They can make a mistake if they don’t know the people’s 41.. To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you.. I think it’s a great pity you didn’t tell me before.. I don
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1 Don’t act fast, you might make a mistake HASTE
2 She could not answer the merchants in their own language ABLE
3 We were asking ourselves if they were really there WONDERING
4 Don’t you think we should ask the price? HAD BETTER
5 We can’t buy the house because the down payment is so high SO … THAT
6 She is not a young woman which is not important because her
admirers find her ageless NO MATTER
7 It is really difficult to control the increase of vandalism RISING TIDE
8 Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and
want to take revenge on the administration and the teachers of the
9 The vandals spoil the appearance of the walls and break the
10 I think I should take a coat HAD BETTER
11 Paul won’t try because he’s afraid of failing SO … THAT
12 They were successful in their affairs for a time DID WELL
13 It is not important who you are because you are expected to
14 He feels stupid by comparison because his brothers are very
15 When the great leader died and they were left on their own, they
began to lose their conquests IN CHARGE OF
16 The scientists said that Voyager would reach Jupiter in March,
17 She did it because she was kind OUT OF
18 Your brother is young, but he has enough experience for the job DESPITE
19 Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small
20 Washington’s example strengthened his soldiers’determination STRONGER
21 That noise is making people deaf DEAFENING
22 People ask questions either because they are curious or bored OUT OF
23 My friends are proud of their sons, but they don’t talk about
24 Only a mother buffalo finds baby buffalos pretty IT TAKES …
25 It is impossible to please everybody THERE IS …
26 The offenders are determined to do better BENT ON
27 Peter has been arrested twice for careless driving He has
decided to be more careful HAVING
28 Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be helpful to you YOUR FAVOUR
29 Be certain that your clothes are clean and well pressed MAKE SURE
30 Joan tried to explain her ideas, but she could not convince her
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31 The judge listened to their story in silence He decided to give
them a lecture THE JUDGE WHO
32 There’s a teacher’s meeting tomorrow; several classes are
33 The boys promised to behave in the future They were allowed
34 The director has a good opinion of people who are early VERY HIGHLY
35 The boys had nothing to do that evening They thought it would
be fun to smash some windows SINCE
36 The meeting will take place in his office IS
37 Until now women’s vote has not made much difference SO FAR,
38 He smoked a cigarette At the same time he waited for the
39 Employers prefer to hire younger people That’s the truth THE FACT
40 They can make a mistake if they don’t know the people’s
41 Sometimes, manners are related to national customs A MATTER OF
42 He said that his shyness prevented him from behaving well
43 He shaved his beard to please his wife SHAVING
44 George always helped his father in the store A HAND
45 Do you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? OCCUR
46 Perhaps I can persuade you to study TALK … INTO
47 How can I compensate for my mistake? MAKE UP
48 We felt like going out last night MOOD
49 That book deserves to be read WORTH
50 Supposedly, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale THEORY
51 The operation is far from simple NOT AT ALL
52 Most people are impressed and afraid of nuclear energy AWE
53 He only went to the concert because Mary wanted him to PLEASE
54 Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day UNDER
55 He looks exactly like his father IMAGE
56 His arrival was completely unexpected TOOK
57 I’ll be unable to keep my appointment with Mr Marshall CANCEL
58 If I’d been Jane, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car
59 The stories James tells about his war experiences are quite
60 It’s no use asking Mrs Carrouthers to sing at the concert,
she’s going away THERE’S
61 We shouldn’t consider the other theories WORTH
62 I knew he was our man the moment I saw him SET EYES
63 My brother speaks French well COMMAND
64 The flags were sold to help the blind AID
65 Let me know as soon as you have any news THE MINUTE
66 I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers
67 We missed the bus because we had overslept CONSEQUENCE
68 They continued to suggest that I was lying PERSISTED
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70 Tax contributes to the cost of local services PAID
71 The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog AS IF / THOUGH
72 I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him WHAT
73 The discovery of how to light fires gave man a new control over
74 However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted THOUGH
75 The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it DESPITE
76 This must be true so we should inform the President IF
77 He will come It is in his own interest BOUND
78 Although I was told that I would be unhappy I married him IN SPITE
79 Mr Smith won’t attend the meeting UNDER
80 Although they are poor they can afford beer THOUGH
81 She answered the policeman’s questions as accurately as she
82 Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem
83 What I like about him is his honesty MORE THAN
84 We were late because we missed the train THROUGH
85 She said I was a liar ACCUSED
86 To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you JUSTICE
87 The cook is brilliant but knows nothing about French sauces AS / THOUGH
88 A mistake of this kind could cause the wrong person to be
89 The company may well make a profit next year SURPRISING
90 I seldom go to pop concerts ONLY ON …
91 This matter is too serious to be dealt with hurriedly A MATTER
92 Don’t repeat this to anyone, but Jones has been sacked LET
93 How do you feel about capital punishment? WHAT ARE …
94 I can’t believe the Prime Minister really means to resign I FIND …
95 My knowledge of medieval art is very limited I DON’T …
96 It is impossible to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night
97 The value of this Spanish coin is about 200 pounds WORTH
98 The raising of the school-leaving age has resulted in unforeseen
99 Do you agree with the Council’s plans to widen the High Street? AGREEMENT
100 As these are your conditions, I have no choice but to abide
101 It’s curious that he didn’t mention it to me ENOUGH
102 We had not expected that we should encounter so much difficulty
in finding the place UNEXPECTEDLY
103 Although Samson was very strong, he perished at the hands
of his enemies FOR
104 That she was a duchess made a great impact on the boy’s
105 The problem was tricky enough to challenge the minds of the
best scientists SO
106 Whatever your opinion on vivisection, you must admit that it
helps to save human lives HOWEVER
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should never enter the state of matrimony SUCH
108 If anybody broke into the house, the alarm would go off
automatically ANYBODY WHO…
109 It’s time for the commission to reach an agreement REACHED
110 There must be few people so ignorant of the past as he is WHO
111 Hardly anybody failed to attend the meeting THE MEETING …
