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take a chance break a promise catch a bus
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pay the price save yourself the trouble keep the change
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Time Business English Classifiers
bang on time annual turnover a ball of string
dead on time bear in mind a bar of chocolate
early 12th century break off negotiations a bottle of water
free time cease trading a bunch of carrots
from dawn till dusk chair a meeting a cube of sugar
great deal of time close a deal a pack of cards
late 20th century close a meeting a pad of paper
make time for come to the point
next few days dismiss an offer
past few weeks draw a conclusion
right on time draw your attention to
run out of time launch a new product
save time lay off staff
spare time go bankrupt
spend some time go into partnership
take your time make a loss
tell someone the time make a profit
time goes by market forces
time passes sales figures
waste time take on staff
Practice test
1. We are not satisfied and will pursue the _____ further.
a) event b) affair c) matter d) substance
2. The politician's speech got a mixed_____.
a) reaction b) result c) reply d) answer
3. I thought that information was _____ knowledge.
a) common b) familiar c) known d) famous
4. He was completely absorbed _____ his book.
a) to b) in c) at d) into
5. I'm bored _____ tidying up.
a) in b) for c) with d) at
6. 'Is he coming?' 'I believe _____ .
a) so b) such c) that d) this
7. The hotel has _____ to recommend it - it's terrible!
a) few b) less c) little d) small
8. He has made a _____ deal of money.
a) Huge b) large c) great d) vast
9. She's made herself ill with anxiety _____ her exams.
a) for b) about c) with d) on
10. Do you mind if I _____ a question at this stage?
a) put b) raise c) set d) put
11. Can you explain _____ you got there?
a) that b) why c) how d) so
12. I think it shows _____ judgement to invest in training.
a) secure b) right c) sound d) true
13. Nowadays we live with very high noise _____.
a) levels b) sounds c) grades d) marks
14. I _____ need a new car.
a) completely b) badly c) totally d) wholly
15. He should _____ the blame for the delay.
a) take b) do c) have d) stand
16. The task _____ the students occupied for hours.
a) held b) kept c) stayed d) wait
17. Are you lost? Would you like me to _____ you the way?
a) make b) offer c) show d) suggest
18. People tell so many different stories; it's hard to get a true _____ .
a) description b) view c) picture d) vision
19. The boss was very dismissive and treated his suggestion _____ contempt.
a) with b) as c) to d) in
20. If I give you the camera, make sure you _____ it to good use.
a) put b) do c) enter d) return
21. Their business plan makes sense - I think they're a _____ risk.
a) good b) safe c) well d) best
22. The war had a damaging _____ on the economy.
a) effect b) result c) outcome d) change
23. The Canary Islands get sunshine all year _____.
a) through b) round c) along d) around
24. You must do your best to _____ out of trouble.
a) keep b) go c) run d) face
25. My response varies _____ on the situation.
a) depending b) relying c) resting d) none of these
26. I was _____ amazed when he got the job!
a) deeply b) absolutely c) very d) totally
27. We're trying to _____ money for the local hospital.
a) support b) increase c) raise d) fund
28. We all wish you _____ in your new career.
a) well b) good c) fine d) bright
29. I don't know what the future _____ for us.
a) has b) holds c) gets d) saves
30. Do you mind if I _____ a suggestion?
a) put b) make c) do d) act
Answers:
1) c, 2) a, 3) a, 4) b, 5) c , 6) a, 7) c, 8) c, 9) b, 10) b, 11) c, 12) c, 13) a, 14) b, 15) a, 16) b, 17) c,
18) c, 19) a, 20) a, 21) a, 22) a, 23) b, 24) a, 25) a , 26) b, 27) c, 28) a, 29) b, 30) b
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have a good time do business make a difference
have a holiday do nothing make a noise
have a problem do someone a favour make an effort
have a rest do your best make money
have lunch do your homework make progress
have sympathy
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