Complete these sentences with the correct form of the words from the box.

Here are the answers to the "Unusual holidays" section: Activate 1. It was a cool evening on the banks of the river Nile. The light of the moon was shimmering on the water and, with the hospitable of the palm trees in the breeze, it was perfect. 2. From our vantage point at the top of the tower, we could see the entire valley. 3. Some children crave attention so much that they cry until their mothers come to them. 4. We stayed at a chalet in the Swiss mountains for our holiday last year. 5. London is the perfect place for an art holiday – there is a multitude of museums and art galleries. The collection at the National Gallery surpasses any other in the world! 6. The advantage of staying in a small village or town is that the people tend to be more gregarious than they are in cities, where most people are too busy to welcome tourists. 7. Many tourists on safari in Africa are disappointed if they don't spot a large predator like a lion, catching its prey. 8. Scientists in the field of meteorology are researching the interaction between weather and ocean levels. 9. Spain is a popular holiday destination for British holidaymakers. Many families flock to Spanish beaches and cities every summer. 10. It was his first show as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, the audience didn't find his gag very funny, so he wasn't invited to perform again. 11. The Burj Khalifa is a marvel of architecture, construction and design. Look out! 1. Rustling is a sound like a long "s". 2. Clatter is a sound of hard objects knocking together. 3. Creak is a sound of a rusty hinge. 4. Screech is a shrill piercing noise or cry. 5. Gurgle is the sound of bubbling liquid. 6. Hiss is a squeaky noise, like the sound of a snake. Idioms with off and on 1. This may sound like an off the wall idea, but if you try it, you'll see that it works. c) Unusual and slightly crazy 2. This is completely off the record: I think the new student representative is not doing the job very well, but he's a friend of mine so I don't want to complain. d) Not official, not to be made public. 3. Maggie is always on the go. She's got three jobs! h) Being very busy all the time. 4. The film was full of action and suspense, and we were on tenterhooks until the end. e) Being kept very active or intense. 5. The press is keeping the scandal on the boil. There are several articles about it in the papers. g) Quickly and without your full attention. 6. I could tell you what I think off the cuff, but I'd prefer to research it some more and give you a more definite answer. a) Speaking without thought or preparation. 7. On the off chance that you're free tonight, I was thinking you might like to go to the pizza place. f) Possible but unlikely. 8. I read the report on the hoof, so I couldn't remember much. b) In a state of nervousness or worry. Send me the next one 📸