.
There's a lot of pressure to get married these days and ______ more people than ever are deciding not to do so.
thus
since
Patsy is just ___ a phone call at the moment, so she'll be with us in a sec.
making
If you make people feel more happy and confident, you ________ morale.
boost
REPAIR - when something cannot be repaired it is.... (adj)
IRREPARABLE
Grandma will bake cookies for the family gathering.
Cookies will be baked by grandma for the family gathering.
The workers are repairing the road due to recent damages.
The road is being repaired by the workers due to recent damages.
Is being _____ (fluency) or ________ (accuracy) more important for you while speaking foreign languages? Give reasons.
.
_________ there being a waiting list of three months for tickets, I don't expect I'll get to see that new Frida Kahlo exhibition.
As a result
As a consequence of
Tom has written the letter for his pen pal.
The letter has been written by Tom for his pen pal.
Do you feel _______ (comfort) using social networks? Why yes? Why no?
.
BREAK - a sudden increase in cases of disease (n)
OUTBREAK
Structure a meaningful sentence with with the intention of and do business.
.
They believe that everyone can play the instrument if they are exposed to music at an early age. Change this active sentence into the passive form. Do you agree with the statement?
.
The noun form of relevant is _________; the adjective form of purpose is _______ and the verb form of class is _______.
.
FRAGILE - the quality of being easily broken or vulnerable (n)
FRAGILITY
If you live in a foreign country and completely immerse yourself in that culture, you can ____ up the language easily .
pick
FORCE - to impose rules and make others follow them (v)
ENFORCE
New ideas _____________ (constantly/thought up) by creative teachers.
are constantly being thought up
What should ________ (do) with students who cheat on their exams?
be done
FRIEND - a bond of mutual affection between people (n)
FRIENDSHIP
__________ ensure that she didn't miss any of the parade, Sandra spent the night at the start of the procession route.
So as to
so that
CHILD - a person/people who don't have children (adj)
CHILDLESS
What are your _______ (personal) traits determined by? Talk for 30 seconds.
.
CARE - a person who is without worries (adj)
CAREFREE
You ______ an apology when _______; you _____ a course when ______ and you ______ an effort when _______.
.
CHILD - to behave in an immature manner (adj)
CHILDISH
Scientists ____________ (work on) a cure for cancer for many years and will do so into the future.
have been working on
The minister _______ a rousing speech at the end of the conference.
Give/make
What can make us feel awkward while talking to an English speaking person?
.
When you develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, you _______ with that person.
bond
CARE - to describe a person or action which is done without care (adj)
CARELESS
CRITIC - disapproval of someone, based on faults or mistakes (n)
CRITICISM
BREAK - something that CANNOT be broken (adj)
UNBREAKABLE
CHILD - the period of time when you were young (n)
CHILDHOOD
FRIEND - a person who doesn't have any friends (adj)
FRIENDLESS
What can being _____ constant stress result in?
.
Where can people ______ financial savings? Talk for 30 seconds.
.
The adverb form of character is _______; the adjective form of decision is ______ and a person specialising in education is an _______.
.
What ______ (effect) techniques do you use while learning a foreign language? Share your ideas with the classmates.
.
Do you think that talent is _______ (inherit) from your parents?
.
Do you think intelligence is _________ (measure)? Are you familiar with any tools measuring intelligence?
.
I never expected to see you at the concert because the last time we met, you _____ me the impression that you didn't like classical music.
Gave
People know that she has spent five years in India.
She is known to have spent five years in India.
If you're not completely satisfied with the result, we'll ______ you a full refund.
give
The first time Carla went skiing was last Monday. (NEVER) Carla __________ last Monday.
Carla had never been/gone skiing before/untill/till last Monday.
Witnesses had no choice but to look on and let the bank _______. (rob)
be/get robbed
When you tell someone how to do something by explaining each individual part of the process, you ____ them through the _____
take them through the steps
The opportunity to study at university should be open to everyone. (BE) Everyone ________ to study at university.
Everyone should be given the opportunity / chance to study at university.
Carrie sat through the entire meeting without ___ a single suggestion to solve the problem.
Making
Which word collocates with "your money back"?
make
do
get
DEEP - the measurement of how deep something is (n)
DEPTH
How are _______ (digit) natives different from their parents? How is ____ (digit) technology influencing our life?
.
If you 'd just ___ me the details, I'll take a note of them and pass them to the person responsible.
Give
FRIEND - make friends with someone (v)
BEFRIEND
Which word collocates with "sense"?
do
get
make
What are the benefits of mastering foreign languages?
.
Fergus ___ a pretty bad impression in Saturday's match, so the manager is ____ him just one last chance or he'll be dropped from the team.
made / giving
BREAK - when something stops working (n)
BREAKDOWN
The criminal didn't want __________ (find) but in the end the police discovered he was stealing money.
to be found
When you behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you, you put a ________ __________ on things.
brave face
An excellent _______ of English can guarantee ____________ .
.
I received some very useful advice from Gustavo. (FOUND) I __________________ me very useful.
I found the advice (that) Gustavo gave me very useful.
Students don't spend their free time in the same way as fifty years ago. (CHANGE) The way students spend their free time _________ fifty years.
The way students spend their free time has changed in/over the last/past
In recent years, a plethora of applications _____________ .(invent)
have been invented
I had to resign from the course due ____________ .
.
What can be done to prevent ________ (danger) languages from ______ (extinct)?
.
Is digital technology possible to nurture human brain? Share your opinion with the classmates.
.
I've never had the _______ (slight) interest ____ _________.
.
CARE - a person who looks after old/sick/disabled people (n)
CARER
Higher heating bills can __________ (lead) by the windows __________ (keep) open during the winter.
can be lead / being kept
This thrilling page-turner ____________ (inspire) by true events.
was inspired
If you have a ______ escape, it means that _________ .
.
FORCE - to be aggressive in behaviour or speech (adj)
FORCEFUL
When I was sightseeing in Edinburgh, I _________ my wallet ________. (steal)
got/had my wallet stolen
We ___ our students plenty of opportunities to speak to ensure they become fluent.
Give
Rumour has it that the company is going bankrupt.
It is said that the company is going bankrupt. / The company is believed to be going bankrupt.
I speak both Spanish and English very well but I still find it very difficult to s____ between the two languages easily and quickly.
Switch
We were all favourably impressed with Paola's lecture. (FAVOURABLE) The lecture _________ on all of us.
The lecture Paola gave made a favourable impression on all of us.
Without a receipt, they will not return your money. (UNLESS) They will _________ you have a receipt.
They will not give you a refund / refund your money UNLESS you have a receipt. 20
CRITIC - a person who criticises other easily (adj)
CRITICAL
The road closure in the centre of town, which will run from 14.00 today is ______ the Diwali parade that is to begin at 17:30.
due to
because
People say that he is the best chef in town.
It is said that he is the best chef in town. / He is believed to be the best chef in town.
People allege that vaccines can prevent diseases.
It is alleged that vaccines can prevent diseases. / Vaccines are alleged to prevent diseases.
Do you know what type of ______ (think) you are? Are you _____ (maths), ___(music), ______ (space) or other type?
.
Even though our flight was delayed and then the airline lost our luggage. We did what we could to _____ our trip more pleasant by going on a shopping spree.
get
make
do
Although she didn't say anything, she _________ me the impression that she was upset with you.
did
made
gave
The leaky faucet _____________ (repair) by the plumber next week.
will be repaired
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