Your answer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Correct answer workplace denote undermine presume staple multiple eloquent singular hostile quote entrust

workplace denote undermine presume staple multiple eloquent singular hostile quote

entrust

2

1. Melanie got to her feet and made a(n) defence of the rights of women in the.

(1) (2)

Your answer eloquent workplace

Correct answer eloquent workplace

2. There are a number of words in English, such as people, which although technically in

the form, in actual fact a plural meaning.

(1) (2)

Your answer singular denote

Correct answer singular denote

3. The dark suit is a(n) of the businessman's wardrobe, and I it will remain so for a long

time.

Your answer

Correct answer

(1) (2)

staple presume

staple presume

4. The reception he got at the meeting is likely to all the work that has been done recently

to improve relations between staff and management.

(1) (2)

Your answer hostile undermine

Correct answer hostile undermine

5. Jason suffered injuries in the accident, and we didn't want to an inexperienced surgeon

with the operation.

(1) (2)

Your answer multiple entrust

Correct answer multiple entrust

6. I think that most world leaders in the next century will be women, but don't me on that.

Your answer quote

Correct answer quote

3

1. Don't forget to put on a bit of lipstick and mascara before you go out.

Your replacement:

Your answer make-up

Correct answer make-up

2. The candidate displayed a lack of seriousness which we felt was not appropriate to the

position he was applying for. Your replacement:

Your answer frivolousness

Correct answer frivolousness

3. I need to check my free dates in March before I can confirm whether I shall be able

to attend the conference.

Your replacement:

Your answer availability

Correct answer availability

4. He has an attractive smile which people find hard to resist.

Your replacement:

Your answer alluring

Correct answer alluring

5. This list of participants needs to be put into alphabetical order.

Your replacement:

Your answer alphabetize

Correct answer alphabetized

6. The first person officially suggested as general secretary had to withdraw due to ill

health.

Your replacement:

Your answer nominee

Correct answer nominee

7. After the first remarks offering congratulations the atmosphere at the prize-giving

ceremony turned sour. Your replacement:

Your answer congratulatory

Correct answer congratulatory remarks

8. The speaker made a comment which I found unfriendly and which meant the opposite of

what he really meant. Your replacement:

Your answer sarcastic

Correct answer sarcastic

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language use 1

The boots she wears say a lot about her.

The way he talks about other people says something about his personality. The way she behaves says nothing about her previous career.

This statement says a lot about the organization's attitude to women.

This type of task says something about the structure of the final examination.

2

On checking the figures again, they realized there had been a mistake. On being asked, she said she would like to be known by her first name. On investigating more completely, we made an important discovery. On hearing the news, most people reacted with offers to help.

On being accused of a crime they haven't committed, most people don't know how to react.

3

The organizer of the conference was anything but helpful. The instructions you left were anything but easy to follow. I felt anything but safe wearing those four-inch-high heels. The weather last week was anything but warm and sunny.

I think that attitudes towards women in the company where I work are anything but progressive.

4

When the three of us meet we do nothing other than gossip. Men have no real alternative other than to wear a suit.

I have nothing to add other than to say how much I have enjoyed the whole day. They told her she didn't have to do anything other than sit quietly and look pretty. I have no reason to be here other than the free lunch.

5

1. Both of us have rather, so we're unlikely to buy modern furniture.

(1) (2)

Your answer bright colours

Correct answer conservative tastes

2. I'm afraid these bonds are worth a lot less than their.

(1) (2)

Your answer conservative tastes

Correct answer face value

3. It's not easy to find the in which to speak to new customers.

(1) (2)

Your answer correct tone

Correct answer correct tone

4. I like wearing; I think they reflect my outgoing personality.

(1) (2)

Your answer popular belief

Correct answer bright

colours / colors

5. Yesterday's lecture was on such a that I couldn't get interested.

(1) (2)

Your answer heavy make-up

Correct answer highbrow subject

6. Why do they put such on people in television studios?

(1) (2)

Your answer highbrow subject

Correct answer heavy make-up

7. The that men don't cry is nonsense.

(1) (2)

Your answer face value

Correct answer popular belief

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