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1. back
Marry felt emotionally abused when he announced he wanted to __ out of his
promise to marry her.
I was truly pleased to see the of him. In fact, he didn‘t fit in with us at all.
The pair chose to live in a street away from the bustle of the city centre
enjoying peace and quiet.
2. backbone
Invertebrate creatures such as the worm and octopus do not have a(n) .
The small businesses in this city are in fact its economic _ .
Dan doesn‘t have the _ to tell his superior what he honestly believes.
3. backed
The Prime Minister has been fully by the opposition on this issue.
Since it onto a disused factory, I was reluctant to buy the house.
Simon put the car into reverse by mistake and into the car behind.
4. background
The discussions to find a peaceful solution to the uprising took place against a
of continuing violence.
You shouldn‘t be ashamed of your working-class _.
The fabric she chose has got pink roses on a pale blue .
5. black
Ever since John broke the window, he‘s been in the teacher's _ books.
Rumour has it that he quit the country leaving nothing but debts behind.
Poor Mark! I feel really _ about his being laid off on his birthday.
6. badly

The seafront was damaged in the aerial attack. Very few buildings remained
intact.
Nothing spelled the disaster. But things began to go wrong when civilians got
caught up in the line of fire.
She has been treated all her life. Even now, she‘s suffering from her violent
husband.
7. balance
The IMF is threatening to cut off its financial support if the government doesn‘t
the budget.
A sudden gust of wind blew the climber off his and down the steep cliff.
The future of the tsunami survivors is still hanging in the as relief efforts still
lack coordination.
8. .......................................
When she picked the rose, a thorn went into the of her thumb, and she fell
into a deep sleep.
Can you look in the top drawer in the kitchen and see if you can find a of
string?
Her parents had arranged a formal _ for her eighteenth birthday, although she‘d
have preferred to go to a club.
9. .......................................
In sunny weather _ people are strongly advised to wear a hat.
If the tyres of a car are , there is an increased risk of slipping due to the
surfaces being worn down.
The company chairman‘s resignation come as a statement during the monthly
sales meeting.
10. .....................................
The changes proposed by the government will definitely hit people in the highest income
.
A marauding of soldiers was threatening the very existence of local peasants
and their families.
Analysts point out that small political factions need to together to
successfully compete with large parties in the upcoming elections.
11. .....................................
Their house was situated near the river _ on a small hill far away from the town.
Mike saw the plane _ and turn round flying back to the airport. He had a
premonition that something horrible might have happed up there.
Tomorrow is a holiday. So you‘d better contact the office today.
12. .....................................
Deborah‘s lack of a higher education is a _ to her getting promotion.
If you are going to have a shower, there‘s a new of soap in the soap dish.
Oh look, there‘s a coffee over there; let‘s pop in for something to eat.
13. .....................................
There she was. A small child with feet begging for some money. She felt
sorry and handed some cash saying it was for shoes.
In this region farmers used to make do with essentials. Now state subsidies
allow them to buy luxury items.
It‘s a grammar mistake. You should‘ve used the infinitive after would rather.
14. .....................................
The dog‘s alerted the watchman that something was wrong in the backyard.
For centuries, the indigenous population have used the of the tree to make
remedies.
Our manager used to _ at us when she felt we could be more efficient with our
work.
15. .....................................
How he survived in these conditions will probably never be explained. He had only a
bottle of mineral water to drink and a few chocolate________to eat.
The hardened criminal is sure to spend the rest of his days behind . He will
not get away with the crime like this.
When a new team of town officials came to power, they immediately closed down all the
licensed__________in the town to appease the moral majority.
16. .....................................
It is pitiful when people their assumptions on prejudices, not facts.
The tourists finally made it to the lighthouse. Standing there, at the _ of the tall
structure, they were a bit disappointed as it was closed for renovation.
It wasn‘t until the early years of the 20th century that the fishing port was turned into a
strategically important naval .
17. .....................................
The sight of hens huddled in their small cages put him off eggs for a long
time.
Understandably, pupils must feel frustrated and exhausted having to undergo a
of exams at the end of the school year.
The community was relieved when the thug was finally convicted of assault and
.
18. .....................................
