Future in the Past: We found our seats in the cinema just as the film was _____ to start.
about
A ____ is a live musical performance (often small).
gig
For seven years, we (lived/ used to live) in New York.
lived
Job Interview: Do you realise this is only a short term ______ to cover someone's maternity ______?
contract / leave
In America, it is very commonly work hourly, and the hours can change every week, instead of having a pre-determined ______ - the amount of money that you will earn each month/year without counting the hours worked.
salary
Can you give me some more info on your DIY project?
information / do it yourself
Would or Use to: I sometimes get angry with my brother because he (is constantly interrupting/ will interrupt) my phone calls.
is constantly interrupting
A short personal story, often told socially, at parties, etc, is an ______
anecdote
Future in the Past: When I first met Fiona, I had no idea how she _______ change my life forever.
would
Your _____ is your first public performance, or the first album or track you release.
debut
Job Interview: Can you tell me about your previous work __________?
experience
That Dr. works on Maple Ave.
doctor/ avenue
The minimum ____ in Spain is about 800 euros per month.
wage
Future in the Past: Charles was ___ ____ led the expedition in 1803, but he fell ill before they set off.
to have
Job Interview: Do you have any ______ at this stage?
queries
Future in the Past: We _____ to have spent the last week of our holiday in Venice, but the canals were flooded so we cancelled.
were
Would and Used to: There _____ _____ ___ be a Burger King in this plaza, but now there is.
didn't use to
Would or Use to: I love olives now, but when I was a child I _______ like them.
didn't use to
Future in the Past: I was to _____ attended the meeting, but I was ill.
have
Would or Use to: My aunt _____ be a waitress, but now she works for the government.
used to
Would or Use to: When I was younger, I _______ wake up at 7am to watch cartoons, but now I try to sleep in.
would
Sales people often work on ________, which means that they earn money based on a percentage of how much they sell.
commission
Future in the Past: He gave me Tracey's birthday present because I _____ seeing her the next day for lunch.
was
Future in the Past: I didn't post the letter to Emily because I _____ _______ to see her the following weekend.
was going
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