Pasatiempo - Avanzado (Sin Respuestas) PDF

CLASS
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05 EJERCICIOS DE LA SEMANA 1
EXCERCISE
1 Coloca la palabra correcta en la frase correspondiente, eligiendo entre las siguientes:
so arent takes
such dont
Luego, traduce las frases al espaol.
1. Its ........................... a long report that Im 1. ..............................................................................

never going to finish it. ..............................................................................
2. It usually ........................... me five minutes to 2. ..............................................................................

shave. ..............................................................................
3. The report is ........................... long that Im 3. ..............................................................................

never going to finish it. ..............................................................................
4. Why ........................... you ask Georgina for 4. ..............................................................................

help? ..............................................................................
5. Why ........................... you going to go to the 5. ..............................................................................

meeting? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE
2 A continuacin te presentamos una serie de respuestas a una serie de preguntas. Escribe la

pregunta que provoca cada respuesta:
1. It will take them around three hours. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Im not happy because shes upset. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. It took us a year to complete it. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. I wasnt there because I wasnt invited. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Dave doesnt speak Spanish because hes 5. ..............................................................................

never studied it. ..............................................................................
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EXCERCISE
3 Elige la palabra correcta entre las siguientes para que la frase en ingls sea igual que la frase en
espaol. A veces tendrs que conjugar los verbos.
suggestion to fire red tape
means to lift
1. Theres so much ........................... involved. 1. Conlleva tanto papeleo burocrtico. Me est

Its driving me crazy! volviendo loco!
2. Three men ........................... the fridge into 2. Tres hombres levantaron la nevera en el
the lorry. camin.
3. We dont have the ........................... to make a 3. No tenemos los medios para hacer mucho
lot of noise. ruido.
4. Do you mind if I make a ...........................? 4. Os importa si hago una sugerencia?
5. They decided ...........................them because 5. Decidieron despedirles debido a su

of their behaviour towards customers. comportamiento hacia los clientes.
EXCERCISE
4 Rellena las casillas para traducir las siguientes palabras al ingls dos veces.
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NIVEL AVANZADO PASATIEMPOS 5

CLASS
06
EXCERCISE
like neighbours never
couldnt on
1. Why ........................... she sew the button? 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. My neighbour can count ........................... me 2. ..............................................................................

for anything he needs. ..............................................................................
3. Shes ........................... gone bungee jumping. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Its Claires ........................... skunk. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. What would you ........................... him to give 5. ..............................................................................

you for Christmas? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I would like the seamstress to finish 1. ..............................................................................

making the dress tomorrow. ..............................................................................
2. No, Ive never run after a ghost. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. I have brunch with my friends every other 3. ..............................................................................

week. ..............................................................................
4. She couldnt find her boyfriends mothers 4. ..............................................................................

purse. ..............................................................................
5. No, you cant count on him because he is 5. ..............................................................................

quite mean. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
slippery to leave Real Estate
misgiving to pass away
1. He was only 60 when he ................................... 1. Tena slo 60 cuando falleci.
2. We went to ten ........................... agencies 2. Fuimos a diez agencias inmobiliarias antes de

before we bought our house. comprar nuestra casa.
3. She agreed but with a certain .......................... 3. Acept con cierto recelo.
4. She fell down and sprained her ankle 4. Se cay y se torci el tobillo porque la acera
because the pavement was ........................... estaba resbaladiza.
5. It was time they ...........................! 5. Ya era hora de que se fueran!
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CLASS
11
EXCERCISE
theirs down had
him as
1. Do you want ........................... to buy you 1. .............................................................................

dinner in that fancy restaurant? ..............................................................................
2. Chinese isnt the same .......................... 2. .............................................................................

Korean. ..............................................................................
3. Did they note . ......................... all the 3. .............................................................................

information about the dam? ..............................................................................
4. She said he . ......................... invested all their 4. .............................................................................

money in the stock market. ..............................................................................
5. Hes a neighbour of ........................... 5. .............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, he said he would do a headstand if you 1. .............................................................................

asked him to. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, their car broke down on their way to 2. .............................................................................

Malaga. ..............................................................................
3. No, he hasnt sorted out the bills yet. 3. .............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, shes been staring at the grandfather 4. .............................................................................

clock for 5 minutes. ..............................................................................
5. No, he isnt a relative of ours. 5. .............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
wedding on sale to fall asleep
to annoy thunderstorms
1. It took her three hours ................................. 1. Tard tres horas en quedarse dormida.
last night.
2. The groom got really drunk the day before his 2. El novio se emborrach el da antes de su
........................... boda.
3. I try to buy all my clothes .......................... 3. Intento comprar toda mi ropa en las rebajas.
4. When he wants . ......................... his 4. Cuando quiere molestar a su vecino pone la

neighbour he plays his music very loud. msica muy alta.
5. Most dogs are afraid of .................................. 5. La mayora de los perros temen las tormentas
elctricas.
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CLASS
16
EXCERCISE
been may have
equals like
1. There ........................... been a lot of 1. ..............................................................................

outbreaks of violence lately.
..............................................................................
2. There ........................... be more than 20 2. ..............................................................................

people waiting for him. ..............................................................................
3. There could have ........................... more 3. ..............................................................................

earthquakes. ..............................................................................
4. She doesnt feel ........................... going 4. ..............................................................................

dancing tonight. ..............................................................................
5. Ten plus ten ........................... twenty. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, there should be more parking places. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, there will be more meetings if they dont 2. ..............................................................................

reach an agreement. ..............................................................................
3. No, she wont lend it to you. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, if it makes me feel better Ill take the 4. ..............................................................................

medicine. ..............................................................................
5. No, three plus four doesnt equal ten. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to come in
to pick up rice
handy
salesman t-shirt
1. After going to the dentists she will ................. 1. Despus de ir al dentista recoger la ropa de
.......... the clothes from the dry-cleaner. la tintorera.
2. A jack ........................................ if you want to 2. Un gato resulta muy til si quieres cambiar
change a tire. una rueda.
3. When he was in Vietnam he ate nothing but 3. Cuando estuvo en Vietnam slo comi arroz.
...........................
4. Hes wearing his ........................... back to 4. Tiene la camiseta puesta al revs.

front.
5. When he worked as a ........................... he had 5. Cuando trabaj de vendedor tena que conducir
to drive back and forth all day long. de aqu para all todo el da.
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CLASS
21
EXCERCISE
though make it up were
if due to
1. Im going to finish my homework even 1. ..............................................................................

............................. I have to stay up all night. ..............................................................................
2. They came to the party, even ........................... 2. ..............................................................................

.. they werent invited! ..............................................................................
3. The match was called off ............................. 3. ..............................................................................

the bad weather. ..............................................................................
4. Why dont you ............................. with George? 4. ..............................................................................

He is your friend after all! ..............................................................................
5. If he............................. stronger, hed be able 5. ..............................................................................

to move it. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, Id go if I were invited. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, she wouldnt attend the meeting if Peter 2. ..............................................................................

were here. ..............................................................................
3. I arrived late because of the traffic. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, if I had more money, Id buy you a car. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. If I couldnt live here, Id live in The Canary 5. ..............................................................................

