Question

Match the expressions in italics in sentences 1-6 with the correct definitions (a-f).
Example:1-f
1.10 000 people took part in the competition.
2.The judges took lots of things into account when they chose the winner
3.I think he can take the pressures of being a pop star
4.He took advantage of the free singing classes and went to them all
5.The competition brought out the best in him
6.She was brought up in a family of musicians.


a)to look after children until they are adults
b)to use a situation for your benefit
c)to be able to accept difficult conditions
d)to make someone show the best part of their character/ability
e)to consider particular facts when making a decision about something.
f)to do something together with other people(especially a competition,race,etc.)

Answer 1

1 - f
2 - c
3 - e
4 - b
5- d
6- a