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 Lesson 241
Practice
1. I was startled by the gossip they were
spreading. / breaking news / rumors
2. This is a very authoritative book on
English grammar. / medical terminology /
software programming
3. The accuracy of the description was
analyzed. / statistics / data
4. Politicians sometimes rely prematurely on
polls. / Candidates / Electors
5. The skewed interpretation of the motives
caused the quarrel. / tabloid news /
coverage of the event.
Paraphrasing
6. He is doing fine by himself. (on his own)
7. She allows herself to spend her money on
expensive jewelry. (indulges herself with)
8. Have you considered the advantages and
disadvantages? (pros and cons)
9. He is tall and has a strong body. (well-
built)
10. They will present it to the public as soon
as it’s ready. (advertise)
Lesson 242
1. What sources of information do you
believe are biased and should not be
totally trusted?
2. Which news stories have startled you in
the past few days?
3. What are the pros and cons of being
constantly informed about everything
that’s going on?
4. What improvements in speech prevent
skewed understanding of what is said?
5. Do you indulge yourself with expensive
things, excessive entertainment or
relaxation?
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Lesson 241
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: Will he be working overtime this
weekend?
Group A: No, he won’t.
Teacher: Next weekend
Group B: He will be working overtime next
weekend.
1. Will you be revising the articles this
afternoon? / headlines
2. Will they be considering the requests
at the teachers’ meeting? / at a private
debate
3. Will Mom be cooking lunch when we
arrive? / making the dessert
4. Will he be driving on the highway after
dark? / in town
5. Will you be studying for the test? / doing
my homework
Practice
5. Adapting to the new procedures will take
some time. / setting / regulations
6. That talk about chemical reactions was
very unfamiliar to me. / refined cuisine /
7. gestures
8. Most of the students quickly befriended
me in the new school. / class / study
group
9. You must have a broad knowledge of a
language in order to master it. / an area /
skill
10. Are you headed to the mall? / downtown
/ to the fair
Lesson 244
Questions
1. What can you do to broaden your English
vocabulary in a certain area?
2. What can a person’s handshake tell you
about their personality?
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bow?
4. Which usually feels more awkward,
uncomfortable silence or tactless
comments?
5. What is the setting of your favorite movie
or book?
Lesson 245
Practice
1. We have time to grab a snack. / bite /
some popcorn
2. Are those leaves edible? / mushrooms /
fruits
3. Do most dietetic foods have less calories?
/ fat / sodium
4. I just wolfed down a sandwich. / a few
cookies. / a slice of pizza
5. The turkey and the gravy are scrumptious.
/ delicious / amazing
Paraphrasing
6. This apple is so full of juice. (juicy)
7. They had an abundant meal to celebrate
the wedding. (a feast)
8. The kids were given too many candies
and chocolate bars. (treats)
9. Did you satisfy your thirst? (satiate)
10. The meal was provided by the best
restaurant in town. (catered)
Lesson 246
Questions
1. Tell me about a time when you felt
tempted to buy something but had to
hold your horses.
2. What time does your alarm clock go off in
the morning?
3. Name two things that upset you when
they are delayed.
4. What springs to mind when you hear the
word “politeness”?
5. What makes you get butterflies in your
stomach?
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Review 1
Fluency
The professors awarded a
scholarship to him.
The professors awarded him a
scholarship.
1. He showed a shorter way to me.
2. They offered a higher salary to her.
3. The barber told the funniest joke to us.
4. Do you still owe money to him?
5. Grandpa has always given the best advice
to me.
Practice
6. Cook the sauce until it gets a creamy
texture. / smooth / soft
7. What types of food gross you out? /
behaviors / insects
8. Prepare your lesson beforehand and be
very straightforward. / speech / lecture
9. He managed to settle the quarrel sensibly.
/ wisely / fairly
10. What springs to mind when you hear
“diet”? / “Tokyo” / “classical music”
Lesson 247
Practice
1. Are you in the mood to play video games
tonight? / go bowling / go out
2. What a soothing voice he has! / relaxing /
powerful
3. Not every famous singer is a songwriter. /
artist / performer
4. I saw her weep as she watched the
movie. / play / musical
5. Do today’s children enjoy the same
lullabies? / stories / games
Paraphrasing
6. The message they tried to communicate
wasn’t very well accepted. (convey)
7. How could he declare that in front of
everybody? (state)
8. Nothing could make him feel happier.
(cheer him up)
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appropriate for a CEO. (fit)
10. The children donated many of their toys of
their own free will. (gave away)
Lesson 248
Questions
1. How can you tell when someone is
enthusiastic about doing something?
2. How do authorities convey the importance
of complying with laws?
