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The oil companies (not make) money unless they solve their problems.

 

LEXICS TOEFL

 

 

1 He thought he was late, but ... fact he got ... the station before the train left.

2 It’s late; I must be ... to work now.

3 The doctors operated ... the boy’s leg.

4 He stopped at a shop ... the way; then he went ... to the station.

5 That man is ... least 80 years old.

6 I am very content ... your progress.

7 Are you confident ... finishing the exercise before tomorrow?

8 Please look ... my luggage while I go to the toilet.

9 What’s ... at the cinema tonight?

10 It’s raining so we’ll put ... the picnic until next week.

11 They got ... early in the morning and went ... a swim before breakfast.

12 He feeds his cat ... fresh fish.

 

 

1 He is interested ... languages, but he isn’t good ...them.

2 He specialised ... Roman history.

3 I didn’t like him at first, but I got ... ... him very well ... the end.

4 We met by chance ... the end ... the holiday.

5 He is very well ... . His money enables him ... travel all over the world.

6 It’s difficult to adjust ... the heat in such countries.

7 We are thinking ... going to Sweden, but we haven’t made ... our minds yet.

8 I want to have my room done ... , but I’m too hard ... at the moment.

9 We called ... ... Bill last week. He was pleased to see us.

10 Why don’t you visit me this summer? I could put you ... for a few nights.

11 My son isn’t getting ... very well at school.

12 I’ll tidy ... the room and put your books ... while I look .... your tie.

 

 

1 She often complains ... the weather.

2 I’m having difficulty ... hearing what you say.

3 ... the way, have you heard that John is getting married ... Mary?

4 The car came ... the corner ... full speed.

5 ... a matter ... fact I didn’t do business with them ... all.

6 You’ll soon get ... your illness, but you must get to bed ... once.

7 We’re short ... time and we’ve nearly run ... ... money.

8 I’ll pick you ... at seven o’clock and we’ll go to the cinema.

9 Hold ... a minute while I write ...your address on this piece of paper.

10 The car hit a tree and turned ... . There was no other car ... sight.

11 There’s a man at the door inquiring ... you.

12 After the accident he didn’t come ... for twenty minutes.

 

 

 

1 I am not keen ... studying, but I’m sitting an exam next week, so I have to read ... all sorts of boring things I am not interested ... for hours ... end.

2 ‘Mary is pretty fond ... John, but she’s crazy...Peter.’ ‘What does she think ... me?’

3 ... the last moment we went to a Chinese restaurant ... a change.

4 James is bored ... his work. What ... Malcolm?

5 I always worry ... money, but my wife doesn’t care how much she spends ... clothes.

6 He’s trying to give ... smoking, but he isn’t to succeed. ... other words he has no will-power.

7 We took ... tennis for a month or so, but we aren’t cut ... ... athletic games.



8 This paper only comes ... once a week.

9 It’s your own fault if you don’t take a break ... time ... time. You should take an occasional afternoon.

10 … my opinion he’s a bore, but you can invite him if you like. It’s up to you.

 

 

1 It’s a nice house if you can put ... ... noise of the traffic on the main road.

2 ... spite ... the heavy traffic, we got there in an hour.

3 I’m fed ... ... the weather and tired ... my job.

4 When you see a hotel ... the left, slow ... and, just after it, turn ... right.

5 If you give me a hand ... the sandwiches, I’m prepared to carry ... till everything’s ready.

6 Move your car, please. It’s ... the way and I can’t pass, and ... any case you can’t park there.

7 I’ll fix this piece of metal ... place and tighten ... these screws.

8 After stopping to find ... exactly where they were, they went ... at full speed.

 

 

1 Get a move ... or we’ll be late again! What’s up ... the woman?

2 There’s no point ... hurrying, they won’t be here for ages yet.

3 Let’s see … these two letters now, and I’ll try to get ... to the others tomorrow.

4 If you .are... a loose end tonight, come ... to my house for a drink.

5 Thank you for your help. Is there anything I can do ... return?

6 What’s wrong ... John? He could put this right ... a jiffy if he tried.

7 The police will catch him. He won’t get … ... it.

8 Borrow my car ... all means, but fill her ... … petrol first... all. And be careful; the tyres are nearly worn ... .

 

 

1 We are looking forward ... the holidays.

2 I’m scared ... dogs, but I’m not frightened ... large animals such as horses.

3 They insist ... setting ... very early. They have to be under way before six o’clock ... any case.

4 He picked ... a lot of French slang while he was in the factory...

5 The ship made ... port because the sea was so rough.

6 If you are ... luck, it won't be pouring ... rain when you leave.

7 His friends pulled strings for him and he succeeded ... getting the job.

8 We need more help, but we’ll get ... somehow.

9 Can you sort ... these letters for me?

10 There’s a possibility ... rain, but never mind.

11 He convinced us ... the need ... hard work.

12 He climbed onto the roof ... an effort ... rescue them ... the fire.

 

