complete advanced 2ed wordlist

8/16/2019 Complete Advanced 2ed Wordlist

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1 anticipate verb1 assertion noun1 believe wholeheartedly phrase1 choose wisely phrase1 clueless adjectve1 come back to haunt you idiom1 courage in the face of an affliction phrase1 critical thinking skills phrase1 enquiring mind phrase1 eye-opener noun1 go to incredible lengths idiom1 hoodwink verb1 lap up phrasal verb1 make a flying visit phrase1 make an informed choice phrase1 mismatch noun

1 out in all weathers phrase1 perform a trick phrase1 positive outlook phrase1 serendipity noun1 set foot in phrase1 share a viewpoint phrase1 splitting headache phrase1 suffer from stage fright phrase1 well-intentioned adjective2 account for phrasal verb2 biological diversity phrase2 budget constraints phrase

2 completely thrown phrase2 create wealth phrase2 die out phrasal verb2 facet noun2 fail to take into account phrase2 fulfil your potential phrase2 get stuck in idiom2 have a detrimental effect phrase2 have limited prospects phrase2 have the requisite skills phrase2 hold your own phrase2 impending adjective2 lack resources phrase2 language competence phrase2 lose touch with your roots phrase2 make a conscious decision phrase2 make a fool of yourself phrase2 produce substantial savings phrase2 serve no useful purpose phrase2 settle into the area phrase2 shift away from phrasal verb2 stand someone in good stead idiom2 up to scratch idiom

3 adept adjective3 attention span noun


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3 come to terms with phrase3 cultivate verb3 digital technology phrase3 discourage someone from doing sth phrase3 exert control phrase3 feel valued phrase3 get things into perspective phrase3 have an aptitude for phrase3 have a flair for phrase3 instil values phrase3 lose your temper phrase3 peer group noun3 physical characteristics phrase3 the animal kingdom noun3 update your status phrase3 vicious circle phrase3 work–life balance noun

antiquated adjectivecollaborative adjectivecommute verbdigital footprint noundisenchanted adjectiveergonomic adjectiveethical code phraseexploit verbextra-curricular adjectivefoolproof adjectivehave no outlet phraseinternship noun

make it a priority phraseprivacy setting nounreap rewards phraseretaliate verbsick leave nounsocial media profile phrasestrictly speaking phrasetight budget phrasetreat with healthy respect phrasetroubleshooting nounundermine verbwork station noun

! at first light phrase! be in two minds about something idiom! bump into phrasal verb! emergency services plural noun! firefighter noun! have flashbacks phrase! in response to phrase! keep your ears pricked idiom! keep your fingers crossed idiom! narrow-minded adjective! put your foot on the accelerator phrase

! sense of achievement phrase! strong current phrase


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! take someone to court phrase! watch your step idiom! workout noun! worthwhile occupation phrase" bad-hair day phrase" capture an expression phrase" commission a portrait phrase" complimentary adjective" conspiracy noun" draw your own conclusion phrase" eyes boring into you phrase" from the outset phrase" innate adjective" in your element phrase" minor character phrase" overstated adjective" passing moods and emotions phrases

" plead guilty phrase" put the finishing touches to phrase" self-consciousness noun" so to speak phrase" status symbol noun" trail of destruction phrase" turn out phrasal verb" unsettling adjective# addiction noun# competitive sport phrase# drown out phrasal verb# for a start phrase

# force someone to do something phrase# grab someone$s attention phrase# hack into phrasal verb# leave things to chance phrase# leisure activity phrase# mass market phrase# pass down from generation to gener phrase# raise funds phrase# relief noun# value for money phrase# virtual world phrase% aspire to phrasal verb% audience appeal phrase% breaking news story phrase% empathise verb% give an account phrase% insight noun% in the long run phrase% multinational corporation phrase% news bulletin noun% provoke a reaction phrase% reality &' noun% sense of community phrase

% side effect noun% source of information phrase


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% symptomatic adjective( at the mercy of phrase( at this juncture phrase( barbarism noun( behind the wheel phrase( blow something out of proportion phrase( conserve energy phrase( criminal record noun( degenerate verb( disorientated adjective( feasible adjective( financial resources phrase( find something laughable phrase( flawed adjective( grab the headlines phrase( hand down phrasal verb( in broad terms phrase

