Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
You don't need to pay in advance to attend school clubs.
The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
nothing
We're hoping to reach the semi finals at ______, but I don't expect we'll will the cup.
least
__________ than go out in Amurrio, the friends decided that Orduña was a much better option.
rather
Since I left school, I have ____ touch with most of my classmates.
lost
John was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.
win
To revise EFFECTIVE, it's important to organise your time and make excellent notes.
effectively
For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
concentrated
Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
enable
The bus journey was so PLEASE. I'd hate to do it again.
unpleasant
I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
miss
In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
range
It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
historical
As Izaro walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
sight
Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
honest
We'll have to cancel to match if the ground doesn't thaw. // CALL: We will ______________ the ground thaws.
We will call off the game unless the ground thaws.
The band had ________ and electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
given
Patucas sat under the table, waiting PATIENCE to be given the leftovers.
patiently
Orduña is renowned ____ its excellent cake shops and friendly people.
for
Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
such
Irune likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.
care
The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were stongly opposed ___ the proposal.
to
Think CARE about how to answer this question.
carefully
We'll start the class at 9:30 am tomorrow ________ my train is late again.
unless
The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. // THE: The number of students now at university is ________________________ been, apparently.
THE HIGHEST | (THAT/ WHICH) IT HAS EVER/ IT’S EVER
Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
are
She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
presence
Our plans fell __________ at the last moment and we couldn't open on time.
through
There's going to be an exciting REVEAL on tomorrow's show.
revelation
The were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the theif who only wanted to steal their money.
misled
Zaraobe won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
pride
I'm disappointed with the Fishers' new album when I compare it to their previous one. // COMPARISON: I think the Fishers' new album is ________________________ their previous one.
DISAPPOINTING/ A DISAPPOINTMENT | IN COMPARISON WITH/TO
Alazne was under no ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that the Advanced exam is extremely difficult.
illusion
__________________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
Although
Patucas is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into touble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
Due to her bravery, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,' said the police officer to Max. // DANGERS: Max received a ________________ at night without any lights from the police officer.
WARNING ABOUT/ REGARDING/ CONCERNING | THE DANGERS OF/WHEN CYCLING
She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
to
We CONCLUDE / DISPUTE / REASON / ARGUE the claim that we are lazy and rude.
dispute
It was such a PLEASE hosting the party. I'd love to do it again.
pleasure
It's great to gain the RECOGNISE of others but personal satisfaction is the most important reason why I do it.
recognition
On Black Friday there are normally huge REDUCE in price.
reductions
We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
inconvenient
Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common.
anything
On a scale of 1 to 10 for braveness, Patucas SCORES / MARKS / GRADES / POINTS a 10 every time!
scores
Taking my driving test was an SEVERE / BURNING / INTENSE / FIERCE experience.
intense
Advances in education have been d_____ by technology.
driven
The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
overcome
The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ______________________ raining.
The match went ahead even though it was raining.
Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
like
I've been looking at this exercise for hours and I still can't make sense ____ it.
of
SUCCEED is difficult to achieve. You have to be highly motivated.
success
John's writing was excellent but it was littered with CARE errors.
uncareful
Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
up
I only went to see that fil because you told me how good it was. / HAVE: I _______________ to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
I wouldn't have gone to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
may / might
We have to search for MARGIN gains by improving every small detail.
marginal
We made loads of plans for the holidays but our flight was BOOK and they all fell _______.
overbooked / fell through
John's three-pointer resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
in
Patucas never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Patucas __________________ opportunity to go on a hike
Patucas never gives up the opportunity to go on a hike
Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
up / enrolled
I had to satisfy my CURIOUS and couldn't resist looking at the exam.
curiosity
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. // PULLED: The old bus station is __________________________________ with a new one.
