Unit 3: Living life to the full

In her speech, the mayor was quick to ________ the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers who made the community event possible.

• ignore

• diminish

• acknowledge

• criticize

He didn’t take kindly __________ the manager’s insisting that he leave the restaurant.

• to

• up

• on

• over

In all ___________, a lot of the environmental measures we've put in place will take some years to make a difference.

• fairness

• world

• likelihood

• conscience

In a situation where you need to provide constructive criticism to your colleague about their work, which of the following qualities should you display to ensure the feedback is well-received?

• Aggressive

• tactful

• rude

• discourteous

When making a decision about whether to accept a job offer, which approach is advisable to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of the position?

• Pros and cons analysis

• Trust your instincts

• Flip a coin

• Random selection

Some people are more _____ changes in temperature and may feel uncomfortable when it gets too hot or too cold.

• obvious to

• sensitive to

• adaptable to

• indifferent to

After realizing the consequences of his actions, John felt a profound sense of _______.

• deep regret

• joyful atmosphere

• contentment

• indifference

How did the winner of the raffle draw get selected?

• By alphabetical order

• Based on age

• Through a complex algorithm

• At random

John had always dreamed of becoming a professional musician, but after years of struggling to make ends meet, he had to be _________ to the fact that he would have to pursue a more stable career.

• resigned

• imposed

• made

• forced

He had a third examination and was declared unfit _____ duty.

• of

• to

• with

• for