 

 

1 Swimming is regarded ... a very good sport for keeping fit.

2 I rely ... the buses for getting ... and fro.

3 You should go ... foot. It’s only a question ... habit.

4 Turn the lights ... . We must economise ... electricity.

5 I’m going to have a nap. I can’t ... … a rest in the restaurant.

6 Once you’ve put ... your pictures you’ll start to feel ... home.

7 The radio isn’t working because you haven’s plugged it ... .

8 I couldn’t get that new book. The shop was … … stock already.

9 I came ... that word in a book I was reading last week.

10 I’m not accustomed ... getting involved ... other people’s business.

11 He missed a few lessons. He’ll have to study hard to catch ... ... the others.

12 I can’t stand that man, but I keep bumping ... him in the morning.

 

 

 

1 My wife was busy ... the week’s washing when we arrived.

2 He bumped ... a lamp post because he wasn’t paying attention ... his driving.

3 I can’t concentrate ... my work while you are making that noise.

4 He stumbled ... a piece of wood as he fled ... the dog ... terror.

5 I was engrossed ... my work, so I didn’t see what was going ... in the street.

6 It was pelting ... rain as we put ... our coats and set out for home.

7 He was shouting ... anger, but I couldn’t make ... what he was saying.

8 I tried giving ... smoking, but I couldn’t keep it ... .

9 His clothes were covered ... mud after he had fallen ... .

10 I can’t help thinking that John is not ... to this work yet.

11 I agreed ... Peter who was all ... leaving immediately.

12 We were all worn ... , so we decided to give the party a miss.

 

 

1 He will never recover ... this shock. He prefers death ... dishonour.

2 I thought I was late, but, ... the contrary, I was very early because my watch was ... .

3 He raced to the station, but his watch was ... , so he didn’t get there ... time to catch the train.

4 If you haven’t booked a seat ... advance, you’ll have to take pot ... when you get to the theatre.

5 If you put it ... for me I’ll come with more money tomorrow.

6 I thought he was dying ... cancer but he’s out and ... again now.

7 We must go to the club straight ... , John always arrives ... time now.

8 He’s not much ... a student; there’s no doubt ... it.

9 The summer continued, but the nights drew ... and winter was clearly ... the way.

10 The years flashed ... and all ... a sudden it was time for him to leave school.

 

 

1 The boss ...particular wants to see the new office ...use soon.

2 He has been engaged ... business for some years.

3 We win soon be free ... these problems ...ever.

4 I spend my holidays ... the seaside, usually in a small town the ...south coast.

5 He was ...charge ...twenty men and he was proud ...his position.

6 He led a dog's life and depended ...help from a few friends.

7 If you want to get ...in life, you must learn to deal ...some strange people.

8 By the sound ... it, he takes a pride ... his family.

9 Perhaps he will stay in this job for a while, but you can't rely ... him.

10 He was talking such rubbish that,... the end, I told him angrily.

11 It never occurred ... me that I would come ... these people again a few years later.

12 He takes ... his father. He will be just like him when he grows ....

 

 

1 When I strike form, I usually beat John, but I always lose ... Peter.

2 They are bound ... know ... experience why there is a hold-up.

3 He persists ... asking stupid questions.

4 I am optimistic ... my prospects ... finishing the work before the target date next month.

5 If you were ... my shoes you would go ... your head.

6 Owing ... the spell ... bad weather they stopped work for a month.

7 Time flies; the holidays are drawing ... a close already.

8 He lived ...a small island ... the coast of Italy.

9 After he had made his pile of money, he was eager ... retirement.

10 Get a move ... now, or we'll be late for the lesson.

 

1 If you could mix water ... petrol, it would be cheap to ... a car.

2 She takes a delight ... making catty remarks ... her neighbours.

3 When you have added ... all these numbers, come and tell me.

4 They try to make ... that they are superior ... everyone else ... the street.

5 I've a good mind ... tell them what I think ... them.

6 The thief fell and broke his leg while he was trying to ... ... ... the police.

7 I got sick ... doing the same job for years ... end.

8 Don't walk so fast. I can't keep ... ... you.

 

 

1 The children's health suffered ... the lack ... exercise.

2 This artist's pictures are much sought ...

3 He inflicted a lot of pain ... his family ... a result ... his thoughtlessness.

4 They will soon finish the work when they find the solution ... this problem.

5 That decision brought ... the fall of the government.

6 He drank a cold beer to cool ... after the game.

7 The little boy was overjoyed ... his presents.

8 John was doing a spot ... work in the garden when I passed ....yesterday.

9 He walked up and ... the room for ten minutes, deep in thought, when he heard ... the accident.

10 He's aiming ... becoming a millionaire before he's forty years old.

11 I know I've been a bad student, but from now ... I promise to work harder.

12 I haven't caught a fish all day. I've been ... ...luck lately.

 

