Cover of the textbook Speakout Advanced - Students' Book

The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4.1 - Fight for justice for the textbook Speakout Advanced - Students' Book with authors Antonia Clare and J. J. Wilson from Pearson Education

Question

  1. Look at the sentences from the text. What does it refer to?
  2. Check what you know. Add it in the correct place(s) in sentences 1-10.

Answer

a)

  1. being arrested
  2. regular raids taking place
  3. the situation

b)

  1. I could hardly believe it when the police officer told me what had happened.
  2. It has been reported that a number of people in the area were affected.
  3. It's no use! I've looked everywhere for my wallet but I can't find it anywhere.
  4. We would appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone about this.
  5. It's surprising how quickly I was able to master the skill.
  6. It's no wonder you couldn't find your bag. You left it in the café.
  7. A: How much further is it? B: It's not far now.
  8. It's a pity that you won't be able to make it to the lunch.
  9. It was a warm day for the time of year.
  10. It appears that someone has made a mistake.