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1 VOCABULARY EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 1 3 Underline the correct alternatives.


1 I’m sure you’ll get on with my friends. They’re pretty
1.1 Phrases with name easy-going/introverted.
2 One day, Ahmed will decide to go travelling and will
1 Complete the sentences with the phrases in just leave. He’s always been considerate/impetuous.
the box. 3 Andy’s unlikely to change his taste in clothes. He’s
always been pretty conservative/selfish.
by name clear his name household name
in name only live up to my name 4 Please don’t criticise Amira’s cooking. She’s really
made a name for myself middle name introverted/temperamental and might get angry.
named me aer put my name forward 5 We’ll have to be a bit impetuous/circumspect when
raising the issue at the meeting.
1 My company was asking people to train 6 We should all stop being so selfish/liberal and think of
overseas. It sounded exciting, so I others once in a while.
. 7 What a wonderful birthday present. You’re so kind and
2 My parents have both been so successful. considerate/temperamental.
It’s going to be hard to . 8 Samir’s always been introverted/gregarious. He likes to
3 My parents both love classical music, so they keep to himself.
their favourite composer.
4 Some people are a bit embarrassed of their
. Idioms for people
5 That actor’s always on TV. He’ll be a
soon.
4 Match 1–7 with the endings a)–g).
6 He tried very hard to aer those 1 That customer’s complaining about everything. She’s
false accusations. a pain
7 I worked hard for years and as 2 Alexi’s a dark
a chef. 3 Mike isn’t looking for a yes-
8 I’ve been asked to work on an exciting project 4 I’m quite shy but my sister’s always the life
at work. Apparently, the CEO asked for me 5 Habib’s an old
. 6 My brother Matt’s the black
9 Philippa and Chris are married . 7 I can’t get my dad to do anything new. He’s really set
They haven’t lived together for years.
a) man. He wants someone who’ll offer some
constructive criticism.
1.2 Personality b) and soul of the party.
2 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to
c) in the neck.
d) in his ways.
complete the sentences.
e) horse. Who knew he could cook that well?
1 Dan just doesn’t seem to care. He’s so
f) sheep of the family. We’re all doctors and he’s an actor.
ateapitch these days.
g) hand at this job. He’s been here for years.
2 I hope Anne’s nevistieins
comment didn’t hurt your feelings. 5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
3 Wing Tse’s always setting unrealistic targets for
1 You never know what Danny’s going to say next.
herself. She’s vreo-aboutimis.
He’s a real loose gun!
4 Liam’s quick to do his homework. He’s very
2 All he does is sit and watch TV. He’s such an
 coconutniseis.
armchair potato.
5 When Justine gets an idea, she can never let go
3 Simone got promoted and now he’s walking around
of it. She can be pretty basintote.
like he’s the giant cheese.
6 As a toddler you were veiniqiItus,
4 Anna broke her wrist, but continued to play the whole
always asking questions and wanting to
match. She’s a real tough biscuit!
explore.
5 Do we have to invite Mark to the party? You know he’s
7 Most teenagers are bileroleus
such a dry blanket.
at some stage and do things their parents
disapprove of. 6 It only takes one rotten orange in the company to
spoil it for everyone.
8 Francesca can always gauge people’s moods.
She’s very ricepepvet like that.

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1 VOCABULARY EXTRA

1.3 Images 8 Complete the spidergram with the


underlined phrases from Exercise 7.
6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. More than one
answer may be possible. Nouns Phrasal verbs
1 5
capture evocative iconic provocative revealing striking 2 6

1 Joseph Turner’s paintings are of a time in history. 3 7

2 Thomas Moran’s paintings really the beauty of 4 8


the Rocky Mountains.
3 Andy Warhol created images using tins of soup.
They’re still famous today. set
4 Anna Delany’s street photography is very
about life in New York.
5 Banksy’s street art is and designed to get us Phrases
questioning our society. 9

6 Clarice Cliff was well known for her bold, use of 10


colour in her ceramics. 11

12

Focus on set 13

7
14
Match the underlined phrases with their meanings a)–n).
1 Try not to set fire to the house when you light the candles. 9 Complete the sentences with the
2 I’ve got a box set of that new crime drama. Let’s watch it. correct form of some of the phrases
3 Don’t you dare set foot in this house until you’ve cleaned from Exercise 8.
your boots. 1 The new hospital’s still not finished.
4 The traffic will be bad, so we should set off nice and early. Budgetary problems
5 Here are a set of guidelines on using the internet securely. the building work
6 How many TV sets do you have? six months.
7 A journalist accused the politician of lying, but the politician 2 If you want to your
has set the record straight. own business, ask the bank if
8 I was hoping to finish my essay today, but being ill yesterday they’ll lend you money.
has set me back a bit. 3 Mario’s unlikely to
9 She’s too set in her ways to travel. She loves her home comforts. here again aer he embarrassed
10 Right, we’ve got passports, money and tickets. I think we’re all set. himself last week.
11 Janet had a set-to with her neighbour over parking. 4 How many do you
have in your house? Do you have
12 We’re planning on setting up our own online store.
one in every room?
13 Marian’s set about planning the wedding with such
5 As soon as Yuko heard about the
enthusiasm. I wonder if it’ll last?
problem she solving
14 I was worried about Luke, but he’s set my mind at rest.
it as fast as possible.
a) a list of information giving advice 6 We spent all weekend watching
b) tell the truth aer someone lied of old TV crime
c) unwilling to change dramas.
d) start burning something 7 I managed to the
kitchen this weekend by leaving
e) televisions
boiling oil on the cooker.
f) started (doing something)
8 We all thought Carlos had stolen
g) enter my cake, but he .
h) delay Apparently it was Lucia.
i) starting (a business) 9 Helen had a with her
j) stopped (someone) worrying flatmate yesterday. They haven’t
k) be ready talked all day.
l) begin (a journey) 10 We should’ve at
m) an argument 7a.m. We’re going to be late now.
n) a number of DVDs that contain a TV series or a series of films

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 1.
1

6 7

8 9 10

11 12 13 14

15 16

17

18

19

20

Across Down
6 unreasonably worried about something (8) 1 describes something (e.g. a person, a speech) that
10 the surname that a man gives to a woman makes you want to do more (13)
when they marry (7, 4) 2 sociable (10)
11 willing to consider and accept other people’s 3 having an unreasonable dislike of something, e.g.
views (4-6) a person, because of their race/gender (10)
12 when you are unable to change (idiom) 4 your family name (7)
(3, 2, 4, 4) 5 the family name a woman had before she was
15 a person who likes to get involved in other married (6, 4)
people’s lives (idiom) (8) 7 a person who talks a lot (idiom) (10)
17 behave in a sensible and reasonable way, as 8 willing to understand and accept other people’s ideas
you’d expect an adult to act (6) and opinions (politics) (7)
19 describes a person who is very lively at social 9 easy to notice, e.g. a painting (8)
events (idiom) (4, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5) 13 inspires strong emotion, e.g. a painting/photo (9)
20 able to clearly see and understand 14 my first name; the one my parents gave me (5, 4)
(something) (10) 16 enjoys spending a lot of time alone (8)
18 a young person who’s very skilled at something
(idiom) (8)

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2 VOCABULARY EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 2 3 Underline the correct alternatives.


1 If you know what you’re doing, you can make a
2.1 Learning and experience war/killing/fight on the stock exchange.
2 I wasn’t good at academic subjects, but I really
1 Complete the conversation with one word in each lit/shone/glowed at athletics.
gap. The first letter of each word is given. 3 The teachers all thought I was pretty dim/dark/dull
A: How has Eva settled into her job? Has she found when it came to maths.
her 1f yet? 4 They should stop fast food companies from
B: Well, she’s still learning the 2r , but targeting/pointing/aiming children in ads.
so far she’s shown fantastic potential. 5 Rachel is obviously a bright/shiny/clear girl.
A: Great, I’m glad I recommended her. She’ll be able 6 In a flash of idea/inspiration/thinking, Ampere
to take 3a of far more opportunities made a discovery about electromagnetic forces.
in your department than mine. By the way, I’m 7 If those two manufacturers joined forces/teams/
sorry to hear about the 4s with your groups, they could really make a great product.
project. Will the delay be long? 8 Research evidence doesn’t really approve/show/
B: I hope not, but this it’s a new market for us and support your theory.
there’s always a steep learning 5c
when you move into something new.
A: Don’t worry – trust your 6i . They’re 2.2 Collocations: opinions
usually right.
B: You’re right. Sometimes you have stop looking at
4 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to
complete the sentences.
the facts and figures and just go with your
7
g . 1 We all have sciencetornpop about
other countries before we visit them.
2 That sitcom was awful. The characters were all
Metaphors petersyesto.
3 I was planning on going travelling for six months,
2 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence. but now I’m having codens thugshot
1 With his charm and intelligence Liam will go about it.
further in life. 4 Olly’s not interested in other cultures or ideas. He’s
2 I’ve achieved all my goals and have finally so warnor-denmid.
reached the point of my career. 5 That programme showed a whole new  
3 I argued with some customers and got some bad  tricepsveep on the life of Gandhi.
reviews online. Since then, my business has gone 6 Ken tried to change our minds, but his arguments
down fast. weren’t very gnicnocniv.
4 I’m not sure whether to go to uni or not. I’m at a 7 My first visit to London as a child was certainly
real roundabout in my life. eey-gonepin.
5 My sister never thinks anything through. Her 8 You have to keep an pneo dimn
ideas are always under-baked. if you want to learn about different people and
6 Abraham said he climbed Mount Fuji in an cultures.
aernoon. I found that a little hard to chew.
7 We could always go to the beach instead of the 5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
museum. It’s food for mind, anyway. 1 It’s my private opinion that we should all give
8 I make sure I put away some time to do some more to charity.
yoga every day. 2 You shouldn’t criticise Lydia for her views.
9 Just because Ed can memorise a lot of facts and Everyone’s allowed to their own opinion.
figures and swallow them in meetings, doesn’t 3 I don’t think they had an argument as such, just a
make him the best employee. contrast of opinion.
10 Come on, let’s not throw away precious time 4 The main opinion is that global warming is having
chatting. Let’s do some shopping! an effect on our world.
5 We’ll never decide anything if opinion is shared.
6 There’s no right or wrong answer. It’s just a topic of
opinion.
7 I don’t care if you hate my mother’s meat loaf!
Save your opinion to yourself.

