Lack of time is a ______ problem for nurses on the ward.

Nina is a doll with a ______ head.

The male bird has ______ white markings on its head.

After sitting through the long and dull lecture, I couldn’t hide my ______ any longer.

The instructions were so ______ that I had no idea how to assemble the table.

The city is known for its ______ nightlife and colorful street markets.

Please don’t ______ me when I’m talking to you.

She sighed in ______ when her brother kept interrupting her.

We aim to help you move house with minimum ______ to yourself.

The government cannot afford to be indifferent ______ public opinion.

He strongly disapproved ______ the changes that had been made.

The children quickly got bored ______ staying indoors.

He made quite an impression ______ the girls at the tennis club.

The policemen looked a little confused ______ her question.

It is important to keep in touch ______ the latest research.

We were very surprised ______ the result.

Students are understandably anxious ______ getting work after graduation.

A big US oil company has given the thumbs ______ to the president’s energy plan.

We’re really looking forward ______ seeing you again.

Cải Lương gained popularity among the communities ______ the Mekong Delta region.

I was at lunch ______ my colleague and a group of people yesterday.

You must all hand ______ your projects by the end of next week.

I’m attending on behalf ______ my company.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: While I ate and complained ______ homework, Hassan made my bed.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: I’m a software developer ______ a tech firm.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: When you want to cough or sneeze, you should turn your head ______ and cover your mouth.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: If you have a cold, take ______ a handkerchief, stand to one side and blow your nose.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: When they met me at the airport, they all gave me a hug and a kiss ______ both cheeks.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence: I was a little annoyed ______ the whole thing.

Circle the word or phrase that best completes each sentence: He ______ at the bitter taste of the medicine.

Circle the word or phrase that best completes each sentence: We were living in a perpetual state of ______ and anxiety.

We all had colds and couldn’t stop ______ and sneezing.

She was asleep in a chair and ______ gently.

If you are a student, you can ______ questions 16–18.

Yankee Stadium is a 40-minute ______ ride from our house.

There was a ______ of traffic waiting to turn right.

The college produces a glossy ______ to advertise its training courses.

Jimmy was still ______ by the blow to his head.

Michael Caine is the ______ in the documentary film.

Watch how you use those scissors—you could do yourself a ______!

The bed was shorter than his six-foot ______.

They lived in ______ fear of being discovered.

Music editors often make further adjustments on the final ______ stage.

The army was used to help break the ______.

She nervously bit her ______ while waiting for the results.

He couldn’t hide his ______ when he saw the surprise birthday cake.

The little girl began to ______ when her mother said she couldn’t have more candy.

When asked about the missing book, he simply gave a ______ and walked away.

After hours of studying, she let out a big ______ and closed her textbook.

Many people remain ______ of the dangers of climate change until it affects them personally.

He tried to hide his ______ during the meeting, but it only got louder.

She got a case of the ______ right in the middle of her presentation, making everyone laugh.

He ______ his noodles so loudly that everyone at the table turned to look.

The child gave a little ______ and wiped his nose with the back of his hand.

The documentary was powerful, with a deep ______ narrating the story of survival.

He felt a sharp ______ in his knee.

The opening speech was by Bob Alan ______ Amnesty International.

She was wearing an expensive new ______.

The ______ is known for its distinctive black-and-white stripes.

His parents showed clear ______ of his decision to drop out of college.

We found a lovely ______ near the beach for our summer holiday.

Each of these stages is an element in a complex ______ structure and cultural context.

She hasn’t been seen for four days and there is ________ for her safety.

The place had a ________ player.

Television helps to relieve the ________ of the long winter evenings.

He ________ at her and she knew he was thinking the same thing that she was.

The children quickly got bored ________ staying indoors.

UNESCO stands ________ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

We had to put ________ our meeting until next week.

You ________ have told me earlier! Now everything is ruined.

________ you mind if I opened the window?

He ________ be at the party because he told me he wasn’t coming.

I ________ have passed the test without your help.

________ I call you tomorrow?

The book is a powerful ________ about overcoming fear and loss.

Her essay included a deep ________ on the meaning of success.

I wish we’d known about it ________.

Everyone in the room turned to ________ at her.

It can be difficult to find suitable ________ for those in need.

The average male tiger ________ around 200 kg.

I ________ the chair over to the window.

