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

A new star is out!

A new medalist arises!

Insisting on gapped sentences!!!

Find the single word that can fill each of these gapped sentences:

It took a while to understand but I finally got the ........ of it.
Don't give up. Just ........ in there till the end.
The thought of my visit to the dentist is going to ........ over me until it's over.

More gapped sentences worth 3 medals!!

It is very difficult to fully ........ certain pieces of jazz music until you've heard them a good few times.

Although I'm always ready to lend a hand, Marta never really seems to ........ the things I do for her.

Given the market for decorative antiques, I'd say that the value of the beautiful vase is set to ........ considerably in the next few years.

ONE WORD FILLS ALL BLANKS!!!
How much longer until you can't resist the temptation, guys?

Gapped Sentences <> worth 3 medals

Find the single word that can fill each of these gapped sentences:

Whisk the milk into the flour until it has a ......... consistency without any lumps whatsoever.

Many students find the transition from school to university less than ........, especially if they are away from their families for the first time.

I don't trust that car salesman. He's far too ........ for my liking!

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I can never post anything here!!! You're too fast..you and your broadband connections! I can't cope with that!
I'll keep on trying..anyway :(

Absolutely stunning!!!

TWO medals each!

The English language is filled with alliterations and repeating words which are used to convey specific ideas. Ping-pong, peepee, pooh-pooh, flip-flop, and riffraff are examples of such phenomenon to name but a few.
In the sentences below, substitute the italicized parts of the sentences by an alliteration which should convey exactly the same meaning as that of the original sentence. You will be provided with the first letter of each correct answer. Have fun!

I know my house is cluttered, but all these small objects that I've collected are important to me. "B"

Do you hear that sound of horses' hooves on the pavement? I think there's a horse coming this way. "C"

I like to lie in bed and listen to to the tapping noise of the rain in the morning. "P"

When I return, I want to see that you've cleaned up your room and made it very orderly. "S"

I am going to place the star at the highest point of the christmas tree. "T"

Stop beeing so indecisive. Just make up your mind! "W"

I know I'm going to be on the phone for at least an hour with my aunt. Every time she calls I have to put up with her talking nonstop about nothing. "Y"


L.R.

challenges...

From my CPE course, back in 2001....
rephrase, using the word in bold, so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first....

The incident ruined my chances of promotion.
paid

I find harold's behaviour quite incomprehensible.
loss

They wouldn't let the former chairman attend the conference.
barred

cheers.......