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C1 - Collocations - Time

The document provides examples of collocations used with the word "time" in different contexts. It includes gaps to be filled with time-related words, phrases to describe periods of time, and choices to pick the correct collocation. The key information is how words combine with "time" in idiomatic expressions around scheduling, availability, and periods of viewing or work.

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C1 - Collocations - Time

The document provides examples of collocations used with the word "time" in different contexts. It includes gaps to be filled with time-related words, phrases to describe periods of time, and choices to pick the correct collocation. The key information is how words combine with "time" in idiomatic expressions around scheduling, availability, and periods of viewing or work.

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COLLOCATIONS – TIME

Complete each gap in these extracts from the listening with a word from the box

Against Aside For For In Off Up

· What you hope to accomplish ______ the time available

· you have to phone in sick and take time _______ work

· if time is______ you, if you’re pressed ____ time, don’t worry if what you produce is less than
wonderful

· What we all work for is to make time _____ ourselves, to free ______ time for the things we
really want to do

· It’s essential to set _______ enough time to pursue your interests

The following words can be used before the word time. Match each word in column 1 to a
word in column B and a word in column 3

1 2 3

Half kick-off off-peaking viewing

Flying free milking

Harvest arrival closing

Prime peak-viewing leisure

Record-breaking opening departure

Sale sowing winning

Spare qualifying injury

2- Choose the correct alternative

· I’m sorry, I can’t deal with it now – I am a little _________ for time

a) delayed b) pressed c) short d) late

· None of the TV stations here put educational programmes on at peak _______ times

a) showing b) sighting c) seeing d) viewing

You should _____ aside at least half an hour a week to read an English newspaper or magazine

a) give b) find c) set d) keep

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