Explain the meaning
Hospitality
the friendly and generous way people treat guests
L__________ the blanket on the bed, please.
lay
to repair your clothes
mend
There was a lot of banter between teammates after the game.
yes
banter - friendly joking or playful talk
Extended family
your larger family, not just parents and children, but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
He l__________ the dishwasher after dinner.
loaded
to make your clothes very wet
soak
Free education can help improve secular society.
No
Social mobility - the ability to move to a higher (or lower) social or economic class
Red tape
complicated official rules and paperwork that slow things down
Don’t forget to f__________ the toilet.
flush
to cover the room with a lot of water
flood
Even in hard times, he has a positive live and let live.
No
Outlook - the way someone sees life or their attitude about the future
Live and let live
the idea that people should accept others’ choices and not interfere
She w______o____ the wet towel.
wrings out
not obvious; small and delicate in meaning or appearance
subtle
In some countries, religion still holds sway over politics.
Yes
Hold sway - to have strong influence or control
Reserved
not showing feelings or emotions easily; quiet in social situations
I __________ my top with coffee.
stained my top
to make fun of someone in a playful, not mean, way
Take the mickey out of
In strict schools, students must conform to many rules.
Yes
Conform - to behave in the same way as most people in society expect