Upstream C1 Unit 1 Part 1

He blocked out all ______ that he might fail; he desperately needed to win this race.

• pursuits
• thoughts
• interpretations
• beliefs

She decided to ______ all her efforts into meeting the deadline she had set herself.

• interpret
• concentrate
• channel
• prevent

They had the ______ to prepare themselves financially in case of an accident.

• contention
• perseverance
• instinct
• foresight

With great ______ and soothing words, he persuaded the delegate to resume his place at the bargaining table.

• diplomacy
• self-belief
• spur
• will

She was using all her powers of ______ to make him return home.

• tension
• foresight
• persuasion
• diplomacy

The management encouraged the employees to play sports in the belief that it would improve ______ in the office.

• interpretation
• team spirit
• contention
• instinct

The counsellor advised the young woman to set a ______ that was achievable before moving on to the next step.

• hurdle
• goal
• channel
• will

If it was sunny, they would make a ______ to get up the mountain as fast as possible.

• contention
• break
• instinct
• spur

I know I have the ______ to overcome all my difficulties.

• goal
• spur
• tension
• will

The athlete’s ______ was evident in the way she fought back to win the race.

• perseverance
• self-belief
• hurdle
• tension