3. Why should we read medicine labels?
4. What things let people know whether
you’re in a good or a bad mood?
5. How can a teacher bring out the best in
their students?
Lesson 249
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: The little blonde girl sings very
beautifully. / like an angel
Students: She sings like an angel.
1. Why didn’t you do it the way I told you? /
as I told you
2. He and his brother look very alike. / looks
like his brother
3. I won’t have time to come here with the
same frequency. / as often
4. My laptop is similar to yours. / like yours
5. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. /
as the Romans
Practice
6. They sought help from a specialist. / an
expert / researcher
7. Jealousy is one of the things couples have
to work on. / Trust / Money management
8. She had a fit of rage. / laughter / jealousy
9. A therapist has to be a good listener. /
psychologist / counselor
10. I love the new path they designed for the
garden. / bench / landscape
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Lesson 250
Questions
1. How do you rank your favorite artist’s
latest release?
2. How do you keep track of your expenses?
3. How do you deal with jealousy?
4. What are the most important decisions
that must be made consciously?
5. When is it challenging to practice what
you preach?
Lesson 251
Practice
1. The office looks much better when
everybody keeps clutter off their desks. /
papers / folders
2. If you read between the lines, you’ll
find out much more. / the truth / what
happened
3. Can you decode those symbols? / signs /
letters
4. What is the applicability of those theories?
/ ideas / strategies
5. He was made to believe it. / do / doubt
Paraphrasing
6. His views don’t really make sense to me.
(add up)
7. She hates to be challenged. (confronted)
8. When you mention someone’s words, you
have to cite the author. (quote)
9. Did you notice the unclear implications in
the contract? (read between the lines)
10. The mayor has been thinking it over very
carefully. (pondering)
Lesson 252
Questions
1. Do you usually ponder over your
problems, or try to forget them until a
solution comes up?
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stories in your opinion?
3. What skills does someone need to have
the power of persuasion?
4. What would you describe as bizarre
clothing for a formal occasion?
5. What previous knowledge of an area
should one have before choosing a
career?
Lesson Review 2
Fluency
They might call off the
wedding if it rains.
They will call off the wedding
whether it rains or not.
1. They might laugh at you if you dress like
that.
10. You’ve been very careless with your
2. He might seek professional help if he has
more of those fits.
3. You might have to explain it to the officer
if he asks you.
4. They might profit from the campaign if it
goes national.
5. She might want to do it if she is in a good
mood.
Practice
6. What they conveyed was not what we
had agreed on. / claimed / stated
7. You’ll get to know it better as you go. /
understand it / figure it out
8. He’s a very good-tempered man. / good-
humored / good-natured
9. Have you ever undergone surgery? / had a
fit of laughter / traced your family tree
10. Jenna is seemingly very engaged in her
new job. / interested / excited
Lesson 253
Practice
1. Never have they neglected their children’s
education. / welfare / health
2. These statements imply a change of plans.
/ claims / This evidence
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3. The puns he makes are disturbing. / clever
/ creative
4. Did you proofread and spellcheck the
e-mail before forwarding it? / your essay /
the ad
5. It’s not a serious mistake, it’s just a
typo. / misunderstanding / common
misconception
Paraphrasing
6. Phillip always checks if he locked his car
door twice. (double-checks)
7. She lost control and screamed when she
saw the cockroach. (freaked out)
8. Mrs. Rogers is so particular about spelling.
(such a stickler)
9. What was the judge’s final decision?
(verdict)
obligations. (sloppy)
Lesson 254
Questions
1. What are the implications of the littering
problem?
2. What is the difference between a typo and
a spelling mistake?
3. When should you use a period or a
comma when writing?
4. Have you ever felt embarrassed for
somebody else?
5. How would you describe a foolproof
method of losing weight?
Lesson 255
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: A married man must always be
there for his wife.
Students: A married person must always be
there for their spouse.
1. A policeman is not allowed to take
advantage of his authority.
2. The store is hiring a new salesman.
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be there for him/her.
4. A flight attendant sometimes stays away
from his/her family for a long time.
5. Younger businessmen have moved up in
the past few years.
Practice
6. Yesterday’s meeting was a very important
one, albeit too long. / too crowded / too
hasty
7. It was so funny that our wedding dates
coincided. / birthdays / graduation parties
8. The tastefully decorated room looked very
inviting. / cozy / comfy
9. Vacationers visit the square year-round. /
Tourists / Locals
10. We spent the holiday in a quaint town
a few miles from London. / Cardiff /
Edinburgh
Lesson 256
Questions
1. Where did you last go on vacation?
2. What should you know about local
gestures and greetings before traveling?
3. Talk about the best accommodation
you’ve ever had when traveling.
