Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 1

EXERCISES 3 Its the job of the police to keep law and

.
4 Ive thought about it and hard and
Prepositions Im not going to accept his offer.

A Complete the sentences with the correct 5 Im sick and of the constant noise.
preposition. 6 Its a poor neighbourhood with some nice houses
and there.
1 We had to crawl the entrance to the tent to
get in. 7 I still see my old classmates every now and
.
2 The dog nearly choked his ball.
8 Its hard to find and quiet in the city.
3 The water contains traces salt.
4 She credited her success her partners support.
5 The government has imposed restrictions
Collocations
car use.
E Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (ah).
6 His bucket was almost full the brim. Look up the adjectives if you need help.
1 affluent a) parking
Word families 2 chaotic b) robbery

B Complete the sentences on the right with the 3 vibrant c) neighbourhood

correct form of the word in bold. 4 spotless d) car
1 London has a real buzz London is a 5 armed e) migration
city. 6 inward f) suit
2 commit a mugging He was 7 secure g) nightlife
on his way home.
8 compact h) situation
3 thrilled to hear Ive heard
the news news F Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
about John. nouns if you need help.
4 it was demolished These flats are due for 1 t _ _ _ c fumes
.
2 g _ _ _ _ l downturn
5 a spotless white shirt His shirt was
clean. 3 u _ _ _ n sprawl

6 congested streets Theres heavy 4 a g _ _ d deed

in 5 f _ _ l to the brim
the city. 6 h _ _ _ y congestion
7 an affluent The family lived in
neighbourhood relative .
Phrasal verbs
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun. G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 spark the phrasal verbs in the box.
2 emerge set out knock down pour into
3 compel bring in spring up show off
4 reverse
1 He wanted to his new suit.
5 initiate
2 New regulations were to reduce
6 halt the traffic.
7 crawl 3 The mayor an ambitious plan to
8 buzz develop the city centre.
4 Theyve been money
housing.
Phrases
5 New shops and restaurants are all
D Complete the binomials with the correct words in over town.
the box. Read the binomials box if you need help. 6 My old school is going to be .

on long peace here

then first tired order

1 Ronaldo is, and foremost, a

fantastic athlete.
2 We worked together off and for
twenty years.

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 2

EXERCISES Collocations
E Match the two halves of the collocations.
Prepositions
1 a fake a) patch
A Complete the sentences with the correct 2 a cynical b) search
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 3 a rough c) passport
need help.
4 an unsteady d) view
1 I dont think shes bothered going to the party.
5 a thorough e) damage
2 You should always stand up your principles.
6 wilful f) hand
3 He was always prone accidents.
4 She was always calm and took things her stride.
Phrasal verbs
5 As a child, he was always sucking up our
parents. F Complete the sentences with the correct form of
6 They collaborated on the project students from the phrasal verbs in the box. Look up the phrasal
another college. verbs if you need help.

sound out lighten up stand up

Word families answer back blow over give away
take over suck up
B Complete the sentences on the right with the
correct form of the word in bold. 1 We had an argument but its all
now.
1 thats a bit cynical a lot of
in journalism 2 If she when her parents told her to
do something, she was sent to her room.
2 an incompetent doctor accused of professional
3 Alec wanted to my views on the
new proposal.
3 an intense young woman the great
of their 4 Theyre a free newspaper with
conversation every sandwich you buy.
4 a thorough investigation the of 5 He the kitchen all day yesterday so
the investigation he could bake some cakes.
5 they are old and frail shocked by their 6 Dont try to to him hes not going
to change his mind.
6 an unsteady walk walk very 7 He was determined to for what he
believed was right.
8 She should stop being so serious and
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb a bit.
and a noun.
1 conserve
2 assemble
3 charm
4 discharge

Phrases
D Match phrases from the unit (15) with the
meanings (ae).
1 Will you keep an eye on the children while Im out?
2 Actors and politicians are always in the public eye.
3 Im going to stay on the straight and narrow from
now on.
4 They just dont see eye to eye.
5 I introduced them and they immediately hit it off.

a become good friends

b be in agreement
c be famous
d take care of someone
e be well behaved

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 3

EXERCISES Collocations
D Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af).
Prepositions Look up the adjectives if you need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 1 puzzled a) punishment
preposition. 2 harsh b) atmosphere
1 She doesnt conform any fixed ideas about 3 cosy c) expression
acceptable behaviour. 4 tight d) society
2 How would you describe your general outlook 5 ripped e) budget
life?
6 secular f) pages
3 I cant relate them because theyre always
talking about football. E Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
4 For most of last year, her life revolved taking nouns if you need help.
care of Mary. 1 s _ _ _ _ l mobility
5 Its not easy living unemployment benefit. 2 a p _ _ _ _ _ _ e outlook
6 A full description of the ceremony is outside the 3 a d _ _ _ _ _ _ c appliance
scope this article.
4 h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d chores
7 It was a long time ago, but she still clings the
memory. 5 a r _ _ _ _ g elite
6 r _ _ _ _ _ _ l autonomy

Word families F Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the verbs in the box. Look up the nouns if
B Complete the expressions on the right with the you need help.
correct form of the word in bold.
1 international commerce the live do express limit take make
district of the city
2 a diverse population great cultural 1 You should read the report before
false assumptions.
3 demand greater autonomy an 2 I spent the morning household
republic chores.
4 rip your shirt wear a 3 Its not easy on unemployment
shirt benefit.
5 a puzzled expression a 4 People always the mickey out of
email him because of his strange name.
6 a look of disgust food 5 She quickly her disgust at the
thought of eating insects.
7 they are hypocrites
people 6 The teacher tried to the scope
of the discussion.
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun.
Phrases
1 retain
2 benefit G Complete the phrases with thing with the correct
3 grasp word from the box.
4 clamp
sort of done fine big one first
5 appliance
6 disgust
1 I go for a run thing in the morning.
7 cling
2 Buy a brand new car? Chance would be a
8 scrub thing!
3 Parking your car on the pavement is not the
thing.
4 My neighbours kindness is the
thing that makes me glad I live here.
5 They said I was very brave, but what I did was no
thing really.
6 Im too busy to go out, what with
thing and another.

