Max b1+ annoyance

Conversation 1: Annoying Noise Anna: I can’t stand ​ (a)   when my neighbor’s dog barks all night. Mike: Oh, I know, it really ​ (b)   me too. My neighbor's kids are ​ (c)   shouting in the garden! Anna: Don’t get me ​ (d)   on people who don’t teach their pets manners. Mike: Yes, so annoying. It ​ (e)   me crazy when people don’t think about how their noise affects others.

• it
• bugs
• constantly
• started
• drives

Conversation 2: Bad Manners Sarah: It really ​ (a)   me when people don’t say “thank you.” David: Same here. It ​ (b)   on my ​ (c)   when someone doesn’t even acknowledge a favor. Sarah: And don’t get me started ​ (d)   people who cut in line at the grocery store. David: Oh, I can’t ​ (e)   it when that happens!

• nerves
• bear
• annoys
• gets
• on

Conversation 3: Work Annoyances Lucy: You’re ​ (a)   leaving your coffee cups on my desk! Tom: Oh, come on, it’s not that bad. Lucy: It ​ (b)   me ​ (c)   , especially when I’m trying to keep my workspace clean. Tom: Fine, fine, I’ll stop. But you’re ​ (d)   complaining about every little thing.

• always
• drives
• nuts
• forever

Conversation 4: Public Behavior Emma: I ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   when people drop litter in the park. Jack: Me too. It ​ (d)   me when I see someone walking past a bin and still throwing trash on the ground. Emma: Children that misbehave in public spaces really ​ (e)   me as well. Jack: Yeah, but sometimes it’s the parents’ fault—they just let their kids do whatever they want!

• bugs
• bug
• can’t
• bear
• it

Conversation 5: Driving Habits Olivia: It really ​ (a)   me when people don’t use their turn signals. Ben: I know! It ​ (b)   me ​ (c)   when they cut you off without warning. Olivia: And ​ (d)   me started on tailgaters—they make me so nervous. Ben: Totally. You’re ​ (e)   complaining about bad drivers, but I can’t blame you.

• drives
• crazy
• always
• annoys
• don’t get

Conversation 6: Household Habits Mia: You’re ​ (a)   leaving your dirty laundry on the floor. Ethan: And you’re forever leaving the lights on in every room! Mia: I can’t ​ (b)   people ​ (c)   don’t clean up after themselves. Ethan: It ​ (d)   me when people nag all the time. Let’s just split the chores and be done with it!

• constantly
• stand
• who
• bugs

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I can’t stand it.

It drives me nuts.

Don’t get me started.

You’re always…

It really annoys me.

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It really ______ me when people talk loudly on the phone in public places.

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My coworker is ______ forgetting to refill the coffee pot after using it.

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Don’t ______ me started on people who park in two spaces at once!