4. Which is cheaper, a hotel or a hostel?
5. Are the locals in your city inviting and
open to helping visitors?
Lesson 257
Practice
1. Plastic bags are harmful to the soil. / to
animals
2. We hadn’t considered carpooling before.
/ exploring that idea / expanding the
business overseas
3. We started sorting trash in different bins. /
We read about / We should be
4. Would you mind taking that cardboard
box out of the way, please? / Styrofoam
box / bin
5. Will man ever stop harming nature? / the
environment / our ecosystem
Paraphrasing
6. Well-known local employers were taking
advantage of their employees. (exploiting)
7. Avoid littering for the good of nature and
the city’s appearance. (sake)
8. Toxic gases are hazardous to the ozone
layer. (harmful)
9. Seek to use fertilizers from your own
garden on your plants. (compost)
10. Should we get rid of these polystyrene
boxes? (Styrofoam)
Lesson 258
Questions
1. If you have to get rid of a cardboard box,
what could it still be used for?
2. What items besides plastic bags degrade
the quality of the soil?
3. Does the packaging help sell the product?
4. Have you ever done anything with
Styrofoam in school?
5. How have companies promoted
sustainability?
Review 3
Fluency
We enjoyed staying at the
hostel.
Did you enjoy staying at the
hostel?
1. I regret acting like that.
2. I wouldn’t mind waiting for you.
3. They have considered vacationing on the
coast.
4. Man must avoid practices that are
degrading to nature.
5. She wouldn’t stand being referred to like
that.
Practice
6. We’ve got to proofread this document
before it’s issued. / article / essay

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 7. What a coincidence that we live on the
same floor! / building / condo
8. This discussion is over. Period. / I’m done.
/ I’ve had enough.
9. Aren’t you fond of rock music? / sitcoms /
extreme sports
10. Road tripping is my favorite thing to do on
holidays. / Sightseeing / Showing tourists
around
Lesson 259
Practice
1. What does a handshake reveal about
one’s personality? / handwriting / musical
taste
2. He’s struggling with his new work shift. /
the new procedures / to get up early
3. These topics resemble those in my essay. /
thesis / paper
4. She’s definitely passionate about
teaching. / acting / writing
5. How can we best assess a student’s
performance? / child’s / an adult’s
Paraphrasing
6. How did you discover your aptitude? (life
calling)
7. I have sincere interest in your well-being
whenever I ask how you are. (genuine)
8. The researcher suddenly could perceive
and understand it clearly. (had an insight)
9. If there’s any form of life on other planets,
do you think they look like humans?
(resemble)
10. The 8-year-old boy was sent to a special
school for super talented children. (gifted)
Lesson 260
Questions
1. How effective can a vocational test be to
figure out your life calling?
2. Do you struggle to do tasks that are not
your strong suit?
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3. Which do you find the most important
ingredient to professional achievement,
talent, genius or hard work?
4. What can be more rewarding in a career
than the amount you get paid?
5. What does it take to start up your own
business?
Lesson 261
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: There is a lot of controversy over
homeschooling.
Group A: There has been a lot of controversy
over homeschooling.
Teacher: There seems to be
Group B: There seems to be a lot of
controversy over homeschooling.
1. There are a lot of young boys interested in
enlisting in the army. / used to be
2. There is data that outlines the harm of
excessive Internet use. / must be
3. There is a growing interest in making a
sequel to the movie. / seems to be
4. There are opportunities for students to
take remedial classes. / should be
5. There are more resources than we actually
need. / could be
Practice
6. They broadened their experience when
they took up the landscaping project. /
website designing project / text editing
project
7. My dog used to be more playful when he
was a puppy. / cat - kitten / cuter
8. Can we do away with our books now
that they’re all digitalized? / textbooks /
pictures
9. You’ll get the hang of it quickly. / someday
/ pretty soon
10. He had to swallow his pride and
apologize. / say he was sorry / admit he
was wrong
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Lesson 262
1. What is the most enticing ad you have
ever seen?
2. How long does it usually take you to get
the hang of a new job or cell phone app?
3. How do you get rid of boredom?
4. Are you a playful person who enjoys
being around kids?
5. Name a movie where the sequel was
much better than the original screenplay.
Lesson 263
Practice
1. It was a very thought-provoking debate. /
discussion / reading
2. It is just a hypothesis with no
scientific value. / tested material /
acknowledgement
3. The discovery was a breakthrough in the
realm of medicine. / physics / genetics
4. A great deal of work has gone into
explaining this reaction. / research / time
5. I’m very fond of folk music. / folklore / folk
rock
Paraphrasing
6. Richer countries had to come in between.
(intervene)
7. Come here. Take this to relieve your pain.
(painkiller)
8. There’s no point in discussing these
unimportant details. (trivial)
9. It was difficult to comfort her; she was
hopeless. (in desperation)
10. Cat is a generic term for mammals such as
tigers, ocelots and lions. (umbrella term)
Lesson 264
Questions
1. What must a scientist do once he/she
comes up with a hypothesis?