112 He had never before addressed such a large crowd THE CROWD …
113 I shall consider this matter seriously I SHALL GIVE …
114 Few people would agree with you THERE AREN’T …
115 He threatened to resign if they did not give him a rise HE WARNED …
116 It was only after I had read the last sentence that I realized
how important the letter was NOT UNTIL …
117 I wrote the announcement in large black letters because
I wanted everyone to notice it SO
118 Your arguments have had very little influence on him HE IS FAR FROM …
119 He did not start speaking until the whole class was
attending to him HE WAITED …
120 I followed the doctors’s orders exactly I DID
121 She had two candles ready on the table as there might be
122 His rapid recovery was due to silled medical attention AS A RESULT …
123 This door may be used only in an emergency ONLY …
124 He has been speaking for three hours IT IS …
125 My anxiety was quite unnecessary UNNECESSARILY
126 He had complete confidence in his ability to deal with
127 He completed the novel only after five years IT TOOK …
128 The explorers meant to follow the river to its source AIM
129 My cat and my dog are on very friendly terms GET
130 It looked like rain AS
131 It’s getting late We ought to go home HIGH TIME
132 The fortune-teller’s warning impressed the emperor far
more than anyone would have expected IMPRESSION
133 Some problems are inevitable if you go to live in another
134 Whether he is worshipped or despised is all the same to me DIFFERENCE
135 The police have told Bert that they believe it was he who
136 At last I slipped a five-pound note into his hand and it was
only then that he gave me the information NOT UNTIL …
137 He has had to give up his legal practice because he is
138 Speaking personally, I could stay here for ever AS FAR AS …
139 For a moment she thought he was her long-lost husband MISTOOK
140 I don’t see why we must start so early POINT
141 Washing in cold water is nothing unusual for him USED
142 He asked me if I thought it would be a good thing to buy
the second hand car WORTH
143 The bell in the corridor should be rung if there is a fire.CASE
Trang 5144 He next said that there were, of course, exceptions WENT ON
145 That’s not your business NOTHING
146 He told me he was sorry he had lost his temper APOLOGISED
147 Returning the same day would be senseless NO SENSE
148 He wasn’t at all annoyed by my criticism, which, he said,
he found very helpful FAR FROM …
149 This has nothing to do with the case we are considering DIFFERENT
150 There is a danger that you will get a serious illness if
you drink this water RUNNING
151 How loudly he always speaks WHAT
152 Everybody must wear a seat belt COMPULSORY
153 I have a strong feeling that he was involved in last month’s
154 It was assumed that local residents had permission to use
the path as a short cut GRANTED
155 They haven’t enough time to cover the basic syllabus, least
of all do background reading LET ALONE
156 In spite of his illness, he attended the memorial service ILL THOUGH …
157 He was operated on many times UNDERWENT
158 The performance was not so good as I had anticipated CONTRARY
159 I think it’s a great pity you didn’t tell me before I WISH …
160 He has not only written the words of the songs but he has
also set some of them to music BESIDES
161 Please, change this pound note for me I WONDER …
162 I felt so full of self-pity that I could take little interest in life SORRY
163 Although there may be a bad storm later in the day, the
fishing boats are all leaving the harbour IN SPITE …
164 They will have completed the redecorating by next week and
then we can use the room again immediately AS SOON
165 She provided them with all they probably needed PROVIDED FOR…
166 If wages are increased too much, there will be further
167 He behaved in such an extraordinary way that I wondered
whether he was quite sane SO …
168 I intend to take the day off tomorrow, whatever my boss’s
169 Coffee prices are not likely to go up next month LIKELIHOOD
170 The dog caught sight of the stranger sitting at a table and
immediately started barking furiously NO SOONER
171 That child is always asking questions REST
172 Conditions in factories gradually got better IMPROVEMENT
173 His inability to control his temper has made him many
174 I don’t like that colour APPEAL
175 All but three or four of these sentences have been easy
to deal with EXCEPTION
176 He plays the guitar, and he also writes songs AS WELL AS …
177 The town was too small to be marked on the map ENOUGH
178 My advice is: take the train IF I …
179 What a pity he didn’t spend more time revising IF ONLY …
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181 I should have learnt French at school I WISH …
182 They didn’t follow the map so they got lost IF THEY …
183 They ought to mend the roof THE ROOF …
184 The coat was so expensive that I didn’t buy it TOO
185 Your car wants cleaning IT’S TIME …
186 People are doing research into ways of curing cancer RESEARCH …
187 The doctor asked me politely to wait outside “WOULD …
188 I expect that he will get there by lunchtime I EXPECT HIM …
189 His second attempt on the world record was successful HE BROKE …
190 Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth ELIZABETH …
191 What particularly impressed me was her excellent
command of English I WAS …
192 The result of the match was never in doubt AT NO TIME …
193 I’d rather we started at 7:00 PREFERENCE
194 There’ll be trouble if you do that again YOU’D BETTER …
195 The accident was not his fault TO BLAME
196 Most people know that Britain’s economy is heavily
dependent on North Sea oil KNOWLEDGE
197 I’d be grateful if you would check these accounts for me WOULD YOU …
198 It’s unlikely that the constructor will complete the work
before February THE WORK IS …
199 The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her OUTGROWN
200 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong NO SOONER
201 I applied for the job but I was turned down MY APPLICATION
202 The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they crossed
203 The students’s rioutous behaviour should have been
severely punished DESERVED
204 There are more people out of work in this country than
ever before NEVER HAVE …
205 The chances are that the whole thing will have been
forgotten by next term IN ALL
206 He said he was anxious about the plight of the homeless HE SHOWED …
207 He owed his rescue to a passer-by HE WAS INDEBTED
208 There was not a singly copy of the new book left in the shops SELL-OUT
209 You must be on time for your interview ESSENTIAL
210 She’s proud of being such a good cook SHE PRIDES …
211 My protests were ignored NOBODY …
212 We only despatch goods after receiving the money ONLY AFTER …
213 You pay 50 pounds a month for a period of one year YOU PAY IN 12 …
214 He will not be put off by their comments DETER
215 Some people accept that nuclear war is inevitable RESIGNED
216 The fridge is completely empty LEFT
217 Money is of little value on a desert island COUNTS
218 Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? DIRECT
219 The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement FIT
220 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong NO SOONER …
221 The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s
personal diaries ONLY WHEN …
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223 We’d prefer you not to smoke WE’D RATHER …