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2.3 Idioms of opinion 8 Complete the spidergram with the


underlined phrases from Exercise 7.
6 Match a beginning in A with a word/phrase in B and an
ending in C to make sentences. Phrasal verbs Phrases
1 7

A B C 2 8

3 9
1 I love creating a good discussion by
on the mind.
playing 4 10

5 11
2 I’d like to know what you really
about the advocate. 6 12
think, so please speak
13
3 You never seem to have a clear
your fence. 14
opinion. You just sit
4 Come on, tell me what you really
devil’s bush.
think. Don’t beat

Focus on keep keep

7 Match the underlined phrases with their meanings a)–n). 9 Complete the sentences with the correct
1 I have one of those apps that keeps track of the form of phrases from Exercise 8.
distances and speeds I run. 1 You’re so quick in class. I just can’t
2 You’re doing really well. Keep up the good work! with you.
3 I’m trying to keep my weight down by not eating bread. 2 Why did you get so angry? You usually
4 Giorgio keeps a low profile in meetings to stop himself in situations like that.
from saying anything silly. 3 Chas is working fieen-hour days. If he
5 Good drivers keep their cool, even when stressed. like this, he’ll burn
6 How can we keep these wasps away from the food? himself out.
7 Mr Jones never keeps to the topic in his lessons. He 4 Please your shoes
always goes off onto other topics. the seats or you’ll get
8 Keep off the grass please. Walk on the path. them dirty.
9 I hope your mum’s operation goes well. Keep me posted. 5 The government is trying to
10 Can you keep an eye on that pan for a minute while I go the number of children who skip school.
to the bathroom? 6 Verity’s been since she told
11 You should keep your opinions to yourself. Not our economics professor that he couldn’t
everyone wants to hear them! teach.
12 Slow down, I can’t keep up with you! 7 You promised me we’d go away this
13 Justin promised he’d be here on time and he usually weekend. You’d better .
keeps his word. 8 It’s better if we from
14 Come on, don’t stop now. Keep going! Alain today. He’s not in a very good mood.
9 Attached is next week’s trip schedule. We’ll
a) not go into an area of any last-minute changes.
b) move at the same speed as 10 I usually , but sometimes I
c) continue moving; not stop just have to tell people what I think.
d) continue doing 11 Try to the plan and do not
e) let me know what’s happening make any changes.
f) monitor 12 So, you were in Canada two weeks ago
g) stop the size or level of something increasing and China last week. Wow, I can’t
of all your travels!
h) stays with
13 I really want to my German
i) do something you said you will do
lessons, but it’s hard to find the time.
j) stop (something) from going near something
14 I have to on the time.
k) try not to get noticed I don’t want to miss my train.
l) watch (something)
m) not give everyone your views
n) not get angry

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 2.
1

2 3

5 6

7 8

10 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Across Down
2 a way of looking at something (11) 1 a significant impact (1, 8, 6)
4 something which makes you willing to listen to 3 start a series of adverts to sell something (metaphor)
or accept new ideas (2, 4, 4) (6, 1, 8)
5 an insecure base on which to base ideas 6 difficult to believe (idiom) (4, 2, 7)
(metaphor) (4, 11) 8 have no opinion either way (idiom) (3, 2, 3, 5)
7 get a lot of money very quickly (metaphor) 10 argue a point of view just to
(4, 1, 7) create discussion (4, 6, 8)
9 not very intelligent (3) 11 create (a theory) (9)
12 something to think about (4, 3, 7) 13 become accustomed
15 challenging rate at which you need to learn to a new situation
something (5, 8, 5) (5, 3, 5)
16 too old (idiom) (4, 3, 4) 14 intelligent (6)
17 a delay (7)
18 having an important decision to make (2, 1, 10)
19 say how you really feel (5, 4, 4)
20 having strong views and telling others
about them (11)

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3 VOCABULARY EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 3 Adjectives

3.1 Landscapes
3 Underline the correct alternatives.
1 Some secluded/sprawling Japanese cities just seem to go on forever.
1 Put the letters in italics in the correct 2 You can find many quaint/sprawling little villages in the west
order to complete the sentences. of France.
1 Lake Windermere’s busy in summer, 3 Some people say Guangzhou, with over 11 million inhabitants,
but perfectly quartnil is secluded/overpopulated.
in the autumn. 4 At nearly 6,500 kilometres long, the Amazon River can only be
2 There are canminegift described as vast/quaint.
mountain views from the Great Wall 5 Route 19 around the island of Hawaii is thought to be the most
of China. scenic/vast road in the world.
3 The beautiful walled city of 6 La Sagesse Bay in Grenada is home to one of the world’s most
Carcassonne is almost ramshackle/secluded beaches.
steedred in early December. 7 Everyone should visit the awe-inspiring/ramshackle waterfalls at
4 Ravenna has such a Yellowstone National Park.
tublings market square. It’s well 8 A lot has been written about life in the scenic/ramshackle
worth a visit. favelas of Brazil.
5 I’m glad we visited that fishing
village. It was so Prefixes
scriptqueue.
6 Ireland has many beautiful, 4 Find and correct seven mistakes with prefixes in the sentences.
pilotsun beaches to
1 The cave art in Ardèche, France is misreplaceable.
enjoy.
2 The malbehaviour of some tourists has resulted in the historical
7 The antnice tomb of
site being temporarily closed.
Agamemnon is a popular tourist
3 Parts of the city were uninhabitable in the last decade, but have
attraction in Greece.
since been redeveloped.
8 I quite like this city, but some areas
4 The non-war demonstrations played a part in ending the conflict,
are a bit  nru-wond.
but to say they were the main cause is an understatement.
5 The debate started off well, but soon disgenerated into chaos.
3.2 -y adjectives 6 This city was mismanaged in the 90s and is still suffering the
results today.
2 Complete the text with the words in 7 The best parts of any city are always a little hidden away. You
the box. have to be postactive to find them.
airy chilly dreary gloomy poky 8 The company’s failing due to maladministration.
roomy shady 9 The best players in the world should all be inmortalised as a
statue outside national stadiums.

Apple Tree Cottage 5 Complete the sentences with the correct prefixes.
1 It’ll be far quicker if we take the way.
Apple Tree Cottage is a beautiful home which
offers several attractive features to buyers. It has 2 We’ve missed the bus. We’ll have to get a cab
a large and 1 garden with many instead.
mature trees. It has modern central heating 3 Daniella says she’s seen a ghost, but I don’t believe in the
and an open fire in the living room for those natural.
2
winter evenings. Unlike other 4 The straps on my new watch are -changeable.
similar older properties that can seem a little 5 I’m going to start drinking -skimmed milk rather
dark and 3 , Apple Tree Cottage than full fat.
has many large windows making it feel light and 6 We lost the match. In fact, the other team played
4
. No 5 rooms us rather easily.
here either, with each offering plenty of floor 7 Every passenger needs to know that they have a capable
space making them feel very 6 . captain and -pilot.
Even on 7 , rainy days, the views 8 My favourite graphic novel is published -monthly.
of the hills from this house are magnificent.
Viewing advised.

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3.3 City life 9 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words from Exercise 8. Decide if the word
6 Complete the article with the words in the box. should include the prefix in- or not.
abandonment amenities congestion 1 Numbers of course bookings are
infrastructure regeneration tolls and we will therefore be required to cancel the
course.
2 There are a lot of in your report.
Redevelopment in our city has turned it into a Can you correct them?
place fit for 21st-century living. There is a range of 3 We would like to invite you to our
1
for inhabitants and visitors to enjoy wedding on 10th October.
including galleries, museums, sports stadiums and 4 Yves very gave Greta feedback on
a concert hall that attracts world-famous names. her work so he didn’t upset her.
In recent years the city council has worked hard to 5 I’m really sorry, I can’t eat this food. It’s
improve the 2 . Transport facilities are .
much more convenient as a result and the cycle
6 I have a real to grow plants. They
scheme in the city centre has also helped ease
just seem to die as soon as I start to look aer
3
. The reduction in the 4
them.
on the motorway nearby has also encouraged more
motorists to use the motorway and has helped to 7 The number of students studying physics has
reduce through-traffic to the city. dropped , by almost thirty percent.
Despite an 5 of smaller shops on 8 My piano skills are for a hobby,
the high street some years ago, the building of a but I could never be a professional.
shopping centre in the city and free parking on 9 Thom’s expertise on this project is .
Wednesdays means there is a thriving shopping We just wouldn’t be able to do it without him.
scene. Finally, housing 6 has really 10 There are many in the world.
increased the number of quality homes for local Poverty and inequality are just two of them.
residents. 11 Jobs just aren’t anymore.
Companies oen make people redundant.
12 Don’t you think you’re dressed?
I’m not sure jeans are acceptable at the
Focus on in- restaurant.
7 Cross out the words in the box that do not go with 13 Our old heating system was very
It cost us a fortune, but the house never felt warm.
.
the prefix in-.
14 Maria’s of keeping a tidy house.
ability accuracy adequate appropriately Everywhere you look there’s mess.
attractive capable descript edible efficient
exposed formally justice managed possible
secure sensitively significantly sufficient
valuable

8 Complete the spidergram with the remaining words


in the box from Exercise 7. With which adjective
does in- not change the meaning to negative?
Nouns
1

3
Adjectives Adverbs
4 11

5 12

6 13

7 14

10 in-

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Word search
10 Find the words in the word search that match meanings 1–20.
H U N S P O I L T J P D F Q F E H B T K
C S U P E R P O W E R T O F Y A O M Y T
I N S D O S E Z E M I N I M I S E D H J
X B P E R L L J P K W N O P Q K Q A A E
R A R Q O F Y R L Y T T R A N Q U I L T
Q V A K P I R C X T P J G Q F J O R N O
S M W E H M A U K D R E A R Y D U Y G U
D D L D U B U S T L I N G A W V Q N G T
Q L I S U B Z E R O T U C K U A S U O L
I P N C Y P R E D A T E Z A L I M T V A
A V G V I R H S C U Z G E B P D Y Z E S
S A N T I E S T A B L I S H M E N T R T
T S M N O N C O N F O R M I T Y K A E G
K T B K I G A U D Y Y Q F L Q P Z U X G
C C H O S R W Y F M H Y C Q C J B S P N
P J F S B I C E N T E N A R Y W V W O V
H V Y S E C O O P E R A T E A L K O S J
R C O N G E S T I O N H F Y L H S B E M
O M Q H W F P C V V L A M D M O F A D A
F R S I S E C L U D E D F Q H U Q Z C R

