6. After a brief ____ by the chairman, the speaker began her lecture on how to make a good impression.

introduction

7. We decided to paint the doors blue to ____ the walls. match

8. We are often attracted to another person because of their ____ appearance, and sometimes because of their ideas, opinions, and goals.

physical

9. He ____ himself by listening to his favorite song before he addressed the meeting.

relaxed

10. In a formal interview, you should always try to maintain good eye ____ with the interviewers. contact

11. The students were asked to give a(n) ____ on communication through body language.

presentation

12. The talks will ____ on economic development of the region. focus

13. What was her ____ to the news when you told her about it?

reaction

14. He was once considered one of the most ____ directors in Hollywood, because everyone would listen to what he said.

powerful

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.

make up one's mind at one's best focus on keep eye contact be committed to

lighten up keep one's eyes on take... seriously drive someone crazy be absorbed in base... on range from... to

1. These students ____ the cause of helping those who are not able to help themselves.

are committed to

2. Don't joke with Linda; she ____ everything far too ____. takes… seriously

3. For the next two hours she ____ the film, which turned out to be as good as she had hoped. was absorbed in

4. He has given up running in order to ____ the long jump. focus on

5. Once he ____ to do something, there was no stopping him.