 

1 To be ... the safe side, I reminded him ... his promise.

2 He took no notice ... the doctor's advice and went playing strenuous games.

3 He likes to show ... with his money ... public. I wouldn't dream ... doing that.

4 I'm worried ... him, but I've got a lot of confidence ... his ability.

5 We have no shorts ... stock, but we can provide you ... the shirts you need.

6 He's so broke that he'll do anything ... the sake ... a few pounds.

7 Although I was grateful ... his help, I didn't take ... the man at all.

8 I must keep an eye ... the time. I'll be late again ... this rate.

 

 

I Tim was all ... when he finished his game.

2 Put your money away. Those drinks are ... me.

3 He kids himself he's ... weight, but he drinks so much after the game that in fact he puts … weight.

4 They crammed the car luggage and spoiled the seats … the process.

5 The population increased tenfold and blocks of flats sprang ... everywhere.

6 It's the law to stop on the motorway unless your car breaks ... .

7 I played ... Ted Sykes this afternoon and now I'm dead ...

8 The party consisted ... thirty men, all equipped ... automatic pistols.

9 They managed to confine the fire ... two or three rooms, but they failed ... save the old lady.

10 You can always rely ... Mr. Fielding to help you.

 

 

1 We picked … the best pictures and put them … display in the window.

2 The children cheered … when Father Christmas arrived, and gazed … him … wonder.

3 I went … … a shop assistant and asked him to wrap … the books for me.

4 … their astonishment he gave … all the money and left the country.

5 Nowadays you can’t … the difference … a young girl and a young boy, as … as I can see.

6 You have to watch … or you get taken … when you buy second-hand goods.

7 Don’t be afraid … the boss. He’s all right if you stand … … him.

8 She spends her time running … her neighbours and sending … letters to the newspapers.

9 I dressed in a hurry. One sock is … out and my vest is … to … .

10 I must dig … the garden before we put the house … … sale.

 

 

 

1 I was reluctant (make) a decision without (know) all the facts.

2 It is your duty ... (encourage) cooperation ... the management and the workers.

3 He doesn't want to do it, but I'm sure we can talk him ... (help) us.

4 Mary is very late. I don't think she will turn ... now.

5 Most of the patients have been cured ... the disease now. The situation is ... control.

6 If you are too soft ... children they will take advantage ... you.

7 He has made ... his mind ... (do) it. There's no chance ... (talk) him ... it now.

8 I've made a mess of this exercise. I must write ... it again.

9 Mr. Peters isn't ... yet. He doesn't get to the office until ten on Saturdays.

10 It's nice to help people, but you shouldn't put your friends ... your family to such an extent.

 

 

1 I'm not working next week and I don't know what to do ... myself.

2 Don't take my word ... it; go ... the figures again and check them.

3 He didn't bargain ... the increase ... petrol prices when he went ... the expense ... ( buy) a big car.

4 He managed to patch...the engine but it soon...wrong again.

5 I had a great weekend, but I didn't have time to ... much shopping.

6 Please carry ... the repairs ... your earliest convenience.

7 I'd like to exchange my old car ... that red one, if it's .... good shape.

8 He knew it was wrong .... the first place but didn't see fit ... say so then.

 

 

1 The men threw petrol … the furniture, … fire … it and left … top speed.

2 We managed to keep the fire ... check, but we couldn't put it ... .

3 If they hadn't come ... our aid, we couldn't have prevented the fire ... (burn) the whole house.

4 It was careless ... him to smash the glasses, but he didn't do it ... purpose.

5 The inspector was suspicious ... the young man, but he didn't accuse him ... the theft, because his suspicions were not confined ... one man only.

6 He ... asleep with a cigarette in his hand and when he woke up, the room was ... fire.

7 You needn't go to a hotel; you can stay at my house free ... charge.

8 All right; but we'll go out and have a good meal ... my expense.

9 Jamie leaves his toys all... the place and his mother has to clear . . . the mess.

10 He was surprised ... the result, but it served him right that he failed.

 

 

1 He didn't miss the train but it was a near....

2 He realised... dismay that he had ... a mistake and he would have to ... his steps and find the correct turning.

3 They ... their first camp at the ... of the mountain.

4 Let's get ... ... it, then we'll finish before 5 o'clock.

5 If we do it too quickly we won't ... a good job ... it.

6 They had a ... escape; fortunately the alarm was ... in time.

7 I am ... my homework now. I'll come and pick you ... as soon as I finish and we'll go to a cinema.

8 The new evidence showed that he wasn't guilty ... the crime.

 


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