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Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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A …………… of just 25 dairy cows can produce over a thousand litres of milk a day.
2.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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Just because a film has a …………… of well-known actors, it does not necessarily mean it will be successful.
3.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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During the rainy season, huge …………… of mosquitoes make life very uncomfortable for the local residents.
4.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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Shelf space in the library is so limited that there are …………… of books all over the floor.
5.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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The coral reef is home to …………… of colourful fish.
6.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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Airline cabin …………… do much more than just serve food to passengers.
7.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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A simple …………… of tools can cost the equivalent of a month’s wages for some.
8.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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The college employs a …………… of about 200
9.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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A …………… of flowers is always an acceptable gift if you visit someone.
10.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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During National Day celebrations, an enormous ……………of people descended on the city’s main square.
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Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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In some areas of the city, ………….. of wild dogs roam the streets at night
12.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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A small …………… of people sat under the tree, trying to keep warm and dry.
13.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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You know winter is arriving when huge ………….. of geese and other birds can be seen heading south.
14.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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The bread oven can produce a …………… of 200 loaves every hour.
15.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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Hundreds of migrant workers arrive in the city every day, many carrying no more than a small...............of clothes and other personal possessions.
16.
Complete these sentences using one of the words from the list. You may need to make your answer plural, and in some cases more than one answer is possible.
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…………… of youths can often be seen hanging around on street corners looking for trouble.
17.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
The idea of travelling around the world really appeals to me.
18.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
Research suggests that shoppers are attracted to brightly-lit, colourful displays.
19.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
I like him, but unfortunately, he can’t stand me.
20.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
I can never understand why people are so captivated by royal weddings.
21.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
Bigoted people disgust me with their small-minded attitudes.
22.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
I’m fascinated by new technology and spend a lot of money on the latest electronic gadgets.
23.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
She’s fond of classical music, and would like to be a classical pianist.
24.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
A lot of people are keen on football, but it doesn’t interest me.
25.
Decide if the words and phrases in bold in these sentences have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes or wants something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that someone dislikes something).
I don’t like early morning starts, and absolutely loathe having to get out of bed early.