1.1 Vocabulary

can't take

• to be unable to handle a difficult situation

• to refuse to accept something

• to be indifferent to a problem

• not be able to deal with an unpleasant situation

be a step forward

• be a setback

• be an improvement or development

• be a temporary solution

• be a minor change

be frightened of

• be afraid or worry about

• to feel excited about something

• to ignore a situation

• to be indifferent to danger

adapt (v)

• change your ideas or behavior to make them suitable for a new situation

• ignore new situations and stick to old habits

• maintain the same ideas regardless of circumstances

• avoid making any changes to your behavior

welcome (v)

• be pleased about or support something

• to greet someone in a friendly manner

• to receive something with joy

• to invite someone over

resist

• fight against or refuse to accept something

• to support or encourage something

• to give in or surrender

• to ignore or overlook something

survive (v)

• to thrive in a safe environment

• to continue to live, especially after a difficult or dangerous event

• to give up in the face of adversity

• to experience a sudden change in circumstances

tackle (v)

• to avoid a problem

• to try to deal with something or someone

• to create a solution

• to ignore an issue

get a grip

• control yourself and behave more calmly

• lose your temper and act impulsively

• ignore your feelings and carry on

• express your emotions freely

cope with

• to avoid a difficult situation

• to deal successfully with a difficult situation

• to create a difficult situation

• to ignore a difficult situation