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WorksheetsС2 unit 10
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 53mins
a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance:
(a)
a connection or relationship between two or more facts, numbers, etc.:
(a)
severe or devastating ( (a) effect)
relating to a social system in which people's success or power is related to their abilities:
(a)
unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid:
(a)
to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties. In her writing she (a) a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms.
become noticeable and in need of attention
(a)
calm, relaxed and easy-going person can be called
(a)
overused, cliched. The end of the story is just a (a) 'and they lived happily ever after' type of scenario.
disadvantage
(a)
appreciate and regard as very valuable or important
(a)
bringing great joy and excitement.- That's (a) to do only the things you love.
In the early 1800s, self-help publications were essentially concerned ______ personal responsibility and tended ______ the idea that it was possible to achieve self-improvement through self-awareness and education.
to advocate / promoting
with advocating / to promote
to advocate / to promote
with advocating / promoting
In the mid-1800s, the American essayist and lecturer R. Emerson espoused ideas such as individuality and freedom and that humans were capable _____ almost anything.
of realizing
to realize
In an essay in 1841, Emerson suggested that 'every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults' and that everyone should try ______ 'habits of self-help'.
acquiring
to acquire
The book encouraged people _____ themselves 'from poverty to social eminence and even wealth' through self-education and by creating and capitalizing on new opportunities.
raising
to raise
It was with some irony then that, only after the author's death the book had become successful, and eventually went on ______ over a quarter of a million copies.
to sell
selling
Smiles met the publisher George Routledge who, after congratulating Smiles ______ the book, asked if he would be interested ______ for him.
to have written / to write
on having written / in writing
to have written / in writing
on having written / to write
Smiles took great pleasure in informing the unknowing Routledge that his company had in fact refused ______ Self-Help a few years earlier.
to publish
publishing
Put the verbs in the correct form.
In the 1900s, self-help publications (start / become) more fashionable.
(a)
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People realized it (be possible / take) more control of their destinies.
(a)
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The main theme of the book was that through patience and careful thought any person (be able / transform) his or her circumstances.
(a)
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Allen described his work as 'a book that will (help / you/ help) yourself'.
(a)
Put the verbs in the correct form.
In 1937, writer and journalist Napoleon Hill published Think and Grow Rich, which advocated a simple formula (base / have) belief in oneself.
(a)
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Anyone would be (capable / understand) it.
(a)
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Published around the same time, Dale Carnegie's bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People probably did more than any other book (put) the self-help genre firmly into the mainstream.
(a)
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He was reluctant (open up) at first, but he's more expressive now.
(a)
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I'm not convinced he's suited (work) in management.
(a)
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Are you serious (look) for another job?
(a)
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Do you think it's worth (try) to contact her again?
(a)
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It's useless (a) (phone) them. They never answer.
Put the verbs in the correct form.
I'm interested (a) (know) what they thought about it.
Put the verbs in the correct form.
My parents never let me (a) (stay) late during the week.
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are well documented for (a) of university to pursue their ambitions.
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
The research suggests that if you want to (a) as a great professional, then a university education is still the best start you can get.
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
Local hero Ella Franklin _____ her _____ on becoming a professional singer. Let's wish Ella a good luck in achieving her goal!
(a)
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
Playing for her country at the age of eight and today, Ella is on the verge of _____ her lifelong _____.
(a)
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
'It's been a hard journey and I've seen many colleagues ____ by the ____ for various reasons. It resulted in a high turnover of staff.
(a)
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
But for Ella it was never a choice to _____ in the _____. She wasn't the type to give in.
(a)
Fill in the gap with the correct word or phrase.
They said that the new footballer was clearly going (a) . He showed such promising results during the last game.
The news came as a ______ blow. I was devastated.
crushing
ridicule
weeping
The country was operating more ______ principles for selecting those entering the educational elite.
meritocratic
crushing
correlating
Maslow's (a) of needs is an idea in psychology proposed by American Abraham Maslow.
Unfortunately, he quickly became an object of (a) among peers; laughter followed him wherever he went.
This time Jenny is determined to achieve her goal. She has ____ her ____ on winning the competition.
(a)
to use repeated arguments or messages in order to make sure that people understand something. Parents constantly (a) that kids need to be careful.
in control of a situation. If you're (a) , you have to take responsibility for your actions.
until now or until the point in time under discussion; yet. The police announced (a) unknown evidence.
a false or mistaken idea. It is a widespread (a) that women can't drive well.
a lie; something made up. He tried to fool everyone with a made up story, but it was an obvious (a) .
an incorrect understanding or interpretation. Social media tend to spread popular (a) s about disabled people.
to publicly support; to speak in favour of. They (a) the return on a death penalty.
comfort, relief; When his father had died, he found (a) in his job.
an assumption; the basis for a conclusion, statement. The research project is based on the (a) stated earlier.
to fail to get an answer or a result. I tried to recall his name but I clearly (a) - I just couldn't remember it.
someone who has a lot of ability and a strong wish to be successful and is therefore expected to achieve a lot.
(a)
a VERY strong desire. (write a phrase)
(a)
To prevent, to frustrate, e.g. plans or ambitions.
(a)
(adj.) likely to achieve success soon or in the near future. She is an (a) young model.
there is no limit to what can be achieved. When it comes to making money from social media, (a) .
to have more money or a better social position than you had before. They have (a) - these days they only ever travel first-class.
used to talk about somebody who is ambitious. Though the band is very popular, they are still ____ for _____ and willing to earn more.
(a)
To do everything you can to achieve something. I will ____ ____ and ____ to make my loved one happy!
(a)
to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough. If I want to graduate successfully, I have to (a)
to do everything you can to achieve a good result, especially when looking for something. Jake's lawyer promised that he would (a) in trying to find more evidence to help Jake's case.
If you _________ to achieve something, you are willing to do anything in order to achieve it, even if it involves danger, great effort, or harming other people. He will ____ __ _______ to get her revenge.
(a)
not to keep up with others or with trends. I just don't want to (a) when all my colleagues use new platforms and I'm the only one doing everything in an old-school way.
become important, popular, noticeable and in need of attention. Ecological problems have (a) recently.
Regard as very valuable or important. These days, people (a) service as well as the result.
to cry or shed tears (more literary/poetic word). The scene of grown men (a) conjures up a touching imagery.
