VOCAB 6

I. Find one or more synonyms of the words in boldface.

Long-lasting droughts, raging (1) floods, destructive hurricanes and other natural disasters struck in many
parts of the globe at the turn of the century. Weather can change within seconds. Biting cold turns into scorching
heat faster than ever. Landslides, heavy (2) rains, hails as well as earthquakes prevail in everyday news. What is
really going on? What are we heading for?
The major (3) symptoms of climatic transformations can be observed in the way temperatures change. The
global warming is no taboo nowadays. We have all heard or read about the phenomenon (4) at some time. The
global temperature is the key factor (5) in the process. It has been on the rise for the last hundred years. Although
it may appear (6) that a few-grade change will not constitute (7) any serious danger, authorities believe it to be
the core (8) of the problem. As an example they give the three-degree fall in the global temperature eighteen
thousand years ago, which left more than half of the globe surface covered in thick ice. So, why is it getting hotter?
One theory puts a considerable (9) amount of blame (10) upon the greenhouse effect. High industrial emission of
carbon-dioxide, methane as well as water vapour results in thickening atmosphere that prevents (11) the heat from
moving out. Another theory refers to an increased activity of the Sun marking regular anomalies that occur (12)
every hundred thousand years. However, it is the man's activity that adds much to the problem. So far, people have
not devised (13) a way to influence the forces of weather. Some have tried changing the route of a tornado over
the Mexican Gulf, which proved to be unfeasible (14) against its overwhelming forces. An attempt at setting off
(15) a rainfall by means of a chemical missile failed, too. Only local climates can be influenced and regulated to
some extent (16). Building dams and reservoirs as well as planting trees may help improve (17) humidity in a
small area.
It is rather unlikely that glaciers will melt soon and flood vast areas, however the global climate is
undoubtedly (18) undergoing rapid and disturbing transformations. It is expected that there is more to come. What
we are in for are freezing cold winters, heavy rainfalls and even more severe (19) droughts. There can be more
volcanic eruptions and snowfalls in hot countries. Doesn't it all look like the earth is beginning to take its revenge
(20) upon us?
1. a) violent b) messy c) wild d) anxious e) courageous
2. a) mild b) torrential c) pouring d) slender e) grave
3. a) sufficient b) astounding c) chief d) crucial e) vital
4. a) incident b) capacity c) estate d) device e) occurrence
5. a) plot b) circumstance c) resolution d) aspect e) pattern
6. a) forecast b) seem c) presume d) observe e) envision
7. a) oblige b) include c) regard d) acknowledge e) make up
8. a) trap b) essence c) pledge d) spot e) centre
9. a) substantial b) large c) reasonable d) fair e) endless
10. a) liability b) involvement c) guilt d) strain e) responsibility
11. a) affects b) hinders c) restrains d) imprisons e) issues
12. a) come about b) bring in c) set out d) do up e) take over
13. a) revealed b) conceived c) worked out d) supplied e) created
14. a) relentless b) inaccessible c) impossible d) impracticable e) undone
15. a) stimulating b) enforcing c) initiating d) solving e) concealing
16. a) power b) scope c) remark d) range e) scheme
17. a) amend b) release c) proceed d) refresh e) dispose
18. a) fortunately b) neglectfully c) definitely d) unlikely e) doubtless
19. a) extreme b) harsh c) fierce d) merciless e) abundant
20. a) compensation b) retaliation c) abuse d) pay-back e) injury
II. Choose the correct answer.
1. Had ……….immediate rescue action, the injured driver would have died.
a) there not been John's b) it not been for John's c) John not been to an d) been not there John's
2. According to the plan, the police……….the stolen jewels but they failed.
a) was having to recover b) were to be recovering
c) were to have recovered d) was to have been
recovered
3. Tom's rather inexperienced and therefore we……….the task alone.
a) don't want him to do b) want him not to do c) want him to not do d) do not want that he do
4. Is the exhibition of fossils worth ……….?
a) being taken the children to b) to take the children to
c) to take the children to it d) taking the children to
5. It wasn't until last week……….pregnant.
a) that we learnt Marcy was b) did we learn that Marcy was
c) for us to learn that Marcy is d) we didn't learn that Marcy was
6. Rather than……….by a professional plumber.
a) repairing the leak myself I would do it b) repair the leak myself I would have it done
c) to repair the leak myself I would do it d) having repaired the leak myself I would have done it
7. The leader says Alan ……….well in the group.
a) doesn't hardly seem doing b) hardly seems to be doing
c) seems hard to have been doing d) seems hardly that he is doing
8. Joe is so boring. He does nothing……….silly jokes about blondes.
a) than telling b) from having been telling
c) except to tell d) but tell
9. She is quite used to……….and that's why she's so conceited.
a) being looked up to b) be looking up to her c) being looking up to d) her looking up to
10. He's certain to have done it, but is he……….?
a) the only blaming one b) only the one for blame c) the only one to blame d) the only one who blames

