Media and Entertainment

1. The first English dictionary was ________ by Dr Johnson.

2. I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it ________ me from my work.

3. In today’s paper, it ________ that there will be a new government soon.

4. There has been a lot of ____ about the housing shortage in big cities.

5. The acoustics in the concert hall were very poor, and it would obviously be necessary to ________ my voice.

6. She likes classical music and is particularly ________ on Mozart.

7. Tomorrow is a special ________ night for the guitarist who has injured his hand and can’t play again.

8. Schubert didn’t finish one of his symphonies so it will always be ________.

9. Being already a graduate from another university, he was ________ from the entrance examination.

10. There’s no ________ in going to the cinema now as the film’s already started.

11. I’ve booked two seats in the front ________ for tomorrow’s concert.

12. He soon made a ________ for himself on the stage.

13. There was no ________ of anyone having entered the room.

14. That pop group are going to make ________ recording next week.

15. Actors have to _______ a play before they give a public performance.

16. It is a very popular play, and it would be wise to________ seats well in advance.

17. That comedian is very good at ________; she can take off the Prime Minister perfectly.

18. The Chairman is to give a formal _____ at the Annual General Meeting.