1.

Before we on to the next item on the agenda, is there anything you need
1. Most holidaymakers come to this part of the world to in the scenery and
me to explain in further detail?
soothing sounds of the jungle.
2. It's a hold-up. Don't a muscle and stay where you are.
2.I know it's Dave's fourth whisky, but I can assure you he can hold his
3. Would you be so kind as to your heavy suitcase? It's standing in my
3. May I have a soft , please? I'm driving today.
way.

1. To ensure that you don't lose your file, I recommend making a back-up
1. The movie is in a small fishing port on the west coast.
of your documents just in case.
2. They are almost sure it was arson. It seems somebody the warehouse
2. Small children are extremely malleable and quickly behaviour they
on fire.
see on TV.
3. If we really want to avoid being sued on the grounds of sexual harassment, we need to
3. During the exam he couldn't from other students' papers as each had a
some strict guidelines in the workplace.
separate table.

1. The mayor has been reelected as he is held in esteem among the city
1. A special unit was to be brought in as the man was armed to the
dwellers for his zero-tolerance policy on crime.
2. You must be joking saying you believe Elizabeth. She was lying to us through her
2. It's time you stopped moaning and got down to work.
3. Is it wrong that I have hopes for my child? I just want her to succeed.
3. Decay has set in because she hasn't taken enough care of her over
the years.

1. Travelling and meetings are and parcel of being a businessman.

2. Mike decided to company with Jeff and set up his own firm when the
1. Soon after Lucy felt a pain in her chest, she got scared and called in on
differences between the two became too big.
her GP.
3. Family get-togethers have been an integral of this small community's
2. Entering this part of the town one instantly sees the contrast that exists
life for decades.
between the poor and rich.
3. His face covered in small cuts was a sign that his razor was not enough.
1. All right. Now, can you all stand up and a line so that I can see you?
2. I would bet my money on Chris. He's in top and very likely to win the 1. As society became more liberal and forward thinking, punishment was
contest. abolished.
3. Once you've completed your entry , send it to us with an addressed 2. The city has always attracted people from smaller towns and villages
envelope. with its seemingly countless prospects.
3. It's a spelling mistake. Don't you know that all nationalities should be written with
letters?

1. I'm knackered. I didn't a wink. My neighbour must have had a party

or something.
2. The dog has been with the family for 15 years, but now old and crippled with diseases it 1. I can't his nagging me all the time. I'm truly fed up with it.
had to be put to 2. Don't delude yourself in mind that you need to be slim and tall to
3. Listen. It's a fair deal, but I don't want to be hasty. I'll on it and let you become a model.
know in the morning. 3 What you're saying rings true, but is there anybody to out your version
of the events?

1. With such weak evidence and no witnesses, it's clear they are going to lose the 3. The street of the cocaine the police found under the deck of the ship is
estimated at 3 million dollars.
2. I'll remind them about the meeting, just in they forget. 2. It's not reasonable to take his excuses at face He can hardly be trusted.
3. To convince the voters that sacrifices are inevitable, we'll have to make a strong 3, To buyers' delight, house prices have fallen in by about 10 percent.
for war.

1. We're terribly sorry. There are no rooms left. The last one was two
1. These magnificent gothic buildings from the 14th century. minutes ago.
2. The expiry on the milk carton says it should be drunk within 6 days. 2. Yes, he doesn't talk much and is a bit ..............................bur if you get to know
3. Mary couldn't believe she was going out on a with the most handsome you will see he's a nice bloke.
boy in the street. He suggested the cinema and she agreed. 3. Don't be so stiff. The language you speak is normally ..............................for formal
meetings, and this is a party.
 1. Did you really write his name with a small ? What an awful mistake!
2. Another anonymous came on Friday containing slander and threats. 1. It's going to be a small operation and only a anaesthetic is needed to
It was high time to ask the FBI for help. perform it.
3. The prosecutor was accused of mercilessly applying the of the law to 2. She was quite successful at the level. But that was it. In national
the poor. competitions she usually came last.
3. Because we were still strangers in the town, we asked a to give us
directions.

1. The comment was meant to be light-hearted, but Lora it so seriously

that she stopped talking to him.
2. It her some time to explain the problem and made him change his mind. 1. I don't feel comfortable when he's around. He tends to cramp my
3. The beginning was difficult, but later the business off and has gone 2. The cottage, as expected, had a country and the Simpsons fell in love
from strength to strength ever since. with it.
3. Pauline may be a bit eccentric, but she certainly has unlike other pop
stars.