III. Put the words in brackets in the correct form.

1. Computer viruses can cause great ………….………. (CONFUSE) in computer systems.
2. They say that breathing pure oxygen can be………….………. (ADVANTAGE) to your health.
3. The young patient is doing well, but he still has a long way to go to a complete ..........................
(RECOVER).
4. The amount of washing liquid you use may be………….………. (SUFFICE). That's probably why your
clothes are not washed white.
5. That leaking roof has been our ………….………. (CONTINUE) worry ever since we moved in the cottage.
6. It was lies and gossips that destroyed our ………….………. (FRIEND). I'm afraid things will never be the
same as before.
7. What a………….………. (REST) day it was. We began preparing for the conference at seven and didn't
finish until late at night.
8. If you plan to buy a car, you should also consider the costs of ………….………. (MAINTAIN).
9. Insurance policies are a way of protection against………….………. (FORTUNE) occurrences.
10. My participation in the TV documentary was………….………. (INTENTION). I had no idea a film was
being shot.
11. We were all stunned by Clark's ………….………. (REFUSE) to act as our guide.
12. It's………….………. (POINT) to pay so much for repairing that old radio receiver. Why not buy a new
one cheaper?
13. There were numerous………….………. (ACCUSE) against the man but none of them was supported by
credible evidence.
14. It seems to me Rob's got a crush on you. He's always so………….………. (ATTEND) to you offering his
help at all hours.
15. Most students hope to find a good ………….………. (SEASON) job during summer holiday.

IV. Write in the correct words.

1. These picture frames are not produced in black colour. They are only _ v _ _ _ _ b _ _ in green and brown.
2. The ordered goods will be delivered within five days _ r _ _ _ _ _ d that you make in advance payment.
Otherwise you'll have to wait at least one week.
3. The police spokesperson said the donation would be spent on new _ _ u _ _ _ _ n _ - bullet-proof jackets,
handcuffs, truncheons and others.
4. After ten months of living in Italy, I have developed a strong preference for Italian _ _ i _ i _ _ . I couldn't
live now without pasta dishes, ravioli or pizza.
5. The investigation will show whether the woman was killed by someone or committed _ _ _ c _ _ _
6. There was an attempt of _ _ b _ _ _ y in the bank but the thieves got scared and escaped when the alarm
went off.
7. Your grandfather _ _ a _ _ ed this tree when I was born. Now, I'm doing the same for you. You'll see how
big this tree will grow when you come of age.
8. To pay the bill, I have to _ _ _ h _ _ _ w some money from my account. I don't have so much on me.
9. Their hostile _ _ t _ _ _ d _ towards us is really hard to explain. We've done nothing wrong to them.
10. Howard has already missed ten classes. If he doesn't stop playing _ _ u _ _ _ he will not be promoted.
11. A _ _ _ v _ _ was made among· five thousand inhabitants of the city to find out what they think of the idea
of building a large shopping centre on the outskirts.
12. There's nobody to _ _ c _ _ _ _ for the mistakes in the files. They all claim to have nothing to do with
them. 13. The actors were given a standing ovation by the _ _ _ _ _ _ c _ , who were delighted with their
performance.
14. Don't believe a word Collin says. Everybody knows he's a _ o _ _ _ _ _ u _ liar.
15. Mr Roth is a _ _ _ _ r _ _ soldier. He served in the Navy for twenty years but now he only writes books -
military thrillers at most.
 VOCAB 7
I. Complete the phrasal verbs with verbs in the correct form.
break call do fill give let pull set take turn

