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1. This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.
delivers the incorrect letter
fails to communicate
does not talk properly
does not set a good example
2. The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.
are covering up
are revealing
are opening
are exposing
3. I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.
I understand what you mean
I believe your words
I am able to catch your words
I think you are right
4. You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.
she holds on to her pistol
she maintains her opinion
she doesn't let her weapons go
she refuses to shoot
5. I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.
explain that once more
hurry up
try and catch me up
come across
6. Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.
Don't get depressed
Carry on drinking
Don't let the levels drop
Maintain the heights
7. I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.
he hurt himself
he injured himself
he made a bad mistake for himself
he damaged his body
8. Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.
winning the game
taking advantage
taking the initiative
taking the trouble
9. There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.
no future
no interest
no distance
no time
10. He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.
to pay a little longer
to get a better price
to pay a little later
to delay a little longer
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