Упр.3 Модуль 7a ГДЗ Spotlight 11 класс

Match the underlined words with their meanings below. Use them in sentences of your own.

1. was a candidate
2. continuing with sth even when it’s difficult
3. be faced with
4. at first
5. get rid of
6. so big that it cannot be solved
7. source of a new, creative idea
8. faults
9. lost
10. turned down

1. was a candidate — was a candidate (a person who is being considered for a job or position)
2. continuing with sth even when it’s difficult — perseverance
3. be faced with — be confronted with
4. at first — initially
5. get rid of — eliminate
6. so big that it cannot be solved — insurmountable
7. source of a new, creative idea — inspiration
8. faults — flaws
9. lost — defeated
10. turned down — rejected

Examples:

• She was a candidate for the scholarship.
• His perseverance helped him succeed.
• We were faced with a difficult choice.
• At first, I didn’t understand the task.
• He wants to get rid of bad habits.
• The problem seemed insurmountable.
• Nature is a great source of inspiration.
• Everyone has faults.
• Our team lost the match.
• Her application was turned down.