Everyday English Replace the underlined phrases in the dialogue with ones from the list.

that must be horrible · great suggestion
· perhaps you should · is something the matter · maybe I will

A: Hi, Ian, 1) what’s wrong? You look very pale.

B: Hello, Lisa. I have a dentist’s appointment this afternoon, and I’m really not looking forward to it.

A: I see. 2) That can’t be easy.

B: It must be a phobia. I feel sick just thinking about it!

A: Why don’t you cancel the appointment then? 3) You could just go another time.

B: No, I have a toothache and I can’t cope with the pain any longer.

A: 4) I think I should come with you then.

B: That would be great. I need the support. And you could get a check-up, too!

A: 5) That’s not a bad idea!

Word Formation

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 Leave on the light for Ian; he feels
sleeping in complete
darkness. (COMFORTABLE)

2 What do you recommend
for a phobia of open spaces? (TREAT)

3 A phobia is an intense and
fear of an object, activity
or situation. (RATIONAL)

4 Jenny quickly became
when her friend didn’t
arrive on time. (PATIENT)

5 I apologise for being so
about your phobia. (SENSITIVE)

6 Ted is overcoming
his fear of heights. (GRADUAL)

7 Social anxiety is a(n)
problem that has nothing
to do with disliking people. (UNDERSTOOD)

8 It was
of you to leave your sister alone
in the stadium. (RESPONSIBLE)

Phrasal Verbs

Choose the correct particle.

1 Keep away/off from the edge of the cliff.

2 Mary couldn’t keep in/up with the group’s conversation.

3 Kate wears a face mask because she’s scared of coming down/out with a flu.

4 Don’t give away/up hope! You can get over your phobia and lead a normal life.

5 Despite being nervous beforehand, Tina went through/out with the performance.

6 The burglar ran away/along when he heard the police car approaching.

7 They closed the window to keep from/out the cold wind.

8 Stan felt very scared as the plane began to take away/off.

Prepositions

Fill in: to (x2), of (x2), on, in.

1 I can’t believe you travelled on a plane! I’m so proud ……… you!

2 Greg has always avoided jobs that require him to speak ……… public.

3 Before you start your speech, focus ……… taking deep slow breaths.

4 Compared ……… a few weeks ago, Rachel seems far more relaxed now.

5 Joe cleans his hands a lot because he has a fear ……… germs.

6 Ann reacted ……… the news with disbelief.