English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice 3rd Edition

Look at the table in B opposite. Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.
1 The performers were given 
a tribute to her predecessor.
2 In the speech, the new manager paid 
b a pat on the back for her drawings.
3 They’re always extolling 
c the toast of the tennis world.
4 Matt’s design earned him 
d a standing ovation.
5 The teacher gave Becky 
e the virtues of living in the country.
6 The new young Czech player was 
f the highest plaudits from the judges.
Look at the words below the table in B. Write each of the following sentences in four 
different ways. Indicate which of your sentences are particularly formal or informal.
1 He’s always sucking up to the boss.
2 I wish she wasn’t so smarmy.
Complete this word formation table. Do not fill the shaded boxes. Give two answers for 
some of the words. Use a dictionary if necessary.
verb
noun
adjective
compliment
praise
laud
flatter
crawl
smarm
Choose one of the words from the table in 75.4 to complete these sentences.
1 Although she didn’t win a prize, the judges were very 
about her efforts.
2 Jake’s a real 
, so I never take much notice of his compliments.
3 When he discovered the size of his mistake, he had to 
to the boss.
4 Her actions were foolish but her motives were 
.
5 There’s no point saying how good I am. 
will get you nowhere!
6 Whilst we cannot but 
the skill of their actions, we must express a certain disapproval 
of the risks they took.
75.1
75.2
75.3
75.4
75.5

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