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		I'm Lily. It’s sunny today. It's Lily. Thanks.
		I'm Jack. I’m at school. I'm not very well. I'm English.
		In a bedroom. It’s white. It's a bed. There are five.
		I'm fine. I'm from London. I'm fifteen. I’m cold.
		Yes, I can. Yes, I am. I'm Ben. Yes, very well.
		Green. Blue. Red. Yellow.
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		In half an hour. At four o’clock. I’m on the train. To London.
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		It's a table. It's a piece of toast. It's a glass of orange juice. It's an egg.
		He's got a blue coat. The girl in the yellow coat. The girl is next to him. A pink coat.
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		You can have him. There they are. Here you are. I can find it.
		Kate is with her brother. They aren't hungry. She's talking to her mother. Kate's buying theatre tickets for a group of adults. Kate is telling her friend that she doesn't need petrol for her motor bike. Kate is working. She takes phone reservations for a restaurant.
		I'm sorry! It's time. No problem. That's nice.
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		He's having lunch in a restaurant. He's buying something in a supermarket. He's at home with his wife. He's with his doctor.
		Please don't make a noise. Can you play with me? You're very quiet. Do you want to play?
		Get up – now! Stand up immediately! Go to sleep. Move your feet!
		What a pity! I'm really pleased for you. That's so nice of you. Please don't worry.
		Wine. Toothpaste. Perfume. Tomato ketchup.
		short sort shoot shut
		eight white get eat
		watch, hold, man wash, hold, men wash, old, men watch, old, man
		George III. William II. Charles III. Henry IX.
		The Tower of London. Big Ben. Buckingham Palace. Tower Bridge.
Mrs Patel … at home. Mrs Patel … at home.		am are is have
“... to bed, Sammy! It's late,” says Sammy's mother. “... to bed, Sammy! It's late,” says Sammy's mother.		Listen Make Sit Go
“… make brownies?” “Yes, I'm a very good cook.” “… make brownies?” “Yes, I'm a very good cook.”		Can you Am I What's You are
“… Mr and Mrs Fisher … a dog?” “Yes – he's called Bob.” “… Mr and Mrs Fisher … a dog?” “Yes – he's called Bob.”		Are … have Have … got Does … like Why … want
Jane prefers classical music, but she … to pop music too. Jane prefers classical music, but she … to pop music too.		sometimes listens often hears doesn't like can never love
I ... my shopping at the corner shop, but it's closed today so ... to the supermarket. I ... my shopping at the corner shop, but it's closed today so ... to the supermarket.		always have ... I must go can't do ... I can go normally do … I'm going am doing … I'm going
Emma and Ruby … . Emma and Ruby … .		are schoolfriends are sisters live with their grandparents are at the cinema
Ruby always ... . Ruby always ... .		goes to the cinema on Sunday afternoons spends Sunday evenings with her grandparents has lunch with her family on Sundays goes to bed late on Sundays
The girls can't go to the cinema together on Sunday evening because … . The girls can't go to the cinema together on Sunday evening because … .		the film doesn't start until very late Emma has something she must do, so she can't be free Ruby isn't free on Sunday evenings the cinema is closed on Sunday evenings
Find the sentence that ISN'T true. Find the sentence that ISN'T true.		Ruby and Emma aren't going to see each other this weekend. Ruby and Emma certainly aren't going to see the film together. The two girl are both fans of the same actor. Ruby's parents don't stay at home on Sundays.
Morris dancers dance to … music. Morris dancers dance to … music.		folk electronic classical rock
Who can join the Barstead Morris Dancers? Who can join the Barstead Morris Dancers?		Children under the age of 12. People who don’t like folk music. Only experienced dancers. Teenagers and adults.
The Barstead Morris Dancers … . The Barstead Morris Dancers … .		practise their dances every day dance on the first day of May perform all over the world don’t celebrate May Day
What can you say about the dancers? What can you say about the dancers?		Their hats and uniforms are red and yellow. They’ve got flowers on their knees. They hold bells in their hands. They make a noise when they dance.