224 You really should be able to dress yourself by now! IT’S HIGH TIME …
225 Providing your handwriting is legible, the examiner
will accept your answer SO LONG …
226 He will have to accept your offer OPTION
227 Not many people attended the meeting TURNOUT
228 He has definitely agreed to accept the job COMMITTED
229 The old lady’s handbag has been stolen ROBBED
230 Without his help, we would all have died IF IT …
231 He forgot about the gun until he got home NOT UNTIL …
232 You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out NO MATTER …
233 You have disobeyed; you will therefore be punished AS A RESULT OF …
234 You scarcely ever hand in your work on time SCARCELY EVER …
235 It’s a pity I couldn’t go to your party I WISH ….
236 They say Mr Scott is a very good administrator Mr SCOTT IS …
237 Proving that I had not been guilty of such an offence was
my responsibility IT WAS UP …
238 They were concentrated on their reading when I saw them ENGROSSED
239 It soon began to snow very hard EARNEST
240 We finally managed to persuade him to take the job SUCCEEDED
241 Find more about working conditions before you contact
242 We saw to it that our shoes didn’t make marks on the lino KEPT
243 How does pay relate to job satisfaction? RELATIONSHIP
244 She tries hard, but she cannot master German NO MATTER …
245 The cost of living has gone up considerably THERE …
246 The telephone rang the moment I stepped into the bath NO SOONER …
247 Although the team played well they lost DESPITE
248 We never suspected that he was already married AT NO TIME …
249 The manager confessed to being astounded when they told
him about the robbery ON …
250 She was extremely tired after the party but she still
washed the glasses and tidied the room TIRED …
251 Are you sure he isn’t making that up? TRUTH
252 The proposal for a new Town Hall was dropped because
so few local people supported it LACK
253 If the weather is fine we’ll have a picnic tomorrow PERMITTING
254 She doesn’t know the difference between margarine and
255 I almost finished today’s correspondece VIRTUALLY
256 I’m sure he was having a bath when I called HE MUST …
257 I know he will be confused by the direction MISLEAD
258 This has nothing to do with the case we are considering THIS IS FAR …
259 They assumed that someone would pick up their signals
and come to their aid GRANTED
260 He advised me to rest for a month ADVICE
261 There was a water restriction because the weather was dry OWING TO …
262 The strikers will probably go back to work next week PROBABILITY
263 The last time it rained was a fortnight ago IT’S A …
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still went to the beach IN SPITE …
265 The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness ONSET
266 He hated politicians AVERSION
267 I didn’t know that you wanted to come, so I didn’t call
268 When I got to the station, I found that the train had left ON …
269 “How about painting the house green?”, he suggested HE SUGGESTED…
270 He determined that nothing should prevent him from
271 She did not want to get married UNWILLING
272 He broke his promise to help me KEEP
273 I wish you a long and happy life! MAY YOU …
274 What must I do next? WHAT AM I …
275 He preferred that nothing should be said about his
generous gifts HE’D RATHER …
276 As he was poor, he could not afford to buy books BEING …
277 I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they
repaired it I HAD …
278 They didn’t prosecute any of the protesters NONE OF …
279 He seemed to me a highly efficient manager STRUCK
280 At first the new computer made me feel a bit afraid AWE
281 I only called the police when I tried everything else LAST RESORT
282 You can try as hard as you like but you won’t succeed HOWEVER HARD …
283 I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter I REGRETTED …
284 Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed
285 I went down with flu as soon as I had recovered from
bronchitis NO SOONER …
286 The manager is not to be disturbed ON NO ACCOUNT …
287 She said she thought I was a liar SHE ACCUSED …
288 If you didn’t distribute generously, we couldn’t continue
289 Look after yourself! CARE
290 Be careful of thieves if you go to that part of town WATCH OUT …
291 I put a lot of care and attention into this letter I TOOK …
292 I’ve installed an alarm to stop thieves stealing my car PROTECT
293 I bought it without thinking about it first SPUR
294 You’re making a judgement before you’ve heard the facts CONCLUSIONS
295 I choose very carefully who I discuss my private life with PARTICULAR
296 I’ll look for you at the concert although I expect it will
be very crowded EYES
297 She chooses the kind of hotels she stays in very carefully FUSSY
298 Be careful not to hit your head MIND
299 Be careful to notice a red door when you arrive –that’s my
300 He’s never afraid to say what he thinks MIND
301 Because I believed his lies, I paid far too much HE CONNED …
302 They cheated me THEY RIPPED …
303 When I checked my change, I realised I’d been deliberately
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304 You didn’t believe his story, did you? TAKEN IN
305 He got angry because we all disagreed with him TEMPER
306 I don’t want to be treated as an inferior any more! SICK AND TIRED
307 He got extremely angry when he saw the damage FIT
308 Waiting for buses irritates me NERVES
309 Having to get up so early is upsetting NECK
310 I don’t think his reaons for being nice to me are sincere SCEPTICAL
311 Think about the good things! You’re young and healthy
and will have plenty more opportunities BRIGHT SIDE
312 I wasn’t sure about him at first, but now he seems very
good at his job RESERVATIONS
313 I find the whole subject very confusing BEWILDERS
314 What I don’t understand is why he did such a strange thing PUZZLES
315 They look so alike that it’s very easy to confuse her with
316 I was so worried that my mind couldn’t function normally STRAIGHT
317 I don’t understand how to fill in this form CLEAR
318 The news of his death was such a shock that it hasn’t been
fully understood yet SUNK
319 He’s got such a strong accent that half the time I can’t
understand a word he’s saying MAKE OUT
320 He feels bad about cheating them CONSCIENCE
321 I didn’t have the courage to tell him what I really thought DARE
322 I don’t know what’s going to happen but I’m pessimistic WORST
323 I don’t want to imagine how much it’s going to cost DREAD
324 I wouldn’t dare say a thing like that NERVE
325 I don’t mind discussing it with you WILLING
326 I’m very excited about seeing you next week FORWARD
327 I don’t want to criticise him because he’s a good friend RELUCTANT
328 Her job is making her miserable DOWN
329 She gets bored with things very quickly BORE
330 I find grammar exercises extremely boring STIFF
331 She’s angry that she is treated like the office slave RESENTS
332 He feels bitter and inferior because he didn’t go to university CHIP
333 He got revenge on her OWN BACK
334 I don’t feel resentful towards her –she deserves her success BEGRUDGE
335 The offer to work in Brazil was a complete surprise BLUE
336 I’m not surprised that he’s got money problems SURPRISE
337 I was surprised by his rudeness TAKEN ABACK
338 I wasn’t expecting you, so I haven’t tidied the house yet UNAWARES
339 I didn’t want a serious conversation MOOD
340 They buy nice furniture TASTE
341 I don’t really like this kind of music KEEN
342 They’ve been saying how wonderful the hotel was RAVING
343 I don’t think that violence is right in any circumstance APPROVE
344 I don’t believe that the film is as good as people say OVERRATED
345 People are persuaded by adverts to spend more than they
can afford ADS TEMPT …
346 I find their lifestyle quite attractive, although I probably
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347 The dress was so tempting that I bought it RESIST
348 I don’t know why people are attracted to spending all
day on the beach ATTRACTION
349 When she left home, she had to do everything on her own FEND
350 If you leave this job, don’t assume that you’ll get another COUNT
351 I’m expecting to be promoted soon BANKING
352 Our car is extremely reliable; it hasn’t disappointed us
once in the last ten years LET
353 The original painting and the copy look the same to me TELL
354 I don’t want to point out a trivial difference, but your
facts aren’t quite right SPLIT HAIRS
355 Being mean and being careful with money are not quite
356 Some people say there’s hardly any difference between
357 I have a friendly relationship with everyone at work TERMS
358 Have you become anyone’s friend since you arrived? MADE
359 He’s stopped being friends with Clare FALLEN
360 Have you heard the news? Roger has divorced SPLIT
361 I used to be a friend of his WITH
