Talkback Quick Test 1A

6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words you do not need.

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1 Ian found it difficult to tell everyone that he had split up with his partner because he was feeling very sad about it.
2 When were we training to become police officers, we were told how to give bad news without people too upset.
3 When Pauline told us she was getting to area manager, we were all really happy for her.
4 Have you heard the news yet? Hamish has got a at Cambridge University! He’s going to study chemistry.
5 From the of the nurse’s voice, I knew that the test results were not good.
6 We heard that the company was moving its offices abroad but our boss couldn’t any reasons why.

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7 Complete the conversations with one word in each gap.
1 A: You’ll never guess what. Isamar and Sabih got married in Vegas!
B: Wow! What a surprise!
2 A: Bad news, I’m a . We’re going to have to close the London office.
B: You’re j ! Why?
3 A: We’ve got s to tell you. We’ve just got engaged.
B: That’s wonderful! I’m so p for you both.
4 A: I’m s to have to tell you, but your sister was in an accident and is being taken to hospital.