Replace the underlined expressions with one of the metaphors from B in the vocabulary section. Make any other necessary changes.

1. Excitement grew extremely strong as the day of the final match dawned.
2. Although industry is doing well in the north of the country, in the south it is weak .
3. The manager said that there had been a sudden large number of complaints about the hotel.
4. Unfortunately, she is still affected in a negative way by her divorce.
5. The problems we have experienced in our neighbourhood are evidence of wider problems in society.
6. What do you think the prospects are for the peace talks?
7. I voted for the Green Party because they seem to be in touch with what’s happening .
8. The business has been having problems for some time now.
9. I’m afraid I have rather a sceptical view of the banking industry.