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1. If you happen to be in town, pop in for a chat. 28. We are in danger of not getting to the station in time.

2. No sooner had Rocio arrived home than it started to rain. 29. I took exception to what the report said.

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3. Difficult though the exam was, I succeeded in passing it. 30. Hardly anyone turned/showed up to the event this year.

4. It is a matter of time before you find your way in life. 31. You had better not lose sight of your final objective.

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5. She insisted on speaking to the manager.. 32. Sara came across as (being) a nice person.

6. By no means is it easy to find accommodation here. 33. I was not taken in by what he said.

7. Everyone was taken aback by the news. 34. I advised him not to accept their offer.

8. Under no circumstances should you keep a customer waiting. 35. I have yet to hear / have not yet heard a more interesting story.

9. We had difficulty (in) coming up with a solution to the problem. 36. Henrique’s success came as no surprise to his friends.

10. Heavy snowfall prevented Estefa from going to work. 37. I should devote more time to studying English.

11. She hardly ever puts off a meeting. 38. I have not got round to sorting out the laundry.

12.

13. JOHN
I would rather you came on Sunday instead of Saturday.

It is high time you started studying more regularly.

39.

40. JOHN
The project went ahead according to plan.

I have given up hope of Real winning the league title.

14.

15. PLUS
Had Maria not put us up we would have stayed at a B&B.

She struggled to come to terms with the bad news.

41.

42. PLUS
I was on/at the point of leaving the house when it started to rain.

I have made up my mind to turn down the offer.

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17. ENGLISH
You will get the hang of it sooner or later.

At no time/point was I told about the issue.

43.

44. ENGLISH
It is unusual for me to stay up so late during the week.

Such was the strength of the wind that many trees fell.

18. We are having our house done up at the moment. 45. I have no intention of putting up with his nonsense.

19. Much to our surprise, we managed to pass the exam. 46. It makes no difference to me if/whether we stay in touch or not.

20. Her decision to quit her job came down to money. 47. It is of the utmost importance that you pay attention.

JOHN JOHN
21. Nataly objected to what people were saying about her. 48. Only when she explained it did I understand the grammar.

22. Students are thought to have vandalised the school last night. 49. The weather turned out to be better than we had expected.

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23. Not once did it occur to me to ask Teresa her opinion. 50. I have a tendency to fall asleep early most nights.

24. The film did not live up to my expectations. 51. I am nowhere near as good a tennis player as Rafa.

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25. Despite having booked/booking in advance we had to queue to enter. 52. On account of not speaking French, she didn’t get the job.

26. It is not worth inviting Rocio because she doesn’t like parties. 53. It is of no consequence to me what they decide to do.

27. I wish I had not turned down the job offer. 54. I woke up early for fear that I would miss the first bus.
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55. The flooding was brought about by heavy rainfall. 82. I spent the whole afternoon playing video games.

56. I don’t feel like going out this evening. 83. I was taken by surprise to see Mario at the event.

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57. Would you mind speaking up as I cannot hear you. 84. I wish our holiday had gone according to plan.

58. You remind me (a lot) of your grandmother. 85. We must stop taking our planet for granted before it’s too late.

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59. In spite of coming down with the flu, she went to work. 86. Would you mind running your eye over this report for me.

60. I’ll set two alarms in order not to / in order that I do not wake up late. 87. I have been put in charge of opening and closing the shop.

61. In the end, we reached an agreement about what to do next. 88. I don’t see eye to eye with my father on politics.

62. I kept quiet in order to avoid waking the baby. 89. The weather is worth bearing/keeping in mind when you visit Ireland.

63. There is little likelihood of Rory winning the tournament. 90. You should have brought it to my attention sooner.

64. It came as a disappointment to Aly not to win the first prize. 91. We stand no chance of getting there in time.

65. Little did I know that she was so upset. 92. On account of turning/showing up late, we couldn’t enter the club.

66.

67. JOHN
Never again will I eat in this so-called restaurant.

I did not manage to get through to Mark by telephone.

93.

94. JOHN
Eating junk food is bound to have an effect on your health.

You gave me such helpful advice that I passed the interview.

68.

69. PLUS
If we had set off earlier we wouldn’t have missed the flight.

You can count on her to back you up if you need it.

95.

96. PLUS
She is looked up to by everyone in her field of work.

I regret not following / regret not having followed your advice.

70.

