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Here are the answers for the fill-in exercises and other questions in your English workbook:

Fill in the missing word:

1. Tony takes a packed lunch to work, because he doesn't like leaving the office to eat out.
2. I really don't know what to cook for Ben. He's such a fussy eater that I'm afraid he won't like anything I serve.
3. Linda is an excellent chef and her cooking skills are in great demand.
4. Liam is not a very honest person, so you should take everything he says with a pinch of salt.

Grammar:

1. Can we go soon? We have been walking around this department store for the last two hours!
2. I have been looking through these cookbooks for a good seafood recipe for over an hour, but I can't decide on one. Can you help me choose?
3. Have you tried the new Chinese restaurant that opened last week yet?
4. Do you want to go shopping? I have not spent my birthday money yet and I want to buy a new outfit for the party.
5. Phillip has never bought anything from a flea market before.

Underline the correct item:

1. Mum bought Dad a pair of Italian leather shoes for his birthday.
2. Dad will be back in half an hour; he's been to the newsagent's to pick up today's paper.
3. ...but the good news is that she'll be able to spend the whole weekend with us.
4. Emily's family moved to Spain from the UK when she was still a baby.
5. There were very few people at the restaurant, so it was easy for us to find a table.
6. Your doctor can give you some good advice on how to follow a more balanced diet.
7. What is Monica doing? She has been in the dressing room for an hour!
8. Whenever Paul goes to London, he stays at the Hilton Hotel.
9. Doctors say that it's not a good idea to eat red meat more than once or twice a week.
10. This dish is delicious and doesn't take much time to prepare.

Everyday English:

1. At Pete's Antique Shop in the town centre.
2. It was a bargain.
3. It's just around the corner from the florist's.
4. I'm glad you like it.
5. Not at all. I got it for half the original price.

These responses should assist you in completing your workbook exercises accurately. If you have more questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask!

Margaret: Yes, I bought it two days ago. It was a bargain.

Lisa: It really suits your living room. Where did you buy it?

Margaret: At Pete's Antique Shop in the town centre.

Lisa: I've never been there. Whereabouts is it?

Margaret: It's just around the corner from the florist's.

Lisa: Was it expensive?

Margaret: Not at all. I got it for half the original price. I'm glad you like it.

Lisa: Fantastic! Maybe I'll go and have a look on Saturday.

Margaret: We can go together if you like. Great! See you there.

a. I will have the grilled fish with steamed rice and salad, please. b. Tony takes a packed lunch to work, because he doesn't like leaving the office to eat out. c. He's such a fussy eater that I'm afraid he won't like anything I serve. d. Linda is an excellent chef and her cooking skills are in demand. e. Liam is not a very honest person, so you should take everything he says with a pinch of salt.

1. have been walking
2. have been looking
3. Have you tried
4. have not spent

5. has never bought

6. Italian leather

7. Dad will be back in half an hour; he's gone to the newsagent's to pick up today's paper.
8. the UK
9. What is Monica doing? She has been in the dressing room for an hour!
10. a/the week
11. much
12. Pete's Antique Shop in the town centre
13. It was a bargain
14. It's just around the corner from the florist's
15. Not at all, I got it for half the original price.