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Language in Use Unit 1

4 IDIOMS

Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?

a build b explore c pick d reopen e bury

1 The two countries have decided to .............. the hatchet.
2 We hope to .............. bridges between the warring factions.
3 The trade dispute .............. old wounds between the former military rivals.
4 In the wake of the earthquake, the survivors tried to .............. up the pieces.
5 The UN .............. every avenue to resolve the crisis.

Speaking Activities

You are members of the newly-formed World Peace Institute. This think tank
generates ideas for world peace. First, create a list of five reasons why countries go to
war. Secondly, brainstorm two peaceful solutions for each of those five reasons.
Thirdly, the first mission for the new Institute: try to use those ideas
and others for resolving an international conflict that you are familiar with.

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