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English B1 2016 Grammar in Use - Units 129-130 : ...

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  • You shouldn't feel sorry ... Henry. It's his own fault that he lost his job.
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  • It was very kind ... you to bring me chocolates, but I can't eat them. I'm on a diet.
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  • There was a great need ... food and medicine in many villages affected by the flooding.
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  • Doctors identified the cause ... death as carbon monoxide poisoning.
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  • Christine was very angry ... the poor service in the restaurant. She even complained to the manager.
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  • The solution ... the crossword is on page 45.
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  • To be a primary school teacher you have to be good ... children.
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  • Since Paul left London and went to live in Dublin he has lost contact ... many of his old friends.
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  • After just a few hours Bernard was bored ... the computer game. He decided to watch television instead.
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  • When I was young, children were much more polite ... their parents than they are today.
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  • At this bank we like to have a close relationship ... our customers. We prefer to use first names, for example.
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  • Please can you tell me your reason ... wanting to visit this country?
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  • Please try to take a more responsible attitude ... your work.
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  • The storm caused a lot of damage ... houses and property, but luckily no one was injured.
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  • It was not very polite ... James to walk away while I was speaking.
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  • 'What's the relationship ... John and Judy?' 'I think they are just good friends.'
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  • The train on Platform 8 will be delayed. We are sorry ... any inconvenience this may cause.
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  • Most economists think there is a close connection ... the supply of goods and services and the demand for them.
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  • There is always an increase ... the number of traffic accidents on the roads during holiday periods.
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  • 'It's an invitation ... Simon and Lillian's wedding. They're getting married on the 24th.'
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  • Jackie's uncle always bought her very expensive gifts. He was very generous ... her.
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  • My eight-year-old son did a drawing ... our house yesterday.
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  • There are many possible causes ... insomnia, but stress is certainly one of the most common.
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  • Jane was furious ... the taxi driver for nearly knocking her off her bike. She shouted at him for driving so carelessly.
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  • Everyone was very excited ... the school trip to Spain.
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  • Sally's boss was very impressed ... her work so he gave her a bonus.
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  • The government was expecting a negative reaction ... the news of further tax increases.
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  • We were amazed ... the news when we heard that Fred had won £1 million.
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  • Susan has had no contact ... her ex-husband since their divorce five years ago.
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  • It was the middle ... December and the water was freezing cold.
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  • The attitude of people in this area ... the police is much more positive than in the past.
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  • Diane phoned me every day when I was in hospital. It was nice ... her to be so concerned about my health.
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  • Mary was so furious ... the broken vase her face turned red.
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  • The main disadvantage ... living in the city centre is the amount of noise and traffic.
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  • We are very sorry ... Kevin failing his driving test.
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  • The teacher was annoyed ... Sam for going to sleep during the exam.
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  • It's great that you are both getting married. I'm very happy ... you.
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  • Unfortunately, there has been a fall ... the number of tourists visiting the city this year.
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