362 You know I told you I was a millionaire? Well, I was
363 Her comments used words in a very clever and amusing way WITTY
364 It’s a brilliant film –I laughed uncontrollably all the way
365 Everybody made fun of him because he’d had his hair cut
366 What did his silence mean? SIGNIFICANCE
367 He pretended that his latest business failure was not
368 Football is the most important thing in his life LIVES
369 You must see a doctor as soon as possible VITAL
370 It’s time you realised what’s important and what isn’t PRIORITIES
371 He said that the crisis wasn’t important LIGHT
372 I met some old friends by chance in the pub BUMPED
373 By chance I was there when she revealed the truth HAPPENED
374 If I’m lucky, I’ll get a job as soon as I get there LUCK
375 Guess who I met by chance on my way here RAN
376 Fortunately, the boat hadn’t left BY A STROKE …
377 If nothing unfortunate happens, I’ll see you next week ALL BEING …
378 Because of good advice, I was able to make the right decision ENABLED
379 I’ve tried, but I simply can’t cook at all GOOD
380 He finds it impossible to make decisions HOPELESS
381 I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his
382 I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something unexpected
383 There was never any doubt what the result would be CONCLUSION
384 It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this TELLING
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386 He’ll probably get here late; he usually does LIABLE
387 The profit that might be made is enormous POTENTIAL
388 It’s not certain whether I’ll be able to pay the bills TOUCH AND GO
389 A lot of things keep stopping me from working WAY
390 You’ll have to stard doing some serious work soon GET DOWN
391 I’m trying to concentrate but all that noise you’re making
is distracting me PUTTING
392 I don’t like disturbing her when she’s busy INTRUDING
393 You should think about the price before you decide whether
to buy it or not CONSIDERATION
394 He’s not sure whether to go or not TWO MINDS
395 I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve
decided not to go WEIGHED
396 Considering that she’s only just started, she’s doing very well BEARING
397 She’s not sure whether she wants to marry him or not SECOND
398 They will consider age and experience when they decide
399 I was going to argue with him, but I decided that it was a
400 I’m not considering that suggestion RULED
401 When I agreed to do this I didn’t think that it would be so
402 Let me give you a clue to help you remember JOG
403 I’ve completely forgotten what I was going to say BLANK
404 I can very nearly remember the word TONGUE
405 I remember this song from somewhere BELL
406 I can’t remember when or where I’ve met him PLACE
407 Although I don’t speak Italian very well, I understood the
general meeting of what she said DRIFT
408 I’m fully aware of the fact that it’s not your fault APPRECIATE
409 He doesn’t realise what other people are saying about him OBLIVIOUS
410 From what I read in the paper, the economic situation is
411 The way I see it, there’s only one thing you can do STRIKES
412 He didn’t realise the cost involved in buying a house AWARE
413 After a while, I realised that I’d made a terrible mistake DAWNED
414 I don’t mind changing my plans OBJECTION
415 The neighbours were arguing ROW
416 Do we agree? AGREEMENT
417 I don’t like having to pay so much for so little OBJECT
418 I don’t want to argue with you ARGUMENT
419 In the end we found a solution that suited us both COMPROMISE
420 I’ll compromise with you HALF-WAY
421 We’ve agreed to share the cost COME
422 I expressed my disagreement with his plan OPPOSITION
423 He thinks that capital punishment is a good idea FAVOUR
424 If you do what I ask, everything will be all right CO-OPERATE
425 I never have arguments with my parents ROW
426 I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn’t SHE PERSUADED …
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428 You must think about it carefully before you decide, she
429 They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal DISCOURAGE
430 They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon PRESSURE
431 When I make my complaint, I hope that you’ll say you
432 She’s always trying to force other people to accept her
433 He has always done things to help her in her career SUPPORTED
434 He offered them more money to encourage them to do the
435 The judge gave a harsh sentence so that other people wouldn’t
commit the same crime DETER
436 She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went
with her so that she wouldn’t be alone MORAL SUPPORT
437 Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals DETERRENT
438 I was forced to apologise CHOICE
439 Don’t listen to him –he doesn’t know what he’s talking about NOTICE
440 The recent increases in air fares haven’t changed the
number of people wanting to fly EFFECT
441 I don’t influence the way that the business is managed SAY
442 Everyone contributed to the team’s success PART
443 I wish he wouldn’t keep asking me about my sex life PRYING
444 This is none of your business CONCERN
445 I didn’t get involved in their conversation KEPT
446 She said it was none of my business NOTHING
447 I prefer not to get involved with him DISTANCE
448 I didn’t participate in the argument TAKE PART
449 The decision had nothing to do with me INVOLVED
450 Although I set off late, I succeeded in getting there on time MANAGED
451 Nothing had happened on my first day at work SMOOTHLY
452 The whole day happened as planned ACCORDING
453 I gave up trying to make friends with the other students
because I was making no progress NOWHERE
454 It seems that whatever I try to do, something bad always
455 She always gets what she wants WAY
456 He’s becoming very successful PLACES
457 The evening was unsuccessful and ended in an argument BADLY
458 The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t
be repaired THE HOUSE WAS TOO
459 He told me my request was unreasonable HARDLY
460 I was exasperated when the appointment was cancelled
461 CABINET DIVIDED ON ARMS SPENDING DISAGREEMENT
462 RABIES CONCERN WITH THE OPENING OF THE
CHANNEL TUNNEL CAUSE
463 THREAT TO BRITISH ATHLETICS FROM SOUTH
AFRICAN RUNNER BRITISH ATHLETICS
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465 FAMILY KILLED IN MOTORWAY PILE-UP HAS BEEN
466 BOMB ATTACK ON ARMY BARRACKS IN NORTHERN
467 He found the pressures of the job intolerable PUT UP WITH
468 The workers did not arrive home until midnight IT WAS NOT …
469 The ships in the harbour took the full force of the storm BRUNT
470 Most of the orders will have been processed by Friday BULK
471 They renovated and redecorated the old house DID UP
472 Not much heat came from the radiators BARELY
473 In this job you have to work long hours INVOLVES
474 He was so skilful that he could complete a portrait in
475 A day rarely went by without a phone call from mother RARELY
476 He had no idea that armed police were waiting for him LITTLE
477 We had only just reached the summit when the storm
478 It was the first time the cave had been entered by human
479 It was so cold that we stuffed our boots with dried grass SO COLD WAS IT …
480 Although he found the car difficult to steer, Andrew was
able to negotiate the long course NOTWITHSTANDING
481 The authorities failed to accept responsibility for the
accident, and that’s difficult for the drivers to come to
terms with WHAT THE DRIVERS
482 Repeated attempts to revive the injured driver were made,
but he did not recover consciousness IN SPITE
483 My job allows us to live where we want to and to pay the
484 The organiser’s action almost amounted to negligence SHORT
485 The driver had been travelling at over 180 m.p.h IN EXCESS OF
486 Up to half a million people may have perished in the
487 The team is unlikely to reach the summit THE ODDS …
488 The boxer agreed to take part in the match only on the
conditions he himself laid down TERMS
489 Mrs Brown is not involved in the management of this
490 Although he liked strawberries very much, John couldn’t
face eating any more that day MUCH AS
491 Although some of his shares had gone down in price, he had
made an overall profit IN SPITE
492 She was interested in nothing except making money MAKING MONEY…
493 Peter’s workload is more than he can handle COPE
494 If you don’t pay by the end of the month, interest is charged INCUR
495 The company does not intend to replace this model PLANS
496 There is not much difference between these two vehicles CHOOSE
497 It gave him great pleasure to contemplate the misfortune
that had befallen his rival GLOATED OVER
498 Children often over-react when they learn that animals are
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499 It is probable that there will be strong resistance to the
