Question 1

I'm completely ____________ dancing, but I still have fun at parties because I don't care how I look.

Accepted Answer

I'm completely hopeless at dancing, but I still have fun at parties because I don't care how I look.

Question 2

My friends are very _________________; they always come to my band's performances and cheer loudly.

Accepted Answer

My friends are very encouraging; they always come to my band's performances and cheer loudly.

Question 3

I find gardening is the best way to ____________; it's impossible to think about work when you're focusing on the plants.

Accepted Answer

I find gardening is the best way to switch off; it's impossible to think about work when you're focusing on the plants.

Question 4

I didn't like that new podcast at first, but the host's sense of humour has really ________________.

Accepted Answer

I didn't like that new podcast at first, but the host's sense of humour has really grown on me.

Question 5

After a long and stressful week, I go to the gym to________________ on the punching bag.

Accepted Answer

After a long and stressful week, I go to the gym to let off steam on the punching bag.

Question 6

I don't ______________ going to a crowded cinema tonight; would you rather just watch a film at home?

Accepted Answer

I don't fancy going to a crowded cinema tonight; would you rather just watch a film at home?

Question 7

Many people are ______________ by the high cost of new video games and decide to wait for a sale.

Accepted Answer

Many people are put off by the high cost of new video games and decide to wait for a sale.

Question 8

I didn't expect to enjoy knitting, but I really ______________ it; I find it very relaxing.

Accepted Answer

I didn't expect to enjoy knitting, but I really took to it; I find it very relaxing.

Question 9

After a long week,______________ a relaxing walk in the park to clear your mind.

Accepted Answer

After a long week, nothing beats a relaxing walk in the park to clear your mind.

Question 10

I was skeptical about the new pizza place, but after trying it, I have to admit it deserves _____________; the food is incredible!

Accepted Answer

I was skeptical about the new pizza place, but after trying it, I have to admit it deserves the hype; the food is incredible!

Question 11

They had been incredibly welcoming while we stayed, so we gave them a ______________.

Accepted Answer

They had been incredibly welcoming while we stayed, so we gave them a rave review.

Question 12

I was stranded on the side of the road and he _____________ and offered me a lift.

Accepted Answer

I was stranded on the side of the road and he pulled over and offered me a lift.

Question 13

Many travellers were ____________ at the airport because of the sudden snowstorm.

Accepted Answer

Many travellers were stranded at the airport because of the sudden snowstorm.

Question 14

He lost his job and his flat, and for a few weeks, he had no choice but to _____________.

Accepted Answer

He lost his job and his flat, and for a few weeks, he had no choice but to sleep rough.

Question 15

It was so hot in the crowded room that I felt dizzy and thought I was going to _____________.

Accepted Answer

It was so hot in the crowded room that I felt dizzy and thought I was going to pass out.

Question 16

After he finished college, the local engineering company offered him an ____________________.

Accepted Answer

After he finished college, the local engineering company offered him an apprenticeship.

Question 17

I have since learnt we were _____________ what's known as the 'bystander effect'.

Accepted Answer

I have since learnt we were in the grip of what's known as the 'bystander effect'.

Question 18

She's been ___________ ever since her best friend moved to another country.

Accepted Answer

She's been feeling down ever since her best friend moved to another country.

Question 19

I was nervous about meeting my new colleagues, but their friendliness quickly ________ me ______________.

Accepted Answer

I was nervous about meeting my new colleagues, but their friendliness quickly put me at ease.

Question 20

My teacher knows I'm not a morning person, so she _______________________ for me if I'm a little quiet in our first class.

Accepted Answer

My teacher knows I'm not a morning person, so she makes allowances for me if I'm a little quiet in our first class.

Question 21

It was his first mistake, so the boss decided to __________________ him and not give an official warning.

Accepted Answer

It was his first mistake, so the boss decided to go easy on him and not give an official warning.

Question 22

Could you _______________ the salt? I'm trying to eat more healthily.

Accepted Answer

Could you go easy on the salt? I'm trying to eat more healthily.

Question 23

All his teammates were there to ______________ him __________________ before the big match.

Accepted Answer

All his teammates were there to give him moral support before the big match.

Question 24

When the train was cancelled, all the passengers were ______________________, trying to find another way home.

Accepted Answer

When the train was cancelled, all the passengers were in the same boat, trying to find another way home.

