1000 TRIOS 1

1. He saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust when the country was under the Nazi rule, an................ of extraordinary courage in those times. 2. Look at you! You're an adult, James ..................your age and nobody will ever tell you that you're irresponsible. 3. We have to ...............immediately to help this war-torn nation rebuild itself before it is too late.

act

1. Scientists were astounded when the volcano, which had been dormant for the last 200 hundred years, became............ again endangering the lives of the inhabitants of the island. 2. The captain died on .............service in the Vietnam War somewhere in the dense jungles of the south. 3. Despite her advanced age, she was very........... , still on the go pottering round in the garden and going jogging every other day.

active

1. There is free ............to all the museums on our tour which might be good news for budget conscious visitors. 2. His resignation was instantly interpreted as an.............. of failure. Despite frantic efforts to revive the company, it recorded losses for the third time in a row. 3. Because Liam was completely drunk he was refused............. to the disco and had to go home.

admission

1. I'll never let you get away with it. You can be sure one day you'll .................for all your crooked ways. 2. Where are your manners? Don't ............me back, you rude boy. 3. Can you ...................the door? I'm having a shower.

answer

1. Young talented football players can ...............enormously if they are given the chance to learn from the best. 2. It's not a picnic to live on unemployment............ in Poland. Each day is a struggle. 3. With the ..............of hindsight, it was obvious that the security measures hadn't been adequate enough to stop the attack.

benefit

1. Holmes immediately spotted two........... marks on the neck of the victim which he thought might have been left by a snake of some kind. 2. Don't ............the hand that feeds you. It was me who got you promoted and now, Ron, you're plotting behind my back. Shame on you! 3. 'Fred, can I have some of your apple?' 'Sure. Have a.................

bite

1. It was one of the gang's members that the agent's cover as he'd seen him in uniform before. 2. Feeling tired, Lind put away the book, out the candle and went to sleep. 3. Separatists up several bridges in the province sending a violent message to the capital.

blew

1. I'm wondering if I could buy a ...............of first class stamps here. 2. We strongly recommend that you don't hesitate and ...............now because this destination is highly popular with passengers. 3. The enforcement officials were particularly careful to do everything by the................. while searching his house. They wanted to avoid a lawsuit.

book

1. She was an exceptionally talented and ............child. Adults marveled at her ability to comprehend even the most complicated issues. 2. Once he got recognition in his native country, Mike began thinking about something more ambitious and decided to head for the............ lights of Hollywood. 3. With the sales soaring, our company has a............... future. Here's to our manager!

bright

1. Can you lend me some money right now? I'm stone ..................at the moment. 2. With the support of his family he eventually............... his smoking habit for good. 3. The curtain went down and the audience ..............the silence with thunderous applause.

broke

1. Praise and your tender loving care can................... up your child's self-esteem and help him become a responsible person. 2. Let me think, officer. The man was in his late thirties, dark, and of muscular ..........................., with a tattoo on his left arm. 3 Now that tension and racial hatred is out of the way, we need to ......................bridges between the two communities.

build

1. Running on the treadmill is said to be the most effective exercise that will................ your calories like nothing else. 2. Once you've downloaded the songs, the copyright allows you to................. a maximum of 3 CDs for your own use. 3. Connie, poor? You must be joking. She's got money to.............. Wait till you see her mansion.

burn

1. The villagers are worried that the river may................... its banks this year round. Last year vast areas of farmland were under water. 2. It was a surgical strike. When the missile hit the target the building................. into flames. 3. Suddenly, the door .................open and a group of masked men rushed into the bank.

burst

1. When the management refused to bow down to the workers' demands, they.............. a general strike. 2. Realizing that the situation was getting out of hand the president.............. in troops to restore order in the capital. 3. He pulled up his lorry in the middle of the road, got out and ran to the damaged car.Fortunately, the driver, a young woman, was still alive. He immediately.................... an ambulance.

called

1. Claire was visibly shaken by the assault and it took a while before she managed to..............down and tell him what had happened. 2. The genocide was described as totally unexpected, but it shouldn't have. Experts had warned that the............... relatively peaceful atmosphere was only the before the storm. 3. Ricky took pleasure in going to the park which, for him, was an oasis of................ in his hectic and tumultuous life.

calm

1. Smuggling drugs in some countries may............ a maximum penalty of death. 2. The law firm thought that Mr Bykowski could............ out his threats and sue the multinational corporation for damages. 3. They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can ................up to 200 passengers.

