WorksheetsUpstream C1 Something to Shout About
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 13mins
Easy bargain decorating is within reach with a little creative thinking and ________
hard bargain
full house
elbow grease
handyman
rags to riches
He left school at 15 and pulled himself up by his ______ to ultimately head up a company.
legwork
elbow grease
bootstraps
fingers to the bone
You simply cannot make a living without doing the ______ yourself.
achievement
legwork
deeds
grease
adversity
She worked her fingers to the _____ to provide a home and food for seven children.
flesh
bone
blood
tissue
Jessica's story really is one of going from rags to _____. She grew up with nothing, now she is a movie star.
stardom
pavements
blood
riches
elbow grease
So he has a track record of overcoming _______.
mediocrity
adversity
favor
contentment
She knew that it would take blood, ______, and tears to reach the next stage of the tournament
money
bone
muscle
sweat
If you want to get that floor clean, you'll have to put your _____ into it.
(to use a lot of physical effort to try to do something)
luck
soul
back
head
brain
Match the idiom with its definition
to go from being very poor to being very wealthy
From rags to riches
to work extremely hard
Work one's fingers to the bone
to do the necessary research or preparation for something
Do the legwork
to achieve the highest level of success or ability
Reach one's full potential
to use a lot of physical effort to get something done
Use elbow grease
After losing his job, he decided to pull himself up by the (a) and start his own business.
She went from rags to (b) by working hard and saving her money.
I had to work my fingers to the (c) to finish that project on time.
Before starting the business, we did the (d) to make sure it was a good idea.
Match the words to their Bulgarian translations.
постоянство
persistence
издръжливост
resilience
решителност
determination
предвидливост
foresight
безмилостност
ruthlessness
the ability to (a) opportunities
relevant expercience - (b)
financial (c)
in business you have to be (d)
With remarkable (a) , the CEO anticipated market trends and successfully steered the company through difficult economic times.
A (b) is essential for developing critical thinking skills that can be applied in various professional fields.
In today's competitive job market, it's important to (c) as they arise to advance your career.
Her (d) in project management made her the perfect candidate for the role of team leader
To launch the new startup, the (a) secured (b) from several investors who believed in her vision
His (c) in pursuing his dream of becoming a writer eventually paid off when he published his first novel.
The business world often rewards (d) , but it can also lead to ethical dilemmas and strained relationships
