RT - U14

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

1. John offered Susan a job at the company, but she didn't accept.

TURNED (2^nd paragraph)

Susan … offer of a job at the company.

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2. I told her that it wasn't a good idea to go to bed late.

DISCOURAGE (2^nd paragraph)

I tried to … to bed late.

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3. 'I don't want to live in another city, said Ellie.

INTENTION (3^rd paragraph)

‘I have … in another city,' said Ellie.

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4. It doesn't make sense to get a job that you won't enjoy doing.

POINT (3^rd paragraph)

There’s … a job that you won’t enjoy doing.

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5. The company pays him to speak to potential clients for them.

BEHALF (4^th paragraph)

He is paid to speak to potential clients … the company.

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6. Laura has to issue visitor badges and deal with enquiries as well.

ADDITION (4^th paragraph)

Laura has to issue visitor badges … with enquiries

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6. Laura has to issue visitor badges and deal with enquiries as well.

ADDITION (4^th paragraph)

Laura has to issue visitor badges … with enquiries

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7. He just couldn't catch him, despite running really fast.

MATTER (4^th paragraph)

He just couldn't catch him, … ran.

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8. Initially, Stefano wasn't sure whether applying for the job was a good idea.

DOUBTS (5^th paragraph)

Initially, Stefano … applying for the job.