1. Look at A. Use a verb from the box in the correct from to compllete each collocation

Exercises

11.1 Look at A. Use a verb from the box in the correct from to compllete each collocation.

achieve beat earn gain make win

1 I don’t have ambitions to ............... a lot of money; I just want to be happy in life.

2 Jack has already............... a very good reputation as a talented lawyer.

3 Sophia has ........... several prizes for her singing.

4 It is important to have goals even if you do not always.......... them.

5 Chris ......... a lot of money he sold some old shares on the stock exchange.

6 In the tournament Hannah......... all her opponents and...................the gold medal.

7 Nowadays Alex ....................a very good salary.

8 In the cycle race, Henrik...................an advantage when several of his opponents had punctures.
11.2 Look at the picture and answer the quetions.
1 What is the woman wearing?

2 What is the woman carrying?

3 What is the woman using?

4 What is the man wearing?

5 What is the man using?

6 What is the man carrying?

11.3 Correct the nine collocation errors this paragraph.
Last year I got new job and started gaining a lot more money. I realised I could afford to use more money on my holiday than I usually do and decided to pass a month in Australia. I knew it would be hot there and so I wouldn`t need to carry wram clothes with me. In fact, I used a t-shirt and jeans all the time I was there. I carried a hat all the time too, of course, to protect me from the sun. It was fantastic there. I passed a week sightseeing in Sydney and then stayed the rest of the time travelling round the country. I even did my lifelong ambition of stroking a koala.
11.4 Change the underlined words so that each sentencehas the opposite meaning.

1. 
   The Democratic Party lost the election.
   
2. 
   The ruling power has lost control of the situation.
   
3. 
   Our team was defeated in the match.
   
4. 
   I spent a lot of money last month.
   
5. 
   Our company made a loss last year.
   

11.5 Complete these questions. Then answer them.

1 Where did you ..................your last holiday?

2 How much money did you ...............last week?

3 What do you always...........with you when you go out?

4 Have you ever...........a trophy?

5 What aim would you particularly like to..............in life?