READY FOR C2 U45

The new manager is a _____; she brings fresh ideas and energy to the company.

• pang of guilt

• stroke of luck

• breath of fresh air

• glimmer of hope

There was more than a _____ in his statement—it was mostly true.

• fit of anger

• grain of truth

• round of applause

• school of thought

He looked at the old letter with a _____ in his eyes, remembering the past.

• pang of regret

• scrap of evidence

• stroke of genius

• glimmer of light

The court found no single _____ that could prove his involvement in the crime.

• round of applause

• pang of guilt

• scrap of evidence

• school of thought

The fans gave the singer a big _____ after her amazing performance.

• stroke of genius

• round of applause

• hint of irony

• glimmer of hope

The company is struggling with high _____ because employees keep leaving.

• employee turnover

• cherished keepsake

• sheer willpower

• sticking point

The misunderstanding was a result of their inability to _____ on key issues.

• break the stalemate

• be on the same wavelength

• spark a backlash

• proofread carefully

Her dedication and _____ helped her complete the marathon despite the pain.

• watershed moment

• sheer willpower

• stroke of genius

• grey area

A controversial statement by the politician _____ from the public.

• found common ground

• sparked a backlash

• became a scapegoat

• broke the stalemate

The historic speech was a _____ in the fight for equality.

• watershed moment

• hint of irony

• school of thought

• sticking point