Find the sentence that is true. Find the sentence that is true.		Popular young people like traditional dances. This sort of dancing is about a hundred years old. To join, you should send an email to Will Barker. Will Barker isn't the writer of the article.
Edinburgh and Dublin are … Edinburgh and Dublin are …		capital cities cities in Scotland in the United Kingdom British cities
In London, phone boxes, postboxes and buses are all … . In London, phone boxes, postboxes and buses are all … .		green red yellow black
… is a London railway station, and the battle that ended the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. … is a London railway station, and the battle that ended the Napoleonic Wars in 1815.		Waterloo Victoria Trafalgar Piccadilly
The … and in … sound the same. The … and in … sound the same.		“ie” in “tries” … “believe” “ou” in “south” … “mountain” “ea” in “early” … “bear” “oo” in “moon” … “book”
You usually find … in the bedroom. You usually find … in the bedroom.		an oven a path a sheet a tap
I'm amazed that your teeth are so white. You never go to the dentist's, …? I'm amazed that your teeth are so white. You never go to the dentist's, …?		do you don't you are you isn't it
... there ... in your classroom? ... there ... in your classroom?		Are … many posters Is … a lot of windows How many are … desks Have you got … many desks

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		I'm Dutch, from Amsterdam. No, I'm not. Yes, it's Paul. I'm fine, thanks.
		Yes, you are. Yes, I can. No, I'm from Italy. I'm here.
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		Jenny Erquhert Jenny Urkuaert Jenny Urkuhart Jenny Urquhart
		I've got it. It's chocolate milk. Please take it. Well, it isn't mine.
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		He's a mechanic. He's a painter. He's a gardener. He's a banker.
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		She's got long dark hair. She's got two bags. She's wearing a pink jumper. She's giving some food to a child.
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		The museum is far away. The tourist is looking for a church. The museum is across a river. The museum is next to a church.
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		Why is it out of order? What did I do? What happened to it? Is it broken?
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		A piano. A tennis racket. A leather jacket. A video game.
		He's a hotel receptionist. He's telling a tourist that the hotel is full. He wants to buy a car. He's looking at one, but it's too small. He's at the hairdresser's. He isn't happy with his haircut. He's at the doctor's. He's telling the doctor that his back hurts.
		At home. At the supermarket. In a café. In a classroom.
		You're very welcome. Happy Birthday! It doesn't matter. That's nice of you.
		…you must turn it round. …you must take it away. …you must send it back. …you must put it down.
		Buy something in a shop. Fill up his car with petrol. Make a phone call. Become a waiter.
		So was I. It was, wasn't it? Yes, she was. I am too.
		They looked exactly the same. I promised to say nothing about them. They never got angry with each other I never found out why they hated each other.
		Ricky can't get into his flat, so he wants to stay with Sarah. Only Ricky and Sarah have got keys to Ricky's flat. Ricky is in his flat and he can't find the key. Sarah can't come by taxi to help Ricky because it's going to be too expensive.
		they're winning there we mean they're women the woman
		piece buys price fights
		wear, knees, and where, knees, hand where, nice, hand wear, niece, hand
		Elizabeth. Diana. Kate. Anne.
		Manchester. Bristol. Birmingham. Dover.
We … Italy this summer, because it's too expensive. We … Italy this summer, because it's too expensive.		don't spend our holiday in want to fly to aren't going to not having a holiday in
I'm so thirsty! … lemonade in the fridge? I'm so thirsty! … lemonade in the fridge?		Has it got There's some Are there any Is there any
William likes video games a lot, but ... them every evening. William likes video games a lot, but ... them every evening.		he doesn't play he's not playing they're playing he's playing
Scientists believe that pigs ... more ... cats. Scientists believe that pigs ... more ... cats.		are … intelligent than have got … intelligent as are … cleverer than do … clever things that
“Why … that I was your girlfriend?” asked Tania angrily. “Why … that I was your girlfriend?” asked Tania angrily.		did you say sent everyone a message you are writing your parents said
“If you … nicer to your sister, you … get any more pocket money,” Mrs Lauder told Timmy. “If you … nicer to your sister, you … get any more pocket money,” Mrs Lauder told Timmy.		can be … didn't will be … do aren't … won't won't be … won't
The Oakland Centre is a ... . The Oakland Centre is a ... .		youth camp school gym health club football stadium
Before modernisation, the club ... . Before modernisation, the club ... .		didn't have any tennis courts had a gym but no swimming pool had a smaller swimming pool didn't have any equipment in the gym
Members who pay £30 a month ... . Members who pay £30 a month ... .		have jobs that don't pay very much money are still at school or university aren't allowed to use the gym at weekends don't have to pay anything for swimming lessons
Find the sentence that isn't true. Find the sentence that isn't true.		On weekdays, teenagers can't go swimming at the club before school. A student who goes to a keep fit class every week, pays the club £70 a month. A doctor who plays tennis for an hour once a month pays the club £80 a month. The club hopes that special reduced prices will encourage more young people to become members.
