UNIT 4 - DES B2

PART 1

1. The footballer collapsed on the ______ just minutes before the end of
the match.
A. court B. pitch C. ring D. track

2. She prefers watching tennis live because the ______ gives a much
better view than TV.
A. spectator B. viewer C. audience D. referee

3. The ______ blew his whistle and signaled for a penalty.

A. umpire B. referee C. coach D. opponent

4. Although we tried our best, we could only manage a ______ in the

final match.
A. draw B. equal C. tie D. score

5. He's just an ______, but he trains like a pro every single day.
A. athlete B. professional C. amateur D. competitor

6. We watched the runners line up at the starting line of the athletics

______.
A. court B. track C. pitch D. course

7. The golf ______ is located just outside the city and covers over 80
acres.
A. pitch B. court C. course D. track

8. She held the ______ tightly and hit the ball with surprising strength.
A. bat B. racket C. rod D. stick

9. The match was suspended during the ______ due to heavy rain.
A. ending B. finale C. interval D. final

10. Though he lost the race, he congratulated his ______ with a smile.
A. professional B. competitor C. opponent D. umpire

PART 2

1. I finally ______ painting after years of just thinking about it.

A. took to B. got up to C. got round to D. went in for

2. He used to love spicy food, but he seems to have ______ it recently.

A. gone off B. put off C. pulled out of D. taken to
3. She ______ yoga to help deal with stress and anxiety.
A. brought forward B. took up C. joined in D. put up with

4. We had to ______ the meeting because the speaker was unavailable

tomorrow.
A. carry on B. bring forward C. take to D. look out

5. I was just wondering what you’d been ______ while I was away —
you look guilty!
A. looking out B. putting up with C. getting up to D. going off

6. The team was ______ in the quarter-finals after a disappointing

performance.
A. knocked out B. pulled out C. joined in D. taken to

7. I just can’t ______ his constant complaining anymore — it’s

exhausting.
A. take up B. go in for C. put up with D. get round to

8. The company decided to ______ of the deal at the last minute.

A. knock out B. pull out C. bring forward D. take to

9. She always ______ aerobics classes when there's music involved.

A. gets up to B. joins in C. pulls out D. takes up

10. We should ______ working despite the weather — we’ve got a

deadline.
A. carry on B. put off C. look out D. go off

PART 3
1. I finally ___________ painting after years of just thinking about it.

2. He used to love spicy food, but he seems to have ___________ it

recently.

3. She ___________ yoga to help deal with stress and anxiety.

4. We had to ___________ the meeting because the speaker was

unavailable tomorrow.

5. I was just wondering what you’d been ___________ while I was

away — you look guilty!

6. The team was ___________ in the quarter-finals after a

disappointing performance.
 7. I just can’t ___________ his constant complaining anymore — it’s
exhausting.

8. The company decided to ___________ of the deal at the last

minute.

9. She always ___________ aerobics classes when there's music

involved.

10. We should ___________ working despite the weather —

we’ve got a deadline.
PART 4
1. We postponed the tennis match because of the heavy
rain.
→ We ___________ the tennis match because of the heavy
rain. (off)

2. He started playing the guitar during the summer holiday.

→ He ___________ the guitar during the summer holiday.
(up)

3. I haven't had time to start writing that novel I planned

months ago.
→ I haven't ___________ writing that novel I planned
months ago. (round)

4. She stopped liking romantic comedies after watching too

many of them.
→ She ___________ romantic comedies after watching too
many. (off)

5. They removed our team from the tournament after we

lost.
→ Our team was ___________ after we lost the match. (out)

6. Be careful when you cross that busy street.

→ ___________ when you cross that busy street. (out)

7. He finally began to enjoy jogging every morning.

→ He ___________ jogging every morning. (to)
 8. The company decided to stop being involved in the
negotiations.
→ The company ___________ of the negotiations. (out)

9. I can't tolerate his rude behaviour any longer.

→ I can’t ___________ his rude behaviour any longer. (put)

10. We changed the date of the meeting so it would

happen earlier.
→ We ___________ the meeting to an earlier date. (forward)

PART 5

1. It’s about ______ you started taking your studies seriously — the
exam’s next week!
A. high B. full C. the D. just

2. I couldn’t believe he made me look stupid in front of everyone — I

went absolutely ______.
A. crazy B. mad C. wild D. off

3. There’s every ______ that she’ll be accepted into the talent contest.
A. possibility B. chance C. option D. hope

4. They were on the ______ side for most of the debate but still
managed to win.
A. opposite B. losing C. tough D. hard

5. I was lucky to find someone to side ______ me when everyone else

doubted me.
A. beside B. along C. with D. for

6. We took great ______ in watching the opposing team struggle to

score.
A. pleasure B. joy C. laugh D. gain

7. Even though I’m not the best, I always do my ______ in every match.
A. effort B. maximum C. most D. best

8. That moment on stage was the ______ of my career — nothing has

topped it since.
A. climax B. highlight C. height D. best
9. She’s ______ about baking — she even wakes up at 4 a.m. to start.
A. fond B. keen C. mad D. popular

