There is a world of ........ between preparing for an exam and learning for pleasure. ? contrast ? variation ? change ? difference
there is a world of difference between...
He may not look suspect to you but he is in fact a .......... dangerous criminal. ? totally ? highly ? strongly ? largely
Highly Dangerous
The timetable for the project was set .......... when investors failed to provide extra funding. ? off ? back ? down ? away
set back =delay
The applicant was asked to supply two .......... references from previous employers. ? character ? personality ? individual ? human
Character Reference
You need to have a ........ for business if you intend to work for that company. ? head ? mind ? brain ? sense
head for business = business knowledge
My teacher's great. I have a very high ......... of him. ? opinion ? regard ? thought ? respect
High Opinion of him.
The audio quality was very poor and I couldn't make .......... what they were saying. ? up ? out ? through ? in
make out = hear something clearly
He brings the .......... touch to a very impersonal business. ? human ? spirit ? individual ? character
Human Touch
The daily ______ for car hire usually includes insurance. 1. rate 2. cost 3. charge 4. price
Daily rate
The lecturer_____the class's attetion to an error in the calculations. A. drew B. attracted C. put D. showed
drew the class's attention
Although he held some strong opinions he eventually had to .......... down and admit he was wrong. ? move ? wear ? back ? roll
back down = give in (recular)
) I wish you hadn't told me that about him. It puts me in a difficult .......... . ? position ? spot ? fix ? quandary
difficult poistion
My parents contributed a ______ amount of money to the fund.
large amount
I picked up a nasty tummy ______ while I was on holiday and couldn't stop being sick. 1. sickness 2. illness 3. bug 4. cold
Tummy Bug
Getting the computer repaired set me ........ quite a lot of money. ? away ? behind ? back ? off
set me back = cost money in a negative way.
Mark has friends in high ........ and should be able to get the funding we need for the project. ? places ? spots ? levels ? areas
high places = friends with important jobs
I thought running a marathon would be just like a half marathon but in fact it was a completely different ........ of fish. ? tray ? pan ? kettle ? pot
different kettle of fish = totally different
The burglary took place last night and thieves made .......... with several items of jewellery. ? out ? through ? off ? down
make off = steal
He's quite arrogant and likes to make himself .......... to be the company's best sales person. ? out ? up ? away ? in
make out = false impression
The two groups are ........ apart and look very unlikely to reach agreement soon on the next steps. ? rods ? poles ? sticks ? planks
poles apart = opposed positions
One of the ..... traits of an introvert is the need to be alone at times to recharge their batteries. ? human ? personality ? individual ? spirit
Personality Traits
) I've got a lot on my ........ at the moment. Can I get back to you next week when I'm less busy? ? dish ? plate ? platter ? bowl
I have a lot on my plate at the moment = too much to cope with
) When he was presented with a prize for his latest book he was lost for .......... . ? thoughts ? speech ? words ? talk
lost for words
Sarah is great at fundraising and Paul is an IT expert so together they were a ........ made in heaven when they set up the charity. ? match ? pair ? team ? combination
a match made in heaven = perfect partnership
As soon as the couple got the keys to their new home they set ........ decorating the living room. ? about ? up ? off ? down
set out = to begin
Their business plan didn't quite work out so the team had to go back to the ......... board. ? writing ? drawing ? planning ? sketching
back to the drawing board = start over
Train ..... are due to go up yet again next year. ? costs ? prices ? fares ? rates
Train Fares
) During the discussion the speaker showed an excellent .......... of all the issues. ? knowledge ? grasp ? comprehension ? skill
Grasp of all the issues
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