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PART 4
ADVANCED READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
Relationships 1
Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box. harm
joke
signs
surprise
thing
use
way
wonder
1. The controversy caused by his statement shows no of abating. 2. There’s usually no in striking up a conversation with someone on a train, but you should keep your voice down so as not to bother other passengers. 3. When you are self-employed, there is no such free time.
I’m apologising to him. I’ve done nothing wrong.
trying to tidy up. My flatmate will have the place in a mess again in no time.
6. It’s no the time.
having to work in the same office as her. You have to watch your words all
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to hear that the couple were going through a bad patch, but they seem
that you liked my neighbour. She’s such good company.
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5. It’s no
7. It came as no to be over it now.
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Rewrite the sentences, starting with the expressions in brackets.
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1. There was never a mention of a conflict. AT NO POINT .
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2. This was the first time I had come across the term ‘mindfulness’. NEVER BEFORE .
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3. If you ever happen to see your former colleague, tell her I’m asking after her. SHOULD YOU .
4. The reunion had only just begun when the fire alarm went off. HARDLY . 5. In comparison to our ancestors, we eat more sugar and salt and our diet also induces more acid. NOT ONLY . 6. If I’d known how stubborn my teammate could be, I would never have tried to persuade him. HAD . 7. I put forward the proposal and it was accepted immediately. NO SOONER . 8. Providing role models for children can inspire them to study and may also mean that they achieve more in life. NOT ONLY .
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