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go on
trying.
15. After years of decline, government investment is revitalising the area, and things are beginning to
look up
.
16. The first step to a healthier lifestyle is to 
give up
smoking.
17. New legislation lays down strict penalties for factories which 
look up
to poisonous fumes.
18. We decided not to 
go through
with our plans until we had sufficient capital.
19. Although children should 
look forward
to their parents, many rebel against their values and way of
life.
20. We asked them for more information, but they refused to 
look down
on details.

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general vocabulary
50
Phrasal verbs 5
The verbs and particles in the two boxes can be combined to make phrasal verbs, which can
then be used to complete the sentences below.
Decide which phrasal verbs go into each sentence, and write the answers in the crossword
grid. In many cases, you will need to change the form of the verb (eg, past participle,
infinitive, third person 's', etc). The meaning of each phrasal verb is in italics at the end of
each sentence. 
Don't forget that some phrasal verbs need two particles. 
The first one has been done as an example.
For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3) 
talk put take run turn
opt stand pick make set
on off with for 
round against down aside
in out up after
Clues across (
)
1. Accommodation in some cities is so expensive that some people cannot even afford to _____ the 8
weeks' deposit that is required. 
(to make a deposit)
Answer = put down
4. They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. 
(to persuade somebody)
5. Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. 
(to
resemble)
6. After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. 
(to stop because something
is in the way)
8. They were _____ of the apartment by their landlord when they could no longer afford the rent, and
ended up living on the street. 
(to be forced to leave)
11. When I was at school, some teachers unfairly _____ children who avoided sport because they prefered
more creative interests and pastimes. 
(to choose someone to attack or criticize)
12. Although many companies offer their employees a pension programme, many decide to _____ of the
programme and make their own arrangements. 
(to decide not to take part in something)
16. A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful _____ for the interview. 
(to
arrive for a meeting, appointment, etc)
19. Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. 
(to start)
20. People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of pounds every month. 
(to
make debts go up quickly)
21. By the time he was 18, he had _____ his mind that he wanted to be famous. 
(to decide on something)
Clues down (
)
1. It's often a good idea to _____ some money for a 'rainy day'. 
(to save money)
2. Technology is moving at such a fast pace it is no longer possible to _____ all the latest developments.
(to understand or assimilate information)
3. Nobody was _____ by the government's false figures on unemployment. 
(to be fooled or tricked)
5. He _____ the job that was offered to him, even though he was desperate for the money. 
(to refuse
something which is offered)
7. Most people will _____ a stressful job if the money is good enough. 
(to tolerate something which is not
very pleasant)

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Phrasal verbs 5