( labour-saving device phrase( meet regulations phrase( predator noun( relatively few and far between phrase( rock steady phrase( world view phrase

1) as luck would have it phrase1) be passionate about phrase1) be torn between phrase1) by contrast phrase1) clued up adjective1) culture shock noun

1) fascination with phrase1) from the word go phrase1) glossy brochure phrase1) have a passion for phrase1) have someone*s best interests at he phrase1) implement verb1) in a quandary phrase1) in marked contrast to phrase1) make a +real, difference phrase1) make something available phrase1) pass on knowledge phrase1) put effort into phrase1) self-study noun1) social life noun1) work independently phrase11 call +someone, up phrasal verb11 demise noun11 fatal adjective11 get your hands on idiom11 hasty judgement phrase11 impose a deadline phrase11 inhospitable adjective11 intrepid adjective

11 keep someone waiting phrase11 offer condolences phrase


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11 off the beaten track idiom11 on the spur of the moment idiom11 open to phrase11 plain sailing idiom11 put someone on hold phrase11 remote wilderness phrase11 sponsored walk phrase11 starting price noun11 stick around phrasal verb11 sustainable adjective11 take the rough with the smooth idiom11 torrent noun11 voyage into the unknown phrase11 within earshot phrase12 cash crop noun12 deliberate adjective12 fire risk phrase

12 flood defences plural noun12 fossil fuel noun12 global warming noun12 heat wave noun12 immunity noun12 infectious adjective12 learning difficulties plural noun12 natural energy noun12 reach your potential phrase12 refugee camp noun12 rote learning phrase12 sign language noun

12 submit a proposal phrase12 time-consuming adjective13 allergic adjective13 aspiration noun13 avoid contact with phrase13 balanced diet noun13 developed country phrase13 exhaust fumes phrase13 familiar with phrase13 fit for purpose phrase13 immune system noun13 obsessed with phrase13 on behalf of phrase13 physical exertion phrase13 physical fitness phrase13 resistant to phrase13 rural area phrase13 state-of-the-art adjective13 vote with your feet idiom1 accountable decision-making phrase1 be the case phrase1 brain drain noun1 on$t get me wrong. phrase

1 feel special ties phrase1 feeling of insecurity phrase


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1 fit in phrasal verb1 get ideas across phrase1 have a different take on something phrase1 language barrier phrase1 look down on someone phrasal verb1 make good phrase1 make the transition phrase1 marry up phrasal verb1 melting pot noun1 mixed marriage phrase1 peripheral adjective1 preconception noun1 restrictive adjective1 settle down phrasal verb1 the driving force phrase1 the essence of somethng phrase1 untapped potential phrase


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to expect something or prepare for something before it happensa statement that you strongly believe is trueto be completely sure about somethingto make a good decision about somethingwithout any knowledge about a situation or subject/f something you do comes back to haunt you0 it has bad consequences at a later time.the ability to stay brave even though you are sufferingthe ability to analyse or evaluate information without letting feelings or opinions influence you

omeone who has an enquiring mind always wants to find out about things.something that surprises you and teaches you new facts about life0 people0 etc.to try extremely hard to achieve somethingto deceive or trick someoneto accept or believe something with enthusiasmto visit somebody for a short period of timeto make a choice that is based on good informationan occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable for each other

outside whatever the weather is liketo do a magic trick in order to entertain people/f you have a positive outlook0 you think the future is likely to be good.when you are lucky and find something interesting or valuable by chanceto go to or into a certain placeto have the same opinions about somethinga very bad pain in your headto be scared of performing in publicwanting to have good effects0 but sometimes having bad effects that were not expectedto be the reason or explanation for somethingthe range of different life forms living together in one placelimits to the amount of money that is available to spend

very surprised and confused0 so that you do not know what to do or how to reactto make people richer to become more and more rare and then disappear completelyone part of a subject0 situation0 etc. that has many partsto not consider or remember something when judging a situationto achieve everything you are capable of +informal, to start doing something with energy and purposeto affect something or someone in a bad wayto not have many opportunitiesto have the skills that are needed in order to do somethingto be as successful or capable as others in a certain situation

n impending event will happen soon and is usually bad or unpleasant.to not have enough of something you needthe ability to communicate in a languageto lose contact with or forget about where you came fromto intentionally decide to do somethingto make yourself look stupid in front of othersto save a lot of moneyto not be useful for anythingto get used to a place where you have started to liveto stop using something or doing somethingto be useful to someone in the future+informal, reaching an acceptable standard

having a natural ability to do something that needs skillthe length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something


