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Question 1

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It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear ______ by noon.

when the clouds go away

Answer

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It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear up by noon.

Question 2

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The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually ^{resolve a problem} and we all agreed to the partnership.

Answer

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The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually worked out and we all agreed to the partnership.

Question 3

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I think I’m ____________ my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?

^{fall in love with the person}

Answer

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I think I’m falling for my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?

Question 4

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We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to ___________?

tag along

accompany a person when they go somewhere

Answer

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We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to come along?

tag along

accompany a person when they go somewhere

Question 5

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I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend … …. … …^{dissuader quelqu”un} it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.

Answer

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I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend talked me out of it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.

Question 6

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Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she __________ when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school

Make a sad person happier

Answer

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Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she cheered up when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school

to cheer up

Make a sad person happier

Question 7

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After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to __________ it.

Recover from it

Answer

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After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to get over it.

to get over

Recover from it

Question 8

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I couldn’t ____________ the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.

solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic

Answer

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I couldn’t figure out the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.

solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic

Question 9

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I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started _________________. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.

demonstrate romantic / sexual interest

Answer

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I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started hitting on me. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.

Question 10

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The last day of the music festival was rained ________.

be cancelled because of rain /(be) rained out

Answer

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The last day of the music festival was rained out.

Question 11

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I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high __________.

effects have diminished and disappeared over time

Answer

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I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high wore off.

To wear- wore- worn

effects have diminished and disappeared over time

Question 12

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A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty ____________.

Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable

Answer

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A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty shaken up.

to shake up

Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable

Question 13

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You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to __________.

continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)

Answer

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You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to drag on.

continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)

Question 14

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The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to ___________ after Carnival.

when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end

Answer

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The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to wind down after Carnival.

when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end

Question 15

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My ex-girlfriend ____________ calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.

continue doing that action

Answer

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My ex-girlfriend kept on calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.

continue doing that action

Question 16

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If you _________ for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.

stay in a place for some extra time

Answer

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If you stick around for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.

stay in a place for some extra time

Question 17

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I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just ____________. I think he’s still mad about it.

rudely ignore the person

Answer

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I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just blew me off. I think he’s still mad about it.

rudely ignore the person

Question 18

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My teenage daughter always spends an hour ____________ her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!

Worry about it

Answer

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My teenage daughter always spends an hour fretting about her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!

fret about (something)

Worry about it

Question 19

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I ___________ my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.

^{separate, end the relationship}

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I broke up with my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.

Question 20

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I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to __________.

Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way

Answer

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I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to get to me.

get to (someone)

Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way

Question 21

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Someone __________ the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.

give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)

Answer

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Someone tipped off the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.

tip off

give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)

Question 22

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I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t __________ the evidence.

be the same

Answer

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I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t match up with the evidence.

be the same

Question 23

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Few people signed up for the workshop, so they ____________.

cancel it

Answer

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Few people signed up for the workshop, so they called it off.

cancel it

Question 24

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I need to get rid _______ all the junk in my garage.

eliminate it or throw it away

Answer

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I need to get rid of all the junk in my garage.

Question 25

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The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to _________ this workshop.

… (an event / project) …

complete it or finish it

Answer

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The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to wrap up this workshop.

… (an event / project) …

complete it or finish it

Question 26

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You say things are going well in this country, but how do you ____________ the 20% unemployment rate?

account for

provide an explanation or justification

Answer

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You say things are going well in this country, but how do you account for the 20% unemployment rate?

account for

provide an explanation or justification

Question 27

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Let’s ….. ….^{attendre} on making this decision until we get more data.

Answer

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Let’s hold off on making this decision until we get more data.

Question 28

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I’m not sure who I’m going to vote for. I don’t like any of the candidates __________ president this year.

be a candidate for election to that position

Answer

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I’m not sure who I’m going to vote for. I don’t like any of the candidates running for president this year.

run for (a political position)

be a candidate for election to that position

Question 29

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I know this brochure isn’t very well-designed; it’s just something I ____________ because we needed it urgently.

to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning

Answer

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I know this brochure isn’t very well-designed; it’s just something I threw together because we needed it urgently.

to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning

Question 30

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Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o’clock, but he never ____________. I waited for an hour and then went home.

appear or arrive

Answer

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Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o’clock, but he never showed up. I waited for an hour and then went home.

appear or arrive

Question 31

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My husband and I always __________ pretty fast after an argument - we don’t stay angry at each other for very long.

