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Tổng hợp viết lại câu kinh điển Number 1 A blot on the landscape = something ugly that spoils the appearance of a place Remain to be seen = chưa chắn Be no match for someone = to be not as good, strong, clever etc as someone you are competing against Put off = be discouraged by sth Take sides = to support one person or opinion over another Be showered with sth = shower sb with sth = to give someone a lot of presents or praise Be sb’s middle name = to be a quality that is an important part of someone's character Backed out = to decide not to something that you had said you would Not have two pennies to rub together = extremely poor 10 Cut no ice with sb = to not cause someone to change their opinion or decision 11 Take sb’s mind off sth = to stop you from worrying or thinking about a problem or pain (often by forcing you to think about other things) 12 mixed up = involved, esp with someone or something bad or dangerous 13 In preference to = ưu tiên (so với) 14 Lose interest = to stop being interested 15 Put sb’s foot in sth = to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone Practice test The new theatre is extremely ugly and spoils the view of the village (blot) The new theatre is and spoils the view of the village It is as yet unclear whether a new sports center is being planned or not (seen) It are any plans for a new sports center or not Patrico is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge (match) When it comes for Patrico Edgar wasn’t at all discouraged by this bad experience (put) This bad experience least I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them (sides) …………………………………………………… A great many people will congratulate her if she wins (showered) …………………………………………………… Eli is a generous person (name) …………………………………………………… Several runners have withdrawn from the race because of health problems (backed) - Trang | - …………………………………………………… Returning from the battle, they had no money left (rub) …………………………………………………… 10 Your empty promises won't have any effect on her (ice) …………………………………………………… 11 Ada finds that creating things stops her from thinking about her work (mind) …………………………………………………… 12 I tried not to get involved in that situation (mixed) ………… 13 Emil chose computing rather than marketing for his next course (preference) …………………………………………………… 14 Presumably we are still interested in travelling this summer (lost) …………………………………………………… 15 You made an embarrassing mistake when you asked him where his wife was (foot) …………………………………………………… Key #1 A blot on the landscape Remains to be seen whether there To technical knowledge, I am not match Didn’t put off Edgar in the I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like both of them She will be showered with congratulations if she wins Generosity is Eli’s middle name Several runners have backed out at the race because of health problems Returning from the battle, they didn’t have two pennies to rub together 10 Your empty promises won’t cut any ice with her 11 Creating things takes mind off her work 12 I tried to avoid getting mixed up in that situation 13 Emil opted for computing in preference to marketing for his next course 14 Take it that we haven’t lost interest in travelling this summer 15 You put foot in it when you asked him where his wife was Number Kneel down = get down on one knee = quỳ gối Make no secret of sth = không che dấu On equal/the same terms = có điều kiện Kick sb in the teeth = disappoint sb To sb’s name = owned by sb Jog sb’s memory = to make someone remember sth Far from = not at all Make a name for = to become famous or respected by a lot of people - Trang | - Liken sth to sth = to say that someone is similar to or has the same qualities as someone else 10 Back sb up = support sb 11 Make use of = tận dụng 12 Out of the ordinary = bất bình thường 13 Be in/within sb’s power = have the authority or ability to sth 14 There is nothing/little to choose between = thứ q giống 15 In anticipation of = expecting and preparing for something to happen Practice test The coward kneeled down asking for money (KNEES) ……………………………………………… I don't conceal my loathing for war I make ……………………………………… Women in this factory work under the same conditions as men Women in this factory work on …………… He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out (TEETH) He died, having nothing of his own (NAME) ……………………………………………… Have a look at this picture it may help you to remember something (JOG) ……………………………………………… Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings (HOLD UPS) ……………………………………………… He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer (NAME) ……………………………………………… Ada was the only person who didn't enjoy the party (WITH) Everyone enjoyed the party ……………… 10 Leo said that the situation at work was like a family argument (LIKENED) Leo ………………………………………… 11 I always find chess problems like that quite impossible (DEFEAT) Chess problems …………………………… 12 I thought I could count on your support at the meeting (UP) I had hoped at the meeting 13 Please read the instructions carefully before you use this appliance (MAKING) Before .please read the instructions carefully 14 Only the usual, everyday things happen here (OUT) Nothing ……………………………………………… 