How many people are mentioned in the extract (including the speakers)? How many people are mentioned in the extract (including the speakers)?		Three. Five. Four. Six.
Find the title of the play that this extract comes from. Find the title of the play that this extract comes from.		Fun and Games The King's Secret A Holiday Romance Murder in the Family
We know that Mary ... . We know that Mary ... .		was married to Philip is Alice's mother is Philip's daughter loves her father's second wife
Find the sentence that is possibly true. Find the sentence that is possibly true.		Mary went outside when she heard the noise of the shot. Philip's daughter killed him because she will get all of his money now. Mary's bedroom is next to the library. Philip's wife didn't love him; she loved his money.
Find the sentence that is definitely NOT true. Find the sentence that is definitely NOT true.		Mary and Alice don't like each other at all. Alice will be rich even if she goes to prison. Mary loved her mother very much. Philip's first wife died in a car accident.
... was not a British Prime Minister. ... was not a British Prime Minister.		Margaret Thatcher Boris Johnson George Bush Winston Churchill
The representatives of the British people meet in the ... of Parliament in London. The representatives of the British people meet in the ... of Parliament in London.		Palace Houses Tower Assembly
Robin Hood is a legendary English hero who ... rich. Robin Hood is a legendary English hero who ... rich.		killed the made the king very stole from the found treasure and became
... under the apple tree when, suddenly, an apple fell on my head. ... under the apple tree when, suddenly, an apple fell on my head.		I read a book I could sit I was standing I'm asleep on the grass
Find the title for this “family” of words: can, tin, jar. Find the title for this “family” of words: can, tin, jar.		Containers. Drinks. Metals. Distances.
The “oa” in “goal” sounds like ... . The “oa” in “goal” sounds like ... .		the “ow” in “bowl” the “ow” in “towel” the “oo” in “tool” the “oo” in “good”
I thought you were making good progress in English, and ... . I thought you were making good progress in English, and ... .		as well as your teacher is also thinks your teacher so did your teacher thought your teacher too

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		I'm a student. Yes, I am. Not too bad, thanks. I'm almost 18.
		From Sheffield, in the north of England. Usually by train. I was at school. Now I'm at home. Yes, I do.
		Daisy. Ryan. Anne. Rosie.
		A small blue ball. A Rubix cube. A plant in a pot. A calculator.
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		Really? I didn't. No, he wasn't. Neither did I. No, they didn't.
		£59.17 £59.70 £55.70 £49.70
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		History. Maths. English. Music.
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		Take care. Hold on. Is that you? How are things?
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		It's a pleasure. It doesn't matter. I don't worry. It's a mess.
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		Place in basket. Convert to text. Move to trash. Full screen.
		Untidy. Grumpy. Ugly. Helpful.
		Excuse me, I haven't got enough money. You don't give me enough cash. You've given me the wrong change. But the cupcake costs more than that.
		Two police officers tried to arrest a gang of criminals, but they weren't successful. The woman wanted spaghetti for lunch, but it wasn't on the menu at the restaurant. There were no apples in the supermarket, so the woman couldn't buy any. Two researchers are talking about some rats that have escaped from a laboratory.
		Jane is teaching Alan to drive. Jane borrows lots of money from Alan. Jane is helping Alan at a difficult time. Alan thinks Jane is very annoying.
