progress test revision Speakout | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Although I was scared out of my _____, I knew I had to make it to the top of the mountain.

wits

Richard’s such a people ___________ that I’m sure he’ll make a wonderful teacher and maybe in the future, even a head teacher.

person

Complete the second question so that it means the same as the first.- How much did you have to pay for your car? Your sentence- I’d be interested to know

... how much you had to pay for your car

Complete the second question so that it means the same as the first. - How long did it take you to make their wedding cake? Your sentence-Can I ask.....?

…how long it took you to make their wedding cake

I see your p__________ – they do make it easier for people to stay connected but I’m still not c________ that they’re doing more good than harm.

point, convinced

Basically/ According to an article I’ve just read, smartphones are making our society more disconnected and reducing communication

according

Please excuse the mess. We (repaint) the house all week and haven’t had chance to clear everything up yet.

have been repainting

Do you happen to know if Doug (start) his new job yet or not? I can’t remember when he said his first day was.

has started

A: Have you finished reading the book I lent you last month? B: Not exactly. You can have it back if you want. I’m finding it hard work and can’t get ______it.

into

If only it ________ possible for us to take a year off work. I’d love to travel around the world and take a break from it all. (be)

was/were

I wish I________more about the range of creative jobs that exist when I was at school. I’m sure I’d be doing something else now if I had. (know)

had known

John definitely has the computer k______ -h________ to fix any IT problems you are having. Shall I give him a ring?

know-how

Despite having worked as a psychologist for over thirty years, Martina admits it’s impossible to truly u ______________ h ________ n _____ .

understand human nature

Cross out the unnecessary word in the sentences.- Eve’s thinking to of opening an art gallery in town if the bank agrees to a loan.

to

Cross out the unnecessary word in the sentences.- We’re definitely not going to miss the train. There’s no way we can get to the station in time.

not

We’re not sure where to go on holiday. We are visiting/might visit Croatia as I’ve heard it’s very beautiful.

might visit

The train to Edinburgh (leave) London at 6.25a.m. so make sure you’re there in time.

leaves

As children, we didn’t use/used to spend much time inside in the summer.

use