The figure was momentarily silhouetted in the of his bike‘s headlight, and
then disappeared into the darkness.
This seems to have been attacked by woodworm, so when you have the roof
redone, you had better make sure it is replaced.
She opened the door to her guests with a(n) of pleasure on her face.
19. .....................................
The recent terrorist attacks on the country's embassies the hallmarks of a
radical group linked to Al Queda.
I don‘t a grudge and I mean it. I understand it wasn‘t intentional.
The investment can be a bit risky and what‘s more, you have to half of its
costs.
20. .....................................
The children looked up to see their father entering the room _ gifts from
foreign countries.
Glancing in his rear-view mirror, the learner driver was horrified to see a large articulated
lorry________________down on him.
in mind everything you‘ve told me, I think we should postpone our trip until later in
the year.
21. .....................................
She felt there was some kind of in her. On the surface she came across as
sweet and kind, but deep down her kinky desires sometimes grabbed hold of her.
The desert during the day seems devoid of life. But at night it is a very different
.
A few ducks and one _ of burden was all that the poor farmer had on his farm.
22. .....................................
To appease the city dwellers, the council voted in favour of sending more police officers
on the .
So far nobody has managed to come close to his fantastic record let alone___________it.
Add some sugar, a pinch of salt, two eggs, some flour and then them together
until it‘s smooth.
23. .....................................
His time for the 100 metres has yet to be _ .
Don‘t put the milk in until you‘ve _ the eggs.
The Government were in the election because they‘d put up taxes too much.
24. .....................................
I think Jim needed such a sobering experience. Maybe now he‘s going to get it that life
isn‘t always a _ of roses.
Some marine creatures use camouflage to hide on the sea waiting for their
prey to arrive.
Susan hated the loose atmosphere in the office, all those lecherous men who thought she
would go to___________with them because they were her superiors.
25. .....................................
Once in front of the King, the messenger double in respect and handed the
letter from the Prince.
It is obvious the gutter press has__________the truth slightly to sell the story. Otherwise,
it would be dull.
The father was so on getting his kidnapped daughter back that he promised to
pay any ransom demanded.
26. .....................................
The funny thing about the wedding was the fact that the was more nervous
than the bridegroom himself.
Roy enjoyed the _ of both worlds. He could travel round the world and make
money at the same time.
To the of my knowledge, he was at his office at the time of the murder.
27. .....................................
It took only 5 years for the mayor to change the town recognition. Tourists
couldn‘t believe their eyes how it improved.
The thing he liked most about his log cabin was that it was situated in the back of
away from the slightest traces of modern civilization.
Mathematics has always been me. Even today I have difficulty doing the
simplest calculations.
28. .....................................
Those guys don‘t know what modesty means. They get too each _ _ for their boots
time they‘re praised.
The tycoon considered it funny when insignificant businessmen began thinking
and drawing up grand plans.
Las Vegas has a reputation for attracting _ spenders and the like who are
rolling in it.
29. .....................................
Most commentators were tempted to the show as the worst they had ever
seen.
The spy was given a clean of health as the preparations for the mission were
drawing to a close.
The bird‘s wings were not damaged, but its was in a sorry state.
30. .....................................
The derelict edifice was falling to _. Years of poor maintenance were to blame.
I was thrilled to___________when I saw the pop star in the flesh.
I don‘t know what‘s wrong with this watch. I‘ve got to take it to and see
what‘s inside.
31. .....................................
A feeling of failure overcame the team after the final. They‘d lost the game in the last
minute.
The fact that Garry had to give way to a new breed of upwardly mobile executives was a
pill to swallow.
The irony is that as a doctor he killed more people than his brother who
serves in the army.
32. .....................................
Motorists are being warned that driving conditions might be dangerous due to
ice.
One of the boys gave me a look when I identified him as the main culprit in
the mugging incident.
It‘s a great feeling to be in the and not to owe any money to your bank, isn‘t
it?
33. .....................................
Don‘t put the on me for what happened!
Where does the _ for this tragedy lie?
We are prepared to accept some degree of as regards the condition of the
National Health Service.
34. .....................................
In the examination room, his mind went _ and he couldn‘t give a single answer
to the examiners‘ questions.
