Why is it that the older generation always hark ..... to the good old days of the 60s and 70s music scene?
BACK
Sushi chef skills must be exceptional but, additionally , they should bring a creative flair to their work to be categorised as master (PRACTICE) ..... of their art.
PRACTITIONERS
A professional pianist, Boris really enjoyed getting his teeth ..... challenging pieces by Bartok or Shostakovich.
INTO
The gallery was ... into believing that the artwork was an authentic Picasso; it was, in fact, painted by the seller's brother.
duped
perplexed
The sound was so faint it was (PERCEIVE) ..... to most of the others on the jungle expedition, but for George it was loud and clear.
IMPERCEPTIBLE
For both old-school Comic-Con fans and newcomers alike, the takeaway is that you can only just ..... the surface of an event of this magnitude, so be selective in your choice.
scratch
pick
stroke
touch
I was too much ..... awe of him to address him directly.
in
In the mid-1980s, the field of linguistics received an unexpected (FALL) ..... when the government of Nicaragua enrolled hundreds of deaf children into two newly built schools.
WINDFALL
At that time, air travel was completely ..... (ACCESS) to all but the wealthiest.
INACCESSIBLE
Which adjective doesn't normally collocate with FLIGHT?
bumpy
smooth
faraway
long-haul
The date and venue of the game must remain ..... wraps.
under
Although the evidence against him was overwhelming, he remained (REPENT) ..... when in the dock, staring the victims in the face.
UNREPENTANT
Sushi is one of the most (ICON) .... foods of modern cuisine, revered in all corners of the globe, but becoming a sushi chef is no mean feat.
ICONIC
It is estimated that the current population living in the wild could be in the low hundreds... TIME WILL ..... whether or not they can be saved.
TELL
Do you think all performers have two sides to their personality? The ones I know seem to be very .... (GO) on stage.
OUTGOING
The king ..... onto the stage bent double, leaning heavily on a walking stick,
saunters
strides
hobbles
We'll have to ..... (QUICK) the pace if we want to keep up with him.
QUICKEN
Most performers thrive ..... positive recognition but react badly to negative criticism.
ON
The organisers were hard-pressed ..... new ideas for evening entertainment, so when I suggested a classical evening at a club, they thought it was great!
FOR
Thousands of lives will be ..... stake if emergency aid does not arrive in the city soon.
at
Correct the mistake: "Would you have any objection to me bringing a friend to your party?"
MY
I travelled around the world in just 38 days. It was ..... DOWN the best thing I've even done.
HANDS
London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled ..... record.
track
field
success
hit
She knew almost nothing about the company and its products, but she managed to ..... her way through the interview, and was given the job.
hustle
bluff
The ballerina ..... out her arms to receive her partner's embrace.
stretched
expanded
curled
Thieves ..... the security guard into letting them into the building by disguising themselves as cleaning staff.
conned
baffled
Correct the mistake: "Dario was on the point to leave for the theatre when the phone rang."
OF LEAVING
The noise level was ..... (DEAF) at the rock concert but everyone seemed to be having a good time.
DEAFENING
Which adjective doesn't normally collocate with ROUTE?
beaten
alternative
circuitous
scenic
The dancers' feet seemed to ..... effortlessly across the floor.
skid
glide
sprint
The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and ..... strong connections with the music industry.
touts
brags
boasts
flaunts
In my view, there is no room for ..... (MEDIOCRE) in the world of the performing arts today.
MEDIOCRITY
The spelling mistakes in the text had been ..... (LIGHT) in green.
HIGHLIGHTED
Communication is important in ..... walks of life, that's for certain.
all
Over the years, scholars have patiently (CODE) ..... the language, finding it to be filled with curiosities and yet strikingly similar to many of the world's languages.
DECODED
If you find yourself with a Comic-Con, you should ..... at the chance of attending.
beam
plunge
fly
jump
Which adjective doesn't normally collocate with JOURNEY?
perilous
uneventful
occupied
arduos
I did see a scorpion. I almost stepped on it - and it SCARED THE .... OUT OT ME!
LIFE
Every increase brings us closer to an ecological crisis point and so ..... added pressure on the global life-support systems upon which agriculture itself depends.
PUTS
According ..... James Cutting, a psychologist at Cornell University, film-makers are getting better at constructing films in (1) a way that they hold our attention.
TO
Any (CALCULATE) ..... in the balance of rice and vinegar could render it unpalatable.
MISCALCULATIONS
At first, the symptoms were (APPEAR) ..... in those who contracted the disease. It was only after three days that it became clear something very strange was happening.
UNAPPARENT
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