10. The show was extremely ______ among teenagers but didn’t appeal
to adults.
A. famous B. liked C. popular D. enjoyable

11. The teacher gave everyone a ______ to explain their views in turn.
A. turn B. go C. try D. chance

12. I’d never flown before, so I was afraid of ______ — my legs were
shaking!
A. high B. height C. heights D. flying

13. The audience took ______ in booing the terrible performance.

A. joy B. laughter C. pleasure D. revenge

14. You should take your ______ and answer only when you're ready.
A. break B. time C. go D. breath

15. They took it in ______ to stay up and watch the fire overnight.
A. turn B. turns C. round D. time

16. We were sitting on the far ______ of the lake, completely out of
sight.
A. part B. area C. side D. corner

17. He’s not just good — he has a real ______ for mimicry.
A. skill B. talent C. flair D. ear

18. She made the ______ of a bad situation and used the downtime to
read.
A. best B. use C. most D. lesson

19. That actor isn’t just popular with fans — he’s also respected ______
critics.
A. by B. among C. for D. with

20. As time ______, I realised I had made the wrong decision.

A. left B. changed C. went D. passed

PART 6
1. You should take a ______ on yourself you might be better than
you think
A. go B. risk C. chance D. turn
 2. The view from the top was amazing but I couldn’t enjoy it because
of my fear of ______
A. highs B. height C. heights D. tall

3. That was the ______ of stupidity you could’ve seriously hurt

someone
A. top B. best C. height D. climax

4. I know we disagree but I’ll always ______ with you when it matters
A. go B. side C. turn D. stand

5. He was completely ______ about vintage cars and could talk

about them for hours
A. fond B. mad C. interested D. excited

6. They took it in ______ to speak during the meeting so no one

dominated the discussion
A. order B. turns C. ways D. rounds

7. It’s ______ time you told your parents the truth

A. best B. high C. just D. about

8. We had to make the ______ of a boring day indoors by playing

board games
A. most B. better C. best D. use

9. I couldn’t find the exact time but I think it was ______ a certain
time in the afternoon
A. on B. at C. for D. to

10. He has a natural ______ for languages and picks up new

ones quickly
A. gift B. skill C. talent D. mind
PART 7
1. That was the stupidest thing you’ve ever done.
→ That was the ___________ stupidity I’ve ever seen.
(height)
2. I finally had the opportunity to meet my idol.
→ I got the ___________ to meet my idol. (chance)

3. You should relax — there’s no need to rush.

→ ___________ — there's no need to rush. (time)

4. He’s obsessed with football.

→ He’s absolutely ___________ football. (mad)

5. We should take advantage of this situation while we can.

→ Let’s ___________ this situation while we can. (best)

6. She enjoys painting more than anything else.

→ She takes great ___________ painting. (pleasure)

7. He’s incredibly skilled at drawing.

→ He has a real ___________ drawing. (talent)

8. The whole class spoke one after another during the

presentation.
→ They ___________ to speak during the presentation.
(turns)

9. I stood by my friend when everyone else criticized her.

→ I ___________ my friend during the criticism. (side)

10. That song is really loved by teenagers.

→ That song is very ___________ teenagers. (popular)
11. We did everything we could, but we still lost the
match.
→ We did our ___________, but we still lost the match.
(best)

12. I feel nervous when I stand at the top of tall

buildings.
→ I’m ___________. (afraid)

13. It’s rare to get such an amazing opportunity.

→ It’s the ___________. (chance)
 14. They shared the responsibility fairly.
→ They ___________ to handle the responsibility. (turns)

15. My brother and I enjoy playing video games together.

→ My brother and I ___________ in playing video games.
(pleasure)

16. She always tries something new, even when unsure.

→ She’s not afraid to ___________. (go)

17. He lost control when he saw the damage.

→ He ___________ when he saw the damage. (mad)

18. They supported the other team, not ours.

→ They were on the ___________. (side)

19. This actor is liked by people of all ages.

→ This actor is ___________ all ages. (popular)

20. As the deadline approached, I realised I had wasted a

lot of hours.
→ As ___________, I realised I had wasted a lot of hours.
(time)
PART 8
1. She refused to ______ in any more pointless arguments
A. compete B. compete with
C. compete against D. compete in

