B2 First - Use of English - Parts 2 and 3 (Mix)

She is very much involved ___ the running of the school

in

I agree ___ a certain extent but not with all the points you've made.

to

___ theory it only takes two days to renew the visa, but ___ practice it takes a week.

In

I don't eat in that restaurant ___ principle. I've heard they treat their staff very badly.

on

Drivers must be aware ___ the other cars on the road.

of

We didn't arrange to meet. I just saw her on the bus ___ chance.

by

He was jealous ___ his brother, who was smarter and better looking than him.

of

Are you interested ___ my problems or not?

in

I'm sick ___ listening to him complain about how many hours he has to work.

of

I met my boyfriend ___ a party.

at

I can't go up the Eiffel Tower - I'm afraid ___ heights.

of

Climate change is always ___ the news these days — on TV, radio, and in the newspapers.

in

I agree ___ to a point that we treat animals badly, but I still eat meat.

up

Hollywood is famous ___ its movie studios.

for

My younger brother is absolutely mad ___ motor racing.

about

My sister and her husband divorced last year, but they are still ___ good terms.

on

I need a definite answer from you by the end of next week ___ the latest.

at

The flight was delayed for two hours due ___ a technical fault.

to

Be careful with Kora today. She's ___ a very bad mood.

in

I'm worried _____ Peter - he seems so depressed.

about

___ a rule I'm usually in bed by 11.00 during the week. At weekends I stay up later.

As

The teacher makes us learn lots of phrases ___ heart and then tests us on them.

by

In California smoking on beaches is ______ the law

against

She may be 102, but she's quite capable ___ looking after herself.

of

Can you rely ___ that car?

on

Even though they are no longer together, Sarah still cares ___ her ex-husband.

for

She's really keen ___ cycling, so let's get her a new bike.

on

I did all that work ___ nothing. The teacher forgot to check our homework.

for

The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday ___ advance.

in

It was very difficult at first but everything worked out well ___ the end.

in

My only task for today is to apply ___ a job.

for

The company are heavily ___ debt and might have to close down.

in

My sister's name is Fran, which is short ___ Francesca.

for

Alan succeeded ___ mending the chair.

in

Jack is very upset ___ the way the company treated him when he was ill.

about

I'm quite sure that he did that ___ purpose, because he knew it would annoy her.

on

I saw the interview with the President ___ the news last night.

on

Whether the heating will be fixed today depends ___ the repairman's schedule.

on

We weren't aware ___ the problem with our ticket until we got to the airport.

of

Are you familiar ____ the computer software we use?

with

I'm fed up _____ waiting for the electrician to come. I'm going out.

with

His shirt was identical ___ mine. It was so embarrassing!

to

I can't eat prawns because I'm allergic ___ seafood.

to

My grandmother is especially fond ___ her eldest grandchild.

of

My cousin is a great linguist — she's fluent ___ four languages.

in

As marketing manager I am responsible ____ all our publicity campaigns.

for

We're very dissatisfied ___ the service we received at your establishment.

with

I sent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend ___ mistake.

by

The strikers insisted ___ higher wages.

on

My teacher is still not satisfied ___ my work

with

I was disappointed ___ the food in that café

with

Jane agrees ___ me

with

She has always been very nice ____ me.

to

This pen belongs ___ me.

to

I got bored ________ doing the same thing every day.

with

It's stupid ______ her to go out without a coat.

of

Eating badly can result ___ poor health

in

Rob was satisfied ___ his grade for the assignment.

with

Judges are bound ___ the law.

to

The boss was pleased ___ Natalie's work.

with

Ann objects ___ Ben's participation in the project

to

She is proud ___ her daughter

of

The film is based ___ events that really happened

on

Her parents did not approve ___ her new friends.

of

That old city is known ___ its beautiful castle.

for

He is capable ___ running 100 metres in under 4 seconds

of

They were furious _____ me for not inviting them to my party.

with

Were you disappointed ______ your exam results?

with

Are you excited ________ going on holiday next week?

about

I don't want to be dependent ______ anybody.

on

Come on, let's go! I'm tired _______ waiting.

of

His letter was full _______ mistakes.

of

During the festival the city was crowded _____ tourists.

with

I'm not very brilliant ______ repairing things.

at

Everyone was shocked _______ the news.

by/at

You're hopeless ____ telling jokes.

at

Joseph is engaged ____ an American.

to

Sorry ________ the noise we made yesterday.

about

He is late again. It's so typical _____ him to keep everybody waiting.

of

Your writing is similar ______ mine.

to

I'm a bit short ______ money.

of

I'm not ashamed _____ what I did.

of

I think she is arriving this evening but I'm not sure _____ that.

of/about

I feel sorry _____ George.

for

Unfortunately nowadays more and more people are becoming addicted ______ the internet.

to

The film was different _______ what I had expected.

from

I'm sure you are capable ______ passing the examination.

of

I was extremely annoyed ________ the news that he had missed the train again.

about

Many people are still _________ of the consequences of climate change, so they keep consuming and refuse to recycle. AWARE

unaware

The handshake is a basic gesture of ___ .FRIEND

friendship

Do these goods comply with our safety _________? REQUIRE

requirements

Moments before that, there had been a ___ with a car. COLLIDE

collision

We have been caused enough harm by our ___, irresponsible, selfish behaviour. THINK

thoughtless

I'm afraid of _________ so I couldn't live on the 10th floor. HIGH

heights

There is a water ________ nearly every summer in the south of England. SHORT

shortage

Famous people have ______________ around them wherever they go, pointing cameras in their faces. PHOTOGRAPH

photographers

The moment I left work I _________my tie and started to relax. LOOSE

loosened

The government are going to_________ the legal drinking age to 18. LOW

lower

The people who dream of fame don't always realise just how many ______________ there are for those who spend their lives in the public eye. ADVANTAGE

disadvantages

His long illness has __________ him. WEAK

weakened