OCG

Question 1

to what extent

Answer 1

how far or how much
how true a statement is

ex. To what extent can they be trusted?

Question 2

positive trend

Answer 2

a change for the better

ex. Both comparisons show a significant positive trend.

Question 3

a factor

Answer 3

an element or condition

Price wasn’t a factor in the decision.

Question 4

an approach

Answer 4

a means of achieving sth

In this book he makes his closest approach to greatness.

Question 5

to regard

Answer 5

to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.

Question 6

to outline

Answer 6

to give a summary of

The President outlined his agenda for the next term.

Question 7

to discuss

Answer 7

to consider the different sides

They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company.

Question 8

relevant

Answer 8

connected to the topic

make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant

Question 9

how far or how much
how true a statement is

ex. To ….. can they be trusted?

Answer 9

to what extent

Question 10

a change for the better

ex. Both comparisons show a significant ….. .

Answer 10

positive trend

Question 11

an element or condition

Price wasn’t a ….. in the decision.

Answer 11

factor

Question 12

a means of achieving sth

In this book he makes his closest ….. to greatness.

Answer 12

approach

Question 13

to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

The police officer …..ed the group of teenagers with suspicion.

Answer 13

regard

Question 14

to give a summary of

The President …..ed his agenda for the next term.

Answer 14

outline

Question 15

to consider the different sides

They held a meeting to ….. the future of the company.

Answer 15

discuss

Question 16

connected to the topic

make sure your comments during the interview are short and …..

Answer 16

relevant

Question 17

To finish off a formal letter, we use:
- …… if you know the name of the person you are writing to.

• ….. if you do not know the name of the person.

Answer 17

• “Yours sincerely” if you know the name of the person you are writing to.
• “Yours faithfully” if you do not know the name of the person.

Question 18

a price ~

Answer 18

a fee

Question 19

a location ~

Answer 19

a place

Question 20

funding ~

Answer 20

money

Question 21

dangerous ~

Answer 21

risky

Question 22

a solution ~

Answer 22

an answer

Question 23

to transport ~

Answer 23

to carry

Question 24

disadvantage ~

Answer 24

a drawback

Question 25

an effect ~

Answer 25

an impact

Question 26

a fee ~

Answer 26

a price

Question 27

a place ~

Answer 27

a location

Question 28

money ~

Answer 28

funding

Question 29

risky ~

Answer 29

dangerous

Question 30

an answer ~

Answer 30

a solution

Question 31

to carry ~

Answer 31

to transport

Question 32

a drawback ~

Answer 32

disadvantage

Question 33

an impact ~

Answer 33

an effect

Question 34

I was made to work hard =

Answer 34

My boss was a bit of a slave driver.

Question 35

We’re very similar. =

Answer 35

We’re like two peas in a pod.

Question 36

Appearances can be deceiving. =

Answer 36

You can’t judge a book by its cover.

Question 37

I was very relaxed. =

Answer 37

I felt like though I didn’t have a care in the world.

Question 38

What we do matters more than what we say. =

Answer 38

Actions speak louder than words.

Question 39

I found it difficult not to laugh. =

Answer 39

I couldn’t keep a straight face.