C1. Advanced level.

There are several good quality hotels in the ... of the railway station.

Don't speak to me in that ... of voice.

The lead ballerina gave an ... performance as Odette.

The lead actor has a very ... presence on stage.

The salesman gave me a lot of ... about the benefits of having a private pension.

Margot doesn't dress fashionably but she has her own ... of style.

There wasn't a ... of blood on the murder weapon.

The ... rocks pierced the wooden hull of the boat.

When she was a child she was ... for being overweight.

The human cost of the earthquake and its ... may never be known.

What was their ... for disobeying orders?

At the end of the letter she put a ... .

Investor confidence has been ... by these financial scandals.

A company car is just one of the ... of their job.

Jake winked and gave them a ... look.

There has been a ... against the government's amnesty programme.

Martin wasn't at work yesterday, but he wasn't sick, only ...

Andrew's ... was to only tell his mother bad news when she was busy, so that she would have less chance to react.

Melvyn's elder sister has rather ... views and totally disapproves of his lifestyle.

The elderly are particularly ... to this form of illness.

A few tears were ... by both parents when Marion finally left home.

It was Alice's year: a new home, a better job - everything just clicked into ... .

Though tired, she was visibly ... after the birth of her first child.

Tickets cost a ... 6 pounds, which for three hours of music is great value for money.

Because of his strange story, Richards became a ... overnight and had a number of requests to appear on TV shows.

A sharp frost ... the beginning of winter.

..., Phil was a gregarious individual who enjoyed the company of others enormously.

The teenager took his father's credit card and ... 7,000 dollars' worth of purchases.

After a difficult childhood, Jeannie bounced ... when she was adopted by a caring family.

Both children exhibited severe ... problems after their father was sent to prison.

As the fire blazed, fire-fighters pleaded with ... to keep out of the way.

Social workers admitted feeling utterly ... when faced with the problem of drugs and violence.

The real ... of the film is caught at the end and finishes up in jail.

Redman is one of the most ... saxophonists of his generation and deserves to be better-known.

This rather depressing novel is the product of an extremely ... period of his life.

His plays contain ... themes of real life that leave a lasting impression on you.

Virtual Reality technology is on the ... of changing the entertainment industry for good.

Suzy has great ... . She'll be snapped up by Hollywood.

The latest opinion ... has predicted a new government by next spring.

Once they had booked a suitable ... , the band practised hard for their first ever concert.

I'm glad they've reorganized the groups - I never felt really ... in that maths class.

When they stopped for a rest, the children wandered down to the beach leaving the adults to ... the wonderful views.

Tricia found the islanders exceptionally ... and helpful.

The tourist office was able to recommend several places of ... interest which we decided to visit.

I like living in George Street; neighbours often ... for a chat and a cup of tea.

Holiday-makers often suffer from minor ... such as sunburn and stomach upsets.

It was Paolo's first visit to England and he found most people were very ... to him.

The older inhabitants looked on the festival as an opportunity to bridge the ... between the newcomers and themselves.

Trying to get to know how other people live can be ... with difficulty.

If I go out in the sun, I come ... in a rash.

It took several months before the organization was up and ... .

The details about the zoo's closure were obtained from an unnamed ... .

After the concert, everyone had to ... home through the snow.

The company was so successful during the 1980s that it ... 500 new employees in a period of six months.

Our cosmetics are designed to ... your natural beauty.

My mother poured ... on the idea that detergents are damaging the environment.

The rivers are polluted because we have ... our environment.

The manager promised to replace the damaged television free of ... .

I don't know how George could ever find anything as his desk was always ... .

There is a lot to learn about ... a business successfully.

As the prisoner was led away, he ... insults at the jury.

William is a very ... child and cries easily.

Instead of feeling ashamed, many young offenders tend to ... about their crimes to their friends.

Although it was only a minor ... , she was given a two-year prison sentence.

Many parents have to work long hours so even young children are left to their own ... after school has finished.

We are all too dependent ... our cars and should be encouraged to leave them at home.

Let's ... through the channels and see if any films are on.

... is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

Which ONE is wrong? "She ... towards the door."

I´m sorry to ... in but did you happen to mention the name "Fiona"?

It would be ... a risk to let the child go to school by himself.

You´re old enough to ... your own living.

My parents wouldn´t ... to the party.

It´s high time the committee ... action over this flagrant abuse.

Your new bracelet´s beautiful. It looks ... expensive.

The land was bought quickly ... delay the building work. (2 answers)

Can we discuss ... our future together?

Unfortunately, your application for a visa has been ... .

He´s always ... the Government but he never votes in the elections.

She is so ... that she believes everything she is told.

Graham and Lucy are coming here for the weekend and I think they are ... the children with them.

He denied ... anything to do with the robbery at first, but then agreed ... him guilty.

I phoned Sarah at home, but ...

... been diverted, they would have arrived early.

He did not study, ... he passed the exam.

It´s a relief that Annie´s changed class. She would argue with everything I said.

You may be a good singer, but it is ... unlikely that you will make it big. Looks are important, too.

I´ll eat anything ... liver - I can´t stand that.

When Sally told me she was my lost sister I was completely taken ...

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