New Proficiency Gold – Coursebook

VOCABULARY
Pg. 31 (Unit 2 – Vocabulary – Meaning in context)
1. Secondly, there’s a rather slower process, which we can _____ the intellect.
When I _____ your name, could you please stand up?
I need to _____ at the dry cleaner’s to collect my suit.

2. He’s a nice boy and he’s very _____, but he doesn’t do much work.
A _____ light shone through the open curtains.
She likes wearing _____ colours, but her sister always wears black.

3. The colourful pictures should _____ the children’s interest.

My son will soon _____ the majority of the shares in the company.
Be careful! I don’t think that branch will _____ you.

4. She’s always on the _____ - I don’t know how she has the energy.
He’s going to start his own company, which sounds like a smart _____.
Be careful. They’ll be watching your every _____.

5. She _____ the tray down on a table next to his bed.

The teacher _____ the class some work to do.
The princess was given a necklace _____ with diamonds and emeralds.

6. The fog and ice meant that it was a very _____ journey.
Business is rather _____ at present but we hope it will pick up soon.
You’d better check the time – the clock might be a few minutes _____.

7. She had dark _____ around her eyes from too many sleepless nights.
The thief escaped with a diamond brooch, three gold _____ and some cufflinks.
Only one of the _____ on the electric cooker is working.

Pg. 51 (Unit 3 - Review extension - ex. 2)

1. Audiences prefer to see films _____ in exotic locations.
Their new single _____ to the top of the charts.
A spasm of pain _____ down his arm.

2. My _____ is that the plan will never work, but I could be wrong.
She waited until the whole of the castle was in _____ and then took a photograph.
The pictures are currently on _____ in the local art gallery.

3. They were _____ on a diet of bread and potatoes.

He slowly _____ his arms above his head.
The participants _____ a number of questions at the meeting.

4. The film company supplied an information _____ for the sponsors.

She didn’t trust him when she discovered he had told her a _____ of lies.
The dealer shuffled the _____ and dealt the cards.

5. Although it’s not very high, it’s a _____ wage for the job.
A _____ number of people came along to the meeting.
I think it’s only _____ to say that she didn’t know all the facts.
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Pg. 81 (Units 1-5 – Progress check, ex. 4)
1. Hugh had _____ to be a doctor for seven years but wasn’t sure he wanted to be one.
They have dogs in the airport that are specially _____ to sniff out explosives.
The firemen _____ their hoses on the burning factory, but it was too late.

2. I couldn’t really _____ to what he said because it was so far from my own experience, so I kept quiet.
I would like to _____ this point to something that was mentioned earlier.
She’s a conscientious worker, but she finds it difficult to _____ to people.

3. She leads a very _____ and varied life, although sometimes she finds there’s not enough time in the day.
In the photograph Hilda was wearing a _____ skirt and a patterned blouse.
Brad’s all right, but he’s a little too ____ of himself sometimes.

4. Caroline has really made progress with her maths – this year she’s been moved to the top _____ at school.
Steve opened the window and a _____ of cold air immediately rushed into the room.
On the video recording, they could see a _____ of visitors passing through the exhibition hall.

5. The atmosphere in the room was very _____ and she went over to open a window.
There was a look of resentment in her eyes which was _____ to hatred.
There are _____ links between the school and local industries.

6. She really needs to find a new _____ for all her energy or she’ll end up very frustrated.
You can change the _____ if you don’t like football.
The management needs to open some sort of _____ of communication with the workers.

Pg. 85 (Unit 6 – Use of English, Paper 3, Part 3, ex. 5)

1. He had an operation to _____ his hearing but unfortunately it was only partially successful.
The police were called in to _____ order.
Some states in the USA may decide to _____ the death penalty for serious crimes.

2. There has been a _____ decline in manufacturing output.

They have been in a _____ relationship for some time now.
Try to keep the camera _____ while you take the pictures.

3. They want to _____ the land and have submitted plans for a housing estate
We hope to _____ these ideas in a further seminar.
Scientists hope to _____ new drugs to treat the disease of old age.

4. My computer is out of _____ at the moment so I can’t e-mail you.

If he doesn’t repay the loan they are threatening legal _____.
The police need to take _____ to deal with violent crimes.

5. For the first time, she noticed the _____ on her father’s face.
They made the children stay in four _____.
The dresses he designs closely follow the _____ of the body.

6. The smoke from the fire _____ in the air for days.
I _____ around for an hour, then got tired of waiting.
I _____ on tightly as the motorbike roared round the corner.

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Pg. 114 (Unit 8 – Exam Focus, Paper 3, Part 3, ex. 2)
1. She really wanted him to join the company and she got her _____ - through later she regretted it.
The registry office and the hotel where the reception was to take place were a long_____ apart, so we had to
organize transport.
Gloria thought that working as a make-up artist might be a _____ of getting into films.