ban on shooting LIKELY
500 Some people respond to the issue of battery farming by
avoiding it ONE RESPONSE
501 The panther took the girl thinking she was a dog MISTOOK
502 A child may react initially in a variety of ways but will
usually come round to accepting the parents’point of view WHATEVER
503 The tiger was stalking the hunter, who was quite unaware STALKED
504 The young girl died when she was attacked by the panther LOST
505 The authorities estimate that there are only six tigers now
left in the nature reserve PUT
506 Don’t tell anyone about our plans BREATHE
507 Any goods in excess of what is necessary can be returned
to the manufacturers SURPLUS
508 I know those nursery rhymes because I was taught them
509 Very few people are willing to do this job HARDLY
510 She likes presenting seminars on self-promotion more than
511 Sally was never at a loss for Word AT NO TIME …
512 He did not hesitate to write a letter of complaint HESITATION
513 Unless we use a special crane we cannot move these
514 I don’t think that Mary is able to accept criticism LACKS
515 Work done before 9 a.m isn’t overtime COUNT
516 He was forced to accept a transfer to another office CHOICE
517 His conviction for theft was not known to us AWARE
518 Are we likely to get this contract? CHANCES
519 He would do anything to get revenge NOTHING
520 John said he disapproved of capital punishment DISAPPROVAL
521 The crime rate has risen sharply in the last ten years THERE HAS …
522 Whatever your personal opinions, you must carry out
523 The police officers never mistreated the prisoner AT NO TIME
524 A high standard of customer service is the reason for the
company’s success FOUNDED
525 He decided to make Edinburgh his permanent home SETTLE
526 She felt unable to accept the court’s decision RECONCILE
527 He became an extremely popular singer ACHIEVED
528 Christopher was determined to get revenge GET BACK
529 Most stage-struck teenagers think twice before embarking
on a career on the stage, even if they are very keen HOWEVER KEEN
530 Anna’s mother is worried about her health, as well as
being concerned about her career QUITE APART
531 This jockey continued to break the rules, although he was
officially warned about his behaviour DESPITE
532 Mr Taylor was sacked from his job as Minister of Defence
when details of his private life were revealed REVELATIONS
533 This letter guarantees that the boots are authentic THE AUTHENTICITY
Trang 15534 Mary plans to finish her novel and then go abroad WHEN
535 These events did not benefit Tom DETRIMENT
536 She’s very proud of the way she keeps her house clean
537 He always took the best jobs for himself without thinking
of the bad effect on his colleagues EXPENSE
538 The commentator decided to criticise particularly the
council’s housing policy SINGLED OUT
539 This TV programme will not make any difference to the
difficult situation that exists between these two organisations RELATIONS
540 The raft seems to be in good condition despite a leak in the
observation port ALTHOUGH
541 I was soon lost, as I couldn’t see anything from the vehicle
in which I was being transported BEING
542 There was hardly ever enough work to keep me occupied
for the whole morning RARELY …
543 The team of experts finally managed to get the right
solution to the problem CAME UP
544 There was sufficient time for us to feel we had no need
545 I spend all my energy trying to support my family GOES ON
546 You have to be very clever to be able to wash under a
push button tap SKILL
547 Although it was a small thing, I felt I should make myself
as presentable as possible LEAST
548 I think everyone got a lot of the training course WORTHWHILE
549 With this machine you can do all the calculations you need ENABLE
550 This company stands a very good chance of winning an
Export Award HIGHLY LIKELY
551 The speaker was soon surrounded by a large crowd GATHERED
552 Martin suddenly started to sing BURST
553 These happenings may be bizarre, but the fact that they
are well documented means they should be investigated HOWEVER …
554 I may forget about the meeting, so remind me about it IN CASE
555 Many people were conned into giving donations and very
few realised even later that they had been duped WHOM
556 The conjuror obtained alarming effects and many of them
frightened the younger members of the audience WHICH
557 The evidence on this point is not totally convincing FALLS SHORT
558 Let’s not waste any time but get down to the business in
559 People are now claiming that Jones is the murderer ALLEGED
560 Tom arrived at 11:30 when the party was really and truly
561 Francis discovered the evidence to prove his theory quite
562 The work he has done is not up to the standard that we
563 Terry is allergic to pears and that is one way in which he
takes after his mother WITH RESPECT
Trang 16564 Stephen just couldn’t manage to explain how he made so
many spelling errors LOSS
565 At the age of eight, Helen first encountered classical Greek
and she’s been fascinated ever since HOOKED
566 Tom comes from Yorkshire, but you couldn’t tell his from
567 Technical manuals are quite suitable for this purpose BILL
568 The skier injured his back, so that was the end of his
championship hopes PUT PAID
569 Not many people completed the questionnaire It is
disappointing THAT …
570 She was prepared to accept the job This surprised
571 He found the treasure We don’t know where We will
572 He lived in Spain for ten years He didn’t learn Spanish.
This is surprising TO …
573 The car is very old It continues to run well This is amazing HOW SUCH
574 He may be rich He may be poor It will make no difference
to his application to build a house in the village WHETHER …
575 People can invest 1000 pounds now.They will receive 1700
in five years’time WHOEVER …
576 He wrote in his diary The diary contains nothing but false
577 The gansters threatened Peter with violence THREATS
578 The driver behaved in such a way as to place the
passengers in danger THE PASSENGERS …
579 Sheila has every chance of getting the job LIKELY
580 It wasn’t Jill’s fault that we got lost TO BLAME
581 The full story of the disaster was not told until 2010 NOT UNTIL …
582 One is very much inclined to dismiss the whole thing as a
583 After a short prison sentence, he decided to go straight SPELL
584 The right attitude to the job is as important as the right
qualifications NO LESS
585 He paid no regard to his own comfort INDIFFERENT
586 Compared to what we had to put up with before, the meals
we are getting now are delicious COMPARISON
587 We have long since ceased to keep information in printed
588 You shouldn’t wander away from the path under any
circumstances UNDER …
589 I didn’t leave the office at any time AT NO TIME …
590 She could rely on nobody but him NOBODY
591 They would not confess to the murder until the police came NOT UNTIL …
592 We not only ran into fog but it began to rain NOT ONLY …
