Zero waste
Finances
Generation Gap
Phrasal verbs
Idioms
100

Tons of plastic bottles end up in l______ every year.

Tons of plastic bottles end up in landfills every year.

100

Paying for college caused a huge financial problem for the family.  

Paying for college put a financial strain on the family.

100

Children often have a short focus time. 

Children often have a short attention span.

100

The company had to let go of 50 workers.

The company had to lay off 50 workers.

100

Headaches are a common not wanted result of this medicine.

Headaches are a common side effect of this medicine.

200

I usually buy nuts by weight at the market.

I usually buy nuts in bulk at the market.

200

You can order groceries without leaving home.

You can order groceries from the comfort of your home.

200

It’s important to find a balance between work and rest.

It’s important to strike a balance between work and rest.

200

She tried to fix her rude comment.

She tried to make up for her rude comment.

200

Investing in education helps you get good results in your career later.

Investing in education helps you reap the benefits in your career.

300

The government wants to ban plastic forks and spoons to protect the environment.

The government wants to ban disposable cutlery to protect the environment.

300

Supermarkets place candy near the checkout to encourage buying without thinking.

Supermarkets place candy near the checkout to encourage impulse purchases.

300

Young people are usually better with technology than older generations.

Young people are usually more tech-savvy than older generations.

300

I think I’ll choose tea instead of coffee.

I think I’ll opt for tea instead of coffee.

300

Politicians are often asked to choose their position on controversial issues.

Politicians are often asked to take a stance on controversial issues.

400

You should drink water to "refill" your energy after exercise

You should drink water to replenish your energy after exercise

400

Renting out a room can help you earn extra money 

Renting out a room can help you generate an additional income.

400

She’s thinking of choosing to study medicine at university.

She’s leaning towards studying medicine at university.

400

Things didn’t work out as we expected.

Things didn’t pan out as we expected.

400

Ignoring safety rules puts in danger everyone at work.

Ignoring safety rules jeopardizes everyone at work.

500

Advertising often encourages buying too much.  

Advertising often encourages excessive consumption.

500

Online payments are quick and without problems.

Online payments are quick and hassle-free.

500

My son is easily influenced by his friends

My son is easily swayed by his friends’ opinions.

500

The company is trying to punish employees who spend too much time on social media during office hours.

The company is cracking down on employees who spend too much time on social media during office hours.

500

Millions of lives are at risk during the pandemic.

Millions of lives are at stake during the pandemic.

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