Упр.2a Уроки 5-6 Юнит 10 New Millennium English 9 класс

Read these statements by the people from Ex. 1 and match the words in bold with their definitions.

1. The other children taunt me about my clothes because I look different.
2. My classmates were envious of my success.
3. I had to work hard at school to compensate for the time I missed because of my training.
4. I’ve come to way I look and now I like it.
5. Why did teachers always pick on me?
6. I need to sacrifice a lot to look good. It’s actually hard work.
7. I’ve put on a lot of weight lately. I’m afraid it is out of control.
8. My friends helped me to get over my problem and now I am a lot better.

a) to replace something that is missing by doing something equally good

b) to give extra attention to one person in an unfair way

c) to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things or laughing at them

d) to stop having or doing something you want in order to get something more important

e) wanting something that someone else has

f) to begin to feel better after an upsetting emotional experience

g) to accept a situation and no longer feel upset about

h) uncontrollable