Focus 3 2nd Use of Eng. Quiz 5

When natural disasters happen, the emergency services are something you can rely _____.    

You’ve prepared your house well, so I’m sure an earthquake is nothing to worry _____.       

The way the mayor handled the flood is what people criticise her _____.    

   After their homes were destroyed, staying in shelters was something people had to get used _____.

The storm is something that will take a long time for the town to recover _____.      

I’m not sure that all the necessary clean-up is something volunteers can deal _____.     

     If people need money to prepare their homes for disasters, there are banks they can borrow _____.

      What might happen if the volcano erupts is something she can’t stop worrying _____.

As sea levels continue to rise, more flooding is what we are heading _____.    

The experts’ advice is definitely something that is worth listening _____.   

My brother’s life hasn’t been easy. When he was a child he was very interested (0) in painting and later, when he was at university, he decided that he wanted to be an artist and painting was what he wanted to focus (1) _____ . My parents were not happy. Failure is something they have always been very afraid (2) _____. They think that art is a risky choice and didn’t know how to support him. They wanted him to work for the family business instead. Or find a job he could rely (3) _____. I think he has made the right choice as art is something he really cares (4) _____. Finally all his hard work has paid off. He has a big exhibition in London. I can’t wait to see his paintings. It’s been many years but I think it’s been worth waiting (5) _____.

My sister is an amazing woman and I’m extremely proud (0) of her. She’s had a difficult life with a lot of problems to deal (1) _____. What’s more, she’s not always had friends who she could get help (2) _____. She works as a researcher and is trying to find a cure for some serious diseases. Our parents didn’t agree (3) _____ her choice of career and didn’t support her either, but she always believed (4) _____ herself. I haven’t seen her for a few years as I have been living abroad but I’m going to have a meal with her tomorrow. We’re going to our favourite restaurant and I’m sure it will have been worth waiting (5) _____.