Islands. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
in the way threatening spicy
controversy to slip
1. Her new book is creating a lot of ..................... 1. Su libro nuevo est creando mucha
............................... controversia.
2. I cant see because theres a tree ................... 2. No veo porque hay un rbol en medio.
...............
3. Weve received a number of ........................... 3. Hemos recibido una serie de llamadas

phone calls. amenazadoras.
4. One of the skaters ........................... and fell 4. Uno de los patinadores se resbal y se cay.
over.
5. If its too ..........................., they wont eat it. 5. Si es demasiado picante, no lo comern.
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CLASS
26
EXCERCISE
went blank less had
even instead of
1. Mikes going to bring wine ............................. 1. ..............................................................................

beer. ..............................................................................
2. Sharon plays lots of instruments. She 2. ..............................................................................

............................. plays the bassoon. ..............................................................................
3. Julie was so nervous during the interview, 3. ..............................................................................

she ............................. ..............................................................................
4. Im sure they would have said sorry if theyd 4. ..............................................................................

............................. the chance. ..............................................................................
5. I have ............................. money than the 5. ..............................................................................

Queen of England. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I would have attended the meeting if Id 1. ..............................................................................

known how important it was. ..............................................................................
2. No, we wouldnt have eaten it if wed known 2. ..............................................................................

what it was. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, there are fewer people in Teruel than in 3. ..............................................................................

Madrid. ..............................................................................
4. Yes, he watches movies on DVD rather than 4. ..............................................................................

going to see them at the cinema. ..............................................................................
5. No, if youd told me, I wouldnt have 5. ..............................................................................

believed it. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
a politician to justify to prevent
volume the lyrics
1. Why do they always have the ........................... 1. Por qu siempre tienen el volumen tan alto?
so high?
2. James wants to be ........................... when 2. James quiere ser un poltico cuando sea
hes older. mayor.
3. Do you think we could have ........................... 3. Crees que podamos haber prevenido que
it from happening? ocurriera?
4. Mary knows all ........................... to their 4. Mary sabe todas las letras de sus canciones.
songs.
5. Can the use of violence ever be ....................... 5. Puede el uso de la violencia justificarse
....? alguna vez?
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CLASS
31
EXCERCISE
used to even get rid of
fewer asking
1. When are you going to ............................. that 1. ..............................................................................

old bike of yours? ..............................................................................
2. I didnt ............................. have the chance to 2. ..............................................................................

say goodbye. ..............................................................................
3. Why are they ............................. so many 3. ..............................................................................

questions? ..............................................................................
4. There are ............................. neighbourhood 4. ..............................................................................

shops than there used to be. ..............................................................................
5. There ............................. be more 5. ..............................................................................

neighbourhood shops. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I used to go out more when I was young. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. The Battle of Trafalgar took place in 1805. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, you should get rid of some of your old 3. ..............................................................................

clothes. ..............................................................................
4. No, there arent as many sheep in Spain as 4. ..............................................................................

there are in New Zealand. ..............................................................................
5. Yes, I used to swim for my school team. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
outgoing to threaten pace
blister to keep a secret
1. Are you finding it difficult to keep up with the 1. Te cuesta seguir con el ritmo?
........................... ?
2. You have to be pretty ........................... to do 2. Hay que ser bastante extrovertido para hacer
that job. ese trabajo.
3. These new shoes are giving me a .................... 3. Con estos zapatos nuevos me est saliendo
....... una ampolla.
4. Do you think I can trust him ............................. 4. Crees que puedo confiar en l para guardar
......................? un secreto?
5. Theyre .............................. to close down the 5. Estn amenazando con cerrar la fbrica.
factory.
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CLASS
36
EXCERCISE
remember fallen out with unless
run out of get used to
1. Ill never ............................. having dinner so 1. ..............................................................................

early. ..............................................................................
2. Dont tell me that weve ............................. 2. ..............................................................................

milk again! ..............................................................................
3. Do you ............................. seeing him at the 3. ..............................................................................

party? ..............................................................................
4. I wont go to the conference ............................ 4. ..............................................................................

they pay all the expenses. ..............................................................................
5. Have you ............................. your brother 5. ..............................................................................

again? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, driving on the left takes some getting 1. ..............................................................................

used to. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, I remembered to bring the photos. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, my boss told me not to say anything. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. I decided not to go because I wasnt feeling 4. ..............................................................................

well. ..............................................................................
5. Yes, its hard not to laugh when you see him. 5. ..............................................................................
..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to appreciate to leave out spiders
spices nosy
1. I cant believe youre afraid of .........................! 1. No puedo creer que tengas miedo de las
araas!
2. Everyone ............................... the effort youve 2. Todo el mundo agradece el esfuerzo que has
made. hecho.
3. Does that dish contain a lot of .......................? 3. Ese plato contiene muchas especies?
4. I hope you havent ........................... anything 4. Espero que no hayas omitido algo importante.
important.
5. If she werent so ..........................., shed 5. Si no fuera tan cotilla, probablemente tendra

probably have more friends. ms amigos.
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CLASS
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EXCERCISE
around prefer better
rather killing
1. Have you ever made a ............................. on 1. ..............................................................................

the stock market? ..............................................................................
2. Id ............................. do it by myself, thank 2. ..............................................................................

you. ..............................................................................
3. When will you get ............................. to 3. ..............................................................................

studying French? ..............................................................................
4. Your English is getting .............................

4. ..............................................................................
since you started this course. ..............................................................................
5. I ............................. the beach to the 5. ..............................................................................

mountains. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I agree with everything he said. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. They got married last summer. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. He said he would get around to it this 3. ..............................................................................

weekend. ..............................................................................
4. We went to Cuba in 2001. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. No, they dont agree with you. 5. ..............................................................................

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EXCERCISE
contact lenses cabbage nurse
toothpaste novel
1. Did you know that shes studying to be a 1. Sabas que est estudiando para ser
...........................? enfermera?
2. How long have you been wearing .................... 2. Hace cunto tiempo llevas lentillas?
....................?
3. If you dont eat your ..........................., you 3. Si no comes tu repollo, no tendrs helado.
wont have any ice cream.
4. Theyre planning to turn his latest .................. 4. Estn pensando en convertir su ltima novela
......... into a movie. en pelcula.
5. I told you to buy ........................... that 5. Te dije que compraras pasta de dientes que
contains fluoride. contiene fluor.
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CLASS
46
EXCERCISE
rather home stick
depends other
1. Some films are entertaining and ..................... 1. ..............................................................................

........ films arent. ..............................................................................
2. Would you ............................. up for me if it 2. ..............................................................................

were necessary? ..............................................................................
3. Do you want to go out or would you ................. 3. ..............................................................................

............ stay in and watch a movie? ..............................................................................
4. I dont want to go ............................. yet; Ive 4. ..............................................................................

just arrived! ..............................................................................
5. It ............................. on what time its 5. ..............................................................................

scheduled to finish. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. My uncles plot of land is 800 metres 1. ..............................................................................

squared. ..............................................................................
2. I stuck up for her because shes my friend. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Im planning to go home on Monday. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, Id like another coffee. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. It depends on whether hes in a good mood. 5. ..............................................................................

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EXCERCISE
pickpockets to let down to turn into
box office password
1. This outing is ........................... a disaster! 1. Esta excursin se est convertiendo en un

desastre.
2. Im afraid Ive forgotten the ........................... 2. Me temo que se me ha olvidado la contrasea

yet again. otra vez ms.
3. Dont ........................... me ........................... ; 3. No me decepciones; cuento contigo!

