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Did you know that people in Switzerland c___________ more chocolate per head of the population than any other country?
consume
I’m sucking on these menthol sweets because I’ve got a sore sprain / throat / flu.
throat
Canoeing down the rapids in Canada was a m___________-b _______experience. It was exciting, dangerous and completely unforgettable.
mind-blowing
A letter ...........(might/write) to the director.
might be written
to be very healthy and physically fit
be fighting fit
Eating foods rich in animal fats can raise the level of c___________ in the blood, which in turn can lead to heart disease.
cholesterol
I hit the wall with my knee when I fell off my bike. There’s a nasty rash / stiff / bruise and it’s gone black and blue
bruise
In a r___________-b _________performance, the star striker scored eight goals in one match. Nobody had done that before!
record-breaking
He ..........(say/be) a great guy.
He is said to be a great guy.
to be recovering after an illness
be on the mend
The n_________ in food help your body grow and develop.
nutrients
Whenever I go to the gym, I pedal / push / beat on a bike for an hour.
pedal
Dan’s excuse seemed f___________-f________. Nobody really believed that the sandwiches had been stolen by a pack of dogs. We knew he’d eaten them all!
far-fetched
He ............... (rumour/see) another woman right now.
is rumoured to be seeing
to become ill
go down with sth
Eating a banana is a great way of b___________ your energy levels during the afternoon. Just one will stop you feeling tired and leave you feeling much more active.
boosting
There was a small amount / slice / diet of soup left in the bowl at the end of the meal.
amount
The literature festival has chosen a h___________ r________ poet to give a lecture.
highly respected
Don't you remember .................... (tell) what time the event will start?
being told
to have an opportunity to live with greater enjoyment
have a new lease of life
People have been using a wide range of food a___________ for centuries to improve the flavour or appearance of food products.
additives
The sprinter tested herself with short burns / bursts / pumps of high-intensity exercise.
bursts
I am completely b_______-e_________ in the morning before grabbing some coffee.
bleary-eyed
She .............. (say/live) a double life in her youth.
is said to have been living
to appear extremely well and healthy
look the picture of health