Speakout Upper Intermediate Units 3.3-4.2

Complete the conversation with the correct option.

A: The __________ I love about Bryce Courtney’s books is the amount of historic detail that goes into every story. Have you read any of his books?

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B: No, I haven't. I’m not really a big fan ______ fiction to be honest. I prefer reading about classic cars.

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Complete the conversation with the correct option.

A: Do you? I never would’ve guessed! Personally, I can’t ________ reading about car and bikes, but, well, at least we know what we both enjoy!

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Complete the conversation with the correct option.

A: That was a great movie, wasn’t it?

B: Absolutely! What I __________ most was the way the 3D special effects are used to draw you into it. That was awesome!

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A: It certainly was! And I loved the __________ the story ________ from the initial scene.

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B: But, ________ I didn’t like was the way the movie just suddenly ended. It didn’t really feel like the plot had been brought to a proper end. You don’t suppose they’re planning a sequel, do you?

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Complete the conversation with the correct option.

A: Have you finished reading the book I lent you last month?

B: Not exactly. You can have it back if you want. I’m finding it hard work and can’t get _________it.

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A: Really? Oh, I thought you’d enjoy it! I mean, I could easily relate to the main ____________and really thought he’d ________ to you too.

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Complete the conversation with the correct option.

B: Sorry, but I’m not actually that interested _______science fiction as a genre. I much prefer thrillers.

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Complete the sentence with the correct word in the box.

Whenever she’s feeling exhausted from work, Sophie goes for a walk on the beach to ____________.