Im counting on you!
4. Be careful! There are a lot of ........................... 4. Ten cuidado. Hay muchos carteristas en el
on the Madrid metro. metro de Madrid.
5. We were going to go, but the queue at the 5. Ibamos a ir, pero la cola en la taquilla era
........................... was too long. demasiada larga.
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CLASS
51
EXCERCISE
charge worth degrees
wish only
1. Is it ............................. booking a table in 1. ..............................................................................

advance? ..............................................................................
2. If ............................. I could talk to him alone! 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Whos in ............................. of the accounts 3. ..............................................................................

department here? ..............................................................................
4. Youre lucky! It was minus 5 ............................ 4. ..............................................................................

in London yesterday. ..............................................................................
5. Do you ever ............................. you were a 5. ..............................................................................

millionaire? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, he wishes he were taller. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, I wish I were in charge sometimes. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. It was 10 degrees in New York last week. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, I dont think its worth telling them about it. 4. ..............................................................................
..............................................................................
5. Yes, Pauls in charge of sales. 5. ..............................................................................

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EXCERCISE
to dig skyscraper performance
to underline prior to
1. We missed the ............................... because 1. Nos perdimos la actuacin porque cancelaron

our train was cancelled. nuestro tren.
2. Ive ................................ the important parts. 2. He subrayado las partes importantes.
3. I spent the weekend ........................... in the 3. Pas el fin de semana cavando en el jardn.
garden.
4. How can you live in a ........................... if 4. Cmo puedes vivir en un rascacielos si tienes
youre scared of heights? miedo de las alturas?
5. He was an accountant ........................... 5. Era contable antes de convertirse en cura.

becoming a priest.
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CLASS
56
EXCERCISE
forward planning two-month
thing moon
1. Did you know that they have a ......................... 1. ..............................................................................

.... old baby boy? ..............................................................................
2. Its a good ............................. that we didnt 2. ..............................................................................

book our flight with that company. ..............................................................................
3. Are you looking ............................. to seeing 3. ..............................................................................

her again? ..............................................................................
4. Hes over the ............................. about the 4. ..............................................................................

new job. ..............................................................................
5. What are you ............................. to do for your 5. ..............................................................................

birthday? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I wish Id been there to see it. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, were thinking about getting married. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, I know that its a ten-hour flight. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, Im not looking forward to the ten-hour 4. ..............................................................................

flight. ..............................................................................
5. Yes, I wish Id chosen to go somewhere 5. ..............................................................................

closer. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to look up to shave to make sure
pregnant to refuse
1. When hes on holiday, he doesnt .................... 1. Cuando est de vacaciones, no se afeita todos
....... every day. los das.
2. I ........................... to talk to him while hes in 2. Me niego a hablar con l mientras est de mal
a bad mood. humor.
3. I dont like having ................................... 3. No me gusta tener que buscar palabras en el

words in the dictionary all the time. diccionario todo el rato.
4. ........................... you dont forget your 4. Asegrate de no olvidar tu pasaporte esta vez.
passport this time.
5. I had no idea that she was ........................... 5. No tenia ni idea de que estaba embarazada.
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CLASS
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EXCERCISE
wish pulling looks
like hope
1. I ............................. you can come to the party 1. ..............................................................................

on Friday. ..............................................................................
2. Everyone says she looks ............................. 2. ..............................................................................

her grandmother when she was her age. ..............................................................................
3. I .............................they would hurry up! The 3. ..............................................................................

films about to start. ..............................................................................
4. Somebody must be ............................. your 4. ..............................................................................

leg. Theres nobody here with that name. ..............................................................................
5. This book ............................. interesting. Can I 5. ..............................................................................

borrow it? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, Im still waiting for the bus. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, you look tired. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, we went for a five-mile run at the 3. ..............................................................................

weekend. ..............................................................................
4. Yes, my brother looks like my mother. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, I wish I hadnt told him about the losses. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
sculpture chin fortnight
lock housing
1. The price of ........................... is falling. 1. El precio de la vivienda est cayendo.
2. Henry didnt realize that he was sitting on a 2. Henry no se dio cuenta de que estaba sentado
priceless ........................... until the security en una escultura valiosa hasta que el vigilante
guard started shouting at him. le empez a gritar.
3. Nobody told me that I had some ink on my 3. Nadie me dijo que tena tinta en mi barbilla.
...........................
4. Well need to change the ........................... 4. Tendremos que cambiar la cerradura.
5. I took the first ........................... of August off. 5. Me cog de vacaciones la primera quincena de
agosto.
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CLASS
66
EXCERCISE
expecting bound happen
time most
1. Dont worry; its ............................. to turn up 1. ..............................................................................

soon. ..............................................................................
2. Are you sure youre making the ....................... 2. ..............................................................................

...... of these classes? ..............................................................................
3. You wouldnt ............................. to know 3. ..............................................................................

where the main square is, would you? ..............................................................................
4. Its high ............................. you started to take 4. ..............................................................................

things a bit more seriously. ..............................................................................
5. Can you call back later? Im ............................ 5. ..............................................................................

an important call. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. The winner will be announced tomorrow. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Im expecting them to arrive at 8pm. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Ive been to Scotland twice. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. The pool is cleaned every day. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, the book will be finished by next week. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
refreshing out of stock the forties
to attempt to bear
1. I wont ........................... to do it without your 1. No intentar hacerlo sin tu ayuda.

help.
2. What you need is a ........................... shower. 2. Lo que t necesitas es una ducha refrescante.
3. Im afraid that that item is ............................. 3. Me temo que ese artculo est agotado.
4. That film was shot in ........................... 4. Esa pelcula fue rodada en los aos cuarenta.
5. I cant ........................... to see animals 5. No soporto ver a los animales sufriendo.

suffering.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
71
EXCERCISE
point needs been
overeat do
1. Theres no ............................ in complaining. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Why do we always ............................ at 2. ..............................................................................

Christmas? ..............................................................................
3. Youll have to make ............................ with 3. ..............................................................................

this. ..............................................................................
4. The cat ............................ feeding every day. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Has the cat ............................ fed today? 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, theres no point in telling them. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. The concert was cancelled because the 2. ..............................................................................

singer was ill. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, I had to make do with a sandwich. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. The bridge was built in the forties. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. There were five to six hundred people at the 5. ..............................................................................

opening. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to sweat to have a drink at length
weakness an overview
1. We talked ........................... about the political 1. Hablamos detenidamente sobre la situacin

situation in Venezuela. poltica en Venezuela.
2. Would you like .................................................. 2. Te gustara tomar una copa despus del
after work? trabajo?
3. My sister has a ....................................... for 3. Mi hermana tiene debilidad por el chocolate.

chocolate.
4. I need you to give me ........................... of the 4. Necesito que me des una idea general de la
situation. situacin.
5. If you dont ..........................., youll never get 5. Si no sudas, nunca te pondrs en forma.
fit.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
76
EXCERCISE
last stolen point
provided glad
1. Whats the ............................ of learning 1. ..............................................................................

