Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. tentative steps
2. under threat of extinction
3. took great pains
4. not every day
5. take drastic steps

1. He ___ (= tried very hard) to dress well for the occasion.
2. The country is taking its first ___ towards democracy.
3. It's ___ you get the chance to work with someone of her talent.
4. We need to ___ to reduce pollution.
5. Many wild plants are ___.

The answer key
1. took great pains
2. tentative steps
3. not every day
4. take drastic steps
5. under threat of extinction