UNIT 11. He was carried ______ with the thought of all that money and began ordering

expensive goods. 2. It won’t be easy but this year the team might just carry it ______.3. The specialist explained that the procedure he wanted to carry ______had been very

successful in Europe.4. Some of the religious practices were carried ______from pagan times. 5. He had a plan of action and was determine to carry it ______.6. The inscription on the coin had worn ______and was practically invisible. 7. The interviewer was well known ______his ability to wear ______his subjects until he

got them to say what he wanted them to.(2)8. She was told that the eye drops would cause blurred vision, but the effect would

soon wear ______.9. As the day wore ______, the girl's parents became increasingly worried about their

daughter’s whereabouts.10. Some people wear leather patches on their jackets to prevent the elbows

______wearing ______.11. The post office eventually agreed to compensate Harry ______the loss of his parcel. 12. A shadowy figure loomed ______of the mist and came towards them.13. My boss expects his instructions to be carried ______to the letter.14. As the day wore ______, I began to feel more and more uncomfortable in their

company.15. My parents have always disapproved ______ my friends. No one was ever good

enough for them.16. I felt ashamed ______myself for losing my temper like that over nothing.17. Ann isn’t very keen ON camping, she prefers staying in hotels.18. Lorna never benefitted ______her parents' wealth, she's always had to work for a

living.19. I wasn't involved ______the argument, so I've no idea what it was about.20. Joanne's diet consists ______junk food and fizzy drinks; no wonder she's

overweight.21. I strongly object ______being forced to pay for carrier bags in supermarkets.22. The airline compensated us in full ______the loss of our luggage.

UNIT 223. Support for the government amongst the population ______large is low.24. People are ravenous ______a more comprehensible tax system.25. My trust in people is grounded on the assumption that they are basically good. 26. It was easy to put ______the shelves because they came with instructions on how to

assemble them 27. He had to put ______his dental appointment until the next day because of a business

meeting. 28. Her marriage was a disaster and her husband put her ______hell.29. He was upset at having been put ______in front of the class.30. Denise was putting ______money every month because he was saving up for a new

car.

31. The books were arranged in chronological order so he put the one he had read ______in the correct place.

32. The new dress set her ______a fortune; she couldn’t believe how much it cost her. 33. Days were getting shorter and nights longer; a sure sign that winter was setting

______. 34. In Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, Phileas Fogg sets off on his

journey on 2 October 1872.35. He was given two extra week ______work to recuperate from the illness.36. He was struck ______by an unknown malady and despite their efforts, the doctors

could not diagnose him.37. We're putting ______our summer holidays until the weather gets a bit better.38. That car must have set Joe ______quite a bit, it's top of the range.39. I thought I'd like living in the country, but it wasn't long before boredom set

______and I was back to the city.40. Parents aren't always to blame ______their children's bad behaviour.41. The film is based ______the book of the same name.42. If you're allergic ______nuts you should stay clear of Chinese food.43. Let's get going before the rain sets ______.44. They're setting ______early to beat the rush hour traffic.45. I'll never forgive her for what she put me ______.46. Karen's husband is always putting her ______in public, it's so embarrassing!

UNIT 347. The factory workers to expressed resentment ______being told they were

unproductive. 48. ______to years of estrangement from her family, she felt sad and lonely.49. The mere suggestion that she may have to work for a living shocked her

______belief. 50. There was little doubt that he was the guilty party and was heavily fined ______his

actions.51. As a dressmaker she is a perfectionist and insists ______all of her garments being

flawless. 52. Workaholism was responsible ______his massive heart attack at the age of 42. 53. She had an urge to go into business on her own and decided to apply ______a bank

loan. 54. Mary's conscientious approach to work resulted ______her writing a best-seller. 55. He managed to fulfil his promise to take the children to the zoo ______his many

commitments. 56. ______the primitive living conditions, we enjoyed our holiday in the country. 57. Hundreds of earthquake victims benefited ______the generous support of the public. 58. His positive attitude ______his work led to a promotion. 59. The headmaster was blamed ______the students' appalling behaviour. 60. The sisters often have minor squabbles ______sharing the family car. 61. She was determined to pose a question ______working conditions at the next staff

meeting.62. He was praised for his unconditional devotion ______the cause.63. The self-appointed dictator obtained his position ______force.