English if you never practise it? ..............................................................................
2. Im ............................ you were able to come. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. We ............................ went to the cinema 3. ..............................................................................

together two weeks ago. ..............................................................................
4. My wallet was ............................ on the metro 4. ..............................................................................

last week. ..............................................................................
5. They can all stay ............................ that they 5. ..............................................................................

dont mind sleeping on the floor. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I had a go at windsurfing last week. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, Im glad I started to take English 2. ..............................................................................

seriously. ..............................................................................
3. I first came to Spain when I was a child. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. I last saw her when we went on holiday 4. ..............................................................................

together. ..............................................................................
5. Yes, I was chosen to give the presentation. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to risk role thunder
postcard to throw a party
1. Terry has taken on the ........................... of 1. Terry ha asumido el papel de padre.

father.
2. Did you know that the Browns are .................. 2. Sabas que los Brown estn organizando una
........................... next week? fiesta para la semana que viene?
3. Dont forget to send us a ........................... 3. No olvides enviarnos una postal.
4. Are you aware that you are ........................... 4. Eres consciente de que ests arriesgando tu
your job? empleo?
5. The ........................... woke me up last night. 5. El trueno me despert anoche.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
81
EXCERCISE
loads why earth
mind stop
1. Would you ............................ if I smoked? 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Why dont you ............................ smoking? 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Why on ............................ do you still smoke? 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. There were ............................ of people at the 4. ..............................................................................

party last night. ..............................................................................
5. Thats ............................ we dont smoke any 5. ..............................................................................

more. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, I wouldnt mind if you turned down the 1. ..............................................................................

music. ..............................................................................
2. No, I wouldnt mind if you told her the truth. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. It started snowing yesterday evening. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. We had to stop to rest twice on the way. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Im going to stop smoking tomorrow. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to witness revenge nave
to demand to look like
1. I ........................... to see the manager. 1. Exijo ver al gerente.
2. Has anyone ever told you that you ................... 2. Te ha dicho alguien alguna vez que te pareces
........ Bill Clinton? a Bill Clinton?
3. Did you ........................... the accident? 3. Fuiste testigo del accidente?
4. Sometimes I cant believe how ........................ 4. A veces no me puedo creer lo ingenuo que
... you are. eres.
5. Theres no point trying to seek ........................ 5. No sirve de nada intentar buscar la venganza.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
86
EXCERCISE
getting better ball
still longer
1. I no ............................ go to the gym every day. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Youd ............................ start studying if you 2. ..............................................................................

want to pass the exam. ..............................................................................
3. She ............................ writes to me at 3. ..............................................................................

Christmas. ..............................................................................
4. You have to be on the ............................ if you 4. ..............................................................................

want to beat him. ..............................................................................
5. I dont understand what hes .......................at. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, I dont go to clubs any more. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, he doesnt smoke any more. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. No, I havent written the letter yet. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, I dont know what theyre getting at. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, you have to be on the ball. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
counter to reply to do
to encourage scar
1. Theres never anybody at the ........................ 1. Nunca hay nadie en el mostrador.
2. How did you get that ........................ on your 2. Cmo te has hecho esa cicatriz en el brazo?
arm?
3. Were ........................ the Middle Ages in 3. En historia estamos estudiando la Edad Media
history at the moment. en este momento.
4. My first teacher ............................ me to learn 4. Mi primer profesor me anim a aprender tocar

to play the flute. la flauta.
5. I didnt even have a chance to ........................ 5. Ni siquiera tuvo la oportunidad de responder.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
91
EXCERCISE
weather yet have
sold already
1. Why have the goods ........................... to 1. ..............................................................................

arrive? ..............................................................................
2. They told me that theyve ........................... out 2. ..............................................................................

of that brand. ..............................................................................
3. The new washing machine has ........................ 3. ..............................................................................

... arrived. ..............................................................................
4. Claire is feeling under the ........................... 4. ..............................................................................

today. ..............................................................................
5. They will ........................... finished the report 5. ..............................................................................

by tomorrow. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, hell have finished the book by next 1. ..............................................................................

week. ..............................................................................
2. No, we wont have finished painting the house 2. ..............................................................................

by Friday. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, Ive lost yet another set of keys. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, theyve sold out of tickets. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, weve all been feeling a bit under the 5. ..............................................................................

weather lately. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to
to dye scarce
misunderstand
to struggle to drown
1. Water is very ........................ in that province. 1. El agua es muy escasa en esa provincia.
2. Since when have you ................................ your 2. Desde cundo te ties el pelo?
hair?
3. Im sorry; I think I ........................................ 3. Lo siento; creo que no he entendido la

the question. pregunta.
4. Many people ........................ every year in 4. Mucha gente se ahoga cada ao en las
public swimming pools. piscinas pblicas.
5. Why are there still so many people 5. Por qu todava hay tanta gente luchando
........................ against poverty? contra la pobreza?
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
96
EXCERCISE
time hadnt just
but believe
1. Their children eat nothing ........................... 1. ..............................................................................

hamburgers and chips. ..............................................................................
2. There were ........................... over 50 people 2. ..............................................................................

at the party last night. ..............................................................................
3. I promise we will have finished by the ............. 3. ..............................................................................

.............. you get back. ..............................................................................
4. If it ........................... rained yesterday, we 4. ..............................................................................

wouldve gone to the beach. ..............................................................................
5. Why do people still ........................... in 5. ..............................................................................

ghosts? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, they wont have heard the news by the 1. ..............................................................................

time you meet them. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, I will have left by the time he gets my 2. ..............................................................................

message. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, my children still believe in Father 3. ..............................................................................

Christmas. ..............................................................................
4. Yes, I would go if you paid me. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, I wouldve gone if youd paid me. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
toothbrush scarf obvious
in slow motion saw
1. Im sure theres a ........................ in the shed. 1. Estoy seguro de que hay una sierra en el
cobertizo.
2. Isnt the answer to that question ..................... 2. No es obvia la respuesta de esa pregunta?
...?
3. Make sure you pack a ........................; its 3. Asegrate de poner una bufanda en tu maleta;
pretty cold at this time of year. hace bastante frio en esta poca.
4. Dont forget your ........................ either. 4. No olvides tu cepillo de dientes tampoco.
5. Everything seemed to happen ......................... 5. Todo pareca ocurrir a cmera lenta.

..........................
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
101
EXCERCISE
put off before on
manage to get
1. He .......................... painting the fence due to 1. ..............................................................................

the weather. ..............................................................................
2. I made sure I cleaned my teeth ....................... 2. ..............................................................................

