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C1 TRAINER 2 - TEST 1

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  • I'm sorry but I´m not convinced ____ your arguments.
    by
  • The train left at 12:03 and we arrived at 12:04. We n____________ly missed it.
    narrowly
  • He was very wary ___ strangers and got extremely nervous at conferences.
    of
  • In accordance ______ the rules, the player was expelled from the game.
    with
  • _____ than complaining all the time, why don't you try and come up with a solution?
    rather than
  • The advert was so ________ - I thought the beer was free! LEAD
  • It's a very exclusive club and you have to be recommended to get ____________. MEMBER
    Membership
  • Children should be exposed ___ lots of different types of stories from a young age.
    to
  • You need to own up and take the blame ___ your mistake.
    for
  • If you are over 50, you are eligible ____ a discount on walking sticks.
    for
  • It's important to know how to enjoy the simple _________ in life such as a sunrise or a walk in the forest. PLEASE
    pleasures
  • I don't speak to my friends any more. / I __________________ my friends. TOUCH
    have lost touch with
  • The audience clapped _______________ at the end of each act. ENTHUSIASM
    enthusiastically
  • I'm sure phrasal verbs will appear in the exam. / Phrasal verbs _______________ up in the exam. BOUND
    are bound to come
  • There is _________ evidence to suggest that the program is a success. ANECDOTE
    anecdotal
  • _________ all her hard work, the project was not a success.
    Despite
  • A good knowledge of suffixes and prefixes is ______ for part 3. ESSENCE
    essential
  • I don't like it when people use ____________ to make fun of others. SARCASTIC
    sarcasm
  • He's opposed _____ any change whatsoever.
    to
  • She booked the holiday early so ___ ___ make sure she got a place.
    as to
  • It's so hot now, but it's B_______ to get colder in November.
    bound
  • Many people think that British cuisine is disgusting, but that's not true. CONTRARY ________________________, British cuisine is not disgusting.
    Contrary TO POPULAR BELIEF/ Contrary to WHAT most people think
  • I wish you a speedy recovery ____ your illness.
    from
  • The high levels of _______ in the jungle are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation. MOIST
    moisture
  • His resignation ______ as a total surprise to everyone.
    came
  • English is far easier than Chinese. / English _______________ Chinese. NOWHERE
    is nowhere near as difficult as
  • I was extremely shocked when Jeff resigned. / Jeff's ____________________ to me. CAME
    resignation came as an extreme shock
  • MOISTURE The price of olive oil is ___________ higher. INCREASE
    increasingly
  • ____ _____ _____ you drink responsibly, you won't get a hangover.
    As long as
  • She forgot to tell me _____ or not she would be home for lunch.
    whether
  • He's no good ____ reading emotions.
    at
  • After the match, it's important to take some time to reflect _____ your performance.
    on
  • Climate change is ____________ the future of our planet. THREAT
    threatening
  • _____ ____ _____ fire, please use the emergency exit.
    in case of
  • He is a great cook, and he also does the washing up! NOT...
    Not only is he a great cook, but he also does the washing up
  • what suffix can be added to these words? modern, real, sympathy, category
    -ise/ -ize
  • Even though he said he doesn't like desserts, he ate the whole tiramisu. DESPITE...
    Despite the fact that he said he doesn't like.../ Despite (him/his) saying that he doesn't like...
  • Who is responsible ____ this mess?
    for
  • Good weather is usually associated ___ high pressure.
    with
  • I like to keep an eye ___ my neighbour's house while she is away on holiday.
    on
  • It's like rain on your wedding day - isn't that _______? IRONY
    ironic
  • Although Donald is not the brightest spark, he runs the most powerful country in the world. YET
    Although Donald is not the brightest spark, (AND) YET he runs the most powerful country in the world.
  • After the brain _________, they discovered that Donald didn't have one. ANALYSE
    analysis
  • I can't make sense ____ this question.
    of
  • It's typcial ____ adolescents to push back against authority.
    of
  • C1 prep classes are renowned ____ being fun!
    for
  • She's been put in charge ____ the sales department.
    of
  • Despite all her hard work, the project was not a success. EVEN SO
    She worked hard/ put in a lot of hard work. Even so, the project was not a success.
  • Are you ____ favour _____ banning scooters in the city centre?
    in ... of
  • He made an exception ____ me and allowed me to sit in the reserved seats.
    for
  • The bookcase held thousands of books, all of ________ were in French.
    which
  • Everyone agrees that poverty should be eliminated. / Everyone is ____________ rid of poverty. FAVOUR
    is in favour of getting
  • He was grateful ___ all the help provided.
    for
  • You have 2 options. ______ you start working or you rethink your priorities.
    Either
  • _____ John nor Mary wanted to go to the party.
    Neither...nor