Fill in this _ with only one word. Is that clear?
Her _ eyes showed no interest in the subject, only impenetrable emptiness.
35. .....................................
In the winter, the hills opposite George‘s house were sometimes covered with a
gorgeous _ of snow.
It‘s useless to ask Liam to take part in the game. He won‘t join in the fun as he‘s always
been a wet _ .
The Ministry of Health suggested a _ _ ban on TV alcohol advertising. No
commercials should be allowed regardless of the time of their airing.
36. .....................................
A powerful bomb rocked the area shattering all the windows within 200
metres.
Finding her small teddy bear proved to be a from the past that brought back
hundreds of good memories from her childhood.
Each day politically charged lyrics with its pompous music would from a
huge loudspeaker in the city square to remind its dwellers which country they lived in.
37. .....................................
The space shuttle _ off successfully to the cheers of the people in the space
center.
The solid rock wasn‘t an obstacle. The engineers simply their way through
the mountain using explosives.
As expected, the press _ the government for the lack of reforms and its
unwillingness to boost the economy.
38. .....................................
Living in a _ family with her stepfather‘s daughters proved difficult for Jane
and caused much pain.
The agent‘s disguise was so perfect that he easily _ in with the sect‘s members.
Her fans couldn‘t understand why she _ jazz with disco music and thought it
sacrilegious.
39. .....................................
Though blind, Amanda was richly with incredible artistic skills that she
systematically developed.
Some of those pagan nations believed that the goddess _their crops each spring
in return for bloody sacrifices.
You don‘t know how much I would give for a few moments of silence in the
evening.
40. .....................................
Sally on her soup to cool it down.
A sudden gust of wind out the candle.
They were making counterfeit money, but somebody the whistle on them,
and they got arrested.
41. .....................................
The genocide couldn‘t be explained rationally and has been described as being motivated
by prejudice.
Jennifer‘s dazzling beauty always makes men to her numerous quirks.
He slammed on the brakes bringing the car to a halt, realising he‘d found himself in a
alley.
42. .....................................
With the biggest stumbling out of the way, the process could pick up the pace
anew.
Gary‘s a chip off the old . He certainly takes after his father in many respects.
Having their own detached house was always their dream, but for the time being they had
to make do with living in an apartment _ in a poor district.
43. .....................................
I thought I had a good solution to the problem, but my plan was _ by the
director, who said it would be too expensive.
In many parts of the country, black clouds completely out the sun, and whole
towns were cast into semi-darkness.
Enrico had to take a different route home because the main road was by a
lorry which had overturned.
44. .....................................
The school staff needs new _ in order to bring in novel ideas.
Having met his parents, I can see that generosity is in his _.
The doctors said they would have to carry out a test prior to the operation.
45. .....................................
It‘s disgusting when you keep sneezing all the time. Can‘t you just your
nose?
The coach‘s resignation came as a further to the club following the
disqualification of its two best players.
Don‘t be naive. If they lay their hands on the story, they‘ll it out of all
proportion and tear you to shreds.
46. .....................................
Don‘t worry about the homework. The teacher checks it once in a moon.
When you feel and left out, put on some soothing music to calm you down.
By Jove! Where have you been? You‘re _ with cold. I‘ll bring you a cup of hot
chocolate.
47. .....................................
Your idea might be revolutionary on paper, but it‘s the of Directors that
makes the final decisions.
I‘m afraid the proposed changes will affect people right across the _, young
and old, rich and poor.
Haven‘t you heard the announcement? You‘ve got to the plane now as it
takes off in five minutes.
48. .....................................
The governing _ didn‘t approve of his new strategy and ordered him to come
up with something more down to earth.
There‘s a growing _ of evidence that points to him as the main suspect in the
case.
What attracted her to the car was not its price or colour, but its that looked so
slim, almost feminine.
49. .....................................
All his arguments down to one thing - you need other people to feel happy.
Most critics admit that the director has gone off the _ after he made a movie
that attempted to please everybody.
Bring the sauce to the and stir gently.
50. .....................................
What had started as a minor disagreement over the bar bill soon over into a
fight.
By the time I got off the phone, the pan had _ dry.