... going to the dentists. ..............................................................................
3. .......................... seeing the scary snake, Jack 3. ..............................................................................

got scared and ran away. ..............................................................................
4. Did you .......................... see your teacher? 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. After queuing for three hours he finally 5. ..............................................................................

managed to .......................... a ticket. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I went to the doctors before coming to 1. ..............................................................................

work. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, she manages to see her parents at least 2. ..............................................................................

once a week. ..............................................................................
3. Thats right; flour costs two euros a kilo. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, I cut myself whilst shaving. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, Ill have a shower after playing football. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
on the way to saw to enable
in other words stuffy
1. His studies ........................ him to get a good 1. Sus estudios le permitieron conseguir un buen
job. trabajo.
2. Can you open the window? Its a bit 2. Puedes abrir la ventana? Est un poco cargado
........................ in here. el ambiente aqu dentro.
3. I last saw the ........................ in the garage. 3. La ltima vez que vi la sierra fue en el garaje.
4. Im tired. ......................... I need a break. 4. Estoy cansada. O sea, necesito un descanso.
5. She had the accident ........................ the 5. Ella tuvo el accidente camino de la oficina.
office.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
106
EXCERCISE
going how fast doing
how many how much
1. No matter .......................... you run, youll 1. ..............................................................................

never beat him. ..............................................................................
2. No matter .......................... you train, youll 2. ..............................................................................

never win. ..............................................................................
3. No matter .......................... books you read, 3. ..............................................................................

youll never be as clever as Einstein. ..............................................................................
4. Im .......................... 80 kilometres per hour at 4. ..............................................................................

the moment. ..............................................................................
5. Prior to .......................... there, I suggest you 5. ..............................................................................

study the language. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I agree that no matter how much you 1. ..............................................................................

earn, you can never buy everything. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, Oslo is slightly more expensive than 2. ..............................................................................

London. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, I lived in London prior to coming to 3. ..............................................................................

Spain. ..............................................................................
4. Yes, Londons a bit more expensive than 4. ..............................................................................

Madrid. ..............................................................................
5. We have up to five weeks to finish the project. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to go crazy pointless tadpoles
a good thing challenge
1. Im bored in my job. I feel Im ready for a new 1. Estoy aburrido en mi trabajo. Me apetece un
........................ nuevo reto.
2. He ........................ when I told him the news. 2. l se volvi loco cuando se lo dije.
3. Its ........................ complaining. They wont 3. Es una prdida de tiempo quejarse. No harn
do anything about it. nada al respecto.
4. The pond at the bottom of my garden is full of 4. El estanque al fondo de mi jardn est lleno de
........................ renacuajos.
5. Its ........................ youre here. We would 5. Menos mal que ests aqu! Sin ti habramos
have lost without you. perdido.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
111
EXCERCISE
where what hardly
almost to have a nap
1. Be quiet! Dads .......................... 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. I .......................... know anyone here. Why 2. ..............................................................................

dont you introduce me to some people? ..............................................................................
3. No matter .......................... you do, shell 3. ..............................................................................

never be happy. ..............................................................................
4. Ill be with you in a minute. Ive ....................... 4. ..............................................................................

... finished. ..............................................................................
5. No matter .......................... you are, Ill always 5. ..............................................................................

love you. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I had a nap yesterday afternoon. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. I had a nap for forty minutes. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, Ive almost finished my book. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, he said he hardly spoke any Spanish. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. I dont know what made me do that. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
the Middle East to deny to show off
every once in a
talented
while
1. I like to go to the cinema .................................. 1. Me gusta ir al cine de vez en cuando.

...................
2. Hes a really ........................ individual. 2. l es un individuo con mucho talento.
3. The problems in the ........................ go back 3. Los problemas en el Oriente Medio datan de
many centuries. hace muchos siglos.
4. He ........................ being at the scene of the 4. l niega haber estado en el lugar del crimen.
crime.
5. Kevin always ........................ in front of the 5. Kevin siempre presume delante de las chicas.
girls.
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CLASS
116
EXCERCISE
what else nobody else without
without
somebody else
anybody
1. ................................................. said something 1. ..............................................................................

but I cant remember who it was. ..............................................................................
2. He walked off with the painting .................. 2. ..............................................................................

............................... realising. Thats why he ..............................................................................
didnt get caught.
3. .................................................. was there. It 3. ..............................................................................

was pretty boring. ..............................................................................
4. .......................... did she say? 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Im sorry! I did it .......................... realizing. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. They also said that they have an exciting new 1. ..............................................................................

launch for next spring. ..............................................................................
2. Paul and Margaret were also there (at the 2. ..............................................................................

meeting). ..............................................................................
3. We also went to Trieste for a couple of days. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. I also read a couple of novels. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. No, there was nobody else there. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
mature tailor-made to run into
eventually on the whole
1. ................................................. I quite like 1. En general me gusta bastante estar jubilado.

being retired.
2. Do you know who I ........................ the other 2. Sabes con quin me encontr el otro da?
day?
3. Im sure it will ........................ be worth it. 3. Estoy seguro de que merecer la pena a la
larga.
4. Rons quite ........................ for his age. 4. Ron es bastante maduro para la edad que
tiene.
5. This course is ..................................................
...... for Spaniards who want to improve their 5. Este curso est hecho a medida para aquellos
English. espaoles que quieren mejorar su ingls.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
121
EXCERCISE
bored at to
in boring
1. Phillips so .......................... I cant stand 1. ..............................................................................

being with him. ..............................................................................
2. .......................... the end of the match, all the 2. ..............................................................................

players were exhausted. ..............................................................................
3. Im sure everything will be fine ........................ 3. ..............................................................................

.. the end. ..............................................................................
4. Im unbelievably .......................... Doesnt 4. ..............................................................................

anyone have anything interesting to say? ..............................................................................
5. Its a good thing he got off .......................... 5. ..............................................................................

such a good start! ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, I dont think theyll ever settle down. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Its on page 51. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, of course I can get Fred to do it. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, they got off to a terrible start. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. No, its not on page 27. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
catchy part-time to yell
to inherit sooner or later
1. That tune is so ........................ I cant get it 1. Esa meloda es tan pegadiza que no me la
out of my head. Its driving me nuts! puedo quitar de la cabeza. Me est volviendo
loco!
2. I cant stand it when he ........................ at 2. No lo soporto cuando l le grita a la gente.

people.
3. ................................................. youll regret 3. Tarde o temprano te arrepentirs de haber

doing that. hecho eso.
4. Ive got a new ........................ job which gives 4. Tengo un nuevo trabajo a tiempo parcial, lo cual
me plenty of time to be with the children. me da tiempo de sobra para estar con los nios.
5. Stacys nephew ........................ a lot of money 5. El sobrino de Stacy hered mucho dinero de su
from his grandmother. abuela.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
126
EXCERCISE
takes up was is
besides beside
1. All my husbands surfing gear ......................... 1. ..............................................................................

so much space! ..............................................................................
2. My Finnish aunt lives .......................... a 2. ..............................................................................

beautiful lake. ..............................................................................
3. He .......................... supposed to be here 3. ..............................................................................

twenty minutes ago. ..............................................................................
4. Theres no point in taking him to the beach. 4. ..............................................................................

.......................... he cant swim. ..............................................................................
5. The new manager .......................... supposed 5. ..............................................................................

to be really good at organizing teams. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, hes supposed to be very nice. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, they werent supposed to know anything 2. ..............................................................................

about it. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, he made a complete mess of his 3. ..............................................................................

presentation. ..............................................................................
4. No, my stuff wont take up much space in the 4. ..............................................................................

suitcase. ..............................................................................
5. No, they dont live beside the station any 5. ..............................................................................

more. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
somewhat stapler to get lost
injured disappointment
1. Has anyone seen the ........................ around? 1. Alguien ha visto la grapadora por ah?
2. It was such a ................................................. 2. Fue una decepcin enorme cuando anunciaron

when they announced they were going to que iban a cancelar el concierto.
cancel the concert.
3. Ral cant play. Hes ........................ at the 3. Ral no puede jugar. Est lesionado en este
moment. momento.
4. I remember ................................................. in 4. Recuerdo que nos perdimos en Alicante.