1. I'll not give you that money. You see, I'm keeping it for a rainy
2. Thanks for the present. I'm really happy. Jack, you do know how to make my
................................
1. Your glass is. almost empty. Do you want me to you up?
3. At the end of the , it's his life, not yours and if he wants to work in the 2. The car may move at a speed of 240 kph which makes it one of the
circus, let it be. fastest in its class.
3. He shouted to her at the of his voice, but the traffic was too loud for her
to catch his words.

1. All military personnel are requested to for duty on Monday.

2. If your passport or any other important documents are stolen, it is advisable to
immediately it to the police. 1. Never sign a contract unless you've read the small at the bottom.
3. The annual sales gave the shareholders much needed hope for better 2. The newspaper agreed to a correction after the travel agency
times. threatened to lodge a legal case against the editor.
3. A book in large is usually bigger and more expensive, but it's easy on
your eyes.
 1. I can't tell you more now. You'll get more information in time, so be
patient.
1. When the mating begins, the male puts his shiny plumage on display
2. The president is to begin to visit a host of Asian countries in 3 days.
to attract females.
3. To his dismay, Morris was turned down to his lack of experience.
2. In winter the place is a mecca for skiers, but out of most hotels stay
half empty.
3. Once the dish is drained, put it in a deep plate and to taste.

1. There's something with the TV in my room. All I get is a blizzard.

Can you send someone to have a look at it?
2. 'Have you got any idea why he's so sullen today?' 'No, he must have got out of
1. Diana considers the local day centre a godsend. Working long hours
bed on the side.'
you don't always have time to look after your children, do you?
3. Don't get me - Janet is intelligent, but a bit dull. Her stories will send
2. Good luck and take ! And do drop in when you're back from your trip.
you to sleep.
3. Unlike his predecessors, the painter created his works of art with great
and attention to detail.

1. I'm sure Dad will you off if he ever finds out you're skipping classes.
2. You could by the way she spoke that she was a bit apprehensive.
1. We're forced to find a substitute teacher as Mrs Johannes is going on maternity
3. Little Mark has been very proud since he learnt how to the time.
soon.
2. Never your baggage unattended at the airport. Somebody might take it
for a bomb.
3. Board games my children cold. All they are interested in are computer
games.
1. The car is packed with lots of additional features and comes with a
stereo system and GPS.
2. The exercise may take you up to one hour to so don't get impatient
too quickly.
3. I can see you're a novice here. Let me then break you in and show you
1. I prefer jeans and T-shirts. I wear suits only on occasions.
around.
2. At first Helen just mentioned how unhappy she was. But now she is about to make a
complaint to the respective department.
3. For Jeremy, education proved insufficient as they needed somebody
with practical skills in the field.
1. The top secret military lab was located in the desert in the of nowhere.
1. It is knowledge that poverty breeds crime.
2. My mother is in her 50s, but she looks much younger due to a good diet.
2. Mugging has become such a occurrence here that most people accept it
3. A lot of atrocities in the Ages were committed in the name of God.
as part of their lives.
The Great Inquisition reigned supreme.
3. It's true Jack is my twin brother, but apart from looks we have nothing in
...........................

1. The place is really convenient. There's a supermarket and an underground station round
the
1. Your children may start taking drugs because of peer That's why
2. Jack Finnan scored a header after a 3 minutes before the end of the
knowing what friends they have is crucial.
match.
2. It's a highly competitive environment where employees have to work under enormous
3. A good waiter knows that a pair in love usually takes a table to get some
to generate profits.
sort of privacy.
3. He applied more on the rusty old door and it opened reluctantly.

1. Some choose to in silence and keep their problems to themselves. Still,

1. Now with radical changes being introduced, it was easy to persuade the party to
the best thing to do is to confide in your best friend.
the amended proposal.
2. The platoon didn't heavy losses due to the major's order to pull out.
2. It's reasonable to get a opinion when considering serious medical
3. It's heartrending seeing your beloved ones from incurable diseases.
issues.
3. The dish was absolutely delicious. Can I have a helping?

1. In clinical tests the drug did for the elderly. Their blood pressure was
down and 90% said they felt more relaxed and energetic.
1. The villagers were advised to keep a close on the water level in the
2. The monument was listed as one of the Seven of the ancient world.
river during the rainy season.
3. 'Miriam whether it is acceptable for a girl to propose to a man.' 'Well, it
2. If you don't want to gain additional weight, it's good to what you eat.
depends where you live.'
3. As the working day was drawing to a close, bored employees used to
the clock.
1. Sandra capitulated when it came to her she would never root out these widely 1. Men are believed to into two main categories: those who care and
views among the indigenous population. those who don't.
2. The conference is going to be in the press room in the left wing. 2. I'll never let this land into the hands of big developers bent on
3. The terrorist group the reporter hostage for 3 months before letting erecting monstrosities.
him go. 3. What a real beauty she is! I'm sure Mike will for Lisa the moment he
lays eyes on her.