2. I’m sorry, I didn’t _____ what you said – could you repeat it, please?
They tried as hard as they could, but didn’t manage to _____ up with Leslie and her friends.
As she sorted out the children’s clothes, she would sometimes _____ herself wishing she was somewhere else
entirely.

3. My grandmother was strict, but the advice she gave me was always _____, and I did my best to follow it.
She tossed and turned for several hours and then towards morning she felt into a _____ sleep.
The bodywork of the car appears to be quite _____, but the engine definitely needs replacing.

4. She’s _____ to find out about it one day – we can’t keep it a secret forever.
He was legally _____ to report to the police once a week, but he did not always fulfill this requirement.
The planes _____ for the disaster zone were well equipped with medicine and supplies.

5. When she picked the rose, a thorn went into the _____ of her thumb, and she fell into a deep sleep.
Can you look in the top drawer in the kitchen and see if you can find a _____ of string?
Her parents had arranged a formal _____ for her eighteenth birthday, although she’d have preferred to go to a
club.

6. The sailors feared the storm would _____ before they got safely back to harbour again.
If we have a cheap holiday this year then we won’t have to _____ into our sayings.
I don’t expect the news of the discovery will _____ for a few more days.

Pg. 123 (Unit 8 – Review and extension, ex.2)

1. The doctors can _____ malaria with drugs if these are available, but there are often shortages,
I’m fed up with your attitude – you seem to _____ everything I say as a joke.
I’ll give you the information, but please _____ it as confidential.

2. There’s no need to write down every _____ word I say, just put the main points.
The report confirms that smoking is the _____ most important cause of lung cancer.
He was disappointed that he didn’t get a _____ reply to his advertisement.

3. Her main _____ at that time was tennis, although she later gave it up.
I think this book will be of particular _____ to you, given its subject matter.
The financial statistics don’t take account of the _____ rate over the past year.

4. When I got to work I found a huge bunch of flowers _____ on my desk.

The court will be _____ until all the evidence has been heard
I spent half the morning _____ in a traffic jam, and so I got to the meeting in a bad temper.

5. She could just see the shadowy _____ of a man’s body approaching through the mist.
You need to think about the grammatical _____ of the word as well as its meaning.
Judging by their past _____ , they should have a good chance of winning the cup.

6. They had a meeting with a delegation _____ by the former chairman.

The letter was _____ “confidential”, so he didn’t read it.
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 They’re _____ off several major crises since they took office.

Pg. 133 (Unit 9, Use of English, Paper 3, Part 3)

1. The doctor was unable to _____ the child as he did not have the right drugs.
Attempts to _____ unemployment have so far failed in spite of all their efforts.
In older times people used to _____ meat with salt to preserve it.

2. She passed her driving test at her first _____in spite of feeling nervous.
Do you think they’ll really make a _____ of this restaurant – it’s not in a very good location.
Tommy, you’ve had your _____ with the computer – now let Susie use it for a bit.

3. You can’t argue – the rules are very _____ on this point.
She says her skin is so _____ because she drinks a lot of water.
From the top floor of the hotel you get a _____ view of the bay.

4. When they arrived in the banqueting hall, they found a wonderful feast _____ out in front of them.
She _____ her hand on my arm to stop me going further.
The workman had barely _____ the foundations for the building when the project ran out of money.

5. My daughter’s really hopeless with her possessions – she’s lost her bus _____ twice this week.
The expedition followed a narrow mountain _____ through spectacular scenery.
She is delighted with her _____ in geography as it was totally unexpected.

6. You can _____ that book if you want – I’ve already read it.
I’m trying to cut his hair but he won’t _____ still – it’s going to look terrible!
Frank used to _____ the butcher’s shop on Park Road but he’s retired now.

Pg. 153 (Units 6-10, Progress Check, ex. 4)

1. She was just _____ off to sleep when there as a loud knocking at the door,
Snow was _____ across the road, making driving increasingly difficult.
She was aware that they were _____ apart but couldn’t see how to save their relationship.

2. It was quite a _____ to reach the castle, which was built on a rocky hill.
After a steady _____, the price eventually levelled off at $5 a litre.
The speed of her new album’s _____ up the charts has been sensational.

3. The president won the election by a very ___ majority, thanks to the hard work of his campaign team.
Unfortunately, the company takes a very _____ view of market possibilities.
Peter had a _____ escape from drowning when his boat capsized and flung him into the water.

4. The ships _____ their catch at the harbour in the early hours of the morning.
She’s ____ a plum job with the BBC – she’s really delighted.
After three years of wild living he _____ up in serious debt and had to sell his house.

5. It’s _____ to read the small print at the end of legal documents.
I believe that the _____ difference between man and apes it the awareness of time.
The village has retained its _____ character in spite of the new developments.

6. The full details of the case were not printed in the newspapers out of _____ for her family.
With _____ to your proposal, I regret that I am as yet unable to make a decision.
His decisive handling of the crisis won him the _____ of his peers.
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Pg. 167 (Unit 11, Review and extension, ex. 1)
1. The accident occurred on the north _____ of the mountain.
There seems to be a new _____ in today’s class.
He was putting on a brave _____, but he wasn’t fooling anyone.