^{reconcile after a fight}

Answer

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My husband and I always make up pretty fast after an argument - we don’t stay angry at each other for very long.

Question 32

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DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.

get away with (something)

escape the consequences of what you did

Answer

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DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.

get away with (something)

escape the consequences of what you did

Question 33

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I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can’t believe he ^{être d’accord} it.

Answer

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I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can’t believe he went along with it.

Question 34

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I ____________ really well with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.

have a good relationship with the person

Answer

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I get along really well with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.

have a good relationship with the person

Question 35

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I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies ^voyous who always _________ after school.

physically attack the person with punches and kicks

Answer

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I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies ^voyous who always beat me up after school.

beat (someone) up

physically attack the person with punches and kicks

Question 36

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Playing classical music helps my baby __________ when he’s crying.

Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset

Answer

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Playing classical music helps my baby calm down when he’s crying.

to calm down

Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset

Question 37

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Samuel likes to brag about how many women he’s _____________.

(slang) have sex with

Answer

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Samuel likes to brag about how many women he’s hooked up with.

Question 38

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Henry told the kids to ___________ while he lit ^allumer the campfire.

take a few steps away from something that could possibly be dangerous; maintain a big distance

Answer

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Henry told the kids to stand back while he lit the campfire.

Question 39

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He joined a support group to help him _________ his cancer diagnosis.

Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation

Answer

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He joined a support group to help him cope with his cancer diagnosis.

to cope with

Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation

Question 40

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My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had ____________.

Disappoint someone

Answer

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My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had let them down.

Disappoint someone

Question 41

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My proposal ^{be accepted or approved} really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.

Answer

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My proposal went over really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.

Question 42

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__________ and finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes!

go faster

Answer

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Hurry up and finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes!

go faster

Question 43

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Barbara and I __________ a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we’re just not very compatible.

1) go on a date with the person once
2) be in a relationship with the person

Answer

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Barbara and I went out a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we’re just not very compatible.

Question 44

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My son said it wasn’t his idea to put the frog in the teacher’s desk; he claims his friend ___________ it.

convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous

Answer

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My son said it wasn’t his idea to put the frog in the teacher’s desk; he claims his friend put him up to it.

put (someone) up to (something)

convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous

Question 45

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I don’t like conflict. I usually __________ rather than arguing.

finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time

Answer

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I don’t like conflict. I usually give in rather than arguing.

finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time

Question 46

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My daughter is very tall for her age. She’s 8, but she could ___________ 12.

look like, so that other people could believe it

Answer

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My daughter is very tall for her age. She’s 8, but she could pass for 12.

look like, so that other people could believe it

Question 47

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After I thought about it for a while, it finally ___________ that taking this job wouldn’t really be the best move for my career.

the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time

Answer

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After I thought about it for a while, it finally dawned on me that taking this job wouldn’t really be the best move for my career.

the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time

Question 48

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I went to the beach, but it clouded ________, so I didn’t get a tan.

when the sky becomes covered in clouds

Answer

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I went to the beach, but it clouded over, so I didn’t get a tan.

Question 49

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I’d like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first I need to __________ my kids to see if they’d be interested in the possibility.

carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly

Answer

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I’d like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first I need to feel out my kids to see if they’d be interested in the possibility.

carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly

Question 50

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I don’t know if I’ve been accepted into the program yet - I should _________ in the next few days.

discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information

Answer

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I don’t know if I’ve been accepted into the program yet - I should find out in the next few days.

discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information

Question 51

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I’ve been working 12 hours a day - my job is ^{take control or responsibility} my life!

Answer

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I’ve been working 12 hours a day - my job is taking over my life!

Question 52

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At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually ^{changer d’avis}.

Answer

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At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually came around.