He hadn’t been asked to the party and was feeling very left ________.

I stared blankly ________ the paper in front of me.

Cai Luong uses a combination ________ music, singing, acting, and dance.

I ________ the mail earlier.

You ________ park here; it’s for emergency vehicles only.

He ________ speak Spanish fluently when he lived in Spain.

You ________ see a doctor if that pain continues.

They ________ not want to join us for dinner tonight.

We apologize for any ________ caused by the late arrival of the train.

The church is in a poor state of ________.

The mountains are remarkably unspoilt and much less ________ than the coastal resorts.

The cottage had not been ________ for a while.

Tourism helps promote ________ understanding and cooperation.

The world market for telecommunications is already ________ with businesses.

The health clinic is relying on ________ to run the office and answer the phones.

She didn’t bother shaving her legs, she only had about eight hairs on each leg, and she didn’t even use ________.

New legislation does little to solve the state’s ________ problems and puts other crucial services at risk.

If the uncertainty continues, they will go to countries which are more ________ to their investments.

Manon asked people to follow her blog and write ________ their own dreams.

The restaurant is deservedly famous ________ all who enjoy Chinese food.

You’ll be unpopular ________ the airport staff if you don’t check ________ on time.

Carpenter has always been passionate ________ becoming a famous singer.

We arrived ________ the airport just ________ time to catch the plane.

Most forms of transportation will benefit ________ autonomous technology.

We’ve been ________ Paris for the Olympic Games. What an amazing city!

After I left university, I set ________ on a three-month trip to Asia.

We’ve already been ________ the Eiffel Tower. We took the lift up but walked back ________ the stairs.

Although Alex usually travels along, he has share his experiences ________ his blog.

The cruise ship docked ________ the port after a two-week journey across the Atlantic.

She was fascinated ________ the idea of exploring remote islands far from modern civilization.

While travelling ________ Europe, we encountered several unexpected flight cancellations.

The tour guide reminded everyone to remain ________ the bus until further instructions were given.

Many travelers prefer to book accommodation well ________ advance to avoid high prices.

We had to stop ________ the border for a quick passport check before entering the country.

The island is only accessible ________ boat during the dry season.

She insisted ________ paying for the entire guided tour despite our objections.

The tour guide told us to meet ________ the entrance of the museum at 10 a.m.

The travel agency specializes ________ organizing eco-friendly tours for students.

I have to get five letters of ________ to support my application to medical school.

The provision of good public ________ will be essential for developing the area.

They landed on an ________ island off the Newfoundland coast.

The river snakes through some of the most ________ countryside in France.

My husband loved ________ but my idea of a good time was not to put 80 pounds on my back.

The view from the hotel room is equally ________ even if the room is smaller than expected.

The villagers were very ________ towards anyone who passed through.

She divides her time between her ________ in New York and her cottage in Yorkshire.

He was one of the ________ of the 80s who made their money in property.

They plan to spend the next few weeks driving around Europe in a ________.

Students need a lot of ________ focus in order to perform well on exams.

She reads newspapers so as to look for an ideal ________ to go travelling in the summer.

Drinking too much alcohol is said to ________ harm to our health.

He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the ________ of the company.

To my ________, I was not offered a holiday trip to the Europe by my company.

He was an experienced traveller who wrote a blog about ________ travel.

He often takes part in volunteering projects at ________ for children without parents.

You can travel anywhere without worrying about booking motel rooms or running into last minute problems concerning no vacancies in motels with a ________.

The hopes and dreams of youth today are different from those of previous ________.

She wants to ________, choosing to use as little equipment as possible.

These photos ________ many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.

As they remembered being warned about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists closely followed the ________.

A ________ is a temporary exchange of homes, which allows families to enjoy a change of scenery with all the amenities of a home and without the costs and fees of a hotel.

As the world’s driest, coldest and windiest place, Antarctica is our only ________ continent.

Disneyland Paris is the most visited ________ in France with 14.8 million yearly visitors.

They sometimes ________ some old photos in a drawer.

They’ve just ________ on a round-the-world cruise.

Tourists often use ________ such as hotels, guesthouses, villas, and time-share apartments.

Antarctica is actually a desert, and conditions are ________.

The hotel offers a variety of ________ including a swimming pool, spa, and free Wi-Fi.