1 very busy (8)            17 the day or year 200 years aer an event (11)           
2 come before another time in history (3-4)            18 below 0, e.g. temperatures (7)           
3 colours that are too bright and cheap-looking (5)            19 spreading over a wide area in an untidy way (9)           
4 describes a room with plenty of fresh air and 20 e.g. fly, have x-ray vision or make yourself
windows (4)            invisible (10)
5 dull, making you feel bored or sad (6)           
6 not changed by development (positive) (8)           
7 very big (4)           
8 very private and quiet (8)           
9 work with others to achieve a goal (9)           
10 reduce something that is difficult or
unpleasant (8)           
11 exist longer than something/someone else (7)           
12 the state of not behaving in a way that most
others do (9)           
13 appear too many times in the media so people
lose interest (13)           
14 against the most important, powerful people
in a country (11)           
15 very quiet and peaceful (8)           
16 large amounts of traffic that moves slowly (10)           

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  ADVANCED UNIT 4 Lexical chunks

4.1 Crime collocations


3 Underline the correct alternatives.
1 The public should have faith in the criminal/crime
1 Complete the sentences with one word. justice system.
The first letter of each word is given. 2 There’s huge public demand to bring/have the killers to
justice.
1 The police have conducted a drugs
r at a nightclub and arrested 3 The crowds outside the courthouse are demonstrating/
ten people. demanding justice.
2 The lawyer thinks he has the evidence to 4 It’s imperative/vicinity that the police are fair and honest.
p his client’s innocence. 5 It’s the role of the police and the judge to uphold/hold up
3 The judge gave the man a two-year prison justice.
sentence, but then s it for 6 In some areas, gangs practise rough/tough justice rather
two years. than go to the police.
4 The three men were determined to 7 It’s in/up to the public to protect themselves online with
c out the burglary. complex passwords.
5 No wonder Lee’s been convicted of a 8 We must never allow criminals to leave/escape justice.
driving o . He’s always
speeding. 4.2 Social issues
6 The two women went to the police to
report a c . 4 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to complete
7 The judge asked for the woman’s the sentences. Tick the statements you agree with.
p conviction to be taken 1 It’s the duty of first-world countries to aid in the
into account.   comeicon deepmelontv of
8 The prisoner was determined to poorer nations.
a against her sentence. 2 We need to increase  
2 Match a beginning in A with a word in B and
mannerviolent aswanseer if we are to help sustain the
planet.
an ending in C to make sentences.
3 There needs to be a revision of  
dlihc arublo laws in some countries to
A B C
protect young people.
custody on 4   alllegi aimgintimor can
1 Rioters went for
suspicion of theft. result in reduced work for local workers.
2 A new suspect is the rampage 5  defmore of  hceeps should
in mean we can say what we like, but without offending others.
helping police through the city.
6 Within the EU, companies benefit from  
3 A new antisocial  refe etdar between countries.
behaviour law at their inquiries.
7 Laws that restrict   nug
comes
lortnoc are effective in reducing crime.
4 Andrei was given 8    clapati ninethumps is not
points on his into assault. an effective deterrent to serious crime.
licence
5 Three suspects
5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
on public safety. 1 Ageist can affect the working lives of older people.
are being held
2 Even in some wealthier countries, poor remains a
6 A woman involved problem for many people.
force at midnight
in a fight has been to 3 Police usually use technology to trace white-sleeve crime.
tonight.
charged
4 Missocial behaviour can prevent people from enjoying
7 The increase in their environment.
speeding on the
phone muggings is with 5 The government does not enforce censorment on the media.
motorway.
posing a threat 6 Organisation crime is responsible for much of the black
8 Water cannons the crowd of market.
with 7 Sex inequality means there are still fewer women in top jobs.
were fired angry protestors.
8 Literate still exists in developed countries although in
1 Rioters went on the rampage through the city. very small numbers.

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4.3 Decisions 8 Complete the spidergram with the


phrases from Exercise 7.
6 Complete the text with the words in the box.
Phrasal verbs Phrases
assess bear cons consideration dilemma drawbacks 1 8
predicament through 2 9

When faced with a 1


, the best thing to do is to 3 10
2
the situation as carefully as possible. Write a list of 4 11
possible solutions and think each one 3 carefully. You 5 12
can do this by weighing up the pros and 4 of each
6
one. 5 in mind that there might be other people
involved and try to think about the situation from their perspective 7

too. Once you’ve taken the benefits and 6 of each


solution into 7 , you should be better able to make
the right choice. Talk it over with someone else if it helps. When
you’re in a 8 it can feel as if you’re alone, but
speaking to someone else can help you to make the right decision.
come
Focus on come
7 Match the underlined phrases with their meanings a)–n). Which 9 Complete the sentences with the
two phrases have two different meanings? correct form of phrasal verbs and
1 Singing comes easily to me. I guess I was born with a phrases from Exercise 8.
good voice. 1 I won’t be able to get to the
2 I don’t know what’s come over you today. You’ve never this silly! restaurant for 7a.m., but I might
3 The wedding took months to organise so we were pleased later.
when it all came off without a problem. 2 you didn’t go for a
4 You failed your test? How come? run today? Are you tired?
5 I came across a really interesting article this morning. 3 Millie sometimes as
6 Sheena thinks she’s coming down with flu. rude, but she’s just very shy.
7 What time shall we come along for dinner tonight? 4 We need ideas for our day trip.
8 Doctors have come under pressure for prescribing too many If something , let
antibiotics. me know.
9 An issue’s come up with the library. It seems not everyone’s 5 A feeling of sadness
been given access. all of us when we heard the news.
10 When the opportunity to work in Australia came up, Jason said 6 An opening for a new shop
yes immediately. assistant has at the
local supermarket.
11 I’ve tried to think of a few ideas for the party, but nothing’s
come to mind yet. 7 I a really interesting
book today. You might want to read it.
12 Daoud came first in the 100 metres at school yesterday. We
were so proud. 8 Becca entered a poetry
competition and !
13 When it comes to gardening, Laurence knows a thing or two.
She’ll be published now.
14 Don’t you think that Kellie sometimes comes across as a
9 A problem’s that
bit arrogant?
could affect us all today.
a) why? (informal) h) arrive 10 music, Gregor has
b) seems i) on the subject of terrible taste.
c) be the most important/win j) happen successfully 11 Miki has a lot of
d) start feeling ill k) arise (a problem) stress since she started her new job.
e) not be difficult l) find by chance 12 Being creative to
Teresa, but I find it very hard.
f) become available m) occurred to me
(an opportunity) 13 The presentation
n) affect (a feeling)
without any problems, even though
g) experience something
we weren’t very well-prepared.
unpleasant
14 I think I’m with a
cold. I can’t stop sneezing.

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 4.
1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10

11 12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Across Down
1 disadvantage (8) 2 do something which is against the law (6, 1, 5)
5 consider something (4, 2, 4) 3 a crime related to illegal substances (4-7, 7)
7 creative ideas or designs which belong to an 4 being found guilty of a crime you didn’t commit (8, 10)
individual (12, 8) 6 the practice of removing items that are considered to
13 argue that you did nothing wrong (7, 4, 9) be offensive or harmful from books, films, etc. (10)
14 rights to freedom as long as others are not 8 surprise visit by the police very early in the
negatively affected (5, 9) morning (4, 4)
15 basic rights that everyone should be treated 9 make sure that the law is applied effectively (6, 7)
fairly and equally (5, 6) 10 a problem that involves a difficult decision (7)
16 situation where very young people work (5, 6) 11 the right to choose which God to believe in (9, 7)
17 laws which reduce the use of firearms (3, 7) 12 make an official attempt to find out the truth, e.g.
18 allow a criminal to visit an officer regularly about a crime (4, 2, 13)
rather than go to prison, provided they don’t
commit another crime (3, 2, 9)
19 the inability to read or write (10)
20 a type of (1, 4, 2)

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ADVANCED UNIT 5 5.2 True or myth

5.1 Idioms: secrets


3 Put the letters in italics in the correct order.
1 Many people have tried to revyif the existence
1 Find and correct the mistakes with of the Loch Ness monster.
idioms. 2 Some people have set out to  
curoven eht rutth about Oak Island.
1 We never really knew much about
our neighbours. They stayed 3 Cannotliveon doswim says that
themselves to themselves. many UFO sightings are actually just aircra.
2 Michael let it slide last week that he 4 It is considered a callfay by most that we have
is looking for a new job. ever been visited by aliens.
3 The bosses are meeting behind locked 5 It is a ylnommoc
doors so something must be wrong. dehl princepoet that Einstein was a poor student.
4 Ruben has a secret, but he won’t 6 Astronauts have knedbude the
drop the beans! thmy that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
5 Don’t forget it’s a surprise party,
so please don’t let the cat out of Multi-word verbs
the back.
6 I tried to surprise Dafeenah with a 4 Match the beginnings in A with words in B and the endings in C
weekend away, but her sister gave to make sentences.
the match away.
7 It’s best if you don’t mention Sally’s A B C
problem. Try to be schtum.
1 The police have decided to crack around to who wants it more.
2 Complete the sentences with the 2 I hope the weather brightens away and do nothing.
words and phrases in the box.
3 I can see how far I’ve come
away on organised crime.
between you and me blurting out when I think
classified covert furtive
4 I’m not sure who’ll win the
hush-hush something to hide back the competition.
match. It’ll boil
top secret
5 I hope Ian’s not late again.
1 Leon’s looking very nervous. I think down waiting.
I hate standing
he has .
2 Remember you can’t tell anyone. 6 There wasn’t much to take down to how I was as a child.
This has to be just 7 Tom’s such a great athlete.
. off for a few days.
He’ll blow
3 This is a
project. Very few people know 8 After a hard day at work the carnival. I was
off
about it. I just want to switch looking forward to it.
4 Francesca’s looking a bit 9 It’s an interesting offer. from that course.
over
. Maybe she’s Let me mull it I learnt very little.
up to no good.
10 It’s a shame the council
5 I’m afraid I can’t give you that up in time for the match.
had to call
information. It’s
. 1 The police have decided to crack down on organised crime.
6 Andrew would make a terrible spy.
He’s always 5 Underline the correct alternatives.
secrets! 1 I hope Bob doesn’t slip on/down/back to his old ways.
7 There’s going to be a big 2 I can’t believe they killed in/off/down my favourite character!
announcement, but it’s all a bit
3 Paul soldiered on/down/over to the end in spite of the weather.
at the moment.
4 Life is really starting to look under/around/up!
8 The military is carrying out a
operation in 5 We all need to calm down/on/back and think about this.
the mountains. 6 I’m sure I can help. We just need to talk it up/over/in.
7 What a mess. We need to tidy up/around/over.
8 I love lounging in/around/over at the weekend.