1. The trousers I have bought are a bit too loose. Could you please …………them in for me?
2. We had to…………in a mechanic to see to our washing machine.
3. I made a substantial bet on the Cuban fighter, so I was furious to learn he had …………in in the first
round.
4. It was really inconsiderate of the secretary to …………in with his own suggestions while the president was
delivering his speech.
5. We were unlucky to arrive in China when the rainy season was just about to …………in. We knew it
wouldn't end too soon.
6. These old windows will have to be replaced in the first row. They………….in too much cold in winter.
7. That man will stand trial for…………in his ex-wife, It was an awful crime.
8. I've borrowed Mike's bicycle for a day. I have to…………it in tomorrow.
9. Before you are asked for an interview, you have to…………in dozens of forms.
10. Whenever you start feeling sleepy while driving, it's advisable to ………….in and have a nap.

II. Complete the prepositional phrases with the correct words.

and large birth chance degrees heart
mistake nature no means word of mouth virtue of
1. Our teacher wants us to learn the poem by ………………I don't know how I am going to do it, it's so long.
2. We didn't arrange to meet in the park. We met by ……………….
3. The investigation has shown that the director is by………………guilty of the fraud. He had nothing to do
with it.
4. Mr Hopkins is a bit of a bore but by ………………he is a decent man.
5. The Headquarters have decided that from now on strictly confidential orders will only be passed on by
………………, not in writing.
6. We cannot expect the reforms to produce required effects at once. Positive changes will come about by
……………
7. Mrs Woods is entitled to take key decisions by………………the position she holds in the company.
8. I must have taken your bag by………………I thought it was mine.
9. Although he lives in Spain, Adriano is an Italian by……………….
10. Aunt Celine is very generous by……………… . She loves giving small presents to everyone who comes
for a visit.
 VOCAB 8
I. Put the words in brackets in the correct form.
1. They didn't find our offer attractive. So, their………………..(REFUSE) to sign the contract wasn't a
surprise to us.
2. Don't be………………..(RESPECT) towards people if you want them to respect you.
3. Everybody could see ………………..(ANNOY) on our chairman's face when he learned that most votes
were against him.
4. Charles' ………………..(DEVOTE) to helping animals has earned him friends among other nature lovers.
5. We thanked warmly all our family and friends for being so ………………..(SYMPATHY) when our father
died.
6. To survive in extreme conditions till rescue arrives, one must learn to ..........................(ECONOMY) on
water and food supplies.
7. Gina is so………………..(CREATE). She's always full of ideas.
8. The coach says his players are well prepared for the game and he's .......................... (HOPE) of a win.
9. The number of people who volunteered to help was quite ………………..(PRECEDENT). We had never
had such great response to our appeals before.
10. It's a typical practice in the company that ………………..(EFFICENT) workers are replaced by new ones.
11. I still get chills when I remember that ………………..(FRIGHT) experience. I have never flown a plane
since that time.
12. Judging people by ………………..(APPEAR) doesn't make sense. You can always misjudge someone.
13. Among all ………………..(NATURE) disasters, earthquakes are the least predictable.
14. Do you like Chinese cuisine or Italian one? What's your ………………..(PREFER)?
15. Ever since she graduated from university, Leila has led an………………..(DEPEND) lifestyle. She earns
her own living.

