B2 First - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 30

1. Everyone enjoyed the party ___________ Tom, who had to leave early.

    except for

    despite

    along with

    including

2. They were able to ___________ the fire before it caused any major damage.

    turn down

    turn off

    bring back

    put out

3. I didn't say I don't like her; ___________, I just said we have different interests.

    on the contrary

    on the other hand

    in contrast

    however

4. I ___________ we should give him another chance to prove himself. We can't afford to fire him.

    doubt

    deny

    suppose

    avoid

5. It was a tough decision, but he finally decided to break ___________ with his girlfriend.

    in

    up

    out

    on

6. Make sure to ___________ any signs of danger while hiking in the woods.

    make up for

    look up to

    go on

    look out for

7. She briefly ___________ her holiday during the meeting.

    hid

    dismissed

    mentioned

    ignored

8. I'd like to ___________ the topic of the recent budget cuts during the meeting.

    bring up

    pass over

    look out for

    stand up to