When the r_____ road was built, our commute was so much quicker
ring
someone that chats with everyone they meet
extroverted
Lots of women have done exceptionally well in their careers, breaking the glass floor
breaking the glass ceiling
I've got mixed/major feelings about following/taking a gap year
mixed, taking
might
The council has p_______ the city centre to make it safer for shoppers
pedestrianised
someone that is too aware of what they say or do, coming across as insecure
self conscious
It's possible to make changes to the agenda during the meeting, it's not like it's set in rock!
set in stone
In the end, the deciding/strong factor in my decision to pass/do an apprenticeship was the need to earn money.
deciding, do
I'm worried about introducing Liam to my dad: I think they must/may/might clash
must
H______ buildings were designed to save space in city centres
High-rise
a person who's easy to talk to about controversial and different ideas
open-minded
I mustn't get home late, or my dad will hit the ceiling!
hit the roof
Our teachers have always given us a clear/near understanding of the need to get/take good grades
clear, get
I really must/have to/may start going to the gym. I'm so unfit!
may
In d_____ p____ areas, cities diseases tend to spread more easilt
densely populated
"i'm starting to think that i don't belong here! no one really wants to talk to me"
feel left out
gone to town
Family support plays a deciding/vital role in students' chance of passing/graduating from university
vital, graduating
My parents say I can/am allowed to/don't need to stay out later at weekends
don't need to
The mansion is d______ as the owners couldn't afford to maintain it
derelict
a person you can rely on, because they will not spread any rumors or secrets you tell them
trustworthy
I'd never met Jaime's sister before, but we got on like a home on fire
got on like a house on fire
My father had a big/strong influence on my decision to make/follow this particular career path
strong, follow
At our school, we mustn't/needn't/don't have to wear uniform
mustn't