Question

Read the definitions A–E and use the words defined to complete the sentences 1–5.

A repaired and painted, e.g. an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so it is in good condition again
B feeling worried or nervous
C the area that you are in or the area near a place
D an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, to keep money there, take some out, etc.
E to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing
it
1 Before long, the whole n_________ knew about the robbery.
2 Parents are often a_________ for their children to succeed.
3 He managed to p_________ mum to let him go to the party.
4 We decided to have grandfather’s old armchair r_________. It looks great again!
5 I don’t have my own a_________ yet. I get my pocket money in cash.

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Before long, the whole **neighborhood** knew about the robbery.

2. Parents are often **ambitious** for their children to succeed.

3. He managed to **persuade** Mum to let him go to the party.

4. We decided to have grandfather’s old armchair **repaired**. It looks great again!

5. I don’t have my own **account** yet. I get my pocket money in cash.