There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most (1) ______ held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means (2)______the pavement into a busy street!

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters

You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish.

Criminals have found that “computer (4)_____ are a lot easier than robbing a bank.”

There are all sorts of things that can (3)______ about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life or sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for years.

In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2)__________ and the father becomes the “househusband." These cases are still fairly rare. One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children. In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers. “This is one of our most significant cultural changes,” says Dr. Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society.

Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (5) _______ as the teacher is a native speaker of English. However, most countries do now expect a qualification.

A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations. Five years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds to keep it (1)_______. It is now ending its first term as a school (2)_____by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement. They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (3)_____. The villagers started a huge campaign to (4) _____money. They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons. Now the school is doing well and it seems (5)____ it will continue to run in the future.

Then you can replay the video to help a doctor (5)_____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick

In (5) _______, they do not need a parking place in all that time. Buses are very convenient when you are used to them.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (1)joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (2) with. There are all sorts of things that can (3) about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. (4) , it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend.
To the (5) of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.