1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. performed 2. consummate 3. revered 4. irrevocably 5. legislation 6. professionals 7. protecting 8. to 9. led 10. staff

1 She's a _________ professional.

2 The survey should be _________ by an independent professional.

3 workshops _________ by industry professionals from around the US

4 highly educated and skilled _________

5 an actor _________ by his fellow professionals

6 The country was now _________ committed to war.

7 The president is personally committed to this _________.

8 We are committed _________ improving services.

9 The government remains committed to _________ Green Belt areas.

10 We have a highly-motivated, trained and committed _________.

Answers

1. consummate 2. performed 3. led 4. professionals 5. revered 6. irrevocably 7. legislation 8. to 9. protecting 10. staff

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. for profit 2. at a profit 3. basic 4. entrance 5. extra 6. generated 7. profiting 8. requirements 9. to 10. much

1 the _________ requirements of life

2 Our immediate requirement is _________ staff.

3 These goods are surplus _________ requirements (= more than we need) .

4 to meet/fulfil/satisfy the _________

5 What is the minimum _________ requirement for this course?

6 Farmers are _________ from the new legislation.

7 The agency is voluntary and not run _________.

8 The sale _________ record profits.

9 There isn't _________ profit in running a restaurant these days.

10 We should be able to sell the house _________.

Answers

1. basic 2. extra 3. to 4. requirements 5. entrance 6. profiting 7. for profit 8. generated 9. much 10. at a profit

 Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

1.        Partial seizures originate from a specific area of the brain.

2.        In addition, the proportion of recent graduates seeking employment went up from 4% to 5%.

3.        The workforce numbers 500.

4.        We drew up a questionnaire for health professionals.

5.        Research questionnaires were developed/ designed.

6.        Complete a questionnaire.

7.        Fill in a questionnaire.

8.        The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.

9.        He is motivated entirely by self-interest.

10.    They try to interview as many candidates as possible.

 

 

Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

Set 1

1.      He showed a propensity for violence.            (propensity=inclination)

2.      She has a propensity to exaggerate.

3.      A high percentage of the female staff are part-time workers.

4.      Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment.

5.      School enrolments are currently falling.

6.      Individuals who have negative views of the European Union can be expected to oppose an alignment with the West.         (alignment=alliance)

7.      Severe penalties were meted out by the court.

8.      The government has decided that the publication of the report would be ‘contrary to the public interest’.

9.      UN peacekeeping forces have helped ease tensions in world hot spots since 1948.

10.  The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.

 

Set 2

1.      He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so.

2.      Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern.

3.      Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets.

4.      If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock.

5.      He committed another offence while he was out on bail (= after bail had been agreed).

6.      The judge granted/refused bail.

7.      She jumped/skipped bail (= did not appear at her trial).

8.      They generally get what they want one way or another (= by some means).

9.      The hospital is affiliated with the local university.

10.  The group is not affiliated to any political party.

Set 3

1.      The storied Khyber Pass connects Kābul with Peshāwar.

2.      Advertising aims to make people feel favourably inclined toward products.

3.      Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment.

4.      There are few employment prospects in the town for unqualified young people.

5.      She has a strong natural tendency towards caution.

6.      They have a tendency towards over-optimism.

7.      I'd like to enrol on the German course.

8.      The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new programme.

9.      The recent storms have wreaked havoc on crops.

10.  She was determined to wreak revenge/vengeance on both him and his family.

 

Set 1

1.      He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.

2.      Do you have any evidence to support your assertions?

3.      He was successful and financially secure.

4.      In this city, Muslims are in the majority.

5.      the institute's affiliation with the university

6.      The Fund awards four scholarships every year.

7.      He won a scholarship to Queens' College, Cambridge.

8.      Peer group members can exert a strong influence on each others' activities.

9.      5 ways to generate different sources of income

10.  12 tips for getting into the college of your choice

 

Set 2

1.      the unions’ influence over local politics

2.      scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past (map=discover and show)

3.      attending a political activity

Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

 

Set 1

1. The water level in the lake is on the rise (=increasing in amount).

2. a towering (=of extremely high quality) performance

3. Stay positive and you can work together to improve the situation.

4. Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960.

5. Some of our courses extend over two years.

6. a watershed (=turning point) year for Japan

7. She started a movement for agricultural reform. 

8. at national and international levels 

9. There is a diagram on page 35.

10. We've lost faith in the government's promises.

Set 2

1. Her pupils knew the rudiments of typing.

2. arrived early to underscore (=emphasize) the importance of the occasion

3. The infallibility (=flawlessness) of the Prophets

4. The economic indicators (=signs) are better than expected. 

5. Each suspected the other of seeking a sectarian platform, and each perpetually undermined the other.

6. He knew, as we all know, that educating children in sectarian schools divides the community.

7. The president has adopted a tough stance on terrorism.

8. Fifty academics have been involved in developing the new school curriculum. 

9. His son’s death was the most traumatic event in Hamid’s life.

10. I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I’m fine.

Set 3

1. The mayor was dead set against [=strongly opposed to] the plan.

2. Although not a cure, it goes a long way towards making the patient's life tolerable.

3. to be smothered (=suffocate) to death

4. He quickly relayed this news to the other members of staff.

5. He slashed at (=attack violently) his opponent with his sword.

 Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

1

1. stir up groundless fears about

2. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state

3. day job

4. mend your ways or plan your funerals

5. national elections

6. for lack of evidence

7. a happy interfaith marriage

8. marry outside your caste

9. run the national government

10. retain public support

2

1. drum up support for the party

2. the scrum of national grandees

3. the mainstays of the opposition alliance

4. the army’s meddling in politics

5. rig national elections

6. giving incendiary speeches

7. the din of the protest

8. at the insistence of military officials

9. a public outcry

10. cosy up to the top brass

3

1. wilt in the face of a few rallies

2. in the face of strong opposition

3. a man of culture

4. working-class culture

5. whip up interest in Maths

6. improve employees’ motivation

7. feign love

8. helped organize the party

9. triad leaders

10. school day

4

1. two bodyguards in attendance

2. hand in your homework

3. closed at the weekend

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 1

1. And then, to cap it all, it started to rain!

2. The new government has fallen prey to corruption.

3. the prospect of peace for Afghanistan

4. the government in Kabul riddled with corruption   

5. a step towards ending the war  

6. in the run-up to the American election  

7. satisfy demands  

8. keep one's promise  

9. deeply demoralised  

10. fire a shot

 

2

1. a rogue state

2. a terrorist haven 

3. Joe Biden, the president-elect, will

4. on taking office

5. negotiate in earnest 

6. atrocities against the civilian population

7. put down an armed revolt 

8. agree to peace talks 

9. firing rockets at two airports 

10. hacked to death with machetes    

 

3

1. refugees fleeing into Sudan 

2. seek refuge in Sudan 

3. fears of an ethnic conflagration  

4. enforcing the rule of law 

5. wage a guerrilla war 

6. a lack of trust between the two sides 

7. hamper efforts to end the fighting

8. massive protests brought Abiy to power 

9. flout the constitution

10. a declaration of war 

4

1. the health-care system 

2. wealthy patients from across the Arab world 

3. applying for jobs abroad 

4. impose a curfew 

5. testing centres are well-staffed  

6. doctors in government hospitals 

7. a less desirable career 

8. a subsistence wage 

9. spend 4,000 pounds a month on living expenses 

10. a specialist with decades of experience 

5

1. a public hospital     

2. underfunded hospitals