.............19th century scientists ruling out the possibility of "heavier-than-air flying machines", to IT specialists convinced that home tech would not catch on,
To
The
Each
From
She couldn’t decide. (mind)
she couldn´t make up her mind
She avoided...............(tell) him about her plans. (gerund - infinitive)
telling
The new policy is...............our company's values, so we can proceed with the planning. (complex preps)
in line with
It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provides athletes with the (3) ........ they need to compete. ENDURE
ENDURANCE
above all technology that...........makes people´s everyday lives easier and conserves scarce energy resources.
both
really
only
just
I just got off the bus when it crashed into a car. - scarcely
Scarcely had I got off the bus when it crashed into the back of a car.
"...................until Pearl Harbor, half of the 48 states had laws making it illegal to employ a married woman." (complex preps)
up
I couldn't work because of the loud noise. - so
So loud was the noise that I couldn't work.
Regular training to increase muscular (6) ........ is also a vital part of a professional's regime, STRONG
STRENGTH
Yet stress is not negative and without (2) ..... we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in life
IT
We got started on the new project immediately. TIME We lost ................................... on the new project.
NO TIME IN GETTING STARTED
I didn’t know that cars were so expensive in this country. IDEA I................so much in this country.
had no idea (that) cars cost
But,..........in mind that you will probably still need a reference from these people. BEAR
bearing
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 lack / in spite of her lack
to express something to your limit. (colour idom)
blue in the face
Both a rigorous and comprehensive (2) ........ regime and highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance. FIT
FITNESS
When people rely on technology to remember for them 2........... on the camera to record the event
swearing
counting
assuming
settling
"Outside............ the rain, the weather is perfect, so let´s go swimming or at least a walk." (complex preps)
of
All these situations produce stress but (4) ..... you can control it and not the other way around, you will feel stimulated, not worn out.
IF PROVIDED
I really admire someone like that. (look)
I really look up to someone like that
I haven't ever felt so lonely. - never
Never had I felt so lonely.
He always over reacts and jumps down my...............! Then doesn´t even say sorry! (Bodiom)
throat
I am learning............... (speak) English. (gerund + infinitive)
to speak
above all, technology that.....makes people´s lives easier and conserves scarce energy resources are a good thing.
both
really
only
just
Our friendship............for a while but we are okay now.
fell apart
fell out
broke up
see/understand everything very clearly and straightforwardly. (colour idiom)
black and white
Nico eats a lot of sushi. (passive)
A lot of sushi is eaten by Nico.
However, someone who has already resigned is more likely to be 24..................when giving their opinions. TRUE
truthful
In Dr Henkel’s experiment, a group of university students were 6...........on a tour of a museum and asked to either photograph or try to remember objects on display.
steered
conveyed
led
run
I didn't realise that she had decided to come to the meeting. DECISION I was unaware ...................................................... attend the meeting.
OF HER DECISION TO
He will repair her bicycle. (passive)
Her bicycle will be repaired by him.
Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else. UNDER I hear the restaurant in town .........................................
is under new management
I don’t feel like going out. (mood)
I´m not in the mood for going out
Tell the maid to prepare tea.
You are asked to tell the maid to prepare tea.
These days we regard stress (1) ..... a necessary evil of modern living.
AS
My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger. NEARLY My brother .................................. much now as he did when he was younger.
does not earn nearly so / does not earn nearly as / doesn't earn nearly so / doesn't earn nearly as
Do it if you want, it´s no skin off my.................(bodiom)
nose
a lack of......................from other animals does make the food easier to find
competing
competitions
compete
competitiveness
I made a silly mistake and now I have to go to my boss and.................. (Idiom)
face the music
Never disobey your elders! (passive)
You are asked not to disobey your elders!
This means that pasta is more (4) ........ than eggs or meat. Such a diet enables them to move very energetically when required. BENEFIT
BENEFICIAL
She said, ‘People often whip out their cameras almost mindlessly to 1..................a moment, to the point that they are missing what is happening
seize
capture
snatch
grab
The guide pointed out the paintings. (attention)
The guide drew our attention towards the painting
I’ve just noticed that the car has almost run out of petrol. HARDLY I’ve just noticed that.........................left in the car.
there’s (is/was) hardly any petrol.
He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country. LITTLE ........................................ that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
Little did he know Little did he realise
Failure to follow a sensible diet can result in the (5) ........ to maintain stamina. ABLE
INABILITY
It is reported that he is now recovering in hospital. RECOVERY He is reported......................in hospital now.
to be making a recovery
There is little.................that Boris will win.
likelihood
likeness
likely
likeliness
I didn’t mean to interrupt the meeting. (intention)
I had no intention of interrupting the meeting
Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test. BROKE Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
broke down in tears as
By and.........., it is unwise to say that something will never happen, particularly in the technology field. (UOE pt2)
large
Don’t get depressed because of such a small problem. LET It’s such a small problem that you shouldn’t.....................down.
let it get you
I don't fancy ...............(go) out tonight. (infinitive / gerund)
going out
"Now I understand why she wants to live in that flat, It´s beautiful" - Only after
only after I'd seen her flat did I understand why she wanted to live there.
She knows him. (passive)
he is known to her
unexpectedly, without warning (colour idiom)
out of the blue