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EXERCISES E Complete the missing adjectives.

1 a h _ _ _ _ w victory
Prepositions 2 a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ l magazine
3 an o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n critic
A Complete the sentences with the correct 4 a p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t figure
preposition. Look up the word in bold if
you need help. 5 a r _ _ _ _ d election
1 Paris bid unsuccessfully the 2012 Olympics. 6 a u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s decision
2 I have a few minor reservations her suggestion. F Complete the sentences with the correct form of
3 The 1960s saw the emergence new political the verbs in the box. Look up the nouns if you
organisations. need help.
4 She glared me before getting up and leaving hold play call lack show sign
the room.
5 They yelled insults us as they drove away. 1 Shes a good politician, but she
6 All my friends had gone on holiday, so I was a bit charisma.
of a loose end. 2 They will always great compassion
7 He persisted trying to mend the gate, but I could for people in need.
see it was impossible. 3 When he said he thought Tom was right, he was only
devils advocate.
Word families 4 The government has an election for
next month.
B Complete the expressions on the right with the 5 The petition had been by 20,000
correct form of the word in bold. people.
1 a unanimous agreement they agreed 6 The country will a referendum on
membership of the EU.
2 rig an election a
election Ways of verb groups
3 a prominent figure rise to
4 a charismatic leader a leader with great G Complete the definitions with the correct
descriptive verb from the box.
5 feel no compassion a nurse trudge gasp giggle stroll glare clutch
6 a satirical article a clever use of
1 If you at someone, you look at them
in a very angry and unfriendly way.
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun. 2 If you , you laugh in a quiet way
because something is funny.
1 bid
3 If you , you say something in a
2 trigger surprised or excited way.
3 clutch 4 If you someone or something, you
4 abolish hold them with a very firm grip.
5 allocate 5 If you somewhere, you walk there
slowly and in a relaxed way for pleasure.
6 bribery
6 If you somewhere, you walk there
7 leak
slowly and sadly because you are tired or unhappy.
8 engagement

Collocations
D Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af).
Look up the nouns if you need help.
1 a nervous a) consensus
2 a high b) giggle
3 a secret c) struggle
4 an armed d) ballot
5 a broad e) gasp
6 an audible f) turnout

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 5

EXERCISES 3 I didnt need to worry because Rory had everything

in .
4 I struggled at first, but Im on of
Prepositions things now.

A Complete the sentences with the correct 5 Its good to get off the beaten and
explore new places.
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you
need help. 6 The problems with the car were just the
of the iceberg.
1 As a child I tried not to tread the cracks in the
pavement.
2 This crime thriller centres a young man who is Collocations
already in prison
3 In keeping the relaxed mood, service in the E Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af).
restaurant is very informal. Look up the nouns if you need help.
4 We were totally overwhelmed everyones 1 a cautionary a) synonym
support and good wishes. 2 an exact b) comedian
5 He arrived at the door clutching a bunch flowers. 3 a tailor-made c) tale
6 There were hordes tourists in Trafalgar Square. 4 a stand-up d) explanation
5 a credible e) improvement
Word families 6 a marked f) holiday

B Complete the expressions on the right with the F Complete the missing nouns from the unit.
correct form of the word in bold. 1 a b _ _ _ h of flowers
1 totally mortified a 2 a h _ _ _ e of people
experience 3 a dangerous p _ _ _ _ _ e
2 feel overwhelmed an 4 a meaningful d _ _ _ _ _ _ e
feeling
5 a best-selling m _ _ _ _ r
3 eccentric behaviour he behaves
6 a first-person n _ _ _ _ _ _ r
4 make a resolution he had 7 political o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n
to leave
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
5 the pleasure of gardening find gardening the verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if
you need help.
6 induce someone to stay offer
 a financial
feel lend cast go make

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb 1 I stayed on the beach while the others
and a noun. for a dip.
1 hassle 2 By ten oclock, he was peckish and
2 hype stopped for a sandwich.
3 accept 3 My new website will credibility to
my job applications.
4 tread
4 The letters light on what my father
5 narrate did in the war.
6 oppress 5 Every year I the same resolution: to
7 yawn improve my speaking skills.
8 create

Phrases
D Complete the phrases with the correct word in
the box.
stitches bits tip top hand track

1 He was in after he lost his job.

2 Shes really funny and always has us in
.

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EXERCISES 5 Whats done is done and its no use

over spilt milk.
6 I didnt say that. Youre just my
Prepositions words again!

