Important figures Outcomes B1 | Quizlet

was awarded

was given a prize or honor for achievement (neutral)

She worked very hard and ~ a gold medal at the competition. After years of research, he ~ a prize for his discoveries.

the founder of

the person who started an organization, company, or idea (neutral)

She is ~ a charity that helps poor children. He became famous as ~ a successful technology company.

socialist party

a political group that supports equal distribution of wealth (neutral)

He joined the ~ to fight for workers' rights. The ~ promised to improve public services for everyone.

inspire

to make someone feel motivated to do something (positive)

Her success story can ~ young people to work hard. The teacher's words ~ him to continue his studies.

influence

to affect someone's ideas, decisions, or behavior (neutral)

His parents strongly ~ his career choice. Social media can ~ how people see the world.

is recognized as

is officially accepted or known as something (neutral)

She ~ one of the best athletes in the country. This building ~ an important historical monument.

former

having had a particular role or position in the past (neutral)

The ~ president wrote a book about his life. She spoke to a ~ employee of the company.

dominate the sport

to be much better than others in a sport (positive)

For years, he ~ and won many championships. That team ~ and rarely lost a match.

lead the struggle for

to be the main person fighting for a cause (here cause means "a socially valuable principle") (neutral)

She helped ~ equal rights in her country. He became famous for ~ freedom and justice.

an icon for

a famous and respected symbol of something (positive)

She is ~ women's empowerment worldwide. The singer became ~ a generation of young people.

was made into a film

was turned into a movie (neutral)

His life story ~ and became very popular. The book ~ and attracted many viewers.

his work combines

his creations include different styles or ideas together (neutral)

~ traditional and modern art styles. In his paintings, ~ bright colors and simple shapes.

a piece of art

something created to express beauty or ideas (neutral)

The painting is ~ admired by many visitors. This sculpture is ~ made from metal and glass.

set the world record

achieved the best result ever recorded (positive)

She ~ in swimming at the age of 18. He trained hard and finally ~ for the fastest run.

the tomb of /tuːm/

the place where an important person is buried (neutral)

Tourists visit ~ the famous king every year.

~ is located in the center of the city.

ambassador

an official person who represents their country in another country (neutral)

She works as an ~ in France.

The ~ met with foreign leaders to discuss cooperation.