Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
by
We pride _____ on our excellent customer service.
ourselves
_____________ my car is old, it's REMARK RELY.
Although / remarkably / reliable
I regret not going. → I ___ gone.
wish I had
The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ______________________ raining.
even though it was
It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
historical
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
It's typical _______ sausage dogs to be extremely brave and tough.
among
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
Can you ___ an eye on my bag?
keep
María was ANXIETY to find out the result of her exam.
anxious
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
maturely
Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
pay in advance
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
enthusiasm
Since I left school, I have ____ touch with most of my classmates.
lost
Our plans fell __________ at the last moment and we couldn't open on time.
through
The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
overcome
Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
like
Sausage dogs' barks are ___ deep they sound like a much bigger dog.
so
John didn't pass the exam but his teacher made an _____________ for him and let him go home anyway.
exception
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
in
He refused the invitation. → He ___ the invitation.
turned down
I'd love to go to Delike but I'd rather wait ______ all the teenagers go home.
until
The new policy led to a major ___ in spending on the military. (REDUCE)
reduction
Orduña is renowned ____ its excellent cake shops and friendly people.
for
Advances in education have been d_____ by technology.
driven
Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
up / enrolled
Let’s ___ today's meeting for now. We'll have it next week instead.
put off
I regard Patucas ____ a true friend.
as
Penny never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Penny __________________ opportunity to go on a hike.
never gives up the
It's far ____ clear who's going to win the league this year.
from
We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
inconvenient
There's going to be an exciting REVEAL on tomorrow's show.
revelation
My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different IT companies in London.
consultant
The band had ________ an electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
given
Patucas sat under the table, waiting PATIENCE to be given the leftovers.
patiently
He said it was my fault. → He ___ the mistake.
blamed me for
It was such a PLEASE hosting the party. I'd love to do it again.
pleasure
We have to search for MARGIN gains by improving every small detail.
marginal
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
unless
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
memorable
She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
to
It _____ as a surprise when Peter told his boss he was resigning.
came
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
reliability
He ___ ahead with the plan, despite the inital problems.
went
Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
are
On Black Friday there are normally huge REDUCE in price.
reductions
They ___ down the old building.
knocked
There's a difference between an economical MIGRATE and a refugee.
migrant
I'm going to finish the race, _________ hard it is.
however
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
since
Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
severity
__________________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
Although
The exam is little over a month away. We can't afford any slip ____!
ups
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
achievement
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
bravery
It's great to gain the RECOGNISE of others but personal satisfaction is the most important reason why I do it.
recognition
Despite his EXPERT, Izaro played excellently in the cup final.
inexperience
It was a close match and far ____ clear who was going to win.
from
The team was ___ into the final by their captain Tony Adams.
led
To revise EFFECTIVE, it's important to organise your time and make excellent notes.
effectively
John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
out
Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
fitness
Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.
overpriced / overhyped
We made loads of plans for the holidays but our flight was BOOK and they all fell _______.
overbooked / fell through
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
Penguins, ostriches and kiwis are birds, all of ___ are flightless.
which
We're going to ex_____ these questions in class tomorrow.
explore
You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
may / might
She ___ up yoga to relax.
took
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
creative
Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
enable
She's normally such a nasty person, so when she started complimenting me, I felt her words were quite SINCERE.
insincere
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
as
They ___ a lot of effort into the project.
put
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
She thought ______ it for ten minutes and finally Patrick came __ with the SOLVE.
about / up / solution
For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
concentrated
The fascists are always complaining about MIGRATE but really they should worry more about corporate crime and political corruption
immigrants
So ______ Alazne can get to school on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am.
that.
Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
because
Patch is extremely brave, which is why he sometimes gets himself into trouble. // DUE: _____________, Patch often gets himself into trouble.