71. ENGLISH
War is about to break out in the region.

I was under the impression (that) you didn’t like social media.
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98. ENGLISH
I’m afraid we have run out of tickets.

I succeeded in talking her into joining us.

72. He told me (that) I took after my father. 99. Michael was encouraged to make a complaint.

73. Several good ideas were put forward at the meeting. 100. Learning languages comes easy to her.

74. The wedding date has been brought forward by two days. 101. There seems to have been a misundertanding of/about the rules.

JOHN JOHN
75. She seems to have changed her mind about meeting me today. 102. Adrian is nowhere near as talkative as Sara.

76. Our WiFi has been acting up of late. 103. There are bound to be people opposed to the plan.

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77. Only by working hard will you catch up with her. 104. By no means was it easy to find work here.

78. Climate change is to blame for rising sea levels. 105. “Don’t put the blame on me!” he said.

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79. We had no (other) option but to wait. 106. Very few suggestions were put forward at the meeting.

80. The violent storm led to the cancellation of the match. 107. I did my utmost to cut out chocolate.

81. Only when I have passed my exam will I feel satisfied. 108. If I had the opportunity to do so, I would like to work in fashion.
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109. I can’t be bothered to cook most evenings. 136. He hardly ever makes a fuss.

110. Pep went on to become the coach after playing for Barca. 137. Only if/when you apologise will I stay.

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111. The work was due to (be/have been) completed last month. 138. A meeting is due to take place at work today.

112. She has made no mention of the divorce to me yet. 139. His wife gave birth to their first child last week.

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113. I have no desire to study English today. 140. When did you first take an interest in politics?

114. I was left (with) no (other) option but to resign. 141. My original intention was to study medicine at college.

115. We found it suprising when she told us the news. 142. They may/might/could have been held up by traffic.

116. I seldom find it difficult to fall asleep at night. 143. When it comes to cooking, I’m not so good.

117. His father had a great influence on his life. 144. I failed to take into consideration the risk involved.

118. She is said to have been a very talented singer. 145. I racked my brain trying to recall her name.

119. It’s a matter of time before you get the hang of it. 146. I’m sure it is a matter of time before you meet someone.

120.

121. JOHN
Despite the fact that he studied a lot, he didn’t pass.

The noise made it difficult for me to concentrate.

147.

148. JOHN
You must study, however well you think you know the subject.

He advised against investing in that company.

122.

123. PLUS
I had/took a quick look at the newspaper this morning.

You (had) better not put it off again.

149.

150. PLUS
She was bitterly disappointed not to get the job.

I would rather not take part in the project.

124.

125. ENGLISH
There is no need for you to worry about it.

There has been a sharp increase in the number of visitors.

151.

152. ENGLISH
It gets on my nerves when you do that.

He lost his job owing to his poor performance.

126. She can’t have missed the flight. 153. There is no sign of it ending soon.

127. Such was the weight of the box that I couldn’t carry it. 154. I have come to realise (that) what matters is love.

128. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t fall asleep. 155. I used to make/earn a living as a waiter.

JOHN JOHN
129. Would you mind (not raising/lowering) your voice? 156. Politicians get away with stealing money.

130. We carried on walking even though it was snowing heavily. 157. It’s high time you got your act together.

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131. I put my success down to luck. 158. Your hard work will pay off in the long run.

132. If only I had told her sooner. 159. She must have lost track of time.

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133. We take turns to do the cooking. 160. You ought to make the most of this opportunity.

134. My family is made up of 5 people. 161. Golf is not my cup of tea.

135. She said (that) she would no longer put up with his rudeness. 162. I love to travel off the beaten path.
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163. It came as no suprise to me to hear that. 190. In all likelihood I will give up my job soon.

164. He works out on a daily basis. 191. Everyone went on the trip with the exception of Veronica.

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165. She may/might/could have been pulling your leg. 192. He was cremated in accordance with his wishes.

166. I have a habit of putting my foot in it. 193. I am on very good terms with my boss.

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167. You had better sleep on it. 194. The economy is on the verge of collapsing very soon.

168. It must have slipped his mind to call you. 195. I am not in the mood to cook today.

169. Stress is taking a/its toll on her health. 196. I am in full agreement with that plan.

170. I take it for granted (that) you’ll be at the wedding. 197. How long have you been on a diet?

171. You must take note of this information. 198. My big brother always looks out for me.

172. Your suggestions will be taken on board. 199. The president played down the seriousness of the crisis.

173. I would not dream of dating that guy. 200. If anyone can pull it off, he can.

174.