II. Choose the correct answer.

1. Listen carefully so you may ………………..correct conclusions.
a) draw b) resolve c) decide d) conclude
2. The argument I had with Rick ………………..me feel bad.
a) caused b) did c) led d) made
3. Look what you've done to your little sister. You should be………………..of yourself.
a) sorry b) embarrassed c) humiliated d) ashamed
4. I read newspapers everyday to ………………..abreast of the global politics.
a) have b) keep c) stand d ) hold
5. Emergency exits are to be used in the ………………..of a fire.
a) occurrence b) point c) matter d) event
6. We're very ………………..to our old house. We wouldn't like to live anywhere else.
a) fond b) related c) attached d) fixed
7. We always unite and work together whenever serious problems………………..
a) arise b) devise c) approach d) encounter
8. You can't expect to win the competition. Your drawings are………………...near as professional as the
other painters' ones.
a) never b) nothing c) nowhere d) nobody
9. The bank director has been arrested on………………..of fraud allegations.
a) reason b) suspicion c) account d) means
10. Raul and I………………..responsibility for the project. That's why we cooperate so closely.
a) combine b) divide c) share d) associate
11. Before meeting the President, you have to make a(n)………………..
a) engagement b) appointment c) reservation d) booking
12. Monica and Mandy are identical twins. Only their parents can ………………..them apart.
a) speak b) tell c) say d) talk
13. All of the accused have been………………..guilty of the robbery.
a) found b) decided c) revealed d) appeared
14. You may use the facilities freely. They are all at your ………………...
a) disposition b) dispossession c) display d) disposal
15. We were on the………………..of going out when Adam phoned and told us the party had been canceled.
a) point b) spot c) moment d) time

III. Complete the pairs with the missing words.

apple bag bone bundle dead figment frame freak grain
mine neck nick pack point prime ray salt slip stroke walk
1. I'm sorry. I'm not in the right ……………of mind to discuss serious matters at the moment.
2. Are you staying here or leaving back home? It's a(n) ……………of no return.
3. That small plot of land has been a(n) ……………of contention between the Greys and the Flints for many
years.
4. Paul's won the main prize. That's what I call a(n) ……………of luck.
5. Ever since she lost her job, Mary has been just a(n) ……………of nerves.
6. Tom is a(n) ……………of information. He knows everything.
7. You don't have to be rich to join us. People from every ……………of life are welcome in our association.
8. There's not a(n)……………of truth in what he says. He's a liar.
9. Jeff will never let you down. He's the……………of the earth.
10. If you go on dieting like this, you'll soon look like a(n)……………of bones.
11. The rescuers arrived just in the……………of time. I don't want to think what would have happened if
they hadn't.
12. That plant is a(n) ……………of nature. Really strange.
13. The war broke out when my grandfather was in the ……………of life.
14. That old mansion had been a(n) ……………of discord in the family for years. Finally, they decided to
sell it and divide the money.
15. His testimony was just a(n)……………of lies. Nobody believed it.
16. There were some screams in the ……………of night upstairs.
17. Harry? Is that you? What are you doing in this……………of the woods?
18. Did I say thirty? I meant thirteen. It was just a(n) ……………of the tongue.
19. Clara claimed to have seen a ghost in the cellar but I think the whole story was nothing but a(n)
……………of her imagination.
20. That boy has been missing for a month now. The investigators say there's a very slim……………of hope
that he'll be found alive.
 VOCAB 9
I. Write in the correct words.
The reason people age and die is not that death _ _ _ v _ s (1) any biological purpose. In past times, for
example in the Stone Age, when life _ p _ _ s (2) were so much shorter, human genes did not evolve to keep
people alive for ever. When life was brutal and short, people were more _ _ k _ _ y (3) to die in their prime
because of an infection or a deadly accident. There was no _ _ i _ _ (4) in constructing bodies that might last
indefinitely. Consequently, biologically speaking, people still live with bodies that were designed for the
Stone Age _ _ _ h _ _ (5) than the 21st century. This simple fact unveils the universal truth about the ageing
process. As we live our _ _ v _ s (6), all kinds of things begin to go wrong within the cells of our bodies. We
have billions of cells, in fact, so it takes a long time for the damage to _ _ r _ (7) us seriously. However,
within a longer _ _ r _ o _ (8) of time, we are unable to overcome it. The fibres of protein that make our skin
and artery walls elastic _ n _ _ _ g _ (9) changes that lead to loss of that vital flexibility. The DNA strands
inside our cells get damaged as well.
Although we all know that there is no escape from old age, it is unusual to think that some of us will retain
our mental capacities intact while some others will _ _ _ f _ _ (10) from mental disorders. Some of us will be
able to climb mountains whereas some others will _ i _ _ (11) it impossible because of arthritis. To what
extent will we be affected with ageing is partially a _ _ t _ _ r (12) of luck. Additionally, it is largely
dependent on the genes and in substantial part on the way we live our lives.
Long life tends to run in families. Longer lived parents, on average, have longer lived _ _ f _ _ r _ _ g (
13). The risk of age related diseases like Alzheimer's disease seems to be largely influenced by the genetic
factor. The genetic researches aim at preventing or successfully _ r _ _t _ _ g (14) conditions like Alzheimer's
disease, arthritis and osteoporosis which make life a nightmare for many elderly people. Some recent
achievements have proven that although we are already living longer than ever before, there is still much to be
done to improve the quality of our later years and genetics can really help in that _ _ _ p _ _ t (15).