593 You can try phoning but it’s possible that the car has been
594 If you’ve been out of the country, you obviously haven’t
heard about the robbery CAN’T HAVE
Trang 17595 I just don’t believe that the line has been engaged all this
time Maybe there’s a fault on it MUST HAVE
596 Don’t start worrying It’s possible that he took a later plane MIGHT HAVE
597 I’m sorry to trouble you but I was wondering if there was any
possibility of my using your phone for a moment MIGHT
598 I’ve forgotten to return the key to the safe I’m sure
people have been looking everywhere for it MUST HAVE
599 It’s possible that you won’t even to show a pass to get in MAY
600 She’s unlikely to have left without warning anyone CAN’T HAVE
601 You’d like me to come with you to the hospital, wouldn’t you? YOU’D RATHER
602 Don’t treat him as a criminal! AS IF …
603 When are you going to listen to me? I WISH …
604 This is confidential, don’t mention it to anyone I’D RATHER
605 Any correspondence from the London office must be dealt
with before other matters PRIORITY
606 I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers
607 We’d better leave IT’S HIGH TIME…
608 You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault HOW DARE …
609 You lent me a tent It was damaged in a storm You heard
about the storm on the news WHICH
610 He arrived rather late because he had been held up in the
rush hour traffic HAVING…
611 The weather was unsettled so we decided not to venture
very far from the hotel BEING
612 I wasn’t given the flight number so it was rather difficult
to find out when the plane would arrive NOT UNTIL …
613 Contracts exchanged, you will be free to move into the
614 I would prefer you to wear something more formal to work I’D RATHER …
615 This is the worst coffee I have ever drunk NEVER …
616 I’m not friendly with him; in fact, I hardly even know him FAR …
617 I’d better be getting home now IT’S TIME …
618 If I have plenty of warning I’ll willingly baby-sit for you PROVIDED …
619 As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful THE OLDER …
620 Since the company’s methods were exposed in a newspaper,
people have lost their good opinion of it DISREPUTE
621 The prisoner was recaptured as he rushed towards the gate DASH
622 I was supposed to finish the report by today SHOULD
623 It was in your power to do a lot more to help people than
624 It’s important for me to come to a decision soon Otherwise
I might lose the chance MUST
625 It wasn’t necessary to buy all those provisions We’re only
going for a weekend, not a month! NEEDN’T
626 Is it really necessary for you to ask my advice about every
627 Perhaps it would have been wise to think of the consequences
before you told the boss to drop dead OUGHT
628 She suggested organising a protest meeting THAT
Trang 18629 He recommended us to visit the City Museum THAT
630 “You could try the corner shop.” SUGGESTED
631 “If you are eating at Mario’s, try the squid.” RECOMMENDED
632 The detective wouldn’t be able to relax until he caught
the criminal NOT UNTIL …
633 Such a journey has not been possible since the invention
of the jet engine NOT SINCE …
634 There isn’t any place where you can escape timetables NOWHERE …
635 Bad manners infuriate me WHAT …
636 My boyfriend loves Italian food IT’S …
637 People who don’t leave a tip get on my nerves WHAT …
638 A bird learns to say hello or goodbye It is likely to use
one as the other A BIRD THAT …
639 A study of higher animals reveals language systems.
None of these systems is creative in the way human
language is NONE OF WHICH
640 The man tried to say something The people around him
did not understand him WHAT …
641 People are unwilling to spend a lot of money They will
always spend a lot of money if they think they are getting
642 Pushy shop-assistants are unpopular They always sell
more than their colleagues NO MATTER …
643 British people are often dissatisfied with the products they
buy They rarely complain about them EVEN IF …
644 High-technology products are not reliable They are always
more expensive than less sophisticated items DESPITE
645 He would prefer architects to study the classical style HE’D RATHER …
646 Some bosses act like dictators THOUGH
647 She talks like a person who has lived in a palace, but I know
she never has AS IF
648 She thinks it’s a pity that the British are so obsessed with
old-fashiones styles SOONER
649 I regret the fact that I bought such an expensive house I WISH …
650 I wish I lived in a house with a garden IF ONLY …
651 My neighbours keep interfering in my private life, which
really gets on my nerves I WISH …
652 The horse and the dog have become workmates as well as
companions Their history is closely linked with that of
653 There is a good chance that the first Europeans to set foot
in North America were Vikings MAY HAVE
654 We are sure that the ancient Egyptians were not the first
people to use a written language CAN’T HAVE
655 It is now certain that the first humans came from East Africa MUST HAVE
656 There is a slight possibility that Christopher Columbus was
Spanish and not Italian MIGHT HAVE
657 There is a good chance that the Chinese invented printing
several hundred years before the Europeans MAY HAVE
658 It was impossible for the Japanese to have known about the
Trang 19American’s work on the atomic bomb before 1945 CAN’T HAVE
659 We are certain that the dinosaurs became extinct before
the appearance of humans on the earth MUST HAVE
660 We are now sure that Marco Polo wasn’t the first European
to vist China CAN’T HAVE
661 It is probable that Adolf Hitler burnt his diaries before he
662 I know a lot of people are using environment-friendly products,
but I’m really not convinced that this will help IF I THOUGHT …
663 Annie joined the World Wildlife Fund a few months ago.
She’s very interested in animals and this is a way of
helping them WOULDN’T HAVE
664 I would be happier if newspapers spent their time and money
on investigating stories about ordinary people I’D RATHER …
665 I wish photographers would stop spying on famous people
with their telephoto lenses and hidden cameras SOONER
666 Judging from the way they act the gutter press obviously
thinks that every detail of a celebrity’s personal life is
public property AS THOUGH
667 Her friends’messages of sympathy helped her during her
668 Please, behave in my house as you would in your own house YOURSELF
669 He deals calmly with everything STRIDE
670 She was relieved when she realised that her bag hadn’t
been stolen A SIGH OF RELIEF
671 You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube BAN
672 The fact that he will never race again is something he
673 I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situation
674 You should make an effort to get out and about more HIGH TIME
675 Let’s invite the Marshalls to a barbecue on Sunday HE SUGGESTED …