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2. Is there any case in which folk traditions
can heal more effectively than science?
3. Can illnesses be treated with medicinal
plants rather than drugs?
4. Which over-the-counter medicines do you
buy, and what for?
5. What do you do when your head is aching
and you have no painkillers?
Review 4
Fluency
I will afford to buy my own
place someday. (this month)
I am going to buy my own
place this month.
1. Will they incorporate the new regulations?
(this month)
2. The online assessment will place the
student in the appropriate groups. (right
away)
3. This endeavor will take time to be put into
practice. (longer than we thought)
4. We will need to do a lot of paperwork.
(before beginning)
5. She will be there soon. (on time)
Practice
6. The remedy cured his allergy. / reaction /
rashes
7. Who has the highest SAT score? / TOEFL /
TOEIC
8. What does this popular saying really
mean? / reveal / communicate
9. Gifted kids generally excel in the area of
mathematics. / physics / chemistry
10. He tends to be very skeptical towards
science / prehistory / astronomy
Lesson 265
Practice
1. He was very disciplined, thus very
productive. / industrious / dedicated
2. Historians engage in a lifelong quest. /
Archaeologists / Scientists
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the gadgets? / devices / tools
4. Some of the major universities are offering
scholarships. / awarding / advertising
5. People’s reactions depend highly on your
approach. / Consumers’ / Students’
Paraphrasing
6. He struggled to manage to solve that
problem. (tackle)
7. So you mostly traveled away from the
coast in Europe. (inland)
8. She has a few very uncommon habits.
(peculiar)
9. They lack the motivation needed to carry
on their tasks. (stimulus)
10. Have you memorized your application
number? (Do you know - by heart)
Lesson 266
Questions
1. Does every knowledgeable person know
how to pass on their experience?
2. Name a few examples of natural
phenomena that change a place’s
landscape.
3. How do you usually tackle problems?
4. Do you usually prefer the weather on the
coast or in inland regions?
5. How do you best approach someone you
want to sell something to?
Lesson 267
Change the sentences according to the
model
Change into negative
1. He had her agree on the plan.
2. Older siblings like to have the younger
ones do favors for them.
3. She had him locked out because he broke
curfew.
4. Your son can have you do everything as
he pleases.
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5. We’ll have him report every single detail.
Practice
6. These dressing tendencies are shaping a
new market. / fad / attitude
7. I get a discount at every branch
as a perk. / free tickets to the games / a
company car
8. The event organizers gave us leeway to
decorate the place. / to choose / the date
of the event
9. Isn’t it lonely to be a singleton? / only
child / single parent
10. Have you ever lived in a dorm? / boarding
school / in the countryside
Lesson 268
Questions
1. Are you eager to finish your English
course soon?
2. Do you believe the place where a child is
raised shapes their personality?
3. What are the advantages of being an only
child?
4. Up to what age should one have a
curfew?
5. Some people plaster their refrigerator
door with notices or magnets. What is on
yours?
Lesson 269
Practice
1. He made it because he had a strong desire
to win. / to make it happen / make it come
true
2. Their business has been ranked at the top
since it was founded. / it changed owners
/ 1998
3. The tycoon who envisioned this resort is
from Dubai. / Russia / Singapore
4. How far your vision reaches makes a big
difference in your goals. / plans / career
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illustration, wouldn’t make much sense. / 6. You were supposed to pass the message
add up / be clear on. / news / weren’t
Paraphrasing 7. Can you learn a language effortlessly? /
6. We still haven’t been told what the lose weight / make a fortune
conclusion of the meeting was. (outcome) 8. Being a singleton, he didn’t have a
7. He had to work two jobs to pay all his curfew. / roommate / bunk bed
bills. (make ends meet) 9. Are you an only child? / the youngest / the
8. One of the previous judges had been so eldest
severe. (prior) 10. When we moved in together, we furnished
9. She was raised by very strict parents. the house from scratch. / apartment /
(brought up) penthouse
10. He started his own business by himself
from the very beginning. (from scratch) Lesson 271
Practice
Lesson 270 1. Are you coming along? / they / he
Questions 2. He threw up because he ate too much. /
1. Were you brought up in a conservative or She / Jay
more liberal home? 3. We’re just hanging around. / They / The
2. What would you do if you inherited a one- guys
million dollar fortune? 4. Learning a foreign language pays off. /
3. What can help people overcome their Exercising your mind / Saving money
inhibition and shyness? 5. Ronny passed out. / last night / at the
4. What is the difference between a dream, party
a desire and a goal? Paraphrasing
5. Have you ever gotten so upset at 6. Why does your alarm clock ring so early?
someone that you said it was the last (go off)
straw? 7. We’ll have to start from scratch. (start
Review 5 over)
8. Did they end the relationship over such a
Fluency small thing? (break up)
How did you get her to sign 9. How many people actually attended?