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5.3 Journalism 8 Complete the spidergram with the underlined


phrases from Exercise 7.
6 Complete the text with the words in the box.
Phrasal verbs Prepositional phrases
injunctions investigative scoops sensitive 1 5
sources whistle-blowing 2 6

These days the world of 1


journalism 3 7
goes to greater lengths to find a good story. 4 8
Newspapers are under pressure to publish more 9
2
than their rivals and this has resulted
10
in more people taking out 3 against
those newspapers to prevent them publishing
certain stories.
The digital age has seen the leak of much more
4
information from government
departments and this tends to make the front pages.
5
has become more prominent with
journalists working hard to protect their on
6
from investigation.           

9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of


Focus on on phrases from Exercise 8.
1 This music video’s stunning. It must have been
7 Match the underlined phrases with meanings a)–j). filmed in the Caribbean.
1 I’m hopeful good things are on the horizon. 2 My mum calls to me every
2 I don’t think miniskirts will catch on. evening at 7p.m. I think she worries about me.
3 Our new single is on track to become No. 1. 3 I’ll be glad when it’s spring and temperatures are
4 The latest Bond film was made on location. .
5 Can you check up on Maisie while you’re 4 So, what’s for you next
upstairs? year then?
6 My holiday plans are on hold. 5 Can you me in the morning
7 Student numbers are on the increase. and make sure I’m awake? I don’t want to be late.
8 I’ve got a lot of books on loan from the library. 6 The professor’s asked us to
9 I’m going to call on Rob on the way home. graphene before our next lecture.
10 I’ve been reading up on Indian traditions 7 I love this car but sadly it’s just
recently. for a few days.
8 Let’s put the dinner party
a) at a place relevant to a story, i.e. a film until you’re feeling better.
b) research information using written material 9 We’re for a very profitable
c) getting larger in quantity or level year.
d) in the right direction 10 Baking’s really recently,
e) coming up in the near future hasn’t it?
f) become popular
g) paused until a later time
h) find out if someone is OK
i) borrowed
j) pay a visit

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 5.
1

3 4

6 7

9 10 11

12 13 14

15

16

17

18

Across
6 disprove a misconception (6, 1, 4) 19 20
9 tell someone a piece of information
that should not be told (7, 1, 6)
12 to pay someone money and end their
employment due to age (7, 3)
15 make something more exciting/interesting (4, 2)
16 data that only certain people can see (10, 11)
17 reduce the number of possible options (6, 4)
18 think back to a time in the past (4, 4, 4, 4)
19 behave in a silly way (4, 6)

Down
1 continue bravely despite setbacks (7, 2)
2 look at something for a long time (4, 4)
3 go faster (5, 2)
4 tell a secret (idiom) (5, 3, 5)
5 move something to a new place, usually in order
to make an area tidy (3, 4)
7 say something suddenly, without thinking of the 11 tell people in public about illegal or unethical
consequences (5, 3) practices at their place of work (7-7)
8 don’t say a word (idiom) (4, 6) 13 a false idea that people believe is true (7)
10 ask the court to stop someone doing something 14 a news story that no other media has (5)
(4, 3, 2, 10) 20 say an opinion out loud (5, 3)

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6 VOCABULARY EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 6 3 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.


1 I’m so happy that I got a promotion. I’m under the moon!
6.1 Predictions 2 Our opponents will be tough to beat so play well, but
under all have fun.
1 Complete the conversation with the phrases 3 You’ll never hit a good serve if you’re on balance.
in the box. 4 Dennis won’t win the race now. He’s already over the pace.
a thing of the past distant memory 5 That action film was ridiculous. The stunts were really in
is likely may well the days of the top.
the signs are will be over 6 Nothing illegal happens in this business. It’s all over board.
7 I’m sorry I can’t come to your party. I’m a little above the
A: My grandmother used to farm the land weather today.
around here, but all that’s a
8 I booked the cruise because I was on the impression you
1
for her now.
liked ships.
It’s sad, really.
B: Yes, I guess that kind of life is
2
for most rural 6.2 Language
families these days.
A: In fact, the growth of towns and cities 4 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to complete
3
to mean the end of the sentences.
village life altogether. Don’t you think? 1 I wish I had the same dnammoc of English
B: Hmm. The demand for new housing grammar as you do.
4
result in fewer green 2 These documents are full of difficult,
areas in future, but I’m not sure it’ll end calfiofi language.
village life completely. In fact 3 There’s no place for sevenoffi language in
5
that more people are the classroom, thank you!
moving to villages to escape city life. 4 Native English speakers should count themselves lucky
A: Perhaps, but they still commute to and they speak a allbog language.
from the city each day. They don’t work the 5 There was a real language rarerib between
land. I think 6 me and locals when I was on holiday.
traditional village life 7 6 I tend to use the dayrevye language I
very soon. speak with my friends with people in authority too.
7 You should
Prepositional phrases dnim oruy gualnage in the interview. You don’t want to
make a bad impression.
2 Underline the correct alternatives. 8 Experts say over half the languages we speak now will be
1 Running the tap each time we brush our deda before the end of the century.
teeth wastes by/on/in/out of average eight
litres of water. 5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
2 If we don’t make air pollution laws tougher, 1 We didn’t understand each other at all. We were talking
we will continue to put our health at diagonal purposes.
at/on/in/out of risk. 2 I wish Gemma would stop talking. I can’t get a word in
3 The number of polar bears has been sideways!
by/on/in/out of decline for a number of 3 She misunderstood. She got hold of the right end of
years. the stick.
4 We have to stop spending. Our household 4 Sorry. Could you repeat that? I didn’t throw what you said.
finances are at/on/in/out of control. 5 This office party is so boring. Everyone’s just talking work.
5 The new taxation laws mean that 6 That lecture was difficult to understand. I couldn’t make
at/on/in/out of effect many people will top or tail of it.
actually be poorer. 7 I’m not sure I understood your point. Jump it by me one
6 By/On/In/Out of law, large companies have more time.
to publish their annual accounts. 8 Xi has le his room very untidy. He needs a great talking to.
7 I know you don’t like my cooking, but you 9 To say that sports car is ‘a little expensive’ is an
can at/on/in/out of least pretend! overstatement to say the least!
8 If we keep these terrible sales figures 10 That presentation went on for hours. I thought she
by/on/in/out of sight of the boss, we’ll be OK. would never get to the top.

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6.3 Trends 8 Match the phrases from Exercise 7 with their


meanings a)–n).
6 Complete the conversation with the correct words.
a) be well-known/famous/in the media
The first and last letter of each word is given.
b) agree/accept something you first opposed
A: Our action toys have stopped selling. They’ve
c) in short
obviously 1l t their a l
to our customers. d) be accepted by others in a group
B: Yeah, it looks like they were just a e) begin to feel happy or relaxed in a new situation
2
p gt d with the kids. f) not too much
Popular one minute, not the next. g) be uncertain or unable to make a decision
A: We need a new idea. Something which will h) sing or play an instrument in the right key
3
c e the i n of the next i) reducing in number, amount
generation of kids. j) start to be effective
B: Maybe a retro toy which also 4s sa k) in order to help a charity
c d with parents. l) put your username and password into a web page
A: We tried that with the puzzle cubes but they or app
never 5t ko f. m) prevent someone from leaving a room
B: Well, the number of children with mobile devices n) at risk of
has 6r nd y. Could we
do something in that area? 9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
A: Great! We could design an app. If 7w d phrases from Exercise 7.
of m h is positive the app could 1 I’m about where to go
become the 8l tt g. tonight. I fancy the cinema but Katy’s invited me
to her house.
Focus on in 2 We’re missing the bus if we
don’t hurry up.
7 Complete the spidergram with the phrases in the box. 3 Once you’ve to your new
job, I’d love to meet up and hear all about it.
fit in in moderation in a nutshell lock in 4 I wish I could sing , like you.
in two minds in aid of log into in tune I sound like a dying bird when I sing!
in danger of in decline settle in 5 Ursula’s not very well at
in the public eye kick in give in university. She doesn’t have much in common
with her classmates.
Phrasal verbs
1 4
6 A: How was the concert?
B: , it was incredible!
2 5
7 Hopefully these tablets will
3 6
soon and get rid of this headache.
8 It must be horrible being
and having strangers come up to you all the time.
9 The opposition party tried to fight against
rising student fees, but in the end they
in .
10 It was so embarrassing. Last night I
myself
a public toilet and
couldn’t get out!
Prepositional phrases 11 You should eat chocolate ,
7
but I know that’s easier said than done.
8
12 I can’t my email account.
9 I must have got the wrong password.
10 13 Runners are running the marathon
11 the Red Cross this year.
12 14 The number of white rhinos in the world is
13
seriously .
14

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6 VOCABULARY EXTRA

Crossword 1

10 Use the clues to complete the


crossword with words and
phrases from Unit 6.