676 It was overeating which caused his heart attack IF …
677 Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people MYSTIFIED
678 “Why don’t you think about how you’re going to play the
character?”, the hynotherapist suggested to Annie THAT ANNIE
679 The government have been reviewing their immigration
policy for some time THE GOVERNMENT’S
680 “I’m in a bit of a hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,” he
681 I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present I WOULD …
682 She discovered eight new comets in the course of her work RESULTED
683 The police have never arrived on our doorstep in the
middle of the night before WE’VE NEVER …
684 My hair has never fallen out in handfuls before! NEVER BEFORE …
685 The gas explosion blew out all the shop windows ALL THE SHOPS …
686 A thief picked my pocket on the tube I HAD …
687 They laid a new carpet yesterday WE HAD …
688 They’re fitting the windows tomorrow WE’RE HAVING …
Trang 20689 We had double glazing put in by the builders WE GOT …
690 They are not allowed to smoke in my classroom I WON’T HAVE …
691 They’ll all want to stay the night if we don’t ask them to
692 She managed to walk around the room with a little
encouragement from me I HAD HER …
693 I never thought of going to Iceland for my holidays OCCURRED
694 His holiday insurance scheme failed through lack of support BACK
695 It poured down all day TORRENTS
696 It seems likely the company will fold IN ALL …
697 I hope my remarks haven’t upset you OFFENCE
698 There are some people who didn’t agree with the decision UNANIMOUS
699 The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor WE HAVE HAD …
700 It is difficult to know what one’s reaction would have been
in such a situation IF I HAD BEEN …
701 The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved UNDER A CLOUD
702 My car has never broken down on a motorway before BREAK DOWN
703 The storm completely wiped out all my crops I’VE HAD …
704 The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his
outrageous conduct HARM
705 The ships were hardly visible through the thick fog MAKE OUT
706 We are unaminous regarding the formation of a new
707 The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing TEACUP
708 A government official leaked the story to the world press GOT WIND
709 It was with great reluctance that they came to our aid LOATH
710 Organic vegetables are said to be very healthy WONDERS
711 If you hadn’t been speeding, the police wouldn’t have
712 It is essential that no one is told about our plans MUSTN’T
713 It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once SHOULD HAVE
714 He stood no chance of passing his exams BOUND
715 I’m sure he missed the eleven o’clock train MUST HAVE
716 I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be
717 I hardly think she will agree to giving you a pay rise I DOUBT …
718 The house has got everything except a large garden LACKS
719 I’m afraid to say that we haven’t got any oil left RUN OUT
720 The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of
721 In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday CHANCES
722 He knows he shouldn’t have said those terrible things HE REGRETS …
723 I have to admit I’m a chain smoker I WISH I …
724 I can’t stand the way he falls asleep in the middle of dinner IF ONLY …
725 Oh dear! I didn’t realice it was so cheap I WISH I …
726 They were seasoned travellers, which we had not expected
them to be CONTRARY TO …
727 Unfortunately, he hasn’t phoned for days I WISH HE …
728 The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime RED-HANDED
729 We don’t seem to have much sugar left RUNNING
Trang 21730 He celebrated his birthday last Saturday TOOK PLACE
731 They lost not only their money but their passports as well ADDITION
732 Bad weather delayed the flight DUE
733 They arrived at their destination alive and kicking SOUND
734 Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead
a more sedentary life LOOK DOWN
735 You’d be wasting your time trying to make him change his
736 She earns money from her paintings SOURCE
737 My impression of him was that he was a very capable person STRUCK
738 It is her father who is Italian FATHER’S SIDE
739 They believe the senator is well over seventy THE SENATOR …
740 They will not officially declare independence until next year NOT …
741 He’s always ready to be of assistance, when we’re busy on
742 Every time he opens his mouth, he says something tactless CAN’T HELP
743 Experts say that the fall in the birth rate will cause the drop
in the number of school leavers THE DROP …
744 They feel that the forecasters are doing an unsatisfactory job ARE FELT
745 He’s tried as hard as he can BEST
746 They have narrowed the many applicants down to three SHORT-LISTED
747 They disapprove of smoking in this restaurant FROWNED
748 When she sold the jewellery at such a low price, she was
749 We’d been thinking about helping them for some time BACKING
750 Under no circumstances would I have missed the concert ALL THE WORLD
751 You’ll just have to take a chance! POT LUCK
752 I can’t understand why you didn’t come and see me earlier WHAT I …
753 She wouldn’t have been upset if you hadn’t lied about your
754 Many school leavers speak English inadequately COMMAND
755 Although the papers claim that they are going to get
divorced, they are not CONTRARY
756 His memory gradually failed as he grew old THE OLDER …
757 Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected CONNECTION
758 During exam time he always revised all night IF IT …
759 He can’t be at home He promised he would phone as soon
as he got back IF HE WERE …
760 Why didn’t you tell me about the party? You know I like
going to parties! HAD YOU …
761 What a shame we didn’t go by air! Think of the saving in
762 A successful interview means that you will be offered a job PROVIDED
763 It’s a pity that the TV packed up We can’t watch the
football now! IF THE TV …
764 Provided that you leave a forwarding address, we will be
able to contact you UNLESS …
765 Whenever he felt depressed, he went for a long walk
across the hills IF HE …
766 Many species of wild life are threatened with extinction VERGE
Trang 22767 Pandas need a special diet without which they perish PROVIDED
768 He liked the new job straight away EASE
769 We would like a copy of your new prospectus GRATEFUL
770 She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel PLACE
771 I don’t see any point in trying to save endangered species WORTH
772 No smoking in the underground BAN
773 It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28,000 eggs
774 I regret shouting at him IF ONLY …
775 The customs of the people no longer seemed strange BECAME USED
776 Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability
to communicate THE MORE
777 I’m trying to eat fewer fatty foods CUT DOWN
778 That is the most shocking story I have ever heard I HAVE …