2. She _____ herself so hard she had a nervous breakdown.

His possessiveness finally _____ her away.
The behaviour of their son _____ them to despair.

3. Watch out – that wire might be _____ - don’t touch it.

When we go there, you’ll be able to see a real _____ elephant.
I would never have believed that was a _____ performance.

4. Tragically, the secret papers _____ into the hands of the enemy.
In the photographs, her long dark hair _____ to her waist.
The moment he entered the country, he _____ ill and had to be taken to hospital.

5. The company’s prospects look good in the long_____.

A contusion is the medical _____ for a bruise.
The terrorists each received a 30-year prison _____.

6. We’ve finally _____ the date for the wedding – it’s September 30th.
The interest rate has been _____ at 6.5%.
The shelves were _____ to the wall with screws.

Pg. 187 (Unit 13, Use of English, ex. 4)

1. Insects such as mosquitoes and lice _____ many serious diseases.
He was required to _____ all the details in his head, as it was too dangerous to commit them to paper.
All our products are fully refundable in case of dissatisfaction and _____ a full twelve month guarantee.

2. Pam’s husband had supported her every _____ of the way, in spite of the problems.
As part of her job, Allison tries to keep in _____ with all developments in fashion.
He needed to be one _____ ahead of his opponent in order to win.

3. He has an interesting _____ of videos and CDs, including several not usually available in this country.
They know they were in great danger as the ship was within _____ of the enemy guns.
We finally reached the top of the pass, only to find another mountain _____ facing us.

4. He spent about an hour trying to explain it all to me but I still felt totally _____ - it just seemed impossible.
His kind words were completely _____ on her – she was too immersed in her own thoughts.
Celia didn’t notice how long the flight took; she spent the whole time _____ in her book.

5. Add the flour and sugar to the eggs and _____ them together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
The bird _____ its wings in a desperate effort to escape from the trap.
The administration claim that they are about to _____ inflation.

6. She asked if I wanted a hand with the bags but I told her I could _____ them on my own.
I honestly don’t know how we’re going to _____ now Keith’s lost his job.
I’ve really had enough, but think I could _____ another of those delicious cakes if you insist.

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 Pg. 195 (Unit 13, Review and extension, ex. 1)
1. I found that the sports car _____ particularly badly on wet roads.
The advice service _____ a useful function until it was closed last year.
He _____ in front of a live audience last week for the first time.

2. We need a new captain who can _____ the team to regain their past form.
The new manager doesn’t exactly _____ confidence in his workers.
His meeting with this unknown woman was to _____ his greatest poem.

3. He was so shocked after the accident that the police couldn’t get any _____ out of him at all.
They were certainly under a lot of pressure, although this in no _____ excuses their actions.
The whole sorry affair left me with a _____ of complete helplessness.

4. The existing range will soon be _____ by an entirely new generation of multifunctional products.
If he had _____ in this round, he could have gone on to the finals.
Once Flavia has _____ Simon as chief executive, she revealed him the plans for the company.

5. The police have several theories about the case, but no _____ evidence as yet.
She found all this sudden concern for her welfare rather _____ to take.
He found that running 50 miles a week was very _____ on his knee joints, and finally gave up.

6. Winning the championship was a personal _____ for Bordeaux, as well as for everyone in his team.
There were yells of _____ from the campaigners when the result of the election was announced.
The revolutionary new museum building has been acclaimed as a _____ of modern design.

Pg. 209 (Units 11-14, Progress check, ex. 4)

1. I’ve decided to paint the bedroom a _____ peach colour.
Don’t be too _____ with that class or you’ll have trouble with them later on.
He had no chance of winning the fight – he’d got ____ with years of easy living.

2. She couldn’t _____ the pressures of her new job and eventually resigned.
He was unwilling to _____ the goods the two men offered him, as he suspected they were stolen.
It wasn’t very polite of you just to ____ off without saying good bye to anyone.

3. He thought that a few illustrations or anecdotes would add _____ to his report.
The fascinating old market is full of _____ and activity and is well worth a visit.
You’re looking better today – you’ve got a bit more _____ than you had yesterday.

4. Just look at Richard – he’s _____ proof that you don’t need a degree to be successful.
It was the worst storm in _____ memory, but thankfully all the sailors returned safely.
People say that he is the _____ image of his father, but I can’t see it myself.

5. When the police interviewed him, he _____ he’d been miles away at the time of the accident.
The avalanche is believed to have _____ almost a hundred lives, although exact figures are not yet available.
When he was made redundant, he swallowed his pride and _____ unemployment benefit.

6. A mobile phone is an absolute _____ for this job, as you need to be available all the time.
The summary of his findings is, of _____ very brief, but it gives as much information as is relevant.
There was no _____ for her to give up her job – it was entirely her own choice.