When the reasons for the conflict were analysed, they all down to the
question of land ownership.
51. .....................................
You‘ve impressed me with your move. I thought you were bluffing.
The dictionary is easy to use and, of course, all entries are in type for clarity.
It‘s a popular misconception that only eccentrics and the like choose to wear _
colours.
52. .....................................
The metal _ on the door refused to give in to the burglars.
Russell became paralyzed from the waist down after being struck by a of lightning.
The kid used to down his lunch and spend hours in front of the TV.
53. .....................................
Since the issue was first discussed in 1950, it has become a___________of contention. It‘s
never failed to generate passionate reactions.
Kate has been burning the midnight oil recently as she has to up on ancient
history for a big test next week.
The farm looked grim. The land was dry with no vegetation as far as the eye
could see.
54. .....................................
Any breach of discipline in the army could result in you having the thrown at
you.
The experiment must be carried out by the , otherwise we may face
accusations of professional misconduct.
I think you should take a leaf out of Jim‘s form of exercise.
55. .....................................
I‘ve been in my mother‘s bad since I forgot her birthday this year.
The company‘s may show a profit, but it isn‘t reflected in their share price.
Petroleum engineers are currently in great demand so the recruitment agency has only a
few on its _ _ at the moment.
56. .....................................
During the crash the front of the car the burnt of the impact. Fortunately, the
driver suffered only a few minor injuries.
The coin they found at the excavation site _ the name of the Roman Emperor.
The child such a striking resemblance to Natasha that there was no doubt it
was hers.
57. .....................................
You may suffer psychological damage if you up your emotions and feelings.
It‘s good to have somebody you can confide in.
When his family died in a car accident all his life collapsed. He tried to find consolation
by hitting the and leading a reckless life.
The process of wine making must be closely supervised. Even the last stage when you
_ the wine must be carried out in hygienic conditions.
58. .....................................
You should‘ve seen his face when the bank _ the cheque and he was left with
no money to survive till the end of the month.
The light _ off the mirror and into Karen face blinding her for a moment.
Nobody expected that Tim would recover from the illness. But against all the odds, he
back and returned to acting.
59. .....................................
The book was a masterpiece in the art of printing. Richly encrusted in gold and
in leather it stood out among other publications.
Despite his frantic efforts, he is _ to lose the game. It‘s inevitable.
A plane _ for New York has been hijacked by a group of armed men. We‘ll
keep you updated as more news comes in.
60. .....................................
The Prime Minister said he would never to the terrorists‖ demands even if it
would cost him the next elections.
When in front of the royal couple you should _ low respectfully and remain
silent.
The stem of the ship looked solid, but its showed signs of rust and negligence.
61. .....................................
Could you help me up these old toys? I want to give them to charity.
When the black___________was finally found at the bottom of the sea it was immediately
transported to the base for examination.
We can be sure that voters will decide who they want as their leader at the ballot
.
62. .....................................
Encouraged by the enormous success locally, the language school made a bold move to
open its first overseas.
The view was partially blocked by a huge that stuck out from a massive tree
in the backyard.
Miriam became to feel uncomfortable when the conversation started to off
into the areas that she knew very little about.
63. .....................................
What of shampoo do you use?
I never buy clothes with names.
The series launched an exciting new of humour on British TV
64. .....................................
If you tell him you don‘t want to many him, you‘re very likely to his heart.
This new model will satisfy the most demanding drivers and what‘s more, it won‘t
the bank.
It‘s hard to build trust between these two ethnic minorities. It will take generations to
down prejudices.
65. .....................................
We had a in the middle of the Nevada desert and it took hours to get the bus
fixed.
This sheet gives a of the budgetary needs of our school.
Her poor mother had an emotional___________following the death of her husband.
66. .....................................
Susan was born and in the West Country.
Unemployment after the first World War social unrest.
This particular kind of dog is for its aggressive nature.
67. .....................................
School officials have been making efforts to the gap between teachers and
students, but with not much success so far.
The _ of her glasses was broken. It snapped when her brother accidentally sat
on them.
Carl, would you like to join us? There are Just three of us and we need
another person to play .
68. .....................................
Morris was a man of few words. His _ comments and laconic answers were
proverbial.