A Complete the sentences with the correct

preposition. Look up the word in bold if you Collocations
need help.
E Circle the verb that DOESNT collocate with the
1 Weve got to get a grip costs. noun. Look up the noun if you need help.
2 He took offence my refusal to help. 1 deny / confirm / make / give an allegation
3 This weeks lesson was a continuation last 2 reach / get to / come to a settlement
weeks lesson.
3 stand / be on / make trial
4 He was put trial three weeks after his arrest.
4 lift / pick up / raise a siege
5 Shed been bombarded emails and text
messages. 5 earn / win / gain ground
6 Im currently engaged designing a new theatre. F Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
1 a h _ _ _ _ _ e attitude
Word families 2 g _ _ _ s misconduct
3 play a c _ _ _ _ _ l role
B Complete the expressions on the right with the
correct form of the word in bold. 4 a n _ _ _ _ _ e contribution
1 it was damaged by it has been 5 by every l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e means
vandals 6 a f _ _ _ l accident
2 theyre hostile towards theres
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
them between them
the verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if
3 gradually withdraw a gradual you need help.

4 war broke out an of getimposejoingivesuffertake

fighting
1 I will need to a grip on my
5 a fire raged a fire
homework if I want to go out later.
6 there were six fatalities a
2 He offence when I suggested he
accident
joined a gym.
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb 3 Both sides heavy casualties in the
and a noun. battle.
1 settle 4 We need to forces against the
2 harass common threat of climate change.

3 march 5 There was no point arguing with him as he was

obviously not going to ground.
4 dispute
6 They have sanctions on them over
5 bombard their role in the war.
6 surrender
7 strive

Phrases used in arguments

D Complete the phrases used in arguments with
the correct word. Read the information box if
you need help.
1 Im going to meet her for a coffee, just to
the air.
2 I didnt realise you were coming. We must have got
our crossed.
3 Lets stop talking about that now, were just going
round in .
4 Dont worry about forgetting my birthday. Its not the
of the world.

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 7

EXERCISES Collocations
E Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af).
Prepositions Look up the adjectives if you need help.
1 a trustworthy a) stupidity
A Choose the correct preposition. Look up the
word in bold if you need help. 2 random b) excuse
1 She was intent for / upon / with winning the election. 3 utter c) evidence
2 He rebelled against / about / for his strict upbringing. 4 a lame d) source
3 She refused to submit at / with / to their 5 conclusive e) numbers
unreasonable demands. 6 colonial f) powers
4 They attributed the problems about / to / over the F Circle the noun that DOESNT collocate with the
terrible weather.
verb. Look up the verb if you need help.
5 The team was chosen with / after / at random.
1 a play / story / mystery unfolds
6 She has a vested interest for / in / about her sister
2 wreak havoc / destruction / a mess
winning the prize.
3 address a problem / issue / breakthrough
B Complete the sentences with the correct
4 twist the truth / figures / logic
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you
need help. 5 undertake a task / profession / job
1 A major breakthrough the fight against AIDS. G Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
2 The oil has to be extracted the land. nouns if you need help.
3 The doctor inserted a needle my arm. 1 f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ l backing
4 This research will pave the way a better 2 a g _ _ _ _ _ c disorder
understanding of the disease. 3 follow the c _ _ _ _ _ t procedure
5 This cream is a powerful shield the suns rays. 4 a m _ _ _ d metaphor
6 His presentation will provide a stimulus 5 a s _ _ _ _ _ _ g revelation
discussion.
6 a d _ _ _ _ _ _ e fragrance

Word families
C Complete the expressions on the right with the
correct form of the word in bold.
1 send it anonymously an caller
2 flawed research 
there were some

3 stand up to scrutiny the results

4 an anomaly in the data provide
data
5 the genes mutated a genetic
6 undertake a task an expensive

D Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb

and a noun.
1 breed
2 duplicate
3 probe
4 shield
5 submit
6 empower
7 resonate

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EXERCISES E Circle the noun from the unit that DOESNT

collocate with the adjective. Look up the
adjective if you need help.
Prepositions 1 a rusty cable / key / nail / range
A Complete the sentences with the correct 2 rolling fields / hills / ridges / countryside
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 3 a murky plain / pond / sky / sea
need help. 4 jagged edge / strays / rocks / ranges
1 We need someone with expertise environmental 5 communal activities / gardens / horn / living
health.
2 The idea was dismissed useless. F Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
adjectives if you need help.
3 Effective communication is vital all businesses.
1 h _ _ _ _ d cattle
4 Their dark green colouring lets them blend their
environment. 2 d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e comments
5 He backs up his argument with a barrage 3 p _ _ _ _ _ r music
statistics. 4 e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e views
6 The results were consistent our expectations. 5 p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y insects
7 She didnt go climbing because she didnt have a 6 t _ _ _ _ y bushes
head heights.

Phrasal verbs
Word families
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
B Complete the expressions on the right with the the phrasal verbs in the box.
correct form of the word in bold.
1 a breathtaking view a crack down draw upon let out
beautiful view puff up butt into
2 great medical expertise a medical 1 Hes always other peoples
conversations.
3 he knew intuitively 
use your 2 She a cry of joy when she saw her
4 the discovery a results.
startled her discovery 3 The government has promised to
5 a superstitious belief a local on corruption.
6 defy your parents act in of 4 The author is famous for Russian
wishes their wishes fairy tales for inspiration.
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb 5 This bird its chest when it feels
and a noun. threatened.

