Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


1. It was a very controversial book, it certainly ………. people think.
let, B. allowed, C. forced, D. made
2. Family relationships later ……….. a greater significance in his life.
built up, B. kept on, C. took on, D. made up
3. He was very isolated and had no-one to turn …….. when he needed help.
round, B. to, C. over, D. on
4. He chose to ……….. family life for the sake of his career.
flunk, B. fail, C. sacrifice, D. surrender
5. Not ………….. children perform better in subjects that they enjoy.
obviously, B. surprisingly, C. to mention, D. to say
6. I am not against the plan at all; ……………. I think it’s marvellous.
on the contrary, B. on the other hand, C. in contrast, D. nevertheless
7. She’s always so helpful that it’s difficult not to …………… her for granted.
accept, B. think, C. see, D. take