Task 2 Complete the following sentences with the phrases given below. Change the form if necessary.
zero in on | catch one’s eye | have an impact on | distract from |
play out | get an edge | rank as | pounce at |
1 The public attention should not be _________ the real problems in the country.
2 It was the unusual color of his jacket that _________ .
3 Finally, the gradual globalization of commerce, ideas and technology is _________ the world of education.
4 The debate will _________ in the meetings and in the media over the next week or two.
5 The fox sat in the tree, ready to _________ the ducks below.
6 Voters regularly _________ education _________ being more important than defense.
7 We must decide on our target market, so let's _________ the key issues.
8 What is the best way to _________ on the competition? Make yourself a more competitive candidate.