1 glance
2 startle
3 tunnel
4 process
5 reinforce
6 defy
7 stray
8 scramble

Collocations
D Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af).
Look up the adjectives if you need help.
1 breathtaking a) water
2 lush b) rocks
3 jagged c) scenery
4 murky d) grassland
5 a rusty e) drop
6 a sheer f) key

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 9

EXERCISES 4 We hired a tour guide to get the

of our visit.
out

5 Missing the last train was the final .

Prepositions
A Complete the sentences with the correct Collocations
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you
need help. E Match the adverbs (16) with the adjectives (af)
to make collocations. Look up the adverbs if you
1 They liaised regularly the local council.
need help.
2 He committed himself finishing his degree
1 fiercely a) happy
course.
2 blissfully b) rewarding
3 It was painful watching him mourn his daughter.
3 immensely c) competitive
4 Weve got over 200 people the payroll.
4 inherently d) boring
5 He kept talking about the inevitability death.
5 mind-numbingly e) complicated
6 Tim was very enthusiastic starting swimming
lessons. 6 technically f) true
F Circle the noun that DOESNT collocate with the
Word families verb. Look up the verb if you need help.
1 grant a request / a duty / permission / a divorce
B Complete the expressions on the right with the 2 schedule a meeting / appointment / date / spot
correct form of the word in bold.
3 place an order / advertisement / advice
1 liaise with customers a customer
officer 4 troubleshoot conspiracies / problems / issues
2 a look of admiration an 5 drain your energy / perks / strength / enthusiasm
glance G Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
3 arrested for conspiracy 
arrest three nouns if you need help.
1 a m _ _ _ _ _ _ y tribunal
4 have a hangover feel
2 c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e dismissal
5 voluntary redundancy be made
3 v _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y redundancy
4 s _ _ _ r bliss
6 mourn someones death a week of
5 a t _ _ _ t schedule
6 n _ _ _ _ _ _ l mourning
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun.
1 dismiss Phrasal verbs
2 mourn
H Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct
3 labour word from the box.
4 condemn
in off into up
5 schedule
6 invoice 1 I dipped my briefcase and pulled out the photos.
7 troubleshoot 2 You could see when his mind was drifting .
8 input 3 Once youve settled , youll never want to leave.
4 She finished drawing the guidelines for the new
Phrases project.

D Complete the phrases with the correct word from

the box.

questionwheelsmostropesstraw

1 My co-workers showed me the on

my first day at work.
2 This begs the : do we need to hire
more staff?
3 Lets schedule a meeting to set the
in motion.

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 10

EXERCISES D Write the phrasal verbs that relate to these

nouns from the unit.
1 a break-in
Prepositions
2 a falling-out
A Complete the sentences with the correct 3 an outbreak
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 4 a cover-up
need help.
5 an upbringing
1 I was conscious what was happening, but I
couldnt feel anything. 6 a shake-up
2 He was diagnosed cancer last summer. 7 a workout
3 The patient had been remission for several 8 a walkout
months.
4 Im just recovering from a bout flu. Collocations
5 Here you can live harmony with nature and your
surroundings. E Match the verbs (16) with the nouns (af)
6 Shops stay open for longer in the run-up to make collocations. Look up the verbs if
you need help.
Christmas.
1 diagnose a) your teeth
2 clench b) an illness
Word families
3 prescribe c) a rule
B Complete the expressions on the right with the 4 breach d) your diet
correct form of the word in bold. 5 supplement e) organs
1 in excruciating pain it was 6 donate f) drugs
painful
2 hes fully rehabilitated now a F Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
centre nouns if you need help.
3 a recurrent illness a is 1 g _ _ _ _ _ l anaesthetic
unlikely 2 f _ _ _ _ _ g eyesight
4 resent someones comment feel deeply 3 a b _ _ _ _ _ _ d diet
4 a s _ _ _ _ t upbringing
5 express your scepticism be deeply
5 a v _ _ _ _ _ _ s workout
6 a c _ _ _ _ _ _ e write-off
6 prescribe drugs a repeat

Phrasal verbs
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun. G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 clutch the phrasal verbs in the box.
2 donate
dwell on blow up pay off shrug off
3 bleach
4 diagnose 1 Her hard work and she got top
grades in all her exams.
5 fast
2 These issues were as irrelevant.
6 graft
3 We shouldnt spend so much time
7 relapse mistakes of the past.
8 swell 4 He was calm during the meeting, but after everyone
had left he .

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 Outcomes Advanced Vocabulary Builder Unit 11

EXERCISES 5 They live in the

surrounded by servants.
of luxury

6 He should have waited to be invited, but he jumped

Prepositions the and asked if he could come.

A Complete the sentences with the correct 7 It was getting dark so we decided to call it a
and go home.
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you
need help. 8 Their news wasnt all and gloom.
They said they had a lovely holiday.
1 The fans shouted abuse the players.
2 She was very attentive what they were saying
to her. Collocations
3 I was engrossed my book and didnt notice
how late it was. E Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
4 The game is basically a hybrid rugby and 1 It was a very d _ _ _ y game. Three players were
football. sent off.
5 The players were booed the field by their 2 That band is seriously o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d. Their music
own supporters. is not at all original.
3 He is an a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e student in class, but he
never listens to his parents.
Word families 4 Moving to a new school can be a t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c
experience for a child.
B Complete the expressions on the right with the
correct form of the word in bold. 5 You should do m _ _ _ _ _ _ e exercise until you have
recovered fully.
1 abuse the referee send
messages 6 Im reading an e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g article about match
fixing in football.
2 substitute a player make a
3 engrossed in a book an book F Match the verbs (16) with the words (af) to
make collocations from the unit. Look up af
4 make a pun enjoy if you need help.
5 a traumatic experience an emotional 1 seek a) cramp
2 pull b) dirty
6 enjoy coding an expert
3 make c) abuse
4 play d) strings
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun. 5 suffer from e) sanctuary
1 boo 6 hurl f) a substitution
2 chant
3 challenge Phrasal verbs
4 suspend
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
5 thrash the phrasal verbs in the box.
6 code
spin off nod off
send off
7 foster
scrape through knock out go through
8 substitute
1 I passed my exams, but I only just .
Phrases 2 Germany was in the semi-finals of
the World Cup.
D Complete the phrases from the unit with the 3 Both London clubs to the fourth
correct word from the box. round.
4 Lineker was never in his entire
good lap day gun career.
rot right bullet doom
5 She was just when her phone rang.
1 I knew the exam would be hard, but I just had to bite 6 The protest march into rioting in the
the and try. capital.
2 He was trying to annoy her, but she can give as
as she gets.
3 They reserve the to refuse entry to
people who are late.
4 Well need to make some changes fast if we want to
stop the .