5 6 7

9 10 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Across Down
6 form of spoken communication 1 be cautious about the words you use so you don’t cause offence (4, 4, 8)
no longer in use (4, 8) 2 a fashion that comes and goes in a short time period (7, 5)
10 headed in the wrong direction 3 definitely not guilty of doing anything wrong (5, 9)
(3, 6) 4 become popular (4, 3)
13 have a conversation about one 5 something which is no longer present today (1, 5, 2, 3, 4)
thing but realise you are both 7 form of spoken communication used all over the world (6, 8)
speaking about different things
8 something that stops people of different languages from
(4, 2, 5, 8)
communicating (8, 7)
15 because it is important (3, 2, 9)
9 when a person behaves according to his/her basic character (2, 6)
17 spread comments informally
11 legally obliged to tell the truth because you swore on a religious
through conversation rather
book (5, 4)
than official reports (4, 2, 5)
12 testing a product or process (2,5)
18 too old (4, 3, 4)
13 speak about work (4, 4)
19 something you remember from
a long time ago (7, 6) 14 not less than a particular number or level (2, 5)
16 When Sophie speaks, I can’t get a word in . (8)

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ADVANCED UNIT 7 3 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.


1 When you see the green light, don’t hesitant to go.
7.1 Collocations 2 I know it’s an impose, but I was hoping to have a moment of
your time.
1 Match 1–8 with the endings a)–h). 3 I don’t seem remember people’s names anymore. Is senile
1 Emergency workers searched setting in?
2 I hate the summer months. I suffer 4 My new students are so enthusiasm in class.
from 5 They way Mark is talking, I think he is becoming a real
3 If you smell smoke, you should raise chauvinistic.
4 In a court of law, you are presumed 6 I’m not sure what effective this new treatment will have.
5 You’re on the list for the early 7 I don’t approve of frivolity behaviour in the classroom.
6 One of my colleagues is the 8 Saving that boy from being hit by that car was hero.
subject of
7 A man formerly presumed
7.2 Idioms: relaxing
8 Police searched for the killer to

a) shi tomorrow.
4 Complete each sentence with one word. The first letter of each
word is given.
b) hayfever really badly.
1 I usually let my h down by having dinner out with
c) innocent until found guilty.
friends.
d) no avail.
2 You’ve been on that computer for hours. You should have a
e) dead has just been found alive. b .
f) the alarm immediately. 3 Graham’s really stressed out at the moment. He needs to
g) frantically for survivors late into u .
the night. 4 I find it difficult to s off from work. Running can
h) an investigation into fraud. sometimes help though.
5 Let’s go for a walk to take your m off your
Suffixes interview tomorrow.
6 Rich works hard, but he always makes sure he takes
2 Complete the sentences with the t out to be with the kids.
correct form of the words in the box.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the idioms in
clear deceptive glory elaborative the box.
pretend reappearance scandal
suspicious burn the midnight oil burn the candles at both ends chill out
hang out while away work all hours
1 I love listening to Professor Chen’s
lectures. She speaks with such 1 I can’t carry on . I’m having fun but
. I’m exhausted.
2 Why do missing things always 2 I’m going to the hours this
just when you don’t weekend watching old films.
need them anymore? 3 It’s not good for you to , especially
3 I know who you really are. You can if that includes all day Saturday and Sunday too.
drop the now. 4 I really enjoy with my friends on
4 Some TV shows seem to Friday nights.
war when it’s not a 5 I’m a bit stressed so I’m going to go to the beach for a few days
positive thing at all. and .
5 That’s an interesting idea. Could you 6 I’ve been to meet this essay
a little more, please? deadline. I went to bed this morning at 2a.m.
6 I know her tricks now. She won’t
me again!
7 The money that some government
departments waste is .
8 There’s only one le
to interview.

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7.3 Risk 8 Complete the spidergram with the phrases in


the box from Exercise 7.
6 Put the letters in italics in the correct order to complete
Phrasal verbs
the sentences. Verb + noun
1 5
1 Did you eyeballtried change the
2 6
passcode on my phone?
2 You shouldn’t leave those children to swim 3

 diversepunus in the pool. 4


3 Children need to learn how to dale
with danger.
4 My parents always encouraged
pencedeedinn and let me make my own decisions. take
5  revo-corvettepisens can stop
children learning from their own mistakes.
6 We shouldn’t be afraid to take Verb + noun + preposition Other
baleenoars risks in our lives. 7 12
7 Obviously we shouldn’t esexop our 8 13
children to unnecessary danger. 9 14
8 Parents should not mcleodlloyd
10 15
their children too much.
11

Focus on take 9 Complete the sentences with the correct


form of phrases from Exercise 8.
7 Replace the underlined phrases in the sentences with the
1 All Hannah’s friends gave her advice, but
phrases in the box.
she none .
take a risk take care of take effect take it from me 2 I’ve just a new job at a
take note of taken on takes the easy way out health practice in the city.
take the initiative take them on board 3 Emily never . She makes
take things personally taken to take time out everything as difficult as possible for
take your mind off take your time herself!
4 I find that chocolate cake can help me
1 I need to look after some paperwork before I can go out. my worries.
2 My six-year-old’s really started to like swimming. He’s 5 Can you help me this
like a fish! problem? My washing machine’s leaking
3 Thank you for your recommendations. We’ll accept them. again.
4 It’s good to stop and rest from your normal routine once 6 Try not to . The comments
in a while. weren’t directed at you.
5 I think Yves is wishing he hadn’t agreed to do the project. 7 The painkillers should start to
6 You think your fluency isn’t good but believe me, it is. aer about thirty minutes.
7 We’ve got several hours yet. Don’t rush. 8 Olav didn’t what the
8 You should pay attention to what Steven says. He knows teacher said about the exam and
what he’s talking about. answered the wrong questions.
9 Be careful how you word Elinor’s feedback. She can be 9 Paulo has some great business ideas, but
easily offended by criticism. he never and does
10 Why don’t we stop you thinking about your toothache anything about them.
by playing cards or something. 10 Don’t feel you have to rush. .
11 If you have a good idea, be the first person to do 11 Critics say that new action film is great,
something and speak to your boss about it. but , it’s really boring.
12 Edie does everything she can to avoid hard work. She 12 You always order the same salad. Go on,
always does the thing that requires the least work. and order something
13 It’s going to take quite a long time before the changes different.
have an impact. 13 I haven’t really that new
14 If you do something that could have an unpleasant lady at number six. She never says hello.
result, it can sometimes pay off. 14 We should and go and
enjoy the snow with the kids.

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Crossword 1

10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words 2


and phrases from Unit 7.

9 10 11 12 13 14

15

16 17

18

19

20

Across Down
2 spend time in a relaxed way (5, 4) 1 set off the warning noise (7, 3, 5)
4 attractive and pleasant (person) (10) 3 look far and wide for
6 take a rest (4, 1, 8) something (6, 11)
7 pause (noun) (10) 5 on purpose (12)
9 have an illness where you lose your memory (6, 4, 7) 8 stay up late to work (4, 3, 8, 3)
15 annoying, problematic (11) 10 make up a story or information (9)
16 very expensive (10) 11 not wanting to take any chances (4-6)
17 relax and enjoy yourself (3, 4, 4, 4) 12 irony (7)
18 spend time (with friends) (4, 3) 13 worried (7)
19 state of keeping someone away from danger too much (4-14) 14 start the process of trying to find out
20 time when an illness becomes less severe (9) facts about something (6, 2, 13)

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8 VOCABULARY EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 8 3 Find and correct the mistake in each proverb.


1 The post is here at last. Better now than never.
8.1 Time expressions 2 Stay out of trouble and keep your eye clean.
3 Jess laughed at my joke. Maybe I should strike
1 Complete the text with the phrases in the box. while the iron’s heavy and ask her out.
4 Use your words not your fists. Remember, the
at regular intervals dated back to pen is mightier than the stick.
for the foreseeable future in years to come
5 If I get that promotion, I can buy a new car. But I
the outset was about to
shouldn’t count on my chickens.
Howard Carter was the famous archaeologist who, 6 I can’t go out tonight, I have to finish this
in 1922, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. assignment. All rest for the wicked!
His own interest in ancient Egypt 7 Can I have some of your sweets? Aer all, return
1
1891 when, at the and share alike.
age of 17, he was hired to sketch the findings of 8 A: I’ve only got tea I’m afraid, no coffee.
other archaeologists. The outbreak of World War I B: That’s OK. Beggars can’t be deciders.
saw Carter leave Egypt and postpone his work 9 You can get a lot done in the morning. The eager
2
. However, aer the bird catches the worm.
war he was able to return and continue his
10 Remember, start as you mean to go on. Put your
search for hidden tombs. He searched
first foot forward.
3
over the next few
years, but with no success. With funding running
low, his explorations appeared to be in vain. Little 8.2 Memories
did he know that he 4
make a huge discovery. On November 4th 1922, a 4 Complete the conversation with the phrases
flight of stairs was unearthed leading to a secret in the box.
door. From 5 Carter
knew that this was something special and that back memories came flooding back
6
people would look holds a lot of memories
back at that moment as one of the most important one of my earliest memories
ever in archaeology. remember it vividly vague memory
A: Do you remember when we used to visit Sennen
Proverbs Cove as children?
B: Er, no, I don’t think so.
2 Put the words in italics in the correct order to A: Really? I 1 . We used to
make proverbs. make these huge sandcastles and eat chocolate
1 When Beatrice’s husband is away on business it’s ice cream.
a case of of out out B: Oh, now you mention it I have a
mind of sight. 2
of it. Did we play in
2 I always carry an umbrella. the rock pools?
sorry safe than better. A: Yes! Actually, 3 is of
3 Ricky shouldn’t be so critical of other people’s you crying because you got pinched by a crab!
diets when he eats so much fast food! Anyway, I went there last week with Sophie. As
 preach what you soon as I smelled that sea air, the memories
practise, I say. 4
. It’s a lovely place.
4 I love this photo of my grandmother. It 5 for me but I guess
 a worth thousand a you were too young.
picture is words. B: Maybe we can go together next time. See if it
5 Don’t be so impatient. brings 6 for me too.
in a day Rome wasn’t built.
6 It’s so nice to be back home again.
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5 Match a beginning in A with a word in B and an Focus on have