15 He did everything possible to save his marriage (POWER) He did ………………………………………………… 16 The two bicycles are virtually the same (CHOOSE) - Trang | - There is ………………………………………………… 17 We suspected the weather would get cold so we took warm clothes (ANTICIPATION) We took warm clothes ………………………………… Key #2 The coward went down on his knees asking for money I make no secret of my loathing for war The same terms as men He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking the promise to help me out He died with nothing to his name Have a look at this picture It may help you to jog your memory Motorists cause hold-ups as they slow down to see the wall paintings He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer With the exception of = ngoại trừ 10 Likened the situation at work to 11 Always defeat me 12 You could back me up 13 Making use of this appliance 14 Out of the ordinary happens 15 Everything in his power to 16 A very little to choose between 17 In anticipation of the weather getting Number Live up to sth = to be as good as something Attract sb = hold attract for/toward Count for = đáng giá At the drop of a hat = đột ngột, khơng có kế hoạch từ trước khơng có lý rõ ràng Hear through grapevine = hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else Keep in the dark = keep someone uninformed (about something) Swamp with = To burden or overwhelm someone or something with a large amount of something Have a good command of = To be knowledgeable about or skilled in a particular area or thing Pass on = to give something to someone, after someone else gave it to you 10 Wriggle out of = to avoid doing something that you not want to 11 From/since time immemorial = for an extremely long time 12 Have a flair for = to be very skilful at something 13 Not escape sb’s attention = không ngừng ý 14 Get sb’s head round sth = understand sth 15 Get to grips with = to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation - Trang | - 16 Hold water = not true Practise test The sequel to the best seller was a great disappointment to the public The sequel to the best seller failed to live ………………………… City life doesn't attract me at all City life holds ……………………………………………………… Money is of no value on a desert island Money counts ……………………………………………………… She agreed without the slightest hesitation (DROP) ……………………………………………………………………… I heard a rumor that they are getting married (GRAPEVINE) I heard ……………………………………………………………… Workers were told nothing about the plans to sell the company (DARK) Workers were ……………………………………………………… Since the advertisement, we've had more applications than we can deal with (SWAMPED) ……………………………………………………………………… She speaks Japanese quite well (COMMAND) ……………………………………………………………………… There is no way he got the news from me as we haven't spoken (PASSED) ……………………………………………………………………… 10 You can't escape your responsibilities so easily, you know (WRIGGLE) ……………………………………………………………………… 11 There has been an annual festival here for hundreds of years (IMMEMORIAL) ……………………………………………………………………… 12 The new managing director seems to be excellent at fielding awkward questions (FLAIR) ……………………………………………………………………… 13 It didn't escabe his attention that she was upset He couldn’t ………………………………………………………… 14 I don't seem to be able to understand this instruction booklet (HEAD) ……………………………………………………………………… 15 David doesn't seem to be able to get on top of the new computer system (GRIPS) ……………………………………………………………………… Key #3 Up to the public’s expectations No attraction for me For nothing on a desert island At the drop of a hat Through grapevine that Kept in the dark - Trang | - Since the advertisement, we’ve been swamped with applications She has a good command of spoken Japanese It can’t have been me who passed on the news to him as we … 10 You can’t wriggle out of your responsibilities 11 Since time immemorial, there has been an annual festival here 12 The new managing director seems to have a flair for fielding … 13 Help noticing that she … 14 I don’t seem to get my head round this instruction booklet 15 David doesn’t seem to be able to get to grips with the new … Number At/from the outset (of) = from the beginning Give sb a free hand/rein = permission to make your own decisions about how you want to something Turn over a new leaf = to start behaving in a better way Look down one’s nose at sb = superior to that person or thing and treat them with disrespect (There is) no sign of sb/sth = someone or something is not in a place or cannot be found Disapprove = express one’s disapproval of sth Make heavy weather of sth = to find something hard to and spend a lot of time on it, although it is not difficult (Be) the apple of one’s eye = a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else Get sth across = make someone understand or believe something 10 See red = become angry 11 Crave (for) = a strong feeling of wanting something 12 Come to terms with sth = gradually accept a sad situation 13 Leave sth open = Keep undecided or unscheduled 14 Be better off = to have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people/ to be in a better situation, if or after something happens 15 Be dead set against sth = to be determined not to something 16 Be for = to be in favor of something or someone (Phân biệt với Be in for = be going to experience something unpleasant very soon) Practise test He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far (OUTSET) …………………………………………………………… I think we ought to permit him to whatever he chooses (HAND) …………………………………………………………… Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF) …………………………………………………………… I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me (NOSE) - Trang | - …………………………………………………………… After two hours the bride had still not arrived (SIGN) …………………………………………………………… Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme (DISAPPROVAL) …………………………………………………………… He always makes everything look so difficult (WEATHER) …………………………………………………………… Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her (APPLE) …………………………………………………………… Carol has trouble communicating her ideas to others (ACROSS) …………………………………………………………… 10 When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly (CRAVING) …………………………………………………………… 11 The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept (TERMS) …………………………………………………………… 12 Pandas need a special diet, without it they perish (PROVIDED) …………………………………………………………… 13 "I haven't made any firm decisions yet", said Laurence (OPEN) Laurence said he .at that time 14 It would be in your interest to take an earlier train on Sunday (OFF) …………………………………………………………… 15 Although Rudy really didn't want to play cricket on Sunday, he agreed in the end (DEAD) …………………………………………………………… 16 Nobody died in the accident (FATALITIES) …………………………………………………………… 17 I think my elder sister is planning to take over the family home when my mother dies (DESIGNS) …………………………………………………………… 18 I support the notion to lift the trade embargo (FOR) …………………………………………………………… Key #4 At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far I think we should give him a free hand You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed I resent the way that she looks down on her nose at me After two hours there was still no sign of (the arrival of) the bride Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme He always makes heavy weather of everything Being her only niece, Ann is the apple of her eye - Trang | - C has trouble getting her ideas across to others 10 When M was pregnant, she had a craving for jelly 11 He can’t come to terms with the fact that he will never race again 12 Pandas won’t perish provided that they have a special diet 13 had left his options open 14 You would be better off taking an earlier train on Sunday 15 Despite being dead set against playing cricket on Sunday, R agreed in the end 16 There were no fatalities in the accident 17 I think my elder sister has designs on taking over the family home when my mother dies Have designs on = to have a secret desire and plan to get (something) 18 I am for lifting the trade embargo Number There is no question about/that = used for saying that something is definitely true Take sth apart = to separate something into its different parts Lend an ear (to sb/sth) = to listen to someone with sympathy Pass over = to ignore or to not give attention to someone or something Pick sb’s brains = to ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion Round peg in a square hole (Collins) square peg in a round hole (Cambridge) = a person whose character makes them unsuitable for the job or other position they are in Let sleeping dogs lie = để khứ ngủ yên In line with - according to or following something such as a rule or principle - similar to, or at the same level as something Go to sb’s head = If something goes to someone's head, it makes that person think that they are very important and makes them a less pleasant person 10 Shrink from = to avoid doing something that is unpleasant or difficult 11 Dawn on sb = understand sth after a period of not understanding it 12 Shed (some/any) light on sth = to provide information about something or to make something easier to understand 13 Rule out (sth) = to stop considering something as a possibility 14 Last resort = lựa chọn cuối 15 Have a big mouth - Hay khoe khoang - Khơng giữ bí mật 16 Come round to = to change your opinion of something, often influenced by another person's opinion Practise test It is quite obvious that we shall have to work faster in order to finish the project on time - Trang | - There is no ……………………………………………………………… If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't dismantle (tháo dỡ) the clock Don’t take ………………………………………………………………… Rickey always listens to my complaints about work, which is very kind of him EAR Rickey is so ……………………………………………………………… I was bitterly disappointed they didn't give me a part in the school play PASSED Very much ……………………………………………………………… Mr Dio has been a gardener for years so let's consult his opinion first BRAINS Let’s ……………………………………………………………………… You may think you are talented but horses will always show you are not PEG No matter ………………………………………………………………… I avoided mentioning Justin's demotion as I realized that it might upset him SLEEPING Realizing ………………………………………………………………… It is important that we have to get the team to comply with the rules LINE It is of …………………………………………………………………… Winning the prize has made him very conceited (kiêu ngạo) HEAD …………………………………………………………………………… 10 Morton