I. Complete the sentences using the verbs make, do or take.

1. The government is trying to _____________ a profit at our expense.

2. Don't ______________ damage to the environment.

3. John doesn't even _________________ an effort to help out around the house.

4. Drugs can _______________ harm to you.

5. Simon finds it hard to ________________ friends with other children.

6. One should continuously seek inspiration, ________________ an interest in a variety of

things and always be on one's toes to gather accurate information.

7. I'm not blaming you - we all _________________ mistakes.

8. They were in the kitchen, sitting over cups of coffee, reluctant to ________________ the

washing up.

II. Complete the sentences with a suitable word.

1. I will now resign ________________ my position as secretary.

2. A ___________________________ is someone who spends a lot of money in a way that

wastes it.

3. She faces the _____________________ of disobeying her father or losing the man she

loves. (= choice between)

4. The government's annual __________________ on arms has been reduced. (= expenses)

5. I’ve decided to _________________ down on snacks. (= reduce)