ending in C to make sentences.
7 Match the underlined phrases with their meanings
A B C a)–n).
1 Shall we have the gang round for pizza
1 Visiting Niagara Falls tomorrow night?
back remember.
was a once-
2 You enjoy your job and you earn a great salary.
2 I wish I could remember You have the best of both worlds!
to my tongue.
his name. It’s on the tip 3 I’ll have no hesitation in telling him what I think
of him if he speaks to me like that again.
3 That trip to Venice was a real -a-lifetime
in 4 I don’t know anything about the barbecue on
day experience.
Saturday but it has something to do with Laura.
4 I can’t for the life of my memory. 5 It’s my turn to choose what we watch. You can’t
5 I remember my have your own way all the time.
of was yesterday.
graduation ceremony like 6 You have an eye for interior design. You should
do it professionally.
6 The day my daughter was
it mind. 7 Tomasz talked to his daughter about her
born is etched
behaviour, but it had little effect.
7 I’m trying to think of a good 8 Marketa has a high opinion of herself for
to a bit!
film, but nothing springs someone who hasn’t been doing the job long.
me remember 9 Keep your nose out. It has nothing to do with you.
8 1999? That’s going on 10 I’ve heard of this singer but I don’t know
my old address.
anything about him.
1 Visiting Niagara Falls was a once-in-a-lifetime 11 When our business closed down, we had no
experience. option but to sell our house.
12 My sister has a good ear for music and plays the
clarinet really well.
8.3 Collocations with time
13 By the time the third comedian came on, I’d
6 Complete each sentence with one word. The first had enough. None of them were funny.
letter of each word is given. 14 Do you have something against me? You don’t
seem to like me at all.
1 Now my dad’s retired he has all the time in the
w to do what he wants to do. a) thinks very well of
2 During the summer holiday you must have a lot of b) without pausing to think
time on your h . c) have no choice
3 Are you always looking aer your family or do you d) want something annoying to stop
sometimes have time to y ?
e) have a reason to dislike (someone)
4 I tend to play this game on my phone to help
f) is none of your business
p the time when I’m bored.
g) be good at hearing music
5 If we hurry up, we’ll get there just i
time to see the fireworks. h) invite to your home
6 I’m glad we le early. We’ll arrive with time to i) get what you want
s . j) is related to
7 I’m sorry, I’m a bit p for time. k) be good at seeing things
Can we talk later? l) to be aware of
m) have only a small amount of impact
n) have the benefits of two different situations

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Word search
P W M O Y F A L L C L E A N F O R G O T
8 Find words in the word A T I P O F M Y T O N G U E T Y B L N C
search that match the
meanings 1–20. S H N O R E S T F O R T H E W I C K E D
S A Y X T I M E F O R Y O U R S E L F N
T V E H F L C R F L O O D B A C K M B W
H E A U O N C E I N A L I F E T I M E C
E N R F D A T E S B A C K V V F B V U R
T O S X W D B R D T H E O U T S E T T M
I O T S P R I N G T O M I N D Q J N I P
M P O S F N M E M O R Y L A P S E J M Y
E T C D A D T F A B O U T T O Y D T E U
N I O K S X X C F R C Y L G Z W X Q T K
H O M B J U S T I N T I M E Z J C V O I
K N E B S V V R E P Q O V T D H Q S S T
E H A Z Y R E C O L L E C T I O N R P L
Z A D P N H P J B R V D U Q S E B W A U
K B E T T E R S A F E T H A N S O R R Y
K E E P Y O U R N O S E C L E A N P E U
R E M E M B E R I T D I S T I N C T L Y
E W A V N J C O P N P B O H D Y H V W Y

1 have a very clear recollection of a past event 13 bad people don’t have time to relax (proverb)
          
2 did not remember at all 14 come to your mind
                     
3 imprecise, unclear memory 15 one chance in your life
                     
4 comes from a previous time 16 time le over
                     
5 spend minutes/hours/days 17 place where forgotten words are
                     
6 the beginning 18 what happens to memories when you
           remember them suddenly
7 a little before the time           
           19 in the future
8 time to not focus on others           
           20 have no choice
9 behave yourself
          
10 going to happen very soon
          
11 preferable to spend time protecting yourself
from danger, than experiencing it
          
12 momentary failure of your memory
          

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ADVANCED UNIT 9 3 Match a beginning in A with a phrase in B and an ending in C to


make sentences.
9.1 Adjectives: the Arts
A B C
1 Put the letters in italics in the correct
1 Richard went down on
any mischief when
order to complete the sentences. we’re away.
1 Paintings of soup tins are his word. Now he’s not
2 Make sure you don’t get up with
volcanonitenun taking me to New York.
and not something you see every day. 3 I’m putting on too much fallen branches on the
2 I love modern art – it’s so up to
weight. I need to cut road.
thughot- 4 If you’re in the area, would her plans to move to
gnikovorp. back on
you would you mind looking Australia.
3 Picasso’s Guernica painting is so
my grandmother at
clomplegin 5 After that storm last night,
down with her flat? I want to be
even today. I can stare at it for hours. you’ll need to watch
sure she’s OK.
4 Modern art’s just too
fetafob for me. people who aren’t as
6 I’m so busy these days. It’s
I like conventional paintings like away with rich as her. What a
difficult to keep
landscapes. snob!
5 The artistic design of early Disney 7 I wonder if my sister will
out for whatever she’s got.
movies is quite   actually go
marchgin, maybe even cute. 8 My colleague’s feeling ill.
down on everyone’s news.
6 The landscapes by Christian Rohlfs I hope I don’t come
are  kaelb and a student grants. As you
bit depressing at times. 9 The government wants through
can imagine, students
to do with
7 I don’t know why people love Banksy aren’t happy.
so much. His art is highly
treadover in 10 Abru always looks in on chocolate and crisps.
my view.
8 The designs of Remy Macintosh have 1 Richard went back on his word. Now he’s not taking me to New York.
always been
thissly and sophisticated.
9.2 Ideas
Three-part multi-word verbs 4 Complete the interview with the phrases in the box.

2 Complete the sentences with the brainstorm ideas come up with an original idea
coming up with novel ideas gives me the idea
correct form of a verb.
hit on the idea seemed like a good idea at the time
1 I’ll round to tidying
the ideas come to me toying with the idea
the house later, I promise.
2 I’m happy to along A: Aer publishing so many books, how do you keep
with your choice of restaurant. 1
?
3 We really need to up B: Well, oen 2 while I’m reading a
with a new idea for our business. newspaper or something. I see a story or article and it
4 I’m sick of having to
3
for my next book.
up with their arguing all the time. A: Is that how you 4 for your latest
5 My school reunion’s next week. I detective novel?
can’t wait to up with B: No. That was more difficult, actually. I had to sit down and
my old friends. 5
for hours for that one. Before that,
6 We should join that protest and I was 6 of writing a different genre
up for our rights! for a change – a historical drama. I even started writing it.
7 Aer the full ninety minutes, the A: What made you stop?
result of the match yesterday B: Well, it had 7 , to try and do
down to penalty kicks. something different, but actually I found it incredibly hard. It
8 I don’t in for pop was difficult for me to 8 that hadn’t
music. I prefer jazz. been done before. So, in the end I went back to what I know and
love and the result is this book.

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5 Find and correct the mistake in Focus on up


each sentence.
1 We could always ask Anne.
7 Match the underlined phrasal verbs with their meanings a)–n).
She’s usually full of 1 When are you going to clean this mess up?
shining ideas. 2 I can’t put up with your bad cooking any longer!
2 I want to invite Salima to the 3 We’ve now come up against a bit of a problem.
cinema, but I don’t want to 4 I need to brush up on the names of bones for my biology exam.
give her the bad idea. 5 Marco’s trying to build his confidence up at public speaking.
3 Is this plastic spider on my 6 Please write your experiments up aer the lesson.
bed someone’s thought of 7 I think I tore your bank statement up by mistake earlier. Sorry!
a joke? 8 I admire Jessica for standing up to her boss and asking for more pay.
4 Don’t worry. I have a clean 9 Let’s divide the rest of the biscuits up between us.
idea about what to do next.
10 I wonder how much of that biopic was actually true? I’ll read up on it
5 I’ve got to finish this job and later and find out.
I don’t have the thinnest idea
of how to start! a) review something you once f) research
6 I have a thought of what Mrs knew but have forgotten g) increase
Brown’s wants in this essay, b) tidy h) refuse to be treated badly by
but I’m not completely sure. c) share a person of authority
d) tolerate i) meet
9.3 Express yourself e) rip into pieces j) use notes to write a report, etc.

6 Complete the sentences with 8 Complete the spidergram with the phrasal verbs from Exercise 7.
one word in each gap. The first Are the two-part verbs separable or inseparable?
letter of each word is given. Two-part phrasal verbs Three-part phrasal verbs
1 Don’t mention politics or Ben 1 6
will r on for 2 7
hours about it. 3 8
2 You should speak your
4 9
m if you feel
5 10
so strongly about it.
3 I’m sick of hearing the same
views and opinions. I’m
c a fresh up
perspective on life!
4 Amy really r 9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of phrasal verbs from
about that new exhibition. Exercise 8.
5 I write a blog so I can let my 1 In most restaurants, tips are equally
feelings f ! among the waiting staff each day.
6 The service here is terrible. 2 Writers don’t their work anymore, they
I’m going to the give the just delete it from the page.
manager a piece of my 3 No matter what problems William , he
m . always stays positive.
4 You should Harry more. He is a bully.
5 Shall we some Spanish before our trip
to Mexico?
6 Francine needs to her understanding of
the text before the literature test.
7 Can I borrow your lecture notes so I can them
for the essay?
8 I think I might Gaudi this evening before
we go to Barcelona.
9 We’re all getting together on Saturday to help
the beach. Will you help?
10 I’m not going to your insults anymore.

