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1 To bring down taxes, among other things. 5 I've taken up hang-gliding recently.
2 I took to her at once. 6 It really seems to have taken off now.
3 It seems to be brought on by strong sunlight. 7 A person who takes off other people.
4 He really takes after his father. 8 I'll bring him round somehow.

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86.6 1 to bring into the open 3 to take care of 5 to take pride in
2 to take part in 4 to bring a law into force 6 to take control of

Unit 87
87.1 I don't often receive interesting advertising circulars these days. However, quite an unusual one
came this morning. It was headed; 'Are you worried about losing touch?' And it went on, 'If so,
purchase some of our special tablets today. Taking just one in the morning will help you succeed
at work and at home. It will stop little problems from depressing you and will ensure that you
become rich and successful with the minimum of effort on your behalf. Send just $25 today and
you will receive your tablets and your key to success within ten days.'

1 round 2 through 3 down 4 by 5 up to 6 through

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1 .. . my old teddy bear. 4 ... going to the meeting.
2 ... Jack spilt tomato soup on Jill's dress. 5 ... her father's death yet.
3 ... study in weather like this. 6 Living in such a small place.. .
87.5 Some example sentences:
She was the first to get off the plane. (disembark from)
I don't understand what you are getting at. (trying to say)
They are due to get back at six. (return)
You get ahead in that company only if you are related to the boss. (succeed, are promoted)
Get lost! (colloquial) (Go away, stop bothering me!)

Unit 88
1 They have recently established a committee on teenage smoking.
2 We try to reserve some money for our holiday every week.
3 Ignore all your negative feelings and listen with an open mind.
4 If we hadn't left home so late, we would have arrived on time.
5 The government's unpopular proposals caused a wave of protests.

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