Unit 6 Check CAE

He won't stop _________________ me for missing a penalty in the cup final last week.

• scamming

• mocking

• making fun

• joking

It was one of the biggest ________________ to have ever taken place; many elderly citizens lost all their life savings!

• lies

• fibs

• cheats

• scams

She's going to be late. ________________ , she's always late!

• In fact

• Therefore

• In contrast

• Eventually

They really have no idea what they're doing and are just _____________________ as they go along.

• taking it in

• making it out

• putting it up

• making it up

I've _________________________ to make sure this is the most incredible birthday party so could you please at least try to enjoy it.

• given the impression

• gotten into character

• gone to great lengths

We tried to ____________________ despite the pain we were both going through. In the end, we weren't able to fool anyone.

• make it out

• put on a brave face

• give the impression

• take it on

They have been the closest of friends for as long as any of us can remember: they know each other ___________________ .

• like a brave face

• through and through

• like a convincing performance

• well and well

We haven't been able to make nearly enough money this year. _________ these unfortunate circumstances, we are going to have to let some staff go.

• Under

• Over

• Depending

• Due

Why are you putting ______ a posh accent? You aren't posh whatsoever!

• in

• out

• up

• on

Were I to tell you the amount I spend on a costume for the convention each year, you __________________ amazed!

• are

• would be

• would have been

• would being