To stand me in good stead To be the bee-all and-all Grave-concerm -danger -mistake To clinch a deal To be a viable option To sustain injury

Disdainfully That sort of behaviour is conducive to deliquency

1. Maria can be very blunt and sometimes shocks people who don't know her well. 2. As a keen writer and avid newspaper reader, Jenny had always wanted to be a journalist. 3. Lucky for him, his alibi is watertight.

We have our ups and downs like all couples. Many up-and-coming young players have trials for the national football team.
4. Shes far too prim and proper to have written anything as scandalous as that. 5. Having a large family obviously increases the wear and tear on your furniture. 6. On top of everything else, I now have to go to work next Saturday! 7. There is every likelihood that the number of college places will go up this year.

8. Teenagers are fickle and switch brands frequently. 9. The company's refusal to hire him was a blatant act of discrimination. 10. Notwithstanding differences, there are clear similarities in all of the world's religions. 11. Bob was too narrow-minded and prejudiced; it was just impossible to work with him. 12. There is a world of difference between home-made bread and the tasteless stuff that many people buy today. 13. Today's economic problems pale in comparison with those of the 1930s. 14. These men are all decent, tax-paying, law-abiding people That husband of her is bone idle; no wonder the house is in such a mess. 15. Teachers were turning a blind eye to smoking in school. Jimmy is a very shy, clingy child. 16. Cordell had an excellent grasp of military issues. 17. You can't cure a common cold, but you can alleviate the symptoms. 18. He is still in hospital, his life hanging by a thread.

19. She's his niece, from what I can gather. 20. Cliff's family worked in the cotton fields to eke out a living. 21. She wasn't used to living in the lap of luxury. Educational facilities are best in the more well-to-do residential areas. 1. Travellers on a tight budget might prefer to camp The cost of the plan would be in the region of $40 to $60 billion. 2. It may seem logical, but his argument doesn't hold water Well, in my book, if you steal, you deserve to get caught. 3. Athens is often regarded as the cradle of democracy. Whenever a miscarriage of justice is discovered people lose respect for the law. 4. Benefits of the surgery far outweigh the risk The college administration seemed impervious to criticism. 5. The journey will entail changing trains twice. 6. Some students argued that the rule infringed on their right to free speech. 7. I used to think that Tom was a good friend; but now that Im in trouble hes nowhere to be found. I guess hes just a fair-weather friend.

8. . His speech had a potent emotional impact 1. Investigators are trying the pinpoint the cause of the fire. 2. Youre very quick on the uptake! How did you guess? 3. Dont delude yourself. They have no reason to offer you a job. 4. Exercise lessens the risk of heart disease.

The election result was a foregone conclusion. He had surpassed all our expectations

1. The Kenyan set a blistering pace in the 5000 metres.

festival reaches its climax with the traditional boat-burning ceremony. 2. Greta Garbo in her heyday was very popular and successful.

3. Our volunteers include people from all walks of life. 4. The police are waging war on drug pushers in the city.

Their generosity made a lasting impression on me. 1. Rain has continued to play havoc with sporting events. 2. The marriage was a disaster from the word go, although I didn't realize this until it was all over. 3. I know you have a hectic schedule, but could you pick something up for me on your way home? 4. Someone has tampered with the lock on my door. 5. There s no point in you trying to swim against the tide now, is there? 6. If you can answer the first question, the rest of the test should be plain sailing. She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant 7. Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested. 8. Investing in high-tech companies is a calculated risk. 9. The police searched the length and breadth of the country.

For the most part, people seemed pretty friendly 1. They have to win the contract - thousands of jobs are at stake. 2. It was by the luck of the draw that I got a corner office. 3. I think everyone has got to shoulder the responsibility for defeat, not just Graham. Many kids who leave home to live alone find they have bitten off more than they can chew. 4. He was shattered, though he put on a brave face. 5. It's sickening the way he's always fishing for compliments. 6. I'm not sure how much meat we need to feed twelve, but I'll make an educated guess
and say six pounds.

7. I'd take an umbrella, just to be on the safe side. 8. Shes the picture of health. 9. A change is as good as a rest. 10. It is common knowledge that travel broadens the mind. 11. It is common knowledge that travel broadens the mind.
12. Finding

enough money for the project was the first

hurdle. It was Natalies friends who dissuaded her from going to the concert alon 1. She had information that she couldn't wait to impart. Kate wanted to slap Keith round the face but she refrained. Kevin made one last futile attempt to persuade Sandra to go with him, then left. 2. Corruption soon became rampant. Will computers render books obsolete.
1. These price rises will have a knock-on effect on the economy. 2. He has just set the bomb and has been taken unawares when it went

off a bit early. 1. Both sides are convinced that they are in the right. The war was, to all intents and purposes, over. Its rather tiring to try to always follow these transient fashions 1. Ridge's success is due to a relentless pursuit of perfection. 2. Ruth took a deep breath, summoned up her courage, and told him the truth. Teenagers are fickle and switch brands frequently
Anna would go to any lengths to fulfil her ambition. 1. The reality of the war didn't hit home until someone from the neighborhood was killed. Ill reserve judgement on his novel until Ive read it. 2. If he's had a bad day, Paul vents his anger on the family. 3. After twenty-five years as a teacher, he's decided to call it quits.

4. Drug treatment should only be used as a last resort. was tired of living out of a suitcase; 1. For 25 years, Darwin amassed evidence to support his theories. 2. Our friendship has stood the test of time. 3. Many more people died of infections before the advent of penicillin. 4. His tough stance on crime appeals to voters. 5. This jacket set me back over 1000. 6. This jacket set me back over 1000. The contract was declared null and void 1. The list is not comprehensive or detailed but tries to focus on the most salient points. 2. She knew she would not be able to sleep with so much tantalizing information spinning in her mind. But that said, the diesel costs 16,600, which is downright preposterous Disruptive behaviour To arouse some sympathy To portray adolescence Reluctant to Tend to Have the nasty habbit of spreading To focus on Feel aware of To shock people out of their complacency towards poverty A regular feature To have an impact on Such-and-such model Role model Put/place emphasis on To uphold traditiions Maintain a sense of national identuty Prone to To gain insight in Close proximity Inasmuch as To encompass In my book To depict the opposite To portray the idea