1 bring out
2 count on
3 cut - down on
4 turned down
5 put up with
6 checking up on
7 taken up
8 dealing with
9 came down with
10 hold on
1 Jane plays the piano extremely well although she is very young
2 Josh wants to earn more money, so he is applying for another job now
3 My mother cooks me breakfast before she goes to work
4 I prefer staying at home to going out because I don't like socializing
5 Everyone enjoyed the party last night although the food was not so good
6 Jim couldn't catch up with his classmates because he often played truant
7 Peter studies very hard, so he can get high scores
8 Many of my friends enjoy going shopping but I don't like this
