USE OF ENGLISH PHRASES CPE

Question 1

the care which was taken WITH sth

Answer 1

The care…..event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone

Question 2

ONLY IN THE LAST RESORT will the company

Answer 2

sentence: The company avoids employing staff unless there is NO ALTERNATIVE.
paraphrasing: Only….employ unqualified staff.

Question 3

DARKNESS FELL

Answer 3

= got dark
It was not until DARKNESS FELL that Paolo decided to make his way back home.

Question 4

TAKE NO NOTICE OF SB

Answer 4

to ignore sb
e.g. The boys took no notice of me when I shouted at them to stop throwing stones.

Question 5

there’s nothing I’d like more than TO do sth

Answer 5

There’s nothing I’d like more than to visit the art gallery again.

Question 6

reveal - revelation

Question 7

like - alike - likened

Question 8

eyes like a hawk

Answer 8

excellent eyesight, notice everything

Question 9

go down like a lead balloon

Answer 9

not liked at all

Question 10

scrimp and save

Answer 10

you save money for things that you would normally buy or pay for

Question 11

wear and tear

Answer 11

damage caused to an object through ordinary everyday use

Question 12

every nook and cranny

Answer 12

every part of the place

Question 13

screech to a halt

Answer 13

to stop very suddenly

Question 14

a frugal lifestyle

Answer 14

very careful with food and money