I really want this job, so I have to make a real effort not to (a)   at the interview.

Homeless people live on (a)   and are often forgotten about.

Celebrities spend so much time with people who tell them how great they are that they begin to (a)  

My computer crashed before I could save the report I was writing, so I had to (a)  

Mia wasn't on the guest list for the event but she managed to (a)   it.

It wasn't easy for us to (a)   when my wife was made redundant.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: When do you think the meeting will finish?

B: (a)   We've got a lot to discuss.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: What color are you painting your living room?

B: It's a kind of (a)   -blue. You'll have to come and see it when it's finished.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: Are you feeling better?

B: (a)   My throat doesn't hurt anymore, but I've still got a headache.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: What does Ryan's new girlfriend look like?

B: She's (a)   with long dark curly hair and glasses.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: It's 7.00. Is everything ready for the party?

B: (a)   I just need to put the candles on the cake and change my dress.

Complete the conversations with -ish or an adjective from the list + ish.

A: What time shall we meet tonight?

B: At about (a)   I think the movie starts at 7.30.

Complete the sentences with vague language.

It costs me a (a)   €50 to get home from the city center by taxi.

Complete the sentences with vague language.

The band sold very few tickets for their last concert - 200 people attended at m (a)  

Complete the sentences with vague language.

The actor's looking old - he must be 70-s (a)  

Complete the sentences with vague language.

There was a large crowd at the match - at l (a)   23.000 people.

Complete the sentences with vague language.

My mom's worked for the same company for 20-o (a)   years.

Complete the sentences with vague language.

Dave raised €800 or s (a)   for charity when he ran in the London Marathon.

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

You (a)   video games at this time of night - you've got school tomorrow! (play)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Parents (a)   their children for too many after-school activities, as they also need time to switch off. (sign up)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

I (a)   you'd spent enough money for one day. (think)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Most trees in this region (a)   to lose their leaves in the month of September. (start)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

I'm worried about Paul. He (a)   home by now. (come)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

My printer (a)   this document. Would you mind if I used yours? (print)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Imagine living in the city center. You (a)   a car! (need)

Complete the sentences with will / won't, would / wouldn't, or should / shouldn't and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

My husband (a)   the kitchen in a mess - it drives me crazy! (leave)

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

Her name is Lisa Clarke now she's married, but her maiden (a)   was Harris.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

Today, fewer children live in a conventional nuclear (a)   than in the past.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

We're hoping for a (a)   in the weather so that the family fun day can go ahead tomorrow.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

I was quite worried when the meeting finished as I had five missed (a)   from my husband.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

Work (a)   is just as important as qualifications when it comes to finding a job.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

You have to be determined as well as ambitious to have a chance of climbing the (a)   ladder.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

Sophie's son is starting nursery (a)   next week.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

Railway companies have announced that there will be a (a)   in fares in the coming months. Season tickets are expected to increase by 3%.

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

You need proof of your identity to open a bank (a)  

Complete the bold compound nouns or noun phrases with one word.

This is a quiet carriage, so the (a)   of mobile phones is not permitted.

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

Several people complained about (a)   , but I had a plane to catch! (I / leave work early)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

(a)   is not recommended by nutritionists. (consume / large quantities of fizzy drinks)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

(a)   for one's behavior instantly is always the best strategy when one has caused offence. (apologize)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

I object to (a)   (you / argue with every statement I make)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

(a)   has caused Jacob great embarrassment all his life. (not / learning to swim as a child)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

(a)   is prohibited in the building between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. (move / furniture)

Make a noun phrase using the gerund or infinitive of the verb to complete the sentences.

(a)   would be the height of rudeness. (not / accept their invitation)

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

They have been producing more wheat over the last years.

(a)   has risen over the last years.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

The government is increasing the minimum wage, which will benefit those on lower incomes.

(a)   will benefit those on lower incomes.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

The number of older people is growing, which has led to more vacancies for care workers.

(a)   has led to more vacancies for care workers.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

The world's rainforests are being destroyed, which is causing concern among environmentalists.

(a)   is causing concern among environmentalists.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

Many people prefer foreign holidays, which has resulted in airlines offering more competitive prices.

(a)   has resulted in airlines offering more competitive prices.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

The city has failed to provide an efficient public transport system, which has contributed to congestion in the city center.

(a)   has contributed to congestion in the city center.

Rewrite the phrases in italics as noun phrases to complete the sentences.

There isn't enough housing, which discourages new families from moving to the area.

(a)   discourages new families from moving to the area.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

My boss asked me for an up (a)   on my progress with the report.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

Following a major earthquake, the area experienced a number of smaller after (a)  

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

He's only just joined the company, so his in (a)   into our latest project has been minimal.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

The after- (a)   of a hurricane may include transport difficulties and the spread of disease.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

Talks are being held to avoid a strike, and both parties are hopeful of a successful out (a)  

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

We don't have any experience in this field, so we're going to need some professional back (a)  

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

With the closure of another car factory, the out (a)   for the economy is rather gloomy.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

The medicine leaves a nasty after (a)   in your mouth.

Complete the bold phrasal nouns with a word.

There is evidence of a down (a)   in the industry, which many workers being laid off.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

Tourism is a major source of (a)   for the country.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

Widespread corruption brought about the (a)   of the government.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

Doctors often advice patients with high blood pressure to reduce their daily (a)   of salt.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

We didn't want to get wt, so we waited to get out of the car until the (a)   was over.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

It's the landlord who's usually responsible for the (a)   of a rented property.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

A player was cautioned during the match for his angry (a)   at the referee.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

The closure of the town's hospital caused a major (a)   among residents.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

My husband had a rather conventional (a)   , whereas mine was more unusual.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

They're hoping that the sale of their products will repay their initial (a)   in less than three years.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal noun of a verb from the list. You need to transform it.

They restaurant has been closed down because of an (a)   of food poisoning among diners.

A failure of a relationship, discussion, or system.

(a)  

A person or thing that people find boring or not attractive

(a)  

Something that it disappointing because it is not as good as you expected it to be.

(a)  

The act of admitting that you were wrong, or of changing your position in an argument.

(a)  

The ending of a relationship or an association.

(a)  

A situation in which things go wrong, especially because somebody has made a mistake.

(a)  

A way of organizing something; a system.

(a)  

An article which describes what somebody thinks about a new book, play, product, etc.

(a)  

An attempt by a famous person to start doing something again after a period of not doing so.

(a)  

My boyfriend had a complete (a)   when we got lost and missed the concert we had tickets for.

As I was on (a)   , I was one of the last passengers to board the flight.

He said he hadn't eaten any cookies, but the empty packet in the bin was a real (a)  

I had to pay €3.00 parking just to drop him off at the airport. What a (a)   !

This year's festival attracted a record (a)   - nearly 200.000 people.

Fruit farmers suffered a (a)   when their crops were damaged by a hailstorm.

The government has given the (a)   for a multi-billion-pound railway project.

There's a (a)   on the bridge, so we'll have to go the long way round.

Scientists are hoping for a (a)   in the search for a vaccination against the latest flu virus.