FRIENDS GLOBAL 11

1. Nobody will trust you if you keep _______ your words.

A. putting up with B. making up for
C. going back on D. getting through with
2. We’d be better off spending more time _______ hobbies together. That way we can
understand each other more.
A. taking B. doing C. having D. playing
3. This guideline gives you advice on how to _______ safe when you are out.
A. keep B. play C. live D. stay
4. _______ they got engaged, they had only met five times.
A. As soon as B. After C. By the time D. While
5. I can’t remember Tom _______ glasses when I saw him.
A. is wearing B. was wearing C. wore D. has worn
6. Jack is really _______ about his future jobs. He is expecting a good salary with excellent
working conditions.
A. arrogant B. optimistic C. accusing D. grateful
7. My cousin got married and quickly _______ down in Paris.
A. emigrated B. closed C. settled D. looked
8. The kids are so eager about the field trip that we can’t go back on _______.
A. our promises B. our time C. our proposals D. our intention
9. Peter _______ the whole story up and tricked everyone out of their money.
A. made B. got C. lived D. created
10. Jack _______ on his grandparents’ farm and he enjoyed his childhood there.
A. brought up B. grew up C. settled down D. came into
11. Between 9 and 10 last night, I _______ a film on TV with my dear sister.
A. enjoyed B. had enjoyed
C. was enjoying D. had been enjoying
12. Jack _______ a car crash last weekend and has been in hospital since then.
A. had had B. had C. used to have D. has had
13. My father _______ a carpenter. Now he is running his own business.
A. used to B. was used to C. got accustomed to D. was once
14. The two friends decided on a project but they never got _______ with it.
A. through B. off C. over D. away
15. Little Pete is an adorable child. He _______ on very well with anyone around him.
A. catches B. fits C. gets D. runs
16. After a while, John got used to _______ care of himself living in the dormitory.
A. take B. being taken C. taking D. be taken
17. Open and friendly talks will help you stay on good _______ with your colleagues and
boss.
A. relationships B. terms C. boats D. networks
18. She’s frustrated that she has to do all the household chores _______ his sister doesn’t.
A. when B. that C. while D. which
When the flight was delayed for five hours and nobody gave any information, passengers began to feel
__________.
A. relieved B. suspicious C. delighted D. excited
Julia had studied hard and finally passed her driving test. She was __________ of herself.
A. proud B. anxious C. ashamed D. bored
After watching a horror movie alone at night, Mark felt __________ whenever he heard a noise.
A. delighted B. frightened C. confused D. cross
Before the crucial meeting with international investors, Marta reviewed her notes again and again, her
stomach tightening with a distinctly __________ energy.
A. anxious B. relieved C. proud D. delighted
After realizing that he had publicly misquoted a respected historian, Leo felt profoundly __________,
wishing he could take back his words.
A. ashamed B. suspicious C. confused D. excited
Despite the world-class orchestra on stage, the endless speeches beforehand left the audience visibly
__________, stifling yawns and checking their watches.
A. delighted B. frightened C. bored D. envious
The directions to the remote village were so contradictory that even the GPS failed, leaving us completely
__________ on a dark mountain road.
A. confused B. proud C. excited D. relieved
When the software update erased an afternoon’s worth of edits, the normally calm editor grew
__________, snapping at anyone who interrupted.
A. terrified B. embarrassed C. delighted D. cross
After years of meticulous research, the scientist was genuinely __________ when her groundbreaking
paper was accepted by a prestigious journal.
A. suspicious B. delighted C. upset D. shocked
The team’s narrow loss in the final minutes left the players bitterly __________, despite their strong
performance throughout the match.
A. excited B. disappointed C. relieved D. bored
When the microphone suddenly squealed and everyone turned to stare, Clara felt intensely __________,
her cheeks burning.
A. embarrassed B. proud C. anxious D. envious
Seeing her colleague win the award she had long hoped for herself, Nora managed a polite smile but
couldn’t help feeling __________.
A. delighted B. frightened C. envious D. shocked
Even after a twelve-hour flight, the children were still bouncing in their seats, genuinely __________
about exploring a new country.
A. ashamed B. upset C. excited D. suspicious
As the thunderstorm grew closer and the lights flickered, the hikers became increasingly __________
about spending the night in the open.
A. relieved B. frightened C. proud D. delighted
