Although Brian is the owner of quite a small business, his story really is one of ‘ a/an........ over hardship. Raised in poor conditions, he educated himself and worked his way to the top. He is, in fact, truly a self-made man.                    

When Steve asked if we had a ‘clothes maiden’, I didn't know what he was talking about. Apparently, it is a/an..........expression used in northern England for a frame on which to hang clothes.            

Jed's birthday happens to...........with Independence Day, so we always have a double celebration.                      

Alex clearly cares more for his son than for his two daughters. I cannot understand how one can.........one child above the others.                  

I'm enjoying this novel more and more as the plot ......... .                        

Reportedly, gypsies in Romania suffer terrible ........... being forced to live in makeshift homes in slums.                      

On this issue, several..........politicians have spoken out against the government. These well-known spokespeople want to avoid war at all costs.                    

In 1989 a common market of North African countries, called the Arab MaghreL Union, was established to............trade by allowing free movement of goods across borders.                      

Richard..........from one place to another, not staying very long, when almost by chance he found a job which suited him perfectly and settled down.                    

At the age of 40, Susan............quit her job and started her own training business.