64. She treated herself ______a box of chocolates which made her rather self-indulgent at the time.

65. The self-confessed killer was sentences ______a life in prison.66. When her mother proposed that she go ______ ______a nursing career, she agreed

to consider it.67. We blamed our supervisor’s mood swings on the fact that he'd recently given

______smoking.68. Trade unionists helped bring ______a peaceful settlement in the wage dispute.69. Because Jane was ill, she asked someone else to stand ______ for her at the meeting. 70. The letters CAE stand ______Certificate in Advanced English.71. Our political leader has promised to bring ______a law banning smoking in public

places.72. The fire-fighters were standing ______in the event of an accident.73. Her height and good looks make her stand ______in a crowd.74. Fortunately, the doctor managed to bring ______the unconscious climber.75. Bad weather conditions made the family somewhat apprehensive ______flying. 76. The timid boy didn’t want to read the poem ______loud. 77. He was granted a two-year ______on his passport in order to complete his studies. 78. A true friend will stand ______you in thick and thin.79. The political leader addressed the masses ______the need for reform.80. Unemployment is to blame ______much of today's gang warfare.81. He was accused ______male chauvinism after blankly refusing to employ women to

do the job.82. The economic recession brought ______the collapse of the government.83. My friends stood ______me, even though many people thought I was guilty.84. Nicole stood ______from the crowd in a bright red evening gown.85. We managed to bring her ______before anyone noticed she'd passed out.86. Martha is devoted ______her grandchildren, she can't do enough for them.87. The film was based ______a short story by Ernest Hemingway.88. It’s not so much a lie AS an exaggeration when he says he used to be a spy.89. ______the surface, he appeared to be a very ordinary man, when in fact he was quite

an adventurer. 90. Although she has been dead for almost forty years, the legend of Marilyn Monroe

lives ______.91. The government have just brought ______a new law whereby car owners have to

pay to drive in the city centre.

UNIT 492. ______can be particularly dangerous in cities like Paris where cars are driven at high

speeds. 93. He was convicted ______the lesser charge of manslaughter for killing his wife. 94. Former pupils of St George's comprehensive school have been convicted

______vandalism and sentenced ______community service. (2) 95. He was fined ______loitering with intent on a public highway.96. I sued the newspaper ______libelling my reputation and received £50,000 in

damages and an apology from the editor. 97. One of the jurors gives their ______to the judge on behalf of the jury. (2)

98. The court hereby sentences the defendant ______life imprisonment. 99. It is important that we ______a stand against certain practices in our company.100. I would like to make ______for my rude behaviour the other day, so I suggest

you come round to my house for dinner. 101. Frankie Frazier, a notorious London criminal, served ______in prison

______murder and armed robbery. (2)102. He was ______with a court order that prevented him ______going within 200

metres of his ex-wife’s house. (2)103. My client pleads not guilty ______all the charges given. 104. Has the jury reached a ______yet?105. The government has granted an ______and released all political prisoners. 106. Minor cases such as driving offences are dealt ______at magistrates courts.107. He was convicted ______a series of minor offences, such as shoplifting, and

given community service. 108. Many abused children are victims of ______violence.109. We has been involved ______petty theft all his life and was recently arrested

______shoplifting.110. Turn off the TV and do your homework right now – and I mean ______.111. I asked him if he knew about the result of the game and he simply ______his

shoulders uninterestedly.112. He was charged ______driving without due care and attention and received a

fine of £150.113. The police pulled me ______for driving at night with the lights off. 114. The police caught me jumping the ______and I was stopped and given a

caution.115. The defendant was found guilty ______burglary and sentenced ______five

years in prison. 116. The robber brandished his gun and told the cashier to hand ______the

money.117. There is a mandatory fine of £ 200 ______speeding.118. The accused was acquitted ______all the charges brought against him and

immediately set free. 119. We have had the painting restored ______time for the exhibition.120. He offered a ______plea and received a light sentence. 121. The Guardian newspaper is notorious ______misspelling words; there are

spelling mistakes every week.122. The accused was remanded in ______to await trial in six months' time.123. ______my better judgement, I agreed to lend him my car.124. Unemployed people tend to feel cut ______from the rest of society.125. Roy was passed ______for promotion in favour of a younger colleague.126. When my parents passed ______they left me the house and a sizeable

amount of money.127. George decided to take the law ______his own hands and find the culprit.128. The doctor advised Liz to cut ______on fatty and salty foods.129. If you break ______of prison, they will add another year to your sentence.130. It was a race ______the clock to get everything ready in time for the

conference.

131. Over exercising can lead ______muscle strain and a weakened immune system.