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EXERCISES 4 I took the long route home so I wouldnt have to walk

past her house.
5 Ive never seen him without a cigarette in his hand.
Prepositions
E Complete the similes with the correct word.
A Complete the sentences with the correct Look in the similes box if you need help.
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 1 as as nails
need help.
2 as as a dodo
1 The declaration independence was followed
by great celebrations. 3 as as a sheet
2 In her talk, she elaborated the topic of 4 as as the hills
Spanish literature. 5 as as mud
3 The scale the problem was frightening.
4 After three weeks, she was assigned the Collocations
Manchester branch.
5 A recent book has cast doubt his claims. F Complete the missing nouns to make collocations.
6 The whole house is a shrine his great hero, Pel. Look up the adjectives if you need help.
1 The first comprehensive s _ _ _ _ y of the birds
of Britain.
Word families 2 He grew up in a very close-knit c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y.
B Complete the expressions on the right with the 3 The prime ministers p _ _ _ _ _ _ n proved to be
correct form of the word in bold. untenable.
1 evacuate 300 people there were 300 4 She still has vivid m _ _ _ _ _ _ s of her childhood.
5 The harsh r _ _ _ _ _ y is that we cant afford to
2 nationalise the banks the replace the car.
of the banks 6 She needed a plausible e _ _ _ _ e for not going to
3 a harsh punishment 
the the theatre.
of the punishment G Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af)
4 we are the rightful owners 
it is to make collocations. Look up the adjectives if
ours you need help.
5 a holy temple famous for its great 1 privileged a) attempt
2 sheltered b) debt
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb 3 crippling c) upbringing
and a noun.
4 vivid d) owner
1 withdraw
5 vain e) family
2 plague
6 rightful f) description
3 contend
4 assign
Phrasal verbs
5 reform
6 overthrow H Complete the sentences with the correct form of
7 massacre the phrasal verbs in the box.
8 elaborate go over pass away build up
couple withrule out drop out
Similes 1 The medical examination has the
possibility of murder.
D Match the similes (af) with the sentences they
2 Weve already all the details three
go with (16).
times!
a) smoke like a chimney
3 Ice on the roads strong winds made
b) avoid something like the plague it dangerous to drive.
c) a memory like a sieve 4 I was at my mothers bedside the night she
d) like a fish out of water .
e) like chalk and cheese 5 My father was furious when I of
university.
1 I completely forgot her birthday. 6 They gradually the business over a
2 Id never been to a conference before. period of 20 years.
3 She never stops talking and he never says a word.

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EXERCISES 5 the early bird catches the .

6 People in glass houses should not .
Prepositions 7 When the gets tough, the tough get
going.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 8 If you cant beat them, them.
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you
need help.
Collocations
1 He was barred leaving the country.
2 Were on the brink a major new medical E Complete the sentences with the correct form of
discovery. the verbs in the box.
3 Police clashed protestors outside the parliament
building. throwchangemakefeelgoclear
4 Claudia felt a deep pang sorrow when she heard 1 Shes trying to her name of
the news. plagiarism charges.
5 You have to be careful how you dispose 2 This plan isnt working. I think we need to
batteries. tack.
6 Theyre always grumbling how much work they 3 Thousands of small firms bust
have to do. last year.
4 Watching the news just leaves me
Word families helpless.
5 We cannot any assurances as to
B Complete the expressions on the right with the the accuracy of the data.
correct form of the word in bold. 6 He a punch at the policeman
1 suppress the evidence the of before trying to run away.
evidence
F Match the adjectives (16) with the nouns (af)
2 a subversive force political
to make collocations. Look up the nouns if you
3 involved in rioting there
 were 100 need help.
1 an emotional a) tip-off
4 he assured us he gave us his
2 an anonymous b) toll

5 behave like a thug 3 an armed c) shot

behaviour 4 a heavy d) outburst
6 make the highest bid he
 was the highest 5 a close-up e) form
6 on brilliant f) raid
C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun. Phrasal verbs
1 bid
2 clash G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the phrasal verbs in the box.
3 intrude
4 grumble tip offkeep uppull outburst outget off
5 raid
1 I listen to the radio to with whats
6 assure going on in the world.
7 dispose 2 She was that her favourite film star
8 punch would be at the concert.
3 He was so excited that he suddenly
the news without thinking.
Common sayings
4 The ambassador of the talks at the
D Complete the common sayings from the unit. last minute.
Read the information in the box. 5 I lightly, but my brother wasnt
allowed out for a month!
1 If it aint broke, dont it.
2 Too many spoil the broth.
3 Dont count your before they hatch.
4 Every has a silver lining.