Question 25

I wish my boss didn't _________________ me for the tiniest mistakes!

Accepted Answer

I wish my boss didn't have a go at me for the tiniest mistakes!

Question 26

I am tired of the way they __________________ us like we aren't good enough for them.

Accepted Answer

I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them.

Question 27

The impatient customer tried to ________________________ at the coffee shop, much to the annoyance of everyone waiting.

Accepted Answer

The impatient customer tried to jump the line at the coffee shop, much to the annoyance of everyone waiting.

Question 28

He just started ____________________ for no reason.

Accepted Answer

He just started picking on me for no reason.

Question 29

It's always better to ___________________ through calm discussion rather than letting the situation escalate.

Accepted Answer

It's always better to resolve a dispute through calm discussion rather than letting the situation escalate.

Question 30

My brother wants to go to the beach, and I want to go hiking, so we need to _______________________ for our weekend plans.

Accepted Answer

My brother wants to go to the beach, and I want to go hiking, so we need to seek a compromise for our weekend plans.

Question 31

After a long negotiation, the two companies __________________________ on the price.

Accepted Answer

After a long negotiation, the two companies reached a compromise on the price.

Question 32

Their mutual friend offered to __________________________ and help them see each other's point of view.

Accepted Answer

Their mutual friend offered to mediate in the dispute and help them see each other's point of view.

Question 33

It's not easy when two friends argue, as you don't want to ______________________ one and upset the other.

Accepted Answer

It's not easy when two friends argue, as you don't want to side with one and upset the other.

Question 34

After their big argument, they weren't ________________________ for over a month.

Accepted Answer

After their big argument, they weren't on speaking terms for over a month.

Question 35

After she apologized, it really helped to _____________________ and the atmosphere in the office improved immediately.

Accepted Answer

After she apologized, it really helped to clear the air and the atmosphere in the office improved immediately.

Question 36

The ___________________ between the two countries over the border has lasted for decades.

Accepted Answer

The ongoing dispute between the two countries over the border has lasted for decades.

Question 37

I'm so glad you and your sister _____________________ after your quarrel.

Accepted Answer

I'm so glad you and your sister made up after your quarrel.

