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CHILD
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REST
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ADVANCED READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
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Relationships
Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box.
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1. The controversy caused by his statement shows no 
of abating.
2. There’s usually no 
in striking up a conversation with 
someone on a train, but you should keep your voice down so 
as not to bother other passengers.
3. When you are self-employed, there is no such 
as 
free time.
4. There is no 
I’m apologising to him. I’ve done nothing wrong.
5. It’s no 
trying to tidy up. My flatmate will have the place in a mess again in no time.
6. It’s no 
having to work in the same office as her. You have to watch your words all 
the time.
7. It came as no 
to hear that the couple were going through a bad patch, but they seem 
to be over it now.
8. It’s no 
that you liked my neighbour. She’s such good company.
Rewrite the sentences, starting with the expressions in brackets.
1. There was never a mention of a conflict. AT NO POINT 
 .
2. This was the first time I had come across the term ‘mindfulness’. NEVER BEFORE
 .
3. If you ever happen to see your former colleague, tell her I’m asking after her. SHOULD YOU
 .
4. The reunion had only just begun when the fire alarm went off. HARDLY