the check? (turned up)
How did you have her sign the 10. He learned the correct way to do it
check? quickly. (caught on)
1. She gets him to do whatever she wants.
2. The engineers will get the workers to
enhance every single function of the Lesson 272
device. Questions
3. Get the students to take notes on these 1. What areas do you excel at?
topics.
2. Which type of puzzle do you find the
4. I’ll ask Dr. Grant to glance at your hardest, riddles, crosswords or math
proposal. problems?
5. We’ll get them to help us.

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 3. How do you get out of your comfort zone
when it comes to your mental health?
4. What memorization techniques do you
know of?
5. How do memorization and dynamic
reading courses help people develop their
skills?
Lesson 273
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: The girls did a great job cheering
up the audience.
Students: The girls did a great job cheering
them up.
1. Look up the word in the online dictionary.
2. The police officer pulled over the driver for
speeding.
3. I’m going to check out the link you sent
me.
4. I’m going to have my neighbor look after
the kids.
5. Please don’t bring up the topic in the
meeting.
Practice
6. I thought it over and I made a decision. /
know what to do / understand it
7. He had a baseball hat on. / bow tie /
formal pants
8. The firefighters put out the fire in time. / in
the building / at the warehouse
9. Will you tell on me to them? / Mom and
Dad / everybody
10. Someone went through my drawer. /
things / papers
Lesson 74
Questions
1. What are the best uses of your spare
time?
2. What courses does one have to take in
order to become a therapist?
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3. What topic would you like to write a
journal about?
4. In how many ways can “fun” be
described?
5. What collectible items are popular today
which were not 20 years ago and vice
versa?
Lesson 275
Practice
1. She is trying to talk them into going with
her. / working for her / helping her
2. He used up all his money in two weeks. /
savings / funds
3. They put off the meeting until tomorrow. /
debate / appointment
4. They turned down my request. / proposal
/ invitation
5. How long will it take you to write up the
report? / essay / description
Paraphrasing
6. They demolished the walls to build taller
and safer ones. (tore down)
7. When will the teacher give us the report
cards? (hand out)
8. I didn’t mean to disappoint you. (let you
down)
9. Whenever you want to throw one of those
parties again, invite me. (count me in)
10. She separates her clothes in different
drawers. (sorts out)
Lesson 276
Questions
1. Which techniques have eased the
language learning process?
2. Describe the most appropriate
environment for language learning in your
opinion.
3. Would you say that there are dialects of
your language in your country?
4. Which multilingual country would you like
to have been born in?
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tongue?
Review 6
Fluency
They called off the meeting.
The called it off.
1. Who is in charge of carrying out the
project?
2. I still haven’t figured out the whole
process.
3. We’ll never leave these memories behind.
4. When are you supposed to hand in the
homework?
5. I won’t make it to pick up Carly today.
Practice
6. They struggled, but were able to pull
through. / The parents / The soldiers
7. We would have run over the guy if you
hadn’t slowed down. / hit the wall / had
an accident
8. She wanted to set me up with Jesse. / her
/ my sister
9. I’m sorry, but they turned down your
request. / application / the deal
10. You must call the company back. / the
stockbroker / them
Lesson 277
Practice
1. The boys jumped over the fence. / the wall
/ the hedge
2. Our boss had us come up with a whole
new project. / idea / mock-up
3. You are really a friend I look up to. /
teacher / a role model
4. I’ve got to do away with these unwanted
feelings. / emotions / thoughts
5. He bailed on me and I had to handle it
alone. / face it / find a way out
Paraphrasing
6. Will you have financial help from your
father? (fall back on your father’s money)
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7. I will no longer accept this insulting
behavior. (put up with)
8. You shouldn’t underestimate a young
professional at his age. (look down on)
9. The police caught the guy that invaded
their house. (broke into)
10. Do you and your uncle have a good
relationship? (get along well)
Lesson 278
Questions
1. What operational system features the
most user-friendly interface and tools in
your opinion?
2. Can you do accents in your language or in
English?
3. What does it take to get you down to
work when you’re tired or feeling lazy?
4. Name a person’s habit you can’t stand.
5. What is a clever way to use slang? When
are swear words allowed?
Lesson 279
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: This doesn’t depend on you
anymore.
Student: What does it depend on?
