1. 1 boost 6 betray
2 crop 7 give
3 fall 8 turn
4 prise 9 feign
5 get
2.
3. 2, 4, 6, 9
4. 1 c
2 a
3 b
5. 1 She has had to promise not to reveal the secret.
2 She has been kept ignorant / She hasn’t been told.
3 She looked at me in a very angry way.
6. 1 Have a think about it.
2 I didn’t mean to cause offence.
3 He came to the conclusion that he had made a mistake.
4 She dropped a / the hint that it was time for me to leave.
5 Can we have a talk?
6 He’s made / taken the decision to resign.
7 Let me have / take a look at your swollen ankle.
8 Give me a call on my mobile.
9 I could do with having / taking a rest.
10 It’s time you did some revision.
7. 1 Fancy coming for a jog? Can’t be bothered. Promise.
2 Still working at the shop? Last I heard, it was Canada. Typical!
3 Another drink? OK, see you soon. Will do.
4 Mind if I close the window? No, chilly in here, isn’t it?
Challenge! Students’ own answers