Activity 1 Read the sentences with key notes in brackets and fill the gaps choosing appropriate word from the box

14) Although he was a high school _____pet_______, he started his own business at the age of 18 and went on to build the second biggest restaurant chain in the country. (Didn’t complete a full course of education)

15) Publishing a full list of demands before the negotiations had even finished was a classic ____dropout_________ error. A politician of that calibre should not have done that. (Obvious and stupid mistake)

16) We had several mathematicians working on the problem but they all drew a _____blank______.

(Unable to provide an answer after a great deal of effort)

17) The selection process is very tough and very few candidates make the _____knocks _____.

(Reach the required standard)

18) I knew nothing about the last exam and had to pull an _____all-nighter________ the night before in order to revise. (Study all night)

Activity 2.