Vocabulary & Grammar

I had to take my new digital camera back to the shop because it was______ .

The play was _____by local companies and was a huge success.

____abroad when you were younger?

Juliette_____ a quiet life in a small town. a spends b deals c leads d leaves

I _____ enjoy learning about other cultures, but I do now.

____all accounts, the latest reality show is nothing special.

Could you help me to ______ this table? I'm not sure how to put the legs on it.

The information they gave us at the police station _____ incorrect.

_____ghosts are scary?

Hey! The street______says we should go left, but you’re turning right!

I think rich people have _____ to do everything because it makes them feel important.

The Mediterranean _______ is very relaxing and excellent for your health.

It won’t take long to determine the ____ of living if you use your calculator.

_____areas are very busy at the weekends when everybody does their shopping.

No, we don’t live in the centre. Our house is located on the _____ of town.

'You _____ get one of these new e-readers; they are so cool!' 'Really? Maybe I will.'

My parents ____ me stories about ancient Egypt when I was little.

The biology professor ______ here by now; she's very late.

I’ve met people from all________of life. Everyone has an interesting story to tell.

Grace had been living in New York for two years when she suddenly _____the shock of her life.

Did you see the vacuuming robot at the science ______?

'___the novel before you saw the film?' 'Yes, and the book was better.'

I'm on good terms with my cousin. I_____ to him twice a week.

Greta_______us about body language – it's really interesting. Listen.

_______I take the temporary job at the recycling plant?

Had he______found an agent before he went to Hollywood?

I hate ____machines. It’s so impersonal replying to a recorded voice.

We ___ you the money for a new mobile phone, but you didn't ask.

everything wil be connected by wirelesss devices and we’ll never have to ____ a machine again.

'______for your psychology exam all night?' 'Yes. That's why I look so exhausted.'

It was so entertining to _____ a joke on, Joe! He had no idea what was going on!

'Were they skiing in the Alps when the accident happened?' 'No, they________ .'

You ____ press this button to start the machine.

We spent the evening ______ stories about our holidays.

My brothers ____ in the US on business all week; they're coming back tomorrow.

Let's _____ email addresses and then I can send you the file as an attachment.

'______to the cinema to see that thriller tonight?'

The neurosurgeon__________the patient at the moment.

Come on! Let’s have a____ and enjoy ourselves!

'Look at that queue!' 'Oh no! It___us ages to get our tickets.'

' ____English in Japan?' 'Yes, but that was many years ago.'

Karen ____ well since they revealed the scandal.

'_______ moving in by Saturday evening?' 'Yes, I only have a few more boxes to take over.'

Birds ______ south in the winter.

You should ______ your computer every night to save energy.

Sandra had ____ seen a worse film than Crazy Mutant Aliens.

Until we ____ more money, we won't be moving out of this horrible city.

There is a huge ______ for olive oil in Greece as it is used extensively in cooking.

'I need____medicine for this cough.' 'Don't worry; I'll go to chemist's for you.'

This apartment is so old and neglected, I’m surprised there aren’t any______here.

I haven't seen any good films ______ .

'Can I send emails from work?' 'No, you____ ; it's not allowed.

The children were very___about going to the fun park and had a great time there.

I've got a lot of problems and I _____ more and more anxious.

'_____ to the communication seminar?' 'Yes, do you want to wait for him to come back?'

I was_____ the edge of my seat throughout the horror movie!

My uncle _______ bring us back interesting gifts from foreign lands.

We ____ rent DVDs every Friday; now we just download them.

Rumours about his secret Swiss bank account _______ all over the company.

We _______ in London for ten years next week.

Refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers are examples of household_______ .

He _____ his passport at the check-in desk and walked to his boarding gate.

The sun _____ and people were getting on and off boats in the busy port.

___on what you told me, I think you’ve made the right decision.

I think I need to hire a(n) ______ . There are too many journalists to deal with.