1. Let's wait for the end of the Christmas season. The shops always prices
to make some profits in January. 1. We're quite flexible. You can tailor your tutorial to your needs.
2. What a lovely you've got, Jenny! Now, your hair looks much more 2. 'She's a bit extravagant when it comes to clothes.' 'I'd rather say she's got her
attractive. style of dressing.'
3. Then I realized I wasn't out to be an accountant and my true vocation 3. The actress was stabbed three times in the arm by some deranged
was acting.

1. Amanda didn't mention her first marriage to the fact that she had been
1. I would never my flat with anyone as I hold my private life too dear. once greatly disappointed.
2. If you ask your grandparents for advice, they'll be willing to some of 2. Wait till I get you. I'll tan your for stealing apples from my garden.
their experience with you. 3. The place he chose to seemed safe. Nobody was able to reach these
3. Mum, can I go out? I've already done my of the household chores. parts of the mountains.

1. Our cosmetics are not on animals as we take pride in taking care of 1. Do you like going to the pub with me? I'll stand you a round.
animal rights. 2. To be honest, I don't my age. I'm still young at heart.
2. Candidates will be for their resistance to stress and their ability to 3. The upstairs room was plunged into darkness and Mary had to make lots of efforts to
react fast in all kinds of emergency situations. her way to the door.
3. If you can't see the letters from here, we suggest you should have your eyes
 1. You're fighting a losing battle if you think you can all the wrongs of
1 up a bit before you do any strenuous exercise. Otherwise, you risk
the judicial system.
serious injury.
2. Sir, you have the to talk to your lawyer before answering any
2. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like you to give a welcome to our next
questions.
guest, Mr Ford.
3. Let me put you on this. My name is not Mike, but Luke.
3. You needn't worry. My children will to you immediately. They long
for a new daddy.

1. The society organized an day to familiarize the public with its

international activities.
1. It's really depressing, but we can't provide our father with the adequate medical care he
2. I won't turn a deaf ear to your ideas. I'm always to your suggestions.
needs. It's high time he went to a home.
3. The intermediaries' conciliatory gestures helped to the way for further
2. Karen wasn't going to on her laurels. She considered the promotion
peace talks and negotiations.
as one more step in her career.
3. For the next exercise, adopt the lotus position and your hands on your
knees.

1. You're facing a $20 if you don't return the books on time. I mean it.
2. In the interview the famous artist admitted that she had gone to university to study
arts, sculpture in particular.
1. It turned out the team from Eastern Europe included a Hungarian, a and
3. The party turned out in the end, although the food was a bit disappointing.
a Bulgarian.
2. During the storm a telephone snapped and fell on a parked car crushing
a man in the back seat.
3. The expedition didn't reach the North because they hadn't expected
such severe weather at that time of the year.
1. The initial report showed a senior in the administration had been
involved in the scandal and had to be dismissed.
2. The company prided itself on becoming an sponsor of the Winter
Olympics.
3. Welcome to our website, the only authorized place on the Net.
1. Computer technology allows us to a lot of information on a single CD.
2. I can tell you that a telling-off is in for Harry, if he doesn't start
behaving himself.
3. Keep drugs out of reach of children and them in a safe place. You
can't be too careful, can you?
1. The company is currently planning to a new set of safety rules to 1. Put on your best if you want to create a good impression during the
conform to international standards. interview.
2. Boy, you don't know what you're missing as a monk. Let me you to the 2. New studies suggest that drivers contribute to road rage by driving too
pleasures of life. slowly.
3. The MC went on to his first guest on the show - Mrs Larios. 3. His autobiography says that he received his religious education at a small
school somewhere in the south.

1. He got up very early at 5 o'clock to do a paper before going to school.

That's how he saved money to get himself a new bike. 1. Going on a vacation and forgetting about work for some time will do you
2. At the end of the performance the audience sprang to their feet giving the artist a loud ................................
of applause. 2. It's no talking to Jerry. He always dismisses our opinions and makes
3. Carl could spend hours watching the horse going in the enclosure. It fun of our ideas.
moved so gracefully. 3. Leave her alone. She needs to have a cry and she'll be fine soon.