		She's learning to play a video game. She's at her front door with a bag of shopping. She's cooking something. She wants to call someone on her new smartphone.
		Have you got my size? I don't like it very much. Can I try it on, please? I'm sure it's too big for me.
		The woman is very grateful to the man. The man has found something that the woman needs. The man has picked up something that the woman threw away. When the man gives the woman something, she is delighted.
		Let’s take it away later. We should give it back next week. We can put it off to another time. I’d like to keep it on.
		He doesn't have enough money. His house burned down in a fire. His computer files aren't protected. He hasn't got time to take a holiday.
		The couple thought Mr Willis was going to visit them this evening. Mr Willis has just told Fiona that he can't repair their central heating system. Mr Willis is a plumber who doesn't always keep his promises. The plumber will probably repair the central heating tomorrow morning.
		She's not independent enough. She wants to know too much about other people. She needs to create her own company. She doesn't spend enough time with her family.
		hard heart art heard
		foot good rude proud
		paid, very, bone page, ferry, born page, fairy, burn pays, ferry, burn
		Route 66. Niagara Falls. Monument Valley. Mount Rushmore.
		The American colonies declared independence from Britain. Slavery ended in the United States. A civil war started between the North and the South. A gold rush began in California.
When the Smith family are on holiday, the kids ... their days at the pool. When the Smith family are on holiday, the kids ... their days at the pool.		often spend likes to share aren't having a lot of are spending
… to … this Sunday? … to … this Sunday?		Why do you want … leaving What are you going … do Who do they … see Where can we … go
Tomatoes need rain so, if it … soon, we won't have many tomatoes this year. Tomatoes need rain so, if it … soon, we won't have many tomatoes this year.		isn't raining won't rain doesn't rain isn't going to rain
Rob Scott … the same construction company since he left school, but now he's thinking of starting his own business. Rob Scott … the same construction company since he left school, but now he's thinking of starting his own business.		worked with is working in works at has worked for
My mother cut her hand in the accident and … her arm at the same time. But it was nothing serious. My mother cut her hand in the accident and … her arm at the same time. But it was nothing serious.		hurt hurts has injured was injured
The teacher spoke to the students and … study more for the exam. The teacher spoke to the students and … study more for the exam.		said all they have to asked for told them all to wanted for them
Find the sentence that is definitely true. Find the sentence that is definitely true.		Maisie died last year. Jennifer's father had a great aunt. Marjorie had an aunt called Maisie. Marjorie's husband is dead.
What do we know about Maisie? What do we know about Maisie?		She lived a long way from Marjorie. She had a lot of money. She never married. Her great nephew inherits her house.
What do we definitely know about Jennifer and David? What do we definitely know about Jennifer and David?		They would like to live away from the centre of London. Up to now, they haven't thought about buying a house. They've only been married for a short time. Marjorie firmly believes that they're going to get married.
For Marjorie, one of the reasons the cottage is perfect for Jennifer and David is that … . For Marjorie, one of the reasons the cottage is perfect for Jennifer and David is that … .		they can get from the cottage to their offices in London in just over an hour Jennifer and David will be allowed to buy it for a very low price it's close to where Jennifer's parents live it's in a perfect location and is exactly the right size for a young couple
This extract is from a ... . This extract is from a ... .		San Francisco travel guide newspaper about an escape prisoner’s diary book about a deserted island
This is about how you can ... a prison on Alcatraz Island. This is about how you can ... a prison on Alcatraz Island.		spend the night in take a tour of play an escape game in visit people held in
From the text, we know that … . From the text, we know that … .		prisoners were sent to Alcatraz as a reward for good behaviour the prison was open for 50 years Alcatraz Island is only a short distance from the city of San Francisco it was impossible to swim from the island to the mainland
If you want to visit Alcatraz, you should ... . If you want to visit Alcatraz, you should ... .		remember to take your coat except in the summer reserve your tickets ahead of time bring cash or a credit card to pay for the boat trip take a picnic with you because you can't buy food or drink there
Find the sentence that ISN'T true. Find the sentence that ISN'T true.		In 30 years, 36 prisoners managed to escape from Alcatraz. Sharks aren't the only reason that swimming to freedom was hard. The boat trip takes half an hour there and back. Taking photos inside the prison isn't permitted.