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to take legal action against someoneto be careful about what you say and doa series of exercises to make your body strong and healthya job that has benefits for others+informal, a day when you feel that you do not look attractive0 especially because of your hair to represent the look of someone$s face accurately in a picture or photographto arrange for someone to paint a picture of a person in exchange for paymentpraising or expressing admiration for someonea secret plan made by a group of people to do something bad or illegalto consider the facts of a situation and make a decision about what is true0 correct0 likely to hap/f someone$s eyes are boring into you0 that person is staring very hard at you.from the beginning

n innate quality or ability is one that you were born with and not one you have learned.in a place or situation that is completely natural and comfortable for yousomebody in a story who is not very importantexpressed in a way that is too strongemotional sates that do not last long

to state in court that you are guilty of a crimeto add small details in order to make something perfectthe state of being too aware of how you appear to othersused to explain that you are using a special or unusual expressionsomething that someone owns that shows they have a high position in societyinstances of damage in different places along a routeto happen in a particular way0 or to have a particular resultmaking you feel worried or uncomfortablethe state of being unable to stop doing0 having or using somethinga sport that involves competition against other peopleto make a noise that prevents another noise from being heardused when you are giving the first in a list of reasons or points you want to make

to make someone do something they don$t want to doto do something that immediately makes someone look or listento get into someone$s computer system without permission in order to get information or do somto act without any particular plan or expectationsomething that you do in your free time for enjoymenta large number of people who want to buy something/f something is passed down from generation to generation0 it is given by older people to their cto collect a sum of money for a certain purposea feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended/f something is value for money0 you feel satisfied with what you get for its price.a world that only exists onlineto have a strong wish or hope to do or achieve somethingthe quality that makes something attractive or interesting to an audiencea news story that is just starting to be reportedto be able to understand how someone else feelsto give a spoken or written description of somethinga clear and sometimes sudden understanding about something that is complicatedat a time that is far away in the futurea company that buy and sell goods in different countriesa short news story0 usually on &' or radioto make people react0 especially by being shocking or arousing strong feelingstelevision programmes showing ordinary people filmed in real situationsthe feeling that we are part of a group of people with shared beliefs

an unpleasant effect of a medical drug that happens in addition to the intended effecta person or place that provides information


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being a bad sign that indicates a more serious illness or problemin a situation where someone or something has complete power over youat this particular point in timeextremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour driving a motor vehicleto treat a particular event or problem far too seriouslyto use as little energy as possible

omeone with a criminal record has been found guilty of crimes in the past.to become worseconfused and not knowing where to go or what to doable to be made0 done0 or achievedthe amount of money that is available to spendto think something is stupid or ridiculousnot perfect0 containing mistakesto be widely reported in the newsto give something to someone in your family who is younger than youspeaking in a general way

a machine or piece of equipment that saves time and effortto fulfil or satisfy a set of rulesan animal that hunts0 kills and eats other animalsnot happening or existing very oftennot likely to move or breaka way of thinking about the worldby chanceto have very strong feelings or emotions about something0 especially because you think it is imp/f you are torn between two possibilities0 you find it very difficult to choose between them.used to show that there is an important difference between two things0 people0 or situations+informal, knowledgeable about somethingthe feeling of confusion someone has when they go to a new and very different place

the feeling of finding something extremely interesting+informal, from the time when something startedan expensive-looking short maga4ine that gives information about a product or a companyto enjoy something very muchto care about what is best for someoneto make a law0 system0 plan0 etc. start to happen or operatenot able to decide what to do about a situationused to emphasise that one thing or situation is completely different from another to improve a situation +a lot,to provide something for people to buy or useto inform other people about things you knowto work hard to achieve somethinga way of learning about a subject that involves studying on your own0 rather than in a classroomthe time you spend with other people when you are not working or studyingto work on your own0 without help from other peopleto telephone someonedeathcausing deathto be able to obtain somethingan opinion or conclusion that you have formed too quickly0 without knowing enough about the sitto tell somebody a date or time by which something must be done

n inhospitable place is not pleasant or easy to live in because it is too hot0 cold0 etc.extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations

to make someone wait for youto tell someone that you are very sorry about something that has happened to them0 especiall