You can be sure you‘ll be kept fully informed about the situation. We‘ll you
on the latest news as it comes in.
And now, other headlines in . The Prime Minister will visit Japan later today
on his three-day tour of Asian countries.
69. .....................................
Laura is a very student who learns quickly and does all her course work very
well.
Paul always looks on the side of life, so you never find him getting really
depressed.
We came out of the dark cinema and into the _ sunshine.
70. .....................................
The aim of the campaign is to an end to poverty in our inner cities.
The purpose of using old films in the classroom is to history alive for the
students.
The new water pump will about a significant change in the lives of the local
villagers.
71. .....................................
She has a gift for out the best in people.
I don‘t like her high and mighty attitude: she needs___________down a peg or two.
I hope you don‘t mind me my mother here with me.
72. .....................................
This callous crime, perpetrated in daylight, has caused widespread outrage
both in the country and abroad.
The actor came into the cinema surrounded by a bunch of bodyguards hiding behind their
_ shoulders.
With his _ German accent, he was immediately spotted by the producer to play
a Nazi in a war film.
73. .....................................
I can‘t afford to go to the cinema. I‘m completely _ at the moment.
Sally _ her mother‘s favourite vase, so she bought her another one that was just
the same.
We down on the motorway last week and had to wait ages before anybody came.
74. .....................................
In the late 1990s his groundbreaking book about a revolution in academic
circles.
Seeing the hero die in the last scene tears to her eyes. She thought it was
unfair.
And this final argument has our discussion to an end. That‘s all. Thank you
very much.
75. .....................................
The book shop was full of poor students who were through magazines and
books unable to buy any of them.
Despite the Internet for five days, the researchers still have very little
information on the issue in question.
The moment the farmer saw his neighbour‘s cows _ peacefully in his field he
almost had a fit.
76. .....................................
His first and only with the law happened at the age of 65 when he exceeded
the speed limit.
If you want to _ up on your skills, our course is the thing for you. It‘s
affordable and extremely effective.
I use a special paste and them regularly, but still there‘s that awful plaque
that troubles me.
77. .....................................
It was during my first flight in the balloon that I was instantly bitten by the flying
.
Sh! Let‘s not talk in this room. They might have put a to listen in on our
conversations.
To stay home, little Mike pretended he had a nasty stomach _ , but his mother
didn‘t fall for that trick.
78. .....................................
The company was _ on the principles of trust, integrity and reliability.
It was a good idea to have Information Technology into the syllabus.
By working hard Bill _ up his savings and managed to buy a car.
79. .....................................
The neighbourhood called on the council to install a speed on the road after a
speeding car ran over an elderly woman.
You never know who you may into on your holidays abroad. For instance,
Luke met his secondary school Geography teacher last year.
If the mafia finds out he is unwilling to give back the money, they‘ll him off
and he‘ll end up in a mortuary.
80. .....................................
There are fears that more than 20 people have been alive in the Russian coal
mine.
Once the two families the hatchet and let bygones be bygones, life got back
to normal.
The professor struggled to find his mobile which was _ somewhere under
heaps of books and encyclopedias on his desk.
81. .....................................
Brian Yarrow has got money to _ , that‘s his trouble.
For goodness sake, try not to yourself out on this project!
Every night, the lights in the window to guide the sailors home.
82. .....................................
His sudden of anger took everybody by surprise. Nobody expected it from
the man who was supposed to teach self-control.
After a decisive victory, the whole army _ into song to mark the occasion.
The services were immediately called in when the water pipe in the city
centre causing havoc and panic among city dwellers.
83. .....................................
Their business went after just three months. By the way, what
can you expect from two guys with no experience in the market?
The chairman had a plaster Lenin _ on a stand in the corner
that always reminded him about his political orientation.
For more than a week the syndicate knew that the police would its drug factorie
relocated its operations.
84. .....................................
After the gaffe he‘d made during a formal reception in the embassy, he became the
of his colleagues‘ jokes.
At first glance, it seemed that the room wasn‘t occupied, but the detective
spotted a cigarette still smoldering in the ashtray. He immediately
grew suspicious.
Be quiet, you naughty boy! Don‘t _ in if you‘re not asked.