What’s so_____about this painting? It looks boring to me.

It’s too____to drive on the icy road

The star's ____ staff tried to protect her from the paparazzi.

Unfortunately, there _____ recycling bins on this street.

Please take lots of water with you. The _______ is hotter and drier than you think.

Stop being so____ and try to think logically.

The singer __________ a lot of criticism when he cancelled his concert tour.

Just____ curiosity, do you know if he's going out with anyone?

When Sherry_____ tears, it was clear that something was wrong.

Could I have __________ help with these cartons, please?

Brian is a(n) _____ to all amateurs.

_____the red button and the machine will stop.

The landlady just phoned. She ____ for the rent money this afternoon.

We were stunned to hear the heir ____ down on us.

'Was Alexander the Great responsible for spreading ancient Greek culture in Asia?' 'Yes,___ .'

You _______do this experiment right now; it can wait till later.

Jody ______ a maths teacher; she doesn't know how to add two and two!

'He ____ a permanent job at the chemical plant.'

Do you know how much a human brain____ ?

Why does my boyfriend always ignore____manuals and try to figure everything out on his own?

The___pollution in the city centre is unbearable!

____in New York till Saturday; we're coming back on Friday.

_____such as spices were taken to Europe along the Silk Road.

Is there any_____ that aliens exist?

It took a long time, but the researcher ____ find proof for his theory.

Did you ever think that the first song you wrote would become a _____ ?

You should learn about a country’s______ so you can experience their way of life.

To run a successful ________ , ask a professional public relations officer to help you.

'_______supermarkets in your neighbourhood?' 'Oh, yes.

Louis is an _____ poet. He is a household name.

Did you know that golf players are sometimes hit by lightning ______ ?

My new flat is very nice because it's got ______ natural light.

Families of celebrities often don't want to be ___ the public eye.

Too much technology isn't good; sometimes it can be _______ , especially to children.

On a film set, all the interesting things happen _____ the scenes.

____a doubt, The Godfather I and II were among the best films ever made.

I don't know how to ____ this machine. Can you help me?

I'd like a_______of cereal for breakfast and some fruit.

When you’re famous, it’s almost impossible to have_____ .

'Designing the Hubble Space Telescope _______ really interesting.'

You have to____on the positive aspects of the job rather than the negative ones.

'What do you do when you see a spider?' 'Oh, I have a phobia, so I_____ scream!'

_______TV while your dad was making lunch?

I ____ the reality show for long before I switched it off.

American pop culture has had a huge ______ on the western world.

____the actress thousands of Twitter messages before they cut off his phone.

I hope this fashion ______ lasts for years!

My aunt is very rich because my uncle ________ millions before he died.

Put more money in the______meter because we have to leave the car here for a while.

Everyone here today will be responsible_______ a different task.

'____to a new house in the suburbs?' 'Yes, they have already signed the rental agreement.'

' ____for long when the star quit?' 'Yes, I believe so.'

The event was a complete disaster. I’m_______ a loss for words to explain why.

If you want people to understand how you feel you have to_____ your emotions.

'What ____ when her taxi for the airport arrived?' 'She was still packing!'

Why are you interested in celebrity _____and what the stars are doing?

If you call ____ tomorrow afternoon, I can show you the map I’ve marked up.

Our house is on a beautiful tree-lined _____ .

We might ________ space if we move the sofa to the corner next to the bookshelf.

I looked in____ at the man who had thrown a glass of water at the stray cat.

The show was boring and certainly didn't _____ up to our expectations.

_______' alone?' 'Yes, unfortunately, so she often feels lonely.'

Bobby _____ dairy products, but he does now.

Poor Julie was______so much agony that we had to rush her to the hospital.

Please don’t______of the race! You might win!

My father _____ use a computer a year ago, but now he's a geek!

I’m afraid we’re going to have to call____the trip. It’s just too expensive.

I don’t understand how she can live in a(n)____ area with all those factories nearby.