BEING PULLED DOWN | AND (BEING) REPLACED/ TO BE REPLACED TO BE PULLED DOWN | AND REPLACED
María was ANXIETY to find out the result of her exam.
anxious
John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
out
What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
set
Jon's interest in England EXTENDED /EXPANDED / SPREAD / WIDENED far beyond simply learning the language.
extended
He slipped ____ and had to make __ for his mistake.
up / up
Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
severity
John didn't pass the exam but his teacher made an _____________ for him and let him go home anyway.
exception
Why people listen to reggaeton never ceases to DAZE/ BAFFLE/ ELUDE / DEFY me.
baffle
With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
empowered
There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
which
Because of her excellent marks, Irati was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
for
I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.
crave
I'm not particularly ADVENTURE. I've never travelled abroad even.
adventurous
It's ACCEPT that Zaraobe didn't win the match. The coach is going to make a complaint about the referees.
unacceptable
Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.
overpriced / overhyped
My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different IT companies in London.
consultant
Sausage dogs' barks are ___ deep they sound like a much bigger dog.
so
I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.
impression
The team was ___ into the final by their captain Tony Adams.
led
It's typical _______ sausage dogs to be extremely brave and tough.
among
So ______ Alazne can get to school on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am.
that.
Matthew's School of English was the first of it's k____ to open in Amurrio.
kind
She's actually really friendly even though she comes ______ as a bit of a cow.
across
It's been over six months since I last saw Dan. / SEEN: I _______________________________ over six months.
I haven't seen Dan for over six months.
After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
unfit / strength
Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
because
Marian only arrived at the party at 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed. / TURN: Marian _____________ at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
Marian didn't turn up at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
Patucas was wary ____ the sharks swimming in the sea but decided to jump in anyway.
of
I regard Patucas ____ a true friend.
as
We pride _____ on our excellent customer service.
ourselves
White rhinos have been put on the red list for critically DANGER species
endangered
"You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ______________________________ the last piece of chocolate.
Hannah accused Paul of taking the last piece of chocolate.
The exam is little over a month away. We can't afford any slip ____!
ups
CONTRARY / OPPOSITE / OPPOSED / CONTRADICTORY to popular belief, food in the UK is actually very good.
contrary
I'd love to go to Delike but I'd rather wait ______ all the teenagers go home.
until
Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. // SPITE: Anna got the job of experience in public relations.
IN SPITE OF | A/HER LACK
Alazne came back from the States not long ___.
ago
She thought ______ it for ten minutes and finally Patucas came __ with the SOLVE.
about / up / solution
Going to Votoria on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.
appeals
Patucas sprinted after the deer. However, she was AMBITIOUS and didn't have a chance of catching it.
overambitious
I asked Peter not to wash up. It was completely NECESSARY.
unnecessary
My brother now earns far less money than he did when he was younger. // NEARLY: My brother _________________ much now as he did when he was younger.
DOES NOT/DOESN’T EARN | NEARLY SO/AS DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
beneficial
John could decide ___________ or not to buy the basketball.
whether
____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
despite
___________ being only 9 inches tall, Patucas is by _____ the bravest dog in Bizkaia.
despite / far
You really have to turn ______ your marks if you want to pass the exam.
around
She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.
from
Were ___ not for his surname, you'd never know Jon was related to Sara.
it
"I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
around
Irati was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
uncollaborative
Dachshunds ____ used to hunt all kinds of animals, from ducks to wild boar. They are extremely ADAPT _______ having short legs.
are / ADAPTABLE / despite
John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
attracted
_____________ my car is old, it's REMARK RELY.
Although / remarkably / reliable
Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
by
Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.
pound
When pressed on the topic, answering the question was AVOID for the minister.
unavoidable
It's far ____ clear who's going to win the league this year.
from
Izaro spent a year in the States and so has a unique PERCEPTION / AWARENESS / INSIGHT / VISION into their culture.
insight
We're going to ex_____ these questions in class tomorrow.
explore
The Guk statue DATE the opening of Matthew's School of English in Amurrio.
predates
Conceding the first goal was very MOTIVATE as they were clearly the GOOD team at the time.
demotivating / better
Despite his EXPERT, Izaro played excellently in the cup final.
inexperience
Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
fitness
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