Письменная работа по модулям 7a-7b (Английский язык, 11 класс, УМК Spotlight)
Vocabulary 7a
Overcome difficulties
Achieve dreams (success, goals, ambitions)
Come up against obstacles
Reach the goal
Face the insurmountable obstacles
Be afraid of weaknesses (failings, defeats)
Dreams come true
Reject an idea
Make a difference in your life
Long to do something
Take things
Move on
End in failure
To be defeated
Take heart
To be hopeless
Banish self-doubt
Hard work
Perseverance
Give up
Never say never
Dash one’s hopes
In the hope that
Hope for the best
Get one’s hopes up
Give up hope
Have high hopes of
Pin one’s hopes on
1. Translate the following words and phrases.
Overcome difficulties | |
To be hopeless | |
Move on | |
Banish self-doubt | |
Take heart | |
2. Use the words in the list to complete the exchanges. (• face • change • wait • overcome)
1) A: Pete helped me ______ the problems I had at work.
B: He is a great guy, isn’t he?
2) A: Lots of people want to ______ the world.
B: That is very promising.
3) A: Do you think it will be difficult to start my own business?
B: In the beginning, you may ______ many obstacles, but you mustn’t give up.
4) A: We will never have the money to buy a car.
B: Yes, we will. Just _______ and see.
3. Match the words to form phrases.
In the hope | best |
Dashed | hopes |
Hope for the | up |
Get hopes | that |
1. We might be able to buy that DVD player that you liked, but don't ________ - it might be sold out.
2. A horrible snowstorm has ______ our _____ of going to the countryside for the weekend.
3. I had never worked abroad before but I decided to have a go and _______.
4. Mary shared a flat with her sister ________ she would save up some money to buy a car.
1. Translate the following words and phrases.
Achieve success | |
Face the insurmountable obstacles | |
Dreams come true | |
End in failure | |
Make a difference in your life | |
2. Use the words in the list to complete the exchanges. (• reject • make • come • achieve)
1) A: When I set goals for myself, I make sure I ______ them.
B: Good for you!
2) A: If you ______ up against any difficulties, give me a ring.
В: I’ll be fine. Don’t worry.
3) A: I don’t think I would be a successful manager.
B: Don’t ______ the idea until you give it a try.
4)A: Tracey likes helping people in need.
В: I know, she likes to ______ a difference in people’s lives.
3. Match the words to form phrases.
Get hopes | of |
Gave up | hope |
Has high hopes | up |
Pinned hopes | on |
1. We might be able to buy that DVD player that you liked, but don't ______it might be sold out.
2. Jonathan has ______ buying this flat. He hasn't looked around for anything else.
3. Jack _________ becoming a millionaire.
4. They never _________ that they would make it through all the hardships.
Vocabulary 7b
Drop out of school
Hand in essay
Win a scholarship
Apply for university
Complete degree
Study for exams
Graduate from
Do an apprenticeship
Attend lectures
Enroll on a course
Place/position
Syllabus/prospectus
Qualification/quality
Tuition fee/price
Classmate/colleague
Lesson/subject
Pricing/funding
Grant/loan
Translate the following phrases.
Study for exams | |
Graduate from university | |
Do an apprenticeship | |
Attend lectures | |
Enroll on a course | |
Choose the right word.
Harry eventually got a teaching place / position at the University of Manchester.
2) Beth checked the college syllabus / prospectus to see which courses were on offer.
3) You can’t get a good job if you don’t have any qualifications / qualities.
4) The course fees / prices have risen dramatically this year.
5) Most of my classmates / colleagues have been working for the company for many years.
6) History was William’s favourite lesson / subject so it came as no surprise when he got an A.
3. Choose the right word and translate the idioms. (beat/ carry/ dream)
1. _______ around the bush – ___________________________________
2. _______ the can – __________________________________
3. _______ up an excuse – _________________________
Translate the following phrases.
Drop out of school | |
Hand in essay | |
Win a scholarship | |
Apply for university | |
Complete degree | |
2. Choose the right word.
1) I am going to apply for the place / position of senior manager at our company.
2) You need to have the necessary qualities / qualifications to succeed in the job.
3) My parents help me pay my tuition fees / prices.
4) I usually have a French lesson / subject twice a week.
5) My student loan / funding amounts to £12,000.
6) Most of my classmates / colleagues have been working for a minimum of six years.
3. Choose the right word and translate the idioms. (learn/ beat/ teach)
1. live and ________– ___________________
2. _______ around the bush – __________________________
3. _________ an old dog new tricks – ______________________