Think of one word which fits both sentences in each pair.
0 She has very strong feelings about helping homeless people in her city.
I know you’re upset but you have to be strong. Don’t let this ruin your life.
8 He was extremely happy that he __________ a scholarship to study there. He couldn’t afford the fees on his own.
My brother almost __________ expelled for breaking a window at school, but it was an accident.
9 Seeing the cat jogged my __________ that I needed to buy cat food.
I have a vivid __________ of that day on the beach. I almost feel like I am there now.
10 The last thing I remember before I __________ consciousness was the ball flying towards my head.
We __________ the match which was very disappointing, but we’ll come back stronger next week.
I must admit that it wasn’t my idea. Jack was the ---------------- this whole plan.
If we wait for someone to have a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, we’ll never get started. Once we start, the solution might become obvious.
To have something on the brain means to keep thinking constantly about something.
Acquired savant syndrome is a condition when extreme mental abilities appear because of brain damage.
To charge royalties for the invention means to give it for free.
Complete the collocations. The first letters are given.
Man in accident
Sam Green, 23, was found unconscious in his car which had hit a tree in a storm. It is believed that during the crash he hit his head, causing him to
16 l consciousness, and subsequently
17 f into a coma. Doctors have confirmed that he 18 r consciousness and 19 c out of the coma a week later. Fortunately, Mr Green didn't 20 s any other injuries and he has now fully 21 r and left hospital.
Nobody knows how the accident happened. Mr Green believes that his car might have been
22 s by lightning as the engine suddenly stopped working, which is known to happen when lightning hits a vehicle.