carry

1. Anyway, that's all for now. I have to go to ............the post. Do drop me a line soon. 2. The animal is very elusive, but if you want to............... a glimpse of it, there is no better place than our nature reserve. 3. Most businessmen work long hours and don't get enough rest during the week, so when the weekend comes they often ...........up on sleep.

catch

1. Life in the town............ seemed too hectic for him. On the other hand, living on the outskirts was a bit inconvenient. 2. In an effort to cut costs the telephone operator established its call..........in a foreign country. 3. Don't say that, Jenny. I do adore you. You're the............... of my universe.

centre

1. Big companies are always on the lookout for................ labour that will guarantee low production costs. 2. It's not the real thing. The watch on his wrist is only a.................. imitation of a Swiss watch that costs a fortune. 3. Life is................ I tell you. If you read about people getting killed for a fiver, you wonder what kind of world we are living in.

cheap

1. I'm afraid there is no direct railway link between the towns and you have to ..............trains in Bristol. 2. And now, another item on the auction, a 17th century clock that, let's hope, will ...................hands in a moment. 3. 'The car isn't working, Daddy.' I think you have to ................the battery.'

chnage

1. He had to fly economy ..............because the firm had been hard hit by the recession. 2. I'm afraid you're not in the same ...................as your opponent in the semi finals. He's going to make mincemeat of you. 3. Janet has never been ashamed of her working................... background and she always mentions it in interviews.

class

1. The grass on the golf .............was perfectly groomed and beckoned those willing to have a game that morning. 2. The GP prescribed a................. of injections that was to stop the spread of the infection. 3. After an aggressive advertising campaign, the university saw a steady flow of candidates enrolling on the .............

course

1. It's easy. You have to ...................out unnecessary words in some of the sentences. 2. The vehicle looked a bit strange at the show. It was a..................... between a car and a motorcycle. 3. It didn't...................... his mind that Louise was a spy working for the Israelis.

cross

1. With the arrival of the storm, almost all the telephone lines went............... which caused even more problems for the rescue teams. 2. They all agreed that the plan was a............... duck and chose to abandon it. 3. The patient was pronounced ..................on arrival. The funeral was scheduled two days later.

dead

1. Holmes was sitting in his favourite chair with his pipe in his mouth........... in thought. 2. She looks and talks tough, but............... down she's a very sensitive person that can be easily offended. 3. Everybody, take a............. breath. The roller coaster ride is about to begin.

deep

1. The press described the event as a peaceful............. No damage was reported and the people behaved properly. 2. During the mating season males often stage a ..............of strength by showing their big fangs. 3. Because some customers wanted to see the appliance in action, he gave a quick............. to show how it worked in the kitchen.

demonstration

1. The story has it that the shipwrecked survivor made it to a............... island. 2. A group of vultures were circling over his head as he was making his way through the............................ 3. I love you so much that I will never ............you for another woman, honey. My love is unshakeable.

desert

1. The ....................., though not especially sophisticated, smelled so great that it made his mouth water. 2. 'Which is his window?' 'Look over there. It's the one with a satellite........................... attached to the wall' 3. A couple of volunteers turned up at the centre ready to ...........................out food to the needy.

dish

1. I can't understand your optimism. Prices are rising, jobs are scarce, our welfare system going to the.... and you say life is good. 2. I'm not going anywhere in such weather. It's raining cats and............. 3. We should let sleeping.......... lie and avoid bringing up the issue.

dogs

1....................... results showed that Mike was the winner, but obviously, they had to wait for official confirmation. 2. I'm sure you know this adage: 'The............... bird catches the worm' 3. In the ................days, people used carts and horses to transport goods.

early

1. You really want me to cheat my clients? Come on! We've ............a reputation for being fair and trustworthy. 2. Josh is said to have .................a small fortune selling second-hand goods and fake jewellery. 3. I was not going to get rid of my car. Though old, it still................. its keep.

earned

1. 'I've got something to tell.' 'Fire away. I'm all ............' 2. His pleas for more money spent on education fell on deaf ...............The issue was simply ignored. 3. I'm afraid I can't see you tomorrow. I'm up to my ..........in work.

ears

1. I'll tell you something, Jane. Never trust men. They only offer.................... promises which they don't keep. 2. Despite his achievements, the athlete strongly believed that his life was................. and devoid of any purpose whatsoever. 3. Did the customs officers really ask you to.................... your pockets and show their contents?