1. He’s not someone we can rely on.
2. This magazine is the one I subscribe to.
3. I am not staring at the girl.
4. I’m trying not to think about it anymore.
5. I would like to talk to someone about it.
Practice
6. My parents have always been very
supportive. / wife / co-workers
7. She was forced to retreat from her plan. /
decision / strategy
8. That was a very thoughtless comment. /
remark / response
9. He seems to have an inborn talent for
speaking. / singing / painting
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nurtured the athletes. / players /
performers
Lesson 280
Questions
1. Do you think behavioral paradigms can be
changed?
2. Why should one believe and take into
account everything a doctor prescribes?
3. What do you have to say about the
standard of beauty portrayed by the
media?
4. Which do you believe influences a
person’s personality more, nature or
nurture?
5. How have your parents been supportive
about the decisions you make?
Lesson 281
Practice
1. Your state of mind determines your will. /
mood / willingness
2. Enclose both the letter and the receipt
in the envelope. / bill and money /
documents and charts
3. The inspectors overlooked the most
obvious irregularities. / flaws / mistakes
4. I found the idea too ordinary to be
approved. / accepted / incorporated
5. One has to deal with frustration at some
point. / disappointment / discouragement
Paraphrasing
6. I could tell this business would be great
since its beginning. (kickoff)
7. She had a nervous collapse when she
found out the truth. (breakdown)
8. Did you feel nervous as the plane lifted
off the ground? (during takeoff)
9. The protestors were an impediment for
the president’s motorcade. (a setback)
10. He does like to brag about his
accomplishments. (is a show-off)
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Lesson 282
Questions
1. Which behaviors shouldn’t be overlooked
by parents when it comes to children’s
upbringing?
2. What are you planning to do for the
upcoming holidays?
3. What happens to people who bite off
more than they can chew?
4. Have you done your good deed for the
day?
5. What does the phrase “Carpe diem” mean
to you?
Review 7
Fluency
How much does it cost to buy
all the equipment to work out
at home?
How much does it cost to buy
workout equipment?
1. Is it true or just a story that you made up?
2. Are they aware of all the problems that
are going on?
3. These jokes he tells always set me off.
4. The doctor said I must decrease the
amount of salt I take in.
5. The discovery of the cure broke through
the traditional treatment.
Practice
6. His theory encompasses proposed
solutions to the problem. / issue / matter
7. The electrician wired the light switch
correctly, didn’t he? / outlet / room
8. You won’t attain your goals without effort.
/ dreams / desires
9. Young people living alone outnumber
those that are married. / in dorms / with
their parents
10. They encountered problems that were
hard to figure out. / situations / opinions
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Lesson 280
Practice
1. Competitiveness is an important trait
in today’s professionals. / leaders /
entrepreneurs
2. They should be acknowledged and
rewarded for such a great job. / deed /
performance
3. I try not to forget my friends’ birthdays. /
my wedding anniversary / appointments
4. High school seniors need guidance to
choose a career. / seek / are offered
5. If all participants cooperate, we can get it
done by tomorrow. / this evening / early
November
Paraphrasing
6. I can’t believe he finally had the courage
to tell her. (had the guts)
7. Stop bragging that you won. (gloating)
8. You shouldn’t do everything your son
wants. (spoil your son)
9. He is such a smarty-pants. (so conceited)
10. When talking about religion, their attitude
is very different. (when it comes to)
Lesson 284
Questions
1. What tasks can be performed without
guidance or close supervision?
2. How often do you participate in contests,
and what type?
3. How do you feel when you receive
deserved praise?
4. How can someone best motivate you to
engage in an activity?
5. How do you get people to cooperate with
you?
Lesson 285
Change the sentences according to the
model
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We received the news that we
had awaited for so long.
We received the long-awaited
news.
1. That song breaks my heart.
2. This lecture seems to never end.
3. That landscape took my breath away.
4. He is dating a girl that has blue eyes.
5. The teacher’s mind is open to learning
new things.
Practice
6. This is the beginning of a new era for
Cooper Industries. / stage / endeavor
7. He had enough money to resign before
retirement age. / turning 65 years old /
working for 30 years
8. Spending time with family is priceless.
/ alone / Spending time with your
significant other
9. The predictions are favoring the current
mayor. / governor / president
10. How can I make it up to you? / for what I
said / did
Lesson 286
Questions
1. In which situations is an hourglass used?
2. What time-robbers are the hardest to get
rid of?
3. What methods are used to attempt to
foresee what is going to happen?
4. Name a few companies that you know
have made charitable contributions to
people in need.
5. What stories spring to mind when you
think of a moonlit sky?