II. Choose the correct answer.

1. Suddenly, Sarah became a famous person. But after some time she hated it as she……….followed by
paparazzi all the time.
a) used not to be b) wasn't used to being c) did not use to being d) wasn't used to be
2. Not only ……….the yard but we were also reprimanded strongly by the headmaster.
a) he made us to clean b) he made us cleaning c) were we made to clean d) we were made to clean
3. The room upstairs ……….by Friday but they didn't even start the job.
a) was having to wallpaper b) has had to be
wallpapered
c) was to have been wallpapered d) was to wallpaper
4. Despite…….penalties for delays, the manufacturer has made no improvement in methods of shipment for
months.
a) having to pay b) of their having to pay c) to have to pay d) they have to pay
5. Andrew Hamilton, ………., was the first professional racer to have won three championship titles in a row.
a) of that you remind me of b) who you remind me of
c) whom you remind me d) that you remind to me of
6. Michael ……….the carpet. It had already been done by Sony.
a) needn't to have vacuumed b) didn't need vacuuming
c) needed not to vacuum d) needn't have vacuumed
7. Unpredictable ………., Jack can also act in a very rational way.
a) though he may seem to be b) he seems to may be
c) does he seem to be d) as may he seem to be
8. The more make-up she puts on, ………..
a) she looks less attractive b) less attractive does she look
c) the less attractive she looks d) the less she looks attractive
9. The older boy admitted ……….him his pocket money.
a) making the younger one give b) to have made the younger one to give
c) he made the younger one to give d) having made the younger one to give
10. ………..return home so quickly, we'd have seen the rest of the performance.
a) If we didn't have to c) Had we not to b) Not having had to d) Had we not had to

III. Fill each gap with a correct word.

1. ..........................first, he pretended to ..........................unaware ..........................the problems we had to face,
but in the .......................... his approach changed.
2. ..........................is no point.......................... asking Jules to reconsider his decision. Seldom ..........................
he change his mind.
3. We suggest that you.......................... get rid.......................... all those useless instruments. They
take.......................... too much space up there in the attic.
4. Harry was just.......................... to leave his office when his phone rang. He decided not to.......................... it
up as it might be Mr Walrus ..........................Harry hated to talk ...........................
5. Only..........................who had taken..........................in the strike were made..........................submit a job
resignation.
6. Hopeless..........................their situation may have seemed to .......................... , the small infantry unit
wouldn't give ..........................fighting.
7. The inmates ..........................escaped from prison last week are still at ........................... .
As.........................., no traces of them have been found.
8. After having been .......................... redundant in 1996, Mr Hollows took.......................... a few temporary
jobs. Later, in 1997 his wife walked out ..........................him taking their two daughters away. The poor man
had lived
.......................... the dole for a .......................... of months until he finally ended.......................... homeless.
9. Stop making all these strange noises while I am doing my.......................... to explain that difficult
theory.......................... you, .......................... you?
10. There's very .......................... I can do to help you in this..........................I am not capable..........................
repairing carburettors.
11. As .......................... as he stays .......................... authority here, we cannot expect any revolutionary
changes to come.......................... Mr Dowson is a hard-liner.
12. Is it typical.......................... these lizards to live on minimum..........................of water? It's certainly one of
the strangest.......................... of animals that I have .......................... seen.
13. The copier's.......................... out of paper and that's.......................... it is not making copies.
14. .......................... invariably makes me angry.......................... Louise is her hostile attitude..........................
all our customers. She .......................... never respond to their requests in a polite ..........................
15. .......................... fear of being robbed by pickpockets, we have been advised not to carry too much money
us while we travel.......................... the public.......................... of transport.
IV. Write in the correct words.
1. As an honorary member of the tennis club, Mr Grant is _ _ _ _ t _ d to free access to its facilities.
2. By the court's decision, the driver who caused the accident and bodily harm to the passer-by has been
obliged to pay
_ _ m _ _ _ s.
3. She always tells me how intelligent I am or how good I look. I don't really know if she means it or if it's
just _ _ _ t _ _ _ y aimed at winning my favour.
4. Our kung-fu master used to be a _ o _ _ before emigrating. He used to live in a monastery somewhere in
the south of China.
5. Classes in the local school have been cancelled on _ _ c _ u _ _ of the faulty heating system. The
temperature inside was nearly as low as it was outside.
6. The corruption allegations against the Prime Minister make _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ s in all major newspapers across
the country.
7. Tom is so _ _ x _ _ _ _ _ _for his younger brother that he will keep an eye on him all the time.
8. Car _ _ m _ s contribute to the devastation of greenery and polluted air in many industrial cities.
9. My grandfather has got both a garden and an _ _ _ h _ _ _ where he grows fruit trees, especially apples and
pears.
10. Only Mr Swaggert would _ _ _ i _ _ on taking extra food supplies. He said he couldn't go on without a
meal every two hours.
11. That man is known to trade in goods that he brings over the border illegally. He is a _ _ _ _ g _ _ r.
12. The people say that a UFO has landed in their village on several occasions. But there's no reliable _ _ _ _
e _ _ e to support their claims.
13. We were all _ _ _ _ f - _ _ r _ c _ _ _ after our grandfather's death.
14. You should not play with that rude boy any more. I think he exerts bad _ _ _ i _ _ _ c _ on you.
15. The job I'm doing now is not a permanent _ _ _ u _ _ _ _ o _ . In fact, I've been trying to find a more
decent and better paid one.