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in a place where few people go/f you do something on the spur of the moment0 you do it suddenly0 without planning it.willing to experience somethingsomething that is easy and without problemsto leave someone waiting on the telephone before they can speak to someonean area of completely wild land that is far away from where people livea walk that people pay you to do in order to raise money for charitythe lowest amount of money that you can buy a particular thing for+informal, to stay somewhere for a period of timecausing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long timeto accept the unpleasant parts of a situation as well as the pleasant partsa sudden0 large amount of somethinga journey to a place that nobody knows aboutinside the range of distance where you can hear something or someonea crop that is grown to be sold rather than being used by people who live in the area where it isintentional and plannedsomething that could cause a fire

barriers or other methods used to stop an area from floodinga fuel such as coal or oil that is obtained from under the groundwhen the air around the world becomes warmer because of pollutiona period of time0 usually a few days or weeks0 when the weather is much hotter than usuala state in which your body is protected from diseaseable to pass a disease from one person0 animal or plant to another mental problems that affect a person$s ability to learn thingsenergy that comes from sources such as wind or the sunto achieve everything you are capable of a place where people who have escaped from their own country can live0 usually in bad conditiolearning something in order to be able to repeat it from memory0 rather than in order to understaa system of communication using hand movements0 used by people who cannot hear

to give someone a formal0 written suggestion for doing somethingneeding a lot of time/f you are allergic to something0 you become ill if you touch it0 eat it or go near it.something that you hope to achieveto make sure that you do not touch or come near somethinga healthy combination of different types of fooda country with a lot of industrial activity and where people generally have high incomeswaste gas from a vehicle$s engine that comes out through a pipeknowing something quite well

omething that is fit for purpose is good enough to be used for the function it was intended for.the cells and tissues in your body that fight against infectiontoo interested or worried about somethingrepresentingeffort that you make with your bodythe state of having a strong0 healthy bodynot harmed or affected by somethingan area of countrysideusing the newest ideas0 designs0 and materialsto leave a place or an organisation because you do not like something about itmaking decisions for which you accept responsibilityto be truethe situation in which large numbers of educated and very skilled people leave their own countr used when you do not want someone to think that you do not like someone or something

to feel an emotional connection with a place or a persona feeling that you are not safe or protected


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to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by themto communicate ideas to other peopleto have a different opinion or a different way of thinking about somethingthe difficulty of communication between people who do not speak the same language wellto think that someone is less important or intelligent than youto succeed and become richto change from one situation to another to combine different things successfully so that they work well together a place where people of many different races and from different countries live together a marriage between people of different racesnot as important as other thingsan idea or opinion formed before enough information is available for it to be accuratelimiting the amount or freedom of somethingto start living in a place where you intend to stay for a long time0 usually with a partner a person or thing that has a very strong influence and makes something happento be the most important part of the character of somethingsomething that could be useful but that is not being used


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re you anticipating a big crowd at the party tonight5/ don$t agree with his assertion that men are safer drivers than women./ believe wholeheartedly that this plan will succeed.6e chose his staff wisely0 and the company was a huge success.without any knowledge about a situation or subject6er earlier lies have come back to haunt her now.

espite their problems0 they remain positive and show courage in the face of affliction.7any people believe that that critical thinking skills should be taught in schools.

he had inherited her father$s enquiring mind and was hungry for knowledge and information.8iving in another country can be a real eye-opener.

he went to incredible lengths to impress her friends.6e hoodwinked us into agreeing.&hey positively lapped up everything he said.9e won$t have time to stop long – we$re just making a flying visit on our way to :oston.&hese leaflets will help you make an informed choice about your treatment.&here is a mismatch between the capacity of the airport and the large number of people wanting to fly from it.

/ wouldn$t like to be a fisherman. &hey have to be out in all weathers to make a living./ really liked it when he performed the trick of pulling a rabbit out of a hat.he has a positive outlook on life.