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EXERCISES E Match the verbs (16) with the nouns (af) to

make collocations. Look up the verbs if you
need help.
Prepositions 1 weather a) information
A Complete the sentences with the correct 2 avert b) time
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 3 disclose c) a storm
need help. 4 serve d) an agreement
1 Were going to have to cut back travel expenses. 5 seal e) a contract
2 Thanks to our new advertising campaign, were 6 terminate f) a disaster
inundated orders!
3 The company is relocating a science park on the
edge of the city. Phrasal verbs
4 We hope to see an upturn sales over the holiday
period. F Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the phrasal verbs in the box.
5 The director of the company was prosecuted
malpractice. take to lay off pencil in take on
6 They made profits in the region $16 million. bail out scale back tap into go under

1 An awful lot of small businesses have

Word families in the last year.
2 The meeting was for 3 oclock, but
B Complete the expressions on the right with the we had to cancel it.
correct form of the word in bold. 3 We had no choice but to half of the
1 consolidate your business a period of workforce.
4 We cant afford to more staff until
2 diversify your services a greater the next financial year.
of 5 He didnt want to retire at first, but hes really
services his new lifestyle.
3 float the company a share 6 The company had to be after
4 disclose all the facts a full of getting into financial difficulty.
the facts 7 Well have to all our projects until
5 terminate a contract the of a the recession is over.
contract 8 Its important to the key skills our
6 lay off 30 people make 30 employees already have.

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb

and a noun.
1 float
2 relocate
3 approach
4 chair
5 concede
6 project

Collocations
D Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
1 The economy is in a pretty d _ _ e state right now.
2 For some o _ _ _ _ _ e reason, she decided to walk
all the way home.
3 There is no s _ _ _ d evidence against him.
4 We need a more t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t system of
management.
5 They have an o _ _ _ _ _ g dispute with their
neighbours.
6 There was a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ l increase in car crime
last year.

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EXERCISES Fashion vocabulary

D Complete the definitions with the correct fashion
Prepositions word from the box.
A Complete the sentences with the correct Flats worn out Lapels Bushy
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you frayed Wedges revealing Flares
need help.
1 Ive got to go easy the coffee or I wont 1 If a piece of clothing is , it leaves a
sleep tonight. part of the body uncovered that is usually covered.
2 He opted a checked shirt and jeans for the 2 If clothes are , they are old and
interview. faded and do not look very good.
3 You cant shield your children all the dangers 3 If cloth or clothing is , the threads
of life. start to become loose, especially at the edges.
4 He never participated any after-school activities. 4 hair or fur grows very thickly.
5 I feel a bit hesitant taking part in the fashion 5 are shoes where the soles are thin
show. at the toes and become very thick at the heel.
6 He was always a great champion civil rights. 6 are trousers which get wider at the
bottom.
7 are womens shoes that do not
Word families have a high heel.
8 on a jacket are the parts that are
B Complete the expressions on the right with the folded back just below the collar.
correct form of the word in bold.
1 a theory of evolution study how animals
Collocations
2 a piercing in her nose have a
nose
E Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
1 The video went v _ _ _ l with over a million views.
3 broaden the market increase the
of the 2 My older sister had a p _ _ _ _ _ _ d influence on my
market fashion choices.
4 hesitate for a moment after a moment of 3 Start a g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s campaign to save the old
town hall.
5 have feelings of insecurity feel 4 I always wear good s _ _ _ _ y shoes for walking.
6 use an analogy be roughly 5 I thought his shirt was a bit l _ _ d for such a serious
occasion.

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb 6 Hes in hospital for r _ _ _ _ _ e tests. Theres nothing
and a noun. to worry about.

1 lace F Match the halves of the collocations from

2 lining the unit.
3 champion 1 low a) shirt
4 opt 2 a knock-on b) trait
5 wane 3 a personality c) self-esteem
6 participant 4 a long-sleeved d) effect
7 hesitate 5 take e) on the wane
8 zip 6 be f) on board

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EXERCISES D Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb
and a noun.
1 spam
Prepositions
2 menace
A Choose the correct preposition. Look up the 3 finalise
words in bold if you need help. 4 detox
1 Sarah was on / in the verge of tears as she said 5 blessing
goodbye.
6 repeal
2 After the earthquake, we realised the whole village
was to / in peril. 7 whack
3 The company was in / to meltdown after the 8 confiscate
CEO died.
4 The curse of / for poverty was constantly threatening Collocations
them.
5 We need an honest appraisal of / with the situation. E Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
6 They are suing their employers with / for unfair 1 Theres a s _ _ m hope that they are still alive.
dismissal. 2 He gave me some very s _ _ _ d career advice.
B Complete the sentences with the correct 3 The outlook for economic recovery remains b _ _ _ k.
preposition. Look up the word in bold if you 4 The police were p _ _ _ _ _ t at the demonstration.
need help.
5 We were shocked and saddened to hear about his
1 She was screaming agony waiting for the d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g health.
ambulance to arrive.
6 She began her p _ _ _ _ _ _ s journey across the
2 You must comply all the health and safety mountains to safety.
regulations.
3 Shes always so dismissive my suggestions for F Match the halves of the collocations from
the new project. the unit.
4 We need to guard having the same problems 1 digital a) clinic
next time. 2 detox b) a precedent
5 They refused to accept liability the accident. 3 repeal c) literacy
6 The project was fraught difficulties from the 4 set d) a lawsuit
first day.
5 bring e) head first
6 rush f) a law
Word families
C Complete the expressions on the right with the Phrasal verbs
correct form of the word in bold.
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 put off by the smell a very
smell
the phrasal verbs in the box.
2 disrupt a meeting his behaviour was very hold back top off come to
guard against put off verge on
3 accept liability be
for tax 1 This whole situation is the
ridiculous.
4 an absurd situation the of
the situation 2 Dont let the accident you
learning to drive.
5 scalded by a cup of tea a cup
of tea 3 All this red tape is progress on the
new computer system.
6 in agony from the pain  painful
4 Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables will help you
colds and flu.
5 We a perfect day by watching my
favourite film on TV.
6 She felt sick for a few hours after she had
.

