End-of-semester review

Question 1

I had a very ....................job in publishing. It was very important and came with a lot of responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

high-powered

Question 2

But the king&#x27;s French advisers were aware that Spain required a ...............financial and administrative reform.

Accepted Answer

thorough

Question 3

I&#x27;ve ..................this job - I&#x27;m quitting.

Accepted Answer

had it with

Question 4

Zero-hours contracts are usually &#x27;piece work&#x27; or &#x27;on call work&#x27;

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

We should have sat down and addressed the issues ....................

Accepted Answer

head-on

Question 6

I followed the instructions ..........................and it still went wrong.

Accepted Answer

to the letter

Question 7

We need to ......................the central heating - it&#x27;s not working properly.

Accepted Answer

get someone to fix

Question 8

Textbook writing can be an intellectually and financially ................. activity.

Accepted Answer

rewarding

Question 9

The nation grows enough grain to be ..................

Accepted Answer

self-sufficient

Question 10

That guy was so .................. ! He couldn&#x27;t stop talking about himself and all the wonderful things he&#x27;s done.

Accepted Answer

full of himself

Question 11

Could we rearrange my timetable ....................I don&#x27;t have so many classes on Fridays?

Accepted Answer

so that

Questions 11