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ON TOP OF THE WORLD

D Language in Use

Vocabulary

D1 Read the following sentences. Deduce the meaning of the highlighted words from the context.
Choose the correct synonyms from the options.
1. The winning team has dedication. It has a core of veteran players who set the standards.
They will not accept defeat.
dedication: conclusion, happiness, decoration, commitment

veteran: coach, novice, expert, apprentice
2. The finish line is sometimes merely the symbol of victory. All sorts of personal triumphs
take place before that point, and the outcome of the race may actually be decided long
before the end.
triumphs: feelings, victories, opinions, enmities
outcome: result, coming, outing, decision
3. How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after
the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.
challenge: invitation, task, winner, champion

determine: corrupt, debase, decide, restrain
4. Sport strips away personality, letting the white bone of character shine through. Sport gives
players an opportunity to know and test themselves.
personality: appearance, affection, attitude, altitude

opportunity: courage, chance, moment, time
5. You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest
standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy.
opponent: colleague, adversary, ally, partner
standards: benchmarks, performances, idealism, appreciation

D2 Use the words given in D1 and fill in the blanks. Use the hints given in brackets.

1. The championship proved to be a personal ______________ for their coach.
(a great success, gained with a lot of skill or effort)
2. The coach was confident of a successful ______________ of their relentless practice.
(situation existing at the end of an activity)

3. He likes a big ______________ and it doesn’t come much bigger than this one.
(something difficult that requires great effort and determination)
4. The occupation of the main breadwinner will ______________ the social status of the family.
(decide or be the cause of )

5. To be successful needs hard work and ______________.
(giving a lot of time and effort to something)

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