How to improve the system is a matter for _____________. DEBATE/CONVERSATION

None of the doctors could work out why he had lost his eyesight, so they sent him for a brain ______________. SCAN/WAVE

Advertising seems to be _____________________ people into thinking they have to be thin. BRAINWASHING/BRAINSTORMING

They were deep in _______________ and didn't notice the restaurant had closed. GOSSIP/CONVERSATION

You must be a _________ reader. Vegetarian lasagne was exactly what I was thinking of cooking for dinner and you've bought all the ingredients. MIND/BRAIN

Universities often run clubs where they ___________ debate on important issues. HOLD/DO

It's important to be able to __________ small talk in social situations. MAKE/GIVE

The ________________ was led by the CEO. DISCUSSION/SPEECH

Now the former minister for science wants not only to keep local talent at home but to reverse the brain __________. DRAIN/DAMAGE

It can be hard to ____________ a conversation going if no one will add anything else. HOLD/KEEP

His controversial ideas have stimulated a lot of ____________. DEBATE/TALK

Some people are too nervous to _____________ presentations in front of large audiences.HOLD/MAKE

Most people hate making small ____________ at parties. TALK/GOSSIP