When the usually reliable CEO announced his sudden resignation, the staff were genuinely __________.
A. ashamed B. shocked C. delighted D. embarrassed
The moment the doctor confirmed the test results were negative, Marcus exhaled and felt profoundly
__________.
A. relieved B. envious C. terrified D. bored
As the cliff path crumbled beneath her feet, Alina froze, utterly __________ and unable to move.
A. relieved B. terrified C. cross D. delighted
After the heated argument with her closest friend, Sophie went home feeling deeply __________,
replaying every harsh word in her mind.
A. upset B. delighted C. proud D. anxious
During the debate, Ravi found the constant interruptions extremely __________, while the audience
looked increasingly __________.
A. annoying / annoyed B. annoyed / annoying C. annoy / annoyed D. annoyed / annoy
The manager’s calm explanation was surprisingly __________, and the new recruits seemed genuinely
__________ afterwards.
A. reassured / reassuring B. reassuring / reassured C. reassure / reassured D. reassuring / reassure
Although the lecture on workplace ethics was __________, some interns looked rather __________, as if
they wished they were elsewhere.
A. bored / boring B. boring / bored C. boring / boring D. bored / bored
Maria’s flexible schedule is quite __________, but she sometimes feels __________ by the lack of
routine.
A. frustrated / frustrating B. frustrating / frustrated C. frustrate / frustrated D. frustrating / frustrate
The mentor’s honest and thoughtful feedback was profoundly __________, leaving the young designer
both __________ and motivated to improve.
A. inspiring / inspired B. inspired / inspiring C. inspire / inspired D. inspiring / inspire
While everyone admired Liam for being patient and kind, his constant optimism could be __________ to
colleagues who were already __________ by the stressful deadline.
A. irritating / irritated B. irritated / irritating C. irritate / irritated D. irritating / irritate
The company’s new training video is surprisingly __________; even senior staff came away visibly
__________ by its clear message about loyalty and integrity.
A. engaging / engaged B. engaged / engaging C. engage / engaged D. engaging / engage
After years of reliable service, Clara found it deeply __________ when her loyalty was questioned,
leaving her colleagues equally __________.
A. shocking / shocked B. shocked / shocking C. shock / shocked D. shocking / shock
The shy intern gave a presentation so __________ that even the most experienced executives looked
genuinely __________ by the end.
A. impressing / impressed B. impressed / impressing C. impressive / impressed D. impressive /
impressing
Despite her naturally organised personality, Helena sometimes feels __________ by her team’s chaotic
approach, which they themselves find oddly __________.
A. exhausting / exhausted B. exhausted / exhausting C. exhausted / exhaust D. exhaust / exhausted
By the time the firefighters __________, the old warehouse had already collapsed.
A. arrived B. had arrived C. were arriving D. have arrived
While the orchestra __________ the overture, a sudden power cut plunged the hall into darkness.
A. played B. was playing C. had played D. had been playing
Elena admitted she __________ the confidential draft long before the board even scheduled a vote on the
proposal.
A. sent B. had sent C. was sending D. has sent
I __________ across the old suspension bridge, enjoying the silence, when a sudden gust of wind snapped
a cable with a deafening crack.
A. walked B. was walking C. had walked D. have walked
After the research team __________ their decade-long study, an independent panel released a statement
praising their meticulous methodology.
A. finished B. had finished C. was finishing D. finishes
While I __________ in the consulate’s crowded waiting room, I overheard two diplomats quietly
negotiating an emergency trade agreement.
A. waited B. was waiting C. had waited D. had been waiting
Despite the lavish marketing, the new streaming service failed to __________ the bold promises in its
ads.
A. catch up with B. live up to C. put up with D. make up for
Weeks after moving to Berlin, Hana still struggled to __________ her sharp-tongued colleagues in the
newsroom.
A. fit in with B. go through with C. run out of D. make up
After months of icy silence, the two scientists finally managed to __________ each other and co-author
the paper.
A. make up B. get on with C. look up to D. get away
The investigative reporter spent a year abroad just to __________ a fugitive banker hiding in South
America.
A. catch up with B. look up C. make up for D. go back on
Even with last-minute nerves, the violinist decided to __________ the solo recital in front of a sold-out
hall.
A. go back on B. go through with C. fit in with D. get away with
I can’t believe you still __________ your neighbour’s endless late-night karaoke sessions.