;ur meeting was pure serendipity.&hat owner of that shop is so rude< /$m not seeting foot in there again.9e don$t agree on everything0 but we share a viewpoint on what$s best for the children./$ve got a splitting headache.

lthough he has a lot of experience as an actor0 he still suffers from stage fright./t was well-intentioned plan0 but it did more harm than good in the long run.&he recession accounts for the slow growth in the economy.&he destruction of the rainforest means there is less biological diversity in the ma4on.9e can$t afford a new photocopier because of the current budget constraints.

/ was completely thrown by his questions and didn$t know what to say.=ew firms in the area are helping to create wealth.

inosaurs died out about "! million years ago.he has so many facets to her personality.

9e failed to take into account the difficuty of persuading people to adopt these measures./f >ames fulfils his potential0 he could become a professional actor.9e showed them where the crates had to be moved to0 and they got stuck in straight away.

moking has a detrimental effect on your health.8ack of education means that these young people have limited prospects.&his training should give you the requisite skills to do the job.?lena can hold her own in any conversation on science.&he high winds warned us of the impending hurricane.9e can$t expand our business because we lack the financial resources./ lacked the language competence to study in @ermany.Aierre has lived abroad for so long that he has lost touch with his roots./ made a conscious decision to eat more healthy foods./ really made a fool of myself when / couldn$t remember her name.&he new computer system should produce substantial savings.=obody ever uses the college coffee machine. /t really serves no useful purpose./t took Aavel a while to settle into the area0 but now he has a lot of good friends here.7any men are starting to shift away from these traditional roles.&his experience will stand you in good stead when you go to college.Bour last essay wasn$t up to scratch.

he$s very adept at dealing with the media.Boung children have a quite short attention span.


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Bou$re going to have to come to terms with the fact that you$ll never make much money as an artist.he has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.igital technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other.

&he government launched a campaign to discourage people from smoking.&he teacher was unable to exert control over the class./t$s important to make your staff feel valued./t really isn$t that bad< Bou need to get things into perspective and stop complaining.

arah really has an aptitude for maths.7arco has a flair for drawing./ hope to instil the values of tolerance and generosity in my children./ really lost my temper when the neighbours broke my fence.6e was the first of his peer group to get married.

asha is very different from his father0 but they share many of the same physical characteristics.&his type of behaviour is common in the animal kingdom.=ow that /$m at university0 /$m going to have to update my status to let all my friends know.9hen Crederick started borrowing money to pay his debts0 it started a vicious circle./t can be difficult to get the right work–life balance.

;ur accounts are in a mess owing to the antiquated system we are using.Bou can achieve more in a collaborative working environment.6e commutes to 8ondon every day.9henever you visit a website you leave a digital footprint.6e became disenchanted with politics and resigned from the party.;ur offices have an ergonomic design.9e have a strict ethical code that all employees must follow./t is easy to exploit workers who are desperate for a job.9e encourage our students to take up extra-curricular activities.6e said he had a foolproof scheme for making money.

he had no outlet for her creativity.he did an internship with a bank in 6ong Dong.

/ made it a priority to contact all the club$s members.Bou should tighten up your privacy settings./ worked really hard at university0 and now /$m reaping the rewards.&hey have threatened to retaliate against any troops that attack.6e was away for a fortnight on sick leave./ need to update my social media profile to tell friends about my new job.

trictly speaking0 the deadline for this report is 7onday0 but it won$t matter if you need an extra day or two.&here will be no special treats this month. 9e$re on a tight budget.Bou should treat these medicines with healthy respect.&he instruction manual includes a section on troubleshooting to help you with any simple problems you might hav

series of scandals have undermined people$s confidence in the government.;ur work stations are separated by screens.9e will have to get up at first light tomorrow./$m in two minds about going to see that film as it$s had mixed reviews./ bumped into an old school friend in town today.&he emergency services were on standby as the plane landed.7ore than twenty firefighters battled the bla4e./ still have flashbacks to the car accident we had./ am writing in response to your letter.9e kept our ears pricked for intruders.8et$s keep our fingers crossed that it doesn$t rain.&he people here are very narrow-minded./ saw the time and put my foot on the accelerator.

/ had a real sense of achievement when / passed my driving test.&he strong current swept the man out to sea.