Due to his bravery
He slipped ____ and had to make __ for his mistake.
up / up
As Izaro walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
sight
She ___ up with a great idea.
came
Matthew's School of English was the first of it's k____ to open in Amurrio.
kind
I'm not particularly ADVENTURE. I've never travelled abroad even.
adventurous
John's writing was excellent but it was littered with CARE errors.
uncareful
The league very competitive and in the end, Atheltic narrowly lost ___ on winning.
out
The bus journey was so PLEASE. I'd hate to do it again.
unpleasant
After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
unfit / strength
I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
miss
I don't have a problem if you have previous commitments, but I really do _____ issue when you say no at the last minute.
take
There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
which
We need to ___ action immediately.
take
He is more patient than me. → I’m not ___ patient as him.
as
It's ACCEPT that Zaraobe didn't win the match. The coach is going to make a complaint about the referees.
unacceptable
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
availability
We stayed home ___ the storm.
because of
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
sensible
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
leadership
_________ losing the match, the team played well.
Despite
Because of her excellent marks, Irati was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
for
Conceding the first goal was very MOTIVATE as they were clearly the GOOD team at the time.
demotivating / better
To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
beneficial
Were ___ not for his surname, you'd never know Jon was related to Sara.
it
White rhinos have been put on the red list for critically DANGER species
endangered
We should ___ this into account.
take
They ___ out a customer survey to find out about people's shopping habits.
carried
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
____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
despite
Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
honest
John could decide ___________ or not to buy the basketball.
whether
John's three-pointer resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
in
I’ve never been here before. → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
first time
She's actually really friendly even though she comes ______ as a bit of a cow.
across
John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
attracted
What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
set
She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
presence
Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common.
anything
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
I asked Peter not to wash up. It was completely NECESSARY.
unnecessary
He ___ up with the noise all night.
put
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.
Alazne came back from the States not long ___.
ago
Patucas sprinted after the deer. However, she was AMBITIOUS and didn't have a chance of catching it.
overambitious
He ___ pride in his work.
takes
It was unnecessary to come. → You ___ to come.
didn’t need
SUCCEED is difficult to achieve. You have to be highly motivated.
success
The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were stongly opposed ___ the proposal.
to
Marta's having a load of problems with her dog. It so OBEY.
disobedient
Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
such
Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
up
Zaraobe won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
pride
We played TERRIBLE and after the match, our coach tore ____ us.
terribly // into
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.
didn't turn up
I had to satisfy my CURIOUS and couldn't resist looking at the exam.
curiosity
I've been looking at this exercise for hours and I still can't make sense ____ it.
of
Patucas was wary ____ the sharks swimming in the sea but decided to jump in anyway.
of
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
practical
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Although
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
performance
We'll have to cancel to match if the ground doesn't thaw. // CALL: We will ______________ the ground thaws.
call off the game unless
With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
empowered
"I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
around
Dachshunds ____ used to hunt all kinds of animals, from ducks to wild boar. They are extremely ADAPT _______ having short legs.
are / ADAPTABLE / despite
I only realised later. → I didn’t realise ___ later.
until
You really have to turn ______ your marks if you want to pass the exam.
around
When pressed on the topic, answering the question was AVOID for the minister.
unavoidable
'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 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
He ___ a strong impression during the interview.
made
___________ being only 9 inches tall, Patucas is by _____ the bravest dog in Bizkaia.
despite / far
The manager ___ responsibility for the mistake.
took
They cancelled the match. → The match was ___ off.
called
We're hoping to reach the semi finals at ______, but I don't expect we'll will the cup.
least
Irati was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
uncollaborative
In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
range
__________ than go out in Amurrio, the friends decided that Orduña was a much better option.
rather
We'll start the class at 9:30 am tomorrow ________ my train is late again.
unless
"You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ________________ the last piece of chocolate.
accused Paul of taking
Maia's marks in the PAU were very disappointing. They didn't ____ her justice at all!
do
The newborn baby was totally ___. He couldn't do anything for himself. (HELP)
helpless
The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
nothing
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
determination
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