Roadmap.B2+.Unit 1

Collocations

Sentence	Collocation	Meaning
I'm completely ____________ dancing, but I still have fun at parties because I don't care how I look.	I'm completely hopeless at dancing, but I still have fun at parties because I don't care how I look.	be very bad at smth
My friends are very _________________; they always come to my band's performances and cheer loudly.	My friends are very encouraging; they always come to my band's performances and cheer loudly.	giving support and confidence
I find gardening is the best way to ____________; it's impossible to think about work when you're focusing on the plants.	I find gardening is the best way to switch off; it's impossible to think about work when you're focusing on the plants.	to stop thinking about work or stressful things
I didn't like that new podcast at first, but the host's sense of humour has really ________________.	I didn't like that new podcast at first, but the host's sense of humour has really grown on me.	to gradually become liked
After a long and stressful week, I go to the gym to________________ on the punching bag.	After a long and stressful week, I go to the gym to let off steam on the punching bag.	to release strong feelings or stress through activity
I don't ______________ going to a crowded cinema tonight; would you rather just watch a film at home?	I don't fancy going to a crowded cinema tonight; would you rather just watch a film at home?	to want to do or have something
Many people are ______________ by the high cost of new video games and decide to wait for a sale.	Many people are put off by the high cost of new video games and decide to wait for a sale.	to make someone lose interest or enthusiasm
I didn't expect to enjoy knitting, but I really ______________ it; I find it very relaxing.	I didn't expect to enjoy knitting, but I really took to it; I find it very relaxing.	to develop a liking for something
After a long week,______________ a relaxing walk in the park to clear your mind.	After a long week, nothing beats a relaxing walk in the park to clear your mind.	there is nothing better than
I was skeptical about the new pizza place, but after trying it, I have to admit it deserves _____________; the food is incredible!	I was skeptical about the new pizza place, but after trying it, I have to admit it deserves the hype; the food is incredible!	the extensive promotion and excitement around something
They had been incredibly welcoming while we stayed, so we gave them a ______________.	They had been incredibly welcoming while we stayed, so we gave them a rave review.	an enthusiastic and highly positive assessment of something
I was stranded on the side of the road and he _____________ and offered me a lift.	I was stranded on the side of the road and he pulled over and offered me a lift.	to stop your car at the side of the road
Many travellers were ____________ at the airport because of the sudden snowstorm.	Many travellers were stranded at the airport because of the sudden snowstorm.	stuck, left
He lost his job and his flat, and for a few weeks, he had no choice but to _____________.	He lost his job and his flat, and for a few weeks, he had no choice but to sleep rough.	to sleep outside because you have no home and no money
It was so hot in the crowded room that I felt dizzy and thought I was going to _____________.	It was so hot in the crowded room that I felt dizzy and thought I was going to pass out.	to lose consciousness for a short time
After he finished college, the local engineering company offered him an ____________________.	After he finished college, the local engineering company offered him an apprenticeship.	a job where people learn a skill by working with a skilled person
I have since learnt we were _____________ what's known as the 'bystander effect'.	I have since learnt we were in the grip of what's known as the 'bystander effect'.	be controlled, dominated, or greatly affected by something, especially that which is undesirable
She's been ___________ ever since her best friend moved to another country.	She's been feeling down ever since her best friend moved to another country.	to experience sadness or low spirits
I was nervous about meeting my new colleagues, but their friendliness quickly ________ me ______________.	I was nervous about meeting my new colleagues, but their friendliness quickly put me at ease.	to make someone feel relaxed and comfortable
My teacher knows I'm not a morning person, so she _______________________ for me if I'm a little quiet in our first class.	My teacher knows I'm not a morning person, so she makes allowances for me if I'm a little quiet in our first class.	to consider someone's difficult circumstances and be more understanding
It was his first mistake, so the boss decided to __________________ him and not give an official warning.	It was his first mistake, so the boss decided to go easy on him and not give an official warning.	to treat someone less severely or critically
Could you _______________ the salt? I'm trying to eat more healthily.	Could you go easy on the salt? I'm trying to eat more healthily.	to use less of something
All his teammates were there to ______________ him __________________ before the big match.	All his teammates were there to give him moral support before the big match.	to give someone encouragement
When the train was cancelled, all the passengers were ______________________, trying to find another way home.	When the train was cancelled, all the passengers were in the same boat, trying to find another way home.	to be in the same difficult situation as someone else
I wish my boss didn't _________________ me for the tiniest mistakes!	I wish my boss didn't have a go at me for the tiniest mistakes!	to critisize
I am tired of the way they __________________ us like we aren't good enough for them.	I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them.	to regard someone with a feeling of superiority
The impatient customer tried to ________________________ at the coffee shop, much to the annoyance of everyone waiting.	The impatient customer tried to jump the line at the coffee shop, much to the annoyance of everyone waiting.	to skip to the head of a queue without waiting for one's turn
He just started ____________________ for no reason.	He just started picking on me for no reason.	to treat somebody unfairly by blaming, criticizing or punishing them.
It's always better to ___________________ through calm discussion rather than letting the situation escalate.	It's always better to resolve a dispute through calm discussion rather than letting the situation escalate.	find a solution to the problem
My brother wants to go to the beach, and I want to go hiking, so we need to _______________________ for our weekend plans.	My brother wants to go to the beach, and I want to go hiking, so we need to seek a compromise for our weekend plans.	look for a middle ground
After a long negotiation, the two companies __________________________ on the price.	After a long negotiation, the two companies reached a compromise on the price.	find a middle ground
Their mutual friend offered to __________________________ and help them see each other's point of view.	Their mutual friend offered to mediate in the dispute and help them see each other's point of view.	to help resolve a dispute
It's not easy when two friends argue, as you don't want to ______________________ one and upset the other.	It's not easy when two friends argue, as you don't want to side with one and upset the other.	to support/back
After their big argument, they weren't ________________________ for over a month.	After their big argument, they weren't on speaking terms for over a month.	willing to communicate
After she apologized, it really helped to _____________________ and the atmosphere in the office improved immediately.	After she apologized, it really helped to clear the air and the atmosphere in the office improved immediately.	to eliminate confusion or emotional tension
The ___________________ between the two countries over the border has lasted for decades.	The ongoing dispute between the two countries over the border has lasted for decades.	long conflict
I'm so glad you and your sister _____________________ after your quarrel.	I'm so glad you and your sister made up after your quarrel.	become friends again

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