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Crossword 1

10 Use the clues to complete the crossword 2


with words and phrases from Unit 9.
3 4

5 6

8 9

10 11

12 13

14

15

16 17

18

19

Across Down
5 escape punishment (phrasal verb) (3, 4, 4) 1 come up with a new thought (3, 2, 2, 4).
8 match a reason to an action (phrasal verb) (3, 4, 2) 2 met with approval, e.g. a film (4-8)
12 unusual or interesting enough to attract 3 understand how something works, become
attention, e.g. art (8) aware of (phrasal verb) (5, 2, 2)
14 very different from the way people usually 4 a sarcastic question asking who made the
think or behave (14) decision to do something silly (5, 6, 4, 3, 2)
15 tolerate (phrasal verb) (3, 2, 4) 5 agree with someone or something (phrasal verb) (2, 5, 4)
16 talk about something you admire in an 6 evoking strong emotions, e.g. art (8)
excited way (4) 7 makes you think (7-9)
17 talk or complain in a loud, excited way because 9 reduce (phrasal verb) (3, 4, 2)
you feel excited about it (4) 10 consider something or someone as inferior
18 consider a thought or concept as worthy of (phrasal verb) (4, 4, 2)
pursuit (3, 4, 3, 4) 11 say what you really think (5, 4, 4)
19 have many useful and inventive thoughts (4, 2, 6, 5) 13 not easy to notice unless you pay close attention (6)

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ADVANCED UNIT 10 10.2 Ambition

10.1 Collocations
4 Underline the correct alternatives.
1 One great performance and you could be an
1 Complete the conversation with the words in the box. overweight/over there/overnight success.
2 She’s always hankered on/in/after a job in TV.
beaten head quit road setting spend trial 3 Some people enjoy being in/on/around the
A: I hear that you’re 1 off on a spotlight.
backpacking tour of the world tomorrow. 4 I just crave/covet/care a bit of peace.
B: Yes, I’ll be gone for a year so I’ve 2 5 You can learn a trade on the job by being/
my job. serving/going an apprenticeship.
A: Wow! That’s a lot of time to 3 6 You have to buy/send/pay your dues in any career
travelling. Are you ready for the trip? before you achieve success.
B: Yes. I did a small 4 run last year so 7 My boss holds me in high/top/big esteem.
I know what to take. 8 It’s nice to be the middle/centre/whole of
A: Where do you 5 off to first? attention.
B: Well, I’ll start in France, but I want to travel off the 9 It’s nice to build a reputation and have/be/go
6
track. renowned for doing good work.
A: Interesting. How will you travel? 10 Annie’s set down/on/in becoming a model.
B: I’ll get lis from people. I’m sure I’ll be OK.
A: So you’ll be on the 7 for weeks at
5 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
1 Aer that musical Zaid really struck the big time.
a time?
2 I think Katerina’s locked her heart on being a chef.
B: Sure, but I’ll have plenty of time to explore.
3 I found my lost car keys behind the sofa. What a
strike of luck!
Synonyms 4 Look at Samantha, always holding the limelight!
5 I haven’t heard that band you like. I guess they
2 Put the letters in brackets in the correct order were a once-hit wonder.
to make a synonym of a word or phrase in each
6 When I was younger I had a flaming desire to be
sentence. Underline the word/phrase.
an astronaut.
1 Anne set off on her journey to the Arctic Circle. 7 I got my promotion at last. Just goes to show that
(bardmeek no) hard work pays up.
2 I think there’s a safe hidden behind that painting. 8 Mara’s become world famous now. She’s become a
(lacedcone) saga in her lifetime.
3 This room is immense. We’ll have plenty
of room to practise our dance.
(capoisus) 10.3 Negotiating
4 I love reading adventure stories of epic
expeditions to undiscovered lands. 6 Complete each sentence with one word. The first
(junerosy) letter of each word is given.
5 The final scene was so thrilling. I was on the 1 You can’t always get your own way. You oen have
edge of my seat! to make c .
(pingprig) 2 In many markets around the world, you’re
6 He’s really grasped programming very quickly. expected to h to get a better price.
(dreamset) 3 Could we d the decision to a later
date? We still haven’t made up our minds.
3 Replace the underlined words with synonyms. 4 Harriet knows nothing but manages to
1 Could you estimate the cost for me? b her way through life successfully.
2 I wish my sons wouldn’t squabble all the time. 5 Business partners should probably establish
3 Peter’s been ostracised by his colleagues. common g early on.
4 Her directions were very straightforward. 6 Can’t you be more t when you give
5 There’s a considerable amount of work to be done. feedback in future?
6 Lets get rid of this chair. It’s really cumbersome!
7 They sauntered down the path, hand in hand.

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Focus on make 8 Complete the spidergram with the phrases from Exercise 7.

7 Match the underlined phrases with their Phrasal verbs


meanings a)–n). 1

1 I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it 2

tonight. I’m not feeling well. 3


2 It’s going to take a long time for
me to make up for forgetting my Verb + noun Set phrases
mum’s birthday. 4 10

3 Stop screaming! You’re making a 5 11


fool of yourself in front of everyone. 6 12
4 You usually get what you want, but 7 13
this time you’ll have to make a
8 14
compromise.
9
5 Hannah made a point of thanking
me for my, help which was nice.
6 The waitress spilled coffee all down
my top. Then, to make matters
worse, she stood on my foot!
7 I know you don’t normally upgrade
make
people to business class, but can
you make an exception?
8 I’m so tired, I don’t know how I’m 9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of phrases from
going to make it through this Exercise 8.
lesson without falling asleep! 1 I’m worried I’m going to fall off the stage and
9 Jemima made out that she’d done in front of everyone.
all the work, but it was actually 2 The plane lands at 10p.m. and the last train’s at 10.45p.m.
Ahmed who did it. I’m not sure I’ll .
10 I know you’re busy but can you 3 My cat’s really ill. I’m not sure she’ll
make time for me tomorrow? the night.
11 These instructions just don’t make 4 Sophie’s got money problems at the moment. She has to do
sense. Who wrote them? two jobs just to .
12 We’re finding it hard to make ends meet 5 Don’t that you’re too tired to
these days, with Rob being out of work. clean the house. You slept for nine hours last night!
13 Selina makes simple pieces of cloth 6 I never seem to have time to do exercise but it’s my fault.
into beautiful dresses. I should for it.
14 A: Ollie’s doing his own ironing. 7 A: The woman at the tax office was really helpful.
B: Is he? That makes a change. B: . Usually the people there
a) be easy to understand don’t seem very interested in helping anyone.
b) solve a problem by accepting you 8 Let’s see what we’ve got in the fridge. I’m sure we can
can’t get everything you want whatever’s there something
edible.
c) be present/arrive
9 Dr Sharma always saying hello
d) be sure to do a particular thing
to his staff each day, which is nice.
e) survive
10 I want to go to New Zealand, but my girlfriend wants to go to
f) look silly the USA so we’ve and agreed on
g) compensate for Australia.
h) afford to pay bills, etc. 11 How am I going to dropping
i) it’s different and better than normal and breaking Tariq’s phone?
j) deal with something in a different 12 We don’t usually allow dogs into the shop but we can
way to usual this one time.
k) pretend 13 Benjamin proposed but his girlfriend turned him down. And
l) to make a situation worse , it was in front of his entire
m) change one thing to something else family.
n) put aside time to do something when 14 Does this exercise to you?
you’re busy I don’t understand what I have to do.

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 10.
1 2

4 5

8 9 10

11

12

13 14

15 16

17

18 19

20

Across Down
1 large in size, e.g. a garden (9) 2 a practice event (5, 3)
4 strongly desire something (5) 3 thrilling, e.g. a book, film (8)
5 not heavy (11) 7 become very skilled at something (6)
6 pretend something (6) 8 ignore (4)
10 negotiate a price (8) 9 leave, e.g. go on a journey (4, 3)
11 have one big success and be unable to repeat it 13 hide (7)
(3, 3, 6) 14 possess a strong desire to achieve something (4, 11)
12 delay something (5) 16 embark, e.g. on a journey (3, 3, 2)
15 rapidly become well known (5, 2, 4) 17 travel by car (2, 3, 4)
18 become popular in a very short space of time 19 a long, carefully organised trip, oen to somewhere
(6, 2, 9, 7) difficult or dangerous (10)
20 take all the attention (3, 3, 9)

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ADVANCED 9 6
ANSWER KEY 1 set back 2 set up 3 set foot in 1 I love creating a good discussion by
4 TV sets 5 set about 6 box sets playing devil’s advocate.
UNIT 1 7 set fire to 8 set the record straight 2 I’d like to know what you really think,
9 set-to so please speak your mind.
1 10
3 You never seem to have a clear opinion.
You just sit on the fence.
1 put my name forward Across Down 4 Come in, tell me what you really think.
2 live up to my name 6 neurotic 1 inspirational Don’t beat about the bush.
3 named me aer 10 married name 2 gregarious
4 middle name 11 open-minded 3 prejudiced 7
5 household name 12 set in your 4 surname 1f 2d 3g 4k 5n 6j 7h 8a
6 clear his name ways 5 maiden name 9 e 10 l 11 m 12 b 13 i 14 c
7 made a name for myself 15 busybody 7 chatterbox
8 by name 17 mature 8 liberal 8
9 in name only 19 life and soul 9 striking 1–6:
13 evocative keep up (level), keep down, keep away,
2 of the party
20 perceptive 14 given name keep to, keep off, keep up (speed)
1 apathetic 2 insensitive 16 solitary
7–14:
3 over-ambitious 4 conscientious 17 whizzkid
keep track of, keep a low profile,
5 obstinate 6 inquisitive 7 rebellious
keep your cool, keep (someone) posted,
8 perceptive
keep an eye on, keep your opinions to
UNIT 2
3 yourself, keep your word, keep going
1 easy-going 2 impetuous 1 9
3 conservative 4 temperamental 1 feet 2 ropes 3 advantage 4 setback 1 keep up
5 circumspect 6 selfish 7 considerate 5 curve 6 instincts 7 gut feeling 2 keep your cool
8 introverted
3 keeps going
4 2 4 keep, off
1 go far in life 5 keep down
1c 2e 3a 4b 5g 6f 7d 2 the peak of my career 6 keeping a low profile
5 3
4
gone downhill
at a real crossroads
7
8
keep your word
keep away
1 a real loose cannon 5 half-baked 9 keep you posted
2 a couch potato 6 hard to swallow 10 keep my opinions to myself
3 the big cheese 7 food for thought 11 keep to
4 a tough cookie 8 put some time aside 12 keep track
5 a wet blanket 9 regurgitate them in meetings 13 keep up
6 one rotten apple 10 waste (precious) time 14 keep an eye
6 3 10
1 evocative 1 killing 2 shone 3 dim 4 targeting Across
2 capture 5 bright 6 inspiration 7 forces 2 perspective
3 iconic (striking) 8 support 4 an open mind
4 revealing
5 weak foundations
5 provocative (striking/revealing/ 4 7 make a killing
evocative) 1 preconceptions 9 dim
6 striking (evocative/iconic) 2 stereotypes 12 food for thought
7 3
4
second thoughts
narrow-minded
15 steep learning curve
16 over the hill
1d 2n 3g 4l 5a 6e 7b 8h 5 perspective
9 c 10 k 11 m 12 i 13 f 14 j 17 setback
6 convincing 18 at a crossroads
8 7
8
eye-opening
open mind
19 speak your mind
1–4: 20 opinionated
box set, set of guidelines, TV set, a set-to 5 Down
1 a profound effect
5–8: 1 personal opinion
set off, set back, set up, set about 3 launch a campaign
2 entitled to their own opinion
6 hard to swallow
9–14: 3 difference of opinion
8 sit on the fence
set fire to, set foot in, 4 The general opinion
10 play devil’s advocate
set the record straight, set in your ways, 5 opinion is divided
11 construct
be all set, set someone’s mind at rest 6 matter of opinion
13 learn the ropes
7 Keep your opinion
14 bright