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1 CITIES 2 RELATIONSHIPS

PREPOSITIONS PREPOSITIONS
A A
through
1 about
1
2 on 2 for
3 of 3 to
4 to 4 in
5 on 5 to
6 to 6 with

WORD FAMILIES
WORD FAMILIES
B
buzzing
1 B
2 mugged cynicism
1
3 thrilling 2 incompetent
4 demolition 3 intensity
5 spotlessly 4 thoroughness
6 congestion 5 frailty
7 affluence 6 unsteadily
C spark, halt, crawl, buzz C charm, discharge
D
PHRASES d
1
2 c
D 3 e
first
1 4 b
2 on 5 a
3 order E
4 long
c
1
5 tired
2 d
6 here
3 a
7 then
4 f
8 peace
5 b
6 e
COLLOCATIONS
PHRASAL VERBS
E
c
1 F
2 h
blown over
1
3 g
2 answered back
4 f
3 sound out
5 b
4 giving away
6 e
5 took over
7 a
6 suck up
8 d
7 stand up
F 8 lighten up
toxic
1
2 global 3 CULTURE AND IDENTITY
3 urban
4 good
5 full PREPOSITIONS
6 heavy
A
PHRASAL VERBS to
1
2 on
G 3 to
4 around
show off
1 5 on
2 brought in 6 of
3 set out 7 to
4 pouring into
5 springing up
6 knocked down

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WORD FAMILIES WORD FAMILIES

B B
commercial
1 unanimously
1
2 diversity 2 rig
3 autonomous 3 prominence
4 ripped 4 charisma
5 puzzling 5 compassionate
6 disgusting 6 satire
7 hypocritical C bid, trigger, clutch, leak
C benefit, grasp, clamp, disgust, scrub
COLLOCATIONS
COLLOCATIONS
D
D b
1
c
1 2 f
2 a 3 d
3 b 4 c
4 e 5 a
5 f 6 e
6 d E
E hollow
1
social
1 2 satirical
2 positive 3 outspoken
3 domestic 4 prominent
4 household 5 rigged
5 ruling 6 unanimous
6 regional F
F lacks
1
making
1 2 show
2 doing 3 playing
3 living/to live 4 called
4 took/take 5 signed
5 expressed 6 hold
6 limit G
glare
1
PHRASES 2 giggle
3 gasp
G 4 clutch
first
1 5 stroll
2 fine 6 trudge
3 done
4 sort of 5 GOING OUT, STAYING IN
5 big
6 one
PREPOSITIONS
4 POLITICS A
on
1
PREPOSITIONS 2 on/around
3 with
A 4 by
for
1 5 of
2 about 6 of
3 of
4 at WORD FAMILIES
5 at
6 at B
7 in
mortifying
1
2 overwhelming
3 eccentrically

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resolved
4 PHRASES USED IN ARGUMENTS
5 pleasurable
6 inducement D
C hassle, hype, treat, yawn clear
1
2 wires
PHRASES 3 circles
4 end
5 crying
D 6 twisting
bits
1
2 stitches
3 hand
COLLOCATIONS
4 top
5 track E
6 tip give
1
2 get to
COLLOCATIONS 3 make
4 pick up
5 earn
E
F
c
1
2 a hostile
1
3 f 2 gross
4 b 3 crucial
5 d 4 notable
6 e 5 legitimate
6 fatal
F
G
bunch
1
2 horde get
1
3 pastime 2 took
4 dialogue 3 suffered
5 memoir 4 join
6 narrator 5 give
7 oppression 6 imposed
G
went
1
7 SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
2 feeling
3 lend PREPOSITIONS
4 shed
5 make A
upon
1
6 CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION 2 against
3 to
PREPOSITIONS 4 to
5 at
6 in
A
B
on
1
2 at in
1
3 of 2 from
4 on 3 in/into
5 with 4 for
6 in 5 against
6 for
WORD FAMILIES
WORD FAMILIES
B
C
vandalised
1
2 hostility anonymous
1
3 withdrawal 2 flaws
4 outbreak 3 scrutinise
5 raging 4 anomalous
6 fatal 5 mutation
6 undertaking
C march, dispute, surrender
D breed, duplicate, probe, shield

