BM3 - Day 3

Look at the replies below and choose the more direct one(s):

• Could I have the numbers for November before the end of the day?

• I’d appreciate it if you could arrange a visit to the Buenos Aires office.

• I was wondering if you could get 2 or 3 estimates by the end of this week.

Choose the right alternative to complete the sentence below:

After living years in England, I ________ up becoming an English teacher.

• came

• ended

• looked

Pick the correct preposition to complete the phrasal verbs below:

Well, they gave me a full refund and promised to look ______ the matter.

• into

• for

• after

I’m under pressure, but I won’t give ____ to such unreasonable demands.

• back

• up

• in

I know I shoudn't be thinking about it anymore, but I just can’t get _____ the fact that we lost it because of only $5,000!

• through

• out

• down

• over

I know he's just graduated, but I bet his drive and commitment will make up ___ his lack of experience.

• for

• off

• with

She's definetely someone I look ___ to. A professional I really respect.

• at

• up

• for

Look at the requests below and choose the less direct one(s):

• We urgently require the numbers for the Q2 sales forecast.

• I’d appreciate it if you could arrange a visit to the NY office.

• We need these numbers by June 28th

• If possible, I would also like to meet with Mr. Soares.

Fill in the blank:

Don’t let this (a)   you down. Something better will turn up, you’ll see.

I know you're still of two minds about it, but you can't (a)   of a decision much longer.