779 This is my brother’s first solo flight in a glider FIRST TIME
780 The train left before the got to the station BY THE TIME
781 The school was founded ten years ago IT IS TEN YEARS …
782 He must learn that behaving like that is quite unacceptable NOT ON
783 Could you explain that again –I can’t quite understand what
you’re trying to say GETTING AT
784 Do you think that people are attracted to partners who
remind them of their parents? GO FOR
785 The latest round of peace talks have collapsed amidst
bitter recriminations BROKEN
786 I had to throw the milk away because it was sour GONE
787 “Why don’t you have a barbecue,?” said Tim to his mother SUGGESTED
788 “I most certainly did not steal the money,” he said DENIED
789 “I am the greatest gymnast ever,” said the gold medal winner BOASTED
790 “Don’t tell anyone or you’ll be sorry,” Mary said WARNED
791 “If I were you, I’d tell your parents about it,” Anne said
792 “You stole my gold bracelet,” she said to me bitterly ACCUSED
793 The business is hardly making a profit at the moment BREAKING EVEN
794 We never purchase small quantities as we would make
795 “Please, don’t take my money, it’s all I’ve got,” said the
old woman to the intruder BEGGED
796 Selling antiques made him a little extra money DABBLED
797 The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong PICKING ON
798 They sold the car for 1,500 pounds WENT
799 Books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia are not
exactly best sellers CALL
800 We shall have an in-depth discussion about these
recommendations at the next meeting FULL
801 I would prefer you not to discuss details of this case in
802 Craig claimed that he had not fired the gun DENIED
803 It’s a waste of time to try and get your money back WORTH
804 They sent him to prison for three years SENTENCED
805 This mix-up is not my fault BLAME
Trang 23806 We were not very surprised to hear that he had been
stealing money from the company IT CAME …
807 Everyone notices that Jane was absent CONSPICUOUS BY
808 Soldiers obey orders as a matter of course USED TO
809 The coloner and the doctor did not get on well TERMS
810 The three men were each sentenced to prison for life SENTENCE
811 Try to stay inconspicuous when you get there PROFILE
812 I’m afraid that I think she shouldn’t marry him CAN’T HELP
813 He was working all day and all night as well NOT ONLY
814 He hadn’t ever stayed in such a dreadful hotel before NEVER …
815 She dances beautifully and sings sweetly too NOT ONLY …
816 I have never met such an infuriating person before NEVER …
817 She didn’t spill a drop NOT …
818 They don’t spend much money on entertainment RARELY …
819 She doesn’t understand how much suffering she has caused LITTLE …
820 We had only just finished putting up the tent when it
started to rain NO SOONER …
821 They didn’t understand what the whole thing was about
until they saw the evidence for themselves ONLY WHEN …
822 You can enter the competition to meet the cast only if you
purchase a ticket for the show ONLY IF …
823 She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy NOT …
824 I suddenly realized the meaning of a “feebie.” DAWNED
825 Don’t panic about something so trivial MOLEHILL
826 What you have done is inexcusable AMENDS
827 The fact that they are always in trouble doesn’t surprise me WONDER
828 The pressures of being in the public eye have proved too
829 No sooner had he bought the car than it broke down SCARCELY
830 Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem BLAME
831 He was not given details of the company’s new plans DARK
832 The “environmentally friendly” label on this product is
833 He was so overcome with emotion that he didn’t know
834 My brother’s not feeling terribly well these days WEATHER
835 They managed to get to the airport with only seconds to
836 I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior
837 I was very annoyed by his refusal to listen to reason WHAT …
838 Starting smoking was a big mistake I WISH …
839 The comedian soon made everyone in the audience laugh HAD EVERYONE
840 He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30 IT …
841 It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the
collapse of the building IF …
842 “I think you ought to see a doctor,” he said SUGGESTED
843 It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising
844 It started to pour with rain moments after we had started
Trang 24our walk HARDLY
845 The phone stopped ringing the moment I got downstairs NO SOONER …
846 His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the
847 She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed
he was not married HAD SHE …
848 The music teacher managed to make the whole class sing
in tune after a few weeks HAD THE CLASS
849 I just didn’t know what to say LOST
850 The press seem to have found out about the MP’s
851 I enjoy being the boss of a small company SMALL POND
852 I think you should try and be as optimistic as you can BRIGHT SIDE
853 The sound is detected by the microphone hand set PICKED UP
854 This is the procedure FOLLOWS
855 When I saw the condition of the patient I realized how
serious his illness was CAME HOME
856 You ought to go and see a doctor about those spots soon! IT’S HIGH TIME …
857 The Minister doesn’t make a good impression on TV COME ACROSS
858 I felt that the last candidate seemed rather inexperienced STRUCK
859 Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother REMIND
860 Dealers have been selling the new Mercedes since December SALE
861 Oh, just go away! I’m getting very annoyed by you PUT OUT
862 I doubt whether you will have any trouble getting a visa IMAGINE
863 The police have been watching the house for several weeks SURVEILLANCE
864 Apparently poverty and crime are linked APPEARS
865 Why do I always get the boring jobs? I’m fed up with it DONKEY WORK
866 No one ever benefited from being poor! BEING POOR
867 She looks great with that new hairstyle WONDERS
868 Doctors say that smoking is bad for your health HARM
869 The thief was sent to prison for the crimes he had committed SERVED TIME
870 It’s possible that John wasn’t feeling well MIGHT
871 It’s very annoying that you didn’t tell me you had changed
872 It was wrong of me to speak to her like that SPOKEN
873 You ran the risk of killing yourself by touching that wire COULD
874 It turned out that I had been worrying about my cat
875 If he hadn’t followed you home, he wouldn’t know where
876 I should have picked Jane up from the station, but I
completely forgot about it SUPPOSED
877 Please stop complaining about the heat! I WISH …
878 Her career took a different course when she was 30 TACK
879 Only Maria’s mother is French SIDE
880 Janet’s husband can behave very aggressively at times STREAK
881 The film star is staying in a specially designed caravan PURPOSE
882 You have 30 days in which to complete and return this
883 Don’t tel me what to do! I WISH …