1. John's practised karate and kung-fu for over ten years now. He's and expert in (1) combat now.

2. Our relationship was going badly wrong, but after we sat down and had a (2) talk we decided to try again. We're a lot happier now.

3. I wish my wife and my sister could agree about some things. The problem is that they just can't see (3) and argue about everything.

4. I like nothing better than dancing (4) with a pretty young woman at a party.

5. Although there are eight runners on the race, the commentators see it as a (5) between Lewis, the Olympic champion, and Jackson, the world champion, with the rest a long way behind.

6. My friendship with Martin has lasted for many years and is still going strong. We have stood (6) together through many hard times.

7. The two boxers stood (7) and just punched each other till one of them was knocked out.

8. The two heroes stood (8) so that it would be easier to fight their attackers.

9. When the paramedics pulled the boy out of the river, he was no longer breathing, so they had to give him (9) resuscitation.

10. As the election day approaches, opinion polls show that the two presidential candidates are (10) . It's impossible to say who'll win.