is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager SHRINKS …………………………………………………………………………… 11 I think he's at last beginning to agree with me ROUND I suppose ………………………………………………………………… 12 When he won the scholarship, Norton began to realize just how lucky he was DAWN When he won the scholarship, it began ………………………………… 13 Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy that new sports car? LIGHT Can you …………………………………………………………………… 14 Ann complained about the weather throughout the holiday ENTIRE Ann ……………………………………………………………………… 15 He said there was no way the government would send financial aid to the region RULED He .sending financial aid to the reigon 16 Did you see how concerned Melly was? EXPRESSION Did you see ……………………………………………………………… 17 I only called the police when I had tried everything else RESORT I …………………………………………………………………………… 18 I don't like him because he boasts a lot MOUTH I …………………………………………………………………………… Key #5 Question that we shall have to work faster in order to finish the project on time The clock apart if you don’t know what you’re doing Kind that he always lends an ear to my complaints about work - Trang | - Disappointment when I was passed over for a part in … Pick Mr Dio’s brains on account of experience as a gardener How talented you may think you are, but with horses, you are round peg in a square hole That it might upset him, I let sleeping dogs lie Importance that we have to get the team to in line with the rules The prize has gone to his head 10 Morton never shrinks from making tough decisions as a manager 11 He’s at last coming round to way of thinking 12 To dawn on Norton that how lucky he was 13 Shed any light on how Jack made enough money to buy that new sports car 14 Spent the entire holiday complaining about the weather 15 Ruled out the possibility of the government 16 The expression of concern on Melly’s face 17 Only called the police as the last resort 18 Don’t like him because he has a big mouth Number Child’s play = an extremely simple task or act Lest + Cl (nguyên thể) = sợ Pick and choose = kén cá chọn canh Out of proportion = không cân xứng Bear witness/testimony to = to show that something is true or exists Take a back seat to = to choose not to be in a position of responsibility in an organization or activity Pay tribute to = praise someone or something Take pride in = pride oneself on = proud of In the event of = trường hợp 10 Within reach of = tầm 11 Moon around = to move around or spend time without any clear purpose 12 An outlet for = means of releasing 13 Be subject to = likely to experience or suffer from something 14 Take/go to the trouble to sth = to make an effort to something 15 High and low = everywhere Practise test Finding the right street was easy with a map PLAY Finding the right street .map She wore headphones in order not to disturb anyone LEST She wore headphones …………………………………………………… Sorry, you can't whatever you want PICK Sorry, you are not in ……………………………………………………… - Trang | 10 - This vase seems too big for this small table PROPORTION This vase looks …………………………………………………………… A lot of awards on his walls point to his great success TESTIMONY The numerous …………………………………………………………… Concerns about jobs and public safety are more important than other issues SEAT Other ……………………………………………………………………… Venezuelan mourners queued for hours to attend the funeral of the country's late leader, Hugo Chavez TRIBUTE Venezuelan mourners lined ……………………………………………… A lot of good men have been destroyed by drink Many a …………………………………………………………………… Alan prides himself on his punctuality TAKES Alan ……………………………………………………………………… 10 Ada doesn't like living so far from the train station REACH Ada wishes ……………………………………………………………… 11 You've done nothing but look miserable all day MOON …………………………………………………………………………… 12 Digging in the garden allows me to vent my frustrations OUTLET …………………………………………………………………………… 13 Smokers are more likely to have heart attack than non-smokers SUBJECT Smokers non-smokers 14 She didn't even make the effort to find how to spell my name TROUBLE She didn't even …………………………………………………………… 15 Why didn't you search everywhere for your wallet? Then you might have found it LOW Had ……………………………………………………………………… 16 Should there be no qualified paramedic on the premises, call this number EVENT In the ……………………………………………………………………… Key #6 Was a child’s play with a Lest she disturb anyone The position to pick and choose Out of proportion on this small table Awards on his walls bear testimony to his great success Issues have to take a back seat to concerns about jobs and public safety Up for hours to attend the funeral of the country’s late leader, H C Good men has been destroyed by drink Takes pride in his punctuality 10 She lived within the reach of the train station 11 You’ve done nothing but moon around all day 12 Digging in the garden give me an outlet for my frustrations - Trang | 11 - 13 14 15 16 Are more subject to heart attack than Take the trouble to You searched high and low for your wallet In the event of there being no qualified parademic on the premise, call this number Number (Be) in/ get into the state = to become nervous and upset Fall into disrepute = to no longer be respected or trusted Get sb down = make sb feel unhappy or depressed