empty

1. It was fascinating to watch the bird in action. It was there.................., the hollow, waiting for its next prey. 2. The police said that burglars must have had................... information about the security systems as they didn't set off the alarm. 3.1 know the town................. out. I've been living here all my life, my dear.

inside

1. With high ................rates, clients are not likely to borrow money from financial institutions. 2. He attended a few classes, but soon lost ...............and started hanging round with fishy people from a local boxing club. 3. The daily features all kinds of topics of general ..............to the public. 1.

interest

1. The paparazzi denied that he had .........the privacy of the rock star. He claimed he didn't feel guilty whatsoever. 2. When Poland was......... by German troops, most of the European nat just looked on. 3. Hundreds of thrilled fans ...............the pitch soon after the final whistle was blown.

invaded

1. He turned out to be an asset to the company, always .......................to help his colleagues when they felt overburdened with work. 2. Lisa has always shown a ..................interest in martial arts. She's seen all the films with Bruce Lee and she wants to go to China to learn from Shaolin masters. 3.I must say I'm not that ..........................on going out with Luke. He's a bit too scruffy for my taste.

keen

1. The birds build their nests in early September and begin to............. their eggs two weeks later, always being on the lookout for predators. 2. The press speculated whether the new telecommunications company was going to............. mm. cables on the seabed to improve the existing system. 3. One of my responsibilities at home is to............. the table in the evening

lay

1. After a short period of severe winter, plants came to......................... again displaying their gorgeous flowers. 2. Moving west gave her a new lease of................ The climate was better and the people were more hospitable. 3. Lisa's parents were unaware that she was leading a double ................Actually, nobody knew she had become a drug addict.

life

I. Miranda was labbergasted when she saw her signature on the dotted ...............She can't have been that stupid to sign the document. 2 The unemployed were standing in a long ..............for their turn to take free soup from the charity. 3. Hurry up, Mr Lazy. The President is on the........... and wants to talk to you.

line

1. She looked scruffy in her tattered coat with a big dirty.............. on the sleeve. 2. The town's anniversary was round the corner. To........... the occasion, the officials built a huge bridge spanning the two banks of the river. 3. You've forgotten to put an exclamation............ in this sentence. Such a mistake may cost you dearly in the exam.

mark

1. He was afraid that his revolutionary proposals would ............. with strong opposition from hardliners. 2. The Chinese factories were operating non stop churning out shoes to ...............the demand in Europe and the US. 3. With only 200 dollars a month, the family struggled to make ends.............

meet

1. Go down the street, turn left and the swimming pool is on your right. You can't ............... it. 2. You'd better hurry up if you don't want to ...........the post. 3. Many teenagers raised in a strict environment feel they ...............out on having fun. They should remember, however, that this kind of upbringing protects them from many problems

miss

I. Luckily Mike had his............. so we could contact the emergency services after his girlfriend had broken a leg in the remote parts of the mountains. 2. During the job interview he unashamedly called himself an upwardly................... man with high ambitions. 3.The people kept in touch with culture through a................ library that appeared in the village twice a year.

mobile

1. At university, Catharine was a..................... student. Needless to say, she passed all her exams with flying colours. 2. This new.................. of the car can reach 100 kph in just under 6 seconds. 3.I hate it when she tries to.................. herself on Britney Spears. She looks and sounds so unnatural.

model

1. In small villages news travels fast. It is spread by word of........................ 2. The refugee camp was built near the ...............of the river to make relief work more efficient. 3. The bad smell that was coming from his put off................ all the girls in our class.

mouth

1. I didn't know about her problems. They never came to my..................... 2. The.................. on the wall of the building said 'No entry'. 3. It is next to impossible to organize relief at such short .................We need some more time to make it work

notice

1. This standard feature of your word processor enables you to................ the pages of your documents. 2. There is a good .............of reasons to stop smoking, but obviously it's you who have to make the decision. 3. Jerry was searching the Net for a back..................... of the magazine that would complete his extensive collection.

number

1. The new system ensuing fair treatment of all the people will come into............ next year under the auspices of the United Nations. 2. Headquarters are planning to carry out a major ...........to take the insurgents off the streets. 3. He underwent a major bypass........... when his heart started to send worrying signals.

operation

1. Yes, you're right. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. I ............you a sincere apology. 2. Don't forget you still................ me 5 pounds. You won't get away with this. 3. They always feel extremely grateful for his kind help and support. In fact, they think they............. everything to him.