You _____ take anything to eat; there are lots of vending machines there.

It is___deep regret that I bring you this sad news

NASA ____ launch a space shuttle next year, but it's not certain.

The team ____ really excited after they won the match.

he_____ professionally for less than a year.'

'Hey David,____ you switch off that light for me, please?' 'Sure. No problem.'

Slow down, there’s a speed___ahead and I don’t want to pay a fine.

'My mum_____about my bad marks. It's so annoying!'

Some cities are very attractive while others are just_____ jungles.

If you don't behave, I________ you to the city zoo tomorrow.

Johnny could ________ to 100 by the time he was three.

McDonald's ______ it's first restaurant in South America in 1977; it was in 1979.

This junction is chaos! Do you think the ____ are broken?

Mum ____ to The Netherlands at 6 o'clock this morning.

Everyone was shocked the goalkeeper______ .

______had Mila been working in show business before she got her big break?

I have just had a great __________! Let’s become business partners!

Gary got a bit of a(n)_______when the bird flew into his bedroom.

Pollution in major cities _____ to increase.

'Do you think our new green roof ____nice?' 'Oh, for sure, and so good for the environment!'

'You can go to the park when you____everything on your plate.' 'But Mum, I hate broccoli!'

The scientists____ research on motor skills since 2007.

'I can't get this stupid DVD player to work!' 'You ____ try plugging it in.'

I really need to get____as I haven’t had a holiday in over a year.

'_______at a press conference before he became famous?'

They _____ presents, but it was nice of them.

Rex felt____pressure when he was offered a role in a Hollywood movie.

Dwayne____me this email; he doesn't know how to use a computer.

Dr Stan______at the research centre for ten years

Many people have a video game __________ and spend most of the day in front of their computers.

We hadn't been waiting____ very long when the first contestant began her act.

'Are you hungry?' 'No,____lunch.'

Henry has a_____accent when he speaks French.

'Had they been gossiping about you when you____ in?' 'Yes, I think so.'

When Jason was a boy, he watched cartoons and his favourite _____was the animal Bugs Bunny.

Many young couples dream of settling _____ in a country cottage.

You_____really stressed, Jakob. Calm down!

____your geography project yet?' 'No, I've barely done anything.'

Can you please walk on the _____ instead of the road?

'Excuse me, Dr Jones, ___ I borrow your research notes, please? 'Oh, yes, certainly.'

This is the most disgusting food_____ !

‘Will the new TV fit in here?’ ‘I don’t know. Why don’t you _____ it?’

The children in this district _______ to AG Baillie School.

It’s only a(n) _____change. Things will go back to normal in two weeks.

After you _____ through the junction, you’ll see my house.

If we get the ______ community involved, then maybe the mayor will help too.

I’m______. I can’t stand living in this neighbourhood anymore.

They _______ who she was until her fans started screaming her name.

Are you a(n)_____ of the United States or are you here on a working visa?

Which professor is giving the____on the planets in our solar system?

The lead singer of The Grumps is _______ for his arrogant behaviour on stage.

_____on holiday every summer before you were born?

Young children learning to ride bikes sometimes find it difficult to____ .

This time next week, we ____ in the countryside!

My daughter got wonderful grades this year. I’m so____ of her.

I don't really understand business and economics. It's all ______ to me.

Macy is a very talented singer, but she has no___in her ability.

Nobody had asked her for her autograph ____ .

The band realised they ____ music for ten years now.

By the time he got to the theatre, the play___ .

All this negative behaviour is going to____to terrible consequences.

'We ________ a documentary about Cleopatra in history class today.' 'Was it interesting?'

The new school will___him good, even if he doesn’t think so.

'Had they told the actor about the award before he came on stage?' 'No, they___ .'

Stelios and his unemployed wife ____ in China at the time; they were in the US.

Living in the city with a 9–5 job is depressing. It’s time to give up this____ .