II. Fill in each blank with a phrase or idiom from the box. Modify it if necessary. ( earn a living do a nine-to-five job take a course work flexitime make a bundle burn the midnight oil behind the scenes take into account make good progress get a promotion ) 1. He bought a few stocks and _______ in just a few years. 2. Some people don’t like _______ as they find it so boring to work in a job with a regular routine. 3. Gallatin tried _______ by teaching French in Harvard College. 4. She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn’t _______ out of it! 5. I’ve _______ in both English speaking and writing since I started this course. 6. Susan decided _______ in art and design because it’s a good way to progress her career. 7. My boss never _______ my extra hours of work, that’s why I need to change my job now. 8. I’d like _______ so I can spend more time taking care of my elderly mother. 9. Although he had retired, Brown remained active: _______ for years. 10. I have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be _______ tonight.