BR 12-REVIEW MIDTERM 2

His incredible ______ to finish the marathon despite the injury earned him respect from everyone.

• courage

• determination

• talent

• ability

Tatyana McFadden ______ many physical and emotional challenges before she became a Paralympic superstar.

• faced

• ignored

• overcame

• avoided

The little boy, afraid of being scolded for arriving late, quickly tried to ______ a believable excuse about a traffic jam.

• Make up for

• put up with

• put up to

• make up

When the documentary about her life ______ last night, the director immediately ______ thousands of positive reviews.

• was airing / received

• has aired / has received

• had aired / received

• aired / received

______ journey of a thousand miles begins with ______ single step, which is the most important lesson in every life story.

• a/ an

• an/ a

• A / a

• The / the

Only after he recovered from his injury ______ to compete in the next championship.

• he was able

• was he able

• he could be able

• he can be able

She is looking for a part-time __________ while studying at university.

• vacancy

• career

• occupation

• job

He handled the situation very __________, which impressed his manager.

• calmly

• professionally

• carefully

• patiently

He finally __________ a job after months of applying.

• put up with

• make up

• put up to

• took up

While she __________ her CV, her friend __________ her cover letter.

• writes / checked

• writes / was checking

• was writing / was checking

• has written / is checking