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he$s threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time.Bou$ll be thrown out of college if you don$t watch your step.6e does a daily workout at the gym./ think teaching is a very worthwhile occupation./$m having a bad-hair day.&he portrait really captures her expression of joy.6e$s so vain0 he$s commissioned a portrait of himself.&he reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.Aolice uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

he refused to talk about it – you can draw your own conclusion from that./ could feel his eyes boring into me.&he project was doomed from the outset.

he has an innate gift for working with children.6e$s always loved acting and you can see he$s in his element when he$s on stage./ got a part in the play0 but it was only a minor character./ feel that his complaints were overstated.&he novel captures the passing moods and emotions of its main character very convincingly.

6e was sent straight to prison after pleading guilty./$m just putting the finishing touches to the wedding cake.he stood up and sang for us0 without any self-consciousness.

/n their household it$s 8orna who wears the trousers0 so to speak.Cor lots of people0 a sports car is a status symbol.&he hurricane left a trail of destruction.&he bomb warning turned out to be a false alarm.@oing back to the place where / grew up was a very unsettling experience.?xercise has become an addiction for me.Cootball is the most popular competitive sport./ turned up the radio to drown out the noise of the roadworks.9e never go to that cafE. Cor a start0 it$s too expensive0 and also the service is very slow.

/ hated the violin when / was younger0 but my mother forced me to learn it.&he advertisement is designed to grab people$s attention.6e was arrested for hacking into government files./ decided to book a hotel rather than leaving things to chance.Alaying computer games is a very popular leisure activity.9e don$t produce goods for the mass market.&hese stories have been passed down from generation to generation.9e$re trying to raise funds for a new swimming pool.

fter the exam0 / felt an incredible sense of relief.;ur customers like to feel they$re getting value for money.Bou should get out and experience the real world instead of sitting here playing in a virtual world.

s a child0 he aspired to be a great writer./t$s easy to understand the audience appeal of her show.=ow we go live to Clorida for a breaking news story.8uFs could really empathise with 7iguel because he had been in the same situation.

he was asked to give an account of the event in court./ really gained an insight into the lives of these people by living with them for year./t seems a lot of effort but /$m sure it$s the best solution in the long run.

ven didn$t want to work in a small firm0 so he applied to a number of multinational corporations.9e first heard about the disaster from a news bulletin on the radio.&he protest certainly provoked a reaction0 as the government has agreed to change its plans.

he appeared in a reality &' show./n our village0 we all know each other and there$s a real sense of community.

oes this drug have any side effects5&his website is a good source of information for organic gardeners.


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>ealousy in a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one of the partners.Aoor people are increasingly at the mercy of money-lenders.

t this juncture0 it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery.6e witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war./$m a different person when /$m behind the wheel./t$s ridiculous – we have a tiny disagreement and you blow the whole thing out of proportion<&he new light bulbs use less electricity and therefore conserve energy.&he company will not employ anyone with a criminal record.&he demonstration soon degenerated into violence.6e woke up feeling completely disorientated.9ith the extra resources0 the project now seems feasible.&he country doesn$t have the financial resources to invest in housing./ found their plan to change fruit into oil laughable.Curther studies show that her data was flawed.&he museum grabbed the headlines when it paid over G1 million for a pile of bricks./ really wanted new clothes when / was younger0 but everything was handed down by my brother.6e described the job in broad terms0 without going into details.

'acuum cleaners and washing machines are labour-saving devices.&he offices do not meet safety regulations.6ippos do not have many predators.Bou may as well walk0 as buses from here are relatively few and far between.7ake sure the fence posts are rock steady.;ur world view is quite different from that of writers in the fourth century :H.9e ran out of petrol on the way home0 but as luck would have it0 we were very near a garage.6e is passionate about the need to educate these children./ was torn between the desire for freedom and loyalty to my family.&heir economy has done well. :y contrast0 ours has declined.7arisa will be able to tell you the problem – she$s really clued up about computers.7oving from a university to a multinational company was a bit of a culture shock.