Alicante. It took us hours to find the hotel. Tardamos horas en encontrar el hotel.
5. I have to say I was ........................ annoyed by 5. Debo decir que estaba algo enojado con su
his attitude. actitud.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
131
EXCERCISE
are be is
laugh shouts
1. Its important that you .......................... on 1. ..............................................................................

time on your first day. ..............................................................................
2. I dont mind it when people .......................... 2. ..............................................................................

at me. ..............................................................................
3. Its no wonder they .......................... so 3. ..............................................................................

worried. ..............................................................................
4. I dont like it when she .......................... at me. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. This .......................... costing me an arm and 5. ..............................................................................

a leg! ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, she didnt talk down to me. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. I shouted to the postman to get his attention. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. I shouted at my son because I was angry. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, it did cost an arm and a leg. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, Im trying to brush up on my English. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to wrap up upset sweaty
exhausted humble
1. After weeks spent writing the books, 1. Despus de muchas semanas dedicadas a
the team members were completely escribir los libros, los miembros del equipo
........................ estaban completamente agotados.
2. He was a ........................ man with a lot to be 2. l fue un hombre humilde con muchos
humble about.(*) motivos para serlo.
3. My grandmother was really ........................ 3. Mi abuela estaba muy disgustada cuando se

when her parrot died. muri su loro.
4. Can we ........................ the meeting as quickly 4. Podemos concluir la reunin lo antes posible,
as possible, please? por favor?
5. Sorry, Im a bit ........................ I had to run for 5. Lo siento; estoy un poco sudoroso. Tuve que ir
the bus. corriendo detrs del autobs.
*
( )
Famosas palabras de Winston Churchill refirindose a su rival
poltico Clement Atlee.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
136
EXCERCISE
so that for out
at in order to
1. How long did it take them to put ..................... 1. ..............................................................................

..... the fire? ..............................................................................
2. Steves doing all right .......................... 2. ..............................................................................

himself. ..............................................................................
3. Bears hibernate .......................... survive the 3. ..............................................................................

long, cold winter. ..............................................................................
4. I did it .......................... you wouldnt have to 4. ..............................................................................

do it. ..............................................................................
5. If you stick .......................... it, youll end up 5. ..............................................................................

speaking good English. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. I did it so as to save time. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, I hate the way he laughs. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, I stuck at it like you told me to. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, she is doing all right for herself. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, theyre doing all right for themselves. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
lousy to beat ups and downs
arrows at best
1. ........................ well get a silver medal. 1. En el mejor de los casos conseguiremos una
medalla de plata.
2. All marriages haves their ................................. 2. Todos los matrimonios tienen sus altibajos.
................
3. Follow the ........................ and you cant go 3. Sigue las flechas y no te puedes perder.
wrong.
4. The last time we played they ........................ 4. La ltima vez que jugamos nos ganaron 5-0.
us 5-0.
5. I must say they did a really ........................ 5. Tengo que decir que hicieron un trabajo muy
job. chapucero.
EXCERCISE
D P
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CLASS
141
EXCERCISE
right about sounds sounds like
failed to gets on
1. That .......................... the postman. Ill go and 1. ..............................................................................

check the letter box. ..............................................................................
2. That noise really .......................... my nerves. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. They .......................... submit their tax return 3. ..............................................................................

in time. ..............................................................................
4. That .......................... really interesting. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. You were .......................... Gillian. Shes 5. ..............................................................................

always bossing people around. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, he does get on my nerves. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, I wasnt right about Pete. Hes actually a 2. ..............................................................................

really nice guy. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, that sounds like a good idea. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, it does sound nasty to me. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, he used to boss her around. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
a wide range leek leisure
overall provided that
1. The ........................ sales were very positive. 1. Las ventas globales fueron muy positivas.
2. The ........................ is one of the national 2. El puerro es uno de los smbolos nacionales de
symbols of Wales. Gales.
3. Ill give you a hand ............................................ 3. Te echar una mano siempre que no se lo
............ you dont tell anyone. digas a nadie.
4. They offer ...................................................... of 4. Ofrecen una amplia gama de productos

beauty products. cosmticos.
5. I dont have much ........................ time 5. Desafortunadamente no tengo mucho tiempo

nowadays, Im afraid. de ocio hoy en da.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
146
EXCERCISE
the crunch have I I have
up to to inform
1. When it comes to .........................., you can 1. ..............................................................................

count on me. ..............................................................................
2. .......................... tried to call him several 2. ..............................................................................

times this morning. ..............................................................................
3. Never .......................... been so offended in all 3. ..............................................................................

my life. ..............................................................................
4. I regret .......................... you that we have 4. ..............................................................................

decided not to take your application any ..............................................................................
further.
5. Are you sure you feel .......................... going 5. ..............................................................................

out? ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, I havent had a chance to mull it over 1. ..............................................................................

properly yet. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, I did try to speak to her last night. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. No, I dont feel up to having visitors round yet. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, I do regret not marrying her. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, I have tried drinking water from a glass 5. ..............................................................................

the wrong way round. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to hammer facilities terrific
weak point refund
1. Thats ........................ news! Im so pleased 1. sa es una noticia fabulosa! Estoy tan

for you both! contento para los dos!
2. Whats your biggest .......................................... 2. Cul es su mayor punto dbil?

...................?
3. Theyve been ................................................. 3. Llevan toda la maana martilleando y me

all morning and my head is killing me. duele la cabeza que no veas.
4. Why dont you ask for a ........................? 4. Por qu no pides un reembolso?
5. Theyve got great ........................ on their new 5. Tienen unas instalaciones fantsticas en su
estate. nueva urbanizacin.
EXCERCISE
M
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CLASS
151
EXCERCISE
move on of out
later on will there
1. Jess was absolutely furious and walked 1. ..............................................................................

.......................... ..............................................................................
2. Ill bring you up to date .......................... if you 2. ..............................................................................

like. ..............................................................................
3. There will be three .......................... us. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Lets .......................... to our next point. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. How many of you .......................... be? 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. There will be seven of us. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. There were fifteen of them. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. No, she didnt walk out on me. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, lets move on to the next point on the 4. ..............................................................................

agenda. ..............................................................................
5. There are three of us. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
well-done to take over to run
to recover rainy
1. Hes currently ................................................. 1. Actualmente se est recuperando de una

from a serious illness. grave enfermedad.
2. Id like you .............................. during my 2. Me gustara que t asumas el mando durante

absence. mi ausencia.
3. Wales is famous for its ........................ 3. Gales es famoso por su clima lluvioso.
climate.
4. Id like my steak ............................................... 4. Quiero mi bistec bien hecho, por favor.

