2
Pay attention to the boldfaced words in Task 1. Choose the correct definition that
matches the meaning of each boldfaced word.
1
make an impact
a)
take one’s time
b)
have a strong effect or influence on a situation or person
2
effort (n.)
a)
a hard try;
attempt
b)
waste of time
3
mindset (n.)
a)
a person's way of thinking and their opinions
b)
a person’s way of standing or moving
4
crucial (adj.)
a)
extremely important
b)
useless
5
focus (v.)
a)
do different tasks at the same time
b)
direct one's attention towards one thing
6
discipline (n.)
a)
a change in the plan
b)
the ability to control your own behaviour and do what you are expected to do
7
overnight (adj.)
a)
happening at the same time
b)
happening suddenly or quickly
8
distract (v.)
a)
help somebody understand the situation better
b)
take somebody’s attention away from work
Listen and check your answers. Pay attention to the pronunciation.
15
3
Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from Task 2. You may need to
change word forms.
My teacher believes that children need
discipline
in order to succeed.
Success usually doesn't come
★★★
.
Let's make an
★★★
to finish the project this week.
The room was noisy and she found it hard to
★★★
on her project.
Her speech always
★★★
on listeners.
The talks are
★★★
for the success of the plan.
Could you please stop talking? You're
★★★
me from my work.
If they want to be successful, they should change their
★★★
.