FCE Expert gapped sentences

The _______ of the article is that the fighting is getting worse rather than

better.

the most important information

The bathroom was _________, with gold taps and a thick carpet.

very comfortable and expensive

She made herself unpopular by being so _______ with her children.

trying to get sth or to make sb do sth

Jack _______ the paragraphs that he wanted to read again later.

to emphasize sth important

Reading and writing are two different _______ .

synonym for 'ability'

I gained a lot of _______ from our friendship.

a helpful or good effect

Peter's very keen on outdoor _______ such as hiking and climbing.

They are putting _______ on people to vote yes.

the act of trying to persuade or force sb to do a task