Let sth be known = to make certain that people are aware of a fact Persist in = to try to or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way Have a go at = thử làm Cast an eye over = to read or look at Distance oneself from = to become or seem less involved or connected with something Be left to sb’s own devices = to allow (someone) to what he or she wants or is able to without being controlled 10 Keep a straight face = to manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing 11 Get cold feet = to suddenly become too frightened to something you had planned to do, especially something important 12 Time is on sb’s side = say when you not have to quickly whatever it is that you want or have to 13 Go into liquidation = to stop operating permanently 14 Take to sb/sth = start to like someone or something 15 Pull oneself together = calm down Practise test Don't ask him about the accident He's upset already STATE …………………………………………………………………………… Everyone's saying the government is about to resign RUMOURED …………………………………………………………………………… Since the company's methods were exposed in a newspaper, people have lost their good opinion of it DISREPUTE …………………………………………………………………………… What really depresses me is this continual wet weather GETS …………………………………………………………………………… She passed the word around that she was looking for a flat KNOWN …………………………………………………………………………… They continued to suggest that I was lying PERSISTED …………………………………………………………………………… July soon calmed down and explained her problem PULLED - Trang | 12 - …………………………………………………………………………… Why not try hang-gliding - It's really great! GO Why not have …………………………………………………………… I'd be grateful if you could have a look at these figures CAST I'd be grateful if you could ……………………………………………… 10 She doesn't want to be involved in the scandal caused by her husband's remarks DISTANCE She .caused by her husband’s remarks 11 By leaving Mary alone, I'm sure she'll finish the project on time DEVICES If Mary ., I'm sure she'll finish the project on time 12 I couldn't help smiling when he told me of his plan STRAIGHT I couldn’t when he told me of his plan 13 I'd made up my mind, but at the last moment, I lost my confidence FEET I'd made up my mind, but ………………………………………………… 14 There is no need for us to hurry The play doesn't start until 7.30 SIDE Time .The play doesn't start until 7.30 15 The firm went bankrupt after failing to win the contract LIQUIDATION The firm to win the contract 16 The new boss was not at all popular with his staff TAKE The staff at all Key #7 Don't ask him about the accident He is in the state already It’s rumoured that the government is about to resign Since the company's methods were exposed in a newspaper, it has fallen into disrepute What really gets me down is this continual wet weather She let it be known that she was looking for a flat They persisted in suggesting that I was lying July soon pulled herself together and explained her problem A go at hang-gliding… Cast an eye over these figures 10 Wants to distance herself from the scandal 11 Is left to her own devices 12 Keep a straight face 13 At the last moment I got cold feet 14 Is on our side 15 Went into liquidation after failing 16 Didn’t take to the new boss Number Get one’s act together = to begin to organize things in a more effective way - Trang | 13 - Be fit for = something that is fit for purpose is good enough to the job it was designed to Gloat about/over = to be glad that something unfortunate has happened to someone else Behind closed doors = hidden or kept secret from the public Be dying for/to sth = to be extremely eager to have or something Be apt to v = to have a tendency to something Resign to = To accept that one must do, undertake, or endure something Have/keep (one's) wits about (one) = alert and ready to take action in a difficult or new situation Wrap up in = very interested in sth 10 Cut/pare/trim (down) to the bone = reduce something to a level at which only what is absolutely necessary is left 11 The onset of sth = the beginning of something (especially something bad) 12 Take offence at = offend by 13 Carry the can (for) = take the blame or responsibility for something that is wrong or has not succeeded 14 Sweep sth under the carpet/rug = to hide a problem or try to keep it secret instead of dealing with it Practice test Emil eventually organised himself and started work Emil eventually got ……………………………………………………… “That meal would have satisfied a king!” he exclaimed FIT …………………………………………………………………………… You shouldn’t take delight in other people’s failures GLOAT …………………………………………………………………………… Take care not to spill the milk MIND …………………………………………………………………………… The board met secretly to discuss changes in company policy DOORS …………………………………………………………………………… I really want an ice-cream DYING …………………………………………………………………………… Could someone answer my question? THERE …………………………………………………………………………… It is usual for young children to ask a lot of question APT …………………………………………………………………………… Some people accept that life is full of problems RESIGNED …………………………………………………………………………… 10 He makes too many mistakes to suit me FREQUENT …………………………………………………………………………… 11 We would always take great care when flying at night WITS - Trang | 14 - We always used ………………………………………………………… 