owe

1. The night before she was to get married to a Vietnamese immigrant, her female friends organized a hen.............. 2. Having waited two days, the police decided to send out a search to................ scour the forest where the man had been last seen. 3. As the newly elected............. leader he vowed to beat the Conservatives in the next elections. An old cliche, but quite effective at that time.

parrty

1. After a frantic fight for his life, the musician.............. away in the morning. The music scene is in mourning. 2. The new operating system was such a success that a few glitches in the software largely ...............unnoticed. 3. Archeologists have put forward the theory that a broad street must have................through the town centre.

passed

1.His ideology was shaped by a bunch of clerics giving speeches in a local............. of worship. 2. Don't ...................too much emphasis on grammar. Vocabulary is more important. 3. After the last orders were taken and the pub closed for the night, he took her to his...............to finish their fabulous night with a glass of champagne.

place

1. There was credible intelligence information that the chemical .................might be targeted by environmental groups. 2. Their efforts to................. a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT team. 3. In an attempt to boost the town's image as the greenest town in the region they intend to................ 2,000 seedlings in the centre.

plant

1. Take necessary precautions when travelling on public transport. Somebody may pick your.................... 2. He reached into the inside.................... of his jacket to produce his passport, but it was gone. 3. The whole town was his. Even the mayor was in his............... In fact, nobody could challenge his position.

pocket

1. Despite unforeseen difficulties, he made it a........... of seeing her when his ship called at New York. 2. The infamous interrogator used to............. his gun at prisoners to make them talk. 3. I think you've missed the ............I didn't say I want the car. I said I like it.

point

1. I'm really worried about our father. He's getting old fast and now he seems to be in.................health. 2 ....................old Mike finds it hard to rub shoulders with his peers. No wonder his parents feel genuinely sorry for him. 3. If I were you, I wouldn't buy it. Look at this material. It's obvious it's of.................. quality.

poor

1. I'm absolutely .........the horse will win the race. There's no doubt about it. 2. It came as a shock to her husband when she tested ............for a sexually transmitted disease. 3. The guru stresses the power of ..........thinking in his lectures, saying it helps to overcome problems and reduce strain.

positive

1. It's true that the pay in the ...................sector is higher, but working for a governmental agency guarantees peace of mind. 2. Don't get me wrong, but I prefer keeping my professional and ................life separate. 3. What you are going to hear in a moment is .....................and you are not to reveal this information to anyone.

private

1. Though the movie was widely .........across the country, the sales were a disappointment for the studio. 2. For a woman to get ...........'in the business world seems to be a tall order predominantly male environment. 3. This web site was shut down soon after the Internet provider realized it .................extreme views inciting violence.

promoted

1. After a thorough examination the inspector decided to........ down the building as it posed a threat to the dwellers' safety. 2. Be a man, Luke......... yourself together and stop crying. The girls are looking at you. 3. Sally hated sitting at the first table in the classroom. The boys behind made it a point to......... her long plaits and it hurt a lot.

pull

1. I can't lend you any cash at the moment. I'm................ for money myself. 2. Once the lights went out in the cinema, Luke wanted to embrace and kiss her, but she..........him away and gave him a slap in the face. 3. Recently you've............... yourself too hard at work. Take a few days off and you'll feel much better.

pushed

1. I know what may cheer you up. Let's see a good comedy. It'll certainly............. you in a good mood. 2. Little children with their unpredictable behaviour always................. my patience to the test. 3. 'George, don't you think that I've ...............on some weight recently?' 'Honey, I love you anyway.'

put

1. The jury didn't............ a unanimous decision due to a lack of sufficient evidence. 2. It has been reported that a 10-year old child was seriously mauled when she tried to............out her hand to touch the lion. 3. Keep all the detergents out of ............of children. They might drink them by mistake.

reach

1. Let's ask a local where we are because I find it difficult to............. that old map of yours. 2. Ann's going to burn the midnight oil tonight. She needs to............. up on biology before her exam tomorrow. 3. You've got to tell me what you're thinking. I can't ............your mind, can I?

read

1. It................... to be seen whether they will bring oil prices down, but I doubt it. 2. I admit Susan's made a few mistakes dealing with our customers, but she..................your superior. I trust her completely. 3. The explorers were delighted when they'd stumbled across the............. of this forgotten ancient city closely guarded by the rainforest.

remains

1. The latest............. in The New York Times was not favourable. He felt the morac was underrated. 2. At the end of your first year at work we will ............. your salary and give you a company car. 3. The reclusive dictator showed up at a military parade to ..................his troops and show his defiant opponents he was still in power.

