Victor and Iker ............... detailed records of all their findings and presented them to the director.
complied
built
composed
accounted for
I find it hard to focus ...........my work until I have had my fi rst cup of coffee
with
on
at
in
Heavy rain has flooded fields, ............... that farmers may lose many of their crops.
however
despite of the fact that
so that
which means
Claudia said that she would .........a fortune by the time she was 25
win
get
develop
make
Everyone should make the most......... the sunny weather, as rain is expected to arrive this evening.
of
in
at
with
The charity spent the evening ....... food to the homeless
carrying out
coming out
giving out
turning out
It wasn't brave to get into that fight - there's a ................ between bravery and stupidity sometimes, you know.
long shot
last resort
fine line
saving factor
sorely
disappointed
regettable
tempted
clear
We always ask guests to remove their shoes............... to avoid damaging the wooden floor.
moreover
so
despite of the fact that
so as
We spent 6 months ...........our house after we bought it.
putting through
laying on
setting out
fixing up
With an ageing population, the care system for the elderly is ............. under the strain
whining
buzzing
rumbling
creaking
My teachers ...............for some reason. I seemed to annoy every teacher I had.
often used to get annoyed with me
used to annoy me
often would get annoyed with me
would always annoy me
The hotel will only give a ............ to customers if they cancel a minimum 24 hours in advance
bills
money
refund
receipt
To reach the top of the mountain they had to .......... bitter cold an biting winds.
persist
pervade
forlorn
endure
When I was at school I...............doing my homework.
used to go fishing
will fish instead of doing
fish instead of
would always rather go fishing than
You ..............us if you use your satnav.
should easily find
easily should find
pineapple
should find easily
Everyone was looking for shade in the .............heat of the afternoon
buzzing
rumbling
forlorn
sizzling
Fortunately, our train (stop) for longer than normal at the previous station, because a passenger (feel) unwell so we (manage) to catch it, although we (run) late ourselves because we (have) trouble starting the car.
stopped//had felt/managed/were running/ had been having
had stopped/had felt/managed/were running/ had been having
had stopped/ felt/managed/were running/ had been having
had stopped/had felt/managed/were running/ had
Tiffany wouldn't stop talking. I couldn't get a word in .........
forwards
backwards
sideways
edgeways
We thought the show was going to be a disaster but it.........fine in the end
turned out
came out
gave out
carried out
It may seem like a ............. but we're hoping the new branch of our solar power company in Scotland will be a success
forgone conclusion
long shot
wishful thinking
saving grace
After a full day, the kids had worn Anna ........... with their endless questions.
down
up
away
off
I also wanted them to have.......... in the decisions we made, so we now decide together whether or not to buy equipment.
a say
a opinion
a word
a weight
She stood on the ...........of the diving board and dove into the pool hear first
verge
border
line
edge
I wish ............. he was coming to the meeting
had he told us
has he told us
he had told us
has told us
Those lucky enough to sleep just four or five hours and still feel fresh the next morning ............ their almost superhuman .................. for staying alert to something in their genetic make-up.
owe/capacity
credit/ability
oblige/power
thank/competence
eagerly
regret
hope
understand
await
I was ........to know so I called Julia to ask her about it.
wondering
demanding
dying
searching
I thought the conference was poor, but the ............ was making so many useful new contacts
last option
slippery slope
saving grace
last resort
Anya's apartment ............. on the market for a year when she....... it on Monday .
already was/sold
was already/sold
had already been/ had finally sold
had already been/ finally sold
The film was so.....terrifying that I had to hide behind the sofa
exceptionally
utterly
highly
intensely
The audience waited for the star of the show to arrive. The theatre was ............. with excitement!
buzzing
roaring
sizzling
creaking
The engine of the giant truck ...........into life and I climbed aboard
creaked
buzzed
roared
rumbled
Bill Clinton managed on five hours a night, rather than the ................ eight.
recognized
customary
established
everyday
The president talks as if his re-election is guaranteed, but it's by no means a
foregone conclusion
fine line
foreseeable conclusion
slippery slope
This job needs someone...........in their work who won't be tempted to cut corners.
consciously
cautious
conscientious
constious
I had the flu and I couldn't get to my best friend's birthday party. I was
thrilled to bits
completely blown away
totally lost it
absolutely gutted
I was ......... in believing every word the salesman told me. It was an expensive mistake
bemused
focused
naive
unconventional
When Mario asked Camilla out on a date the first time she just turned him down but he ..........and she finally said yes
languished
stayed
persisted
endured
I was extremely conscious.......... the fact that I was the only person in the room not wearing a tie.
of
to
in
with
Don't talk about cars to Jenny at the moment. She's just had hers stolen , so it's a bit of a ...........
raw deal
nasty deal
last resort
sore point
Don't ...........yourself mate!You're not that clever.
boast
compliment
praise
flatter
..............like smallpox have been almost completely wiped out now.
