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  • an African animal that hunts and kills other animals
    lion
  • The bus stop is just ……… front of the cinema.
    in
  • a building where people are sent if they have committed a crime ........................
    prison
  • hobby / photography / popular / is / very / a
    Photography is a popular hobby.
  • Why don’t you try on / try out that dress if you like it so much?
    try on
  • The city of Manchester is famous of / for / from its football teams.
    for
  • The money you spend here helps other people.
    charity (shop)
  • someone who you study with at school or college
    classmate
  • a small attractive house in the country ........................
    cottage
  • work / this / enough / isn’t / good
    This work isn't good enough.
  • a farm animal that people keep for its milk
    cow
  • Mr Brown / strict / as / Miss Jones / as / isn’t
    Miss Jones isn't as strict as Mr Brown. OR Mr Brown isn't as strict as Miss Jones.
  • an animal used in the desert that doesn’t have to drink very often
    camel
  • I’m really looking ……… to watching the fashion show.
    forward
  • Sally always carries an umbrella / uniform because it rains a lot where she lives.
    umbrella
  • I always take glass bottles to the .................. . It’s important to use glass again.
    bottle bank
  • If your ..................... is healthy, it usually ..................... around 70 times per minute.
    heart | beats
  • I don’t throw paper into the .................. bin. I always .................. it, to reduce the number of trees that are cut down.
    rubbish | recycle
  • finished / we / eating / just / have
    We have just finished eating.
  • I don’t feel well – I’ve got a high ………… and a headache.
    temperature
  • It’s often outdoors and you can often find bargains here.
    market
  • I tore a hole in my new T-shirt ……… accident.
    by
  • My doctor gave me a ………… and the medicine’s making me feel better already.
    prescription
  • she / like / watching / films?
    Does she like watching films?
  • I use .................. such as buses and trains. I try to avoid driving because it causes air .................. .
    public transport | pollution
  • too / test / the / for / was / difficult / me
    The test was too difficult for me.
  • Stella usually walks ……… school, but sometimes she gets the bus there.
    to
  • You can buy clothes and other things in this big shop.
    department store / shopping centre
  • I usually meet up / out / together with my friends at the weekend.
    up
  • Netball is similar with / of / to basketball.
    to
  • often / Sam / for / appointments / late / is
    Sam is often late for appointments.
  • The company I work ……... employs about 50 people.
    for
  • a friendly, intelligent animal that lives in the sea
    dolphin
  • If you ..................... your arm, you should call an ..................... to take you to hospital immediately.
    break | ambulance
  • Do you want to come out / over / away to my house later?
    over
  • I think you’ve got a fever. You ought to / shouldn’t see a doctor.
    ought to
  • I prefer T-shirts with long sleeves / buttons that cover up my arms.
    sleeves
  • I think that .................. change is a really serious problem and everyone needs to do more to prevent it.
    climate
  • your aunt and uncle’s child
    cousin
  • It’s important to rest. You don’t have to / mustn’t do anything for a few days.
    mustn't
  • My older sister is studying medicine ……… university.
    at
  • If an ..................... is painful, you should always ..................... the part of your body that’s hurt.
    injury | rest
  • a room or building where people work at desks ........................
    office
  • a building where people make things, often using machines ........................
    factory
  • someone who you work with
    colleague
  • My sister doesn’t like wearing skirts or dresses and ……… do I.
    neither / nor
  • I’m sorry, you can’t see the doctor today. You have to / mustn’t make an appointment.
    have to
  • I’m not very keen of / on / for sport.
    on
  • You needn’t / should worry – it isn’t a very serious operation.
    needn't
  • a small hotel that is not very expensive ........................
    guest-house
  • If you feel ..................... after eating something, you should go to a pharmacy to get some ..................... .
    sick | medicine
  • You don’t have to / should drink lots if you have a cold or a sore throat.
    should
  • Mrs / usually / us / teaches / Edwards
    Mrs Edwards usually teaches us.
