Speaker 1
1. He had been advised to show he had done some research.
2. He mentioned irrelevant information.
Speaker 2
3. She practised the interview with a friend beforehand.
4. The interviewer told her she didn't stand a chance of getting the job due to her tardiness.
Speaker 3
5. He lacked the right qualifications.
6. His mother had nagged him to do something to control his nerves.
Speaker 4
7. Because of the effort she exerted while trying to sit in the right way, she experienced aches and pains.
8. She applied because a friend had persuaded her to do so.
Speaker 5
9. He failed to answer the questions well.
10. He appreciated the careers officer's advice.
KEY
1. T
2. T
3. F (with her dog)
4. F (it was her gut feeling)
5. T
6. T
be/go on at someone: to complain to someone again and again about their behaviour or to ask them to do something. Sp. dar la lata.
E.g.
be/go on at someone about something
My parents are always on at us about having a baby.
be/go on at someone to do something
She's been on at me to get my hair cut.
7. F (trying to smile made her face ache)
8. T
9. T
10. F (so much for the advice from the careers office)
so much for something
used to suggest that something has not been successful or useful.
E.g.
So much for that idea!