1. When Joanne heard a strange noise upstairs she suddenly and listened 1. I thought I would have enough nails to finish the job, but half way through the work I
attentively. them up.
2. In the winter the river and the children enjoyed skating under the 2. It has been widely criticized that interrogators force to extract the
watchful eye of their elder brother. evidence.
3. The evidence clearly pointed to the militant group and the court its 3. Gary to drink a lot, but since he settled down he's been living a
bank accounts. straight life.

1. The bodyguard pushed the people waiting outside the hotel out of the 1. Look at these volunteers on the other side of the road. They must be
to make room for the star. money going round with these contribution boxes.
2. When the loggers arrived, the forest was forced to give to the vast open 2 kids in a run-down neighbourhood may be a great challenge even
spaces. for the best parents.
3. A massive reconstruction process is well under Its results will soon be 3. The feminist movement is doing what it can to keep awareness of
visible. domestic violence.
 1. Boss, could you me a few minutes? I need to talk to you about a pay rise.
1. Lora is the person to talk to if you want to pick somebody's brains. She'll tell you 2. When trekking, it's advisable to take some clothes in the event of
everything about the and bolts of the company. heavy rain.
2. His forgetting my phone number is driving me Does he really love me? 3. We can assure you that we will no effort and expense to find those
3. After reading in an encyclopedia that betel have a mildly intoxicating responsible for this barbaric act.
effect on the user, she decided to stop eating them.

1. Don't touch the paper! The ink might be

1. It is clear that the isn't popular with people. Only a few stalls are 2. Even in his adolescent years the trauma caused by his stepfather made him
occupied during each performance. in bed.
2. The documentary features some techniques negotiators use when they have to 3. I'm afraid your clothes are still sopping I can give you some spare
for time. clothes of mine if you don't mind.
3. His fans fell out laughing when the actor paid a mime to a prank on
paparazzi.

1.I think it's a bet that Michael will get what he wants. He's so strong-
willed.
1. The fake was so good that experts had difficulty distinguishing it from the genuine 2. Rowan sounded so of himself that no one in the office was willing to
................................ question his judgement.
2. The defence referred to 1of the constitution guaranteeing freedom of 3. Our tyres give you unsurpassed comfort of driving and a footing on
speech. slippery roads.
3. He found the in the newspaper biased and blatantly unfair and felt
obligated to write a letter asking for an apology.

1. You're a fool if you think the trade union will its support to the plan
of cutting the workforce.
1. I wonder what it is to be a movie star. I guess it must be pretty exciting. 2. Robert, can you me a hand? I want this jar on the top shelf and I can't
2. At university, Ann naturally gravitated to people of mind who shared reach it.
her socialist views. 3. She might be selfish at times, but I'm sure she'll you her bike if you
3. We'd better go back home. It looks rain. ask her.
1. The milk's sour. It must have gone a long time ago. Throw it out.
2. Unfortunately, the shooting of the film got off to a start with the main 1. To tackle the problem of unemployment, the lawmakers a set of
actor being seriously ill. policies intended to boost the economy.
3. He should never have become a teacher in the first place. Look, he's been giving this 2. It wasn't until he was 18 that Tom learnt he had been Since then he
profession a name since he got this job in our school. has been looking for his biological parents.
3. Soon after their arrival, the asylum seekers eagerly all the customs of
their new country.

1. The chocolate looked so tempting that she couldn't eating it.

2. I'm so glad, Ricky, you've come to see my new house. Sit down and
yourself to some biscuits. 1. It's madness going through the city centre when the traffic is
3. The loss Ron felt was overwhelming and it didn't to know that many 2. The rescue services had to use equipment to get the injured people out
other people had gone through a similar ordeal. of the car.
3 drinking will invariably damage your liver and relationships with
other people.

1. Jesus' life still remains a source of inspiration for philosophers, poets,

film makers and writers.
2. The decor which was accentuated by a dark orange reminded him of his 1. A huge bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates managed to a smile
own house. to her so far sad face.
3. Of course, the have a moral obligation to help the have-nots. 2. Drugs, alcohol, bad company and the like will always out the worst
in people.
3. It's ridiculous to think that black cats bad luck. Don't be superstitious.

1.I like these shoes very much, but they don't me. They're a bit too small.
2. You must be kidding you want to join the police with your beer gut. You've got to be
to pass your physical tests. 1. From a very early age our parents try to us to become law-abiding
3. At university, Michele didn't in with the rest of the students. As a citizens.
disabled person she was shamefully shunned by others. 2. Your demands will be met only on one - you have to release the
hostages.
3.I can't give you much for your computer, son. It's in a very bad , I'm
afraid.
1. After inheriting a small fortune, Forbes is a relatively carefree life. 1. A new hobby might keep you fully and take your mind off worries.
2. There is no denying he'll be the next president. The polls show he's 2. The empire grew stronger and with the passage of time it the
by almost 85 percent. majority of countries in the Mediterranean.
3. Professor Rantos is a medical expert, so you can entrust your health to 3. The position of manager is already There are no posts available
him. for highly skilled staff any more, I'm afraid.