175. JOHN
My mind went completely blank during the exam.

He is a man of his word, believe me.

201.

JOHN
I have absolutely no idea whose jumper that is.

202. I would rather not be invited to their wedding.

176.

177. PLUS
The post office is a stone’s throw from here.

I don’t want to add fuel to the fire. PLUS

203. I am keen to read up on that subject.

204. The rain is showing no sign of letting up.

178.

179. ENGLISH
Only as a last resort will I work there.

Out of the blue she texted me. ENGLISH

205. Those plans have been put on the long finger.

206. “You’re living beyond your means.” he said.

180. He was born and bred in Seville. 207. You can do it as long as you put your mind to it.”

181. There is no harm in asking her. 208. I made repeated attempts to get in touch with him.

182. I wouldn’t jump to (any) conclusions if I were you. 209. Was there any improvement in her condition yesterday?

JOHN JOHN
183. I can’t stand being lied to. 210. It took me a great deal of time to figure it out.

184. He gave a fascinating account of the event. 211. The meeting has been called off.

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185. She is prone to speak/speaking her mind. 212. I would not rule out living abroad.

186. What are the prospects of the concert going ahead? 213. This government has come in for heavy criticism.

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187. The storm put paid to our beach plans. 214. He has yet to get over the breakup.

188. He promised to look into what had happened. 215. I see hardly any difference between the two of them.

189. “Going back there is out of the question.”, she said. 216. No sooner had I got to work than the phone rang.
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217. It’s no wonder I did not manage to find my keys. 244. It’s not worth your while watching/to watch that film.

218. Our boss is intent on not giving us a pay rise. 245. My neighbour would often give me a lift to school.

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219. You are under no obligation to come if you don’t want to. 246. You ought to make an apology to her.

220. Good teachers are few and far between here in Pamplona. 247. It was never my aim to settle down here.

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221. Juventus have every chance of winning the match. 248. We were warned of the dangers of going there.

222. I was told off by the teacher. 249. He may well have broken up with her.

223. Little does Fer know how difficult it is to find work here. 250. Is there any/a chance of it happening?

224. Had Joe not lent me money I would be broke now. 251. It is against the law to park there.

225. I find it difficult to come up with new ideas. 252. It looks as though it is about to rain soon.

226. I was late and to make matters worse I lost my wallet. 253. He was passed over for the position.

227. In spite of Marta not having experience, she got the job. 254. She asked me what I had done the night before.

JOHN
228. I am quite fond of being photographed.

229. I wish I had put/set aside more money. JOHN

255. The event went ahead despite/in spite of the protests.

256. He asked me when I would get back from my holiday.

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230. He said he would get round to it as soon as he could.

If only I had kept in touch with her.

257.
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The film will have started by the time we arrive.

258. We’ll miss the flight unless we set off early.

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232. It was wrong of you to keep that from me.

233. The storm made it impossible for us to leave. ENGLISH

259. You run the risk of missing the chance.

260. If it had not been for Antonio, I wouldn’t have got it.

234. Marco took the blame for the accident. 261. At what age did you drop out of college?

235. Never (once) did I mean to hurt you. 262. It’s time we got rid of the death penalty.

236. I have nothing in common with my brother. 263. He succeeded in building that wall all by himself.

JOHN JOHN
237. Very little attention is paid to the war in that country. 264. Who was at fault for the accident?

238. He is expected to hand in his resignation soon. 265. Having found out she had failed the exam, she cried.

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239. I would not count on being given a refund. 266. On second thoughts, it is worth a shot.

240. Under no circumstances must you wake the baby. 267. It was not until she told me did I find out.

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241. I needed to sleep so what I did was take a nap. 268. If I can be of any assistance, let me know.

242. It is typical of her to arrive late. 269. I would rather meet on Friday as opposed to Saturday.

243. Long though the book is it’s worth a read. 270. We pursue profits at the expense of the environment.
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271. I had nothing (at all) to do with it. 298. You will have little/no difficulty (in) getting the work done by Friday.

272. I am not in a position to answer that. 299. Not only was the food excellent (but) the service was as well.

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273. Call this number in the event of an emergency. 300. Peppermint tea does wonders for your digestion.

274. It has changed during/over the course of the last decade. 301. Given the choice, I would rather not work Sundays.

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275. She used to be regarded as a gifted sportstar. 302. She can’t have been pleased with the result.

