FCE Masterclass gapped sentences

Many motorists feel a ___ to drive fast even though they risk having an accident.

strong desire to do sth, esp. sth that is wrong, silly or dangerous

This film is about a lady ___ ___ alcohol, and how her family help her get over her problem.

unable to stop taking harmful drugs, or doing sth as a habit

I think it’s really important to k___ i___ t___ w___ your family, so I call my parents twice a week.

communicate with sb, especially by writing to them or telephoning them

New technology has enabled development of an online ‘___ library’.

made to appear to exist by the use of computer software

She never wants to go to see people or go to any parties – she’s really ___ .

not wanting to spend time with other people

My mum is so sick at the moment; I really ___ with her.

show that you understand and feel sorry about sb's problems

There are a number of different ___ ___ ___ on this issue.

a particular way of considering or judging a situation

He is receiving ___ for heart disease.

sth carried out to cure an illness or injury

Most information was collected by direct ___ of the animals' behaviour.

the act of watching sb / sth carefully for a period of time, especially to learn sth

The government needs to ___ (phrasal) on spending.

reduce sth

I have two small children so I’m ___ ___ getting up early at weekends.

familiarity with sth because you do or experience it often

His ___ in music is different to mine; he likes hip hop whereas I prefer jazz.

what a person likes or prefers

a small stick made of wood that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc.

The following ___  is taken from her new novel.

a short passage from a book, piece of music, etc.

She was ___ ___ cocaine for nearly twenty years.

dependent on sth bad, especially a drug

When I look at the stars at night I’m amazed by the ___ of our universe.

a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience sth beautiful, unusual or unexpected

There was a thin ___ of chocolate on top of the biscuit.

a quantity or thickness of sth that lies over a surface or between surfaces

She wants to be an ___ - ___mother, staying at home and looking after the children.

not modern

Her new husband has a lot of ___.

the power of pleasing or attracting people

You shouldn’t use too much ___ in cooking.

a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants, treated so that it becomes pure for use in cooking

Cigarette ___ is not permitted in this country.

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

He ___  that he wasn’t happy with his relationship, but he didn’t tell me directly.

suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly

When my boss asked me what I thought about the job, I chose not to ___.

express an opinion about sth

She felt an overwhelming ___ to return home.

strong wish to have or do sth

Such jokes tend to ___ racial stereotypes.

make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger

I need to ___ (phrasal) on the amount of sugar I eat each day.

reduce the size, amount or number of sth

Five portions of fruit and vegetables per day is the recommended ___.

the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body

How does she ___ (phrasal) on such a small salary?

survive with few resources

When I asked her, she ___ having taken my book.

say that sth is not true

I never eat blue cheese. Just looking at it ___ me.

cause a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval

They spent two months in the jungle, ___ on small animals and fruit.

continue to live or exist

She told everyone about my problem! A friend is not supposed to ___ your secrets ___ (phrasal)!

reveal secret informationalso: give sth as a gift

That’s not your book, it’s mine –___ it ___!

return sth to its owner

Anyone who hasn’t ___ (phrasal) their project by Friday will fail the course.

hand work to a teacher

Many cosmetics companies___ (phrasal) free samples of their products for clients to try.

give things to many people

The rebel soldiers were forced to ___.

admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting

The organization ___ food to the earthquake victims.

give things to a large number of people

The doctors did not ___ the truth to him.

make sth known to sb

Magazines often contain free ___ of perfume.

small amount of sth that can be tried to see what it is like

Newspapers these days are full of ___ advertising anything from milk to cars!

a few printed pages that are given free of charge to advertise or give information about sth