Question 53

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The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that was ___________.

remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used

Answer

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The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that was left over.

(be) left over

remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used

Question 54

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Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they^{say you will do sth, but then decide to not do it} so I ended up doing it all myself.

Answer

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Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they backed out so I ended up doing it all myself.

Question 55

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I hope this rain lets ( … ) before the weekend - I’m planning a camping trip. ^{diminish and stop}

Answer

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I hope this rain lets up before the weekend - I’m planning a camping trip.

Question 56

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The whole class __________ when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.

Start laughing

Answer

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The whole class cracked up when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.

Start laughing

Question 57

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I hate it when people ___________ my office without knocking.

enter suddenly and a little bit rudely

Answer

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I hate it when people barge into my office without knocking.

enter suddenly and a little bit rudely

Question 58

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The teacher asked the students to __________ because the class was about to start.

go from standing to sitting

Answer

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The teacher asked the students to sit down because the class was about to start.

go from standing to sitting

Question 59

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I don’t like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and ^{do a series of difficult or work inte,sive tasks in a steady and focused manner} it until it’s done.

Answer

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I don’t like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and plow throught it until it’s done.

Question 60

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She’s so confident that she sometimes ____________ a little arrogant.

give an impression

Answer

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She’s so confident that she sometimes comes across as a little arrogant.

give an impression

Question 61

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I don’t know how I ^{succeed in doing it despite difficulties and obstacles} such a good grade on that test - I didn’t have time to study for it at all!

Answer

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I don’t know how I pulled off such a good grade on that test - I didn’t have time to study for it at all!

Question 62

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I’ve been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I’m starting to think about ____________ in one place.

be in a long-term stable relationship

Answer

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I’ve been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I’m starting to think about settling down in one place.

Question 63

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He doesn’t handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he _________ me.

Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack

Answer

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He doesn’t handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he lashed out at me.

to lash out at

Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack

Question 64

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After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda …. …..^{choisir} attending the state university.

Answer

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After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda settled on attending the state university.

Answer 65

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I’m not up for cooking tonight. I’d rather just order a pizza.

not want to do it / not have the energy to do it

Answer 66

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On Saturday I met up with friends for a barbecue at the beach.

encounter a person at a particular time or place

Answer 67

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Everyone in the audience stood up and cheered at the end of the performance.

go from sitting to standing

Answer 68

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I need the phone number for the restaurant. Could you look it up online?

search or check a book, a list, a database, etc. to get the information

Answer 69

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He slipped out of the meeting to take a phone call.

leave quietly, without attracting attention

Answer 70

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The environmental groups are pressing for stricter anti-pollution laws.

Answer 71

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Two children were gunned down during a shoot-out between gangs last night.

be gunned down

be shot with a gun

Answer 72

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I’m not feeling very well. I’m going to go lie down.

Answer 73

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Brenda won’t be at work today - her father passed away just last night and she’s taking care of the funeral arrangements.

the person died

Answer 74

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All the kids lined up to wait for their turn to see Santa Claus.

….. (something) …

make something more exciting or interesting, especially when it was rather boring before

Answer 75

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I’d thought my grandfather would have a hard time learning how to use a computer, but he actually caught on very quickly.

Answer 76

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We need some information from the December 2009 issue of the newsletter - I’ll track down a copy in the archives.

find the person or thing after searching for him/her/it

Answer 77

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I tried using a Samsung Galaxy phone for a few months, but I didn’t like it so I switched back to the iPhone.

Answer 78

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He crouched down to inspect the car’s tires.

lower your body by bending your knees

Answer 79

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My son wants to be a fireman when he grows up.

^{get older, a child eventually becoming an adult}

Answer 80

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In September, the weather starts to cool down.

Answer 81

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My girlfriend is constantly late - it’s annoying, but I love her so I put ut with it.

Answer 82

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She was cleared of the charges because there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.

be cleared of (charges)

^{ the legal system officially declared the person to be innocent of the accusations}

Answer 83

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Jim’s life started to turn around after he stopped drinking so much and got a decent job.