................, please.
5. I need to speak to the boss. Who 5. Necesito hablar con el jefe. Quin dirige esta
........................ this company? empresa?
EXCERCISE
D A
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N D R
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CLASS
156
EXCERCISE
to commit to have a go to compromise
afford to make up for
1. They had .......................... to a minimum of 1. ..............................................................................

three years service. ..............................................................................
2. My wife .......................... at my son for his 2. ..............................................................................

behaviour. ..............................................................................
3. They had ................................................. in 3. ..............................................................................

order to reach an agreement. ..............................................................................
4. I cant .......................... to go away this 4. ..............................................................................

summer. ..............................................................................
5. We need ................................................. lost 5. ..............................................................................

time. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. No, I cant afford to buy a new car. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, I didnt commit myself to anything. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. No, Im not willing to compromise. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, they had a go at him. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, they made up for lost time. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
embarrassing sensitive survey
to renew uphill
1. Im afraid its ........................ all the way. 1. Es cuesta arriba hasta el final, lo siento.
2. Excuse me, Im currently carrying out a 2. Perdone, estoy realizando una encuesta sobre
........................ on computer usage. Can I ask el uso del ordenador. Le puedo hacer algunas
you a few questions? preguntas?
3. It was so ................................................. when 3. Fue tan violento cuando se puso ella a gritar.
she started shouting.
4. Watch what you say to her; shes very 4. Ten cuidado con lo que le dices. Es muy
........................ sensible.
5. I need ........................ my passport as it 5. Necesito renovar mi pasaporte ya que caduca

expires at the end of next month. a finales del mes que viene.
EXCERCISE
T
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T A
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R E N O V A C I O N S
O
T A M B O R

CLASS
161
EXCERCISE
as had I I had
out of for
1. .......................... never drawn up a sales plan 1. ..............................................................................

before. ..............................................................................
2. Im so glad you managed to get ....................... 2. ..............................................................................

... going to that wedding. ..............................................................................
3. We had to cut a few corners .......................... 3. ..............................................................................

we didnt have much time left. ..............................................................................
4. .......................... known, I would have told you. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Ive arranged .......................... someone to 5. ..............................................................................

pick you up at the airport. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, I am going to take the plunge. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Yes, had I realized, I would have done 2. ..............................................................................

something about it. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, I can arrange for someone to look after 3. ..............................................................................

your dogs. ..............................................................................
4. Yes, I did get out of doing the washing up. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, one should be careful in that part of 5. ..............................................................................

Naples. ..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
hostage at random teenager
early
unforgettable
retirement
1. Jumping out of a plane was quite an ............... 1. Tirarse de un avin fue una experiencia
.................................. experience. completamente inolvidable.
2. The kidnappers released the ........................ 2. Los secuestradores soltaron al rehn en

in the middle of a forest. medio de un bosque.
3. The participants were chosen ......................... 3. Los participantes fueron elegidos al azar.
........................
4. Oliver took ................................................. on 4. Oliver cogi la jubilacin anticipada debido a su

account of poor health. mala salud.
5. When I was a ........................, we didnt used 5. Cuando yo era adolescente no salamos tanto
to go out as much as todays youngsters do. como lo hacen los jvenes de hoy.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
166
EXCERCISE
quite a bit out up
down so far
1. The detergent factory shut .......................... 1. ..............................................................................

last month. ..............................................................................
2. Hes got .......................... of money; believe 2. ..............................................................................

me! ..............................................................................
3. My cousins wife is setting .......................... 3. ..............................................................................

her own mail delivery business. ..............................................................................
4. Ive been in four meetings .......................... 4. ..............................................................................

this morning. ..............................................................................
5. Whats that on the horizon? I cant make it 5. ..............................................................................

.......................... ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Ive eaten four bars of chocolate so far this 1. ..............................................................................

week. ..............................................................................
2. I only ate two bars of chocolate last week. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. No, I dont think its going to close down. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, I cant make out what it says either. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. The cat killed the mouse. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
to blush scaffolding bald
gifted delighted
1. Nicks daughter Zoe is a ........................ child. 1. La hija de Nick, Zoe, es una nia dotada. Toca
She plays the piano extremely well. el piano de maravilla.
2. Henry went completely ........................ at the 2. Henry se qued completamente calvo a la

age of twenty-five. edad de veinticinco aos.
3. She always ........................ when people 3. Ella siempre se sonroja cuando la gente
mention Dannys name. menciona el nombre de Danny.
4. The building was completely covered in 4. El edificio estaba completamente cubierto de

............................ andamios.
5. Im absolutely ........................ youre able to 5. Estoy absolutamente encantado de que podis

come to the wedding. venir a la boda.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
171
EXCERCISE
was eating signed up why
calm weak
1. .......................... is the opposite of agitated. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Strong is the opposite of .......................... 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. My parents have just .......................... for a 3. ..............................................................................

yoga class. ..............................................................................
4. .......................... did they decide to do it? 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. She .......................... her dinner when he 5. ..............................................................................

called her. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. I havent given up smoking because I cant. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. I was washing my car when they arrived. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. I did it by loosening one of the screws. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Complex is the opposite of simple. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, I would do it if she asked me to. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
involvement likelihood market value
moody mortgage
1. Gordon is such a ........................ guy. 1. Gordon es un to tan voluble.
2. Ive got 15 years left on my ........................ 2. Me quedan 15 aos de hipoteca.
3. Im not sure what his ............................ was in 3. No estoy seguro de cul fue su involucracin
the affair. en el asunto.
4. They managed to sell their house for way 4. Consiguieron vender su casa muy por encima
above its ................................................. de su valor de mercado.
5. The ........................ of that happening is pretty 5. La probabilidad de que ocurra eso es bastante
remote. remota.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
176
EXCERCISE
a few little few
actually currently
1. .........................., I dont know what you mean. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. Im .......................... working on a very 2. ..............................................................................

interesting research project. ..............................................................................
3. Theres .......................... sign of any 3. ..............................................................................

improvement, Im afraid. ..............................................................................
4. I have very .......................... things of any 4. ..............................................................................

value, so Im not really worried. ..............................................................................
5. We saw .......................... sharks off the coast 5. ..............................................................................

in South Africa. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Gareth finished off the beers. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. No, I didnt come up with that idea. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Harriet came up with that idea. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, he speeded up as soon as the police car 4. ..............................................................................

was out of sight. ..............................................................................
5. It cost four hundred pounds. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
sharp spare tire rude
pessimistic rough
1. I hope weve got a ............................................. 1. Espero que tengamos una rueda de repuesto.
........... or were going to be in trouble. Sino vamos a estar en una buena.
2. I cant believe how ........................ that guy 2. No me puedo creer lo mal educado que fue
was. I would complain if I were you. ese to. Yo que t, me quejara.
3. We had an extremely ........................ flight. It 3. Tuvimos un vuelo extremadamente turbulento.

was horrible. Fue horrible.
4. Be careful with that knife; its very 4. Ten cuidado con ese cuchillo. Est muy afilado.
........................
5. Dont be so ............................ Try and look on 5. No seas tan pesimista. Intenta ver el lado
the bright side. positivo de las cosas.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
181
EXCERCISE
tried dont suppose tried it
suppose just what
1. I ................................................. hell be on 1. ..............................................................................

time. Hes always late for everything. ..............................................................................
2. I cant comment on whale meat because Ive 2. ..............................................................................

never ........................... ..............................................................................
3. Thanks ever so much for the earrings. 3. ..............................................................................

Theyre ........................... Ive been looking for ..............................................................................
to go with my necklace. ..............................................................................
4. I ........................... hell be late. He always is. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. I cant get through to Rachel. I ........................ 5. ..............................................................................

