Change the form where necessary.think ... through dedicate ... to strike a balance dumb downthink on your feet water down add up to in secret1 The simplified version ______ the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore.2 It is your ability to ______ and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market.3 Some of the more forthright (直率的) sections in his presentation were ______ so as not to offend some of the audience.4 These steps are small, but they can ______ giant steps in improving your communication skills.5 Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - ______ the matter ______.6 Andy wants to ______ more time ______ improving his interpersonal skills.7 They call for ______ between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication.8 They have been preparing for the New Year's party ______ so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.
2 Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Change the form where necessary.
think ... through dedicate ... to strike a balance dumb down
think on your feet water down add up to in secret
1 The simplified version ______ the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore.
2 It is your ability to ______ and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market.
3 Some of the more forthright (直率的) sections in his presentation were ______ so as not to offend some of the audience.
4 These steps are small, but they can ______ giant steps in improving your communication skills.
5 Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - ______ the matter ______.
6 Andy wants to ______ more time ______ improving his interpersonal skills.
7 They call for ______ between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication.
8 They have been preparing for the New Year's party ______ so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.