Find the true sentence. Find the true sentence.		Thanksgiving is a festival celebrated in Britain. Crisps and petrol are the British words for chips and gasoline in the USA. The Republic of Ireland is not a member of the European Union. Rugby was invented in Australia.
Complete the list: Dublin, Ottawa, Wellington, ... . Complete the list: Dublin, Ottawa, Wellington, ... .		Montreal London New York Liverpool
Whose statue stands at the top of the column in Trafalgar Square in London? Whose statue stands at the top of the column in Trafalgar Square in London?		Winston Churchill. William the Conqueror. Admiral Lord Nelson. Queen Victoria.
There's no gas at the moment. … since last Thursday when someone said they smelt gas in their flat. There's no gas at the moment. … since last Thursday when someone said they smelt gas in their flat.		There isn't any They turned off it It's been turned off It wasn't turned on
Which pair of words doesn't sound the same? Which pair of words doesn't sound the same?		heir, hair reign, rain aloud, allowed prays, praise
Complete the family of words: full stop, bracket, comma, ... . Complete the family of words: full stop, bracket, comma, ... .		tray band dash strip
This is the ... chocolate cake I've ... ! This is the ... chocolate cake I've ... !		most delicious … ever eaten worse … tasted best … never had biggest … ever saw

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		Yes, I do. By train. From near Manchester. To London.
		Yes, you're much better. A bit, yes. I know. Yes, it's worse.
		The ice-cream. The beach ball. The suitcase. The pair of sunglasses.
		Sunday. Friday. Thursday. Saturday.
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		£4.50 £2.20 £4.20 £2
		10.15 9.55 9.45 10.05
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		A dot. A comma. A slash. A tag.
		Jaime Toyle Graime Doile Jarome Doyle Graeme Doyle
		You're welcome. It's all the same to me. You don't mind. It doesn't matter.
		Sure, I’ll be right back. One bottle of water, coming up! No worries, enjoy! It doesn’t have meat in it.
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		He's going to remove a poster from his bedroom wall. He's going to take off his jacket because he's too hot. He's going to turn off the television. He's going to change the date of a meeting.
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		Help yourself. Make yourself at home. Take care! Beware of the dog!
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		John wants to be alone at the moment. John wants Katya to agree to go out with him. Katya is playing a video game and John wants to try it. John doesn't want to be Katya's boyfriend any more.
		He took his driving test. He got the results of a maths test. He ran in a race. He had a complete medical examination.
		A supermarket cashier. A customer in an electrical shop. A passport controller. A guest about to eat a yoghurt at a friend's house.
		A flat-screen television. A sofa that converts into a bed. A folding dining table. An inflatable swimming pool.
		I can put you up now. You've got a connection. He'll hang up on you. I'll put you through.
		A virus. A carnival. A tornado. A protest march.
		The boy steals apples from a neighbour's apple tree. The girl thinks the neighbour will find out. A farmer is probably going to put up a sign to stop people walking across his fields. The boy's dog is missing. The girl thinks he'll come home eventually. A famous actor is hiding from the press. But he'll have to tell people where he is very soon.
		You were taken for a ride. You should have trusted him. You didn't put your cards on the table. You had a lucky escape.
		earring hiring herring hearing
		market plastic basin picnic
		No one of the guessed who the the students' guest the lecture was referring
		The Union Party. The Democratic Party. The Labour Party. The Republican Party.
		The states that make up the USA. The first American colonies. The generals who won independence. The Pilgrim Fathers.