2. We're going to ______ the national championship next month

A. compete against B. compete in
C. compete with D. compete for

3. I find it really ______ to focus when there’s loud music playing

A. difficult B. hard C. complicated D. impossible

4. He was so tired that he stopped ______ and just sat down

A. working B. to work C. from working D. work
 5. I stopped him ______ nonsense in the middle of the discussion
A. say B. saying C. from saying D. to say

6. I’m really ______ learning new languages these days

A. interesting B. interested C. fond D. focused

7. They were completely ______ in the new project and didn’t want to
leave
A. involved B. involving C. involve D. includes

8. She’s ______ that you’ll enjoy the film as much as she did
A. certain of B. sure C. sure of D. sure that

PART 9
1. His ideas were met with strong political __________ from the local
authorities. (oppose)

2. Although she was clearly the most talented, her __________ in the
final round shocked everyone. (lose)

3. The government’s failure to provide clean water was both a

practical and a moral __________. (fail)

4. We need someone with both theoretical knowledge and

__________ experience in this field. (practice)

5. After years of being __________ with the cause, he finally decided

to speak out publicly. (associate)

6. The coach was praised for his ability to motivate athletes and build
a strong sense of __________ among team members. (compete)

7. She looked at me with an __________ expression, clearly not

engaged in the topic. (interest)

8. His refusal to apologize only strengthened the public’s belief in his

__________. (arrogant)

9. The factory has received major funding to be fully __________

with modern machinery. (equip)
10. She has a remarkable natural __________ for storytelling
that captivates readers of all ages. (talented)
11. Despite years of training his __________ as a leader was
still questioned by the board (qualify)

12. The documentary shed light on the __________ conditions

many athletes endure during preparation (allow)

13. It’s hard to imagine the level of __________ required to

maintain such a strict diet and schedule (dedicate)

14. Her decision to resign was both unexpected and deeply

__________ for the entire department (consequence)

15. Many scientists still remain __________ about the long term
effects of performance enhancing drugs (doubt)

16. The film was praised for its emotional depth and visual
__________ (impress)

17. They faced __________ criticism for their failure to address

the ongoing issues (fierce)

18. He was accused of making a __________ statement that

offended both sides of the debate (politics)

19. After months of treatment she returned to the track in peak

__________ condition (physic)

20. The __________ between the two runners was evident in

their cold exchanges before the race (rival)

21. His theory though initially mocked later gained widespread

academic __________ (accept)

22. The organization promotes __________ among youth

through sports and community events (cooperate)

23. She handled the pressure with impressive levels of

__________ and grace (resilient)

24. The failure of the system was blamed on poor design and
__________ oversight (organize)

25. Their __________ from the tournament shocked even their

strongest critics (eliminate)
26. The scientist’s work was so __________ that it completely
changed our understanding of the disease. (revolution)

27. The athlete made a full recovery and returned to competition

with renewed __________. (determine)

28. Some people argue that sports have become too

__________, focusing more on money than fair play. (commerce)

29. The film’s __________ portrayal of the athlete’s struggle

moved audiences worldwide. (emotion)

30. Regular exercise is known to have both physical and

__________ benefits. (psychology)

31. His constant interruptions were not only rude but highly
__________ to the flow of the meeting. (disrupt)

32. The judge’s decision was based on the __________ of the

evidence, not public opinion. (object)

33. The lack of __________ in youth programs has led to rising

concerns about future talent development. (invest)

34. The team’s victory was largely due to their coach’s strategic
__________. (lead)

35. There has been a growing movement to promote gender

__________ in professional sports. (equal)

36. The committee faced criticism for its __________ in handling

the doping scandal. (inefficient)

37. Despite facing many failures, his __________ to continue

was admired by many. (persist)

38. The documentary provides a(n) __________ view into the

lives of Olympic athletes. (insight)

39. Her speech was filled with __________ about overcoming

adversity and never giving up. (inspire)

40. The club’s __________ rules discouraged many from joining.

(exclude)
PART 10

Passage 1: "The Making of a Champion"

Becoming a world-class athlete takes more than just physical

(1) ____________. (able). It requires (2) ____________ dedication,
mental strength, and the willingness to overcome obstacles. (remark)
Some of the most successful athletes have faced early
(3) ____________ and failures. (reject). However, through
(4) ____________ and hard work, they managed to rise to the top.
(determine). In many cases, success comes from the support of a strong
(5) ____________ network, including coaches, family, and friends.
(emotion). Even when dealing with (6) ____________ injuries, these
athletes often return stronger, showing an incredible level of
(7) ____________. (resilient). But the journey is not always
(8) ____________. (glory). Behind every gold medal lies a story of
sacrifice, pain, and moments of (9) ____________. (certain). While talent
plays a role, true champions are made through (10) ____________
discipline and an (11) ____________ refusal to give up. (continue /
shake). Their stories serve as powerful (12) ____________ to young
people around the world. (inspire)