... ten times last night. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. There were four hundred and twenty people 1. ..............................................................................

at the concert. ..............................................................................
2. Yes, I will back you up. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Yes, I have tried it (goats milk). 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, I have tried (to find another one). 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Well need fifteen chairs. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
tiles to dismiss to count on
to a certain
to be aware
extent
1. Did you see the ........................ in their 1. Viste los azulejos en su cuarto de bao? Eran
bathroom? They were hideous! horribles!
2. I agree ................................................. but Im 2. Estoy de acuerdo hasta cierto punto pero no

not altogether convinced. estoy convencido del todo.
3. Im ........................ theres a problem but Im 3. Soy consciente de que hay un problema pero
not au fait with all the details. no estoy al tanto de todos los detalles.
4. I knew we could ........................ you if we ran 4. Saba que podramos contar contigo si
into any problems. encontrbamos problemas.
5. They ................................................. last week 5. Fueron despedidos la semana pasada y ahora

and now theyre on the dole. estn en el paro.
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
186
EXCERCISE
better being never
havent have
1. Why ........................... you ever tried to give 1. ..............................................................................

up? ..............................................................................
2. They ........................... never done anything 2. ..............................................................................

like it before. ..............................................................................
3. Youd be ........................... off staying at home. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Im not going anywhere for the time ............... 4. ..............................................................................

............ ..............................................................................
5. Ive ........................... heard of him. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. Yes, close the window. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. The last time I went to Bath was five years 2. ..............................................................................

ago. ..............................................................................
3. Yes, Ive already broken down the report. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. Yes, lets stay here for the time being. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. I didnt brake because I didnt see the cat. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
into over to rust
to spit hedgehog
1. I nearly ran over a ........................ this 1. Casi atropello un erizo esta maana.
morning.
2. They say that Italian cars tend ........................ 2. Dicen que los coches italianos tienden a
easily. oxidarse muy fcilmente.
3. I cant stand people who ........................ 3. No aguanto a la gente que escupe.
4. Dont worry; Ill look ........................ the 4. No te preocupes. Investigar el asunto.

matter.
5. Can you look ........................ your papers to 5. Podis revisar vuestros papeles para
make sure you havent missed anything? aseguraros de que no habis olvidado nada?
EXCERCISE
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CLASS
191
EXCERCISE
definitely may be tougher
may have been the hardest
1. There ........................................................ an 1. ..............................................................................

earthquake in Japan last year, but Im not ..............................................................................
really sure. ..............................................................................
2. There ........................... wasnt a problem with 2. ..............................................................................

the order. ..............................................................................
3. There ........................... a problem. Ill have to 3. ..............................................................................

check. ..............................................................................
4. This course is much ........................... than 4. ..............................................................................

any other Ive done. ..............................................................................
5. Its ................................................. course Ive 5. ..............................................................................

ever done. ..............................................................................
EXCERCISE

1. My sister is a lawyer. 1. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
2. She works in a bank. 2. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
3. Shes got three kids. 3. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
4. No, she doesnt speak Spanish as well as I do. 4. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................
5. Yes, she is better at figures than I am. 5. ..............................................................................

..............................................................................

EXCERCISE
topic unlike dental floss
upside down appointment
1. Youve got something stuck in your teeth. You 1. Tienes algo entre los dientes. A lo mejor
might want to use some ................................... quieres utilizar un poco de hilo dental.
..............
2. Bats tend to sleep ............................................ 2. Los murcilagos tienden a dormir al revs.

.............
3. My dentist gave me an ..................................... 3. Mi dentista me dio una cita para una limpieza
............ to get my teeth cleaned. bucal.
4. I cant stand ballet ........................ all my 4. No aguanto el ballet a diferencia de mis

brothers and sisters. hermanos.
5. Lets change the ........................ of 5. Cambiemos de tema de conversacin, vale?

conversation, shall we?
EXCERCISE
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CLASS

1 Coloca la palabra correcta en la frase correspondiente, eligiendo entre las siguientes:

Luego, traduce las frases al espaol.

1. Its ........................... a long report that Im 1. ..............................................................................

2. It usually ........................... me five minutes to 2. ..............................................................................

3. The report is ........................... long that Im 3. ..............................................................................

4. Why ........................... you ask Georgina for 4. ..............................................................................

5. Why ........................... you going to go to the 5. ..............................................................................

2 A continuacin te presentamos una serie de respuestas a una serie de preguntas. Escribe la

1. It will take them around three hours. 1. ..............................................................................

2. Im not happy because shes upset. 2. ..............................................................................

3. It took us a year to complete it. 3. ..............................................................................

4. I wasnt there because I wasnt invited. 4. ..............................................................................

5. Dave doesnt speak Spanish because hes 5. ..............................................................................

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suggestion to fire red tape

1. Theres so much ........................... involved. 1. Conlleva tanto papeleo burocrtico. Me est

4. Do you mind if I make a ...........................? 4. Os importa si hago una sugerencia?

5. They decided ...........................them because 5. Decidieron despedirles debido a su

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1 Coloca la palabra correcta en la frase correspondiente, eligiendo entre las siguientes:

like neighbours never

Luego, traduce las frases al espaol.

1. Why ........................... she sew the button? 1. ..............................................................................

2. My neighbour can count ........................... me 2. ..............................................................................

3. Shes ........................... gone bungee jumping. 3. ..............................................................................

4. Its Claires ........................... skunk. 4. ..............................................................................

5. What would you ........................... him to give 5. ..............................................................................

2 A continuacin te presentamos una serie de respuestas a una serie de preguntas. Escribe la

1. Yes, I would like the seamstress to finish 1. ..............................................................................

2. No, Ive never run after a ghost. 2. ..............................................................................

3. I have brunch with my friends every other 3. ..............................................................................

4. She couldnt find her boyfriends mothers 4. ..............................................................................

5. No, you cant count on him because he is 5. ..............................................................................

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slippery to leave Real Estate

misgiving to pass away

1. He was only 60 when he ................................... 1. Tena slo 60 cuando falleci.

2. We went to ten ........................... agencies 2. Fuimos a diez agencias inmobiliarias antes de

5. It was time they ...........................! 5. Ya era hora de que se fueran!

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1 Coloca la palabra correcta en la frase correspondiente, eligiendo entre las siguientes:

theirs down had

Luego, traduce las frases al espaol.

1. Do you want ........................... to buy you 1. .............................................................................

2. Chinese isnt the same .......................... 2. .............................................................................

3. Did they note . ......................... all the 3. .............................................................................

4. She said he . ......................... invested all their 4. .............................................................................

5. Hes a neighbour of ........................... 5. .............................................................................

2 A continuacin te presentamos una serie de respuestas a una serie de preguntas. Escribe la

1. Yes, he said he would do a headstand if you 1. .............................................................................

2. Yes, their car broke down on their way to 2. .............................................................................

3. No, he hasnt sorted out the bills yet. 3. .............................................................................

4. Yes, shes been staring at the grandfather 4. .............................................................................

5. No, he isnt a relative of ours. 5. .............................................................................

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wedding on sale to fall asleep

4. When he wants . ......................... his 4. Cuando quiere molestar a su vecino pone la

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1 Coloca la palabra correcta en la frase correspondiente, eligiendo entre las siguientes:

been may have

Luego, traduce las frases al espaol.

1. There ........................... been a lot of 1. ..............................................................................