2 Complete each of the following statements with words or phrases from the passage. 1. Have you ever been in a difficult ____________ where you have to make silly excuses? 2) 2. It is not polite to keep silent when others want to have a ____________ with you. 3) 3. I go to the grocery store only once a week. I have some _______ to help you keep vegetables fresh. 4) 4. American people would use the word “ouch” when British people say __________ . 5) 5. Chances never favor ___________ minds. 6) 6. This _______ pop band performs worldwide hundreds of times each year.