11f/g_High Achievers_Reading_Synonyms

11f/g_High Achievers_Reading

Synonyms

Vocab to do with achievement and difficulty

Look at the sentences on the next slides. Choose the best synonym from the list below it.

Multiple Choice

Studying for four whole weeks without a break was quite a trial and I was exhausted when it was over.

• adventures

• feat

• hurdle

• mission

• ordeal

Multiple Choice

My first obstacle when I joined the band was persuading the other members to change the name.

• adventures

• feat

• hurdle

• mission

• ordeal

Multiple Choice

It's a huge undertaking to train for a marathon -- it takes a lot of time and commitment.

• adventures

• feat

• hurdle

• mission

• ordeal

Multiple Choice

Jack was telling me about his incredible exploits when he was backpacking around Australia.

• adventures

• feat

• hurdle

• mission

• ordeal

Multiple Choice

The pilot flew a solar-powered plane 3,500 miles in under 80 hours -- a remarkable accomplishment.

• adventures

• feat

• hurdle

• mission

• ordeal

Now let's do some more practice with these words!

Write the correct alternative for each sentence.

Fill in the Blank

A lack of money is the biggest trial / obstacle to success in life.

Fill in the Blank

People watch extreme sports on TV just to see if the participants will get hurt during their dangerous exploits / ordeals.

Fill in the Blank

Sailing solo around the world was a fantastic accomplishment / mission for Laura Dekker, who was only 16 at the time.

Fill in the Blank

Achieving good exam results will be the main ordeal / hurdle I have to get over on my journey to university.

Fill in the Blank

Passing a maths exam would be an incredible feat / adventure for me!

Now let's do some speaking!

Go to page 6 of your textbook and look at exercises 2a and 2b.