Aches
Plagues
Pandemics
Diseases
I can see an argument for assisted suicide, but you don't know where it might lead. It's a ............
forlorn commitment
slippery slope
last resort
forgery issue
After the earthquake 100 people are still .......for
unaccounted
composed
disappeared
complied
Ben's disruptive behavior in class is indicative ............ deeper psychological problems
in
about
for
of
There are lots of treatments we can think of before an operation. Surgery will only be performed as a
last option
last resort
saving factor
saving grace
This breed of dog is............ from its long lost cousin the wolf in many ways.
unlike
distinct
contrary
opposite
Marcos said that he had an important meeting, apologized............. and put the phone down
liberally
deeply
profusely
lavishly
Paris’s Eiffel Tower is........... familiar to people all over the world.
a view
a sight
a photo
a place
bitterly
impossible
disappointed
unlikely
clear
After waiting on the phone for 3 hours they finally .............. me ........... to the department I needed to speak to
set out
fixed up
put through
laid on
She was ................ with her grocery shopping, always planning meals around sales and using leftovers to avoid waste.
frugal
notorious
assertive
stingy
I live .......... a beautiful gothic church
distinct
contrary
opposite
unlike
You can't tell her anything. She's impervious.......any kind of criticism
to
of
in
about
My uncle led an .............. life. His house, for instance, was an old railway carriage in the woods
insensitive
sensible
imaginative
unconventional
She may be a millionaire, but she is so ........with her money
long-winded
frank
stingy
frugal
Everyone started to _______ when the baby made a funny face.
chuckle
fall short
snigger
laugh
I set ...........a small office supply business.
up
out
start
in
I am doubtful.......... the whole project. I think it will fail
of
in
because
about
They have been.............tests on her all evening but they still don't know what's wrong
carrying out
giving out
making
doing on
People seem to be increasingly .............. and behaving as if they were the only ones who mattered in the world.
pressured
self - centered
insensitive
outgiong
Andrea ................. a flat for years before she could afford to buy one.
had been renting
rented
has been renting
have been renting
............my brother, I'm a very social person
unlike
distinct
contrary
opposite
He was on the ....... of calling the police when the man ran away
verge
border
line
edge
Anthea has been learning French................. perhaps moving to France one day.
having intended
with the intention of
intending
with intention of
The comedian told a lighthearted joke, and the audience let out a quiet _______.
snigger
chuckle
cry
laugh
Zoe's staying at the Hilton and I'm in a cheap hotel outside town - I think I got a
raw deal
sore point
nasty deal
difficult shot
Oh, for goodness sake , will you children stop............! I'm tired of hearing what's wrong with everything today!
whining
squealing
buzzing
yapping
The lesson............... due to the teacher’s illness.
well be cancelled
should well be cancelled
may well be cancelled
will cancel well
When applying........... a job, it is important to check your application for spelling mistakes.
for
at
on
in
.......... to popular belief pigs are actually very clean animals
unlike
distinct
opposite
contrary
There is little................ the deadline for submitting the essay.
little likelihood of me meeting
little likelihood of me meet
little likelihood of me meet
little likelihood of me to meeting
The rise in population .................by an increase in immigration.
may be
can be told
must be explained
can be accounted for
I needed information on changing banks,................. I went online to find it.
so as
so
because
nevertheless
We’re sorry you’re leaving and hope you’ll stay in touch.......... us and let us know what you’re up to.
in
on
with
at
The new basketball player was ........... tall, he was 20cm taller than the rest of the players.
highly
utterly
exceptionally
intelsely
The charity event raised only half the expected amount; it _______ the target.
sniggered at
fell short of
missing out on
chuckled at
He is ........... qualified and should get the job easily.
intensely
utterly
exceptionally
highly
Paula has no real chance of getting that job she's applied for - it's just ...............on her part
difficult shot
long shot
wishful thoughts
wishful thinking
Without a receipt I.............. refund
did can get a refund
was prevented from getting a
was unable to get a
must not get
Farmers Ltd felt they .................awarded the contract.
were bound to be
bounded to be
are bound to be
are going to be bound to be
I thought that if I shared ................say half of the profits amongst my employees, they would feel more involved in the company and so would work harder to make the business a success.
with
away
in
out
It is ...........hot at midday in the desert
utterly
intensely
highly
exceptionally
Margaret Thatcher supposedly ............. on only four hours of sleep.
kept up
carried on
made out
got by
After the storm passed, the......... little boat drifted aimlessly in the vast ocean, with no sign of rescue in sight.
forlorn
crimson
catch sight of
gown
The students couldn’t help but _______ when the teacher made a small mistake.
laugh
snigger
chuckle
run out
Right from the start, I planned to go a........... further than most of my competitors in the way I worked with my staff.
distance
step
mile
length
David ......................last week
had never driven a car before
never has driven a car before
never had driven a car before
has never driven a car before
I had always know that she was arrogant , but when i heard this, I was lost for.......
replies
thoughts
ideas
words
I never stay long in the same city - after a while I get ................ again
wishful thoughts
restless feet
itchy feet
wishful thinking
After 20 years of rumors about his sexuality he finally ......... in an interview with GQ magazine.
turned out
turned out
came out
gave out
After I lost my job, I decided to ........... a go of starting my own company.
initiate
do
try
make
distinctly
await
understand
remember
hope