Colocaciones en inglés (C1): ficha 1

Completa cada oración con un verbo del recuadro. Usa cada verbo una sola vez. Sobran dos verbos.

Ejemplo: Scientists hope the study will ___ light on the causes of the disease. → shed

Banco de palabras raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset

1. The campaign aims to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset awareness of plastic pollution among teenagers.

2. It would be unwise to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset comparisons between two such different countries.

3. The team worked through the weekend to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset the deadline.

4. Rising sea levels Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a serious threat to coastal towns.

5. Many parents struggle to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a balance between work and family life.

6. After hours of discussion, the committee finally managed to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a consensus.

7. The researchers plan to Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a survey of 2,000 households.

8. Managers must Elige… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset responsibility for the decisions made by their teams.

Relaciona cada colocación con su significado del recuadro. Sobran dos significados.

Ejemplo: keep a low profile → avoid attracting attention

Banco de palabras form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

9. jump to conclusions

   Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

10. cut corners

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

11. hold a grudge

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

12. bear something in mind

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

13. pay lip service to something

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

14. take something for granted

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

15. come to terms with something

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

16. go to great lengths

    Elige… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

Cada oración contiene una palabra incorrecta en una colocación. Vuelve a escribir la oración correctamente.

Ejemplo: She made her homework before dinner. → She did her homework before dinner.

17. We need to make more research before we launch the product.

18. The man made a crime and was sent to prison.

19. The government has made drastic measures to reduce pollution.

20. There was a strong rain last night, so the roads are flooded.

21. I could tell from his face that he was saying a lie.

22. The museum attracts a big number of visitors every summer.

23. After a long discussion, the manager did a final decision.

24. Students should pay close attention for the safety instructions.

Usa la palabra en mayúsculas para formar otra que complete la colocación.

Ejemplo: The two cities are in ___ (STARK) contrast to each other. → stark

25. It is a widely (ACCEPT) fact that regular exercise improves mood.

26. The proposal was supported by an (OVERWHELM) majority of members.

27. The strike brought public transport to a (GRIND) halt.

28. Fans were bitterly (DISAPPOINT) when the concert was cancelled.

29. Her research has made a (SIGNIFY) contribution to the field.

30. In this storm, it is highly (LIKE) that the match will go ahead.

31. After years of neglect, the old castle has fallen into (REPAIR).

32. It is important to draw a clear (DISTINGUISH) between facts and opinions.

Vuelve a escribir cada oración usando la palabra entre paréntesis de modo que el significado no cambie.

Ejemplo: He wants to avoid attracting attention. (PROFILE) → He wants to keep a low profile.

33. Remember that the shop closes early on Sundays. (MIND)

34. The new rules will start to apply in January. (FORCE)

35. I think you are forming an opinion too quickly. (CONCLUSIONS)

36. She eventually accepted that she had lost her job. (TERMS)

37. He made a huge effort to keep the project a secret. (LENGTHS)

38. Many people don't appreciate clean water because it is always available. (GRANTED)

39. The two sides finally agreed. (CONSENSUS)