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UNIT 3 10 5
1 bustling 2 pre-date 3 gaudy 4 airy 1 Ageism
1 5 dreary 6 unspoilt 7 vast 8 secluded 2 poverty (not poor)
1 tranquil 2 magnificent 3 deserted 9 cooperate 10 minimise 11 outlast 3 white-collar crime
4 bustling 5 picturesque 6 unspoilt 12 overrated 13 uninhabitable 4 Antisocial behaviour
7 ancient 8 run-down 14 nondescript 15 tranquil 5 censorship
16 congestion 17 bicentenary 6 Organised crime
2 18 subzero 19 sprawling 7 Gender inequality
1 shady 2 chilly 3 gloomy/dreary 20 superpower 8 Illiteracy
4 airy 5 poky 6 roomy
7 dreary/gloomy H U N S P O I L T J P D F Q F E H B T K 6
C S U P E R P O W E R T O F Y A O M Y T
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Q V A K P I R C X T P J G Q F J O R N O
4 vast 5 scenic 6 secluded S M W E H M A U K D R E A R Y D U Y G U
8 predicament
7 awe-inspiring 8 ramshackle
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Q L I S U B Z E R O T U C K U A S U O L

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6 out 7 co 8 bi come down with, come along, come under,
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come up, come across
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1 amenities 2 infrastructure
come easily, How come?, come to mind,
3 congestion 4 tolls 5 abandonment 1 come first, When it comes to
6 regeneration 1 raid 2 prove 3 suspended 4 carry
7 5 offence 6 crime 7 previous 9
8 appeal 1 come along 2 How come
attractive, descript, exposed, managed,
3 comes across 4 comes to mind
possible 2 5 came over 6 come up 7 came across
8 2 A new suspect is helping police with
their inquiries.
8 came first 9 come up
10 When it comes to 11 come under
1–3: 3 A new antisocial behaviour law comes
inability, inaccuracy, injustice 12 comes easily 13 came off
into force at midnight tonight. 14 coming down
4–10: 4 Andrei was given points on his licence
inadequate, incapable, inedible, inefficient, for speeding on the motorway. 10
insecure, insufficient, invaluable 5 Three suspects are being held in Across
11–14: custody on suspicion of the. 1 drawback
inappropriately, informally, insensitively, 6 A woman involved in a fight has been 5 bear in mind
insignificantly charged with assault. 7 intellectual property
Invaluable does not mean that something 7 The increase in phone muggings is 13 protest your innocence
is not valuable, it means that it is very posing a threat to public safety. 14 civil liberties
valuable. 8 Water cannons were fired at the crowd 15 human rights
of angry protestors. 16 child labour
9 3 17 gun control
1 insufficient/inadequate 18 put on probation
2 inaccuracies 1 criminal 2 bring 3 demanding 19 illiteracy
3 formally 4 imperative 5 uphold 6 rough 20 a kind of
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9 uphold justice
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UNIT 5 8 5
1–4: 1 at cross purposes
1 catch on, check up on, call on, read up on 2 word in edgeways
1 kept themselves to themselves 5–10: 3 the wrong end of the stick
2 let it slip on the horizon, on track, on location, 4 I didn’t catch
3 behind closed doors on hold, on the increase, on loan 5 talking shop
4 spill the beans 6 make head or tail
5 let the cat out of the bag 9 7 Run it by me
6 gave the game away 1 on location 2 check up on 8 a good talking to
7 keep/stay schtum 3 on the increase 4 on the horizon 9 understatement
5 call on me 6 read up on 7 on loan 10 get to the point
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8 on hold 9 on track 10 caught on
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2 between you and me 10 1 lost, appeal 2 passing trend
3 top secret Across 3 capture, imagination 4 strikes, chord
4 furtive 6 debunk a myth 5 took off 6 risen dramatically
5 classified 9 divulge a secret 7 word, mouth 8 latest thing
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8 covert 16 classified information 1–6:
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3 18 cast your mind back give in
1 verify 19 mess around 7–14:
2 uncover the truth in moderation, in a nutshell, in two minds,
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2 I hope the weather brightens up in f) in moderation g) in two minds
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time for the match. h) in tune i) in decline j) kick in
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3 I can see how far I’ve come when I k) in aid of l) log into m) lock in
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think back to how I was as a child. n) in danger of
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boil down to who wants it more.
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standing around waiting. 3 settled in 4 in tune 5 fitting in
6 There wasn’t much to take away from UNIT 6 6 In a nutshell 7 kick in
that course. 8 in the public eye 9 gave in
7 Tom’s such a great athlete. He’ll blow
away the competition.
1 10 locked, in 11 in moderation
12 log into 13 in aid of 14 in decline
1 distant memory 2 a thing of the past
8 Aer a hard day at work I just want to
switch off and do nothing.
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over for a few days.
10 It’s a shame the council had to call off
2 6 dead language
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the carnival. 13 talk at cross purposes
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1 back 2 off 3 on 4 up 5 down 18 over the hill
1 over the moon
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7 mind your language 8 dead 12 on trial
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UNIT 7 9 3
1 took, on board 1 Better late than never.
1 2 taken on 2 keep your nose clean
1g 2b 3f 4c 5a 6h 7e 8d 3 takes the easy way out 3 while the iron’s hot
4 take my mind off 4 the pen is mightier than the sword
2 5 take care of 5 count my chickens
1 clarity 2 reappear 4 pretence 6 take things personally 6 No rest for the wicked!
5 glorify 6 elaborate 7 deceive 7 take effect 7 share and share alike
8 scandalous 9 suspect 8 take note of 8 beggars can’t be choosers
9 takes the initiative 9 The early bird catches the worm.
3 10 Take your time 10 Put your best foot forward.
1 hesitate 2 imposition 3 senility 11 take it from me
4 enthusiastic 5 chauvinist 6 effect 12 take a risk 4
7 frivolous 8 heroic 13 taken to 1 remember it vividly
14 take some time out 2 vague memory
4 3 one of my earliest memories
1 hair 2 breather (also possible: break) 10 4 came flooding back
3 unwind 4 switch 5 mind 6 time Across 5 holds a lot of memories
2 while away 6 back memories
5 4 personable
1 burning the candles at both ends 6 have a breather 5
2 while away 7 hesitation 2 I wish I could remember his name. It’s
3 work all hours 9 suffer from amnesia on tip of my tongue
4 hanging out 15 troublesome 3 The trip to Venice was a real day to
5 chill out 16 exorbitant remember.
6 burning the midnight oil 17 let your hair down 4 I can’t for the life of me remember my
18 hang out old address.
6 19 over-protectiveness 5 I remember my graduation ceremony
1 deliberately 2 unsupervised 3 deal 20 remission like it was yesterday.
4 independence 5 Over-protectiveness Down 6 The day my daughter was born is
6 reasonable 7 expose 8 mollycoddle 1 trigger the alarm etched on my memory.
7 I’m trying to think of a good film but
7 3 search extensively
5 deliberately nothing springs to mind.
1 take care of 8 1999? That’s going back a bit!
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taken on, taken to 10 about to
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take care of, take note of, 4 A picture is worth a thousand words.
13 no rest for the wicked
takes the easy way out, take time out, 5 Rome wasn’t built in a day.
14 spring to mind
take your mind off 6 Home is where the heart is.
15 once in a lifetime
12–14: 16 time to spare
take it from me, take them on board, 17 tip of my tongue
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clean up, build up, write up, tear up, 2 set her heart on
1 divide up 3 What a stroke of luck!
1 unconventional 2 thought-provoking 6–10: 4 hogging the limelight
3 compelling 4 offbeat 5 charming put up with, come up against, 5 one-hit wonder
6 bleak 7 overrated 8 stylish brush up on, stand up to, read up on 6 burning desire
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3 come up with 4 tear up 5 cover up
2 haggle 3 defer 4 bluff
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8 brush up on 9 build up 10 write, up
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6 I’m so busy these days. It’s difficult to make a compromise, make a point of,
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through with her plans to move to 10–14:
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Australia. make it, make matters worse,
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result of the match yesterday came makes a change
down to penalty kicks. 2 well-received
9 The government wants to do away 3 catch on to
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with student grants. As you can 1 make a fool of myself
imagine, students aren’t happy. 5 go along with
6 poignant 2 make it
10 Abru always looks down on people 3 make it through
who aren’t as rich as her. What a snob! 7 thought-provoking
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13 subtle 7 That makes a change.
2 the ideas come to me 8 make, into
3 gives me the idea 9 makes a point of
4 hit on the idea UNIT 10 10 made a compromise
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14 have aspirations
16 set off on
17 on the road
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