7y fascination with opera started when / lived in /taly.&he project had problems with funding right from the word go.9e spent ages looking at the glossy brochures advertising holidays all over the world.6e has a passion for football./ don$t feel that the company has the best interests of its staff at heart.;ur new computerised system will soon be fully implemented./ was in a quandary when they offered me the job.6is kindness was in marked contrast to the attitude of the other doctors.?xercise can make a real difference to your state of health.9e had so many applicants for the course that we have decided to make another ten places available.&hrough these books0 he passed on his knowledge to future generations.

he has clearly put a lot of effort into this work.&he diploma is awarded following a course of self-study ending in a three-hour exam.8ucia has lots of friends and hobbies so she has a very active social life.&o be a successful student0 you need to be able to work independently.7y dad called me up to tell me the good news.;n his demise0 the land will go to his son.Aolice are investigating a fatal accident in the town centre./ read anything / could get my hands on.Bou should avoid hasty judgements and get to know her first./f he$s working too slowly0 you need to impose some deadlines.9e visited some of the world$s most inhospitable deserts.6e was tracked down by an intrepid reporter.

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6er cottage is a long way off the beaten track.;n the spur of the moment we decided to visit >ames.Bou will learn a lot if you are open to new ideas./ had revised for weeks0 so the test was plain sailing.6is line$s busy at the moment – /$ll put you on hold.9e walked through the remote wilderness of northern cotland./ owe askia I1) for that sponsored walk she did.&hese apartments have a starting price of G!))0))).

tick around after the concert and you might meet the band.9e need to find more sustainable sources of fuel./n a long relationship0 you have to take the rough with the smooth.6e received a torrent of abuse from the crowd.&heir expedition was a real voyage into the unknown.7ake sure the children are within earshot.Hoffee is an important cash crop in this region.9e made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.&his old wiring is a fire risk.

&he government plans to build stronger flood defences on this area of coastline.9e need to find alternatives to fossil fuels.@lobal warming is affecting the polar ice caps.&he heat wave is set to last for another week.&he vaccination gives you immunity against the disease for six months.&his disease is highly infectious.

ome of the children have specific learning difficulties.&he house is heated entirely from natural energy.

he was a gifted violinist0 but she never reached her potential.6uge refugee camps have sprung up on the borders.7uch of what they do in class is little more than rote learning.&hey communicated with sign language.

Bouth groups are invited to submit proposals for activities they would like to be funded.&he legal process was time-consuming and expensive./$m allergic to cat fur./$ve never had any political aspirations.&ry to avoid direct contact with any of the chemicals./f you have a balanced diet0 you are getting all the vitamins you need.;ur sample came from a broad cross-section of the populations of developed countries.9e sat in the traffic jam0 breathing in the exhaust fumes from the cars around us./$m sorry0 /$m not familiar with your poetry.&he school buildings are no longer fit for purpose.'itamins help boost your immune system.

he$s obsessed with computer games – they$re the only thing she can talk about</$m proud to accept this award on behalf of all my colleagues./ get out of breath with any kind of physical exertion.

ll this cycling has certainly improved my physical fitness.ome bacteria are resistant to these antibiotics.

:us services to rural areas are very poor.&his computer system uses state-of-the-art technology./f prices go up0 customers will vote with their feet.Bou will not get accountable decision-making if you have a new boss every few months.:ad diet can cause tiredness0 but / don$t think that$s the case here.Aoliticians fear a huge brain drain in coming years.

on$t get me wrong – / like her0 but she can be very annoying.

/ feel special ties with my old school.&he driver$s nervous laughter gave us a feeling of insecurity.


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6e doesn$t fit in with the other pupils in his class.9e need more publicity in order to get our ideas across to the public./ think that smacking children is wrong0 but my parents have a different take on it.Cor the children there was no language barrier – they started playing together straight away./ felt that people looked down on me because of my accent.6aving grown up in a poor family0 he came to the city hoping to make good./ found it hard to make the transition from student to employee.9e$ve married up several different approaches to provide our customers with the best possible service.&he area is a melting pot of different cultures.&here haven$t been many mixed marriages in my country.&he book contains a great deal of peripheral detail.&ry to go into the meeting without any preconceptions about what the other group might want.&he college is unable to expand because of restrictive planning laws.

o you think he$ll ever settle down and have a family5he was the driving force behind the project.

n atmosphere of mutual respect forms the essence of our working relationship. s a tourist destination0 this place has a lot of untapped potential.


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