12 She was concentrating so hard on her work that she didn’t notice when I came in WRAPPED She was so ……………………………………………………………… 13 The price of the house has been reduced as much as possible because the owner needs some money BONE The house ………………………………………………………………… 14 The first sign of the disease is blurred vision ONSET The ……………………………………………………………………… 15 Don’t say anything negative about her hair because she’s very sensitive and might be offended by your remarks OFFENCE Don’t say anything negative about her hair because …………………… 16 Although Mura knew he’d be expelled if he took the blame for his friends, he still wouldn’t betray them CAN …………………………………………………………………………… 17 The politician was ashamed of his careless mistake and tried to pretend it hadn’t happened CARPET …………………………………………………………………………… Key #8 His act together and started work “That meal was fit for a king” he exclaimed You shouldn’t gloat over other people’s failure Mind you don’t spill the milk The board met behind closed doors in order to discuss changes in company policy I’m dying for an ice cream Is there anybody who could answer my questions Young children are apt to ask a lot of questions Some people are resigned to the fact that life is full of problems 10 His mistakes are too frequent to suit me 11 To have our wits about us when flying at night 12 Wrapped up in her work that she didn’t notice when I came in 13 Has been cut to the bone because the owner needs some money 14 The onset of the disease is (shown by) blurred vision 15 She’s very sensitive and might take offence at your remarks 16 Although Mura knew he’d be expelled if he carried the can for his friends, he still wouldn’t betray them 17 The politician was ashamed of his careless mistake and tried to sweep it under the carpet Number - Trang | 15 - Have a chip on one’s shoulder = to seem angry all the time (because you think you have been treated unfairly or feel you are not as good as other people) Be/get hot under the collar = embarrassed or angry about something Make/get sb’s hackles rise/up = raise sb’s hackles = to annoy someone Cast one’s mind back (to) = try to recall something Have/take shufti at sth/sb = have a (quick) look (at somebody/something) Beyond/within the realms of possibility = impossible/possible Not have the faintest idea about = have no knowledge or understanding about something Take turns (to) = (Be) the height of sth = the pinnacle(đỉnh) of something; the highest level of something 10 Weigh up the pros and cons = cân nhắc ưu nhược điểm 11 Fend for (oneself) = to take care of and provide for oneself without depending on anyone else 12 Be in two minds = to be unable to decide about something 13 Mind-boggling = dị thường, tin Practice test Phil has felt resentful since his schooldays because he wasn't on the football team SHOULDER …………………………………………………………………………… Ronald got upset when he realized that his car had a flat tyre COLLAR …………………………………………………………………………… I tried to remember what has happened all those years before CAST …………………………………………………………………………… Taxi drivers in this city make me mad! They’re so rude obnoxious HACKLES …………………………………………………………………………… No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship FOREGONE …………………………………………………………………………… She is so curious about the pocket she catches a glimpse of it SHUFTI Overcome ………………………………………………………………… Despite having difficulties in early stage, he is unlikely to be reluctant to the job REALMS Teeth problems …………………………………………………………… I really don’t know what you’re talking about FAINTEST …………………………………………………………………………… The main focus of the plot is the adventures of two teenagers CENTRED …………………………………………………………………………… 10 I am constantly amused by Rose’s ridiculous ideas SOURCE …………………………………………………………………………… 11 We agreed that each of us would the washing-up on alternate day TURNS …………………………………………………………………………… - Trang | 16 - 12 You couldn’t anything more stupid that to give up your job now HEIGHT …………………………………………………………………………… 13 I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go WEIGHED …………………………………………………………………………… 14 When she left home, she had to everything on her own FEND …………………………………………………………………………… 15 I was not sure whether to go with him or not MINDS …………………………………………………………………………… 16 The amount that international footballers get paid is quite amazing MIND-BOGGLING …………………………………………………………………………… Key #9 Phil has a chip on his shoulders since he … He was hot under the collar when … I tried to cast my mind back to what has … The taxi drivers in this city are so rude and obnoxious that makes my hackles rise It is a foregone conclusion that M will win … Overcome with curiousity about the pocket she has shufti at it Problems not withstanding it is beyond the realms of possibility that he will shrink from the job I dont have the faintest idea what The plot is centred on the adventures of two teenagers 10 R’s ridiculous ideas are a constant source of amusement to me 11 We agreed that each of us would take turns to the washing-up 12 It would be/ was the height of stupidity to give up your work now 13 I've weighed up the pros and cons and I've 14 When she left home, she had to fend for herself 15 I was in two minds whether to go 16 The amount that get paid is mind-boggling - Trang | 17 -