Lesson 287
Practice
1. He was assigned to announce the results.
/ outcome / change of plans
2. Do you usually talk about personal things
with acquaintances? / invite acquaintances
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house
3. I’m not going to do it unless you prove me
wrong. / to take it back
4. They are rushing to hand in the new
design. / mock-up / proposal
5. They’re studying a new way to treat
addictions. / approach / get rid of
Paraphrasing
I live in a building that has ten
floors.
I live in a ten-floor building
6. She is going to be my wife soon.
7. It is 10 minutes away walking from here.
8. You can only drive in one direction on this
street.
9. It is a situation in which both you and I
win.
10. She wrote this play very well.
Lesson 288
Questions
1. How would you treat your boyfriend or
girlfriend if they were high-maintenance?
2. Where can somebody seek professional
help to get rid of an addiction?
3. How is your relationship with
acquaintances?
4. Do you have a hard time dealing with
situations when somebody proves you
wrong?
5. When have you felt insecure because you
were a first-timer?
Review 8
Fluency
a man that looks good
a good-looking man
1. a girl that has dark hair
2. a sky that is illuminated by the moon
3. an experience that opens your eyes
4. a stove that cleans itself
5. an item that was made by man
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Practice
6. He is far-sighted. / short-sighted / cross-
eyed
7. He is as well-educated as he is conceited.
/ spoiled / self-centered
8. I told you never to mention it again. /
bring it up / talk about it
9. What is your reaction to unforeseen
events? / attitude / solution to
10. Studying in conventional classrooms is
not that popular anymore. / schools /
universities
Lesson 289
Practice
1. We mostly talked about the projects that
are going on. / plans / came up with new
ideas
2. You should check if this author is credible.
/ website / testimony
3. I could barely move through the crowd. /
see you / hear you
4. You can’t discard a hypothesis you barely
analyzed. / possibility / conjecture
5. His motives are fairly reasonable. /
explanations / intentions
Paraphrasing
6. I expected more from the climax of the
joke he told us. (punch line)
7. He was paid fifty grand to advertise that
product. (endorse)
8. I don’t think that headline sounds very
commercial or attractive. (catchy)
9. We nearly surrendered to those
unnecessary fancy things. (luxuries)
10. There are piles of books that we should
get rid of. (heaps)
Lesson 290
Questions
1. Do you sometimes catch yourself
humming popular songs that you don’t
really like?
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advertising involve?
3. What makes an advertisement more
credible?
4. What makes a song or punch line catchy?
5. Who is the target audience of the music
industry?
Lesson 291
Change the sentences according to the
model
Change into interrogative
1. He really possesses the power of
persuasion.
2. The company incurred too many
unnecessary debts.
3. He dug in his pocket and found a penny.
4. You don’t have to be stingy to manage
living on a budget.
5. We swapped seats because I felt cold
where I was sitting.
Practice
6. You sound really relaxed for a first-timer. /
confident / experienced
7. The nominee could hardly believe he had
won the award. / scholarship / election
8. Should they teach the basics of physics to
sixth-graders? / seventh-graders / eighth-
graders
9. The interviewee seemed a little nervous. /
uncomfortable / hurried
10. The design of the restaurants doesn’t
depend on the franchisee’s style. /
preference / taste
Lesson 292
Questions
1. How do you keep your reputation as a fair
employer?
2. Does it help to be stingy if you’re trying to
save money?
3. Why is it so easy to incur debt?
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4. What is the difference between your
buying power and your parents’ when
they were your age?
5. Have you ever blown your money on
something you didn’t need to buy?
Lesson 293
Practice
1. How can we make this business more
profitable? / promising? / successful
2. She likes meditating, but she still can’t see
the benefits of it. / doing Yoga /working
out
3. There are many stories we have yet to find
out. / listen to / investigate
4. I’ve reviewed the lessons, but I still don’t
feel ready to take the test. / exam / to
compete
5. Her attitude is very convincing, yet I
won’t change my mind. / threatening /
intimidating
Paraphrasing
6. The experience will not bring immediate
results. (will bring results in the long run)
7. You will see it’s worth it in the future. (it
pays off)
8. Everybody feels pleased when they are
praised. (complimented)
9. Is it wise to keep food in stock? (to store
food)
10. The daily consumption of certain nutrients
is essential. (intake)
Lesson 294
Questions
1. You were supposed to take part in a
meeting at work but also had tons of
things to do. Your boss then says you’re
off the hook. What does that mean and
how do you feel about it?
2. How often does something happen if you
say it happens once in a blue moon?
3. What foods can be stored because they
are non-perishables?
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show appreciation and respect for their
significant other?
Review 9
Fluency
I understand it only
superficially. (scarcely)
I scarcely understand it.
