I, Read and choose the correct answer
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I, Read and choose the correct answer
Laura was excited to start her new job in the city. She had always wanted to (1) _____ cycling to work to save on transport costs. One morning, she decided to (2) _____ her new plan by biking to her office. As she approached the office, she noticed that her bike's tire was flat. Laura was a bit annoyed but decided to (3) _____ her frustration and walk the rest of the way.
When she arrived, her colleagues greeted her with surprise. They couldn’t help but (4) _____ at her decision to cycle despite the challenges. Laura explained that she had been trying to (5) _____ her commute and avoid traffic. She believed it was better for the environment and her health.
Unfortunately, her enthusiasm was soon tempered when she realized she had (6) _____ her lunch at home. She decided to (7) _____ the situation by grabbing a quick bite from the nearest café. Despite these small setbacks, Laura felt she had made the right choice and looked forward to (8) _____ the city’s bike lanes more in the future.
In the office, she was tasked with organizing a team-building event. She needed to (9) _____ a list of potential activities and venues. The team had a brainstorming session where they tried to (10) _____ an engaging plan. Laura was determined not to let any challenges (11) _____ their plans.
Meanwhile, her friend Jake called her to (12) _____ his appointment that had (13) _____ due to a scheduling conflict. Laura promised to (14) _____ the event if he couldn’t make it. She also had to (15) _____ the details for a client meeting and ensure everything was in place.
Later that week, Laura decided to (16) _____ her office space to make it more comfortable. She planned to (17) _____ her old desk and replace it with a new one. She hoped this would help her (18) _____ her workload more efficiently.
On the weekend, Laura and her family went on a hiking trip. They wanted to (19) _____ the beautiful views and fresh air. Unfortunately, they had to (20) _____ their plans early when the weather took a turn for the worse.
1. a) give up b) set up c) take up d) get around to
2. a) try out b) carry out c) do away with d) put up with
3. a) make up for b) come across c) pass out d) bring back
4. a) take in b) get around c) work out d) put up
5. a) narrow down b) break into c) drown out d) try out
6. a) run out of b) put out c) take up d) bring about
7. a) look out for b) take up c) bring about d) put off
8. a) break down b) come up with c) set up d) get around to
9. a) break down b) come up with c) put off d) carry out
10. a) stand by b) fall through c) get around d) make up for
11. a) stand for b) give up c) carry out d) turn up
12. a) take up b) look out for c) stand for d) come across
13. a) break into b) pass out c) run into d) try out
14. a) get down to b) set up c) carry out d) bring about
15. a) get used to b) break down c) look out for d) set up
16. a) bring about b) set up c) make up for d) take in
17. a) call off b) see around c) break down d) run into
18. a) look out for b) get down c) pass out d) call off
19. a) try out b) bring about c) set up d) get around to
20. a) call off b) pass out c) run into d) try out