TOPIC INTRO

The company offered me a ___ ticket to attend the opening ceremony. (compliment)

She tapped her fingers on the desk ___ while waiting for the slow computer to restart. (impatience)

The novelist wrote about her childhood with such deep ___ that readers were moved to tears. (nostalgic)

The new cathedral is considered an architectural ___ that attracts scholars worldwide. (monument)

His ___ made him a natural leader, as he could easily inspire and connect with others. (outgoing)

The coach spoke ___ about the team’s chances of winning the championship, which discouraged the players. (pessimistic)

Despite his wealth, he never ___ people who are less fortunate than him. A. look up to B. look up C. look down on D. fit in with

The government issued a report emphasizing the importance of cultural ___ in shaping national identity. (inherit),

The ___ of his plan lay in its simplicity, which nobody had considered before. (ideal)

Despite her age, she lives ___, without relying on her children. (depend)

The politician was criticized when he decided to ___ his promise to reduce taxes. A. split up B. go back on C. look up D. fit in with

Many young athletes ___ famous players as role models for their careers. A. look up to B. split up C. go back on D. look up