American English

Across

2. (On the telephone, when you are calling someone) Hello, is that Harrison Keane? _ _ _ S
3. You should use a pencil to do the test, and use a rubber to remove any mistakes. _ _ A _ _ _
7. He's a graduate of Berkeley College. _ _ _ M N _ _
8. Oxford. H _ _ _ W _ _
12. Before buying a house, it is essential to employ the services of a good solicitor. _ T T _ _ _ _ _ (lawyer is also used)
13. You don't need to ask me for permission to use the toilet! B _ _ _ R _ _ _
17. If you want to stop smoking, the best place to start is by going to your local chemist. D _ _ G _ _ _ _ _
19. He gave me just enough money to buy a return bus ticket to Portland. R _ _ _ D - _ _ _ P (2 words, which are hyphenated)
21. My favorite film of all time has to be the classic 1959 comedy 'Some Like It Hot'. _ _ V _ _
24. These days it is not unusual to see children as young as five carrying a mobile phone to school. C _ _ _ _ _ _ N _
25. The play is in two acts, with a short interval between the two. I _ T _ _ M _ _ _ _ _ N
29. * Government spending on defence was reduced by 23%. _ _ _ E _ _ _
31. * All travellers flying to the USA have to undergo strict security checks at the airport. _ _ A _ _ _ _ _ _
32. Services on the underground start at five in the morning and finish at half past midnight. _ _ B _ _ Y
34. The M40 is closed, so you will need to take the A40, which is the main road connecting London
36. In my opinion, the best time of the year is autumn. _ _ L _
37. The automobile company's first attempt to design a family saloon that ran on diesel was a resounding failure. _ _ D _ N
38. The workshop will last for 6 hours, with a break for lunch at midday. _ E _ _ S _
40. *Strict labour laws have had an adverse effect on small businesses. _ _ B _ _

Down

1. The Dean's office is on the ground floor. _ I _ _ _
2. Classes start at nine o'clock every morning Monday to Friday. T _ R _ _ _ _
4. ** (At a school, college, or university) A staff meeting has been called for two o'clock. _ _ C _ _ _ Y
5. code The postcode for the company is MA 04532. _ I _ _ O _ _
6. The theatre received an unexpected grant which helped to prevent it closing down. _ H _ _ _ _ _
9. * In the event of a marital divorce or separation, there is a clear need for dialogue between the parents and their children. _ _ A _ _ _
10. The oil crisis resulted in a 28% rise in the cost of petrol. _ _ S
11. Estate agents are some of the most unscrupulous people in the country. R _ _ L _ _ R _
14. Several flats were leased to private agencies, who in turn leased them to small companies. _ P _ _ T _ _ _ _ _
15. (Informal) I really like Mr. Goldberg. He's a great bloke. _ U _
16. The government refused to recognise the new republic. _ E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (note that in British English, this word can be spelt recognise or recognize)
18. The post normally arrives before lunchtime. _ _ _ L
20. Most Americans tend to stay in the country for their holiday. V _ _ _ T _ _ _
21. There are several museums and galleries in the city, but most students prefer to spend their evenings at the cinema. _ _ V _ E _
22. Take the lift to the top floor. _ _ _ V _ _ O _
23. The road outside the school is very busy, so students are advised to use the subway to cross it. _ N _ _ _ P _ _ _
26. The first thing the council did was dig up the pavement outside the front door. _ _ D _ W _ _ _
27. (in the context of repeating something completely only. In other contexts, again is used in the same way as it is used in British English) If you make a mistake in your calculations, you'll need to do them again. _ V _ _
28. The best way to get from one part of the city to another is to use the dual carriageway. _ _ E _ W _ _ (expressway is also used)
30. Their request for a $2 rise in the hourly rate was firmly rejected by the management. _ A _ _ E
33. Have you got any change for a $20 note? B _ _ _
35. I'm afraid we've got slightly behind schedule. _ _ T T _ _
39. The campus has a shop where students can buy stationery and essential items. _ _ O _ _