276. I have zero confidence of my chances. 303. Juan hardly ever passes up a party opportunity.

277. I took an umbrella in order not to get wet. 304. Never before have I seen such a stunning sunset.

278. He’s painting the house with the view to selling it. 305. I’ll fill you in as soon as you get back.

279. Don’t let him take advantage of you. 306. His obesity results from (having) a poor diet.

280. We ended up staying in last night. 307. Contrary to popular belief, St Patrick wasn’t Irish.

281. Measures have been put in place to stop the spread. 308. To a certain extent/degree, what you say is right.

JOHN
282. Everything worked out better than I had expected.

283. Losing weight comes down to being disciplined. JOHN

309. Irene found it difficult to come/get to grips with the new system.

310. Maria often makes me think of her mother.

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284. I’m French so it goes without saying (that) I love cheese.

285. Nurses have been on strike since last week.

311.

312. PLUS
“I want nothing but the best for you.”, Adele told me.

My boss raised no objection to my request for time off.

287. ENGLISH
286. The thieves seem to have got away in a car.

I have a habit of getting to work late on Mondays.

313.

314. ENGLISH
The new stadium has been under construction for 2 years.

She asked me why I was such a pain in the neck.

288. He did not strike me as (being) upset. 315. No sooner had I left the house than it started to rain.

289. It’s about time you got/had your hair cut. 316. Not until Tuesday will I be able to meet you.

290. The accident was brought about by icy conditions. 317. Would you mind seeing me off at the airport?

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291. There was a steady increase in temperatures in 2019. 318. Cocky though Cris is, he is such a good footballer.

292. What exceeded my expectactions was the service. 319. Had it not been for the seatbelt I would have been hurt.

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293. I am looking forward to getting off work. 320. I wish I could speak perfect Japanese.

294. There is no prospect of John getting the job. 321. It takes a while to get to know someone.

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295. She finds fault with everything I do. 322. If I had had more experience, I would have got the job.

296. There is no telling how long it will take. 323. Angela had no hesitation in accepting the job offer.

297. To the best of my knowledge, they’re married. 324. A decision has yet to be made regarding our plans.
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271. I had nothing (at all) to do with it. 298. You will have little/no difficulty (in) getting the work done by Friday.

272. I am not in a position to answer that. 299. Not only was the food excellent (but) the service was as well.

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273. Call this number in the event of an emergency. 300. Peppermint tea does wonders for your digestion.

274. It has changed during/over the course of the last decade. 301. Given the choice, I would rather not work Sundays.

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275. She used to be regarded as a gifted sportstar. 302. She can’t have been pleased with the result.

276. I have zero confidence of my chances. 303. Juan hardly ever passes up a party opportunity.

277. I took an umbrella in order not to get wet. 304. Never before have I seen such a stunning sunset.

278. He’s painting the house with the view to selling it. 305. I’ll fill you in as soon as you get back.

279. Don’t let him take advantage of you. 306. His obesity results from (having) a poor diet.

280. We ended up staying in last night. 307. Contrary to popular belief, St Patrick wasn’t Irish.

281. Measures have been put in place to stop the spread. 308. To a certain extent/degree, what you say is right.

JOHN
282. Everything worked out better than I had expected.

283. Losing weight comes down to being disciplined. JOHN

309. Irene found it difficult to come/get to grips with the new system.

310. Maria often makes me think of her mother.

PLUS
284. I’m French so it goes without saying (that) I love cheese.

285. Nurses have been on strike since last week.

311.

312. PLUS
“I want nothing but the best for you.”, Adele told me.

My boss raised no objection to my request for time off.

287. ENGLISH
286. The thieves seem to have got away in a car.

I have a habit of getting to work late on Mondays.

313.

314. ENGLISH
The new stadium has been under construction for 2 years.

She asked me why I was such a pain in the neck.

288. He did not strike me as (being) upset. 315. No sooner had I left the house than it started to rain.

289. It’s about time you got/had your hair cut. 316. Not until Tuesday will I be able to meet you.

290. The accident was brought about by icy conditions. 317. Would you mind seeing me off at the airport?

JOHN JOHN
291. There was a steady increase in temperatures in 2019. 318. Cocky though Cris is, he is such a good footballer.

292. What exceeded my expectactions was the service. 319. Had it not been for the seatbelt I would have been hurt.

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293. I am looking forward to getting off work. 320. I wish I could speak perfect Japanese.