1. I could almost never save money. (hardly)
2. We had very little time to review the
topics. (barely)
3. I almost grasped the idea of what he
explained. (nearly)
4. Most of what we do is exchange books
and CDs. (mostly)
5. The new facade looks kind of charming.
(fairly)
Practice
6. It is important to adapt to the lifestyle
of your significant other. / spouse / life
partner
7. You don’t have to be stingy to avoid
blowing your money. / penny-pinching /
cheap
8. Her stubbornness wears me out. /
pushiness / hard-headedness
9. Did you use to get an allowance for
running errands? / get paid / get money
10. Their buying power remains the same
even with the high interest rate. / Our /
The citizens’
Lesson 295
Practice
1. I usually feel very energized early in the
morning. / after a cold shower / a relaxing
vacation
2. The kids were exposed to good examples.
/ behaviors / stimuli
3. The address to which I mailed it wasn’t
found. / company / addressee
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4. The method through which I’ve learned
English was developed by a Brazilian. /
books / school where
5. This is a stage at which the student can
communicate fluently. / freely / confidently
Paraphrasing
6. He has a learning disability. (disorder)
7. His clarification was substantially helpful.
(considerably)
8. He got over his fear of heights. (overcame)
9. How do you best control the money you
spend? (keep track of)
10. The weather is so pleasant today. (mild)
Lesson 296
Questions
1. Which of these behaviors do you think is
harder to overcome, a sedentary lifestyle
or disorganization?
2. Would it be an overreaction if you
screamed and shouted when you won the
lottery?
3. How long does it take to condition
yourself to need less sleep?
4. When have you noticed that positive
thinking actually worked for you?
5. Would you say you are mostly a cheerful
person?
Lesson 297
Change the sentences according to the
model
Teacher: There isn’t really a potion to make
you look younger.
Students: There isn’t really a potion to make
you look younger, is there?
Teacher: Not really. / Not quite. / Not
exactly. (negative)
Student: There sure is. / There definitely is.
(positive)
1. You grow mature after those experiences.
2. Stan isn’t bold enough to say that to her.
3. Her crow’s feet don’t really bother her.
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about.
5. She doesn’t look much younger with her
hair dyed.
Practice
6. The protesters were coerced to submit to
the police. / rebels / rioters
7. She would like to get her freckles
removed. / laugh lines / moles
8. Is it too vain to use moisturizer? / to
undergo plastic surgery / to exfoliate
9. Too much exposure to the sun accelerates
the aging process. / Smoking / Eating junk
food
10. She got a chemical peel. / liposuction /
Botox injection
Lesson 298
Questions
1. Have you ever dyed your hair?
2. Which cosmetic products give you a fair,
smooth complexion?
3. Do men generally look much older when
they are unshaven?
4. Do you consider yourself a vain person?
5. What causes wrinkles and what is bad
about them?
Lesson 299
Practice
1. She made a scene at the restaurant. / in
public / in front of her mother-in-law
2. We have to work at a fast pace. / steady /
regular
3. The weather forecast diminished the
probability of us traveling. / going out /
road tripping
4. Would you like to have lived your youth
differently? / in another country / city
5. What is the key to becoming self-
disciplined? / self-sufficient /
knowledgeable
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Paraphrasing
6. We offer the most innovative styles.
(avant-garde)
7. She shouldn’t have let them assume the
power. (take over)
8. Are you sure you won’t embarrass
yourself saying that? (compromise)
9. He’s too arrogant to admit he’s wrong.
(proud)
10. She finally made her way among the most
famous artists. (earned a place)
Lesson 300
Questions
1. Would you say citizens are dedicated to
making your city a better place to live?
2. What is a youth hostel?
3. Which types of businesses are taking over
today?
4. The pursuit of new careers has demanded
a new profile of professionals. Describe
this profile.
5. What does it take to earn a place among
well-established businesspeople?
Review 10
Fluency
What is the key to a healthier
lifestyle? (to live)
What is the key to living a
healthier lifestyle?
1. She has always been very devoted to
raising her kids. (to raise)
2. Scientists haven’t found out the secret to
eternal youth. (to be forever young)
3. Companies are investing in workplaces
that are more conducive to production. (to
produce)
4. He is not used to audiences. (to speak in
public)
5. You are more prone to mistakes when
you’re multitasking. (to make mistakes)
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6. Do you peel apples before you eat them? /
potatoes / pears
7. Do you hide your wrinkles with makeup? /
laugh lines / crow’s feet
8. He has a receding hairline just like his
dad. / grandfather / great-uncle
9. We tend to socialize with like-minded
people. / open-minded / interesting
10. The doctor said “Stick out your tongue”. /
“Take off your shirt” / “Lie down on your
back”

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