Sex and the City 5

Question 1

We need to a__ the issue immediately.
(= deal with a problem or task)

Answer 1

We need to address the issue immediately.

also: to address a problem / concern / question

Question 2

You make such a c__ c__ for beauty and the importance of beauty and the arts.
(= убедительные аргументы в пользу, a strong, convincing argument or explanation)

Answer 2

You make such a compelling case for beauty and the importance of beauty and the arts.

There is a rather compelling case for traveling alone though.

They built/presented a compelling case based on facts and expert opinions.

Question 3

There is no d__ that this issue affects everyone.
(= used to introduce something that is clearly true or undeniable)

Answer 3

There is no denying that this issue affects everyone.

Question 4

There is no d__ that climate change is real.
(= used to introduce something that is clearly true or undeniable)

Answer 4

There is no denying that climate change is real.

Question 5

Let’s consider the issue from another __.
(= a particular way of thinking about something; a point of view)

Answer 5

Let’s consider the issue from another perspective.

Question 6

They had completely different p__ __ the topic.
(= particular ways of thinking about something; points of view)

Answer 6

They had completely different perspectives on the topic.

Question 7

He’s known for his anti-immigration s__.
(= opinion or point of view on a topic)

Answer 7

He’s known for his anti-immigration stance.

Question 8

He had a strong __ against corruption.
(= opinion or point of view on a topic)

Answer 8

He had a strong stance against corruption.

Question 9

__ her actions last year as proof of her commitment.
(= used to introduce an example that supports your point)

Answer 9

Take her actions last year as proof of her commitment.

Question 10

__ the fact that more people are recycling – it shows progress.
(= used to introduce an example that supports your point)

Answer 10

Take the fact that more people are recycling – it shows progress.

Question 11

It became e__ that the weather was deteriorating, so the organizers had to cancel the race.
(= clearly seen, obvious, or easy to understand)

Answer 11

It became evident that the weather was deteriorating, so the organizers had to cancel the race.

Question 12

It has now become e__ __ us that a mistake has been made.
(= clearly seen, obvious, or easy to understand)

Answer 12

It has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.

Question 13

You’re __ the long-term consequences.
(= failing to notice or considering something important)

Answer 13

You’re overlooking the long-term consequences.

Question 14

We can’t afford to keep __ this issue.
(= failing to notice or considering something important)

Answer 14

We can’t afford to keep overlooking this issue.

Question 15

That may be t__ to an __, but there’s more to the story.
(= partly true, but not completely or without exception)

Answer 15

That may be true to an extent, but there’s more to the story.

Question 16

While that may be t__ to an __, it’s a largely inaccurate picture.
(= partly true, but not completely or without exception)

Answer 16

While that may be true to an extent, it’s a largely inaccurate picture.

Question 17

It may be t__ to an __ that money helps, but it’s not everything.
(= partly true, but not completely or without exception)

Answer 17

It may be true to an extend that money helps, but it’s not everything.

Question 18

I see __ you’re __ __ – it’s a tough call.
(= understanding someone’s opinion or feelings)

Answer 18

I see where you’re coming from – it’s a tough call.

Question 19

I know __ you’re __ __, and I appreciate your honesty.(= understanding someone’s opinion or feelings)

Answer 19

I know where you’re coming from, and I appreciate your honesty.

Question 20

I understand __ you’re __ __, but I still disagree.
(= understanding someone’s opinion or feelings)

Answer 20

I understand where you’re coming from, but I still disagree.

Question 21

You make a v__ point.
(= a good and reasonable argument or opinion)

Answer 21

You make a valid point.

Question 22

You raise a v__ p__ about the costs involved.
(= a good and reasonable argument or opinion)

Answer 22

You raise a valid point about the costs involved.

Question 23

__ __ __ , it was a fair outcome.
(= after thinking about all the facts or details)

Answer 23

All things considered, it was a fair outcome.

Question 24

__ __ __ , they did a great job.
(= after thinking about all the facts or details)

Answer 24

All things considered, they did a great job.

Question 25

__ __ __, the trip was challenging, but it was worth it. (= **after thinking about all the facts or details**)

Answer 25

**All things considered**, the trip was challenging, but it was worth it.

Question 26

**__ __ line** is that we need more time. (= **the most important or basic fact about a situation**)

Answer 26

**The bottom line** is that we need more time.

Question 27

**__ __ line** is that communication matters most. (= **the most important or basic fact about a situation**)

Answer 27

**The bottom line** is that communication matters most.