294. There is no prospect of John getting the job. 321. It takes a while to get to know someone.

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295. She finds fault with everything I do. 322. If I had had more experience, I would have got the job.

296. There is no telling how long it will take. 323. Angela had no hesitation in accepting the job offer.

297. To the best of my knowledge, they’re married. 324. A decision has yet to be made regarding our plans.
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325. There has been a sudden rise in rent prices. 351. You have nothing to lose by trying.

326. Am I in with a chance of being/getting selected? 352. If all else fails, we can move back home.

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327. We made our way home at the end of the day. 353. I don’t think he is cut out to be a teacher.

328. Much to my disappointment I failed to get the job. 354. Is it worth my while to go there?

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329. It comes as no surprise to me that they’ve broken up. 355. I would not rule out moving/a move to Amsterdam one day.

330. All of a sudden she turned/showed up at my door. 356. Don’t put the blame on me for your mistakes.

331. He asked us whether we were planning to get married. 357. The money raised fell short of what he had hoped.

332. Should I fall behind go on without me. 358. Politicians must be held accountable for their actions.

333. So long was the film that I fell asleep near the end. 359. Alin told me the cream would do wonders for my wrinkles.

334. He asked me if I happened to know the right time. 360. He lacks the patiences to be a good manager.

335. The angry fans were prevented from entering the stadium. 361. I take great pride in what I do.

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336. My aim is to raise people’s awareness of the issue.

Despite his obvious lack of humility, he’s a nice guy. JOHN

362. I used to make/earn a living as a bartender.

363. It’s important to make a good impression on the boss.

PLUS
338. You look as if/though you barely slept last night.

339. I struggled to tell the difference between them. PLUS

364. I am in line for a promotion at work.

365. Season 2 is not nearly as good as season 1.

341. ENGLISH
340. “Take no notice of those bullies.”, said my mother.

I am still getting used to driving on the left. 367. ENGLISH

366. I would rather you did not raise your voice like that.

Not until I got home did I see his letter.

342. I can’t talk as I am in a rush to get/go to the airport. 368. It goes without saying that Rome is worth visiting.

343. “It does happen once in a while.”, he told us. 369. Most politicians are out of touch with reality.

344. Unfortunately, crime often goes hand in hand with poverty. 370. It makes no difference to me what he does with his life.

JOHN JOHN
345. I have a craving for something sweet. 371. I am in the habit of waking up early.

346. We needn’t have made a reservation. 372. Thankfully, I am on good terms with my boss.

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347. You may as well join us if you have nothing to do. 373. I told him to mind his own business.

348. It remains to be seen whether it works or not. 374. She went out of her way to help me.

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349. Not since I was a kid have I had such a lot of fun. 375. Greedy politicians are to blame for this crisis.

350. She eventually came to realise the importance of his words. 376. Are you having second thoughts about accepting the job offer?

377. I owe my success to my supportive family.

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378. Do not let him out of your sight. 405. I would rather travel to places off the beaten path.

379. John seems to have been on a diet as he’s slimmer. 406. What is the likelihood of it happening again?

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380. I wish I had carried on studying French. 407. I feel like letting my hair down this weekend.

381. His success can be put down to hard work. 408. The service left a lot to be desired.

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382. I often lose track of time when I’m watching TV. 409. Had you not turned down the offer, would you be happy?

383. They finally talked him into going out with them. 410. There has been a steep increase in drug-related crime.

384. I did everything in my power to stop it happening. 411. I had fun at the party despite not knowing anyone there.

385. The economy is showing no signs of recovering. 412. There is hardly any difference between the two candidates.

386. The team has yet to come to terms with the final defeat. 413. He was arrested on suspicion of committing/having committed bribery.

387. Never before have I read such a great book. 414. Would you ever entertain the idea of wild camping?

388. I could not help but laugh/laughing when he walked into the wall. 415. I’m not in the frame of mind to study now.

JOHN
389. You may as well come with us if you’re free.

390. I really can’t wait to go out this weekend.

416.

417. JOHN
I think there is little likelihood/chance of David lending you money.

We ought to make it illegal to drink alcohol in parks.

391.
PLUS
Your performance was nothing short of incredible.

392. The tiger is in danger of dying out.

418.

419. PLUS
My injury prevented me from taking part in the match.

There has been no change in the price of petrol.