review

1. Their sudden.................. to fame took all the critics by surprise. They hadn't expected the band to dominate the charts. 2. The death toll is going to ...........as more bodies are being recovered. 3. One inconsiderate remark at the embassy gave.............. to rumours about the president's poor health.

rise

1. When the new coach took over, he realized there was still ..............for improvement. Firstly, they needed to beef up the defence. 2. This desk in our study takes up too much ............I think we should give it away. 3.With the timetable set and all the students ready to start the academic year, there was little ........... for manoeuvre when two teachers were injured in a car crash.

room

1. The unemployment rate has hit a new record level and inflation is............. at about 30 percent which bodes ill for the country. 2. Clare shouldn't teach small children. She keeps ...............out of patience when they don't understand her instructions. 3. The house has everything you need: central heating,................. water and even air-conditioning. What else would you like?

running

1. The local community was appreciative of the businessman's generous gesture to improve the state of the school. He really..................... the day by donating more than 100,000 dollars. 2. The working day was drawing to a close. He............... all the documents he'd made so far by clicking the icon and left the office. 3. She................ enough money to enjoy life to the full without having to work for the rest of her days.

saved

1. My father comes from the old........................ of thought that believed in moral values 2. When under water, the diver spotted a large ........................of herring swimming northwards. 3. All the children were ecstatic, knowing their .......................holidays were near.

school

1. His father took pains to inculcate a............... of duty in his heart. Later he came to be a responsible person. 2. It's not intelligence that you need to choose friends. It's common ............that can safeguard you against certain individuals. 3. Entering this old deserted German bunker, visitors can.............. the atmosphere of conspiracy that prevailed in the place during the last days of Nazi regime.

sense

1. The firm has installed a bunch of highly.............. motion detectors to make it impossible for intruders to penetrate its premises. 2. A lot of young people are extremely ..............about their looks. A word of criticism may ruin their self-esteem. 3. Unlike other politicians, she tends to be.................. to her voters' needs. It's not surprising she's leading all the polls at the moment.

sensitive

1. He was exempt from military.............. on grounds of his poor health. 2. Our network of garages makes it a point to .............all cars regardless of where they come from. 3. The food is excellent here, but the ............. leaves much to be desired.

sevcie

1. He planned to stay in the box with 1000 scorpions for three months, an act which was supposed to put all the other entertainers in the........................ 2. When the sun reached its zenith, they wanted to find some .............to escape from its scorching rays. 3. The artist uses a combination of light and.................... in his drawings to highlight certain recurring cycles in our lives.

shade

1. Blankets and shelters were in supply in ..................the aftermath of the disar: 2. Nobody in this business knew his real name. He was called Bill for.............. 3. She reacted angrily when her name hadn't been included on the,.......... list: the job.

short

1. Would you be so kind as to................... on the dotted line? I need to have your consent in black and white. 2. After much deliberation, the president decided to................ the new legislation into law. 3. It took Miriam only a few days to learn the rudiments of................. language to help the deaf.

sign

1. I can understand why the customs officer decided to ............out only the two of as from the group. In our ragged clothes we looked suspicious. 2. The artist's new...............was well received among the critics, but surprisingly, the fans voted it the worst he had ever recorded. 3. Despite his mother's constant nagging, Russell loved being a bachelor and remained...........until he was 45.

single

1. It's irritating that they do nothing but ............. lies about our family. The whole village is about to believe their incredible stories. 2. Don't allow the educational system to restrict your thinking abilities. I urge you to............. your wings and do things your way. 3. He opened the jar, took out some jam with his knife and............. it evenly on the warm toast.

spread

1. With poor follow-up service, the firm doesn't............. a chance of keeping their customers happy. 2. On his hind legs the animal may ..........1 metre high. 3. 'What does this abbreviation............. for?' 'Unidentified Flying Object.'

stand

1. The house on the outskirts of the town was in a sorry ......................It desperately needed renovating. 2. For years the two neighbouring countries were in a........................ of war. 3. Those who came to the airport were able to see a few heads of.................. coming out of the plane to the accompaniment of the orchestra.

state

1. Though the educational system puts a lot of pupils under enormous................. , hardly anything is being done to improve it. 2. I'd like to.............. the importance of regular mental exercise that will make you feel challenged. 3. The primary............... should be placed on the first syllable, not the second.

