Today's Word, Phrase and Weather Idioms

_________ he was tired.

Although, Despite, Nevertheless, In addition

In part 5 of the Exam your speaking ability will be assessed by the _____________

Phrase:"to step out of_______"

She's a very strict teacher If any of her students step out of __________ she gets really angry.

Keep the tickets in case I ________ them.

_________ being tired, he went out.

Although, Despite, Nevertheless, In addition

This summer has been much cooler than last year.

cool

Last summer ______________________ this year.

I could do _______ some new shoes.

limit

Season ticket holders have the freedom of __________ use of the facilities.

journal

Editors sometimes have to make extremly sensitive _____________ decisions.

believe

She has never questioned her _________ in God despite all her problems.

This car isn't safe enough to drive.

dangerous

This car _______________ drive.

Phrase: "to continue working hard or doing well at something"

There has been a big improvement in your grades this term I'd just like to say ________ up the good work.

After despite_________?

image

I'd never entered a competition before so you can ________ how surprised I was when they told me I'd won first prize.

breath

OK. Try and __________ more slowly and calm down.

He did hardly any work befor the exam. ________, he managed to pass.

Would you be kind enough to fill ________ this application form, please.

Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. __________ it can also be expensive.

He is used _______ hard so nothing tires him.

____ one time, the starting....

At the moment she ____________ (wok) in a temporary job in a school near Leeds. She really __________ (enjoy) her work. Soon she ____________ (apply) for a permanent job which she hopes she ____ (get).

speak

I've been asked to make a ______________ at next week's award ceremony.
 

Candidates are not permitted to leave the room ___________ they are accompanied by a member of staff.

Phrase: "________notice"

I know it's _______ notice but is there any chance that you could work late tonight?

There's no possibility _________ us finishing the project by the weekend.

equal

Can you cut his into _____________ parts?

Phrase: "to _______ amends"

A: How are you going to _________ amends for forgetting your boyfriends birthday?

B: I'm going to take him out for a meal.

Perhaps John will be in Egypt this time tomorrow.

be

John may ______________________ time tomorrow.

We mended the roof to prevent the birds from making nests in it.

so

We mended the roof so the birds would not make nests in it.

negotiate

I'm afraid that's my last offer. It is not _____________.

limit

There are several ________ of the new software which make it rather impractical.
 

____ you may be aware, I intend to retire at the end of the year.

Phrase: " a _________ moon"

A lot of people feel a little depressed whenever there's a _______ moon.

Pauline isn't trying to solve her financial problems at all.

effort

Pauline is ___________________________ solve her financial problems.

My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. I think I'll have to (loose) ____________ it a little.
 

It was not ____________ the beginning of the 18th century....

moral

I find fox hunting really ________________ I think they should ban it!

live

I've just been reading an article about the oldest__________man in the world.

When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (accurate) ______________ and also on how fluent you are.

I told you we ________ have booked the tickets earlier.