C1 Daily Practice 18

Today's phrasal verb means: "to take someone's place when they are absent"

I'm ........ in for Kim at the office while she's away on holiday.

• putting

• fitting

• standing

• moving

Word Formation: Today's word: "EXPRESS"

I ........ told you not to open that letter until I got home.

Why don't you listen?

Word Formation: Today's word: "EXPRESS"

He stood there completely ........ . He didn't show his feelings at all.

Word Formation: Today's word: "EXPRESS"

I never really know what it is you want. You need to be more ........ .

COLLOCATION:

Today's phrase: "to ........ your breath"

It's so busy in my office. I don't get the chance to ........ my breath after my long journey into the office. I have to get down to work as soon as I get in.

• grab

• catch

• keep

• stop

UOE Part 4:

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

There will be no change to our plans, despite the likelihood of rain.

IS

We have decided not to change our plans even ……………………………….... strong possibility

of rain.

Answer explanation

If graded like the actual exam.

though / if == 1 point

there is a / the == 1 point

Reading Part 5:

I decided to write this book for several reasons. I was dissatisfied with parenting-advice literature, finding it to be riddled with oversimplified messages, and often unrelated to or at odds with current scientific knowledge. I also felt certain after years as a professor, researcher, and author of textbooks on child development, that contemporary theory and research contain many vital, practical messages… ones crucial -for parents to understand if they are to effectively help their children develop. Furthermore, I’ve been approached on countless occasions by uneasy parents, frustrated by a wide array of child-rearing issues. I became convinced, therefore, that parents needed a consistent way of thinking about their role to guide them in making effective decisions.
Q: The author says that one reason for writing the book was the fact that

• research suggests the quality of parenting skills has deteriorated

• today’s scientific views of parenting seem to be flawed.

• there is a lack of parenting literature written in a straightforward way.

• the available advisory material does not reflect current academic thinking.