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problem-solving ability innate talent acquire knowledge good sportsmanship put an end to team spirit a cliffhanger let off steam sports event burn calories aerobic exercise strenuous sports travel light off the beaten path stick around jet lag low season slack season to and from peak season paid holiday flock to book a flight in overdrive have what it takes step in symphony orchestra open-air concert carry a tune fall short of lose track of keep track of be beyond someone's means do something on a shoe string tighten someone's belt luxury goods a status symbol accumulate wealth make a fortune be free of charge disciplinary action talking book outline document instead of Walking boots cover up breathable clothing fashion victim elegant clothes casual clothes clothes make the man impeccable taste tattered clothing a recipe for disaster the only fly in the ointment fall by the wayside in vain go down the drain golden opportunity bear fruit have no say in be up in the air mixed feelings have one's heart set on drew up can't stand be reluctant to superior to have a craving for be passionate about get carried away high definition speed up the pace of information highway e-mail spamming identity theft all walks of life social networking website with open arms break new ground speed limit at the intersection twists and turns reckless driving gas guzzler fuel consumption inch along traffic bottleneck transport infrastructure break through glass ceiling inspire someone's followers job prospect cushy job look forward to lead a busy life attitude problem work schedule work ethic mental illness brain drain job satisfaction overnight success go from rags to riches play a part in keep someone's word sit back show initiative escape reality out of proportion keep a low profile public figure dominate the headline media hype spoil someone's enjoyment compete on a level playing field stab in the back on the same wavelength kindred spirit be essential for socialize with eating disorder take a hike fast food junkie junk food a wholesome diet inferior to be in stark contrast with three times as many as twice as many as be projected to fluctuate around maintain the same level level out at reach a plateau bottom out drop swiftly to plummet to a decline a slump reach the highest point peak at rocket to soar to be composed of see an upward trend in reality pose a problem for not set in stone not carved in stone not etched in stone overcome an obstacle last resort a viable alternative to feasible alternative misguided plan aggravate the problem of take action preventative measures lay the groundwork for pave the way brought up household chores take something for granted estrange from sluggish economy thriving economy be a milestone fundamentally change usher in critical juncture be displaced by influx of leisure industry knowledge economy shift in arrest the development of inhibit the development of wear and tear be subjected to in good condition crave companionship make good companions animal testing beasts of prey birds of prey animal exploitation animal rights light pollution equipped with fossil fuel consumer market in short supply oil shortage ecological degradation industrial waste saturated with chemical fertiliser seawater desalination soil erosion car emissions greenhouse effect be permanently damaged irreversible damage ozone layer pollution reduction recyclable material reusable material adverse effect vicious cycle chronic problem low interest loan be eligible for drive down health insurance charitable organisations wealth and prosperity allocate money to government expenditure government spending cut in armed forces arms race be entitled to have the authority to do enduring solution recurring problem high on the government's agenda impose a ban on rules and regulations board of directors regulate and oversee convert into in the process of showcase of sense of alienation lingua franca a resurgence in popularity indigenous people language barrier unspoken rule stem from social mores core value gone are the days when in the minority cultural mosaic multicultural society be deficient in high blood pressure