ENGLISH
393. How can I get it across to him that he’s wrong?

394. Don’t let her take advantage of your genorisity. ENGLISH

420. Expensive though it may be, I want to buy a Mac.

421. I studied business with a view to working/finding work in marketing.

395. Adrian never found history interesting when he was at school. 422. On no account must this door be left open.

396. I could do with brushing up on my French again. 423. I have lost faith in his ability to lead the country.

397. You’ve put me on the spot with that question. 424. It is unlike John to turn up late.

JOHN JOHN
398. I meant to call you but it slipped my mind. 425. The thief managed to break into the building.

399. You had better take note of what I’m saying. 426. It was wrong of you to have stolen that book.

PLUS PLUS
400. It came as a shock to all of us. 427. I finally got round to tidying my room.

401. The book has been translated into many languages. 428. I was taken aback by his rudeness.

ENGLISH ENGLISH
402. The match was called off due to the bad weather. 429. He looked as if he was/were on the verge of crying.

403. You’re better off weighing up the pros and cons. 430. Winning that award has gone to his head.

404. I am determined not to let the situation get out of control. 431. We have had slightly fewer days of rain this year.
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432. The scandal resulted in his resignation from the board. 459. Help yourself to whatever you want from the fridge.

433. I was baffled by her angry reaction to my comments. 460. I am having difficulty making out your handwriting.

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434. I bought that bike on the spur of the moment. 461. Olga made it clear to us that she wasn’t coming.

435. I wouldn’t bother making such a fuss about it. 462. Has it ever crossed your mind to change jobs?

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436. If only you had been able to come with us. 463. You are supposed to come up with a solution.

437. I have fond memories of growing up in that town. 464. We left nothing to chance when we planned the party.

438. I was lost for words when I got offered the job. 465. Jo had breakfast prior to setting off on his trip.

439. Only on occasions do I order takeaway. 466. I had Fernando look up the meaning of the word on Google.

440. There is nothing I would like more than to take a nap. 467. Vero may have been planning to leave Ireland.

441. It was never my intention to hurt you. 468. It was his original intention to set up his own company.

442. I did nothing (else) apart from housework all weekend. 469. There has been a decline in the number of applicants.

JOHN
443. Nurses have been on strike for three days.

444. I only caught a glimpse of the rare bird. JOHN

470. It is of the utmost importance that we protect nature.

471. Had it not been for your support, I wouldn’t have got the job.

PLUS
445. I would sooner play golf than watch it.

446. I kept my parents in the dark about my career plans. PLUS

472. I want nothing but the best for you.

473. That glass building looks out of place in this town.

ENGLISH
447. It is not worth trying to change his mind.

448. Be on the lookout for a parking space. ENGLISH

474. You should have let me know in advance.

475. He acts as though he was/were above the law.

449. He made no mention of it to me. 476. How long will it take you to get home?

450. John drew my attention to the mistake I had made. 477. As long as you give a clear explanation of it, it’s fine.

451. After an hour, there was still no sign of Henrique. 478. The King is alleged to have stolen millions over the years.

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452. I am on the point of handing in my notice. 479. Unless there is a sudden change in the weather, I’ll go.

453. Politicians often turn a blind eye to corruption. 480. So great was his desire to succeed that he never gave up.

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454. You will only make matters worse if you do that. 481. What appealed to me most was her intelligence and wit.

455. It is against the rules to speak once then exam starts. 482. I no longer what anything to do with that guy.

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456. No sooner had he started singing than everyone left the party. 483. I can barely speak in public let alone sing.

457. The meeting is set to take place on Friday. 484. Very few people were present at the event.

458. Belen woke up at the crack of dawn to study English. 485. Only after I graduated did I feel relieved.
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486. It is ages since I was engrossed in a good TV show.

487. It gets on my nerves when you do that.

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488. He plays with so much skill that nobody can beat him.

489. We must restore people’s confidence in the government.

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490. Climate change poses a threat to our very future.

491. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants.

492. The article gave me plenty of food for thought.

493. I succeeded in cutting down on (consuming) sugary foods.

494. He must have made up the whole story.

495. Why don’t we go for a run now?

496. I am (really) keen on getting back into swimming lessons.

497.

JOHN
I am not used to staying up so late.

498. He seems to take pleasure in other’s suffering.

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499. This laptop is cheap in comparison to/with others.

500. Through no fault of my own, I missed the bus.

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JOHN
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