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COLLOCATIONS F
horned
1
E 2 dismissive
d
1 3 extensive
2 e 4 predatory
3 a 5 thorny
4 b
5 c PHRASAL VERBS
6 f
F G
play
1 butting into
1
2 a mess 2 let out
3 breakthrough 3 crack down
4 logic 4 drawing on
5 profession 5 puffs up
G
financial
1
9 WORK
2 genetic
3 correct PREPOSITIONS
4 mixed
5 shocking A
6 delicate
with
1
2 to
8 NATURE AND NURTURE 3 for
4 on
PREPOSITIONS 5 of
6 about
A
in
1 WORD FAMILIES
2 as
3 to B
4 into liaison
1
5 of 2 admiring
6 with 3 conspirators
7 for 4 hungover
5 redundant
WORD FAMILIES 6 mourning
7 failure
8 immigration
B
C labour, schedule, invoice, input
breathtakingly
1
2 expert
3 intuition PHRASES
4 startling
5 superstition
6 defiance
D
C glance, tunnel, process, stray, scramble ropes
1
2 question
3 wheels
COLLOCATIONS 4 most
5 straw
D
c
1 COLLOCATIONS
2 d
3 b E
4 a c
1
5 f 2 a
6 e 3 b
E 4 f
5 d
range
1 6 e
2 ridges
3 plain
4 strays
5 horn

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F F
a duty
1 general
1
2 spot 2 failing
3 advice 3 balanced
4 conspiracies 4 strict
5 perks 5 vigorous
G 6 complete
military
1 G
2 constructive paid off
1
3 voluntary 2 shrugged off
4 sheer 3 dwelling on
5 tight 4 blew up
6 national
11 PLAY
PHRASAL VERBS
PREPOSITIONS
H
into
1 A
2 off
3 in at
1
4 up 2 to
3 in
4 of
10 HEALTH AND ILLNESS 5 from

PREPOSITIONS WORD FAMILIES

A B
of
1 abusive
1
2 with 2 substitution
3 in 3 engrossing
4 of 4 punning
5 in 5 trauma
6 to 6 coder
C boo, chant, challenge, code, substitute
WORD FAMILIES
B PHRASES
excruciatingly
1 D
2 rehabilitation
3 recurrence bullet
1
4 resentful 2 good
5 sceptical 3 right
6 prescription 4 rot
5 lap
C clutch, bleach, fast, graft, relapse 6 gun
D 7 day
8 doom
break in
1
2 fall out
3 break out COLLOCATIONS
4 cover up
5 bring up E
6 shake up dirty
1
7 work out 2 overrated
8 walk out 3 attentive
4 traumatic
COLLOCATIONS 5 moderate
6 engrossing
E F
b
1 e
1
2 a 2 d
3 f 3 f
4 c 4 b
5 d 5 a
6 e 6 c

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PHRASAL VERBS PHRASAL VERBS

G H
scraped through
1 ruled out
1
2 knocked out 2 been over
3 went through 3 couple with
4 sent off 4 passed away
5 nodding off 5 dropped out
6 spun off 6 built up

12 HISTORY 13 NEWS AND THE MEDIA

PREPOSITIONS PREPOSITIONS
A A
of
1 from
1
2 on 2 of
3 of 3 with
4 to 4 of
5 on 5 of
6 to 6 about

WORD FAMILIES WORD FAMILIES

B B
evacuees
1 suppression
1
2 nationalisation 2 subversion
3 harshness 3 rioters
4 rightfully 4 assurance
5 holiness 5 thuggish
C plague, reform, overthrow, massacre 6 bidder
C bid, clash, grumble, raid, punch
SIMILES
COMMON SAYINGS
D
c
1 D
2 d fix
1
3 e 2 cooks
4 b 3 chickens
5 a 4 cloud
E 5 worm
6 throw stones
hard
1 7 going
2 dead 8 join
3 white
4 old
5 clear COLLOCATIONS
E
COLLOCATIONS
clear
1
F 2 change
3 went
survey
1 4 feeling
2 community 5 make
3 position 6 threw
4 memories
5 reality F
6 excuse d
1
G 2 a
3 f
e
1 4 b
2 c 5 c
3 b 6 e
4 f
5 a
6 d

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PHRASAL VERBS 15 TRENDS

G
PREPOSITIONS
keep up
1
2 tipped off
A
3 burst out
4 pulled out on
1
5 got off 2 for
3 from
4 in
14 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 5 about
6 of
PREPOSITIONS
WORD FAMILIES
A
on
1 B
2 with evolve
1
3 to 2 pierced
4 in 3 breadth
5 for 4 hesitation
6 of 5 insecure
6 analogous
WORD FAMILIES C lace, champion, wane, zip
B
consolidation
1
FASHION VOCABULARY
2 diversity
3 floatation D
4 disclosure revealing
1
5 termination 2 worn out
6 layoffs 3 frayed
C approach, chair 4 Bushy
5 Wedges
6 Flares
COLLOCATIONS 7 Flats
8 Lapels
D
dire
1 COLLOCATIONS
2 obscure
3 solid E
4 transparent viral
1
5 ongoing 2 profound
6 substantial 3 grassroots
E 4 sturdy
5 loud
c
1
6 routine
2 f
3 a F
4 b c
1
5 d 2 d
6 e 3 b
4 a
PHRASAL VERBS 5 f
6 e
F
gone under
1
2 pencilled in
3 lay off
4 take on
5 taken to
6 bailed out
7 scale back
8 tap into

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16 DANGER AND RISK COLLOCATIONS

E
PREPOSITIONS
slim
1
2 sound
A
3 bleak
on
1 4 present
2 in 5 deteriorating
3 in 6 perilous
4 of
F
5 of
6 for c
1
2 a
B
3 f
in
1 4 b
2 with 5 d
3 of 6 e
4 against
5 for
6 with PHRASAL VERBS
G
WORD FAMILIES
verging on
1
2 put off
C
3 holding back
offputting
1 4 guard against
2 disruptive 5 topped off
3 liable 6 come to
4 absurdity
5 scalding
6 agonisingly
D spam, menace, detox, repeal, whack

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