V. Complete the following comparisons with the suitable words or phrases.

bee bell brass church mouse clockwork
dirt hare hills ice lamb life
peacock peas pie post rain
rake razor scarecrow weather cock
1. Mr Hughes is the oldest man in the village. He's as old as the ……………
2. I've got nothing at all. I am as poor as a(n) ……………
3. Nothing's wrong with you. You're as sound as a(n) ……………
4. Bob and Frank are twins. They're like two……………in a pod.
5. I'll never date him. He's as ugly as a(n) …………….
6. Monica won't go down the cellar. She's as timid as a(n) …………….
7. Careful with the knife. It's as sharp as a(n) …………….
8. Martha is a hard-working person. She is as busy as a(n) …………….
9. You should eat more. You are as thin as…………….
10. Put your gloves on. Your hands are as cold as…………….
11. I don't trust Rowan. He's as changeable as a(n) …………….
12. She thinks she's the most important. She's as proud as a(n) …………….
13. Don't be afraid of the cat. It's as gentle as a(n) …………….
14. Al's very courageous. He's as bold as…………….
15. Stop screaming. He won't hear you. He's as deaf as a(n) …………….
16. I'm feeling fine. I'm as right as…………….
17. The tickets cost very little. They were as cheap as…………….
18. I had no problems with the test. It was as easy as…………….
19. It was Adam, for sure. I saw him there as large as…………….
20. Sue never changes her routine. She's as regular as…………….
 VOCAB 10
I. Fill each gap with one correct word.
When it comes to determining your total health condition, physicians need various data on ……………
(1) your body has enough, too much or too little …………… (2). And when it comes to establishing your
mineral status - especially levels of potentially poisonous heavy metals …………… (3) as lead, cadmium and
mercury - blood, urine and tissue samples do not display cumulative levels. Instead, doctors may check your
hair condition to make a diagnosis. Minerals and metals are moved from the body into hair in concentration
approximately ten …………… (4) higher than in blood or urine. They are trapped and stored there. A close
analysis of hair is assumed to reveal …………… (5) recent and long-term accumulations of harmful
substances. To get a hair sample is as …………… (6) as pie. Just snip a spoonful or so close to the head near
the base of the neck. Hair specimens are later sent to laboratories …………… (7) analyses. There are
numerous obstacles that doctors have to …………… (8) into consideration before forming the final
evaluation. First of …………… (9), hair dyes and permanent waving can deceive the analyzing devices into
false readings. Some shampoos can leave zinc or selenium residues on the hair making the job more difficult
for the analysts …………… (10) addition, different techniques of analysis are used in different laboratories.
This is why doctors can come …………… (11) with varying results while analyzing the same hair sample.
On …………… (12) of that, there are still no standards of interpretation. Another drawback is the fact that
hair analysis can be deceptive. Certain minerals showing high level of accumulation in the hair can actually be
deficient in the body. Therefore, hair analysis can only be performed by doctors …………… (13) thorough
experience. There are numerous possibilities that hair analysis creates but its effectiveness still needs to
…………… (14) proven. So far doctors who claim to be able to determine your nutritional profile from the
hair test do …………… (15) but pull wool over your eyes.