stress

1. Finally, they have decided to file a civil .....................against the corporation. The first hearing is due next week. 2. White doesn't.............. me. I prefer dark colours like brown and black. 3. If you asked me to arrive at 7, it would............... me fine.

suit

1. The latest evidence doesn't................ the initial assumptions. We need to change the way we've thought about the process. 2. I'm really grateful to you for your affection and................ I received throughout the recovery. 3. Chris had to work hard as he had a wife and three children to........................

support

1. Living under a totalitarian .................is always very difficult for free-thinking individuals. 2. If you go on feasting on junk food, it's going to have a devastating effect on your digestive................. 3. The question whether there are intelligent living forms outside our solar................. has always perplexed scientists as well as philosophers.

system

1. This pastry is disgusting. I wouldn't even recommend that you........... it. I think it might have gone off. 2. To tell you the truth, you have bad................ in clothes. Why don't you read some fashion magazines? They might teach you something. 3. Red cars are a bit too extravagant for my ..................I prefer blue or light green.

taste

1. The disease was quickly diagnosed and he was immediately sent to hospital to be.............for pneumonia. 2. 'All the hostages are being well ...............and are feeling OK.' said a masked man on video. 3. She took her children to the cinema and later.............. them to some sweets in the local restaurant. They enjoyed the evening immensely.

treated

1. The river goes down the hill, then............. gently and flows into the sea. 2. They took.............. drilling the hole in the ground. When George got tired, Scott took over. 3. Even if she................ you down, you don't have to panic. You'll find another girl.There are plenty more fish in the sea.

turns

1. When in the pub, Frank usually .................up attractive girls sitting at the tables which makes his wife see red. 2. I'm sorry I'm so busy at the moment. I'm up to my............. in work. 3. You've got to be very careful doing business with that Russian. He's a bit fishy. I advise you to have............. in the back of your head.

eyes

1. Now, without anybody to turn to, he had to............... the biggest challenge in his life. 2. You're in love with her. Don't deny it. It's written all over your............... 3 The acne on his.............. didn't want to disappear no matter how often she went to the solarium.

face

1. Before any major fight the champ trains in the gym every day for 4 hours without ............................... 2. You are too kind to me. I don't know what to say. Words ...................me! 3.I ....................to understand why he's so nasty most of the time. He can be nice when he wants.

fail

1. Each time he grinned showing the girl his................ teeth, she became more and more convinced that she didn't want to spend her days looking after an octogenarian. 2. She bought herself a dog which gave her a............... sense of security. It was small and couldn't bark loudly. 3. One .................move and you'll be pushing up the daises. So stay where you are.

false

1. The government has come under ............from the press for not doing enough to provide people with affordable housing. 2. I told you she would take to him. In fact, they got on like a house on.......... 3. Exhausted and soaked, the scouts made a ................upon reaching the camp.

fire

1. It was widely believed in the Middle Ages that some people could turn into were wolves when the moon was ............. 2. To feed her three babies, she was forced to work............ time in a Chinese takeaway. 3. The cost of the stay includes............. board and unlimited use of our sports facilities. So feel free to pamper yourself.

full

1. The country prides itself on having the most national parks and ...................reserves in the world and has often been given as an example for others to follow. 2. Fiona gave the.............. away when she began giggling behind his back. This made him suspicious. 3. They were sitting in the armchairs hunching over the desk and playing a.................. of chess.

game

1. I don't trust politicians as a ................rule. One can't be too careful, can they? 2. At the end of their investigation the committee came up with a................... overview of the banking sector and recommended some changes. 3 The president dissolved the parliament and called for ................elections to be held as soon as possible.

general

1. The criminal................. away with a number of offences in exchange for cooperation with the police. 2.My car............... stolen when I was holidaying in Poland. Luckily, it was found two days later. 3. It was only when Linda............to know them better that she managed to give up her deeply-rooted prejudices.

got

1. Have you got a TV ..............? I want to know what's on telly tonight. 2. The tourist ...............was a 56 year-old lecherous man making eyes at elderly German female tourists. 3. When you press the Enter button, instructions on the screen will .............you through the installation process.

guide

1. Marijuana is not regarded as a ............. drug. That's why some countries are thinking of letting people use it, at least for medical purposes. 2. It's............. to believe that there are no good people out there. I'm sure you can find some good-natured individuals in this area. 3. I'm trying to spare you learning things the ............. way. Follow my advice and you don't need to make mistakes.

hard