One medal for each correct answer!

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word. Note that even though the topics are divided into sets of three sentences, each blank should be filled in with a different word. Have fun!!

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Topic: Romance

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1) After being together for 17 years they finally tied the ........ and held the ceremony on holiday in Spain.

2) Apparently she met Laurent on a business trip and he ........ her off her feet.

3) I saw you making ........ at that woman earlier. Why don't you ask her for a date before it's too late?

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Topic: Power and Politics
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4) There has been a ........ of protests following the election results and many leading figures are demanding a recount.

5) One thing that has always helped the party is the fact that the Prime Minister has the ........ touch with ordinary people.

6) OK, now here's your chance to ........ your vote. All those in favour raise your hand.

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Topic: Difficult Situations
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7) Not getting the job was actually a blessing in ........ I found out after that the company are on the verge of closing down.

8) Why should we carry the ........? It wasn't our department who made the mistake.

9) I was thrown in at the deep ........ and was given responsibility for customer service, even though I'd never worked in that area before.

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Topic: Activity
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10) I've been rushed off my ........ since I got into work this morning. I need a break.

11) Give me the screwdriver! You're making real ........ weather of such a simple job.

12) The boss always gets me to do the ........ work. I wish I could be given a bit more responsibility.

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Topic: Character Traits
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13) The boss comes across as a bit distant and is difficult to talk to but his heart is in the right .........

14) Don't worry about Ken. I know he shouts and orders people around but his ........ is worse than his bite.

15) I love working with Miriam. She's always cheerful and a real ........ of sunshine.

Holy macaroni!!!

And that is only the beginning!!

Another challenge worth 4 medals!

Click on the image so that you can do the exercise.

Next, post a comment with the answers.

Then, four shiny ones will be on their way to you!

Xtranormal - Create your video for 4 medals!!

The Hall is gettin' kinda packed!!

As good as it gets!!

More gapped sentences

Some more exercises for you.

1. You should ________ yourselves lucky that no one was badly hurt.
There are so many birds here, I've lost __________.
I could _________ the number of times he's been on time on one hand.

2. Jewish people do not _________ Christmas.
Do you really believe the rebels will _________ the ceasefire?
Parents should ________ carefully the behaviour of their children.

3. A _________ of musicians will perform at the festival.
My website is getting too big. I need to find a new place to ________ it.
Rio will ________ the 2016 Olympic Games.

Cheers,

Bia

New challenge

Hi, everyone!

I've been missing the classes and the challenges.

So here's a new one.

Gapped sentences

1. Mark loves to _________ out advice, even when you don't want it.

2. She's trying to _________ her co-workers' chances of getting a promotion.

3. I can recommend the chef's ___________ of the day.


It's not difficult, so who's the first to answer it?

Cheers,

Bia

Here I am !!

Hi everybody!!!! It feels really good to be a member of this club!!!!! hahaha :)) Had a great time on Friday (except writing test :(((

See you!!

Lina