The situation doesn't seem as d _ _ _ as you described it.

He lived to the g.................. ol................. age of 97.

Paris was a f............. c................ from the village where she grew up.

Why didn’t you tell me you were coming home late? I’ve been w................. s................. !

I want you both to be on your b............... b................ at Grandad’s, children!

They responded i.......... k................. , threatening to ban imports from Japan. (in the same way)

I’d better g.............. the coffee a m................. . I’m due at a meeting in half an hour.

Some people always f.................. o............... the h............. , and often their anger is totally out of proportion to the problem in hand.

United will be k................ themselves for missing several chances.

I found it very difficult to keep a s............... f............ when he gave an excuse for being late.

Don’t ask him again. It’s better to let s.................. d................. lie.

You’re in d.............. trouble now (=in very serious trouble)!

He decided to go along with them f............... a l.............. . (for enjoyment, not for a serious purpose)