A. put up with B. make up C. live up to D. get away
The climbers nearly __________ oxygen at 7,000 metres but were rescued just in time.
A. ran out of B. went through with C. got on with D. looked up to
Before submitting her thesis, Clara needed to __________ several obscure references in old Latin texts.
A. look up B. make up for C. catch up with D. get away with
As a young architect, she deeply __________ Zaha Hadid for her daring designs and fearless career
moves.
A. looked up to B. went back on C. got away D. made up
Feeling drained, the actors decided to __________ to a quiet island for a week of complete silence.
A. run out of B. fit in with C. get away D. catch up with
He thought he could falsify the data and __________ it, but the peer reviewers noticed the irregularities.
A. go back on B. get away with C. look up to D. make up for
After cancelling the charity concert, the organisers tried to __________ the disappointed donors by
arranging a private performance.
A. make up for B. live up to C. put up with D. make up
When the senator broke his campaign promise, many voters accused him of trying to __________ his
word.
A. look up B. go back on C. get on with D. catch up with
To avoid blame for the missing funds, the manager attempted to __________ a complicated story about
accounting errors.
A. make up B. go through with C. fit in with D. run out of
After a decade abroad, the novelist decided to __________ to her coastal hometown to finish her memoir.
A. go back B. get away with C. make up for D. look up to
I. Complete the sentences with the correct -ed / -ing adjective formed from the verb in brackets.
1. The unexpected twist in the final chapter was truly __________ (intrigue), keeping even seasoned
critics guessing until the last page.
2. After three hours of heated negotiation, both parties left the boardroom looking thoroughly
__________ (drain).
3. The lecturer’s ability to explain quantum mechanics in everyday language was remarkably
__________ (impress).
4. Daniel felt deeply __________ (frustrate) when the carefully planned project collapsed because of a
minor technical glitch.
5. The endless delays at the airport were so __________ (infuriate) that several passengers began to
demand compensation.
6. The instructions were so unclear that everyone became __________ (confuse).
7. I’m really __________ (excite) about our school trip to the mountains next week.
8. That new detective series is absolutely __________ (fascinate); I can’t stop watching it.
9. Mia felt __________ (embarrass) when she forgot the words to her song on stage.
10. Spending the whole afternoon in heavy traffic was incredibly __________ (tire).
Key (for teachers)
1. intriguing
2. drained
3. impressive
4. frustrated
5. infuriating
6. confused
7. excited
8. Fascinating
9. embarrassed
10. tiring

II. Write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Use the word or
words in brackets.
I started working in this hotel six months ago. (worked)
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Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks. (went)
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I met her during my stay in Paris last summer. (while)

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We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year. (It's)

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Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his first game. (never)
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How long is it since they went to Nairobi? (When)

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Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty. (By the age)
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She is still working on her homework. (stopped)

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Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered)

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In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door. (when)
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The plane had scarcely taken off when it crashed. (hardly)

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 Never has anyone spoken to me like that! (ever)

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It’s a long time since I saw a movie. (haven’t)

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She decided to go away. First she faced the matter.

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We read the book, then we wrote the assignment.

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She watched the film, then she wrote a report.

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 Hardly had the plane taken off when it crashed.

 No one has ever spoken to me like that.
 I haven’t seen a movie for a long time.