II. Put the words in brackets in the correct form.

1. Because the evidence the police had provided was rather ………………….(CONVINCE) the suspect
wasn't charged with the murder.
2. I don't know Mr Talty too well. He's just an …………………. (ACQUAINT).
3. Rob is a…………………. (THOROUGH) spoilt child. He gets whatever he wants from his parents.
4. The trousers I have bought are a bit too short. I will ask my tailor if he can ............................ (LONG) them
for me.
5. Mr Ewan started moving his things to the former director's office on the ............................ (ASSUME) that
he was going to be the one to take over.
6. Look how little information they have collected. The methods of research they used were rather
…………………. (EFFECT).
7. What amazed the fishermen was the…………………. (ABOUND) number of young tunas in their nets.
Indeed, many more of them than any other fish.
8. Mr Sullivan was …………………. (INSIST) on checking the accounts one more time even though we had
already checked them three times.
9. The explorers' attempt at finding the secret passage was ………………….(FRUIT). Maybe their maps
were incorrect.
10. Judging by the poor condition of your cottage, its collapse is …………………. (AVOID). You'd better
move out as soon as possible.
11. What we have heard may be just a gossip. Let's wait for an official ............................ (CONFIRM) of the
message.
12. The other girls say Gina is rather hard to get on with. She is always so ............................ (ENVY) of
everything they have.
13. The …………………. (BURGLE) took place while the house owners were having a barbecue in their
garden.
14. To recognize his merits for the company, on his …………………. (RETIRE)
Mr Woods was presented with a gold watch.
15. I admit the silk scarf was so …………………. (RESIST) that I didn't think long before buying it.

III. Complete the phrasal verbs with the verbs in the correct form.
break come cut give go lay let put set tell
1. This milk smells sour. It's …………off.
2. We have had to …………our appointment off for the second time this month because doctor Green has
gone on a conference.
3. Everything seemed to be planned very carefully however the school reunion just didn't …………off.
People looked bored and the atmosphere was stiff.
4. The Browns' son is really well-behaved. They never have to …………him off.
5. What's …………off this sweet smell? Is it the flowers?
6. We …………off at the break of dawn and drove for about seven hours until we arrived in Dover.
7. More than two hundred workers were …………off when it turned out the factory was making considerable
losses.
8. Due to the political turmoil, the USA have …………off its diplomatic relations with Iraq.
9. We've bought plenty of fireworks. We …………them off at midnight on New Year's Eve.
10. The Board will …………off your electricity supply if you don't pay bills.

IV. Fill the gaps with the correct colours (some can be used more than once).
Black blue green pink red white yellow
1. I'm in the ………… . There's no more money in my bank account.
2. We didn't expect Sally to come. She arrived out of the …………
3. My neighbour was …………with envy when he saw my brand new Volvo.
4. 'How's your health, Mike?' 'Thanks. I'm in the ………… . Can't be better.'
5. There's heaps of money in my bank account. I'm in the………….
6. Their windows are so dirty. I assume they clean them once in a …………moon.
7. I'm afraid Tom will see …………when you tell him you've crashed his car.
8. Our little son likes to tell …………lies. Really harmless ones.
9. Ronald is the …………sheep in our family. We prefer to stay away from him.
10. Collin's not shy. He's simply afraid of everything. He's so………… -bellied.