Unit 2a

win/lose beat prize score determined modest passionate look up to injure

competition take part join give up role model achieve in good shape banned miss
fulfill overcome attitude generous proud grow up make up your mind

1. I’m going to apply for it. I don’t want to ……………….. the chance.
2. Liverpool ………….. the opponent and …………….. the match 3-0. Salah …………….. all three goals.
3. I’m ………………….. about teaching and learning languages.
4. I …………………. Novak Djokovic. I want to be just like him. He’s a great …………….. model.
5. He always shares his lunch with me and lends me money when I need it. He’s so ………………..
6. A: Where are you from? B: I …………………… in London, but I’m currently living in Moscow.
7. How can I ………………. my fear of flying?
8. A: If you win, the ………..…… is $10,000. So are you going to …………… in the ……………….. ? B: I am!
9. We’re going to the pool. Do you want to ………………. us?
10. I think that extreme sports should be ……………….. They’re too dangerous.
11. You got an A in maths? I’m so …….……… of you!
12. I fell over and ………………. my left leg at football practice. It’s hurting me so bad.
13. What goals would you like to ……………. in 5 year’s time?
14. I go jogging every day, so I’m in really good ………………..
15. A: What are you going to study first? B: Don’t’ know. I haven’t made up my …………… yet.
16. Keep trying! Don’t ……….…………..! You have to be …………………….. if you want success in life.
17. Are you a pessimist? Or do you have positive …………………..?
18. I’ve ………………….. all my dreams.
19. Although he’s a great scientist, he’s very ……………… He doesn’t like to talk about his achievements.

1 Choose the correct verbs.

1 What do you enjoy do / doing in your free time?
2 Our company doesn't want to sponsor / sponsor any football teams in the future.
3 I can't stand people biting / to bite their nails in public.
4 They needed the player decide / to decide whether he wanted to continue his career.
5 I must to agree / agree with my brother.
6 If I were you, I’d avoid doing / to do any sports for a few weeks.
7 Playing a team sport taught her not to be / not being a selfish person.
8 I can’t afford stay / to stay in an expensive hotel.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (to/ing/-)
1 Emma told me what I should                        (do).
2 My parents encouraged me                        (work) hard at school.
3 You can’t make people                        (like) you.
4 Stop                        (talk)! I’m trying to concentrate.
5 I can’t imagine                        (live) in a big city.
6 We’re planning                        (go) to Barcelona in June.
7 I don’t think my parents will let me                        (go) to a big music festival.