Answer 84

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The flood wiped out all the houses near the river

Answer 85

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I’ve been puzzling over this message my friend sent me - from what she wrote, I don’t understand if she’s still angry at me or not.

give a lot of thought or consideration to something you don’t understand

Answer 86

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In his speech, the president spoke with an optimistic tone, glossing over the fact that the economy hasn’t improved.

(something bad)

try to minimize, hide, or ignore an unpleasant fact when reporting on the situation

Answer 87

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He had a great idea for a new business, but he didn’t really put in much work and it fizzled out.

lose strength or excitement and end in a disappointing way

Answer 88

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After I hung up, I realized I’d forgotten to ask the travel agent an important question, so I called him back.

pick up : answer the telephone
hang up end the connection after finishing a phone call

Answer 89

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Tom picked up his towel and left the beach.

lift it up from the ground (or another surface) using your hand

Answer 90

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We got the last four tickets to the show before it sold out - we really lucked out!

be lucky or fortunate in a specific situation

Answer 91

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The CEO tried to cover up the fact that the company was failing so that the employees wouldn’t panic.

cover up (information)

hide the facts so that people won’t know

Answer 92

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My best friend really hit it off my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.

Answer 93

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The singer kicked off her 2013 tour with a performance in New York City.

begin or be the first activity in a process, campaign, event, or series of activities

Answer 94

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Rebecca went through a painful divorce, and it took her several years to bounce back.

Answer 95

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The product launch didn’t go as planned. We had to move it back three months because of last-minute problems in the manufacturing.

move (an event) up

change it to an earlier date/time

move (an event) back

change it to a later date/time

Answer 96

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Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been cheating on her with her sister.

Answer 97

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We’re going to adopt a dog - we’ll pick one out from the animal shelter next week.

Answer 98

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We can rule out^{ }these three consultants - they’re far too expensive for us to work with.

Answer 99

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Sarah has won two Olympic silver medals; she’s shooting for her first gold this year.

Answer 100

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Tons of people crowded around Tom Cruise, asking for an autograph.

Answer 101

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I can’t wait for the sequel to ^suite this movie - I hear it’s _________ next June.

come out

a movie, CD, product, etc. becomes available to the public

Answer 102

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The first time I tried ice skating, I fell down ten times in the first ten minutes!

To fall down

fall onto the ground or floor accidentally

Answer 103

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She wolfed down her breakfast and ran out the door.

Answer 104

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Gary always sides with the boss during discussions because he’s hoping to get promoted.

Answer 105

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Our alarm system automatically calls the police if anyone tries to break into the building.

*break into
(a house / building)*

when a thief enters a house or building with force, usually aiming to steal something

Answer 106

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This project isn’t very high priority - just do it whenever you can get around to it.

can get around to (doing something)

manage to find time to do it, especially when you are busy or when you have already put off (delayed) the

Answer 107

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Sandy’s really confident; in fact, sometimes she comes off as a bit arrogant.

someone … … as (a particular character trait)

the person gives the impression of having that character trait or quality

Answer 108

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Please put the scissors away after you’re finished using them.

put the thing in the correct place

Answer 109

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No, I didn’t stay in a hotel. A friend of mine put me up for the night.

give the person a place to stay

Answer 110

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You should get some rest. We have a long trip tomorrow and you don’t want to nod off while driving.

doze off / …..

start sleeping

Answer 111

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I let my kids stay up until midnight so they could see the fireworks on New Year’s.

stay awake (not sleep)

Answer 112

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I can’t find anyone to look after my dogs while I’m on vacation.

take care of and be responsible for the person or thing

Answer 113

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I just spilled some soda on the table - can you hand me a paper towel to wipe it up?

`clean a mess with a sponge, cloth, napkin, or towel

Answer 114

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The eggs that were in the fridge went bad, so I threw them away.

throw out / throw ….

put something in the garbage

Answer 115

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My early-morning yoga class was cancelled, so I’m planning to sleep in tomorrow.

sleep longer than usual

Answer 116

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Go ahead and eat the last piece of pizza - I don’t want it.

you have permission

Answer 117

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Last Saturday I had to finish up some work. I don’t have a key to the office, but the security guard let me in .

open the door and allow the person to enter

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