Environmental problems

Vocabulary Exercises

Ex.7. Fill in the correct animal from the list, then explain the phrases in bold.

Birds, butterflies, bull, lion, crocodile, frog, rat, fish, cat

1. Ben was so nervous he had in his stomach before he gave his speech.
2. If I go into town to visit Mark, I might as well kill two with one stone and do some shopping on the way home.
3. I don't want to tell Liz the truth but I suppose it's time to take the by the horns and get it over with.
4. I'm sure Jean wasn't really upset; those were just tears.
5. Peter has done most of the work, so he should get the ’s share of the money.
6. Why do you think they haven't paid us yet? I'm a bit suspicious. I smell a !
7. It was my first time at the opera and I felt like a out of water.
8. I'm planning a surprise party for Kathy. You can invite whoever you like but make sure nobody lets the out of the bag.
9. I've got a bad cold and I've got a terrible in my throat so I'll stay at home today, I think. Sorry.
10. I've been having a few problems with my neighbour's dog coming in the garden. I'm just going to have to take the by the horns and go round and speak to her.