  • We often get in / out / together to watch a DVD.
    together
  • a big fish with very large teeth
    shark
  • Billy’s shirt suits / matches his trousers – they look great together.
    matches
  • the son of your brother or sister
    nephew
  • film / I / that / yet / seen / haven’t
    I haven't seen the film yet.
  • how often / they / meet / their friends?
    How often do they meet their friends?
  • an insect that lives in large groups and makes honey
    bee
  • a colourful bird that you can teach to talk
    parrot
  • According to ..................... , you should exercise for an hour a day to keep ..................... .
    doctors | fit
  • Horse-riding is a more ..................... sport than ..................... or football.
    dangerous | rugby
  • You go here to keep fit.
    gym / sports centre
  • It’s amazing how much doctors can find out just by testing a bit of your ………… .
    blood
  • the person you’re closest to, who’s usually not in your family
    best friend
  • In my country, doctors only spend about ten minutes with each ………… .
    patient
  • a small animal with soft fur that people keep as a pet
    cat
  • your mum or dad’s mum or dad
    grandparent
  • Do you fancy going in / out / up tonight, maybe to the cinema?
    out
  • someone who gives the lessons at school or college
    teacher
  • favourite / maths / my / subject / is
    Maths is my favourite subject.
  • Hurry up – I’m tired of / from / with waiting for you!
    of
  • Are you interested for / in / with keeping fit?
    in
  • I’ve improved my ………… and now eat things which are much healthier.
    diet
  • you / look / forward / to / next weekend?
    Do you look froward to next weekend?
  • My older brother loves fashion and spends at ……… £100 a month on clothes.
    least
  • Many women carry their purses and other items in a backpack / handbag.
    handbag
  • You should be ashamed for / from / of yourself for cheating in the game!
    of
  • It’s important to avoid having lots of ………… in your life if you can.
    stress
  • work / checked / my / by / I / a friend / had
    I had my work checked by a friend.
  • where / your brother / live?
    Where does your brother live?
  • That dress really suits / matches you!
    suits
  • There’s a new student in my class who comes ……… Spain.
    from
  • Who is responsible for / with / about organising the event?
    for
  • I’m tired, so I think I’ll stay up / in / into tonight.
    in
  • I feel ill, so I’m staying at home today instead ……… going to school.
    of
  • Janet would love those shoes – can you remember what length / size she is?
    size
  • You go here to buy medicines and things for your health.
    chemist / pharmacy
  • It might be self-service, or there might be a waiter.
    restaurant
  • You go here to send a parcel.
    post office
  • Fiona’s often late for school, but she’s ……… time today.
    on
  • a large animal that lived a long time ago
    dinosaur
  • The clothes shop is closed today ……… to a lack of staff.
    due
  • I was at a party last night and didn’t get back / out / to until late.
    back
  • I go to the ………… three times a week to do some exercise.
    gym
  • That shirt holds / fits you really well.
    fits
  • a building where people go if they are ill ........................
    hospital
  • your manager at work
    boss
  • why / you / study / English / this year?
    Why are you studying English this year?
  • What you wear for a party depends ……… what kind of party it is.
    on
  • You don’t have to / shouldn’t eat if you have stomach ache, but it’s important to drink.
    shouldn't
  • an animal with a very long neck
    giraffe
  • You can open an account here.
    a bank
  • Who does Max usually hang up / in / out with?
    out
  • My family sometimes eat out / up / away. We like pizza restaurants.
    out
  • Tony has lots of homework to do ………. school this evening, so he can’t go out.
    after
  • I didn’t see anything I wanted to buy ……… first, but then I found a really nice top.
    at
  • We were very surprised at / from / for the result.
    at
  • the sun / shine / at the moment?
    Is the sun shining at the moment?
  • I usually iron my clothes at ……… same time as watching TV.
    the
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