Metaphors and Idioms (gaps)

1 . Critics ____________________ to D . H . Lawrence ____________________ his novels on various grounds . But despite the apparent diversity of opinion , Lawrence's critics were ____________________ on what they saw as several serious problems .

2 . It's useful at the present time to look at Japan's experience in the battle ____________________ air pollution , and it's a ____________________ no nation can afford to lose .

3 . Following a ____________________ of hostile criticism , in his later works we see the artist becoming increasingly detached from the material world , ____________________ more into his own mind than before .

4 . In the 19th century , travellers in the region were especially vulnerable to the ____________________ of tropical diseases .

1 . Children have been ____________________ with increasing amounts of violence in the media . But campaigners have recently scored a ____________________ with tighter regulations now going through the Parliament .

2 . Lawsuits can certainly affect the value of a company , and firms need strategy to combat the ____________________ of lawsuits .

3 . Parents and teachers need to ____________________ a united ____________________ on the question of bad conduct at school .

4 . The ____________________ against crime will fail without police and community cooperation .

5 . Following a ____________________ of hostile questions from reporters , the Minister suddenly ended the press conference and left the room .