Unit 1 Step forward - Facing Challenges and Annoyances Quiz

Match the adjective to its meaning: Awkward

• Causes extreme anger

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

• Difficult to manage or understand

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Makes people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

Answer explanation

The adjective 'awkward' describes situations that make people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, such as social blunders or clumsy interactions, making this the correct match.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Clumsy

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

• Likely to drop or break things

• Causes extreme anger

• Difficult to manage or understand

Answer explanation

The adjective 'clumsy' describes someone who is likely to drop or break things due to awkwardness or lack of coordination, making 'Likely to drop or break things' the correct match.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Complex

• Makes people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

• Difficult to manage or understand

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

• Causes extreme anger

Answer explanation

The adjective 'Complex' refers to something that is 'Difficult to manage or understand.' This aligns with the correct choice, as complexity often involves multiple interconnected parts that can be challenging to grasp.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Frustrating

• Makes people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

• Causes extreme anger

• Difficult to manage or understand

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected', accurately describes 'frustrating', which conveys a sense of irritation when situations don't go as planned.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Infuriating

• Causes extreme anger

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Difficult to manage or understand

• Makes people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

Answer explanation

The adjective 'infuriating' means something that causes extreme anger. This matches the first answer choice, as it directly describes the intense frustration that can arise from certain situations.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Time-consuming

• Difficult to manage or understand

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

• Makes people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

• Causes extreme anger

Answer explanation

The term 'time-consuming' specifically refers to tasks that require a lot of time and effort to complete, making 'Requires a lot of time and effort' the correct match among the options provided.

Match the adjective to its meaning: Tricky

• Difficult to do or deal with

• Makes you feel annoyed because things don't work as expected

• Requires a lot of time and effort

• Causes extreme anger

• Difficult to manage or understand

Answer explanation

The adjective 'tricky' means something that is difficult to do or deal with, making the first answer choice the correct match. It implies a level of complexity that can lead to challenges.

He always knows how to ___________ stressful situations.

• tackle

• cope with

• be a step forward

• resist

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'cope with' as it means to manage or deal effectively with stressful situations. 'Tackle' implies addressing a problem, but 'cope with' specifically refers to handling stress.

You should never ___________ your opponent in a debate.

• survive

• underestimate

• adapt

• accept

Answer explanation

In a debate, you should never underestimate your opponent, as this can lead to being unprepared and losing the argument. Recognizing their strengths is crucial for effective argumentation.

The new system might ___________ in managing your workload better.

• get through

• be a step forward

• drive crazy

• lose patience

Answer explanation

The phrase 'be a step forward' indicates improvement, making it the best fit for managing workload better. The other options do not convey a positive impact on workload management.