English IV

Unit 1.2 - Ive always been good at

Vocabulary review

Name:________________________________________________ Date:________________ Course #:____________

Routes to success
A. Read the sentences and complete them with the correct verb form.
1. My friend Jos is useless. He doesnt ___________________________ any talents.
2. Tanya went to the U.S. last year to our headquarters to _________________________ training on using the
new equipment.
3. If you want your dreams to become true, you first have to ______________________ specific goals.
4. To be successful you should always _______________________ your interests.
5. _____________________ experience is a good way to get a high paying job in the future.

Reacting to ideas
B. Choose the correct completions.
1. I _____ with the explanation that Bob gave the boss.
a. dont get b. am not really convinced
c. its a bit obvious d. not the whole picture
2. Thomas always thinks he _____, but he fails to see things objectively.
a. is hard to follow b. seems quite simplistic
c. is not saying anything new d. makes a lot of sense
3. Do you think the sales plan ______? I dont think Larry is correct.
a. sounds logical b. is the whole picture
c. is not very persuasive d. make a lot of sense
4. I really dont like this seminar. The instructor ______.
a. is not really convinced b. is not the whole picture
c. is a bit obvious d. is hard to follow
5. I didnt _____ the symposium we have to go to. Could you explain it a little more?
a. get the bit about b. hard to follow
c. say anything new d. really convinced