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Vocabulary Feelings and emotions
Complete the gaps in the bold expressions with a word from the box. The words can be
used more than once.
by in out over to with
1 At first you might be completely repulsed the idea of eating insects, but
they are actually quite nutritious.
In the film, Jane falls head heels in love with a cute department
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store clerk.
3 I was so wholly engrossed my new book that the flight attendant had to
remind me to put down my tray for the meal.
4 When another driver suddenly cut him off, forcing him to slam on the brakes, Uncle Jack
rage .
nearly went apoplectic
5 It’s become a cliché, teenagers literally glued their smartphones, but in
fact young people use devices more mindfully than we think.
6 As Gael cycled on the narrow road, cars whipped by at over 100 kilometres per hour.
Needless to say, he was scared of his wits .
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If you’re feeling a bit down the dumps and need a pick-me-up, then listen
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to some music with an upbeat tempo – it’s sure to boost your mood!
8 The restaurant now has a Michelin star, so I was chuffed bits when my
daughter gave me a voucher for it as a birthday present.
9 The pupils crowded around the laboratory table, feeling totally grossed
yet totally intrigued by the mould experiment.

Language focus The present
Choose the correct alternatives in the following sentences. Either one or both https://english0905.com/private/
alternatives may be possible.
1 If you feel / are feeling ill, why don’t you go lie down and rest?
2 Thinking back on it now, I still can’t believe I won – I guess / am guessing luck was on
my side.
3 I mind / am minding my own business, in the middle of a relaxing jog, and a dog runs up
and starts nipping at my heels.
I’m trying to make sense of this information. It concerns / is concerning safety protocols
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and will be applicable to all of us.
The parade starts at 10 am and the weather forecast looks / is looking good.
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We wish / are wishing to present a brief overview to demonstrate what benefits this
technology could provide for your organisation.
To avoid potential inconvenience, we recommend / are recommending that drivers
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renew their licences well in advance of the expiration date.
8 He now holds / is holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tsinghua
University in Beijing.

Writing
Part 2 Letter
An online magazine is inviting readers to contribute letters on the topic of childhood
friends. You decide to write a letter about one of your childhood friends. You should
explain what made this friendship special and assess the importance of friends in the lives
of children.

Write your letter in 280–320 words.
For more information on writing letters, see page 193 .

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