1. With madness in his eyes, Robert put a to his uncle's barn and it burst 1. Adolescents usually think they better and don't have to follow their
into flames. parents' advice.
2. In this exercise students have to the words with the correct definitions. 2. If you have any problems with your computer, turn to Jake and Mike. They
3. I'm afraid these shoes of yours don't your skirt. They are too bright. them backwards.
3. How do you he's a liar? You haven't even spoken to him.

1. Many immigrants see the USA as the promised with endless

opportunities and cash flowing everywhere. 1. My heart's bleeding watching my son for his father so much. He
2. Jenny's so smart that she's managed to herself a job in the public hasn't seen him for three months.
sector while thousands are still out of work. 2. Caroline has made fantastic progress, but she still has a way to go
3. The plane is due to in Italy to refuel on its way to Egypt. before she becomes proficient.
3. He began painting at the age of 15 and it wasn't before he sold his first
work of art.

1. It's obvious that ties within the family are much stronger than those in
the extended one.
2. The scientists feared that the chain reaction would lead to the meltdown of the 1. The couple have been working day and night to up with the Joneses.
reactor. 2. Have a minute? I won't you long. There's something urgent I need to
3. During the Cold War the two blocks had enough missiles to destroy tell you.
our planet many times over. 3. The new teacher bent over backwards to their students satisfied.
Unfortunately, they didn't appreciate it.
1. The cocaine addiction that finally led to his death should as a warning
to teenagers. 1. Don't you think Mary is somebody behind our backs? Isn't she too
2. The royal family reasoned it would be good for the young heir to in young to go out with boys?
the army and learn some discipline. 2. 'I tell you, there was a ghost sitting here on the table a few seconds ago.'
3. In her final statement, the judge said the accused would have to a ten- 'Don't make me laugh. You must be things.'
year sentence for his involvement in the assassination plot. 3. Today's difficult. I'm my dentist in the afternoon. Can we make it
tomorrow?

1. Even her own parents started to dislike her as she always wanted to have the
word in any argument. 1. Michael looks much younger that he really is and that's why he decided to
2.I have some bad news. The rain is expected to for two more days. a beard.
3. Frank stood her up again and it was the straw. The next day she broke 2. The children might be a bit suspicious of each other, but hey, give them some time and
off the engagement. they'll to like each other.
3. As a single mother Jane used to their own produce and sell it on the
market to sustain her family of four.

1. Jake will Lucy with all kinds of presents just to make her believe he really
loves her.
2. 'I'm not going anywhere. It's raining.' 'Come on. It's only a light ' 1. When dealing with explosives a bomb disposal expert must caution and
3. A cold in the morning followed by a full breakfast may set you up for common sense.
the day. 2. Even very old people are advised to take light to improve their general
health and well-being.
3. The on page 60 is to test students' knowledge of prepositional
collocations.

1. In her new environment Lora was feeling like a out of water. She soon
realized they had almost nothing in common with her.
2. Lewis, you don't really have to for compliments. I do respect you for
who you are. 1. In the end the jury him guilty of all the crimes and he was sentenced to
3. The explorers looked in awe at the shoals of tropical surrounding the life imprisonment.
beautiful reef. 2. I it hard to believe that Carl really loved her. He treated her with scorn
on a daily basis.
3. She finally comfort in her turbulent life in the shape of her psychiatrist.
1. Stop playing a game of cat and mouse with me. I need a answer and
not your misleading comments.
2. You're wrong about him. Ask Loraine and she'll put you about the
incident.
3. Go on for about 200 yards. The shop is on the left. You can't miss it.

1. The death of your rabbit is a excuse for not turning up at the ceremony.
Tell me another.
2. Don't put anything heavy on top. The structure is too to support it.
3. World leaders are worrying that the economy may further destabilize
the volatile situation in the country.

1.I don't think this hat will well with your outfit. It's a bit too extravagant.
2. If you on nagging Phil like this, don't be surprised to find your house
empty one day.
3. My oral exam didn't well at all. In fact, I got the worst grade ever from
the subject.

1. He desperately wanted to get her attention, but he didn't know how to up

a conversation.
2. An air was launched soon after dawn. Several civilian deaths were
reported.
3. It was getting dark and the clock on the tower began to eleven.