Anyone can do it. You ... be particularly athletic, but it helps! Anyone can do it. You ... be particularly athletic, but it helps!		can't don't have to mustn't could even
“… you … the invitations?” “Yes, I did them yesterday.” “… you … the invitations?” “Yes, I did them yesterday.”		Did … write already Did … just sent Have … already written Have … ever seen
I want to make my boyfriend's birthday a special day, but I have no idea what … to do. I want to make my boyfriend's birthday a special day, but I have no idea what … to do.		he'd like will he like does he enjoy is he going to want
Some priceless paintings … in the fire at the museum on Sunday. Some priceless paintings … in the fire at the museum on Sunday.		have been burned have burned were destroyed were destroying
There … so much pollution if … so many cars on the roads. There … so much pollution if … so many cars on the roads.		can't be … there won't be don't have … we don't put wouldn't be … there weren't wouldn't be … we don't have
Ever since Carrie broke up with James, she … the boy next door. Ever since Carrie broke up with James, she … the boy next door.		was seeing is seeing has been seeing has seen
What do we know about Emma? What do we know about Emma?		She doesn't live in England. She used to work with Louise. She isn't married. She has never had a job.
Louise wrote, “perhaps I should say Amelia” because … . Louise wrote, “perhaps I should say Amelia” because … .		she doesn't know who she's writing to Emma changed her name to Amelia Emma used to be called Amelia Emma and Amelia have the same email address
Find the sentence that isn't true. Find the sentence that isn't true.		Emma is a movie actor who lives in the USA. Emma married a very wealthy young man. Louise and Emma were good friends when they were young. Louise has a cousin who works in California.
Based on what Louise writes, find the sentence that is definitely true. Based on what Louise writes, find the sentence that is definitely true.		Louise has no idea what Emma has been doing for the past five years. Louise isn't writing to congratulate Emma on her marriage to a millionaire. Emma didn't marry Louise's brother because she didn't want to live in England. Louise has been expecting an email from Emma for several years.
The AIClip is ... . The AIClip is ... .		a new and expensive smartphone something that protects your smartphone something you can use instead of a smartphone something that gives your smartphone more power
This article tells us that it can be difficult for people to … . This article tells us that it can be difficult for people to … .		buy a phone depend on their phones live without their phones use social media
The writer thinks that the problem with smartphones is that … . The writer thinks that the problem with smartphones is that … .		you can't do enough with them you have to hold them in your hand they don't use artificial intelligence they are far too expensive
According to the article, which sentence about the AIClip ISN'T true? According to the article, which sentence about the AIClip ISN'T true?		You can speak to it, and it can speak to you. It can do just as much as any smartphone. Its camera can identify and analyse objects. It doesn't display information on a screen.
It is clear that the writer of this article … . It is clear that the writer of this article … .		works for the company that makes the AIClip thinks the AIClip is a wonderful invention, even if it's expensive is sure that a lot of people will replace their phones by AIClips has been using the AIClip to translate documents
Silicon Valley in California is famous for … . Silicon Valley in California is famous for … .		earthquakes the production of oranges technological progress the number of movie stars who live there
At Christmas time, people say “Happy Christmas!” or “ … Christmas!” to each other. At Christmas time, people say “Happy Christmas!” or “ … Christmas!” to each other.		Jolly Gloomy Merry Lively
Which political leader was assassinated in a theatre in Washington D.C.? Which political leader was assassinated in a theatre in Washington D.C.?		Martin Luther King. John F. Kennedy. Abraham Lincoln. George Washington.
Peter's father … him … to Mrs Brown for his bad behaviour. Peter's father … him … to Mrs Brown for his bad behaviour.		made … to say sorry had … to apologise got … apologise made … apologise
“Where are they? They … here hours ago. Do you think they've had an accident?” “Where are they? They … here hours ago. Do you think they've had an accident?”		are supposed to be will have arrived should have been have been coming
“The more expensive rooms like this one have a sea view,” said the hotel manager, “but the cheaper ones … the car park.” “The more expensive rooms like this one have a sea view,” said the hotel manager, “but the cheaper ones … the car park.”		overlook overcome oversee overview
Jane's nervous. It's her first day at her new school tomorrow. Her father says, “You'll soon … ,” meaning “You'll get used to it very quickly.” Jane's nervous. It's her first day at her new school tomorrow. Her father says, “You'll soon … ,” meaning “You'll get used to it very quickly.”		make ends meet find your feet sit up straight plant your tree

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