S3, E14: The Pez Dispenser

Question 1

Despite starting the match with an injury, Diego somehow gained the __________ by half-time.

(advantage; control in a situation)

Answer 1

upper hand

Question 2

Suzie played two pieces by Mozart at her piano __________.

(public performance, often solo)

Answer 2

recital

Question 3

After that long nap and a cold shower, Petra felt positively __________.

(full of energy; refreshing)

Answer 3

invigorated

Question 4

Chen finally __________ her father about his drinking problem.

(challenge or face something head-on)

Answer 4

confronted

Question 5

Okay, everyone’s tired – let’s __________ and skip the introductions.

(get to the main point quickly)

Answer 5

cut to the chase

Question 6

Max was __________ when he spilled food all over himself in the cafeteria.

(very embarrassed, shamed)

Answer 6

humiliated

Question 7

Many people are worryingly __________ about the basic facts of global warming.

(lacking knowledge, unaware)

Answer 7

ignorant

Question 8

There was a tense __________ outside the factory between the workers and the management.

(direct clash or dispute)

Answer 8

confrontation

Question 9

The teacher had to __________ when the argument between Lila and Nate got out of hand.

(step in to stop or change a situation)

Answer 9

intervene

Question 10

Jenna made a __________ move by apologising before things got worse.

(done in advance to prevent a problem)

Answer 10

preemptive