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

in 
/
 to the proposal.
6 The college principal has given the green light 
to the students’ proposal for an end-of-term festival.
7 The company has been given the go-ahead 
for a new factory in the city.
8 The inspector had carte blanche 
to investigate every aspect of the business.
 72.3
1 c An embargo means an official prohibition on something. If the prohibition is cancelled, the 
embargo is 
lifted.
2 a A 
franchise is permission to operate some sort of service or commercial activity, usually for a 
set period of time.
3 d 
Zero-tolerance means that not even the smallest crime or misbehaviour will be allowed.
4 b 
Sanctions are restrictions on some activity.
Unit 73
 73.1 
Possible answers:
1 Informal
A more formal version: I take great exception to your rudeness!
2 Formal
A more informal version: You’ve got to do something about your unfair rules.
3 Informal
A more formal version: The state of your desk is most unsatisfactory!
4 Formal
A more informal version: I’ve just about had enough of the awful station facilities!
5 Informal
A more formal version: I really must object to your coming here not wearing a tie.
6 Formal
A more informal version: I’m fed up with this behaviour!
7 Formal
A more informal version: The lack of toilet facilities for disabled people is disgusting / pretty awful.
8 Formal
A more informal version: The delay with my order is just/simply not on.

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 73.2
1 about 
6 wouldn’t
2 take / took 
7 do
3 being 
8 well
4 with 
9 with
5 done 
10 enough
 73.3 
Possible answers:
1 Honestly! I’m fed up with / sick of their noisy parties week after week!
2 I wish you/we could do something about that big tree that blocks out the sun. (we is more 
indirect)
3 Most people take considerable exception to being awoken by loud noise from the factory when 
they are trying to sleep.
4 I’m not at all satisfied about the changes to our working hours.
5 I’ve just about had enough of working longer hours.
6 I wish to complain about the lack of safety procedures on the company’s premises.
 73.4 
Possible answers:
1 We must open the window / clean the room / spray some air-freshener.
2 Jorge’s work is very careless.
3 Simone is often late for work.
4 You’re not suited to this job.
5 This room really needs decorating.
6 The TV must be turned down.